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Nov 25 2012 / Sunday
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It's difficult writing something new about someone so celebrated, for good and bad, in skateboard media over the years. Ryan's life is arguably a deviation from The Truman Show, and sponsored since age 7, he's spent more of it in front of a camera than not. In a confusing world that strangely turns its back on him some years while eagerly anticipating his video part the next, Ryan hovers between a normal kid from San Clemente – who, like you and I, wants to hang and skate with our friends – and the media celebrity he's grown into. I met Sheckler in the fall of 2010 on King of The Road where we held down the back panel during the whole trip and I got to know him pretty well. I got to see Ryan's intensity – long van rides of him sleeping to a pit stop spot check and an unexplainable spike in energy resulting in some of the gnarliest tricks I've ever seen. He'll see a 13-stair at the morning coffee spot and get so hyped he'll start going for tricks and then after landing the tricks, laugh at what a dork he is for getting so hyped he forgot to eat first—which is why it's so awesome traveling and skating with him; he's always doing something awesome. That's the reason we always tune back in. This past week I caught up with Ryan to talk about his life this year, the etnies Marana and his future plans:
Let's just get right to it. How is the Plan B video coming? It's coming along very well; we are actually just about to leave for China this week. We've been filming a bunch and I'm gonna have a full part. Sometime next year it should be out. It's gonna be amazing.
It's the whole team – Danny Way and everyone? The whole team.
Any crazy demos, or big mega ramp stuff planned for those dudes? Nope, just a Plan B video filming trip. Street Colin and Street Danny are coming out.
Street Danny goes hard. Street Danny goes hard in the paint. Danny Way is just a gnarly human being. Have you seen his documentary yet? It's incredible. It's sad too, dude, it's just gnarly; you'll tear up. It's gnarly because you think you know he's gone through so much stuff, but then you see the video and it's only half the things he's been through. It's like, how did he even think of skateboarding with all that stuff going on?
Does he intimidate you? I've heard he's a very intimidating dude just in how gnarly he is. No. I respect his strength and his will power. He's a complete beast. I love him to death. I think it's interesting everything he has to say; he's very animated and it's awesome. He's funny.
What's the story with the Mega Ramp? How did that all go down? That was just Danny telling me he knew 100% that I could do it. I knew I could do it. I just wanted to feel that drop in and have an understanding of what I'm watching when I see the mega ramp dudes go crazy. I just wanted to feel it. He was just like, "Go, you got it. Go right now." So we went.
You just went right then? Yeah then he dropped in and tried to do a rocket air backflip over the 75 foot jump not even warmed up. I just got so psyched, I dropped in and I ollied it and then I did a kickflip indy.
So once you ollied it, were you like, "alright I got this"? Totally, yeah it was just fun at that point. I probably dropped in on that thing about 10 times. Never hit the QP though; got too scared for that. (Laughs)
It's got to be amazing to skate with all of those guys. Dude, they are so good. It makes me trip out, like – I don't know – I got to get on my grind and learn new tricks. Dude, Felipe does shit that does not make sense.
Speaking of tours, where have you been recently that you've liked? Um, man, I've been so all over the place this year. What was sick this year? Germany, Vienna and Amsterdam were super fun with the etnies crew.
Have you noticed on trips that you don't have to pack as many shoes with the Marana? Average Tour maybe 10 days? Yeah 10 day tour for sure. I wear them 'til I can't wear them anymore. Honestly the past few pairs have worn out on the sole before the toe area because they are built so durable. It's gnarly. It's rad, though – you can bring your chill shoe and your skate shoe and you're good to go.
How did the Marana come about? Was it a team shoe you skated a lot or did you have a lot of say in the design? No, the Marana, we built it from the ground up. So I had an idea to create a new shoe but Kubota and I – well everyone kind of talked about how we didn't really want to call it the "Sheckler 7", so I thought it'd be cool to name it after the street I lived on.
Why did you want to make such a durable shoe, especially in a time when vulcanized, small, thin shoes are popular? I just got tired of heel bruises and having a pair of shoes I really liked but only being able to skate them for 4 or 5 sessions cause they would blow out. So I kind of just wanted to go towards that skatepark skater kid who's just skating everyday and doesn't have the time or means to be buying shoes all the time. I just wanted something super durable and something like the Marana that, once it breaks in, it's one of the most comfy shoes to wear that lasts.
I think that kids think Pros skate new stuff every time they go skate, and I was surprised to find out that most Pros don't. Do you think having a half worn-in shoe or board helps you feel more comfortable to skate? I think that yeah, skating in broken in shoes is probably my favorite. That's the good part about this shoe is that it lasts long enough for you to get to that point. You skate in it long enough it starts to mold to your foot so you can start learning faster, and then it will last after that so you can feel comfortable skating in it for a while after.
Yeah I want to try a pair out. You gotta get a pair, man. That's what's crazy – they last fore-ev-er.
Let's talk about Sheckler Sessions. How'd that all come about? Through Red Bull having their own channel on YouTube. They wanted to know if I wanted to be a part of it and I said, "Yeah, sure. We'll just film whatever I'm doing and give it to you." It's been working out nice. No scripts. I just explain where we are at and I just skate and do what we are doing. It's pretty mellow.
Is it a fun excuse for you to do cool shit you've always wanted to do? Yeah, it's really fun. I try to get everyone involved – all my friends. I got to go skydiving… a bunch of cool stuff.
Was Hawaii your first time skydiving? Yeah, first time.
Scary? Uh, yeah (laughs)
I've always thought the scariest part of the skydive would be when you're hanging by your chute, just high enough to realize how high you really are but with nothing but the chute holding you up. Dude, totally – it was. We jumped tandem so I was strapped to a guy and while hanging there, the guy loosened up my straps so it'd be more comfortable and I thought I was falling out! I lost it, man; it was so scary.
Now that you've done that, do you think you can pull off the skydive from space? Absolutely not. That'd be the end of my career. No, I'd skydive again but it's scary.
So on this past trip to Europe, you got to see Willow turn Pro... I love Willow, dude. That's my dude. When I first met him I instantly knew he was my homie; he was a friend. He's a warrior, man. He's been through a lot and he kills it.
How was it being there when he got surprised with his first pro board? Was it the first time you'd seen Willow speechless? Yeah it really was… cause his family was there and he loves his family so much, which is big for me. He got all amped up. It was really rad to see.
Yeah that was a big moment in his life. And he's such a rad guy. It was epic being there. Yeah, so gnar. Are you kidding me? It was so rad… well deserved. That nollie tre-flip he did on that double set in Berlin… It's so gnarly. He does it so good. One: how do you commit to that? And two: nollie tre-flip just seems so not right (laughs).
That's also where you shot the switch flip photo for the ad. Was there any story behind that? That day was just another… dumb Ryan… I don't know. First spot of the day.
Before breakfast, dude, you didn't even eat. I remember because fat boy was cranky and wanted food and coffee. And here you were, already jumping down this 13-stair. Oh my god, yeah. It was really cool. It was at a train station, the main cathedral in Cologne and the energy was really cool, a lot of people around so it wasn't like I was skating and everyone was watching only me. There was so much going on; me skating just kind of fit in so I was hyped.
Plus, it was at the cathedral, which looks epic. Yeah and I don't really switch flip much; I haven't quite figured it out on big shit, so to be able to get one down something big was awesome.
It's funny because you did another trick before and as I was setting up you were hyped and in passing you looked at me and said, "Are you ready? Don't mess this up; I only want to do this once." (Laughs)
And it got so in my head like, "Do I always mess his photos up? Is it a bad angle?" Haha, yeah I don't really even remember saying that; I was just caught up in the moment jumping down that big set.
So when you started doing the switch flip I was just having a full anxiety attack. I ran over to the bridge and you threw one out, and luckily I had done a test shot with the lens on Auto Focus cause you landed the next one. I was going to take it later and just panicked and heard the shutter go off – you land it and I just had this sinking feeling that I blew it. I didn't even look at the photo for the rest of the day; I kind of hid from everyone packing up thinking I blew it until I saw it that night. It's crazy how it works out like that sometimes. Yeah sorry – I don't even remember saying that at all… (Laughs)
It's funny cause without you saying that and me freaking out, I might have actually blown the photo... Haha, that's tight. That's awesome, dude. Well it turned out super rad.
So this year is your 15th year at etnies; how's that feel? It makes me feel old (laughs). It's gnarly, dude – I'm 22, I've been on something my whole life. Oh it's amazing; don't get me wrong. It's just trippy to think about it. That's a long commitment, you know, from both sides. I'm just so psyched things have worked out. I've got the support I needed from the Brand; that's like, on some family shit.
So how did you end up on etnies 15 years ago? I got hooked up through Don Brown. He either saw me at a skate contest or something and he hit us up. I don't know – I think I was 7 and he told me to go down to Costa Mesa to pick up some shoes. So Shane and I went down there and Don Brown cut Shane's Airwalks off of his feet. It was gnarly.
15 at Oakley too, right? Yep. 15 at Oakley, which is awesome. I love their glasses. I don't remember how that started either. I mean, Mark Scurto hooked it up and now Dylan Radloff hooks me up, but I don't quite remember how it all started.
Two solid brands to be backed by for 15 years... Yeah man, it's amazing. It's gnarly when you step back and start thinking about it. It's like, whoa.
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It is a great honor to be here, and to have this opportunity to address the Helsinki Commission. Its members are opinion formers in the OSCE community. I spoke to some of you in Rotterdam on July 5 at the Parliamentary Assembly of the OSCE. I commend you for the important work that was done there.
As we meet, just over two thirds of the term of the Dutch Chairmanship of the OSCE lies behind us. A great deal of work is still ahead, and I fully realize that as the CiO I should be modest in appraising the past eight months. Let me highlight a few topics we are currently dealing with. But first let me stress that the talks on the OSCE I have had in the last few days in Washington with representatives of your government have encouraged me to go full steam ahead in the coming months.
Thematic Issues
Given the profound changes in the international security landscape and the emergence of new threats, the Maastricht Ministerial Meeting, early December, will be important in setting the agenda for the future of the OSCE. We shall be discussing threats to security and stability in the twenty-first century knowing that we can only see a few years into the future. So we are grateful to Washington--it was your initiative--for the new mechanism of the Annual Security Review Conference. This conference will allow us to review progress in this field at regular intervals. The potential is there: the first Conference proved to be a valuable way of talking about and evaluating security-related OSCE matters. But there is scope for further improvement. I would suggest that future meetings be held on the basis of prepared reports, surveying the security situation in the OSCE-area.
The new threats confronting the OSCE area are both dynamic and complex. In the last few years, we have come face to face with unprecedented challenges and threats to our security. The most obvious of these is terrorism, a threat that has become highly visible since nine eleven [September 11th], just as more recent attacks also made a deep impression on us all. The fight against terrorism is--and it should be--a top priority on our agenda. The Bucharest Plan of Action and the follow-up Bishkek conference have helped the participating States to address the threat of terrorism both within and in cooperation with the UN. A series of high-level conferences is taking place this month in Lisbon, New York and The Hague to keep us focussed and prevent complacency. They will all help us to combat terrorism with vigor.
Apart from terrorism, there are other major threats, perhaps less visible and more surreptitious, such as organized crime, trafficking and illegal migration. And the OSCE should also be concerned about undemocratic responses to these new threats, responses such as intolerance, xenophobia, anti-semitism, or curtailment of democratic and human rights. Such responses also pose a challenge to human security and undermine the open character of society. Both the threats and the responses directly affect the security situation within and between nations and peoples. The OSCE's history and mandate place it in a very good position to come up with remedies.
The discussions on the threats will culminate in a new strategy to be adopted at the Maastricht Ministerial. We need to go beyond the repertoire of military action and policing as responses to security problems, and the OSCE can provide an impetus to this effort. No sustainable conflict resolution, let alone peace, can be achieved without due regard for human rights and democratization, for economic and environmental development, and without due regard for the rule of law. These new political realities and the responses to the new threats are the main elements in repositioning the OSCE in the new international security landscape.
Combating trafficking has been an ongoing priority of the Dutch Chairmanship. Just before the summer the OSCE adopted an Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings. At the Economic Forum in Prague, last May, I put forward a proposal for a Special Mechanism to strengthen the campaign in the OSCE against trafficking. The main intention is to keep the battle against trafficking in human beings on the political agenda in the coming years. The idea is that the person who will personify the Mechanism should encourage and assist OSCE countries to tackle trafficking, whether they are countries of origin, transfer or destination. I also intend to make it possible to send out roving missions of experts to assist countries in the fight against trafficking and to call them to task if and when necessary. The Mechanism should draw on the expertise and experience of the various OSCE institutions that are involved in the campaign against trafficking, first and foremost ODIHR and OSCE missions. The Mechanism should also play a key role in monitoring progress made by the participating States with the implementation of the OSCE Action Plan to Combat Trafficking. Against this background I feel sure that the organization will be able to make an active, solid contribution to the fight.
We strive to keep the human dimension high on the agenda. This year, our theme is tolerance and non-discrimination. Within this area, we have selected three topics for a discussion at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting, due to be held in Warsaw in October: 1.Prevention of Discrimination, Racism, Xenophobia and Anti-Semitism; 2. National Minorities; and 3. Migrant Workers. Let me also mention the Supplementary Human Dimension Meeting on Roma and Sinti in April. The attendance of NGOs was high and their contributions constructive. This helped enormously to make the meeting a success. We hope that the OSCE will adopt the Roma and Sinti Action Plan at the Ministerial Meeting in Maastricht.
The Anti-Semitism Conference held on June 19th and 20th in Vienna made headlines. This special conference has helped to raise awareness of the need to fight anti-Semitism. Tomorrow and the day after, other forms of intolerance will be the focus of a conference on Racism, Discrimination and Xenophobia, also in Vienna. Still ahead of us is the Seminar on Human Rights and Combating Terrorism organized by the Netherlands Helsinki Committee, to be held in The Hague later this month. The results of all these conferences will be discussed further at the Human Dimension Implementation Meeting and will, no doubt, be on the agenda for Maastricht. Each of the subjects I have mentioned is important in its own right, and they are relevant to all of the participating States, both east and west of Vienna.
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Let me highlight a few regional issues that deserve our special attention.
Moldova: The Dutch Chairmanship attaches great importance to bringing the Moldova/ Transdniestria conflict closer to a solution. We are prepared to redouble our efforts over the next few months. In essence, there are three issues: 1. the political process to come to a settlement; 2. the withdrawal of Russian military equipment; 3. preparations for the post-settlement phase. Our efforts are primarily aimed at reaching a political settlement between the two parties. It is essential for Moscow to fulfill the commitments it made in Istanbul and Porto, and transport its weapons, ammunition and other military equipment back to the Russian Federation before the end of the year.
In the meantime, to prepare for the post-settlement situation, the Chairmanship continues to work on a Peace Consolidation Mission for Moldova (PCMM). The two parties are proceeding on the understanding that a peacekeeping operation may be in place during the transitional period. We are currently consulting on this issue. The Chairmanship assumes that the Peace Consolidation Mission will be multinational, composed of troops from participating States. It must, of course, be acceptable to both parties. Given the proximity of Moldova to the new geography of the European Union, I consider EU participation of key importance.
I have also asked your authorities to raise Moldova in their contacts with Moscow. We firmly believe that the USA's continued commitment and assistance are crucial in bringing about progress in solving this conflict.
Chechnya: In spite of the good work of the Assistance Group for Chechnya, Moscow ended the negotiations on the renewal of its mandate, effectively closing it down. Since then, we have been striving to find a new form of cooperation on Chechnya between the OSCE and the Russian Federation. After negotiations in Moscow we agreed to work on a three-dimensional program which should bring tangible benefits to the population at large, while at the same time reflecting the core values of the OSCE. Human rights are part and parcel of these core values. The program is to include activities related to the electoral process, good governance, the judiciary and public order, the promotion of economic and social development (including the re-integration of internally displaced persons) and media development. However, the ongoing violence in the area and political intransigence make an already complicated issue even more difficult. This makes an early implementation of meaningful activities on the ground uncertain. Yet I believe that the Russian Federation and the OSCE have a common interest in defining such a program, as the human and material costs to the Russian Federation of the conflict in the Chechen Republic are immense.
Central Asia: Central Asia needs extra attention from the OSCE because the social transformation that began after the collapse of the Soviet Union is threatening to stagnate. To emphasize the priority that the Netherlands Chairmanship is giving to Central Asia, I visited the five Central Asian countries earlier this year. We also set aside more resources for Central Asia in the 2003 budget than in 2002. We intend to continue this trend next year. As a further token to my commitment to the region I appointed Mr. Martti Ahtisaari, the former President of Finland as my Personal Envoy for Central Asia, who also engages in useful discussions at the highest levels and plans to visit Central Asian countries again this autumn.
The primary emphasis of the OSCE's involvement is on strengthening the rule of law and respect for human rights. Our attention is also focused on the various forms of trafficking, on security (including the fight against terrorism) and on economic transition. The fight against terrorism is a key concern in all five countries. But the authorities vary in their response to pleas for greater respect for human and democratic rights. We are endeavoring to use our influence to raise human rights standards, contribute to due process and the rule of law and to raise individual cases of human rights violations with the authorities.
Georgia: We are deeply involved in various activities in Georgia, such as border monitoring (the border between Georgia and the Russian Federation), monitoring human rights practice and democratization and good governance. Following the visit of former Secretary of State James Baker, we are assisting in the selection procedure for the Chairman of the Central Election Commission. Generally, we intend to invest massively in the observation of the election process. The upcoming elections--to be conducted in a free and fair manner - are crucial for the future of Georgia.
In Conclusion: Multilateralism at Work
Of the numerous themes and regional issues that concern the OSCE, I have only touched upon the main ones. There is so much going on in the organization that I would describe it as multilateralism at work. And the role of the United States continues to be essential to making the OSCE work. That is one of the reasons why, with full candor, I have shared my impressions, convictions and intentions for the coming period with you.
I have also talked to you in the firm conviction that it will take a joint effort by all of us to make the organization work. This is a matter not only for ministers and diplomats, but also for the OSCE institutions and the missions, for parliamentarians and civil society, for academics and think tanks, for other international organizations and NGOs: In short, it takes a joint effort by the entire OSCE community to make the organization work. Without civil society and NGOs the Helsinki process would never have got under way in the first place. The Dutch chairmanship is involving others as much as possible. For example, we had a fruitful exchange of opinions with international NGOs last May. We have given NGOs an active role in many an OSCE meeting. We need their insights, signals and cooperation. NGOs will also be invited to attend the Maastricht Ministerial.
In preparing for Maastricht we are working towards the adoption of a number of important strategy documents and action plans. I have already mentioned the new strategy based on the threats discussion and the Action Plan to Combat Trafficking in Human Beings. A strategy document for the Economic and Environmental Dimension is being negotiated in Vienna, as are reviews of the performance of field missions and of the OSCE's peacekeeping capacity. Essential decisions on these and other issues still have to be taken.
For our part the Chairmanship would like to be judged by its success in leading this Organization into new, concrete forms of action. It is the common OSCE values and principles that unite us, and those common values and principles need to be given new life every day, across all three dimensions, so as to bring human security to all in the OSCE area.
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So remember the post when I wrote about the rumors of Bethanie Mattek's wedding based on tennis scribe Stephanie Myles' story in The Montreal Gazette? And remember when I confirmed the rumors with images and info from her November nuptials??
Well someone wasn't too happy with me.
Imagine my shock to find this oh-so pleasant email from Stephanie greeting me this morning in which she assumes I got the photos from her (false) and not B's publicist at CMPR (true), calls me "irresponsible", and makes all kinds of other strange statements:
Hi Rich,
Please remove the Bethanie Mattek wedding photos from your fabulous blog.
They're not yours to reproduce there; they were obtained by my newspaper and remain our property.
You can link to my blog, but that's as far as it can go. It's called intellectual and copyright property. You haven't even given me the courtesy of doing that, which is irresponsible.
A word of advice. If they cared to, Getty Images could also tell you to take all the photos they own off your blog, too, by the way. They're a for-profit company that charges people for the use of their photos. If bloggers just take them and use them for free, they'd be out of business pretty quickly. They probably just haven't found you yet, because from what I can see, you abuse the notion pretty freely.
Just because it's on the internet, doesn't mean anyone can just use stuff free of charge. A stunning concept, I know.
For example, I can use Getty and AFP on my blog because our newspaper has a contract with them and pays them, even though I don't often do it, because I have a huge log of photos that I took the last 12 months at all the Grand Slam tournaments and others. But that's the distinction.
Thanks for you prompt attention to this.
Stephanie Myles
The Gazette
Wait - no "thanks" for linking to her (maybe) highly read and insightful Open Court column? No invitations to "do lunch" and gossip about the Tours and dating rituals of other ballers (and drink ourselves silly of course)??
There's appreciation for you.
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Friday, January 16, 2009
Stephanie Myles wants to rip someone a new one - but why is it me?
Labels: Bethanie Mattek, media, tennis
26 comments:
huh. I guess she assumes you don't have contact with players' publicists and the like. but hey -- tennis writers read your blog!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:03 AM
and her photos are from a blog dated 16th Jan... Meanwhile, you reported on this on the 14th! Very impresive if you had got them from her blog!!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:13 AM
what an a-hole!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:14 AM
Please leave up your getty images!! They're the best! Don't let this lady get you downReplyDelete
What a bitch!! It's one thing she's writing to you under the impression you "stole" her pictures, but another thing HOW she does it.ReplyDelete
"It's called intellectual." Did she just call you stupid??
"A stunning concept, I know." Did she just call you stupud AGAIN??
And what is with her on that Getty thing? Is she like, their lawyer?
Sorry, you Stephanie person you, but to me it sounds like someone's really bitter her column isn't as popular as this blog.
You wouldn't make such a fuzz if you didn't believe the pictures would be offered to a much wider audience here, would you?
stupud = stupid. LOLReplyDelete
hahaha this is lame!especially when she sais Getty didn't find you yet!LFMAO yeah, I think they should send an FBI to get you, Rich!it's highly dangerous matter, I mean Bethanie Who? wedding photos, oh come on!and can I add Stephanie who?ReplyDelete
*shaking in my valentino boots*ReplyDelete
Color me shocked guys! And what was with all the veiled threats?
Apparently she thinks I'm just some loser blogger sitting in my pj's at a desk in my parent's basement eating insects for food and stealing her work.
Fine I may be in my one-piece pajama with footies but that's it!
- johanneJanuary 16, 2009 at 8:04 AM
I also like how she claims the pictures are the property of the newspaper. Ummm, what would Bethanie say about that??ReplyDelete
Stop being such a snatch, Steph.
Poor little Stephanie has too much time on her hands. More power to you, Rich!ReplyDelete
"Apparently she thinks I'm just some loser blogger sitting in my pj's at a desk in my parent's basement eating insects for food and stealing her work."ReplyDelete
*paranoia setting in*
Ah well. Steph needs to practice some relaxation.
At least you have the boots, Rich. Are you sure that's not the ones you borrowed from me last fall?
She's pissed because in another year or two her newspaper will be put to pasture like most other papers. As a advertising exec, we know that newspapers are on their last leg.ReplyDelete
Keep rocking the blog, Rich. We get timely news and gossip from you, not from hacks at dying pubs like Stephanie's.
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:27 AM
I was always wondering how you mangage to put all this pics on your site, because there of the copyright question.ReplyDelete
Also I don't think that she is offending.
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 9:28 AM
Steph needs to fight her own battles, not Getty's. That was a punk move. You rock, Rich! She's just jealous because your reporting is far more innovative and kick-ass than hers. Stuff it Steph!ReplyDelete
LOL wait, they should be thanking you. That's the most press she's had in years! Sheesh, where's the appreciation these days.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 10:10 AM
It might be condescending of her, but I think it's poor form to post her e-mail and also to mock her in public when she addressed you/the issue in private! This blog seems to have gotten more snarky and unpleasant this year.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I completely disagree with the above comment. Stephanie is the one in poor form for falsely calling you out, insulting you, and threatening you. Good for you for not letting her bully you.ReplyDelete
Why should her distasteful, delusional self-importance be kept hidden as she would likely prefer?
Not that i read her stuff, but now that i know how important she is (or rather, how important she thinks she is), i know to stay away. Thanks!
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 3:47 PM
Lol at Anom at 1:10PM: Stephanie - are you smarting a bit honey and thought you'd come back for Round 2?ReplyDelete
Pathetic if that Anom was Stephanie...
well anon, there isn't an issue, and of course we're gonna mock her attempt of accusing man of STEALING, when nothing has been stolen!ReplyDelete
i mean, to attack someone when not knowing for sure he's quilty is elementary school lame!she should have at least check politely with Rich if he infact did took her pics, then adress the "issue" like a human being.
this way she created of herself an issue-and it's called "being a total ass"!
so, who's laughing now?i bet she's not, she should click send, after knowing the situation!
Rich,we love ya, and your blog!!
i mean 1:10PM anonReplyDelete
- AnonymousJanuary 16, 2009 at 7:52 PM
Forget about her, Rich! Your blog is the best.ReplyDelete
I appreciate her argument but she really needs to present it with less WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA.ReplyDelete
The Internet is copyright FAIL. I'm a new reader from The Daily Dish (or was it Towleroad?), please keep posting the shirtless showcase no matter where you get the photos from.
Hey there Rich. She must be assuming that tennis bloggers are losers.ReplyDelete
Obviously she doesn't know time have changed and tennis bloggers do get 'inside' info and press releases and photos from players' publicists too.
I guess she just want to take advantage of your popularity and make a name for herself.
By the way I agree with Jo, internet + copyright = failure. And you're not making a cent from all these info and photos too.
LOL! Love it guys.ReplyDelete
Down with the (wo)man!!!
- Youppi's goneApril 2, 2011 at 10:47 AM
A blast from the past and considering that Ms. Myles has been "imploding" on another blog this blog was early evidence of her blogger hate.ReplyDelete


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Tilt-a-WhirlWritten on October 10, 2002 Trying Out an F-100 Tilt Column Kit from Walton Fabrication
When you spend several years and sacks full of money constructing a vintage pickup, the last thing you want is something that's uncomfortable to drive. That's why many classic truck enthusiasts invest so much effort equipping their creations with every modern convenience available--stereos, air conditioning, cruise control, power windows, and all sorts of other bells and whistles.
Hey, we're not ashamed to say we want it all--classic looks and modern conveniences!
Of all the available amenities, tilt columns seem to be one of the most popular upgrades. Finding one in a vintage hauler is almost commonplace these days, thanks in part to the proliferation of quality aftermarket units. Installing one has always been a fairly simple affair, but now it's just downright easy for '53-56 F-100 owners thanks to the folks at Walton Fabrication.
Company owners Todd and Debbie Walton adhere to a philosophy of making easy-to-install components, so the simplicity and completeness of the F-100 tilt column kit should come as no surprise. The genesis of the package came about when Todd created a trio of aluminum column drops that bolt up using original mounting holes. He then fabricated a floor plate that's also a direct replacement for the four-piece factory item. From there it was simply a matter of pairing the parts with an ididit column and Borgeson steering shaft and U-joints. With that, a complete, bolt-in, simple-to-install tilt column kit was born.
The kit that Mitch Howe is installing here is designed for use with Mustang II-style front suspensions or with one of Walton Fabrication's new chassis. It could also be used with many subframed applications, but in that case you'll want to order the steering shaft and U-joints separately, as shaft lengths and types will vary. For that matter, Walton Fabrication will sell most of the components individually so you can create a custom package to fit your F-100's particular parameters.
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A tilt column can make a nice addition to any mid-'50s F-100. Walton Fabrication makes it easier to install than you might think.The complete kit comes with an ididit tilt column; Borgeson U-joints, steering shaft, and swivel base; Walton Fabrication's column drop and floor plate; and all necessary hardware. Parts can also be purchased individually for those who don't want or need a complete kit.The column drops are available in three styles: a ball-milled version, a "window" style, and one with a recessed Blue Oval (the emblem must be installed by the customer).As mentioned in the text, this particular kit is designed for use with Mustang II-style front suspensions (though a different steering shaft and U-joints would make it applicable to other suspension combinations, as well). Dalquest's truck had recently been fitted with such a setup using a combination of TCI and Walton Fabrication components.The Borgeson swivel mount comes next. The floor plate is pre-drilled to accept either a 2-inch or 2 1/4-inch-diameter (column shift) swivel mount--just thread the Allen bolts into the lock nuts.The Walton column drop comes drilled and threaded, making it simple to bolt up using the supplied hardware and the original column mount holes in the dash.
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JOHNS CREEK, Ga. (July 4, 2012) -- Remember where the Sears used to be, on Peachtree in Buckhead?
"It started right in front of the Sears in Buckhead."
Brian Gamel, sitting in his home in Johns Creek, speaks of how the original starting line for first AJC Peachtree Road Race, on July 4th, 1970, was where the Sears used to be, at Peachtree and West Paces Ferry.
He remembers where the Sears and the starting line were, because he was there.
He was nine years old.
"When they mentioned having a race on the Fourth of July, as a nine year old kid I thought it seemed kind of crazy, at first, because it's a holiday."
Brian smiles as he recalls the "crazy" idea that quickly became a phenomenon and a personal and family tradition.
He was there on that holiday 42 years ago, with his father and brother running with him.
He was there, running the Peachtree year after year, as he was growing up, going to college, raising a family.
Brian Gamel, one of the Peachtree's original 110 runners, has run every Peachtree but two.
He is determined never to miss another.
Now, he runs it with his wife, Mimi, and his 19 year old son Will.
They run every Peachtree with him, joyously, together.
"It's just a family event."
Brian's nose reminds him of one feature of that first Peachtree.
"I remember running up the hills, very, very hot, and... a city bus pulled up right beside me. And when it started off with the exhaust I remember, 'Gee, this is kind of crazy.'"
Peachtree was open to vehicular traffic during that first race.
"They did not block the roads. There was no reason, back then, to stop the traffic" for 110 people spread across 6.2 miles.
Now Peachtree is closed for hours on the Fourth, to make room for nearly 60,000 runners.
Mimi Gamel would just watch the runners, at first. But eventually, "I wanted to be one of them."
Now she is, every year.
"It's a family tradition. And, you know, family's all about traditions. And this is a healthy one."
Will Gamel thought a long time about running it. And then, "Last year [2011] I finally did it, and I'm glad I did."
He works out with his dad whenever he's home from college. "He's in great shape and he kind of motivates me to stay in good shape. I'll definitely stick with it every year I'm able to run. I will."
"This is like a benchmark for me," Brian said. "Every year I need to be in shape to run the Peachtree. So I've kind of got into the habit of staying in pretty good shape all year, and then making sure that I'm in shape for the race. So it really has been a tradition."
One of the two Peachtrees he missed was because he had to be out of town on business. The other was because he was getting married.
He can't imagine anything else keeping him and his family away, ever again.
"Many years, I could have been doing something else the morning of the Fourth, but I choose to be at the Peachtree. It brings us together as a family."
Brian's mother has a snapshot of him finishing the first Peachtree, in 1970 -- where the finish line used to be, in downtown Atlanta.
"You're seeing a little nine year old kid who was very happy to have made the six miles, you know. But we were in such good shape, seriously, it wasn't that hard to run six miles, back then. I think as we get older, six miles is a bit longer."
How long is it for him, now? Brian smiles again and laughs.
"It depends. It's not too bad. I mean, I still do pretty well. And it's just that I'm proud that my wife does it and my son does it, and as long as I can continue, I'll continue to run."


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6JSC/LC/26 Changes to instructions on liturgical works (22.214.171.124)
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The proposed caption for 188.8.131.52.2 (Liturgical Works Falling into One or More Categories) doesn't make much sense out of context. Presumably all liturgical works fall into some category or other, and it doesn't matter here whether they fall into one or more than one. What they mean is "Liturgical Works Falling into One or More of the Categories Listed in the Previous Instruction," but that isn't very elegant as a caption.
By analogy with 184.108.40.206.1 Categories of Adaptations of Musical Works and 184.108.40.206.2 Construction of Authorized Access Points for Adaptations of Musical Works, I would suggest that here we should have: 220.127.116.11.1 Types of Liturgical Works and 18.104.22.168.2 Construction of Authorized Access Points for Liturgical Works. The fact that some categories of liturgical works are excluded is clear enough from the actual text of the instruction (or should be; see next paragraph) and I don't think we need to struggle with wording to indicate that in the caption.
Currently 18.104.22.168.1 includes only the five categories to be handled according to 126.96.36.199.2, so when 18.104.22.168.2 says "the categories listed at 18.104.22.168.1," it's clear which those are. In this rewrite all the exceptions are listed in 22.214.171.124.1 too, so does 22.214.171.124.2 now need to say "the first five categories listed at 220.127.116.11.1"? --Robert J. Rendall (talk) 14:04, 16 August 2013 (PDT)
I share Robert's concerns about the captions and the problems in referencing the correct part of 18.104.22.168.1 in the rewrite. I'm also uncomfortable putting the exceptional treatment of private devotions (etc.) into the same instruction as the other liturgical types, especially since the letter bullets repeat within this instruction.
So, I have the following rewrite to suggest that I think addresses these issues (clean copy only provided). I'd appreciate feedback on the following! (The caption for the proposed 22.214.171.124.2 is modeled after 18.104.22.168.2):
22.214.171.124.1 Types of Liturgical Works
Apply the instructions at 18.104.22.168.3 for the following types of works:
- a) officially sanctioned or traditionally accepted texts of religious observance
- b) books of obligatory prayers to be offered at stated times (including the Liturgy of the hours, Divine office, etc.)
- c) calendars and manuals of performance of religious observances
- d) more than one reading from a sacred scripture intended for use in religious services
- e) prayer books known as "books of hours."
For liturgical works of the Orthodox Eastern Church, apply the instructions at 188.8.131.52.
For Jewish liturgical works, apply the instructions at 18.104.22.168.
For a single passage from a sacred scripture used in religious services, apply the instructions for works accepted as sacred scripture (see 22.214.171.124).
126.96.36.199.2 Categories Excluded from Types of Liturgical Works
Apply the general guidelines and instructions at 6.27.1, as applicable, for the following categories:
- a) works intended for private devotions (other than "books of hours")
- b) compilations of hymns
- c) proposals for orders of worship not officially approved
- d) unofficial manuals
- e) programs of religious services
- f) lectionaries without scriptural texts.
22.214.171.124.3 Construction of Authorized Access Points for Liturgical Works
For a liturgical work falling into one or more of the categories listed at 126.96.36.199.1, construct the authorized access point representing the work by combining (in this order):
- a) the authorized access point representing the church or denominational body to which it pertains (see 11.13.1)
- b) the preferred title for the liturgical work (see 6.23.2).
- [examples unchanged]
Make additions to the access point, if considered important for identification. Apply the instructions at 220.127.116.11 , as applicable.
Kathy Glennan (talk) 06:54, 19 August 2013 (PDT)
I don't have a problem with LC/26, but I have a question about Kathy's proposal. In 126.96.36.199.1, should it say "Apply the instructions at 188.8.131.52.3 ..."? --John Hostage (talk) 14:18, 19 August 2013 (PDT)
Yes it should! Thanks for catching that. I've fixed it above. Kathy Glennan (talk) 15:00, 19 August 2013 (PDT)
Constituency responses
Summary of [www.rda-jsc.org/docs/6JSC-LC-26-ACOC-response.pdf ACOC response]: Supports proposal; suggests minor rewording:
- Adding "compilations of" to start 126.96.36.199.1.d
- Referencing the "first five" categories at 184.108.40.206.1 (in 126.96.36.199.2)


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text: Home Culture Where Have All the Sports Heroes Gone? Since Michael Jordan, there have been few sports celebrities to reach icon status. What gives? By: Zack Burgess Posted: March 20 2011 12:47 AM 0 Getty Images Life for the black athlete in America has drastically changed in less than half a century. More money. More fame. More freedom. More everything. Yet despite the multimillion-dollar contracts, endorsement deals and free agency, professional athletics suffer from a huge void. I grew up during the 1970s and '80s with superstars who made our jaws drop -- whether they were in uniform or not. They were champions on the field. They were leaders off the field. I don't see anyone out there today who fits this description. Correction: I do. But when Michael Vick, Kobe Bryant or Tiger Woods makes my jaw drop, it's often for the wrong reason. This came to me when I saw that a 69-year-old Muhammad Ali, who's handicapped with Parkinson's disease, had sent two letters to Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seeking the release of two detained U.S. nationals, Shane Bauer and Josh Fattal. I couldn't help but be saddened and wonder where the voice of the engaged, passionate and socially conscious athlete had gone. Why does Ali have to do this? Where are LeBron James, Donovan McNabb and Derek Jeter? Ali was more than a physical specimen; he was a winner. He was a personality that created a legacy and spirit of goodness and humanity. Ali was an artistic, unrestricted man of vision and change. But while Ali was as much a political wonder as an athletic one, Michael Jordan was as close to superhero status as any man of our time. Jordan's was the quintessential image of the '90s, even though his apolitical stance on issues concerning the black community was legendary, and he once went so far as to say, "Republicans buy sneakers too" when asked for an important endorsement of a black Democratic politician. One of the things that people liked about him was that he was ruthlessly unapologetic about who he was as a person. He wore tailor-made suits, played golf, smoked cigars, gambled and talked in the third person. Let's just face it: Despite his shortcomings, Jordan was cool. But his cool and unapologetic personality seems to have ushered in a new type of modern athlete, and perhaps triggered the extinction of the socially conscious sports icon. He obviously didn't pass along to the top athletes of today what he learned from superstars like Magic and Dr. J. You see, icons are a combination of charisma, social consciousness and media creation, and whether it's Jordan or Joe Namath, they somehow become bigger than life itself. What we presently have is a plethora of walking and breathing companies that refuse to come down on the side of any issue, just like a Fortune 500 company that contributes to both political parties, no matter the outcome. But we also have a generation of athletes devoid of personality, which makes it even worse. I wonder how so many sports stars can live with themselves and consistently ignore the issues of today. Let's do a moral inventory of the problems that have affected, and continue to affect, us globally. There are still tremendous problems in Haiti. And while Alonzo Mourning has done a wonderful job with his efforts, he seems to be alone. AIDS continues to run rampant in America and Africa. The high school drop-out rate among African Americans is atrocious, poverty is at an all-time high and the mass incarceration of black men is epidemic. The modern athlete represents the worst of the United States today: widespread selfishness and a distressing philosophy of corporate self-indulgence. Obviously, greed has changed the games we love to watch and play. As March Madness makes its way into our living rooms, I can't help wondering what will happen to these young men and women after they leave the confines and comfort of college sports. And while it's great to talk about how the NCAA should work to improve graduation rates and how student athletes should get paid, the reality is that college athletics affords these kids, black and white, an opportunity that most of us will never see, which makes me wonder if they, too, will elect to forgo the opportunity to be agents of change. Unfortunately, I should be just as embarrassed. Because I have to ask myself what I'm doing to help change the problems that infect our communities. Maybe, just like me, athletes have become overwhelmed with the horrors that our people face. I'm sure that the athletes and parents who paved the way for us all aren't happy about the situation. At some point, we have to stop being scared and get in the fight. It's the only way that heroes and icons are created. They gave us the blueprint. Don't you think we need to follow it? Zack Burgess is a contributor to The Root. Like The Root on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. Get what we're watching delivered to your inbox everyday! Sign up for our daily video newsletter below. Page 1 of 2 NEXT PAGE > Powered by Livefyre 0


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Accumulations in some areas are totaling as much as 6 feet.
Every resort received new snow and double-digit snow totals were reported at many resorts through Colorado ski country from Aspen to Wolf Creek.
While the mountains were hardest hit, the entire metro area received a fresh coating of snow, which caused a headache for commuters. Moderate to heavy mountain snow will be falling in the northern and central mountains from Tuesday evening through Thursday evening with 10 to 20 inches possible by the time the storm ends late in the day on Thursday.
Silverton Mountain got 78 inches. Check out what it looked like at Silverthorn by watching this video:
Purgatory at Durango registered 37 inches, just edging out Wold Creek who got 36 inches.
Powderhorn on the Western Slope got more than 30 inches themselves.
In the Central Mountains, Sunlight Mountain saw 20 inches fall, Monarch boasted 18 inches and Crested Butte got 17 inches.
Aspen Highlands and Snowmass both reported a foot of new snow from the storm while Aspen and Buttermilk both reported 8 inches.
To see up-to-date terrain opening and snowfall information, visit ColoradoSki.com.
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The Pirate Cove map is a wonderful blend of the artistic and the functional. Drawn entirely in GIMP with a tablet it exemplifies what one can do with not only artistic talent but also the understanding of cartography as art. This map is being used in MapTool, a Virtual Tabletop, and as such the artist wanted to provide an immersive feel, but also required a "playable" area where tokens could be placed and moved around thus the need for high resolution. Since creating this map Torstan has received many requests for the "objects" within the map so that others could use this great artwork for their own maps.
Artists Notes
This map was designed for use with the Mysteries of the Moonsea adventure by Wizards of the Coast. The story is that a group of pirates and bandits have an uneasy alliance and that they both use the same cove as a base of operations. They have recently been forced to coexist more closely as the pirates have suffered damage to their ship and are holed up mending it. This, coupled with monsters in the treasure cave, has created a tense atmosphere between the two parties. Inevitably the arrival of the players is the catalyst that sparks the conflict.
The encounter has lots of interesting potential but the provided map (shown here) is very minimalist. I wanted to create something that made more use of the pirate/bandit camp idea - such as rope-bridges, tree-house watchtowers and (of course) a pirate ship. I also wanted to allow a number of different entries to the camp to avoid a linear adventure.
I also wanted to try out a new style. I've tried photo-realistic maps and they take a very long time and usually fall short of the result I'm after. This map had a tight time-frame as I needed it for my next game so a highly detailed and textured map was not an option. After the warm reception of a more hand-drawn set of cave maps I decided to try to pin down a consistent hand-drawn style. This was in part inspired by the maps of Rob Lazarretti, the cartographer for Mysteries of the Moonsea, and partly by the recent acquisition of a graphics tablet.
This gave me a good framework in which to work and with the ever-useful comments and criticism from the community here the map, and the style, took shape. I'm very happy with the results and plan to use this style in my future maps, hopefully refining it further on the way."
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I can access mail using ZimbraME just fine when I put the server address in with no protocol:
As soon as I add "https://", I get the prompt to grant access to "https://zimbra.mycollege.edu/service/soap". I let it through, then I get the following error message
"A network error has occurred, probably due to poor reception. Please try again"
When I don't use the protocol identifier, it asks me to grant access to "http://zimbra.mycollege.edu/service/soap" - note the lack of HTTPS. Not good.
So does ZimbraME not support SSL, or are there limitations with the SSL support? I know for a fact that we are running SSL on port 443.
On a side, the grant screen offers 3 options, none of which appear to be "grant this request and all subsequent requests":
- Yes, Always Ask
- No, Ask Later
- No, Never Grant Access
Am I really supposed to authorize every query to the Zimbra server? This happens every time I try to view a message.


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Avera Heart Hospital in Sioux Falls, South Dakota received distinctions from Healthgrades, the leading provider of information to help consumers make an informed decision about a physician or hospital.
The findings are part of American Hospital Quality Outcomes 2013: Healthgrades Report to the Nation, which evaluates the performance of approximately 4,500 hospitals nationwide across nearly 30 of the most common conditions and procedures.
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Stewart's Limousine Service Inc
The Virginia airport ground transportation company called Stewart's Limousine Service Inc which is located in Richmond, Virginia was recently rated by our editors and received a GroundCar Score rating of 50. Scores range from 0 to 100. Companies with a high transparency score generally communicate important travel information on their website which may also include transfer rates going to and from Virginia area airports and or other locations.
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Phoenix, AZ (Sports Network) - The Phoenix Suns have signed free agent Dionte
Christmas, 26, spent the first four years of his professional career overseas
after going undrafted in 2009. The 6'5 wing averaged 10.1 points and 2.7
rebounds per game off the bench for the Suns' Las Vegas Summer League squad
this summer.
"We're excited to add Dionte to our roster," said General Manager Ryan
McDonough. "His scoring ability, leadership and toughness will help us this
Christmas spent last season with Montepaschi Siena of the Italian Serie-A,
averaging 5.1 points in nine games.
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St. Louis, MO (Sports Network) - Mike McCall, Jr. scored a game-high 16 points as the Saint Louis Billikens made easy work of the SIU Edwardsville Cougars, 68-41, in non-conference action at Chaifetz Arena.
McCall, Jr. shot 7-of-12 from the field for Saint Louis (9-3), which has won six consecutive games. Dwayne Evans had 14 points for the Billikens, while Cory Remekun ripped down 10 rebounds.
Jerome Jones scored 15 points and Kris Davis netted 12 points for SIUE (4-6), but the rest of the team combined for just 14 points. The Cougars, who had won their previous two games, shot just 31.9 percent from the field.
Saint Louis opened up a comfortable 36-17 lead at intermission behind 50 percent field goal shooting in the first half.
The Billikens cruised in the second half, as SIUE never got within 19 points of the lead in the final 20 minutes.
Saint Louis created 16 turnovers and turned them into 22 points, and it outscored SIUE in the paint, 36-16.
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The sleek Gore Bike Wear Women's Contest ¾ Cycling Tight precisely fits a lady's frame, so it can stay out of your way when you're cranking down the road at full speed. A woman-specific seat insert, smooth flatlock seams, and shifted seam design all work together to eliminate rubbing and chafing.
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Very happy with these.
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
- Size Bought: small
I have two pair of these capris. They hit right below my knee (I'm 5"4'). The fit is very comfortable whether I ride 50 miles road or 3 hours mountain. No chafing issues anywhere. Pretty much across the board in cycling wear I'm a small, which is true with these. I would like to know which chamois these have as I tried to order a pair of Gore shorts, thinking they would fit similarly, only to have the shorts be much too small and the chamois all wrong. If I want these just shorter what should I get?
Slippery and thin
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I ride enough that these 3/4 length will not get used unless they are the last thing in the closet. They are slippery and slide down and I actually slide around on the saddle and that never has happened before. Material is thin and chamois is mediocre.
I will only get these for 3/4 length
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I thought I'd have to try a few to find the right ones, but these were the first I tried and will be the last. Very flattering fit, and the most comfortable bottoms I have. Wish I could wear them all year but it's too hot here. The padding is just right. I'm 5'3" and they hit right where my calf muscles start to show.
Comfortable !
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
- Fit: Runs small
It took a ride to get fully adjusted to the padding, but out of the many I tried on these were definitely the best. I was very comfortable during the ride, with no soreness afterwards.
They run a bit small, I went up a size. The the waist band was comfortable, slightly lower in the front and higher in the back.
Are these wind-proof or wind-resistant? ...
Are these wind-proof or wind-resistant? Rain-proof or rain-resistant? Are they made of GoreTex, or just made by a company with the name, Gore...?
They are not windproof nor are they waterproof. There is no membrane, they are simply cycling tights. They will naturally resist a bit of wind and a bit of water given the nature of a nylon/spandex combination---but that is all.
....but they are, Josh and El Gato, made by Gore.
Josh is absolutely correct. I looked these up on www.goreapparel.com site for you, and they are simply cycling tights with Gore's "Lady" insert.
They are not made from *GoreTex (rain-proof) material, nor are they made with Gore's *Windstopper (wind blocking)material.
These will be fine for ordinary weather conditions. Gore does offer many other tights, etc for ALL different weather conditions you may encounter. I recommend you check out their site to gather info./see options. Then you can come back here to purchase!
Hope this helps settle your question, once and for all! Happy Trails!
(*and of course they're made by Gore; which, of course, you already knew !)
Hi, I am looking for the 3/4 pants that...
Hi, I am looking for the 3/4 pants that have the best chamois for long rides as I am very sensitive. Which do you recommend?
I would suggest Giordana's Silver line (+ their on sale right now). The chamois is real nice, not to large. The riding level for the "Silverline" line is intermediate. For race/or higher performance level riders is their *F.R.C. or the *Laser line-up (but the chamois in these are actually much smaller)...but B.C. isn't offering knickers in these last two.
I have Gore's Xenon shorts, and love them...if they ever offer them in a knicker, I would suggest trying them, too.
You might want to consider a different seat for your bike as well; or, maybe, a pro-fitting at your local reputable bike shop...as proper/improper fit will enhance, or detract from your performance...even the 'tilt' of the seat...handlebar set...etc. if not calibrated just for you, can cause pain in various body parts...corresponding to the component that may need adjusting!
Hope this helps, and hope you catch the sale!
Are they designed for cold and warm weather...
Are they designed for cold and warm weather riding?
Depends how cold you're talking. Generally speaking these are best for warm weather.
Yes, all knickers are basically meant for Spring/Fall riding, at least in the North, as part of your legs are exposed; and so the material used is of light to medium weight and tech.
If it's particularly nasty or wet out, you can wear Gore's ALP-X 2.0 GT pants OVER your tights, knickers, or shorts (they do offer a 'short' version of these) for added rain/wind protection (size-up so they can fit over top easily). Also, if you get these, get a pants leg strap to keep your right pants leg out of the chain!
For winter, look for something that is windproof (such as Gore's *Windstopper products), and listed as being "thermal".
Hope this still helps.
Looking for cycling capris with compression....
Looking for cycling capris with compression. Need lots of support for challenging knees and I ride endurance rides so also need great chamois.
While the Contest 3/4 Tights provide a light level of compression, you'd probably be better off with the Power 3/4 tights. The Power 3/4 tights especially are designed to support the major muscle groups in the legs (specific panels are oriented with different fabrics to accomplish this) and the chamois is designed around long-distance riding: it's higher density and perforated to breathe extremely well.
Hope that helps,
Robert, Gore Bike Wear
My thighs and legs are bigger than for...
My thighs and legs are bigger than for most people at my height. Many cycling tights cut into my leg just where the end below the knee. I have a pair of old Gore tights which were the most comfortable pants I could find. Are these as stretchy?
The Contest Lady 3/4 does have stretch but I think that you would find the Power Lady 3/4 to have more stretch Dave-GORE BIKE WEAR
Another very comfortable and yet top performance knicker is Giordana's "Silverline" line up. Silverline is more 'forgiving' in the fit/shape dept., while in no way being sloppy. For the intermediate rider, with a little less compression than a 'race fit', and not quite a 'lean/tight as a race fit; so they won't cut into your legs, ever, yet stay in place. The jerseys are very nice, and quite stylish, too...nothing wrong with that!
i'm looking for a capri style biking short...
i'm looking for a capri style biking short that comes right to the knee and I am not sure by this pic if this is to the knee or longer. Help! please!
This tight is a capri length that ends just below the knee. We also offer the Power 3/4 tight which is the same dimension as the Contest but with an upgraded chamois and materials. You can see it here at http://www.realcyclist.com/roadbike/GBW0114/Gore-Bike-Wear-Power-3-4-Cycling-Tight-Womens.html
We also have The Countdown 3/4 pant which is a baggy 3/4 pant which has a removeable tight with chamois. You can see it here at http://www.realcyclist.com/roadbike/GBW0120/Gore-Bike-Wear-Countdown-Knicker-Womens.html
If you are looking for a tight that ends just above the knee, you should check out our Xenon short as it has a longer 9" inseam. http://www.realcyclist.com/roadbike/GBW0039/Gore-Bike-Wear-Xenon-Cycling-Short-Womens.html
Dave - GORE BIKE WEAR(tm)
Also try Giordana's "Silverline" knickers next time...very comfy and stylish, they come to below the knee, are very stretchy (so you can even hike them up a bit if it get too warm during your ride). They breathe well, and have a comfy chamois. All together, very flattering while offering performance, too!
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A Harrah's New Orleans hotel partner, the New Orleans Marriott is a 41 story, 1,275 room newly-renovated French Quarter hotel towering over downtown New Orleans, with accommodations offering stunning views of the city and the mighty Mississippi River.
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Here's the trade: The Stars have acquired centers Tyler Seguin and Rich Peverley and defenseman Ryan Button from the Boston Bruins for wingers Loui Eriksson, Reilly Smith and Matt Fraser and defenseman Joe Morrow...
You always hate to see a young player with tons of potential leave your team. While I've read lots of negative comments about the trade, here's what being said in Dallas: http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/07/stars-complete-blockbuster-trade-that-brings-centers-tyler-seguin-and-rich-peverley-from-boston.html/, and
http://www.defendingbigd.com/nhl-free-agency/2013/7/4/4494138/tyler-seguin-trade-loui-eriksson-dallas-stars-boston-bruins, and
Here's a look at the players that the B's got in return:
1.) Reilly Smith: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/stars/category/_/name/reilly-smith;
2.) Loui Eriksson: http://www.defendingbigd.com/2013/5/31/4380922/dallas-stars-2013-season-review-loui-eriksson;
3.) Matt Fraser: http://starsblog.dallasnews.com/2013/02/stars-forward-call-up-matt-fraser-knows-scouting-reports-on-him-vows-to-change-them.html/;
4.) Joe Morrow: http://www.defendingbigd.com/2013/3/24/4143262/brenden-morrow-trade-joe-morrow-scouting-report
Reports out of Dallas speculate that part of the reason why the Bruins made this trade was to create cap room. They are said to be interested in bringing back free agent Nathan Horton.
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Clemente was born January 25, 1929, in Refugio, Texas to Ysidro & Ynacia Ramon.
In October of 1946, Clemente enlisted in the. U.S. Marine Corps in EI Paso, TX, serving as a Sergeant for the fire brigade and qualifying as a rifle marksman. He served in the Central Pacific Area from 1947 until 1949, until being honorably discharged. Clemente received the good conduct medal, as well as the World War II victory medal. His service continued with the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves from 1949 to 1957. In 1955, Clemente joined NAS Chase Field as a driver for the fire department. Retiring in 1979, he proudly completed 33 years of dedicated service to his country. From 1970 to 1975, Clemente was a driver for the Volunteer Ambulance service in Beeville. Staying busy working various jobs, he enjoyed a robust and lively retirement.
Clemente was baptized into Christ on June 25, 1929, and renewed his Pentecostal faith in 1994. Clemente married Lillie Guzman on December 9, 1950, in Beeville, Texas. Together they raised four children. Clemente had a great love for horses and the outdoors, and was very active with the South Texas Trail Riders. He also spent many winters hunting with his son, Ernie. Travel was also a great passion for Clemente. With Lillie at his side, the couple enjoyed numerous vacations joined by their great friends, Israel and Celia Franco.
In 2002, Clemente received an honorary diploma from AC. Jones High School. Clemente was a member of the New Hope Christian Church, a lifetime member of VFW Post #9170, a member of the American Legion Post #274 and the Masonic Lodge.
Preceded in death by his parents, Ysidro & Ynacia; three brothers, Albert "Hoppy" Ramon, Robert Ramon, Alonzo Ramon; and sister, Delores Mikel.
Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Lillie Ramon; three sons, Clemente Ramon, Jr. of California, Ysidro "Sonny" (Del) Ramon of Corpus Christi, Ernest (Pricella) Ramon of Beeville; and daughter, Rita Ramon (Lisa) of Beeville; three grandchildren, Amanda Ramon Korn of Temple, TX, Ernest James Ramon of Chicago, IL, Albert James Ramon of Austin, TX; two step grandchildren, Abel Ozuna of Corpus Christi, Diana Caberea of Corpus Christi; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Gilbert Ramon of Victoria; numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as pallbearers: Sonny Ramon, Ernie Ramon, Ernest J Ramon, Albert Ramon, John Ramon and Alonzo Ramon; Honorary pallbearers: Alec Ruiz, Corey Ruiz, Abel Ozuna, Pastor Sal Rincon, B.J. Johnson and members of VFW Post #9170.
Visitation was Wednesday, July 9, 2014, from 5-9 pm with memorial service starting at 7:00 pm at Oak Park Memorial Funeral Chapel. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 10th, at 10:00 am with Pastor Salvador Rincon officiating at Oak Park Funeral Chapel. Burial followed at Ramon Cemetery with full military honors.


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I use the Thors.
I use the Thors.
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Cowboy Action Shooter; Endowment Life Member-NRA
The Original Rocket Scientist-Retired
"My Father always considered a walk in the mountains as the equivalent of church going."
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TC Black Diamond with Nikon scope for ML. 130g pyrodex pellets with lead power belts. Have killed multiple animals with this setup ( elk antelope deer). Live and hunt in Arizona
Have any of you guys used Thors on bear or elk? Would love to see some pictures if you have.
Got my sizing pack. I was a little surprised to be able to get all of them down the barrel without to much problem. Guess I'll be going with the .503. Terry (I think that's his name) recommended the 250gr. bullet when I told him I wanted it for all western big game from antelope up to Elk. I asked why he didn't recommend the larger 300gr. and he stated that Thor (Barnes) have 25-30% more penetration so the 250 would be more than enough. His only comment on the 300gr. was "some people just like bigger bullets". Looking forward to shooting them now...


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