Scaler

Spiderman's mentor has always kept his skills sharp.  He tries to keep a low profile, preferring to train when the audience is distracted by other activities nearby.

Reprise in Motion

With flair and style, the inimitable one breathes new life into a tired routine.

Dogging It

Transitioning between handlers requires effective technique and plenty of patience.  The trick is to ensure your charge notices no difference and goes about his/her business as usual.

Steamy

Mob bosses frequently conduct business at the spa to preserve anonymity and avoid prying eyes.

Conductive

It's no fooling around on the Polar Express -- when the Conductor requests your ticket, you produce.

Slick Trick

In a scouting trip to the rink at Sochi, Team USA's head coach assists with surface preparation and sneaks-in a little ice time. 

Tuneup Trot

It's largely about the quadriceps femoris.  Even professional skiers have a cross-training regimen to isolate both the fast and slow twitch fibers.

At the Wheel

Sometimes the driver just has to peel-off the gloves and give it his all.

Saddle Sore

Yep, coming off the long, dusty trail.  Cowpunching ain't the glory life that ya read about in them books.  Can't wait for a long bath, a decent meal with a tall drink, and a proper bed. 

Dribute

It has been a tradition for decades in World Cup play:  after a deft dribble through a gaggle of defenders, the victor cannot resist spouting off with a good squeal.

Root Suit

The master arborist discovers a new species, a hybrid of the ponderosa pine and the bald cypress, that has adapted well to life in an arroyo. 

Reveille

Sometimes the boys at the precinct do not necessarily leap out of the sack at sunrise for the daily 5k jog.

Apparition Rendition

The confectioner giggles with glee, knowing his creation will ensnare all kinds of ghosts and goblins who dare wander into its presence.

Belly Up

After a long, hard day at the helm, even a CEO needs a contemplative moment with a favorite libation.

Camo-dodge

Anonymity can be important for celebrities, and headgear can help immensely.  No one would look twice at this gentleman walking down the street....

Spelunktant

Finally, the last of the tourists trapped in Carlsbad Cavernss labyrinth emerges behind the brave rescuer.  Working all day without electrical power or lighting, he squeezed into every nook and cranny to locate each of the disoriented, dehydrated, and terrified visitors, bringing them to the safety and reassurance of the welcoming sunlight. 

Packed Arachnid

The Pack was smarting from all the injuries this season and recruited one of its owners to play.  He had to quickly pull away from his web-slinging pursuits to step on the field.  His presence alone boosted morale so high that Division rivals didn't stand a chance.

In the Belfry

Vincent Price, Bela Lugosi, Lon Cheney, they all got their inspiration from a single source.  Each was frightened by the Man-Bat at one time or another. 

Map Chap

Among his other duties, the Sherpa carries extra provisions and is always eager to provide directions for stranded travelers in the wildland backcountry.

Lineup

Perry Mason managed to keep the witnesses calm all through the phases of the investigation.  But when it came to identifying the perpetrator, there was a great deal of confusion as everyone recalled a slightly different version of the events, and different descriptions of the defendant. 

Dynamic Duo

They strike fear in the hearts of criminals everywhere and have the bad guys constantly looking over their shoulders. 

Quencher

You can't beat fresh ingredients for that first bowl of cereal in the morning. 

Picked Clean

Very few things can beat the fun of sitting in the bed of your old pick-up truck reminiscing with one of your good buddies. 

Bussy Body

The eminent professor demonstrates an innovative program he initiated at Carnegie Mellon.  As the electronic age of (im)personal devices steamroll through all facets of international commerce, information management, entertainment, travel, et al, -- someone had to stand-up to the onslaught before it engulfed education.  His concept is a surprisingly successful reversal of methodology:  the educator comes to you!  No, not through video streaming, desktop-on-demand, social media, or even a digital network.  He actually dons footwear and gets out there.  To everyone's astonishment, this quirky semi-anachronistic technique has become a big hit with the Millennials.

Rope Hope

Leading the citizens in their dismay with the dysfunctional US Congress, it's the man in the belltower who sounds the alarm for all to gather and express their collective disgust.

Slippin' Out

Working undercover at public events is similar to flying an airline -- hours of boredom capped-off with a few moments of panic.  Ever the expert at slipping in and out of a crowd, the Chief of Secret Service is seen here pitching-in with today's crew to keep his skills sharp and to retain the respect and admiration of the cadre of officers.   

Legume Resume

Despite the valiant efforts of his mother, that Jack never could stay away from the beanstalk.

Sawchain Redemption

In a surprise finale' at the Lumberjack World Championships, the Italian team quietly worked their way to the top of the standings to steal the gold medal for 2013.  Paul Bunyan was overheard later to express amazement with the brothers Mario.

Pick-Up

The top instructor at the Culinary Institute of America ensures all students know the full range of responsibilities for any professional chef.  It always starts outside the kitchen -- choosing the proper set of tools, an effective and potent menu, and selecting fresh, locally grown ingredients to win the hearts and minds of those whose great fortune lead them to the sensual pleasure of fine dining.

Dragonslayer

It's no holds barred when fighting a T-Rex.  Biting, kicking, you name it.  But victor's remorse sets-in all too soon with an honorable opponent and a good sport to boot.

Training

The Executive Director of the domestic anti-terrorist team stops in for a quick review of the elite analysis division.  Always one step ahead of the bad guys, they utilize state-of-the-art tools to perform an exhaustive study of all possible scenarios.   Of particular interest are the threat vectors imposed by the plethora of transportation options available in a free society.

Medal Round

In the latest hit reality show, reality gets confused with an actual show from an offshoot that tries something new, having never yet attempted:  showing reality.  Television watchers discovered they had never actually seen reality on the tube, nor was it much of a show, but they were upbeat about an upcoming reality showing that held some promise of showing some actual reality.  Unfortunately, they would need to actually stand-up and make use of their musculo-skeletal system to transport themselves elsewhere.  So in reality, it wasn't much of a showing.

Bulloney

The ones who make it to the bell always have a low center of gravity and a high strength to weight ratio.  And the winners inevitably want to remount for revenge. 

Staunch Launch

Aerospace researchers have learned to incorporate feedback from test pilots much earlier in the design and development process.  Both sides benefit tremendously -- the scientists gain practical insight that is anything but pedantic, and the pilots gain confidence in new mission components well before they strap-in to the cockpit.

Fair is Wheel

Although it never sleeps, and admittedly our very existence depends on it, gravity is merely a toy to be harnessed and enjoyed by all.

Ribbonist

Top prize in this year's State Fair for the radish competition.  Criteria included flavor, appearance, symmetry, coloring, and a few others. 

Dash Bored

During the NFL Combine, Liam's time in the 40-yard-dash beat all the other hopefuls -- even with a quick wave to the scouts.  

Band Stand

It was cooking at Club Improv this afternoon.  The crowd heard a rumor that the Stones would make an appearance, but were pleasantly surprised and overjoyed to see superior talent beyond their expectations.

Handheld

When out on the flight line, it takes the firm grip of a companion to avoid getting whisked away by the wind.

Roller Derby

Only quick, cat-like reactions can sustain an acrobatic routine.

Floatie

On his second trip up the beanstalk, Jack innocently brought a bubblemaker with a large supply of glycerin, not knowing what his new acquaintance would actually do with it.  Everyone soon found out what a practical joke can be in the hands of a giant.

Rail Rider

After fleshing-out the bugs using software simulation on a supercomputer, civil transport engineers graduate to modeling and sampling for optimizing rail performance and efficiency.

Humming Word

When preparing for their next competition, many professionals use music as an effective tool for the mental and psychological aspects.

Thirst First

Hydration is crucial for any sport, and few things enhance teamwork than tipping back a cold one.

Crashed-in

When asked whether he could hold a certain Yoga pose, Liam simply replied, "I could do it in my sleep."

Hock Key

Even in the offseason, professional puck chasers brush-up on their skills, especially after a shortened season.  Coach is ready for the next summer intern from the waiting-list.  He'll have to choose between Kane, Campbell, Seguin, Hartnell, etc. in his limited time.

Chair Riot

Creativity abounds within the leading edge of avant-garde Vaudeville acts; the rehearsals can be more entertaining than the finished product. 

Nailing It

Test driving at the mattress store is similar to a wine tasting.  For the latter, it's important to go with white before red, dry before sweet, light before heavy, etc.  Regarding the former, one must start firm and migrate to the plush.  An open mind also greatly enhances the decision-making process.  As an example here, our hero was pleasantly surprised once he was willing to forego passing judgment in his first sampling. 

Antennae

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During the festive mood returning to the classroom, even doctoral candidates cannot resist the primeval urge to add that personal touch in a potentially enduring image. 

Precision Incision

Compulsory figures are resurgent in today's skating competitions, even spilling-over into modern millennial generation skateboard professionals.    As an antidote to the adrenaline fueled halfpipe, events now also include the generation of meticulous high-resolution patterns by competitors.

Oh Pair

History has recorded only one set of Siamese twins who survived their separation into their two halves -- one fully comprised of matter and the other of antimatter.  It is a peculiar and not well understood phenomenon, the subject of ongoing research in biophysics, and the source for some unusual and mysterious events. 

Necessities

When Ursus Americanus comes to town, it requires a focused, determined, yet gentle approach to communicate and reach a mutual understanding for the upcoming confab. 

Bored Outdoor?

For the Nationals, local authorities cleared the park, surrounded it with security, arranged for ESPN and ABC Sports, made all the right moves.  They had to -- the competition was fierce this year, and the new contender silenced the stadium audience with a command performance.  In this preview we see the opening warm-up before he swipes the trophy and steals the hearts of skateboard fans worldwide.

Tracking

Liam reminisces over his days in graduate school at A&M.  When the professors needed cheap labor to do field work, they really meant field work.

Central Proselytizing Unit

After 36 years of exploration, the Voyager satellite managed to capture an alien supercomputer and ship it home for analysis.  Well beyond anything conceived here on Earth, this discovery reveals a leapfrog over the fastest, most advanced computing systems known to man.  Our leading computer architects were stunned beyond belief upon revealing the core processor driving all resource management and operating system functions from the central network hub.

Giant Leap

He sorely misses home, but the commander knows the mission is so much more important than his earthly desires.  He bravely forces a smile for the PR aspects of the NASA mission, but his heart is just not in it.

Best Biscuit

The newest title-holder of the F1 Powerboat World Championship takes a victory lap before downing the traditional bottle of milk and accepting a quick smooch from the trophy girl.

Levitation

Once in a while it feels good to reexamine the actual need for gravity and make decisions on whether or not it is truly useful.

Stooged

Larry, Moe, and especially Curly used to take lessons from Liam before they got their big break.  Afterward, they would continue to get refreshers on an almost annual basis.

Work-In

You can take your solo-flex, universal gym, bar method, medicine or fitness ball, yoga, heuristic and stochastic adaptations, but the world's best athletes always gets back to the fundamentals.

Boatload

Elite search-and-rescue teams utilize a combination of transportation options to quickly reach a search area and methodically isolate their target quadrant.  Today after successful airborne deployment, they switched to sea-level operations for fine-grain resolution detection methods.  Regardless, speed is imperative when lives are at stake. 

Spin to Win

It's a distraction and a setback, yet inevitable.  Olympians need to take time-out from training in order to satisfy demands of their fans.  Interviews, photo-ops, and in this case, observing a training session. 

Dominate

In the 1950's and 1960's, western media expressed fear of the growing communist forms of government, viewing it a threat to their way of life -- much like they view Islam today.  Many westerners saw oligarchies and authoritarian regimes topple one-at-a-time as they were replaced by communist-like oligarchy and authoritarian regimes.  Media types picked-up on those fears and propagated President Eisenhower's theory -- as demonstrated here by the preeminent expert in modern world history. 

Splash-n-Dash

Liam performs an important experiment in fluid dynamics after discovering a dihydrogen oxide solution with a blend of organic precipitate materials.  Seizing an opportunity, he had to move quickly since the compound formed spontaneously and quite unexpectedly.  He knew instinctively it would disappear in short order since it is not a native or common substance.  At first, citizens were alarmed to come across this phenomenon.  However, Liam related tales of his youth when this same material would drop harmlessly out of the sky at frequent intervals, creating a pleasant environment that seemed to favor the local flora. 

Skindive

The preeminent marine biologist at Woods Hole studies intently the impact of global warming trends on both domestic and wildlife.  Experienced scientists prefer to supplement theoretical and computational models with empirical sampling.  Seen here recently recording another observation in a highly secretive location, he is stunned to find a complete disappearance of a once thriving Atlantis -- so much that he is compelled to lap a double-take.

Bucket List

You can't beat Yoga for limbering-up those joints.  What seemed odd at first has become the latest trend -- a classic hatha hybrid coupled with ergonomically created tools, as demonstrated here by its creator. 

Rocket Science

Munitions experts test delivery vehicles for accuracy.  When the deterrent is plausible, it is rarely employed.  Fortunately. 

Patriot

It is important to remember our grandfathers, uncles, and the brave Americans who continue to preserve our freedom and independence.  From the visionary forefathers and the series of events that came together in forming this great nation, to the continuing challenges we face, both internally and externally.  

Defense Defiant

Successful goalies utilize their acute vision, steadfast focus, and anticipation of where the ball will be long before it arrives.

Feline Fillet

When stranded with no food near a large body of water, one must be dedicated to the pursuit of nutrition.  Even if it means starting-out at daybreak still wearing pajamas. 

Schmetterling Fling

The latest health trend for male scalps has them applying minute dosages of butterfly feces.  It promotes silky, full hair and stimulates capillaries.

Bovine Wisdom

The Agricultural Biology exhibit at A&M University highlights recent discoveries by the world's leading scientists.

Speedo Torpedo

The military is constantly experimenting with new weapons systems to meet evolving challenges from its enemies.  In this highly classified video recently released by Edward Snowden, we see a new blend of old-style hand-held technology merged with a modern torpedo assembly designed to assist Navy seals in close-order combat.

Dew Drop Inn

Bartholomew bravely attempts to rescue the kingdom from that nasty Oobleck.  Unfortunately, so far he is only able to find manholes missing their covers.

Track on Back

Of course, one cannot forget the rewards earned from a successful workday.

Thrill in Drill

There are few sensations as positive and powerful as the end of the workday after a job well done. 

Vetterinarian

If you own an old Chevy, you can't just hire any ol' mechanic off the street.  You want some expertise and experience. 

SpiderFans

It was double-duty for our favorite webslinger that day.  The beleaguered superhero almost met his match, but emerged victorious in saving not just one, but two damsels in distress.  Batman, Superman, the Flash, et al harbored mixed emotions of joy and envy for their good friend. 

Wind Runner

It is not always fun and games for world class athletes.  Between events it can get mighty lonely in the training routine -- requiring commitment and persistence.  It also helps to get creative.  Some of the best sprinters train uphill, in soft soil, with leg weights, etc.  But there is nothing better than grinding against the power of Mother Nature.

Cannon Fodder

After mustering the militia, the brigade leader seizes the attention of his men.  They will capture and prosecute Benjamin Church -- America's first spy.

Spatch Match

Hungry customers come from miles around to enjoy breakfast at San Ildefonso's Pancake Breakfast.  They're so light and fluffy white, he'll make a fortune by tonight.  They're so light and fluffy brown, they're the finest in the town. 

Break Away

The double-team defense only works if you can match the speed of your opponent's scoring machine.

Crews News

The hollywood marketing machine is gearing-up for this summer's new blockbuster.  Enterprising filmmakers noted that the American cinema industry has not yet produced this decade's traditional Titanic/Poseidon ship tragedy.  In order to guarantee box-office appeal for such a tired storyline, they paired-up the hottest actors -- seen here in a sneak-preview trailer promo, hamming it up.  Rumor has it the plot twist will play on recent cruise line foibles. 

Seat and Greet

A cheerful sight for both Isotopes and visitor fans, the pair bonded instantly and formed a welcoming committee -- to the delight of the stadium owners.

Fete Attraction

There is just something about a beguiling blue mustache -- irresistible pheromones?  It seems to ratchet-up the charm and triggers a nonchalant sidling action from within the opposite gender. 

The Sphere Whisperer

From a page in the Mark "the Bird" Fidrych playbook, Liam coaches the footballs in advance of their next game.  Just a little prep work to ensure they know which goal to enter...

Gravity Depravity

Neil Diamond can be the perfect distraction for aviators undergoing extreme G-force training.

Whirlfool

Hypnotists utilize a plethora of tools to work their magic.  Here we see how to calibrate one using rigid tolerances conforming to the IEEE standard.

Sprint Squint

Doesn't matter whether it is a holiday, world-class athletes stick to their training regimen.  In some cases, it's a simple task of slipping into the fast shoes, leaving the pajamas on, and getting out there at the crack of dawn....

Pace Ace

Race organizers mix-up the ordering for a small set of world-class public events such as the Boulder Boulder, Run for the Zoo, etc.  Elite runners get the benefit of a later start, allowing the masses of both spectators and slower amateur competitors to witness the finish-line drama.

Vibrohydrology

Exercise physiologists, biologists, and orthopedic surgeons combine forces in conceiving new ways to maximize performance, accelerate recovery, and manage post-season pain for premier athletes.

Talk the Walk

The two companions decided to count their adventures together and display them prominently.  Soon they will celebrate the 1/2K mark. 

Wet Net

Biologists take great care when handling endangered species, monitoring their overall health as well as surrounding environments. 

Flower Power

In order to sustain hope, avoid depression, and seek distraction in-between ski seasons, one must strive to enjoy what gifts Mother Nature has to offer, no matter how trivial. 

Fat Tat

Jedi Masters are marked for life.

Off the Wall

Graduate students in the chemistry department exercise extreme creativity when simulating Monte Carlo methods in probability distribution of low density materials in a confined space.  Empirical results are of critical importance in validating models that run on high performance computational engines.

Wall Crawl

Eminent wildlife biologists must excel at other endeavors in order to obtain accurate observations.  It is especially difficult for studying the extremely shy blue-spotted booby which nests only at the apex of a high, solid rock precipice.

Egg Runner

For millennia they were cleverly concealed and camouflaged such that treasure hunters worldwide summarily failed to uncover them.  Barely discernible from their surrounding environment, only the master archaeologist could locate and identify the tiny spherical treasures.  Here, we see that television news crews capture his calm satisfaction and contentment after a successful discovery.

Sphere Career

In-between their latest European tour and the upcoming South American tour, the Harlem Globetrotters still take time to maintain their individual skills. 

Ex Specs

Even on an overcast day, only the coolest can go with 60's era shades and get away with it.  Never the fashion risk, Liam has been a trend-setter for decades.

Glorious Victorious

After winning the title, the Leadville Cardinals team captain takes a moment to reflect on the season's ups and downs, the role of the NCAA, and how fortunate they were not to face the Lobos in the tournament.

Hydralunch

Over time, celebrities become adept at finding anonymity in public locations. 

Rub-a-Dub

Liam demonstrates one of the all-time best ways to earn a friendship.
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