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A lot of the fury and angst comes from the fact we see ridiculous things like judges giving out 8s in TR to programs with zero transitions, 8s in IN for performances in which the skater is visibly behind the music and struggling to catch up for half of the program, 8s in SS for skaters who scratch around the ice with shallow edges at snail's pace but manage to land a few quads. Or the fact that we often see technical panels inconsistently applying URs and edge calls both within the same competition and across competitions. This type of frustration doesn't come from ignorance of the scoring system--it comes from a knowledge of the rules in the rulebook.
That said, I do agree that there are people who are clueless about the IJS and don't seem to want to learn. But it's wrong to lump in all the discontent with the judging under the collective banner of ignorance.
I agree that some reporters and commentators could do more to educate casual viewers about how the scoring works, and I don't think skating scoring is more confusing than the rules of other, more successful sports. But skating is not very successful at the moment, and it's not reasonable to expect casual fans to educate themselves on their own.
As for IJS: yes, I've studied it as much as I can, in order to understand the scoring. I can even understand results that I disagree with, based on the system. But I, like many other FS fans, believe it is flawed. And I believe that the people who are not fond of the current system (including a large number of skaters and coaches) outnumber the people who think it is just fine and dandy the way it is now. THAT'S why there is such a controversy.
(In the Skating Lesson Podcast, Sandra Bezic made a comment that really struck a chord with me: the purpose of IJS is to rack up as many points as possible but, as such, the comparative aspect of judging skaters has gone away. I tend to agree. Judges aren't really even judges anymore, they are scorers.)
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"I hit him with my shoes... if he had given me the medal like I told him to, I wouldn't have had to hit him!" -- 8-year-old Rhoda Penmark in "The Bad Seed"
I think the beauty contest aspect of the sport is no longer workable by itself. The international judging panels seemed unable to make reliable decisions using 6.0. To a degree, technical progress was also being thwarted by 6.0 values. Someone like Sandra Bezic would have confidence in a 100% subjective system because she has that much confidence-- and rightly so if you have seen her amazing choreography--in her own ability to evaluate quality holistically. Not every federation has judges capable of that. Panels proved themselves time and again for over a decade to be incompetent and/or willing to play games. The system had to be reformed to promote a sport that would be more credible in the sports world and to promote improvements in difficulty and quality-- and not just more revolutions on jumps.
I am not an enemy of 6.0, for I know the performance product was often more entertaining for audiences. However, can you deny that the sport has advanced technically? Also, is it not true that judging has become less whimsical?
People say 6.0 worked for a long time so why was it tossed out. I say 6.0 worked best in a time when there was: less globalization, a less diverse audience, you did not have internationalized coaching and choreography, the politics of judging was neatly divided into Cold War camps, and the sport was more amateur and less business-oriented. These things are all gone.
I would like 6.0 values to be retained, but when you deal with the problems of getting diverse (and unpaid) judges to behave rationally and fairly, you have to make compromises. You also have to think about how to promote progress and improvements beyond just having more jumps and BOEs vs flutzes. IJS does this by trying to account for every technical dimension.
I agree with Sonia Bianchetti that you cannot quantify interpretation or choreography. If you want validity, you need a system that admits interpretation and musicality are relative. Thus, it seems like you need to assign ranks to skaters to have an accurate reflection of artistic merit. The components system and categories are flawed. It worries me that the ISU carries on with it so glibly. The category names are not that audience friendly. So you can see I have my reservations too. I just believe when you evaluate this it is impossible to be overly idealistic or nostalgic. 6.0 had become an insufficient--albeit entertaining and fun-- system for the sport's long term prospects.
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By the way, what does PJ stand for?
Regarding knowing how to get the points to get the best results even if you're not the best skater... two words: Laura Lepisto. (Love the girl, but to get a medal at worlds with the content she did, she played the game right and that's all that matters as she has a world medal). It's the ones who don't understand the system and don't use it to their advantage that bitch about results. Hello Plush.
I guess the hard thing for a lot of people to accept is why God would allow me to go running through their yards, yelling and spinning around.
I am sure post Sochi, IJS will bring tweak the COP to punish those who fall often one way or another. So for those who hate to see skaters fall and win, you may have your wish just like those to insist that quads should be encouraged got their wish post Vancouver. That should keep many happy, I hope.
If you wish to look at it from an artistic standpoint as in 'how it moves me' then certainly it is impossible to quantify. Art is purely intrinsic. What moves me may not moves you. If they wish to measure it, they have to find a way to quantify 'musical interpretation'. I think gkelly has posted how 'musical interpretation' is measured in COP.Originally Posted by IronLady
I think it's impossible to have a perfect testing system after all they are all marked by human beings. Having said that, it does not mean that the tests cannot be improved if certain outcomes are desired. And isn't it what the IJS has been doing?
I admit I have no idea what PJ stands for. (Patricia Jane?)
Prosperity makes friends, adversity tries them. Publilius Syrus
"Plushenko should have won because he had the quad. And he had charisma. Lysacek winning was a disgrace."
"Are you kidding me? Plushenko ignored the rules. And sorry to say this but CH stands for choreography, not charisma, and his program was empty, he was scored on reputation, he should actually have finished off the podium.
"Takahashi should have won the Olympics."
"Takahashi? No way. I was there and he skated slowly. He was even slower than Plushenko. And his jumps were tiny and scratchy."
"Huh? I was there too and Takahashi wasn't slow. He definitely wasn't slower than Plushenko."
"Johnny Weir was robbed. He skated two clean programs, he should have placed much higher."
"Johnny? Oh, I love Johnny but he got stuck in the 6.0 system. He was just stroking from one element to the other with some posing inbetween."
As far as ice dancing, when Davis/White lose, their fans scream "wuzzrobbed" and "corruption", and when Virtue/Moir lose, their fans blame their defeat on 'politiking' and the judges using the PC mark incorrectly on purpose.
So who is right and who is wrong?
What I resent is the attitude, the implication, by several people here and elsewhere, is that if you don't agree with the results, you're just too stupid to understand the scoring system.
To me, it is like saying "if people only understood that offsides rule, they wouldn't question why that goal was disallowed." That's true for a segment of fans (I didn't understand the offside rule the first time I watched soccer), but there's also a segment who do understand and still question the calls. I have been to soccer boards where knowledgeable posters post screencaps and graphs to show why they thought a goal was wrongly disallowed, because of their knowledge of the rules, not in spite of it.
It's true that PJ said that only "some" are unwilling to inform themselves, but the comment that the system "isn't that complicated" is patronizing, IMO, and implies that if fans don't agree with the judging, the problem is not with the judging but with the fans.
Plus in the actual interview PJ Kwong qualified what she said (IOW, she took her emphasis down a few levels, and thus her grade of execution shouldn't convince anyone that what she's saying is either right or wrong! It's just her throwaway opinion at that point in time. )
Personally, I understand the technical details, the excuses and some of the motivations behind CoP/ IJS much better than I did anything at all about the ordinals and ranking system of 6.0! Neither are perfect systems. IMO, the main difference as to why IJS is having so many perception and popularity problems is that it was rushed into being, the judges are anonymous, and the rules are constantly changing, and the rules adversely affect the way programs look and are structured. The moves in many skaters' programs look too much alike, and moreover the endless spins and flailing and stumbling around that we see in most programs, has no connection to the music whatsoever.
At least with 6.0, even if no one could figure out what ordinals meant, we could understand what the string of scores meant comparatively, plus we knew the marks that each judge gave. I didn't like the fact that under 6.0 often a skater's fate depended upon who beat someone else. IMO, the sport might have been better served had TPTB at the least tried to take the best of 6.0 and make a concerted effort to incorporate it into a new system instead of throwing the baby out with the bath water and focusing exclusively on protecting the judges rather than on benefiting the skaters and the sport.
A lot of people don't know what the F is being judged under IJS because often the GOE and PCS marks make no sense at all from skater to skater. Even if some judges supposedly understand what the IJS scoring system is all about, they aren't actually applying it successfully or consistently across the board. In fact, IMHO, PJ Kwong's dismissive statement about people not understanding IJS includes skaters, many coaches, commentators, casual fans, die-hard fans, and ISU judges. So why don't we all put that in our pipe and smoke it!
BTW, just because so many people within and outside the sport are confused by the scoring doesn't mean it's the main thing that's wrong with IJS. The main problem is that IJS doesn't work! And no amount of the "tweaking" PJ Kwong says IJS needs, is going to fix the present and ongoing disaster. And neither will commentators trying to explain the meaning behind what they themselves don't understand and most of the time don't agree with either. The suggestion in other threads re judges explaining their scores is absolutely never going to happen. And in any case, that would be like putting a band-aid over a gash that has blood gushing from severed veins.
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I'm not sure it's THE problem with the sport but it's a significant one. Suggesting it's the fan's responsibility to educate themselves isn't exactly the way I'd go. I hate the way the scores are read as one number. No drama, no transparency. The sport does little to make it easy for fans.
I try not to force any education on fans when I go to events but when there are openings to share some of the knowledge I do have, I can say the relief on the face of the casual fan is obvious. And this leads to greater enjoyment and appreciation of what the audience is seeing. I sense there is a lot of hunger out there to understand because it's confusing to the fan. So many things are rewarded that aren't obvious to the fan, a little education would go a long way.
^^ ITA PrincessLeppard and Golightly -- which in essence means IJS doesn't work.
But conversely Rock2, many people didn't agree with the judges or understand the workings behind 6.0, but that didn't prevent most people from enjoying watching figure skating and understanding the scores comparatively and enjoying when the scores came up in the kiss 'n cry.
It's really kind of you to take the time to explain stuff to your seatmates at events, Rock2. Mayhap the relief you describe that appeared on the faces of those you made the effort to educate, was due to them being happy they were sitting near someone in the likely three-quarters empty arena upon whom they could lean on for clarity re the overall results. Or maybe they were just relieved that they could get up and go relieve themselves without being in danger of missing anything of relevance since they had you to rely on as narrator, translator and interpreter.
Funnily enough lots of sports-goers don't understand the rules of baseball, football and tennis, but anyone who watches those sports can begin to understand the rules, and even if they never understand fully most people can still enjoy watching and not get a headache most of the time re the final outcomes.
ETA: Clearly there is nothing wrong with people being educated. I'd advocate for lots of people to educate themselves, especially re the overall history of figure skating. Whenever you have a sport with an overemphasis on scoring/ rules and endless debates re new/old scoring system and constantly changing rules, there's definitely a problem that has little to do with education.
If education is really such a problem, why not pass out an explanatory booklet to fans filing into the arena (like they pass out score cards at baseball games). Problem is people will likely be spending most of their time reading the booklet and trying to figure out what the F it has to do with anything taking place on the ice, much less with the judges' scores.
People watching/ not-watching at home can fend for themselves, just like die-hard fans have to do re even trying to find viable online streaming sites for major and minor events during the season.
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Suppose we start with the sport of figure skating, with all the changes it went through between 1892 and 2013, all the rule changes and all the technical and artistic developments and all the contrasts and contradictions that existed within individual events in any given year.
Suppose we want a scoring system that will make sense of the mess, that will "work," and we're willing to toss out every past and present rule and start from scratch, with the skills and skaters that now exist. We know that tomorrow's skills and skaters may develop differently depending how we define the new set of rules.
So what is the yet-undefined new system supposed to do? In simple terms, it should determine who skated best, second best, etc., in the estimation of a chosen panel of experts, in ways that will make sense to other expert, semi-expert, and casual outside observers.
OK, then. How?
The devil is in the details.
Can we imagine any system that would always work perfectly?
Would skating be better served by a complex system that breaks down each aspect in to finer and finer details and often loses the forest for the trees?
Or by a system that focuses on the big picture and often misses important details?
Somewhere in between?
Which details should be most important? Which big-picture qualities should be most important? Should there be built-in ways to balance the different aspects, or should each expert balance them out for themselves and choose for themselves what to focus on and what to ignore?
Once a new system is in place, how do we decide whether it works or not?
Is a certain percentage of results we disagree with a reason to declare that the whole system is worthless?
Is the system viable if we agree that the results fit the rules, but we dislike the kinds of skating it produces and rewards?
What if we think that the rules are bad but the officials are doing a good job of sticking to them?
Or that the rules are good but the officials are not using them correctly?
Do we tweak the rules, reeducate the officials, improve education of the public, and keep improving the new system?
At what point do we throw it out completely and go back to the drawing board yet again?
Yes, I understand the system but still disagree with many aspects of it. And I'm not alone, especially the old figure skating fans don't like it.. I hardly believe, that anyone want to watch a sport where the winner has repeatedly falls. People want to see flawless, perfect champions.
I don't think that IJS is perfect and I do think they need to keep re-examining it and tweaking.
But what I find completely odd is when people suggest the results don't make sense with IJS and imply that they did with 6.0.
There are some things I miss about figure skating under 6.0 but consistently logical, universally agreed upon and transparent results are not among them.
We may not agree with the use of PCS or GOE or the deduction for or effect on the mark with falls but at least there is a breakdown we can see.
In 6.0 it wasn't uncommon for one judge to assign a program a 5.1 and another assign it a 5.7 or for one judge to place a skater 4th and another one to place the same skater 7th or 8th. And for the fans - there was nothing in the marks to explain it.
I suppose though - for those who are vehemently against falls - that 6.0 did make more sense.


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A judge temporarily stopped the state from moving the remaining 230 seriously disabled residents of the Warren G. Murray Developmental Center in Centralia. About 40 were already moved, some of them supposedly without being allowed to say goodbye or after being lied to about their destinations.
We're not experts in the care of the profoundly disabled, but we've heard from plenty of parents whose adult children are in the Murray Center. They have been fighting to keep it open because they are convinced the care received at the center is best for their children and even saved some lives.
Gov. Pat Quinn claims closing the center cuts the annual cost per person in half to about $120,000 a year and improves the quality of life for the disabled adults.
However, scattering the residents just leaves us uneasy about their welfare, wondering if their care will be monitored and doubtful whether abuses will be detected. Our reporters have documented the state's woeful record of even investigating disabled adult abuses when they are reported.
So while the judge reviews this attempt to empty the Murray Center, we collectively should ask, "What should we do for some of our state's most vulnerable residents? Where is the balance point between the cost of their care and what's best for them?"


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Let's be clear here: I like chocolate. It's not my intent to have this article bash chocolate in general. Nor is it my intent to suggest that eating chocolate can't make you feel better. However, it is my intent to suggest that the chocolate makers at Intentional Chocolate make dubious claims. What claims you ask? How about this one:
All Our Chocolate is Embedded With This Intention:
"Whoever consumes this chocolate will manifest optimal health and functioning at physical, emotional and mental levels, and in particular will enjoy an increased sense of energy, vigor and well-being for the benefit of all beings."
Before we get too far ahead, I should explain what they mean by "intent." They equate it with a "blessing," so it is safe to say this chocolate is blessed, the way a communion wafer or holy water is. I believe that the word "intent" may soon be added to the words "energy" and "quantum" as being red flags for woo-wwo.
I took a closer look at their site, intentionalchocolate.com to see why they made these claims. Lo and behold, a study was conducted in 2006 that showed a strong result for chocolate with "intent" having an effect on elevating mood and vigor. While the abstract is available online, I had to shell out $10 to read the actual study, which appeared in Explore: The Journal of Science and Healing. The specific article is Effects of Intentionally Enhanced Chocolate on Mood by Dean Radin, PhD, Gail Hayssen, and James Walsh.
First, some notes on the authors. Dr. Dean Radin, according to his site, is currently working on a study that will test "Using Quantum Randomness to Send a Message Back in Time." He is perhaps best known for his book The Conscious Universe, in which he states, "the eventual scientific acceptance of psychic phenomena is inevitable." Confirmation bias? Hmm.
Gail Hayssen was involved with a Dean Radin led study on the effect of "intent" on water crystal formation ala Masaru Emoto as seen in the movie What the BLEEP Do We Know? (a useful review is found here.) Those crystals that had intent applied were judged to be more aesthetic than control water. I'll leave that without comment.
James Walsh is an interesting name to have on that list. He is or was chairman of Hawaiian Vintage Chocolate Company, and is now Founder of Intentional Chocolate, the company that cited the study in the first place. Since the study was done in 2006, years after James Walsh was involved with a chocolate company, one wonders how independent and unbiased it could be. Jim Walsh personally supervised the treatment of two of the groups consuming blessed chocolate, including the one that used the method that Intentional Chocolate uses (an electronic device).
The study included a total of 62 people, in four groups. Three of the groups ate chocolate "blessed" by different methods and one group was the control, which ate "normal" chocolate. There was no control group that didn't eat anything, which seems like an oversight to me. More importantly… 62 people in 4 groups is hardly enough of a sample size to make. There were two groups of 17 including the control, and two groups of 14.
One group ate chocolate blessed by "experienced meditators," and another ate chocolate chanted over by a Mongolian shaman. The third group (described as 'second method') ate chocolate blessed by an electronic device. To quote the study:
The second method involved six meditators from the Deer Park Buddhist Center, including the Venerable Geshe Sopa. He and five other monks chanted in front of an electronic device while holding the assigned intention in mind. This device's design was based on the concept of an intention-imprinted electrical device, which can purportedly record an intention and later play it back, and thereby influence physical systems in the vicinity. To date, the majority of the experimental evidence for this device has been reported by Tiller and colleagues. Independent replications of the concept have proven to be difficult, but we nevertheless decided to test the idea by using a new electronic circuit design based on Tiller's publications. After 30 minutes of running the device in record mode during the chanting, it was turned off and later played back continuously for five days inside a Faraday cage along with samples of chocolate.
A device with an intent? Surely a Nobel prize is in order. Anyway, to cut to the chase, the chocolate that was blessed by the device was the most effective, with that group reporting a significant change in mood and vigor. That's an interesting result. If that were true, imagine the things that could be accomplished… banks of these machines could be set up in the Middle East to promote peace. Diseases could be eliminated and everyone could get rich. And... hmm, I'd better shut up before they start marketing these ideas.
And what is the Faraday cage for? To keep radio waves away from the chocolate? I don't know how the modified Tiller device works as it's not described in the study, but if it records sound and plays it back, the Farraday cage isn't going to do anything to inhibit other sounds. And If blocking waves is important during this process, why wasn't the other chocolate treated the same way? Surely if radio waves can effect chocolate being chanted at by a machine they can also effect chocolate being chanted at by actual people. And if the device doesn't record sound, what exactly does it record?
But I digress.. the results of the study: all the blessed chocolate groups self-reported better mood and vigor than the control did. The site is, in fact, correct in saying that this study supports the claim that its chocolate makes people feel better.
However, given that the study seems to have had a faulty design, one wonders what good that endorsement really is. I doubt any scientist would take it seriously. A peer-reviewed journal is only as good as the peers reviewing it, and based on my quick layman's glance, I'd say this peer group was lacking in credibility. Sadly, the study is probably pretty effective as a marketing tool, because so few people are going to spend the $10 to read the study, and even fewer are going to understand it.
Here's the bottom line: we're offering $1,000,000 if they can show us that this device works. It should be a very simple test and it wouldn't take long at all. If they're successful, the ENTIRE WORLD WILL CHANGE. If a device can focus intent and change things in the material world, NOTHING WILL BE THE SAME. I can't overemphasize the impact such a discovery would have.
And yet… even though they claim it works, the best thing they can think of is to make chocolate with it. Although at nearly $35 a pound, the price might hint at the real intent of the makers.
"There was no control group that didn't eat anything, which seems like an oversight to me." Why? If you're measuring the effect of "intention" on chocolate, you should compare chocolate with intent against chocolate without intent. A comparison with no chocolate won't distinguish between effects produced by chocolate and effects produced by intent. What exactly would we learn if we used your proposed control?
In this case the skeptics are on the wrong side of the science.
There have been tens of thousands of experiments for drug testing that do indeed show a strong placebo effect for sugar pills. The standard practice for drug testing is to have a group getting the actual drug, a second group being told they are getting the drug but in reality getting sugar pills, and a control group getting neither.
@BillyJoe: Actually, I think that showing that sham acupuncture is as good as real acupuncture is indeed worth knowing, purely in terms of which placebos are better than others.
In this trial, I don't think anyone needs telling that chocolate is better than no chocolate.
BillyJoe: a nontreated control group is always desirable, so that the placebo effect during the study can be measured. Particularly if the placebo and treatment groups show results that are within a small variation of each other. If you knew that the placebo effect counted for 85% of the improvement from a drug, would you use it and risk side effects?
the group recieving the placebo is essentially doing nothing
to demonstrate a placebo effect


text: Jack Cornwall has lost everything he's ever fought for, everything he's ever loved. He's lost his home, the Confederacy and its goal of a new and vital nation, and now his little nephew, Chipper. Grasping at the only ray of light to enter his life in recent years, Jack settles in Hope to be near the feisty, red-haired Caitrin Murphy--a woman whose zealous approach to life mirrors his own blazing personality. But will the good people of Hope allow Jack to make a fresh start? Will Caitrin defy her family in her desire to help Jack? And will the long-kept Cornwall family secret destroy the hopes and dreams they have begun to build together?


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Buddy Gregg property sold
A Louisiana company has bought the West Knox property where Buddy Gregg Motor Homes is located.
According to a deed on file with the county, Anniversary Holding Company LLC paid nearly $3.7 million for several tracts located northeast of the I-40/Campbell Station intersection.
The seller was Furrow Family Partnership. Sam Furrow said Monday that the company which bought the Buddy Gregg dealership more than a year ago had been leasing the property, and exercised an option to buy it.


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Hundreds of Murray County middle-schoolers at one time have called Bob Campbell their basketball coach. They probably have vivid memories of playing for him.
If the basketball court at Bagley Middle School had a memory, it would remember Campbell's name for the hundreds of games he spent walking the hardwood for games and practices.
Now, the court won't need to remember — it'll just assume his name.
A ceremony will take place at 4:15 p.m. today at the school to dedicate and rename the court in Campbell's name. The coach said he will resign after this season, his 25th coaching basketball at the school.
Campbell earned his 350th win last Thursday when the eighth-grade boys defeated Valley Point. Campbell coaches both the seventh-grade and eighth-grade boys teams. He has done so for two-and-a-half decades, a tenure that has built a legacy in the county.
"Everyone knows coach Campbell," Bagley principal Spencer Gazaway said. "He is a mainstay and his influence will be felt for many years to come. He's someone that after you leave school is someone people still keep in touch with."
Campbell, 65, is from Hazard, Ky., and attended the University of the Cumberlands in Williamsburg, Ky. He moved to Murray County and began coaching basketball at Bagley Middle in 1988. During those 25 years, he's also sporadically been the school's golf coach. While he's received offers to be an assistant coach for Murray County High's basketball teams, he always stayed with the seventh- and eighth-graders.
"I love working with kids and that's obvious — dedicating my life to kids," he said. "I just put everything I've got into it."
Campbell won two North Georgia Athletic League championships with the eighth-grade team, one in 1997-1998 and another in 2006-2007. In the latter season, the Braves finished 17-0. Many of his players went on to wear the green and white at Murray County High, like current North Murray High girls coach Keith Robinette.
"Bagley Middle had just been open for a few years (when Campbell started there)," said Robinette, who remembers playing for Campbell in the early 1990s. "I just played for him for one year. Back then, there was a different seventh-grade coach. He kept things fun. There were little things that broke up the monotony of practice. Kids need that. He wasn't afraid to laugh. He wasn't afraid to be not serious 100 percent of the time. That means a lot."
Now, Bagley's best basketball players head to North Murray High and wear the black and yellow, like Zach Vess and Zach Sanford did. The new high school opened in 2010.
Vess, a freshman player at Emmanuel College in Franklin Springs, is a 2013 North Murray graduate who won The Daily Citizen's 2012-2013 All-Area Player of the Year award. He and Sanford led the Mountaineers to the second round of the Class 3A state tournament last season.
"He has coached a lot of the Murray County greats for sure," Vess said. "I remember when he came and talked to me the first time in rec ball. I wasn't the best player in middle school. He's fair."
Sanford called Campbell "a coaching legend in our area" and was excited to play for him when he joined the Bagley team as a seventh-grader.
"I think he definitely deserves this," said Sanford, a freshman at Kennesaw State University, "because he put in so much time into Bagley and especially the basketball program at Bagley."
In his final year, Campbell has Bagley's eighth-grade team at 7-1 and eyeing another league title. With it being Campbell's last year, Gazaway and school officials knew a court dedication was proper.
"We had discussed that as an administration for the past couple years," Gazaway said. "He recently earned his 350th career victory. With this being his last year, we felt it was a great time to do the court dedication."
Campbell's goal during the ceremony is simple.
"I'm sure I'll be emotional," he said. "I hope I don't cry. Let's put it that way."
The emotion stems from love — for both the sport and the kids who play it.
"I think people underestimate how much he has done for the game in Murray County," Vess said. "That's his love.
"I love the game, but he loves it on a whole new level."


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By Helen Boertje
The Chronicle
Pella —
Fairview School
Red Rock twp. sec. 5
One of six schools in the county named Fairview, this one was so far north it had a Monroe address. It appears to have stood in about the middle of sec. 5 along what is now 85th Place, a road running north to the county line road.
A picture inside the school was taken when Sadie Mullins was teacher. She taught at different times beginning in 1906 and ending in 1922. From the bobbed hair of the girls, I would guess this picture comes from the 1920s.
Teachers were Miss Mary A. Reed 1881, Miss Connie Patchen 1885, Alice Elrod 1889, J. T. Curtis 1893, Ada Jordan 1895, Nellie Van Maaren 1896, Vada Roush, Dora Waddle 1898, Mary Kain 1899, Mary Templeton 1900, Ed Templeton, Mary Templeton 1901, Mary Templeton, Laura Bahaner 1902, Sadie K. Mullins 1903, Claudia Henry, Mabel Bush, Lola Mullins 1904, Lola Mullins, Alice Ferrurne 1905, Sarah K. Mullins 1906, Jessie Clark, Sadie K. Mullins 1907, Sadie K. Mullins, Nora Alexander 1908, Nora M. Alexander 1909, Nora Alexander, Lois Kutz 1910, Lois Kutz, Sadie A. Coulson 1911, Dorothy Erb, Francis Coulson, Sadie Coulson 1912, Hazel Nell F., Avis Ham 1913, Vela M. Moore, Sadie K. Mullins 1914, Ruth Hamilton, Lucile G. Murphy 1915, Eva James, Hazel Sweeny 1917, Kate Erskineg Smith 1918, Laura Taggart 1919-20, Velta Brock, Sadie Mullins 1921, Sadie Mullins 1922, Hazel Neff 1924-25, Elizabeth Kane 1926, Florence Templeton 1927-28, Mrs. Bessie R. Headlee 1929, Josephine Templeton 1930, Dorothy Kool 1931, Marjorie Kane 1932, Genevieve Rees 1933, Hazel Timmins 1934, Miss Catherine Tonda 1936, Ruth Hart Perkey 1935, Marie Kingery 1937-38, Ellen Robinson 1939-40, Mrs. Helen Shaffer De Haai 1941, Florence O'Melia 1942-43, Gladys Bowens 1944, Mrs. Florence O'Melia 1945, Arthur Coding 1947.
Polk twp. sec. 18
On its original site at approximately 901 135 Ave, now in Knoxville twp. a picture of the school building was taken by Carol Nollen for his book of Marion County School houses published in 2004.
According to a 1923 Knoxville Journal article, there were 55 trees on the school yard, quite a contrast to its last days surrounded by farm machinery in a bare farm field.
According to the school record books during the years 1926-29, each teacher comments about how easy this school was to teach yet none stayed more than one year.
Teachers were Miss Ruckman 1883, Mable Ayres, May Jones 1895, Flora Jarman 1896, Ella Decker 1898, Mary Rogers, Minnie Dickey 1899, Minnie Dickey 1900, Jacquetta Wright, Lula Crosby 1901, Mary Greenaway, Lucinda Marshall 1902, Myrtle Stentz, Alta Poffinburger 1903, Josephine Tucker, Ada Houser 1904, Meryl Sterling, Bessie Stine 1905, Eva Nutter, Tressa L. Fry 1907, Tressa L. Fry 1908, Arminda Ferguson 1909, Mabel Dickey, Grace Metz 1910, Edith Hughes 1911, Rena Reese, Frank Crawford 1912, Lucile Tysseling, Helen Cooper 1913, Robert McGraw 1914, Grace Toom 1915-18, Mrs. Anna Slattery 1919, Mrs. Anna Slattery, Mrs. Ruby Davis 1920, Hazel Harkins 1921, Nannie Hyatt 1922, Virgie Anderson 1923-24, Suzanne Shinlow, Curtelia E. Ridpath 1925, Grace Toom 1926, Marie Beebout 1927, Mrs. Etha C. Moon 1928, Mrs. Anna Anderson 1929, Malvina Neely 1930, Ruby Penland 1931-32, Mabel Dykstra 1933, Erma Slocum 1934, Erma Rowley 1935, Vione Hendrix 1936-38, Ellen Robinson, Anna Ruth Beary 1939, Anna Ruth Beary 1940, Ruby Ver Steeg 1942-44, Marilyn Crozier 1945, Bonnie Jean Nichols 1947, Mrs. Garneth Hill 1948-51.
No one from either of these two schools has contacted me with information about their history or their personal experiences. Still not too late to be represented in the book. firstname.lastname@example.com or 641-628-4716.


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Memorial services for Geraldine (Jerri) Moran, 84, of Palestine, will be at 7 p.m. Monday at Herrington/Land of Memory Chapel with the Rev. Danny Rodriguez officiating.
Mrs. Moran died Wednesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.
She was born Dec. 22, 1927, in Springfield, Mo. to Oda R. Smith and Dollie Jackson Smith.
Mrs. Moran loved spending time with her family and friends and her Yorkshire terrier dog, "Pepper." She also enjoyed crocheting for them.
She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 46 years, Thomas Moran, in 2005.
Mrs. Moran is survived by her sons, P.J. Moran and wife Linda of Palestine and Thomas Moran of Kansas City, Mo.; step-grandson, Timothy Lee; and great-grandson, Christian Lee.
The family would like to extend its gratitude for the love and care given to Jerri at The Gardens in Hawkins, Texas.
Memorials may be made to the Cars of Palestine to benefit the Stockpot, PO Box 2112, Palestine, Texas, 75802.
View online at www.herringtonfuneral.com.


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Preview of "Rumble in the Bronx" with Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Francise Yip, Bill Tung, Marc Akerstream, more.
Your daily serving of hot, wacky, and just plain tacky celebrity sightings.
This month's best pics by our favorite celebs.
The gorgeous men of Hollywood you love to hate.
The 25 movies that started trends and gave us looks with staying power.
Forget Demi and Ashton. These celebrity spouses have some major age differences.


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College sophomore Bryce Kenning was northbound on his way to Bellingham to a hockey game Thursday when the Intestate 5 bridge over the Skagit River fell in front of his eyes.
The 20-year-old slammed the brakes and could see the edge of the pavement, but there was nothing he could do.
His car nosedived into the river and he was submerged in up to his waist.
"It was just a straight nose dive into the water. I had a tight grip on the steering wheel," said Bryce Kenning.
"The first thing I tried to do is get out of my driver's side door. It wouldn't open. It was completely submerged," he said. "Second thing … the windshield. I tried to kick it out and that was almost completely submerged in water too."
"Last ditch effort was the passenger side door and I just cranked on the handle... gave it a kick as hard as I could and was able to crawl out onto the top of the vehicle."
It was a similar story from Dan Sligh. He and his wife were going southbound in their pickup pulling a trailer on a holiday camping trip.
Like Bryce, Dan's truck was filling up with water. His wife's side filling up faster.
"I unbuckled her. Moved her to my side, which had less water," he said. "It was filling up deep inside the truck. I managed to get the driver's side door somewhat opened."
Dan's shoulder dislocated and his trailer shattered on impact. He popped his shoulder back into place and tried to keep calm.
"You talk miracles, whatever you call it. I have to pinch myself that I'm still alive," he said.
Both men say they understand why their survival is being called a miracle.
Dan's wife Sally is still in Skagit Valley Hospital. She is in stable condition.


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The Lenovo IdeaPad U1 Hybrid device, which combines LePad, a 10-inch Android-powered tablet (L) with a Windows-powered base station (R), is on display on media preview day at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, Nevada January 4, 2010. Currently the IdeaPad U1 is only for sale in China but is due to be released in the US later this year. AFP PHOTO / Robyn Beck (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
At this year's Consumer Electronics Show, it's all about taking it with you.
Yes, you'll see a ton of tablets; thanks to the success of the Apple iPad, the mobile flat panel is back, and seems like it's here to stay. As we prepared to board our flights to the show in Las Vegas, analyst Tim Bajarin of Creative Strategies told me we may as well call this "The Tablet Show."
But there is more. Mobile computing has been heading to your pocket for a few years now, and it says something that apps are getting their own wing at this year's CES. A San Francisco company called Glu Mobile has been stepping into the spotlight with hot selling games you can download for the iPhone and iPad. Glu's stock price has been flying like the bullets in its hot-selling "Gun Brothers" game.
On his way to CES, Glu's executive producer told me, "This is the place to be. This is where the action is."
So, alongside giant 3D TV screens -- which haven't been selling all that well -- will be apps the size of your fingernail that have been bringing in steady revenue. Heck, the Angry Bird franchise alone is worth millions. Lots of Vegas-goers can ease their gambling losses Wednesday night by snuggling with an Angry Bird stuffed animal.
As Bajarin told me, "As long as these guys can get the media to pay attention, there's money in it for them."
I guess that qualifies as a good show for the app makers already. I'll have more CES updates here, and on Twitter: @scottbudman


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By Cam Huffman
Sports Editor
For the first time this season, winter coats, gloves, blankets and hot chocolate might be necessary for Friday night football.
But with an interesting slate on tap, there's certainly no reason to stay at home in front of the fireplace.
The Register-Herald Game of the Week puts Shady Spring on the road at Wyoming East.
So far this season, Shady Spring's season has gone as many expected. The Tigers won the games they were supposed to win — Independence, PikeView and James Monroe — but lost the games to Class AAA opponents — Logan, Greenbrier East and Oak Hill.
Back to .500 after an 0-2 start, now the Tigers need a win on which they can hang their hats.
Wyoming East (5-2) has played some head-scratchers, as well. The Warriors pulled off big wins over Mingo Central, Summers County and River View, but they also lost to rivals Westside and Mount View. A win over Shady could help propel them into the upper half of Class AA, where they already stand at No. 9.
Shady Spring defeated Wyoming East 48-19 last season.
Shady Spring
Adam Weeks, QB. Weeks has already passed 1,000 yards through the air this season, and now he has his target set on reaching 2,000 for the second year in a row.
Jordan Palchesko, RB. A physical runner who loves to havethe ball in his hands, the senior scored four touchdowns on just 13 carries last week, rushing for 148 yards.
Wyoming East
Jacob Summe, RB. Summe has quickly become the Warriors' go-to guy on the ground. Last week the junior rushed for 168 yards and a pair of touchdowns on just 16 carries.
Aaron Griffith, QB. Wyoming East's young quarterback has gotten better and better as the season has progressed. He's a threat both on the ground and through the air. The Warriors don't throw it a lot, but when they do, Griffith usually hits his target.
Other area games
Bluefield at Westside
The Beavers (5-1) are cruising. They've won five straight games after falling to rival Graham (Va.) in the season opener and have averaged 56 points per game over that stretch. They're up to No. 5 in the Class AA ratings and looking to continue that climb.
Westside (4-3) would benefit greatly from a win tonight. It's been an up and down season for a young Renegades squad, but they've won two of their last three and are up to a tie for 15th in the Class AA ratings. A victory against Bluefield would go a long way toward assuring Westside a postseason spot.
Greenbrier West at Webster County
This game could garner a lot of attention throughout the state. Greenbrier West (6-1) is up to No. 3 in Class A, behind only a pair of undefeateds in Tucker County and Wahama. The Cavaliers have won three straight by a combined score of 128-12.
Webster County (4-3), though, should provide the biggest test since West lost a turnover-filled game to Buffalo on Sept. 14. The Highlanders are No. 12 in Class AA and have won four of their last five after starting out 0-2 with losses to Richwood and Oak Hill.
Hurricane at Greenbrier East
Behind a dangerous passing game, Hurricane (4-2) has won two straight following a two-game skid that started with a 35-34 loss to Woodrow Wilson. Ranked No. 10 in Class AAA, the Redskins are playing to try to move up into a position to host a home game in the playoffs.
Greenbrier East (2-4) would likely have to win out to find a spot in the playoffs, but the Spartans will be playing for pride in front of a homecoming crowd. They're coming off a 35-18 win on the road at Nitro that should have helped build some confidence.
Liberty at Independence
Liberty (4-2) is ranked 13th in Class AA this week, but following a lopsided 39-0 loss to Webster County last time out, the Raiders need a victory to stay inside the playoff picture. Liberty had an open week to prepare for what is usually a good battle.
Independence (2-4) is clinging to the slimmest of postseason hopes, likely needing to win out to make the playoffs. The Patriots have lost four of their last five contests, and given up more than 35 points in each of those games. They lost 48-20 to Summers County last week.
Lincoln County at Nicholas County
Lincoln County (0-6) is still looking for its first win of 2012. The Panthers have averaged just 11 points per game and have been shut out twice. Conversely, they've allowed 48 or more points in four of their six games, including 62 last week in a loss to South Charleston.
Nicholas County (3-3) is still in position to make the playoffs with a late-season run. The Grizzlies are No. 21 in Class AA and need to make up some ground, but they've played a difficult early schedule and after a week off should be primed and ready to sprint toward the finish line.
Montcalm at Craig County (Va.)
After a fast start to the year, Montcalm (3-3) has hit a skid. The Generals have lost three of their last four, including two in a row, but they're hoping to regroup after an off week to shore up some critical mistakes.
Craig County (4-3) won't let the Generals have a win without a fight. The Rockets have last two in a row, but they're scoring plenty of points, even in defeat. This will be their second meeting with a West Virginia team, after beating East Hardy 40-14 eariler this season.
Oak Hill at Lewis County
Oak Hill (5-1) has continued to climb up the WVSSAC ratings. The Red Devils are now No. 8 in Class AAA, in their first season after jumping from Class AA. Most know about Jalen Jones and the offense, but the defense has allowed just 14 total points over the last three games.
Lewis County (5-2) has a great deal for which to play, currently standing on the edge of the playoffs at No. 17 in Class AAA. The Minutemen have won four straight games and have averaged more than 46 points per game over that stretch.
Parkersburg at Woodrow Wilson
Parkersburg (4-3) is having somewhat of a down season, at least by Big Reds' standards. After spitting their first four games, the Big Reds won two straight before getting pounded 56-18 by rival Parkersburg South last week. If it wants to make the playoffs, this is a game Parkersburg needs.
Woodrow Wilson (4-3) is No. 14 in Class AAA, but it's sliding down the ladder instead of climbing toward the top. The Flying Eagles have lost two straight to Cabell Midland and Huntington, and they allowed 100 combined points in those two games.
Princeton at Spring Valley
Princeton (1-6) finally got to put a W in the books last week when it beat St. Albans 45-22 for Randy Peek's first win as a head coach. In the last three games, the Tigers have averaged 24 points per game and have found the offense that was missing early in the year.
Spring Valley (3-3) is ranked No. 18 in Class AAA and playing for its playoff life. After beginning the season with two of the best teams in the state, Cabell Midland and Huntington, and losing both, the Timberwolves won three straight before a lopsided loss to George Washington last week.
Summers County at Meadow Bridge
Summers County (4-3) in No. 18 in Class AA and needs a couple of wins to lock up a playoff spot. The Bobcats broke a three-game losing streak with a convincing win over Independence last week and are looking to build off that momentum.
Meadon Bridge (6-1) is No. 10 in Class A and could make some major noise with a win over a solid AA team tonight. The Wildcats avenged their first loss, at the hands of Valley, but beating Grundy (Va.) 36-3 last Friday.
Valley at Parkersburg Catholic
Valley (6-0) is still perfect and inching toward the top of the Class A ratings. Right now, the Greyhounds are No. 4, but they've displayed few weaknesses, scoring at least 30 points in every game but one this season.
Parkersburg Catholic (3-4) has struggled this season. It lost to St. Mary's, Wirt County and Doddridge County and was blown out by Buffalo. It did break a two-game losing streak last week, topping South Harrison 21-13.


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By James Niedzinski
Staff Writer
---- — ROCKPORT — A proposal that would require more thorough backgrounds checks for certain types of vendors, such as door-to-door salesmen or peddlers, may soon be considered by local voters.
The proposal has already passed a thorough review by both the town counsel, Koppleman and Paige, and the Government Bylaw Committee.
The proposal received full support of the bylaw committee when it met Monday night, said co-chairman Peter Goodwin.
Rockport's bylaw is similar to one passed by the town of Norton earlier this year. The Norton bylaw states that its selectmen, in cooperation with the police chief, will make recommendations to a licensing authority about issuing license for alcoholic beverage license holders, door-to-door salesmen, peddlers, hawkers, pawn brokers and solicitors applying for a license.
Background checks, in addition to fingerprinting, would be done through the state police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
Goodwin said he received legal advice about Rockport's proposed bylaw from Town Administrator Linda Sanders, who contacted Lauren Goldberg of Koppleman and Paige, who also represents Norton.
In her letter to Sanders, Goldberg outlined her professional opinion for selectmen: "Our thinking was that where the board is likely the licensing authority for some or all of the licenses that may be issued, and where some of the matters involve big-picture policy decisions, rather than just procedural issues, it makes sense for the board to adopt the regulations," she wrote.
The legislation is proposed by police Chief John McCarthy, who said the Monday night meeting was beneficial to the bylaw construction process.
"Nothing was dramatically changed between the original proposal and what was talked about last night," McCarthy said Tuesday. "It seemed the committee was happy with the proposed bylaw changes."
Goodwin said some committee members brought up a few civil rights questions and ethics issues.
He said there were some comments about the extent of the background checks, if somebody committed a misdemeanor crime decades ago, how that outcome would affect the licensing process.
McCarthy said all license considerations would be reasonable.
In addition, the proposed Rockport bylaw states anyone will be able to view his or her background check and have a chance to make any corrections or arguments against a license denial.
The issue was to go before selectmen Tuesday night. If approved by selectmen, the bylaw would go on a special town meeting warrant; even if approved by voters, it would still have to be approved by the state attorney general, state police and the FBI, because their databases would be used.
Before the meeting, Selectmen Vice Chairman Paul Murphy said the fingerprinting bylaw was an important one.
Murphy said Rockport has always had a large elderly population and some door-to-door salesmen, unfortunately, may try to victimize them.
He said the safety of residents should come first, while respecting residents' civil rights and proper protocol.
"I'm all for public safety," Murphy said. "Anyway we can make sure people are upstanding citizens, we should."
James Niedzinski can be reached at 978-283-7000 x3455, or email@example.com.


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Newburyport Mayor Donna Holaday will retain her seat, besting opponent Richard Sullivan Jr. with 3,384 votes to his 2,796 votes.
Holaday will start her third term in January.
In other races, Alison Heartquist has retained her seat as Ward 1 councilor, winning 650 votes over Michael Ferrick's 343. Jared Eigerman is the Ward 2 councilor-elect, in a close race that saw him get 468 votes, while Christopher Welch received 454 votes.
Incumbent Ward 3 Councilor Robert Cronin won re-election with 517 votes to Leslie Eckholdt's 461. With 744 votes, Charles Tontar will be the new Ward 4 councilor. Incumbent Tom Jones got 395 votes.
In Ward 5, Larry Giunta Jr. garnered 481 votes, earning the seat over Sean Reardon, who got 413 votes.
The five councilor-at-large seats went to incumbents Edward Cameron, Barry Connell and Ari Herzog, along with Meghan Kinsey and Bruce Vogel. Herzog topped the ballot with 2,986 votes.
On the School Committee, incumbents Steven Cole and Cheryl Sweeney will be joined by Michael Luekens.
See tomorrow's Daily News for full coverage of the election.


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Your diet not only impacts your overall health and well being, but it also fuels your training and supports recovery. Proper nutrition and hydration can also help promote peak performance so read on to see how you can improve your running and fuel for success.
Running burns roughly 50-100 calories per mile depending on variables such as weight, age, fitness level, pace, gender, etc. It is important to fuel the additional caloric requirements with healthy nutritional habits. Here are a few tips:
Eat a balanced whole food diet
Whole foods are foods that are not processed or refined (or at least processed and refined as little as possible). Whole foods can include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, beans and minimally processed dairy along with various fish and other meats. Maintaining a well-balanced variety of nutritious whole foods in your diet provides for a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Whole foods can help promote appetite control and blood sugar balance, while also boosting immune function and supporting the body's ability to resist and heal from infections and disease. Whole foods are generally preferred over dietary supplements as they can be a greater source of more complex micronutrients and provide dietary fiber and protective phytochemicals.
Tip: You eat what is in your kitchen, so stock your refrigerator and pantry with fresh whole foods and cut back purchases of processed foods and packaged snacks. When shopping, stick to the perimeter of the grocery store for fresh produce, meat, and dairy and visit the bulk bins for whole grains such as brown rice, quinoa and oats. Avoid the center aisles that are stocked full of processed foods.
Hydrate with at least 64oz of water per day
Proper hydration is critical for endurance athletes, as water constitutes about two-thirds of our body weight. Hydration is important for cellular metabolism, blood flow, and consequently athletic performance. The recommended daily fluid requirement is approximately 0.5oz for every 1lb of body weight plus an additional 16-28oz for every hour of exercise. This is just a general rule of thumb as hydration needs can vary depending on weather conditions and acclimatization.
In addition to the fluids we drink, we also help reach our fluid intake requirements through the foods we eat as many fruits and vegetables have a high water concentration. However, it is still important to consciously think about consuming enough water daily to ensure proper intake for daily requirements plus exercise replacement needs.
Tip: Carry a water bottle around with you daily so that you can drink frequently and make sure to refill it several times throughout the day.
Don't get too carried away with your hydration because it is possible to over hydrate and overhydration can cause performance to decline and can also lead to cramping, bloating, nausea, and stomach distress. Overhydration also increases the potential for hyponatremia (low sodium concentration in the blood), which can have very serious and potentially deadly results.
Be sensible with your fluid intake and keep your electrolyte balance in check. During long training sessions or races I use Hammer Nutrition HEED (High Energy Electrolyte Drink) as a valuable source of electrolytes and calories. I also use Endurolyte Capsules in warmer temperatures and on runs lasting more than 2.5 hours.
To avoid dehydration, drink often and drink before you think you need to. If you feel thirsty, you are probably already somewhat dehydrated, as that is one of the main warning signs of dehydration. Be on the lookout for signs of dehydration that include:
- Thirst
- Muscle cramping
- Headaches
- Dry mouth
- Weakness
- Unclear thinking
- Fatigue
- Bloating
- Dark yellow urine
- Significant weight loss during exercise
- Decreased sweat during exercise
If you experience any of these signs or symptoms, take action as soon as possible to rehydrate.
Eat 5+ small meals rather than 2-3 large meals
Eating five or more meals throughout the day is a simple way to improve your health. Eating five meals a day can help people control or lose weight, manage blood sugar levels, and ensure proper nutritional intake.
Skipping meals or eating two or three large meals a day often leads to overeating in order to attempt to satiate hunger. Eating more regularly throughout the day helps you keep hunger levels in check and also boosts your metabolism. It is a good practice to eat a small meal every 3 hours throughout the day.
Another reason for eating small meals frequently is to help maintain a steady supply of blood sugar to provide energy and stamina and ward off feelings of fatigue. When you eat five or more times per day, you are releasing sugars into your bloodstream more regularly to supply energy instead of having two or three large doses that can cause spikes and crashes.
Additionally, eating more meals in a day may actually help decrease the chance of nutritional deficiencies. People that eat more regularly throughout the day tend to vary their diet more than those who eat two or three large meals. With greater variety in your diet, you help ensure that you are getting a wider range of vitamins and minerals from the food that you eat and keep your body in better working order.
Tip: If you feel hungry between your small meals, drink a glass of water before you reach for additional snacks. Thirst and dehydration can often mask themselves as hunger as our bodies crave the water concentration in our foods. However, if you are still hungry after drinking and waiting a few minutes, then by all means go ahead and eat, your body must need it.
Pack your diet with superfoods
Superfoods are nutrient-dense whole foods that contain a high concentration of phytonutrient content and long chain carbohydrates. Superfoods can be rich in antioxidants, essential fatty acids, and fiber. These nutritional powerhouse foods have high amounts of flavonoids and micro and macro nutrients while also being low in calories. Superfoods are generally thought to add health benefits above and beyond their normal nutritional value. These foods have the power to boost your immune system and help you fight illness and the aging process. Superfoods can reduce inflammation, regulate metabolism, promote digestive health, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, protect your body from toxins, and protect against heart disease and cancer.
Superfoods nourish your body at the cellular level to provide optimal health benefits and I highly recommend adding a wide variety of these foods to your daily menu. Some of my favorite superfoods include:
- Sweet potatoes and yams
- Berries (blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
- Nuts and seeds (walnuts, almonds, pumpkin seeds, chia seed, flax seed)
- Quinoa, brown rice, and oats
- Turkey and other lean meats
- Oily fish such as fresh wild salmon and tuna
- Beans, lentils, and other legumes
- Bright colored vegetables (peppers, carrots, beets)
- Bananas, apples, citrus fruits and avocados
- Yogurt
- Dark chocolate
Use fuels in longer workouts and eat for recovery post-run
When your training sessions last in excess of 90 minutes, it is important to fuel your body with energy packed calories while also fulfilling your hydration needs. Rapidly absorbed complex carbohydrates that can come in the form of liquid or gel are usually the easiest to consume. I use Hammer Gel, which is a concentrated complex carbohydrate gel with a syrupy consistency that contains branched chained amino acids, which help prevent cannibalization of lean muscle tissue. I usually take Hammer Gel with water, but on occasion (usually in marathon races where I have special elite bottles on the course) I mix Hammer Gel into my bottle with water. I alternate my fuel intake with HEED to mix up my nutritional intake. I take 1-2 servings of Hammer Gel or HEED per hour in runs or workouts lasting over 90 minutes.
When workouts last more than 2.5 hours, it is important to add a protein component to the fuel you consume so that your body does not begin to break down muscle to produce fuel. An added fat content is also recommended for very long workouts, as a small portion of fat can cue your body to release fatty acid stores so that you can burn fat as fuel source in addition to the typical glycogen stores that are rapidly being depleted over the course of a long session. My preferred fuel for workouts lasting more than 2.5 hours is Hammer Perpetuem, which can be purchased in a powdered form to mix with fluid or in a solid chew form. Perpetuem contains 75% carbohydrates (without added sugars), 13% fatty acids, and nearly 10% soy protein. I mix 1 scoop per hour or take 2-3 chewable tablets per hour during my really long sessions.
Recovery after training is a crucial component for success. When you train hard you deplete your body and damage muscle fibers and tissues. Thefirst 30-60 minutes post-workout or race is the most critical time to fuel your body to rebuild, repair, resupply, and ultimately recover. In this brief period, your body absorbs and metabolizes nutrients most efficiently. You need to supply your body with nutrients that provide the raw materials to build muscle, repair stressed or damaged tissues, and replace depleted energy, vitamin, and mineral stores for micronutrient replenishment. I recommend 10-20 grams of protein and 30-60 grams of complex carbohydrates.
Recovery time is also rehydration time, so the easiest method for recovery fueling is generally the consumption of a recovery drink. When fueling for recovery you should aim for a ratio of carbohydrate to protein between 3:1 and 4:1. Many athletes like chocolate milk as it has a 3:1 ratio, contains whey protein (the fastest absorbed protein with the highest levels of amino acids for recovery), and tastes good. I occasionally use chocolate milk as a recovery drink, but more often than not, I use Hammer Recoverite, which also has a 3:1 ratio, contains whey protein isolate, has high levels of glutamine (for immune system support and glycogen replenishment), and has a mild taste that is easy on the stomach.
Tip: Prepare a recovery drink or small recovery meal before you go out to train so that it is ready and easily accessible to consume during the first 30-60 minutes following your session.
Take a multivitamin supplement for additional support
Eating whole foods is by far the best way to supply your body with healthy phytochemicals, but a multivitamin supplement is a great addition to support your healthy diet. Even the best diet is not good enough for most endurance athletes because the physical demands of training and racing leave us with greater vitamin, mineral, and nutrient needs. Recommended Daily Allowances for vitamins and minerals do not take into account the higher needs of endurance athletes and we do not absorb 100% of the vitamins and minerals in food and supplements, so it is important to go above the normal recommend levels for daily intake.
Fuel for Success Recap:
If you want to get the most out of your body, remember to fuel for success! Follow these tips to fuel for success and get the most out of your diet:
Eat a balanced whole food diet packed with superfoods and broken down into five or more small meals each day. Support your body with proper hydration and follow a fueling plan for both training and recovery. And for a little extra insurance, add a multivitamin to supplement your healthy diet so that you can combat the additional needs of your training.
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The reports of gas price gouging in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy may have hit closer to home than residents realize. You certainly waited in a line to fill your tank somewhere, but do you remember where and what you paid?
New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman recently announced a $20,000 settlement with the owner of four Westchester gas stations accused of "charging unconscionably excessive prices."
Sammy Eljamal is the owner Shell stations in Cortlandt Manor, Yonkers, Ardsley and Tarrytown.
"As thousands of New Yorkers sat in line for hours waiting to buy gasoline during the state of emergency created by Hurricane Sandy, some crooked station owners increased their retail prices by excessive and illegal amounts," Schneiderman said. "Today, we are continuing to send the message that ripping off New Yorkers during a natural disaster is against the law and that those who engage in illegal price gouging will be held accountable."
The $20,000 Eljamal agreed to pay in penalties brings the total of state penalties won against businesses charged with illegally raising prices during the super-storm to $350,000.


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In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, there are still a number of towns in our area without power. No power in homes and businesses can also mean no power for traffic lights.
What are you supposed to do when you approach a traffic light that's out? The answer is, treat it like a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop, and yield the right-of-way to drivers on your right. If the right is clear, continue carefully through the intersection.
It's been obvious over the past two days that not everyone is aware of this law, or a great many local motorists are choosing to ignore it. Driving is like playing Monopoly - if we all follow the rules, we all have fun and no one gets hurt.
Stay safe out there - with some communities reporting that power won't be restored until the middle of next week, you're bound to come across traffic lights with no power at some point.


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Upon arrival, please hand your ParkWhiz parking pass to the attendant for validation. Tailgating is NOT Permitted. Vehicles not removed will be towed 2 hours after event ends. Exit may take up to 1 hour depending on traffic.
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This facility is a private parking garage, 9 stories tall. Elevators are located on the northeast side of the facility. I may take up to 45 minutes to exit the garage after Colt's Games.
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Nearby destinations: Lucas Oil Stadium, Cuda Lounge.
Located on the corner of Illinois and Henry St. Capitol Ave. in downtown Indianapolis. Conveniently located 1 block east of the Lucas Oil Stadium.


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Equally important on next week's ballot is voters' support of two ballot proposals.
Businesses: Capitalize on Bark in the Park
Success will mean not only a load of fun but a good-sized crowd of visitors for downtown Farmington.
This may sound a little corny, but wow, talk about a run on corn last week at the market.
Commission: Joni Mitchell hit offers Farmington words of caution
You might remember the Joni Mitchell song that bemoans, "You don't know what you've got till it's gone.
Farmington cops ticket 2 for disorderly conduct
One incident, on July 23, involved a 44-year-old man from St. Louis, Mo., who was reportedly attempting to sell magazines door-to-door in the 23900 block of Whittaker Street.
Farmington, Hills, clerk offices open Saturday
If you have primary election business to take care of, this Saturday is your day as city clerk offices in Farmington and Farmington Hills are open 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. On Saturday, voters may receive or return absentee voter ballots.
Farmington residents remind drivers to be more cautious
It's a simple message -- and one Jeannette LeMense believes can result in safer roadways in local neighborhoods: "Drive Like Your Kids Live Here."
Proposal 2 asks voters to renew, increase taxes for SMART system
In the Aug. 5 primary, Proposal 2 asks Michigan voters to renew and increase the taxes they pay to support the SMART system.
Gershenson talks fracking, SMART vote
The two candidates who will vie for a seat on the Oakland County Commission representing the 13th District, were asked to respond to a questionnaire provided by the Farmington Observer.
Senior programs planned for August
The center is open 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m, Monday-Friday . Lunch is served daily, $2.75 for ages 60 and better, $5 for under 60. Programs and activities are sponsored by the Special Services Adults 50 & Better Division of the City of Farmington Hills.
Community Band entertains at Heritage Park
The Stars in the Park Concert Series is sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and is held in the beautiful lawn area of the Heritage Park Amphitheater.
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Sheri Hicks, 42, of Farmington has an autoimmune disorder called scleroderma. She advocates for research funding and awareness of the disease.
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I love being a mom but let's face it: Day-to-day parenting is a grind. Feed, bathe, clothe, protect, nurture, instruct, reprimand, repeat.
Farmington's Cruis'n the Grand has been wildly successful for years. But the past couple of seasons have been tough for the Grand River Cruisers Car Club, which hosts the weekly spring and summer event.
Volunteers sought for study of Farmington historic buildings, endangered properties
As the second oldest city in Oakland County, Farmington has plenty of history. That's why a Historic Building Study Committee will explore the city to document historic building and endangered properties.
CPR/AED class planned for August
4, 28711 Drake Road. A $10 fee will cover the cost of the class and materials for residents of Farmington Hills and Farmington.
Full text of the proposals may be obtained from the City Clerk at the address and phone number listed below.
Parolee accused of trying to sell drugs in Farmington
According to the Farmington Public Safety Department, an officer on patrol was approached by a girl near an A&W restaurant on Grand River Ave. who told him a man age 20-30 asked her if she wanted to buy the narcotic.
Farmington's Big Band Performs at July 31 Concert
Enjoy an evening out at Heritage Park with the Farmington Community Band's Big Band' on Thursday, July 31 at 7 p.m. The band will perform vocal solos and energetic introductions, as well as favorite jazz and swing pieces.
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Mopti, Mali, 19 June 2006 - The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) handed over the keys of the Great Mosque of Mopti in a ceremony attended by His Excellency Cheick Oumar Sissoko, Mali's Minister of Culture, regional and local representatives of Mopti, members of the Mosque Committee and all the specialist professionals involved in the restoration of the building.
Following a guided tour of the mosque, during which the authorities reviewed the completed restoration work in the company of Francesco Siravo, head of the project at the Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) – the AKDN agency which undertook the restoration work – and Férid Nandjee, the AKDN's Resident Representative in Mali, the keys to the Mosque were handed over to His Excellency Cheick Oumar Sissoko, in a ceremony symbolising the completion of the work. The Minister then presented the keys to Kissima Touré, head of the village of Mopti, in a ceremony witnessed by leading figures of the city.
In their respective speeches, His Excellency Cheick Oumar Sissoko, Férid Nandjee and Francesco Siravo all praised the outstanding success of the restoration project, which started in November 2004. The speakers noted that the success reflected the extremely close cooperation between all the parties involved – the AKTC, the Ministry of Culture, the regional and local authorities, the Mosque Committee – and the dedicated commitment of the AKTC experts and the various groups of professionals involved in the restoration – masons, ironworkers, carpenters, electricians, and public address system technicians. All three speakers emphasised the long-term conservation of this architectural jewel, urging the Mosque authorities to undertake appropriate maintenance systematically.
It was following a visit to Mali by His Highness the Aga Khan in October 2003 that an AKTC technical team identified the extent and urgency of the structural problems of Mopti's Great Mosque, also known as Komoguel Mosque. The restoration works carried out between November 2004 and June 2006 were conducted in strict observance of traditional construction techniques.
The Great Mosque of Mopti, which was officially listed as part of the country's cultural heritage in 2005, is an imposing earthen structure built in the traditional Sudanese style between 1936 and 1943 on the site of an earlier mosque dating from 1908. The restoration work comprised a number of different phases: the complete reconstruction of the roof; stabilisation of the upper part of the building which had been damaged by the inappropriate use of cement in a previous restoration effort in 1978; repairing the earthen brickwork, removing damaged sections and rebuilding them with traditional earthen bricks; applying a traditional coating made by mixing earth with rice husks – called banco pourri – to the external walls; replacing the earth bricks along the building facades; rebuilding the parapet and the pinnacles of the terrace; removing and partly renovating the outer earthen coatings, which were in a state of disrepair; renovating the outer courtyard. Plumbing was installed in the courtyard along with a fountain for worshippers' use. The interior of the Mosque has also been substantially improved: the floor has been completely rehabilitated; renovation work on the staircase has made it easy to access the terrace; a new PA and electrical system has been installed, including new lights; and there is a new ventilation system. The Mosque has also been given new doors made of high-quality seasoned wood.
This restoration work was undertaken in conjunction with the National Cultural Heritage Department of Mali's Ministry of Culture, regional authorities, the city of Mopti and the Mosque's committee. The local authorities also helped with the selection of experienced bricklayers, as well as young apprentices who were trained in construction and restoration techniques during the project. Training is an important component of AKTC's mission and international work.
During the ceremony, certificates were awarded to two master builders, 17 bricklayers, 18 skilled labourers, five carpenters, 11 craft workers and other professionals, in acknowledgement of their contribution to the restoration project and the quality of their work. This part of the ceremony was supervised by Gisèle Taxil, the architect in charge of the work on site.
This restoration work is, among other projects, a part of a Memorandum of Cooperation signed by Mali's Ministry of Culture and the AKTC, on 22 February 2006, relating to the conservation of Mali's earthen architecture. Further initiatives of this kind are planned, notably in Djenné and Timbuktu. It should also be noted that in August 2005 the Republic of Mali and the AKDN signed an Agreement of Cooperation relating to the country's social (health, education, rural development and civil society), cultural and economic development. In this framework, , and with the aim of helping to conserve Mali's cultural heritage, the AKDN also plans to undertake work in the area of Komoguel 1, adjacent to the Mosque. These efforts will improve sanitary and environmental conditions for the people who live there, pave streets and, at a later stage, provide microfinance and professional training.
The Aga Khan Trust for Culture (AKTC) implements initiatives aimed at revitalising the heritage of the Islamic world, contributing to social and economic development. The AKTC draws on extensive expertise gained in the restoration of traditional buildings in countries as diverse as Afghanistan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Egypt, India, Pakistan, Syria and Zanzibar.
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims. It is a group of private, non-denominational development agencies working to empower communities and individuals to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. The Network's nine development agencies focus on social, cultural and economic development for all citizens, regardless of gender, origin or religion. The AKDN's underlying ethic is compassion for the vulnerable in society.
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The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) was founded by His Highness the Aga Khan, 49th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader) of the Ismaili Muslims. It is a group of private, non-denominational development agencies working to empower communities and individuals to improve living conditions and opportunities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, Central and South Asia, and the Middle East. The Network's nine agencies focus on social, cultural and economic development for all citizens, regardless of gender, ethnicity or religion. The AKDN's underlying ethic is compassion for the most vulnerable members of society.
The National Museum of Mali was set up in 1953 in order to collect, conserve and showcase Mali's cultural and artistic heritage. Since then, its collections have grown and diversified, and they now cover the whole spectrum of cultural heritage: history, archaeology, ethnography, arts and crafts. Today the Museum houses more than 6,000 objects, including a unique textile collection, and it also has a superb holding of photography and videos. Following its extension in 2003, the National Museum has three permanent exhibitions which are open to the public, on archaeology, ritual arts and textiles. It also plays a major role in promoting contemporary art by organising temporary exhibitions and acquiring works by contemporary artists.
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