Up Close and Personal with James 'The Missile' Magnussen [BLOG]
Posted: August 10, 2012 at 10:16 pm
Australian 100m freestyle swimmer, James 'The Missile' Magnussen -currentWorld Champion,high profile media celebrity, genuine and honest Port Macquaire boy - was the Aussie Olympic hopeful for the London 2012 Olympic Games, tipped to bring home a bucket full of medals.
The 6ft 5in, 21-year-old swimmer had the entire country watching his every move. Years of commitment, dedication and hard work were about to come to fruition in that Olympic Games moment, his first Olympic Games.
So the eyes of a nationwereupon 'The Missile' as our golden boy, looking to him with the hope and high expectation of bringing home gold for Australia.
The Men's 4 x 100m Freestyle Relay was his first event and all odds were on the Aussie team to win. The shock of a nation was felt when the supposed unbeatable Aussie team failed to medal. Then came Jame's individual event, the 100m freestyle and things turned around with an extremely close finish with James scoring a silver.
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James also competed in the 50m freestyle. And then on the last night of swimming the Men's 4 x 100m Medley Relay Final where the team gained a bronze.
So, when we sat down to chat only two days after his final Olympic swim event and now with a Silver and Bronze Olympic medalunder hisbelt, I asked James: "How does he look back and reflect uponhis performance, now he is on the other side of the London 2012 Olympic Games?"
James talks about how he has learnt so muchfrom the experience, about dealing with the pressure and expectations of a nation, about knowing himself more. He has embraced his strong, personnal relationships with those close to him to help him through the other side.
Spending this time to speak to Samsung Global Bloggers - only days after the conclusion of his Olympic events - and according to James is his firstinterview since his events, demonstrates his close relationship with Samsung as one of his major sponsorship partners.
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Olympic success for Irish Brother
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10 August 2012 Last updated at 09:34 ET
Team Ireland is celebrating its first gold medal at London 2012, thanks to boxer Katie Taylor, but the Irish also had an unlikely part to play in another, very special Olympic victory on Thursday.
Kenyan athlete David Rudisha, who took gold in the 800m final, also became the first athlete to set a new world record on the London track.
The 23-year-old is the product of a highly successful training regime set up by an order of Irish missionaries and headed by a 63-year-old Catholic religious brother from County Cork, Colm O'Connell.
Rudisha stormed to the finishing line in a time of 1:40.91 and the blistering pace he set helped to pull all but one of his fellow 800m finalists to a personal or national best.
For some, what he achieved was overshadowed by the colourful exploits of a victorious Usain Bolt, but not for Lord Coe.
Before the race, the London 2012 boss, who twice won silver in the same event, described him as "the most impressive track and field athlete at these games".
After the race, Lord Coe said it would go down as "as one of the greatest Olympic victories".
Rudisha is the latest in a long line of world and Olympic champions produced by a training regime first set up at a Kenyan boarding school.
St Patrick's High School, in Iten, was established in 1961 by Patrician missionaries from Ireland.
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Trius Therapeutics Holds Steady and Reports Positive Financials
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By John Eastman - August 10, 2012 | Tickers: BAYRY.PK, TSRX | 0 Comments
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There is something to be said for slow, steady, and cerebral; especially, if you are invested in a biopharmaceutical firm. This industry does not turn out products overnight. It is a slow, long and grueling process of development, clinical trial testing, FDA maneuvering, safe (GMP) good manufacturing practice production, effective distributing and marketing, and obtaining key partners. And then there is the money! Costs of clinical trial testing are exorbitant and continue to rise.
A steady hand at the controls is a must. That includes long term commitment, persistence, and an ability to adjust to new and changing events, conditions, and regulations in theU.S. and worldwide alike. It also requires smart decision-making and skills from both sides of the brain. My observation is that the management at Trius Therapeutics (NASDAQ: TSRX) has just that.
The company released its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. While there are increases in losses from recent comparative periods, they are attributable to common business operations and environment in this industry when at the clinical trial stage. Here is an update on the firms results and their steady progress on development:
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The company reported cash, cash equivalents and investments totaling $83.8 million June 30, 2012. This is sufficient to support their operations.
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For the second quarter of 2012, Trius reported a net loss of $14.4 million. This compares to a 2011 net loss of $10.0 million. For the six months ended June 30, 2012, the company reported a net loss of $22.0 million compared to $20.1 million for the same period in 2011. Note: The increase in net loss during the three and six months ended June 30, 2012 was largely due to increased clinical trial expenses as compared to the same period in 2011.
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EYE ON HEALTH: New fitness cycling trend in Chattanooga
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CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) -- As the fight against obesity continues, a new fitness studio on the North Shore hopes a high energy environment will get people not only moving, but motivated to make some positive changes.
The latest trend when it comes to indoor cycling? "It is like a dance club, and you get to exercise in the music, escape in the lights, escape in an entire experience instead of just a workout," says Kyle Miller.
Miller takes the new cycling class at Thrive Studio on the North Shore.
"I think that we hear and know what we need to do, but it's hard to get motivated," explained Kim Gavin.
Kim is hoping this new high energy environment with lights and sounds will not only get people motivated, but moving. Moving from side to side on the Real Ryder bikes that are supposed to burn more calories and offer the closest thing to being on a real bike.
But in addition to fitness, Kim says it's important to also focus on the nutritional component of your life... but you can't have one without the other and be healthy.
"People understand you need to exercise, so you exercise, but what you put into your body is equally important and how much of it," Gavin said.
From super-sized meals to extra large portions, it all adds up to a growing health crisis: more obese people.
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Cameron Diaz to write health and fitness book
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We have dreamt of having a body like Cameron Diaz's for most of our lives. The woman has abs you could crack an egg on and sculpted arms to die for, after all.
Well Ms Diaz is set to share all her top fitness tips with the rest of us mere mortals in a book to be released next year.
The actress has secured a deal with Harper Collins to write a health and wellbeing collection due to go on sale in late 2013.
A spokesperson for the publisher said that Diaz aims to 'engage and empower' women with the book, which will cover nutritional and fitness advice, as well as advice on 'general well-being.'
The star, who turns 40 at the end of this month, is known for her love of working out but does admit that she has a naturally slim figure. She previously said: 'I'm consistent, and when I'm not consistent, it shows up on my body.
'I get really skinny, and I know it might sound like, "Well, good for you." But the body that people talk about is not me trying to stay slim, it's the one where I work hard to keep weight on me. Your body definitely does change.'
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