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For those who have always dreamed of a unique design of bathroom Westside Wholesale presents Sloan Company. During many years engineers and designers of this company have been creating unusual eye-catching models for bathrooms. In the Sloan's series quality and efficiency are mixed with new shapes and extraordinary ideas. The products of this company are famous throughout the world. Many designers and interior decorators use it in modern apartments. Looking at the shapes and materials of these appliances one can understand why Sloan has become so popular.
DS series are unbelievably stylish. They are impeccably crafted for the upscale and contemporary restrooms. These sinks can become a decoration of any commercial restroom or home. The urban design creates look. A number of colors can be chosen to suit any design. DSUP models are available in twenty five colors. The sink can be easily installed and integrated with sensor faucets and soap dispensers.
ELB line is a green one. It is constructed of utilized bio-based materials. It is a one-piece molded surface with an outrageous design. An alternative soya-based filter is used instead of petroleum-based.
EW model is a basin with comfort curve design. With this special construction hands can be washed more comfortably. One can choose from double and triple station lavatories. Sloan electronic sensors allow to reduce risk of germs.
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Westside Wholesale offers a variety of Sloan products. For more information and technical features check the products' pages. Sloan sinks are created to be different. Any interior can be given another look if Sloan sink is installed. Professionals use them more often in commercial projects, but sometimes they are good for big apartments as well. Westside Wholesale offers many models on sale, others are at wholesale prices. Choose one now and see how it can change the restroom anywhere needed.
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How to shop for Sinks
The modern sink is composed of a bowl that can serve multiple functions. Either hand or dishwashing can be performed. The other components are faucets or taps that provide hot and cold water.
A spray function may be found in a kitchen or commercial installations to aid faster rinsing. A hole at the bottom of the sink allows wastewater to be removed. The drain may have a strainer to help prevent clogging by waste particles or a garbage disposal unit may also be fitted.
Some sinks such as those found in restaurants or cafes may have a soap dispenser fitted to aid hygienic practices. Westside Wholesale offers a range of sinks to our customers to meet their particular needs.
When shopping for a sink the following factors should be considered.
- Sink type. Sinks come in a range of styles. The self-rimming or top mount sink is positioned in a hole cut to accommodate it. Clamping the sink from underneath creates a close seal between the sink and worktop. Alternatively, the bottom-mount or under mount sink is fitted from below; clamping is again done from below.
- Material. Given the near constant contact with water a sink must be designed with rust and corrosion prevention in mind. Metallic materials such as stainless steel, copper and nickel have proved to be popular with manufactures. Steel or iron may also feature a coating of enamel to prevent corrosion and to improve appearance. Those with large budgets may choose marble, stone or granite. These materials can add a classic or rustic nature to the sink.
- Style. For a modern look, materials to opt for include glass and concrete. Current trends favor these materials as they create a fresh vibe and are often found in fashionable restaurants, bars or clubs.
Westside Wholesale offer sinks from well-known manufacturers such as Vigo, Oliveri, Swanstone, Moen, and Dreamline. These are all manufacturers with a long history of providing sinks to professionals at a high standard. All products stocked by Westside Wholesale come with a manufacturers warranty for your peace of mind.
Westside Wholesale has experts available online to help advise on the perfect choice of sink for your home or business. Alternatively, you may wish to consult with your local plumbing specialist about which sink would best meet your needs.
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Mikhail Kalatozov - I am Cuba (Soy Cuba) (1964) 2-DVD Edition - DVD
Commissioned as propaganda, I Am Cuba's extravagant scale and imaginative vision raised the ire of its Soviet backers as well as scorn from its intended Cuban audience. This epic paean to socialism became legendary upon its re-discovery in the West. Its four episodes chronicle Cuba's ascent from colonialist degradation and totalitarian rule to a revolutionary initiative that spreads across the country's class and regional lines. Dramatically poignant in its chronicle of the underbelly of Havana's nightlife and exciting and tense in its war scenes, I Am Cuba defies all categories and genres to form a unique hybrid of newsreel and grand epic.
This two-disc edition presents I Am Cuba in its restored print along with an appraisal by Martin Scorsese. It also includes Vincente Ferraz's Siberian Mammothwhich explores the film's production, detailing the collective effort behind its notoriously elaborate camera set-ups. It also outlines the film's political context and profiles the collaboration between director Mikhail Kalatozov and cinematographer Sergei Urusevsky.
A work of dazzling cinematographic invention that still has the ability to astound -- Film4
Some of the most exhilarating camera movements and most luscious black-and-white cinematography you'll ever see -- Chicago Reader
It is one of the most visually hypnotic films ever -- and that's not hyperbole -- San Francisco Chronicle
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USA role doesn't give Coach K recruit edge
But the biggest part was that Krzyzewski directly responded to the article in a news conference. That's when most people without a Duke connection got hot and bothered.
I read the article (I read most everything Wojnarowski writes) and respectfully disagreed with almost every assertion and opinion in it. But although I differed, the article didn't bother me.
Wojo's plan to 'sustain' Marquette
That's not the case with new Marquette coach Steve Wojciechowski. It's true that he walked into a bare office and starts anew. It is also true that he walked onto a campus in transition, with a new school president and no athletic director in place, but Wojciechowski was not denigrating the culture that existed before his arrival. He believes it's his job to steady the program and provide stability in a broader sense, but he's not getting grandiose with talk of a new aura around the program.
"Marquette has great tradition and is committed to winning," Wojciechowski told me.
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Kentucky's biggest challengers in the SEC
First, Kentucky has more non-freshmen than freshmen, an anomaly under Coach Cal in Lexington. The Wildcats also have a record nine McDonald's All-Americans on the roster, a number that would be impressive for a conference, let alone a team. (Only Duke can match that number this season.) Calipari has the No. 2 recruiting class in the country, featuring Karl Towns Jr., Trey Lyles, Tyler Ulis and Devin Booker. Kentucky is athletic, long and really big. Of the top 10 players in the rotation, Kentucky has nine players 6-foot-5 or taller, six players 6-8 or taller and four players 6-10 or taller. It's an embarrassment of size and riches -- one that has to create major cause for concern for the Wildcats' challengers in the SEC.
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Kansas will be even better in 2014-15
The Jayhawks are coming off a 25-10 season in which they won the Big 12 with a 14-4 conference record and entered the NCAA tournament as a No. 2 seed. Coach Bill Self lost two players, Andrew Wiggins and Joel Embiid, to the NBA draft, along with his starting point guard, Naadir Tharpe. And, without the late-season injuries to Embiid, one could argue that Kansas' postseason results would have been much better.
But the cupboard is hardly bare. It is fully stocked with young talent, and Kansas will be the favorite to win the Big 12 yet again and have a legitimate chance to be even better
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How we can improve college basketball
What's wrong with college basketball? It is a question that is asked frequently.
The Bilastrator has the answer.
Nothing is "wrong" with college basketball. It has always been a great game, it is still a great game, and it will remain a great game. But I don't want just what is good for college basketball; I want what is best for college basketball. Right now, the game is not the best it can be. As great as the game is, it can be better.
When this topic is broached, one generally hears something along the lines of, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it." In my judgment, that phrase is often uttered by people who might argue for sticking with the rotary phone, short shorts and plain white Chucks. There is a difference between "fixing" something and "maintaining" something -- a difference between breaking something down, and adapting or changing it, so it can evolve with the times.
The game wasn't "broken" with peach baskets and ladders. But it adapted. The game wasn't "broken" without a shot clock, a wider lane or a 3-point line. It just changed and adapted as was necessary, and the game is better for it.
As of late, college basketball has been glacially slow in its evolution. As the global landscape of basketball shifts, the college game stands pat. We like to believe that college basketball is different from everything else, that it is "our game," and that, somehow, it is immune to change. That's nonsense.
The rest of the world has adapted and made the game better. College basketball has not, and so our game has fallen behind. We are behind the times, and by not "fixing" our unbroken game, the game has broken down in certain areas.
A while back, a friend said to me, "If you prefer college basketball to the NBA, it's not for the basketball." I believe he is correct. The NBA and international leagues provide a better game on the floor and better rules and better overall play. What college basketball has is better environments, and better atmospheres, and better passion. In other words, what is auxiliary to the game is better in college, but the college game itself is not quite as good as its professional competitors. The good news is, with some proper maintenance, we can -- without much difficulty -- adapt and improve the college game.
Of the rule changes that college coaches have said they wish to see, here are the ones, in order of priority, that I believe the game should make. Of course, these are just my opinions, and I may be wrong (but you know I'm right).
I covered a lot of these ideas in last season's college hoops preview issue of ESPN The Magazine, but have some new thoughts to share, as well. If you're looking for someone else's take, check out Jeff Goodman's recent piece on the rule changes college coaches want to see most.
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Ranking top national title contenders
At least, it should be noted, not yet.
There is not automatically a "great" team or teams every season. There is a champion crowned every year, but that doesn't make a team historically great. "Great" is a term that is overused in sports, and when I say great, I mean the dictionary definition of the word. Great means to be "remarkable or truly outstanding in magnitude, degree or extent; superior in quality or character; to be of outstanding significance or importance; to be eminent, distinguished."
Because there are no dominant teams like there were in 2007-08 or 2008-09, it would not be at all shocking to see a team like Colorado, Iowa State or Oregon get hot and reach the Final Four in Dallas. It could be that kind of season, and those seasons can be all kinds of fun.
That said, while there is no great team yet, there are still prohibitive favorites to win it all. Here are the eight teams that The Bilastrator believes are the best so far, and the best-suited to reach Dallas and cut the nets down.
1. Arizona Wildcats
The Wildcats are the most complete team The Bilastrator has seen, and have the size, athleticism, depth, lineup versatility, guard play, and mental and physical toughness to win the whole thing. And, this team can and will get better and better.
Where Arizona sets itself apart is on the glass
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Parity label cheapens Cinderella stories
Yet every year we lead up to the tournament by proclaiming that it will be "wide open" and that "anybody can win."
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Toughest players of the past 20 years
I knew the toughest players when I was playing, and there's no substitute for playing against someone to truly understand how tough they really are. But I can't remember back that far, so I am going to give you a list of 10 of the toughest players I have seen in college basketball in the 20 years I have been broadcasting. This is by no means an exhaustive list. Of course, I may leave out players who have shown great toughness on the floor and off, who were great teammates and amazing competitors. These are just a few who have stood out to me in my years behind the microphone.
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Key fixes for UNC, UK, others
The following five teams are all winning programs with good players that had promising outlooks to begin the season. Yet they have suffered aches and pains, and their temperatures have spiked at different times of the season, leaving some of their records looking a bit sluggish. It is not just struggling teams that may need a checkup and a prescription for better health -- elite teams are in need of assistance, too. The smartest teams evaluate themselves while winning, not just when they've been kicked to the curb.
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Thoughts on transfers, top frosh, more
With conference play getting underway, it's an exciting, eventful time for college basketball. I sat down to give my thoughts on several things going on in the sport, including my take on the nation's best freshman, shooter and shot-blocker, Jim Boeheim's place among the all-time greats and my midseason top-5 ballot for the Wooden Award.
But I'll start with a look at a new proposal on transfer rules.
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VCU tops list of underrated teams
There are teams that are underrated, too. An underrated team isn't necessarily a Final Four team or a top-10 team, but it isn't valued by "the machine" as highly as perhaps it should be. Here are five teams that are underrated, under-the-radar, undervalued, overlooked, need some love, and have been getting "dissed," relatively speaking, along with Associated Press poll and ESPN Basketball Power Index (BPI) rankings for each.
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The early-season All-Toughness team
Yet, despite the constant emphasis on toughness, there is no measure of it, and no award to recognize it in players. We have awards for valuable players, improved players, point guards, rookies, newcomers and players who happen only to begin games on the bench. We have awards based upon the calendar and league affiliation, and we even have mythical awards for players who remind us of an adhesive used for sticking materials together. No coach goes on the recruiting trail to find a good epoxy, paste or other sticky, gelatinous substance. Coaches want tough players, guys who can endure great strain without breaking, and are strong and resilient.
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How the NCAA is like the Kardashians
"That's not what college sports are about."
As the Big East continues its metamorphosis and conference realignment continues in pursuit of maximum revenue, we all hear the phrase. While backroom decisions are made by well-paid conference commissioners and executives of NCAA members -- and players have no say and no influence whatsoever -- the phrase is uttered. It has been uttered so cavalierly so many times over the years, it has become almost required language. Whenever money issues in college sports are discussed, especially the NCAA's policy of limiting athletes to "expenses only" and allowing the athletes no voice and no rights in the process, this well-worn phrase is reflexively trotted out. The mere use of the phrase is expected to end the discussion in favor of the NCAA's position.
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The nation's top five big men
We are not yet done with the first quarter of the 2012-2013 college basketball season, yet several big men have set themselves apart as the most productive, efficient and effective players.
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Kentucky leads nation's top frontcourts
So, which squads measure up the best down low in 2012-13? Here is my ranking of the top five frontcourts, along with two more on the cusp.
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Don't miss Hampton Road's favorite holiday tradition. Bring your family and friends to our 18th annual light show extravaganza for a magical holiday experience. During this event, our garden is transformed into a winter wonderland where you can enjoy a 2-mile drive through a million sparkling lights bringing the four seasons to life.
Come see what all the excitement is about!
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The Norfolk Botanical Garden is hosting the annual Dominion Garden of Lights School Fundraiser. Your school can sign up to sell Dominion Garden of Lights holiday display tickets and earn money for your school PTA. Learn more about the Dominion Garden of Lights School Fundraiser 2012
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When you enter the Atrium Gift Shop at Yale-New Haven Hospital, you feel like you are walking into a warm and welcoming environment. There are specialty items, sundries, reading material and a wonderful selection of children's toys, clothing and new baby gifts.
The floral displays are beautiful and not the usual "cookie-cutter" type of arrangements. There is a style and price range for all. Come visit us and see for yourself, or you may choose to shop online. You can also arrange to have your purchases delivered within the Hospital.
Our partnership with Lori's Gift Shop enables us to give back to the community. The proceeds from the Atrium Gift Shop help fund many of the projects sponsored by the YNHH Auxiliary.
Location: First Floor Atrium Lobby
Hours: Monday – Friday 6 am to 9 pm Saturday – Sunday 7:30 am to 9 pm
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Where has the summer gone? As I began to think about that question, I remembered that from April until now, I have been in transition….a good transition none the less, but a busy one. The opening of RELM San Elijo could not have been better. What a great addition to the RELM family and for San Elijo. For those of you who have not been to "the hills" to really experience it, San Elijo is a thriving family community full of vibrant spirit and personality. The cute town square is evolving daily and there are exciting things happening. I think that San Elijo was the perfect palce to open RELM #2. Who knows, maybe more RELM's are in our future!
Fast forward two months to June and I was approached by the previous owner of PepperTree to take over the café, located one block up from RELM. While intentions were/are good, the café has been a transition of sorts. Opening right after school was out took away the afternoon traffic and we just have not seen the morning commuters come in. But with a new school year starting in a few weeks, I am hopeful that business will return and get back into its normal groove. Some of the San Elijo community has inquired as to why we are open such limited hours and not on nights, so I thought I would give you a little insight to our philosophy as it stands now.
Hours: When we took over PepperTree, we decided to operate with the same day time hours that were already in place – 8AM – 2:30 Tuesday – Sunday. This would allow for us to stay closed on Monday (as we do at RELM) to do inventory, employee training and provide a day off for our staff as they do rotate between all three locations. We are open to the idea of changing our hours to reflect an earlier opening time, however café history has shown that customers do not start coming in until after 8AM.
Coffee/Food : Our coffee is ground fresh and brewed daily – and strait from Pannikan, a local favorite in Encinitas. Our menu items are all made to order with fresh and local ingredients. Our pastry items are brought in from a local bakery. Please, tell us what you would like to see! We will do our best to accommodate.
Kids: We love our little REN friends! We have stocked up on a few essential kid items and we are looking for more! If you have any toys that you would like to donate to the San Elijo Little REN community, please feel free to bring them in! Smaller toys can go on our bookshelf and the bigger ones can go out on the patio in the toy chest.
Family nights: We are thinking about hosting family nights – starting in September with food specials, kids activities and themed menus! Let us know what you think.
Okay, back to RELM for a bit. Our menu changes seasonally, so we will be having another change very soon. We try to keep the menu limited to items that are fresh, and in season. Have a favorite that you would like to see come back on the menu, or have a new idea that we could try? We are always looking for suggestions. Our beer/wine picks change as well. If you are like me, you have your favorites that you never want to see go away.
We couldn't do what we do without YOU. We love hearing from our RELM'ers and seeing your thoughts on our facebook page – keep up the good work! If you haven't already, please help us grow our facebook fan base by "liking" us and telling your friends.
RELM Carlsbad https://www.facebook.com/RelmCarlsbad
RELM San Elijo https://www.facebook.com/RelmSanElijo
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We're Looking for Musicians!
Posted by Rene Fleming on April 18, 2012 8:20PM
We're searching for musicians for Relm CARLSBAD!
Currently we are booking for May and June:
Sundays from 5 - 7 pm
Tuesdays from 6 - 8 pm
We're hoping to offer music at Relm SAN ELIJO in the future as well.
If you are interested in playing at RELM Carlsbad, please contact Melissa, our Music & Art coordinator at mgrove@relmwine. And please pass along to anyone you know who may be interested.
Jesse Edwards Duo on 4/17/12
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Important Update About Deb Hubsmith
Last week, while visiting the doctor for flu-like symptoms, Safe Routes to School National Partnership director Deb Hubsmith was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukemia (AML). This type of leukemia comes on very quickly, and Deb's doctors caught it early and started treatment right away. She will be in and out of the hospital over the next couple of months while going through chemotherapy. Once treated, AML has a good remission and survival rate. Her doctors fully expect remission following her treatment course.
While Deb takes this time to focus on healing, the organization will be in the capable hands of our staff director team, with continued leadership from People For Bikes and our steering committee. All the work we are doing will continue uninterrupted.
The National Partnership has strong leadership and a solid staff across the country, doing great work to advance Safe Routes to School and healthy community design. Both Deb and the organization will keep moving forward to meet our mission of more walking and bicycling, more access to places to play and more opportunities for physical activity.
Many of you will want to send your well wishes to Deb. Because of her compromised immune system she isn't receiving visitors, can't get flowers, fruits baskets or anything "fresh" and she also does not want balloons. Cards and get well banners are great to send and can be sent to:
Deb Hubsmith
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Fairfax, CA 94978
Deb would like everyone not to worry and instead think as positively as she always does. She is focused on getting well and will not be checking email but you can feel free to post comments on this blog and we will be sure she receives your outpouring of support. We will continue to provide updates in the coming weeks and please feel free to reach out to Risa, Margo or Beth listed below with any additional questions.
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You are in my thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. May you be surrounded by much love as you go through this journey.
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Hello Deb - I'm sending healing thoughts your way for a complete and speedy recovery! Sincerely, Amy Winterfeld
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Hello Deb - Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery all the way from Brooklyn New York ..Thank you for all you do for the cycling community ...
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The Live Well Omaha/Activate Omaha team are sending our best wishes, thoughts and prayers. We know that your tireless energy and spirit, along with all of your strength from years of bicycling and walking for transportation will get you through this tough time. Stay strong, Deb!
Positive, good healing vibes from Portland, Oregon
Just heard about this, via BikePortland of all places. Hoping you're back on your feet and a bicycle very soon!
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Get Well Soon!
I am a colon cancer survivor and am wishing the best for you during your treatment. I have bicycled across the US twice since my diagnosis of stage 3 in 1995. I survived and you will too! Thanks for all you have done in SRTS, I am also a retired Physical Education teacher.
Thinking of you!
Deb, you are in my thoughts and prayers! You have the most positive attitude of almost anyone I know. I am convinced that will guide you through this challenge. Stay positive and strong!
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If everyone here in Marin, and throughout the country, suddenly appeared together at Kaiser to wish you well, the hospital wouldn't be large enough to hold them! I'm there, too. I didn't know you could receive cards, so I sent one to Andy and hope he'll bring it to you in time. It celebrates your dancing spirit. A big air hug, from Cindy
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Deb, sending you tons of positive, healing vibes from back east. Get well soon!
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Deb, you're a total rockstar and I have no doubt that you will heal quickly and fully. SRTS misses you, but you've built a great team that will remain super strong while you focus on recovering. All the best. Simon Dunne
Get Well, Deb!!
All of us at PedNet wish you a speedy recovery! We will be thinking of you every time we walk or bicycle a child to school here in Columbia, Mo.


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Now is the time of year when you might (or not) be in the middle of carrying out your New Year's resolutions. It's not uncommon to approach resolutions with lots of enthusiasm. After a couple weeks, your enthusiasm often lessens and it's back to those same old habits.
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This seems to assume you're not already active. It seems to ignore that you probably cannot eat what you enjoy and you may not be able to socialize the way you once did and enjoy drink etc. And it sounds good to say "just don't give up." It's good advice. Reality: you are likely to go forward and back in your weight loss plan if you do it slowly. Another reality: it's a lot faster coming on than going off. Easy to go out and consume a few extra hundred calories at parties or business dinners than to cut the same number of calories from your diet or exercise them off. If you're not athletic (so you're walking and no running) and you're a woman and short so that an inactive day where I'm stuck at my desk working from 8 until 8 and really don't have it left to hit the treadmill for over an hour, I may only burn 1200 - 1400 calories. So, can't lose 1 lb/week if you stick to the recommended minimum of 1200 calories. You get depressed and get up again in the morning and say you're starting over. But I can't go to fun. Never. I've been at it for over 2 years. I'm 40 down but it's a daily, hourly struggle. And I'd rather read a book than walk no where on a treadmill. And I hate the outdoors - humidity & bugs. I lost weight with 3 days of pilates a week, 3 miles of sweating on a treadmill a day and misery.
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I lost 45 pounds since I been working setting up kids fun jumps. I been in the sun working hard lifting heavy equipment. Unconventional but hey its working and Im getting paid! I eat 5-7 small meals throughout the day and drink about a gallon of water or more daily.
I am 64 and thought it would be impossible to go from 148 to 120 - 4ft 11 in. I need to weight 112. I currently weight 117 by following the Mayo Clinic 1200 day program. I use the elliptical (depending on knee) 3-5 days a week 30-45 min. sessions. I only lost 0.5 lbs average per week! It adds up, so don't give up. Some weeks I just maintain. I have never regained a lb loss. I record every bite! It keeps me honest. I weigh and measure food, just like myself! I have gone from a size 12 to a size 4-6! We all can do it - but you have to have "no excuse" approach. Holidays, Birthdays, Weddings, all the same! Your body does not have a vocabulary that includes excuses! Stick with it daily - if you fall off, it is harder to get back on track - so don't!
Great strategies everyone! Congratulations to those of you who are embracing this. For some of you - don't get discouraged! Keep a positive attitude, try new strategies, focus on health, and similar to what Reesee wrote - 2 pounds of weight loss per week is 100 pounds in a year!
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i am 44 year male 5ft. 6in. my weight goes up and down extremely. my weight average is around 335-340lbs. in the last 30 days i have lost 22lbs. dangerous? no... i eat healthy and try to be active. right now i weigh 32O. 13 years ago i weighed 190lbs. 32 waist now 46in. i had been diagnosed with major depression and anxiety and was put on almost every medicine for this. my doctors told me some patients have weight gain from depression. also many of the meds. have a side effect of weight gain. i might have gastric surgery soon. this may be a blessing or a nightmare. i must have a positive change. at this time the outlook of growing old is grim...2
I have lost 74 pounds since last May, 2010 and I continue on my weightloss track with my Zumba, walking and diet. However, I also have fibromyalgia pain and I am determined not to give in to it. But I was wondering how this effects my weight loss. It has recently taken me 1 month to lose 3 pounds. during that time, I was hurting. Can anyone explain how it effects my weight loss?
Very confused! I don't see the difference between the Lose It and Live It phase as far as servings are concerned. Both refer me to Pg. 71 and the 1200 calorie goal. I lost 8 lbs. in 2 weeks on Lose It and juse 5 lbs in 5 weeks on Live doing exactly the same thing. Geez. In the future can I expect slower results because of my age (63) and diabetic?
I've been using the Mayo Clinic food pyramid since 2002, found it in Women's World magazine. Dec 1997 I weighed 262 lbs, got to 154 in 2006, two strokes 2006, brain aneurism 2008, light stroke 2009, unusual food craving result of strokes and hormones, started taking extra magnesium last year, weight then then was 194, blood pressure 153/64, now weight's 166, blood pressure 119/72, 21 lbs to lose to goal weight of 145, I'm 79 1/2 and ride exercise bike for 30 minutes every day and walk as much as I can, I hope to be close to goal weight by end of this year, my arteries are clear and I've never been hungry eating lots of fruits, veggies, I take warfarin blood thinner, no other prescription drugs, no blood pressure pills.
Hi its me again. This is my 9th day and I have only lost 2.6 lbs. I ride my exercise bike for 5 miles an exercise. And if I can I walk 2 to 3 miles a day. I've been eating really well. Veggies and meat and protein and fruit. I'M GETTING DISCOURAGED!!!!
Hi all. Just checking in to give people some encouragement. I started the mayo clinic diet a year ago tomorrow (03/01/2010) and I lost 30 pounds. I went from 165 to 135 by the end of July and have maintained since then. I did gain about three pounds over the holidays but managed to lose it again without too much trouble. This week I am starting a two week "lose it" just to recommit to healthy eating and exercise - I'm eating enough servings to maintain my weight but going without any sugar and making sure to keep my daily food and exercise log.
For those of you discouraged by faltering new year's resolutions - I find that January 1 is a hard time to start something new! The dark and dreary days of winter make it hard to get out of bed in the morning and hard to get outdoors for exercise. On the other hand, as the days get longer and I know that spring is just around the corner it's a lot easier for me to make it to the gym in the morning and even add in walks in the evening when it's dry outside. On top of that, more fresh produce will be in the markets soon as well.
The weight loss does take time and it can be slow from week to week. You feel so much better when you are eating right and staying active though - so keep up the good work!
To Jami,
I understand your frustration. I too am struggling with losing weight. One thing I have used to help me feel better when the scale doesn't say what I want it to is, I ask myself how do I look and feel. If you are doing strength training, you may be gaining muscle, which weighs more than fat. Another thing you can do is instead of weighing yourself, measure yourself. You may still be losing inches. Keep up the good work and do not let that scale stop you from making progress. Think about it like this, if you keep losing weight at the pace you are now, you can lose over 120lbs this year.
Eating a small dinner and nothing after is key!
I start the day with some apple cider vinegar and raw honey with water and a water chaser. Then I have a moderate sized meal of less than 500 calories. I usually eat Kashi Go Lean Crunch with skim milk and a piece of fruit, or alternate with eggs and low carb bread from the Julian Bakery (13 g of fiber and 9g of protein in one slice) and some almond butter spread with cinnamon (no sugar) and a dot of agave nectar. Then I will not eat until after noon.
The noon meal is my largest meal of the day at about 600 calories. In the mid-morning and mid-afternoon, I drink organic green tea (this will curb your hunger). Buy tea at an Asian grocery store. I buy about 100 tea bags for less than $5. If you use sweetner, use agave nectar.
The real key to weight loss is the evening dinner and beyond. Remember that during your weight loss plan, the key is to take in less calories than what you burn. You burn less calories in the evening and at night. So, eat a paltry dinner and NOTHING after that. You should go to bed slightly hungry during a weight loss period. You CAN do this if you get really still and learn to quiet your mind and spirit. Tea helps! No soda...even diet
Weigh yourself every morning after getting up while during a weight loss period to track how the pervious day worked for you.
Alternate workouts between an 45-60 minutes one day and 20-30 minutes of intense interval training the next followed by a day of rest.
I started the diet 6 days ago . I've lost 2.2.lbs. I take alot of medicine. So I'm pleased I'm trying to lose 10 lbs. I walk and exercisa.
The best thing I ever did, and the hardest was to give up all soda, energy drinks and just drink water. I started a diet plan 2 years ago when I found out I had severe back issues. I drink spring water with bubbles to stop the thrist for soda, the other changes I made was to read carefully the labels and did not buy food with corn syrup additives, suger was ok if not in the first 5 items listed. It took time but I have lost over 100 lbs and am on the high end of normal for my height and weight. It was easyer for me becouse i live alone and only food I buy makes its way into my house. Much harder for my friends who still have kids at home.
I understand your frustration Roger, I too am having trouble losing weight. I started a diet January 23rd, 2011. I am a 33 year old female who is 5' 2" weighed 235.8 on January 23rd, have exercised 5 days a week on treadmill for 40 minutes at 3.5 mph as well as 30 minutes of strength exercises and have cut my calories to 1300 and have only lost 7.8 lbs. as of today. In 11 days I have lost 1 lb. and the week prior gained a pound. I was consuming around 3500 calories or more per day before...I feel I should have lost more weight. I am eating healthy, drinking plenty of water and exercising. I really want this and am trying so hard I feel; however, am becoming discouraged. Since I currently have no health insurance I am unable to go to a doctor I have searched the internet for answers as well as talked to people at my gym trying to get their take on my issue. If anyone has some suggestions on how to boost my weight loss or any insight as to why I am not losing very much weight it would be greatly appreciated.
Roger, I understand your frustration, weight management is very challenging - as evidenced by the fact that 2/3 of the U.S. adult population is overweight. First, congratulate yourself on the 10 pounds you've lost and kept off. Don't ignore it- it's great that you were able to accomplish that! Also, most people gain anywhere from 4-10 pounds when they quit smoking and about 10% of people gain at least 25 pounds! I realize you didn't smoke much, but if you've maintained your weight, that's success! Congratulations on quitting chewing also, which is extremely important for your health. There are many potential reasons why your weight isn't going down faster, many of these are listed in our book, The Mayo Clinic Diet. For example, most people underestimate the number of calories they eat, even if they're not trying to lose weight. I won't be able to determine exactly what is contributing in your case, you may want to see someone such as a dietitian, physician, or other health professional who specializes in weight management. There are other programs available also. If you haven't tried the 2 week Lose It! phase in The Mayo Clinic Diet, I would recommend that to jump start your efforts. Good luck!
Maggie, glad you're feeling good - congratulations!
I wrote a comment on February 11. I'm not saavy on technology "blogs." When you write (as in February 11) does anyone from Mayo Clinic or elsewhere answer? I wasn't writing because I was interested in telling my life story or developing a penpal. I'm desperate to find answers. Why am I not losing weight? Is there an answer out there?
I have always done one or the other- I either focused on my eating or I worked out like crazy. because my style I would neglect one for the other. I have found that no question I need to have balance between good eating and enough exercise. I found good exercise products that work for me at fityourworld.com and I have found I follow the eating off the Mayo Clinic website suggestions. It helps to do exercise I know is making a difference, then I can focus more on my diet and have good results. I am at my lowest size in over 12 years and feel better than I have in years. It is worth the work. I do their Deskercise 3 times a day 3 days a week and their Sphereosculpt program 2x a week. I feel soooo good!!
I'm frustrated. Need help. I'm 67 years. 5' 11". I've been dieting for several months. Lost 10 lbs from 203 to 193 before Jan 1. Have maintained calorie intake of 1300-1500/day for past 42 days. I record food intake each day. Faithfully work out an ave of 5 days/wk (usually on treadmill) for 50 min or 2.3 miles. Gave up tobacco use (mostly chewing; small amt of smoking. . . 2 cigs/day) 12 days ago. Using patch. That is going well. Today I still weigh 193. How is that possible? A few months ago I inserted my data in the Mayo calorie calculator, and it computed my maintenance figure should be about 2500 calories. Thus, I figure I have foregone about 43 days x 1000 calories plus about 160 calories x 25 days on the treadmill. That's a staggering 47,000 calories divided by 3600 calories/pound or -13 pounds. I've not lost 1 pound! Somethings wrong.
I eat generally 6 times/day. Banana, toast for breakfast; fruit at 10 AM or bowl of Cheerios; 1/2 subway (chicken) for lunch; apple at 3; veggies throughout day; bigger meal for dinner (not huge); ice cream (1/2 cup w chocolate sauce for dessert); peanuts. Eat whole grain breads; low fat butter; no salts. No luncheon meats. Regular fruits (apple, grapefruit, orange, cantaloupe) and veggies (lettuce, tomato, celery, carrots). Lately, I've tried to alter workouts. Longer, faster, slower, ride bike. Can't do much modifying. . . knees are not great. Can you help? I'm REALLY frustrated.
Rachel, good question. It might be due to a number of factors. Eating less calories and eating less of certain foods may increase energy. This is just the opposite of the big Thanksgiving meal after which people may feel tired. In that case, it is a combination of increased overall amount of food to digest (during digestion blood is shunted to the intestines leaving less blood and oxygen going to the brain), and perhaps also the increased carbohydrates and turkey that stimulate serotonin production and cause mild drowsiness. If you've lost weight that may be another factor. It takes less energy to move around after losing weight so there's more available for other things! There may be other factors as well, regardless it's a nice benefit! Diana and Carol, great suggestions!
Brush and floss your teeth immediately after your night meal. It seems to help with snacking at bedtime.
I find that drinking more liquids during the day helps me keep to a diet plan. Water is the best; no calories there. Herb tea is also very good, especially in cold weather. Drinking many cups of such liquids a day is healthy and keeps the stomach full, so I feel less of an urge to eat.
Last fall, I began a program that sounds very similar to the Mayo Clinic Diet – changed the way I ate, exercised more, and lost weight. It was so effective that it completely revamped how I eat and how I feel about food – and it was painless!
My question: I ate more low-energy-density foods (no bread, lots of veg) so was taking in fewer calories, yet I had (and continue to have) a lot more energy. What's the science behind that?
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17. The Scarred Man
Ivorwen darted one penetrating look at the young man's face and met Gilraen's eyes with a silent meaning.
Aragorn was quiet throughout the evening meal. But as he stood up from his place, he said, "I've decided to leave tomorrow at dawn."
"So soon, Estel?" cried Gilraen.
"I've been here for nearly two weeks. It's past time to return to the Angle, and there are things to be done. Hallor is even now gathering reports from the Rangers."
Dírhael regarded his grandson in silence, a small smile quirking one corner of his lips. Gilraen and Ivorwen exchanged looks.
"You speak with a strange vehemence," Gilraen said. "You make me afraid you'll do something rash and risk your life."
"If risking life is rash, then we are all rash," Aragorn said. "I'm sure my grandparents would acknowledge that, if you have forgotten."
His words hit her like a shock of icy water. "I haven't forgotten. How could I?"
He seemed to realize then what he had said, and reached for her hand and kissed it. "Forgive me, mother. I spoke thoughtlessly. Give me time to see to my affairs. May I speak with you later?"
She nodded, knowing an argument would be futile and unwise. Aragorn strode from the chamber.
Her father sat back in his chair. "He is young, and the young are always in a hurry. I mean to stay another two weeks, and let Hallor wait. But we should let the young one do his own learning."
"It happens that way whether you let them or not," said Ivorwen crisply, "as even I remember."
Dírhael chuckled. "Ah, wife, you were born wise."
Gilraen let their gentle mockery wash over her like a warm bath, and put her fears to rest while she enjoyed their company.
Her son came back soon enough, as she knew he would. His gentle heart would not allow a hurt to fester. When he appeared again in her sitting room, he held out his arm and invited her for an evening walk in the gardens. Gladly she took his arm, thinking what a fine husband he would make some fortunate woman, in some future time when these difficulties lay behind him. "I'm sorry you leave so soon, my son."
"I have a job to do."
She smiled at his earnestness. "I know."
He led her to the rose garden, where the late-blooming flowers perfumed the air. He took her hands. "Please forgive my cruel words earlier. There have been—strains on me. My tongue seems always to say the wrong things."
"Let it go. It will pass, Estel."
He shook his head, and said almost in a whisper, "It doesn't matter now. But I don't wish to speak about it."
And any number of questions or mother's badgering will not change that. How well I know! "But surely, also, there have been some good things? You know your people now, you know more about your father?"
"I've heard many stories about him from the others. But I still have no memories. They are gone forever, I suppose."
"Don't give up yet. You loved him, your father. I remember the last time you were together, he was teaching you to say your name properly. Such a long name for a small boy. You would laugh at how like your names were."
"The name I learned to forget."
"The name we made you forget. It's too late for regrets now, and it had to be so in any case." Why does it still hurt so much? She sighed. "Foolish to pine after impossible wishes."
"So it is." The bitterness in his voice filled her with dismay.
She chose her next words carefully. "Hallor, and my brother and father—all of them praise you; even Ingold, for all his doubts. I'm sure that the problems over that incident with the Orcs"—she shuddered, remembering the tale of Estel's fall and the death of the beloved Brelach—"will pass soon. I heard about Daeron, too. I'm amazed that he is still so bitter and even more that he vents it on you."
"It doesn't surprise me that he regrets his loss," he answered. "Why would I marvel that a man admires my beautiful lady mother?"
She smiled. "You are a most gallant son. I wonder…." she hesitated, and pressed his strong fingers that held her hands. "Daeron sees in you the son he never had."
He started in surprise. "I never thought of that. It seems rather that he hates me because I am Arathorn's son."
"I don't know, I just wonder. I don't know what you think about this tale, Estel, and perhaps it's best if you don't tell me. But I didn't love him, you know. I thought I did, and from my birth it was my father's wish, but then when Arathorn came I found out love was different."
"And my grandfather changed his mind."
"How could he not? To marry into the Chieftain's family—and Arathorn was the best man in Thurnost."
"The Chieftain's family," he murmured, and his eyes were unreadable.
Leave it to my son to choose a woman above the House of Elendil. And suddenly she was weeping, leaning her forehead into her son's chest. "We used to call you 'little king'—Areg, it was. You used to correct me when I slipped, when we first came. 'No, mama, Estel,' you would say. Now I see in your eyes you wish me to call you Aragorn."
He smiled then. "No, 'Estel' is best from those who love me."
"My son, my Estel, take care. Be safe. May the Queen's falcons protect you. Do not stay away too long."
Leaving Rivendell, Aragorn retraced the path on foot he had followed nearly a year before on Brelach's strong back. He carried a heavy leather pack on his back, his green and brown Ranger garb freshly mended and patched by his mother and grandmother, his boots newly resoled and oiled by Rivendell's best shoemaker. He had sharpened and cleaned his weapons and stocked his healer's kit with herbs from Elrond's garden. No Elven garb this time. No heirlooms to carry but the Ring of Barahir on its chain around my neck. Narsil is safe in the locked chest at Thurnost. He liked the steady swing of his own long legs, but the memory of Brelach's joyful canter saddened his way.
Now he knew the way to the Keep well, and turned south after crossing the river to follow the secret path on the western bank. For a man on foot, it was the quickest way. After three days he turned sharply west to the Point, where he expected to find Rangers on patrol. He made the bird call signal as he approached, as he had learned.
Soon he sighted two figures approaching through the trees: Malbeth and one of the boys, by the look of that lanky, red-haired figure.
"Greetings, Aragorn!" called Malbeth. "Welcome back!" The boy, who had sprung up in height in the seven months since Aragorn had seen him, followed behind, his eyes bright, a hardy bow and quiver slung on his back. The dogs trotted beside Malbeth, until, at a sign from their master releasing them from his side, they raced ahead to jump up on Aragorn and lick his face.
"Well met, Malbeth!" he called, laughing as the wet tongues washed his beard. He rumpled the dogs' ears and reached out to clasp his comrades' arms in welcome. "A better greeting than the first, I think."
Malbeth grinned. "At least Damrod will not be threatening to shoot you. He's gone south."
Aragorn turned his eyes to the boy. "You've sprouted like a young tree—and I have to admit I am not at all sure which one you are."
"Rodnor," said Rodnor, grinning foolishly. The wisp of beard on his lip had darkened, and sprouts had appeared on his chin. Aragorn smiled to himself, remembering his distress when his own dark brown beard had begun to grow—in the beardless Elven haven of Rivendell.
Soon they were moving together toward the Point, where Goenor was manning the lookout. He descended the hill to greet the newcomer.
"Where is Hawk?" asked Aragorn, expecting to see the captain in command as usual.
"He's at the Keep," Goenor answered, leaning on his heavy oak staff. "Hallor went to Weathertop, and called on Beleg to look after things in his absence. But Beleg suffered a fit just three days ago." He shook his head. "He is recovered now, and it was nothing more than what he has suffered before, since that wound in Mirkwood all those years ago. But Hawk thought it best to join him at the Keep."
Aragorn nodded. "Otherwise, all is well?"
"It has been hard, Aragorn. You heard the news of Saelind's death?"
"Yes. Not unexpected, but it grieved me all the same."
"Her time had come. She was the oldest of us all. We lost Rotheniel and Dorlas too—the winter is hard on the old. But just two weeks ago two children died of the coughing fever."
"Who?" he cried.
Goenor thrust his bearlike arms out in a gesture of sorrow. "Ingold's great-grandchildren. He does not yet even know of it. Fortunately, no others fell ill."
Aragorn sighed. Could I have saved them if I had been here, with a skilled power? "It's a sore blow—for us all, and he most of all."
"Yes, and the rumors from the wild increase as well. You must know more than I do about the news from Thranduil."
"I have heard as much as Rivendell knows. Elladan and Elrohir are going to Mirkwood to assist. Soon we should know more. They mean to come here on their return."
"Well, isn't that friendly?" said Goenor. "I gather Hallor had a good talk with Elrond, and now we are on a better footing with Rivendell."
"Perhaps it would be truer to put it the other way around," Aragorn said.
Goenor barked out one of his great shouts of laughter. "Fair enough. For me, I am willing to forgive Elrond for the past, but I will not forget it. You, now—you've shed some of the Elf, I see."
"I will understand that as praise, coming from you," Aragorn said with a smile.
Aragorn did not tarry, but soon bid them farewell and continued on his way. He had not gone far when the kee kee kee of the Queen's falcons pierced the air. Their effortless, swift flight in the clear sky brought a joy to his heart beyond the appreciation of their beauty. The guardians of Númenor in exile brought hope. As hard as the blows fall, how much worse off would we be without their watchful eyes seeking out the spies of the Enemy.
But as he approached the Keep, anxiety surged within him. What is this foolish fancy? he chastised himself. As tense as the Keep can be, it does not warrant a girlish fright. I must learn to control these moods and the brooding that distract me from my duty.
As if to second this reassurance, the people of the Keep greeted him with joy. Ríannon, enveloped as usual in a vast apron, showered him with hugs, seated him in the kitchen and served him a hearty meal of freshly baked bread and thick stew, made from the summer's lambs. She plumbed him for news as he ate. Fíriel lingered, smiling happily, looking for any opportunity to serve him. Lalaith, her ginger hair in long braids, wanted to sit in his lap. Dírgon was crawling around on the floor, digging into everything his chubby fingers could grasp. Exasperated, Ríannon placed sacks of apples in a circle against the wall, and set her son within the space with wooden spoons for toys.
The children's stormy energy astonished him. "Do they always grow this fast?"
A merry laugh escaped their mother. "Oh, yes. And they are always this much work. You were always into mischief." Her eyes sparkled.
"You are not that much older than I, to remember that."
She shrugged. "I am a good ten years older than you. I looked after the children as a girl, as the older girls do now, when the women are busy. You were so active and inquisitive that we had one minder just for you. How I wish I had one now for this one! But the girls are all busy with the harvest."
Hawk found him just finishing his meal in the kitchen, and called him to a meeting in the map room. "Urgent matters to discuss, Aragorn. I am glad you are here."
Aragorn followed his upright, strong figure through the halls of the Commons to the Rangers' meeting room. Forbidding and silent, Daeron stood at the door, waiting. They exchanged cool greetings, and Beleg came hurriedly into the room, stumbling across the threshold.
Daeron held out his hands to steady him, and Aragorn caught a glance of concern on his face. The man is not as cold as he likes to appear, to care for Beleg, the old comrade of my father, his rival.
But Beleg turned to Aragorn with a warm embrace. "All Thurnost rejoices when the Heir has returned.
"Many thanks," Aragorn murmured, feeling awkward under the gaze of the man's bright eyes.
Hawk spread out a map of the Weather Hills. "The news from Hallor is not good. His men have seen wolves north of the Weather Hills, and more signs of trolls. No actual sightings, but the debris of their bloody killing. Truly, Mordor is on the move. We must take heed that Angmar does not again become a threat. The Ringwraiths are now in Mirkwood; may not one also return to the North?"
"So Elrond wonders as well," Aragorn said.
"Before winter sets in, the Rangers at Weathertop will venture east toward the Ettenmoors to hunt Trolls. But it is deadly and exhausting work, and we will send a relief patrol in spring."
"I will go," Aragorn said. "I wish at the least to avenge my grandfather."
A feral gleam lit Hawk's eyes. "You have much company in that desire. We will have no trouble manning our patrol. Goenor will go, and he is our best man on Trolls."
"And remembers all too well Arador's death," Beleg said. "I was there as well, but have no memories."
"Well, this time we will make them pay, and set back Sauron's forces, at least a little," said Hawk.
Daeron curtly nodded. "We are an island in a sea of evil," he said morosely. He avoided Aragorn's eye.
"But not alone," Aragorn said.
Daeron snorted, his eyes unfriendly. "You count on aid from Rivendell? A fool's hope, as befits your name."
Hawk frowned at him. "Keep a civil tongue, man," he said curtly.
Gritting his teeth, Aragorn himself said nothing. His thoughts turned to his mother's words and the light of warmth in Daeron's eyes as Beleg faltered. Truly, my very existence must be for him like salt in a wound. He must learn to pity Daeron, and Daeron to see him as other than Arathorn's son.
He knew one sure way to prove his manhood before another, and defend his honor as well as Elrond's. As swordsmen he and Daeron could meet man to man and leave the past behind. And if he refused the challenge—well, that too would set Aragorn higher in the esteem of men.
And so, later, as the men went their separate ways, Aragorn called out to Daeron. "I'm weary of sparring with words. Shall we try each other's skill at arms?"
To his surprise, the man met his eyes and smiled. "Name the time and place."
Perhaps he just needs some help to get out of his rut. "Tomorrow at dawn on the ramparts."
"Done," said Daeron. "Till then." He walked briskly away, joining Beleg on the path toward their dwellings.
That night the dream came again. Brelach's scream, the wings of terror beating at his head, the swing of the Orc's bloody club, the horse's dull, agonized eyes before Goenor put him down. Aragorn woke sweating and threw off the blankets that seemed to bind him like ropes. He strode to the window and looked out to see that the sun's glimmer already streaked the sky beyond the walls of the Keep.
He had not told anyone about the sparring match. He did not want an audience; this matter was between him and Daeron alone. He washed and dressed quickly, girding on his sword belt with Morchamion slung in its scabbard. He liked to warm up with his own sword, switching to practice arms only for the bout itself. He pulled on leather gloves and vambraces, and went down the outside steps of the Commons leading to the winding tower stairs up to the ramparts. The cool air promised a fair autumn, and now that he had shaken off the bad dream, he rejoiced in the day and his own strength. Here among the Dúnedain lay his duty, here lay his life's work. He would find a way to tame this man's anger and earn his respect.
On the ramparts at the top of the tower a wide archway opened to a deep alcove with three huge, locked, iron-bound doors in the far wall, each leading to a store of arms and training gear. Each room was carved into the cold, black rock of the mountain of rock that formed the ramparts walls. Aragorn unlocked and flung open the middle door to the supply room where the training gear was stored. Practice arms made of thick wood weighted with iron lined the room—spears, axes, sword-like sticks, staves, knives. Some were of blunt-edged metal. Wooden chests held tough, padded tunics and leggings to be worn for protection. The Keep had a strict rule: no arms practice without the greatest precaution against injury. The Dúnedain could not afford to lose a man to that kind of needless risk.
Daeron was a fine swordsman. Aragorn's greater height gave him a longer reach, but Daeron's nimble footwork and skilled turns of the wrist would compensate for that. Aragorn meant to give him his best in the bout.
He picked out a selection of well-crafted wooden swords, as well as ones of blunted steel, and a couple of padded tunics, and set them against the outside wall before starting his warm-up. He began by standing in a tall stance, feet braced apart, arms spread at his side with palms facing forward, eyes closed, breathing slowed. This Elven technique to improve the mind's command of the body was the best way he knew to bring any distressing emotion under control. Balance. Breathe. Command. Then, when he had found his center, he drew Morchamion and began a series of swings and lunges with the bright Elven blade.
As he was nearing the end, Daeron's footsteps echoed in the stone tunnel.
Aragorn lowered his sword and greeted his opponent with a bow. "Shall we spar with wood or blunt steel?"
"I've been thinking on that." Daeron slowly drew his own Dwarven-forged steel blade from its well-oiled scabbard. He held it up and considered the edge in the morning light. "What's your preference?"
Aragorn shrugged. "Either. We may draw for the choice if you like."
Daeron turned to face him. He held his blade out, the wicked point gleaming. "I like best the feel of my own blade in my hand."
"As any man would." Aragorn turned away and moved to sheathe Morchamion. He froze as he felt Daeron's sword tip press against his back.
"Rule one," said Daeron softly. "Never turn your back on an armed opponent."
Alarm chilled Aragorn's heart. "I yield you first point. And you choose our weapons."
"Oh, I have," Daeron said. "I would not put that fine sword away if I were you."
Aragorn did not stir. "Rule two. Never risk your blade or your life in a practice fight."
The point of Daeron's sword scratched at his tunic as the man moved it slowly against his back. "This is no practice. Face me or I will spit you like a pig."
Aragorn slowly and deliberately swiveled and moved back, lifting Morchamion in a guarding stance, the flat turned toward Daeron. "This is too serious for a dare, Daeron."
"This is no dare." The man's face contorted, his bad eye gleaming. He attacked.
Aragorn countered him. Still he could not believe the man meant to fight with sharp steel. Beyond his vambraces and gloves Aragorn had not yet donned any mail or protective clothing against the keen and lethal swords. Daeron, however, wore an iron-studded leather jerkin.
Aragorn moved back again. The odd intensity gleaming in the man's eyes unsettled him. "Enough. You have made your point. I do not wish to hurt you."
"I'm going to kill you," Daeron said.
Aragorn parried two more attacks, aiming to disarm but not wound, to end the matter without injury.
Daeron pulled back from the assault and they circled. "Why don't you kill me?" Daeron sneered. "You need to, don't you. You want to. You've never killed a Man, have you, son of Arathorn? They die as easily as Orcs."
Keeping a focused silence, Aragorn watched Daeron's moves. The man was mad.
"You can't rule Men if you can't kill one," Daeron said. "Kill me. Arathorn tried to, once. See this eye? He did it."
Aragorn heard the words, but shut out any reaction to them. Daeron's sword slashed out and he felt a searing fire down his side as the blade point parted his flesh. Ignoring the pain, he lunged in a downward swing, laying open Daeron's right arm near the shoulder. The man's sword flew out of his grasp and Aragorn swung his back leg forward to aim a swift kick at his belly. Convulsing, Daeron collapsed onto the hard rocky floor and lay still.
Kill him. Kill him. Kill him, an inner voice whispered in command. Aragorn leaped to Daeron's side and raised his sword to plunge the tip through the man's heart. And he froze. With a cry he threw the sword down and fell to his knees, holding his arm to his wounded side. As blood drenched his tunic, he felt faint with horror and pain.
Shouts and the sound of pounding feet had already broken out below, and Hawk burst onto the floor, shouting, "What's going on here?" Beleg followed, his face set in a fierce grimace.
Hawk came at once to Aragorn's side. "Keep still. It may bleed less that way." His eyes hard and angry, he grabbed a padded tunic and pressed it over the wound. "What happened?"
Aragorn gritted his teeth against the pain. "We planned to spar, and he attacked me with his naked blade."
Hawk's fierce eyes could have stood down an army of Orcs. "This is not your doing?"
"I am no murderer, Hawk," said Aragorn. "He is mad."
"Or a traitor," said Beleg harshly, as he stood over Daeron's unconscious body.
The pain of the wound increased with every breath. The last thing Aragorn remembered was Hawk calling Beleg to his side.
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