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Gateshead have released former Lincoln City midfielder Shane Clarke after a short spell at the club.
The 23 year old made 73 appearances, 24 off the bench, for hometown club Lincoln but had his contract paid up at the end of August.
Handed an initial one month deal at Gateshead Clarke played four reserve games but was limited to a brief cameo off the bench in the Conference at AFC Wimbledon.
The writing was on the wall when Gateshead last week brought in another central midfielder, Ashley Winn from Southport.
Manager Ian Bogie has decided not to offer Clarke an extended contract and has wished the player well for the future.
"Unfortunately Clarke did not do enough during his month on Tyneside to convince me that he would strengthen the squad," said Bogie.
"With Winn coming in we now have four central midfield players again and genuine competition for places."
Summer signing Jonny Allan meanwhile is set to resume training this week following a long standing knee problem.


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Brachytherapy is a form of radiation therapy used to treat cancer. Unlike external beam radiation, which uses a machine to aim high energy rays at the cancer from outside the body, brachytherapy involves administering radiation from inside the body. This allows the radiation to be delivered right to the tumor, since the radioactive material is inside the body. Higher doses of radiation can thus be used, and there is less damage to surrounding organs and tissue since the therapy can be targeted more specifically at the cancer cells.
Brachytherapy is used to treat cancers throughout the body, including cancers in organs such as the Prostate, Cervix, Head and neck, Ovary, Breast, Gallbladder & bile duct, Uterus & uterine cervix, Vagina, Esophagus, Bronchus, Eye, Brain, etc.
Brachytherapy is probably one of the best forms of conformal radiation therapy. The main advantage is that as the radiation source is within the tumor, it is possible to deliver a high dose of radiation to the tumor with very minimal or insignificant doses to the surrounding normal structures in the body. This approach reduces the risk of damage to healthy tissue and increases the likelihood of destroying the tumor.
As the dose to the normal tissues is very minimal, large single doses of radiation can be delivered without any morbidity. Hence, the entire course of radiation can be delivered in a very short time. While conventional external radiotherapy takes 6-8 weeks for completion, brachytherapy delivers the entire course of radiation within just a few days. This causes immense benefit to the patients in terms of time and other resources.
Types of Brachytherapy
Permanent Brachytherapy:
In permanent brachytherapy, also called seed implantation, needles that are pre-filled with the radioactive seeds are inserted into the tumor. The needle or device is then removed, leaving the radioactive seeds behind. X-rays, ultrasound or CT scans may be used to assist the physician in positioning the seeds. Additional imaging tests may be done after the implantation to verify seed placement.
Temporary Brachytherapy:
In temporary brachytherapy, a delivery device, such as a catheter, needle, or applicator, is placed into the tumor using fluoroscopy, ultrasound or CT to help position the radiation sources. The delivery device may be inserted into a body cavity such as the vagina or uterus (intracavitary brachytherapy) or applicators (usually needles or catheters) may be inserted into body tissues (interstitial brachytherapy).
The Procedure:
The procedure differs depending on the type of brachytherapy administered. Brachytherapy can be permanent or temporary. If it is temporary, radioactive material is inserted for a set period of time and then removed. If it is permanent, radioactive material is inserted permanently. This radioactive material usually comes in the form of seeds or pellets.
Even with permanent radiation, eventually the seeds or pellets become less radioactive, until there is no more radiation being administered. The seeds or pellets just stay in your body after they are no longer radioactive, instead of being removed. This means you only have to have one procedure (insertion of the seeds) instead of two (insertion and removal of the radioactive material).
The radioactive material, whether permanent or temporary, is inserted into the body using a specific insertion device. This may be a needle, a catheter or some other type of applicator.
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i just feel breasting after 12 months groce!!! am i the only one??? vote on my poll plz.....
"If I have a monument in this world, it is my son."
-Maya Angelou
Being a mom is hard.
Something hard made you a mom
47 yr oldmom to Derek born 4/13/10 andNicholas adopted at 11 months, now 16/p>
Being a mom is hard.
Something hard made you a mom
Nae and fufubelle,
mine too tells me to take my shirt off so we can cuddle when I have anything else but a tank on and he says, "lay down my boobies" lol (we nursed just shy of 2 years) when he doesn't want to nap he says, "no lay down my boobies NOOOO!"
with my boy and my girl, (my sun and my moon), I'm set for eternity
Sadly OP is not trolling.....Although you ladies have hijacked this into one of the funnier threads I've read in a long time.
My daugheter was weaned at 20 months although tried to relactate when she got sick months later and it didn't work for either of us. She too gets excited about boobs and will tell anyone and everyone what their true use is.
Too bad a grown woman with 3 children can't understand what a 2 year old can.
i use the hug feature as one would a like button....duh bbc
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Joshua Redman released his latest CD Compass on January 13, and is featuring the unconventional bandŚwith no chordal instrument, but with two bassists and two drummersŚfrom that recording in performance. Ralph Miriello caught the Redman "double trio" in concert at the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan, and reports below. Check back soon for Ted Panken's interview with Mr. Redman in these virtual pages. T.G.
Itĺs a cold Wednesday night and my youngest son wanted to go and see some jazz with me before he returned to college this weekend. With a careful perusal of the available offerings we settled on Joshua Redmanĺs performance at the Highline Ballroom at West 16th Street in lower Manhattan.
Redman would be performing with his double trio group that he used to make his latest release ôCompass,ö recorded last year and released a few days ago. This would be only his second ôliveö performance with this assembly of musicians (the first was the previous night at Highline), and I was particularly interested in seeing what he was trying to accomplish with such an unorthodox musical line-up. In a recent interview Redman was quoted as saying ôůinitially I threw it out, thinking this is just a crazy, bad idea. But it kept popping back into my head, and at a certain point, I said even though reason tells me to stay away from this, it was an instinctual thing, and it was worth giving it a try.ö
The Highline Ballroom was a fortuitous choice of venue, despite the three hundred seats that were billed as being available on a ôfirst come first serveö basis, the place was packed and it was ôstanding room onlyö when we arrived at seven thirty for an 8:30 PM show. The Highline is a relatively large venue for a jazz concert with a generous elevated performance stage that easily measures forty feet across and fifteen to twenty feet in depth, judging from my perch. Just prior to the start of the show my son and I were able to team up with some other standing pairs and procure a table of six that had been reserved but luckily opened up.
Redmanĺs group consisted of Larry Grenadier and Reuben Rogers on upright bass, Gregory Hutchinson and Brian Blade on drums, and Redman on tenor and soprano saxophones. The opening number was a Redman composition titled ôIdentity Thiefö from Compass, and the song featured Redman on tenor in a spirited and exuberant mood. His double trio played alternately; each bassist and drummer taking turns laying down the rhythm behind Redmanĺs explorations. Redman was almost giddy in his excitement as he played, occasionally raising his leg and twisting his body in a lithe, dance-like exhibition of enthusiasm. After the opening song it became apparent that his excitement was a combination of his being able to perform his music ôliveö with this group of fine musicians and the residual effects of the uplifting Obama inauguration from the day before. When the power-driven dual trio is allowed to let loose it presents an awesome display of rhythmically-charged poly-tonality. .
The second offering was a tune he wrote for drummer Gregory Hutchinson titled ôHutchhikerĺs Guideö and here the group switches to the single trio format with Hutchinson on drums and Grenadier on bass. Redman, for his part, played his tenor mostly in the middle register and his skill resided in his loose and fluid melodic explorations. He is neither gruff nor screechy in his tone despite his ability to evoke honks and squeals as the mood suits him. It is no small feat to perform without a chordal instrument cementing the melody line and supporting the lead instrumentĺs exploration of harmonic possibilities. The task of keeping the melody alive lies squarely on Redmanĺs shouldersŚor at times on one of the bassistsŚand they did a masterful job of keeping the music on course while still treading into outlying areas that extend to the limits of the songs melodic center.
On ôInsomnomaniacö, a herky-jerky, stop-start adventure that brilliantly captures a dream-like excursion into musical restlessness, the trio exchanged bassists, with Reuben Rodgers now providing the alternating fast/slow oscillating bass lines and the hard driving Hutchinson demonstrating his Gatling gun-like snare and tom shots to great effect.
The difference between drummers couldnĺt be more apparent than when Redman deftly changed to the floating Brian Blade for his eastern sounding ôGhost.ö Redman switched to soprano here and Blade beame the texturalist that is his strong suit. It is a pleasure to watch Brian play as he dances over his drum set with a child-like joy instantaneously discovering what new percussive accent he can lend to Redmanĺs tune. Joshuaĺs emotional core came through clearer on his soprano work and he was wonderfully expressive when he played soprano on this and later on ôLittle Ditty.ö Hutchinsonĺs strengths lie in his thumping, hard driving ability to lay down a definitive rhythm and break it at will in a commanding, jagged way. When the two drummers were driving together in ôLittle Dittyö it was his lead that drove the song.
The only two tunes that were not Redman originals were a wonderful rendition of Gil Evansĺs ôTime of the Barracudasö, where the band was in full swing, and the encore which was the Redman rendition of Beethovenĺs ôMoonlight Serenade.ö The latter was done in a slow, deliberate, almost somber chamber music-like way.
Besides the obvious comparisons that can be drawn when watching two musicians playing the same instrument on the same bandstand, perhaps the most interesting part of this evening was watching the two bassist and the two drummers feed off of each other so viscerally when they played together. This was not a competition or a demonstration of showmanship, but more a celebration united under the banner of Redmanĺs music. The musicians were clearly inspired by their counterpart and it was obvious to the appreciative audience that they were witnessing a sumptuous musical banquet.
Redman not only provided laudable leadership by daring to try such a musical adventure, but also provided a majority of the material that was used to bring this all together. He must be applauded for his fearlessness; although there were times when I found myself more engaged by the comparisons of the players and the nuances of their individuality than I was with Redmanĺs performance. Yet he must also be praised for his compositional acumen and his ability to orchestrate these disparate musical voices into a one unified musical statement. A rousing success by any measure.
This blog entry posted by Ralph A. Miriello.


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... As I said, I have been a part of making a lot of them.. If you want to think it is this grand complicated process that costs $100 million dollars. ... Most of the textures being used are being reused from Kotor and Kotor2.. Much of the code being used is from those games.. The engine being used is simply an upgrade.. Heck some of the animations being used came from those games.. ... Much of this game was written when they made Kotor..
I do not know you from a hole in the wall, so I will not question your past work experiences in the video game business, but I do question how much you actually know or have seen with Star Wars: The Old Republic.
I have been following the game since the rumors first leaked in 2005, then again in late 2007, then registered on the forums in 2008 when the official website came out. I can tell you right now that you are absolutely 100% dead wrong about the animations bit I quoted, as well as the engine they use, and the textures. Number 1, the fact that KoTOR 2 was developed by a different company altogether means that Bioware has no rights to use any part of that game in SW:TOR.
Number 2, Back in 2008 the very first screenshots released did in fact use KoTOR 1 textures, they admitted that. But, the game has been in development for well over 4 years now, and the art department is amazing at Bioware; those textures are all brand new. Go to youtube and watch the swtor transformation video and you'll be able to clearly see the texture transformation from KoTOR1 to pure amazing.
Number 3, NONE of the animations used in SW:TOR are from KoTOR1. Those are all 100% choreographed - you can see that in the development series they did about animations in SW:TOR a few months back.
All in all, I think that you are seriously miscalculating the amount of time, effort, and capital that Bioware, LucasArts, and EA have put into this game. I do not believe a word that the CEO from BigPoint said, and I honestly think he just realizes BigPoints next "big" mmo will fail because of games like SW:TOR and Guild Wars 2 that are going to revolutionize the genre.
On Topic- (general statement not directed at anyone here)
If you can't afford $15/month when you have a full time job or career, then you need to re-assess your finances because you obviously have no idea how to budget properly. I can definitely speak on this considering I have 2 children that are both in daycare, a wife that goes to school (ie. no income from her) and I'm an E-4 in the military and I can still afford a measely $15/month for a game that I will only play once the kids are in bed for the night.
Also, Bioware has already stated that they do not like microtransactions in the game because it is unfair. One player with more real money than another player will ALWAYS have better gear and items because they can afford to spend more. That is not what they want. They want subscribtions because that places all players on the most even playing field possible.
Sorry for the long post but I had a lot to respond to.
Edit - Since I don't think it's too obvious from my post... I think that Bioware, LucasArts, and EA will make back ALL of their money that they spent developing the game plus much more. I do not have a single doubt in my mind that this game is going to be the single largest MMO ever! Like someone posted before me, imagine Star Wars Galaxies with a storyline, actual content, developed by Bioware, and tons of Jedi that actually make sense for the era the game takes place in.
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Undeniably sustainable development paths require incorporating solutions focused on both greenhouse gas emissions and the direct effects associated with landscape change (e.g., the conversion of natural or agricultural lands to the built environment). Modification of natural landscapes to cities is a global phenomenon that is responsible for what is commonly known as the urban heat island (UHI) effect. We will discuss physical mechanisms driving the UHI effect today and also frame the discussion in a forward-looking context to examine potential hydroclimatic impacts associated with future urbanization both within our state of Arizona and nationally, across the United States. Lastly, implications of large-scale urbanization for energy and health, both locally and domestically, will be considered.


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From basic biology and the lymphatic system to human growth and development, this comprehensive reference—organized by systems of the body—makes the sometimes perplexing nature of anatomy understandable through an engaging question-and-answer format. The Author of this Book is James Bobick, Naomi Balaban In addition to the science itself, the people and history behind anatomy are discussed. Array ISBN . More than 1,200 questions are answered, including Do identical twins have the same fingerprints? What are the primary sensations of taste? What is the integumentary system? and How many bones are in the human body?. The Handy Anatomy Answer Book available in English.


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World-renowned DJ and acclaimed Swedish producer Alesso closed out 2013 with an epic grand finale by headlining RPM's New Year's Eve extravaganza at Pier 94. The lavish party featured a boundless evening of EDM that perpetuated until the early hours of 6 a.m. on New Year's Day. Some notable artists performing included: Vic Latino, Clockwork, Don Diablo, Deniz Koyu, and headlining artist Alesso who rang in the 2014 New Year.
With party hats greeting attendants at the door and an open-bar lasting until the stroke of mid-night, a celebratory atmosphere drifted in the air as party goers counted the final seconds of 2013. RPM pulled out no stops in entertainment as confetti and balloons showered onto audience members, pyrotechnics burst ablaze on stage, and dancers dangled from the ceiling to onlookers below.
In an era where DJs continuously jump from one track to another in an assortment of jolts, Alesso provided a uniform set by mixing tracks in similar pitch and beats per minute. The unified and harmonious blend of sounds exhibited prowess in his mixing ability by providing a seamless night of progressive and electro house, unknowing where one track ends and another begins.
The artists intermixed a multitude of personal hits which included his remix of One Republic's "If I Lose Myself," "Clash," "When I See You," "Years," "Under Control," "Calling," and "City of Dreams." In addition, he also blended an assortment of some EDM industry favorites that included, Skrillex's remix of "Wild for the Night," Calvin Harris's "Spectrum," and the Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano's collaboration with Nicky Romero, "S.O.T.U."
Alesso displayed humility and gratitude by thanking fans and audience members in a closing statement declaring, "Every single one of you is my best friend because you chose to be with me tonight." Exhibiting a character both genial and humble, fans immediately supported the artist raucously with applause and cheers.
Alesso's performance was a part of a series of sold-out parties from RPM that took place at Pier 94 over New Year's weekend for over 30,000 attendants. Other artists featured at these events included: Zedd, Hardwell, and Major Lazer.
RPM is the world's premier dance music focused marketing and management group founded and operated by Pacha New York owner Eddie Dean and promotional director Rob Fernandez. In the last year alone, their team has produced over 250 events in and around New York City. Aside from powering weekly events at Pacha New York, RPM has produced shows at Citi Field, MetLife Stadium, Central Park, Radio City, Governors Island, MCU Park, Roseland Ballroom, Hammerstein Ballroom and many more.
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Researchers and physicians still haven't pinpointed the exact reason asthma develops, but it's thought that genetics, especially a tendency toward allergies, may play a role in making a person more likely to have asthma. In addition, certain substances or conditions, known as "triggers," can cause asthma symptoms to appear in people sensitive or susceptible to them. These triggers can include indoor and outdoor air pollution, tobacco smoke, pet dander, and even cleaning sprays.
What Causes Asthma: Family History of Asthma
Although the genetic links are not fully understood, studies have shown that if you have one parent with asthma, you are two times more likely to suffer from asthma than a person whose parents don't.
While researchers are still trying to understand exactly how genes play a role in the underlying causes of asthma, one theory is that people have genetically programmed responses to oxidative stress, a damaging chemical reaction within the body that results from stressors in the environment. Oxidative stress appears to play a role in the symptoms of asthma. It is thought, for instance, that foods rich in antioxidants, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, can help protect the lungs from oxidative stress, which can then decrease the risk of asthma.
Asthma Triggers May Be in the Air
Indoor and outdoor air quality has been shown to play important roles in the development of asthma symptoms. Common environmental triggers include:
- Tobacco smoke. Studies have shown that children born to mothers who smoked during pregnancy or who live in a home with a smoking parent are at significantly increased risk of developing asthma.
- Air pollution. New research on air pollutants and asthma appears regularly. For example, a recent study of inner city children points to gas heaters and stoves as a source of nitrogen dioxide that increases the risk of asthma in young children.
- Cleaning products. Spray cleaners, including glass cleaners, diluted bleach, furniture cleaners, de-greasers, and air fresheners, are all on the list of possible culprits for causing asthma among people who use them more than once a week. People in janitorial or cleaning occupations are at even greater risk than those who use spray cleaners at home.
According to a study of more than 3,000 adults who did not have asthma when the study began, using cleaning sprays more than once a week can trigger asthmatic attacks, and the risk of asthma increased as the use of sprays increased, researchers reported in the American Journal of Respiratory Critical Care Medicine. The effect appears to be isolated to spray cleaners. Use of cleaning agents in other forms did not have the same effect.
"Whenever possible, reduce your use of spray products," advises Kenneth Rosenman, MD, chief of the division of occupational and environmental medicine at Michigan State University, who says he is particularly concerned about air fresheners containing disinfectants.
- Allergens. Allergens are substances that bother your lung airways, and they have been linked to asthma as well. Some common allergens are pollen, grasses, molds, pet hair, and dust mites. People who are allergic to pollen or grass might find that their asthma is worse during the spring and early summer months, whereas dust mites could trigger asthma symptoms year round.
The History of Asthma: Other Potential Triggers
Other conditions that doctors have linked to the triggering of asthma symptoms include:
- Infections. It is thought that certain lung infections contracted during childhood can lead to asthma in adulthood. Also, sinus infections and the common cold can trigger asthma attacks in people already diagnosed with asthma.
- Heartburn. Some doctors believe that there is a connection between asthma and heartburn, because many people with asthma suffer from heartburn too. Interestingly, it has been found that heartburn can be the culprit in difficult-to-treat cases of asthma. When the heartburn is treated, the symptoms of asthma are relieved.
- Excessive cleaning. There is also something called the "hygiene hypothesis." It is the thought that exposure to germs is needed to build up our immune systems and protect us from conditions such as asthma. This process often does not happen in an overly clean environment
So, while the causes of asthma are varied, the basic philosophy remains the same: The more you know about what could be causing (or worsening) your asthma, the better able you will be to make some positive changes and breathe easier.
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The head of an environmental group's oil and gas task force says the state needs to be more active in protecting the people and lands of North Dakota....
endless oil and state reps. told us repeatedly "how safe it is", they hid it because this leak and the many b4 it makes them all liars. let's blame it on Obama. All of the money in the state coffers now and in the future will not pay to repair the endless spills/leaks that will occur "when the prairies are quiet again". it can be done much more safely than it is.
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Or 20 1000 bbl tanks what fraction or a train would that be? Very insignificant mole hill trying to be turned into a mountainous problem. Oil is better than fertilizer for the ground. Salt water is the problem remember. This was more like liquid fertilizer no matter what anyone says. News is saying it wasn't reported right away can't blame them if that's true (why would you report to media)look how blown up things get.
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I know two points, say A and B, that are the endpoints of a curve (a regular function) over a certain range. I also have a constraint on the integral over this range, say P. Given only this information, it could specify an infinite number of possible curves, but each endpoint also has an "influence" value that governs how much that endpoint should impact the shape of the curve.
For the given curve below, the endpoints are at A=[1.7, 100] with an influence of 0.74, B=[2.1, 550] with an influence of 0.3, and P=145, but this is just an example:
How could I find the curve itself over this range? It seems the root of the problem is what exactly is meant by the "influence" parameter. I know it lies in the range [0,1] and that at 0 the endpoint has no effect and at 1 the endpoint has maximal effect on the resulting curve.
What could the influence parameter represent in terms of the generation of the curve?
As you can see, because the first point has a higher influence value, it remains closer to that value over the course of the curve. Also, because the area under the curve is constrained, the curve has to jump above the last point to ensure there is enough area.
Part of what I am wondering is how to even define this problem mathematically. I know the influence values constrain the space of possible curves in some way, but I don't know how to capture this effect in mathematical terms.
Again, all I know is the endpoints, their influence values and the area under the curve. How can I generate the given curve from this information?
I'm not sure where to start solving this problem! Is there a general method for this class of problems? If someone can point me in the right direction I could read up on a method for this, but I'm not even sure where to begin. Thanks!


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College Hockey:Lamoureux last-second goal lifts Air Force over Holy Cross
COLORADO SPRINGS — In a crazy, back-and-forth game, Jacques Lamoureux scored with .3 seconds left on the clock to cap a three-goal third period as the Air Force Falcons twice rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat the Holy Cross Crusaders 7-6.
"The first thing that went my way was I couldn't find a loaded gun to blow my brains out between the second and third period, so I had to come out for the third," said Falcons coach Frank Serratore. "That's what makes our game great isn't it? Where else do you see things like that?"
Special teams were important for both teams in the first period. After the first seven minutes, little had been established by either team, until the Crusaders Adam Schmidt was called for slashing at 7:44. Air Force capitalized almost immediately when Kyle De Laurell was left alone in the crease. Tony Thomas threw the puck into the crease from behind the net, and De Laurell received the pass, took one step to his right and heat Derek Kump low glove side at 8:44.
The Falcons had a couple of quick chances to establish a two-goal lead, but Kump made two big saves. That proved pivotal when the Falcons took two back-to-back penalties, putting the Crusaders on a five-on-three power play. Barely had the second player been sent to the box before Holy Cross scored when Rob Linsmayer, stationed to Jason Torf's right, deflected Mike Daly's blast from the left point high past Torf at 14:19.
The quick goal meant the Crusaders still had 1:45 of power play time, and they capitalized at 15:21 when Jay Silvia, stationed in the crease, got his stick on Evan Zych's shot from the point and deflected it five-hole.
The Crusaders used the momentum from the two power-play goals to nab another barely a minute later when Daly took a shot from the right point. Torf made the save, and the rebound went to the left boards, where Everett Sheen picked it up and dished it to Shayne Stockton, who let fly a slap shot from the left circle faceoff dot that beat Torf high stick side at 16:53.
Air Force got a power-play goal back on a carryover penalty from the first when Jason Fabian took a shot that Kump stopped, but De Laurell picked up the rebound in the crease and spun, firing the shot low glove side at 26 seconds of the second.
Barely two minutes later, the Falcons tied the score on a somewhat fluky goal. Paul Weisgarber took a shot that Kump stopped, and the rebound went behind the net. Derrick Burnett picked it up and backhanded it toward the net, and the puck hit Kump's leg and went in at 2:09.
The back-and-forth play continued through the wild second period, with both teams opening it up. Lamoureux had a chance from the left circle with an open shooting lane, but Kump made the save. At 11:59, Holy Cross grabbed the lead back when Kyle Fletcher skated up the left side on a two-on-one with Linsmayer against Mike Walks. Instead of passing, Fletcher made a nice toe-drag move and stepped around Walsh. Before he could shoot, the puck rolled off Fletcher's stick and came to Linsmayer at the right side of the crease, and he beat Torf glove side.
"We battled back in the second and pretty much shot ourselves in the foot," said Lamoureux. "The last few years, we've gone into the break on a loss, and we didn't want that to happen again."
Shortly thereafter, Holy Cross forward J.P. Martignetti had a breakaway, but Torf stopped him. Buoyed by the save, Air Force struck back. Keeping the Crusader pinned in their zone for almost a minute, it started to look like a power play when Air Force forward Scott Mathis took a shot from the left point that beat a screened Kump at 14:33.
Air Force fans barely had time to cheer the goal before the Crusader seized the lead back when Andrew Cox skated the puck along the goal line from the right corner and got a shot that Torf stopped with his left pad. However, the rebound stayed in front, and Matt Gordon lifted it over Torf's outstretched stick at 14:54.
With time ticking down in the period, Holy Cross seized the two-goal lead back on a goal Torf probably should have stopped. Stockton carried the puck low down the left side boards and threw a shot toward the net from near the goal line. It the stick of Air Force defenseman Stephen Carew at the right side of the crease and deflected off Torf's right skate and in at 18:58. Torf was pulled at the end of the second and replaced with Stephen Caple.
"You have to flush it," said Serratore. "You have to forget about what happened. You can't play off those frustrations."
Once again, a late period penalty cost the Crusaders. Early in the third, the Falcons drew within one with their third power-play goal of the game. Lamoureux got several whacks at a rebound from the left side of the crease, eventually beating Kump at 1:11.
"They did a very good job on their power play, so good for them," said Crusaders coach Paul Pearl.
With momentum on their side, Air Force drew three straight power plays by pressuring the Crusaders in their zone. Though they did not capitalize, the constant penalty kill wore down Holy Cross, and it seemed it would only be a matter of time.
"Seven power plays in a row, are you kidding me?" said Pearl. "Absurd. I've never seen anything like it. We had five penalties in the third period. We got some goals, but we were short-handed the whole third period so we couldn't play offense anymore. Plus you are using the same guys on the PK so it wears them out."
At 15:55, De Laurell got the hat trick on a pretty setup play by George Michalke, who skated the puck down the left side and fed a pass through the crease to De Laurell at the far post, who tapped it into the open net, eliciting a stream of hats thrown onto the ice by fans.
That set the stage for Lamoureux's dramatic game winner. On a scrum in the left corner, Burnett came up with the puck and threw it toward the net, where Lamoureux fought off a Crusaders' defender and knocked the puck five-hole past Kump.
"More or less dump the puck in and desperation put the puck on net and I just took a swipe at the puck and it went through the goalie's legs," said Lamoureux. "We needed that, I needed that, and it was huge for our team."
"That Holy Cross team is tough," said Serratore. "There's nothing easy about playing them. I told our guys, 'They did not give us that game; we took it.' They got some penalties in the third, but they got penalties because we were all over them. The dang shots were 18-3. A good lesson is you can't allow the past to mentally beat you down and defeat you."
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Caregivers many times are so involved they can't see how anyone could think there is any time to take care of themselves. There is so much to do and many times a caregiver lives in a hostile environment. Certainly they may not fear for their own safety but many will tell you how much they fear for the safety of their partner and children or friends.
Especially when trying to live through a strong dementia; there truly does not seem to be time to take care of ones' self. There are many chores which in some respects are a blessing to do physical ones, because during this time a caregiver actually has time to think. But while caring for someone during the emotional caregiving, there is no time to think, constant emotional warfare is being fought. So many of us do not realize this type of emotional bombardment day in and day out is exactly what psychological warfare is. It is not just the disease; it is the robbing of a person's mind. How many times I have heard the disease took my husband (wife) and left me a shell to care for. They looked the same but were not; they didn't know me or our children, our home, our friends. I have never been so alone.
When all is said and done, these caregivers will never be the same. They have lived a war on the home front. They have fought this war with a person, they stood and solemnly pledged to love and cherish through sickness and health; it is just that no one expected this kind of sickness.
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Creating a love of math helps children as they grow and begin to learn more complicated math problems. Building a strong foundation of math can help the child better understand more complex concepts. Being able to understand these principals will help the child learn, regardless of whether or not he/she chooses to go into a math or science based occupation.
Here are some ideas to help young children develop a strong mathematical foundation.
Allow children to explore on their own and help them make discoveries. Don't spoon feed them all the information, allow them to find answers based on trial and error. Given a hands on approach, the child is more likely to retain the information and be able to apply the knowledge in other areas.
Playing with puzzles helps build up a child's mathematical foundation. Introduce puzzles early in a child's life. Allow him/her to be frustrated. Help, but allow time for the child to make discoveries on his/her own. However, it is important not to let the child's frustration level get to high where he/she totally gives up. Encourage and help the child to do his/her best.
Play memory games also strengthen a child's mathematical brain muscles. Start with just a few (5 pairs) and as the child grows and develops, add more, until you can use all of the cards.
Practice counting. Counting aloud allows young children hear good examples of counting. Reading counting books also helps children learn to count. Count the objects on the pages together. Point at the numbers and tell the child what the number is. As the child grows, ask him/her to tell you the number. Keep practicing together.
Discuss the size relationship of objects. Ask the child which one is bigger or which one is smaller. Ask him/her to explain how he/she came up with the answer. Play with shapes at an early age. Call the shapes by their correct name. Discuss the features of the shapes. As they grow, they will remember and will be able to build upon that early foundation.


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More Meat Recalled...
Gourmet Boutique, LLC has voluntarily recalled 286,000 pounds of meat and poultry that may be contaminated with bacteria. Reuters reports:
The meat may be contaminated with Listeria monocyotogenes bacteria, which can cause a rare but potentially fatal disease known as listeriosis, the USDA said. Infants, the elderly, people with HIV and patients undergoing chemotherapy are among those at risk for the disease.This is nothing compared to the 143 million pounds of meat recalled Hallmark/Westland Meat Packing Company back in Febraury.
Listeriosis also can cause miscarriages and stillbirths.
The USDA said it had received no reports of illnesses linked to the products that were being recalled.


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The North Carolina Museum of Art (NCMA) in Raleigh broke ground recently on a Museum Park expansion project designed by Civitas. The NCMA's 164-acre Museum Park is one of the largest art parks in the country, and the groundbreaking marks the start of a long-term phased expansion plan that will strengthen the relationship between interior and exterior spaces while fostering environmental sustainability. "Our design for the park expansion is intended to engage people in art beyond the galleries, promoting active connections with art and nature," says Civitas. Founding Principal Mark Johnson.
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I owe my long history of good health to Mrs. Danzinger, my grade school nurse. She'd stick a thermometer in your mouth, pull it out three minutes later and scream, "You're faking! Go back to class!"
Over the years, even I believed any cold, flu or deadly rashes I manifested were fake and I was really just fine. So when the vascular surgeon I see for cosmetic vein shots found a lump in my leg, I didn't blink. Even after the biopsy, I never thought anything was wrong.
"Cancer?" I said. "No. What's it really?"
With my doctor escorting me from his fifth-floor office to the hospital's 11th floor, I didn't have time to process the news. Somebody took my blood pressure. Normally it's 110 over 70. Now it was 160 over 80. Five minutes later, I was sitting in front of the man who was my oncologist. I had an oncologist?
The diagnosis: non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. A curable cancer. "Seventy thousand people get this every year," he told me. I frowned. "So first you're telling me I have cancer, and now you're saying I'm not special?"
I'm the opposite of an I-am-my-own--advocate patient. Instead, I chose to trust my Yale-educated, Castle Connelly top doc and immediately adopt a policy of upbeat obliviousness and no Internet surfing. If ever there was a place to read scary stuff, it's the Web. Dr. Grossbard would take care of my health crisis. But only I could handle my identity crisis: Holy shit! I'm somebody who has cancer!
I waited until that evening to tell my husband, practicing painless ways to deliver the message.
Honey, would you mind picking up my cancer prescriptions at CVS?
Hey—guess who's going bald before you are?
We were feeding our pet fish, George. A relaxing setting. Randy cried. Then rallied. He's my prince.
That week I started doing all the things a person with cancer does, even though I still didn't think of myself as a person with cancer.
At my PET scan, I filled out paperwork about my medical history, something I'd always been smug about. No this. No that. Then I got to the question, Have you ever had cancer? I answered: Yes. But added: For only two days. Next, I was given a radiation-laden "berry" drink. It tasted like liquid gummy bears. I half expected to be told, after the scan, "Good news! You don't have cancer. The bad news: You now have diabetes."
A part of me was fascinated by my new experiences. I felt as if I were watching somebody else have a bone biopsy, somebody else buy a wig. Wigs were for aged movie stars, newscasters and, well, people with cancer. Not for me. When I told the saleslady I wasn't interested in the pricier, real-hair wigs, she warned me that you can't go near a stove in synthetic wigs. I asked, "Are they a problem near a takeout menu?" But the human hair did look much more human.
Though I was now prepared to go bald, I still didn't think of myself as Linda Who Has Cancer. I felt fine. Plus, I was helped along by all the euphemisms associated with chemo. The chemo infusions in the chemo suite. I was waiting for the radiation to be called "tanning booth."
My first chemo session lasted six hours. After sitting for six hours, I want to arrive in London. But my hospital has a music therapist, an art therapist and a reflexologist. And, oh, those cozy Barcaloungers! Maybe I was at Canyon Ranch.
Still, it was the chemo that made my life seem more canceresque. I left the hospital carrying my antibarfing drugs, which included four days of steroids. They produced such a burst of energy that I wanted to clean closets, scrub floors, bang out a couple of new novels and compete in the Tour de France. But then the steroids stopped and the tired set in.
I am not someone who stays in bed all day. I am someone who gets up and makes the bed before she brushes her teeth. I wondered if the doctors had gotten confused and instead of giving me chemo gave me coma.


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Duke Ellington (featuring Harry Carney): Frustration
Duke Ellington (piano)
Duke Ellington Presents (Bethlehem 5019)
Duke Ellington (piano), Harry Carney (baritone sax),
Clark Terry, Willie Cook, Cat Anderson (trumpets), Quentin Jackson, John Sanders, Brit Woodman (trombones), Russell Procope, Jimmy Hamilton, Johnny Hodges, Paul Gonsalves (reeds), Jimmy Woode (bass); Sam Woodyard (drums).
Composed by Duke Ellington.
Recorded: February 1956
Rating: 90/100 (learn more)
Harry Carney played the role of personal driver, trusted confidant and all-around best friend to the Duke throughout the majority of his career. Their strong extra-musical relationship extended to the bandstand, where Ellington's baritone-centric reed arranging propelled Carney's rich, round tone into the forefront of the world's finest big band. After Ellington/Carney, it was possible, and more importantly, desirable, to view the baritone sax as a legitimate frontline instrument perfectly appropriate to carry the lead. And just as Ellington himself did for the entire big band genre, Carney provided a beacon to successive generations of baritone saxophonists.
While Ellington classics such as "Sophisticated Lady" and "In a Mellotone" feature Carney's baritone in a leading role, "Frustration" is probably the strongest start-to-finish feature Ellington/Strayhorn wrote with Carney in mind. ("Sono" and "Agra" are two other fine examples.) Even though this is a rather late example, the smooth, just-right tone heard here had been Carney's strongest asset since the 1930s. Note how he chooses to suppress the instrument's power during the middle of his phrases in order to provide an unparalleled low-end punch to conclude (or sometimes, to begin) a powerful line.
Reviewer: Eric Novod
Tags: 1950s jazz · baritone sax · big band
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Jani's Apartment
The hostel is more a homy stay. A lot of room for travellers compaired to other hostels. Free WIFI. It is a no smoking place, but is has a large balcony. It is for travelers, who want to be away from the crowd. Also very nice for families. Dogs are allowed.
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Indiana cuts Elkhart County out of bid for pre-K funding
Five Indiana counties are getting part of the $10 million Indiana set aside for pre-K assistance. Elkhart County was a finalist but didn't make the final cut.
Elkhart County won't be one of five Indiana counties getting preschool vouchers from the state.
Indiana's new pre-K pilot program will launch in early 2015 in Allen, Jackson, Lake, Marion and Vanderburgh counties, as announced on Tuesday, July 22.
Low income families in those counties will get financial aid so their child can attend a pre-K program.
Back in June, Elkhart County was selected as one of the 18 finalist counties for the pre-K funding, along with Allen, Bartholomew, Delaware, Grant, Howard, Kosciusko, Lake, Lawrence, Madison, Marion, Noble, Jackson, St. Joseph, Tippecanoe, Vanderburgh, Vigo and Wayne counties.
Elkhart County's application for the money, prepared by nonprofit education group Horizon Education Alliance, noted 1,172 children in Elkhart County are under-served by pre-K programs.
Horizon estimated financial assistance from the state could mean 500 of those children would be able to enter a pre-K program.
Brian Wiebe, executive director of Horizon, said Tuesday he's disappointed Elkhart County won't be part of the state's pilot program, but he believes the county put forth a good effort to win the aid.
"The awards were based on many factors, including overall need and we just weren't ultimately chosen," he said. "I was very proud of the statement of county readiness that we submitted. I know we won't be deterred, and I expect Elkhart County to continue to work toward providing high quality preschool for more and more 4-year olds."
In a statement announcing the winning counties on Tuesday, Gov. Mike Pence noted all 18 counties that applied for the pilot program demonstrated a strong commitment to pre-K, but the counties selected have the highest level of readiness, capacity and financial commitment.
The final selection was made by an advisory group that included academic researchers from Ball State, Notre Dame, Purdue and Indiana University, as well as others working in early childhood education organizations statewide.
Even though Elkhart County won't be part of the pilot program, Wiebe suggested the state could help fund pre-K in the county through future opportunities.
He's surmising this based on a letter Horizon received from Melanie Brizzi, director of the state's Office of Early Childhood and Out of School Learning.
Brizzi wrote "the work that the Alliance has done is impressive" and added she believes her office may be able to partner with Horizon on early education projects, including through a second round of grant funds.
Horizon plans to continue to improve pre-K in Elkhart County by doing a teacher training in August where 20 local preschool classrooms will work together to learn a play-based preschool program that prepares children for kindergarten.


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Taegtmeyer, A B; Steurer-Stey, C; Price, D B; Wildhaber, J H; Spertini, F; Leuppi, J D (2009). Predictors of asthma control in everyday clinical practice in Switzerland. Current Medical Research and Opinion, 25(10):2549-2555.
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OBJECTIVE: To identify predictors of improved asthma control under conditions of everyday practice in Switzerland. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A subgroup of 1380 patients with initially inadequately controlled asthma was defined from a cohort of 1893 asthmatic patients (mean age 45.3 + or - 19.2 years) recruited by 281 office-based physicians who participated in a previously-conducted asthma control survey in Switzerland. Multiple regression techniques were used to identify predictors of improved asthma control, defined as an absolute decrease of 0.5 points or more in the Asthma Control Questionnaire between the baseline (V1) and follow-up visit (V2). RESULTS: Asthma control between V1 and V2 improved in 85.7%. Add-on treatment with montelukast was reported in 82.9% of the patients. Patients with worse asthma control at V1 and patients with good self-reported adherence to therapy had significantly higher chances of improved asthma control (OR = 1.24 and 1.73, 95% CI 1.18-1.29 and 1.20-2.50, respectively). Compared to adding montelukast and continuing the same inhaled corticosteroid/fixed combination (ICS/FC) dose, the addition of montelukast to an increased ICS/FC dose yielded a 4 times higher chance of improved asthma control (OR = 3.84, 95% CI 1.58-9.29). Significantly, withholding montelukast halved the probability of achieving improved asthma control (OR = 0.51, 95% CI = 0.33-078). The probability of improved asthma control was almost 5 times lower among patients in whom FEV(1) was measured compared to those in whom it was not (OR = 0.23, 95% CI = 0.09-0.55). Patients with severe persistent asthma also had a significantly lower probability of improved control (OR = 0.15, 95% CI = 0.07-0.32), as did older patients (OR = 0.98, 95% CI = 0.97-0.99). Subgroup analyses which excluded patients whose asthma may have been misdiagnosed and might in reality have been chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) showed comparable results. CONCLUSIONS: Under conditions of everyday clinical practice, the addition of montelukast to ICS/FC and good adherence to therapy increased the likelihood of achieving better asthma control at the follow-up visit, while older age and more severe asthma significantly decreased it.
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Retailers in New Zealand. These good guys & gals will have a range of our bikes and products in store and ride them too
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Thursday, April 30, 2009
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009
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I quite like it.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Distractions, Two Distractions for Wednesday!
Ooooh, I think I need one of these http://www.mypressi.com/index.php
The mypressi twist, a truely portable espresso machine.....all I can say is, don't leave home without it.
And since I have managed to sneek in some quality Web Surfing time, I came across this via Stevil Kenevil's, How to Avoid a Bummer Life Blog, www.swobo.com/htatbl/
Powersliding is NOT a crime.......
Tim Wilding and Annika Smail win NZ Single Speed National Champs
We at Hyperformance Hardware would like to give a BIG 'Well Done' to Annika Smail and Tim Wilding for winning this growing event.
Although, most people would consider the Single Speed champs a 'fun' event, the single speed national is now attracting some pretty serious competition.
Tim is the first person in NZ to get the new Ibis Tranny, he's used the bike in Xterra and now the single speed champs.
BikeRadar.com talk about the Ibis Tranny here;
Tim's report of the event below;
I should not have won this race. Not because of the (inconsequential) order in which i consumed weetbix and beer but for the simple fact that my experience on a single speed is limited to three rides. For all its emphasis on fun and frivolity, the NZ Single speed Champs attracted a talented and strong field, a number of whom had been training specifically for this event, and had schooled me in the process on at least one occasion. I don't think i ever seriously contemplated that i could win the title.
Minutes into the race and that belief was reinforced as i emerged from the confusion of the Le Mans style start to see riders stretching up the road as far as i could see. Congratulations must go to whoever relocated my bike as they did a great job - i just couldn't find it! It's a feature of the event that the bikes are rearranged and so i was expecting it, but figured that my Ibis was distinctive in orange and i wouldn't have any difficulties. It turns out that there are a large number of orange bikes out there. I know. I ran to nearly every one before finally stumbling across mine!
From there it was a case of chasing, right up until the last lap. I really put myself in the box getting back on to the second bunch before we entered the first section of singletrack and from there it was just a case of picking off riders when i could. By chance, the course consisted of three of my most favourite Rotorua trails - Pondy, Old Chevy and Yellow Brick Road - and i had a ball taking the Tranny through them. In contrast to my Xterra ride, i just felt connected with the bike and really smooth. My Maxxis Monorail tires provided exceptional cornering grip and i took full advantage.
The racing was tight heading into the final lap. I was with Matthew Gorter and Eric Drower was closely chasing. Both are talented mountain bikers who have been doing great things on the road recently and i didn't want them to be too close coming into the final Beer Cut. I can't skull to save myself. Matt was proving difficult to shake but when he had a small crash on Pondy i was able to gap him and break the elastic binding us together. With half a lap remaining i started to entertain thoughts of winning and tattoo placement, much in the same way as Cabin had done last year before being caught by Garth. History nearly repeated itself when Eric clawed back some 20sec in the dying stages of the race and all but chased me into the beer tent. I was fortunate to have just enough of a lead to exit in front and make the sprint for the line, caught quite nicely by Mike Vincent:
Yes, i was pretty excited to win.
So i now have a tattoo. It's pretty cool and if you have a snoop around vorb.org.nz 's excellent coverage of the weekend you should be able to catch a glimpse. Otherwise, have a look on trexterra.blogspot.com in a couple of days time. Yes, I've joined all the other diligent athletes with a blog. The intention is to update it quite frequently, which is why you shouldn't look at it for the next 24hours.
Thanks to Pearl Izumi for their great riding gear, Ibis Cycles for the amazing Tranny, Oli Brooke-White for his mad mechanic skills, and Maxxis for their great tires.
Friday, April 24, 2009
xterra 09 - by annika smail
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Tim Wilding Xterra report
I was really looking forward to the race and it was great bouncing around the Xterra village before hand, catching up with friends and greeting friendly faces. It feels to me as if a real Xterra community is starting to develop in NZ. Thats reflected in the increasingly strong fields, but also in the great atmosphere surrounding the event.
That being the case, it was natural that i found myself on the shore of Lake Tikitapu in a great mood while waiting for the starters gun. I was caught a little unawares when it did eventually go off but very quickly got into a pretty handy group with clear water ahead. For the first time, Pro's were wearing different coloured swim caps to the age groupers and it certainly put my mind at ease seeing only one yellow cap ahead. Unfortunately, there was another yellow head shadowing me - Richard Ussher, competing in his first Xterra. He'd come off Ironman NZ so i was expecting him to swim pretty well. Imagine then how stoked i was when he disappeared on the stretch back to shore. I'd dropped him! I put the hammer down just to make sure before happening to look a little further. Oh. There he was - still level pegging, but a couple of meters to my right. Talking to Rich after the race, we established that he'd been thinking pretty much the same as i had!
So despite our respective efforts, we both exited the water and headed out on the bikes, only 90 seconds down on Terrenzo. That was a real boost as i think he pulled over 2 and a half minutes on me last year. I had borrowed Duncan Milnes fantastic Quintana Roo wetsuit as mine was getting a bit sad after three hard seasons and i think that was a big contributor.
I need to take this opportunity to tell you about my bike. I've had it for a few weeks now and i've been incredibly tardy in not telling you about it earlier. It's fast, orange, and has a name that i'm hesitant to repeat around my parents - Ibis Cycles new carbon hardtail, the Tranny. Built with all the good things, like Shimano XTR and Fox forks with the fantastic new 15QR dropout, by Wellington's resident good thing, Oli Brooke-White of Roadworks / Jazz Apples fame. It goes like stink. Or at least, normally.
As we climbed in pursuit of Terrenzo I just felt flat. What had felt effortless the week before was feeling anything but. Rich was riding like a demon and though i tried i couldn't really shake him. We caught Terrenzo at the start of Hill Rd, at the top of which Rich took the lead, leaving me to hang on. I managed to sneak in front heading into Billy T where i seemingly tried to take myself out of the race by first rubbing a tree and then nearly fully connecting with another. I think the effort up the hill might have left me a little cross eyed.
Now in the lead, i set about trying to ride smart and hard, though i still wasn't feeling the flow. It was never more apparent as when Scott Thorne came up and passed me on Split Enz. I couldn't even hold onto him. It was a frustrating thing as i don't normally relinquish my lead once i have it. My problems got worse while rounding Green Lakes. Scott was in the distance and now Rich was rapidly catching again. Compounding my problems was an errant stomach that felt anything but settled. It was shaping up to be an ugly run.
Rich did catch me and we spent the last couple of km's lapping out and slowly bringing Scotts lead back a bit. Even then, Rich was doing at least 2/3rds of the work. Into transition and all cameras were on Rich as speculation mounted whether he could catch Scott. I had a slow transition and headed out onto the run not at all confident that i would even be able to foot it with the others. My stomach was tight and i just didn't feel the flow.
The less that is said about the run the better. I lost 3min to Rich and Scott in the first lap and was passed by Cabin shortly after. At that point my mantra changed from 'beat Cabin. Beat Cabin' to 'beat Terrenzo. Beat Terrenzo.' As is often the case, i started running more freely in my second lap and could finally do my fantastic Pearl Izumi Peak XC shoes some justice. I did manage to hold Terrenzo off, but not by much: as i exited the bush out onto the beach i looked back to see him not far behind. Fortunately i still had enough space to hold him off and claim my second 4th in as many years.
I need to make it clear that i'm not disheartened by my result. I fit my training around a busy life and demanding job and feel that this summer i struck the right balance. I still believe that i can win again in Rotorua but to do so i need to be consistent and build a great base through this year. My running needs to step up. The good news is that i believe that i'm in the right place to achieve this so hope to keep you entertained with my progress over the next 12 months.
Tomorrow is the NZ SingleSpeed Championships. It should be a great day out, hopefully with much beer consumed out on the course. The Tranny gets its name from its ability to be converted from a geared bike to a singlespeed in less than 20min and so thats ready to rock. I've had a couple of rides on it as a singlespeed and i have to say that i really am enjoying it. The simplicity is cool and i'm having a ball focusing on carrying as much speed as possible through the corners. I don't expect to be challenging for the Tattoo but will be going out there to put the hurt on. I'll tell you about it next week.
Thanks as always to my sponsors:
Ibis Cycles
Pearl Izumi
Roadworks Wellington
and to my coach, Bryan Hall.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Raewyn Morrison Santa Cruz Coppermine report.
My bike had not been used since Nationals which had been a month prior, so I was looking forward to riding again. I arrived in Nelson on Friday, the day before the race so was unable to look over the course.
The race started well, despite not warming up properly I knew the climb would soon get my muscles going. I was first Woman up the open 4WD track and welcomed a cheer from some spectators. Into the trees there was a group of us including Lisa Savage and a few other guys.
We climbed together up through the pine forest and eventually turning left heading up to the summit of Fringe Hill. Oh dear god! The Classic was a challenge. It took me from feeling fit and comfortable on the climb to complete exhaustion and very sore legs. With more air in my tires than I was use to (to save me from punctures in Boulder Valley), there were many times I lost traction on the steep pinches and was reduced to walking. There was about 5 of us that reached the 700m summit at the same time, and what a sight! The view was amazing, well worth the climb.
Going into Black diamond ridge I was tailing Lisa, but as the track continued I started struggling with the slippery roots and she was able to pull away. Black Diamond was definitely the part I liked least, having to carry and push my bike in many bits. Though it made me very happy when the trail rejoined the Rail Trail, and found myself re-energised and able to maintain a reasonable pace. Reaching the mineral belt I was still feeling good, but started too struggled a bit when I had to carry the bike. This is where Olivia Johnston passed me.
I was a very relieved when I reached Coppermine Saddle as I knew that it was pretty much downhill from here. I was able to pass a fair few cautious riders, but the more the valley continued and the boulders started increasing in size, my muscles started getting a hammering and the cramps began. My biggest mistake on Boulder Valley was not putting my seat down, something I'll be sure to remember for next time. It made it a lot hard descending, and on a part of the course that should have been my strong point, I was no way near as fast as I could have been. I fell off a few times but luckily into the friendly bushes to the side of the rocks. Eventually the boulders became rocks and the track became smoother and faster. Ripping around the switchbacks, and letting loose on the single track this part was a lot of fun. Though all good things must come to an end and the track soon joined the road. Everything hurt, my legs, my arms and back, and the cramps had started to come back. I knew I was on the home stretch but was not sure how far it was. I just put my head down and pedalled. Back onto the single track was a relief, and when I saw the finish I was absolutely stoked, I had as massive grin on my face as I crossed the finish. The free food and beer was a bonus too.
This race was hard; the amount of climbing, the challenging descents, the exhaustion and the cramps, I loved it all! I found everyone so nice and friendly, sharing the experience with many people along the course and able to laugh at our situation. The event was very well organised having marshals at all the check point radioing back to the events centre when riders passed. I can't wait for next year!
I owe a big thank you to Mike for putting up with me and letting me stay at his house, to Bluebridge Ferry who helped me out with my travelling so I had the opportunity to race. Also to all the competitors and organisers who were never lacking friendliness and humour.
$5 (US) Raffle to Win an Ibis Mojo, sweet!
More info can be found here; http://ibiscycles.com/raffle/
Also, more Mojo news, Ibis are offering two new colours for the Mojo SL, these were spotted at sea otter, but here are the studio pictures in all their glory.
While we are on the topic of Ibis, make sure you keep an eye on http://www.chuckibis.com/chuck_spew/ and Scot Nicol is also on twitter http://twitter.com/chuck_i
Mtbr.com has more news about the Mojo raffle and some pictures from Sea Otter, worth a look; http://seaotter.mtbr.com/2009/04/21/mojo-raffle-tranny/.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Inspired. Danny MacAskill from dave on Vimeo.
OK, there is so much to blog that I don't know where to start, best you just watch Danny MacAskill while I get myself sorted.
Things you need to know;
1) George Brannigan is secondary schools national DH champ (Good work mate)
2) Susie Wood 2nd Xterra (lime green Blur XC) and Annika Smail 3rd (first Xterra!) SC riders Hogging the Podiums. Tim Wilding 4th on his new Ibis Tranny, look out for him at the single speed national champs.
3) Ibis offering new colours for their Mojo SL's, white and metallic blue is what I spotted.
4) Carbon Blur LT.....Aye Ca rumba!
5) Driver8's in baby blue, nice.
6) I am distracted because I'm looking at all the new stuff at Sea Otter (via the web, I'm not there, wish I was)
And in the NOT Bike related news, my better half, Sandra Williams and her sailing buddy, John Laydon are the Flying Fifteen national champs. Hyperformance Hardware representing on the water too!
Sunday, April 12, 2009
National Mountain Bike Marathon Champs aka Highlander 75km - by annika smail
oh well it's now been a week already and i have been meaning to update this blog right away, ... sorry!
yeah so the Highlander 75k which was also nz mtb marathon champs were on last Sunday at the Blue lake Rotorua.
it was a stunning day, not too chilly and not too hot as there was a bit of cloud hanging about and the trails were in mint condition too, so all in all > perfect! :)
the course started with quite a bit of road before hitting the first single trail and then it took us through some mint trails - like Billy T! - and along some super scenic forest roads like along lake front road were you get a stunning view of green lake (it certainly puts a smile on your face) :)
i wasn't feeling too strong and energetic but managed somehow to keep at the front of the women's field and therefore won the marathon champs title, am happy! ;)
thanks for all the support i got along the race course, it's great to see and hear people cheer you on!
wishing you happy easter riding! :)
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Oli Builds Bikes (and completes the too)
Friday, April 03, 2009
Kenny is a professional, Kid's don't try this at home!
Again, I borrowed this from Stevil Kenevil's blog, http://www.swobo.com/htatbl/
Because I think we should all try as hard as we can to avoid a bummer life.
Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Santa Cruz Bicycle, Blur XC Carbon reviews
Also, if you rush out and purchase the April issue of Mountain Bike Magazine, there is also a review there too. I might be email you a copy of the review if you ask nicely.


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A Prairie Home Companion with Garrison Keillor
The View From Mrs. Sundberg's Window
Live in the Leap
March 18, 2014
Listened to the show Saturday and it was not bad. Tail end of Spring Break and I pretty much lost consciousness on the living room rug (comfortably so) while Karan Casey and Aoife O'Donovan sang "Home." The break began with a flurry of shopping for supplies and packing, and two 3 a.m. airport visits. That was last weekend. In the time since, I've caught up on just about everything, and over the weekend I was in that good place where I could do what I felt like doing for a day or two. Which included baking, and sleeping in (it's been a long time) and making wonderful meals for myself -- reubens and roasted asparagus with pureed peas and pine nuts, and mini pizzas topped with caramelized baby bellas and real Italian sausage.
We're at the Inbetween Time now, with snow on its way, and warmth to follow, and maybe more snow. Inbetween is a good place to be. You're neither here or nor there. You're in the leap between the stepping stones, on the bridge, on an oddly pleasant emotional bus ride. You know where you're going, but you're not sure when you'll get there. Don't put away the mittens yet, but don't unpack the shorts. There's flurry here, and excitement, and everything's shifting gears.
Met a man named Louis at a writing workshop in Vermont some years ago who was as taken as I am with what it means to "live in the leap." We had several conversations about it, and I learned later that he had the words tattooed on his chest. I didn't take it quite that far, but I do think about it, and believe it can mean something different to just about everyone. It could mean that one should not stop, or shut down, when things are up the air. Or it could be a rally to take more risks. Or a challenge to not rush through but to fully experience the unpredictable.
Or it could mean we ought to dance a little more. Kick your heels up, sashay about the kitchen, do a little Irish jig. And when you're done, we'll have a Irish coffee topped with homemade whipped cream. Go mbeannaí Dia duit!
Get out the butter and jam. All there is to it.
Cranberry Orange Scones
1¾ cups all purpose flour
1½ tsp. baking powder
½ tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. salt
2 T sugar
grated zest of an orange
½ cup dried cranberries
1 stick cold unsalted butter
⅔ cup buttermilk (plus extra for brushing)
coarse sugar for sprinkling
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
Cut the cold butter into small cubes ¼-½ inch. Mix until butter is just coated with flour, leaving large chunks. Stir in the cranberries and the zest. (You may briefly soak dried fruits in hot water or rum, then drain and toss in sugar before adding).
Stir in ⅔ cup buttermilk and mix just until the liquid is absorbed and the batter begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Scrape the dough down with a spatula and form into a ball.
Flatten the dough into a circle ¾-inch thick, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, a silicone baking sheet or a buttered sheet of wax paper. Divide the circle into eight wedges and separate the wedges out leaving a ½-inch space between them.
Brush the tops with remaining buttermilk or egg white. Sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned. Dust scones with confectioner's sugar, if desired, and serve warm with butter and jam or honey.
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