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Upsets are in, at AdrenalineThe fastest growing MMA promotion in Canada had finally signed the highly anticipated fight between Jens Pulver and Duane Ludwig. The fight that many thought would never happen was finally a reality and the Pierre Charbonneau center was ripe with the excitement that only Montreal fans bring. Would Jens Stand and Bang or would he Ground and Pound? The question was on the lips of everyone in the arena and boy would they ever find out.
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The fastest growing MMA promotion in Canada had finally signed the highly anticipated fight between Jens Pulver and Duane Ludwig. The fight that many thought would never happen was finally a reality and the Pierre Charbonneau center was ripe with the excitement that only Montreal fans bring. Would Jens Stand and Bang or would he Ground and Pound? The question was on the lips of everyone in the arena and boy would they ever find out. The UCC had quietly built up a quality promotion that few would have guessed could have grown to the immense size that it had, in the few short years that it had been in business. Mr. Stephane Patry had built a very solid card that was to many was as anticipated as the next UFC. The only thing that was left was for the fights to be fought and the drama to play out. A rivalry between Jens Pulver and Duane Ludwig had peaked until this moment, and the moment of truth would soon arrive, unfortunately for one competitor, the truth would be a bitter pill to swallow. The anticipation of the event had finally come to fruition and the UCC fans were in for a night that they would never forget.
David The Crow Loiseau Vs Tony The Freak Fryklund
In the another relative upset, David The Crow Loiseau would be able to do what no other had done in the past and that is stop one of the toughest chins in MMA with strikes. Tony Fryklund came into the arena in what looked to be great shape and many felt that this fight would be more then The Crow would be able to handle at this point in his young career. The Crow felt differently as he controlled the fight from start to finish, which in the end did not turn out to be very long. David used his vastly improved boxing skills to keep The Freak at bay and on the defensive from the outset. Fryklund could never get inside to go for the takedown and took numerous very hard blows to the face and at two points in the bout briefly turned his head away from The Crow as the relentless punishment came at him in waves. Uncharacteristically, Loiseau even threw two high head kicks, neither of which was very hard, but they both found their mark and kept The Freak off balance. To end the bout, Loiseau threw a high knee and followed up with a right hand and a right elbow that opened a very deep cut in his face. It looked like, just as the combo found its mark, Fryklunds face exploded and his face was scarlet with his own blood. The ref stepped in and after examining the cut had no choice but to stop the bout at 4 minutes and 34 seconds of the first round.
Jens Little Evil Pulver Vs Duane Bang Ludwig
Jens Little Evil Pulver had been introduced before the fight as the Best pound for pound fighter in MMA. The question that needed to be answered was this, would Jens Pulver Ground and pound for the A typical Jens Pulver win, or would he stand and trade with the K-1 level fighter and put on a show for the fans. Most felt that this fight was Jenss to lose, and that what he chose to do would dictate how the fight played out. If he chose to wrestle and bring the fight to the ground, a submission or ground and pound victory was likely. Duane would prove that he had a bigger say in the fight then Jens would this night and asserted his will for the duration of the fight, dominating the short contest from front to back. Duane and Jens came out and measured each other early but a lightning quick left hand dropped Pulver to the canvas only 30 seconds into the fight. Ludwig jumped on Jens and peppered him with compact punches from the front headlock position and it was clear that Jens was in deep trouble. Jens was able to clinch up and hold on to Duane for a few moments to buy time to recover, but the ref soon separated the two due to lack of action. When the ref pulled them apart Jens was still wobbly and it was clear that for all intents and purposes the fight was over. Duane backed him up with punches and kicks that Jens defended out of instinct, but another punch found the mark and Jens fell to the mat and rolled out behind the ropes. It was clear he did not know where he was and the ref had no choice but to halt the bout early at 1 minute and 4 second into the very first round. This fight was an upset to many people in the arena who cheered loudly for as Ludwig screamed Ï Love Canada at the top of his lungs after the announcement. The Number one ranked Lightweight was felled and it seems inevitable that he will have to give up his ranking to BJ Penn. It is unclear what will be next for Jens but after seeing him after the fight he seems to be in relatively good spirits considering the outcome. In typical classy Jens Pulver style he told MMAringreport I cant accept all my wins, if I cant accept my losses".
John Alessio Vs Jason Black
Alessio actually trained at the Miletich camp in Iowa for a brief period after his fight with Miletich in the UFC, but since then they have broken off and a rivalry has emerged. Alessios feud with The Miletich camp started at UCC 11 where he was unable to compete due to a torn ligament in his hand. There would be no injury this time around and Black and Alessio were ready to settle their differences in the ring. Round one saw Alessio use his stiff jab and quick footwork to stay clear of Blacks takedowns and offense. Interestingly Black only attempted one takedown in the first two rounds and instead looked to bang it out with Alessio. Black was always moving forward chasing Alessio down and The Natural used his speed and jab to keep him at bay. Alessio was able to drop Black with a shot in the first round, but could not do more damage as Black recovered well and the round closed. The second round was more of the same as Black could not find a way inside but landed a few good shots on Alessio. The The Natural however, would do a little more and seemed to do enough to win both the first and second round. The third round was a different story however as Black controlled the round getting several takedowns and passing the guard. He was not able to unleash too much punishment but he was able to land solid shots and a couple very good knees to the head. Alessio was able to work his way off his back several times only to get taken down again and Black closed the fight in strong ground and pound style. After three rounds the judges gave the fight to Jason Black and Alessio was relegated to runner up. MMARingreport had this fight scored 2 rounds to 1 for John Alessio but again the judges made their decision and awarded the win toe Black.
Jermaine Bam Bam Andre Vs Steve Vigneault
An exciting fight with a suspect ending was none the less a very exciting fight. Both Jermaine Andre and Steve Vigneault came with their Banging shoes on and put on a fight that had few in the arena in their seats. The first round was a back and forth affair with Steve Vigneault taking vicious knee strikes to the thighs that Andre was able to throw with pin point accuracy. Vigneault showed resiliency however and fought back with good punching combos that found their mark. Bam Bam looked good in round one beating up the legs of Vigneault until the round closed. Vigneault would not however be without his hands and he surprisingly outboxed the Mui Thai fighter from St Louis cutting his eye open early in the fight. It seemed to bother him for the rest of the fight and Vigneault used it to good effect controlling round two with solid combinations and good clinch-work. The third round saw Vigneault get one takedown but from there he was unable to mount an effective offense, Andre however was very impressive with the most effective striking from the back that I have ever seen. The punches and elbows were not powerful but they were sharp and crisp finding their mark and stinging the face of the Lionheart over and over to close round three. To the applause of the fans, and the disappointment of Jermaine Andre, Steve Vigneault was awarded the victory after three hard fought rounds. MMARingreport however had this fight scored 2 rounds to one for Jermaine Andre but the judges felt differently and Vigneault was awarded the Unanimous decision after three rounds of action. Obviously disappointed with the decision Bam Bam was none the less very classy and polite after the fight telling MMAringreport that he enjoyed his time in Canada and didnt want to take anything away from Vigneault.
Thomas The Wildman Denny Vs Georges St Pierre
The Wildman was looking to extend his three fight winning streak to 4 and St Pierre was all that stood in his way. Denny wanted to stand and bang so he could assert his stand up while George had the opposite on his mind. St Pierre would get his wish on this night and controlled much of the bout with takedowns and ground control. Denny was not able to stop Pierre from passing the guard and was punished with elbows knees and head drops from side mount. The Wildman showed off a huge heart and kept working and working while he was on his back but it would be in vain. In the UCC knees to the head ARE allowed when the opponent is down and Pierre used them to his advantage winning the bout in round two. St Pierre wins via ref stoppage due to punishment late in the second round.
Stephane Laliberte Vs Mark Hominick
Laliberte would try to avenge the loss of his mentor Steve Claveau who had a bitter feud with Mark Hominick and his Mentor Shawn Thompkins. The origin of the dispute is unclear but what was clear was the fact that both teams wanted this win very badly. Mark Hominick who is an acomlished kickboxer and stand up Machine demolished Lelibertes mentor Claveau at the last UCC and revenge was on the mind of Laliberte. Laliberte had been on a solid streak of late, doing very well in the UCC Proving Grounds events. The fight would start with a short feel out period until Laliberte was able to secure a takedown and drop some very solid shots to the face of Hominick. One of the punches opened a cut on Hominicks head but it would not be enough to stop him. After escaping, Hominick took control of the fight eluding the wild punches of Laliberte and stinging him with razor sharp combinations that the Nordic Thunder had no answer for.Laliberte was able to get his wish and have the affair taken to the ground, but Hominick would beat Laliberte at his own game with a beautiful armbar that Laliberte did NOT want to tap to. Eventually he had no choice but not before injuring his arm in what looked like a very tight armbar. Hominick wins in impressive style via submission at 4 minutes and 43 seconds of the first round.
George Peters Vs Samuel Guillet
George Peters claiming that hell would come with him would not be able to do what he set out to do as Samuel Guilet knocked him out midway through the fight. Peters who is the younger brother of UCC fan favorite Shawn Pain Peters was unable bring Hell with him as he claimed in his intro and instead was knocked out for his efforts in round two. He was game however and showed heart and aggressiveness in the fight much like his older more experienced brother. His brother however could not help him this time and he would be knocked out by Guillet in the second round.
Shane Rice Vs Stephane Vigneault
Rickson Gracie purple belt Shane Rice returned to the UCC for the second time fighting tough kickboxer Stephane Vigneault. The first round saw Shane Rice control much of the action with the takedown attempts and a close triangle submission attempt. The second round was a different story however, as Shane Rice seemed to tire badly and his futile takedown attempts left him on his back and prone to a Vigneault leg kicking assault that left Rice flinching in pain after each leg kick found its mark. The fight went to decision and the two round affair was given to Stephane Vigneault. MMARingreport had this fight scored as a draw with Rice winning round one and Vigneault winning round two but the judges felt differently and gave the fight to Vigneault. Vigneault by unanimous decision after two rounds.
Dirk Waardenburg Vs Joel Pigeon
Joel Pigeon must be a Robbie Lawler fan, as he did his best Lawler impression and came out swinging for the fences early and often. Pigeon was relentless with his wild haymakers going back and forth so hard he already looked a little weary after only one minute of action. Pigeon punished Waardenburg dropping him, and following up with a barrage of looping punches until the ref stepped in. The ref however was slow in reacting and it looked like Waardenburg took more punishment then he deserved to take. The ref came in much too slow and Waardenburg looked worse for the wear after the fight. Pigeon gets the knockout at 1 minute and 38 seconds of the first round.
Pain Peters Vs Dany Laflamme
This would be a rematch as Laflamme who before this fight was 0 wins a nd 4 losses lost to a rear naked shoke in their first fight at a previous UCC event. Pain who was coming off a high profile loss to Matt Hume at a Hook N Shoot event in Florida and was looking to get back into the winners column after losing a tough fight to Hume. Rumor had it that Pain had difficulty with his elbow after the loss and couldnt train for the fight with Laflamme but came to fight regardless. Early on in the contest Peters used his judo to good use taking Laflamme down but and looking for the pounding but it was not meant to be. Laflamme controlled most of the fight with punches on the feet and ground and pound tactics that worked will for him. At one point in the fight though Both Peters and Laflamme were tied up in the ropes with Laflamme in the mount position. Laflamme used the situation and pummeled peters even though the ref was supposed to break the contest as both contestants were outside the ring. At another point in the fight both fighters were outside the ring again and Laflamme looked like he had Arm Triangle choke on Peters outside of the ring but when the Ref yelled Break to Laflamme he wouldnt let go of the choke hold. He was not given a point deduction for the infraction and Peters looked worse for the wear. At several points during the card I felt the Refereeing was poor and not nearly sharp enough for an event of this magnitude. This is however, a problem with the Athletic commission and not the UCC and needs to be addressed as the events keep growing. Throughout the punishment Peters remained aggressive, always moving forward even though he tired badly as the fight went on. By the time the third round came around he was so tired his hands where no higher then his waist, yet he still came forward with sluggish kicks and punches. He heart was always their and fought like a warrior even going for a last ditch armbar attempt on Laflamme, but it would not find its mark, and Laflamme avenges his loss to Pain Peters and took the victory. Laflamme wins the unanimous decision after 3 rounds.
Kultar Gill Vs Donald Ouimet
Kultar Gill has been on a tear of late after a setback in Hawaii against Yves Edwards early on in his career. Kultar though not yet well known, is highly regarded by those who have seen him, as the next great fighter to come out of Canada behind Carlos Newton and David Loiseau. He trains under former UFC competitor Lance Gibson and works as a prison guard at a local prison in Vancouver. Gill who is a lightweight at 155 pounds fought his last fight at Middleweight division of 185 pounds! He could not get big enough to make the weight at the weigh ins so he put rocks in his pants at the weigh in so he could make the cut off for the middleweight division. This, his first fight in the UCC, would however be a step up in competition for him as UCC veteran Donald Ouimet is well known as a tough competitor who has gone the distance with Team Extreme member Jesse Jones in the past. From the outset it was clear who had done his homework as Gill punished Ouimet with deep leg-kicks that that found their mark and Ouimet could do little but eat the sharp kicks. Ouimet closed the distance and Gill but was able to reverse a futile takedown attempt and take the top position right into the full mount. Ouimet was clearly in trouble as Gill patiently dropped heavy punches and elbows onto the head of Ouimet. Ouimet had no answer for the punishment and eventually give up his back as a last resort, Gill would have the answer and he sunk in the rear naked choke forcing Ouimet to tap out to the choke. Gill by submission at 1:56 of the first round.
A Look Back
Upset was the word of the day, as many unexpected outcomes littered the card and the underdogs were the heroes of the day. A couple of close decisions were controversial and could be called into question. The John Alessio vs Jason Black fight and the Jermaine Andre Vs Steve Vigneault fight were debatable and petitions have been filed with the athletic commissions so the outcomes are still in question. With the exception of the disappointing judges decisions, the rest of the night was ripe with excitement. The Mixed Martial Arts Media Top Ten list is in for some changes as top fighters stumbled out of the gate. For the biggest MMA show to ever take place on Canadian soil it was a big step forward for the fans of the sport in Canada. The future looks bright for the UCC and MMA around the world. The UCC pulled out all the stops and brought in some of the best fighters from around the world to compete in their event. It is still very early, and a lot can happen between now and December, but we have a nomination for the best show of 2003. I hope this is not the last time we see a big show like this north of the border. Props go to the UCC as upsets were In, at Adrenaline.


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Provides interdisciplinary training in international human rights advocacy. Provides background knowledge and exposure to skills needed to participate effectively in advocacy efforts, including the Interdisciplinary International Human Rights Clinic. Offered: AWSp.
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Address two primary topics related to the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Sections 2 and 5, and their application today: 1) redistricint and minority representation; and 2) the protection or suppression of the right to vote. Also includes introductory research metods and statistical analysis.
LAW E 560 Contemporary Muslim Legal Systems Seminar (2-6, max. 6) Lombardi
Provides a forum for in-depth research of legal developments in nations where governments are trying to establish legal systems that ensure economic development and human rights, while at the same time ensuring that their law respects "Islamic norms.' Prerequisite: LAW B 556. Offered: A.
LAW E 561 Critical Race Theory (4)
Provides an overview of Critical Race Theory (CRT) and the contrasts between CRT and liberal and conservative analytical frameworks on race and the law. Examines the questions and criticisms raised about CRT, as well as the impact of the field on legal and political discourse.
LAW E 566 Innocence Project Northwest Clinic (3-4, max. 12)
Offers students clinical training investigating and litigating claims of actual innocence on behalf of prisoners serving lengthy sentences for serious crimes. Open to second- and third-year students in the JD program.
LAW E 567 Technology Transfer Law and Policy Seminar (2) O'Connor
Covers the law and policy affecting university and non-profit research commercialization and technology transfer. Focuses on the Bayh-Dole Act, the laws and regulations covering data, copyrightable works, materials, tax exempt issues, employee assignments, and other matters. Offered: W.
LAW E 568 Indian Law Clinic (4-, max. 12)
Supervised practice component on Indian law practice and procedure and advocacy skills. Provide legal advice, brief services, and representation to low income Indian clients under the direct supervision of a practicing attorney. Client counseling research, negotiation, and community education. Offered: AWSp.
LAW E 569 Advanced Mediation Practicum (3) Ewalt
Advanced clinical practicum in mediation under the supervision of the faculty and experienced mediators. Students convene and mediate cases referred to the Mediation Clinic from government agencies and other sources. Only for students who have successfully completed the Mediation Clinic LAW B 526, or have other comparable experience. Offered: A.
LAW E 570 International Economic Relations and Comparative Trade Policy (3/4)
LAW E 572 Race and the Law (3-4)
Evaluates the legal regulation of race in the United States. Addresses the racial and legal history of major groups in the United States, including African-Americans, Asian-American, Latinos, Native Americans, and whites, and examines the nexus between law and the construction of race as a concept and locus of identity.
LAW E 575 Telecommunications Law and Policy (2)
Surveys basic policy principles underlying our nation's telecommunications laws. Focuses on administrative and statutory law, paying special attention to the design and implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Addresses the role played by antitrust, economic regulation, and constitutional law (particularly the First Amendment) in shaping our nation's telecommunications landscape.
LAW E 578 LLM Early Bar Prep (4, max. 8) M. SHAW
Provides LLM students an early start on bar exam preparation. Students review heavily tested areas across several bar exam subject areas while learning test taking strategy for the Essay Multistate and MPT portions of the Washington UBE, NY, or CA bar exams. Credit/no-credit only. Offered: WSp.
LAW E 579 International and Foreign Law Research (2-3)
Overview of international law materials. Examines primary materials in the vernacular and in translations: constitutions, charters, codes, administrative rules, cases, treaties, and other international agreements. Focuses on practice tools such as directories, guides, digests, and proceedings. Prerequisite: LAW A 506 or permission of instructor.
LAW E 580 Gender Violence and the Law (3-4)
Introduces substantive legal areas including: evidence and rape shield laws; protection orders; civil liability of perpetrators and third-parties, and restorative civil remedies in housing, employment, and education contexts. Looks at national trends and primarily focuses on Washington State Law.
LAW E 581 Reproductive Rights and Justice Seminar (4) Ainsworth
Provides students with an in-depth study of the constitutional framework governing reproductive rights, as well as critiques of that framework from feminist theorist, those who oppose abortion and contraception, and those whose reproduction and sexuality have been historically marginalized and regulated. Studies different bases in the law for reproductive rights claims, including privacy, equality, and dignity. Offered: A.
LAW E 582 Information Policy: Domestic and Global (5)
National and international information policy: public and private sector policy in terms of privacy, access, and exploitation; technology infrastructures and policies supporting the information industries. Coverage includes freedom of information privacy, copyright, telecommunications, and emerging technologies.
LAW E 583 Globalization and the Law (1-6, max. 6)
Focuses on the rise of global law, intersection of national, international, and global law, and the legitimacy of global law.
LAW E 588 Trademark and Unfair Competition Law (3) Hoffmann
Provides a comprehensive review of issues relating to protection of trademarks and other trade identity symbols under the common law and the Federal Lanham Act. Offered: A.
LAW E 592 Federal Appellate Advocacy (1-6, max. 6)
Representation of an otherwise pro se litigant in an appeal in the Ninth Circuit. Preparation of the opening and reply brief and conduct the oral argument. Requires substantial research, multiple drafts, and painstaking familiarity with the record. Prerequisite: permission of the instructor. Credit/no-credit only.
LAW E 594 Regulatory Environmental Law and Policy (3-, max. 12)
Examines the applied and theoretical dimensions of environmental rule-making, with particular emphasis on the development of an administrative record. Students prepare written comments on pending rules proposed by governmental agencies. Prerequisite: either LAW A 527 or LAW B 585; LAW A 509, which may be taken concurrently. Credit/no-credit only.
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LAW E 595 Animal Law (3)
Examines substantive law and procedure, specific cases, legislation, and background societal mores that force an evolution and backlash in the level of jurisprudential and legislative comfort with new ways of seeing and speaking about animals other than humans. Offered: WSp.
LAW E 596 Wildlife Law Seminar (3) Anderson, Knudsen
Covers the basic issues involved in the law of fish and wildlife management. Topics include the relationship between property and wildlife, federalism issues, and international regulatory regimes. Recommended: course in administrative law.
LAW E 597 Global Warming and Justice Seminar (4) Rodgers
Explores case studies (worldwide but with an emphasis on indigenous peoples) addressing multiple legal responses to the consequences of climate change. Explores remedies under U.S. and international law. Offered: WSp.
LAW E 598 The Law and Climate Change Seminar (4) Rodgers
Develops student understanding of the consequences of anticipated climate change across a spectrum of issues that include human health, the Earth, and its oceans. Covers the practice of agriculture, revised energy futures, legislative responses to climate change, and local, state, regional, and tribal efforts to address it. Offered: Sp.
LAW E 599 Legislative Advocacy Clinic (2-5, max. 15)
Clinical training in legislative and public policy advocacy. Topics include the legislative process, drafting commentary, advocacy, building a legislative agenda, working with coalitions, and ethics. Direct work with non-profit and other organizations advocating in the state legislature to develop and move legislation as well as respond to proposed legislation. Prerequisite: LAW A 579. Offered: AWSp.


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CHICAGO (Sept. 5, 2008) — Tickets for the U.S. Men's National Team's FIFA World Cup qualifier vs. Guatemala at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on Nov. 19 in Commerce City, Colo., go on sale to the general public starting at 10 a.m. MT on Wednesday, Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. MT. Kickoff for the team's last semifinal round qualifier is set for 6 p.m. MT, and the game will be televised live on ESPN2 and Galavision.
Tickets ranging in price levels from $30 to $95 are available starting this Wednesday (Sept. 10) at 10 a.m. MT online at ussoccer.com, by phone at 1-866-461-6556, at all Dick's Sporting Goods locations in Colorado, and at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park ticket office (open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.). Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290. Ultimate Fan Tickets (a special VIP package which includes a premium ticket, a custom made official U.S. national team jersey with your name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com.
As a sponsor of U.S. Soccer, Visa® is pleased to offer all Visa cardholders access to an advance ticket sale for this match before the sale to the general public. This advance sale will take place from Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 8 a.m. MT until Wednesday, Sept. 10, at 8 a.m. at ussoccer.com. Visa will be the only payment method accepted through the Visa presale and is the preferred card of U.S. Soccer. Terms and conditions apply.
While Colorado has only hosted three matches involving the U.S. men, they have provided enthusiastic and substantial support each time. The USA is 2-1-0 in Denver, the most recent match coming in one of the team's final preparation matches before their historic quarterfinal run in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. On April 3, 2002, a Clint Mathis strike secured a 1-0 victory against Mexico before 48,476 fans, foreshadowing the USA's 2-0 victory against their regional rivals in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup in Korea that summer. Dick's Sporting Goods Park will host the team's first match in Colorado outside of Denver, and their first FIFA World Cup qualifier in the Rocky Mountain State.
The U.S. currently sits in first place of Group 1 in the Semifinal Round after collecting two 1-0 away victories against Guatemala on Aug. 20 and Cuba on Sept. 6. Next up, the U.S. will host Trinidad & Tobago on Wednesday, Sept. 10 in Bridgeview, Ill., in the team's first of three home qualifying matches in this round (tickets). During the second half of the round, the U.S. will face Cuba at RFK Stadium on Oct. 11 and face Trinidad & Tobago away on Oct. 15, before returning for the match in Denver. In this round, there are three groups of four teams each, and the top two teams from each group will advance to the Final Round of qualifying that will be held in 2009.


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It's been a bit quiet around here lately, mainly due to being the off-season. Winter training, or rather, just riding, is underway, and I'm just keeping things ticking over at the moment. Riding when and how I want to and doing other things like running. It's a few months yet until my 2012 season starts so proper training is a few weeks away yet.
I did have some excitement last Friday though which ended up with a trip in an ambulance to A&E and a concussion, some cuts and bruises. My memory of what happened is vague as one second I was minding my own business, riding home from a MTB ride, about a mile from home, then next I was waking up on the pavement to the voice of a paramedic and a kind couple who were coming home in a taxi, having found me lying unconscious at the side of the road. I'm certain that a car drove past way too close to me (which happens a lot!) and I lost balance, clipped a parked car and I ended up hitting the pavement. My head took most of the hit. There's no doubt about it, if I hadn't been wearing a helmet, things would have been a lot worse.
I was one of the lucky ones and I'm thankful for that. I just had to endure a few hours in A&E, some X-Rays and observations to check I was ok. I walked out of hospital that night. Many cyclists in similar situations don't. It's made me think even more at how selfish, and irresponsible some drivers are, not willing to give cyclists the room they need to maneuver safely around such things as parked cars, sometimes not even allowing enough space on the road for us to cycle in a straight line. Perhaps they think their time is more precious than ours, in a rush to get home from work, unwilling to delay their journey by a few meagre seconds. Perhaps they think we just shouldn't be there.
What I don't think they realise is that whilst they're safe in their vehicles with increasingly more safety features, we, as cyclists have little by way of protection, a helmet at best. We don't have ABS or airbags. If we get hit, we take the full force of it, and we get hurt, often we don't get up. I could go on and use this opportunity to have a good rant, but I won't, but in case anyone reading this is one of the drivers that gets frustrated with cyclists using the roads, just take a minute to think. We have as much right to use the roads as anyone else, we're a vehicle, just like you. Give us space, give us time. The next person who comes off their bike because of carelessness or whatever it is, may not be so lucky.


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When I asked Brandon Marshall during training camp about how reliable his hands were, given the number of drops he had in his career, he said, "It won't be a problem."
He was right.
It hasn't been a problem.
Neither has hurting the quarterback.
Neither has having his own agenda.
Neither has moodiness.
Marshall has been much more solution than problem this season.
He has been a better package for the Bears than he ever was for the Dolphins or Broncos.
In fact, if coach Lovie Smith were naming captains today, he would do well to give Marshall a "C" on his jersey. He has been that kind of presence.
Marshall came to the Bears with a reputation as a guy who could tear a locker room apart. Instead, he has built the locker room up.
The Bears started practicing harder the day he walked onto the field.
When Marshall hosted a charity bowling event to benefit borderline personality disorder on Oct. 24, Jay Cutler, Devin Hester and Brian Urlacher were among the players who showed up to support him.
Those three players run in different circles and live in different worlds, so that tells you something about how he has cut across boundaries in the locker room.
The receivers follow Marshall around like ducklings. He is the quarterback's guy. He bridges gaps throughout the team. The coaches love him.
Shortly after he arrived, he talked up the sometimes sensitive Hester, saying he never has seen a receiver who can run routes like him. He said Hester could be a Pro Bowl receiver.
Marshall has marveled at defensive teammates, referring to them as future Hall of Famers. And he has let Cutler know he is loved even when Cutler is scraping mess off the bottom of his shoes.
Marshall is the perfect receiver for Cutler, beyond catching a lot of passes.
He is perfect for Cutler because he can take Cutler's grief and throw it back at him, and because he doesn't take offense at Cutler's demanding nature and sometimes insensitive critiques. Not every player is like that.
Cutler and Marshall have had some disagreements during the closed portion of practices. They argue it out and it's over. No hurt feelings, no bruised egos.
This is not the same player Cutler played with in Denver in 2006-08. Cutler said Marshall is different "in a multitude of ways." Most of it has sprung from Marshall's newfound consistency.


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My father showing my mother how to shoot his Luger pistol when they were a new couple. This is on the road to the Old Town side of Pushaw Lake in Maine with the bog road in the background. This road used to flood every spring. That's dad's 1960 Triumph TR3. Wish he had kept it.
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Why Americans Are Eating Fewer Hot Dogs By
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June 27, 2013
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Americans spent $1.7 billion on hot dogs last year—and that's just at supermarkets; it doesn't count wieners purchased at restaurants and sports facilities or from street vendors. And no day is better for hot dog consumption than the Fourth of July, when Americans are expected to eat about 150 million of them—enough to stretch from Washington, D.C., to Los Angeles more than five times.
While those numbers are impressive, overall hot dog sales are declining. According to figures from IRI, a Chicago-based market-research firm, sales dropped more than 3 percent in 2012 from 2011, following two consecutive years of smaller declines. Figures for this year are looking soft as well. The slump is surprising in light of the sluggish economy—hot dogs are usually considered the ideal recession foodstuff.
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Ronald Plain, a professor of agricultural economics at the University of Missouri, offered a few possible explanations for the frankfurter's failing fortunes. Hot dogs are particularly popular among children, for example, so America's declining birth rate may be to blame. Changing immigration patterns and demographic profile may also play a role. Janet Riley, president of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, a trade group, sees other factors at work. "Higher raw-material costs are leading to higher retail price points," she says. "Consumers are very sensitive to that." Ryan Stalker, brand manager for Hebrew National, whose sales are off by 5 percent this year, agrees. "The biggest challenge facing our industry is the rising costs of goods, especially beef prices, over the past few years, which usually translates into softness in sales."
None of this surprises Josh Ozersky, a food journalist and historian. He predicts the hot dog will become increasingly marginalized as the U.S. palate broadens. "I would be willing to bet that more Americans, and especially younger Americans, now eat nachos or tacos than hot dogs," he says. But what about the many outlets that serve nachos on hot dogs? "That's just proof of the desperate state of the hot dog!" he says. "That's like a middle-aged actress who gets Botox and breast implants to try to stay relevant."
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), whose sales are up 17 percent from last year. "Naturally, I think it's because we have the best hot dog," says President Wayne Norbitz. "In tough times, if people are going to eat fewer hot dogs, they often choose a premium product. They choose to indulge." Nathan's also gets a promotional boost from its annual July 4 hot-dog-eating contest at Coney Island.
The hot dog still has one stronghold: baseball stadiums. Fans can buy everything from sushi to barbecued ribs, but hot dogs remain the top seller at almost every big league ballpark. (The exception: Miller Park in Milwaukee, where sausage is king.) There's also a smattering of artisanal dog restaurants, such as Bark, in Brooklyn. The owner, Josh Sharkey, bastes his hot dogs with "Bark sauce," a concoction of smoked lard whipped with butter.
Even Sharkey says it's not easy being in his line of work. "It's a pretty tough business model, because it's based on a low price point," he says. "So it's a volume business—you have to sell a lot of hot dogs."
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Re:"Must Read!" If your Business is going downhill!!!
Fri, 06/28/13 10:23 PM
I seen this from another source, it is terrible news. Just means we have to step up and sale our product to the people, start using top quality stuff and stay competitive.
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I thought it meant i should get breast implants and Botox
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I suspect that the price is the #1 factor. For a number of years, I have been buying (for myself) the Hillshire Farm and Johnsonville "sausages". Where I am, they run, on sale, about $2.50-$3.00 a pound (they freeze well; I open the package and wrap them individually in waxed paper). When the cheapest garbage hot dogs often running $4-5 a pound when, a couple of years ago, they often ran $1 a pound, , the ones I buy seem to have gone from "high end" to "low end" without their price changing. When hot dogs cost more per pound than hamburger, mothers are going to make hamburger. And if Nathans (or Sabrett, or Hebrew National) cost the same or less than Bar S or Ballpark, guess which ones people are going to buy?
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I thought it meant i should get breast implants and Botox
That might boost your sales too
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Mon, 07/1/13 2:57 AM
As cited above, Demographics plays a big role in this on both ends of the spectrum. Fewer kids around, Baby Boomers becoming more health conscious. Also greater food choices are available today.
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Hey, maybe taco's would sell in your area!
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Mon, 07/1/13 10:53 AM
1. Could I really make a better Taco than Taco Bell for .99 cents?
2. A new place just opened and sells Tacos for .50 cents.
I don't think a Taco is the solution for my business. I can't imagine what I could put on it to sell it for $2 let alone $3.
Perhaps Pulled Pork. I'm convinced that Auctions and special events is the place to be. Problem is there are only enough to make a little extra income.
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1. Yes
2. Why try to compete on price.
Look around, you can find recipes that are better than any taco death food. How about a basic "authentic" taco-well seasoned cheap steak, onion, cilantro, with a lime wedge (no cheese-no bull ****). Even people around here in the north are taco crazy right now. Figure out your own version of what the big time trucks are selling (only a little more basic). Right now I'm selling more taco's than hot dogs every day. I hear "that's the best taco I have ever had" every day! You can get cheap steak for under $.50 per portion, and make up for total dollars on volume.
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Mon, 07/1/13 8:08 PM
Taco bell isn't even real meat. It is a soy based product with a bunch of fillers and empty calories. if you made real Tacos with real Ingredients people could justify paying a little more.
If people are on a health kick in your area, have you ever considered switching up and doing veggie dogs? How about like Hummus wraps or something like that?
Ever considered turning your Hot Dog cart into a Gyros Cart?
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Guys I can't even pronounce Gyros. I don't have a clue. I assume I'd have to cook at a commissary?
I'll have to check out one of the favorite Mom and Pop Mexicans' lunch stops that are very busy with maybe 6 or 7 tables and try a taco and check the price. They make terrific Beef or Pork Burritos for around $5 I think. They are 10 - 12 miles from where I'm trying to work.
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