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We are an educational research company focused on improving children's experiences in school. We do this by providing educators with easy, reliable evaluations that identify children who may be at risk for learning difficulties. The Early Years Evaluations (EYE) are unique in that results are entered online so that schools receive results immediately. Additionally, we provide this feedback to all stakeholders: parents, teachers, school administration, and government. The value...one assessment=multiple uses, thereby making the information accessible and relevant to the various stakeholders and minimizing the number of evaluations needed to capture student needs and progress.
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Secondary audience: parents, who also receive information on the EYE; and, the people administering the assessments (i.e. active or retired teachers and, in some cases, early childhood educators).
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*EYE results are characterized with primary colours (red, yellow, and green). The EYE is known for this; so, using variations of these colours would allow us to continue that theme without being 'too primary.'
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Review: HTC Hero from Sprint
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Price: $179.99 after rebate, with 2-year plan
Pros: Personalized "scenes," sexy multi-touch UI, integrated messaging/contacts, extensible
Cons: Size-limited virtual keyboard, not-so-speedy Wi-Fi, can't yet run latest Android
The much-anticipated HTC Hero is a top contender in today's exploding touchscreen smartphone line-up. At Sprint, the HTC Hero is now battling the Samsung Moment for Android supremacy, advancing this open source platform from "nice try" to "impressive reality."
With its readily personalized "scenes," vibrant multi-touch screen, clean lines, and ability to simplify all forms of communication, the Hero makes an excellent first impression. Dig deeper and you'll find more to love – along with key limitations that prevent the Hero from taking first place in the Android arena.
Going Google – And More
Like other Android smartphones, the Hero delivers ready access to Google mobile services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, and Google Voice. Likewise, the Hero sports Android extensibility features like easily-added widgets and apps downloaded from the Android Marketplace. Although the Marketplace is still an order of magnitude smaller than Apple's App Store, Android's open approach and handset sales should spur rapid expansion.
Beneath this sleek exterior lies a Qualcomm MSM7200A 528 MHz CPU, 3.2" HVGA TFT capacitive multi-touch screen, 5MP camera/camcorder, accelerometer, light sensor, GPS, 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM, 2 GB (max 32) microSD card, and removable 1500 mAh battery. Sprint's Hero combines 802.11b/g and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR radios with EV-DO Rev. A mobile voice and data. A GSM version is sold elsewhere (e.g., Telus in Canada).
The Hero's only big physical shortfall (versus the Moment or Verizon DROID) is its lack of a QWERTY keyboard. HTC improved upon Android's standard virtual keyboard, but there just isn't enough real-estate here to type fast.
To HTC's credit, the Hero's V-keyboard auto-rotates and confirms input with vibrate and zoom-char feedback. But even after calibration, weeks of practice, and resorting to HTC's two-chars-per-key compact layout, our "fat finger" typos occurred with annoying frequency.
Making Hero Your Own
Of course, many finger-friendly phone keyboards are paired with rigid, hard-to-navigate screens. Not the Hero. This baby excels at personalization through HTC Scenes: easily-swapped profiles that control widget, app, and data object layout and home/lock screen appearance. Even newbies can create their own custom Scene in under a minute by selecting a layout, dragging unwanted elements to the trash, and then adding shortcuts, HTC/Android widgets, and folders.
You can create and save as many Scenes as you wish and quickly switch between them. We created our own personal, business, and on-the-road Scenes (below) by adding shortcuts to programs, bookmarks, playlists, mailboxes, and contact list entries. Oft-referenced objects like clocks, weather, appointments, messages, people, and photos can also be reached directly using standard Android or Hero-optimized HTC widgets. All Scene components can be dragged anywhere on the home page or three "flickable" side-panels.
HTC Scenes thus make it trivial to forge uncluttered panels composed of only the shortcuts and data needed at any given moment. Our only beef: We'd love to associate volume with Scenes – for example, we couldn't create a meeting Scene that defaulted to silent.
All Together Now
The Hero doesn't synergize cloud data as extensively as the Palm Pre. Instead, the Hero focuses on unifying communication vectors and automating access to underlying services.
For example, the Hero can auto-log you into three social networks: Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr. But a single Photos app displays all of your pix, whether snapped with the Hero's camera, stored on SD, or posted on Flickr. Similarly, the Hero's unified IM app lets you chat seamlessly with Google, AIM, Windows Live Messenger, and Yahoo! users.
The "People" app merges contacts synchronized from Exchange, Google, PC Outlook, and Facebook. But the outcome isn't always perfect – we ended up with a few duplicates. On the plus side, every contact displays a count of recent communication with that person. With one click, you can list e-mails from that contact, IMs from that contact, past calls from that contact, or go right to their Facebook or Flickr pages.
An HTC widget delivers ready access to any POP/IMAP, Outlook, or Exchange mailbox. For example, we added an Exchange widget to our business Scene and a POP widget to our personal Scene. Unified access to all of your mailboxes can also be obtained through the Hero's Mail client. In addition to the usual sorted lists, tabs can display "conversations" (threads) and flagged messages. Business users will appreciate Microsoft Exchange Direct Push support and Exchange/Outlook calendar synchronization.
Made-to-order Apps
In addition to the camera, music, Google, social network, and messaging apps, the Hero ships with half a dozen unique apps authored by HTC and Sprint.
For example, you can browse the Twitter website, download your favorite Twitter client from the Marketplace, or use HTC's own Twitter client (below, right). This client is optimized to trigger home page notifications and fit tweets to the Hero's screen; we hope the next release will refresh a bit faster.
HTC fared better with the Hero's uniquely friendly Footprints app (below, left). To use Footprints, just snap a photo of a place you've visited (e.g., restaurant, hotel, office); the Hero adds GPS coordinates. Whenever you want to return, Footprints can help you recall, map, and even navigate to each saved venue.
We expanded the Hero's default Google apps by downloading GoogleVoice. Once installed, GoogleVoice dove-tailed with other standard Hero apps. For example, the Hero's dialer let us choose whether to place calls using GoogleVoice or Sprint, and we could view/play voicemail messages through GoogleVoice itself or any mailbox.
Some Sprint apps are bundled with every smartphone the carrier sells, including the Hero. We loved Sprint's Navigation and would gladly pay the monthly subscription fee. We also enjoyed the SprintTV viewer, which streams free and paid video and Internet radio. Alas, SprintTV only works on Sprint's mobile broadband network – those megabytes can't be offloaded to Wi-Fi. Native Sprint NFL Mobile Live and Nascar Sprint Cup apps round out the pack.
Our only complaint about these factory-installed apps is that they cannot be removed. Settings can be used to view active programs, RAM consumption, and uninstall downloaded apps – but not ROM apps. If you're not a sports fan, those apps just consume precious memory. If you'd rather listen to MP3's from Amazon or watch YouTube, more KBs go to waste.
Why complain? After all, unlike the iPhone or Palm Pre, the Hero's 2 GB microSD can be upgraded to 32 GB. Unfortunately, apps can only be downloaded to main memory. That microSD only provides plentiful storage for data (e.g., music, photos, videos, attachments), not apps. But kudos to HTC for making microSD files readily accessible using an ordinary USB cable.
Wireless Mobility
Ultimately, these cool Hero apps wouldn't be useful without wireless connectivity. The spec sheet advertises a competitive set of interfaces, so we dug deeper to uncover the Hero's wireless strengths and weaknesses.
We got OK throughput over 3G (EV-DO), as measured by the Xtremelabs Speedtest app for Android. In theory, the Hero can reach speeds up to 2 Mbps (up) and 7.2 Mbps (down). Our best throughput (sampled over two weeks and 300 miles) was 427.7 Kbps (up) and 1.355 Mbps (down). At the time, Sprint's website reported that Hero Settings read "CDMA - EV-DO Rev. 0" even when the device was operating on Rev A., so we cannot confirm our measurements were taken over Rev. A. We can, however, say that SprintTV video and radio streams were delivered smoothly in EV-DO coverage areas.
We were pleased to find that Sprint's Hero can be used as a tethered 3G modem – so long as it is physically connected via USB to the computer that needs connectivity. To enable tethering, just check the Wireless Settings Mobile Network Sharing box.
Like many smartphones, the Hero's Bluetooth 2.0+EDR radio supports just four profiles: Headset, Handsfree, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile, and Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol. We easily paired our Hero with an Acura TL sound system, a Motorola Bluetooth headset, and a Dell E6400 laptop. However, we could only use the latter to listen to music through laptop speakers. Without additional profiles, we couldn't transfer files or use the Hero as a tethered modem over Bluetooth (as we could over USB).


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Rick Hahn's name continues to be mentioned for the GM opening with the New York Mets, and the White Sox assistant isn't commenting about his interest. The feeling is that this job piques his interest more than ones he has been linked to in the past, including the search that left John Mozeliak promoted into the GM's office in St. Louis, but it's not clear how high he is on the Mets' short list. The Mets aren't known to have asked the White Sox for permission to talk to Hahn. It seems unlikely that Jerry Reinsdorf and Ken Williams would stand in Hahn's way if he had a chance to advance, although the Sox definitely would miss him if he left. He's a real glue guy for the organization, with people skills to match his business savvy. He also has become a pretty good evaluator of players, although his opinion always seems shaped by the coaches and scouts he works with.
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Mark W. Rutherford '82, an attorney with Laudig George Rutherford & Sipes of Indianapolis, Indiana, was recently re-elected chair of the Libertarian Party of Indiana for a two-year term at the party's annual convention in Clarksville, Indiana. Rutherford has served as chair since 2000.
A history major while attending Wabash, Rutherford was a member of the Sphinx Club, tennis team, and Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. He received his law degree in 1986 from Valparaiso University.
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For more than a generation, California governors have bemoaned the fact that, after they propose a budget in January, the legislature waits for months -- often until May or June -- to begin serious work on the budget.
Whatever you think of Gov. Jerry Brown's budget proposal, it has produced one unqualified success: he's gotten the legislature to start working on the budget in January and February.
Lawmakers will have to keep up a blistering pace this month if they are to meet Brown's demand for a special election on pieces of the proposal, including a temporary tax increase, in June. John Myers of KQED has a description of all that needs to be done just on one piece of the budget proposal, the realignment of state and local services.


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Five Ways to Secure a Better Future
October 23, 2018
ICMA-RC encourages participants to Take Action! During National Retirement Security Week
ICMA-RC has launched a new campaign in support of National Retirement Security Week, a national effort championed by the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators (NAGDCA) to raise public awareness about the importance of saving for retirement.
Take Action! is the theme for this year's week-long campaign, which will take place October 21-27, 2018. Participants are encouraged to take at least one action during the course of the week. The campaign's website, www.retirementweek.org, guides participants through an engaging menu of potential action items: enroll, contribute, learn, meet and review. The "action-oriented" theme of the campaign is punctuated by the use of pop art graphics meant to convey urgency as well as being fun and engaging.
"The objective of National Retirement Security Week is to encourage local and state government employees to think about life beyond their career," said Alex Hannah, Managing Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. "We want to provide as many resources as possible to help motivate participants to take action to ensure they reach their retirement goals."
A new element for this year's campaign is the addition of a Facebook Live discussion, which will be held on October 23 at 2 p.m. Eastern time. ICMA-RC financial planning professionals will present tips on planning for retirement. Participants will be able to view the discussion by logging in to the ICMA-RC Facebook page at the start of the session.


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Abstract: The ERP industry has undergone dramatic changes over the past decades due to changing market demands, thereby creating new challenges and opportunities, which have to be managed by ERP vendors. This paper inquires into the necessary evolution of business models in a technology-intensive industry (e.g., develop new offerings, engage in partnerships, and the utilize new sales channels). This paper draws from strategy process perspective to develop an evolutionary business model (EBM) framework that explains the components and processes involved. The framework is then applied to a longitudinal case study of SAP to explain how its success in a technology-intensive industry hinges on its ability to reconfigure its business model. The paper contributes to the extant literature on business models in two ways: first, by identifying and explaining the need for an evolutionary perspective; and second, by adopting different value configurations to reflect the convergence of customers, suppliers and vendors. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10398/8725
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Bill and Carla Thompson, both originally from Kentucky, moved away from the bluegrass state to pursue various goals, but always knew that they eventually wanted to return and put down roots in Louisville, to be near friends and family. In 2009 the couple began their search for the ideal place to call home, and with the help of their realtor, Barbara Jones, the following summer discovered a house that would do more than just meet their expectations; it had the potential to be molded into the home they had always imagined. Two years later, after much planning and a major interior rehaul, the Thompsons' Louisville home, one of 16 selected to participate in this year's Tour of Remodeled Homes, stands worlds apart from the somewhat unremarkable house they originally purchased.
The interior of the St. Matthews area house, once two stories but converted into one following storm damage in the 1970s, was initially composed of three compact bedrooms, closed-off living and dining rooms, a disproportionately small, central kitchen and little natural light. As it stood, it was far from the imagined dream home, but those details left the Thompsons unruffled. "The house seemed to be perfect for what we were looking for,†Bill explained. "Single floor living, wonderful location and the ability to absorb the cost associated with a remodel.†After hiring a local residential designer, Charlie Williams, to create a workable plan for the kind of interior they had envisioned, the couple interviewed several contractors but had trouble finding the right team to put that plan into action. A recommendation finally led the Thompsons to Pat Wissing of Wissing Contracting Co. in early 2012, and after meeting with Pat, they knew they had finally found someone who would not only embrace their vision, but also enhance it with his expertise and suggestions for additional improvements. "It's just, trying to make their visions come true,†said Pat of his work. "Just adding little details here and there. You know, you just listen to the client and you can kind of pick their brains for what they want.â€
What the Thompsons wanted to do was open up the cramped interior of the home and let in lots of natural light. To accomplish this, unnecessary walls were pulled down to create a large, airy, gourmet kitchen, opening into a great room that combines both dining and living space. Extra square footage was added to the back of the home, for a pleasantly bright but still comfortably climate-controlled sun room, and a spacious master bedroom. Beautiful French doors, found in the house's basement, were added at the entrance of the sun room to maximize natural light, and copies were made to be placed in the great room as well, by what will become the Thompsons' dining area.
Mrs. Thompson hoped to incorporate a theme of arches throughout the home, and so with Mr. Williams' blueprint, Mr. Wissing and his team used the shape to create a sense of cohesion from room to room. Beginning with a tone-setting addition to the front porch, arched doorways welcome and lead guests into the heart of the home. An impressive curved entryway separates the kitchen from great room, flanked by classically-inspired columns. Arches can even be noted in smaller details, like a rounded hood to the stove in the kitchen and the great room's elegant, curved
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Inside the kitchen, a 5' x 9' island, boasting drawers for storage and even a small inlet for a stool to discreetly hide, acts as a central hub to draw in guests. "(It's) an excellent gathering spot for entertaining family and friends,†commented Mr. Thompson. An enormous walk-in pantry, complete with triggered light switch to ensure that no electricity is wasted behind a closed door, provides ample, open shelf space to organize and store goods.
Updated bathrooms were installed by the two bedrooms near the front of the home, and minimal renovations left the cozy guest quarters otherwise mostly untouched. Instead, Bill and Carla chose to group the newer, more open additions, including their master suite, at the other end of the home, to keep guests "separate from the hustle and bustle of the house and provide an inviting oasis for visiting family and friends.†Much more expansive than the guest quarters, the master bedroom was built to be an oasis of a different kind, creating a tranquil, romantic ambience with a recessed double tray ceiling, inlaid with softly glowing track lighting. Off to the side sits a spacious master bath, offering his and her sinks for a seamless morning routine, a glass-doored shower and separate water closet, a skylight, window seat and even heated floors! Between the sinks, the bathroom opens up into an enormous closet with generous shelf- and hang-space, to ensure that no one feels cramped in the shared dressing room.
Because the Thompsons lived out of the state during the remodel period, much of the work on their home came down to the discretion of Mr. Wissing and a group of capable, dedicated professionals which included Zack Steele, project manager, and Emily DeYoung-Bloyd of DeYoung Design. "(It was) a lot of correspondence,†confirmed Pat. "As you can imagine there are a lot of changes. Having that trust… you have a lot more on your shoulders. You're asked to bring your thoughts and expertise. But it's nice to have a little leeway… its nice to be able to share your ideas.†After years spent lining up every piece of the puzzle to create their dream home, the Thompsons had only to wait a few short months for the extensive remodel, which began in April and finished up just this week, to be completed. The couple is excited to show the end result, completely furnished by Merridian, in the 27th annual Tour of Remodeled Homes, Aug. 11 and 12. "Trust in executing this remodel was critical, and it could not have been accomplished without Pat and his team,†Bill reported. "We are thrilled with the outcome.â€
The 27th annual Tour of Remodeled Homes, sponsored by Bonnycastle Appliance & TV and Pella Windows and Doors, will take place Saturday and Sunday, August 11 and 12. The event is produced by the Home Builders Association of Louisville and will showcase 16 remodeling projects. Homes will open at noon and close at 6 p.m. both days. Tickets are $10 for adults, children 6 and under are free. Tickets may be purchased at any home and include entry into the entire showcase. For information and a map and addresses of all 16 locations, visit www.HBAL.com.


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"How many of you believe that you are at risk for HIV?" I asked the 50 young women sitting in front of me.
Only a few hands went up.
"That's all?"
These women had crammed themselves into a small lecture room at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology for the WAM! (Women, Action, and the Media) conference in 2009. They were sitting in on my session about why and how feminist journalists should cover HIV.
Later I inquired, "Who thinks AIDS is a women's issue?"
These incredibly bright feminists -- mostly white college students -- just looked at me.
I knew there was a theoretical disconnect between the feminist movement and the HIV/AIDS epidemic, but this was the first time I had been confronted by it face-to-face. And as we began dissecting their oblivion, it became painfully clear: Because AIDS wasn't ravaging them, it wasn't on their radar. One of the participants even made a comment that the Lifetime movie Girl, Positive was unrealistic because the two white characters -- played by 90210's Jennie Garth and the actress Andrea Bowen who plays Teri Hatcher's daughter on Desperate Housewives -- both had HIV.
While I didn't agree with the logic behind their complacency, they were right about one thing: Women like them are not overwhelmingly testing positive -- it's women of color like me who bear the brunt. While we only make up a combined 25 percent of the U.S. female population, we account for 82 percent of all female HIV/AIDS cases in the U.S.
But if this disease is affecting and killing women, why are we not talking about it?
Ain't we all women?
What's interesting is that from a global perspective, many experts recognize that HIV is such a feminist issue. Whether it's physical and sexual violence; being economically dependent on men; being trafficked into sex work; an inability to negotiate condom use; or lack of access to education, prevention and contraception, a woman's vulnerability to contracting HIV is directly related to the gender inequality she faces.
And strategies to change that reality -- albeit a constant work in progress, imperfect and underfunded -- have been slowly evolving to follow suit. In countries such as South Africa, Kenya and India, money is being channeled to fund programs for women addressing economic dependency; to fund educational and skill-building classes; and to develop culturally competent condom negotiation approaches.
Science is also getting on the same page. Last month, at the XVIII International AIDS Conference in Vienna, two researchers presented a study in which they found early signs that a microbicide -- in this case, a gel spiked with Viread (tenofovir) -- might be able to cut a woman's risk of contracting HIV by as much as 54 percent. This is amazing news for women who cannot negotiate condom use with their partners. More work needs to be done, but this is promising.
While progress is being made, there are still gender-related biases in the HIV community. The United Nations Development Fund for Women (UNIFEM) and the ATHENA Network released a report suggesting that sexism plays a factor in who is being asked to the table, how strategies are being developed that affect women, and the astounding lack of female leadership in HIV policy making. Among the many things they suggested, they believe that in order to raise the visibility of women living with HIV, it's crucial for women's advocacy groups to work in unity with HIV groups.
So it's clear that the epidemic is screaming for a feminist intervention. Yet here in the States, you barely hear a peep.
To be fair, there are a few feminist groups that occasionally talk about HIV, as well as grant-appointing groups -- such as the New York Women's Foundation -- that fund HIV organizations. And it's not as if black and Latino feminists are waiting for permission: Organizations such as SisterLove, Inc., incorporate reproductive health and feminist approaches in their own HIV work. But as a platform issue, AIDS has not been taken on as ferociously as abortion and other reproductive health issues. And that doesn't make sense, because anytime we are talking about the consequences of unprotected sex, we need to be talking about HIV.
So why the oversight? Maybe because HIV was dubbed a "gay, white man's disease" for so long that women's orgs are just slow to recognize it's a real problem, don't know how to incorporate its message or have their own stigma around the disease. Or maybe because the AIDS world self-segregates and doesn't do the best job of letting outsiders in to offer their expertise.
Or perhaps we need to look to the obvious. There has been a history of racism and classism, especially during the second wave of feminism in the '70s. Many feminists of color -- such as Barbara Smith, Demita Frazier and Michele Wallace -- strongly argued that white, upper-class feminist leaders disregarded their concerns. Swept to the side were issues such as forced sterilizations, prison rights, economic instability and how oppressions other than gender impacted women's lives.
While it may be unpopular to talk about, these biases still exist. And the lack of visible support for HIV/AIDS exposes one of the movement's biggest weaknesses: its difficulty with successfully addressing issues that deal with the interconnections of class, race, gender and sexuality.
The first step in making change is for movement leaders to acknowledge this gap and bring their expertise to the table, because the HIV epidemic cannot be fought merely on a clinical front. The social component is crucial. And that gender piece is vital in saving the lives of all women.
If that doesn't happen, I don't know what it will take. Perhaps U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton had it right when she said, during a Democratic primary debate in 2007, that if white women were dying of AIDS at the same rate as black women, "there would be an outraged outcry." Maybe then people would pay attention.
As a feminist, I hope that doesn't have to be the catalyst. But it's hard to deny the fact that our neophytes are being "taught" that if it isn't happening to them, it's not really happening.
Kellee Terrell is TheBody.com's former news editor. The views reflected in this piece do not necessarily reflect the views of TheBody.com itself.


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Insect stings usually are minor annoyances. But they can cause serious and sometimes even deadly reactions in kids who are allergic to them.
Insects that can trigger allergic reactions include honeybees, yellowjackets, hornets, wasps, and fire ants. When they sting, they inject venom into the skin.
Allergic reactions to stings usually don't happen when a child is stung for the first time, but rather when the child is stung for a second time, or even later.
If your child has been diagnosed with an insect sting allergy, keep injectable epinephrine (a medicine that your doctor can prescribe) on hand in case of a severe reaction. Share emergency plans with anyone who cares for your child, including relatives and school officials. Also consider having your child wear a medical alert bracelet.
Talk with your child's doctor about seeing an allergy specialist to discuss the possibility of allergy shots. These can help the body react less to insect venom, which can make a serious reaction less likely.
If you think that your child might have had an allergic reaction to an insect sting, call your doctor, who can help you understand the difference between a typical reaction and an allergic reaction. The doctor also can see if an insect sting site is infected, which requires different treatment than an allergic reaction.
If the doctor thinks your child might have an insect sting allergy, you'll probably be referred to an allergy specialist for testing.
When someone is allergic to insect stings, the body's immune system, which normally fights infections, overreacts to proteins in the insect's venom. When stung, the body sees these proteins as harmful invaders.
The immune system responds by working very hard to fight off the invader. This causes an allergic reaction, in which chemicals like histamine are released in the body. The release of these chemicals can cause someone to have these symptoms:
If a stinger remains in the skin, use your fingernail or a credit card to scrape the stinger from the skin. Removing the stinger quickly can help prevent more venom from going into the body. Don't use tweezers because they can cause more venom to be released.
Insect sting allergies can cause a severe reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can begin with some of the same symptoms as a less severe reaction, but these can quickly become worse, leading someone to have trouble breathing or to pass out. Anaphylaxis that's not treated can be life-threatening.
If your child starts having serious allergic symptoms, like swelling of the mouth or throat or difficulty breathing, give the epinephrine auto-injector right away. Every second counts in an allergic reaction. Then call 911 to take your child to the emergency room. Your child needs to be under medical supervision because even if the worst seems to have passed, a second wave of serious symptoms often happens.
An epinephrine auto-injector comes in an easy-to-carry container about the size of a large marker or a smartphone. It's simple to use. Your doctor will show you how to use it. Kids who are old enough can be taught how to give themselves the injection.
School staff should know that your child has an insect sting allergy. Together, agree on a plan in case of a serious reaction at school, including making sure that injectable epinephrine is available at all times. If your child is old enough to carry the epinephrine, it should be in a purse or backpack that's with your child at all times, not in a locker.
Your child's allergy plan also could include giving an over-the-counter antihistamine for milder allergy symptoms. But the antihistamine should be given after the epinephrine in the case of a serious, life-threatening reaction.
The best way to prevent allergic reactions to insect stings is to avoid getting stung in the first place. Teach your child to:
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Before it gets too old news, I have to show you my last finished yarn I made last December. It's called "Twigs & Berries", 100% superwash merino, 266 yds, navajo plyed, 14 WPI. I LOVE it! It was fun to spin, it's so squooshy, and I love the colors.
I still haven't touched my knitting needles, but by now I think I needed the break. But I've been spinning yesterday. I filled a whole bobbin, just one more to go for my 3-ply I'm working on.
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'My Friend Michael' :: A personal look at 'The King of Pop'
As Frank Cascio wrote in the introduction of his book, "To the fans of Michael Jackson-I wrote this book to show you a personal side of Michael that you may or may not know. I hope you can appreciate the human being that he was behind his enormous gifts and talents..."
Cascio and his family knew Michael Jackson for over twenty-five years and he chronicles this experience vividly and with great honesty in "My Friend Michael." As a friend, personal assistant and eventual personal manager, Cascio brings to light the true persona of Jackson.
He spoke with EDGE Media Network to share the reasons why he wrote the book, the few life lessons he learned, along with a few memories of his very special times with the one-of-a-kind musical superstar and humanitarian who was his dear friend.
Why write this book?
EDGE: Thank you for such a heartfelt and honest account of your friendship with Michael Jackson.
Frank Cascio: Oh... thank you so much. I really appreciate that. It means a lot. It wasn't easy, writing this book.
EDGE: What was the impetus for you to share all these personal experiences in your book, "My Friend Michael?"
Frank Cascio: First and foremost, I never ever had any intention of ever writing a book. When Michael was still with us, I never thought I would ever write a book. I know Michael, throughout the years, always said to me in a very joking way, "You have a great story. If you ever write a book when I'm alive... I'm gonna kill you." This was in a funny and joking way. I said, "Fuck no. I'm not going to write a book."
Knowing Michael, he always had a reason and purpose for everything that he said. And, [after his death] when I saw all these people coming out of the woodwork and they're on TV saying that they are his best friend... trying to tell their story about Michael... I was like, "Who are you? I've never even met you and all of a sudden...you're writing random books." How could anyone write a book when they've never even met him? What gives these people the authority to write a book? And, if they did meet him, it was like once or twice and all of a sudden, they become experts.
EDGE: Right.
Frank Cascio: So, I got fed-up and frustrated with everything. Throughout the years, fans would say, "I would love for you to write a book. Can you tell us about your stories and your memories with Michael?" So, I just thought about it and felt it was my duty and my obligation to set the record straight and tell the world what this man was really like. What a wonderful human being he was. I was very fortunate because... to me, that was Michael, my friend, Michael the human being... not Michael Jackson, the pop star.
Life lesson?
EDGE: You definitely do in the book. I think anyway that he'd be proud.
Frank Cascio: You know what? I KNOW he would be proud.
EDGE: As a devoted fan of Michael's, it's still tough for me... it's kind of unbelievable that's he's gone too soon. As a ten-year-old, I jumped rope outside to "The Jackson Five's Greatest Hits." Since then, I've had almost every record he did as a solo artist. So, I hated the media circus and the misconceptions and lies. I always believed in his innocence. Your book sheds great light on the truths.
Frank Cascio: That's the thing. Going in to this, I did not want to sugarcoat it. I wanted it to be honest. I wrote, from my heart, an honest book from my experiences. There are certain things I know that some people may not like to hear but that was the truth. To me, his imperfections are what also made him beautiful. I tried to put things into context, for people to understand why certain things happened. That was my only purpose and my goal.
EDGE: What was one of the major life lessons you learned from him?
Frank Cascio: To never give up... I have so many. I always say he's the greatest teacher in the world. You know, I think it really comes down to love. He was full of "love." "Everything you do," he said, "make sure you do it with love." You do it with everything and you give everything to it. If you're going to be great at something, be the master at it. Be better than anyone else. Even through the rough times, I learned, "Hey I grew up really, really fast and got turned in to this world. I saw how, unfortunately... when there is money involved, you see all these people trying to take a piece of you and who is jockeying for position and who lies.
About that ghost...
EDGE: Yeah, there are some tough moments in the book. But, I have to tell you. I burst out laughing, for the first time in the book about the time you and Michael went to the hotel in Loch Lomond (laughter).
Frank Cascio: That was really fun.
EDGE: Will you please share a bit of that experience as you do in the book?
Frank Cascio: Yeah, it's so funny... that is one story; I think that I'll never ever forget. You know, unfortunately after the funeral and sitting with Paris [Michael's second child] she said, "I know all the different adventures and crazy stories that you and my daddy had." That was one of the first stories that she brought up. Paris said, "When you guys went to Scotland and you had Katherine, the ghost in your room." It's funny to hear because we had such a great time. The fact that he would share that story in particular, with his kid, separate from me being there... that was definitely, I think, a very special time for both of us.
EDGE: Yeah, and the guy who worked in the hotel who kept popping up... I can't remember his name.
Frank Cascio: "Herron." I'm not kidding. It was straight out of a "Scooby Doo" episode. We get to Scotland on a big bus. We get there late and get in to the hotel. The guy, Herron, who greets us and takes us to our room says, "Oh by the way, there's a ghost in your room. Her name is Katherine."
EDGE: (laughter) And that's his mother's name!
Frank Cascio: And that's his mother's name... truly, we looked at each other and we're like, "Okay." We go to the room. We wanted to explore the hotel. It would be kind of interesting to see the lake and get out of the room. Sure enough, we're walking outside and we see the lake. All of a sudden, we turn around and there's Herron. He said, "Are you enjoying your time at the hotel?" We said, "Yes, yes, yes.
We're just gonna get back to the room now." He said, "Thank you. I just wanted to make sure you got back okay." It was a really funny trip.
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EDGE: You guys were the only guests in the hotel. That's kind of scary too.
Frank Cascio: We were the only ones. Then, we get back to the room and we're gonna explore the hotel now. We were very adventurous... opening doors etc. and we get to the pool. There's Herron cleaning the pool. (laughter)
EDGE: It's like how many Herron's are there?
Frank Cascio: (laughter) It's the same Herron and on our way back to the room, we actually see "Katherine" the ghost.
EDGE: That story is a trip. Now, this is a serious question. The price of fame and the misunderstanding about Michael's childlike and unique personality must have been so tough for Michael to understand. On his "History" CD, on the second disc, he is using his gift to personally deal with situations through his songs. Take the song, "Scream" for example.
Frank Cascio: Yeah. "History" was an album that with "Scream" and even the song called "D.S." on the album. If you listen to "D.S.," in the song, he's really saying "Tom Sneddon." He's not saying, "Don Sheldon." He was so mad and angry.
EDGE: You can sense it. Even on his song, "Money." Even though there is also so much beauty on that second disc... I just imagine he had to feel a lot of frustration at that point.
Frank Cascio: There is a huge amount of frustration at that point. Through his music, as you said, that's how he expressed himself during that time.
EDGE: Knowing him, as closely as you did from childhood, your teenage years and as a young adult... if you close your eyes right now and think of Michael, what would you say?
Frank Cascio: Wow. What would I say? Thank you. He is one of the reasons I am the person I am today. He's given me the greatest experience, education, adventure, journey anyone could ever give anyone. Looking back on it... I'm been extremely blessed and privileged because there will never ever be another Michael Jackson ever again. I want to take what he's taught me and the experiences that he's given me and try to implement it in my everyday life.
EDGE: Well, Frank, it's been a pleasure.
Frank Cascio: Thank you so much.
To find out more about My Friend Michael, visit the "My Friend Michael" Facebook page.


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Is it worth the trouble? For Swedish meatballs, yes. Here's AVI's suggested recipe.
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The origin of hippies. (via Assistant Village Idiot)
What? Germs don't come from Germany?
Everything old is new again, sort of. How Instapundit is like Paul Harvey. (via Instapundit, of course) Here's an example of how Instapundit doesn't even try to be like Paul Harvey.
Does Justice Roberts have the Judgment of Solomon? Alas, probably not.
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Sam Platt wrote:Hi Carl,
I'm curious as to what you find so compelling about the Tobin James wines? This year I tasted their '09 Dusi Ranch Zin and their '08 James Gang Zin. They were both decent wines, but I don't think they would be in my top 20 for the year. Your praise for TJ makes me wonder if there is something about the style that I am missing.
A couple of things Sam. One we've belong to their wine club for a few decades and second most of their stuff does better with some time on them. Thus what we have laid down is mostly from them. You might have noticed that the Dusi Vineyard Zin you drank is three years younger than the one we drank. Contrary to a lot of opinion otherwise, I think this additional aging puts a lot of their wine into a unique category. Not all develop as well as those on my list. A Cab-Syrah blend from that same group gave us the same reaction as those you popped.


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HEADLINE: States embrace roundabouts for intersections
106 Comments.The biggest obstacle for roundabouts can be public acceptance, at least initially, experts say.
Drivers are conditioned that drivers on the right have the right of way, but in a roundabout, it's the other way around," Khattak says.
That's one of the big differences between what traffic engineers call the "modern" roundabout and the much-maligned traffic circles in New Jersey.
Altevogt says traditional traffic circles are large, high-speed interchanges where vehicles in the circle must yield to those entering the circle, which makes them prone to congestion. Roundabouts, on the other hand, are smaller, have slower speeds and make entering vehicles yield to those already in the roundabout, he says.
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No Kidd-ing! Kraddick, Mix return
Gone today, here tomorrow. That's the lesson fans of syndicated radio show "Kidd Kraddick in the Morning" learned when Clear Channel launched the new Mix 107.5 on September 19.
In March 2004, the Kidd Kraddick show was enjoying lots of loyal local fans when Clear Channel suddenly replaced the old Mix with "smooth jazz," giving Kidd the boot in the process. Fans of the bawdy morning drive-time show balked.
"I can't stand it!" railed local Kidd listener Heather Kilmer about the new, softer sound some say is epitomized by sax-player Kenny G.
Kidd fan Fred Telegdy was so outraged he launched an online petition that eventually garnered nearly 150 signatures.
But Clear Channel wasn't swayed by the heartfelt pleas.
"It was purely a business decision," said then-operations manager Regan Keith in 2003. "Mix has been on a steady downward trend for a number of years." And while he said Kidd Kraddick did soften the decline, the show couldn't carry the station on its own.
That, Keith said– combined with the fact that Kraddick was pulling listeners from another Clear Channel program, "Valentine in the Morning" on HOT 101.9– made the decision easy. "We were in a situation," he explains, "where we were competing with ourselves."
So why the change of heart?
Keith says he's no longer the media contact for Clear Channel, and referred inquiries to market manager Phil Robken, who didn't return the Hook's repeated calls.
But several people familiar with Charlottesville radio say the switch is just par for the course at a station that has changed programming frequently.
Light jazz did "fine" in the Arbitron ratings, says WNRN founder Mike Friend, who adds, "Obviously they were having some problems selling it."
In Charlottesville, ranked 231 among national radio markets, "Arbitron ratings aren't but so useful," Friend says. Rather, the programming is driven by advertising sales. "It's more about target audience. You carve out a niche and go after it."
But if the Mix wasn't working two years ago, why would Clear Channel bring it back?
The key, says Friend, is in the word "new."
In addition to bringing back the popular Kidd Kraddick show, "I think they're trying to do a 'Jack FM' format," he says, referring to a radio trend that's spreading across the country. Jack FM stations play a wide array of songs– most from the '80s.
"At its heart, Jack is a nostalgia station for Generation X," writes Joel Stein in the August 15, 2005 Time Magazine, "but it disguises that fact with carefully selected obscure tunes."
The new Mix 107.5 is not Jack FM, a trademark owned by ABC Radio, says Friend, but Clear Channel may be riding the coattails of the trend that already has a local presence with SAM FM, another Jackish variety station out of Louisa that launched July 2 on 105.5 FM.
Brad Eure, former owner of Eure Communications which was purchased last year by Saga Communications, agrees with Friend.
While the new Mix "doesn't go as far as the Jack," Eure says, "it's certainly broad."
But Eure believes Clear Channel would have been better off sticking with smooth jazz.
With the Mix, "People will tune in for a while until they hear a song they don't like," he says. Because of the widely ranging songs, Eure believes the new Mix "will end up being somebody's second or third-choice radio station."
It's too soon to say whether the new Mix will be a hit, but one thing is certain: you can't please everyone.
While Kidd-lovers rejoice over their radio hero's return, Clear Channel now has a new batch of unhappy jazz lovers on its hands.
"I'm terribly disappointed," says smooth jazz fan Katherine Stupak. "It was pleasant sophisticated music, and I miss it terribly."
Fred Telegdy, with his online petition in 2004, missed Kidd Kraddick.


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The Hulkster showed he can host, 30 years later.
Three decades after he took part in the first WrestleMania at Madison Square Garden, Hulk Hogan presided over the 30th version of World Wrestling Entertainment's signature event at the Superdome. The 60-year-old sported a sleeveless red T-shirt that showcased his still-considerable pythons, and a red bandanna with "Hulkamania" on it in bright yellow letters.
"This all started with me and Mr T," Hogan said. Vince McMahon had the vision to make this entertainment as big as he did," Hogan said. "Fast forward to 30 years later and now I'm the host? I would have never believed that 30 years later I would still be here and people would be treating me in New Orleans like I'm still the champion."
The man who helped popularise the athletic spectacle when he bodyslammed all 500-plus pounds of Andre the Giant was there with a microphone in his hand, overseeing the mayhem for 75,000-plus fans, and countless more watching on TV.
And what a scene it was. Cesaro won the Battle Royal — named for Andre the Giant this year for the first time — by heaving the sizeable Big Show over the top rope.
In the night's shocker Brock Lesnar defeated The Undertaker, ending his 21-consecutive match Wrestlemania winning streak.
In other events, The Shield also beat the team of the New Age Outlaws and Kane in a six-man tag team match and A.J. Lee defending the WWE Divas Championship.
John Cena got his second consecutive WrestleMania victory with a defeat of Bray Wyatt. WWE superstar Triple H, McMahon's son in law, was defeated by crowd favourite Daniel Bryan in the opening match of WrestleMania 30.
Hogan was joined in the opening by a pair of other WWE legends in "The Rock" Dwayne Johnson and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin — who ribbed him for flubbing the name of the stadium.
The event was shown on the fledgling WWE Network by-subscription streaming service, which launched on February 24.


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When he bought it I gave the engine an oil change (Chevron Supreme 10w40 A3/B4),changed all the engines filters and changed the oil again 12 months ago even though it had only done 1500miles. Other than that it's been to a mechanic who I'm sure bought his indentures for a clutch, slave and timing belt.
Looking through the service history it seemed to be meticulously looked after until it was about 10 years old. After that it's had around 5 owners including my Father and there's very little in the way of bills.
Earlier this year my Father got caught drink driving (don't worry, I think he's a tool too!) so I decided to adopt the Defender for the next 2 years until he gets his licence back.
First thing I done though when I picked it up was check the tyre pressures and tank it up with diesel. I parked it up in Tescos carpark and walked across town for a haircut. When I got back there was a puddle of diesel under the drivers side of the car. It would seem that the tank is rotten around the centre line and is weeping and I ended up driving it up and down the motorway for an hour trying to drop the fuel level somewhat!
My only other experience driving a 4x4 is driving my Mothers 2013 Suzuki Jimmny which at just 4 hours old I dunked in the Ogmore river! The Jimny is underpowered, slow, 'wandery' and generally crap to drive. I was quite surprised when I got in the Defender. It feels very solid, it doesn't wander and even cruising at 'outside lane' speeds it's very settled even though the engine is screaming it's tits off!
Today, I threw the keys at my Missus and we drove from Bridgend up to Ebbw Vale to pick some garden bits up. My Missus absolutely hauled it up the A4060 which is a 4 mile long STEEP dual carriageway at full throttle. Half way up the hill I can smell a horrendous burning and told her to back off convinced the engine was getting a bit hot. A few miles later and the smell wasn't getting any better so we pulled over on the A465 to find the bonnet lining on fire just above the turbo!
I ripped out the burning lining and threw it on some wet grass on the side of the road before making sure it went out, stuffed it in a bin and continued on our journey!
My Missus usually moans driving anything other than her own car but 50 miles in a filthy, smelly and wet Defender she didn't moan once! Not even about her soaking wet feet where water was dripping under the dash or having her hair in a mess as you HAD to drive with the window open because it smells so bad.
So 24 hours with a Defender and I certainly have fallen for it's charm. I love the low down grunt of the 300TDi and the general agricultural feel of it. I'm sure my Missus is won over too but she's staying very quiet about it and not admitting anything.
I think it's obvious though that I need to do some work on it. It drives lovely, no worrying noises. It was a good truck when he bought it but I think if it isn't given some TLC soon it's going to turn into a dog very very quickly. My Father has agreed to pay for anything within reason and I don't mind stumping up for a few bits and bobs.
The car was waxoyled early on in life and has been done every few years since. I've had a poke around and the only rust I can see is on the rear crossmember.
I'm planning on getting rid of the loose bits, treating all the rust with Bilt Hamber products and welding two plates over it. The entire underside is going to get the old waxoyl stripped and I'm going to protect it with Bilt Hamber Dynax UB and S50 for the cavities. Hopefully that keeps the chassis sound for a few years unit I have the room to do a full chassis swap.
I've now done a good 300miles in the Defender the last week or two and got a real feel for it.
- Water Ingress From Alpine Windows
- Water Ingress From Front Vents
- Water Ingress From Windscreen Hinges
- Clunks/Clinks When Taking Up Drive In 3rd, 4th & 5th
- Clutch Fluid Keeps Dropping (Not Long Had New Clutch & Slave)
- Battery Light Stays On Until You Give The Engine A Little Rev
- Windscreen Wipers Wont Park And Noisy
- Rotten Fuel Tank
- High Handbrake
- Rear Crossmember Rust
- Rocker Cover Leak
- New Gauges (Rev Counter, Fuel gauge, Water Temp, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp & Boost)
- Full Engine Service (Oil + Filter, Fuel Filter, Air Filter, Valve Lash & Valve Caps)
- Transmission Oil Change (Diffs, Transfer Box & Gearbox)
- EGR Removal & Intake Clean
- De-CAT
- Fix All Interior Leaks
- Rip Out Interior And Clean/Wet Vac
- Get Crossmember Patched Up
- Remove Old Waxoyl & Protect With Bilt Hamber Products
- Replace Window Wiper Park Switch, Cables And Wiper Boxes
- Rustoleum 'Rolled-On' Paint Job (Unsure What Colour? White?)
- Overhaul Cooling System (Radiator, Water Pump, Thermostat)
- Electric Fan Conversion
- Replace Fuel Tank
- Interior Retrim
- Remove LR Alarm/Immob & Replace With Aftermarket
- Brakes Overhaul
I've been 'umming and 'arring about what gauges to fit and I found some gauges made by Durite that I liked from their Marine range. I decided to order a rev counter to see what they're like and got it fitted this weekend.
I really like it and I will definitely be going for the same gauges for the water temp and fuel gauge. However, they're about 3" long so wouldn't fit in a the small 3 gauge pod I want to fit on top of the dash above the ash tray so may need to look at something else.
And my cat, Bertie who thinks he's a dog also seems to approve of the truck!
I had plans for a boost gauge to be fitted on top of the dash by the drivers side A pillar. Therefore I decided it wasn't vital it matched any other dials, which is a good thing because standard these things boost to 15psi and tuned around 18-20psi and I managed to find the perfect gauge!
It's hard to find a gauge that doesn't have a vacuum scale let alone is in PSI and also in the perfect range so I had to have it. I imported it from Australia and typically got stung for import duty.
I'd removed the clock to fit a rev counter and as the rev counter needed a switched supply I just piggy backed it off the temperature gauge. BUT the boost gauge needs a permanent feed so I decided to solder the old clock loom onto the new boost gauge loom to have a 'plug and play' type install!
So hopefully I'll get that fitted at some point this week and see what she's boosting as because it sounds like she has a little leak. I've got all new intercooler hoses as a precaution/preventative maintenance already!


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What is the best way to recover after a race, adventure or just a hard effort on your own? We asked our ambassadors how they do it. From eating pancakes to paragliding, from secret smoothie recipes to stretching, their answers will help you get back on form more quickly.
Stay fresh by doing other sports
I like to do some mountaineering activities to feel different feelings than just running. I ran less than 200 km in the build up to Hardrock because I was climbing instead. I was keeping myself fit through mountaineering so when I came to the race I was mentally fresh and physically prepared.
Kilian stretches ©jordo canameras
Avoid over-training
If you focus too hard on one thing for too long you can get tired of it. You see people who are doing a lot of long races and who keep this up for one or two years and then, boom, they're down and injured. It's important to never do too many long races every year because after one, two or three years it can be really hard to recover. For me, 200 or 300 miles a year is the limit.
Kilian Jornet is a multiple record breaking trail runner, endurance athlete and world champion ski mountaineer.
Normally I rest the day after or if it is an ultra at least. If I do a 2-4 hour race I normally go for a small run just to get the circulation going. I also like to treat myself after a race, like foot bath, compex [electrostimulation] take time for yoga, things that are easy and good for the body. Then my mind feels recovered and is soon ready for another hard training week or racing. I think the mind is very important for recovering.
Emelie likes to practise yoga and eat pancakes. ©Emelie Forsberg
Eat pancakes
After an ultra, where you empty your body quite a lot and also eat chocolate or gels, I like to eat fresh and healthy, at least the first and second day. But pancakes is a standard the morning after, and yes I think pancakes can be pretty healthy..! Specially if I make banana pancakes :)
Emelie Forsberg is a European and world Skyrunning champion
Forget ice baths
I don't go in for compression or ice baths. I used to jump in a cold rivers after training but I'm over it! Compression socks don't fit well and science hasn't really proven that ice baths work.
Old school fan: Conrad Stoltz doesn't go in for ice baths or compression. ©zooom.at/markus berger
Refuel properly
But there are things that are proven to make a difference, fueling and rehydrating properly. Within the first half an hour of training you need to have so many grams of carbs and so much protein to start the recovery. [Advice varies but many sports nutritionists recommend following the for 3:1 carbs to protein ratio.]
Conrad Stoltz is a four-time XTERRA World Champion triathlete
Easy ride
Go on a very easy bike ride. It helps the circulation going and speeds up the recovery. If the weather is bad or biking is too much trouble (mentally), I sometimes go for an easy walk or stroll.
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In big blocks of training, a massage every now and then is very good for recovery, muscle relaxation and preventing injury. It can also be considered a treat for your body after some hard work and helping you relax. I get the massage after a big day of training, as the thing of the day.
I use compex electrostimulstion and try to stretch a lot. Rest days are also good. I just had a rest day so I ran easy the vertical km up to Brevant in Chamonix. I had a drink with a friend then went paragliding.
Ueli Steck during his mission to climb all 82, 4000 m mountains. ©PatitucciPhoto
Warm down after exercise
I move between 7 and 14 h per day. You start easy the first 30 min and you end the same way. So you have your warm-up and cool down. If possible I try to get my feet in a cold stream.
Respect your body
I really have to say that in the adventure world at the moment recovery and nutrition is not taken seriously. People are strange about hydration. They wear a Suunto Ambit, have the best equipment and then they drink snow water and don't take things like this seriously! Take electrolyte capsules with minerals to rehydrate properly.
Matthias front lifting weights. ©Tanja Schmitt
Avoid processed foods
Try to go as long as you can on normal food and then you can start to eat energy bars etc. People push the limits of eating concentrated food which can cause stomach problems. Eat a peanut butter sandwich.
Bring it down slowly
For recovery it's important not to stop right away after an ice climbing season. I used to become ill in April when I stopped. Now I continue with skiing and in June and July I keep going to the mountains. I've found cycling helps me to mentally digest everything I've done over the winter. In a week I try to do at least 20 hours on the bike. I work on my films. That's my way of recovery.
Matthias Scherer is a professional ice climber
Smooth operator
As a ritual I always have a smoothie after my sporting activities. As quick as I can I am at my blender mixing in my ingredients. Bananas, blueberries, protein mix, raw cacao, milk. That is the base for the majority of my shakes, each food is strong in its own way, combining for a strength building, body recovery, tasty beverage.
Greg making a smoothie at home ©zooom.at/Markus Berger
Cross Training
Another bit about an ageing body is balance. If over the course of your life you have created imbalances, they become more problematic in later years. To counter act I have been going to the gym to create an overall body fitness not just one designed for peddling a bike or skinning up mountains. Back problems, IT-band issues, all come from unbalance, so cross training is key.
Take some time out
Also to truly have days off. Not partial days off. But couch surfing, suntanning, doing nothing days. You can get away with just one but at least every two weeks to take 2-3 days completely off. This truly helps my body as well as my mind. I come back and feel so much better than if I had pushed through on that extra day of exercise.
Greg Hill is a pro skier. In March 2014 he skied 100,000m in a month
Sleep and eat right
"Recovery is as equally important as training. In freediving when you hold your breath it generates a huge amount of carbon dioxide which makes your body very acidic and means all those free radicals cruising around doing damage. Being able to target that with diet that's very rich in antioxidants and making sure you're sleeping right is important."
Drink this:
Will Trubridge's recovery smoothie
My go-to recovery drink after deep training is a green smoothie, with the following ingredients:
1 frozen banana (makes the smoothie cold and creamy)
1 cup almond milk + water added to get the right consistency
2 tbsp Manitoba hemp protein (the best vegetal protein source)
1 tbsp cacao powder (great antioxidant qualities)
1 tbsp Hawaiian spirulina (nature's multivitamin, with many other superfood ingredients like chlorophyll, omega 3,6,9 fatty acids and more)
1 tsp beetroot extract powder (great for blood-building)
Everything is blended together, and topped with a dusting of granulated bee pollen.
Will Trubridge is a multiple record breaking freediver
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Apple appears to be getting into the television business in a new way.
According to Hollywood Reporter, which cited multiple anonymous sources claiming familiarity with the deal, Apple's first original television series will reportedly be "Vital Signs," a scripted series executive produced by and starring Dr. Dre.
Neither Dr. Dre nor Apple would comment on the project, but the publication reports it's both violent and racy, with an orgy scene already shot and in the can.
Director Paul Hunter has shot music videos for Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's step-brother Warren G.
Dr. Dre is not the only super-producer with his eye on television. Amidst his recent Twitter pleas for money addressed to Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, Kanye West also tweeted that Apple Music's rival streaming service Tidal is "funding a lot of [his] scripted content ideas."


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OAKLAND — Three Occupy Oakland protesters suspected of stealing an Oakland woman's wallet and making offensive remarks about her perceived sexuality were charged Friday with robbery and committing a hate crime, both felonies, authorities said.
Michael Davis, 32, Nneka Crawford, 23, and Randolph Wilkins, 24, all of Oakland, were charged with the felonies by Assistant District Attorney Paul Hora. All remain jailed at Santa Rita Jail in Dublin. Bail for Crawford and Wilkins is $105,000 and Davis is being held on $100,000 bail.
Other possible suspects are being sought by police, said Sgt. Randy Wingate, the lead investigator.
Among the evidence against the three, besides the 42-year-old victim identifying them, is a video of the confrontation taken by a fellow Occupy Oakland protester.
"In the department we have zero tolerance for hate crimes," Wingate said.
A hate crime is any criminal act or attempted criminal act directed against someone based on the person's actual or perceived race, nationality or religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender, police said.
The confrontation happened about 6 p.m. Feb. 22 in the 4000 block of Piedmont Avenue. Police said that some Occupy Oakland protesters were demonstrating against a Wells Fargo Bank branch there when a woman across the street expressed her opinion about the Occupy movement and the way it's being handled, Wingate said.
Wingate said a handful of protesters quickly surrounded her and prevented from leaving the area. Her wallet was taken from her purse, and protesters yanked a Barack Obama pin from her clothing, police said.
Wingate said she was also verbally abused, including making derogatory remarks about her perceived sexuality. A protester punched the woman, and she was bruised and scratched in the altercation. Hora charged the three with a felony robbery and a felony hate crime because the woman was injured in addition to being verbally insulted.
One of the protesters shot a video of the altercation, which police viewed on the Internet. It has since been removed. Davis was arrested Wednesday and was arraigned on Friday. Crawford and Wilkins were arrested Thursday during a rally in downtown Oakland and are scheduled to be in court on Monday for an arraignment.


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cdunde1 had een nieuw logo ontwerp nodig en lanceerde daarom een wedstrijd op 99designs.
Een winnaar werd gekozen uit7 ontwerpen ingezonden door3 freelance designers.
I will need a crazy looking football player with a crazed look on his face with some text
Steeler Maniacs
Desired Color Scheme:
Black and Gold
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This logo/header will be for a NFL Football fansite that I am creating. The colors of the Steelers are black and gold. The logo and text need to be hard and tough looking to go along with the toughness of the football team.
The logo will be a big, mean, tough, & crazy looking football player wearing gold pants, black cleats, black jersey, black helmet but the helmet is optional because the player may look better without a helmet. The pant, helmet, and jersey will be solid colors with no logos or lettering.
The football player's face is important because it needs to have a crazed and angry looking expression to go along with the site's name.
This football team has 3 other teams in it's division and I think it would be great to incorporate those 3 teams into the logo.
The 3 teams have the following mascots, a bengal cat, a raven bird, and a bulldog. What if the crazed football player was wearing a necklace adorned with the shrunken heads of these 3 mascots?
Another idea was that the crazed football player could be stepping on 2 of the mascots while choking the 3rd?
The text for the logo will be "Steeler Maniacs"
I am open to all creative suggesttions.
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In a simpler time, when a young man could bring dreams to life with imagination, drive and a little cash, twin brothers Joe and Howard Funk dreamed of flying. They realized those dreams in a succession of gliders and powered aircraft that many now consider classics.
Joseph B. Funk died peacefully early in the morning of Dec. 2. He was 94. His brother died in 1995. They may well have been the last of aviation's pioneers; those who designed, built and flew airplanes, all with their own hands.
It began as a hobby, fixing up Model Ts in the back of an Akron, Ohio, grocery store. Ultimately, it became a business that turned out some 337 airplanes, about 200 of which are believed to survive.
The business began as the Akron Aircraft Co. During a shutdown in 1941 to correct an engine problem, a creditor forced the company into bankruptcy. Rescue came from two oil-field suppliers, Bill and Raymond Jensen of Coffeyville, Kansas. As a condition of their bailout, the Jensens insisted the Funks relocate to Coffeyville. The revived firm was named the Funk Aircraft Co., resuming production in November 1941.
During World War II the company built subassemblies for major contractors. After the war, it built 178 planes, but ceased production when the post-war bubble burst in 1948. The Funks then manufactured power takeoffs and other devices for the Ford Industrial Engine Division. The Funk Manufacturing Co. carries on today as the largest employer in Coffeyville.


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Cleveland Cavaliers forward Antawn Jamison sustained a fracture of his left little finger during last night's game at The Q vs. Philadelphia.
X-rays taken at The Q confirmed the fracture. He was re-examined today at the Cleveland Clinic by Cavaliers Head Team Physician Dr. Richard Parker and Cleveland Clinic Innovations Chairman and Hand Surgeon, Dr. Thomas Graham.
It was determined that surgery will be required to repair his fractured finger. He is now scheduled to have that surgery tomorrow at the Marymount Surgery Center, which is located in the Cleveland Clinic Sports Health Center. The surgery will be performed by Dr. Graham with Dr. Parker assisting.
Antawn is projected to miss 5-7 weeks.
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By DAVID GREEN
For the first time since August 1993, Russ Sutherland wasn't sitting at the head table in Morenci City Hall as a member of city government.
City voters went for a change in the Nov. 6 general election, favoring mayoral challenger Doug Erskin by a wide margin, 263-109. Erskin took over as mayor at Monday night's meeting.
Only about 25 percent of the electorate turned out to choose a mayor and city council members.
Incumbent council member Leasa Slocum led in the council race with 226 votes. Incumbent Dick Hewitt and newcomer Art Erbskorn tied with 221 votes.
Unsuccessful council candidates were Carl VanDeWalker with 143 votes, Jeff Lantz with 129 and Wes Clark with 97.
"Time for a change" wasn't a slogan that Erskin came up with, he said following the election, although he did see it on yard signs that some residents created.
Erskin said he worked with Sutherland for several years on the city planning commission and he doesn't think their views differ that much on a lot of issues.
Maybe voters were just after "new blood," he said, but he also believes residents are looking for a say in the way the city is run.
"I really think people want to get more involved," Erskin said. "I think they want to have a part in the changes they want."
Erskin attended a council meeting in September seeking more enforcement of property maintenance problems in his neighborhood, but he said following the election that portions of the International Property Maintenance Code might be too harsh for a small town.
"They're really good guidelines, and some that you have to comply with, but there should be some leeway on other issues," he said.
Erskin said he'll be looking for ideas rather than demands, and for more friendly ways to create change.
In the past Erskin spoke of achieving better communication between city hall and the town's citizens and looking for a way to get students to be more involved.
Erskin said his decision to run for mayor wasn't a frivolous one and he's looking forward to the challenge.
"I thought about it for a long time and I hope I do a really good job," he said. "We've got a really good council and I hope some positive changes can be made in the next two years. I'm really excited about it."
SUTHERLAND ERA—Sutherland was first elected to council in August 1993 when the city was recovering from recall elections and frustrations continued over torn-up streets from the sewer separation project.
He was elected to serve as mayor in August 1997 and was at the helm during other challenges such as the closure of Morenci Area Hospital, the creation of an ALS ambulance service and cash shortfalls.
While Sutherland served as mayor, the city moved forward on many projects including the establishment of a wellhead protection plan, refurbishing the Haulette building for manufacturing space, acquiring a building for a new city hall, construction of a new library, devising a sidewalk repair plan, creation of an industrial park, park improvements, Main Street rebuilding project, the Mill Street rebuilding project and creation of the rental inspection plan.


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Texas family discovers crashed WWII plane on Gulf dive trip
When Plano resident Kerry Kirpach took the plunge off the coast off Florida for a scuba dive this summer with her husband and mom, she hoped to find some fossils and coral.
Instead, they discovered something even more riveting: a World War II fighter plane that went down in the Gulf of Mexico about 70 years ago off Venice, Fla.
"I felt like I was in a movie or a TV show, where you see things that happen and it doesn't feel like it's real," said Kirpach, an art history teacher in Frisco schools. "We've been diving in this area close to shore for years, and it was just an amazing feeling."
Kirpach embarked on the diving expedition in July with her husband, Wes, and her mother, Paula Pratt, to look for fossils, especially Megalodon shark's teeth. They had two underwater cameras in tow in case they ran across some cool coral or marine life.
"First we were focusing on stuff directly below, and when I looked up I was actually viewing where the (airplane's) tail had been attached," she said. "My first thought was that it was a commercial-size crab trap, so I knew I wanted us to check it out."
She took a closer look, finding that "everything beneath me was basically metal and that's when I realized I was on the wing of the plane."
Kirpach signaled for her family to join her, and they soon realized they had stumbled upon a P-47D Thunderbolt, which likely crashed during a training run off Venice during World War II. The Venice Army Air Base was located at the site of the current Venice Municipal Airport.
The couple immediately got their cameras in motion to capture the find.
The aircraft pieces have been turned over to James Hagler, director of historical resources at the City of Venice, and the Venice Museum and Archives.


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PYONGYANG, North Korea, Feb. 15 (UPI) -- North Korea's recent underground nuclear test may have been witnessed at the site by Iranian scientists, a Western diplomatic source told Japan's Kyodo News.
The source, described as privy to Iran-North Korea ties, told Kyodo Iranian scientists likely were present when the Asian Communist country went through went its third nuclear test Tuesday.
Kyodo said if the Iranian presence is verified, it could further reinforce international community suspicions that Iran is developing nuclear weapons and lead to reassessments in U.S. President Barack Obama's policies toward Pyongyang and Tehran.
The source told Kyodo Iran had suggested to North Korea in November it might observe the test in exchange for paying Pyongyang tens of millions of dollars in Chinese currency.
The Jerusalem Post, citing experts, reported the North Korean test may have been conducted to help Iran avoid international inspections and that Iranian scientists may have been present at the blast site.
Speaking to the Post, Alon Levkowitz -- coordinator of Bar-Ilan University's Asian Studies Program and a member of the BESA Center for Strategic Studies -- noted North Korea's progress both in nuclear weapons capability and intercontinental ballistic missile research.
"The most disturbing question is whether the Iranians are using North Korea as a backdoor plan for their own nuclear program," he told the Post. "The Iranians didn't carry out a nuclear test in Iran, but they may have done so in North Korea."
He said while there is no official information, "Iran may have bypassed inspections via North Korea" and if true, it would be "a very worrying development."
Levkowitz was quoted as saying several indicators pointed to Iranian scientists being present during the North's previous nuclear tests in 2006 and 2009.
He said it had not yet been determined whether North Korea used plutonium or enriched uranium for the Tuesday test but the use of enriched uranium would suggest increased cooperation with Iran.
"There is regular cooperation, since the 1980s, between North Korea and Iran. North Korea also helped set up a plutonium nuclear facility in Syria, which was bombed by Israel in 2007, according to foreign sources," he said.
Iran has maintained its program is intended to produce electricity.