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We've decided to follow along this year as Zach, a web merchant here at our home office, works hard to get in shape for Jeremiah Bishop's Alpine Loop Gran Fondo this fall. Like many of you out there, Zach has been juggling work and family as he tries to make time to meet his fitness and training goals. Read on below to see how his plan has been coming along, and let us know if you've got any tips in the comments below.
Wow, the last month has been so busy! I'll start with a quick update on everything. In the last month I turned 31, my wife and I had our one year anniversary, I've been setting personal records on my Strava hill climb segments just about every time I go out, I placed 7th in one of the local races I usually do terrible at, I dropped a pant size, and I've started the search for the perfect bicycle to ride for the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo!
Unfortunately though, I've only lost one freaking pound! One pound over an entire month! Totally frustrating when the goal is to lose another 20 lbs by September. Fortunately my Strava segments have been keeping me motivated, so I'm feeling happy with my results so far. But I've got to find a way to drop that weight!
As I mentioned in my first post, riding bikes has helped me out quite a bit in the weight loss department over the last few years (76ish pounds dropped so far), but now I can't seem to lose weight from riding bikes alone. I'm not very good at planning out training routines to provide structure on a daily and weekly basis, but my buddy Ken is a cyclist, crossfit coach, personal trainer, and an all around good guy. He's really good at working with people as a trainer, and a few months ago he decided to help me train for the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. He's created a weekly plan for me that's structured, but is still a bit flexible, and leaves some space for conflicts that arise throughout the week.
My training plan for the Gran Fondo is pretty straight forward – here's a little insight into what I've been working on (this is just my plan – always consult a training pro for advice for you):
Intervals ramp up the metabolism like crazy, rapidly increase VO2 Max, help your heart rate drop faster after hard efforts, and increase lactic acid threshold. They also will help you develop endurance, a huge kick and do not have the muscle wasting effect of long slow distance riding. I do 2 hard intervals per week, mixing in Tabata sprints, hill repeats, ¼ mile x 10, 1 mile x 4, or other variations.
I try to get in 2 tempo or time trial rides per week, more if time permits. Group rides serve well for this, as tempo rides should be your easiest pace rides.
I've been doing 1 heavy weight training session per week, switching up weight and rep schemes. Some days I do high weight/low rep and other days I do low weight/high rep. Some folks stay away from weights, but I've found that it works for me.
Again, some coaches will tell you to just ride, but I like to keep it fun and new. An occasional run, game of tennis, swimming, soccer or flag football helps shake things up for me.
This is a tricky one for me, as I like to eat. Basically I've been trying to keep things fresh and simple, not drink any calories (just lots of water), and throw in a cheat meal once a week. If my weight's not coming down, I change it up and try something new.
On top of my day-to-day plan, I've also scheduled some trips to the mountains of Western North Carolina this summer. There are many routes out there that are similar to the Alpine Loop (well, at least I hope so), which will be great warm ups for my big ride.
I've been on my plan for several weeks now, and it's been going pretty good for the most part. I'm definitely getting faster on the hills and starting to hang with some of the faster group rides. The riding part is easy – the hard part has been eating really well, and sticking to the intervals, hill repeats, and other hard workouts! I've been doing exercises called "Bulgarian split squats," and "Romanian dead lifts." Oh yeah running too! I hate running. 202 lbs is a lot to throw on your knees and ankles while trudging down the road in a half-hearted gallop/trot/jog excuse of a run!
The weight loss is the biggest issue and is directly related to my love of good food and drink. I've been doing a lot better with my caloric intake, but I'll be honest, it's hard to pass up delicious tasty chips dipped in ranch dressing and complimented with a chilly cold brew! My brother had the best quote ever. We went on a long hot mountain bike ride and after he bonked pretty hard, cramped up, walked it out, and got back to the house, he said "It's just a man's instinct to want to eat a delicious juicy burger after a long hard ride!" Agreed!
But at the end of the day, these structured workouts and diet restrictions are seriously paying off. I am getting faster, I am dropping inches, and I am building muscle. Of course the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo is going to be harder than anything I've ever done so far, and I've got to keep up the training plan, as this is just the beginning.
I was listening to an interview with Jeremiah Bishop the other day and he was talking about the Gran Fondo in his own words. From what he said, he got the idea for the ride in the middle of one of his training rides. At the top of one of the climbs in a remote area of the West Virginia wilderness, he was looking out and felt like he was in the Alps, hidden away from cell phone towers, power lines, and civilization as a whole. But then he mentioned that the fastest he had ever done that climb was 45 minutes at full-on diesel race pace – 45 minutes for JB will probably be more like two hours for me! But what goes up also gets to bomb down, and the views from the top of the long climbs will be worth every burning pedal stroke!
So there are three months to go. Time to get serious and get this training dialed in. I'm excited to share my experiences about the bicycles I've been testing while in search of the perfect Grand Fondo bike, as well as the rest of journey along the way!


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People are encouraged to submit announcements about upcoming events for the Community Calendar. Send announcements to firstname.lastname@example.com. Items submitted less than two weeks in advance will be less likely to be published.
Wednesday, March 26
Diane Cherbak will be at the Cortez Cultural Center on March 26 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss Bird's Eye View Sneak Peak at the 10th annual Ute Mountain Mesa Verde Birding Festival. Free to members, $5 others. Call 565-1151.
One week till deadline for County Fair book cover and poster contest. Participate in a contest to design the fair book cover and poster for the 2014 Montezuma County Fair. Theme: "Rural Roots." Deadline: 4 p.m., April 1, at the Montezuma County Extension Office, 109 W. Main, Room 102, Cortez. Call 970-565-3123.
Thursday, March 27
Watercolor demonstration by artist Jan Wright starting at 2 p.m. in the Community Meeting Room at Mancos Public Library. Wright's paintings of Mesa Verde National Park scenes are on display on the library's Art Wall through April 3.
"Is there pure evil?" will be the topic for discussion 6:30 p.m. at St. Barnabas Church (corner of North and Elm). Wine and cheese will be served. Call 565-7865.
The Cortez Public Library offers a Google apps class on March 27 at 1 p.m. Sign up in advance by stopping by or calling the library at 565-8117.
Saturday, March 29
The United Methodist Women sponsors a women's retreat 9 a.m. till noon. "Springing into Easter" includes hymns, discussion, crafts, fellowship and snacks. United Methodist Church, 515 N. Park St., Cortez.
Stormys and ATC Gymnastics will host the Telluride Team for a free gymnastics demonstration at 11 a.m. at the Cortez Rec Center. All welcome. Call Rayna at 560-3916
Get your fix of country music. Dance with "Country Fix" at The American Legion, 320 N. Harrison, Cortez, at 7 p.m. Cover charge: $5.
A workshop on healing herbs at Dolores Public Library on at 1 p.m. Remedies for common ailments. For information or to sign up for a free session, call 970-882-4127.
Zumba! 8-9 a.m. at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park St., Mancos. Call 533-1100.
March 29-30
Blue Star Mothers Durango Chapter 1 hosts the 9th Annual Motorcycle Expo & Swap Meet and benefit auction at the La Plata County Fairgrounds in Durango, Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 10-3. Auction is on Sunday at 1 p.m. Food and beverages. Call Todd at 970-799-8881.
Mancos Meditation Group: 8:00 – 9:00, at Kaleidoscope Wellness, 233 Park Street Mancos 533-1100 for questions
March 30
"Experience Pain with Those in Pain" is the third part of the Anglican Church's "Easter Experience" at 9:45 a.m., St. Philip Church, at South Market and Seventh Street. Information: 565-1555.
Monday, March 31
Cortez Cultural Center in collaboration with Conservation Colorado's "What does wilderness mean to you?" Youth Poetry Contest. Submission deadline is March 31. Email submissions to firstname.lastname@example.com or Anne at firstname.lastname@example.com. Poetry reading and awards ceremony with Dave Mason will be April 18 at the Cortez Cultural Center. For submission guidelines or information call 565-1151.
Through March
"Let's Celebrate!" is the March theme of Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library. Storytime is every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. for preschoolers. Older children may join for the craft at 11:15 a.m. Call 565-8117.
Displays at the Cortez Public Library: through March, Linda Geisler with the Southwest Artists League; through mid-April, Dolores Mountain Quilters' works are in the atrium; through April, Addie Dodson's Easter collection and Laura McHenry's vintage tie collection. At 202 N. Park St., Cortez. Call 970-565-8117.
Drop off your working-condition garden tools to support the Cortez Middle School Garden and the Montezuma School to Farm Project. Donation centers include Cliffrose Nursery in Cortez, P&D Grocery in Mancos, and the Dolores Food Market in Dolores. Donate at P&D or Cliffrose and receive a discount.
Tuesday, April 1
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen invites the public to their monthly meeting at 7 p.m. at Empire Electric in the Calvin Denton Room, 801 N. Broadway (Hwy 491), Cortez. Pleasantview Fire Chief Jeff Yoder will talk about defensive space and other fire prevention topics. Snacks and social time start at 6:15 p.m. Information: Susa at 928-600-2993.
The Hisatsinom Chapter of the Colorado Archaeology Society presents Fred Blackburn at 7 p.m. at the Methodist Church, 515 Park St., Cortez, to discuss "Prayer Rock: In the Shadow of the Bear." Prayer Rock was the place of the last great Bernheimer expedition. Blackburn investigated the area for 11 years. Call Kari Schleher, 505-269-4475.
Friday, April 4
Jake Wise, also known as, Fiddle Jake, returning to the Mancos Valley Distillery on Friday, April 4, at 8 pm.
Saturday, April 5
Southwest Colorado Canyons Alliance invites you to celebrate its First Birthday on Saturday, April 5, from 3–6 p.m. at Crow Canyon Archaeological Center, 23390 Road K, Cortez. Includes: "State of the Alliance," refreshments, silent auction, presentation on Miera y Pacheco: A Renaissance Spaniard in 18th Century New Mexico. Call Diane McBride, 560-1643.
Montelores Baptist Church hosts the Country Gospel band WestWind Connection for a free concert at 5:30 p.m. Free barbecue dinner; donations accepted. At 18735 CR 23.5 off Hwy 184 across from Narraguinnep Reservoir. Information: Pastor Paul Gleason, 970-882-2418.
April 3
"Let's Communicate!" is the April theme of Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. On April 3, "Babar, An Old Friend." For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children are welcome for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
April 7
Montelores Early Childhood Council's monthly luncheon meeting starts at 11:45 a.m. in downstairs meeting room 110 in the Johnson Building, 525 S. Broadway, Cortez. The public is invited. Lunch provided; RSVP to Vangi McCoy at 970-749-7017.
April 9
Kindergarten registration for the 2013-2014 school year at Dolores Elementary School is noon to 6 p.m. at the Dolores Elementary Office. Bring a birth certificate, immunization records and proof of residence. Children must be 5 years old before Sept. 1, 2013.
Bariatric Surgery Weight Loss Support Group meets 5–6:30 p.m. at the SWMH Annex Building, 20 South Market St. in Cortez. Share ideas and information with others who have had weight-loss surgery at this free meeting. Information: SWMH dietitian Laura White, 564-2276.
April 10
Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. On April 10, "Signing with Lillian Orbke." For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children welcome for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
April 11
San Juan Mountains Association and San Juan National Forest will plant Ponderosa Pine trees with Dolores 4th- and 5th-graders. Adult volunteers needed in Haycamp Mesa area. Contact Kathe Hayes, email@example.com, or 385-1310. Background check may be required.
April 12
The League of Women Voters of Montezuma County will hear from Chris Burkett concerning the work of the Montezuma Community Economic Development Association at their breakfast meeting on April 12, at 9 a.m. at the Ponderosa Restaurant in Dolores. Anyone interested in economic development and learning about MCEDA is welcome to attend. Information: Call Eleanor at 564-0708.
Spring Hoe Down Fundraiser at the Mancos Opera House on 5–11 p.m. Carute Roma Gypsy Band, Sand Sheff and the Desert Mongers and Carla Roberts Square and Line Dancing. Silent auction, local taco bar, local beer and wine. Adults $15; kids 17 and under free. Fundraiser for the Montezuma School to Farm Project, Mt. Lookout Grange and Mancos Valley Resources. Tickets available at FB Organics, Zuma and Dolores Food Store. Call 903-8831.
For Pets' Sake Humane Society will host a dog and cat vaccination clinic from 9 a.m. to noon at the IFA Country Store, 10501 Highway 491 in Cortez. Dog and cat vaccine includes rabies, distemper (dogs), leukemia (cats), and more for $41; or $15 for rabies only. Packages without rabies are $32. A portion of each package purchased will be donated to For Pets' Sake. Call the Humane Society at 565-PETS (7387).
April 14
The Tree of Life In Jesus Messianic Community (Etz-Chayim B'Yeshua) invites you to Passover Seder 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Shiloh's Restaurant, at Main and Sligo. Adults $25, children $15. Call 562-4217.
April 16
Southwest Colorado Green Party meets 6:60-8:30 p.m. on the second floor of the Wilson Building, 16 W. Main St., Cortez. All are welcome. Visit southwestcoloradogreens.org for more information.
April 17
Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. On April 17, "Mudge Redux." For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children are welcome for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
April 24
Raising Readers Storytime at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St., Cortez. On April 24, "Fairies." For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children are welcome for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
April 29
The Montezuma Agility Dog Club offers Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1/2 months and older. Classes are on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m., last one hour, and begin on April 29 and continue for six weeks. Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served. Information: 970-882-5404.
Through April
On display at the Cortez Public Library: through mid-April, Dolores Mountain Quilters' works in the atrium; through April, Addie Dodson's Easter collection and Laura McHenry's vintage tie collection. At 202 N. Park St. Call 565-8117.
May 3
SouthWest Colorado Concerts presents the famous Golden Dragon Acrobats at 7 p.m. at the Cortez Middle School Auditorium. This 26-member company of Chinese acrobats perform astounding acrobatics and traditional dance. Tickets at the door beginning at 6:30 p.m. Information: Lindsay Havran at 565-7676 or Paul Bostrom at 565-9127. May 10
Fourth Annual Dairy Goat Information Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 23161 Road G.2 in Cortez. Presented by Four Corners Dairy Goat Breeders. See animals and get advice on care and maintenance. Multiple breeds; goats, equipment may be for sale. Call Jeanette at 565-9065 and leave a message.
Mesa Verde Back Country Horsemen sponsors a Poker Ride at Sage Hen Day Use Area (Hwy 184). Start selling hands, 8 a.m.; riders on trail, 10 a.m.; first hand, $20; additional hands, $5. Prizes for 5 highest hands. Lunch available. Call Nihla, 970-570-5035 or go to mesaverdehorsemen.com
First Monday
Southwest Center for Independence Second Chance Brain Injury group meetings at noon at the Cortez office, 2409 E. Empire. Call Matthew at 570-8001.
Cortez Emblem Club No. 261 meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday (except in January and February). Call 565-2197.
First Tuesday
Amerian Legion Ute Mountain Post 75 meets at 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 320 N. Harrison St. Call the Legion at 565-8151.
Dolores Mountain Quilters meet 10 a.m. at the Dolores Community Center, 400 Riverside Ave, Dolores. Guests and visitors are welcome. Information: doloresmountainquilters.org or Judith Swain, 970-560-4426
First Wednesday
At noon the first Wednesday of each month, the Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its business lunch forum. Call 565-3414.
First Thursday
Montezuma County Republican Central Committee meets at noon the first Thursday of every month at Shiloh's Steakhouse. Email Nicci Crowley at email@example.com or call 570-9372.
The First Thursday Art Walk will be downtown Telluride from 5 to 8 p.m. Listen to Open Art Radio on KOTO noon to 1 p.m. on first Thursdays for interviews with artists. Maps available at participating venues and at the Telluride Arts offices in the Stronghouse Studios + Gallery at 283 S. Fir St. Information: www.tellurideinside.com.
First Friday
First Friday Leadership at First National Bank in Cortez, 8 to 9 a.m. Free. Coffee and doughnuts at 7:45 a.m. Call Dena, 565-3414.
First and Third Thursdays
Learn signs and nursery rhymes the first and third Thursdays of each month at the Mancos Public Library at 10 a.m. All ages welcome. Call 970-403-9237 for information.
Second Sunday
The Mancos Community Dinners each month at Mt. Lookout Grange in Mancos (680 Grand Ave). Pay-what-you-can dinner, bring a dish if you want. For information, to help out, or to make donations call Gretchen at 509-830-4380.
Second Tuesday
The Mancos Water Conservancy District holds monthly meetings at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at 42599 Road N, off Road 42.
Second Wednesday
Southwest Inter-Tribal Voice and Montelores Human Rights Committee meets at 6 p.m. the second Wednesday of each month at the Community Meeting Room in First National Bank. Email Art Neskahi at email@example.com.
Second Thursday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce will hold Business After Hours at various locations from 5 to 7 p.m. the second Thursday of the month. For information, call 565-3414.
Republican Women of Montezuma County invite the public to meet at noon every second Thursday at Shiloh's Steakhouse at 5 Veach St., in Cortez. Call Rosemarie Beall at 564-1576.
A Free legal self-help clinic for Montezuma County parties without an attorney are held the second Thursday of every month from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mancos Public Library, 211 W. First St. Volunteer attorneys will assist one-on-one, via computer link. First-come, first-served basis.
Third Sunday
Literary Explorations with Jennifer Hope will not meet in the month of April. The next meeting will be Sunday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the Cortez Cultural Center.
Third Wednesday
The Cortez Area Chamber of Commerce Luncheon is held at noon the third Wednesday of the month at Shiloh Steakhouse. Call 565-3414.
Third Thursday
Dolores secondary PTO meets the third Thursday of every month at 3:45 p.m. in Mr. Thurston's office. Email Heather Alvarez at halvarez firstname.lastname@example.com or call Tif at 903-8752.
First and Third Thursdays
Planning committee for the 10th Annual Ute Mountain-Mesa Verde Birding Festival meets at 10 a.m. the first and third Thursdays each month upstairs at the Cortez Cultural Center. Potential volunteers welcome. Call 565-1151.
Fourth Tuesday
4 Corners Republican Women's Club meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the Cortez Elk's Lodge. For more information, call 565-2197.
Last Saturday
Last Saturday of each month Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos. will have a Yoga Benefit for the Grange, donation only. Bring towel or mat and water. Refrain from eating an hour before.
Every Sunday
First United Methodist Church has a Native American Worship Service at 2 p.m. every Sunday. For more information call 565-3002.
Every Monday
The public is invited to join the Southwest Singers for rehearsals for the fall season. The choir practices at 6:30 p.m. Monday evenings at First United Methodist Church in Cortez. For more information, call Director Ruth Wilson Francisco at 872-3870.
Every Tuesday
The Montezuma Agility Dog Club offers Basic Obedience classes for dogs 5 1/2 months and older. Classes are Tuesdays at 7 p.m., last one hour, and begin on April 29 and continue for six weeks. Class size is limited. Registration is first-come, first-served. Information: 970-882-5404.
The Kiwanis Club of Mesa Verde meets at noon each Tuesday at Shiloh's. For more information, email email@example.com.
The Dolores Public Library will answer technology/software questions about Microsoft Word, email, digital pictures, etc. free from 2 to 5 p.m. every Tuesday. For more information, call 882-4127.
The Mancos Public Library, offers Little People Storytime on Tuesday's at 10:30 a.m. The program is geared towards children ages 2 – 6 but all ages are welcome. For more information call 533-7600.
FREE MEDICAL CARE, TUESDAYS from 1 to 1:30 p.m., St. Barnabas Church, 110 W. North St, Cortez. Call 565-4436 to schedule or show up. Limited primary and pediatric care.
Every Wednesday
The Way Christian Church has a Bible Studies class every Wednesday at 6 p.m.
Wednesday Morning Yoga will be from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at Kaleidoscope, 233 Park St. in Mancos.
Wednesday community drum circle will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Kaleidoscope, 233 Park St. Mancos. Bring your drum (and an extra to share) and a folding chair to sit in.
Every Monday and Wednesday
Freestyle Defensive Arts is held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. every Monday and Wednesday at the Community Center in Mancos. Kids Freestyle Defensive Arts class, for ages 8 to 15, will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. every Wednesday. For more information, call instructor Brian Williams at 903-5576.
Mancos Yoga/Meditation Monday and Wednesday's 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. (except first Monday of the month) Mt. Lookout Grange, 680 W. Grand, Mancos. Bring towel or mat and water. Refrain from eating an hour before.
Every Tuesday and Thursday
Karate "Ryukoku Seidokan" is at 5:30 to 8 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Mancos Community Center. Ages 5 to 10 is 5:30 to 6 p.m. and costs $5 each class. Ages 11 and older is 6 to 8 p.m. and costs $10 each class. Call Victor Pilcher at 533-7471.
Zumba with Chanelle is Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Kaleidoscope 233 Park St., Mancos. All levels.
Every Thursday
The Community Drum Circle will be held at Kaleidoscope Wellness in Mancos every Thursday. Call 533-1100.
Raising Readers Storytime offers songs, stories, crafts and silliness and uses the Early Childhood Literacy Initiative program at the Cortez Public Library, 202 N. Park St. For preschoolers at 10:30 a.m. Older children are welcome for the craft at 11:15 a.m.
"Babar, An Old Friend" is the subject on April 3; "Signing with Lillian Orbke" on April 10; "Mudge Redux" on April 17; and "Fairies" on April 24. Call the library at 565-8117.
Free Community Dinner every Thursday at 6 p.m. at the Cortez Family Worship Center Foursquare Church, 500 N. Washington. Donation is appreciated. Call 565-3709.
Every Saturday
The Mancos Indoor Flea Market is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday at the old hardware store in Mancos, 192 S. Main St. To become a vendor, call Queenie Barz at 749-9320. The booth fee is $15 per weekend, along with insurance and vendor license charges.
At 10 a.m., the Tree of Life In Jesus Messianic Community (Etz-Chayim B'Yeshua), 1509 Highway 145, will be in the Book of Joshua, "Crossing over into Victory." Call 970-562-4217 or email email@example.com.


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THQ announced last week that they were ending the Red Faction franchise. Overall the series has done pretty well in sales and in reviews. But Red Faction Armageddon didn't live up to the success that Red Faction: Guerrilla generated, but with a few tweaks here and there THQ could have made Red Faction: Armageddon a must buy.
I didnt like ANY of the "newer" Red Faction games anyway, they should never of changed it from 1st to 3rd person, i loved the original RF game aswel, the second was "ok" why they changed the formula i dont know, they hav themselves to blame
A Perfect examples of Call of Duty is killing originality in the video game industry.
If you can not figure out how COD is linked to this then you should go back and play your online COD match.
THQ mentioned they want to focus on game that are more mainstream


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Let's be real here. Anyone who orders a meal with three pieces of breaded chicken, a buttery sauce, and mashed potatoes can't be much surprised that it's high in calories. Or that a piece of cake that weighs close to a pound might, as they say, be applied "directly to the hips."
So why would the Center for Science in the Public Interest — advocacy group or nutrition nag, depending on your perspective — give a dubious shout-out to those restaurant choices and several others on Wednesday by handing out "Xtreme Eating Awards"?
"It's as if IHOP, the Cheesecake Factory, Maggiano's Little Italy, and other major restaurant chains are scientifically engineering these extreme meals with the express purpose of promoting obesity, diabetes and heart disease," said Michael Jacobson, CSPI's executive director.
Even if they know they're splurging, diners don't know just how many calories they're eating (2,610 for the meal from Cheesecake Factory, 1,820 for the cake from Maggiano's Little Italy), CSPI senior scientist Jayne Hurley said. But by the end of the year, she added, diners can kiss that ignorance excuse goodbye.


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Robert Petersen, Shannon, and Mother in her backyard.
Mother's pose tells so much about her. In-law children were included in her circle of care and love. Grandchildren were at her side curious about what she was doing. She stayed in her Sunday dress for the entire day, with an apron worn as she cooked Sunday dinner, washing dishes afterward. The camera..........her own need to record the family doings to add to the years of history she had previously kept when she was able to stop time and that we can view anytime at our own desire. And that smile..........and the touch of her hand.
We are privileged to honor her this Mother's Day 2014. We are forever grateful!


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Friday night at 6 they face Jacksonville, 6-3-1, 1-0 in the conference, at 6 p.m. at the Ashley Sports Complex. Sunday at 1 p.m. they make a stop at North Florida. The Bisons are 4-6, 0-2 in the conference.
The Bisons opened the season at home this past weekend losing 2-1 in overtime to Florida Gulf Coast Friday night and 4-0 to Stetson Sunday afternoon.
"The conference didn't do us any favors with scheduling," Bisons' coach Charles Morrow said. "If you had to pick the top four teams in the conference we have started off with three of them right off the bat.
"On one hand it is a tough way to go to have three tough teams back-to-back-to-back. And North Florida is not going to be easy either. But it is a good barometer for us of where we are at and where we need to be."
Morrow thinks the parity in the league is stronger than it has ever been.
"I didn't think the score in the Stetson game was indicative of the game," Morrow said. "I think if we can eliminate some mistakes and do a better job of capitalizing on our opportunities we have a good chance to get a good result this weekend. The margin of error is just so slim right now.
"Being down two games hurts. We talked about it as a team. When we look at our play there has been a call or two that has not gone our way. We have made mistakes that hurt us. We are not panicking just yet. We are still in the hunt."
Jacksonville offers a number of challenges for the Bisons.
"Jacksonville is going to have more numbers in midfield than we play with," Morrow said. "They play with three central midfielders. We have played a number of teams like that this year and have done pretty well against those teams.
"It is a matter of communication in dealing with those numbers. We can shift and slide people around to help out at certain times in certain parts of the field. Everybody is aware of how we want to do that. We have to be on top of it from the beginning."
Any time the two teams play the score is usually close. Last season the Bisons won 1-0 in overtime in Nashville.
The Bisons have struggled to score goals this season. Three players have three goals each _ Miguel DaSilva, Garret Pettis and Garrett McLaughlin.
"Obviously, you can't score enough goals," Morrow said. "We only scored one this past weekend and it was a penalty kick. "We are getting opportunities. We hit the post twice against Stetson. I would like us to score more goals, but I don't know if that is a huge issue."
Morrow did stress to his players this weekend that they needed to focus more on getting the ball behind the opposition's defense. "A lot of our opportunities this past weekend came while the defense had recovered and was on the goal side of the play," Morrow said. "We need to do a better job of getting behind defenses. Sometimes putting the ball in behind a defense creates a lot of problems.
"There needs to be a better understanding of how to do that. We like to possess the ball as a team. We want to be able to build the attack. Our style is not a direct style where we knock it and run and hope for the best."
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We are writing on behalf of Kerser's Mom, Jade, who had just moved into a new
neighborhood a few days before Kerser was seized. Being a curious puppy, Kerser got out of the house and found a way through the fence into the neighbour's back yard. The neighbour then called the RSPCA to take the puppy away. Jade had not yet had a chance to register Kerser but had planned to do so in the next 24 hours. This oversight has resulted in Kerser, who looks like, but is NOT a Pit Bull,
being scheduled to be euthanized June 3rd, 2013 at 5 PM based solely on his looks. At the last moment Kerser received a temporary, 14 day, stay of execution while his case is once again reviewed but his life still hangs in the balance.
Kerser is a good family puppy, less than 2 years old, who has always been a loving, gentle and playful boy. He has never harmed anyone and is a valuable and much loved member of Jade's family.
We would also like to make you aware of the plight of Rocket and Mylo, 2 more victims slated for execution due to the barbaric and out-dated Breed Specific Legislation in Australia and other less informed parts of the world. Neither of these 2 loving companions have shown signs of aggression either and are being unjustly judged as dangerous.
As law-abiding citizens we are in strong support of all policies and laws
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humanity to save lives and right wrongs. The remedy must never be
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family would be killed because the system goes strictly by the books, especially since this case is based on how these 3 dogs look, not on what they've done, which is nothing. This legislation needs to change now, before it's too late for Kerser, Rocket and Mylo.
We are reaching out to you because we know you can influence this situation
so Kerser, Rocket and Mylo can live. As a Veterinarian and a strong leader with authority, we
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Many of us have fur members of our own families and know the bond formed and the
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can bring more humanity to cases like these, please put a final stop to the orders to euthanize Kerser, Rocket and Mylo, releasing them to their owners' custody once and for all.
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Please, everyone, flood the Premier of Victoria's Facebook Page with messages! He erases them as fast as he can but we won't be silenced! He will be held publicly accountable for his actions this...
Please, everyone, flood the Premier of Victoria's Facebook Page with messages! He erases them as fast as he can but we won't be silenced! He will be held publicly accountable for his actions this way. As a Veterinarian he should have more compassion for animals and as a leader he should be wiser in choosing his battles. Battling against specific breeds of dogs, much loved family members, is not a wise choice, Mr. Premier. Animals should be judged by their DEEDS, not their BREEDS! Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/DenisNapthine Thank you, in advance, for your help.
KERSER was seized, at 8 months old, because he went into a next door neighbour's backyard. His mom, Jade, had just moved in and hadn't noticed the fence needed reinforcing. Kerser, a curious pup, got out. The neighbour
then called animal rescue to take Kerser to the local RSPCA (Australia).
The Australian Government has Breed Specific Legislation (BSL) that specifies that the council has the right to seize a dog in Australia if they believe it to be a restricted breed. Since Kerser looks like a Pit Bull, he is scheduled to be put to death. He is not a Pit Bull and has never harmed anyone. He is getting punished for the way he looks.
Kerser is very friendly and loves human companionship. He's not even 2 years old yet.
Kerser is not alone in his struggle to survive. Rocket and Mylo are 2 more victims of BSL slated for execution, whose owners are in ongoing legal battles for their lives. None of these loving companion animals have shown any signs of aggression and are valued members of their human families.
Kerser was scheduled to be "humanely euthanized" Monday, the 3rd of June at 5pm, but thanks to the overwhelming support of the public, at the last moment Kerser received a temporary stay of execution while his case is reviewed once again. He still remains incarcerated and his life still hangs in the balance. There is a new hearing set for June 25, 2013.
For Rocket's story please visit https://www.facebook.com/StopThemFromKillingMylo?fref=ts and for Mylo's story please visit https://www.facebook.com/StopThemFromKillingMylo
The Premier is undoubtedly hoping that the public furor over this issue
will die soon so he can quietly execute these innocent puppies in peace.
Please help us send a clear message to the Premier and the rest of the world that we won't stand by and let more innocent furry family members be murdered. The world needs to recognize that animals, just like people, should be judged by the DEED, NOT THE BREED!


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I am the #2 seed the #1 seed left the tournament i think or they got the wrong name or something..,.
cause this is the original
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Won the First Match now Ive got to play the kid that took me to 3 sets.
Make it short and sweet!
what happened here coach? Your elbow dropped to 10%?
my body Dropped....not in any good shape..... I spent the entire morning sleeping in stiff pain today monday and all day sunday i was dragging around....it could also be the change in heat here in atlanta.....my body might have not been ready for that as well...
But the real reason i lost is.....
I didnt train for this tournament....... because there was originally 4 players...... but then on the last 2 days the draw jumped up to 11 ( a record for this location HA HA ) my elbow wanst any good until 1 day before the tournament started...but other than that everything is correctable...im hitting the gym this month with a trainer and a motivator / Coworker...im gonna start training seriously for a little while and see if my arm gets better if it doesnt Im gonna check on the tommy john surgery for the elbow. PLus my next tournaments this month are gonna be big ones....i think the USOPEN QUALI for Atlanta is this month. Im gonna give it a good old try....in NYC i Get about to the 3rd round then lose due to fitness. so for atlanta I would expect to go at least 5 round.
It looked pretty bad coach. I was thinking at first you were not 100% physically. It looked like you couldn't move and your footwork was affected. Nothing was going right. I think I saw one good return through the whole match. The dude really had his way with you. Next time you play I want to see a better performance. :)
Its looks worst than it is...but the performance of my body was all i had.... i also felt like i couldnt move at all too......the kid didnt make any big improvements since the first time we played....the most noticeable thing was the service consistency which also broke down in the second set.... again he didnt win, i lost....;.if that makes any sense.. so the mistake in this match is my fitness expectations..... being a very talented player for so long i nervered had to really work hard being an athlete because i was capable of creating big shots to get me out of trouble.....now that im old i can still create those big shots but i cannot heal the next day or last as long as in my youth....also i was more active as a kid playing tennis and training ( not perfect training but good enough to keep me strong )
That's as honest a response as it comes, Chin. Takes balls to admit to that. Becoming older is not easy as an athlete.
I used to be a serve and volleyer and would come in with my footspeed. Now that everyone's groundies are harder with spin, I'd rather stay back and hit shorter angles or hit consistent heavy balls, rather than chase everyone's bullets like when I was in my teens and twenties. My footspeed isn't what it used to be.
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text: Op-ed Spotlight: Drought Unites Us All August 21, 2012 06:33 AM Tweet TAGS: Marketing, Overseas December 18, 2014 By Farmers Feeding The World Farmers Feeding the World By Roger Thurow, Chicago Council on Global Affairs The farmer fell to his knees, landing hard on the parched soil, and raised his arms to heaven. "God, have mercy on us," he prayed, opening his palms to his field. "Provide us with the rain, for when it rains enough, the dirt will easily break. And the seeds will germinate and push up through the soil. Hear my prayer, dear God." An American farmer this summer? It certainly could be, as the worst drought in decades chokes the U.S. farm belt. But this particular prayer came from Francis Wanjala Mamati, a Kenyan farmer whose worries mounted by the day as drought spread across his country and all of East Africa. I remember it clearly, for it was on my birthday in March of 2011. An intense sun, shimmering in a clear blue sky, scorched everything below. The temperature was nearing 100 degrees. And Francis, one of the farmers I portray in The Last Hunger Season, was about to begin turning the soil with his jembe, his hoe, in anticipation of the start of the rainy season. He knew his work would be wasted if the rains didn't come — and come in a hurry. Francis was consumed by the same anxiety plaguing American farmers this year. Oh God, where are the rains? In many places, their work – their plowing and planting and nurturing – has been wasted, with the drought ruining crops and spreading financial woe. More than 1,200 counties have been declared disaster areas. Weather concerns unite farmers all across the world. Be they in Iowa, tilling the richest soil in the world, or in Ethiopia, scratching at some of the poorest, all farmers look to the skies. And the consequences of weather that harms their crops effect consumers all around the globe; commodity prices have now begun their inexorable rise as field after field in the U.S. farm belt withers. This year's droughts in the Sahelian countries of West Africa and in the states of Middle America remind us that we're all in this together. We're all part of the same global food chain. To succeed in our great challenge – nearly doubling global food production by 2050 to meet the demands of a population growing both in size and prosperity – we need both the mighty farmers of America and the smallholder farmers of Africa to be growing as much as possible. But they don't all have the same chance to succeed. There are many differences between farmers in the U.S. and Africa, but one of the greatest, and gravest, is their ability to survive a crop disaster. In the U.S., thankfully, there is a safety net for much of the damage; insurance and government disaster relief will largely compensate farmers for their losses which will allow them to plant again next year. In Africa, the farmers, at best, will get some food aid. The national safety nets, if there are any at all, are very thin and riddled with holes. In most cases, there is no monetary compensation for crop loss, no support to help farmers bounce back the following season. The consequences of one bad season can be felt for years. It comes down to this: When a crop fails in the U.S., someone writes a check, either the government or an insurance company. When a crop fails in Africa, people die. The farmers fall deeper into poverty, their children deeper into the abyss of malnourishment and physical and mental stunting. Francis Mamati knows the feeling. When he was born, his mother gave him a second name: Wanjala. Wanjala is the local word in western Kenya for hunger. Francis was born during the hunger season, the time between harvests when food stocks run low and meals are skipped. When the new crop is ruined, wiping out the harvest, the hunger season has no end. After his prayer for rain, Francis "Hunger" Mamati rose to his feet and attacked the soil with his jembe, trusting that the weather would turn in his favor. From radio reports, he knew the misery that was spreading across his country and all of East Africa as the drought took hold. "So much crying, so much hunger," he said. Then he looked at me and asked, "I think in the U.S.A. there is no drought." Oh, there's drought I told him. At that time in 2011, Texas in particular was suffering a lack of rain. Francis shook his head and declared a kinship for the farmers on the other side of the world. "We must pray for them, too," he said. And we must do the same for Francis and all the farmers of Africa. We need to raise the clamor and support the burgeoning efforts of governments, development agencies and the private sector to boost agricultural development in Africa – to widen the access to the essential elements of farming, like seeds, soil nutrients, training and financial credit, and to promote resilience through safety nets. Yes, there are pressures on budgets everywhere, but this is not the time to retreat on the promise of ending hunger through agricultural development. Look upon the parched fields. Hear the prayers of farmers in America and Africa. And know: We're all in this together. Roger Thurow joined the Chicago Council as a Senior Fellow on Global Agriculture and Food Policy in January 2010 after three decades at The Wall Street Journal. In 2003, he and Journal colleague Scott Kilman wrote a series of stories on famine in Africa that was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting. 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How do people who fall in love sustain their hopeful expectation of one another throughout their lives? Some relationships begin to crumble after the infatuation wears off, the delight in mutual commitment fades and routine life settles in. Others weather the passage of time with moments of renewed celebration of promises made and kept and of crises faced together, strengthening the lifelong bond. Such experiences in human relationships reveal something of how God interacts with us.
As Advent begins, people in the Northern Hemisphere may be inclined to snuggle into the shortened, dark days of approaching winter to calmly contemplate the coming of Christ. But the readings put us in a crisis mode that is anything but restful. Jeremiah addresses the exiles, who are undergoing great distress. He had earlier prophesied that the Davidic dynasty would be restored soon after the fall of Jerusalem. Instead, the weary exiles have experienced disaster after disaster, and they are grasping for some sign of hope. "The days are coming" is an expression that in the Bible ordinarily introduces a pronouncement of judgment, instilling fear in the hearers. Instead, Jeremiah uses the phrase to startle the care-worn exiles with an assurance that God will fulfill the promises made to Israel and Judah.
As partners whose relationship has hit the rocks may be able to recapture the initial fervor of their love when reminded of the joy and delight with which their promises of commitment were made, so God's beloved are wooed away from their woes to focus on the sure promise of redemption at hand. There is a word play: Israel's last king was Zedekiah, whose name derives from the Hebrew word for "justice." While the people look for a new "just shoot" from David's branch, Jeremiah proclaims that it is God's own self who is "our justice."
While Jeremiah's hearers were waiting for fulfillment of God's promises in an existing crisis, Luke's and Paul's hearers are waiting for an apocalyptic end time that seems long in coming. Luke's warning is not to let one's heart grow drowsy during the long wait. Like lovers whose passion fades and whose lives are lulled into routine, the people's ardor may dim, and they may be found unprepared for the coming crisis. Luke advises not letting our hearts go after things that satisfy only for a time and not becoming weighed down with anxiety. Be always watchful, he says, so as not to be taken by surprise. Pray for strength and do not be at all afraid. Stand tall, he says, raise your heads and be ready for the embrace of the one who is love.
Paul tells the Thessalonians to strengthen their hearts. He prays, "May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all," reminding us that it is God who initiates and sustains us in love, and that it is a love meant to be shared with all. Daily prayer and practices of loving outreach prepare us well for the crisis times when disaster strikes, when jobs are lost, when illness or death turns our world awry, when violence rips at the fabric of our world. With hearts already strengthened by God's love, we are able to withstand any assault.
The expectation of the birth of a child often can reignite the ardor of a flagging love relationship. So, too, in Advent, if our hearts are weary or drowsy, our preparation for the celebration of the Christ, who has already been born as one of us, can spark our love once again, not only toward the one who came as a child in our midst, but to all God's beloved children.


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A great program that puts other similar ones to shame. It's not only the functionality but the elegance and good looks that make it a winner. After all, a presentation is supposed to look good, and Mouseposé if anything, will make it look even better.Victor Mihailescu, Apple News Editor, Softpedia
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"Sakura's Determination!" (サクラの決意, Sakura no Ketsui) is episode 141 of the original Naruto anime.
Naruto takes on Arashi, but gets trapped easily. Sakura thinks he's dead and Naruto ends up blowing his sneak attack cover to protect her. Naruto tries his attack again, but his injury causes a problem. Naruto gets trapped in an attack that will crush him if he doesn't get out. Sasame attacks Arashi and manages to set him free for a second. However, it doesn't last long and he soon tries to kill Sasame. Sakura jumps in the way and says she will give her life to protect her friends. Naruto tells her she can't die and Arashi tries to finish Naruto off. Sasame causes a distraction enough for Naruto to break free. The resulting explosion of Naruto's escape from the trap creates shrapnel, which strikes Arashi, freeing him. Arashi protects Sasame from harm, but the lair begins to collapse just as Jiraiya and Gamahiro arrive. Arashi throws Sasame to Jiraiya and tells them he can't leave since he is a puppet. He tells Naruto that Sasuke is alive and being protected as a vessel until Orochimaru can reincarnate again in three years. After hearing this the group leaves, leaving Arashi behind. The Fūma clan promises to rebuild their town and everyone heads back to Konoha. Back in Konoha, Shikamaru remarks to Tsunade that a medical-nin should be part of all small platoons. Tsunade acknowledges that she wrote the same thing once, but training to become a medical ninja requires special qualities that few possess. Considering herself to have been of little use, Sakura asks to become Tsunade's apprentice and learn to become a medical-nin, to which Tsunade agrees.


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Above are my ingredients all ready to go -- beaten egg whites, butter/sugar/egg yolk/vanilla mixture, and flour/baking powder/pinch of salt mixture.
Here is the cake batter in a heart shaped springform pan, sprinkled with brown sugar and ready to be popped in the oven.
Here is the cake after baking, the brown sugar sunk into the cake...
and formed little pockets of melted brown sugar around the bottom of the cake, visible in the above photo on the bottom right of the cake slice, yummy!
There are several suggestions on what to serve the cake with, sugared berries, jam, fruit coulis, whipped cream, creme fraiche, or ice cream with chocolate sauce. Dorie mentions this cake is served by mothers across France who make this as an after-school treat for their children, so that is exactly what I did.
This was a wonderful after school or whenever treat and I'm sure I'll be making this cake again and again.


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Royal Envoy: Campaign for the Crown Collector's Edition from Playrix is available now to pre-order at Mac Game Store. The upcoming game puts players in the role of a King who must win an election to defeat a mysterious cloaked figure seeking to take the throne. Royal Envoy: Campaign for the Crown CE features 63 story levels and 30 bonus levels.
Breaking news! The monarchy is at risk! Someone wearing a black cloak broke into the royal palace. The stranger was fearful and grim, and challenged the King's right to the throne. He accused the King of being unable to manage the kingdom, and demanded to be elected King himself! Help the King win the elections and defend the truth and justice in the kingdom.Features:Enjoy 63 levels of the story mode. Plus, challenge yourself in the expert mode!Explore 20 new game objects enhancing the gameplayComplete dozens of fun questsUnlock over 50 achievementsTravel around the unfamiliar lands, such as Flying Islands, Jolly Roger Strait and many more!Collectors Edition extras: 30 bonus levels, walkthrough, beautiful wallpapers and original soundtrackRequirements:Mac OS X 10.6 or later1.8 Ghz Intel Mac512 MB RAM
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Time to man up
Well, it's time to man up, as I always say.
In times facing adversity, or when I am feeling nervous or scared, I pump myself back up by saying, "Man up, Jim."
School is over. And with the end of school comes the end of acting like a kid.
I have more responsibility now than I have ever had before. To be honest, all the pressure and responsibility have been making me a little scared.
Gone are the roommates and the friends who would distract me from my studies. Gone are the nights of staying up until 4 a.m. playing video games. And gone are the carefree adventures of a college student.
Instead of milking all my free time at school, now I have a job that is extremely important to me, and it comes with a heavy burden of responsibility.
One mistake and you not only make yourself look foolish, but the paper as well.
While many college graduates are struggling to find a job, I was one of the lucky ones who did.
So there is no reason to complain. To be honest, there is no time.
Working at a newspaper is very rewarding, and I would rather be doing this job over any job in the world. Well… being a professional NASCAR driver would be sweet, or how about being the guy who yells, "Let's get ready to rumble," at sporting events. I mean, I can say five words, and I bet he gets paid a ton.
But things are never that easy. And gaining responsibility is tough.
So, I have two options. One is to sit back and let everything consume me, or I can grit my teeth and try and be ready for what is to come.
I am sure I will make some mistakes along the way, but who doesn't? When I do fall, I need to own up to my mistake, man up, and do better the next time.
Absolutely, there are going to be unexpected events, but that is life.
When you are around family and friends who care about you, there will definitely be a lot worse things than having to deal with some pressure. Everyone has pressures to overcome, and I believe it's just how they choose to man up and overcome that defines who they are.
As for me, I will be manning up.
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He walks the streets of Boston anonymously, no autograph seekers in his wake. Only in recent weeks have the souvenir stands at Fenway Park sold T-shirts bearing his name and number 19.
Not even his favorite Japanese barbecue restaurant in Boston saves a table for Koji Uehara, the nearly perfect pitcher of the Red Sox and the most valuable player of this surprising season.
"I came here to play baseball and to win games," Uehara said, "not to be famous. That doesn't matter to me."
But accomplishments have trumped his modesty. At the age of 38, Uehara is having one of the best seasons for a reliever in baseball history. As the first-place Red Sox prepare for the postseason, Uehara will have a central role, and the goal he set years ago, to pitch in the World Series, is within reach.
As the closer, the last man out of the bullpen, it could fall to Uehara to get the final out of the Fall Classic. The Red Sox would welcome that.
"I don't know if we're where we are without Koji," catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia said. "You need that guy at the end of the game and he stepped up.''
By almost every statistical measure, Uehara has been the best relief pitcher in the American League. In 67 appearances, the most of his career, Uehara has allowed 29 hits over 67⅔ innings and struck out 94 against just nine walks, two them intentional.
Opponents are hitting .126 against Uehara and have only six hits in their last 95 at-bats. His two pitches, a split-finger fastball that dives down as it reaches the plate and a conventional fastball that comes in at 90 miles per hour but looks faster, have been almost unhittable.
"It's remarkable," Red Sox manager John Farrell said. "Regardless of the time of the game, you're in to execute one pitch and then execute the next one. He's the epitome of that. He makes you look real smart."
Uehara has been perfect in his last 11 games, going 12 innings and retiring all 36 batters he has faced on only 142 pitches. Going back to Aug. 17, he has set down 37 consecutive batters. That's a Red Sox record and the longest streak for any reliever since Bobby Jenks of the White Sox retired 41 in a row in 2007.
Since he became the closer in late June, Uehara has allowed one earned run. One. He's also 4-0 with 19 saves and going back to July 5 has struck out 43 with one walk.
The numbers read like something out of fiction. "Mind-boggling," Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley said.
Yankees legend Mariano Rivera, who is generally considered the best relief pitcher in baseball history, has never reached those levels in his 19-year career.
"Uehara is the man," Rivera said. "He's just going at people. He's not messing around, not pitching around hitters. He's going at people right away. That's the meaning of a closer."
Uehara celebrates each save with a joyful leap off the mound, an embrace for his catcher, and high fives for his teammates.
"I'm still nervous when I pitch, that's why I express myself the way I do," Uehara said. "I don't want to let anybody down."
The Red Sox started the season planning on using Uehara in a secondary role, somebody to pitch the seventh inning. Two former All-Stars, Joel Hanrahan and Andrew Bailey, were ahead of him on the bullpen depth chart.
"He was a strike-thrower and we felt we needed that in our bullpen," general manager Ben Cherington said. "We liked him a lot based on what he had done and his personality seemed like a good fit."
Uehara had pitched well in his four previous seasons in the majors. But when the righthander agreed to a one-year free agent contract last December, it merited only a brief press release. Other additions to the roster seemed far more significant.
Then Hanrahan was lost to an elbow injury in May and Bailey underwent shoulder surgery in June. The job of finishing games fell to Uehara, despite concerns about his durability. He never gave it up.
"I didn't think too much about it. I just went out and pitched," he said. "Whatever inning it is, the job is the same."
During an extended interview, Uehara gave answers with the assistance of his interpreter, C.J. Matsumoto. But he nodded his head in understanding when questions were asked, and sprinkled in words of English throughout.
Uehara is eager to bridge the cultural and language barriers present for Japanese players in the majors. He trades eagerly in the bawdy humor of the clubhouse, pokes fun at others, and earlier this season took a television camera from a Japanese reporter and pretended to interview Farrell.
"He's a funny guy. He has a good personality and he's outgoing," said first baseman Mike Napoli, Uehara's teammate for part of two seasons with the Texas Rangers and now with the Red Sox. "Koji is a great teammate, one of the best I've had."
Uehara said his team spirit stems from his time at the Osaka University of Health and Sports Sciences, a teacher's college. The school's baseball program was the equivalent of a Division 3 team in the United States, but the players formed a bond that left a lasting impression on Uehara.
"We didn't have a great team but we stuck together and we played together," Uehara said. "Being a good teammate is something that is important. Here, I communicate a lot with body language."
It was in college when Uehara made the life-changing decision to raise his hand when a coach asked for volunteers to pitch. An outfielder, he had thrown batting practice in high school and showed the ability to consistently throw strikes.
Once he started pitching in earnest, Uehara developed his split-finger fastball. That pitch made his conventional fastball more effective.
Scouts from the Japanese Central and Pacific Leagues, and even some in the majors, took notice. Uehara briefly toyed with the idea of trying to play professionally in the United States out of college, which at the time would have been unprecedented.
"I wanted to play against the best. I just wasn't ready then," he said.
The top team in Japan, the Yomiuri Giants, drafted Uehara in the first round. Over 10 seasons, mainly as a starter, he was 112-62 with a 3.01 ERA. Uehara played for two championship teams with the Giants and was eight times an all-star in Japan.
Former Red Sox outfielder Gabe Kapler played with Uehara for the Giants in 2005. He remembers thinking that Uehara had a chance to pitch in the United States, but certainly not as a dominating closer.
"He was the Greg Maddux of Japan, somebody with great control. But I saw him as a third or fourth starter in the majors," said Kapler, now an analyst for Fox Sports 1. "To watch him now, it's not the same pitcher. But it's a joy to watch."
Uehara pitched in the 2004 Olympics for Japan and helped Japan win the World Baseball Classic in 2006. Those experiences only added to his desire to play in the majors.
Uehara became a free agent after the 2008 season. By then married and with a young son, the idea of jumping to the majors was more complicated than before. Hideki Matsui, a teammate with the Giants who left Japan to play for the Yankees, advised Uehara to try it.
"It was in my heart my entire career," he said. "But I wanted to make sure my family would be comfortable."
Uehara signed with the Baltimore Orioles. He was initially a starter before a series of injuries led to his becoming a reliever.
"We were trying to figure out a way to keep him healthy, which was get him up one time, get him in the game, and get out," Baltimore manager Buck Showalter said. "He's special. He's fun to be around."
In shorter stints, Uehara excelled. His splitter fooled hitters and he piled up strikeouts. He also grew to love Baltimore, purchasing a home there.
"Koji seemed like when he first came over here, he wanted to be involved with the team," Orioles center fielder Adam Jones said. "I think he was one of the best teammates I ever had."
The Orioles traded Uehara to the Rangers in 2011. But Uehara never completely left Baltimore. His wife, Miho, and 7-year-old Kazuma live there during the season and often for a few weeks after before returning to Tokyo.
"We like the school my son goes to and he plays sports. It's a good city," Uehara said. "When Baltimore traded me, it was upsetting."
Uehara stays in a hotel in Boston, checking out before every road trip. His family sometimes visits but more often he spends days off in Baltimore.
When the Red Sox offered him a one-year contract worth $4.25 million, Uehara took it. The deal included an option for 2014 based on playing time that has been met. But for now, the only thing that matters to him is continuing this unprecedented run.
"I can't lose focus on what I'm doing," Uehara said. "I think about the next pitch, the next batter. That's it."
Surely he must dream of the World Series, of reaching the top. Before the question could be translated, Uehara smiled.
"If I accomplish that, I would like you to come back and ask me then. I'll have a good answer," he said.Peter Abraham can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @PeteAbe.


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License Activation for Cisco UC on UCS
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Cisco Unified Communications on Cisco Unified Computing System (UC on UCS) refers to Collaboration applications running in VMware virtual machines on Cisco Unified Computing System (UCS) blade or rack-mount servers.
UC on UCS has two major software licensing components:
- Cisco Collaboration Application licensing – e.g. Unified Workspace Licensing (CUWL), User Connect Licensing (UCL), etc.
- Refer to the Ordering Guide for CUWL or each application for "users", "nodes", "ports", etc..
- Many virtualized Collaboration 8.x applications require a "Node Lock" license for each virtual machine called a Licensing MAC, which is a 12 digit HEX value created by hashing several parameters that you configure on the server. See Licensing Model for Virtualized UC Applications and the FAQ below for more details.
- The Licensing MAC is replaced by Cisco Enterprise Licensing Manager (ELM) for key Collaboration 9.x applications.
- Virtualization Software Licensing for each physical server hosting Collaboration applications.
- See Unified Communications VMware Requirements and the FAQ below.
Frequently Asked Questions
PAK, PAC or Serial Number? What virtualization software did I buy?
PAK = cisco.com Product Authorization Key for Cisco Collaboration applications. Requries activation on cisco.com before usable as a "license".
PAC = vmware.com Partner Activation Code for Cisco-sold VMware software. Requires activation and combining on vmware.com before usable as a "serial number".
Pre-activated, pre-combined Serial Number = Ready-to-use license for Cisco Collaboration OEM virtualization software. Does not require any interaction with cisco.com or vmware.com to use.
See also Unified Communications VMware Requirements.
|Virtualization Software Option
|Example License SKU
|New License Activation
|Example Service / Upgrade Entitlement SKUs
|Technical Support
|Where do I get upgrades from?
| Cisco UC Virtualization Hypervisor 5.x as part of Cisco Business Edition 6000 or Cisco Business Edition 7000
| Depending on BE6000 or BE7000 bundle, physically or electronically ships media with pre-activated, pre-combined serial number.
Click here for license logistics details.
BE6000: ESW and UCSS on toplevel license bundle SKU
BE7000: ESW and UCSS on bundle autoincluded VMW-VS5-HYP-USEL
|Call Cisco TAC (Collaboration team).
Cisco Product Upgrade Tool
(ESW and UCSS on Business Edition 6000 bundle SKU required)
|Cisco UC Virtualization Foundation 5.x
Electronically ships media with pre-activated, pre-combined serial number. Click here for Cisco eDelivery logistics details.
CON-ESW-UCFND5 and
| Call Cisco TAC (Collaboration team).
Cisco Product Upgrade Tool
(ESW and UCSS on R-VMW-UC-FND5-K9 required)
VMware vSphere ESXi
Physically or electronically ships PAC. [a. https://www.vmware.com/vmwarestore/newstore/oem_login.jsp?Name=CISCO-AC Click here for special vmware.com link that must be used for license logistics.]
| CON-ISV1-xxxxx on license SKU
(look up options for license SKU in www.cisco.com/go/ccw)
| Call Cisco TAC
(Server Virtualization team)
| vmware.com Upgrade Center. e.g. http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&docTypeID=DT_KB_1_1&externalId=2006974
What is included with my shipment?
For Cisco UC Virtualization Hypervisor/ Foundation, see the preceding FAQ.
Additional details below for VMware vSphere ESXi purchased from Cisco:
- Each physical, dual-CPU server requires 1 unit of VMW-UC-STD-K9-1A, which ships licenses for two CPUs. Each auto-included license is identified by VMW-VS-STD-1A and is 1 Partner Activate Code (PAC) for 1 CPU.
- The licenses are shipped from Cisco as separate VMware Partner Activation Codes (PAC).
- All Cisco VMware SKUs ship a paper SEULA that lists the licensing terms, Partner Activation Codes and provides the VMware.com URL to visit to activate those codes and retrieve your license keys/file to be installed. No software media or documents are shipped for VMware, but can be found electronically at VMware.com.
- Sample Partner Activation Code: M5206-6A3C2-18JZC-8U38K-C9CNN
- Sample SEULA
- Duration from placement of order, to manufacturing, to receiving of PAC shipment is determined as other products. You can review lead times via the Lead Times Tool and typical lead times vary from X to Y based on Z factors
- Who will the PAC be sent too or how can we influence who can receive the PAC? The PAC is shipped to the person that was specified in the shipment information or if this is an e-delivery option, then it will be emailed to the person specified on the shipment.
How does the Partner/End User register their PACs?
NOTE: Cisco UC Virtualization Hypervisor and Cisco UC Virtualization Foundation DO NOT use PACs. They ship pre-activated/combined serial numbers and are not required to follow this registration procedure.
- The Partner/End User is required to register the PAC(s) at the VMware License Registration to actually receive the VMware license file.
- Once logged in as a valid user, the Partner/End User must register the PAC(s) (Partner Activation Code). They must ensure that the licensee information is that of their customer/end-user. If not done correctly, this will cause a problem during the registration and setup process.
- If the partner checks the personal box that is provided during the registration, it will show them as the contract owner which is incorrect. This personal box should not be checked during registration. If the partner registers incorrectly, it's imperative that they contact VMware and have a Support Request opened via the VMware Support Center to correct the registration process so that VMware can send out the licenses as requested to the correct party.
- Cisco is not able to make any corrections to their licenses. When the customer receives the PACs from Cisco for VMware, they will receive them in 1 CPU each and then they have the option to combine or reduce them if necessary from VMware's licensing portal. If they have two sockets in a machine, they cannot apply two one-CPU licenses to it. We send the licenses out this way because Cisco does not know how many CPUs the customer will want to use in a machine. If you run into a situation where the customer wants to split or combine their licensing, redirect them to the VMware licensing portal. This should allow them to split or combine as they choose.
- If a partner/customer wishes to combine to create one license for two CPUs vSphere four Standard, then they must adhere to the above registration. Again, if they do not follow the above, they will need to contact VMware for support. All licenses are issued from VMware and not Cisco.
Once registered, a VMware contract number is created.
- A partner has the ability to access/manage their VMware contracts on behalf of their customer/end-user by logging into the VMware Account Management Portal.
- They can review the order information for each license issued and can click on the '+' to the left of each license listed via the VMware License Management Portal.
What does the actual license file/key look like if the PAC registration process above is utilized correctly?
- The PAC code, such as M5206-6A3C2-18JZC-8U38K-C9CNN, once redeemed at the site creates a VMware Order. This PAC generated Order 21022724.
- During the order process, a license is issued as a result and associated to a contract. License 51210-2H39N-28R3A-0VAKP-C43K1, was issued for Contract 41626652 (Order 20122724).
Note: This is a sample customer license and contract with VMware.
- In the vSphere 4 license model, licenses are combined or divided in the license portal as determined by the organization's License Administrator. The original license (or licenses) is replaced by a new 'cloud key' that is then used by the customer.
- For the scenario above the customer did create a new 'cloud key' and the original serial number has been replaced in the customer's vSphere license portal by 'cloud key', M529H-6HL17-P8R35-0K3UP-2NT01. This is verified by the Order 21022724 info displayed when expanding the '+' to the left of the license displayed. The following image is a sample display of a portal:
If I lose my PAC, how do I retrieve this from Cisco?
The partner/customer will need to open a Service Request for Licensing with TAC stating that they have lost their VMware PAC and need to have it resent to them.
How can a partner/customer have a new PAC/License added to their contract?
The customer will need to work through their Partner as they normally would when setting up a contract or adding serial numbers. The Partner will need to work through their Services Account Team with Cisco.
What if the Partner/End User did not receive all the necessary PAC's for their order?
- A fulfillment tool configuration error was found for all VMware licenses purchased via Cisco collaboration part number prior to October 15, 2010 which only shipped half of the entitled Partner Activation Codes. You should have received a special shipment with instructions on how to install the remaining entitled licenses. If you did not receive that shipment/follow the installation instructions, then send your Cisco Sales Order number to the following alias, firstname.lastname@example.com .
- You need to request the balance of your entitlement if you are impacted by this configuration error. Register the PAC (Partner Activation Code) you originally received with the shipment and then register the PAC you received in a 2nd correction shipment. Install both sets of licenses as instructed in the VMware manual you received or at the VMware Support Center.
|Additional information is available to the partner/end-user after you have submitted your Support Request at VMware and you may review the status of your Support Request at anytime by accessing http://www.VMware.com/support/sr/sr_history.jsp.
What are the different types of Cisco UC License Registrations?
- Cisco UC applications ship a Product Activation Key (PAK) that are registered at http://www.cisco.com/go/license. If the product is installed on a physical server, use the MAC Address of that physical server. License files are then emailed to the contact provided during registration, then uploaded to the UC system per the applicable Installation or Administration guide.
- If you are installing Unified Communications 8.x applications on VMware, use the 'License MAC' available following installation or via the Answer File Generator prior to installation. The License MAC is based on several factors - time zone, NTP server, NIC speed, hostname, IP address, etc. and must be retrieved from the system. Details about the License MAC can be found at Licensing Model for Virtualized UC Applications. See the next section for License MAC specifications.
- If you are installing Unified Communications 9.x applications on VMware, these use Enterprise Licensing Manager (ELM) instead of the "License MAC".
How do I retrieve/compute the License MAC for my specific application?
Below is the list of each VTG product for retrieving the License MAC if applicable:
| UC Application
| License MAC Details
| Unified CM
The License MAC is retrieved by running a "show status" command from the CLI.
{{note| Unified CM licenses are locked to the server and not the primary node.}}
|Cisco Unity Connection
The License MAC is retrieved by running a "show status" command from the CLI.
|Unified Contact Center Express/IPIVR
| The License MAC is retrieved via the CCX Wiki. Additional installation information is available.
|Unified Contact Center Enterprise
| Does not use License MAC.
|Unified Customer Voice Portal
| Does not use License MAC.
|Cisco MediaSense
| Does not use License MAC.
|Cisco SocialMiner
| ??
|Cisco Unified Presence
|The License MAC is retrieved the same as CUCM For a VMware license for CUP, the CUP software MUST be loaded prior to requesting the license.
|Cisco Unity
|Licensing for VMware is the same as licensing on the physical hardware.
|Cisco Emergency Responder
|The License MAC is retrieved by running a "show status" command from the CLI.
What if my License MAC parameters change for a virtual machine for UC on UCS?
If any of the license MAC parameter values change (such as changing NIC speed, IP address, time zone, DNS servers) you will need to re-compute the License MAC and then open a TAC Service Request with Licensing via the TAC Service Request Tool and submit a request for a re-host of the license MAC from the original value to the new value. Be sure to state that this is for virtual machines.
How does one collect and up-load log files and trouble-shoot any problems?
If you have not had the opportunity to upload log files related to the problem you are experiencing please do so now. This will expedite the resolution of your problem. See this <span style="text-decoration: underline;" />VMware knowledge base article to review the steps required to collect and upload log files.
Where can I find additional resources and assistance for VMware?
- For Cisco Unified Communication Virtualization support of VMware, see the Unified Communications in a Virtualized Environment DocWiki space (particularly the VMware Requirements page).
- VMware also offers several web-based resources to assist customers with finding answers to their questions quickly. Many issues reported by users are addressed and posted in their knowledge base.
- In addition, VMTN (VMware Communities) discussion forums are available at http://www.VMware.com/community/index.jspa. The VMware user community shares workarounds, fixes, technical tips, and other valuable information about using their products.
- Based on the support contract you purchased with your VMware software, you are entitled to a Customer Service Request. VMware will review your Support Request and respond appropriately based on the severity of your issue in accordance with their response policy at: http://www.VMware.com/support/policies/response.html. If you have purchased a Cisco support contract for VMware, then you are entitled to a TAC Service Request. You can open a Service Request via the TAC Service Request Tool.
- Finding your VMware licenses on the Account Management Portal: http://kb.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1005509.
- Split and Combine License keys on vSphere: http://kb.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1010686.
- Licensing ESX 4.x, ESXi4.x and vCenter Server: 4.x http://kb.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1010839.
- If your customer is still using the VI3 environment, the customer can downgrade their VS4 product to VI3 by following the steps providing at http://kb.VMware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?language=en_US&cmd=displayKC&externalId=1010533.
- Not all VS4 products cannot be downgraded to VI3--some VS4 products when downgraded lose some features offered only in the VS4 license. (VS4 Advanced downgrades to VI3 Standard and loses the VMotion Component as a result.) See http://www.VMware.com/support/licensing/vsphere_troubleshooting/downgrade.html for more information.
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BEST FRIENDS by Connie LEMONDE reflects the author's France-American background. The novel helps you get the feel of your ancestors' Québec environment as they brought with them their way of life, albeit adapting to American customs in Rhode Island. Experience what your ancestors lived by reading BEST FRIENDS, which is available at: http://www.buybooksontheweb.com/search.asp
Connie's next novel will also contain a Québec flavor, although it will take place in VERMONT. It should be available sometime toward the end of 2006.
See pictures of Connie & her ancestors in album # 40 at: http://community.webshots.com/user/murmurd
Saturday, January 21, 2006
BEST FRIENDS, a France-American novel
Labels: Franco-Americans
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Album #40 is on page 5 of the home page --under Lemonde-Badeau.ReplyDelete
Am also looking for the family name of Philomene,the Indian woman married to Evangeliste Fenley, fils de Guillaume Fenley et de Marie Lagace de St.Louis Lotbiniere in January or February 1858. Married at St.Jean Baptiste de Deschaillons
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Jim McGinnis, who for nearly 40 years was an advocate and educator for peace and justice, died from a heart attack Aug. 13 near his home in St. Louis.
McGinnis, 66, and his wife, Kathy, were partners in running the Institute for Peace and Justice in St. Louis and the effort to bring peace education curricula to schools across the country. Their "Educating for Peace and Justice, A Manual for Teachers" was the first of its kind in the U.S. It has been revised numerous times and has become a popular resource for schools around the world.
Janice Vanderhaar, an ambassador of peace with Pax Christi USA and a friend of the McGinnises, said in a statement distributed by Pax Christi that the educator died while on an early morning walk.
McGinnis' work on behalf of peace and justice evolved after a stint in the Tennessee National Guard and being assigned to a unit in Memphis, Tenn., at the time of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Kathy McGinnis told CNS Aug. 15.
In 1970 McGinnis launched the Institute for the Study of Peace, which later became the Institute for Peace and Justice. The institute evolved as the Vietnam War deepened, student protesters and nonprotesters were killed at Kent State University in Ohio and Jackson State University in Mississippi, and the Jesuit-run St. Louis University decided to retain its ROTC program despite a recommendation by the school's University Council to alter or terminate it
The McGinnises soon began to integrate peacemaking into their family. From that effort they developed a book, "Parenting for Peace and Justice," and subsequently an international network to teach peacemaking.
Pax Christ USA awarded the McGinnises the 1995 Teacher of Peace Award.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 7 p.m., Aug. 18 at St. Alphonsus Liguori Parish in St. Louis. Messages of remembrance can be left on Pax Christi's Facebook page.


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This episode disgusted me. I was willing to transfer my hopes to Adel, after Allison left, but his behaviour made me ill.The only one remotely worthy left is Heather, in my opinion. I probably will cancel my Slice and just read the recaps now.
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