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OUT TO SEA ?? more like out of their Minds !!! IRENE THREAT INCREASING FOR VA NC e. MD
I have tried to show you that there was a level of uncertainty here and that many of these TV forecasters and the weather channel folks who kept insisting that IRENE was not going to be a significant hurricane threat for the East coast …are now in a whole lot of trouble. Really folks forecasting in the day 3 to day 7 time frame is NOT guessing. There IS a rational way to do it. The model data has begun to shift back to the WEST as I thought it might on this Wednesday afternoon and evening. However these facts really haven't changed anybody's forecast yet.
For example the meteorologist on NBC affiliate in Richmond Virginia suggested that Saturday there might not be any rain at all in Richmond and that it might just be a little wet and rainy in Southeast Virginia. And over at WAVY TV 10 the local TV weather Parrot there kept saying Not much was going to happen for se VA.
I suppose looking strictly at the models from early Wednesday morning one could make that argument. But that is the problem. Your job as a meteorologist is more –or should be more –than simply regurgitating what ever piece of idiocy the model is showing. You are supposed to be able to see a little information past the computer model. I certainly can and I am a lot busier than they are.
It certainly is still possible that hurricane Irene may shift back to the east again and reduce the threat the Eastern North Carolina and Eastern Virginia as well as the lower Maryland Eastern shore. But the concern here is that this event is on Saturday and the forecast that this TV meteorologists was making was on Wednesday. Given the fact we have a category 4 hurricane approaching the east coast I just can not for the life of me figure out why anybody would say that it might not even rain in Richmond.
Later on Thursday I will make some detailed regional forecasts but many you have already seen some of these ideas /forecast r on the Face ook page.
This first image shows you the early WED morning or 0z GFS and as you can see the model continue to take hurricane Irene south and east of Cape Hatteras and out to sea.
However the vastly superior European model was not showing that . The Euero showed Irene tracking over very close to Cape Hatteras then paralleling the lower Virginia eastern shore coast and tracking much closer to Ocean city Maryland and Caoe May New Jersey. This would of course present much more serious threat to all southeastern Virginia the northern outer banks the lower Virginia and Maryland Eastern shores and came a New Jersey with potentially a historic hurricane.
Naturally even though the European model is vastly superior practically every single meteorologist up and down theREast coast that was on TV … pretty much ignored it.
At midday however the 12z GFS began to shift a little bit to the west
And the midday European continue to show a extremely ominous scenario with a track again one over Hatteras and pounding the hell out of Southeastern Virginia especially the lower Chesapeake Bay …the Virginia and Maryland Eastern shore.. is the coastal areas of Southern Delaware and the Delaware Bay and Southern New Jersey.
What the European model was showing was that Irene was slowing down and the cold front over the Midwest was coming in weaker. As a result the hurricane was bending to the north but NOT NNE along the coast. The threat continued up into NYC long island and much of Eastern New England.
The major change however began with the 18 Z GFS which followed the European model in showing of significantly closer to the coast track –which quite frankly surprised anybody. As you can see from the 18 Z run the eye wall tracks over Hatteras and fairly close to the Virginia Maryland Eastern shore. This can only be viewed as being supportive of the 12 Z European model. This is why the hurricane center at 11:00 PM discussion mentioned that the models are about 30 to 50 miles closer to the coast with hurricane Irene.
Even the dimwit in Central Virginia which was forecasting no rain for Richmond have decided to bring back the rain in the forecast but again said it might only been 1-2″ and the might be a few gusty winds but that was about it.
I have seen the new 0z GFS and it is even more threatening as it continues to take Irene even closer and closer to the coast . It now shows the western eye wall actually making landfall against Morehead city. Keep in mind that this model only 24 HRS ago had Irene 100 miles southeast of Morehead city!!!!! However the GFS continued and now showed the IRENE passing west or just over Hatteras and that out across Nags head North Carolina tracking very close to Sandbridge Virginia and then paralleling the lower Virginia and Maryland Eastern shore's perhaps fully obliterating Ocean city Maryland with a tremendous wind and storm five.
There is no doubt that up and down the East coast and especially in the mid Atlantic areas some of the incompetent TV mets and southeastern Virginia will have to make MAJOR changes. Mind you these are some of the same TV weather forecasters who forecasted no snow last xmas day and ended up with 12 to 18 inches.
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- Comment by Pam — August 25, 2011 @ 1:01 pm
Have been keeping a close eye on your forcast and have been since I discovered you last year. I keep telling my co-workers that the TV guys are, in your words, "full of crap." Thanks for keeping us posted and I fully intend to BE PREPARED. We live 1 mile from 95, mile post 41, and with Isabelle kicked our butt! We were hit very hard and I'm not taking any chances with Irene. Keep up the good work!!!!!
- Comment by Lorin — August 25, 2011 @ 1:21 pm
Thanks for pointing out the ridiculous forecast that Tim Duncan made on NBC12. I couldn't believe it when I heard him say it! Thanks for your excellent work!
- Comment by Paul Sullivan — August 25, 2011 @ 1:43 pm
Dave, spot on and very well written. I understand the idea that the local METS do not want to start a panic and possibly lose their credibility if they are wrong. BUT, they at the very least have the obligation to inform the public of the what is on the other side of the coin regarding the worst case scenario and not to just "sugar coat" the forecast as no big deal. You have a faithful follower here and I only wish I had heard of you in '03. I "WILL NOT" be caught with my pants down with these goof ball local METS ever again. Thanks for all you do
- Comment by April — August 25, 2011 @ 2:49 pm
Thank you for keeping us informed – you are my only East Coast Weather guy. I know what you say is as close to accurate as t can be, no guessing. Thanks to WRVA for brining you to my attention. Just at the Pam commented we are preparing – just in case. No last minute runs for TP or H20 – we are ready thanks to our 'accurate' weather man.
- Comment by Hurricane Irene — August 25, 2011 @ 5:37 pm
I'm coming to a neighborhood near your to drop trees on your houses and cars! You think you won't see any rain in Richmond? I'll show you buncha girly men!
Hurricane Irene
- Comment by Philip — August 26, 2011 @ 6:49 am
Looks like at 2am Friday that Irene is turning east. The angle now would miss Hatteras even, and if it continues well..take a look at the latest position compared to this morning.
This looks more in line with the HWRF path. Intuitively .. Ha ha guys, I'm in jersey so have an ax, it looks like it may move more east than most are predicting. that's my call out to sea.also I hear 100% hysteria on the weather stations. In fact it seems the European models are all these weather jockies relating to, hoping for a storm that rakes the entire east coast and pounds lower manhattan! Ain't going to happen.
- Comment by Philip — August 26, 2011 @ 12:02 pm
I didn't say it had turned east .. Turning! Turning is not turned! Look at the longitudinal points, the eye is- was moving directly north, now slightly more east as of the last update. That is a turn from it's constant westerly course.
That trajectory is expected.
- Comment by Sandra — August 26, 2011 @ 9:54 pm
Only time will tell. They want to run to the I told you so, I was prepared when the previous agenda mouth breathers left every one to flap in the breeze. If the "Watermen" bring their Jon-boats to the house I might hunker down. They are saying it might be a cat 1. Panic in 5-4-3, never mind!
- Comment by wxrisk — August 27, 2011 @ 7:48 pm
DUDE you are Moron… really
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The boys tennis team at Sedona Red Rock High continues to dominate the competition with their most recent victim being Phoenix Christian Academy on Tuesday, April 7, as the Scorpions won, 8-1.
"Our boys should dominate the rest of the way; Phoenix Country Day was the only team to give us a loss," Sedona head coach Larry Lineberry said.
With strength in the lineup from top to bottom, the Scorpions continued their winning ways on Tuesday by easily beating Phoenix Christian.
The Eagles didn't stand a chance on Sedona's home court and with No. 1 senior Luke Dumyahn beating his opponent, 6-1, 6-0, the Scorpions were off and running.
"Luke [Dumyahn] has been very strong this season. He should challenge for a state title this season," Lineberry said.
Next came Andy Swartout who dominated his Phoenix Christian opponent as well with a 6-1, 6-0 victory.
Freshman Ian O'Heir's match was a bit tougher, but in the end his 6-3, 6-2 victory seemed not so close.
Other top performances in singles included Jade Lewis who has become a smart tennis player as Lineberry says, while using his athletic ability to put opponents away.
His 6-3, 5-7, [10-4] win on Tuesday was a pure gut job as Lewis was under the weather, fighting through his sickness for the win.
Senior Grahm Greenfield was stellar as well with a 6-2, 6-2 win, while teammate Nate Sweet won a match tiebreaker, 6-4, 5-7, [10-6].
In doubles, Sedona lost only one match as No. 1 doubles team Greenfield and Swartout dominated for an 8-2 win, while O'Heir and Sweet dominated in their match for a 8-4 victory.
"We have the talent and the experience to go far this season. We should be able to defeat the next few teams we play and tune it up for state," Lineberry said.
Girls Improve
Lineberry believes that despite an 8-1 loss to Phoenix Christian on Tuesday, the girls tennis team at Sedona has seen vast improvement in many aspects of their game and their overall team play.
"I'm proud of our girls for what they've done this season. Their technique has improved, and they strive to get better every day," Lineberry said.
Senior Lina Kraehenmannn, a transfer student from Germany, was the only Scorpion to get a victory on Tuesday with a 6-3, 6-4 victory over her Eagles opponent on Tuesday.
It is her second win in singles play on the season.
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The Scorpions have a long way to go before crowning themselves 1A-3A West region champions with matches against Bourgade Catholic High [Friday, April 17], Northwest Christian Academy [Monday, April 20] and Scottsdale Christian Academy [Tuesday, April 21] yet to go, but Lineberry is confident in his team.
"We've played well so far this year and I think we will continue to do so," Lineberry said.
The 1A-3A West regional meet is scheduled to begin Friday, April 30, with the 1A-3A state playoffs beginning on Friday, May 8.
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An oasis of light, calm and five-star style – The Merrion Hotel is undoubtedly Dublin's leading blockbuster stopover.
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Created by production company Super Paua, Aunty Ben is described as a LGBT-positive show for children aged 7+.
'Nine-year old Tracey loves her Aunty Ben. It doesn't matter to her that Aunty Ben is actually her uncle, or that he's a drag queen, because in Tracey's family dressing up is for everyone! But when Ben meets her school friends, Tracey is shocked to discover that other people's families can be very different to her own.'
International musician and civil servant, a couple from Ireland, died off the western coast of Crete
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John Lynch, 45, and Kevin Devine, 46, both drowned off the coast of the Greek island last Friday (29 August).
Violist Lynch, originally from Melbourne, Australia, had lived in Dublin for many years with his civil servant partner.
Australia's Sydney Convicts gay rugby club has dominated the Bingham Cup world cup of gay rugby, winning the Bingham Cup after defeating the Brisbane Hustlers 31-0
The Sydney Convicts have dominated the competition at the Bingham Cup world cup of gay rugby, with the club's A team winning the competition in a match against the Brisbane Hustlers with a score of 31 to 0, it's B team reaching the semi-finals and its C team winning the Bingham Shield.
It was a stunning reversal for the Brisbane Hustlers considering that earlier this year they had beat the Convicts to win the Australian national cup of gay rugby the Purchas Cup.
A 26-year-old, who had been recovering from a serious assault, committed suicide in her home
A trans woman has hanged herself in Dublin, an inquest has heard.
Nikita Keane, 26, was found dead in her home in the Irish capital on 26 July last year.
During the inquest, her family demanded Keane be referred to her birthname and to use male pronouns. This is was in despite of her name had been changed by deed poll and she was in the process of transitioning.
RTE defends The Centre's trans character, who is described as 'King Kong in a thong', as being a positive LGBT role model
Several complaints have been made to RTÉ over an a 'transphobic' new sitcom airing in Ireland.
The Centre, which aired on Monday (24 March), features a trans woman who is part of the cast of characters living on a housing estate in Dublin.
Nuala Mooney, played by Gary Cooke, is described as a '40-year-old pre-op trannsexual who's been living as a woman for the past three years.'
Transgender Equality Network Ireland (TENI) has accused the sitcom of being a 'throwback to the dark ages of television'.
Ger Brennan, captain of St. Vincent's All Ireland club team, makes casual remark in speech at end of tournament
It was the end of a successful tournament for the All Ireland football club St. Vincent's when captain Ger Brennan made a very casual but powerful victory speech remark.
Holding a microphone and addressing a large crowd on Sunday (16 March), Brennan expressed his thanks to those who supported the team through its final victory over Mayo's Castlebar Mitchels in Dublin's Croke Park.
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RTÉ's radio show for the LGBT community, The Cosmo with Scott De Buitléir on RTÉ Pulse, is teaming up with global LGBTI news site, Gay Star News, to launch The Cosmo's new podcast for audiences in the United Kingdom, Ireland and further afield.
The new podcast of The Cosmo will feature LGBT news, interviews and discussion from the UK, Ireland and abroad, presented by Scott De Buitléir with regular updates from Gay Star News reporters. The podcast will be featured on GSN and various social media profiles every Friday, recorded from the RTÉ studios in Dublin.
After RTÈ's payout of a defamation settlement following a gay rights activists' speech on homophobia, Dr Martin said 'God never created anyone that he doesn't love'
The Archbishop of Dublin has said if you hate gay people, then you hate God.
Diarmuid Martin has reacted to two huge stories in the past month in Ireland; the controversy over drag queen Panti Bliss' comments on television and a politiican who revealed he was spat at and harrassed because of his sexuality.
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Messages of support and scorn are flooding in as the Catholics, Church of Ireland and LGBTI campaigners have their say on a equal marriage referendum in 2015
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The Taoiseach Enda Kenny promised to campaign for it in a referendum in front of reporters last night (5 November), ending a long silence over his views on equal marriage.
The Government has decided the Irish public will vote on same-sex marriage by mid-2015.
A sexually inactive 21-year-old gay man in Ireland, where it's illegal for men who have sex with men to donate blood, has been blocked from donating until further notice
An openly gay man is accusing an Ireland blood bank of discrimination after doctors requested he stop donating even though he's never had sex.
While Ireland has a lifetime ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men or intravenous drug users to protect blood supplies, 21-year-old Tomas Heneghan claims he's never had sex with a man before and feels he should still be eligible to donate blood.
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While the British singer-songwriter is responsible for many chart hits like 'Foundations', she is down-to-earth, funny and incredibly passionate.
Much like her music, the 26-year-old has what she describes as a 'nothing-to-lose attitude'.
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Europe's oldest matchmaking festival is going gay for the first time this August.
Lisdoonvarna Matchmaking Festival in County Clare, Ireland, will invite gay singles looking for love for a weekend filled with parties and events.
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The founder of the world's premier gay theater festival remembers its history and the evolution of gay rights in Ireland
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Dublin City Council will consider naming one of the city's footbridges to honor the memory of a gay Irishman killed in a nearby park in 1982 who's death inspired the city's first Gay Pride march
Independent Dublin City councilor Damian O'Farrell (pictured) has proposed that the city's new Fairview Footbridge be named to honor a gay man who was beaten to death in a nearby park 31 years ago.
Declan Flynn's 1982 death at the hands of five teenagers inspired Dublin's LGBT community to organize its first Pride march the following year after all of the boys were given suspended sentences over the killing and some in the local areas celebrated their release.
A gay couple have claimed a SPAR Ireland security guard called them 'faggots' after they kissed
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Robbie Lawlor and his boyfriend Emmett Daly said they had gone for a few drinks together at a gay bar in Dublin on Sunday night (27 January).
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GSN checks in on Ireland's preparations for the 2013 IGLFA European Championship
In terms of total number of participants, football is one of the biggest and most popular sports going for gay men and lesbians.
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The royal couple have now said goodbye to New Zealand and hopped over to Sydney. First stop for the royal couple in Aus? The Opera House, bien sur. The Duchess of Cambridge's latest look could be her best yet, as she wore a bright yellow Roksanda Ilincic dress with a white panel and folded detail at the skirt.
The literal dresser isn't only matching the sun (Syndey is a bright 22 degrees compared to 13 over in Wellington), but is also referencing the country's yellow gold flag in. The dress is believed to be a custom design on her Spring Summer 2014 collection.
Kate told a lady in the crowd however: 'William said I look like a banana.' This comes after Kate said in New Zealand about her green Erdem coat: 'I like it but William thinks it is a bit bright.' So is Wills not a fan of her technicolour wardrobe?
This is the second time that the Duchess has worn Roksanda, as she wore a light blue draped dress with tie to arrive in Los Angeles, which she then re-wore attend a reception at the Royal Academy of Arts.
If it ain't broke...
The yellow Roksanda reminds us of when she wore Jenny Packham at Calgary airport [Getty]
This reminds us of one of our all-time favourite Kate airport looks - when she hopped off the plane in Calgary, Canada in that floaty yellow Jenny Packham dress. Kate, you wear yellow well.
Copy Kates: Get the look
This might be a custom Roksanda design, but you can certainly get the look from their RTW collection. The wool-crepe dress Kate wore in Sydney is available in reverse - a white dress with yellow detailing - for £950 on Matches. If you want just a touch of the K Midz yellow, we love the tri-tone panelled Roksanda dress which is available for £910 at Harvey Nichols or the yellow top for £565 at Net A Porter.
We were starting to wonder if Kate had ditched her signature - the nude shoe. But they have made their return over in Sydney, and you can get yourself a pair from her favourite store L.K. Bennett for £170.


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Ten years ago, nearly to the day, I took delivery of a brand-new 2004 Infiniti G35 6MT. The sporty rear-wheel drive sedan, equipped with its throaty 260-horsepower V6, slick manual gearbox and limited-slip differential replaced my 2001 BMW 330i because the Japanese competitor touted a product that was roomier, better equipped, quicker and lower priced. The G35 trumped the German in nearly every measurable category – at least on paper. The 2014 Infiniti Q50 is the direct descendant, albeit two generations later, of the car I owned a decade ago. It is dimensionally about the same si... Read More
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It only takes about half a lap of the Millbrook Proving Grounds for me to become convinced that Infiniti must build this car. The sedan I am piloting around the English circuit is a working prototype of the Q50 Eau Rouge Concept that made its world debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show earlier this year. As a refresher, the exquisitely painted, burgundy ...
Avoiding An Identity Crisis... For Now Infiniti is a brand that has been quietly undergoing major upheaval – and not just with the numbers and letters on its trunklids. Back in December, Nissan's premium brand rankled fans and pundits by announcing it would redo its alphanumeric nomenclature, yet that decision was but a PR speedbump – there ...
The Infiniti For Those Afraid Of Fast Thanks to years of dedicated work and impressive engineering, Infiniti has earned a reputation for being the "Japanese BMW." Like the German automaker, Infiniti's U.S. entries are decidedly more performance oriented, but the brand's decision to install the naturally-aspirated 2.5-liter V6 in its G Sedan had us ...
As enthusiasts, many of us are quick to dismiss convertibles as the preferred conveyance for hapless poseurs (BMW M3 cabrio) or fake-bake hairdressers (Toyota Solara). And with good reason. When you lop the top off a coupe, the result is often a floppy, overweight chassis that provides all the dynamic delights of a rubber nine-iron and a granite golf ...
2009 Infiniti G37x Coupe – Click above for high-res image gallery Infiniti recently invited us to Napa, California to show off its 2009 model lineup, and while they didn't bring the all-new G37 Convertible (we'll be at the Los Angeles Auto Show to report on that one), they did hand us the keys to the new all-wheel drive G37x coupe and the ...


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Cars embark on a cleansing journey as they slowly creep into Majestic Car Wash's 110-foot tunnel. Gentle machines whip and wipe cars clean with the aid of powerful cleaning products, and autos finally end their excursion under the shade of a large awning. Here, technicians can buff exteriors dry by hand, clean and restore headlights in less than an hour, and offer à la carte detailing services to protect cars from the tree sap and bugs attempting to annex their hood ornaments.
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This sophisticated yet casual restaurant and jazz club serves up an eclectic menu of tapas, gourmet pizzas, and sandwiches to the tunes of a rotating line-up of jazz and blues virtuosos. Amid the classic 1940's atmosphere of cozy seating, intimate tables, trenchcoated men mumbling about the Great Depression, and exposed brick walls lined with jazz memorabilia, create your own comestible set with the Blue Jean bruschetta trio ($10), starring provolone pesto, tomato vinaigrette, and mozzarella olive roasted pepper. Follow up with a gourmet thin-crust pizza, such as the classic margarita pizza ($15) or the Bianca Quattro formaggio ($15), smothered in alfredo, mozzarella, feta, ricotta, and gorgonzola. After you have used your Groupon for a savory dinner, saddle up to the throwback club's fully-stocked bar and prepare yourself for a night of dancing and ice sculpting.
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The 13th running of the Fields of Athenry 10km will take place on St. Stephen's Day, December 26th at 11am. Elites, runners, joggers, Fit4Lifers, walkers, all welcome.
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"Want to watch Santa's flight around the world tonight? Google Maps and the always reliable folks at NORAD (aka the North American Aerospace Defense Command) are your official Santa trackers, so you'll know just when to have the cookies and milk ready to go by the fireplace..."
"Chris Chaney pleads guilty to hacking over 50 celebrities' smartphones for fun and profit
Between November 2010 and October 2011, there were a rash of hacking of high-profile celebrities smartphones. Starlets like Scarlett Johansson, Christina Aguilera, Mila Kunis had sexually explicit or provocative pictures stolen from their devices and released onto the internet.
"Google has tweaked the SafeSearch filter so that porn doesn't leak into image search results... For parents and those who'd rather not be frightened by results stemming from search queries like "cucumber" and "hotdog", SafeSearch is a handy tool for toning down or completely blocking offending sexual and other questionable content. Typically it was easy to set: simply adjust the lever to "on", "moderate" or "off"..."
"Unlike previous years, NORAD (the North American Aerospace Defense Command) has decided to use Bing maps to track Santa's journey as he goes around the world delivering presents. Starting Christmas eve, one will be able to go to the official NORAD Santa tracking site (http://www.noradsanta.org/) and use Bing maps to see where Santa is delivering presents at that time. In previous years, NORAD has always gone for Google maps to track Saint Nick.
"Whether or not you believe in the Post-PC era malarkey, there is no denying that the emphasis on personal computing has shifted on to smartphones and tablets rather than the latest Bulldozers and Geforces. After all, it's not the size that matters, but what you do with it..."
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"Disney is paying $4.05 billion to buy Lucasfilm Ltd., the production company behind "Star Wars," from its chairman and founder, George Lucas. It's also making a seventh movie in the "Star Wars" series. The Walt Disney Co. announced the agreement to make the purchase in cash and stock Tuesday. Disney added that "Star Wars Episode 7" is scheduled for release in 2015.
"Doctors and government health officials should set limits, as they do for alcohol, on the amount of time children spend watching screens – and under-threes should be kept away from the television altogether, according to a paper in an influential medical journal published on Tuesday.
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"As part of its financial website, Google allows users to compare search traffic of aggregated industries against the developing price of stock. The search traffic is normalized to the value of 1.0 and the search volume that occurred on January 1, 2004. Don't expect any dramatic revelations or search numbers or even a search volume pertaining to a single company. However, the selection of 27 industries and related search terms may cause some speculation of a changing way how we acquire information.
"EA has had mixed results in recent periods as interest in consoles has dried up and free-access online games have taken their toll. Last month, EA reported fiscal first-quarter earnings fell 9 per cent. EA executives are thought to be considering selling the company for a $20 a share so that it can move into the free games market."
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Good Morning, Broncos fans! Eight players were held out of practice due to injury yesterday, and unfortunately they're all pretty big names for Denver. The five players who were out last week (Ayers, Dawkins, Goodman, McBath, Woodyard) did not practice, no word on whether the latter three might play this week. Also missing practice were Champ Bailey, Eddie Royal, Kevin Vickerson, and Brandon Lloyd, who is not injured. At least Knowshon's not on the list - sure would be nice to see him return to full health for the remainder of the season…
Note: This is the second of a two-part article, the first of which appeared yesterday.
Roulette Wheel II, the Sequel: Waivers
You can also find players like the new stealth offensive lineman (no one seems to have heard of him), Chris Clark, in the waivers system. According to the Broncos' website:
Clark is a first-year player who spent the 2008 and 2009 seasons on Minnesota's practice squad after competing in training camp with Tampa Bay in 2008… Earned All-Conference USA recognition as a senior at Southern Mississippi… Awarded to the Broncos via wavers from the Vikings on Sept. 5, 2010.
Waivers can hurt or help you - Denver lost safety Josh Barrett earlier this year, although they expected him to clear waivers and reach IR before stepping back in on STs next season and perhaps to develop his skill at covering tight ends. Bill Belichick managed to slide in his vote, and Barrett was a Patriot. Denver almost immediately picked up Kevin Vickerson - if you don't have that big safety (although Bruton may make that jump), you'd better get a good rush on the QB.
Continue reading "How do you quicky replace 35-50 players? Part II"
Note: Each Wednesday, we take a look at a critical coaching decision from the prior week's game that had an impact on the final score—from a statistical point.
There are decisions in an NFL game that are obviously huge. Whether to go for it on 4th-and-short is a good example.
Other decisions seem rather banal; in the end, however, they are just as meaningful.
The Broncos—and coach Josh McDaniels—faced such a decision last week against the Jets. Leading the game 17-10, and with 0:36 left in the 3rd-quarter, the Broncos were fortunate to recover a fumble by Santonio Holmes at their own 19-yard line. It was a momentum killer for the Jets; another opportunity for the Broncos to take control of the game.
Continue reading "Huge Decision of the Week: Broncos-Jets, Week 6"
Good Morning, Broncos fans! As I mentioned last night, the Broncos made a few transactions yesterday - they promoted LB Diyral Briggs from the practice squad and added WR Eron Riley to the PS. Briggs takes the place of WR Matthew Willis, who was officially placed on IR with his broken foot.
I'd like to take a moment to thank you all on behalf of Emmett, TJ and myself. We are so very grateful for your readership, your comments, your encouragement, your questions, your suggestions, and everything you do and have done to help get the word out about IAOFM. While we had high hopes when we started this site, launching a new blog without the strength of an existing network is a difficult proposition. But so far the response has been phenomenal, and we have you to thank. Your support means quite a bit to us and makes what we do a joy, quite frankly. Thanks for being here - we appreciate it.
The Broncos today added LB Diyral Briggs to the active roster. Briggs takes the place of WR Matthew Willis, who was placed on IR after breaking his foot Sunday. Denver also added WR Eron Riley to the practice squad to take the spot formerly held by Briggs. You can read more about these players in the team's official press release.
Note: This is the first of a two-part article, the second of which will appear tomorrow at 3PM ET
I was watching some film the other day - a habit that I've gotten into. I find that I can retain the issues or points that I will want to write about as long as I keep the watching part to about one quarter of the game. I tend to watch each play until I know what each player on the screen is doing on that play - it can take one viewing or several, but I don't move on until I've got that one clear in my mind. By halftime I'm cranking out notes to keep up. If I don't take a break by the middle of the third quarter, I'm starting to miss things that I knew about earlier. It's a simple problem with a simple solution - you do a quarter, write it up, do another, take a break or two, and eventually you've got a game. First, you need to find certain patterns, characters, specific plays that illustrate concepts which affect the outcome of the drive, half or game - or find a couple of personalities that might make it into a good Broncography. Once in a great while, you find something that brings all of them together. If you can keep it to 5,000 words or so, you might even get by with it as an article. That's where this came in. Since I'm always looking for things that might help out or even become the subject of a single article, what I saw recently became more and more concerning as I watched players dealing with injuries, under pressure to improve a weakness that affects the outcome of a game. The starting point was simple, but what it revealed was a major concern.
Continue reading "How do you quicky replace 35-50 players? Part I"
Last year at this time, the Broncos were 6-0, and all Broncomaniancs felt higher than Brian Cushing on a fertility drug.
A year later, like Cushing, Broncos fans are feeling the crash.
The Broncos are now 2-4. Tied for 2nd; tied for last.
Last year the question was whether or not Kyle Orton could throw the deep ball.
Not only have we found out he can throw the deep ball, but he's almost become addicted to it.
Continue reading "The Stats That Don't Lie - Week 6: Statistically Overtrained Blogger Syndrome"
This week's awards are easy. The 4-3 formation and all of the variants that Wink Martindale sent against the Jets was predicted by many of the staff and members of IAOFM.com, but the way that Wink used it was a job to see.
Good Morning, Broncos fans! I hope that today you're feeling at least a bit better than you were yesterday. Josh McDaniels announced yesterday that Matthew Willis would be placed on IR after breaking his foot on Sunday. Meanwhile, he did not have any comment regarding the health status of Eddie Royal or Kevin Vickerson, both of whom left Sunday's game with groin injuries. Hopefully, McD's silence means at least that there's a chance they'll both play.
After reading TJ's synopsis of the Broncos/Jets contest, there isn't that much that I have to offer that he hasn't already commented on. There is also little to argue, since I find that most all he has to say can be effectively backed up by the play-by-play and by watching the contest again. That said, I'd like to offer a few thoughts that either didn't come out or deserve to be given even greater support. Here are ten thoughts that I found worth considering after re-watching the game.
By the way, how many of you recall saying that what you really wanted this year, especially with all the injuries, was a team that went out and was competitive each week? Well, this one was a great example of watching what you wish for, because competitive was the name of this game. The outcome wasn't what we wanted, but Denver was in it to the end. I was and am proud of this team, and I have a lot of faith in them, especially considering where they are coming from.
Continue reading "The day after the Jets - 10 points to consider"


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Notice of Invitation for Bids
The District is inviting bids for the Administration Building Expansion and Renovation Project. Click Admin Bldg Notice Inviting Bids 2 Final 2014 Oct 23 for details.
Proposition 218 – Public Hearing Notice
Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Rusch Park Community Center – Sunrise/Patio Room, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights
At a public hearing on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at 6:30 p.m., the Citrus Heights Water District Board of Directors will be considering the adoption of a 3% rate increase on bi-monthly service charges and commodity charges for water consumed to be effective January 1, 2015. The Board of Directors will also be considering adoption, but not the implementation, of proposed water shortage rates that are designed to offset the financial deficit created by water shortage and to help encourage customers to meet use reduction goals. Click on the following links for related information:
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State Water Resources Control Board Mandatory Conservation Regulations Now in Effect
The State's first-ever emergency regulations mandating urban water conservation became effective July 29, 2014 following final approval by the Office of Administrative Law on July 28, 2014.
The CHWD Stage 3 Water Warning, which was declared effective on January 14, 2014, complies with the requirements of the State's mandatory conservation regulations which means that CHWD will not be implementing any new conservation requirements at this time. For more information on the State's mandatory conservation regulations click here.
September Water Supply Update – Water Use Reductions Remain in Force
Cooler temperatures mean reductions in outside landscape irrigation. This means customers will need to concentrate on reducing inside water use to meet the needed 20% conservation. Shorter showers, running full loads of dishes and clothes, and turning off the faucet when brushing teeth and shaving are great ways to reduce inside water use.
On January 14, 2014, the CHWD Board of Directors declared a Stage 3 Water Warning in effect. For the first nine months of 2014 , our customers have responded by reducing overall water consumption by 20.5% compared to the same time period in 2013. The District's water supply for the fall and winter months ahead is forecast to be well below average. CHWD continues to ask its customers to reduce water use by 20%. For a list of requirements under the Stage 3 Water Warning, click here.
Folsom Lake is the main source of water supply for our District and many other local water agencies. As of October 1, 2014, storage in Folsom Lake was at 342,360 acre-feet, which is 35% of the it's total capacity. The historical average for this date is about 62% of total capacity. Of concern is that the May 1, 2014 snow survey in the Sierra Nevada by the Department of Water Resources shows the water content of snow at 18% of average. It is likely the District will need to remain in a Stage 3 – Water Warning with 20% conservation target at least through the fall months ahead. For more about conditions at Folsom Lake and related water supply issues, click here.
CHWD has five groundwater wells available to supplement its surface water supply from Folsom Lake. However, these groundwater wells do not produce enough water to meet water demand during spring, summer and fall months when most customers are doing outdoor watering. It is imperative that customers continue to be diligent in their water use reduction efforts. Fortunately, CHWD customers have a history of being good stewards of water. CHWD thanks its customers for their strong conservation efforts and asks everyone to keep up the good work!
For most customers, the most effective way to meet the 20% reduction during spring and summer is to reduce outdoor watering. Limiting watering to two times per week and/or reducing the amount of watering time for each station on your automatic sprinkler system are ways you can use to achieve your 20% reduction. For additional suggestions on ways to reduce your water use, see our Water Conservation page or click on the links shown below.


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HCBCS is coordinating an order of HCBC bowties (as modelled here by HCBC treasurer Freddie Harris) – available now for £30. Please contact Dan Hughes-Morgan to order yours.
HCBCS is coordinating an order of HCBC bowties (as modelled here by HCBC treasurer Freddie Harris) – available now for £30. Please contact Dan Hughes-Morgan to order yours.
HCBC women recently won Autumn Fours, beating Balliol (by 3ft!), Trinity, Merton and Jesus Colleges.
Crew (L-R): Eimear Monaghan, Emily Wilkes, Joe Hitchin (cox), Helen Carswell, Rosie Worster (women's vice-captain)
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The dust settled on the third day of Eights and Hertford M1 took stock of its situation. It did not make for pretty viewing. Not since Tiger Wooods' wild, sex fuelled demise had the world seen such a spectacular and swift fall from grace in the sporting arena. Hertford M1 was now an Division 2 crew, and what was worse, they had been sent down there by Wadham, that renowned wet-rag of a college. We now had one goal: drag ourselves kicking and screaming out of that festering pit of thrashing, uncoordinated, second-rate rowing. We'd have to do it the hard way, rowing over in our first race whilst being hunted by a Lincoln crew, before laying down our lives to earn redemption and our rightful place in Division 1.
The chaps convened upon the boathouse in the early afternoon of Saturday and were greeted at last by the sights and sounds of a Summer VIIIs in full swing. Thousands lined the bank, eyes peering out eagerly in the hope of a lower boats ejector crab or a sinking boat from a titanic bump. The swarms of geese were circling the wreckages of the many unsuccessful vessels, feasting on the remains of the unfortunate crew members. Their screams were drowned out by the cheering mob, enjoying their picnics all along the river from the Isis Tavern to the Head of the River.
Longbridges was a hectic sight on this fine day. The Hertford support was strong amongst the crowd and, all around, Pimms and strawberries were flowing and the mood was joyous and expectant. We had to deliver. After the usual warm-up the crew convened before their final dance. As we gathered around I noticed a difference amongst the brothers I had fought alongside over the last three days. It was the eyes; the naive wide-eyed wondrous gaze had been replaced by a mad, fiery rage. There was a thousand bumps of pain in those eyes and it had been focussed down into pure, unadulterated hate; more intense than the stare of any 'Nam vet or Boat Race losing crew. We took to the water and the crowds cheered as we treated them to a spectacle of speed in the warm-up. This would be a different race: head of the division, clean water, shorter course, hungry pretenders snapping at our stern. We would go out hard and kill it off quick, not giving Lincoln a sniff of that legendary opportunity: to row in Division 1 of VIIIs. Eventually we spun at our bungline and waited. The seconds ticked down slowly. Behind me I could hear the low growl of seven angry men, my brothers in arms who I knew would lay down their lives for me, and who I would lay down mine for. Still we waited. Each of us knew what we needed out of this race; long, loose rowing and a strong surging rhythm to carry us to the finish. We knew it was going to hurt, hurt more than anything before and we relished that challenge. The one-minute gun fired and we made final preparations. It was now or never, do or die, fight or flight.
The cannon fired and we surged. Lincoln and New surged with us. We whipped our boat up into a strong rate 42 and found that rhythm we had so desperately lacked in the previous days. As we settled into a strong 38, Lincoln and New made ground on us. As we powered through the gut, Lincoln made a monstrous push, tearing down upon us. We were a canvas ahead and I had a front row seat to the drama. The Lincoln bow blade was chopping down with vehement fury every stroke, hunting for our stern. It was a matter of inches but for 30 seconds we held firm in the face of death. The cheers of our own boathouse may have carried us through this moment and when Matt demanded a push, we responded in kind, moving away to 1/3 of a length up greenbanks. Whilst suffering a blow, Lincoln would not yet be deterred and they remained on us, their wild thrashing being spurred on by an aggressive and hungry New crew close behind. As we began the final phase along boathouse island, in front of the baying hordes, the race was in Lincoln's hands: either bump or be bumped. Except it wasn't. The Stag discovered its long, graceful stride and moved away, leaving Lincoln to break outside their own boathouse and be bumped by New. It has since been told that this break was heard for miles around, and on hearing the news, Lincoln's Fantasy Bumps stock price collapsed, resulting in mass suicides. The Stag strode out to a glorious row over and in the great annals of Hertford history, this will be the point where our fortunes turned for the better. We had earnt it the hard way, with a crew everyone had written off. We rowed back to phenomenal scenes. The hundreds of women were fighting to get front row views, and when Thomas McGregor stood up and rolled down his onesie, several ladies simply fainted. We had done ourselves proud and before us lay a chance of redemption. We had to take it though. Wadham were not going to give it to us. After a spot of onshore R+R (mainly signing autographs) we returned to our trusty vessel, that unerring constant in this adventure which sailed true and never let us down.
We took our place at the foot of Division 1 ready to make one final charge at Wadham. Death or glory awaited. The cannon fired and we moved up by half a length off the start. However, this quickly became a different race. Wadham's wild, ungainly and thrashing blade work made such gargantuan wash that our poor boat just couldn't make up that final length. The Kraken was being summoned ahead of us, and our emotionally drained souls just weren't quite up to the task. We gritted our teeth for one last row over and soaked up the atmosphere alongside the many Olympians and other titans of Oxford rowing. In we paddled, pride redeemed but hunger brewing. A hunger to reclaim our rightful spot in Division 1 (as well as commence the hard-earned lash). Every member of the crew remains in Oxford for anther year yet. Hertford M1 will be back with a vengeance in 2015.
Simon Zieleniewski – stroke
After a week of highs and lows, W1 were eager to prove themselves on the final day of racing. After soaking in the atmosphere at Longbridges, hearing that M1 had held off chasing crews in their race, and receiving a final good luck from Will Hutton, we were excited as we pushed off the raft.
Despite chasing a very strong Wolfson crew, our main challenge was to be holding off the chasing Oriel crew, who had looked strong throughout the season. Holding them off was important to us as this was to be our last event with our coach, who taught most of us from beginners throughout her two years at the club – as Oriel's coach is her close friend, we wanted to prove we could row the best we ever had as a crew and deny them of their bump.
After delays on the start line, the crew was relaxed at the startline – pulling a fantastic start that saw us holding off Oriel through Donnington Bridge and towards the gut. As we raced past Longbridges to a roaring crowd, we picked up the boat speed and were soon pushing away at three lengths. The crew held their composure past Boathouse Island, determined to hold off Oriel right to the head. The crew were overjoyed – we knew it would be a challenge, but we came together and had one of our best rows together on the day that it counted most.
Helen Carswell – Stroke
It was with an immense sense of duty that M2 paddled up to the bung line. This was it. A chance to redeem our mistakes from Thursday and show the world, or at very least Longbridges, what we were capable of.
A solid start lent itself to a quick and brisk race pace. The crew pushed hard off the bridge and took the gap down to a canvas through the gut. Lincoln made a brave move, crossing early on the exit of the gut but an unfortunate crab sealed their fate.
It is with great pleasure that I can report Hertford Men's Second VIII bumped Lincoln Men's Second VIII directly outside the boat club.
Harriet-Rose Noons – cox
Race report to follow.
Race report to follow.
Twice defeated, we returned for a third day of battle not despairing but with a renewed determination to capitalise on the previous day's improvements with added intensity. Thursday's race, whilst disappointing in its result, had been positive at least in its rediscovery of some of the technical precision and looseness that had shown such promise during our final training sessions. Friday's aim was therefore clear: to row with the pride, control and dignity of the technical finesse we knew ourselves to be capable of, but with a confidence and fire that was perhaps lacking in the previous day's fight. Followed by Wadham and chasing Keble we were to leave our pursuers dead in our wake whilst injecting into Keble up ahead a true fear for the dear.
The first 1.5 minutes off the gun to Donnington Bridge were a testament to this attitude as we maintained our distance from Keble with some long, solid rowing. Choppy waters under the bridge unsettled the crew as our pace boat in Keble bumped out of the race, and Wadham began to close the gap, but the tactical steering of Matt Collins and some well-timed calls to which the crew responded well allowed us to push off them out of the gut. Whilst defending our distance effectively against Wadham's first aggressive push along the Green-bank, the crew struggled to fight back their later attacks, holding our position valiantly, but without the technical dignity of which the stag is truly capable, past the boathouses. Wadham's final attack only a matter of strokes from the finish was thus a disappointing final assault to which we were unable to respond with the necessary pace and vigour, leading to a bump with the end frustratingly insight.
Finding ourselves sandwich boat on the last day of racing, the crew now has nothing to lose in showcasing the true fighting finesse of the Stag in one final battle to regain some of the honour it truly deserves.
On the friday of Summer Eights, Hertford W1 knew they were in for a tough race. Chasing Keble and chased by a Wolfson crew powered on by triallists and blues, we knew we had to be even quicker off the start. After an intense warm up, we boated feeling positive and fired up to do our fastest rowing yet.
Following the gun, we were off with one of the best starts we've ever done. We kept our composure and gained on Keble a little, holding off Wolfson with our hardest rowing. No strides allowed, as our cox called for a short float and continued to ask for more and more pressure. Unfortunately, at this point our stroke came off her seat and was unable to row for a few strokes. Although 7 took over the rhythm bravely, we lost a lot of speed. Wolfson quickly used this to their advantage and soon after bumped us. Tomorrow the final challenge faces us, with Oriel chasing us.
Charlotte Buijs – Bow
Despite disappointment from the last 2 days, the crew arrived prompt at 2:30 keen to win back our pride. After a sneak preview into Dan Heasman's Oscar award winning Summer 8's speech it was time to hit the ergs. 10 Minutes later it was go time!
Pushing off the raft in high spirits we started our warm ups down the isis. A few strong starts, bursts and hard paddling and we knew we had brought our A game.
On the start line as the 5 minute cannon sounded, scaring our 'on edge' 6 man for the third time. No time for talking, everyone knew we had to preform now and no words need be said. 1 Minute cannon, we take position in the river and prepare.
BANG! The crew took the catch as one, sending the boat soaring through the water, another couple of solid strokes brought us up to a race pace. With all rowers still on their seat, confidence was high. As we squeezed through each stroke we cut the distance between us and Osler House M1 eager for our revenge. Unfortunately they got an early bump on Lincoln just before the bridge, so our attention turned to St Johns who had kept pace with us so far.
Holding Johns at bay through the gut, we powered on, the Hertford boat house a blur. As the tiredness began to creep in from the Johns crew a huge crab from their stoke man sent Johns shrinking into the distance. Now working to increase the gap we powered the boat down Boat House Island and through the finish a solid 4 lengths ahead.
Get the spoons ready Lincoln, we're coming for you.
Charlie Jackson – 7 seat
Rowing down to the start line today, Hertford W2 felt calm and confident. Our plan? To bump Lincoln W2 before GTC W1 bumped us! We got to the start line early and sat waiting in good spirits for the five minute and one minute guns to fire – and also pondering the delightful fact that the gun is in fact a cannon which emits actual puffs of smoke. As we sat to attention for the final countdown, we readied ourselves to push harder than ever before. We had a fast start and soon settled into a powerful, controlled rhythm; however, Green Templeton (or 'Grempleton' as they've been newly abbreviated) was gaining on us. We put on a final push but their powerful crew got overlap and, with a bump, our cox conceded heading into the Gut. We hastily rowed to the side of the river to make room for the next racing crews; however, the three following crews had a messy bump and the race was klaxoned. We were well out of harm's way and happy to have finished our race before the klaxon. We rowed our best today and are proud to have held off GTC for as long as we did. Tomorrow's plan? To hold off Magdalen for the whole race and avoid the dreaded spoons!
Julia Duchesne
Race report to follow.
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of speed, it was the age of ejector crabs, it was the epoch of rain, it was the epoch of sunshine, it was the season of Light, it was the season of angry swans, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going direct to the Head of the River, we were all going direct the other way–in short, the period was so far like many before. The period was day 2 of Summer Eights.
Following the disappointment of yesterday, the men of M1 took a new day as a chance to reset and take stock of the task at hand. A solid Warnock breakfast reminded us of the many hours spent there after strong outings at Radley and once again lit the fires of optimism and resolve in the boat that we so desperately needed. We all knew the task of holding off a good Keble boat containing two Olympic medalists would be difficult but the crew were determined that we would row our own race and try to improve on the previous day. Immediately after pushing off from Longbridges the feeling throughout the boat was far more relaxed and positive and this put us in a far better position spinning onto the buntlines.
Once the start cannon was fired, we settled into a much more comfortable rhythm and stride and tried to use Keble's strength to push us towards Teddy Hall in front. The looseness that we lacked yesterday allowed us to steal a length from the crew in front within 20 strokes but unfortunately this push was short lived. After this Keble's experience began to show through a they cut the distance between us within a matter of seconds. Despite a valiant effort to hold off this charge, M1 were unable to prevent a strong bump from a strong Keble. Although disappointing, we're determined to take the positives from the way we rowed and use every day as a learning experience. Tomorrow is a new day and we will use every ounce of strength the row the Hertford way: long, strong and fast.
Callum Watling – bow
W1 boated today determined to be sharper on the start and pressure Univ ahead of us before Keble had the chance to do so behind us. At the start we made a little ground on Univ ahead, but not as quickly as Keble made ground on us. We were bumped at the entrance to the gut. Tomorrow another challenge faces us, with a fast, triallist and blue-stacked Wolfson boat chasing us.
Rachel Cary – 6 seat
It was one of our finest starts! First five strokes and we were already flying. First ten strokes and we were closing rapidly on Lincoln M2 ahead of us. We kept pushing. The gap to Lincoln kept shrinking. Few more strokes and we are half a length behind them. We are going to bump soon!
Not as soon though as that is when the rower in seat 3 notices that to tap down and feather the blade takes too much time.
- "Surely, not doing those will make the boat move faster!", he thinks.
Revolting against weeks of training he stops doing those. But only for a stroke. A crab! Recovering quickly and joining the rest at the rate 35+ they were pumping at the moment, there was no time to loose for 3. Not on tapping down. Not on feathering the blade. Not even on sitting on the seat. A massive crab! Unlike stroke the day earlier, he was unable to get back on the seat quickly enough. Quick enough, however, was Osler House heading directly towards us. Even though the brave seven rowed as fast they could, they were no match to eight people in the Osler boat. And so we got bumped.
Daniel Bundala – 3 seat
After Wednesday's chilly, rainy start to Summer Eights, Thursday was a much hotter, sunnier day. Rowing down to the start, Hertford's W2 crew felt strong and confident. Our old foes from Wednesday, Univ W2, had moved up another spot into Division 3. Taking up the #2 bung-line, we waited for the starting cannon and the chance to catch Worcester. When the cannon fired, we had a strong start and began gaining on Worcester going through the Gut. Despite our stroke seat catching a crab, we kept our calm and balance and never broke stride. However, as Worcester pulled away after our crab, Lincoln's W2 boat began gaining on us from behind. Our cox called a power 10 and we stepped up the power, but couldn't hold Lincoln off forever. As we were coming out of the Gut in front of our boathouse, Lincoln finally caught us and we conceded the race. However, we gave it everything we had and are proud to say we rowed a strong race. Tomorrow we will be aiming to stay calm, keep the power on, and catch Lincoln right off the start – before the chasing crew from Green Templeton have a chance to catch us!
Julia Duchesne – stroke
Race report to follow.
We started the day with clear aspirations, we needed to bump Worcester before they bumped a poor Balliol crew. This was so we could put a buffer zone between us and an Olympian stacked Keble boat two behind us. Even though we had lost a key member of the boat last week, our Isis man Ben, we were feeling confident from several days of solid training. After a long delay on the bungline, the nerves got the better of us and we tensed up. We didn't get anywhere near the length, rhythm and pace we achieved in training, so inevitably Teddy was on us from the gun. We didn't manage to recover from the initial pressure off the start and so were bumped early. We are confident in our boat speed, this is only going to make us more determined today to produce the rowing which we have shown in training. If we do this, we know our pace is a lot faster than Teddy's and similar to Keble's. Lets get that bump back!
Chris Jones
Despite the less-than-summery conditions, W1 have been excited to prove ourselves out on the water this year. Inspired by a couple of confident practice laps which shook out the first-time nerves for a number in our boat, we were in good spirits as we took our place on the start line.
After a fantastic start which took us well clear of Merton, we were able to keep pace with Univ, keeping with them beyond the gut. With clear water behind us we had a confident row-over today, and are feeling good about our prospects – tomorrow, we'll throw it all on the line to catch Univ!
Helen Carswell – Stroke
A confident M2 lined up outside the erg room at quarter to three, waiting to warm up; while the stroke stepped up for the ancient Hertford pre-race ritual. After a short prayer and a Spartan rally call, M2 took to the erg room to push themselves to the limit, in preparation for what was to come.
After a swift changeover of cox from W2 to M2, we were onto the water and rushed to the start line. The starting gun went off. The crew was ready – the stroke was not. In a split second, the stroke crashed off his seat, still keeping the rock over in time with the crew – what a mug. When the stroke finally figured out how to sit on a seat, the crew fell naturally into a rhythm, only to be obstructed by Lincoln refusing to clear their path. Clearly there was more than one idiotic person out that day.
The crew was furious for being held up – they had trained all year round. This was their destiny, their moment in the spotlight, their chance at glory. Fired up, the crew returned to a solid rate of 32, ten huge power strokes followed by rhythmic calls to bring them together. Every individual had learned the key concept from the pre-race ritual: that pain is temporary. That success comes to those who believe. The crew, the elite, had finally come together for their moment in history.
And then we rowed over….
Dan Heasman – Stroke
Sitting at the top of Division IV going into the first rainy day of Summer Eights, the Hertford Women's 2 boat faced tough competition. After a fast start, W2 strided it a bit too early, chased by University College's strong W2 boat. Despite a valiant fight from Hertford, Univ slowly gained on the Bill Atkinson II and bumped us going into the Gut. Tomorrow we'll be digging deeper and giving it our all as we attempt to retake our top spot!
Julia Duchesne
Yet to submit a race report. Report to follow.
With every outing, we had experienced marked improvement in our rowing, but we nevertheless approached Rowing On with a silent pang of dread. Our anxiety was not helped by the delay, nor by the weather.
In the preceding minutes, as we sat there in the torrential rain, cheese jokes did little to assuage our angst. In the minds of at least two of our number, memories of the previous year's performance did little to allay our fears, even as they determined us that there would be no repeat performance.
Yet, before we knew it, we were away. Almost as if in an instant, the cold droplets of rain replaced by a warm ocean of sweat, the bite of the shivering cold swiftly substituted for the twinging pain of the stroke – the juxtaposition of apprehension and implementation.
The race was not without its tense moments: a splash here, a flail there – that loud sense of cluttering dread as the blade does not connect with the water. The crew ahead of us seemed far out of earshot, yet the crew behind were distant: this was different from last year. We had obtained speed, we were holding our own, morale remained high, and we were sweeping through the pain. We did not panic, and we did not waver – we pushed on. But would it be enough?
As it turned out, it would be. We have no intention of sacrificing that which we have gained. On to Eights!
– Alex Stronell, Bow
After weeks of planning and training that wasn't without incident and injury, the Hertford Hugh's Hall super VIII arrived to a glorious sunny day in London ready to do battle with the Tideway. The crew welcomed into its ranks Graham Baird and Ben Wedd, both presidents of their respective clubs, Teddy Hall and St. Hugh's (hence the name).
Also returning from rather lengthly injury absences were Chris Jones and Simon Zieleniewski. We boated from Furnivall to rapturous applause from the spectating hordes and joined the masses of boats paddling down to the start. By Barnes bridge we waited and entertained ourselves by urinating into Oasis bottles and watching with great amusement as Jesus College Ox were spun by the tide causing a huge panic in the marshalling area. On we waited as the big boys rowed past until eventually as about crew number 90 passed us, we were informed that boats were sinking at the finish due to high winds against the tide, so the race was being abandoned. We paddled back to Hammersmith and thus ended our Head of the River race for another year. This year we actually got onto the Tideway, but alas, it was not to be once again. Instead, we made rapid progress to the Blue Anchor where heavy drinking commenced and stories were regaled of how Molesey and Leander got away with one again. Hertford still remain unbeaten in three years of Head of the River.
On to regatta season we head.
– Simon Zieleniewski, Men's Captain
We couldn't have asked for a better day for WEHoRR this year – the beautiful early spring sunshine meant Hertford's ladies were in high spirits whilst boating for, for most, their first race on the Tideway.
It's been a difficult term for rowing in Oxford – floods have meant the Isis has been on permanent red flag until last week. However, a rigorous land training schedule, and outings at Radley and Eton Dorney meant Hertford's W1 was fit and ready for the challenging course. Whilst welcoming Hertford Alumnus Natalie McDaid and our W1 Coach, Olivia Faull, into the boat, we also had the fantastic opportunity to bring on our most promising novices – high-stakes racing experience is invaluable in inspiring confidence for the
imminent Summer Eights.
The race itself got off to a strong start, with the crew quickly settling into a confident rhythm. The crew was able to take advantage of a strong stream, with the team closing the gap on Twickenham RC during the first half. The crew were encouraged by the loud cheers for Hertford under Hammersmith Bridge, and were able to pull together for a last push to Putney, managing to hold-off the chasing crew for the entire course. Overall, the crew placed 56th of 112 crews in IM3 – a huge boost to a crew which has experienced setbacks both from injuries and from the lack of water time this term. Despite the long row back against the stream, the crew were in high spirits and enjoyed the afternoon in the glorious weather. Summer Eights, here we come!


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The Goffin's Cockatoo are known to be clowns, and are extremely playful!
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Stephanie McDonald - 2009-11-25
Hi everyone! I have a Goffins that is supposed to be around 3 years old. Her name is Peaches. My husband and I had separated for awhile and I bought her to take up the extra time. I was told she didn't say anything other than her name every now and then. I was comfortable with her being quiet since I have a 3 year old, but one night my entire family was down and she started saying, "Peach Peach Peach!" and dancing and whistling and wanting her scratches! (It really sounds more like reach reach reach!) When my husband and I got back together, she would let him touch her but would never talk in front of him. He told me he couldn't believe that I had paid so much for a bird that didn't do anything! About ten minutes later, when he was good and asleep, she let out an ear piercing scream and started talking! She clicked her tongue and said 'Greg' which is his name. I have only had her for 3 months, but she will let me kiss her and she kisses too. She loves to play with my hair and nails. She won't get on my hand unless she has been on the floor, and I am wary of her being on my shoulder because the day I bought her, she got on my shoulder before we left and bit a hole in the top of my ear! It hurt, but either way, I love my Peachy bird! We are getting a cockatiel for my son for Christmas because it would hurt him less to be bitten by a smaller bird
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mandie mcarthur - 2010-10-24
How do you find out the age of a goffin cokatoo I have 1 who is supposed to be at least 25 yrs old but he does not talk much only what I have taught him I would be grateful if you could email me if you know the answer.
Mary - 2009-06-29
I just got the opportunity to acquire a goffin from a late friend. I already have a Congo African Grey and love her very much. Will they get along?
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Scott Stenberg - 2009-08-25
I've had Rocky since 1988 and at that time we guessed him to be around 4 years old. He was a rough one indeed - I got him dirt cheap at a swap meet. I couldn't stand to see him couped up in a small cage and hauled around in the back of a van. I had always been around birds - parakeets, cockatiels, and conures, so I knew Rocky would fit right in. After a few years he settled down and like all Goffins loves to be petted and be 'on me' whenever he can. He's out whenever I'm home (including overnight). He's posessive of me to extent he'll chase off cats, dogs, anything that comes on "his" sofa. Once, when the power went out overnight and it started to freeze I brought him to bed with me to keep him warm. There he slept - no problem. He's never bitten anyone but I'd be (am) leary of young children who don't respect the power of his beak and jaw. If you have enough love to go around a Goffin is agreat companion that doesn't take up the whole darn house.
Julie - 2009-04-29
I just recieved a 3 year old male goffin cockato named leo. He dances and says "Rock N Roll". He loves attention and loves to play and if I don't keep somthing on the doors of the cage he will reach out and open them. I am really enjoying his company and his comic behavior.
Proud Owner Of A Bare-Eye Goffin's Cockatoo - 2009-04-04
I have a 3 year old Female named Roxy and she is a sweetheart. She hasn't started talking yet, but I am working on that. She gives kisses, dances and LOVES to sit on my shoulder while I am watching TV or on the computer. I wouuld recommend a Goffin's Cockatoo for anyone because they don't need HUGE cages, they usually aren't too expensive, they're friendly and are great with kids of all ages. I hope to possibly get a Goffin someday, but right now ... Roxy is happy with being alone. I must also say this, though ... if you have a smaller cage (like me) you have to take them out A LOT. Roxy is in a Cockatiel cage, but she is out from 4:00 pm - 8:00 am. Yes, she stays out overnight! I haven't had any problems with it either! Another thing with her is that her cage actually needed a lock on it so she couldn't get out when I'm not here because she is such an escape artist!
James van Wyk - 2009-02-10
I have been wanting a goffins fore 4 years now! I really want one, but I probebly need to pay 70-90$, but this is not easy because I'm in geremany. I think I will get one before next year (2010). From reading all theas comments I hear they are really loving. I'm very sure that when I get one I will definitely be very, very happy. GOFFINS ARE AWESOME!
Connie and Mayah's Mom - 2008-07-29
We recently purchased a young Goffin's cockatoo and we are smitten! Connie is the sweetest, most affectionate bird one could ask for. She loves to ride around on my husband's shoulder while he goes about his business in the house no matter how basic the task he's doing. She also adores our African Grey parrot Mayah (as we all do!); at first she tried to treat Mayah like a mother figure which poor Mayah found unsettling, but the two have struck a balance and love to hang out together on their tabletop perches. We are so thankful to have two such wonderful, affectionate, and intelligent birds to share our lives!
Anonymous - 2008-07-27
My fiance and I rescued a goffin's cockatoo when it was 7 years old. He does at times live up to the reputation. I know that with younger children he is very fearful and does not like strangers. Just keep an eye on the interactions between the bird and children and it will be fine. Our goffin loves to torment our dogs (we have 2). He will chase our beagle and has jumped on our great dane's back several times for a free ride. The only thing is the birds do bite and the dogs do get annoyed, so again just keep an eye on the bird when it is free. Ours has to be locked in the cage with padlocks or he will pull his food bowls out and escape and tear apart the house (and be quite proud of it). He can open the door to the cage in a matter of seconds. (Just to give you a heads up). He is a huge cuddler and we do love him, his cuteness makes up for being a stinker (as with all animals we own). Just be patient and you will be fine. Teach anyone who will interact with the bird how to handle him/her which will make them more confident with the bird and the bird comfortable with them.
Hi again, from Lenka and Dinosaurous. I think that I am so lucky because I seem to fall more in love with my little Dino everyday! He is such an angel and I can't imagine not having him. He plays all the time. He talks all the time. He sings and dances when he gets in the mood (to party). I keep looking into new toys for him to destroy and satisfy his urge to constantly chew. He seems to be very happy. Right now though, we are going through a stage where he likes to try and stick food into his wing feathers (unsuccessfully, hahah), though putting them through some damage! (They don't look their best now). Once in a while he manages to stick a (food) pellet in his baby feathers, though. I always find it when I snuggle him before sleep, and I laugh at him and tell him he's so funny. It's almost like he understands. Anyway, my love for him will never end, he is my real angel!