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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Football legend caught up in crime spree, court hears

Wayne and Sarah Campbell at the 2001 Brownlow Medal count. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo

Former AFL Richmond captain Wayne Campbell and his wife have spoken of being victims of a home invasion that sparked two high-speed pursuits in her stolen car that culminated with a police vehicle deliberately ramming it.

A Melbourne court heard today that police tracked Sarah Campell's Toyota Rav 4 on an iPhone stolen from a doctor's home in January this year.

Melbourne Magistrates Court was told that the man accused of committing an aggravated burglary at the couple's home was arrested after a violent and bloody battle with police, in which one officer's gun failed to discharge as he tried to shoot him.

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Tiger legend Wayne Campbell at his last game for Richmond in 2005. Photo: Sebastian Costanzo

The Campbells were expected to be witnesses today at a contested committal hearing for Robert Alexander.

But prosecutor Damien Hannan said that while the defence had requested and been granted permission to cross examine them, they were ultimately not required to attend court.

The Campbells told police in their statements, that was tendered in court, that they were asleep with their two children between 10pm on January 9 this year, and 6am the next day.

Ms Campbell said she woke later that morning to find her handbag that contained her car keys, wallet and $100 cash had been stolen from inside the front door and that her vehicle had also been stolen.

The 297-game Tiger legend said when he woke, he saw that his wallet, that had been left on the ledge inside the front door, had been stolen along with $200 cash and various keys.

It is alleged that five days after the incident Alexander, 35, committed an aggravated burglary at a doctor's home in Clifton Hill where he stole an iPhone.

The doctor, Isabelle Teutscher-Klauser and her husband Paul Klauser gave evidence in court of disturbing a man in their home near dawn.

Alexander was accused of later evading two police pursuits that were called off as he avoided capture at high speeds in Balywn and Blackburn.

Leading Senior Constable Daniel Sonderhof said in evidence that after Ms Campbell's car was rammed by a police vehicle in Warrandyte, he tried to arrest Alexander by striking him with his revolver, his baton, deploying capsicum spray and punching him.

He said after Alexander picked up a tree branch they struggled on the ground where he pulled out his revolver and tried to shoot Alexander but the trigger did not operate before he was overpowered by other police.

Alexander today pleaded guilty to a charge of stealing Ms Campbell's car on the basis that he had aquired it after its theft.

He was committed for trial and pleaded not guilty to numerous other charges that included reckless conduct endangering life.

He was discharged on an offence of committing an aggravated burglary at the doctor's house while armed with an imitation firearm.

His barrister Kevin Doyle noted that Alexander was presently held in a high care unit at Port Phillip Prison.

He will appear again in September in the County Court.

Source: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/victoria/football-legend-caught-up-in-crime-spree-court-hears-20120629-21794.html

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Yamaha RX-V473

Yamaha has been a stalwart in the home theater receiver field for more than two decades now. Its early lead began with its smooth-sounding Dolby Pro Logic and 70mm Theater DSP modes. The company's latest home theater receiver, the RX-V473 ($449.95 list), offers integrated iPod and iPhone support over USB, plus AirPlay compatibility for streaming music wirelessly.

Design, Amplification, and iPod Connectivity
A fairly imposing piece of kit, the RX-V473?measures 6.4 by 17.2 by 12.4 inches (HWD) and weighs 17.9 pounds. It also offers plenty of connectivity including four HDMI inputs?one less than the Denon AVR-1613 ($399.99, 3 stars)?and one output. Notably, the RX-V473 not only switches video automatically among the inputs, but also passes through 4K video. That sets you up for the future, if and when 4K video becomes widely available. Unlike the AVR-1613, the RX-V473 also contains a full set of composite A/V inputs as well as component-level inputs, which helps if you've got older sources to connect without HDMI ports. This alone could be your deciding factor.

With five discrete channels of amplification, the RX-V473?outputs 80 watts per channel @ 8 ohms, 20-20,000 Hz, and 0.09 percent THD; ignore Yamaha's higher 115-watt figure, as that allows for almost one percent of distortion and doesn't offer a specific frequency range. There are Burr-Brown 24-bit, 192kHz DACs on all channels, plus a switchable Direct Mode for bypassing the EQ and DSP circuitry.?AirPlay support lets you stream music wirelessly from an iPhone, iPod, iPad, Apple TV, or a Mac or PC running iTunes. Unfortunately, the RX-V473 itself has no Wi-Fi; to use AirPlay, you need to connect the receiver to your home network via a wired Ethernet connection. Yamaha's remote is absolutely packed with tiny buttons; at least you can do almost everything you need to with it.

The stereo component industry is being dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. For a long while, there was no easy way of hooking up an iPod or other MP3 player aside from using a Y-cable purchased from Radio Shack?which was fine as it goes, although it didn't sound the best. But it also didn't charge your player; you'd need a second cable for that, which was messy. Then Onkyo, Yamaha, and others began to sell accessory docks that charged an iPod and were easier to use, but these were expensive and came with another nest of cables, plus yet another remote control.

Yamaha RX-V473

At least now receivers like the RX-V473 and the Denon AVR-1613 come with front-panel USB ports. You can plug in, charge your iPod, and listen all at the same time. But even so, integration is nowhere near it should be. Unfortunately, like with the Denon, the Yamaha RX-V473's on-screen menu system looks like it's from 1982 ColecoVision console. The graphics-free design and blocky fonts aren't pretty. Yamaha's OS and remote control are more responsive, though. I had little trouble navigating to various modes and listening options.

Performance, AirPlay, and Conclusions
Sonically, the RX-V473 is a solid performer. It had no problem driving a set of Energy Take Classic 5.1 ($399, 4 stars) speakers to deafening levels in our testing lab. That said, the quality of the sound was ever so slightly off when compared with the Denon AVR-1613. It's subtle, but the RX-V473 sounded a little thinner and muddier with the levels matched. It's something you'd only notice in a side-by-side comparison.

Next up were some movies. To test the RX-V473's home theater prowess, I ran scenes from the 2010 DTS Demonstration Blu-Ray Disc through the receiver, a Samsung BD-D5500 ($159.99, 3.5 stars) Blu-ray player, a Sony Bravia KDL-46EX620 HDTV ($809.99, 3.5 stars) and the Energy Take speakers. The Yamaha RX-V473 actually sounded ever-so-slightly better with movies than the AVR-1613, with its clear, distinct treble and a less emphasized upper bass range. In Robin Hood (the 2010 film with Russell Crowe), I heard clearly resolved arrow shots and crisp, natural dialog even when many things were going on simultaneously. Next up was the DTS-encoded Despicable Me, where the RX-V473 did a nice job resolving rocket engine rumble cleanly underneath the heated dialog between the on-screen characters, and delivering massive low-end punch through the Energy subwoofer whenever necessary.

Yamaha gives you plenty of other features to play with. There are 17 Cinema DSP modes, including a compressed music enhancer and various surround sound-enhancing circuits like DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD, both of which offer master-quality audio from supported sources. The Silent Cinema mode distills a 5.1 signal into something that works for regular stereo headphones. As is typical for Yamaha receivers, most of these sound excellent. Even if they're not for purist audiophiles, they're quite sophisticated and add serious atmosphere to both music and movies. The RX-V473 supports FLAC 96/24 lossless, and also works with both DNLA 1.5 and Windows 7 systems.

AirPlay also worked particularly well. Once I plugged the receiver into our test network with an Ethernet cable, within moments it showed up on my iPhone as a possible AirPlay destination. I selected it and off I went, playing music tracks stored on the iPhone with little of the drama I saw with the Denon AVR-1613.

For this review, I also tested Yamaha AV Controller, a free app that turns your iOS or Android device into a Wi-Fi-based remote control for the RX-V473. Skip the on-screen menus and use this, because it's a much better experience. I liked it much better than Denon's; it features sharp graphics indicating which mode you're in, as well as simple navigation for selecting sources, activating DSP modes, and controlling playback.

Yamaha has clearly thought through its media options for the RX-V473. It's almost impossibly well specified for an under-$500 home theater receiver. It's still in the dark ages when it comes to iPod and AirPlay integration, since there's no actual Wi-Fi, and the on-screen menus look so dated. That said, it's still a solid performer in the traditional home theater receiver sense, and if you use the iOS or Android app, you won't have to deal with that on-screen menu system. The Denon AVR-1613 offers slightly better sound quality and native Pandora and Sirius XM integration, but it's buggier with iPod and AirPlay connectivity, and Denon's app trails the Yamaha version by a significant amount.

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Developers Confused As Apple Tweaks Its App Store Search Algorithm? Again

Sometime last week, it became apparent that Apple had tweaked its App Store search algorithm to display results in order of their user rankings and descriptions, rather than the names of the apps themselves. The change brought some confusion, not only to App Store customers, but also to developers, who found that their apps were no longer appearing under certain searches as they had been.

It now appears that Apple has backtracked on that change, however.

TechCrunch notes that App Store searches now seem to place a bigger emphasis on keywords and names again. As?Tomasz Kolinko, the developer behind Love Letter Writing and the founder of App Store analytics firm Appcode.es, discovered, searches appear to be working just as they did prior to Apple?s most recent changes.

Kolinko writes in a blog post:

[...] our app, ?Love Letter Writer?, had ?advice? in the keywords and the Apple?s search didn?t show it in the results.
Until today (Friday, 29th June)
We just checked, and this rule is no longer valid. ?Instagram Camera? shows up ?Instagram? again, and ?Writing Advice? shows up our ?Love Letter Writer? again. So do othersearches [sic] that we?ve tested.

Matth?us Krzykowski, cofounder of app search and data company?Xyologic, concurs.???The Appcod.es guys are right, things are back to ?normal,?? he told TechCrunch in an email.

It could be that Apple?s last change was simply a mistake, or that once the changes had rolled out, it felt they weren?t quite right. However,?Krzykowski believes that these frequent changes (there have been three within the past week) indicate that Apple is tweaking its App Store algorithm to improve search and discovery:

It?s hard to read Apple?s cards, of course. However we are not surprised to see Apple tweaking their algorithms. App Discovery on iOS, while still better than Google?s, continues to decrease. Less and less new apps and developers benefit from the current approach each month. They clearly know they need to tackle this and we are expecting them to continue to tweak their algorithm and test things out.

It could be that we see a lot more of the changes over the coming months, then, and that App Store searching continues to alter somewhat every so often as Apple irons out a better search and discovery system. While that may be somewhat inconvenient for App Store customers, it?s iOS developers who will feel the changes most.

As TechCrunch notes, these frequent changes to the search algorithm mean those developers who have relied on SEO to position their apps in the past can no longer be confident that they?ll show up where they used to. Of course, if that means they change from third position in a certain search to 30th position, it?s going to have a huge impact of revenues.

Kolinko told TechCrunch:

?In the past, you had a nice search position, and it was like a good real estate. You just profited from it. If Apple will now change the search more often, developers won?t feel as secure from now on.?

The problem is, until Apple completes its tweaking ? and who knows when that will be ? there?s little developers can do to tackle the changes.

Source: http://www.cultofmac.com/176400/developer-confusion-as-apple-tweaks-its-app-store-search-algorithm-again/

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'Kathy': Sharon Osbourne And Jane Fonda Wish They'd Been Born Kardashians (VIDEO)

"The Bachelor"

"The Bachelor," ABC Status: Renewed Why: You really think we've seen the last rose handed out? Not in a million years. ABC has already tapped their next "Bachelorette," and we know they'll have their eyes peeled for a hot rejected man from that spinoff to be the next "Bachelor."

"The Bachelorette"

"The Bachelorette," ABC Status: Likely to be renewed Why: "Bachelor" Brad's also-ran Emily Maynard is getting her turn as the rose giver for the seventh season of "The Bachelorette" this summer. As long as there are people willing to look for love on reality TV, this show will keep on trucking.

"Body of Proof"

"Body of Proof," ABC Status: Renewed Why: "Body of Proof" has been falling below its timeslot competitor, CBS's "Unforgettable," but it still draws a decent audience and its fans are very vocal. ABC has decided it deserves a third season.

"Castle"

"Castle," ABC Status: Renewed Why: This show's ratings have definitely suffered without "Dancing With the Stars" airing beforehand, but it is a consistent performer. And now that Castle and Beckett's relationship is evolving, a fifth season of "oh yes they will" is a no-brainer.

"Charlie's Angels"

"Charlie's Angels," ABC Status: Canceled Why: Not really a shock for anybody, but "Charlie's Angels" is cooked. Flimsy story, bad remake, questionable casting.

"Cougar Town"

"Cougar Town," ABC Status: Renewed -- for TBS! Why: The Season 3 ratings weren't boosted much by holding this show until midseason, but ABC's wonky air schedule also didn't help ... which is why the news that TBS has picked up the show for a fourth season is huge. Cheers with your Big Carl!

"Dancing With the Stars"

"Dancing With the Stars," ABC Status: Renewed Why: "DWTS" may have lost its luster in the ratings, but if the viewers are still coming.

"Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23"

"Don't Trust the B---- in Apartment 23," ABC Status: Renewed Why: ABC's new bleep-worthy comedy starring Krysten Ritter, Dreama Walker and James Van Der Beek is a funny one, and definitely embraces the quirk (Beek Jeans!), so we're excited to see what they do with a second season.

"Desperate Housewives"

"Desperate Housewives," ABC Status: Canceled Why: After countless deaths, murders, betrayals and natural disasters on Wisteria Lane over the show's eight seasons, the ladies of "Desperate Housewives" will say goodbye forever this May.

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition"

"Extreme Makeover: Home Edition," ABC Status: Canceled Why: After a whopping nine seasons, the do-gooding show came to an end in January. But worry not, it will continue to have a few specials to make viewers cry tears of joy.

"GCB"

"GCB," ABC Status: Canceled Why: This "Desperate Housewives"-esque dramedy premiered to less than 8 million viewers, and the phenomenal cast (Kristin Chenoweth, Annie Potts, Leslie Bibb) couldn't bring in a Texas-sized audience, so ABC canceled it.

"Grey's Anatomy"

"Grey's Anatomy," ABC Status: Renewed Why: Shonda Rhimes' medical drama is a ratings juggernaut, even in its eighth season, and with most of her <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/10/greys-anatomy-ellen-pompeo_n_1506113.html?ref=tv" target="_hplink">big stars signed on for more</a>, ABC gave the go-ahead for a ninth season.

"Happy Endings"

"Happy Endings," ABC Status: Renewed Why: This show is way too "ca-yute" to bubble it, and obviously someone high up at ABC agrees. After its first season was moved around and aired all out of order, the network still gave it another chance to find its audience in Season 2 ... and it has, and hopefully will continue to in Season 3.

"Last Man Standing"

"Last Man Standing," ABC Status: Renewed Why: Ratings for Tim Allen's return to sitcoms have been very strong, making it Tuesday's most-watched comedy. If you can beat "Glee" and "The Biggest Loser," a second season is a given.

"Man Up!"

"Man Up!," ABC Status: Canceled Why: ABC pulled the show after eight episodes.

"The Middle"

"The Middle," ABC Status: Renewed Why: Now in its third season, "The Middle" is still holding onto its middle position in the ratings on Wednesday nights, and that seems just about right. It doesn't do "American Idol" or "Survivor" numbers, of course, but with over 7 million viewers, it's a strong comedy for the network that easily beats anything NBC is offering.

"Missing"

"Missing," ABC Status: Canceled Why: Ashley Judd lead this drama about a former CIA agent whose son goes missing, kicking her back into action to find him. The series was only set to air 10 episodes, miniseries-style, with the potential for more, but a cancellation means that's all they're getting.

"Modern Family"

"Modern Family," ABC Status: Renewed Why: "Modern Family" remains ABC's biggest sitcom success story of the last decade, both in ratings and awards love. This critical darling is getting a fourth season of hijinks with the hilarious Pritchett-Dunphy clan.

"Once Upon A Time"

"Once Upon A Time," ABC Status: Renewed Why: "Once Upon a Time" has gotten praise for being one of the more family-friendly dramas on TV, and it's been pulling in close to 10 million viewers each week because of it. We're excited by the almost endless possibilities for new fairy tale-inspired stories to tackle in Season 2.

"Pan Am"

"Pan Am," ABC Status: Canceled Why: Poor "Pan Am" just never quite took off. The series' vintage look actually worked against it, much like NBC's swiftly canceled "Playboy Club" -- guess when you're being compared to award-winning shows like "Mad Men," it makes it more than a little tough to live up to the hype.

"Private Practice"

"Private Practice," ABC Status: Renewed Why: "Private Practice" has never gotten "Grey's Anatomy"-level ratings, and things got shakier when ABC bumped it to Tuesday nights to make room for creator Shonda Rhimes' other new show, "Scandal," but they've given the show a sixth season order.

"Revenge"

"Revenge," ABC Status: Renewed Why: With a clever mix of drama, mystery and serious revenge-ing, this is hands down one of the most addictive new shows on TV, and we can't wait to see where they take things in Season 2.

"The River"

"The River," ABC Status: Canceled Why: The promise of "Paranormal Activity"-like scares each week quickly fizzled after this show premiered, along with the ratings. The first season's eight episodes came and went, and ABC has nixed any plans for more.

"Scandal"

"Scandal," ABC Status: Renewed Why: Shonda Rhimes' latest show isn't about doctors at all -- and that's why we're glad it's sticking around. Kerry Washington is amazing as Olivia Pope, a Washington, D.C. fixer with a crack team of specialists helping make bad headlines vanish before they're ever written. Here's hoping for more than seven episodes in its second season.

"Shark Tank"

"Shark Tank," ABC Status: Renewed Why: Now in its third season, this reality competition show is unlike any other on network TV and ABC is keeping it around for more for that very reason.

"Suburgatory"

"Suburgatory," ABC Status: Renewed Why: It's smart, quick and not too cute -- "Suburgatory" is consistently named the sitcom you should be watching, but probably aren't. The great cast makes this one a no-brainer, and the ratings have stayed pretty consistent, too. We're thrilled it's getting a second season to shine!

"Work It"

"Work It," ABC Status: Canceled Why: Let us count the ways ...

"2 Broke Girls"

"2 Broke Girls," CBS Status: Renewed Why: At first, people balked at the racist supporting characters, but now it seems that audiences are all over "2 Broke Girls" -- it's ratings have seen a steady increase, and it won the People's Choice Award for Favorite New Comedy.

"A Gifted Man"

"A Gifted Man," CBS Status: Canceled Why: "A Gifted Man's" total viewer numbers were OK for a Friday night, but a 1.3 rating in the 18-49 demographic is especially bad for CBS. Another bad sign: star Patrick Wilson tweeted about the end: "I had a great time. Thanks to my fans. So happy it's done." And done it is.

"The Amazing Race"

"The Amazing Race," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Voted the best reality show on TV several times (albeit years ago), "The Amazing Race" isn't going anywhere. Ratings have dropped a bit, but are still solid.

"The Big Bang Theory"

"The Big Bang Theory," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Nothing seems to be able to make a dent in this show. With fantastic ratings (it beat "Idol"!) and a rabid following, we'll be seeing plenty more "Big Bang" before its run is over.

"Blue Bloods"

"Blue Bloods," CBS Status: Renewed Why: The anchor of Friday nights on CBS, "Blue Bloods" has performed well, pulling in around 11 million viewers an episode. The show might not have the youngest audience, but it's still enough for CBS to keep it on the schedule.

"Criminal Minds"

"Criminal Minds," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Paget Brewster might be checking out, but "Criminal Minds" is here to stay. In Season 7, the procedural is still a consistently strong ratings performer for CBS.

"CSI"

"CSI," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Whenever the time comes, the "CSI" mothership will end with a lot of fanfare, but not this year. With new faces Ted Danson and Elisabeth Shue around, there is going to be at least one more season.

"CSI: Miami"

"CSI: Miami," CBS Status: Canceled Why: Out of the three (!) "CSI" programs on the air, "CSI: Miami" is the one to say goodbye first. The one-time ratings giant has been affected by football overruns (just as "The Good Wife" has) and "CSI: NY" has the edge in terms of total viewers, meaning a "Miami" sunset was inevitable.

"CSI: NY"

"CSI: NY," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Of the two "CSI" spinoffs, "CSI: NY" is the stronger -- pulling in more than 10 million viewers on a Friday night is no easy task -- and with "CSI: Miami" canceled, "CSI: NY's" renewal was a no-brainer.

"The Good Wife"

"The Good Wife," CBS Status: Renewed Why: This critical darling suffered after its move from Tuesdays to Sundays thanks to sports overruns. The viewers are frustrated, but given its strong cast and Emmy love, the show is still coming back for more.

"Hawaii Five-0"

"Hawaii Five-0," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Despite the scheduling setback as Alex O'Loughlin seeks treatment, Season 2 is still doing well for CBS in a very competitive timeslot.

"How To Be a Gentleman"

"How To Be A Gentleman," CBS Status: Canceled Why: Not even having "The Big Bang Theory" as a lead-in could save this David Hornsby project, which only lasted three episodes.

"How I Met Your Mother"

"How I Met Your Mother," CBS Status: Renewed Why: CBS renewed "How I Met Your Mother" for two more seasons in March 2011, so fans can look forward to being strung along about the titular mother's identity for a bit longer.

"The Mentalist"

"The Mentalist," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Although the show hit a season ratings low in the middle of February, its fanbase and overall ratings were enough to have it return for another season.

"Mike & Molly"

"Mike & Molly," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Thanks to an Emmy win and Oscar nomination, Melissa McCarthy is a Hollywood power player and CBS is keen to keep her around. Just look at the multiple pilots she has in the works as a behind the scenes player! "Mike & Molly" will be back for a third season.

"NCIS"

"NCIS," CBS Status: Renewed Why: The long-running procedural has become a ratings juggernaut at a time when most shows start shedding viewers. Season 10 is now happening.

"NCIS: Los Angeles"

"NCIS: Los Angeles," CBS Status:Renewed Why: This show has gone up in the ratings over the last couple of years, and people can't get enough of L.L. Cool J and Chris O'Donnell.

"NYC 22"

"NYC 22," CBS Status: Canceled Why: This "Rookie Blue" clone from executive producer Robert DeNiro didn't really move the needle when it premiered midseason; CBS officially axed it with three episodes left to air.

"Person of Interest"

"Person of Interest," CBS Status: Renewed Why: With ratings matching juggernauts like "Grey's Anatomy" and fans popping up everywhere, we'll be seeing another season of "Person of Interest."

"Rob"

"Rob," CBS Status: Canceled Why: "Rob's" spot after ratings juggernaut "The Big Bang Theory" probably went a long way in helping it survive to see the end of its first season, but that's as far as it'll get.

"Rules of Engagement"

"Rules of Engagement," CBS Status: Renewed Why: This show has moved around so much it's hard to remember when it's on, and with six seasons under its belt it's had quite a nice run. Despite slipping ratings and the aforementioned constant switcheroos, there's still a future for "Rules of Engagement."

"Survivor"

"Survivor," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Of course we have "Survivor" coming back for another season. Where else are we going to see petty squabbles and insane behavior on some of the most beautiful beaches in the world?

"Two and a Half Men"

"Two and a Half Men," CBS Status: Renewed Why: Despite a less-than-favorable critical response, the revamped "Two and a Half Men" keeps pulling in respectable numbers every week. Ashton Kutcher, Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones will all return for a Season 10.

"Undercover Boss"

"Undercover Boss," CBS Status: Renewed Why: The inherent addictiveness of this show has gone a long way in securing loyal viewers -- it has been on top of the ratings several times this season alone.

"Unforgettable"

"Unforgettable," CBS Status: Likely to be renewed Why: In its timeslot, "Unforgettable" keeps emerging on top, beating out "Parenthood" and "Body of Proof." Leading lady Poppy Montgomery has been called "the female version of 'The Mentalist,'" another top-rated show, so things are looking positive.

"90210"

"90210," The CW Status: Renewed Why: While its ratings have plummeted since last season, the Beverly Hills crew is still doing better than "Supernatural," "Hart of Dixie," "Nikita," and "Gossip Girl" on average.

"America's Next Top Model"

"America's Next Top Model," The CW Status: Renewed Why: Tyra Banks' reality show is in the early stages of its 18th cycle with a Brit vs. U.S. installment. Cycle 19 will be the show's inaugural "college edition."

"Gossip Girl"

"Gossip Girl," The CW Status: Renewed Why: Fans will get to say goodbye to the Upper East-Siders in a sixth and reportedly shortened final season.

"H8R"

"H8R," The CW Status: Canceled Why: Apparently, the opposite of MTV's former series "Fanatic" proved people don't love to hate Kim Kardashian and Snooki as much as we thought. It lasted four episodes.

"Hart of Dixie"

"Hart of Dixie," The CW Status: Renewed Why: Josh Schwartz and Rachel Bilson return for a sophomore season of "Hart of Dixie," hopefully so they can make more viral videos.

"Nikita"

"Nikita," The CW Status: Renewed Why: We're shocked the show is coming back for another season, but its hard-core fans will certainly be happy.

"One Tree Hill"

"One Tree Hill," The CW Status: Canceled Why: After nine seasons, it's time to say goodbye to "One Tree Hill." After subpar ratings, the network decided to pull the plug on its long-standing teen soap. Thankfully, the CW gave "One Tree Hill" a final 13 episodes to wrap up all of the drama.

"Remodeled"

"Remodeled," The CW Status: As good as dead Why: Not only has "Remodeled" already been replaced on the CW schedule, but it debuted with one of the CW's lowest-rated premiere ever, scoring a terrible 0.3 in the coveted 18-49 demo.

"Ringer"

"Ringer," The CW Status: Canceled Why: Sarah Michelle Gellar's double-life proved too complicated and poorly-produced for viewers to care much about.

"The Secret Circle"

"The Secret Circle," The CW Status: Canceled Why: Somewhat of a surprising development given its decent ratings, but it never quite lived up to its lead-in, "The Vampire Diaries."

"Supernatural"

"Supernatural," The CW Status: Renewed Why: This fan favorite will return, but time will tell if the cast wants a Season 8.

"The Vampire Diaries"

"The Vampire Diaries," The CW Status: Renewed Why: "Vampire Diaries" is The CW's golden child ... the vampires and witches and werewolves of Mystic Falls aren't going anywhere.

"Alcatraz"

"Alcatraz," Fox Status: Canceled Why: "Alcatraz" -- and almost every other recent J.J. Abrams TV project -- proves that slapping "from J.J. Abrams" on a show does not equal ratings success. The series debuted strong, but fizzled in the ratings, leading Fox to pull the plug.

"Allen Gregory"

"Allen Gregory," Fox Status: Canceled Why: Jonah Hill's animated series only lasted seven episodes. The Oscar nominee should probably just stick to movies for a while ...

"American Dad"

"American Dad," Fox Status: Renewed Why: Fox gave out early renewals to "American Dad" and "The Cleveland Show," keeping its Sunday night animation block intact.

"American Idol"

"American Idol," Fox Status: Likely to be renewed Why: The show's declining ratings have been widely reported this season, but it's hard to imagine TV life without "Idol."

"Bob's Burgers"

"Bob's Burgers," Fox Status: Too soon to tell Why: The sophomore season of this quirky animated comedy kicks off this month (Sun., Mar. 11), so don't expect to hear about a Season 3 just yet.

"Bones"

"Bones," Fox Status: Renewed Why: The show got a ratings boost thanks to its lead-in "The X Factor." With the floundering state of Fox's dramas (see ya, "House"), Fox is holding on to this one.

"Breaking In"

"Breaking In," Fox Status: Canceled Why: After a last minute revival, "Breaking In" returned for a second season with Megan Mullally in tow, but it wasn't enough to revive this D.O.A. comedy.

"The Cleveland Show"

"The Cleveland Show," Fox Status: Renewed Why: Fox gave "The Cleveland Show" and "American Dad" early renewals and this spinoff will be back for a Season 4, but no word on a fifth season.

"Family Guy"

"Family Guy," Fox Status: Renewed Why: Fox handed out early renewals to the Seth MacFarlane animated comedies.

"The Finder"

"The Finder," Fox Status: Canceled Why: "The Finder" hit the benches for a bit before moving to Fridays, and the numbers never improved. Averaging less than 6 million viewers an episode (not so hot for a Fox drama), it was only a matter of time ...

"Fringe"

"Fringe," Fox Status: Renewed Why: This fan favorite has struggled in the ratings, but Fox has agreed to give it a 13-episode order for a fifth and final season to wrap up all the mysteries of both universes.

"Glee"

"Glee," Fox Status: Renewed Why: The hit teen series is breaking records in music sales, but its overall viewership has slipped. After a bit of a PR debacle about graduating characters that ended with spinoff plans being squashed, "Glee" will get another season.

"Hell's Kitchen"

"Hell's Kitchen," Fox Status: Renewed Why: Last year at this time, Fox renewed the Gordon Ramsay series for two more seasons, so it's all set.

"House"

"House," Fox Status: Canceled Why: After eight seasons and countless unsolvable medical cases solved, this Fox medical drama is coming to an end.

"I Hate My Teenage Daughter"

"I Hate My Teenage Daughter," Fox Status: Canceled Why: As if getting panned by critics wasn't enough, "I Hate My Teenage Daughter's" shrinking ratings had the show marked for death, then Fox benched the sitcom for three months after only four episodes and then ... yep, buh-bye forever. No shock there.

"Kitchen Nightmares"

"Kitchen Nightmares," Fox Status: Renewed? Why: In early February, Fox signed on for a?16-episode fifth season of this other Gordon Ramsay series. They're in the Gordon Ramsay business, and they're not going anywhere.

"MasterChef"

"MasterChef," Fox Status: Likely to be renewed Why: No official announcement has been made regarding a third season, but there was a casting call issued during episodes throughout Season 2. And if Gordon Ramsay's track record with Fox is any indication, it's as good as renewed.

"Mobbed"

"Mobbed," Fox Status: On the bubble Why: It started with a ratings bang, but things have only gone down from there for Fox's flash mob reality show with Howie Mandel at the helm. It's not on the schedule in any regular timeslot though, so it's possible they'll continue producing a few episodes a year.

"Napoleon Dynamite"

"Napoleon Dynamite," Fox Status: On the bubble Why: After a decent debut, "Napoleon Dynamite" dropped about half of its audience to about 4 million viewers per episode. It could go either way.

"New Girl"

"New Girl," Fox Status: Renewed Why: "New Girl" was the first new Fox show to get a full Season 1 order and the show has continued to perform well in the ratings and in the 18-49 demographic. America loves that adorkable charm.

"Q'Viva: The Chosen"

"Q'Viva: The Chosen," Fox Status: Too soon to tell/Not their call Why: Shortly after the Latin American-based show -- starring J. Lo and her ex-husband Marc Anthony -- debuted on Univision, Fox picked up an English-language version that debuted in early March. Though the reality series underperformed in its Saturday night timeslot, it's not Fox's decision whether or not we'll see more "Q'Viva."

"Raising Hope"

"Raising Hope," Fox Status: Renewed Why: Thanks (or no thanks) in part to the success of "New Girl," the sophomore season of "Raising Hope" has moved around timeslots, but it has retained about a 2.1 score in the adults 18-49 demo.

"The Simpsons"

"The Simpsons," Fox Status: Renewed Why: After a very tense contract standoff, the voice actors of "The Simpsons" and the studio agreed to new terms and the show was renewed through Season 25.

"So You Think You Can Dance"

"So You Think You Can Dance," Fox Status: Too soon to tell Why: Season 9 of "So You Think You Can Dance" won't debut until this summer and when it does, there will be changes: Fox has nixed the results show entirely. If the fanbase is still there, the cheaper production could save the show for another few seasons.

"Terra Nova"

"Terra Nova," Fox Status: Canceled Why: Fox pulled the plug on this very expensive dinosaur drama, but reports indicate producers are looking to keep the show alive on a different network.

"Touch"

"Touch," Fox Status: Renewed Why: The Kiefer Sutherland drama had a sizable audience (about 12 million viewers) for its preview and has remained somewhat steady since its premiere. Fox showed faith in the series, giving it the post-"American Idol" slot, and it paid off.

"The X Factor"

"The X Factor," Fox Status: Renewed Why: Fox has already renewed the singing competition for a second season and boy will there be changes: two new hosts and two new judges will join Simon Cowell and L.A. Reid at the table.

"30 Rock"

"30 Rock," NBC Status: Renewed Why:"30 Rock" is showing its age, but the star power of Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin can't be denied -- NBC has renewed the show for a seventh and final season of 13 episodes.

"America's Got Talent"

"America's Got Talent," NBC Status: Likely to be renewed Why: NBC's top-rated summer show is moving to New York for this upcoming season, but it's most likely not going anywhere. Unless, of course, the new judge -- shock jock Howard Stern -- really messes things up somehow.

"Are You There, Chelsea?"

"Are You There, Chelsea?," NBC Status: Canceled Why: With just over 3 million viewers an episode, it wasn't not exactly a strong performer, even by NBC's standards. Even Chelsea Handler and NBC's fondness for funny ladies couldn't save this show.

"Awake"

"Awake," NBC Status: Canceled Why: "Awake" had gotten some great promotion, but its numbers were pretty middle of the road and only went down further -- genre shows with heavy serialized elements are always tricky.

"Bent"

"Bent," NBC Status: Canceled Why: The Amanda Peet comedy premiered in late March and had six episodes to prove itself, but NBC didn't give it much of a chance, airing them back-to-back.

"Best Friends Forever"

"Best Friends Forever," NBC Status:Canceled Why: The female buddy sitcom starring and co-created by Jessica St. Clair and Lennon Parham was yanked from the schedule and then axed for good.

"Betty White's Off Their Rockers"

"Betty White's Off Their Rockers," NBC Status: Too soon to tell Why: Even though Betty White isn't doing the pranking, "Off Their Rockers" could still make a comeback.

"The Biggest Loser"

"The Biggest Loser," NBC Status: Likely to be renewed Why: NBC's weight loss competition show has been around for years, and despite sagging overall ratings, its 18-49 rating (a recent episode got a 2.0) is still one of NBC's highest.

"Celebrity Apprentice"

"Celebrity Apprentice," NBC Status: Likely to be renewed Why: Series low ratings probably won't kill this franchise. But are there any D-listers left who haven't competed for Donald Trump's approval?

"Chuck"

"Chuck," NBC Status: Canceled Why: The Josh Schwartz spy dramedy ended its five-season run in January.

"Community"

"Community," NBC Status: Renewed Why: Beloved by (a very vocal) few, ignored by many -- that's "Community" in a nutshell. After getting benched in January, "Community" returned to NBC's schedule with a vengeance, getting it a fourth season pick-up for 13 episodes to air on Fridays. Cool, cool, cool -- you can pop, pop! that champagne now.

"Fashion Star"

"Fashion Star," NBC Status: Renewed Why: The high-style reality series with Nicole Richie, Jessica Simpson, Elle Macpherson and John Varvatos has certainly been confusing, but it's still a smart business model: The winning designs each week are for sale in stores the next day, and those stores just happen to be covering a large portion of production and advertising costs.

"Fear Factor"

"Fear Factor," NBC Status: Likely to be renewed Why: Despite the donkey semen scandal that cut this season of "Fear Factor" a bit short, <a href="http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/12/13/fear-factor-returns-and-makes-a-ratings-splash/" target="_hplink">"Fear Factor" boosts NBC's ratings</a> ... and can a scandal really compete with that?

"The Firm"

"The Firm," NBC Status: As good as dead Why: The show hasn't officially gotten the axe yet, but "The Firm" was moved to Saturdays after turning in an incredibly poor performance (less than a 1 rating in the 18-49 demo) on Thursday nights.

"Free Agents"

"Free Agents," NBC Status: Canceled Why: This show just didn't have much life in it. It was canceled after just four episodes, despite its awesome lead actors Hank Azaria and Kathryn Hahn.

"Grimm"

"Grimm," NBC Status: Renewed Why: The supernatural fairy tale drama has been doing well for NBC on Friday nights -- it hovers around the 5 million viewers mark, which is pretty solid by NBC standards and why the network gave the drama an early renewal.

"Harry's Law"

"Harry's Law," NBC Status:Cancelled Why: While earlier this year "Harry's Law" was one of NBC's top players, after a three-month break between January and March, the Kathy Bates drama saw mediocre ratings and failed to hold on to viewers.

"Law & Order: SVU"

"Law & Order: SVU," NBC Status: Renewed Why: The only "Law & Order" left, "SVU" has been an NBC power player for 13 years and will return for a 14th.

"The Office"

"The Office," NBC Status: Renewed Why: It's hard to imagine a long-running, fan-favorite show like "The Office" going away without a big promotional push. The numbers are still good (by NBC standards) and "The Office" will return for a Season 9.

"Parenthood"

"Parenthood," NBC Status: Renewed Why: The perpetual bubble show has done pretty consistent numbers for NBC this season, but three seasons in and no signs of growth is both a good and bad sign ... luckily for fans, NBC gave it a Season 4 all the same.

"Parks and Recreation"

"Parks and Recreation," NBC Status: Renewed Why: Just like the rest of NBC's Thursday comedy block, "Parks and Recreation" has serious ratings blues. Can critical acclaim keep "Parks" around for a Season 5? The answer is yes! "Parks" will return for Season 5.

"The Playboy Club"

"The Playboy Club," NBC Status: Canceled Why: Apparently fictional slutty bunnies and real-life homewrecker Eddie Cibrian do not a successful show make. It only lasted three episodes. "The Girls Next Door" did it better.

"Prime Suspect"

"Prime Suspect," NBC Status: Canceled Why: Maria Bello's gruff detective failed to capture the audience NBC hoped. At least we had all those hat jokes.

"Smash"

"Smash," NBC Status: Renewed Why: After a huge promo blitz, "Smash" debuted nicely, but started losing viewers quickly. A handful of episodes in, it stabilized, becoming NBC's #1 drama in the 18-49 demo, and NBC announced it was getting a second season.

"Up All Night"

"Up All Night," NBC Status: Renewed Why: The critical favorite of NBC's new comedy offerings, "Up All Night" debuted strongly to more than 10 million viewers, but has since dropped to less than 4 million viewers an episode. It will return for a Season 2.

"Whitney"

"Whitney," NBC Status: Renewed Why: The show is one of the better performing freshman offerings on the Peacock network -- and NBC chief Bob Greenblatt told members of the press at TCA that he is "hopeful Whitney will be a long-term player for us." Looks like Season 2 is a good start, with the show moving to Friday nights.

"The Voice"

"The Voice," NBC Status: Renewed Why: We may not even be at Season 2's live shows yet, but NBC is already up for more of "The Voice." Hopefully, Cee Lo's cat "Purrfect" will return for Season 3 as well.

"Who Do You Think You Are?"

"Who Do You Think You Are?," NBC Status: Likely to be renewed Why: The celebrity-centric family tree series has helped NBC on Friday nights and hit its ratings high in March.

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Thursday Bullets: NBA Draft edition

June, 28, 2012

Jun 28

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Check out Mike Schmitz's YouTube channel to watch fun and really smart scout tapes on every major prospect in the draft.
The Miami Heat don't expect to find a big man they like with the 27th pick.
Daily Thunder's Royce Young isn't buying the rumors that OKC will try to trade Harden for Charlotte's No. 2 pick to snag Bradley Beal: "My feeling? It?s all smoke and mirrors. That?s how most of this draft stuff works. And it?s just so hard for me to picture the Thunder moving Harden now, when they?re guaranteed another season with him already. This scenario seems a lot more plausible a year from now, if the Thunder feel there?s no way to keep the entire core together. But why make such a major move now, rather than wait until it?s actually necessary? By moving up to grab Beal though, the Thunder could essentially solve a lot of those luxury tax questions and open the door to extending the life span of a young core a few years more. But that?s operating under the assumption that Beal is anything close to the player James Harden is, that he?ll fit in between Westbrook and Durant and that he can contribute early. Because the Thunder expect to contend again next season. Trading Harden would signal a step back, unless Beal is a super rookie."
Bobcats blog Queen City Hoops breaks down the likelihood that the Cats trade out of the second pick.
Dwight Howard's camp has signaled he won't re-sign in Houston, where GM Daryl Morey is trading like crazy to accumulate the assets necessary to net the league's best big. On Hardwood Paroxysm, Sean Highkin says Howard is well-worth the risk ... and it might not be a risk at all: "Let?s say the retooled Rockets make a deep playoff run, and Howard falls in love with Houston. This is no guarantee, because Howard?s decision-making process is as reliable as a BlackBerry. But by that same token, it can?t be ruled out. If the Rockets can convince Howard to stay, then they have an honest-to-goodness superstar, one of the five best players on the planet, aged 27, to build around -- at the toughest position to find that kind of talent, no less. This would be a pretty enviable position for a GM as sharp as Morey to find himself in. And if Howard bolts for Brooklyn? Well, a full-on rebuild of the 'We?re going to be 2012 Charlotte Bobcats-level bad and land a franchise player in the top of the draft' variety is much easier to sell to your fans when you?ve just shown them that you?re not afraid to take a gamble on Dwight Howard when the opportunity presents itself. Either one of these options is more desirable than what the Rockets have been doing for the past five years. An opportunity this tailor-made for Morey?s approach isn?t going to come along every year."
Grantland's Sebastian Pruiti scouts the draft using video and statistics to shine a light on each player's strengths and weaknesses. Here's his take on big men, wings, and point guards.
ESPN's Senior National Recruiting Analyst Dave Telep and NBA Insider David Thorpe join HoopSpeak Live to dish on the draft.
Syracuse's Dion Waiters has received plenty of hype, and has even been compared to Dwyane Wade. Dave Helm of Raptors Republic doesn't see the resemblance.
Get up to speed on Evan Fournier, a dynamic scorer with great size and, by most measures (but not Hollinger's draft rater), the top-rated international prospect in this year's draft.
Feeling good about minor moves in Milwaukee.
Whether it's Meyers Leonard or John Henson, which big man the Pistons select will say a lot about the direction of the franchise.
The Dallas Mavericks could sure use a good draft.
Negative reviews for the Pistons after trading Ben Gordon and a first round pick for Corey Maggette.
What has each draft pick been worth in the last decade? Eric Maroun crunches the data from the last 10 years to find out the average value of every pick. (picks 1-10, 11-20, 21-30).
On HoopSpeak, Jordan White writes about Royce White's anxiety disorder and mental health issues in general, a major taboo in professional sports: "It?s not a team?s job to help a player; the job is to win. But the problem with mental health issues is that they are easy to hide, for a time, and tough to measure. There are no doubt players in this draft who privately struggle with depression and anxiety and who will disappoint their team once they enter the league. Shying away from a player like White because of his issues might paradoxically increase the chances of drafting a player with undiagnosed problems in the future."
Grantland's Jonathan Abrams profiles Iowa State big man Royce White, who suffers from generalized anxiety disorder.
Why Oklahoma City had to forfeit their second round pick from the Jeff Green-Kendrick Perkins trade.
A look at the 10 best draft classes in the last 33 years.
Get to know potential sleepers likely to be taken in the second round.
A note on Pau Gasol trade rumors: For the Lakers, salary concerns are just as pressing as questions about Gasol's fit with Andrew Bynum and Kobe Bryant. It will be hard and maybe impossible for Los Angeles to replace him with a comparable talent unless that player is on a rookie scale. Under the new CBA and because of the massive size of Kobe Bryant's contract, the Lakers may not be able to pay three veteran superstars (something that seems necessary for any contender these days) without incurring a massive luxury tax.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

Do Family Road Trips Have To Be Horrible?

That?s a shame when you consider that most of us remember our pre-kid road trips so fondly. Part of the appeal of piling into a car with a group of buddies was that you?d inevitably get to know your fellow travelers in new, often surprising ways. From the minute you pulled into traffic, everyone tacitly agreed that for the course of the trip, the everyday rules of life would not apply. You?d eat differently, sleep differently, and have different kinds of conversations and experiences. In this liminal state, grown-ups often start to act more like kids: A bag of Twizzlers transforms into a perfectly acceptable breakfast, and acting out scenes from Life of Brian suddenly becomes a completely rational way to get through a two-hour stretch of freeway.

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Alternative Health Information Blog: Neck Pain Treated With ...

It is predicted that six in ten people in today's society endure neck pain. It should come as no surprise that neck pain is among one of the most common conditions that is treated in Chiropractic offices today. I am asked, on a daily basis, the reason this discomfort occurs. In the majority of cases, neck pain can be directly linked with unsatisfactory posture. When you consider the reality that the individual head weighs almost the same as a bowling ball between eight and twelve pounds and you pair that pressure with the posture shown by the majority of people you will get the formula for an epidemic of constant neck pain. Think about trying to hold up a bowling ball having your arms extended directly out before you. How long can you support the ball there? Unless you are a body builder your arms are likely to give way after only a few split seconds losing the ball to your side. Now, consider this formula as your posture after putting in many hours at a desk bending forward to read a computer screen. This poor posture is going to leave your neck feeling 'tight' or in spasm which will result in your pain. At this point you have two choices, endure through the pain or get help and return to a life without pain.

Chiropractic treatment that focuses on spinal correction is paramount in the treatment of chronic neck pain. The concept of spinal correction is not necessarily a unique one; offices that focus on this form of chiropractic produce drastic and long lasting results in patients suffering from neck pain. Focusing on spinal correction lets us initially, concentrate on the current complication of neck pain reeducating your spine to its perfect position to minimize your pain. This, nonetheless, is not the only benefit. Inadequate posture induces the bones and soft tissue to remodel as the body takes its best shot to stabilize itself in its current position. An example of this is the 'prominence' found at the base of the neck in lots of elderly patients with poor posture. This remodeling often affects or invades the space of surrounding nerves creating a large number of symptoms, not only in the neck, but all the way down the arms as well. With our Spinal Correction Therapy, we have produced a decrease in the strong possibility of women forming the 'prominence' at the bottom of their necks as they age.

Soft tissue care is also utilized in the treatment of patients suffering from neck pain. Muscle stimulation is used to relax muscle spasms and boost blood flow to the managed area; ultra sound is used for its deep heating influences and to lead to cellular repair. In addition there are two specific muscle techniques that can be implemented to help these patients which are Muscle Alignment Technique (MAT) and Active Release Technique.

Muscle alignment technique manages groups of muscles that collaborate. To appreciate the process of how this is accomplished, I must first describe a little about how a muscle functions. Put simply, muscles perform through contractions or getting shorter. For a muscle to stretch, an opposing muscle needs to pull on it. This cooperation between resisting muscle groups is synchronized by our nerves. It falls to them to choose how much stress each muscle requires in order for the entire system to continue to work properly. MAT uses eccentric muscle contraction maneuvers to stop the nervous system from totally resetting a muscle or muscle teams back to the symptomatic chronic tension state.

There is also a cutting edge soft tissue therapy known as Active Release Technique (ART). ART is a soft tissue therapy created for and used by world-class athletes that has been shown to work great on every patient. What sets me apart, as a ART practitioner, from other healthcare providers is the specificity in caring for the underling muscles. To illustrate how this works, I must first explain a neck injury in a little more detail.

Spasmed muscles from poor posture are categorized as a constant tension injury. Essentially what is taking place is the tight muscle is likely to lead to a reduction in circulation to the affected area leading to calcium retention and bringing on compromised muscle cells in this area. The body deals with these compromised muscles by forming adhesions. In other words, the body will secure the harmed muscles to other tissue in the area. These bonds can be compared to an athlete's sprained finger wrapped to another finger to strengthen it. These adhesions will in turn reduce the range of neck movement making it challenging to swivel the head. The key to addressing these injuries is the specificity that ART therapies offer. Every ART practitioner is trained to review each muscle to establish the exact area of the underlying trouble. This examination results in a particular treatment for the muscle that has been affected.

The use of Spinal Correction Therapy to realign the spine, Muscle Alignment Technique to help lower chronic tension and Active Release Technique to break down particular adhesions can yielded terrific results. What I hope this helps you understand is suffering with chronic neck pain does not need to be long lasting, this chronic injury can become just a bad memory with chiropractic treatment.

My name is Dr. Kristopher Adolph I am board certified and a state licensed Doctor of Chiropractic.
A transplant to the Pittsburgh area from the Midwest, I am a graduate of The University of Kansas and Cleveland Chiropractic College in Kansas City.
I have extensive training in manual adjusting, and activator adjusting, as well as certification in active release technique. Active release technique or ART is a cutting edge soft tissue technique used to break down adhesions in muscles and surrounding soft tissues enabling the patient to regain a much higher range of motion and over all function following an injury.
There is an old saying that has always stuck with me. "Chiropractic adds years to your life and life to those years." If you are experiencing pain or having mobility issues, call to schedule an appointment as soon as possible, so I can address your issues and start you on your way to better health.

To learn more about the exciting and innovative techniques we provide our patients visit, Pittsburgh Chiropractic or if you are out of town visit Dr Jack Qiu Chiropractor. Providing quality alternative health and fitness reviews online.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Tips for Improving Your Business Security: Biometric Access Control ...

If you are a business owner, you may want to consider using biometric access control to make your business secure. With crime on the rise, it is wise to use the latest technology to protect your investment and keep yourself and your employees safe and secure. It is time to be proactive in keeping yourself protected.

Biometric access control works by authenticating the identity of your staff members by checking certain physical characteristics. And because it is nearly impossible to fake physical characteristics, this type of security adds a very strong extra layer of protection to your business. Conventional security has its place in many situations, but if you are serious about stepping up the security measures that you have in place, you should consider biometric access control.

Many places such as hospitals, the military, police stations and financial institutions use biometric access control. This alone attests to its reliability and efficiency. If these places use biometrics, with their need for enhanced security, shouldn?t you consider using it as well, to keep yourself as safe as possible?

Fingerprint access is one type of identification that you can use in your biometric system. When this type of system is set up, the only people who have access to restricted areas are those whose fingerprints have been recorded in the computer system. Anyone who tries to enter by using a fingerprint that is not enrolled will not be granted access.

Is your business off limits to the general public? If so, then biometrics can help ensure that only staff members and employees have access to your property. By installing a security fence around your property, you can funnel traffic to one entrance. Simply put a gate up at the entrance that is controlled by biometrics, and only those whose physical characteristics are enrolled will be able to enter.

Keep in mind that biometric access control is not just for big business and mega-corporations. It is also for the small business owner who takes security very seriously. Take charge of your security by installing biometrics. You will love the peace of mind that it brings.

Author Mark Mahaffey can teach you how to secure your business with access control. He is your expert in access control systems. Please visit Best Security Products to learn more about access control in Solana Beach.

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