Outside of the Box

I recently took on a new position that I am really excited about. It is an incredible challenge although it seems it may be a high pressure job as well. The team I work with is very sharp and are definitely subject matter experts in a number of different fields. It wasn't too long (2 days) before I relearned a very important lesson from one of them. It was something I myself have forgotten.

I was initially excited to get another degree since tuition assistance is available at this company and so I was mulling over the possibilities. Yes ,as nerdy as it sounds, I was excited looking at the various programs and universities I could learn from; a veritable buffet of learning. As I was looking at all these options, a coworker saw my screen and asked me what I was thinking of doing. So I anxiously ran off a list of things I was interested in learning - a MS in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Math, or Mechanical Engineering. We got into a conversation about the pros and cons. We discussed the practicality of each and the possible end result of receiving each of them. Then however, the conversation shifted in an unexpected and surprising way. He asked me if I have ever dismantled a TV. I thought that was a rather strange question in the context we were in.  So I responded with somewhat humorous - "Why would I do that?". He then asked why, I then responded because "I don't know how to do that". He responded again with "So what! That is your mental block my friend. You don't necessarily need a degree to learn those things. You can do anything you want.".

How could this have possibly happened to me?! Have I not been practicing what I preach? Have I started submitting to inside box thinking? This conversation thankfully set forth a series of thoughts in my head about how my own drive and dreams could be compromised.  As a result of whatever factors, dreams could slowly be swept away like a beach ball in the tide. Unless closely and earnestly guarded, could be moved so far away from their initial starting points that they wouldn't be recognizable.

I woke up this morning with a renewed sense of drive and ambition. I don't believe in limits in any way shape or form. The world is already available to encourage all our deepest wants and goals, its merely the sincere sentiment of intention followed by a strong will and determination to make it a reality.

There isn't a person anywhere who isn't capable of doing more than he thinks he can.- Henry Ford

Exercise helps boost Happiness

 Is there a link between exercise and happiness?

I came across this article and it holds very true to me. I have found that exercise adversely affects my stress levels. In fact, I have realized that I might have even become addicted to exercise.  A lack of exercise for a prolonged period of time, such as a week or two, and I can definitely notice a negative change in my mood and general demeanor. On the other hand, after hitting the gym for a great workout, I feel like a million bucks and renewed. The benefits of exercise are many both physically and mentally.  Don't do it for anyone else do it for yourself and your own sanity. Stop making excuses and just do it.


If you want a different type of work out besides traditional treadmills and ellipticals then give a group class a shot. The group motivates you to work harder and get a better work out. I personally do Muay Thai, Brazilian JuJitsu and Sil Jun Do. I have heard great things about spinning classes and  Zumba also.

My personal recommendations if your in the Northern NJ area would be:

Retro Fitness - $20/month for a no frills but yet modern gym. Cant complain about that.

The Edge
Executive Director and head Coach Kru Richard Raciti brings over 40 years of hard learned and hard fought practical experience to the EDGE. With over 30 Tournament Grand Championships, 250 Divisional Titles, an undefeated kickboxing record, 5X Pan-American Tae Kwon Do Federation Grand Champion, and multiple Black Belts under the best fighters and instructors in the world Kru Raciti is one of the most qualified and respected instructors in the world today. He credits legends Joe Lewis, Bill "Superfoot" Wallace, Grandmaster Won Kuen Bai, Muay Thai Master Kumron Vaitayonon, BJJ Legend Joe Moreira and UFC Legend Dan "The Beast" Severn as his instructors.

I have been enrolled for approx 4 years. I def love training here, the workouts are intense, the training practical and the staff and fighters very friendly and helpful. Its definitely my favorite place to train.

Personal Training -
Dominick (Rich) Sabatino is a personal trainer certified by The American Council on Exercise and The National Academy of Sports Medicine with specialty certifications in exercise development, functional training, total body flexibility, golf conditioning, weight loss, and nutrition.

Rich is a friend of mine and is a really exceptional trainer. His bootcamp training program is top notch. I have attended a couple of them and I have found them to be a really really great workout. In addition to a great work out he can work with you to design your own personal diet plan. See his facebook page  as well SabJits Facebook Page

Rich Dad Poor Dad - Top Pick

I know this book has been out for quite some time but its still one of those books Im glad I read. The true story is that of a two childhood friends who grow up in the same neighborhood. The father of the first child is a very educated engineer and the father of the other child has his HS Diploma. Now the surprise is that the father whom does not have a formal education is the wealthier of the two fathers. The children then go on a journey to figure out the unintuitive. How could the less educated father be far richer/wealthier then the formally educated and well repute d father?! The the wealthier father shows them how he became so successful and teaches them his own thought pattern and mentality.

A wealth of information is in this book. Some examples that resonated with me were:

- Project Managers love to brag about how many people work underneath them, while good businessmen on the contrary take great pride in having less people underneath them.Thus meaning they have setup a better business model.

- Giving up is a sure way of failing. Persistence and sheer will can get you far.

                                   - Basic accounting is needed to be able to balance income, expenses,assets, and liabilities

                                   - Education is the greatest wealth you can own because its an investment in yourself. The author says he will listen and talk to as many people as he can to learn about things that make them successful.

These are only a few I remember off the of my head. I'm sure I can think of many more. Kiyosaki puts a wealth of information in this book and its definitely worth a glance. Its an easy read since it combines light wittiness with practical information. Its definitely one of my top picks.

Google does Good

So I was just browsing the google websites and I stumbled across something a bit unexpected. Google has a division it seems that deals with more philanthropic issues. It seems quite noble. Take a look, it can be found at Technology-Driven Philanthropy

Some projects include:

Google PowerMeter:
Google PowerMeter is a home energy monitoring tool that gives you the information you need to use less electricity and save money

Google Crisis Response:
Google Crisis Response provides critical information and develops tools to support disaster relief 

Flu Vaccine Finder:
Flu Vaccine Finder provides users who search for "flu" during the flu season find tips on how to stay healthy from U.S Health and Human Services and a flu shot which uses Google Maps to show you nearby locations offering seasonal and/or H1N1 flu vaccine.

Also just very recently Google also went as far to help the repressed when it provided Twitter access during the Egyptian Protests. See New Google Service Gives Egyptians Twitter Access During Protests.

I think its really responsible for Google to do this and I think its a great start!

Foe to Friend

A friend of mine forwarded me a link to the article: A Victim Treats His Mugger Right and I must say it definitely struck a cord with me. A 31 year old man named Diaz was mugged on his way to the Bronx, but through his exceptional kindness, changed the attitude of his mugger. When the teen asked Diaz for his wallet he gave it to him voluntarily, then he told the teen, "Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you're going to be robbing people for the rest of the night, you might as well take my coat to keep you warm." The teen was understandably confused and surprised. The teen then accepted Diaz's invitation for a meal and they talked.

How remarkable is it that in one instance this desperate teen was ready to stab and possibly kill Diaz for his wallet and in another, as a result of the victims compassion, completely changed his mind and befriended the man?! Its a testimony to the notion that those who make act irrationally may need our compassion the most. Its not those that act perfectly that deserve our love, its those that may be hurting that NEED our love.

Its easy to write off this situation by saying that what he did was dangerous and that he was being self righteous or a hero. But I challenge those who make these very claims to attempt such an act of kindness and see how much situations can be altered by our attitudes and love for others . Diaz's was courageous to offer an olive branch to this misguided teen and was rewarded not only by the prevention of a legitimate crime but also with the addition of a new person to his social network (not facebook). To this teen, Diaz very much could have been a reflective pause on his dangerous path or at a minimum found Diaz as an easy way to get 20 bucks so he didn't have to mug for it that particular day. In either case, its not the outcome that signifies such a story, but the novel actions that were performed which boldly highlights the strength of character and depth of empathy Diaz displayed towards the teen.

Before reading this article, I surely know that I would have quickly turned the cold shoulder, became angry, and condescendingly written this teen off as a product of a poor environment and lacking a functioning conscience. While many people may call me out on that, the truth is that many would do the same and not have the courage to say so. When asked why he did it, Diaz simply responded :

"I gave him $20 ... I figure maybe it'll help him. I don't know...I figure, you know, if you treat people right, you can only hope that they treat you right. It's as simple as it gets in this complicated world."

Simple! No Ego! No Anger! No Vengeance! Just compassion.

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind - Mahatma Gandhi

Neil Pasricha: The 3 A's of awesome

Neil discusses that through that his own adversity and tribulation he is able to overcome and really focus in on the wonderful things that he has taken for granted. He delivers a bold message about how very special and unique every single moment is. He emphasizes that NOW is the time to enjoy things and strive to rise up above the negativity that surrounds us sometimes. In reality you will have some terrible times, but it takes strength of character and tenacity to find the positive and let that envelope your attitude. It isn't about disregarding the negative but rather resolving to the positive things in spite of the negative.  He says something to the effect of  "So many amazing things out there and yet we only have 100 years to experience it". The preciousness of NOW is too great to forget.  I find this powerful idea to be dead on as it speaks to me personally in many ways.

Also as a side note the idea of how a a little blog like his own got to be so big is again a further reinforcement in the notion that we can all make big changes. 50,000 blogs are started a day, his however overcame those odds for sticking out.

Everyone is Fighting Something

 The Fighters Mind by Sam Sheridan is a very insightful read. It details the various philosophies that amazing fighters and athletes employ to read such a high level of success. Here are some of the fighters mentioned.

Dan Gable is a wrestling icon. He is mentioned for his fanatical drive and relentless training ethic. He solemnly believed that the harder you train the better your results will be. He is cited as training "five or six times a day and he ran from class to class with ankle weights strapped on." No wonder he went on to have a record of 183-1 in high school and college. He also was a gold medalist at the Olympics in 1972 without yielding a single point to his opponent. I think he embodies the true nature of determination. He never settles for ok. He raises the bar until its sky high and then raises the bar even higher.

Mark DellaGrotte, a Muay Thai Kickboxing champion, discusses the ability of a fighter to accept who they are in the ring. He makes the very valid point that you can't lie about skill, speed, or strength in the ring. When you comfortable in your own skin and relaxed then you are able to do some real damage and achieve what you set out to achieve. Phrased differently, once we accept ourselves as we are, then we are liberated to do what we want and reach our true potential. Being honest to yourself and others frames things in a real way so that we aren't confused when things occur to us.

Marcelo Garcia is currently the pound for pound best Brazilian Ju-Jitsu champion of the world. He has won the gold medal in many Abu Dhabi events (like Ju-Jistu Olympics). Now what separates Marcelo from many other athletes is that he does not do it for the glory or the fame. He does it out of a pure love for it. I truly believe that if you love what you do, you will be successful. From a guy that is always smiling and is very pleasant to meet, he is quoted as saying "Maybe I am not better than my opponent, but I know for sure I love my training more"  I have personally trained with Marcelo, I can testify that he is by far one of the nicest people to train with. He carries himself with such humility that his dominance on the mat is completely surprising and breathtaking. He is a true master in his craft and also an incredibly inspiring individual.

Randy Couture is an All-Star in the UFC.  He has won the heavyweight Title numerous times and is considered a legend for being able to compete and dominate opponents for so long in the octagon. His stats before the UFC are also incredibly impressive. He was NCAA- All American in Wrestling. His key to success seems to be his view on life.  His defining philosophy is to accept defeat and learn from it. He doesn't spend time worrying about past defeats. He learns from it and moves on. He is quoted as saying "The first thing is perspective. I frame things in a positive way and stay reflective. It's almost  a cliche', but in the grand scheme of my life, if the worst thing that happens to me is I lose a wrestling match, even if  it's the Olympic finals, then I'm doing pretty damn good". He doesn't slack but yet doesn't put pressure on himself. He chooses reflection over anxiety. Its always easy to beat yourself up over past failures/defeats. It takes strength to accept it, learn from it, and move on.

These are just a few of the many athletes mentioned. I don't do the author justice by these quick excerpts. I certainly think this is a good book for any athlete and for anyone in particular because as the author states "Everyone is fighting something".

Feed Your Curiosity

The best free cultural & educational media on the web - This is a link that serves as a starting point listing many of the free programs universities offer.

Many IVY league universities offer their courses online for free on the web. Its a new initiative called Open Courseware. Its meant to allow people with the ambition and interest to go and learn things they have always wanted to learn. Topics range from sociology to law, to engineering, to the pure sciences. Naturally you don't get any exams but you do get a lecture and insight from some of the leading thinkers and researchers in their respective fields.

I have used this a few of times to pick up some things in Electrical Engineering, Math, Physics that I was curious about. This is perfect for anyone who wants to learn something new but doesn't have the time or money for grad school. This serves as a very informal way to pick up something that you are curious in exploring.

Some of the participating Universities are:

MIT
Columbia
Harvard
John Hopkins
Notre Dame
Oxford
Tufts
Standford
Carnegie Mellon
Princeton
Duke
Yale

Acts of Kindness Spread Surprisingly Easily: Just a Few People Can Make a Difference

Acts of Kindness Spread Surprisingly Easily: Just a Few People Can Make a Difference

The article reads:

ScienceDaily (Mar. 10, 2010) — For all those dismayed by scenes of looting in disaster-struck zones, whether Haiti or Chile or elsewhere, take heart: Good acts -- acts of kindness, generosity and cooperation -- spread just as easily as bad. And it takes only a handful of individuals to really make a difference.

In a study published in the March 8 early online edition of theProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers from the University of California, San Diego and Harvard provide the first laboratory evidence that cooperative behavior is contagious and that it spreads from person to person to person. When people benefit from kindness they "pay it forward" by helping others who were not originally involved, and this creates a cascade of cooperation that influences dozens more in a social network.

The research was conducted by James Fowler, associate professor at UC San Diego in the Department of Political Science and Calit2's Center for Wireless and Population Health Systems, and Nicholas Christakis of Harvard, who is professor of sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and professor of medicine and medical sociology at Harvard Medical School. Fowler and Christakis are coauthors of the recently published book "Connected: The Surprising Power of Our Social Networks and How They Shape Our Lives."

In the current study, Fowler and Christakis show that when one person gives money to help others in a "public-goods game," where people have the opportunity to cooperate with each other, the recipients are more likely to give their own money away to other people in future games. This creates a domino effect in which one person's generosity spreads first to three people and then to the nine people that those three people interact with in the future, and then to still other individuals in subsequent waves of the experiment.

The effect persists, Fowler said: "You don't go back to being your 'old selfish self.''' As a result, the money a person gives in the first round of the experiment is ultimately tripled by others who are subsequently (directly or indirectly) influenced to give more. "The network functions like a matching grant," Christakis said.

"Though the multiplier in the real world may be higher or lower than what we've found in the lab," Fowler said, "personally it's very exciting to learn that kindness spreads to people I don't know or have never met. We have direct experience of giving and seeing people's immediate reactions, but we don't typically see how our generosity cascades through the social network to affect the lives of dozens or maybe hundreds of other people."

The study participants were strangers to each other and never played twice with the same person, a study design that eliminates direct reciprocity and reputation management as possible causes.

In previous work demonstrating the contagious spread of behaviors, emotions and ideas -- including obesity, happiness, smoking cessation and loneliness -- Fowler and Christakis examined social networks re-created from the records of the Framingham Heart Study. But like all observational studies, those findings could also have partially reflected the fact that people were choosing to interact with people like themselves or that people were exposed to the same environment. The experimental method used here eliminates such factors.

The study is the first work to document experimentally Fowler and Christakis's earlier findings that social contagion travels in networks up to three degrees of separation, and the first to corroborate evidence from others' observational studies on the spread of cooperation.

The contagious effect in the study was symmetric; uncooperative behavior also spread, but there was nothing to suggest that it spread any more or any less robustly than cooperative behavior, Fowler said.

From a scientific perspective, Fowler added, these findings suggest the fascinating possibility that the process of contagion may have contributed to the evolution of cooperation: Groups with altruists in them will be more altruistic as a whole and more likely to survive than selfish groups.

"Our work over the past few years, examining the function of human social networks and their genetic origins, has led us to conclude that there is a deep and fundamental connection between social networks and goodness," said Christakis. "The flow of good and desirable properties like ideas, love and kindness is required for human social networks to endure, and, in turn, networks are required for such properties to spread. Humans form social networks because the benefits of a connected life outweigh the costs."

The research was funded by the National Institute on Aging, the John Templeton Foundation, and a Pioneer Grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

Different Ways to give during the Holiday Season

Geese, cookies and iPods: Buying gifts that give back

This article presents a variety of different ways to give back during the Holiday season. It caters to various interests. Its worth looking at.

Momentous Heart Beats

Here a list of songs off the top of my head that always seem to motivate me and jump start something inside of me. Its by no means complete but just a glimpse into what motivates me.

Inspiring music seems to always speak quietly to the voice deep inside of me somehow. It may not be profound in its own rite but its affects certainly are. It always ultimately translates to a simple but solid and intimate "you can do it". That subconscious voice inside me then "starts off like a whisper" and slowly becomes bolder and more determined. Gaining momentum and strength ,it grows louder and louder until its a "battle cry" that demands respect. It yells and nags at me unceasingly, almost deafening me, until it feels its being heard. It breaks the spell, the addictive trance of cower. Empowered by such a persuasive cheer, the sleeping giant awakens inside of me. I take a deep breathe, feeling alive, full of vigor, blood coursing through my veins again.  The Iron Maiden that I have been self-imprisoned in burst open. A brand new moment has arrived and its mine for the taking. My demeanor changes and I realize the obstacles ahead of me aren't monumental but rather temporary; trivial in hindsight. I quietly but confidently respond back   " I can do it".

What songs/music inspire you?

60 Ways To Make Life Simple Again

60 Ways to Make Life Simple Again

The article reads the following:

When we were young life was easier, right?  I know sometimes it seems that way.  But the truth is life still is easy.  It always will be.  The only difference is we’re older, and the older we get, the more we complicate things for ourselves.

You see, when we were young we saw the world through simple, hopeful eyes.  We knew what we wanted and we had no biases or concealed agendas.  We liked people who smiled.  We avoided people who frowned.  We ate when we were hungry, drank when we were thirsty, and slept when we were tired.

As we grew older our minds became gradually disillusioned by negative external influences.  At some point we began to hesitate and question our instincts.  When a new obstacle or growing pain arose, we stumbled and a fell down.  This happened several times.  Eventually we decided we didn’t want to fall again, but rather than solving the problem that caused us to fall, we avoided it all together.

As a result, we ate comfort food and drank alcohol to numb our wounds and fill our voids.  We worked late nights on purpose to avoid unresolved conflicts at home.  We started holding grudges, playing mind games, and subtly deceiving others and ourselves to get ahead.  And when it didn’t work out, we lived above our means, bought things we didn’t need, and ate and drank some more just to make ourselves feel better again.

Over the course of time, we made our lives more and more difficult, and we started losing touch with who we really are and what we really need.

So let’s get back to the basics, shall we?  Let’s make things simple again.  It’s easy.  Here are 60 ways to do just that:

Life is not complex.  We are complex.  Life is simple,
and the simple thing is the right thing.
- Oscar Wilde

1. Don’t try to read other people’s minds.  Don’t make other people try to read yours.  Communicate.
2. Be polite, but don’t try to be friends with everyone around you.  Instead, spend time nurturing your relationships with the people who matter most to you.
3. Your health is your life, keep up with it.  Get an annual physical check-up.
4. Live below your means.  Don’t buy stuff you don’t need.  Always sleep on big purchases.  Create a budget and savings plan and stick to both of them.
5. Get enough sleep every night.  An exhausted mind is rarely productive.
6.  Get up 30 minutes earlier so you don’t have to rush around like a mad man.  That 30 minutes will help you avoid speeding tickets, tardiness, and other unnecessary headaches.
7. Get off your high horse, talk it out, shake hands or hug, and move on.
8. Don’t waste your time on jealously.  The only person you’re competing against is yourself.
9. Surround yourself with people who fill your gaps.  Let them do the stuff they’re better at so you can do the stuff you’re better at.
10. Organize your living space and working space.
11. Get rid of stuff you don’t use.
12. Ask someone if you aren’t sure.
13. Spend a little time now learning a time-saving trick or shortcut that you can use over and over again in the future.
14. Don’t try to please everyone.  Just do what you know is right.
15. Don’t drink alcohol or consume recreational drugs when you’re mad or sad.  Take a jog instead.
16. Be sure to pay your bills on time.
17. Fill up your gas tank on the way home, not in the morning when you’re in a hurry.
18. Use technology to automate tasks.
19. Handle important two-minute tasks immediately.
20. Relocate closer to your place of employment.
21. Don’t steal.
22. Always be honest with yourself and others.
23. Say “I love you” to your loved ones as often as possible.
24. Single-task.  Do one thing at a time and give it all you got.
25. Finish one project before you start another.
26. Be yourself.
27. When traveling, pack light.  Don’t bring it unless you absolutely must.
28. Clean up after yourself.  Don’t put it off until later.
29. Learn to cook, and cook.
30. Make a weekly (healthy) menu, and shop for only the items you need.
31. Consider buying and cooking food in bulk.  If you make a large portion of something on Sunday, you can eat leftovers several times during the week without spending more time cooking.
32. Stay out of other people’s drama.  And don’t needlessly create your own.
33. Buy things with cash.
34. Maintain your car, home, and other personal belongings you rely on.
35. Smile often, even to complete strangers.
36. If you hate doing it, stop it.
37. Treat everyone with the same level of respect you would give to your grandfather and the same level of patience you would have with your baby brother.
38. Apologize when you should.
39. Write things down.
40. Be curious.  Don’t be scared to learn something new.
41. Explore new ideas and opportunities often.
42. Don’t be shy.  Network with people.  Meet new people.
43. Don’t worry too much about what other people think about you.
44. Spend time with nice people who are smart, driven, and likeminded.
45. Don’t text and drive.  Don’t drink and drive.
46. Drink water when you’re thirsty.
47. Don’t eat when you’re bored.  Eat when you’re hungry.
48. Exercise every day.  Simply take a long, relaxing walk.
49. Let go of things you can’t change.  Concentrate on things you can.
50. Find hard work you actually enjoy doing.
51. Realize that the harder you work, the luckier you will become.
52. Follow your heart.  Don’t waste your life fulfilling someone else’s dreams and desires.
53. Set priorities for yourself and act accordingly.
54. Take it slow and add up all your small victories.
55. However good or bad a situation is now, it will change.  Accept this simple fact.
56. Excel at what you do.  Otherwise you’ll just frustrate yourself.
57. Mature, but don’t grow up too fast.
58. Realize that you’re never quite as right as you think you are.
59. Build something or do something that makes you proud.
60. Make mistakes, learn from them, laugh about them, and move along.

Jumo - The World Cares

Facebook co-founder launches social network Jumo for social good

Jumo launched recently which looks to be a major avenue in connecting those wanting to serve the community and others, with those organizations/people that need it. It uses social networking/Facebook for the greater good, rather then the status updates, witty photo comments, and numerous pokes that otherwise occupy our time on that site. By signing up through Facebook Connect, a user can sign up and specify what areas they are interested in. Jumo then goes and does the leg work of matching you with potential opportunities.

I am very enthusiastic about this new portal because I feel it represents an incremental step in the populations innate intention of helping each other. I hope this gains momentum and becomes the standard for volunteering opportunities as Facebook currently is for social networking, LinkedIn currently is for business networking, and Google is currently for general searching.

My only objection is that it requires a Facebook account. While Facebook has a good amount of people (something like 500 million or so), it still eliminates billions of others. Every person matters, so I hope for the ability to opt in without Facebook.

If someone has already signed up and used it, please provide feedback on what you think of the service. Is it worth the hype that has been advertised because it does seem very promising.

Our Brothers and Sisters

This is a must see. Jessica delivers a powerful message about the Love people feel for each other and the poor. We sometimes donate to relieve our own guilt when we observe our own wealth vs that of the poor. Out of our own pride or need to "feel good"  we feel we should give something. However Jessica challenges us not to sympathize so much with the poor but to believe in their potential. As she explains, its not the sympathy that matters most to people, they don't need it.  Lots of time they possess greater virtues then the wealthy. They need our support and community, our love and respect rather then our sympathy

Although she is a very accomplished entrepreneur, she still sticks to her initial notion of altruism and love for her brothers and sisters, the poor. Its all about listening to the stories of others and empowering those with endeavors of changing the world to do so. The poor, struggle and toil all day long to improve their lives, and the lives of their families. Often times it isn't necessarily the monetary gifts they receive but more-so the friendship and care they relish and find invaluable.

Chilean Miner finishes New York City Marathon

Its pretty incredible how this guy who was expecting to die a few weeks earlier, was able to compete in notably the most famous race in the world. Some articles say that while he was down there, he was training for this race. In any case, its a testament to the human spirit and its adaptability in difficult situations.

Chilean Miner finishes NYC Marathon