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LANCASTER — The Immanuel Christian girls basketball team played its strongest game of the season in beating Antelope Valley Christian 61-27 Monday in Lancaster.
The Crusaders scored 23 points in the first quarter to jump out to a 23-8 lead and never looked back.
"We were as powerful as we've ever been in that first quarter," ICS Coach Bob Smith said. "We switched some things up. We made Jennifer (Mondragon) the point guard and moved Elicia (Hazlewood) to the small forward.
"We also played a 1-3-1 trap. It's not the Burros' 1-1-3 trap, but we modified what we were doing so we could always double team Fanni Medveczky, who is the Eagles' best player. She had two points for most of the game. She finished with 16, but that's because we were ahead by a lot late in the game."
With the adjustments both defensively and offensively, ICS led 35-10 at halftime.
"We added a lot of versatility with the changes we made," Smith said. "We were flying around the floor. It gave me a chance to sit back and enjoy the way the team was playing."
The Crusaders had 19 steals, had 51 rebounds and shot almost 40 percent for the game.
Mondragon led the team in steals (7), rebounds (18) and points (28) as she continues her huge numbers output for ICS this season. She had another 11 offensive boards, bringing her total to 51 offensive rebounds for the season. She has had double-digit offensive rebounds in every game but one this season.
"Jennifer was once again the catalyst for us," Smith said. "She does a great job of slashing to the rack to grab rebounds, she always battles and has played at a high level for us."
Tara Henderson scored 12 points and had 12 rebounds. Hazlewood had 11 points, seven rebounds, seven steals and five assists.
"Elicia bought into her new roll," Smith said. "She had a very solid performance. Every time she grabs a rebound, we're starting a fast break because she handles the ball so well."
The Crusaders move on to face Div. 6, No. 2 LA Adventist at 5:30 p.m. today on the road.
"We want to know what the big teams play like," Smith said. "It'll be a big test for us, so we need to come out and play hard."
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Richard B. Christensen
Saint Luke's Family Health
403 S 11th St Ste 100
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 429-0300
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Melinda Bishop-Herre
Bienville Orthopedics Specialists LLC
1720A Medical Park Dr Ste 220
Biloxi, MS 39532
(228) 392-9355
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Melinda Bishop-Herre
Saint Lukes Internal Medicine
403 S 11th St Ste 100
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 429-0300
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Michelle Hurty
Saint Luke's Family Health
520 S Eagle Rd Ste 1234
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 429-0300
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Irinel N. Stanciu
Saint Luke's Family Health
520 S Eagle Rd Ste 1234
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 429-0300
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Lisa Sanders
Saint Luke's Family Health
520 S Eagle Rd Ste 1234
Meridian, ID 83642
(208) 429-0300
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Sharene Watsen
Saint Luke's Family Health
1226 W River St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 429-0300
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Jennifer H. Ackerly Woods
Veteran Affairs Medical Center
500 W Fort St
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 422-1000
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Julie A. Foote
Treasure Valley Endocrinology
900 N Liberty St Ste 201
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 367-6740
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Tiffany C. Heidt
Treasure Valley Endocrinology
900 N Liberty St Ste 201
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 367-6740
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Theodore S. Roosevelt
Idaho Diabetes & Endocrine Associates
9196 W Emerald St Ste 160
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 389-2213
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Sarah M. Lane
Idaho Diabetes & Endocrine Associates
9196 W Emerald St Ste 160
Boise, ID 83704
(208) 389-2213
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Garden City, ID 83714
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Boise, Idaho 83712
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600 N Robbins Rd
Boise, Idaho 83702
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500 W Fort St
Boise, Idaho 83702
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1055 N Curtis Rd
Boise, Idaho 83706
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303 N Allumbaugh St
Boise, Idaho 83704
(208) 377-840
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8050 W Northview St
Boise, Idaho 83704
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8800 W Emerald St
Boise, Idaho 83704
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520 S Eagle Rd
Boise, Idaho 83642
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2131 S Bonito Way
Boise, Idaho 83642
(877) 801-224
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1660 11th Ave N
Boise, Idaho 83687
(208) 442-281
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1512 12th Ave Rd
Boise, Idaho 83686
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Boise, Idaho 83617
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Boise, Idaho 83605
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Ive noticed this only happens on the 1080p files.
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Who's in Line to Become Canada's Top Central Banker?
By Nirmala Menon
Tiff Macklem, currently Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney's top deputy and a veteran of the Canadian central bank, is seen as the most likely successor to Mr. Carney when the latter becomes Governor of the Bank of England next year.
U.K. Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne dropped the bombshell announcement of Mr. Carney's appointment earlier Tuesday, a move confirmed shortly thereafter by Canadian Finance Minister Jim Flaherty at a joint news conference with Mr. Carney.
Nomura Securities' New York-based economist Charles St. Arnaud described Mr. Macklem—with whom he's worked at the Bank of Canada–as the "natural choice" and the "most solid candidate" from within its ranks.
Mr. Macklem, who holds a PhD in economics from Western University in Ontario, joined the Bank of Canada in 1984 and rose to become an adviser to then-Governor David Dodge in 2003. After a brief stint with Canada's federal finance department, he became deputy governor in 2004. Three years later, he rejoined the finance department as associate deputy minister and served as Canada's G-7 deputy–the same position held by Mr. Carney before he became Governor. Mr. Macklem was named to the senior deputy governor post in 2010.
Thanks to his finance-department experience, Mr. Macklem knows key policymakers in and outside Canada, according to Mr. St.Arnaud.
Still, there's no guarantee that Mr. Macklem will become Canada's top central banker. Both Mr. Carney and his predecessor, Mr. Dodge, were recruited from outside the Bank of Canada, and officials may opt to go that route again, particularly if they want someone with market experience. Mr. Carney's 13-year experience at investment bank Goldman Sachs was seen as key when he was named Governor at the height of the financial crisis.
"I don't think we can assume [Mr. Macklem] will be the next choice, given the history of the last two picks," said Douglas Porter, deputy chief economist at BMO Capital Markets. But "I would say if we were to handicap the odds right now, he would be the candidate."
Mr. Porter said it would be a "big asset" for the nation's top central banker to have financial market experience, but noted it's "less critical (now) than in 2008," when the financial crisis erupted.
"We shouldn't be complacent, but I do believe (officials are) better prepared for those kind of issues now," Mr. Porter said.
Observers say other contenders for the job include Don Drummond, the former chief economist of Toronto-Dominion Bank who is also an ex-federal finance official; Stephen Poloz, chief of Export Development Canada who spent 14 years at the Bank of Canada; and Clement Gignac, a former chief economist at National Bank Financial.
There's also former Bank of Canada deputy governor Jean Boivin, who moved to a senior position in Canada's finance department last month. Some analysts rate Mr. Boivin's chances just behind Mr. Macklem. Mr. Boivin would be a politically savvy pick, as Canada has never had a central bank governor whose first language is French. Still, Mr. Boivin is seen more as a future governor rather than as successor to Mr. Carney. And if Mr. Macklem gets the governor's job, Mr. Boivin may well be named to the number-two post.
The Bank of Canada said Monday that its board will soon form a special committee to begin the search for a new governor. The appointment is subject to the approval of Canada's finance minister and the federal Cabinet.


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Last month, on the day my period started, I had a few cramps, felt a little bloated, was slightly irritable, and noticed a lovely little pimple just to the left of center on my forehead. On most days, making all that go away (except the pimple) would be as easy as going out for a run. But on that day, lacing up my sneakers was too daunting. I felt exhausted, and gearing up for a workout seemed incredibly difficult. So I skipped the run—and didn't feel better until the next day.
I didn't think much about why I felt too tired to exercise that day, but if you have ever experienced something similar, there may be an explanation. A study from the University of Adelaide in Australia suggests that the phenomenon is quite real and probably related to hormone levels, which vary dramatically throughout the course of the menstrual cycle.
According to the study, exercise is most difficult from approximately three days prior to beginning the menstrual period to ovulation. During this time, two of the principle menstrual cycle hormones, estrogen and progesterone, are low.
Researchers believed that these hormones may influence the body's energy metabolism at rest and during exercise. They suggested that when these hormone levels are low, women may end up contending with more waste products—such as lactic acid and carbon dioxide—from the metabolic consumption of carbohydrates. This can contribute to muscle soreness and premature fatigue.
In the study, a group of women went through the same exercises at different points during their menstrual cycles. Although the women completed the same exercise test in both phases of the menstrual cycle, the exercise test conducted at the beginning of the month took longer to complete and the women reported feeling more physically and mentally fatigued at this time point.
The fact that hormone levels may lead to difficulty with exercise during the menstrual period is unfortunate. Exercise is a good remedy for the symptoms many women encounter before and during their periods. Exercise can improve your mood, increase your metabolism, and help reduce bloating. In addition, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists advises women to exercise to help alleviate menstrual cramps.
According to the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, all adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity aerobic physical activity each week, which amounts to 30 minutes a day.
If period fatigue is in fact a result of low levels of estrogen and progesterone leading to poor metabolism of carbohydrates, then limiting your intake of simple carbohydrates like refined sugars just before and during your period may help combat the fatigue. Also, limiting salt may help reduce bloating and limiting caffeine might help with irritability.
There are also nutritional supplements that may help with premenstrual syndrome symptoms:
Talk to your doctor before you begin taking any vitamins or supplements.
Every woman's menstrual cycle is different. Track your symptoms over time to learn your specific patterns and share them with your doctor if you are concerned. If you have severe symptoms and fatigue before and during your period, even after incorporating lifestyle changes, there are medications that might help. Talk to your doctor about your options.
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One of the oldest and largest talent competitions of blues musicians in the country returns this Friday and Saturday to the Lafayette Hotel in Marietta.
The annual River City Blues Competition, now in its 20th year, started out as part of the annual Blues, Jazz and Folk Music Society festival, typically held in March.
"It's hard to believe it's been 20 years," said "Cobbler" John Bolen, a longtime supporter and organizer of the event. "(This event) started out as a showcase but over the years it got so big, we had to have a separate event and break it up into three segments so we didn't have to turn people away."
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Ray Fuller and the Bluesrockers from Columbus took first place at the 2011 River City Blues Competition. This year's competition will be held Friday and Saturday at the Lafayette Hotel.
What eventually became the annual blues competition has seen acts from all over the country, all vying for the first place prize of $1,200 and a chance to go to Memphis, Tenn. for the International Blues Challenge.
This year's competition will bring 15 bands from Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky and Indianapolis, including three local acts - Appalachian Criminals from Vienna, W.Va. and Vinnie Mele and Silverhorse, both from Marietta.
Along with all the musicians coming to town for the weekend, music lovers from all over will converge as well. A big supporter of the blues is Ella Shafer, also known as "Miss Ella Sister to the Blues," who will be driving in for the weekend from her home in Rockbridge, Ohio, near Logan.
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If you go
What: 20th annual River City Blues Competition sponsored by The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society, Inc.
When: 8 to 11 p.m. Friday; noon to 6 p.m. and 8 to 11:30 p.m. Saturday.
Where: Lafayette Hotel, 101 Front St., Marietta.
Cost: Weekend pass - $25 member/$40 non-member; Friday night - $10 member/$15 non-member; Saturday afternoon - $15 member/$20 non-member; Saturday night - $15 member/$20 non-member.
For information: www.bjfm.org.
Acts performing
Friday, first preliminary
8-8:20 p.m. Silverhorse (4 pc. Band) Marietta, Ohio
8:30-8:50 p.m. Chaz Humley and the Effects (4 pc. Band) Teays Valley, W.Va.
9-9:20 p.m. Big Al & The Capital City Players (4 pc. Band) Columbus, Ohio
9:30-9:50 p.m. Scott Horn (Solo) Akron, Ohio
10-10:20 p.m. Mojo Theory (5 pc. Band) Columbus, Ohio
Saturday, second preliminary
12:30-12:50 p.m. Appalachian Criminals (5 pc. Band) Vienna, W.Va.
1-1:20 p.m. Wade and The Mojo Blues (4 pc. Band) Columbus, Ohio
1:30-1:50 p.m. Luther Trammell (Solo) Elyria, Ohio
2-2:20 p.m. Vinnie Mele (4 pc. Band) Marietta, Ohio
2:30-2:50 p.m. Mack Jump (Solo) Indianapolis, In.
3-3:20 p.m. The Tee Dee Young Band (5 pc. Band) Lexington, Ky.
3:30-3:50 p.m. Elm Street Blues Band (4 pc. Band) Willoughby, Ohio
4-4:20 p.m. Gary Applegate (Solo) Indianapolis, In.
4:30-4:50 p.m. Bourbon Dan and The Chasers (4 pc. Band) Columbus, Ohio
5-5:20 p.m. Magic Mama Band (8 pc. Band) Gallipolis, Ohio
Dinner Break from approximately 6 to 8 p.m.
Finals begin at 8 p.m.
Miss Ella was introduced to the blues nearly a decade ago while attending the BJFM Society's annual spring festival and now serves as an ambassador of blues music. She travels the country, judging for the International Blues Challenge and networking with kindred blues fans and musicians through radio shows, Internet blogs and other methods. Detroit bluesman Paul Miles penned a song with Miss Ella called "My Guitar" and one about her called "Sister to the Blues."
"I got to talk to (Chicago blues guitarist) Lurrie Bell and he said to me 'Miss Ella, how did you find the blues?' and I said 'The blues found me,'" Shafer said.
"The blues is happy, I mean, it's sad but it's happy ... everything they were singing about were things that I lived through ... I have an eclectic love of music," she said. "Before the blues, I loved gospel and I went through country and some rock n' roll. But when I first walked into the (BJFM) festival, I was captivated. "
Miss Ella, through her love of the blues and nonstop promotion of blues music, has become somewhat of a celebrity in her own right.
"I can't walk down Beale Street (in Memphis) without being stopped by someone," she said, referring to the fact that she has judged the International Blues Challenge in the city for the past five years.
"The great thing about Marietta is that (the blues competition organizers and judges) follow the IBC rules, which are blues content, instrumental talent, vocal talent and originality and stage presence," she said.
Miss Ella said she and her husband, Ed "the bluesman," and their dog, Sam "Wang Dang Doodle," will be in town to enjoy every part of the competition this weekend.
"If you come you're gonna see me decked out in a stetson and dressed to kill," she said.
Tickets for the event are $25 for a weekend pass for members and $40 for non-members; for Friday night only, $10 for members and $15 for non-members; Saturday afternoon, $15 for members and $20 for non-members; and for Saturday night only, $15 members and $20 non-members.
For information, visit the website www.bjfm.org.


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The BBC, DRM and the demise (?) of get_iplayer
It's never nice to hear about the demise of a piece of simply brilliant software. when I discovered that get_iplayer was being pulled by its developer I was, to use a cliche, gutted. The potential loss of a piece of software that did just what it said on the tin is bad enough but it was impeccably free and open. What's more, it was an example to the BBC about how things should be done. It was the work of one lone, unpaid developer, not the product of professional developers subsidised by the BBC licence. What happened exemplifies everything that is wrong with proprietary software.
For the benefit on non-British readers I should explain that the BBC has an excellent website and it includes the iPlayer which allows visitors to view BBC audo and video content in their browser. When it was launched it was, surprise, Windows only. As many licence fee payers were also GNU/Linux users, they were enraged that they had effectively been excluded from the experience. BBC FUD ensued. Eventually though, lobbying and petitioning paid off and the BBC enabled the iPlayer for platforms other than Windows. You needed (and still need) (Adobe) Flash to view the video content and the content was encumbered with DRM and was not yours for keeps. It was only a thirty-day visitor to your hard drive.


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A demonstration of how to build with the Lego Technics toys will be from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 3, at the Ashland library, 410 Siskiyou Blvd., Ashland.
The session requires advanced familiarity and skills with the toys. It is open to adults, teens and children 5 years and older.
For more information, call the Ashland library's children's department at 541-774-6995 or visit www.jcls.org.
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December 8, 2005
The debate over consolidation is once again the number one topic in Columbia County. The Evans and Martinez area will be combined into one government, while Grovetown and Harlem would remain separate cities. News 12 is on your side with the future plans.
If Columbia County consolidated into one city, it would instantly become the seventh largest city in Georgia.
That's just one of the many advantages of a consolidated government, according to Columbia County officials. Name recognition, putting Columbia County on the map, adding to the county's booming population and business structure.
"If you don't know where the place is you're not going to invest in it. And we have people from all over the United States that could be coming here but first have to find out where you are," said Steve Szablewski, County Administrator.
In the first of three town hall meetings, the county administrator presented a half-hour slide show, showing the benefits. All of the cons listed like layoffs and higher costs, they say don't apply to Columbia County.
"All of the constitutional officials we have would keep their same constitutional duties," said Todd Glover, Director of Management Services.
But others in the crowd aren't so happy about the plan, raising questions about the next step.
"I don't believe that Georgia Power is collecting franchise fees out of the clear blue sky," said Carl Miller.
That's Carl Miller, the one wearing the "Say No To Consolidation" shirt.
"What would be the main reason for it or would anyone be for it? There are four counties and cities that are consolidated in this state. Why aren't they all consolidating if it's such a great thing?" Miller said.
County officials counter that 13 other counties in Georgia are considering consolidation.
What's the next step, a future item on a ballot? Well, there are two more of these town hall meetings, both in January. Then, it could make its way to a ballot item for voters to ultimately decide.


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So I ran a couple 5k races, I finally broke into the 30's hooray! my PR is 39:56
I'm looking for a good plan/program to increase my speed. The couch to 5k program was suggested, but I have already ran a couple 5k races...so I dont know if that is neccessarily the correct plan/program for me. Any suggestions for increasing speed...I wouldnt mind increasing my endurance either.
Currently I run 3-4 times a week with 2 cross train/strength training days.
My runs now are usually two 2 mile runs and one 3.4 mile run a week. I average about 4.6mph or 12:53 per mile. My cross training consists of elliptical trainer, swimming, and firefighter training (trust me its cardio!). My strength training, I have a program/routine written by a trainer for upper body one day, lower body 2 days later, back/chest/core 2days after that.
I guess my goal would be to increase my speed, and increase my distance to 4-5 miles for my long runs, and 3 miles for my short runs.
Weight Loss 32 lbs loss to date (since 01/2012)
5k Races 2011
Chicago Monster Dash 10/29/2011 - 53:10
5k Races 2012
Chicago Polar Dash 1/21/2012 - 49:00
Hartland Healthy Life 5/19/2012 - 43:08
Summerfest Rock 'n Sole 6/23/2012 - 39:56 PR
Run with Wolfes 9/16/2012 -
Susan G. Komen 9/23/2012 -
Chicago Monster Dash 10/21/2012 -
7k-10k Races 2012
Chicago Get Lucky 3/18/2012 - 1:01:36
Obstacles/Mud Runs 2012
Dirty Girl Mud Run (WI) - 8/19/2012
Keep on keepin' on!
Wow, I don't know that I've ever been the first one to reply to someone's post before.
First off, welcome aboard and welcome to the world of running! I'm probably not the best person to respond to someone's inquiry about training to increase speed because I've never really done any specific "speed training", which many people suggest. It probably shows since I'm pretty slow myself. I can tell you what has helped me, though.
First (and maybe second and third) is to run more. You don't have to necessarily run faster during your runs, but you need to increase your daily mileage and you should work on adding a run or two during the week. Second, make running a consistent endeavor. By that I mean don't do a few runs/week for a month or two and then take a week or two off, and on and on . . . That's a serious killer when it comes to increasing distance and speed.
When you run consistently and gradually (and safely) increase your daily (and weekly) mileage, you will notice an increase in speed. It takes a while for your body to acclimate to the rigors of running. Not only your lungs/breathing capacity but also the muscles/bones/tendons in your lower body. Your body will get more efficient the more you run, and the end result will be that your times get better. And the good thing is you will get faster without really having to concentrate on speed work!
However, there are speed workouts that can be done that are not necessarily so grueling that you lose interest in running altogether. Again, I'm just a runner. I don't kid myself into thinking I'm ever going to be a Kenyan, nor is it my goal to ever run a 15 min. 5K. Having said that, as you gradually add miles, pick a run or two per week to sprinkle in a little speed. Say you're planning a 4 mile run one day. After running a couple miles and getting your body limbered up a bit, pick up the pace for 30 seconds (or pick a mailbox up ahead and run to it). Then slow down for a couple minutes (maybe even a little slower than your normal pace) or so and then settle back into your normal pace. Do it again towards the end of your run.
Now bare in mind I chose not to use the word "sprint" and instead said to "pick up the pace". The reason is because running full out can take a lot out of you and can greatly increase the risk of injury. It also can be somewhat counterproductive in that some of us who may sprint all out for a bit may have a hard time slowing down to a normal (or slightly below normal) pace on our "cool down" and will feel the urge to walk or stop altogether. That doesn't seem to be very beneficial. When I say "pick up the pace", I might suggest increasing your speed to 11:00 min/mile, which is nearly two minutes quicker than your normal pace. You don't have to do it for 30 seconds. You can do it for 50 yards, or to the yard that has the sprinkler on, etc. You can do it longer, too, if you feel comfortable. And don't just use my fictitious 11:00 min/mi. as the target speed. Maybe you only feel comfortable speeding up to 11:30-11:45, or maybe you'd feel comfortable speeding up to 10:00. No matter the time, just speed up to a pace that's noticably faster than your normal pace but isn't so fast that it's a monumental struggle.
There are also different TYPES of runs that are beneficial. For instance, there are "recovery runs" and "tempo runs". RR are ones where you're a bit sore, or you're coming off a recent higher intensity workout (or you're just not "feeling it" that day), and you elect to run just for the sake of running, with no preconceived notion of speed. These might be at or below your normal pace. TR are ones where you go out with the intention of hitting a target speed/tempo over a certain distance. For instance, if your goal is to nail a 35 min. 5K, you go out and run at an 11:16/mi. pace come heck or high water. When I first started running I made the mistake of making basically all of my runs tempo runs, not fully recognizing that there are some days where running a more casual pace can be just as beneficial, if not more so, as running a fast pace. And as you're likely learning at this point in your running "career", there are some days where running comes easy and some days where it's a real struggle. On those days where it's a struggle, slow your pace down. On those days when you feel incredible and running comes easy, speed up a bit.
Again, though, don't feel like you need to do grueling training sessions incorporating speed to your daily runs to better your 5K times. A certain increase in speed will occur naturally with consistency and gradual increases in the length of your daily runs and weekly mileage totals.
Good luck and keep at it.
Raf66: Thank you for the info. That actually makes a lot of sense. I do want to get to 35min 5k and eventually break into the 20's! I will try to get another run in my week. I work full time, go to school full time, volunteer firefight, and am a paid on call paramedic, so I have a busy schedule. I find that fitting in runs I may only have an hour here and there to run. I will try to implement a longer distance starting Friday (my next run). Twice around my favorite lake route is 3.5 miles roughly. There are plenty of landmarks to quicken my pace to. I use Endomondo to track my runs. I am not able to invest in a garmin or anything like that at this point. Saturday I have a full schedule, so my next run day will be Sunday, depending on how my body feels maybe I will just try to do another 3.5 instead of my usual 2. see how that goes. I think the more and more weight I lose is helping a lot too. I'll let you know how it goes! Thank you again for your guidance.
Weight Loss 32 lbs loss to date (since 01/2012)
5k Races 2011
Chicago Monster Dash 10/29/2011 - 53:10
5k Races 2012
Chicago Polar Dash 1/21/2012 - 49:00
Hartland Healthy Life 5/19/2012 - 43:08
Summerfest Rock 'n Sole 6/23/2012 - 39:56 PR
Run with Wolfes 9/16/2012 -
Susan G. Komen 9/23/2012 -
Chicago Monster Dash 10/21/2012 -
7k-10k Races 2012
Chicago Get Lucky 3/18/2012 - 1:01:36
Obstacles/Mud Runs 2012
Dirty Girl Mud Run (WI) - 8/19/2012
Keep on keepin' on!
EMTTrix, don't rush increasing your mileage. It's a sure recipe for injury. The common theory is to increase mileage no more than 10% at a time. So if your long run is 3 1/2 miles, don't push it past 4 (maybe even a little less if you strictly adhere to the 10% rule). And the rule applies to weekly mileage as well. So if you typically run 12 miles per week don't increase it past 13 or so for a few weeks.
I understand having limited time to devote to running, and it certainly sounds like you're in that boat! Resist the temptation of overdoing it one day because you don't see the opportunity to run again for a few days. Again, that can lead to injury. The goal (at least in a perfect world, and when is it EVER perfect) is to make running a consistent part of your weekly routine (at least I'm assuming that's your goal). That doesn't necessarily mean running the same time of day on the same days every week as that's not often possible. But if you can fit a 30-45 minute run in 4-5 days/week you'll definitely notice a speed difference.
Again, though, and I can't stress this enough: don't overdue it. Too much/too quickly has been the poison cocktail that has foiled many. Doing this can lead to injuries, loss of interest, etc. The old adage would seem especially appropriate here: it's not a sprint, it's a marathon. If you're planning on making running a regular and long term part of your life, and you want as a byproduct the benefits that can be associated with the sport, stick with it consistently and GRADUALLY increase your distances and the number of days you run. The cool thing is that if you can find the time and motivation, in just a few short months you could be up to running 4-5 miles every run, doing it 4-5 times per week, and doing it nearly as quickly as you've been running your 5Ks!
You just barely started running and already want to be faster before you barely even did any training. Just run more is all y ou need to do.
The first thing you need to do is work your long run up to five miles without stopping or walking. Don't worry about speed yet.
The best way to develop speed is intervals but you need to get to 25-30mpw before you start.
Change your cross training to bike and strenght training. They will help your running much more than eliptical or swimming.
Let me know when your base is place and we will talk about speed work.
Let me start by saying that the advise posted by Raf66, about u wanting more speed, was right on the money. He even touched on some issues i was having. Thanks Raf66.
I finally got around to visiting the site after some time away. I wanted to respond to your post because we are so much alike. After years of strength training being my primary focus i fell back in love with the idea of being "a runner" again. Last year I felt something "tweek" in my knee weeks before my first 5k, but continued to train through the pain, bad idea. Looking back if I would've taken some time off to recover I never would have torn my Meniscus and strained my MCL on race day. That race and my stubborn brain knocked me out of running. After I had surgery i was out for almost a year. Now I listen to my body. I only where shoes that are right for me( overpronator w/ stability, Asics, NB and Saucony). I changed my form more toward a midfoot striker and shorter gait. I take it slow when i don't feel energized, I take an extra day off to rest when i feel i need it and cross training is a must, to build a strong core, upper body and leg muscles. Biking actually strengthen the ligaments in your legs. I've only done 3, 5k's and presently training for a 10k, Aug 4th. Mostly I just run. Don't get so rapped up into the speed thing, run and it will come. If you are dedicated to running ur gonna b doing it for a while so be patient. Unless ur jsut going through a phase. If u push things ur gonna burn out and lose interest in running. Saturday I pushed my long run to 5.5 mls. a few days later i barely finished my scheduled 2.5mi. I knew it was not a good day and took it easy(which the training called for). I suggest throwing in some Yoga and Meditation to get more in tune with your mind and body. No joke, when u learn to listen to your body, and get your head out of the way, it can make a big difference in your training. Good luck, keep running and "Run for Health".
I would work to run 5 miles comfortably, without stopping or walking before you start focusing on speed.
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"Ali," he calls out. "Can I get a heat shield?"
A small, dark-haired girl jumps away from the wall, picks up a wooden paddle and holds it between Hudnut's hand and the glowing glass. He finishes shaping and calls on another assistant behind him to take the pole and reheat the glass in the glowing furnace nearby.
The glass goes in and out, back and forth across Hudnut's workspace. Thirteen people stand in a ring around him, looking on. The tweezers steam as they come away from the bucket of cold water and the air is sharp with the smell of heat. From time to time Hudnut calls out a name and the person, adult or child, steps forward to hold a tool, touch it to the glass or blow into the opposite end of the pole.
"The thing about glassblowing is it's also somewhat of a performance," Hudnut said of the process. "It's an amazing medium."
Indeed, the movements of assistants, equipment and glowing glass resemble a sort of choreographed dance. The watching crowd "oohs" as the glass reaches its final shape and color, a few snapping photos, others grinning.
The children assisting Hudnut are beneficiaries of a mentorship program that the artist has been running for the past 10 years. It started with Frisco Elementary fifth-graders and has now expanded to include fourth-graders from Frisco as well as fourth and fifth grade at Dillon Valley Elementary. The students come by after school twice a week and assist Hudnut while he teaches them about glassblowing.
Hudnut volunteers his time and clearly enjoys working with the students. Sometimes he even calls on the nearby waiting parents to help with a certain piece.
"It's just fantastic," he said, explaining that promoting creativity and art is a passion of his. "Let's face it, you and I, when we were in school, we had art every day and now they get it, what, once a week at best. I'm happy to step into the gap and donate my time."
One major project that Hudnut has worked on with the Frisco Elementary students was to create the armature for three large chandeliers, which now hang in the school hallway between the gymnasium and the library. Throughout the years, Hudnut's students have created twisted designs from thin stems of glass, which all now hang from the chandelier. Each year, more students add their work to the piece, making it an artwork-in-progress.
Hudnut said his goal is to impart a sense of wonder and accomplishment to each student who comes through his studio.
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Despite the fact that his workshop is full of sharp tools and super-heated elements, Hudnut said he's never had a problem with recklessness or injuries. At the start of each class, he makes sure to run them verbally through a safety check list - long-sleeved shirts, close-toed shoes, safety goggles. He makes them check the location of the fire extinguisher and first aid kit.
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His enthusiasm and passion for the art reflects in the attitudes of the students and assistance around him.
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Megan and her friend Ali Elson, a fourth-grader at Frisco Elementary, are eager to discuss the various tools they use and how they plan out their artistic creations ahead of time. Though now she's comfortable in the shop, Ali admits she was a bit hesitant at first.
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Hudnut holds glassblowing demonstrations at his studio, the GatherHouse, at 110 Second Avenue in Frisco on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 2-7 p.m. His gallery is open Tuesday through Sunday.


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This school is small which is why I decided on attending, however it offers few bells and whistles about the aesthetics and perhaps this will expand if the student body grows and places more of a demand for expansion in these areas. I'm here mainly to learn the art of healing the school seems to excel in offering for its students in oriental medicine so as of now, I'm too concerned about this.
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I think due to the nature of the field there is a rather large lack of funding as it seems to be an emerging field in the US. Even though oriental medicine has been effective for thousands of years and practiced widely in Asia and amongst asian communities in the US, our medical system that is established today is very research based in its approach; however recent trends to integrate the east and west approaches is gaining, the funding is taking its time in the schools. I feel the cost of american colleges is hugely inflated as a rule and especially since most of us will graduate with substantial debt and no guarantee we will find work, it is somewhat of a gamble. However, looking at the gainful employment statistics, speaking with alumni I feel this is a great field to get into and am willing to accept the challenges with this.
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I have been researching colleges and universities of oriental medicine in the US for the past two years. Academically speaking this is a sound accredited through national and regional boards of colleges and institutions which was a must for my specific requirements and the curriculum offered according to the multiple alumni I'd spoke with offers students a very sound base in the field of oriental medicine. I'm impressed with small class sizes so the student/ teacher ratio offers a lot of time to pose questions, the hands on approach to learning really appeals to me and so do the experience of the faculty. My only major concern is that there are very few scholarships in this field in the US as of now since it seems to a recent emergence in mainstream US medicine and awareness of the effectiveness of oriental medicine. As an student with substantial undergraduate debt, I do have reservation since the loan rates are increasing each year it seems and there is no 100% job guarantee. However I am looking to the future of it's expansion and the Academy of Oriental Medicine seems to be doing the same, developing its doctoral program in research based evidence which seems necessary to integrate into american systems of health and popular culture. I'm very excited about the primary goals to offer preventive and cost effective health care for people that oriental medicine can provide, especially since we will have a growing aging population that will be needing this and many still are uninsured or receiving less than adequate solutions to their health needs.
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Our faculty is mainly trained in China so they are extremely valuable and knowledgable. We have several clinic locations available to give us more varied experiences,
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The Academy of Oriental Medicine of Austin is a school which specializes in acupuncture and herbs. Our program is constantly evolving and being perfected so students get the most education for a reasonable cost. Our teachers are wonderful...many of them are M.Ds or N.Ds as well as licensed acupuncturists.Every year AOMA organizes the Southwest Symposium, which is a continuing education conference for acupuncturists or other health care professionals. There is always a wonderful line up of presenters that give excellent lectures to enrich our learning experiences and bring new knowledge to our practice.Every other year there is a 5 week trip to China. During this trip, students are shown many historical monuments and temples in Beijing and Chengdu. Students are also given the opportunity to observe in hospitals and learn even more about how acupuncture and herbs are used traditionally. Finally, students are taken to Emeishan (the tallest of the 4 sacred Buddhist mountains) for meditation, Taiji and Qi Gong practice. This year students may stay an extra week to go to Tibet.
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By Bill Monroe, WF360 Pacific Flyway Editor
Early migrating waterfowl, feeling an early winter pinch, are filtering south throughout the Pacific Flyway states and finding variable habitat conditions upon arrival in the region.
Healthy summer monsoons across the southwest, followed by this past week's typhoon-like deluge across the Pacific Northwest, instantly improved habitat conditions in these areas. Unfortunately, none of the rainfall ended up in the waterfowl-rich wintering areas of central and northern California.
Hunters should note that federally managed national wildlife refuges are closed (all 561 of them, including more than 130 in the flyway). Signs are up and even refuges accessible by water are closed. Federal law enforcement agents, including game wardens, remain on the job. For the time being, many federal websites are also shut down. Look to your state's fish and wildlife agency website for the most current local information.
That said, there are plenty of bright spots for Pacific Flyway hunters. The region is blessed with many other places to hunt, and many of these areas will have good wetland conditions thanks to recent rainfall. The liberal 107-day Pacific Flyway season also offers ample time for waterfowl to trickle down the flyway, and the onset of seasonal weather conditions should begin this process.
Dan Rosenberg of the Alaska Fish and Game says ducks and geese have been departing earlier than usual, as colder, wetter weather has arrived a little ahead of schedule. Arctic geese have largely departed from the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta and are now being reported in Washington, Oregon and even California. Although breeding success was down this year in parts of l Alaska, the Yukon, and British Columbia because of a delayed spring, many goose populations remain above their long-term averages.
Summer monsoons brought much-needed rainfall across Arizona, and biologists expect the state will hold more wintering ducks than last season, providing above-average hunting.
A near-record drought continues its stranglehold on California water supplies, which will likely have a severe impact on waterfowl habitat and distribution this fall and winter. "We'll have a lot of ducks and some very challenging water conditions," says Jeff McCreary, director for conservation programs in DU's Western region.
The Salton Sea continues to drop and increase in salinity, with severe water shortages throughout the Imperial Valley. Waterfowl habitats in the Central Valley also depend on delivered water that will be in short supply in many areas.
In the north, the Klamath region is almost completely dry, with a little water in Tule Lake, but not much.
"The flyway's ducks and geese will likely bypass that important fall staging area and head right on south to the Suisun Marsh, Sacramento Delta and hopefully flooded rice fields," McCreary says.
One bright spot will be coastal habitats, such as the Humboldt Bay marshes, which should offer generally favorable habitat for waterfowl.
Some of Idaho's most important waterfowl habitat is found along rivers, with the Snake River plain attracting some of the largest concentrations of ducks and geese. Jeff Knetter of the Idaho Fish and Game says the state received significant rainfall during the past week and conditions are very good for the opening day. "We're seeing some ducks already from the north," he says.
Early hunting will be best in northern Idaho, where ducks and geese from Alberta and Saskatchewan arrive first. Hunting success in southern Idaho will improve as seasonal weather moves waterfowl south.
Russell Woolstenhulme of the Nevada Department of Wildlife explains that last winter's rainfall and run-off were well below normal, leaving the state's largest waterfowl area, the Lahontan Valley (including Stillwater and Carson lakes) with just 30 to 40 percent of normal water levels. Mason Valley, another popular hunting area in western Nevada, is also hovering at 40 percent coverage with limited incoming water. Available water is shallow and in many wetlands bordered by mudflats with little cover for hunters to hide in. Reservoir storage is at minimum pool so no additional water is available for managed wetlands.
Oregon hunters will benefit from a good crop of local birds, which now have plenty of habitat following recent torrential rainfall. Good habitat conditions are also likely to attract and hold good numbers of early-arriving ducks and geese across the state.
"Wigeon, teal and pintails are already passing across the high desert, and white-fronted geese are moving en masse down to California," says Brandon Rheishus of the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Summer Lake water levels are good, but Klamath Lake's marshes are still low, reeling from drought and agricultural water withdrawals.
Utah is facing similar conditions to Arizona.
"We have received huge monsoon rainfall totals across the southern half of the state," says Blair Stringham of the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources. "But drought and a below-average snowpack in the mountains will mean less waterfowl food in the Great Salt Lake marshes. Bear River Bay was dry for most of the summer."
Nevertheless, good early hunting is expected in the northern part of the state. The action will pick up later in southern Utah as ducks shift into a wintering feeding pattern.
Last week's rainfall has set the table for arriving waterfowl in Skagit County and the southern Puget Sound, with hunters hoping it will result in a productive early season as well. A district-by-district waterfowl outlook issued by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife points to good local duck production in most areas, although waterfowl numbers were down considerably in east and northeast Washington.
Bill Monroe is an Oregon-based freelance writer who has hunted the Pacific Flyway for three decades. Monroe will provide hunting and habitat reports throughout the Pacific Flyway for the 2103-2014 waterfowl season.
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In his state of the state address, Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder called lawmakers to raise more than $1 billion a year to fix the state's roads but didn't mention cash-strapped Detroit, Reuters reports.
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SAN LORENZO -- Christmas was shattered by violence early Wednesday when a man killed his wife with multiple gunshots then killed himself, all with several children and their grandparents in the house said neighbors and Alameda County Sheriff's investigators.
The Christmas tragedy that unfolded in the garage of a small yellow house on Via Amigos was likely sparked by some sort of "marital discord" between the man and the woman, said Sheriff's Sgt. J.D. Nelson. He declined to discuss details.
The murder-suicide occurred with three children ranging in age from 11 to 17 years and two grandparents inside the home at the time of the 2 a.m. shooting, said neighbors David and Ana Quon. The Quons, who said they have lived next door to the family for 17 years, said their home was used by Sheriff's investigators to interview witnesses who were in the home at the time of the shooting.
"We heard it, all the neighbors heard it, and we haven't even been to bed yet," David Quon said Wednesday afternoon. "The police brought the whole family over here to do their interviews until 7 a.m. The 11-year-old was screaming, 'Tis is supposed to be Christmas. It's supposed to be a happy time with my family.'"
Officials are not releasing the identities of the couple pending autopsies by the Alameda County coroner, Nelson said.
Late Wednesday, grieving family members were coming and going from the house, removing packages and taking the couple's children to a different location. A family member who declined to give his name said he was in Monterey when he got the call about the incident and came to San Lorenzo early Christmas morning.
"It's pretty clear what happened because there were other people in the house," Nelson said. "She has multiple gunshot wounds, he has a single gunshot. And unfortunately it culminated on Christmas Day."
Ana Quon said in all the years she lived next door to the couple, she never heard any fighting.
"There was never any indication anything was wrong, never," Quon said.
Nelson said the department will continue to investigate what may have led to the tragedy, but since the department is fairly satisfied that it was a murder-suicide, there is not much left to do from a law enforcement perspective.
"We're working on some things with the marital discord, but the case is not going to the district attorney," Nelson said. "It's not a case of who done it. It's a case of why.
"The tragedy in this for those who were in the house and the rest of the family is that this Christmas and all Christmases hereafter are ruined. These things happen this time of year and it's unfortunate."
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New mothers in Lansing have the worst pre-term delivery rate in the state. That's just one of the startling facts about Mid-Michigan in a new report. Worse yet, it may not get any better and neither will the child's future, any time soon.
A pregnant woman's race and economic circumstance can create disadvantaged children.
"The most shocking statistic was two out of every five births in michigan are in high risk communities," said Jane Zehnder-Merrell, senior research associate of the Michigan League for Human Services.
That's data from the Right Start in Michigan 2010 Report which tracks infant and maternal health.
Shureka Young is a single mother who gave birth to her son, Maurcus five months early.
"He was 1lb. 10 oz," said Young. "I didn't know what to do. I was scared. I was like, 'Is he going to live?"
Maurcus is now a healthy and active 1 year old. But without the help of the Department of Human Services and the Ingham County Health Department, Young believes she wouldn't have made it.
"It affected me kinda bad. It was stressful. I wondered what i was going to do," said Young.
Sadly, her story is not unique.
"There are more women living in poverty, more women unemployed and unfortunately health benefits are tied to employment so when you're not working, you're impoverished and the stop-gap measure is Medicaid services," said Renee Canady, deputy health officer of the Ingham Count Health Department.
It's a cycle that can have widespread ramifications. Canady added that if mothers can't get prenatal care, post-pregnancy care, can't afford good schools --- it lessens the chance of their child's success in life.
"A lot is linked to race and ethnicity but also socio-economic issues --- high rates of medicaid births," said Zehnder-Merrell.
More than half of the births in lansing and jackson are paid for by medicaid. 62 percent of all births in Lansing are paid for by Medicaid, 64 percent in Jackson and 56 percent in Detroit.
And over the ten year span of the study --- more babies are being born early in lansing. While the number in a detroit -- a much larger city ---- is going down.
In Lansing, premature births of white babies has increased by 21 percent compared to decreasing in Detroit by 21 percent. Black babies born early increased by 29 percent compared to a decrease of 9 percent in Detroit. And Hispanic babies had a 26 percent increase while Detroit had a 4 percent decrease.
"This current spike in the city of Lansing in pre-term deliveries could be associated with a number of cuts the school districts have had to make, the health department has had to make and we're starting to see that snowball," said Canady.
Many worthwhile programs like the one Lansing's Head Start program aim to make a difference and change some of the statistics but because of the lack of funding a lot of the programs are getting cut.
"There's no funding right now but we need to make choices for cutting; they're all hard choices," said Canady.
Impoverished mothers, poorly educated mothers, single mothers without any support, teen mothers ---- the number of women under those circumstances is growing and health officials predict it will continue until there's enough money for adequate intervention.
Canady added that when funding is cut to a particular program it's often before any effect can be appreciated.
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Three arrested in Houma armed robbery, officials say
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Three people stopped outside a Houma home early Saturday morning, asked for directions and then brandished guns and attacked the residents, the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office said.
The three approached the pair about 4 a.m. as they stood outside their Garth Drive house in the Ashland North neighborhood, according to Terrebonne sheriff's Capt. Dawn Foret said.
The three suspects are:
- Kimberly Bennett, 18, 307 Patrick Drive, Schriever.
- Wilika Winston, 20, 415 La. 20, Schriever.
- Torrence Goff, 37, 1245 St. Charles St., Thibodaux.
They chatted for several moments with the unidentified pair before Goff allegedly brandished a gun and pistol whipped one of the residents.
Goff took cash and cellphones from the pair, and the three fled, Foret said. After they were gone, the victim called 911 for help.
He was treated for his injuries and is expected to recover, police said.
The suspects were nabbed a few minutes after the robbery near Industrial Boulevard by a patrolman who spotted their car, a description of which had been broadcast over police radios.
The deputy pulled them over, found evidence in the car linking the group to the robbery and arrested them.
Bennett, Winston and Goff are each charged with armed robbery and are being held in the Terrebonne Parish jail. All three are being held on $300,000 bonds.
If convicted, each faces five to 99 years behind bars.
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