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Loren Seagrave: Technical Analysis of the 100m Hurdles (Part 2)
Loren Seagrave presents in Cardiff as part of the England Athletics series of National Coaching Conferences on Technical Analysis of the 100m Hurdles. He discusses various aspects of the event and the areas he emphasizes as part of his programme, differences between the mens and womens events and demonstrates a progression of drills he uses to implement his race model.
Seagrave has won four NCAA Track and Field national championships at Louisiana State University and has worked with over fifty Olympic and World Championship medalists, National and World record holders, and Collegiate All-Americans. Amongst his charges have been Donovan Bailey, Andre Cason, Dawn Sowell, Sheila Echols, and Gwen Torrence. Coach Seagrave's coaching experience includes other sports such as football, baseball, soccer, basketball, and ice hockey. Since 1998 he has as a speed and conditioning coach with the Atlanta Falcons, and has consulted regularly with the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, and other NFL teams. Amongst others he is currently working with British sprinter Joice Maduaka and long jump world champion Dwight Phillips.
Other parts in the series:
Loren Seagrave: Technical Analysis of the 100m Hurdles (Part 1)
Loren Seagrave: Technical Analysis of the 100m Hurdles (Part 3)
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The Daily Word in Viagra for horses, unpaid premiums and flavored condoms
It looks like Google Doodle brought out the big guns for Valentine's Day … oh yeah, it's Valentine's Day.
Joel McHale has been chosen to host the White House Correspondents dinner. It might get a little "Soup"-y.
Oscar Pistorius is "consumed by sorrow" over the fatal shooting of his girlfriend.
Word to the wise: If you don't pay your premiums, you don't keep your insurance.
A former teacher is accused of phoning in a bomb threat to the school he used to work at. Where do they find these people?
The mayor will announce the new police chief some time this morning.
So wait … does Viagra help horses run faster? So where should I place my bets? But let's keep this on the hush-hush, know what I'm saying?
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Kate Gosselin's custody battle with ex-husband Jon Gosselin may have caused a hiccup in the reality mom's tango rehearsals, but when it came down to performance time, the star managed to bring her game face to Monday night's "Dancing with the Stars."
The mother of eight and her professional dancing partner, Tony Dovolani, whipped out a slow, but mostly technically accurate, tango – to a "DWTS" version of Adam Lambert's "For Your Entertainment."
After the dance, for the first time since the show started last month, Kate found herself on the receiving end of supportive comments from the judging panel.
"We're having a mini-breakthrough tonight," judge Bruno Tonioli commented. "At the moment, I actually believe you were dancing. The penny has dropped. Tough love works for you."
He warned, however, that the TLC star needs to continue her training.
"Don't get too excited," Bruno added after Kate smiled. "The technique is still very, very bad, but you're actually starting to move out there. Keep going."
The rest of the panel mirrored Bruno's comments and the pair's score reflected the dual message.
Kate and Tony took home 14 out of 30 for their technical score and 18 out of 30 for their performance score for a total of 32 out of 60, the lowest score of the evening. ("DWTS" announced last week each pair would receive two scores).
While Kate made improvements, footage from rehearsals showed that her training was nearly derailed after news broke last week that Jon was filing for custody of the former couple's bunch of eight children, blaming the reality star's "DWTS" schedule as keeping her from her kids.
"That's how I've been living for two years. Every day, there is something huge," Kate told Tony during a particularly tough rehearsal moment. "I wake [up] and check the news first thing in the morning to see what my day is gonna bring me… what hell I'm gonna go through. I mean, this is custody stuff playing out in public and that's what I'm talking about. That's what I bring here and I can't let go."
Having clearly mended fences after their rehearsal spat two weeks ago, Tony took an encouraging stance with his partner.
"You're there to prove a point. If you can't let go, he wins. Does that make sense to you? Will you let that happen?" he asked.
It appears she didn't because following their "DWTS" tango, Kate showed a renewed spirit for competition and asked the public to vote to keep her.
"I want to keep going," she told show co-host Brooke Burke. "I want to learn more. It's good."
While Kate's personal drama was a major focus of the show, as for the actual dancing, it was Olympic men's figure skating gold medalist Evan Lysacek and his professional partner, redhead Anna Trebunskaya, who topped the leaderboard for the second week in a row.
The determined athlete and his partner churned out an intense and sexy tango that had judge Bruno Tonioli in awe.
"Strong, powerful, with a hint of cat-like arrogance," he said as the pair scored 26 out of 30 for their technical moves and an equal score for their performance.
Their total score (52 out of 60) put them steps ahead of the competition.
Not far behind though was Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger and Derek Hough.
The two nabbed 25 points for their technical score and 25 for their performance score putting them at a hearty 50 out of 60, after showing off some smooth Rhumba moves.
"Beautiful to watch always," Bruno noted.
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A recent rash of burglaries in my neighborhood encouraged me to set up a security camera for my front door. I'd recently heard the FLOSS Weekly episode for ZoneMinder, so I figured I would check it out. The wiki listed the D-Link 930L as an working option, and it was about $40 on Amazon. It is wifi-connected and does 640×480 video, so it's a pretty good basic solution. I plugged it in, set it up and everything "just worked". Rather than subscribe to D-Link's cloud service, I configured ZoneMinder to record video when motion was detected. The Android app actually lets me see the video live from anywhere and I've hooked it up to my Roku as well.
I published a Chef cookbook for installing and configuring ZoneMinder, following the configuration guide. The monitor configuration is stored in the database and I didn't feel like spending the time to set that up, so the cookbook is pretty basic since additional configuration was done in the web UI. The code for the cookbook is at https://github.com/mattray/zoneminder-cookbook
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I do not like the idea of deleting posts. If you have time to delete the post there is time to redact the unacceptable portion with an explanation of why. We learn nothing from deleting a post.
the goal here is to get to the point that the norm is so clear that no posts will need to be deleted. that isn't the case right now, but it's what this process is about.
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I fully understand. During the discussion phase I tilt at windmills with vigor. I don't start wars.
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if as a moderator you decide to act you should be able to say why.
plus don't take MOA business elsewhere but here and e-mail, other forums don't care...
Deletion of an offensive post, not an entire thread.
I do not like deletions; however, I can understand the deletion of an offensive post in terms of you legal concerns.
Threads should be locked and sent to the dog house with an explination, if they have reached the extreme point.
i agree with you & mark about doghousing... especially in cases where a post isn't pron, a personal attack or other serious violation of posting norms.
i hate deletions, too... and all the moderators take it very seriously.
I have a question regarding the banned topics or topics that lead to flames. How are these topics viewed when they directly relate to motorcycling? I ask for two reasons.
When I put together the Morning Reads I avoid these topics as much as possible. There are things I do or could post that have a political nature. For example a recent post included the newsletter from the MRF. The letter dealt in main with concerns for the road adhesion v. visibility of road markers, the safety of proposed road barriers for motorcyclist and was informational in nature. I fully expect they will urge riders to contact representatives in the future. Under the proposed guidelines where is the line between information and politics. I am looking for discussion and guidance more than a ÔÇÿbright lineÔÇÖ demarking the foul line.
I am not surprised that guns made it to the proposed banned line. However; I do remember a series of threads dealing with questions for adventure touring into wilderness areas. The topic of carrying weapons for defense came up and was handled well for approximately 100 posts between the threads before at the request of the persons starting the thread urged it be sent to the dog house and the moderator properly concurred. Until it was sent there a good deal of good information and perspectives were aired.
With that as background: is there a way to bring up topics directly related to motorcycling that normally would be on a banned list if they did not have a direct relationship to motorcycling? Are these areas so volatile, even with a legitimate motorcycling connection, which the TOS/Rules can not deal with?
or... (and without reading the thread) it sounds like a discussion that was useful to adventure riders, even though involves a "banned" topic only got shut down because it went awry and the thread starter made a request.
do you feel basically comfortable with that?
ps => guns in tankbags is verbotten in IBMWR and relegated to JoMomma at ADV. for some odd reason i think we can trust our membership to talk responsibly.
Thank you, I can work with that and hope others can also.
Overall we have handled some heated discussions rather well around here in the past. As the forum has grown in numbers and diversity I fully support as needed what your committee is working on. I admit to be willing to take action first and seek forgiveness latter in some situations; I donÔÇÖt think that is good form for our forum. As we lay down guidelines I want to ask first before I find myself being stupid and needing forgiveness.


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Margaret Heinz Karcher, Wife of Carl's Jr. Founder Carl N. Karcher, Dies
Jun 6, 2006
CARPINTERIA, Calif. – June 6, 2006 – Margaret Magdalen Heinz Karcher, 91, wife of Carl's Jr. restaurant chain founder Carl N. Karcher, passed away today in Scottsdale, Ariz. from cancer of the liver.
A public vigil service will be held Wednesday, June 14 at 7 p.m. PDT and a funeral mass will be celebrated Thursday, June 15 at 10 a.m., both at St. Boniface Catholic Church in Anaheim. Hilgenfeld Mortuary is handling the arrangements for burial at Holy Sepulcher Cemetery in Orange.
Margaret and her husband started their business on July 17, 1941 when they borrowed $311 on their Plymouth automobile and added $15 from her purse to purchase a hot dog cart in Los Angeles.
The hot dog cart proved successful and within a few years, they owned and operated four more stands in Los Angeles. In 1945, the Karchers moved to Anaheim, Calif. near Margaret's family home and opened their first full-service restaurant, Carl's Drive-In Barbeque. Their business continued to grow, becoming the thousand-unit chain it is today.
Margaret served on the board of directors of Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc. and was a member of the Anaheim Women's Chamber of Commerce, Damas de Caridad, Las Campanas, Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge, and the Angels of the Arts for the Orange County Performing Arts Center.
"Today we grieve the loss of Margaret Karcher, who, with her husband, Carl, played a significant role in the development of not only our Company, but also our industry. She was a devout Catholic, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, and a cherished friend who touched countless lives through her generosity and spirit," said Andrew F. Puzder, CEO and president of CKE Restaurants, Inc.
Margaret was born on March 2, 1915, to Joseph William and Catherine (Kirsch) Heinz in Big River, Wis. One of 15 children, she was raised in Anaheim, Calif., and married Carl N. Karcher Nov. 30, 1939. The orange grove on which Margaret was raised in Anaheim eventually became home to the corporate headquarters of Carl Karcher Enterprises, Inc., and offices still stand on the site.
"My mother and father built this business based on their belief in hard work and their strong faith in God," said Margaret's son, Carl Leo Karcher. "It is a testament to her strength and love that our family, and their business, remain committed to these values today. We will miss her dearly."
Margaret is survived by her husband of 66 years, Carl. They have 12 children: Anne Marie Wiles, Patricia LaGraffe, Margaret Jean LeVecke, Carleen Karcher (deceased), Carl L. Karcher, Catherine Karcher, Janelle Karcher, Father Jerome T. Karcher, Rosemary Miller, Barbara Wall, Joseph Karcher and Mary Miller; they have 51 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Mercy House, a support center serving homeless families in Orange County and the Inland Empire and founded by Father Jerome T. Karcher, at P.O. Box 1905 Santa Ana, CA 92702 (www.mercyhouse.net) or Providence Speech and Hearing Center at 1301 Providence Ave Orange, CA 92868 (www.pshc.org).


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While we're hanging around hospitals, it's time for a public health announcement: Smoking is bad for you and your machine. One "RD" says of his Macbook: "I smoke around it. A lot."
We should explain that the first snap shows the motherboard, where "the worst areas are above the RAM and in between the DVD and fan". The second "shows the underside of the keyboard - the sticky yellow stuff is tar".
Nice. Lawrence Sculpher also wanted to issue a smoking round computers warning...
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Two seemingly unrelated, but inextricably tied events in the annals of comedy are worth noting this week: YouTube's fifth birthday and the scheduled debut Friday of the "Funny or Die Presents" video sketch show on HBO.
There's much to say, of course, about YouTube's impact on everything from the music industry to journalism to politics. But a good number of those 1 billion views logged daily come in the pursuit of laughter – whether it's a zonked boy babbling after a dental procedure, Hitler weighing in on pop culture outrages in "Downfall" takeoffs or the Muppets singing "Bohemian Rhapsody."
YouTube has helped democratize comedy: between funny real-life moments captured on video, do-it-yourself efforts and professionals taking advantage of the Internet's speed and reach, everybody's a comedian these days.
YouTube also has changed the relationship between the Web and TV, intertwining the mediums. Hulu is first stop for comedy fans catching up on "Saturday Night Live," "Family Guy," "The Daily Show," and other favorites. "SNL" has been particularly smart about marketing its Digital Shorts, notching million of views from its video about a certain gift box – appealing to both the sensibility and viewing habits of a younger, online audience.
Comedy Central's "Tosh.O" has built a show (and an online community) around funny – sometimes unintentionally so – videos. Host Daniel Tosh is quickly becoming the Bob Saget of his generation, presenting a snarky Web-driven twist on "America's Funniest Home Videos."
The YouTube do-it-yourself spirit may be best embodied in Funny or Die, a site that debuted nearly three years ago as a place for co-founder Will Ferrell – and just about anyone else with access to a video camera and computer – to post comedy shorts.
Videos live or die based on viewers' votes. In addition to producing Ferrell gems like "The Landlord," Funny or Die has become a platform for rising talent and a go-to site for almost-instant satire, with videos lampooning everything from the iPad to "Jersey Shore."
The Internet's response to the limits of TV comedy comes full circle Friday with the debut of the "Funny or Die Presents" sketch show on HBO, featuring contributions from Ferrell and familiar faces like Zach Galifianakis and Don Cheadle.
Check out the promising preview below, and decide whether to tune in – or log on – for laughs.
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Gobbler Hooks Up With Box for More Cloud-Storage Options
The forecast for this year's D10 conference? Cloudy, with a chance of Box and Gobbler.
At D10 today, the two cloud companies announced a partnership that will combine parts of Gobbler's storage app for serious media creators with Box's cloud-storage solution for business users.
Gobbler CEO Chris Kantrowitz — along with musician John Legend — joined AllThingsD's Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher onstage to demo how Gobbler works.
Lots of details are still to come, since the tie-up won't come to full fruition until the fall, but basically, Gobbler says its media-making users will benefit from some of the more enterprise-y features of Box's service, while Box users will be able to find important files more easily, regardless of which service the files are stored in. Another feature added to Gobbler projects? Task assignments and commenting.
Kantrowitz touted Gobbler's smarter search function, or ability to scan both your local drives and the cloud when users are running searches for super-large files, as a way to find files more quickly.
"Something like DropBox is a good product for the novice layer, while we're focused on enthusiasts — pro-sumers and pros," Kantrowitz said. He added there are three problems for professionals: Organizing of large files, collaboration when working on massive files and version control — making sure you're working on the most current version.
Legend — who will be joining Gobbler's board of advisers — updated one of his music files on the fly during the demo, then showed how a new version was immediately uploaded to the cloud, without erasing the previous version, and became searchable and available through Gobbler.
"We used to use YouSendIt, and the person on the other end would have to download the whole thing again. Almost none of our collaboration now happens in the same room, and having all these versions floating around can be confusing," Legend said.
Gobbler was founded in February 2010, after Kantrowitz witnessed rock musician Lenny Kravitz lose all of his concert-related media due to a failed disk drive.
The company has tried to set itself apart from other consumer-facing cloud services like DropBox, SugarSync, Apple's iCloud, Amazon Cloud Drive and the new Google Drive, by targeting its product at serious media producers who require lots of storage space.
Box, on the other hand, has been largely focused on the enterprise market since its launch in 2006. The start-up company has been funded by Draper Fisher Jurvetson, US Venture Partners, Andreessen Horowitz and Salesforce, to name just a few, and claims 10 million users to date, with 120,000 businesses using the software.
Gobbler, which charges users $8 a month, is available as a desktop and mobile app (iOS); Kantrowitz says a Web version of Gobbler is in the works.
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Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Arthur Mole and John Thomas: A Picture Worth A Thousand Men
How many men does it take to create the perfect portrait? This blog has on occasion featured group portraits, but nothing on this magnitude. Assembling a cast of several officers and enlisted men, Arthur Mole and John Thomas used their knowledge of perspective and photography in order to create a series of images that would inspire America. Almost a hundred years from that time, their pictures of a thousand men are worth more than tenfold in words.
You may have already seen some of the images in this post when they were circulated in e-mails not too long ago. The image, usually of the Statue of Liberty above, would have some accompanying text similar to "INCREDIBLE HUMAN STATUE OF LIBERTY MADE OF 18,000 SOLDIERS!!!", or something to that effect. The text may sound hyperbolic, but it is in fact true.
The images were made by Arthur S. Mole with the help of John D. Thomas around 1918. Their names are largely forgotten, but their work continues to astound to this day. Mole and Thomas' both worked as commercial photographers based in Chicago. Their claim to fame was their "living photographs", massive images of American patriotic symbols all composed of people, usually soldiers.
The images all work so well because they give the correct perspective in relation to the camera, giving the illusion that they are indeed what they portray to be. In order for the camera to capture all of the men, the photographers would perch atop an 80-foot tower, usually specially made for the occasion as they traveled from one military camp to another all over the US in order to get a different image from each group of men.
The trick to getting the right number of men in the right area was simple, yet ingenious: Mole would draw the pattern he needed over the camera lens. Thus, all he needed to do was direct the men into their proper place on the day of the shoot.
The order and organization in these images are truly remarkable, but you only get a true sense of the magnitude of these group photographs when you find out about the number of men that took to create each shot. For example, in the image of the Statue of Liberty, the base of the statue is comprised of only 17 men, but the torch is made up of 12,000. In fact, the torch alone took more than half of the 18,000 needed to create this image. That detail by itself makes the entire effort truly laudable.
Mole and Thomas deliberately chose symbols associated with the US identity as a means of boosting the nation's morale during the 1st World War. Thus, the likenesses of the bald eagle, the US Shield, the Statue of Liberty, and even President Woodrow Wilson (with his permission and blessing) were used for the occasion.
The images were supposed to help promote the sale of war bonds, however they were never used for that purpose. It may seem like a waste that they weren't used for their original intent, but Mole and Thomas would be proud to know that their images are still being circulated in the digital age and continue to inspire a whole new generation a hundred years from when they were first created.
If you want to see more of Arthur Mole and John Thomas' pictures worth a thousand men, check out the Carl Hammer Gallery. The US Library Congress also has copies of different group photographs over here. You can also find more information over at the Iowa National Guard website and over at Snopes.com.
16 comments:
- The Angry Lurker said...
Now they are bloody impressive!
- December 7, 2011 at 7:04 PM
- annoymouse said...
these are great! im definitely going to that Carl Hammer Gallery site!
- December 7, 2011 at 7:31 PM
- R said...
Wow, great pictures!
- December 7, 2011 at 9:38 PM
- Fang said...
So much coordination is needed to pull something like this off. Biggest respect.
- December 7, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- T. Banacek said...
And they say Americans are militaristic...
- December 7, 2011 at 11:03 PM
- Shutterbug said...
This is actually the first time I've seen these photos! They are truly amazing!
- December 8, 2011 at 1:13 AM
- GADAFINY said...
- December 8, 2011 at 1:42 AM
- MRanthrope said...
Wow. I can't even begin to say how cool this is. And it's from 1918?! The fact they could pull this off almost a century ago is, inspiring.
- December 8, 2011 at 3:26 AM
- Anonymous said...
amazing photos!
- December 8, 2011 at 6:06 AM
- Anonymous said...
Great shots!
- December 8, 2011 at 8:11 AM
- Anonymous said...
That is truly incredible feat of photography as well as looking kick ass.
- December 8, 2011 at 8:37 AM
- D4 said...
The perspective thing has always been amazing to me.. but this is so old?! WOW that's insane. I wouldn't have been able to imagine it until you said so!
- December 8, 2011 at 8:41 AM
- T. Roger Thomas said...
Clearly life was far different before TV and the internet came into being
- December 8, 2011 at 10:04 AM
- i said...
Thinking about the perspective issue, that is just so well planned it blows my mind. At least 18,000 soliders are probably easier to choreograph, than say, 18,000 average folk!
- December 9, 2011 at 10:26 AM
- Ante Babaja said...
cool photos :D
- December 9, 2011 at 5:53 PM
- Tom_Film_Master said...
Now these are extremely impressive! Such large set ups! Great post!
- December 19, 2011 at 4:43 AM


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Most of the costs arose from city workers putting up and removing barricades to keep people away from the lagoon in Humboldt Park after the male reptile was first spotted there last month.
The evening marked some of the toughest attacks California Sen. Kamala Harris has faced as a candidate. The exchanges were part of a broader ideological fight for the future of the Democratic Party.
Calling the allegations against his client "as stale as used gym socks," the defense attorney for R&B superstar R. Kelly is asking a federal judge to consider letting Kelly walk free from jail as he faces his latest legal battle.
Descendants of notorious 1930s gangster John Dillinger seeking to have his remains exhumed say they have "evidence" the body buried in an Indianapolis cemetery may not be him.
A new report praises Illinois for raising taxes on tobacco products and increasing the legal smoking age to 21, but says there's still more work to do when it comes to reducing cancer rates.
The longtime White Sox and Cubs broadcaster is the subject of a new book. Author Dan Zminda joins us to discuss "The Legendary Harry Caray: Baseball's Greatest Salesman."
Like the city itself, the Rainbow Cone is a painterly masterpiece of colors and tastes, each separate and distinct, which together somehow become more than the sum of their parts.
For its big summer show this year, the Art Institute takes a fresh look at the early modern artist, Edouard Manet. We tour the show.
Unquestionably one of the company's most irresistible, highly polished, dance-fueled productions of recent seasons, "You Can't Fake the Funk" will take you higher, set you on fire, and infuse you with a Superfly energy.
After weeks of protests and demonstrations calling for his resignation, Puerto Rican Gov. Ricardo Rosselló is expected to step down Friday. How local Puerto Rican communities are responding to the political uncertainty.
We discuss the future of the Obama Presidential Center with Ghian Foreman, president and CEO of Emerald South Economic Development Collaborative; and University of Illinois at Chicago professor David Stovall.
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The author of Suspense, Romantic Suspense and Paranormal Romance novels, Karen L. McKee resides on the west coast of Canada caught between the ocean, the mountains, the rain and the moss-covered trees. Her frequent travels and her desire to understand other cultures often becomes the centerpiece in her writing.
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George Cotugno – 29 years old, life long Cubs fan, season ticket holder for the Chicago Blackhawks, life long Bears and Bulls fan. Sports is my life, and I'm not afraid to admit that. Grew up in Palatine, IL, a suburb outside of Chicago, I have a passion for all things Cubs, and Blackhawks, but also an undying love for the game of baseball. Looking forward to writing about the Cubs, with my brother, Mark Sorrentino….. well, not officially anyway. Mark and I have been involved in eachothers live's for the better part of twenty years, we witnessed a Hawks Stanley Cup together, and hope to see a World Series on the North side, yes, of Chicago… soon. Finally we are taking our thoughts to a blog, couldn't ask for a better partner in crime.
Mark Sorrentino – 29, a baseball enthusiast with a passion for the Chicago Cubs. As much as I am a Cubs fan, I am an even bigger baseball fan; it is truly the game I love. For years I have also enjoyed writing, so I figured what is better than to write about the sport and team I love the most. I could not think of anyone else I would like to embark on this journey with than my best buddy, George Cotugno. The two of us have been through a lot together and are eager to experience a World Series here on the North Side of Chicago. We hope you find Born on Third informative as well as entertaining. Enjoy and thanks for reading.
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Pinus strobus L.
Common Characteristics:
The largest pine in the U.S., the White Pine has soft, flexible needles and is bluish-green in color. Needles are 2½ - 5 in. long. White Pine's have good needle retention, but have little aroma. They aren't recommended for heavy ornaments.
Beginning with the British colonists, eastern white pine (or white pine) has proven to be one of the most important and most desirable species of North America. It is a truly magnificent tree attaining a height of 80 feet or more at maturity with a diameter of two to three feet. White pine is considered to be the largest pine in the United States. In colonial times, white pines above 24 inches in diameter were reserved for England to be used as ships masts. These trees were identified by blazing a broad arrow on the trunk. Because of the colonists general dislike of British rule, this "broad arrow" policy was one more source of friction between the two. Until about 1890, white pine was considered the species of choice for most commercial uses. It is the state tree of Maine and Michigan.
Leaves (needles) are soft, flexible and bluish-green to silver green in color and are regularly arranged in bundles of five. Needles are 2 1/2-5 inches long and are usually shed at the end of the second growing season. Both male and female flowers (strobili) occur on the same tree, with pollination occurring in spring. Cones are 4-8 inches in length, usually slightly curved and mature at the end of the second season. Cone scales are rather thin and never have prickles. Cones also have exudations of a fragrant gummy resin.
Bark on young trunks and branches is smooth and tends to be greenish-brown in color. On older trunks, the bark becomes dark gray and shallowly fissured. Limbs tend to persist, particularly on trees grown without severe competition.
White pine is intermediate in shade tolerance and is commonly associated with eastern hemlock and various northern hardwoods. It is found on many different sites including dry rocky ridges and wet sphagnum bogs, but best development is on moist sandy loam soils. Extensive logging has destroyed most of the original pine forests, but the species is aggressive in reproducing itself and may be found throughout its original range. Due to its desirability and relative ease of nursery production it has also been a major species for reforestation in the northeastern United States and Canada.
White pine is susceptible to white pine blister rust disease, which has alternate hosts of wild currants and gooseberries (Ribes). White pine weevil is the major insect pest, and one which deforms trees by killing the terminal shoots. White pine appears to be more sensitive to pollutants such as, ozone, fluorides and sulfur dioxide than are other species.
For Christmas trees, sheared trees are preferred, although some people feel shearing results in trees too dense for larger ornaments. Needle retention is good to excellent. White pine has very little aroma, but, conversely, is reported to result in fewer allergic reactions than do some of the more aromatic species. To produce a 6-foot tree requires 6-8 years on good sites.
White pine has a broad geographic range, growing from Newfoundland to Manitoba through the northern United States to northern and eastern Ohio and then southward along the Appalachian Mountains to northern Georgia and South Carolina. It can be found from sea level in its northern range to 5000 feet in the Appalachian Mountains.
Most propagation is by seed, although the species grafts quite easily. Considerable variation in rooting ability has been observed. About 70 cultivars have been developed for commercial use.
White pine has historically been one of the most valuable lumber trees. It has soft, light wood which warps and checks less than many other species. The wood is adapted to a variety of uses to include cabinets, interior finish, and carving. Early native-Americans used the inner bark as food, with colonists later using the inner bark as an ingredient in cough remedies.
Seeds are eaten by birds such as red crossbills and chickadees. Rabbits may eat the bark of young trees as may porcupines.
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|At Book Harvest's Books on Break event at Y.E. Smith Elementary School in May 2015, children select books to take home and keep, to help build home libraries and combat summer learning loss.
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Q: How can I best help my child be prepared for the next school year? continues Durham Herald Sun.
A: Reading in the summer is absolutely vital for students of any grade level or reading ability. Studies show that learning loss during the summer months can be reduced or eliminated — the more our students read, the less they'll fall behind at the start of the next school year.
Fortunately, Durham Public Schools has many partners supplying Durham County children with reading material and motivation.
Our friends at the Durham County Library kicked off their Summer Reading Program last Saturday at Northgate Mall, but it's not too late to get involved. The program runs through Aug. 12 with the theme, "Build a Better World." You and your child may register online at www.durhamcountylibrary.org/summerreading or in person at your local library branch. You and your child can track the amount of time spent reading, earning a point for every minute. The Durham County Library is offering prizes for every reading milestone, from lanyards to sports bags to ear buds to aluminum water bottles, and more.
Participating students can also read away their fines at the library through the Summer Fine Read Down, with one dollar in fines removed for every 10 minutes they read at the library. Finally, DPS will also be competing to see which schools have the most improved summer reading performance from last year to this year. The farthest-rising elementary, middle and high schools in the county will win classroom STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) kits for the next school year. This is a great goal for our students in every school to rally together around...
The Harvard Graduate School of Education says that reading independently or talking about books and stories at home may have even a greater influence on children's academic growth than summer camps or vacations. This summer, please help make next year a great one for your child
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Robert Reich begins his latest column this way:
People ask me all the time why we don't have a revolution in America, or at least a major wave of reform similar to that of the Progressive Era or the New Deal or the Great Society.
Middle incomes are sinking, the ranks of the poor are swelling, almost all the economic gains are going to the top, and big money is corrupting our democracy. So why isn't there more of a ruckus?
Revolution? Ruckus? Well, why aren't people making more election-changing noise? Reich gave three reasons, which I will list without most of his supporting material:
1) "…the working class is paralyzed with fear it will lose the jobs and wages it already has…No one has any job security. The last thing they want to do is make a fuss and risk losing the little they have."
2) "In prior decades students were a major force for social change. But today's students don't want to make a ruckus. They're laden with debt…record numbers are still living at home."
3) "Third and finally, the American public has become so cynical about government that many no longer think reform is possible…It's hard to get people worked up to change society or even to change a few laws when they don't believe government can possibly work."
That last reason for a reluctance to raise a ruckus can be documented by the most recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, which found:
As you can see, Republicans have done a good job of poisoning the well of governance, with their obstructionist tactics and willingness to sabotage the economic recovery and their refusal to do anything to address the income and wealth gap in America. But such tactics, although successful in bringing Democrats down, have damaged the Republican Party's image profoundly. The poll found that only 36% of Republicans have significant confidence in their own party. Think about that.
But think, too, about the fact that a large part of the reason that even Republicans don't have much confidence in their own party or their party's leadership is that extremist teapartiers think the GOP hasn't gone far enough in its obstructionism. Many of those folks think that John Boehner has sold them out. For God's sake, many think that Mitch McConnell is too liberal.
As crazy as that sounds, things are actually worse. Consider the right's reaction to Pope Francis. When the boss man of a gazillion Catholics dared to criticize increasing income and wealth inequality, when he called out "trickle-down theories" for their failure to deliver "greater justice and inclusiveness in the world," his words were branded as "pure Marxism" by Rush Limbaugh. Other right-wingers called him a socialist and FoxNews.com annointed him "the Catholic Church's Obama." Just a few days ago a News Editor for FoxNews.com, himself a Catholic, said that,
Pope Francis has declared war on those who aspire to provide a better life for themselves and their families, expressing the misguided snobbery of a man for whom money has never been an issue.
Such feelings run deep on the right. That FoxNews.com editor went on to say that, "the only charity the pope supports is forced redistribution." Ahh. That's the real offense the Pope committed. He thinks, and he thinks Jesus thinks, governments ought to be involved in seeing to it that there is a more equitable distribution of wealth. He can see with his presumably holy eyes that if the world's poor and underserved are to utterly depend on the generosity of the rich to keep them afloat, they are a most miserable lot indeed. The Pope says trickle-down economics,
expresses a crude and naïve trust in the goodness of those wielding economic power and in the sacralized workings of the prevailing economic system. Meanwhile, the excluded are still waiting.
All of which leads me back to Robert Reich's column. How long will the excluded wait? Reich listed three reasons why more people don't make a bigger fuss about the breathtaking economic inequities we see here in America and the fact that "big money is corrupting our democracy." But he should have included a fourth reason: the big money corruption itself. Rich people, particularly rich conservative people, are buying this republic and the politicians who manage it, as well as influencing low-information voters who fall for the slick and misleading advertising that big money buys.
If you have the stomach for it, I invite you to read one the most depressing articles I have read in a long time. The Mother Jones piece, titled "Meet the New Kochs: The DeVos Clan's Plan to Defund the Left," chronicles how a wealthy Michigan family, whose billions were acquired through the pyramid-like distributing company Amway, was able to purchase the votes necessary to pass union-crippling right-to-work legislation in a state that was once union friendly.
I will confess that after reading the article, my usual political optimism was shaken. I fear for our future if something isn't done to restrain the flow of money into our politics. The 87-year-old Richard DeVos, who cofounded Amway, and his eldest son Dick DeVos should not be able to do what they did in Michigan. And what they did has effects beyond the obvious race to the bottom in terms of workers' wages and working conditions:
Passing right-to-work in Michigan was more than a policy victory. It was a major score for Republicans who have long sought to weaken the Democratic Party by attacking its sources of funding and organizing muscle…So DeVos and his allies hit labor—and the Democratic Party—where it hurt: their bank accounts. By attacking their opponents' revenue stream, they could help put Michigan into play for the GOP heading into the 2016 presidential race—as it was more than three decades earlier, when the state's Reagan Democrats were key to winning the White House.
It's pretty simple. Republicans believe that if they can weaken, if not destroy, labor unions, they can control the country's politics:
the Michigan fight has given hope—and a road map—to conservatives across the country working to cripple organized labor and defund the left. Whereas party activists had for years viewed right-to-work as a pipe dream, a determined and very wealthy family, putting in place all the elements of a classic political campaign, was able to move the needle in a matter of months. "Michigan is Stalingrad, man," one prominent conservative activist told me. "It's where the battle will be won or lost."
That Michigan fight is going on here in Missouri. The very first hearing this year in the Missouri House, which is dominated by right-wing Republicans, was used to promote anti-union legislation, in this case falsely titled the "Freedom To Work Act." The only "freedom" written into this bill is freedom for workers who benefit from union representation on the job to opt out of having to pay any fee to the union for its collective bargaining services. In other words, this bill, and other so-called right-to-work legislation, establishes that there is, after all, such a thing as a free lunch.
The idea, obviously, is to starve unions of needed resources, even though the Missouri bill's sponsor, a Springfield Republican, claimed that the legislation "would make unions stronger." Let me state the obvious here: If a right-winger tells you that a bill he is sponsoring will make unions stronger, he is lying through his gold teeth.
It's equally obvious that if unions are starved of funds and can't afford to defend the interests of working people, both on the job and during the election cycle, then rich Republicans will have their way. That is why rich Republicans pour so much money into these efforts, with 24 states now having such laws as the one being crafted here in Missouri. And if more states follow the trend and engage in a race to the bottom, the situation Robert Reich described—sinking middle incomes, growing poverty, and rich people realizing most of the economic gains—will get worse.
And if it gets bad enough, the ruckus, or the revolution, will come.


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I used to have several flysurfers.
great kites.
I was especially fond of the Speed 2 12m and the Psycho 4 15m even though the P4 didn't come from the factory tuned correctly.
I had a 17m Speed 1.5, Psycho 3 13m, Pulse 2 12m, Warrior 7m modded
I also had a 12m and 15m pair of Peter Lynn Phantoms for awhile.
I found I didn't enjoy flying those kites above 25kts. It was just too much power and too unstable.
I have friends around here that fly foils. they don't go out when its nuking. The winds get really gusty and shifty here in the northwest and the stronger the wind the worse it seems to get.
There are a lot of inflatable kites that even have trouble in our gusty conditions.
for the nuking days. most people around here have been switching to lower aspect designs with delta influence so that they sit deeper in the window and are less prone to overflying.
this isn't really a foil vs SLE issue. its a high aspect vs low aspect issue. low aspect kites are generally more stable then high aspect kites. it is more complicated then that but the aspect ratio of the kite seems to play a more significant role in my experience in stability then the canopy rigidity does.


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New York, N.Y. - In the 2011 Skyline Conference Women's Basketball Presason Coaches Poll, defending league champion Mount Saint Mary College has earned the top spot.
Mount Saint Mary, which swept through the conference at 18-0 and finished at 26-3 overall, earned a National ranking as high as 22nd. The Knights are led by a sterling senior backcourt tandem of Jen Mocanu (13.8 ppg, 3.4 rpg), the Skyline Tournament MVP, and Amanda Horvers (13.0 ppg, 3.8 rpg). The team has been to 11 consecutive NCAA Tournaments and has been the dominant force in the Skyline for more than a decade.
Farmingdale State is picked to be the runner up, collecting two first-place votes, after amassing a 14-4 league mark last year. The Rams are led by Second Team All-Skyline pick, Nikita Green, a junior guard who netted 10.3 ppg and dished out 100 assists.
Old Westbury, coming off a 13-5 Skyline ledger, finishes third in the poll and features last year's Rookie of the Year and First Team pick, Kim Weathers, who poured in 20.5 ppg and handed out 110 assists. Polytechnic Institute of NYU rounds out the top half of the poll.
- Mount Saint Mary (6) - 48 points
- Farmingdale State (2) - 43
- Old Westbury - 35
- NYU–Poly - 31
- The Sage Colleges - 20
- Purchase College - 18
- College of Mount Saint Vincent - 13
- St. Joseph's-LI - 13
(First place votes in parentheses)
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"That Technique" Jiraiya told Naruto not to use it are the Sealing Techniques he taught him during the timeskip. That Technique that Jiraiya and Gerotora were talking about is Naruto's New Seal/Torii Seal. Sasuke's "That Technique" is not Kirin since there were no clouds in the sky, he has not used his Cursed Seal and he has not used any Fire Techniques before.--Elveonora (talk) 20:00, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Those are your assumptions.--Cerez365™ 19:23, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
Just like "you" say that Sasuke's "that technique" is Kirin. Even if my assumptions, they make sense.
Ever wondered from where did Naruto learn Sealing Techniques ? ... Since Naruto is an Uzumaki and they have talent for that, it make sense for Jiraiya to teach him something. Jiraiya's training was meant to develop Naruto's potential to be able to protect himself from Akatsuki and rival Sasuke. It would make no sense for Jiraiya not to teach Naruto what suits him well and what his "clan" is best in.
Why Jiraiya told Naruto not to use "that" Jutsu ? -Uzumaki clan were massacred for their powers. -Naruto would do something stupid like open/undo/modify his seal without preparation. And its obvious that Gerotora and Jiraiya were talking about Naruto's New Seal--Elveonora (talk) 20:00, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Regardless they're still assumptions because it could be something else. As far as we know Jiraiya could have taught Naruto some ultimate ninutsu and not a fūinjutsu. I don't see why he would've told him not to use that technique when he did otherwise.
- Naruto's never used a sealing technique unless you count opening and closing the seal that was already on his stomach- the rest pretty much did itself. There are things about the seal Minato used that are still unknown, that's been said already.
- It was never said that all Uzumaki had a talent for fūinjutsu just that their clan was known for it.
- I don't understand how teaching him fūinjutsu would help him fight Sasuke or Akatsuki.
- What suits Naruto well as far as I've seen is his use of Shadow clones and close-combat meelee fighting. Technical stuff like sealing techniques seem out of his realm of expertise.--Cerez365™ 20:31, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Because Naruto was not able to filter Nine-Tail's hatred back then.
- He used it to open, to close and is able to control it ... enough proof. Also its stated in his article ... right hand dunno what left is doing.
- Read the article, Kushina came to Konoha as a young girl and still she knew many sealing techniques of their clan ... she even taught Minato later some.
- Imagine someone like Orochimaru messing with his seal again ... with the knowledge of sealing techniques he can correct that.
- Kushina and Naruto's style of Ninjutsu are the same.--Elveonora (talk) 21:02, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- He wasn't able to filter the beast's hatred because he had no control of it. The seal has nothing to do with it. Else Killer B would be obsolete.
- Enough proof of what that he can open and close a seal that was left for him to use?
- ...Kushina then taught then to Naruto in his subconscious? Including Mito two people having skills with sealing techniques that come from an actual village where they were taught said techniques doesn't mean Naruto who's never had any training in their use as far as we know can use them.
- Orochimaru wasn't a part of Akatsuki at that time. But given that, I doubt he'd be able to do that in battle.
- That's what I said. Fūinjutsu ≠ Ninjutsu though...--Cerez365™ 21:17, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- Wrong, to control the beast its required to be able to filter its hatred ... unless they have Sharingan or Hashirama's power.
- Sure ... you sounds like even Kiba would be able to do the same ...
- I said Jiraiya taught him ... you contradict yourself ... you are saying that someone without a training is unable to perform sealing techniques ... you see, Naruto is so its obvious someone taught him ... I dont think it was Kakashi then Jiraiya is left. He was good with Sealing Techniques if Im not wrong.
- Orochimaru was just an example ...
- Actually Fuuinjutsu is still Ninjutsu just different category.
- Something else ? ...
--Elveonora (talk) 23:09, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- No. Naruto doesn't control the beast. He's separated it from its chakra. To control the beast is to do what Killer B does.
- From what I've seen, if he was branded with the seal and that's in fact is what it does, why wouldn't Kiba be able to do the same?
- I don't think I'm contradicting myself. You're assuming Jiraiya taught him fūinjutsu when it's just as likely that he didn't and "that technique" is another technique altogether...
- Still doesn't mean they're the same.--Cerez365™ 23:22, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- What Killer B does is called full control over Tailed-Beast. Separating the hatred from Beast's chakra = still control over the beast.
- If he was branded with it or not, he knew what to do and is able to control it. So Naruto is able to perform sealing techniques ... you saying that its enough to have seal and they know the rest what to do with it ... Its even stated in Naruto's article. If you disagree with that part, remove it.
- Read my statements again about that ... I dont think Naruto has 3 "That techniques"
- Sealing Techniques are still Ninjutsu, just sub-category. Are you saying that performing Shuriken technique = Taijutsu but killing someone with a sword is something else ? Kenjutsu are still sub-category of taijutsu.--Elveonora (talk) 23:29, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
Speed-read though things, some comments: the only thing suggesting Sasuke was going to use Kirin is the hand gesture, which is somewhat distinctive. I believe that's enough to link to Kirin. Nothing Naruto or Jiraiya ever said or did indicates that Naruto was ever taught fūinjutsu by him. Jiraiya has some skill in fūinjutsu, but nothing ever indicated that that's what he taught Naruto. Regarding classification, in the first databook, fūinjutsu and ninjutsu were different categories, from the second databook onwards, all fūinjutsu are also listed as ninjutsu. Naruto has control over the Nine-Tails' chakra, not over the Nine-Tails itself. That would require cooperation, like B and the Eight-Tails do. Taijutsu are techniques which use only one's body. Everything using tools is ninjutsu. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 23:39, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- (Edit Conflict) It's control over the beast's chakra not the beast
- Naruto was given the key to the seal. That could have been where he got instructions from on what to do.
- Shurikenjutsu and Kenjutsu are Nijutsu not Taijutsu.--Cerez365™ 23:40, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
- There were no clouds, he has not used any fire technique as a preparation and it would kill him as well. I dont think gesture is enough.
- Then I will hear out your explanation of what Naruto did. If its not Fuuinjutsu ... what about that part in Naruto's article ... remove it or not ?
- Naruto's control over Nine-Tail's chakra is still Tailed Beast control. Killer B is a perfect host since he has complete control due to him being friend with Eight-Tails thus its Full control over Tailed Beast.
- So throwing Kunai or Shuriken is Ninjutsu ? Isnt it only while they use chakra flow through it ? What if someone that is not a Ninja will throw Shuriken or Kunai ? Then Samurai must use Ninjutsu as well ... I will note that.
- Still Tailed Beast control
- He was given instructions what to do with his seal ... so he has some skill in sealing techniques : )
- Read above
- I know that Jiraiya teaching Naruto sealing techniques was never said nor shown.
But give me your explanation on what is "that technique" and what exactly Naruto is able to do with his seal if its not Fuuinjutsu. I gave my explanation, give me your proof. --Elveonora (talk) 23:56, October 9, 2011 (UTC)
Maybe he was going to prepare the Chidori first and then launch a Fire Release technique? I don't know, the only thing which indicates what technique he was going to use is the hand gesture. I don't mind the link for Kirin being there or not, as long as there's no edit war adding and removing it every week. I'm not saying that what Naruto did with his seal isn't fūinjutsu, for me it very clearly is, what I'm saying is that there's no evidence that it was Jiraiya who taught him to use it. We know he taught a "that technique", we just don't know what it is so far. I agree, Naruto controls the Nine-Tails' chakra, but not the Nine-Tails itself. Saying he has control over the beast is saying he has as much control as B does. About kunai and shuriken, yes. If you use any tool or weapon at all, it stops being taijutsu. I made an improper statement. If it uses tools, it's not taijutsu, but that doesn't mean that using tools is ninjutsu, otherwise, as you said, samurai would use ninjutsu. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 00:11, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
is this about kabuto's sixth coffin/Trump card or something else?--Teddybearlover (talk) 00:19, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
- If you mean the article: it's about everything that's been called "that technique". If it's about this discussion: Elveonora is telling us what he/she assumes "that technique" is in some instances.--Cerez365™ 00:24, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
- That make sense, but they were already numb from his Chidori Nagashi, no need for another lesser lighting technique. As I said, it was not high enough for him to use Kirin ... he would kill himself, Kabuto and Orochimaru and I dont even think he wanted to kill him ... he was just like "lets see what you got after 3 years Naruto" If he wanted them dead, why he has not killed Yamato right away ?
- So tell me from where Naruto got the knowledge of Sealing Techniques ? Jiraiya being able to use them, "That Jutsu" and Naruto having talent for them due to being an Uzumaki point in that direction.
Theres no reason for Naruto not to use it since:
- If its a ninjutsu harming his body (Like Wind Shuriken), no ... he overcame that with Sage Mode and Chakra Cloak.
- I dont see why Jiraiya would tell Naruto not to use Taijutsu
- Naruto has no skill in Genjutsu except skill in dispelling.
- No reason for Naruto not to use Barriers.
- Dont think Naruto is able to absorb chakra.
- I dont think he can use Tensei Ninjutsu
- Not Space Time jutsu
The only thing that makes sense is Fuuinjutsu.
- Thats why I said, Naruto able to filter the hatred and control the chakra is Tailed Beast control. Being able to do those 2 + being friend with the beast is Complete control over Tailed-Beast unless Sharingan or Hashirama are to be taken into consideration
There are only 3 main categories of Jutsu
- Ninjutsu
- Taijutsu
- Genjutsu
All other type of jutsu are just sub-categories of these so I dont see how using tools = Ninjutsu ... is it stated in databook ? If so, scans/translation please. That makes no sense ... so people that are not Shinobi and Samurai using tools is not Ninjutsu/Taijutsu/Genjutsu ... using weapon is closer to melee combat (Taijutsu). Until chakra flow is used(Ninjutsu), how is it ninjutsu again ?--Elveonora (talk) 00:39, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
- Naruto was able to separate the beast's chakra from its hatred. He isn't filtering anything at this point it's still there festering within the beast. The use of tools is a Ninja Technique- Ninjutsu. Taijutsu is literally the use of one's body as a weapon. Obviously a Samurai using a sword for example isn't using a Ninja Technique, they're using [Ken]jutsu.--Cerez365™ 00:47, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
Thanks for the obvious, you dont get my points.--Elveonora (talk) 00:50, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
- ...? That's a tad ironic.--Cerez365™ 00:55, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
Taijutsu are techniques using just your body. By using any tool, you're automatically not using taijutsu. Taijutsu literally means "body techniques". I think this was also explained in the first databook. If you find any discussion about this wherever it is, if ShounenSuki was part of it, you'll see him explaining that. About what Jiraiya said, let me try putting it this way. You say it's fūinjutsu. I'm not saying it's not fūinjutsu, I'm saying that it could be, but nothing suggests it is, it could just as well not be fūinjutsu. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 01:44, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
Did you read this whole talkpage properly ? All I ask for is that "Kirin" part removed along with Gerotora x Jiraiya "that jutsu" because its obviously his new seal. And a statement "It is possible that Jiraiya taugh Naruto some sealing techniques since he was seen using them and no other explanation was given" Also please finally post something to my talkpage : ) What if "that jutsu" will never be explained ? Will you agree then its sealing techniques and new seal ?
- EDIT: Also I dont want to speculate that much and doubt whats said in 1st Databook ... but isnt it old ? Also Kunai/Shuriken are just a tools ... The hand (body) is weapon.
--Elveonora (talk) 01:52, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
Knowing what a "that technique" is isn't a reason to remove it from the page. The very purpose of this page was to show which techniques have been described as such. I'll and do agree it's possible it's the seal, but in no way I'll agree to list in the article, considering how little are the circumstances which suggest it is. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:04, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
I see. Well, you are an administrator. I will have to take my tail and let it be until more stuff proving my suggestions come up with manga. Thats why im discussing this in the first place ... Im not the type that edit things at a whim. I thought that things I have stated in this talkpage are enough proof : ( But still, all these are just my assumptions but isnt Sasuke's "that jutsu = Kirin" one as well ? I dont see how is it possible ... at least a change stating that "Its possible that the technique might be Kirin" instead of stating it as a fact and linking it to that. And btw, Im a boy ... and to user asking about coffins, check my talkpage : D--Elveonora (talk) 02:10, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
- I think the link to Kirin neither adds nor detracts from the page, so I removed that already. Omnibender - Talk - Contributions 02:18, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
I really appreciate it. Im done with this, keep up the good work guys : ) I will watch from shadows : D--Elveonora (talk) 02:22, October 10, 2011 (UTC)
The only possible techniques using The Tiger Seal and Sasuke could learned from Kakashi or Orochimaru or his own are:
- Fire Release: Great Dragon Fire Technique (But that does not explain his hand gesture)
- Snake Authority Spell (We have seen using him Tiger Seal against Deidara with this technique)
- Kirin does not use hand seals and also he had not cast out the fire technique at first, also there were no clouds and he was not high enough and was too close to them.
--Elveonora (talk) 22:41, October 11, 2011 (UTC)
didn't rock lee use this term when he was about to use dancing leaf shadow on sasuke? —This unsigned comment was made by Caseather (talk • contribs) .
That Jutsu
After watching Shippuden 221 I think it's even more clear that "that jutsu" Jiraiya told Naruto to not use it and talked with Frog about is Naruto's new seal he used to seal Kyubi after he used Minato's key.
- Jiraiya: "However, the fact that Minato left me the jutsu for the key convinces me that he intended for Naruto to perfect that jutsu one day"
Then frogs talked about how Jiraiya wanted Naruto to test if he can filter the Kyubi's hatred thus if he can control its chakra. Minato gave they key to Jiraiya and he used it to open the seal a bit for the purpose of Naruto learning to control the Kyubi. It was always meant for Naruto to use the frog key to remove his seal and master Kyubi. Frog gave him the key with:
- "With this, you will have the means to perfect that jutsu that Jiraiya was talking about"
Jiraiya to Naruto about Minato:
- "Unlike you, my foolish apprentice he was a true prodigy"
- "And the jutsu he developed was extraordinary"
- "Even I couldn't grasp the ninjutsu he developed and not even the successive Hokage"
- "But there is just one shinobi with the potential to master such an extraordinary jutsu"
- "That is you, Naruto!"
- "You possess the Nine Tail's chakra and only you can master that jutsu"
- "The Fourth Hokage left it solely for your sake, it is his legacy for you"
- "Naruto! Will you undergo training to gain mastery over your chakra control?"
It's pretty clear "that jutsu" is Naruto's Torii Seal. It was meant for Naruto to use the key to remove his seal and control the kyubi. Makes sense he would need a replacement. Jiraiya talked about Naruto's own chakra control making it pretty clear he taught him sealing techniques and "that jutsu" he told him not to use is Torii Seal. Only he can use it because he has the Kyubi's chakra. And when he does use it, the result being his new form of chakra cloak. --Elveonora (talk) 16:35, November 19, 2011 (UTC)
So ?--Elveonora (talk) 10:50, November 21, 2011 (UTC)
It could still be something else. I don't see how that would have helped him in any situation that he was in except to set the beast free. He also didn't have Gerotora with him so it probably wouldn't work.--Cerez365™ 12:28, November 21, 2011 (UTC)
Minato intended for him to learn "that jutsu" so he can fight Tobi.
- Jiraiya: "I believe that he meant for Naruto to complete that jutsu"
- Frog: "Do you really think Naruto needs a jutsu like that?!"
- Jiraiya: "Minato only sealed the Kyubi's dark chakra with the Shiki Fuujin, Minato made sure to separate the Kyubi's chakra into Yin and Yang. The sole reason for sealing the yang half into Naruto was so that Naruto could possess the Kyubi's chakra. But why did he go to the trouble of sealing the Kyubi's chakra into his own child?"
- Frog: "Who knows? Maybe that's just the way the seal works"
- Jiraiya: "I was Minato's teacher. I knew him ... He wasn't the type of guy to do things without a reason. Minato might have known something important, and entrusted the kyubi to his own son for that reason"
- Frog: "I think you are reading too much into this"
Jiraiya was right. Minato left the Torii Seal for Naruto and Jiraiya taught him it because Minato wished so. To use the seal, Kyubi's chakra is required ... and we know what happens when Naruto uses Kyubi's chakra with the new seal.
Naruto's chakra cloak/Rikudou Mode or whatever affects Wood Release ... I dont want to speculate on this, but if in the next chapter a tree will grow from Tobi's head, Im right. --Elveonora (talk) 12:56, November 21, 2011 (UTC)
Does he refer to Snake Sage Mode no Jutsu? --188.8.131.52 (talk) 14:40, March 24, 2012 (UTC)
- We don't know. It could be a technique he learned with Sage Mode.--Cerez365™ 15:12, March 24, 2012 (UTC)
IF it IS with Sage Mode, does that mean it could be revealed or doubtful with the latest chapter?--Questionaredude (talk) 21:28, May 24, 2012 (UTC)
- Pretty sure its sage mode at this point. MangekyoSasuke (talk) 22:33, March 3, 2013 (UTC)
I think it's safe to assume as such now--Elveonora (talk) 22:42, March 3, 2013 (UTC)
well now
Is it farfetched to assume that "that jutsu" which Jiraiya forbid Naruto from using was Sexy: Reverse Harem Technique all along? :D--Elveonora (talk) 11:58, June 25, 2014 (UTC)
- I want assume that the "That" Jiraiya was talking about was "Going fox" and not "A bunch of naked dudes". If anything, Naruto is really just a pervert and wishes to troll both genders.--TheUltimate3 (talk) 12:03, June 25, 2014 (UTC)
Naruto's "That Technique"
Now that the manga series has ended I feel that we may never know what Jiraiya refers to the technique Naruto was planning on using or what its purpose was. Don't you all think it's about time to start assuming it's one of the technique's Naruto has been showing.
P.S. I also agree that it's the Torii seal. This is just my opinion.--4th Six Paths (talk) 06:20, January 16, 2015 (UTC)
- Jiraiya's profile in the third databook has the panel where he warns against using "that technique" with a caption talking about the Nine-Tails' power. Doesn't exactly spell out what the technique in question was though. It could even refer to simply the Nine-Tails' chakra itself or the Demon Fox Cloak for all we'll ever know.--BeyondRed (talk) 06:47, January 16, 2015 (UTC)
- I assumed it was Sexy: Reverse Harem Technique. ~SnapperTo 23:37, January 16, 2015 (UTC)


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France's Teddy Riner (2nd L) bites his gold medal as silver medallist Russia's Alexander Mikhaylin (L) and bronze medallists Brazil's Rafael Silva and Germany's Andreas Toelzer (R) look at him at the victory ceremony for the men's judo event at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Aug. 3.
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Ryan Lochte of the U.S. bites his gold medal for the men's 400m individual medley during the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Aquatics Centre on July 28.
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Silver medalist Maria Sharapova of Russia, gold medalist Serena Williams of the United States and bronze medalist Victoria Azarenka of Belarus pose on the podium during the medal ceremony for the gold medal match of the Women's Singles Tennis on Day 8 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on Aug. 4,in London, England.
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China's Xiaojun Lu bites his gold medal at the podium of the men's 77Kg weightlifting competition at the ExCel venue at the London 2012 Olympic Games on Aug 1.
What does an Olympic medal taste like? Universally, the next step for athletes fresh off the podium seems to be to pose for photographers while feigning to take a "bite" out of their new medals. As we edit through thousands of Olympics photos, we often roll our eyes at these staged, awkward photos that stand out from the genuine emotional moments of the athletes or peak action moments as they compete for Olympic glory.
Why on earth does an athlete want to bite into their medal? They can't possibly think they are actually made of chocolate? Well, Meghan Holohan looked into this phenomenon and answered our questions:
The simple answer: Because the photographers ask them to, says David Wallechinsky, president of the International Society of Olympic Historians and author of "The Complete Book of the Olympics, via email.
While Olympic historians aren't sure which athlete started the trend, they believe the athletes nibble their prizes to test the metal. People once bit gold coins try to make an indent; a small tooth mark in a coin assured it consisted of real gold, which is more malleable than counterfeit gold-plated lead coins.
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South Korea's Hyeonwoo Kim bites his gold medal at the podium of Men's 66Kg Greco-Roman wrestling at the ExCel venue during the London 2012 Olympic Games on Aug. 7.
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Silver medalist Michael Tinsley of the United States and gold medalist Felix Sanchez of Dominican Republic bite the medals on the podium during the medal ceremony for the Men's 400m Hurdles final on Day 10 of the London 2012 Olympic Games at the Olympic Stadium on Aug. 6, in London, England
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If you've ever seen Japanese Twitter or pixiv, you might have noticed special celebrations on certain days. And if you've ever wondered why the 29th of every month is Meat Day, or why the 15th is Strawberry Day, it's because of number wordplay! Since 2 is pronounced 'ni' and 9 is pronounced 'ku', 29 sounds like 'niku' (meat). The same goes for 1 ('ichi') and 5 ('go') which sounds like 'strawberry' (ichigo).
Some other examples are:
So in the spirit of playing with numbers, we've got two new designs reflecting popular netspeak. Keep scrolling to see them!
❤ - Inu & Kitsu


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Managing Gossip and Bullying In The Office
It's a sad fact that bullying doesn't go away once you're out of high school. According to a survey from the Workplace Bullying Institute, 60.4% of American were affected by workplace bullying. (2017 Workplace Bullying Institute US Survey).
You may ask, what does bullying have to do with gossip in the office?
While it may feel like idol chitchat, gossip is actually bullying dressed up as "information sharing." How do you know when the conversation crosses over to gossip? As a baseline, if you wouldn't say the comments to the person's face, there's a really strong possibility you're engaging in gossip. Here are some other signs:
- If the information being shared is negative, inflammatory or could hurt the person you're talking about, it's gossip.
- If the information being shared would embarrass the person you're talking about, you've crossed the line from idle chitchat to gossip.
- Is it an unsubstantiated rumor about a person (whether in the office or in their personal life)? It's gossip.
Why care about gossip in the office?
Many leadership experts agree that gossiping is a key indicator of an unhealthy organization – employees are too busy stabbing one another in the back to actually get the job done and/or function as a team. As you might imagine, that negativity culminates in a serious lack of trust and employee morale takes a major hit as well (along with creativity and productivity).
Why is gossip so pervasive?
In most instances, gossip is typically due to jealousy – one employee is fearful that another employee has an advantage over them. What better way to derail someone's career than to talk about them behind their back (when they can't defend themselves)?
The challenge though is that as humans, we tend to have a strong negative bias; meaning we give more weight (and pay more attention to) negative comments vs. anything in the positive. As an example, think about the last time you posted something to Instagram or Facebook and following a string of positive comments, someone slammed your post. Which comment do you stew on? The 100 positive comments or the one negative rebuke (unfortunately, in most instances, it's the latter).
That tendency to focus on the negative spills over to the information we hear about other people and the data supports it: research by Stanford University shows that "we take negative gossip about others more seriously because we view it as useful information to protect ourselves." Interesting….
What should I do if I hear gossip about me?
First (and perhaps most difficult), is try to keep your emotions under control. When we're upset, it's easy to spiral into bad behavior which can affect our performance. And if you're not performing to your boss' expectations, there's a chance your long-term career potential at the company could be compromised. So, step #1 is to definitely keep doing good work for your boss (including hitting deadlines and overdelivering on your promises). Some good tactics to help with that include practicing deep breathing exercises, working out, yoga and/or other mindfulness activities, repeatedly checking deadlines, etc.
If you work for a cool boss, I think it's worthwhile chatting with her or him about what you're hearing and how they suggest you tackle overturning the negative chatter. Remember, your boss is invested in your success, so bringing them in the loop can be a beneficial in your overall learning experience. After all, when you're a great employee, chances are this may not be the last time your fellow employees talk about you (because you're doing great work!). So, enlist her or his help on how to combat the negative ninnies in your office.
Take It To The Source
Now, if you can pinpoint the person who is doing the gossiping, it may be worthwhile to have a chat with them about what you've heard and how it's affecting your ability to get your job done. Be prepared though for the person to deny any involvement at which point, ask them if they would be comfortable acting as your emissary to stop further gossip from spreading. Two things can happen from the conversation: 1) they know they are busted and they may stop and 2) hopefully by being honest, you're enlisting them in being your cheerleader.
Now, it can also backfire and the person ramps up their gossiping, but by discussing the situation with them, you've done what you can to try to correct their negative thinking about you. At that point, if the gossip continues, it's definitely time to bring in your boss or HR if you've not done so already.
Another option available to you is just to ignore it. Eleanor Roosevelt (diplomat, activist and 1st Lady of the US from 1933 – 1945) said "Great minds discuss ideas; average minds discuss events, small minds discuss people." Try to not get caught up in their drama. Instead, stay focused on kicking ass at your job. Let your performance speak for you. And if it becomes untenable and you head to a new opportunity, then leave them with a giant hole to fill because of your awesomeness.
Depending on how severe and pervasive the gossip is, you may want to dust off your company's Anti-Harassment Policy and talk with HR on how they might be able to help over turn the negativity.
What can you do as an employee to help eliminate gossip in the office?
- Don't engage. Gossipers need someone to listen to them. Don't be that ear for whomever gossips in the office. I love this unknown quote: "Gossip dies when it hits a wise person's ears." So just don't engage. Be assertive and ask the person to stop, walk away, or change the subject when the gossip starts. The message you're communicating to others is that the behavior won't be tolerated.
- Let the boss know. If you have a pervasive gossiper in your group that constantly bashes other people in the group, be brave and let your boss know. A good manager will have a discussion with the entire team about how that is not acceptable behavior and won't be tolerated.
- Discuss with HR. In many companies, gossip is a form of harassment and should be protected by your company's anti-harassment policy. Talk with her or him about how to handle gossipmongers and what steps you should take to shield yourself from getting involved.
- Counter with something positive. If you find yourself in with a group who of your fellow employees who are gossiping, turn it back on the gossiper by saying something positive about the person. Keep countering their negative comments with positives and hopefully they will take the hint and stop their toxic behavior (at least around you anyway).
What can you do if you're a manager?
If you're in a management position, it's a great idea to being your team together and discuss the topic of gossip. Educate them on the negative consequences that occur when employees are gossiping about one another (it destroys morale, productivity plummets, silos are created, massive turnover, etc.). Then enact a 'zero-tolerance' policy on workplace gossip in your department and that breaking the expectation is a breach in performance (and you face the risk of disciplinary action or even termination).
If you personally hear gossip (or an employee comes to you to let you know about gossip circulating in your group, address the issue head on. Call on any employees who gossip and remind them how detrimental their behavior is to the department and that it won't be tolerated. If it continues, follow your company's performance management process to write them up. Hopefully that will correct the situation, but if it doesn't, be prepared to follow through on terminating someone with such negative behavior.
As a final thought, managers can encourage positive gossip about where employees share positive stories about their fellow employee. As an example, create a culture where employees can readily share (and revel in) on of their fellow employees going above-and-beyond to help a customer. Sharing positive stories encourages similar behavior in others and can help reinforce the cultural values and key behaviors you want to permeate your organization.
Final thoughts
A very wise Turkish proverb says "Who gossips to you, will gossip of you."
Understand that if encounter an employee who is gossiping about others, you can bet that they will be gossiping about you at some point. So, your best bet is to not engage in gossip from Day 1 in the office (or to immediately pull back and stop engaging if you have in the past). Also, remember to keep your private life private and DON'T connect with co-workers on social media. It's pretty simple: Don't trust personal information with anyone at work that will be fodder for gossip.
This guest post was authored by Val Grubb
Val is a sought-after HR authority, speaker, executive coach, author and trainer for small to medium sized companies wishing to expand as well as larger companies seeking efficiencies in their human capital and people processes. She is also the "Work Place Coach" at TONE Networks, an online resource and community for women who want to grow in their personally and professional lives. At TONE Val dishes out concise "How To" expertise in short form videos dealing with work place harassment, dealing with the "office hot head", how to ask for a raise and so much more.
She is a visionary operations expert with an exceptional ability to zero in on the systems, processes, and issues that can hamper a company's growth. Valerie founded Val Grubb & Associates, Ltd. after holding senior roles at major corporations including NBC Universal, Oxygen Media, IAC and Rolls-Royce. From hiring to firing and everything in between, Val focuses on people issues so senior leaders can get back to running their business. Valerie graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from Kettering University and obtained her MBA from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. She is an alumni of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program and she currently serves as the President of the Board of Directors for the New Orleans Film Society. She has published two books: Planes, Canes, and Automobiles: Connecting with Your Aging Parents through Travel (Greenleaf) and Clash of the Generations: Managing in the New Workplace Reality (Wiley).


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Union – s/t (1998, Mayhem)
- Old Man Wise
- Around Again
- Pain Behind Your Eyes
- Love (I Don't Need It Anymore)
- Heavy D…
- Let It Flow
- Empty Soul
- October Morning Wind
- Get Off My Cloud
- Tangerine
- Robin's Song
Band Lineup:
Bruce Kulick – Lead Guitars
John Corabi – Lead Vocals, Guitars
Jamie Hunting – Bass
Brent Fitz – Drums
Total Time – 53:03
Bruce Kulick official website
John Corabi official website
In the aftermath of the KISS and Motley Crue reunions, Bruce Kulick and John Corabi formed their own "union" in 1997 and called it such. The press had a field day with Union because both of the major identities were parts of big-time Rock bands and got the boot. I admit, I was high on this project from the first day it was reported. Anything involving a current or former member of KISS immeadiately goes to the top of the list.
Union is a strong Hard Rock band with a late '90s edge but roots from Classic Rock of the late '60s to early '80s. Hunting and Fitz provide a solid backbone, Kulick is a seriously under-rated guitar player, as Corabi is an under-rated singer. What I liked about this band was that the various influences of the band came through in the music whether it was The Beatles, Zeppelin, KISS, Crue, or the Stones. Union wrote good songs with melody and hooks and solid lyrics, something that was missing in the '90s.
The debut is solid. Lead single 'Old Man Wise' and 'Around Again' are solid Hard Rock songs. Both have great hooks that just get you to sing right along. 'Pain Behind Your Eyes' has some soft acoustic interludes during the verses but then really kicks come the chorus. Here Corabi shows that he is a good singer and Kulick comes up with some good riffs and melodies. Another shining moment here is a really good guitar solo and some fine harmonies.
'Love (I Don't Need It Anymore)' has another modern main riff with that trademark Corabi sneer. What a hook come the chorus! How this band didn't get airplay is a crime. Another song with great harmonies as well. Looking at the lyrics so far, you can tell that the band was writing in a more personal direction, which I think makes the album even better. 'Heavy D…' is similar to 'Pain Behind Your Eyes' in that the song slowly builds up from a soft, slow acoustic and gradually building to a hard chorus. This song sounds grunge-like with the gruff vocal delivery and the hard main riff. The best parts of the song are the slower pieces, they add a depth but are simplistic.
'Let It Flow' is one of my favorite songs on this album. There is a psychedelic and Middle-Eastern feel to the main riff and music, I enjoy the fact that Bruce is branching out and trying new guitar sounds. Brent Fitz also plays the drums with almost a "tribal" feel though parts of the song. The music and lyrics absolutely identify with the song title, it's a tune that just makes you feel good. Then the band throws a curve with the depressing title of 'Empty Soul'. Another song that starts soft and slowly builds into a hard mid-tempo. There are some interesting guitar effects on this track that are subtley like Pink Floyd.
My favorite song on the album is the acoustic ballad 'October Morning Wind'. This song should have gotten serious radio airplay because it's got that certain melody that enraptures the listener. Rich harmonies and backing vocals, Corabi and Kulick showing that they can play some serious acoustic guitar. The arrangement is simple and the song is better for it, there's a warmth to the song. One of my favorite songs of the past decade, I actually play this twice everytime I listen to the record and I just can't help but sing along.
'Get Off My Cloud' is not a cover of the Rolling Stones but rather an original composition that is pure '90s Hard Rock. The main riff sounds like something from KISS' REVENGE (1992) or CARNIVAL OF SOULS (1997). John Corabi puts in that trademark rough, screamy vocal with another set of lush harmonies on the backing vocals. The music is a little too REVENGE for me but the song is still good quality, not one of my favorites but still solid. A short guitar solo opens 'Tangerine' and builds into another good Rock song with a big hook in the chorus. The main riff is repetitive, again REVENGE-ish, but not like the main riff from 'Get Off My Cloud'. Bruce plays off the main riff with some subtle parts that add the depth. I also realy like the guitar solo, Bruce opening up those fingers. Another true acoustic number, 'Robin's Song' is soft, slow, and personal. Corabi adds an emotional delivery over the beautiful acoustics.
Bottom Line:
One of my favorite albums of the last ten years and it's a shame that a band with this much talent has faded away. The Corabi/Kulick partnership works very well, there are extremely good Hard Rock songs on this album that stay true to the late '90s style while keeping the influence of the Classic Rock these guys grew up on. All the players are solid and the lyrics are personal, this is a very "real" album. 'October Morning Wind' is my favorite song off the album. Others include: 'Let It Flow', 'Old Man Wise', 'Love (I Don't Need It Anymore)' and 'Tangerine'. A good solid Hard Rock album.