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A little searching around and we found another half in Terassa, a town an hours train journey from Barcelona. Neither of us could speak spanish but thanks to Google translate and a spanish speaking friend we managed to enter the race. A quick check of the race entrants we noticed we were the only brits, time to represent our country!
It wouldn't just be a case of turning up and running, we first needed to collect our race numbers and timing chips from Terrassa the day before the race. After 8 modes of transport we finally arrived to collect our numbers and timing chips. This is the first time we noticed there may be a slight language barrier, while a high proportion of people in Barcelona can speak spanish, heading to the smaller towns reduces this considerably. To the point no one at the number collection spoke english, we managed to collect our number, chip, sack and present, we did however, lack any pins to attach our numbers.A prepared runner may have brought their own safety pins, but neither Rachel or I were particulary prepared.
After eating our tea consisting of a chocolate pastry on a bench, unable to find milk in a supermarket ?!?! and somehow even failing to order a meal at McDonald's, we figured it was time to call it a night.
Waking early we headed to the train station, it was closed… Google maps to the rescue! There was another train station a short walk down the road. As we headed down the stairs we heard the warning beep for doors closing, "*giggling* you don't think thats our train do you Rachel?". As we stepped onto the platform our train did indeed pull out of the station. No need to panic though, another train will be along in 20 minutes, it may now be close to make it in time, but we will make it! So we sat down attached our timing chips and ate Jelly Babies as we waited for the train.
Sat on the train we giggled about what a fun story this would make – we only just made it to the race! It would be a great tale to tell. We arrived at the train station, booted up Google maps and we were on our way to the start. We arrived with 15 minutes to spare! We had a quick scoot around the staging area and decided we had time to head to the toilet and grab some pins for our numbers.
There was one portaloo, one toilet, one toilet for thousands of runners. Therefore, the queue ate into our time but it was ok, we were not starting first we would be fine! We hunted around for someone who spoke english and we found a little old lady managing the information stand. We told her we needed pins for our numbers and she gladly obliged. We stood around chatting for a while and heard the starting pistol for the first wave of people. We politely left, but only after persuading her to save all our things while we ran, and headed to the start. We gated with the other runners and set about making sure all our kit was ready to race. It was only then that Rachel noticed everyone elses numbers were a different colour, "you dont suppose this is the 5k race do you?", "Nah, it cant be!", "Or is it?", "Yeah it is, this is the wrong race!".
Hunting around for someone who spoke english we couldn't find anyone, convinced marathon was the same in spanish we kept asking anyone in an ear shot where the start of the half marathon was. We quickly realised we were at the start line, we had just missed the start!
Rachel hurridly asked people if we were still allowed to start, we were! So we stood there, with no other runners and crowds of people no doubt staring at us. We began to run and realised we had no idea what the route actually was. We had intended just to follow everyone else. There were a number of road closures but more roads than simply the route had been closed, so we decided the only thing we could do was run fast in the hopes of finding other runners. So with no idea where to go we just started running faster and faster. After asking a few people in high vis where to go we found the sweeper bus. This made us smug with confidence, we were on the right route! We hurriedly sped by as people hung out of the van laughing at the people who missed the start.
We ran off into the distance past roundabouts and barriers, then Rachel noticed we were heading back to the start. The barrier had been moved to account for the 5k race! We had to double back and attempt to find the route. We decided the solution was once again to run even faster, afterall we would surely find someone soon!
After a few minutes we did find someone, the sweeper bus. Yet again shamed by the people on the bus we quickly overtook and headed down the road. This time however, we found another runner. In our heads we celebrated but didn't want to particularly gloat that we were overtaking a 90 year old man that the crowd who had gathered on the corner were cheering. We continued to run at pace and find more and more people. We quickly decided to settle in to a pace and get on with the race.
Everything was going well until around mile 11 and I began to cramp. This was new to me, in all the races I have run I have never cramped. It hit our pace and we had to slow, we continued to eek out the distance as Rachel – a relatively new runner was putting me to shame. We were approaching the finish! But as as is common in these races it was a false finish, you first had to pass the finish line just to taunt you, then run a further 2k out and back.
A few hundred metres from the finish my leg began to spasm, surely it would hold out to the finish? Thankfully, it did and we crossed the finish line. We had no idea of our time, as I had started RunKeeper a little early, while we gated for the wrong race, but the race clock showed 2h20m. We knew we had definitely beaten that as we were still busy chatting in the race village as the clock started.
After crashing hard after the race, thanks to the last time we ate being 8 hours earlier, we headed back to Barcelona. We celebrated Rachel's first ever half with a 3 euro bottle of fizzy and handfuls of Pringles. What a race! I wonder when we will find out our result.
The next day we did, 2h20m. It turned out they had turned off the timing gate at the start in preparation for the next race, so our chips never triggered a start, only a finish!
But the race served as a great example of my philosophy around running, its never about the time, its about the experience. We will never forget the moment of panic as we started the race alone, with no idea of the route, or the elation of finding the sweeper bus, for the first and second time. But we would of forgot the time. It's a number and not a number that affects my experience.
]]>Like Apple's other products, Apple Watch will have a series of key accessibility features.
To access Accessibility Settings on the fly, users will triple-click the Digital Crown.
The Apple Watch will have a VoiceOver feature that can speak text that is displayed on the screen. Users will be able to scroll through text to be spoken using two fingers. VoiceOver can be enabled either by merely raising a wrist or by double tapping the display.
Users will also be able to zoom on the Apple Watch's screen: double tap with two fingers to zoom, use two fingers to pan around, and double tap while dragging to adjust the zoom.
There will also be accessibility settings to reduce motion, control stereo audio balance, reduce transparency, switch to grayscale mode, disable system animations, and enable bold text.
Great to see confirmation that the apple watch will support VoiceOver. From the original demo I had hoped accessibility would be baked in. Looking forward to another way to interact with my smartphone and the new possibilities that will enable. Particularly looking forward to the haptic navigation features, which is something I have been reaching out for wearable companies to add for over 2 years.
]]>Neurence has created a cloud based platform called Sense, which uses pattern based machine learning to identify objects within an environment. This system can be utilised on a number of devices including Google Glass.
Through pattern recognition the cloud based platform is able to recognise objects within the environment such as signs. This has incredible implications for the VI community and as the platform expands and adds more objects to its database it will only functionally be of greater value.
What really intrigues me about this device is how it can fit an incredible purpose for the VI community but is aimed squarely at a different market. As they are attempting to make the next generation of search – which they believe to be image based, it is creating an enormous database of objects. This database is open to the public and there is even an SDK to contribute to the platform. Therefore, it would be relatively trivial to create a system that the VI could use, but the userbase would be so large that it would actually be useful. Unlike other devices that are squarely aimed at the VI community, thus limiting their scope which, in turn limits how large the subsequent database of recognised objects will be.
Pairing this device with another wearable for navigation and you would have a great system to aid a VI individual. For example, a wearable with haptic feedback could aid in navigation and the Sense platform could add much needed contextual information about the environment.
Now I just need to email them to make this happen!
]]>A big issue related to loss of sight is contrast, as vision deteriorates the outside world often lacks enough contrast to adequately identify objects. However, this can in many cases be overcome by observing the same scene through a backlit screen. For example, a couple of years ago my son received a Duplo train for christmas. Due to my sight loss I was unable to see the track. However, my wife used Apple's AirPlay to mirror what she was viewing onto the TV screen. This increased level of contrast meant I could help build the track. It may seem strange that I cannot see the track when looking directly at it, but can through a screen. But thanks to the increased contrast I can identify outlines.
This is where cardboard could offer some interesting visual cues to the VI. Simply viewing the world through the screen may be enough to add increased contrast, or filters could even be applied to assist in increasing contrast. A step further and similar to augmented reality certain objects could be increased in constrast assisting in mobility or even enjoying a scene otherwise invisible.
]]>It was when I began to really think about running the line. My guide was off in front with the simple instruction, "follow the line Simon!". Everyone in the group including myself readily accepted my ability to feel the line and stick to it, one foot wrong and I would be facing the enormity of the american traffic. For a single moment I realised just how high risk the belief in my ability was. But that was it, one single passing moment of "I cant see and I am just feeling this line!" and then it faded away. I quickly flicked back into the moment and carried on chatting to my guide out front.
Those months of honing my skill of following the lines has really automated the task, and I rarely think about it. Following the line has just become second nature.
]]>Her studio is equipped with strategically placed Velcro patches – she operates her own panel – so she can recognise which buttons to push to air news grabs and mute or activate her mic. While she's reading on air, that same electronic voice reads her copy down her headphones which she repeats a nanosecond later. In another ear the talking clock lets her know how much time she has left. The sound of her own voice is audible over the top of it all.
Reminded me of a problem I have in my life. Reading books to my children. I have often thought about using a tiny in ear wireless headphone, such as the Earin to solve this problem. It's interesting to hear someone is using this on a daily basis in their work life. The article is also well worth a read as Nas's attitude is remarkable.
]]>The basic premise of The Pilgrimage was to pay homage to RunKeeper and visit a city close to my heart – NYC. The dream was to run from the HQ of RunKeeper in Boston, to NYC then compete in the NYC marathon. The idea to visit the RunKeeper HQ was to thank them for where I am today. Their app enabled me to believe running solo was possible, the reason NYC? I spent a bit of time there, while I could still see. Therefore, the city remains close to my heart.
The adventure was made possible by a few select companies, namely Twitter, PayPal and AirBnB, Little did I know that partnering with AirBnB would elevate the adventure so greatly.
I have decided to break the details of the adventure up into a little series of moments, rather than detailing the adventure chronologically, I will highlight the memories that were forged and hopefully paint a picture of how I will remember the adventure.
It is worth noting at this point how great all the companies, hosts and especially my crew were in making this a reality. Even now 2 weeks after my return the experiences are difficult to comprehend. It became more than a run, and far more than the pilgrimage I had intended it to be.
]]>Slightly earlier in the year I had silenced the thoughts of quitting climbing the half dome, by learning to run solo outdoors. This was in part thanks to RunKeeper as well as my ability to memorise the feeling underfoot.
So the week my son was born, I thought it a great idea to increase my training to the ultra distance as well as beginning college to start my new career. I managed to juggle training between feeds, work during Grayson sleeping and spending time with my son. I managed to juggle this to such success that I began competing at the ultra distance and left college with the highest grade possible.
Entering university I told myself I would continue to train and strive to attain a first. My idea of a clinical career fell to the wayside incredibly quickly, as soon as I saw artificial psychology (artificial intelligence) was a module choice, I quickly changed my choices to technology and business. This definitely worked out for the best, I love technology and I am always intrigued by the psychology of business. So with my degree tailored more twoards psychology and technology I pushed on. Multiple surgeries and training with my first guide dog took its toll on my ultra training, but I still managed to find time to compete at all distances, from 5k up to the ultra distance. The only thing missing was the marathon.
Entering my third and final year, life just wasn't busy enough, so my wife and I had another son – Franklin. I now had two sons, the idea of a first, and training for long distance.
I worked incredibly hard in all areas of my life, and chose computational neuroscience as my dissertation and knuckled down. This involved learning a new programming language from someone sitting there and telling me the syntax, certainly not the easiest way to learn a language. Computational neuroscience is also not the most accessible topic. Therefore, I was especially pleased when I received my final mark, 4 points off the highest mark possible for my dissertation, easily securing me the first I had strived for.
With university coming to an end it was time to focus on the other areas of my life. As I work towards a return to technology. I aim to work for one of the large technology firms or a new entrant disrupting a market. However, never standing still I thought I could do a little adventuring while I work on this.
Then the idea came together, I had never run a marathon, I had a slot in the 2014 NYC marathon. NYC is tantalisingly close to Boston. Boston is the home of RunKeeper. I could run from Boston to NYC, then compete in the NYC marathon? It would only be around 260 miles it seemed perfectly achievable. As my adventure had also started at the birth of my first son, it also seemed apt that my son would run with me. Therefore, I would fly him out to run the last mile and have my youngest son run the last few metres. The idea was sorted, now I just needed to make it a reality.
I knew RunKeeper would assist me but I needed another partner, someone that could help make this a reality. I found airbnb, a fantastic company, they instantly felt like the perfect match. They have a product that is accessible through a smartphone, hosts all over the world, and they are even disruptive to a market.
Perhaps the thing that interested me the most was getting to meet lots of hosts along the way. I have always enjoyed sharing my story with others, so the idea of staying with local people from the community, whom I could share my story and they could share theres, seemed wonderful. Thankfully, airbnb agreed.
So its official, I will run from Boston to NYC, have an opportunity to stay with wonderful people and run the marathon. If you happen to live between Boston and NYC or indeed in either of the cities airbnb are looking for fun hosts. So if you would love to host me please – clic here
I will be updating at a furious pace over the next few weeks, as I begin my run on the 23rd of October and arrive in Central Park on the 31st of October. I will be live streaming a whole host of content of the run live and will have a dedicated website, so stay tuned on here and on my twitter for a whole host of updates.
]]>This means any obstacles you would normally avoid, be it a post, tree branch, another runner, all need to be avoided, by taking into account your fellow runner. Of note, is that your fellow runner may be slightly taller than you, so watch out for branches that you may normally avoid!
The other key element is communication, note when you are going to move to avoid an obstacles, and highlight serious dips or raises in the running path. Kerbs and tree roots have to be avoided, this is something that is best worked out ahead of time. For example, do you count down 3, 2, 1, dip, or just say dip! I have found in the past for myself, my guide saying "next step" is enough to forewarn me of a drop in a kerb or a tree root.
Tethering – this also comes down to personal preference. Some visually impaired runners may prefer to be tethered to their guide. This can be by a physical tether that both runners may hold, such as a shoe lace, or simply the visually impaired runner touching the guides elbow. Personally, I rarely tether, instead I can quite accurately track my guide by just running along side, when things become difficult I do reach out and touch my guides elbow.
The overall key is two way communication, the visually impaired runner has to tell you what they personally need to guide, and the guide, needs to give feedback about the surroundings. It is quite simple being a guide, and good communication can make is seem like you are just out running with a friend. People who run with me often forget they are guiding, as after a while it can become quite natural.
Below are a few questions from a guide runner, to give a sense of some common worries.
What if we fail to communicate and you are injured?
Injuries and mistakes happen. As a sighted runner stumbling or bumping into things happens. So as a visually impaired runner I am comfortable with the fact that now and again something will go wrong. This is perfectly fine, its just part of running! If it is a total collapse of communication that causes the problem, this is perhaps a time to have a quick chat on how communication could be improved to reduce mistakes in the future. This has happened to me with a few guides, and it was just a case of working out simpler and faster ways to communicate.
How much do we communicate
Very little, I just need to know which way to move to avoid something and if there is an obstacle underfoot, or the path narrows so I may need to drop behind. Simple and effective is key!
Is there such a thing as too much communication
Yes, I do not need to know all the details of my surroundings, for example, that I am passing a house with a red door, or what type of asphalt I am running on. However, if the guiding instructions are effective, there will be plenty of time to have a pleasant chat, like you would with any other runner. I generally end up having standard chit chat while running with guides, as that is what a sighted runner does, when running with friends.
How do i know if you are happy with my guiding
If you are turning up and helping me I will be happy with your guiding! Beyond that point it is about communication, if I feel I needed more assistance at a particular point, then I have to communicate that. If you are not providing enough information or too little, again it is up to me to tell you.
]]>The talking watches would break continuously, I would often forget to remove it when bathing my son and it would break. After this had happened 3 times, I just decided to give up on having a wrist watch. I resorted to using my phone as my new timepiece, this had a number of drawbacks however. I would have to remove it from my pocket to tell the time. It was far from subtle as the time would be read aloud and its just not as cool as a watch!
Therefore, I was incredibly excited when I heard about The Bradley Timepiece, a watch that was billed as inclusive. It seemed interesting, it had a very unique way to tell the time, so that harked back to my old collecting days! Instead of speaking the time aloud or vibrating the time, it relies on touch.
There are two ball bearings, one that runs in a groove around the rim of the watch, and the other which runs around a small circle on the face of the watch. The ball bearings are moved around by magnetism, with the outter rim for hours and the face for the minutes. To assist in telling the time, the numbers 1 through 12 are raised lines on the face, with the number 12 having a small triangle, to indicate it is the top of the face.
In order to tell the time you gently move your fingers across the face and rim to indicate the time. Initially this proved slightly difficult, as I would accidentally move the ball bearings, however, a quick flick of the wrist and the bearings return to the correct positions. The raised lines of the face greatly assist in telling the time. When I first began to use the watch I would locate one of the ball bearings and then trace my finger out to the raised lines and count the lines to 12, to give me a clear reading of the current time. After owning the watch for a few weeks however, the time is now far simpler to tell the time, it just took a little practice.
One of the main niggles of the watch is the strap. I chose the mesh stainless steel strap. It has two problems. 1, it isn't made for slim wrists, for a guy I have very slim wrists. Even at the smallest setting the watch is a little loose. The other is how difficult the strap is to fasten, you initially have to hook the clasp over a small bar, click the clasp shut, then clip over another clasp. The initial hooking of the bar takes a lot of practice, so much practice that it becomes a little irritating. However, there are a number of other straps available, so this really came down to my choice of the metal strap.
The watch itself is beautiful, using touch to tell the time is simply fantastic. I am now able to subtly tell the time. This is powerful, previously everyone in earshot knew I was checking the time, so in meetings or when giving a speech this simply wasn't practical. Now I can subtly touch my wrist and get a sense of the time. I also receive a number of complements about the watch, something that never happened when wearing a cheap plastic talking watch! Sighted people are often intrigued by the look of the watch and remark just how beautiful it looks. Who would of thought, a product that is inclusive for the visually impaired that looks great! That truly is rare.
The design execution of the watch is even carried through to its box, something that is often overlooked when designing something vor the visually impaired. Whilst I am unable to read braille or indeed see the included booklet, it is easy to tell a lot of through has gone into every aspect of this watch.
Overall, this watch is a great buy. I would recommend it to anyone sighted or non-sighted. It is a rare "out of the box" experience for the visually impaired. You can literally take this watch out of the box and instantly be able to use it, setting the time is a breeze and intuitive. There is only one obvious option to set the time, pull out the crown, twist and the bearings begin to move. I would put The Bradley timepiece in the same league as the iPhone for its out of the box experience, it is simply, that good.


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Scratch defenceman John-Michael Liles from the list of available free agents.
Sources tell TSN that Liles and the Colorado Avalanche have agreed to terms on a four-year contract worth an average of slightly more than $4 million per year.
Update 10:50pm ET: TSN's link has been updated to include Adam Foote's signing,
Sources tell TSN Foote's deal is believed to be for two years and a total of $6 million, or $3 million per year.
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Nearly a month ago, San Diego State defeated Mountain West rival Utah State, 74-69 (OT) at the Aggies' home court. Senior guard Xavier Thames scored 31 points, 10 in overtime to lead the Aztecs to their 17th straight win. This time however, the Aggies will come to the Viejas Arena, a first since 1998 and 16 seasons.
San Diego State has won 11 consecutive home games. The most recent was a 64-56 win over Air Force on Saturday, after their 20-game win streak ended at Wyoming. The conference loss dropped San Diego State to No. 6/7 who are 22-2 overall and 11-1 in the Mountain West.
Utah State had a win streak of it's own come to a halt as well, a 73-62 loss at UNLV on Saturday that ended the Aggies' three-game rally. Utah State is now 15-10 overall and 5-8 in Mountain West. However, Aztecs head coach Steve Fisher feels Utah State is playing better this season compared to last in the MWC.
"Utah State is playing as well as any of the (Mountain West's) top four or five teams. They struggled out of the gate, but right now they're playing really good basketball. They have more set plays that they execute than anybody in the country. They run set play, after set play, after set play, and they're really good at it."
The Aggies lead the Mountain West in three-point field goal percentage (41.4%), rebounding margin (+7.0), and assists per game (16.7). Senior guard, Preston Medlin ranks second in the conference in assists per game (4.4) and assists-turnover ratio (3.0). Medlin has a career total of 1,299 points thus far and ranks fifth all-time at Utah State with a 41.3 percentage in three-point shooting (ranked fourth overall in league). The Aggies' other wing player, senior guard/forward Spencer Butterfield ranks eighth in three-point field goals made.
But Utah State's offense may not be enough to keep up with the defense of San Diego State. The Aztecs lead the conference in steals per game (7.42) and ranks second in both blocks per game (5.79) and defensive rebounding per game (25.7). Offensively, the Aztecs are only rebounding 13.5 per game. Expect to see "X-man" Thames, who was recently named one of the 23 finalists for the 2014 Bob Cousy Collegiate Point Guard of the Year Award to be a high scorer as San Diego State's scoring leader (ranking third overall in the MWC) averaging 17.7 points per game with a team-high of 2.8 assists per game.
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Health leaders are calling for an emergency taskforce to deal with the UK obesity crisis among children |
UK health leaders have called for an "emergency task force" to tackle the childhood obesity crisis in the country as, for the first time, they are faced with a generation of patients "who may predecease their parents".
A letter to the chief medical officer, Dame Sally Davies, from the Royal College of General Practitioners warned that unless urgent action is taken now, an entire generation will be "destroyed" by a "diet of junk food and sugary drinks".
The body, along with 11 partner organisations, has requested a Child Obesity Action Group (COAG) "be set up as a matter of urgency". COAG calls for a more joined up approach of obesity treatment services so children can be encouraged to eat healthily from a young age.
Present studies suggest one fifth of four-to-five year olds are presently overweight or obese.
Dr Rachel Pryke, RCGP clinical lead for nutrition said: "We cannot allow our young people to become malnourished, squandering their childhood and vitality hunched over computer consoles and gorging on junk food.
"We have reached a state of emergency with childhood obesity and the current threat to public health is most definitely severe."
Dr Richard Roope, RCGP clinical lead for cancer called for "radical steps...at the very least levying tax on sugary drinks".
"We are in denial. Our children are currently amongst the most overweight in Europe. This statistic is something that we should all be extremely ashamed of and we all have a responsibility to take action and reverse the trend," adds Roope.
Mexico is one country that has made no exceptions when it comes to tackling its obesity crisis. Earlier this year the country enforced a tax on high-calorie foods. As yet however, there is little evidence to suggest the impact this is having on obesity levels.
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Fr. Martin Newell of the London Catholic Worker community was sentenced to 24 days imprisonment Friday Dec 9th 2011 at Highbury Magistrates Court. Martin was brought before the court for refusing to pay a fine arising from cutting into the Northwood Headquarters/ London. http://www.mod.uk/DefenceInternet/AboutDefence/WhatWeDo...s.htm in December 2008. The anti-war direct action was timed for the "Feast of the Holy Innocents" on the Catholic liturgical calender. The feast day follows Christmas and commemorates the massacre of children in a search and destroy mission by King Herod who saw the birth of birth of Christ as a threat to his power. From the dock Fr. Newell stated, "I work with refugees from Iraq and Afghanistan at the Catholic Worker. I am opposed to the wars we have been waging on these countries. I have nonviolently resisted these wars since they began. I'm refusing to pay this fine as a form of further non-cooperation with these wars." Northwood Hedquarters is the command centre for British forces deployed overseas. The base has been the location of a number of nonviolent direct actions by the pacifist Catholic Worker community over the past decade of war on Iraq and Afghanistan. Despite our efforts to achieve habeus corpus, it is unclear which part of the entrails of the English prison in which Martin is presently located. We hope he will receive a phone call and make contact once he arrives at a prison. Solidarity messages can be sent Maritn Newell c/- Giuseppe Conlon Houe 49 Mattison Rd. Harringay London N4 1BG ENGLAND * we will redirect letters to Maritn in jail. More information Ph. 079 392 90576 +44 79 392 90576 Comments (3 of 3)
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Fr. Martin Newell of the London Catholic Worker Jailed in HMP Pentonville for Anti-War Action at Northwood Headquarters BACKGROUND SOLIDARITY VIGILS OUTSIDE PENTONVILLE PRISON (closest tube Caledonian Road) Monday Dec 12th. 1.30 p.m.Wednesday Dec. 13th. 1.30 p.m.Sunday Dec. 18th 1th. Martin Newell A5201CJ (prison number) H M Prison Pentonville Caledonian Road London N7 8TT ENGLAND Further information Ph. 079 392 90576 ciaronx AT yahoo.com http://londoncatholicworker.org/
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Kaitlyn Lawes survived a scare while Jeff Stoughton put it altogether when it mattered most as both Manitoba teams recorded victories on the opening draw Wednesday morning at the 2012 Canada Cup of Curling in Moose Jaw.
Lawes -- who is skipping the Jennifer Jones team while Jones recovers from delivering a baby daughter earlier this month -- cracked a four-ender in the fourth end to jump out to a 7-2 lead and then hung on the rest of the way to eke out an ugly 9-7 victory over Calgary's Crystal Webster.
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England sealed their spot in the Women's World Twenty20 semi-finals with a seven-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in yesterday's Group B match at Sylhet Stadium.
Captain Charlotte Edwards (17) led England to their 86-run target with 24 balls remaining after Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to bat.
Sarah Taylor top scored with 36 runs for England and three wins out of four in the group clinched their place in the semis.
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Earlier, Shashikala Siriwardene with38 not out led the way as Sri Lanka posted a dire total of 85 for 9, leaving England with a great chance to progress.
England bowler Anya Shrubsole, the leading wicket-taker in the tournament with combined figures of 10-57 from 16 overs, again impressed with figures of 3 for 9, with Rebecca Grundy and Jenny Gunn claiming two wickets apiece.
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The bloody battles of Monte Cassino in 1944 left more than 50,000 Allied soldiers dead, but Timaru's Charlie Kenny survived, and recently returned to Italy to commemorate 70 years since that unforgettable campaign.
The 92-year-old former soldier and radio operator from the 23rd Battalion said the two-week trip enabled him to pay his respects to his fallen comrades and visit the rebuilt basilica. The monastery was destroyed in the war.
Mr Kenny grew up in Winchester and became a territorial soldier at 18. He also started a carpentry and joinery apprenticeship.
"Once a month we had to parade and we got 6 shillings. That's why we joined," he said.
In May 1940 all the territorials had to undertake three months training at Burnham military camp. "It was rugged there was no toilets just holes in the ground in a row and no hot water."
At the end of the strict regime the young men were told to " go and grow up".
After the Japanese started fighting in the Pacific in December 1941 Mr Kenny was called to the First Wellington Regiment and machineguns were set up around the coast as the capital prepared for a potential Japanese invasion.
The following year he was on a ship with 5500 troops heading for Suez. "Though I was trained as a Vickers gunner they couldn't get volunteers for signal school so I got sent for three months training."
He first saw action in Italy and after moving from the Adriatic coast to the Volturno area he recalled divisional second-in-command Howard Kippenberger stepping on a mine on Mt Trocchio, injuring his legs so badly he had to have them amputated.
"He called out to our boys, 'there are mines here men'. Medic Bill Green responded 'F... the mines' and dived in to help patch him up."
After moving closer to Cassino, on March 15, 1944, the soldiers stood and watched until they were ordered to lie down as 500 planes dropped 10,000 tonnes of bombs on Cassino.
"The noise was terrific, no wonder so many went deaf in our battalion."
Though his battalion never got to the monastery much of the time it was a stalemate with major loss of life on both sides. "We hated the monastery. From every angle it was looking down on us and used as a machinegun post."
At one stage there was no communication so Mr Kenny and a couple of others had to make their way at dusk to Cassino station which was being used as army headquarters.
They were under fire from German Spandau machineguns and couldn't get through a hole in the embankment.
A sergeant, corporal and the company commander were killed and one of the battalion's men was missing after the gunfight.
The missing man had taken the full blast of a mortar and "been blown to pieces".
Mr Kenny took a photo of his grave on his recent visit but said he knows he is not actually resting there.
Though the stench of decaying bodies and the filth of human faeces still lingers in his nostrils all these years later, there were some lighter times.
He recalls an advance in Bologna Highway later in the same year and coming across a vermouth factory. Thinking they would get some of the alcohol for Christmas Mr Kenny and a couple of others grabbed what they could.
"The vermouth was 18 inches deep on the floor and a Gurkha went down the sump hole and we had to pull him out."
One of the other soldiers used an umbrella to open a valve to drain some of the precious drink into a container which the men rolled up the main street.
"That night a spy in the square bell tower reported (Lieutenant General Bernard) Freyberg was in a nearby building. So it was bombed but the half that was damaged was not the half he was in. Everyone rushed to the cellar but I couldn't, I was too drunk."
When Mr Kenny attended the recent commemorations he said the crowd stood up and clapped as he and 37 others walked towards their escorted seats.
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