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When approaching training structuring your workouts by week is a great way to begin looking at training as being comprised of cycles. Typically many athletes will work in week long cycles that comprise a gradual build up in workout volume (intensity x duration). After 3 solid weeks of training, then there can be a week of lighter training to help recover from the previous 3. As always, our WODs are basic introductions and you should consult with your own fitness professionals and doctors to find the program best for you. We just want to help you get rolling!
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Complete as many rounds in 20 minutes as you can of:
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Today is brought to you by the number 100. Repetitions, that is. Feel free to chose the number 200 or 300, though. Or 20 or 30. It's up to you based on your ability.
100 push-ups or burpees done as(choose one)
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4 x 25
10 x 10
100 crunches done as (choose one)
2 x 50
4 x 25
10 x 10
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Endurance: 2- 4 mile run
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Beginners do NOT be intimidated! Development takes time. This is why we try and provide you WODs that are highly adaptable to your current fitness, geography, and goals. Spartans take what they have and set to work to improve it. So what if you have a long way to go. Don't let a suggested workout stop you from working out because it is 'too tough'. Doing 10% of a workout is better than not working out at all. If you're elite, get over patting yourself on the back and do the workout twice.
grab 5-30lbs sandbags or even set of dumbbells and hike/walk 2-4 miles (preferably hills). It's not about speed, it's about strength and endurance. The more irregular the weight you are carrying the more you are going to build your adaptability across many planes of movement and allow you to work your stabilizing muscles.
finish with weights and:
20-100 squats
10-100 push ups
20-100 lunges
10-100 squats
We shall neither fail nor falter; we shall not weaken or tire…give us the tools and we will finish the job. ~ Winston Churchill
The work place is a great opportunity to get creative with fitness. Just try not to embarrass yourself too bad or get fired. Having someone walk in while you are alone, sweaty, and breathing heavy in a conference room can be awkward in certain companies, we guess…so maybe try this workout first on the weekend. Enjoy it everyone!
2-5 minutes of planking at 3 points in your day. The last time include 30-200 crunches.
Push ups until failure after each set of planking
Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Willing is not enough, we must do.
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We all don't all have a track nearby to workout at. Here's a speed workout that can be even done on trails.
Fartlek's Run on an open road/trail (2-4-6-4-2):
'hard' = above lactate threshold/race pace/NOT conversation pace
10 min w/u
2 min hard
1 min jog
4 min hard
2 min jog
6 min hard
3 min jog
4 min hard
2 min jog
2 min hard
1 min jog
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10 min c/d
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Grab a sandbag and start marching. If you have a weighted vest bring that along, too. The goal is NOT to run. Run and you will pound your joints with all that extra mass. Instead, find a steep incline and walk fast while carrying an uncomfortable amount weight. Very quickly you'll most likely find yourself breathing heavy. With the added weight, you maximize the effort involved in each step. Do NOT worry about how far you go, just focus on 30 minutes of hard effort. For those of you who need heavy resistance and you don't have hills, drag a tire behind you. Always be sure to spend 15 minutes warming up before big effort starts. Stretch it out for cool down.
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The Secretary shall monitor the compliance of World Trade Organization member countries with the sanitary and phytosanitary measures of the Agreement on Agriculture of the Uruguay Round of Multilateral Trade Negotiations of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. If the Secretary has reason to believe that any country may have failed to meet the commitment on sanitary and phytosanitary measures under the Agreement in a manner that adversely impacts the exports of a United States agricultural commodity, the Secretary shall—
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO AM) - Federal funding for the Lewis and Clark Water system has slowed to a trickle.
Executive Director Troy Larson says 20 cities and three states have pre-paid 154 million dollars but nine member cities are not hooked up.
He says Congresswoman Kristi Noem and Senator Tim Johnson allocated an additional 25 million dollars in a rural water program administered by the Bureau of Reclamation. So hopefully, Larson says, Lewis and Clark will get little extra money through that. He says there is no pipline construction planned this year or next. Lewis and Clark is at a complete standstill.
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By Pro Team member Miguel Medina
Last weekend over 12,000 Spartans scurried over and under shock cord, flew over walls and ascended an onslaught of stairs at the second Stadium Sprint in Citi Field. The weather was absolutely pristine as wave after wave of participants tested their strength and fortitude to overcome the obstacles in their path. In just over three miles racers were faced with over 20 obstacles at a blistering pace, mixing some old favorites such as the Traverse Wall and Spear throw in addition to the stadium themed obstacles like Farmer Carries and Ball Slams. The Monkey Bars had a challenging twist, as they were widened and elevated in addition the Hawaiian Squats making their debut on the mainland.
Both the men's and women's elite waves were stacked with competition as some of Sparta's best came out to battle for a spot on the Podium. Among the men Spartan ProTeam members Hunter McIntyre, Miguel Medina, and Elliot Meqcuier lined up with an impressive array of elites such as Dennis Smith, Brandon Dupont, William Ferullo and many others. The women's elite shared an impressive throng of athletes as well such as Shaun Provost, Karlee Whipple, Laura Messner, and Elise Fugowski to name a few. On Saturday, Hunter McIntyre held a strong lead throughout the stadium finishing first for a second year in a row. With two spots left on the podium Miguel Medina, Brandon Dupont and William Ferullo battled for the lead until the very end. Ultimately it came down to who moved down the cargo net fastest and sprinted to the finish. Medina took 2nd place with William Ferullo seconds behind in 3rd and Brandon Dupont finished 4th. Among the women, last year's winner Shaun Provost finished 1st as well with Karlee Whipple and Laura Messner rounding out the women's podium.
Sunday the men's elite went out with break neck speed as Spartan Pro, Miguel Medina finished in 1st , followed by Brandon Dupont in 2nd and Dennis Smith in 3rd. Among the women, Laura Messner set a swift pace, meeting an emotional sprint to the end and finishing in 1st with Elise Fugowski in 2nd and Julia Falamas in 3rd.
Citi Field also hosted the first Special Needs Spartan Race within a stadium for Spartans with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities (IDD). These athletes along with their guardians and volunteers met adversity head on. Blazing a trail for increased awareness and collaboration within the Spartan community and shattering the status quo once again, showing the world that Spartans from all walks of life can overcome obstacles to be more active, fit and healthy. The course was a 1/2 mile long and took into consideration athletes sensory profiles, physical and cognitive restraints associated with IDD. However, they rose to the occasion and overcame the challenges of the race triumphantly. Spartan Race looks forward to holding many more IDD courses in the future.
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Likes and dislikes: Save Our Bucks
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I've been watching this Save Our Bucks thing from the sideline for quite a while. I've seen all the links, all the conversation and all the arguing it's generated. I've seen the billboard they built. I've heard many denouncements and kind words alike. But I've been pretty quiet.
I didn't want to rush out and either brand them a group of renegades that must be stopped or heroes starting a revolution. I wasn't in a hurry because this group made it pretty clear right away that they weren't going anywhere anytime soon. I commend the effort and passion behind this project. But that doesn't mean it's all great. As with most things, there are some things I like about Save Our Bucks and some things I don't like.
Thing I like: The Core Belief
Much of the conversation around Save Our Bucks seems to center around two very related things: The billboard and tanking. The billboard seems to be aimed at the organization and sends the message that fans, specifically the fans who contributed to the billboard and are on board with the Save Our Bucks mission, are smart enough to understand why tanking is a good thing. They want the organization to know it's okay to tank and get a top five pick. The site goes on to explain the undeniable impact that top five picks have had in the NBA. So go ahead, tank and get a good pick. Abandon this silly strategy that hasn't worked out and move on.
Because the billboard deals with tanking, people then are quick to say, "Well the team is already terrible. What a strange time to ask them to tank. They are doing exactly what you guys want."
But they aren't doing what Save Our Bucks wants at all. The Bucks have "lucked" into this current situation. The process remains the same, as the Bucks were steadfast on competing coming into this season. Save Our Bucks' message doesn't seem to be, "tank the 2013-14 season", but rather "overhaul the way basketball is approached within this organization." Part of that is doing some tanking perhaps, or more appropriately, building for the future. But the Save Our Bucks group is taking much more of a 'big picture' stance, one that looks far beyond this season.
The Bucks have been bad, save for a short blip, virtually since Herb Kohl has owned the team. That's difficult to dispute. Something isn't right and this is a group that's had enough of whatever has been causing the problem under his watch. That's their core belief and it's hard not to get on board with it.
Thing I don't like: People Who Cheer Loudly For Losses
It's funny that I'm saying this, because I've sat on press row for the last few years and silently hoped for the Bucks to lose for the greater good. (And even then, sometimes not silently if you ask those who sit near me.) So it's not that I have a big issue with those who hope for losses that serve a purpose. But as I quietly cursed every 3-pointer Mike Dunleavy made last season, I refrained from open mockery of those who wanted to see those shots go in. I didn't take to Twitter to celebrate when the outcome I wanted played out.
I tried to understand the mindset of those who weren't on the same page as me and inform them as much as possible about why I was so steadfastly against the Monta-Jennings Bucks. If we didn't agree, that was fine, but it didn't have to get hostile.
I'm generalizing based on the experiences I've had, of course, but a bunch of people are so quick to get hostile if reporters or bloggers so much as announce that the Bucks have won a game. Take it easy. It's fine to want to see the Bucks tank for the greater good, but have some decency about it.
Thing I like: The Accurate Assessment of Media Coverage Historically
The group recently published an article criticizing media coverage of the Bucks. Overall, they indicate that the Bucks have been under covered and the true problems have been ignored.
When I started this blog in 2009, I did it specifically for that reason. It seemed like no one was talking about the team and when anyone locally did write about the Bucks, they ignored the larger overall failures that had been plaguing the franchise forever.
The lack of interest in the Bucks is a tough hurdle for media outlets to get over in 2013 though. Dedicating the time and resources it would take to cover the Bucks the way teams cover the Packers just isn't financially feasible. And I'm not sure it's the media's job to make sure the Bucks get their house in order from an organizational standpoint either.
Once upon a time, when Herb Kohl was battling the likes of Don Nelson, Del Harris and Mike Dunleavy Sr., it was front-page news. Excerpts were taken from court cases and a lot of bitterness was publicly aired. But things were hardly any better by the end of that run than they are right now from an organizational function standpoint. So I'm not sure there's a ton of weight behind the argument that more media coverage could fix this thing.
But the lack of coverage is definitely a bummer.
Thing I Don't Like: Arrogance
The simplest thing for a sports fan to do is assume he or she can do the job better than the person who is doing it. It's so easy, especially given all the information and misinformation that's available now. And there is so much of this going on in the Bucks fan community, specifically among those in the Save Our Bucks group calling for John Hammond's job.
I don't think he's been great or been terrible. I think there are bigger issues than him, but that's beside the point. What drives me crazy is all of the people who have decided they could do a better job. Then why don't you have the job? Why haven't you focused on this objective and made it your mission to run a team? WHY ARE YOU DENYING US YOUR BRILLIANCE? PUT YOUR RESUME TOGETHER AND VAULT TO THE TOP OF THE PROSPECTIVE GM CLASS, BRILLIANT STRATEGIST WITH A KNACK FOR PUBLIC SPEAKING!
That last sentence was arrogant and obnoxious and probably did more damage than good in my efforts to communicate with those who I'm aiming that at. I'm totally aware of that. Sacrificing the greater good of a message for something of a cheap shot. Fortunately, I'm not attempting to get an organization to take me serious on a potentially franchise changing idea within this article. That's the damage arrogant communications can have though.
In general, some dedicated to the cause seem to be so certain about things that perhaps there shouldn't be certainty about. Some people assume decisions have changed because of their actions. Some people assume the Bucks have acted to distract the public from the mission their group has. I'm not saying they are always wrong, but I know they aren't always right. Seeing people so certain that Herb Kohl called a press conference last week as a response to the Save Our Bucks movement blew my mind. I can't say for sure that he didn't, but it would be very surprising if that were the case.
The actual SaveOurBucks Twitter account hasn't been so arrogant and to a large degree, I can respect the line that Paul Henning, apparent spokesman, tries to walk. I think he recognizes the lines of obnoxiousness and tries to stay clear of them while pushing forward issues that he thinks are important. That's what this sort of thing is all about and what keeps a movement, um, moving.
But there are loads of supporters that give off that condescending, jerk sort of vibe on Twitter, where it's very easy to be something of a jerk. I would know better than anyone, as I'm a jerk on Twitter for hours at a time before I try and regroup and rein myself in. Often a noble cause is harmed by some of those that are half-assedly dedicated to it: those who kind of get it, but then take that kind of getting it to another level and act insufferably. There's definitely some of that going on here, though I'm purposely not calling any specific people out because I think that would be kind of a jerk move.
I wish those who believe in the cause would act a bit more human on Twitter. Dial back the negativity and cherry picking of problems and focus on the bigger issues at hand.
Basically, I like a lot about what the people who are running the site and organizing the whole effort believe in, but wish that everyone could get on board with a better attitude about how to deliver these messages. Even the best ideas will get lost without proper delivery. I know sometimes a group has to rattle some cages and take a specific approach to get heard, but there has to be a balance.
There are only so many Bucks fans in the world and doing anything that makes people feel excluded or alienated seems like it could be counterproductive. I don't blame those who are behind this effort for alienation, but it seems like there's something of a "if you're not with us, you're against us" sort of mentality surrounding this whole effort.
But, as much as anyone, I'd like the Bucks saved. If this helps move that mission forward and gets more people focused on the core problems the Bucks face, it's a huge success and I'm rooting for it.
About the Author (Author Profile)Jeremy Schmidt writes the Milwaukee Bucks blog Bucksketball. He founded it in January of 2009 because he hated his job. It's like basketball, but with Bucks instead of basket. I know ... I'm sorry. He might come off as a bit negative, but I'm really not so bad. He just wants the Bucks to succeed, so he points out areas where they are coming up short. Someone has got to do it and he's ornery and opinionated enough to take on that task. He isn't sure if this should be in third person or not. Contact him at email@example.com if you must use e-mail.
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Nice Jeremy…sometimes posting takes balls too.
I agree with the arrogance part. I think Hammond has done a pretty decent job and that tanking is not a sure-fire strategy.
Hammond has done a good job a draft and absolutely been atrocious everywhere else. If you think hammond has done a pretty decent job you arent paying close enough attention
It's funny though, people talk about how good Presti is, not sure he's done much other than drafting either. I wonder what happens to the Thunder if the Trailblazers take Durant instead of Oden?
By the way I am not advocating for Hammond just saying that drafting can be enough if given the opportunity to draft high.
Couldn't agree more Canada. People look at Presti and see a good gm but outside of the draft what has he done? traded a superstar for a year of kevin martin, signed kendrick perkins(bad backup center) to a large contract. I for one am very happy that we have hammond and his staff for this upcoming draft. Not saying he does a great job in free agency, but agree that drafting can be all you need in some cases.
I really appreciate this Jeremy, your evenhandedness. Your ability to keep a number of things in perspective. And I feel defended as someone who is not dumb but who gets pleasure watching the Bucks win, as I did Saturday night when I was at the BC. There are not enough Bucks fans, which is what part of the whole issue is. And we have reason to worry about the team leaving town. Seems a bad idea for us to fight amongst ourselves.
This post makes it clear to me why I have enjoyed reading your perspective for years.
Appreciate you taking this on Jeremy. The fact is, this movement is comprised with many different people who use different tactics, but believe in the same agenda. I agree that the way Paul has carried himself as de facto leader of this movement has been perfect…however, expecting everyone to play that same role and fall in line is actually totally against what crowdsourced movements are all about. Save Our Bucks has leaders and it has trolls and it has people in the middle: They are all vital to getting the overall message out there. The trolls say things to media members and others that are totally true, but also can be viewed as terse or angry or mean. There is a place for it all, and I think that is what makes this movement compelling to those who are following it and hurtful to media members or others who have come into the sites of the less composed members of the movement.
The whole SaveOurBucks thing is hacky and won't make any difference. The guys behind it are eventually going to convert it into a for-profit venture with t-shirt sales, ads on the website, etc… The real motive behind this "movement" is the almighty dollar.
The Bucks are going to do what's best for the rich folks who actually buy tickets (cheapskate Sector 7 rubes excluded) and put a competitive team on the floor with a good chance of making the playoffs. I'm hoping for a few "win now" trades in the coming weeks to silence the pro-tank idiots.
I'm sorry, Glenn, I was trying to read your post but all I heard was crickets.
Except that left over money from the t-shirt sales is going back into other projects for more exposure, and to charitable events like the MACC Fund (Wait, what is that you ask? A Bucks supported charity). At the Monday billboard unveiling, it was 5 dollars to get in, with all proceeds going to the MACC.
It seems like you are interested in a couple of win-now trades so that you can take your rich clients to a game, see the Bucks win, while shmoozing and drinking and not really caring about the game. Enjoy that for the next couple of years, because that mediocrity will not get a stadium built, but you don't care. As a rich ticket holder, you can go to the other options like the Admirals and the Brewers and enjoy your social event.
Thank god that Glenn rube posted his opinion, not sure this article would have been complete without it.
Jeremy, I really liked what you had to say about core beliefs. When the Bucks were scrapping through two overtimes on Friday with he Knicks, with their young guys out there battling hard — at times awkwardly, at times impressively, but generally valiantly — it was impossible for me not to root for them to win. I felt really bad about the loss, but really good about the guys we had on the floor, and their effort.
Now, in the same situation, if we have guys like Monta and Brandon fighting to dominate the ball, it's actually hard to root for the Bucks to win. If we are going to rely on guys like Stephen Jackson and Corey Maggette, and possibly Caron Butler and Gary Neal — in other words (and I apologize if I'm wrong about certain individuals) guys who seem to be selfish mega-shooters, and who are either past their prime or just aren't that good, then it seems almost impossible to get excited about the Bucks.
In general, this team has been so lousy and so lackluster for so long, and done it in such a senseless and exasperating way, that it's fairly easy to understand why any fan base would be worn down and eroded away. If fans don't support the Bucks, I wonder which came first, the lack of fan support, or the miasmic atmosphere caused by a seemingly endless series of moribund seasons.
It would be interesting to learn what teams like the Spurs and Pacers do that is different from the Bucks. Also, tomorrow night, the NFL channel is airing the first of two-part special about Vince Lombardi that could be instructive. I'm actually too young to remember the Lombardi Era, but it's legend has fascinated me ever since I was a child. Along with all of the organizational and coaching improvements Lombardi brought to the Packers, what I think set him apart was a certain loyalty to his players that can only be described as a kind of love. It's an attitude and an affection that says that while no one is irreplaceable, that no one is interchangeable, either. Every guy matters. I'm not saying Lombardi was perfect by any means, but what transcended his flaws was a genuine concern and caring for each of his players, his guys. He was as dedicated to them as he asked them to be dedicated to the team.
If we want a great team im Milwaukee, a class franchise, then we need officers and managers and coaches who will combine a quest for excellence with a commitment to treat all of our players with deep respect and true loyalty. Sometimes its necessary and even good to trade a guy or otherwise let him go, but these things shouldn't be done lightly, as if it's a fantasy team. There's a personal element in sports that is often overlooked amidst the dunks and flash and strutting and statistics. It was Lombardi's heart, as well as his head, that turned a team that had just one win the prior season, and had been dismal for a decade, into perhaps the greatest team in the history of sports. Just listen to what aging ex-Packers say about the man a half-century later. It's something that all of us fans can take to heart in the way we support each and every player on the Bucks… so as to deserve the kind of team that is a true winner on and off the court.
Not sure why anyones criticizing Hammond. If you really look at Hammonds resume with what hes done here, hes only really made 1 legitimate bad move being the Tobias trade. His signings are about as good as he could've done given the situation and his drafts have been very good. If you give the guy some time hes got the franchise going in a good direction. Just look at the East, most of the teams are pretty bad right now and going into next year if we do get a good pick (please Jabari Parker) we can easily begin making a very strong team going into the future. If you think about it, with how good/young our group is, we could be a top 4 seed in the next 2-4 years and that success could last for a long time. Just be patient.
Also I do have to say that I am someone who hopes for losses like you noted, however I'm still rooting for them game in and game out, but if they lose it doesn't really bother me.
One mistake? He signed Delfino who was already injured and hasn't played a game. We are paying 8 million dollars for Caron Butler this year. Trading for Monta Ellis while Steph Curry was on the table. He offered Jennings and Ellis contracts that were so far above market value that the rest of the NBA didn't even come close to offering anything near it. Corey Magette. Stephen Jackson. Yi. Joe Alexander. DREW GOODEN ON A 5 YEAR CONTRACT!
This was all just off the top of my head.
There simply is no big mystery here. The Bucks will NEVER be a quality organization until Kohl has no control. Look, we have over 25 years of results and based on creating a winning culture, post-season success, and developing accountability, Herb Kohl is, quite simply, one of the worst owners in ALL of professional sports. As others have noted, the Packers pre-Ron Wolf, the Brewers pre-Mark Antassio, and the Badgers pre-Barry Alvarez, were in very similar situations as the Bucks are now. Only a COMPLETE organizational overhaul will lead to a real change. That means buh-bye to Kohl, Hammond, Walter, Steinmiller, Babcock and McKinney. To you Kohl defenders out there, yes I am grateful the team has stayed in Milwaukee thanks to Kohl's efforts but if we have to suffer with decades of this farce of an organization I would rather have them move and be done with it.
And another thing, any team that trades Ray Allen, a legit superstar that WANTED to play in Milwaukee, deserves any misfortune that comes its way. Yes, Kohl's heart is in the right place but why is everyone so hesitant to state the truth: Kohl is absolutely clueless on how to run a NBA franchise. Who is Ron Walter anyways?
From a BrewHoop article in 2008 – "My understanding is that the senator has people around him who have the power to make decisions but are not held accountable for those decisions," says a rival Eastern conference executive.
This is from 6 years ago. I am curious, what has changed?
From same BrewHoop article in 2008 – Last year the Bucks had Mike Conley in for an impressive predraft workout. "I can't believe this kid shoots the ball so well with his left hand," one of the attorneys said to Sen. Kohl.
"It's because he's left-handed," Harris said.
Gotta love it when non-basketball people are running a professional basketball team!
I think this billboard is an embarrassment to the city and can't help but think stuff like this rubs players the wrong way. As much effort as this young team puts in only to lose so many close games and realize that even their own fans are rooting against them.
Glen are you serious?? You can't be that stupid to think it is is the best interest of the bucks to win now do you. You think it is appropriate to pass on one of 5 almost sure fire all Stars to continue muddling in mediocrity for the next ten years or until we get shipped off the seattle? Get off your high horse you self righteous ignorant "fan."
The billboard isn't an embarrasment to the city, the bucks franchise is. Besides 2001, when is the last time the bucks won a 1st round playoff series?
"I just wanted to be around a positive organization that's used to winning and plays the game the right way," Jackson says now. "Milwaukee, they're not used to winning."
Granted, stephen jackson is a lunatic, but he summed up the Bucks under Kohl fairly succinctly.
"We let Kurt Thomas walk, and he had a great year for us. I can definitely question the way things were ran there, too."
Quote from Andrew Bogut
"So, I mean, with this new beginning, new fresh start, you know, better organization, you know, better teammates, they're going to make things a lot more better."
"There has been a breaking down of my credibility in Herb Kohl's mind ever since he bought the team," Nelson said Friday. "It's been one little thing after another. That's what makes it hard for me to continue."
The running of Nellie out of town. And its been all downhill ever since.
There was a time when the Milwaukee Bucks lorded over the NBA's Central Division as perennial contenders. In the mid-1980s, Don Nelson still had a modicum of structure in his nightly war plan (Nellie's Bucks consistently ranked in the bottom half of the league in pace), and the Bucks ran off seven straight divisional titles between 1979 and 1986.
He came to our studio after his falling out with owner Herb Kohl, airing his frustrations and upset about having to leave a job he wanted in a town he loved.
The town loved him, too. It was hard not to, what with the squads he assembled and the successes he achieved including seven 50+ win seasons.
So this spammer Sergio represents this "movement"? He sounds about as intelligent as the people who'd spend money on this pointless billboard.
so if I get this right, Jeremy is telling everyone to be nice…. ok cool.
Glen has no concept of NBA operations. Just a clue buddy, the bucks trade leverage is on draft day, not midseason, and NOT THIS season.
Sergio, if you're so sick of how the bucks are run, I've got some options for ya.
1. buy the team
2. move to a city with a good franchise you can get behind
3. chloroform
4. after the NBA finals, create the next bucks roster REALISTICLY, run down to Sen. Kohl's office, hand it in as your resume and ask him nicely to step aside while a real basketball professional shows him how its done.
Now that i've trolled, on to more important things in the comment section. I've made the comment before on other articles in the blog.
I see what may have started as a 7 year plan, now down to 3 years left, in shedding terrible contracts, winning if possible, but rebuilding the roster from the ground up. There was quite the hole to dig out of when Hammond took over. I'd say he's done a good job of at the very least getting the financial house in order and assembling young pieces. So i take the many losses with the few wins sprinkled in, with the knowledge a very solid business plan is in place. This, of course, might be wishful thinking on my part….. but as a business man myself, I see the long term strategy from when Hammond took over and a culture shift in the front office at that point as well. Sen. Kohl seems to have backed off already and let Hammond run the team. Much like most bucks fans with the same notions I have, I hope I'm right, for the sake of the bucks and their fans.
You lost me at TANKING… Stop using this freaking word. If the Bucks are out there and trying to win games they are not tanking. "Tanking" is just an excuse for a bad team to be a bad team. I hope they implement a new style draft pick distribution I read about on ESPN so this word can be stripped from our vocabulary.
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Matt, you are absolutely right. The Bucks should never be objectively judged like the packers, brewers, and badgers. Ted Thompson won a super bowl and people still critique his every move. In fact, I bet you are one of those "fire ted thompson" types. Why are the bucks and herb kohl immune to criticism? This is not a solid organization that has ran into a bad season here and there. This is a franchise that, besides 2001, has not won a playoff series since 1989?!?! enough said


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-- Mary Elizabeth Dallas
THURSDAY, June 2 (HealthDay News) -- Noisy operating rooms
appear to put patients at greater risk for surgical site
infections, new study findings suggest.
In the report, published in the July issue of the
British Journal of Surgery, the Swiss researchers also said these surgical site infections, or SSIs, are associated with longer, more costly hospital stays.
"SSIs lead to patients spending up to 13 days longer in hospital, making their stay cost up to three times as much," Dr. Guido Beldi, staff surgeon and research group leader, from the department of visceral surgery and medicine at Berne University Hospital, said in a journal news release.
Beldi's team examined 35 patients who underwent planned, major
abdominal surgery, taking into account demographic parameters, the
length of their surgery and the level of noise in the operating
Six of the patients developed surgical site infections, but the
research showed that the only variable in each case was the noise
level in the operating room, which was notably higher for the
infected patients.
"Having found a significant association between SSIs within 30 days of surgery and increased sound levels in the operating theater, we can only conclude that noise is associated with a stressful environment or lack of concentration and this impacts on the surgical outcome," Beldi said.
The study reported that sound levels rose 60 minutes after the
surgery began, indicating the level of noise could be related to
the intensity or increased difficulty of the surgical procedure.
The authors noted that to suggest a lack of concentration among the
surgical staff would be purely speculative.
"Each of these factors may increase the risk of SSIs and other complications, and further studies looking at the source of operating theater noise and its specific influence on the behavior and performance of surgeons is warranted," Beldi said.
More information
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides
more information on
surgical site infections.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
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An estimated 150,000 people came out to see former President Kennedy in Dallas on Nov. 22nd 1963, but no one was closer to him when he was shot than the Newman family.
Photographers captured then 22-year-old Gayle and Bill Newman, who were on a sidewalk when the shots were fired, diving on the grass immediately afterward and covering their sons, then 4 and 2.
At the Sixth Floor Museum, Gayle and Bill and their now grown sons recently recalled the shooting.
"The first two shots I didn't even recognize as gunfire," said Bill, who was just feet away when the third was fired.
"It was just terrifying to see," said Gayle.
Within the hour, still in shock, they would tell their story on local television. Film and still photographs of Gayle and Bill on the grass are among the most poignant images from that day.
"I was afraid we might get in a crossfire," said Gayle. "I was scared to death for my children. I was scared to death for Bill."
The event at the museum marked the first time in 50 years that the entire family was interviewed together.
The twist of fate that put the Newmans at Dealey Plaza that day ensures that history will continue to call each November.
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Standing in his gray suit, Troy Turner turned to his victim in the front row of the Allen County Superior Courtroom on Wednesday and apologized.
What happened that night is not who I am, he said, struggling to hold back tears, before he was sentenced to a year behind bars. I'm trying to make things as right as I can, as much as I can I take pride in helping people. It kills me that I allowed that to happen.
Turner's long-form apology stood in stark relief to that of one of the other two men convicted in the sexual assault of a woman at an alcohol-fueled house party in October 2011.
Last week, when Austin Bower was sentenced, he spoke only five words, to no one in particular – I apologize for my actions. Judge John Surbeck gave Bower 10 years in prison, with six to serve behind bars and four suspended, to be spent on probation. Bower, 23, pleaded guilty in April to rape.
Awaiting sentencing now is Alex Beierwalter, who, along with Bower, was a University of Saint Francis football player. Turner had walked on briefly for the school's junior varsity basketball team. All three men left the school in 2011.
Beierwalter, 23, pleaded guilty in January to criminal deviate conduct. He will be sentenced Friday.
Originally charged with rape, Turner, 23, was the first to admit his role – pleading guilty to a much less serious charge of sexual battery and agreeing to testify against Beierwalter and Bower.
Silent during Bower's hearing last week, the victim offered a brief statement during Wednesday's hearing.
A small woman, with dark hair and a quiet voice, she told Turner his actions affected her and her family greatly.
I want him to sit in jail, as any rapist would, she said.
According to court documents, police were called to the home in the 2000 block of Neuhaus Drive.
When they arrived, they found the woman hiding in the bathroom. Blood and a used condom were in the tub. Bower's DNA was later found on the condom.
She told police she had gone to the party with some friends, consumed a lot of vodka and fell ill. Her friends left her in the care of Turner, according to statements Wednesday.
According to statements during the hearing, there were two distinct incidents – one involving a nearly-passed out Turner climbing in bed with the victim and assaulting her. Another involved Bower and Beierwalter dragging her off into another room, where she was raped.
Allen County Deputy Prosecutor Tom Chaille said the victim had little to no memory of what occurred that night.
It has been an ongoing revelation to her, he said.
And even though she was intoxicated, she should be able to reasonably expect to be safe, particularly when someone has said they would protect her, as Turner had, Chaille said.
Prosecutors showed a series of photographs to the judge, taken by a cellphone camera, showing Turner in bed with the victim.
DNA consistent with Turner's was found during the course of the investigation, court records said.
I said no' so many times, the woman said during an interview at Fort Wayne's Sexual Assault Treatment Center, according to court records.
Turner's guilty plea late last year was, as Surbeck noted during Wednesday's lengthy sentencing hearing, the beginning of the end of the case.
But with that plea agreement, Turner received a significant benefit in a reduced charge, Surbeck said.
Turner's father, an iron and steel worker from northwest Indiana, spoke of his son's good character and success. Surbeck noted that, too.
But for this offense, this young man has created an extraordinary reputation and a bright future, Surbeck said. He has tarnished that.
Citing a number of high-profile sexual assault cases in the news over the past few years – such as the sexual assault of incapacitated teenage girl by high school football players in Steubenville, Ohio, and the increase in military sexual assaults – Surbeck said it is clear that the culture's sexual mores continue to change.
Folks are still not learning these lessons, he said.
Rarely does Surbeck mention prison as a necessary part of demonstrating the seriousness of a crime, but he did Wednesday as he sentenced Turner.
Good people do bad things, he said. And there are consequences. A wholly suspended sentence would depreciate the seriousness of the crime.
He sentenced Turner to three years in prison, but ordered one year to be served at the Indiana Department of Correction and suspended the other two years, which Turner must serve on probation.
After hearing his sentence, Turner turned to his family and smiled wryly and sighed. Before the bailiffs cuffed his hands behind his back, Turner removed his grey suit coat, tie and belt – handing them to his attorney. He was then led from the courtroom.


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The staff of the Archives and Special Collections is building a digital collection of Covenant publications. The Frisk Digital Collection of Covenant Literature will make accessible hard-to-find original publications, mainly monographs and serials, considered to be key texts in the formation and growth of the Evangelical Covenant Church.
Works will cover a variety of themes such as theology, Bible, history, biography, education, spirituality, mission, and records of various institutions of the ECC. Many works were originally written in Swedish. Available here will be both the original Swedish works and their English translations, many of which were previously only available as archival manuscripts. In addition, other unpublished documents will be selectively included. The new collection joins the digital photograph collection of North Park University and the Covenant Church already made available as part of the CARLI Digital Collections.
The collection is named in honor of Donald C. Frisk (1911-2010), a pastor in the Covenant Church and professor of theology (1945-1978) and dean (1961-1967) of North Park Theological Seminary.


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Harrisburg (Dauphin County)—Nearly a hundred people rallied Friday afternoon to put an end to violence in Harrisburg.
Friday's rally and peace march was organized by "Heeding God's Call" a group of churches in the city of Harrisburg to prevent gun violence.
The rally came just one day after 18-year-old Keion Gooding was shot and killed outside his home on the 300 block of Crescent Street, Thursday morning.
Friday's march was part vigil –
"I'm here to support the family - I've seen him ride his bike - smiling all the time - sometimes sit on my porch," said Essirine McCall who moved to the Allison Hill neighborhood last December.
It was also part rallying cry to stop gun violence -
"Let's help one another - these kids do not need to go through this," said Gladyis Navarro who lives a block away from where Gooding was shot.
Gooding's shooting is now the third homicide this year in the City of Harrisburg. Organizers said by taking to the streets and pledging residents to put down their arms, they hope it's the last.
"We want to be a city of peace," said Hank Johnson who helped organize Friday's march.
He added, "Kids are killing kids."


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Tiffany Mitchell, 28, a psychic, was out with a friend at Club Avenue night when the Mean Girls star made an appearance.
Mitchell reveals she had a premonition about Lohan and approached her inside the club to offer her a free reading, but the star turned her down saying, ""Give me my space.""
The psychic claims that as she walked away, her friend heard Lohan call her a ""f**king gypsy"".
Mitchell's pal and Lohan briefly exchanged insults and then the troubled actress allegedly lashed out, apparently punching the psychic in the face.
Police were called and the star was arrested for assault.
Mitchell's husband tells TMZ.com, ""We are not gypsies... it was a racist comment. Just because your career went down the drain and your new movie sucks, you can't go around beating people up.""
Alternative reports suggest Lohan lashed out because Mitchell was spotted chatting with The Wanted star Max George, who had joined Lohan at the club after performing with Justin Bieber at Madison Square Gardens.
Lohan has since been released from police custody but now faces jail time following her latest arrest - because she's still on probation for a shoplifting charge from last year (11).


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Oracle State Park: Center for Environmental Education
For the Public
The park is open Saturdays and Sundays. Hours are 8 am - 5 pm. Environmental Education Field Trip Programs for school groups are scheduled weekdays by reservation. Upcoming Events: For reservations, call the park office at (520) 896-2425.
Events Calendar
Download Oracle SP Events Calendar ( 532 KB PDF)
Milky Way Rising Over Oracle SP
Mike Weasner of the Oracle Dark Skies Committee with another amazing time-lapse video of the Milky Way rising over Oracle SP. There is no audio track to this piece. The Oracle Dark Skies Committee (ODSC) is asking groups and individuals to write "letters of support" to receive a designation as an International Dark Sky Park. Learn more
Saturday, September 6: Ranger Led Nature Hike
Approximately 2.5-3 miles. No reservation needed. Free with park admission. Meet at the American Avenue Trailhead Parking Lot to begin the hike by 7am for about an hour. Identify fall wildflower blooms with Park Ranger, Gary Faulkenberry.
Saturday, September 13 and Sunday, September 14: Guided Tours of the Historic Kannally Ranch House, at 10am and again at 2pm
Learn more about one of the earliest cattle ranching families to Oracle, and the architectural treasure they left behind, on a tour of the four-level Kannally family home, with Interpretive Docent, Mary Bast. No reservation needed. Free with park entrance fee. Guided House Tours repeat at 2pm only, on Sunday, September 21 and again on Sunday, September 28.
Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21: Mountain Bike Races! 'Kannally Ranch Romp' is presented by University of Arizona CyclingThe event will be headquartered at the Group Use Area at Oracle State Park. Cross-Country races begin Saturday at 8am, and Short Track races begin on Sunday by 7:30am. Competitive races start on Saturday by 9:45am and on Sunday by 9am. Races each day will end around 1p-2p. Courses are on designated multi-use paths through the park, including sections of dirt two-track, trail and main park road. More info at www.uacycling.com. Normal day use entrance fees apply for race participants and spectators. The Kannally Ranch House and public parking will remain accessible for all park visitors.
Saturday, September 27: Paper-making with Plants WorkshopJoin Instructor Val Bembenek at 12pm-2pm to learn basic paper-making using mold and deckle in vats of iris leaf, ocotillo flower, creosote leaf pulps. Take home your richly textured sheets. Reservation required; $12 workshop fee includes park entrance fee.
Sunday, September 28: Phenology Days ProgramJoin LoriAnne Barnett, Education Coordinator for the USA National Phenology Network, to learn about a new 'Citizen Scientist Project' at Oracle State Park. Phenology refers to key seasonal changes in plants and animals from year to year – such as flowering, emergence of insects and migration of birds – especially their timing and relationship with weather and climate. The presentation begins at Noon in the living room of the Kannally Ranch House for a 30-40 minute talk, followed by a trail walk at 1pm along OSP's new Phenology Observation Trail. Visitors will find signs along the trail designating plant species to monitor. Visitor observations recorded on a special handout will be compiled to a National database. The program allows public participation in scientific research, connecting people with nature to benefit our changing planet. This presentation is part of a larger Phenology Days week-long celebration of seasonal change in the Sonoran Desert, sponsored by groups that host the local Tucson Phenology Trail and the USA National Phenology Network. Visit www.usanpn.org/Tucson-phenology-trail. Reservation preferred, free with park admission.
Wrap-Up Gallery: Live Music & Star Party Photo Gallery
See Photos from our Live Music and Star Night Party Event
Tour the Historic Kannally Ranch House
Each Saturday and Sunday the historic Kannally Ranch house will be open for self guided tours (or guided tours offered by reservation). The Mediterranean-Revival Style Ranch House built in 1929, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Wildlife Slide Show
See what's showing up at waterhole cameras in the park.
Cowboy Artist Lee Kannally Paintings
An exhibit of impressionist-style paintings by self-taught cowboy artist Lee Kannally is on display at the Kannally Ranch House.
Nearly 30 oils, many that haven't been on public display for decades, are included in the exhibit, with 24 on loan from the Oracle Historical Society and the remainder owned by Friends of Oracle State Park.
Both a wildlife refuge and environmental learning center, Oracle State Park offers groups a chance to learn more about human's impact on nature.
Oracle State Park is a 4,000 acre wildlife refuge in the northern foothills of the Catalina Mountains. The park offers day-use picnic areas and over 15 miles of trails for use by hikers, mountain bikers and equestrians. In addition, a section of the National Scenic Arizona Trail crosses through the park.
The property once belonged to one of the earliest cattle ranching families in Oracle, and includes a unique Mediterranean and Moorish style ranch house listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Kannally Ranch House may be reserved for group use or weddings. Constructed between 1929-33, the adobe house is four levels built up the hillside. Self-guided tours are available with guided tours on select dates. From the patios enjoy sweeping views of granite boulder outcrops and the San Pedro River Valley and Galiuro Mountain range in the distance.
Oracle SP also serves as a Center for Environmental Education and provides programming for all ages. Interactive programs for school groups are offered by reservation. These programs are conducted along trails, so students learn about habitat and the interrelationships between plants, animals, and people. Additional public programs, workshops, tours and concerts are offered throughout the year.
Area History
Tour the historic Kannally Ranch House at 10 am and 2 pm, on Saturdays, until April 28.
Although the land has been a park for just a short while, the area has been visited and used by man since prehistoric times. This interaction between man and the park environment has played an important role in shaping the landscape we see today.
Clovis Man occupied areas along the San Pedro River 10,000 to 11,000 years ago and quite possibly visited the current park site during these early times. It is also believed that the Hohokam resided in the relatively flat, grassy areas of the park and used the adjacent woodlands for hunting and food gathering some 600-800 years ago.
In the middle 1880s the Apache Wars had ceased in central and southern Arizona. This opened up large areas to mining, ranching, farming and the settlement of small towns.
In 1902 Neil Kannally arrived in Oracle from Illinois. After moving to the area, he homesteaded the land that would later become the park. Later, other members of the Kannally family joined him. The ranch grew substantially over the next several years and eventually 1100 Hereford cattle grazed the land.
In 1976, Lucile Kannally, the last surviving family member, donated the land to Defenders of Wildlife who later transferred the property to the State Parks Board
The Oracle Adventure: An Environmental Education Program for Grades 1-3
The Oracle Adventure offers an environmental awareness program specifically designed for sensory learning. This participatory and interactive field trip focuses on developing an awareness of nature through the senses. Appreciation of the natural world and our relationship to it is emphasized during a series of hands-on activities along a trail in the 4000 acre park. Park rangers and trained docents will guide the students during the 90 minute program, as they explore the oak-grassland and learn to use all of their senses in this exploration. Teachers receive a packet with pre-visit and post-visit classroom activity suggestions to further enhance the on-site experience.
The Catalina Adventure Program, based on the Oracle Adventure, is also offered seasonally at Catalina State Park. Call (520) 628-5798.
The Oracle Odyssey: An Environmental Education Program for Grades 4-6
The Odyssey sparks curiosity, challenges students to think about the environment in new ways, and encourages students to consider simple positive actions that contribute to healthy environment. The Oracle Odyssey focuses on habitat and interrelationships and includes the study of humans as an integral part of the natural community.
Teachers receive a packet with complete pre-visit and post-visit lesson plans. The materials contain specific key concepts, teacher background information, and student activity sheets. During their field studies, students are guided by park rangers in a series of activities along a trail in the 4,000 acre park. This 2 1/2 hour program of hands-on activities brings ecological concepts learned in the classroom into a real world context.
Western Region
- Alamo Lake
- Buckskin Mountain
- Cattail Cove
- Lake Havasu
- River Island
- Yuma Quartermaster Depot
- Yuma Territorial Prison
Northern Region
- Dead Horse Ranch
- Fort Verde
- Homolovi
- Jerome
- Red Rock
- Riordan Mansion
- Slide Rock
- Verde River Greenway
Eastern Region
- Boyce Thompson Arboretum
- Catalina
- Fool Hollow Lake
- Lost Dutchman
- Lyman Lake
- McFarland
- Oracle
- Tonto Natural Bridge
Southern Region