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IRR: Nice running and congrats on the baby-in-waiting. For the sake of your running I suggest the following strategy: demonstrate profound parental ineptitude, thereby making 2-hr post-work runs mandatory.
Just popping in...
It's been a while! I'll be finishing up grad school in late September/October, and unfortunately I've found that working more hours in the lab + attempting to have something resembling a social life means running ~60-65 mpw max. I try get in a progressive tempo (last few miles generally ~5:35), hill sprints, and a moderate progressive long run (3-8 miles @MP, depending how I feel) each week, so I'm not in terrible shape, but not in top form either.
On the plus side, the legs feel fine and haven't had any injuries. I might try and get in a high mileage cycle around October-January between defending and moving on to a new job (I'm planning to be in Chicago until around January/February 2014), but we'll see how motivated I am around then.
Browsed through the last couple of pages, and it seems like everyone is generally running pretty well. Cool to see Pablo and tnweather back posting again. I've seen Dave-O on the path occasionally, so he's still been running (most likely a lot more than I have).
IRR- Congrats to being a future father! Nice job on the mile and 5k races.
A muse- Glad to see you're back posting weeks again (though it's a bit strange to see your weeks without JesusFreak mirroring your mileage)
MKH - Nice 5miler... that seems a good time for summer running.
IRR - Nice little race and good luck in the next months. For me the first 1-1.5yr was good for running, as there was plenty of discipline to get 'out'. The baby will take up so much that a mental break is required every day, and your wife will find the same. However, after 1.5yr they become so much fun that you just want to stay home... I focus indeed on morning and lunch runs, and hardly ever run at night.
Wing - I find maintaining a social life much hard while running a lot! Work hours are at least quasi regulated (except for travel), whereas social activities can be so random that they wreak havoc w training schedules.
TN / JDarrow - I have the same hip misallignment leading to varying calf, thigh and ITB issues. I also get it pulled straight every now and again. I can usually see in the mirror if I 'roll' my hips (slight sway) while walking, as one side is then much higher. One easy self stretch to do is just lie on your back, bend the shorter leg, and pull the shorter leg hard to your chest on top of the knee for 30 sec. This is an easy stretch you can do a few times a day and will help stretch out the other leg over time.
I'm supposed to do a 10 minute run today but am a little nervous because my last run my achilles was tight during it. It never became painful on the run but still has me nervous and thinking whether I should do it or not. I've been told by others that as long as it doesn't become painful that I should still run because the increased bloodflow will help heal my achilles. Just not sure if I should follow that or not.
Run-in-HK- Thanks for the tip on lengthening/stretching my shorter leg. I'll add that into my strengthening program for my hips.
IRR- My wife and I planning on trying for our first baby in with-in the next year.So I'm trying to get healthy and get as much running in as I can and even potentially an Ironman.
TN- I have been patient and it is driving me up a wall
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10K: 34:30 Bellin Run 2009 33:30
Half Marathon: 1:15:46 Oshkosh 2012 1:13:30 Marathon: 2:53:37 Boston 2013 2:45:00 (Whistlestop)
Ah, just popped in to catch up on the Moose thread... looks like a handful of serious runners up in here. Makes for some good reading!
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At least the questions on what-is-next is answered. I got into Kobe marathon on 17 November. There was a secret lottery, which offciallly closed in June already. However foreign runners were apparently still able to get in as we bring in tourism dollars, which is not really fair to the locals, but well...
16 weeks to go and time to step up the training again. Probably 4 weeks of base building to ~90mpw and then 12wks at similar volume, but including the tempo and MP runs. Amuse - will be picking your brain on how to introduce more of those Canova type runs, as I liked those in the run up to Gold Coast!
At least the questions on what-is-next is answered. I got into Kobe marathon on 17 November.
Congrats on the new goal! I won't pretend to know anything about Japanese culture or dietary habits, so I'll just ask - are steaks made of delectable kobe beef basically a staple of everybody's diet in that part of the country?
PR's: 5K - 16:18, 10K - 35:12, HM - 1:18:39, M - 2:43:37
2013 Goals: 5K - 16:30 (7/28/2013), 10K - 35:00, HM - 1:15, M - 2:45 (4/15/13)
wingador: thanks for dropping in. Your running actually sounds good considering where you are in your program.
RiHK: Cool -- that will be a great event.
Hey all, I've been meaning to check in, but it hasn't happened. A belated congrats to RIHK and rachellara on Gold Coast. IRR, congrats on the baby on the way! ... the 2-hour post-work runs may be tough, at least at first! I've got some reading to do to catch up on the thread.
My running has been on the back burner for most of the summer ... just chugging along at 35-40 mpw and the occasional fartlek to spice things up. My fitness has not slipped too much, or at least as much as I thought it would have, as I've managed to bang out a few races and time trials that were encouraging, including a 10:06 for 3200m time trial back in late June and a surprising 1:14 half marathon last weekend. I went into the half thinking 1:16/17-ish, but things were clicking and I felt good. Still leaning towards no fall marathon, but giving it a second thought after the half. Hoping to put together a fast 10K in September, so I'd better get moving on some actual speed work sometime in the next few weeks.
Anyway, good luck to all in your training/racing. I'll crawl back under the rock I've been hiding under for the past month ...
holland, a 1:14 half off of 35 to 40 MPW. Can't wait to see what happens when you ramp the mileage up.
+1 sick!
Just think, if you dropped your mileage even more, you could cut 4 or 5 minutes off a marathon!
I should add that I ran a marathon in May, so that 35-40 mpw has been in the 11 weeks since then ... 13.4, 35.4, 40.3, 34.1, 28.6, 45.3, 22.2, 40.7, 42.7, 50.2, 51.0. For the marathon my weekly avg. for the 18 week build was ~66, peak 80.
A muse, I'll keep you posted if I try to nail down a Moose Mug (sub-2:34 for me) on on 20-25 mpw ... probably not anytime soon!
Not sure what the chances of ramping up to much more than 60-65 mpw is for the time being ... I'm somewhat limited in my time to run during the week. Right now my window is 5:30-6:30AM ... I'm not willing to get up much earlier than 5 and I need 30-min. to wake up and take care of pre-run "business" before hitting the pavement. Trying to go out an double after the kiddos are to bed isn't too appealing either ... especially if I'm getting up at 5 to do my other run.
I know there are people out there run 80-90 mpw (or more) with more responsibilities and obligations than me ... I'd be curious to hear how/when they get their miles in with kids, work, life, etc.
I'd be curious to hear how/when they get their miles in with kids, work, life, etc.
I'm not great about sticking to my training plans for a lot of the same reasons you mentioned (kids, work, not a huge morning person), but I've found lately that I can survive a 70-80 mile week on about 6 hours of sleep a night. Not ideal, and I am certainly not going to be kicking my coffee habit any time soon, but I'm surviving. By the time I got everything work and family related wrapped up yesterday, I ended up doing a 10 mile tempo workout (2 mile wu, 25 minutes @ 5:48, 3.6 mile cd) between 10:30-11:15ish at night. It was a little weird to be running around downtown as the bars were starting to approach closing time, but actually sort of refreshing to run in the cool night air.
Re Kobe - no clue what to expect there... Apparently it is just another big city, with the famous cows kept in the country side! But however, pretty sure that Kobe beef is also expensive in Japan and cannot be a staple... but would be nice to have a post-race steak!
Holland - I like the "oh not much running and BTW I ran a 1:14 HM" great result! But then again you did break 2:40 comfortably and that moose mug will be yours in one of the next years.
I only have one kid, so that makes things somewhat manageable, as you can take turns at home. Not a great morning runner, except if I run to work. For the me the easiest ways to cramp in runs are run to and from work for recovery runs, plus lunch runs in my gym. Sometimes I also pack in more miles during the weekend with doubles on Saturday. But as previously mentioned, plus social obligations and family, I really feel that 10-11 hrs (80-90m) of running a week is my max.
I wouldn't say I have more responsibilities or obligations then you but we are probably pretty similar. My kids are getting older so they don't demand much attention as if you have little ones.
I get up really early in the morning to get my miles in during the week. I have to get up between 4:00 and 4:30 AM depending on how many miles I need to get in. I can get up to 15 miles and be done by 6:00 AM. The downside of this is you need to get to sleep early. I used to run at lunch and was fortunate to have the opportunity to be able to do that and most people don't otherwise it would be a non question. Lunch runs had to go as as my mileage went way up I was away from my desk for to long. I also used to run at night a few years ago. I like running at night but getting out at 9 PM when the kids go to bed can be tough as a lot of days you are just plain tired after a day of work and family responsibilities.
I also put in a lot of miles over the weekend and since my kids sleep in I have no problem going for a 20 mile long run, mowing the lawn, showering, and eat before my kids even get up. My wife runs to so she is out running as well sod I don't have her giving me grief either.
My take is if you really want to run higher mileage then you will find a way to get it done. You may be in a period in your life that it isn't a priority in which the drive will not be there. There is nothing wrong with that and running less miles is better then nothing.
You can still get decent mileage in with the hour you have in the morning during the week. You should be able to get in 8 miles in that hour meaning 40 miles during the week. If you get up a little earlier once or twice then you can get in another 5 to 10 miles. If you can get miles in on the weekend then you can easily get in another 30 miles leaving you with 70 to 80 miles a week which is pretty good. Not sure about your situation on the weekends though.
Great Post. Get up at 4:00 AM and run. I thought I was motivated. In my experience if you want to run higher mileage, you'll find the time. I've never gotten up at 4:00 AM for a run. dkggpeters, are you a millionaire?
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I think dkggpeters really hit the nail on the head with: "My take is if you really want to run higher mileage then you will find a way to get it done. You may be in a period in your life that it isn't a priority in which the drive will not be there. There is nothing wrong with that and running less miles is better then nothing."
timmah, RIHK, and dkggpeters- Thanks for the input. Running to/from work and during lunch aren't options for me, although I used to run from work quite often a few years ago. I'll have to try to squeeze in a few more mile in the AM and weekend, maybe PM runs a few times a week, and just get it in when I can.
On the mileage and kids thing, my plan is similar to DKG. I'm up between 3:45 and 4am and get in 11ish miles every weekday morning: back in time to help out with the breakfast morning routine. Long run on Sundays usually starts at 6:30, but sometimes earlier if we have weekend plans.
The key for my family is being reliable: I'm a better Dad when I'm able to get some running in, but scheduling is everything.
dkggpeters -
You ran 33:30 in 1980? How old were you?
- rovatti
I was 17 in 1980.
Impressive (both as a 17yo and also as a 50yo).
Thanks. I wish I would have continued running in my late 20's or early 30's to see what I could have done.
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Holland - I have 2 kids and work part-time as a doctor AND run the household. I've run up to 100mpw my last 2 marathon cycles and the answer for me is not much sleep (probably 5 hrs max per night), getting up early and lots of doubles on the TM in the evening. It's exactly what you say: if you really want to do it, you'll find a way to fit it in.
I get so annoyed (but of course don't show it) when I have overweight, unfit patients tell me that they don't have time to exercise.
I like this quote. I think that is why the wife puts up with my running and far-away marathoning as well... Very impressed by the lack of sleep and commitment of most of you. I am lucky to have a certain flexibility around work, but also living at a normal distance from work. But I do require my 7hrs of beauty sleep!
wingador - Good luck with wrapping up grad school. Sounds like the running is going well considering all the demands on your time.
jdarrow - How is the achilles? Did you do that run? It is always easy for others to say be patient but it is hard when you are the one injured and antsy to get back at it.
runinhk - Congrats on Kobe!
holland - Impressive half! My biggest problem with getting 80+ miles a week is the requirement to do doubles. It is difficult to fit in 2 runs a day. I know that it is technically feasible but at this point in my life it would create more stress than the resultant fitness gains would be worth. As a result I generally max out in the 70s on 6 runs a week. I know I'm probably the only one around these parts that takes a day off a week. I just need the mental break more than anything. Once you get into the 70s on 6 days a week you are running a lot of 10-12 mile easy runs though.
Running a 5k in the morning. I haven't signed up yet since a cold has been moving through the house and I have been on the edge of getting sick. Things are looking ok though and I sure don't want to miss out on the rare opportunity to run a 5k in July with temps in the mid 60s and dewpoints in the upper 50s. Just sublime.
you guys are crazy waking up so early to run
i'm not complaining about my schedule...but i don't think i could do before 5:30am regularly.
and rachel, it's probably not safe that you get 5 hrs/night. what are you on? the tyson gay stuff? maybe some asafa powell juice?
2014 Goals: 15:29 5000m 32:29 10000m in the spring
Someday you will be crazy too.
uni, you're barely out of your teenage years, so nobody expects you to get out of bed before midday. What am I on? Was it pomegranate juice and chia seeds that nils recommended back in the day? I should try some of that. Actually, I feel sluggish if I sleep more than 7 hours.
tn - good luck in the 5K!
rihk - I didn't think you'd swing 2 trips to AU in just 3 months. Congrats on getting in to Kobe, is it a fast marathon?
So, I just got home from running 16, my longest LR since Gold Coast. I have a trail marathon coming up in just 3 weeks, gulp. It runs right around the town where I live, my RR from last year is here (I won) - I would like to win it again but who knows, really. I'm tapering by taking the week beforehand off to go skiing. Might be interesting.
Oh and 89 for the week. I have no idea how that happened.
TN: I did go for a 6 minute run yesterday. Both of my achilles felt alright (no pain but a little tight) on the run. However this morning both of my achilles were extremely stiff when waking up. I don't know if the its the run that caused it or the eccentric heel drops that Im doing that are causing it.
I'm a little late to the conversation but I never stopped running since I started junior year in high school and have had some great years. However, I ran Grandmas marathon in 2010 and was on pace for a 2:48 but had a weird sensation in my knee. Didn't really affect me till mile 16ish if I remember. I still finished in 2:57 but turns out I tore my meniscus at some point. Since the surgery I can't seem to remain healthy for any longer than 3-4 months at a time. I need to find the core reason but each time I do get hurt the doctors/PT/chiros can't seem to find the source other than 1 chiro says I have a weird ankle structure.
Weekly Results 22.07.2013 - 28.07.2013 [Week 16 Berlin Marathon Preparation][Week 3 Pfitzinger 12/85]22.07.2013 12.10 KM in 5:39 Recovery Run23.07.2013 13.08 KM in 4:42 General Aerobic w/10 x 100 m strides24.07.2013 21.03 KM in 4:46 Medium Long Run w/4 K @ MP25.07.2013 10.12 KM in 5:19 Recovery Run26.07.2013 21.04 KM in 4:55 Medium Long Run27.07.2013 Rest28.07.2013 35.51 KM in 4:58 LR w/9K @ MPTotal Run 112.91 KM, 70 Miles, 4:58 Avg. Pace
Weekly Miles:
Monday 8.06 @ 7:43
Tuesday 10.08 @ 7:22
Wednesday 13.23 w/6 x 1K @ 3:28 avg with 200m jog recoveries (1:06 avg) + 4 x 200m just under 35 with 200m jog recoveries (6:46 avg pace entire run)
Thursday 10.24 @ 7:12
Friday 8.68 @ 7:34
Saturday 12.01 @ 7:04
Sunday 18.01 @ 7:20
Total Miles 80.31
This was a cutback week for me and the break in the weather was really nice. Looks like we will have decent weather in the morning with cooler temps and lower humidity for next week as well.
M-W: off
Th: 5 rec (8:14)
F: 7 easy (7:54)
Sa: 5 easy (7:46)
Su: 16.1 @ 6:55
Total: 33 miles
I had to take a few days off to rest a problem in my lower left leg. It seems to be much better, fortunately, so as annoying as it is to miss some training runs I seem to be back on track. This week I'll probably keep to my normal schedule, though I'm still assessing day-to-day.
Unspectacular week at 53m. For me it is still mostly recharging for the next marathon push, which is not yet done it seems. We'll get there soon. Kobe looks flattish with mostly traffic obstacles and highest being a 15-20m bridge... should be fine... and racing in Japan is always fun and different!
TN - How did the 5k go? I would struggle to get 70m in on 6 days running and no doubles. I see your point on one day off for a mental break, but doing 10-12m every day would be harder on my body than the occassional double.
Rachel - Good luck with that trail marathon. Should be nice in Australia and hope you can run it more relaxed as a fun / training run.
Amuse - Take care of that injury. Hope it clears up soon.
Jdarrow - Good luck with your injury too. I am not a doctor, but most of my injruies stem from imbalances. They might actually be in your ankle or anywhere, but often will stay. My physio is a big believer in strength / muscle to compensate for imbalances / weaknesses. And combined with flexibility in joints / ligaments, you can prevent a lot of recurring issues. Did you ever try a strength program or something like Pilates on a consistent basis?
jdarrow - When I was coming off an achilles injury during early 2010 I did a regime of eccentric calf raises while I wasn't running. When I started running again I believe I stopped the calf raises and used kinseo tape and worked on keeping the lower leg loose via stuff like the massage stick...stretching...icing...calf sleeves and massage. The literature that supports eccentric calf raises does mention the soreness may even increase...albeit temporarily...while doing them so it doesn't surprise me that you are having some soreness. My left achilles is a little tweaky right out of bed.
Nils - Solid week.
dkggpeters - Another strong week. The weather this summer has been fantastic. We have only hit 90 or more on 12 days this July. wow.
Amuse - Details? Sounds like you have contained the issue. Nice long run!
runinhk - Because HK and Australia are so darn ordinary. lol I agree that it is harder - no doubt. Maybe running 70 miles on 6 days is roughly equal to 80-85 on 7 days with doubles? Those 10-12 mile runs build a good deal of strength.
The 5k went ok. I was hoping for 16:30 and managed a 16:37. By myself from the gun and felt pretty good during the first mile though I could tell I wasn't flying. Ludicrous speed was just not there. Mile 1: 5:18. Held it together for the second mile and was gaining some confidence going through in 5:19. Turned the corner into the wind and proceeded to die a thousand deaths. Mile 3: 5:28. Brought home the last 0.1 in 0:32. 30 seconds slower than last year but I was in top shape then thanks to 27 months of building fitness. Right now I'm about 4 months in so I need to be realistic. Best way to get faster...don't get injured. Last year I had the benefit of being in a dog fight all the way. I know this isn't profound but a carrot really helps during intense races like the 5k.
My week:
T: 8.0 w/ 4 x 800 w/ 400 jogs - on the road - (2:40, :37, :31, :31)
S: 10.3 w/ 5k @ 16:37 1st overall
Week: 50.4
TN - I honestly think that racing in Japan / Korea is different... these cultures are so markedly different from others and strange things happen. Top strange things were a (i) mass-massage where every guy at the start line was massaging the shoulders of the guy in front of him in Korea, (ii) volunteers untying my shoes and untying the chip in Japan, which actually really was nice as bending is never easy afterwards; and (iii) very different forms of cheering... but all part of the marathon tourism fun!
Any thoughts on this: http://www.guardian.co.uk/spor...arah-usain-bolt-race
Will probably never happen, but I say Bolt has no chance against Mo on a 600m race... Mo was flying on that 3km in London... almost surreal to see a guy that fast / strong from anything between 1500-10K.
tn_weather: I felt a twinge in the shin/calf area last Sunday -- I think it was the result of following my first track workout (in flats, no less) for a long time with a too-fast second run of the day (should have taken complete rest or a slow recover run). It was probably a little muscle strain (peroneal, most likely).
That was a nice 5k for running alone! Ludicrous speed will come soon, I'm sure. But remember, Ludicrous Speed is risky.
RiHK: Mo's last lap was great, and he looked totally comfortable until about 15 meters from the finish.
Last year I had the benefit of being in a dog fight all the way. I know this isn't profound but a carrot really helps during intense races like the 5k.
It might not be profound, but it's a great point. I ran a 16:27 5K PR yesterday and felt like I had at least a 16:20 in me if I'd been pushed. Unfortunately, the 4th place guy was 18 seconds ahead of me and the 6th place guy was 25 seconds behind me. So kind of hard to dig deep when it's fairly safe to say that you're not going to catch anybody and you're not going to be caught. I did manage a 4:43 pace the final 0.1 but that was mostly because I looked at my watch, realized I had a shot at beating my 16:32 PR, and just dumped everything I had to make it happen.


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"Don't say we did not warn you!" How a small scratch can lead to big problems – as illustrated in the ingenious spot by director Micky SÜLZER c/o GoSee PREMIUM Member DBC - Driven by Creatives, who also shot the NIVEA 'Age Day Moisturizer' commercial. Take note NIVEA men – it starts with you! We would also like to use this opportunity to draw your attention to the revamped DBC website. It launched on 1 April and also features new agency partners Lisa Cohen, …29.04.2014 // ADD article TO MY GOSEE // SHOW article
German electronic goods retailer MEDIA MARKT plays around with gravity in their 'zoom' commercial. Their current prices are so attractive that they just take us back to earth with their down to earth prices. Directors Alex&Steffen and DOP Maher MALEH, all three artists c/o GoSee Premium Member DBC - DRIVEN BY CREATIVES captured the retail giant at what seems like the speed of light, celebrating their 750th store.24.03.2014 // ADD article TO MY GOSEE // SHOW article
Outift? Weather? Circumstance? Team? Time? Passion? What makes you a winner? To find out JOHNSON & JOHNSON's answer watch the commercial here on GoSee. Director Lennart BREDE shot the commercial. As part of their 'True Winners Care!' campaign Johnson & Johnson GmbH are looking for true stories of people that are taking care of others. true-winners-care.de24.03.2014 // ADD article TO MY GOSEE // SHOW article
The Berlin based film talent factory told GoSee, "We would like to congratulate all the winners of the Deutsche Werbefilmpreis 2014. We are very happy for Andreas Bruns for winning the award for best young talent with his film 'LUX – Save your Skin'. Also congratulations to Peter Matjasko for winning best camera for his work in 'Konzerthaus Dortmund – Duell'. Colin Taplin and Marketa Korinkova won best Art Department for 'Vodafone - Add Power'. And Best Sounddesign was awarded t …24.03.2014 // ADD article TO MY GOSEE // SHOW article
Has Pamela Anderson ever given you a 'woody'? Hmmm… the joys of language. Director Charley STADLER c/o DBC - DRIVEN BY CREATIVES is the man behind the commercial spot to accompany the refreshing alcoholic drink's latest campaign to appeal to the modern man. The commercial was shot in Auckland, the supervising agency was Barnes, Catmur & Friends. The premixed drink made of Woodstock Bourbon and cola is being relaunched with a new packaging design. CREDITS Produ …21.03.2014 // ADD article TO MY GOSEE // SHOW article
What is whiter than white? Clearly the POLARWEISS coverage champion. The attached spot clarifies this by using the season that seems to have gone into early hibernation in 2014, at least in Europe: the whiteness of winter. The commercial's direction and DOP credits for DIY inspiration go to Lutz HATTENHAUER.21.03.2014 // ADD article TO MY GOSEE // SHOW article


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Hair, Eugene Souleiman for Wella Professionals
Nails, Deborah Lippmann
MAKEUP: "There's a lot of color—in the hair and in the clothes—so the makeup is very monochromatic," said Dick Page, who held out his hand to reveal various mauve-y brown shades he had blended.
"The hair looks as though the girl is moving very fast. It's like she's cycling, for instance," Eugene Souleiman said of the slicked-back, spray-painted coifs—a continuation of New York's brightly colored hair trend that appeared theatrical and bold, yet minimal all at once.
ON EYES: Page used the occasion to test-drive a new, as-yet-unnamed matte-brown cream eye shadow base from Shiseido, which he brushed on the lids and swiped gently underneath the eyes. He continued his custom blending for the brows, too, using three Shimmering Cream Eye Colors—Caviar, Sable, and Leather—to fill in the natural arch. "Not super-strong, but there," he said, adding a touch of clear gloss on top for a "tiny bit of sheen."
ON LIPS: Page made a connection between the lips and the eyes by mixing a touch of the brown eye-color base with Shiseido's Shimmering Rouge Lipstick in RD713 Discretion, a sheer mauve.
ON HAIR: Souleiman created the sleek, wind-blown look by pulling back and tightly wrapping hair into an envelope-like fold centered vertically on the back of the head. He used Wella Professionals Stay Essential Finishing Spray to hold the style in place, and a dose of the brand's Perfect Setting/Wet to preserve the slick factor in the front. Models like Karolina Kurkova waited patiently for Souleiman to spray their hair in electrifying shades of white, yellow, blue, purple, or orange (with Kryolan Color Spray), oftentimes choosing the color to match Rodriguez's respective runway looks.
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Here at the ASPCA, we're of the mindset that if you love animals, you should let the world know it! We can't think of a better way to spread the word than by taking a stroll in adorable Vans X ASPCA dog- and cat-themed shoes designed in support of the ASPCA's life-saving work for animals.
These slip-on and lace-up shoes are available for adults, kids and toddlers. You can order them online or find them in Vans or Journeys retail stores. Vans is also offering dog- and cat-themed hats and backpacks, as well as an ASPCA pug T-shirt.
Are you in the New York City area? Vans and the ASPCA are teaming up to host a special pet adoption event on Saturday, March 22, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. The event, which will be held at the House of Vans at 25 Franklin Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, will feature adoptable dogs and cats from the ASPCA Adoption Center and Animal Care & Control of New York City. We'll also have food trucks, gifts and an interactive photo booth on site. Two-legged guests of all ages are welcome to attend!
Connecticut State Representative Brenda Kupchick (right) speaks at Voices for Animals Day.
When Brenda Kupchick's son was nine years old, he begged her for a puppy. Eventually, she gave in and purchased a female beagle at a pet shop. "Over the next 12 years, that dog cost us $16,000 in vet bills," admits Kupchick, now a Connecticut state representative. "Not only did she cost us a lot of money, but a lot of heartache, as well."
Rep. Kupchick, along with Rep. Auden Grogins, spoke at the ASPCA's Connecticut Voices for Animals Day in Hartford on February 21, using the forum to renew their support for a state law that would address the inhumane treatment of dogs in the commercial breeding facilities—commonly known as puppy mills—that supply animals to Connecticut pet shops.
ASPCA-sponsored lobby days like Connecticut Voices for Animals Day give animal lovers like you the chance to meet your elected officials and tell them, in person, that you support animal protection and oppose laws that would allow animals to be hurt and exploited. Of the 31 animal advocates in attendance at Connecticut Voices for Animals Day, many were lobbying for their first time. Lisa King felt the trip was "absolutely worth it."
"I had a nice conversation with an aide to my state senator," Lisa said. She also left behind a personal note for Senator Cathy Osten. "It's important for them to realize that people who vote for them have these concerns."
Don't miss your state's lobby day—visit our Advocacy Events Calendar frequently to see what's coming up near you, and sign up to receive ASPCA Advocacy Alerts so you never miss an invitation!
Stacey Doan of Protectors of Animals, Inc., Maya, a Chow Chow up for adoption, and Rep. Brenda Kupchick welcome a group of seventh and eighth graders from Cesar A. Batalla School in Bridgeport to Connecticut Voices for Animals Day.
Do you know which pet poisons are lurking in your home? Each year, thousands of pets accidentally ingest dangerous but common household items. Onions, grapes, gardening mulch—the culprits are surprising! In honor of National Poison Awareness Month, we're holding a live Twitter chat Wednesday, March 5 with Dr. Tina Wismer, Medical Director of the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
Dr. Wismer will be on hand March 5 at 2:00 P.M. (EST) to answer all your questions about protecting pets from harmful substances.
We'll also test your pet-poison knowledge with a few trivia questions. Three guests will receive ASPCA swag bags—and one grand-prize winner will receive an Emergency Ready Deluxe Pet First Aid Kit!
Not quite sure how to join a Twitter chat? No worries! Check out our How to Join a Twitter Party guide. We're looking forward to chatting with you on March 5!
It's an exciting time for shelter pets in New York City. This Sunday in Union Square, Animal Care & Control of New York City (AC&C) will unveil its first dedicated Mobile Adoption Center.
The state-of-the-art adoptions vehicle will enable AC&C to bring adoptable animals to previously unreachable New Yorkers throughout the City's five boroughs. The vehicle was purchased with the help of a $60,000 grant from the ASPCA and a $60,000 donation from Fenwick Keats Real Estate.
AC&C's three full-service Care Centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Staten Island are open for adoptions seven days a week, but its facilities in the Bronx and Queens are Pet Receiving Centers and do not serve adopters. With approximately 30,000 cats, dogs and other animals in need coming to AC&C each year, this new Mobile Adoption Center will play a vital role in increasing adoptions as well as raising awareness of shelter pets in need.
We're excited to be part of this important initiative for animals in New York City. If you're in the area, please join us for the AC&C Mobile Adoption Center's unveiling and a special adoption event this Sunday, February 9 at 11:00 A.M. in the Union Square Park North Plaza (East 17th Street between Broadway and Park Ave.). We hope to see you there!
AC&C honors ASPCA partners (right) as "New York's Kindest"
Animal Care & Control of NYC (AC&C) celebrated "New York's Kindest" in a gala at the National Arts Club on Friday, December 6. Among those honored at the ceremony were four of the ASPCA's own: Julie Morris, Gail Buchwald, Michelle Villagomez and Heidi Miller.
From AC&C:
Julie Morris, the ASPCA's SVP of Community Outreach, oversees all ASPCA financial support to AC&C, both directly and through the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Gail Buchwald, SVP of the ASPCA Adoption Center, which transfers and finds homes for animals from AC&C, is a founding member of the Board of Directors of the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals. Michelle Villagomez is the ASPCA's NYC Legislative Director. In 2011, she spearheaded a lobbying effort in support of Local Law 59, legislation that increased the City's annual budget for animal sheltering and services by 77 percent—to more than $12 million. Heidi Miller is Senior Director of Fundraising Strategies. Heidi was the grants officer, chief writer/editor and designer of AC&C's 24,000-piece mailing that helped acquire new donors, increase adoptions, raise awareness and further grow the volunteer and foster programs.
The ASPCA and AC&C have been partners for over a decade, working together to rescue, rehabilitate and find loving homes for over 30,000 homeless and abandoned animals in New York City each year.
If you're interested in supporting the AC&C, please consider donating to their Holiday Wish List.
Want to stay up-to-date on all events?
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How high end i wonder.?! Hope i can still afford one if i haven't already bought the 5d mkii by then!
Who is to say the Mk II will be discontinued. Last I checked it made great images for it's intended target market. If you *need* more, then you can and will pay more.


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Autumn Ale - Breckenridge Brewery
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Reviews by tito42:
3.98/5 rDev +11.5%
Poured from bottle to an imperial pint. Bottled the first week of May, 2011.
A: Clear, dark cherry cola in color. Tan head dissipates quickly but sticks around and clings nicely to the glass.
S: Very malty nose, roasted with molasses and a touch of plum and cherry.
T: Again, very malt forward with molasses and a tart finish of hops, plum, and cherry. Enjoyable and well balanced.
M: Medium bodied with a full malt profile, balanced by a slightly tart, bitter, and dry hops finish.
O: Very 4.0 in my book. Nicely done, the first old ale I've tried, and I enjoyed it quite a bit.
08-24-2011 02:04:29 | More by tito42
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New York
3.9/5 rDev +9.2%
A: A medium brown with ruby highlights and excellent clarity. The creamy light tan head settles to a thin film and a ring after a minute.
S: The driving aromas are of a malty sweetness with hints of chocolate and caramel, a soft alcohol aroma and a light light hops aroma. Light toasted malt aromas increase as it warms. allergies are killing my nose bty; I'll reevaluate this beer in the future.
T: This tastes like caramel cover hops bitterness. The malt sweetness has a somewhat cocoa flavor and some toastiness. There isn't much hops flavor, maybe just a faint citrus, but there is enough hops bitterness to keep the balance moderately bitter. The bitterness lingers pasted the off-dry finish with a light caramel note as well.
M: medium-full bodied with moderate carbonation. A slight creaminess and a very light warmth.
O: A very drinkable brown with a firm bitterness and pleasing roast malt character.
09-13-2012 01:53:26 | More by MadScientist
3.25/5 rDev -9%
10-16-2012 04:52:28 | More by Tiernan
3.23/5 rDev -9.5%
Poured this into a chilled Budweiser goblet because its all I had.
A - Didn't expect it to be so dark! Poured with a nice half inch creamy head, left a thin ring after a minute or two. Minimal lacing on my glass.
S - A nice roasted malt and caramel scent. Slight chocolate hints too, really draws you in.
T - Quite malty. Caramel and coffee are definitely there at the end. Not bad but not amazing.
M - Its thick and a little syrupy. Light carbonation, but still tickles the tongue. A little heavy going down, its not something I would chug.
O - I bought this beer at random and didn't really know what to expect. Its a dark, thick, malty beer. If you like that style, you will probably like this one. I'm not a huge fan of dark malty beers but I'll drink them occasionally. I doubt if I'll go back to this one in the future.
11-22-2013 07:19:48 | More by SteadySippin
3.5/5 rDev -2%
08-07-2014 14:18:29 | More by GameOfBeers
3.68/5 rDev +3.1%
Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #57 (October 2011):
Perhaps clean enough to come across as a lager, but the brewer's intention was sort of a hybrid. Looks like fall, tastes like fall as well. Brewer's snapshot of the season works here--perfect switch-up if you're looking for a brew without spice, gourds or oompah.
LOOK: Leather brown
SMELL: Toasted bread, treacle, dried grass, herbal hop
TASTE: Malty sweet, toasted biscuit, herbal, semidry, brown bread, dried fruit
02-10-2012 22:24:56 | More by BeerAdvocate
3.25/5 rDev -9%
08-25-2012 19:41:06 | More by DWolf
3.48/5 rDev -2.5%
12 oz bottle. Pours a dark brown with a smallish tan head that quickly recedes to a thin film that leaves a little lacing.
The aroma is nutty malts with a little alcohol and some molasses.
The flavor is some sweet nutty malts and cola with a lightly bitter crisp finish. The mouthfeel is medium to full bodied with smooth carbonation.
Overall, not terribly interesting, but an enjoyable brew.
10-04-2008 00:13:30 | More by Beaver13
3.98/5 rDev +11.5%
Appearance: ruby brownish in color, small head, clear
Smell: toasted malt and dark fruit
Taste: toasted malt, some nut, cinnamon, and nutmeg towards the end.
Mouthfeel: smooth, medium bodied, moderate carbonation, semi-sweet
Drinkability: This tastes like a brown ale with a big dose of spices. A very good beer. I could have three or so.
10-26-2009 17:32:33 | More by tigg924
4.5/5 rDev +26.1%
09-12-2012 14:04:35 | More by wattoclone
3.5/5 rDev -2%
08-01-2013 01:55:04 | More by Cynic-ale
3.66/5 rDev +2.5%
Dark brown and nearly opaque, some ruddy highlights, and a fine cap of beige foam that settles out quickly. Low aroma of caramel and cocoa, some toasty malt.
Flavor of dark malt, but smooth rather than roasted and bitter. Hints of cocoa and caramel, some smoke and leather, hints of marshmallow, and a subtle vanilla-oakey finish. Rich and multi-faceted flavors. Smooth and round mouthfeel, not overly full. Very enjoyable beer.
08-31-2013 23:13:02 | More by far333
3.75/5 rDev +5%
04-19-2014 01:09:37 | More by Jeffwildcat
3.23/5 rDev -9.5%
Sure is a healthy color, dark brown and as dark as a Guinness pub can (not that's a huge thing these days). One quarter inch head starts to fade in less than a minute. Spread-out punctuation mark laces. Mainly malty aroma, cinnamon toast seems to be most predominant. Mouthfeel strays, not thin but almost soupy or like a thin stew, with lower carbonation. The flavor profile rings mostly malt (not much to pick out in hops), but its muddled and dishwater-like with initial molasses but also with cardboard back tastes that don't work for me. Solid enough to hold on to this profile without any fade, it doesn't go anywhere that nice or interesting however. What's there is tepid (especially for a brew that could be classed as an Old Ale) and not that good tasting, at least IMO...
09-15-2005 23:50:25 | More by ADR
West Virginia
2.98/5 rDev -16.5%
Appears a dark caramel cola colored body with a rich forming tan head flows thick with a nice lace that sticks to the glass evenly with much intricacy. Aromatics offer up somewhat mint like edge black licorice chocolate with spiced bread dough blends of this seasons offerings. Flavor has yeast driven mild chocolate with herbal qualities that result in sweet cloying tones at times, with fruit accents and mineral water hardness. Mouthfeel is medium bodied with some prickly carbonation, definitely soothing on the palate. Drinkability does me alright with festive qualities of a winter warmer/old ale this one hits early in the fall not bad at all that bad and even a nice mix up from the typical O fest of the season.
12-06-2008 20:42:49 | More by WVbeergeek
3.35/5 rDev -6.2%
Got this at Green's in Atlanta.
Pours a very, very dark brown color with a half-finger off-white head that soon dissipates into a thin ring around the glass. There's not much lacing.
Smells alright. At first there's a huge metallic aroma, but as it warms it gets better. There's a slightly sour malt aroma that gets sweeter as the beer warms.
Tastes similar to how it smells. A metallic taste overpowers everything for the first few sips, then goes away to make room for malty flavors. There's a mild bitterness at the end.
Mouthfeel is alright. It's kind of thin, but the carbonation is at a good level. Could be a bit smoother.
Drinkability is good. Nothing stands out, but nothing is unsavory except for the metallic taste and smell in the beginning.
Overall this was an alright beer but I won't be buying it again anytime soon.
09-20-2008 18:36:53 | More by glid02
3.43/5 rDev -3.9%
A great pour from a 12 ounce brown bottle. The beer is a deep rich brown color with clear reddish highlights on the edges. The head is sand colored with a fluffy mix of big and little bubbles. Very sticky and nice to look at although it fades a little too quick for my taste.
The nose is slightly wussed out compared to the appearance. The brew looks like it would have a strong dark nose but it's all but non-existent. There is a light background note that has hints of nuts and roasted grains.
The taste is slightly less disappointing then the weak nose. It has a nice interplay of dark 'n' sour fruity flavors and a thin veil of malt. The finish has hints of coco and caramel and finally a touch of bitterness.
Smooth and mildly medium bodied. The carbonation is very thin which adds to the silky feel and doesn't distract from the flavors. Not a bad beer just simple and tasty. Could it be bigger? Sure but this is a solid session beer that is a step in the right direction.
01-23-2010 21:05:53 | More by jbphoto88
New Jersey
3.25/5 rDev -9%
10-09-2013 19:20:25 | More by acurtis
3.68/5 rDev +3.1%
This beer is a sort of dark brown color with lots of red highlights, some brightness in the light though it's opaque. The head is a fluffy sort of almost medium brown. What's left behind is lots of legging and webbing spread out well.
This beer, in both aroma and flavor, has a certain sweetness that's balanced against a very light hops bitterness, which also balances against a strong malt foundation. The malts themselves offer some molasses on a toasty, bready base with some fruits. There's an additional bittersweetness and, flashing in and out, a kind of tartness here and there. The hops are just enough to add a bit of balance giving up raw but lighter elements of grass and herb or leaf.
The body is medium with a firm crispness that runs all the way through and a really steady smoothness playing off it it. It's pretty steadily semi-dry, more so in the finish.
11-10-2013 22:29:52 | More by Brenden
3.5/5 rDev -2%
02-27-2012 00:27:09 | More by ltdantheman
3.5/5 rDev -2%
12 oz bottle, poured into a pint glass
Appearance: Pours an incredibly dark brown, almost black color, more reminiscent of a porter, with an eighth of a finger of white head that very quickly dissolved away into a thin halo of foam that gripped the sides of the glass and formed a thin wispy cloud that settled over the center of the top of the beer.
Aroma: Very malty and roasty. Freshly toasted bread, roasted barley, slight hints of smoke (but not coming close to the aroma of a rauchbier), hints of chocolate, toffee and caramel.
Taste: Very roasted malt forward, with lots of pleasant smoke followed by malty goodness, caramel sweetness and finished by some nicely balanced hops bitterness. The taste is much more like a porter than a fall harvest-style beer. Delicious, but surprising.
Mouthfeel: Medium to slightly chewy. There is some pretty decent carbonation, and with an ABV of 6.7%, there is just the slightest touch of alcohol on the palate.
Overall: There is a very solid, very surprising beer. Like I stated above, it's more like a winter porter than an autumn harvest/fest beer. Good flavors of roasted malt, smokiness and caramel sweetness. Solid beer.
10-29-2013 22:30:44 | More by Jeffreysan
New Jersey
3.5/5 rDev -2%
10-19-2013 22:49:38 | More by wander4
4.2/5 rDev +17.6%
a. dark amber red mahogany. Little head and medium lacing.
s. rich brown sugar, molasses and smoke
t. quite complex with molasses, roasted malt, smoke, brown sugar, cinnamon and clove in the front with a touch of hops in the back
m. surprisingly clean, with lingering malt behind medium carbonation
d. very drinkable for anyone who likes malt
I first tried this beer at a local liquor store's beer tasting. It was by far the best malt/fall seasonal beer there. I am finally drinking the final beer in the sixer and I have not become board with the flavor whatsoever. This is a great example of a fall seasonal for the relaxed craft drinker.
11-08-2010 22:00:10 | More by malarichm
New York
3.71/5 rDev +3.9%
This is a style I haven't sampled in quite a while.
Pours DEEP amber sporting a thin head that diminished to just a ring but left some receding lace.
The nose of this beer is something I just cant pinpoint but find appealing just the same..
Malty roasty flavor with a mild semi dry finish..lingering malts on the palate. 6.7% seems high given the complete lack of alcohol presence. Slight viscous mouthfeel with low carbonation.
Interesting style. Might go well with a dark wrap cigar.
11-06-2013 00:25:21 | More by BrewMaven
3.75/5 rDev +5%
04-13-2014 19:08:32 | More by marmstrong1212
Autumn Ale from Breckenridge Brewery
81 out of 100 based on 408 ratings.


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Let's get the negative out of the way: not since 1981-82 has a kicker repeated as NFL points leader, which is a bad omen given that Gostkowski paced the league with 148 a year ago. The rest is all good. The Patriots provided Gostkowski with a league-high 40 field goal attempts in 2008, one year after setting him up for an NFL-record 74 extra points. His accuracy continues to improve, and Tom Brady returns to direct the offense—though that likely means some of those treys turn into PATs. The end-of-season weather won't do him many favors, with a fantasy playoff slate of games in Foxborough and Buffalo, but that shouldn't phase Gostkowski: he's an 87% kicker in December, an 85% kicker outdoors, and a 78% kicker with the temperature below 40 degrees—and he outperformed all those career numbers last year. If you must be the first team in your league to take a kicker, a quarter-century of history be damned: Gosty is your safest bet.
San Diego (discovered by the Germans in 1904) is renown for its consistently pleasurable weather. A couple other consistencies in Saint Diego: the Chargers' offense (the Bolts are the only team to provide 46 or more PAT opportunities four straight years) and Kaeding's kicking. He doesn't just love the home cooking (91% at Qualcomm), he's money from 40 and in (95% career accuracy rate) and at 86% not too shabby overall, either. If you're digging deep for a reason to be concerned, three trips east from Week 13 on might cause a little jet lag. But if the worst-case scenario involves the Chargers' offense stalling out in the red zone, that's actually a boon for Kaeding—as well as the fantasy team banking on another strong finish like Nate's three double-digit scoring games in the final month of last year.
Bironas' 2008 campaign ended on a sour note with misses on two of his last three kicks—including a 51-yarder in the third quarter of the 13-10 playoff loss to Baltimore. Unless that stumble crushed his psyche—unlikely, since he bounced back to hit a game-tying FG in the fourth quarter of the playoff loss—Bironas is set up for another productive year. The Titans remain a grind-it-out team with a solid defense; last year they turned some treys into TDs, but they're still very comfortable winning 13-7. And Bironas is accurate enough (94% inside of 40 yards and 72% from beyond, including 62% on 50+-yard kicks) to make the most of whatever opportunities are provided him. Kerry Collins and Vince Young don't inspire much red zone confidence, but between the Titans' defense and the ground game Bironas should have no trouble topping 125 points for the third consecutive year.
Akers not only capitalized on a career-high 33 field goal attempts, he also returned his accuracy rate above 80% after a three-year hiatus from that stratosphere; the result of that combination was 144 points, second in the league. Given that Philly spent much of its offseason fine-tuning the offense, there's no reason believe they won't make another 63 visits to the red zone (fifth-best in the NFL) or afford Akers another 45 PAT opportunities. And if you accept Akers' 2008 numbers as proof that his 2-for-10 performance from 40 yards and out in 2007 was an aberration, you have to like his chances for another triple-digit campaign. A fantasy playoff slate that takes the Eagles to the Meadowlands before a pair of home dates might sound troublesome, but over the past five seasons Akers has hit 75% of his December kicks and 71% of his field goal attempts when the mercury drops below 40.
The change in venue did little to disrupt Elam's roll, as he recorded a 16th consecutive triple-digit campaign. Even better, his top three accuracy rates over his lengthy career have come the past three seasons—including a personal-best 94% last year. Gotta love those domes. The years haven't taken anything off of Elam's long ball, as he was 11-12 from 40 and out in 2009, and he remains a rock-steady 94% from 39 and in. The Falcons' offense is in good hands with Matt Ryan, Michael Turner, and newly acquired Tony Gonzalez, so there's no reason to expect a drastic decline in Elam's opportunities. The only potential snag is a trip outdoors to the Meadowlands in mid December; then again, after 15 years in Denver the former Rainbow Warrior is more than a little familiar with inclement weather.
Longwell was a solid kicker long before moving indoors, but there's little
question dome life agrees with him. He's made almost 85% of his kicks since
trading green for purple, and the Vikings haven't been shy about using him
from way downtown either; last year he was six-for-six from 50 yards and out.
As for Longwell's short game, it certainly doesn't hurt that the Vikings have
converted more than half their red zone opportunities into touchdowns just once
in Longwell's three years with the team. Minnesota's MO has been to win games
with ball control and defense, and they've been more than happy to settle for
threes instead of pushing for sevens—a combination that works well for those
asking for consistent production from their fantasy kicker.
09-04-09 Update: Longwell's projections get a slight tweaking due to the Favre Effect, though
between Favre's propensity for picks and ability to convert red zone possessions
into touchdowns as opposed to field goal attempts the emphasis is on "slight".
Gould converted almost 90% of his field goals last season, impressive even for a guy with his renowned accuracy. Of course, it helps that he's only been asked to attempt two treys from beyond 50, but there's nothing wrong with knocking home 95% of his tries from 39 and in. Gould's decline in points the past two seasons has stemmed more from reduced opportunities than anything else, and the arrival of Jay Cutler in Chicago suggests that trend will be turning around. Don't sweat a schedule that has Gould battling the winds of Soldier Field three times between Weeks 13 and 16; he's converted 85 percent of his December and January kicks.
When Brown left Pittsburgh after three triple-digit seasons, one had to wonder if the home cooking was worth it. Last year, however, tacking on points for a top-three offense Brown matched the point total from his final season with the Steelers. Now it all makes sense! Brown's accuracy, which wavered a bit following his rookie season, has settled in above 85% the past two years; even more impressive, he's 7-of-8 from 50 yards and out during that span while solidifying his short game as well. Package the Texans' potent offense with Brown's improved consistency, put it under Houston's kicker-friendly retractable roof, and there's just one thing left to say: Welcome home, Kris; welcome home.
Tynes made all of his kicks last season; trouble was, a knee injury suffered in
August hampered him all season and limited Lawrence to one 19-yard field
goal and three PATs while John Carney handled most of the Giants' kicking
chores. In the offseason, however, the G-Men kicked Carney and his 1,955
career points to the curb. That puts Tynes in line for the steady stream of
scoring opportunities provided by a solid offense that tends towards the
conservative and is bolstered by a strong defense. Tynes will also have to
battle whatever lingering effects there are from his injury as well as the
specter of the strong season Carney posted in his stead—not to mention the
Meadowlands elements in three games between Weeks 13 and 16. If he stays
healthy, Tynes should be good for point production in the low triple digits…
but there are safer fantasy options to be had.
09-04-09 Update: Larry has looked solid this preseason, and it's easy to forget that the guy who
filled his role last year saw enough opportunities to make the Pro Bowl.
After leading the league in points as a rookie there was no place for Crosby
to go but down; fortunately, the fall wasn't that dramatic. The Packers
presented him with a handful fewer opportunities under a new quarterback,
contributing to Crosby's 14-point backslide. However, Mason's accuracy also
backslid a few percentage points, and a couple disconcerting trends lurk. For
starters, he's less automatic inside of 40 (under 77% last year) than you'd
like, and while there's little doubt he has a strong leg he's only converted it
into a 65% accuracy rate from 40 and beyond. Also, it's worrisome that a
kicker plying his trade in Green Bay hits just 70% of his December kicks and
slightly less when the temperature is under 40. Juxtapose that with the Pack's
fantasy playoff schedule (at Chicago, at Pittsburgh, home to Seattle) and you
might be inclined to seek a more proven option—or at minimum not be so
eager to throw anything other than a last-round pick Crosby's way.
09-04-09 Update: Crosby is a miserable 50% on field goal attempts this preseason, including a
miss from inside 30 and three failures from 50 yards and out. The Packer offense
looks poised to offer far more PATs than FGAs, meaning Mason could be
counting by ones instead of threes as well.
There may be no tougher venue to kick at than Heinz Field, yet after struggling there in 2006 Reed has missed just three home kicks the past two years. That's a good reason not to let Pittsburgh's three home games (and one in Cleveland) from Weeks 13 through 16 dissuade you from giving Reed a look. He's posted triple-digit point totals in every full season as the Steelers' kicker, thanks to a steady supply of opportunities—consistently around 30 field goal attempts and 40 PAT tries. Even when Reed's accuracy rate was foundering in the 70s, that was enough to produce decent numbers; now that he's flirting with the 90% range, it makes him a lock for every-week starter status.
Folk saw a steep decline in scoring opportunities, due in no small part to the
three-game stretch in which Brad Johnson and Brooks Bollinger quarterbacked
the Cowboys; he totaled just 11 points in that span. On the bright side, his
already-solid accuracy rate climbed to 90% during his sophomore season, and
with Tony Romo back at the helm the Cowboys offense—which ranked in the
top five in red zone opportunities in both 2006 and 2007—should be back on
track to set Folk up for success. Considering that three of his six career misses
have come from beyond 50 yards, you have to like Nick's chances for converting
when given the chance. So it stands to reason that if his opportunities increase,
so too should his fantasy production.
09-04-09 Update: Nick has only hit half of his four field goal attempts but a 71-yard average on
his kickoffs suggests that his hip won't be an issue—and that Jerry Jones'
scoreboard might be an issue for more than just punts.
When Rackers is good, he's very, very good; unfortunately, four of the past six seasons he's missed almost a quarter of his kicks, which prevents him from consistently ranking among the elite fantasy kickers. Last year was a good season, as he hit 89% of his treys. The problem was a lack of opportunities; unlike Rackers' 140-point season, when Arizona turned less than 29% of their red zone opportunities into touchdowns, the Cards now know how to cross the stripe. Good for the Cardinals, bad for Neil as he settles for PATs instead of FGs. Still, there's nothing wrong with being the kicker tacking on points for a good offense like Arizona's. Another year of 90% accuracy vaults Rackers into the top fantasy kicking options; if that rate is in the 70s, however, he's just another decent option.
The greatest clutch kicker of our era and the pride of Yankton, South Dakota,
Vinatieri has never failed to reach triple digits in any of his 13 NFL seasons.
And while there's plenty of upheaval in Indy, it shouldn't negatively impact
Vinatieri; after all, the 43 PAT attempts he was afforded last year were the
fewest by a Colt kicker since 2002, and Indy's 11 red-zone field goals was
fifth-fewest in the league. In other words, even if the offense struggles to
adjust to a new coordinator there should still be enough scoring
opportunities that you can ink My Cousin Vinny for another slate of 100-plus
points. Vinatieri is unlikely to approach his 141-point career zenith—that's
23 more than any of his campaigns as a Colt—but Indy's track record of point
production and a climate-friendly fantasy playoff run allow him to remain a
solid fantasy selection for at least one more season.
09-04-09 Update: Vinny is off the PUP and back kicking for one of the league's most potent
offenses. He missed his only field goal try, however, so both fantasy owners and
the Colts should keep Shane Andrus on speed dial.
There's hardly any truth to tales that Kasey has been kicking in the NFL since nearby oak trees served as uprights and the tee was carved from dinosaur bones. But Kasay's advancing age seems to have little effect on his production; last year's 130 points was the second-highest total of his career and his best showing since 1996. He has enough left in his 39-year-old leg to boot the occasional 50-yarder, but the 2008 spike came primarily thanks to an almost doubling of Carolina's PAT attempts. The Panthers' offensive philosophy remains the same, so it would be unwise to expect a dramatic rise in scoring opportunities. However, if Carolina can get Kasay another 40 extra points to tack on he'll be in line for the eighth 100-point season of his career—and fourth in the past five years.
Scobee missed half of the 2007 season with a quad injury, and he didn't
exactly come roaring back in 2008. He posted the lowest accuracy rate of his
NFL career, and his personal foibles were compounded by a struggling
Jacksonville offense that provide the fewest field goal opportunities of his
tenure in teal. While the Jaguars appear primed for a team-wide bounceback,
expecting the same from Scobee is iffy at best. He's missed at least six field
goal attempts in each of his four full seasons with the Jags and sports a sub-
80% career accuracy rate. In a best-case scenario Jacksonville regains its red
zone efficiency, which means Scobee counts by ones instead of treys; and if
the Jags' offense isn't back on track it means reduced opportunities all
around. It doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out that fewer chances
combined with inconsistent conversion of those chances adds up to a risk
that's hardly worth taking.
09-04-09 Update: Scobee has been perfect this preseason, including six-of-six from 40 yards and
out. If Maurice Jones-Drew's leg contusion costs the Jags any early-season red
zone opportunities, it appears they'll be ready.
The quad strain Mike Nugent suffered on the opening kickoff of the 2008 season cost him his gig with the Jets; Gang Green went to the bullpen for Feely, who answered the call with 111 points. In the offseason Nugent turned down the Jets contract offer, leaving Feely to stick with a team for the first time since his 05-06 tenure with the Giants. Feely has actually posted his three most accurate seasons the past three years, and he totes a string of 15 consecutive makes into the 2009 season. If the Jets afford him another 29 field goal opportunities—likely, since that's a little down from their three-year average—and 41 PAT chances—less likely, given the quarterback questions and the fact that last year's number was a significant spike from past Jets' offenses—he should continue to deliver.
(-Risk) (+Upside) Hauschka made all four of his preseason kicks with the Minnesota Vikings
and one of two (both from 50-plus yards) as the Ravens' long distance plan
last year. In the offseason Baltimore parted ways with long-time veteran Matt
Stover, leaving Hauschka and rookie Graham Gano to fight for the gig. And
it's not a bad gig: the Ravens' defense-first style usually leads to something
in the mid-30s for field goal attempts, and a rejuvenated offense led by Joe
Flacco directed Baltimore to 41 PAT opportunities last year. Hauschka's big
leg (and subsequent distance on kickoffs) give him a leg up in the
competition, and with a strong training camp he'll vault up these rankings.
Then again, if both Hauschka and Gano falter, the Ravens know where Stover
lives. There's some upside to taking this risk; we'll know more later in
training camp.
09-04-09 Update: Hauschka's six-for-seven showing this preseason has all but sewed up the job,
leaving Graham Gano for kickoff duty or the waiver wire and Matt Stover in
retirement. And being that the Ravens play solid defense, leave their offense in
good field position, and aren't afraid to settle for three points, Hauschka makes
an intriguing sleeper kicker candidate.
Dawson has been with the Browns since their rebirth as an expansion team, so it's saying something that his 18 PAT attempts last year were the second-fewest of his career. Of course, the silver lining is that one of the league's worst red zone offenses (Cleveland finished in the bottom five in both red zone visits and touchdowns scored per trip inside the 20) left Dawson to attempt a career-high 36 field goals. The Browns are under new management but did little to dramatically alter their offensive outlook, so you can't expect too great a jump in extra point attempts—though if they struggle in the red zone again, Dawson will be there to pick up the slack. Problem is, that recipe didn't yield enough points for Dawson to crack the top 20 last year. And with little cause for optimism, fantasy-wise there's no reason to consider Dawson as anything more than a mid-year waiver wire replacement.
(-Risk) Mare did most of the heavy lifting for the Seahawks' kicking game last year and posted his highest accuracy rate since 2001. However, he wasn't quite good enough for Seattle to ditch 2008 draft pick Brandon Coutu. So before even beginning to worry about how the Seattle offense will do with a new head coach, you have to consider that Mare will be kicking for his job—again—in training camp. The Seahawks have traditionally provided opportunity enough for a kicker to reach triple-digit points, and Mare was no exception last year. However, it took Olindo's most accurate season—and just second with a conversion rate above 78%—in the past seven just to reach 102 points. So even if he's the clear-cut kicker when your fantasy drauction day rolls around, better think twice just to be safe.
The Redskins gave Suisham roughly the same opportunities that they provided in 2007, when Shaun scored 116 points; however, his field goal conversion rate fell by 10 points and he barely reached triple digits. The combination of questionable accuracy (for his career Suisham hits less than 80 percent of his trey attempts), a weaker leg (Shaun has hit just three of eight from 50 yards for his career and isn't much better—64%—from 40 and out), and an offense that couldn't even make it out of the teens in eight of its final 11 games last year hardly adds up to a burgeoning stud fantasy kicker. That the Redskins brought in journeyman Dave Rayner speaks to their faith in Suisham as well.
Maybe Brown wanted to count by threes; his decision to leave Seattle for St. Louis didn't appear to make sense on the surface, and it certainly didn't seem to do anything positive for his fantasy value. Yet despite getting slightly more than half the PAT attempts in St. Louis he had in his worst year with the Seahawks, Brown rolled up a sixth straight 100-point season. The success was due largely to a career-high 36 field goal attempts provided by a Rams offense that finished last in the league in TD efficiency in the red zone. It can't get much worse for the Rams, can it? And if that's the case, is there any reason not to pencil Brown in for another triple-digit campaign? Not that the century mark is particularly special anymore—24 kickers reached that plateau last year—but it does at least make Josh a blip on the fantasy radar. A faint blip, but a blip nonetheless.
Carpenter came out of virtually nowhere—okay, he came out of the University of Montana, which in NFL terms is in the same area code as nowhere—to take Jay Feely's job in training camp. Then he proceeded to make 84 percent of his field goals and get more PAT chances than the Dolphins had provided in years, turning that combo into a solid 103-point debut. What's next? It's unlikely that either Miami or Carpenter catch anyone by surprise this time around, and since last year felt like a best-case scenario for both kicker and team, a big leap forward doesn't appear to be in the offing. While Carpenter isn't a bad option, you won't have to strain yourself to find a more proven kicker with greater upside.
Despite a 74% accuracy rate, Prater reached triple digits thanks to the Denver offense providing more field goal and PAT opportunities than usual. With Jay Cutler gone, most are expecting the Broncos to take a step or three backwards in production; obviously, such a decline would take a significant bite out of Prater's chances. And if he's missing a quarter of his trey attempts to begin with, it wouldn't take all that dramatic a reduction for Prater to fall off the fantasy radar completely. His redeeming trait might be the big leg he used to convert five of six from 50 yards and out last year—a better rate than his 5-for-11 from 40 to 49 yards. If your league awards bonus points for longer field goals, or if you're buying what Josh McDaniels is selling, Prater is your guy. Otherwise, given all the changes in Denver it's tough to see him reprising his 2008 success.
Hang around long enough, and eventually good things happen. Nedney has exceeded his 80% career accuracy mark in each of the past six seasons he's played, which is how he continues to tack time onto his 16-year NFL career. Last season, the 49ers gave him the second-most field goal attempts and fourth-most PAT tries Nedney has seen in San Francisco, and Joe rewarded them with a career-best 121 points. And it's not as if the San Francisco offense was a juggernaut last year, so a repeat performance wouldn't be stunning; then again, Nedney has followed up his two previous triple-digit efforts with mutts (a one-game effort in 2003 due to an injury and a 73-point clunker in 2007), so good numbers are hardly a lock. Nothing about the Niners screams at you to go out of your way to draft their kicker, but keep Nedney's number on hand for bye week and injury replacement help.
Graham was victimized twice in 2008: first by a groin injury suffered while
covering an onside kick attempt, then later by an inept Bengals offense that
fell apart when Carson Palmer injured his elbow. Graham's five-year string of
triple-digit point production came to a screeching halt as he received the
fewest opportunities of his Cincinnati career—just 15 PATs, for crying out
loud! Graham did the best he could with what he was given, connecting on 87
percent of his field goal attempts—the fifth time in the past six years he's
been that accurate. The injury is no longer a concern, and if Palmer's return
pushed the Bengals' offense back near where it used to be Graham will be a
solid fantasy kicker. It's unlikely, however, that you'll want to spend a draft
pick on Shayne without having seen Palmer and the rest of the Cincy offense
in action. Target Graham for a midseason acquisition if your drafted kicker
gets hurt or fails to deliver on expectations.
09-04-09 Update: Graham has been nicked up this preseason, and while it's unlikely Chad
Ochocinco steals his job it does make him a bit riskier of an investment as a
fantasy kicker.
The 6-3, 233-pound Lindell dwarfs most of his colleagues at the NFL's
annual gathering of kickers, and his game bears many of the characteristics
one would expect from a big man. In golfing terms, he's long off the tee. Or
perhaps a baseball analogy: he's a big slugger capable of going deep.
Lindell's leverage gives him a leg up when it comes to kicking in inclement
weather—handy for those Buffalo winters—and he's also an impressive 15-
for-25 for his career from 50 yards and out. His overall accuracy rate of 80
percent is nothing special, however, and his career-best 124-point
performance last year was due primarily to getting the most field goal
attempts and second-most PAT tries the Bills have ever provided him. If you
think the addition of Terrell Owens perks up the Buffalo offense then Lindell
is worth a shot; if you're not a believer in TO, then you're likely seeing a
regression in the Bills' production—which goes hand in hand with a decline
in Lindell's numbers.
09-04-09 Update: The Bills' offense looks downright ugly, so Lindell's projected opportunities and
fantasy value have been dialed back accordingly.
Inconsistency continues to plague Nugent, but at least he's healthy; as it stands,
Matt Bryant hasn't kicked in almost a month due to a hamstring problem and is
in danger of losing his job. Kicking for the Bucs isn't the greatest fantasy gig
this season, but at least it's a gig.
If your league's scoring system rewards long field goals—and doesn't penalize you when, say, Al Davis calls down to order a 75-yard attempt right before the half—then Seabass might just be on your radar. He's made a dozen 50+ kicks over the past three years; however, it's taken him 25 attempts to do so. Aside from that, unless you get a weight multiplier for your kicker there's not much here to like: Janikowski misses about a quarter of his kicks, though last year his accuracy rate hit 80% for the first time since 2004; and he's still tacking on points for a Raiders offense that provides fewer kicks than an all-snake chorus line. Consider that he's never had more than 33 field goal attempts in a season, a number matched or bettered by 15 teams last year alone. Maybe you think this is the year the Raiders start generating opportunities; if so, Seabass is your guy. And you won't have to spend a pick before the last round to find out.
Hanson has been around so long he actually kicked when the Lions weren't
that bad; he's been with them through five winning seasons—and twice as
many in which Detroit lost double-digit games. Only once during his 17-year
tenure has he been afforded more than 40 PAT opportunities; of late that
number has been consistently much closer to 30. And while his accuracy has
perked up over the past three years, during last season's 0-16 struggle he
saw the second-fewest field goal attempts of his career as well. He still has a
big leg—last year he hit a 56-yarder to match his personal best, previously
set in 1995—but with a regime change in Detroit and the probable growing
pains of a rookie quarterback it's tough to see an uptick in stats that would
warrant Hanson getting much consideration on fantasy drauction day.
09-04-09 Update: As if kicking for the moribund Lions isn't bad enough, the 39-year-old Hanson
had surgery on his kicking leg two weeks ago and his availability for the season
opener is in question.
The battle between Succop and Connor Barth was over before it even had a
chance to register on most fantasy seismographs, as the Chiefs cut Barth and
head into the preseason with only Mr. Irrelevant (the last pick in the draft) on
their roster. No reason to get excited, though, as "Chiefs Team Kicker" has
produced 78 and 79 points the past two seasons. Matt Cassel may be an
upgrade at quarterback, but this offense doesn't appear any more ready to
provide its kicker with opportunities. The early choice of Succop—with a big
leg but a career 71% accuracy mark in college—over Barth, who went 10 of 12
on treys and hit all 24 PATs during his 10-game stint with the Chiefs, was
puzzling, but there's still talk KC may bring in a veteran if Succop can't cut it.
Either way, there just isn't much upside in Kansas City just yet, so Succop will
truly be irrelevant in fantasy drafts this fall.
09-04-09 Update: The knock on Mr. Irrelevant has been his accuracy, but Succop was seven-for-
nine for the preseason and received a slight tweak upwards in his projections.
(+Upside) What do we know about this mystery man who'll be kicking for the Saints in
2009? Well, we know that Hartley is a product of the Southlake (TX) football
factory that spawns kickers like rabbits produce offspring. We know that he's
never missed an NFL kick, hitting all 13 of his field goal attempts and all 28 of
his PAT tries in half a season with New Orleans after being claimed off the
scrap heap. We know that, extrapolated over a full season, Hartley's numbers
would have ranked him third in the league in scoring last year. A little
research produces even more info: Hartley was a Lou Groza Award finalist at
Oklahoma, sports a fauxhawk, and his mom's name is Cookie. But really, all
fantasy players need know is that the Saints score plenty of points, and
Hartley's the guy adding PATs and booting treys.
08-17-09 Update: Hartley will miss the first four games of the 2009 season courtesy of the NFL
after violating the league's substance abuse policy. Hartley admitted to taking
the stimulant Adderall, which he was unaware was on the league's banned
substances list. Hartley has indicated he will not appeal the suspension, and
the Saints have signed veteran John Carney to kick for them for at least the
first four games.
Bryant played through heartbreak and adversity in 2008, as his three-month
old son Matthew passed away less than a month into the season. The result
was a true triumph of the spirit: Bryant posted the most productive season of
his career and was honored for his display of courage with the Pro Football
Writers of America's Halas Award. The Buccaneers underwent many changes
in the offseason, and as a result Bryant may not be afforded the same
number of opportunities due to the growing pains associated with a new
coaching staff and a new quarterback. So while it's unlikely Bryant will suffer
the same personal anguish he experienced last year, it's also probable that he
won't find the same on-field success, either. Best let the Bucs' new regime
get settled before banking on big numbers from Bryant.
09-04-09 Update: A hamstring injury has kept Bryant from kicking for almost a month. He planned
to give it a go in the Bucs' preseason finale, knowing full well that his job is
likely on the line. Even if he looks really healthy against the
Texans, the Tampa Bay offense looks shaky enough that you're bound to find
more fantasy help elsewhere.
No analysis available.
It's highly unlikely the battle between Barth and rookie Ryan Succop will even register on most fantasy seismographs; after all, "Chiefs Team Kicker" has produced 78 and 79 points the past two seasons. Matt Cassel may be an upgrade at quarterback, but this offense doesn't appear any more ready to provide its kicker with opportunities. It's tough to quibble with what Barth did in limited chances last season, hitting 10 of 12 treys and all 24 PATs during his 10-game stint with the Chiefs. There just doesn't appear to be much upside in Kansas City just yet, so Barth's efforts will remain—for now, at least—off the fantasy radar.
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Original post made by Janice Berman on Nov 25, 2012
10.64.130 Riding bicycles on sidewalks.
(a) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle upon any sidewalk in a business district, any sidewalk in or on any pedestrian underpass or overpass, or any sidewalk on the Embarcadero Road Overpass across Bayshore Freeway unless such sidewalk is officially designated as a bicycle route.
(b) Any person riding or operating a bicycle upon any sidewalk shall exercise due care and shall yield the right-of-way to all pedestrians.
(c) No person riding or operating a bicycle upon any sidewalk where a bicycle lane or path has been established shall travel in a direction other than as posted.
(Ord. 3055 § 1, 1978: Ord. 2877 910 (part), 1975: Ord. 2652 § 7, 1972: Ord. 2496 (part), 1969: Ord. 2470 (part), 1968: Ord. 2051 (part), 1961: prior code § 16.22)
Thank you.
Janice Berman
on Nov 25, 2012 at 2:06 am
How about instructions on how to make a citizens arrest? ;-)
on Nov 25, 2012 at 9:03 am
I have had my left hand clipped by the side mirror of a car while riding on Embarcadero. There really isn't room on Embarcadero to ride anywhere safely except on the sidewalk. The same is true of Alma.
If I have to choose between safety and the law, I choose safety. Which means I will pay the fine if I get cited. It beats death or injury.
on Nov 25, 2012 at 9:14 am
I know that cycling people don't agree, but there are several streets where it is too dangerous to ride a bike. Alma is one and Embarcadero is another. Fortunately, Bryant is an easy alternative for Alma and I can manage to avoid Embarcadero with forethought.
It isn't a matter of riding on the sidewalk, what would you do when meeting a bike in the opposite direction, or a group of elderly pedestrians, or a parent with a toddler and a stroller, expect them to get out of your way?
No, it makes much more sense to find alternative routes when on a bike. The obvious way to drive to a destination is never the same way to go by bike.
We should really have more sense than to ride bikes on narrow through routes and leave those for the cars.