ROUND-UP: FILM PIRACY (continued)
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**1. BILL MUNCK, attorney of intellectual property at DAVIS MUNCK, PC, says the Motion Picture Association of America's latest file-sharing lawsuit may muddle a pending Supreme Court decision even before the high court rules: "Technology companies are watching the Supreme Court case with the expectation that a bright-line rule will emerge regarding permissible copying of content. However, that bright line may be dimmed by recent lawsuits filed against BitTorrent and its tracking server operators, whose technology falls between Napster and Grokster. Given the MPAA's action, the Grokster decision may not provide the lighthouse to a safe harbor on the contributory copyright infringement we expected."
ROUND-UP: ELIMINATION OF STEROIDS IN SPORTS (continued)
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**1. CHARLES E. YESALIS, M.P.H., SC.D., professor of health policy and administration and exercise and sport science at PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, is known worldwide for his research and teaching related to the non-medical use of steroids and other performance-enhancing drugs. Yesalis has authored and co-authored more than 70 journal articles and three books concerning steroid usage. He is a frequent presenter at international conferences throughout North America and Europe. In addition, he has testified before the U.S. Congress and acted as a consultant for the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, Drug Enforcement Administration, NFL Players Association, Food and Drug Administration, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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**1. BEHAVIOR: SCRAP THOSE NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS. JAN JASPER, president of JASPER PRODUCTIVITY SOLUTIONS: "People complain they don't have enough time for the same reasons their New Year's resolutions don't stick. A lack of clear priorities, coupled with not knowing how to plan, is the culprit. Those who aren't sure what they value will try to fit in everything and end up frustrated. Decide what you're really committed to doing, then shorten -" not lengthen "- your to-do list." Annual "Take Back Your Time" week, which is listed in Chase's Calendar of events and begins on Jan. 24, was created by Jasper, who is also the author of "Take Back Your Time: How to Regain Control of Work, Information & Technology" (St. Martin's Press).
**2. COOKING: HEALTHY EATING ITALIAN STYLE -- FORGET ABOUT NO CARBS. MARIA LIBERATI, president of LA CUCINA DI MARIA, will be in Italy in January and February to complete researching her latest cookbook project on 'eating healthy Italian style" and is conducting special Italian cooking courses for American and British tourists in Italy: "Scrumptious, healthy foods are all part of the program, including pasta dishes, as well as recipes using breads, fresh fruits and vegetables, and 'good-for-you' desserts. Forget about those no-carb, low-carb diets. Be beautiful, and eat beautifully as well -- Italian style. It is a healthy way of eating you can continue throughout your life." The book will include recipes Liberati assisted in developing at some of Italy's most beautiful spas and country bed and breakfasts on the island of Ischia, which is known for its spas with natural geothermic waters.
**3. LIVING: PINK IS NO LONGER TABOO FOR MALES. JUSTIN FISCH, brand manager of SEAGRAM'S SMOOTH: "Pink remains a hot color and has crossed over into the urban male periphery. With the revival of the 1960s playboy and icon Pink Panther, the once-taboo color is seeping from the couture runway to the collective consciousness of the average Joe. Our masculine metros are even 'cross drinking' as they sip cosmopolitans and fruit-inspired malt drinks. Even major basketball teams, such as the Seattle Supersonics, have donned pink uniforms without irony."
**4. LIVING: TEENS CARE ABOUT MORE THAN JUST THEMSELVES. JAN STILL-LINDEMAN, director of the BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA: "It's traditional to make New Year's resolutions, focusing on what we would change in the New Year. Most resolutions focus on what 'I' will be doing for 'myself' in the New Year. Of course, few last through the month. But many teens have resolved to focus their efforts on helping others rather than just themselves in 2005. In fact, a majority of youth surveyed recently said they intend to volunteer more in 2005, and they would be more inclined (75 percent) to shop at a retailer they knew gave back to the community. Teens cite homeless shelters, disease research and teen programs as areas they'd like to support."
**5. RECREATION: MORE BABY-BOOMER WOMEN ARE MOTORCYCLE OWNERS. CAROL SETTERS, author of "Kick Start" and creator of COSMICBIKER.COM, can discuss the growing number of older women who ride motorcycles: "An AMA survey of touring bike owners recently found that the average age of women riders is just under 48 years old. Baby-boomer women are discovering that motorcycles are a fitting metaphor for the freedom they feel when their children leave home, as well as a symbol of their power as wiser, more individualized women." Setters can discuss the steps women take to learn to ride and become bikers and the common experiences women have in developing this identity.
**6. SPORTS: EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAMS ARE GROWING IN POPULARITY. LOUANN BIGGERS, coach and manager of the STARS'N'STEEDS 4-H CLUB EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAM: "Equestrian drill teams are definitely growing in popularity, especially among middle-school and high-school students. It teaches them about teamwork, because they not only have deal with the different personalities of each team member, but they also have to get to know the horses' personalities. The children build self-esteem because these teams don't get as competitive as they can in individual contests. The experience is unique because each team communicates with each other like a family." The Stars'N'Steeds 4-H Club Equestrian Drill Team will be participating in President Bush's Inaugural Parade.
**7. SPORTS: KIDS LEARN VALUABLE LIFE SKILLS WHEN PLAYING SPORTS. BRIAN KILMEADE, co-host of "Fox & Friends" and author of "The Games Do Count: America's Best and Brightest on the Power of Sports" : "Children and parents often view sports in different ways. Most children look at sports as a fun way to express themselves and meet new friends. Parents usually view sports as a way to get the kids out of the house for a few hours, boost self-esteem and keep the kids out of mischief. Sports teaches a valuable lesson that both probably fail to realize -" how to deal with disappointment. Rejection, triumph and resiliency are all learned, thereby valuable life-skills are developed. Teamwork, leadership, discipline, time-management and mental toughness are all attributes credited through sports."
**8. SPORTS: SCHOOL TEAMS NEEDS MORE FEMALE COACHES. CECILE REYNAUD, Ph.D., retired volleyball coach at FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY: "Girls' participation in high-school athletics has increased by 800 percent since 1970, and participation by females at the college level has quadrupled during that time, yet the number of female teams coached by women has dropped from 90 percent in 1972 to 44 percent in 2000. Why? I see the need to help current and prospective female coaches build their professional foundation."
**. TRAVEL: TRIP INSURANCE IS NEEDED NOW MORE THAN EVER. BRUCE K. PACKARD, attorney at DAVIS MUNCK: "Morbid curiosity over the recent tsunami isn't the only reason some tourists may be returning to Indian Ocean beaches. What's another? Uninsured, non-refundable travel packages. If you don't have travel insurance or the right kind of trip insurance, you're still on the hook if you don't show. Faced with getting nothing for their money, many may be going ahead with planned trips to places like Phuket. To avoid such problems, buy broad trip-cancellation insurance policies covering acts of terror and natural disasters. They're easy to obtain, cost a fraction of the trip price and provide better protection than more narrow trip-interruption policies."
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