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Ugh, really? I have the ones on this list I care for. Would have liked Super Mario RPG since I kept missing it when it was a reward.
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Ugh. Don't make use of the Wii U's "uniqueness" if it's gonna make it a hassle to port it over. Just do the working around for the system and forget the asymmetric gameplay. It would suck for people not to be able to play it at all for those that only have Wii U.
Idk, the fact that the games could be portable is alone more than enough reason to put this on the 3DS imo. I just don't like playing these type of games on home consoles anymore.
I would be all over this.
@grimbldoo Lol that was the nice version of my comment
I thought the Midriff was incredibly random and didn't flow well with his outfit so I'm actually glad that's gone. But taking away the ponytail is a horrible decision. WHY!? It looked good, better than the midriff, and was a callback to zero.
The no ganging up on one player sounds way too strict and dumb. Better implement that one carefully.
This is such a great idea, now I have to get this version. Really hope the Wii U gets it's own exclusive mode.
That was amazing. This is such a good year to be a pokemon fan!! Greninja is my favorite starter from XY. I was freaking out when they announced him. Totally random! Sakurai must have really loved him!
A summer release is already confirmed for NA.
Hmm might just pick it up on the iPad instead now that I know it exists.
GBA for me! btw, has Ballpoint Universe come out yet?
Awesome, nationals is like only an hour away.
Really? Reading the article the last thing I expected was a 2D Platformer. Not sure why. No, not supporting this. Looks very bland.
This is awesome!!! Does it work with Wii U?
Awesome! The colors don't look as dull and washed out as the first time eh showed them off. Can't wait to pick up Advance Wars and Superstar Saga.
Nothing's going to be announced. It also really sucks this is the same days as the Wisconsin VGC's. what the heck? I'd love to go to this.
Where the heck is Ballpoint Universe?
Fix the graphics up, a lot, and this could be really fun. I'll keep an eye on it. Hopefully it at least reaches the PS4 goal.
Wow this is amazing. I'd pay big bucks for it.
Jeez, Kickstarter is god apparently.
Just do it, you know the fans will throw money at the screen.
UGH, this is THE game i'm most excited for on the Wii U right now. (eh, ok third.) It sucks massively that this got delayed 2 whole freakin' months. -_-
Well, at least it'll be an even better game.
I Like how you guys don't list Megaman Zero under Inti Creates works when this is not only inspired by but based off of Megaman Zero.
HOLY CRAP THIS LOOKS LIKE MEGAMAN ZERO! This alone makes it a must buy. It looks amazing. There is really no other action game quite like Megaman Zero so I'm ecstatic for this.
Is there a release window yet?
This looks INCREDIBLE!! I hope the release date is he same for America. I need this now.
I would love to see this movie
That was HILARIOUS. I laughed so hard at the LOLRICKROLL one. xD
It spawned a religion. Lmao
So so happy for this. Mac's looking like my main guy alongside megaman right now! Between these two I'm totally fine is Snake doesn't make it back in. Although I hope he does. Great announcement!
Need to see some gameplay.
Looks generic.
There ya go ya addicts.
So CST is?
@ShadowFox254 steel the only weakness? Don't forget rock is also weak to grass, water, and ground. Two of those being very common types.
@Captain_Toad no.
@ShadowFox254 not really
@Gridattack I think Valcanion will at least be in game since he's supposed to be connected to the black outs in lumiose city.
Can't wait of et her when the movie comes out. My favorite out of the leaked legends.
Holy crud they made a Figma of Mario? That's the last character I would have guessed.
3DS offerings are weak, but I guess it's good I'd you haven't gotten PiCTOBITS yet for some reason. That game is wonderful.
I'll be picking up Mario RPG since I missed it before.
WHAT THE HECK HAPPENED TO KNUCKLES? Ew. No. What happened to EVERYONE!? Tails is the only one who actually a looks better from the redesigns.
Ironically the game doesn't look too bad though. Going off of 30 seconds of gameplay.
YOU CAN HUNT AS MIKU!? BRING IT OVER NOOOOW!! But don't keep the subscription. Or I'll just stick with 4.
I wonder if he'll be able to mega evolve? I hope so.
Yes! This is the sale I've been waiting for with Giana Sisters! Definitely buying that later.
The music is AWESOME, but it looks too slow of a shmup for me and the graphics are bland. Not to mention it looks incredibly hard to distinguish background from the actual level. Bosses look cool though.
Wait, are you sure it's open to everyone? Pretty sure you needed to compete in a previous tournament to be eligible for this one.
Man, all I saw was Beta and the back of Pangoro and I was freaking out that they were giving fans access to a Pokemon Z beta or something. lol
This is amazing!! I would seriously buy one if they sell them and learn how to play it!


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Today, patients come from all over the world, the United States and our own community to see Hopkins physicians, many of whom are leaders in their respective fields including cancer, neurology, orthopedics, and urology.
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What's Happening: Aug 1 to Aug 8
08/01/11- 08/05/11
Fantastic Inventors Museum Explorers Summer Camp
Waukesha is home to many great inventors from the past, present and future! All campers will join this important group of people by not only exploring inventions from our history, but also creating inventions for the next generation. - Waukesha County Museum, 262 521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Weekly Event! Located at Frame Park on the Fox River, check out the Badgerland Water Ski Show as they practice to compete again at nationals in 2011- placed 6th overall in 2010! FREE Ski show begins at 7pm each week.- Frame Park, Downtown Waukesha, 262-542-0330, www.badgerland.org
FFNL and El Rey
As expected the weather and crowds were great for Friday's fun. El Rey and the Nightbeats is one of the few bands people dance to and they were taking advantage. Broadway was totally and pleasantly clogged, as it was last year, and people were climbing every tree and lamp post just to get a glimpse of them. Well, maybe not that last part, but they're popular.
They've been around 54 years; that's four years longer than the Beach Boys! A nice touch to their varied set was, when it was through, each band member said something in appreciation to the crowd. They are from the Waukesha area and are always happy to see so many people enjoying themselves.
This and That
While enjoying a root beer at Bodway's Live Music Grille the other night, George from Waukesha Tattoo reminded me that I haven't blogged since April. Oops. So here is a quick look at some of the most recent things happening in beautiful downtown Waukesha…
The mural on the Couri Insurance building is coming along splendidly. Artist Chris Vincent has been braving incredible heat (from both Mother Nature and from those who don't like the mural) over the past few weeks and it looks like it may be nearing completion. After years of staring at a gray wall, it's really nice to see such a beautiful painting in its place.
Pure Imaginations - A Collective Effort
I've seen both renditions of the Willy Wonka films. They're a fun ride through the fantastical; and there's no doubt one needs a good imagination to enjoy the tale; hence, my not being able to wrap my own imagination around this being a stage production. I mean there's a chocolate river and the girl who blows up like a blueberry and a lot of scenes that require not only pure imagination but a great deal of thoughtful creativity. And, they did it!
With the collective and wonderful imaginations of John Cramer, (Director), Sallie Burkard, (Costume Designer), Michael Talaska, (Scenic Designer/Master Carpenter/Properties Designer), Aaron Schmidt, (Lighting/Sound Designer), Anthony Mackie, (Wig Master), David Bonofiglio, (Music Director), Katie Danner, (Stage Manager) and the entire run crew and cast - it's being done and done well at the Waukesha Civic Theatre. Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka is running one more weekend, August 12-14, 2011. It's an enjoyable production;one you and your family will love.
What's Happening: August 8 to August 15
Lunch and Learn Program, "The Magic of Owen Gromme"
This month will feature a presentation from the Milwaukee Public Museum as the head taxidermist shares how Gromme created various bird exhibits during his 43 years working at the museum. I- Waukesha County Museum, 262 521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Frame Park, Historic Downtown Waukesha. 6:30pm www.badgerland.org
Waukesha water use below projections
The City of Waukesha's water use declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2010 to an average daily demand of 6.69 million gallons a day, records show.
Actual demand was 1.21 million gallons a day less than the 2010 estimate included in the city's request for Great Lakes water.
more FFNL
I enjoyed Darry's latest on the Downtown Waukesha situation. Freeman Friday Night Live continues to be the best thing to bring people downtown since Weekend in Waukesha a few years back. The difference, I've noticed, is FFNL attracts mostly people from the local area who would most benefit from a thriving downtown. While Harley's Weekend in Waukesha was great fun, temporarily good for the economy and a great way to get word out about our fair city, my guess is the majority of our guests may not return until another Harley event, if then.
Last Friday I was situated at the bottleneck between the Potter's Shop demonstration booth and the Steaming Cup stage where the Front Porch Boys were entertaining. There were so many strollers; couples, singles and the four-wheeled kind, that foot traffic often would have to wait their turn to pass. Figured if I stood there long enough eventually most FFNL goers would eventually walk past. The weather was great, but people watching was even better.
Stifel buys notes related to Wisconsin schools' lawsuit
Stifel Financial Corp. announced today that it finalized a deal to purchase $162.5 million in notes from DEPFA Bank, the same bank that the trusts of five Wisconsin school districts borrowed from to purchase risky investments from Stifel that later failed.
Stifel is facing a lawsuit in Milwaukee County Circuit Court from the school districts, which claim the brokerage firm and the Royal Bank of Canada misled them about the nature of the investments.
Convention Center? Not So Fast!
I attend several convention/conferences every year. Some of the most recent were at the huge JW Marriott in Indianapolis, freshly opened and built for next years superbowl. The most recent was at a Hilton in the Chicago area and previously at many across the nation from Georgia, Florida to Arizona and Nevada. I was even to two held down the road at the Marriott across from American TV. Kind of feel like blurting out Johnny Cash's song, "I've Been Everywhere".
The point is that I know a little about attending events at such places and had this in mind when word came out of a proposal for what is being called a convention center at the intersection of North and Barstow. My first reaction was that I'd not miss the Hardee's nor antique stores on the property, but I questioned the location in general.
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Haven't hopped down the bloggin' trail lately. Last couple weeks have been more notable for what I didn't do than what I've done.
Didn't go to State Fair or Air and Water Show in Milwaukee. Didn't attend latest Art Crawl or Friday Night Live. Didn't go to Bluesfest; haven't even been to one Badgerland Water Ski show this year. Didn't chase any balloons at the Hartford Hot Air Balloon Rally this last weekend or go to the Waukesha Old Car Club show at Frame Park . . .
What's Happening: Aug 15 to Aug 22
"Modus Operandi"- An art exhibit of unique manners of painting.
An art exhibit featuring the paintings of Dana Larson and Marilee Shepard. Show runs from Aug 16th to Sept 30th. - 342 W. Main Street, Waukesha WI 53186, 262-542-1522, www.almontgallery.org
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Weekly Event! Located at Frame Park on the Fox River, check out the Badgerland Water Ski Show as they practice to compete again at nationals in 2011- placed 6th overall in 2010! FREE Ski show begins at 7pm each week.- Frame Park, Downtown Waukesha, www.badgerland.org
Deep Fried Art
For starters, I'm glad the State Fair is over. I went three times this year and consumed enough fried food to give a horse a heart attack. Fried Snickers, fried Oreos, fried deep fried fries (made the last one up). I did not try the deep fried butter- I believe that crosses a thin line between eating bad and eating stupid. Maybe I'll try it next year.
One For The Funny And Two To Go
Finally saw my first Badgerland Water Ski show of the season last night after admitting I hadn't been to any. What a riot! The weather and crowds were great, skiing superb as always on the crystal clear waters of the Fox River.
Two things really amazed me. First, Steve, the new announcer, is great. He's got a routine you shouldn't miss. It's hilarious! He does a little doubles act on skis that you'd never expect and have to see to believe.
Three To Get Ready...
I stand corrected.
Last post mentioned two Badgerland ski shows left this season. In fact there are three if you include Labor Day Monday's show, which I was reminded about. In order to squeeze every last bit of sunlight out of a swiftly-dwindling summer this last show of the year will begin at 6:00 and end at 7:30.
facebook reunion
If you've been on facebook you know how easy it is to connect. You can easily set up groups and events without expense or difficulty. Users have no problem connecting with others with a common interest or history. Finding old friends connected to facebook is as easy as typing their names, looking through others' list of friends, or responding to friends suggested to you by facebook or other users.
The Waukesha North group I'm in makes it a lot easier to gather or share news among those who have the common interest, history and friends.
What's Happening: Aug 22 to Aug 29
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Weekly Event! Located at Frame Park on the Fox River, check out the Badgerland Water Ski Show as they practice to compete again at nationals in 2011- placed 6th overall in 2010! FREE Ski show begins at 7pm each week.- Frame Park, Downtown Waukesha, www.badgerland.org
Market on the Hill
Weekly farmers market held rain or shine. - Queen of Apostles- 449 W. Wisconsin Ave., 262-695-9735, http://market.queenofapostles.net/
slippery when wet
Mother Goose would never have allowed this.
Jack Spratt had a spat with his woman in the shower. A clean fight? While doing their part to conserve Waukesha's precious resource, police broke down the door and wrestled Jack to the floor. But Jack, covered in Irish Spring (or was it Dial) slipped out of their grasp wearing nothing but a smile.
On the List- Recalling Ducks, Dragonflys, and Eggs
While on a road trip to Madison today, I passed the time taking an unofficial survey. I counted how many people were driving with a cell phone held to their ear. On average, out of every 10 cars I passed, 4 of them were talking on the phone in this manner. And out of 50 cars, 5 were sending text messages- one in a construction zone. Didn't Wisconsin pass a law…?
I have a technical question… can I buy a dozen eggs in a "10 items or less" checkout line?
Everyone's got a little Irish Fest in 'em
What a pleasure it is to visit Milwaukee's lakefront on a beautiful August morning for the largest outdoor mass in America followed by a day enjoying America's largest Irish music and culture festival.
Every year I enjoy it more than the last. The woman signing for hearing impaired gave me food for thought while I waited for the mass to start. There are many ways to enjoy the largest music festival in America. . . even if you can't hear it. Obviously, fantastic sights are all around. The taste and aroma of Irish food and drink surrounds you, the feel of cool lake breezes on your skin. . .
What's Happening: Aug 29 to Sept 6
Speaker Series, "The Life of Owen Gromme"
Owen Gromme was an artist, outdoors man, museum man, and much more. Michael Mentzer, co-author of The World of Owen Gromme and contributor to the exhibit, will share fascinating stories of a man passionate about the natural world,- Waukesha County Museum, 262 521-2859, www.waukeshacountymuseum.org
Badgerland Water Ski Show
Last regular show of the season! Located at Frame Park on the Fox River, check out the Badgerland Water Ski at Frame Park, Downtown Waukesha, www.badgerland.org


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Sears Just Doesn't Look Like It Wants Our Business
Sears is now a messy mix of Craftsman and Kardashian, DieHard and Vergara. If it lasts another decade, it won't be the same store your parents patronized.
Sears is now a messy mix of Craftsman and Kardashian, DieHard and Vergara. If it lasts another decade, it won't be the same store your parents patronized.
Sears is closing its downtown Chicago flagship store in April, the latest move by the retailer to cut the number of its stores as it relies more on online retailing.
When a 10-year McDonald's employee confronted him about her $8.25 an hour salary, Jeff Stratton blew her off, and lost a chance to shine up the image of the Golden Arches.
Here's a quick rundown from the world of business and economics this morning: the things you need to know, and some you'll just want to know.
On Sept. 18, the Fed shocked the financial world by not scaling back its support to the economy. But some traders in Chicago weren't as shocked as they should have been.
EBay Now, which provides one-hour delivery to customers from local retailers for just $5, is expanding its service to Dallas and Chicago, and adding new features.
Recent female divorcees are twice as likely to live at or below the poverty line as their male counterparts, a Spectrem Group study reports. But there are plenty of people who refuse to be bound by such stereotypes: These five women learned to whistle a far different -- and richer -- tune after their marriages ended.
Home prices rose in May from April in every city tracked by the Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index, a sign that increasing sales and tight inventories are supporting a modest housing recovery.
While Americans are still reeling from the housing bust, people from around the globe are scooping up cheap American homes. Over the 12 months that ended in March, nearly 9% of all real estate spending in the U.S. was done by buyers from abroad. Is it "Rising Sun" all over again?
What? You think personal assistants are only for the rich and famous? Yes, that's how it used to be, but a couple of companies are now offering the same sort of customized service by the hour, at prices that everyday folks can afford.
Home prices rose in March from February in most major U.S. cities for the first time in seven months. The Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index shows that prices increased in 12 of the 20 cities it tracks.
Recent reports have agreed the U.S. economy is slowly improving. However, as one study highlights, some areas are recovering much faster than others.
Home prices dropped in February in most major U.S. cities for a sixth straight month, a sign that modest sales gains haven't been enough to boost prices, according to the S&P/Case-Shiller Index.
Chicago entrepreneur Karriem Beyah grew up working in the grocery business, but when he courted some industry heavyweights to bring stores to the South Side, their response was disdainful: "Who wants to go over there?" It's not just a Windy City problem.
Did Bank Transfer Day work? Over the weekend, many Americans came out to protest big banks, and while there's no hard data yet to gauge the day's impact, credit unions around the country are reporting a continuing upsurge in interest. And the protests don't appear to be fading.
Jefferson County, Alabama's, sewer debt crisis is coming to a close. Commissioners voted Friday on a deal framework that will let it restructure and partially write off $3.14 billion debt, saving the county from filing for Chapter 9 in what would have been the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history.
On Thursday night, New York City will transform into one big after-hours shopping party for Fashion's Night Out, a whirlwind of festive, quirky store events to kick off New York Fashion Week. But it's not all high-end specialty stores -- mass retailers are increasingly using FNO to assert their own fashion bona fides.
Walk into any Whole Foods Market and you are met with an array of vibrantly colored vegetables, leafy greens and barrels of fruit: The store is an emporium to healthy eating. Now, the company is wading deeper into the preventative health care market with member's only Wellness Clubs.
When it's time for some R&R in the sun, Americans have a wealth of options. But based on summertime hotel room rentals, which one takes the crown? Orlando with its theme parks? New York with its culture? Washington with it's history? L.A. with its beaches? None of the above. Curious? Read on ...
City dwellers know that finding an affordable downtown parking spot involves cutthroat competition. And in some urban centers, even the winners pay through the nose for a place to stash their cars. Find out where the rates are worst (and the high price we all pay for "free" parking.)
Chef and restaurateur Grant Achatz is known for the ultra-pricey, fantastically complex food at his flagship Alinea restaurant, where he coined the...
With Jamie Oliver beginning his second season of Food Revolution, it's time once again to think about the healthiness of the food served in public...
With gas prices shooting ever higher, cities such as Chicago, Las Vegas and Miami have either allowed cab drivers to levy fuel surcharges or are considering them. But in New York, where the drivers of nation's largest cab fleet are struggling to make ends meet, officials say a surcharge isn't even being considered.
Teens hoping for employment this summer aren't likely to find the job market much better than last year, when teenage job seekers experienced the weakest seasonal market in decades.
It's time to celebrate, kids. For many of you, spring break is just around the corner. Great news, unless you were so busy with school (or partying)...
It's an evergreen topic: will Walmart conquer the urban market or won't it? Its reach into major metropolitan areas has been blocked by consumer...
A Chicago taxi company will begin using a dozen Ford Transit Connect vans that run on natural gas instead of gasoline. Other cities are likely to...
Big business and politicians aren't strangers, but when the First Lady and Walmart, the world's largest retailer, stand together and announce a plan...
Nearly 60 million foreigners visited the U.S. in 2010. Where did they go? The most popular destinations included New York, Orlando, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Chicago. The Big Apple is particularly appealing, drawing a record 48.7 million, big-spending foreign tourists.
A former Goldman Sachs computer programmer has been convicted of stealing trade secrets and property from the company.


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Spanish Springs' Nikk Audenried and North Valleys' Hunter Pierce locked up in the low-scoring pitchers' gem, but it was Audenried who was just a bit better. The Cougars' junior right-hander worked all seven innings Saturday, keeping his composure despite North Valleys baserunners sprinkling the sacks throughout the contest.
Audenried bent but didn't break. North Valleys only got to him for the one run, which came in the fourth inning. In the end, he scattered nine hits while striking out four and walking one.
"Nikk was really good again today," Spanish Springs coach Ben Hofmann said. "That's two weeks in a row he's been huge. He's saved us some arms. It was a nice job. They can hit a little bit and had guys with good approaches. He did a good job of keeping balls down. He was able to scatter the hits. They never bunched up in an inning.
"He had really a pretty low pitch count. They were aggressive early in at-bats and he had enough movement on his fastball and the slider that he throws that he got it off the sweet spot of their bats and got outs. And then we were clean defensively today."
Pierce was saddled with the tough-luck loss. He only gave up runs in one inning as well. Unfortunately for he and his Panthers' teammates, the Cougars put up a three spot in the bottom of the second inning.
One of North Valleys' two errors on the day came in that second inning as Spanish Springs scored its three runs, only two of which were earned. Pierce limited the SSHS sticks to six hits in a seven-strikeout, two-walk performance.
The Cougars struck for their three second-inning runs when Hunter Fralick started the rally with a walk. Lucas Jones singled but was forced out when Matt Mannens hit into a fielder's choice, leaving runners on the corners. Shane Lawson reached on error to load the bases. Next, Chase Kittilsen greeted Pierce with a two-run single back up the middle, giving the Cougars a 2-0 lead. Vinny Agliolo followed an RBI single, concluding the Spanish Springs scoring on the day.
"Pierce was pretty good for them," Hofmann said. "He had a decent fastball and an above-average-to-good curveball. He kept us off balance all day.
"To go from Thursday where we scored 19 to today where we get three, that's northern Nevada baseball. You're only as good as your starting pitcher and our guy was a little better than their guy from that standpoint."
North Valleys got its only run of the game in the top of inning four. Mason Blake singled and circled the sacks after an RBI single by Kody Milligan.
Spanish Springs is at home Tuesday against Galena with first pitch set for 3:45 p.m.


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Camping pods
Dogs allowedSee all facilities…
Craven an adults-only space for your hols at any time of the year? Greenway Touring Site should fit the bill.
The park is small, friendly and peaceful but is easily accessed a couple of miles along the B4368 from Craven Arms, is nine miles from historic Ludlow and is within reach of the Welsh border for days' worth of grown-up sightseeing and shopping; if the thought of other humans is making you shudder, Greenway is in the Corvedale hills in the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with miles of solitary walks and sightseeing in all directions.
Greenway Touring Site is well-landscaped and on a gentle slope, with spacious pitches for tents, tourers and motorhomes on hardstanding or grass. For Shropshire glampers, there are camping pods available which come with heating and lighting.
Craven canine company? Dogs are welcome at Greenway and one of the camping pods is pet-friendly.
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We are an adults-only site.
Check availability at Greenway Touring Site…
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Party:2 adults
Max. persons: 5x
Dimensions: 3.5m x 8.5m
Ground type: Grass
Approx. 3.5m x 8.5m grass touring pitch without electric.
Includes one awning or gazebo
Max. persons: 5x
Dimensions: 3.5m x 8.5m
Ground type: Hardstanding
Approx. 3.5m x 8.5m hardstanding pitch with 6-amp electric hook-up.
Includes one awning or gazebo.
Max. persons: 2x
The camping cabin includes heating, fridge, kettle and a sofa bed.
Please bring your own bedding, towels and cooking equipment
No pets allowed in this glamping cabin.
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Max. persons: 2x
The camping cabin includes heating, lighting, fridge, kettle and a sofa bed.
Please bring your own bedding, towels and cooking equipment
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By Sal Capaccio
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After the Bills made EJ Manuel their only pick in the first round of the draft, I spent a lot of time watching film of him. Before the draft, I had seen him play several times at Florida State and watched him on film, but not with as much of a critical eye as I did after the pick was made Thursday night.
Many of you know I was a high school football coach in Florida for over ten years before coming back to Buffalo. I primarily coached QBs and have also been around some of the top QB coaches in the nation at all levels and watched them and even worked with them as they worked with some of the top college prospects.
He's of course a good runner, but these are simply my observations of him as a passer from a technical and coaching standpoint.
The first thing I noticed - jumped off the film in fact - that is VERY impressive and very tough to teach and get young QBs to do is seeing where Manuel holds the ball in his drop and before his release - up top, above the shoulders, near his ear. It's a coach's dream to see this so consistently. He must have been coached very well at a younger age and really paid attention to what he was learning, because as much as you try to get younger passers to do this, they almost always fall back into dropping the ball below their shoulders either as they drop back or just after their last foot hits on their drop-back. It's more comfortable and natural down there. It even looks odd sometimes to people to keep it above the shoulders. But, it's the right position, and for for Manuel, it's automatic to get the ball up and then keep it there, which is very impressive.
Manuel almost always has the ball in a perfect position to throw
There are two reasons this is so important.
First, having the ball that high at all times allows him to be in a better position to release it quicker. And he does. Very quickly. The other thing I was extremely impressed by was his quick release. As soon as Manuel wants to throw, the ball goes back - and then out of his hands - fast. That's something you must have at the NFL level. It's especially important for a taller QB like EJ because most taller quarterbacks have longer arms and it takes that extra second get the ball back to delivery position. Manuel keeps his motion very compact, and it's mostly because of where the ball starts out as soon as he takes the snap and then keeping it there throughout the process of the drop and foot plant.
Second, it allows him to be a much better passer while on the run, and actually give him more options while moving, because when he's scrambling, he usually keeps the ball in that same position. Again, tough to teach. You see very few young QBs do this so technically sound. Manuel keeps the ball high while moving, which means he can throw it quickly at any time or still pull it down and run.
That takes me to what I didn't like. He runs a little too often when things aren't there right away. I see him look at one receiver and then when he is covered, too often pulls the ball down to run instead of going through his progression to the next target. Granted, some of this was most likely by design in the FSU offense because of how good of a runner he is, but in the NFL, Manuel won't have as much room to do that and will have to be better at finding his next receiver when his primary option isn't open.
Also, I didn't like how he relies on his strong arm too much as compared to also using his body and legs to get into some of his throws. His arm is so strong, he got away with it a lot in college. But I would have liked to have seen him step into his throws more often than he did, set his feet better, and use his big frame to power through. The strength is still there because he has a cannon for an arm, but those issues can definitely lead to accuracy problems, especially in the NFL where the throwing window is so much smaller.
Be sure to listen to Joe Buscaglia and me Friday from 11am-3pm and Saturday from 11am-5pm on WGR as we continue to break down the pick of EJ Manuel and the rest of the Bills draft.
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This is a great looking boat. I am not sure what your schedule is like, but this could make for a great project. If you have a garage that you could dedicate to this sort of thing, you could tinker with it a bit at a time. I don't think you have to be an expert to do this work. I would give it a shot if it were my boat. Otherwise you will have to move it. I wonder if there is a new jersey moving company that would be able to transport it to a rehab shop.
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My plan is to do almost everything myself.
Correct me if I'm wrong-
My next step is to remove all of the paint that is there. Down to the resin.
And also grind out any damaged areas to reglass.
The guy that quoted me on the job says that he wants to reglass the entire boat with epoxy and cloth over the original cloth and resin. This would give it added support
GERK , to tell you the truth you can do this yourself because we have all been there at one point in time . Gerk i started out in this business making windmill blades 40 years ago ,and to this day i am still doing fiberglass repair . Hey guy if you decide to tackle the job yourself we can talk you thru it and why not give it a try ?
to bad you were not closer...
I would love to take care of it for you.
here is a hondo wood deck I am restoring right now...
needs both wood work and glass work.. plus I am rechanneling the trailer..
before with the bad glass on it..
now with glass removed and getting cleaned for new spar varnish..
I am at Lake Tahoe
The boat is in the SF Bay Area
Where in the world are you?
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I just met with a repair guy.
Let me just start by saying that he is top of the line and works mostly on wood an fiberglass yachts. He looked at the boat and I gave him an idea of the paint scheme etc...
A lot of the work is grinding down the bigger cracks in the glass, filling, fairing, The hacth is in need of new cloth applied, and painting.
I was given the quote of $6000
I am getting discouraged and dont know what to do.
Any advise, help, anyone want the job?
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The Oxford golfer fell on his ailing knee carrying his bag to the clubhouse Monday, then shot 97 on the Nicklaus Tournament Course to fall way down the leaderboard in the Golf Channel Am Tour National Championship at PGA West.
"It was one of those days every golfer does not want to see; it was absolutely horrible," Evans said. "I've not shot 97 since I've been about 7 years old."
Evans was only three shots out of the lead to start the day. He opened Monday's round with a bogey and two pars, then it went way south. He played the next five holes in 10-over-par, with two double bogeys and a quadruple bogey.
The back nine wasn't much better. Going for broke, he played the side in 50 that included one birdie.
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GRAND JUNCTION – Former professional cyclist, Telluride native and Grand Junction resident Scott Mercier is getting a lot of attention these days. But not for confessing to using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs), like Floyd Landis and Tyler Hamilton, or witnessing seven-time Tour De France Champion Lance Armstrong doing them. Instead, he's getting attention for admitting that he didn't do them.
Earlier this year, Mercier, who represented the US in the 1992 Olympics and rode professionally for seven years including for The United States Postal Service in 1997, read an interview with journalist Paul Kimmage and Floyd Landis that made him irate.
In the transcript, Landis speaks of his biking career, talks of the pressures to take PEDs and blood transfusions, admits to doing it and to witnessing Armstrong do the same.
The interview took seven hours, and from the entire transcript, one thing stuck with Mercier –Landis's impression that you had "to cheat or get cheated."
Landis rode for the USPS team with Armstrong from 2002 to 2004. He left USPS to ride for Phonak Hearing System, the team with which he won the Tour de France in 2006. After the Tour, he was found guilty for steroids, was stripped of his title and finally admitted to the charges in May 2010.
"'Cheat or get cheated' is exactly what stuck in my mind," Mercier said. "I thought, 'Oh my God, that could've been me.' I was presented with the identical choice."
After reading the interview, Mercier wrote a letter to VeloNews, one of cycling's premier publications, based in Boulder. "I wanted to show that you do have a choice," he said, and that "there is another side." That other side is what Mercier and seemingly few other riders chose in the mid-90s – to ride clean; and then, when the pressure became too much, to ultimately walk away from the sport. Mercier's letter morphed into an article slated for VeloNews's July issue, and hit the newsstands June 1.
Earlier this month, after CBS announced that Tyler Hamilton would tell his story on 60 Minutes of using PEDs and riding with Armstrong, VeloNews called Mercier for an interview and trumped its upcoming story with a May 20 online post of Mercier's account.
Mercier told VeloNews that in May, 1997, while still a member of USPS, he was given a "baggie with green pills and glass vials." This happened between races, during "a four-week training schedule that included 10-12 days of 150 km and 220 km of riding per day with most days ending in interval training or motor-pacing. On each day, there were either dots or stars; the dots represented pills and the star represented injections."
Mercier recounted to VeloNews that the team doctor told him during the four-week block, "no racing… for sure you test positive, but you go strong like bull."
Mercier explained that athletes would use PEDs to train, or during the off-seasons, so that they could become stronger and more fit, but that by race time, the drugs would be out of their systems.
But Mercier never abided by the stars and dots system, deciding instead to ride on what is known in the sport as "bread and water," or, essentially, to ride clean.
For the bulk of his career, Mercier achieved good results riding clean. In his first race as a pro, he finished eleventh in the Tour de Mexico, among a field of riders including Tour de France Champion Laurent Fignen and Italian Gianan Bugno. In 1996, Mercier won the Tour of South Africa.
But he talks most proudly of his performance at the 1994 World Championships in Sicily, Italy.
"I had a great day; I just wanted to go as hard as I could," Mercier recalled. During the race, his heart rate averaged 191 beats per minute for over an hour and hit a maximum of 202 BPMs. "That is as far as I can push my body; I didn't blow up; I nailed it." Looking back now, realizing how many athletes were regularly using PEDs at the time, Mercier said, "I feel really good about the result."
Mercier finished 15th in that race, just two minutes off the podium.
Although Mercier was able to stay competitive in places like Mexico and Africa, he explained that it was a different game in Europe.
"Americans were just as good athletes, but the Europeans had some help," Mercier said. "The money you won outside of Europe wasn't enough [incentive to cheat]."
But when he'd get to Europe, where the prize money was significant, guys he had beaten or been competitive with earlier in the season, he said, would suddenly be unreachable.
When recounting his experience on USPS, Mercier is very careful to differentiate between what he knows and what is his opinion, sticking to what he experienced, and making it clear he did not actually see other teammates take drugs or injections. Connecting the dots, however, from his own experience to the recent testimony of others to how the sport has changed, his listeners can draw their own conclusions.
He notes that during the mid-90s, "Instead of just one guy from a team dominating a stage race day after day," you'd see "…tour climbs with eight Postal guys in the front. That never happened before; the entire team would be intact." To Mercier, it seemed the game changed, when individuals doped, to a more institutionalized strategy. "But that's my opinion," he clarified.
When push came to shove, Mercier's integrity was more important than winning bike races. "I was blessed," he said. "I had other options. What they [Landis and Hamilton] don't realize is that the decisions you make, when you're 26 or 27, stay with you a long time. Their lives are a wreck…. No one remembers Tyler as an Olympic champion – or Floyd as a Tour champion – but really the truth is they weren't doing anything differently than anyone else."
It wasn't taking the PEDs that bothered Mercier so much as the dishonesty. "There was such a silent code," he says. "What mattered is the secrecy. People get tired of lying and hypocrisy."
So, was Landis right? Did you have to "cheat or get cheated?"
Did Mercier get cheated out of the sport, and potentially cheated out of a great career?
"I had a choice in that matter," he said. "Lots of guys never got to that point; lots of guys dope to get [to] that point. I had the opportunity to do it [to bike race at the highest level] and I chose a different direction…. I suppose what's happening now reaffirms that position for me."
Mercier currently lives at the base of the Colorado National Monument with his wife, Mandie, and two kids. He still loves to ride; last year, he and his wife rode the Monument Loop every month. He often visits his parents, and the house he grew up in, at the top of Oak Street in Telluride.
You can read VeloNews's interview with Scott Mercier at: velonews.competitor.com/2011/05/news/scott-mercier-former-postal-rider-says-hamiltons-charges-ring-true_174876, and look for his letter to Velo on newsstands this week. Since his Velo online article, he has received phone calls from sportswriters from both The New York Times and Wall Street Journal.


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The roots of modern day value investing are often traced back to Benjamin Graham.
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Yoga is one of the six systems of Indian philosophy.
The word "yoga" originates from the sanskrit root yuj
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MONTEVALLO, AL – The North Georgia baseball team held off a late Montevallo rally on Saturday afternoon, winning 8-4 in game three of the weekend series at Kermit A. Johnson Field.
The Saints (20-21, 10-14 PBC) have now won three of their last four conference series', while the Falcons (21-21, 15-12 PBC) have dropped three of their last four.
Taylor Keinat bounced back from a rough start last weekend against Columbus State tossing eight solid innings, striking out four and allowing four runs to pick up his second win of the season.
North Georgia wasted no time opening the scoring, as they plated three runs on five hits in the top of the first. Matthew Black and Terrell Jones hit back-to-back RBI singles with one out in the frame and Tremayne Toorie capped the scoring with an RBI fielder's choice.
The Saints added to their lead in the fifth when Kenny Bellavance and Black had back-to-back RBI hits to leftfield. Black continues to feast on PBC pitching going 10-22 with four RBI's in his last two series.
The Falcons cut into the lead plating a run on three hits in the home half of the fifth.
North Georgia added three insurance runs in the seventh when Toorie hit an RBI single through the left side and three batters later Andrew Gordon sent a rope to left field bringing home Toorie and Jones.
The Falcons rallied in the eighth scoring three runs on four hits, but Keinat was able to get himself out of the jam.
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He shows exactly who has been getting free lunches from the governmentfrom $100 million to Warren Buffett, to $1.3 billion to the owners of the Yankees and Mets. But of course theres really no such thing as a free lunch. The taxpayer always picks up the bill. With his in depth reporting, vivid stories, and sharp analysis, Johnston reveals the forces that shape our everyday economic livesand shows us how we can finally make things better.
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People came from all over to witness the two-day 4th Annual Ocean State Reggae Festival at Ninigret Park in Charlestown, RI, July 19-20. The festival featured an eclectic mix of 13 bands, including Caribbean dances, Jamaica's newest talents, and classic reggae. The artists sang harmonious messages of love, justice, and racial harmony beginning at noon, and continuing into the nights.
Artists included Glenn Washington, Don Carlos, Pato Banton, Yellow Man, Morgan Heritage, Dis 'N' Dat Band, Eric Smith & Dubnotix Band, Zema, Dynasty Productions, MAMADOU Diop, Legend (A Tribute to the Music of Bob Marley), One Band, and Roots Reaction.
Upon walking into the park, you are hit with the aromas of traditional Jamaican cuisine. Vendors were selling all types of Jamaican classics, including Jamaican Jerk chicken sandwiches, beef patties, and even nut burgers.
Camping overnight at the festival is becoming a tradition for some Ocean State Reggae Fest goers. The festival allows for you to buy a two-day pass for the event, which includes the price of camping at Ninigret Park. Campers don't miss a beat of the melodic tunes radiating from the stage at the festival.
Sponsors for the event were Red Stripe Beer, The Washington Trust Company, 88.9 WERS, Gibson Guitars, Mystic Net Marketing, and The Resident.
The Ocean State Reggae Festival donates to the Rhode Island Fraternal Order of Police Associates; Hearts, Hands and Homes to find permanent homes for children who are wards of the state in CT & RI; and Jampact- an organization which helps in the education and basic needs of the impoverished population in Jamaica.
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TALLAHASSEE -- Fresh on the heels of his career day in Florida State's 49-37 win over Clemson on Saturday night, quarterback EJ Manuel headlined a trio of Seminoles stars who were named Monday afternoon ACC Players of the Week.
Kick returner Lamarcus Joyner earned Specialist of the Week and offensive tackle Menelik Watson also earned Offensive Lineman of the Week recognition by the ACC.
Manuel's 380-yard passing, 102-yard rushing performance helped propel the fourth-ranked Seminoles to the win over the No. 10 Tigers. With the performance coming on national television, the senior vaulted himself well into the Heisman Trophy race and stated his case for being one of the best quarterbacks in school history. Those efforts also led the ACC to name him the Offensive Back of the Week.
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In addition to the ACC honors, Manuel was named the Davey O'Brien Quarterback Award Quarterback of the Week and the National Offensive Player of the Week by the College Football Performance Awards.
This isn't the first week the Seminoles have been part of the ACC honors.
Last week, following FSU's 52-0 win over Wake Forest, defensive end Cornellius Carradine and tailback Chris Thompson were respectively named Defensive Lineman and Offensive Back of the Week.
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OFFENSIVE LINE – Menelik Watson, Florida State, Junior, OL, 6-6, 320, Manchester, Great Britain
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Over the course of the last few years we've had the opportunity to give a number of presentations at schools of public policy. This is fun for us, largely because the audiences tend to be excited about new ideas -- in contrast to many public-sector employees who are more inclined to be skeptical.
We usually think of politics in two ways: as the "big-P" politics of campaigns and referendums -- noisy, zero-sum contests that get lots of public attention -- and the "small-P" politics of gaining approval for policies and projects. These are the non-zero-sum contests of compromise and tradeoffs that revolve around regulatory approvals, planning board and city council votes, and the occasional state law.
But there's a third version, a kind of meta-politics that's critical to progress but rarely gets noticed. It's the politics of public opinion. How important is public opinion? Listen to Abraham Lincoln: "With public sentiment," Lincoln said, "nothing can fail; without it, nothing can succeed. Consequently he who molds public sentiment goes deeper than he who enacts statutes or pronounces decisions."
For a long time, we've assumed that supplemental appropriations -- the provision of additional money made partway through the budget year when the approved budget fails to meet expenses -- were a sign of imprecise budgeting, potentially due to purposefully understated expenditures. But we've spent some time lately looking into the topic and have begun to recognize that there are lots of reasons why supplemental allocations can be unavoidable (like the remarkable deluge of snow this year). Moreover, apparently some entities use supplementals as a conservative way of budgeting, leaving some available cash out of the budget that will only be spent if necessary. We'd welcome thoughts on the topic. Does your entity use lots of supplemental appropriations during the fiscal year? And if so, are the supplementals being used for good reasons?
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A Congressional Budget Office report issued in late March includes a rather surprising revelation: With the exception of the Affordable Care Act and another law affecting child nutrition passed in 2010, Congress has not passed any significant bill imposing unfunded mandates on state, local or tribal governments since 2008.
When the Unfunded Mandates Reform Act (UMRA) was passed in 1995, the problem was considered so important that the bill that became this law was the first to be introduced in the new Republican-controlled House after that party took over Congress for the first time in 40 years. The reason? Republicans desperately wanted to amend the Constitution to require a balanced federal budget, but states and localities raised concerns that the federal budget might be balanced simply by passing responsibilities -- and costs -- down to state and local governments.
Do we learn more from success or failure? When it comes to state- and local-government pensions, we tend to focus on the plans that are struggling. But there are valuable lessons to learn from public-sector retirement plans that have remained well funded and from governments that have successfully negotiated changes to put their pension systems on a path to full funding.
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Boxing, Bodybuilding
Tell us a little about yourself, what you do for a living, what hobbies / interests / passions you have
I work as a pet-loss grief counselor and professional animal communicator. I also have been volunteering in pit bull rescue for the past 11 years. I am a true believer that nature heals us and I genuinely love and respect Mother Earth! My spiritual beliefs keep me going, my daily meditations give my strength!
Other than that, I love spending time with my mom, going to vegan restaurants and thrift stores or working out with my dad. My favorite thing to do in life is take long walks with my amazing husband and our 3 pit bulls! My family is so important to me!
When I have a bad day, the thing that makes it all better is laying in bed with my dogs and watching reruns of The Golden Girls!
Why did you become vegan?
I have always been a HUGE animal lover. My first word was "Heidi" - my childhood dogs name. I became a vegetarian in kindergarten after my 11-year-old cousin teasingly told me where meat came from. Although she wasn't a vegetarian, she was just trying to make me cry, it worked. I was horrified at the idea of eating an animal friend and never touched a piece of meat again. I remember being 5 years old asking at restaurants if things were made of meat before I ordered! Although I lived a vegan lifestyle (never wore leather or fur) 2 years ago, I finally got the motivation to cut out all dairy. I read Skinny Bitch and The Ethics of What We Eat, and that sealed the deal for me!
When and why did you become interested in fitness?
I come from generations of boxers, both of my grandfathers and my father boxed professionally, so I grew up in the sport. My dad began teaching me to box when I was very young and in 7th grade he signed me up for a womans self defense course/boxing class taught by a very famous female professional boxer. I was completely hooked! By 16 I was fighting in the Golden Gloves and the following year I was fighting at a National Level. At 18 I was ranked #2 in the US and training for the Olympics. (Although I would have made the cut to go to the trails, unfortunitly it never passed as a sport) After over 10 years competing I hung up my gloves and started training others. I became certified as an AFAA personal trainer and ACE group fitness instructor. I am also certified as a USA Boxing coach, judge and officiant. Taking time away from my own competitions and coaching/training others began to bore me, I really missed competing! In April of this year, I was given The Vegan Bodybuilding Book by a friend and that was it... I soon began competing in bodybuilding. So far in 2011 I have won 2nd place at the NGA Windy City Classic and FIRST place at the Natural North America Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships. I have several more bodybuilding events coming up throughout October and November.
In addition to my competition experience in boxing and bodybuilding I was on my college wrestling team and have competed in judo and muay thai and trained in jiu jitsu. I absolutely love combat sports!
How would you describe your nutrition program?
My bodybuilding diet is very strict! I eat every 3 hours and consume at least 25 grams of protein every meal, 6 meals a day! At each meal I incorporate a raw green vegetable and twice a day I eat berries or an apple. I also drink at least 1 gallon of water a day. Homemade seitan is my preference for protein, it has roughly 130 calories, fat and sodium free and 27 grams of protein. I also, really enjoy Garden of Life brand protein shakes post workout!
How would you describe your training program?
I have to admit, I am a gym addict!! I train 6 days a week, twice a day. I do am cardio on an empty stomach for 30-45 minutes. I prefer to jog outside with one of my dogs, but if they aren't up for it, I head to the gym and enjoy hitting the heavy bag or walking on an incline on the treadmill. In the evening I head back to the gym and hit the weight room for about 90 minutes of intense weight training. I life heavy on legs and light on upper body since my upper body is way more developed then my lower from years of boxing. My favorite body part to train is legs. I can lift 720 lbs on the leg extension ten times! I always have a crowd around me watching when I do leg workouts!! I love showing up the guys and telling everyone I have Vegan Superpowers!! ;)
I also enjoy crossfit and bootcamp style workouts.
What kind of supplements do you use if any, and why?
I LOVE Garden of Life's "RAW" protein!! Its lean, delicious and gives me the post workout protein my body is craving
How do people react when they find out you are vegan?
A lot of people are very surprised that I can be as strong as I am on a mostly raw vegan diet. At this point, anyone that knows me knows Im a vegan because I make a point to wear a VEGAN item everyday. A tank, shorts, my purse... even my license plate reads VEGAN. I am very proud to be so strong and so healthy on a vegan diet. I pride myself on being an ambassador for the vegan lifestyle!
What are some common misconceptions about veganism?
The question I get every day is "Where do you get your protein?" I hate that the general public expects vegans to be weak and emaciated because we dont get enough protein. I find it to be the complete opposite. Because I am a vegan, I make an extra effort be sure I am getting enough vitamins, nutrients and proteins. I feel without a doubt, I am so much healthier then the vast majority of meat eating people in the world!
Have you had success in promoting veganism / vegetarianism to others? If so, how did you go about it?
As I said, I make it a point to always wear a VEGAN logo item. I get a lot of attention from my fit healthy body and high energy workouts, and I use that as a form of activism. So many people come over and ask "whats your secret? You always look so energized and you are so fit!" My answer... "Im a vegan!"
What do you think the most important aspect of training is?
DIET!!!!! I was working out twice as long when I was a vegetarian but couldn't lose that extra fat I carried in my midsection. When I cut out the cheese, the fat melted away within weeks! It was astounding! Also the raw greens keep me feeling energized and healthy. I hate preservitives or anything canned or chemically produced. If I cant pronounce it, I wont eat it.
What do you like best about being vegan?
I love the way my body has transformed. And I can feel comfortable I am doing everything in my power to NEVER contribute to animals suffering.
What do you like best about being fit?
I love the positive attention I get from complete strangers. Both men and woman compliment my lean, athletic physique and I always use that as a way to promote a healthy vegan diet! It has definitely been the best way of advocating for me. Previously I went to a lot of protests and rally's, but never received much positive feedback. Its sad, but appearances matter to people in our society, so I use my fit body as a tool for animal activism!
What advice do you have for people who are just starting out with training?
Take it one day at a time and work at YOUR own pace! Start out with whatever you can do... if its 5 minutes on the treadmill, tomorrow do 5 minutes and 30 seconds. Every day try to improve just a little bit, it will add up in no time!
Also, remember to take photos! Every Monday I take a photo of my body to monitor my progress. I find it more effective then monitoring weight since muscle weighs more then fat! As hard as it is to take a photo of yourself in underwear, keep in mind it will only get better from here!
If you can afford to, hire a trainer or join a group. Being around others with similar goals really helps, both for emotional support and to push one another during tough workouts.
What advice do you have for people who are thinking of becoming vegan?
Read, Read, Read! The more you educate yourself on veganism the easier it will be. Opening your eyes to the reality of the meat industry is difficult, but its the right thing to do! Wearing blinders is easy, but have the courage to educate yourself and not be a bystander in the atrocities of factory farming. Your conscience and body will thank you!
And do it not only for moral or ethical reasons, but also for health! There are so many great recipe books on vegan cooking and resources for staying healthy!
What motivates you in life?
Being strong for those that cannot fight for themselves. I will always stand up for those in need, and I believe my path in life is to be a voice for the voiceless. Every time I see an animal in need, I remember why I need to be the best I can be, both in the gym and in life in general. I refuse to be weak, mentally or physically, and I always want to fight for what I believe in, and I believe in animal liberation.
What do you think of
? Has it helped or inspired you?
Roberts book The Vegan Bodybuilding Book is what started me on my bodybuilding journey! The idea of using fitness to generate positive attention for veganism really hit home for me! I havefound my body and my athletic abilities to be the most meaningful tool I have to promote the idea of being strong, healthy and vegan!
Do you have any other thoughts you'd like to share?
My favorite quote... "Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take with you nothing that have received--only what you have given: a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage." ~ Saint Francis


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