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BEAVER CREEK - Never a doubt.
Ted Ligety simply sapped all the drama out of Sunday's World Cup Birds of Prey giant slalom, not that the fans at Beaver Creek minded at all. Ligety was the first out of the gates in the first run, slapping down a blistering first run for a 0.78-second lead over Austria's Marcel Hirscher.
Ligety bookended the day with an even faster second run, blowing away Hirscher, who finished second, by 1.78 seconds and third-place Davide Simoncelli, of Italy, (2.07) and the rest of the field for his second GS win in a row to open the 2012-13 World Cup season.
"I mean, Ted, he should ski two or three gates more than the other skiers," Hirscher said in the post-race news conference to laughter.
According to Simoncelli, Sunday's race was done after the first run.
"No, I thought to do my best, maybe for second place," he said. "First place was impossible."
As strange as it may sound, Ligety's margin of victory decreased - relatively speaking - from his season-opening GS win in October in Soelden, Austria, where he won by 2.75 seconds.
"I'm skiing fast. I don't know if I'm skiing at a different level," Ligety said. "I think a lot of other guys have made mistakes. It's tough to say exactly what it is, but I feel like I'm skiing well."
This was Ligety's third win in his last four starts here - Hirscher won last year's Birds of Prey GS, while Ligety took the top step of the podium 48 hours later as the Val d'Isere, France, technical races were moved to Beaver Creek the following week because of a lack of snow in Europe.
Ligety leaves Beaver Creek with a perfect 2-for-2 record in his best discipline and is No. 2 in overall points (320) behind Norway's Askel Lund Svindal (400), who was sixth Sunday.
And to think that Ligety was outspoken about the new shape of giant-slalom skis which went into use at the start of the season - skis with less of a turning radius. While few have better credentials to speak upon the topic, Ligety seems like he could win a GS with a snowboard right now.
"Especially with the criticism I had of the rule changes, I felt like I needed to really work hard to prove those aren't going to be an excuse for me not to not be fast," Ligety said.
He said he tried the new type of skis briefly in February and March and then really got to work on them this summer. Summing up, Ligety thinks that his rather outlandish margins of victory in GS are a combination of his skiing well, the competition making mistakes and likely an adjustment period for the new skis for the field.
Ligety's 0.78-second lead after one run did pose a challenge - does he nurse the lead or put the pedal down? He cited last year's GS at Alta Badia, Italy, where he did the former and fell to fourth as well as his loss here to Austria's Benni Raich in 2008 by one-hundredth of a second.
He said that he skied a bit more tactically, keeping in mind the difficulty of Birds of Prey. On the other hand, the second course set was fast - anywhere from 1-1.5 seconds for the field.
"That's the fastest speed we've had in GS in a bunch of years," Ligety said.
Whatever the strategy, the green numbers of his lead on the scoreboard increased with each interval - 1.08, 1.43 and finally 1.78 - in direct proportion to the cheers in the finish area at Red Tail.
While Ligety is dominant right now in GS, do remember that there is lot of winter left. When Ligety won the transplanted Val d'Isere giant slalom here last year, he had 280 out of a possible 300 points in the discipline and seemed destined to win the globe. Hirscher had ceded it to him in the media, calling the American, "Mr. GS," as he did Sunday, and then beat Ligety for not only the GS title, but the slalom and the overall crowns.
Racers will challenge Ligety in GS, and Hirscher is solid candidate.
Simoncelli's third-pace finish capped a great week for the Italian team. Fellow contrymen Christof Innerhofer won the downhill Friday and Matteo Marsaglia was golden in the super-G Saturday.
"I am happy for me today," Simoncelli said. "We are proud as a nation. We hope to go on like this for the winter."
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The baby was transported by ambulance to a lake area hospital where he was pronounced dead. A three-year-old child was removed from the apartment and turned over to family members.
Burnett, along with the infant's father, Graham Bond, were taken into custody and held on $100,000 bond each on drug, distribution and child endangerment charges.
Burnett's bond was reduced during a recent court hearing. After posting bond, she was released from custody.
Bond had a prior drug charge out of Cole County. He remains in jail.
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Virginia Ellen Smith, 83, Stark City, died Sept. 30, 2012 at her home, following a lengthy illness.
Virginia was born Jan. 15, 1929 in Newton County, one of 12 children born to Charles L. and Rosella (Dowdy) Carter and was the last surviving child. She was a lifelong area resident, a homemaker and enjoyed embroidery work, flowers and fishing and was of the Baptist faith.
She married Charles Lee Smith and he preceded her in death.
Virginia is survived by three children, Wanda Turner and husband, Don, Stark City, Katherine Vicory, San Luis Obispo, Calif., and Nathan Smith, Joplin; five grandchildren, Evelyn Gilstrap, Seneca, Levi Wade, Stark City, Opal Vicory, San Luis Obispo, Tricia Smeda, Nipoma, Calif., and Nicole Stringer, Stark City; and 12 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and siblings, she was preceded in death by an infant son; and daughter, Anna Marie.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Gibson Cemetery, Jim Wilson will officiate. The family will receive friends from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. prior to the graveside service at the Clark Funeral Home, Granby.
Friends may call at the Clark Funeral Home, Granby from noon until 5 p.m. today.
Contributions in memory of Virginia may be made to the Virginia Smith Memorial Fund, c/o Clark Funeral Home, P.O. Box 26, Granby, 64844.
Arrangements are under the direction of Clark Funeral Home, Granby.
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I agree - listen to Mary Kay and Mike! Good advice.
I just wish I could find more time in the week. My biggest problem is running out of time - no pun intended. I can't wait until we get more morning daylight and then I can alternate morning and evening runs during the week with my long run on Sundays and try to consistently get 4 runs in a week.
Monday was an easy 5 miles (can you believe 5 miles can be easy?), Weds was 2.25 as I didn't get home from work until at least 6:00 and I still had to cook dinner and get right to my night job as homework monitor. Tonight was 3 miles in the drizzle. I'm experimenting with compression socks to see if they help my poor tight calves.
10k is just a week away . . . .
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Deb, I agree that it's so hard to fit in runs now that it's dark in the morning. I love the mornings and this time change has really messed me up! Last week I had my husband ride his bike along side me for 2 of my 6 am runs, but he is not usually available to do that for me.
I'm still running 3 miles/3 times a week, but yesterday I tried 3 1/2 miles for the first time to see how that felt. It went well and my pace stayed the same as my 3 mile runs. I didn't slow down any, but mostly because I wasn't planning on doing 3 1/2 miles until I was at about 2 1/2 miles and decided why not go further today!? I can't imagine trying to fit in 5 mile runs, but I'd like to be able to run 5 miles eventually. I felt I could have easily gone to 4 miles yesterday, but I stopped because I wasn't sure how even an extra 1/2 mile would affect me.
- Kathy
Harvest Hustle 5K - 27:28 11/17/12 PR
Run to Live 5K - 30:25 9/29/12
Started C25K on 10/20/11
Graduated C25K on 12/17/11
Deb, you are so fierce, running in rain and headwinds! I am so impressed with your progress!! It makes my TM evenings look wimpy but that's just fine. You go! I run in compression socks and I don't know if they help. Had a calf pull before the race and still have it but it could have been worse so they may have helped. Saw a lot of folks wearing them so thinking we will find out soon enough.
Kathy, we were wondering about milage increases, also. You should be ok if your additional distance doesn't exceed 10% more each week; so if you are running 3 mi. 3x a wk, you are running 9 mi. a wk and should be able to increase 1 mile a week safely by either adding one mile to one run or increasing two by 0.5 mi or adding a little to all three. I used to plan to split it between two runs but when I was out and felt strong, I just pushed for an extra mile and then did that every week until I had enough mileage (around 12 mi.) to add a fourth run. I have both the B210k and HH HM apps. I can copy the schedules for you if you want. You can probably Goggle them, also. Have fun with it! Sounds like you are ready for a little more.
Well race has come and gone and I finished. Slowly. I struggled with breathing and my HR showed it. Going to focus on conditioning or endurance, whichever it is that teaches your body to use O2 more efficiently. TIRED of being so slow and afraid to push HR too high. Wish I knew what too high was. Posted a race report on Taking the leap- Training for Spring 1/2 or full? Stumbled on a great album while grabbing some tunes so I'll be putting together a new playlist while watching Bball this afternoon. Poor house; it's owner is so neglectful. So tunes will mostly be hard rock. I've enjoyed getting lost in guitar riffs. If anyone is interested, let me know.
Run strong and have fun!!
Mary Kay
Running: Started 5/6/2011; Graduated C25k - 7/21/11; Graduated B210k - 11/24/11;
PRs: 5k - 36:42; 8k - 1:10; 4.15 m - 53.41; 10k - 1:18; HM - 2:56:31
I may be slow but I'm persistant.
Goals: 5k under 30 min.; HM under 2 hr.; AG award in the USAF HM! and one full marathon.
It won't be easy but it will be worth it!
Really enjoyed reading your race report! Hope you are recovering well. I have run many a run at a 15 mm. I don't know what does it. It's not my lungs for me but my heart. I don't monitor my heart rate but do pay attention to perceived effort and I can sort of tell when it's becoming sort of unnaturally difficult for me. I really wish I had the answer. I try on and off cross training, be careful about nutrition, but maybe overall I am not consistent. Or maybe like you said there is some conditioning thing we are not meeting. Of course I also keep trying to remind myself I haven't been running all that long, maybe it will just take our bodies a while to adjust. Anyways I think you should applaud yourself for both your time and your finish, that is amazing! Every long run I go out on I sort of wonder how I could possibly do a race or any longer of a run.
C25k Completed 08/19/11
OHR Completed 10/23/11
5k 09/24/11: 39:10
2011: 280 miles, ~14:00 mm avg
2012: 321.2 miles (so far)
Morning daylight will be back soon and then we can get more done - I hope.
Kathy - don't be afraid to bump up your mileage within the 10% rule. If it feels good, do it!
Thanks Mary Kay! I have to admit, I had ordered the compression socks from Running Warehouse (fyi I was satisfied with their service and will buy from them again and no I don't work there lol). I kept wondering if it was crazy to be that excited about socks? So when they arrived on Friday and it started raining after work I didn't care . I had been planning on trying them out Fri night and a little rain/drizzle was not going to get in my way!
Good job on your race MaryKay!
Miles, you are right. it's all about how you feel. I run by perceived effort as well and some days I can run faster at the same effort as others.
Today I was aiming for 7 miles but stopped at 6.75. That's the point I ended up back at the foot of my street and it was getting late for church so I decided to cut it a little short. The good thing is I ran the whole 6.75 miles with nary a walk break. The weather was great clear and upper 40s - I could have been in shorts. Then we went for a 1.5 hour hike with the dog this afternoon - 75 degrees and oh so summerlike. I even grilled a steak for dinner.
Run strong my friends!
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Mary Kay
Running: Started 5/6/2011; Graduated C25k - 7/21/11; Graduated B210k - 11/24/11;
PRs: 5k - 36:42; 8k - 1:10; 4.15 m - 53.41; 10k - 1:18; HM - 2:56:31
I may be slow but I'm persistant.
Goals: 5k under 30 min.; HM under 2 hr.; AG award in the USAF HM! and one full marathon.
It won't be easy but it will be worth it!
Hi guys...
Sorry, it has been a hectic week. I was unable to run this weekend due to sickness running through my daughters. My oldest was out for the count Friday - Sunday so I did what I could, but was unable to make it to class on Friday. Saturday and Sunday was in a flux.
However, today - much better. I made it to class - this lady actually includes sprints in her aerobic. Since the class consists of about 20-25 women and myself (sometimes an older guy is there as well) and most of them are a little overweight, I feel like I am flying around the gym. There are 2 that push me some, but for the most part it is against myself. The final sprint down and back in the gym I put it all out there
Tomorrow, I hope to get a full run outside. It is absolutely perfect running weather.
Mary Kay - I noticed your comment on the Moto. I use an IPod Touch just for running and the tunes so I still "cling" to my Forerunner. As for music, I personally listen to Third Day. Love the words and they have some great tunes to get lost in while running. The real test will be when I do the 1/2 and Full in the fall. I was using an inferior MP3 Player and it usually died with an hr left to run - just when I needed it most! Hopefully this will be better (or, I should just run faster )
Anyway, I love reading up on the race reports - I know they should be coming up as people get closer to their races
My race times (2012)
Race Schedule for the year:
May 6th Frederick Running Festival 1/2 Marathon
May 28th Run through the Park, Ligonier 5k
August Tentative - 5 miler in Chambersburg, PA
October Baltimore Running Festival Marathon (also the 2nd part of the MD Double challenge)
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5K : 28:32 Run through the Park, Ligonier PA
5mile : TBA- Marine Corp 5 Miler in August, Chambersburg PA
10mile : 1:44:52 Cherry Blossum Festival Run, Washington DC
Marathon : 5:01:22 Akron Marathon
Earlier post was interrupted by work. Really?
Miles, we are talking about the same thing. When my chest closes up my heart works harder. So while my first symptom seems to be shortness of breath, my HR is also too high so I have to slow down. Regarding thinking I'll never get farther, I had the exact same reaction at the end of my first 6 mi. run, *how will I ever get to 7 mi.?* That's when I embraced run/walk and dug out the Garmin. Ended up fine. The 8 mi. was a big milestone, though. I was in crisis the whole week before *You have to trust the process and stop worrying* *I'm worried* *It will be fine* *What if it's not?* *It will be fine next week or the week after. Get over yourself* Sooo mental!! I tried cross training in the fall and that might have helped except that I hurt my hip probably when I was trying to sprint hard and got side tracked. PT guy thinks muscle mass and stretching is the key but I've been doing that since December. Think maybe I'll try mixing in trail running on short runs. I'd love to buy a bike but have to watch $$.
Deb, sounds like you are having some great runs! Keep at it!!
Kudos to you Eric for sticking with aerobics despite the overwhelming female presence! You're putting "it all out there" sounds a little embarasss-ing but I got it. Used to be pretty religious kick boxer and found the men were out of sorts when they joined the class. It seemed when it came to moving to music rhythms, it was hard for them to relax and enjoy it but today's boot camp classes are bears. I hate them.
Mary Kay
Running: Started 5/6/2011; Graduated C25k - 7/21/11; Graduated B210k - 11/24/11;
PRs: 5k - 36:42; 8k - 1:10; 4.15 m - 53.41; 10k - 1:18; HM - 2:56:31
I may be slow but I'm persistant.
Goals: 5k under 30 min.; HM under 2 hr.; AG award in the USAF HM! and one full marathon.
It won't be easy but it will be worth it!
I do love Bondi Bands but I probably have enough for now - or at least after spending $47 on compression socks (I did what?!!) and buying a new printer when mine died I should probably tone down my spending. I think they run those promo codes a lot as I got those last summer too.
Runningn soooo mental. I totally get that. Good job putting yourself in your place.
There are several men in my water aerobics class - in the minority but startingn to catch up I must say. Mary Kay's right: "Kudos to you Eric for sticking with aerobics despite the overwhelming female presence! "
I was explaining some of my running philosophies to my son. I told him my goal for my 10k was to have fun and finish in the upright position - and that I was really only running against myself. His answer to that: "well, then you always come in first." I like that! Kids come up with the best stuff.
Mary Kay have you had the shortness of breath issues checked with your doctor? couldn't hurt.
First off... I have to laugh... I thought I posted this in the 1/2 Marathon thread... I was confused once I saw it come up under this one
Yeah, I just laugh at myself in the class. Mumbo? Salsa? Shuffle? Yeah, whatever... just keep moving and hope no one is watching me to guide them in the steps. Today, I got in a few minutes late and was really mixed up trying to catch up. I have had a couple of ladies giving me tips on the lunges, etc so I do not blow out my knee.
Deb - I love that comment - my daughters have a tendency to come up with things like that. I love it!
My race times (2012)
Race Schedule for the year:
May 6th Frederick Running Festival 1/2 Marathon
May 28th Run through the Park, Ligonier 5k
August Tentative - 5 miler in Chambersburg, PA
October Baltimore Running Festival Marathon (also the 2nd part of the MD Double challenge)
Personal Best :
5K : 28:32 Run through the Park, Ligonier PA
5mile : TBA- Marine Corp 5 Miler in August, Chambersburg PA
10mile : 1:44:52 Cherry Blossum Festival Run, Washington DC
Marathon : 5:01:22 Akron Marathon
Well, my half-marathon Sunday didn't go exactly as planned. It started out fine, the weather was perfect and I felt pretty good. I knew that I needed to run 9:10 miles in order to make 2 hours and I was so confident that I decide to actually target 8:50 and try to beat my target by a wide margin. Unfortunately, I was a bit too excited and actually started out even faster. I did the first mile in 8:28 and realized I was screwing up. I managed to drop my pace down to my target range and was clicking along comfortably, running 8:42, 8:54, 8:54, 8:51 and 8:54 for the next several miles. I hit the halfway point at 57:31 and felt really confident about hitting my two hour target. I was having a flare up of my recurring knee problem, but it wasn't anything I couldn't handle -- just sort of a dull ache. I took stock of how I was feeling and decided to back down my pace just a bit. I did 9:05, 9:02 and 9:04 for my next three miles. Somewhere past the 9 mile marker, there was a water stop with open porta-potties. I had consumed far too much coffee in the morning and figured that since there was no line and I was well ahead of pace, I would go ahead and stop. I figured that it could go really badly if I really need to stop later and there were lines.
This turned out to be a mistake. Standing still for a few minutes tightened up my muscles and when I stepped down the small step to the ground, I felt something bad happen to my knee. It was a very sharp intense pain that I hadn't ever felt before. When I got to the road and tried to run again, my knee would scarely bend and the pain when my foot hit was more than I could handle. I limped along for a while, hoping it would improve. I tried again to run a few minutes later, but still was unable to stand it. I was starting to panic a bit. Finally right near the 10 mile marker, the 2 hour pace group passed me. This caused an instant reaction and I decided I was going to run with them or die trying. It really hurt and I had a very hard time getting back into a "normal" running stride. I eventually did manage to run and although it really hurt, it wasn't quite as bad once I got going as the first few steps were. The group pulled away a bit while I was trying to get started, but I managed to catch up to them. I held on pretty well to the group and hit the 11 mile marker in 9:15. I was experimenting and discovered that if I ran all the way on the right side of the road where the road was banked the most steeply and kept my good leg uphill, it didn't hurt nearly as much. Unfortunately, the pain was making me run funny. I was kind of hopping and I could feel that my hips were rocking a lot and my shadow was bouncing up and down in an exaggerated fashion. I was struggling to hold on to the pace group. They would pull ahead of me and I would grit my teeth and push really hard and catch back up to them, over and over. I made it with the group to the 13 mile marker (9:09) but I was nearly exhausted. They pulled ahead of me again right after the mile marker and although I attempted to bear down and reel them in again, my body wouldn't obey. The gap continued to widen and I just wasn't able to do anything about it.
To make matters worse, we had been herded over to the left side of the road and my bad leg was now on the uphill side of the steeply cambered road and I just felt like I was being stabbed in the knee with each step. Once the pace group dropped me, I couldn't figure out why I was forcing myself to run and the combination of dissapointment, pain and weariness took over and I decided to walk again. Well, technically, I guess I really decided to limp. I must have looked pretty bad, because two different race people asked me if I needed help, but I told them I was going to make it. I ended up hobbling over the line in 2:09, which not only failed to meet my 2 hour goal, but was actually 4 minutes slower than my time in November, even though I KNOW I'm in much better shape now (well, except for the crappy knee).
On the plus side, my lovely wife was also running this race for her first ever half. I managed to get back to the finish line and see her come in. She did it in 2:49, which was MUCH faster than she expected -- so my dissapointment with my result was tempered with pride in hers.
Started C25K 4/14/11, finished 6/23/11
Allen Stone 5k 7/16/11 (32:59)
Started B210k 7/20/11, finished 8/31/11
McDonald's Richmond Half-Marathon 11/12/11 (2:05:29)
Shamrock Half-Marathon 3/18/12 (2:09:43)
Monument Ave 10k 3/31/12 (no goal -- just hoping I'm still walking after the half)
Oh, Mike, considering how bad you felt, your time looks fantastic!!! So sorry about your knee problem!! You know you would have made your two hour goal and probably done it easily had you not had the injury. Unfortunately we get the whole body, not just the parts we like. Your hobbling shadow reminds me of my first injury. When the junior high kids made fun of my limp I looked at my shadow and sure enough it was limping. I worry you will cause yourself more pain if you run the 5k in two weeks. I wonder why you had so little pain before stopping and then so much after, whether the pain came from the way you landed your step from the potty or from the heart rate change.
Anyone have experience losing weight while running, well not actually WHILE running, but I am working to limit intake and worried that eating less may make me light headed or make me feel like I am hitting a wall when I run. I have gel and other supplements I can take before runs. At this point, I know I'll complete the HM run/walking so dropping the weight is a priority because I worry about the extra stress on my knees/ankles over the long haul.
Mary Kay
Running: Started 5/6/2011; Graduated C25k - 7/21/11; Graduated B210k - 11/24/11;
PRs: 5k - 36:42; 8k - 1:10; 4.15 m - 53.41; 10k - 1:18; HM - 2:56:31
I may be slow but I'm persistant.
Goals: 5k under 30 min.; HM under 2 hr.; AG award in the USAF HM! and one full marathon.
It won't be easy but it will be worth it!
\ I love that confidence MaryKay "At this point, I know I'll complete the HM"
Mike - sorry to hear about your knee. Way to perserver, finish and celebrate with your wife. I hope a couple of days RICE will solve the problem.
I am officially back into my training for my first half. Last time I made it to week 5. Hopefully I came make it to week 12 and show up healthy at the finish line. I'm in the "easy" portion of the training with my long run at 5 miles this weekend/ Looking forward to tackling those longer runs and breaking down those mental barriers.
Started C25K 3/29/11 for the third time - Graduated 7/1/11 - some of us take longer
Completed Races
Webster Co. Woodchopping Festival 5K (5/28/11) 38:03 "Holy crap! Did he just say 38 something? I was hopinig for 45 minutes"
Never underestimate yourself!
That Dam Race 5K 7/23/11 44:46 - a challenging route & a hot day- but I will do better next year!
"Run for the Ta-Ta's 5K 10/29/11 39:54 in the snow!
Woodchoppers 5K 5/26/12 36:08 My 5 year old was 5 minutes behind me. Way to go Liat!
Fly By 10k 6/16/12 1:24:12
And the dream race...
"Flying Pig Half Marathon" Cincinnati, OH (May 2013)
Mike - how is the knee now? What amazing fortitude to finish the race. Only 4 minutes slower than the last one with all that pain? I think that's pretty great. Take a well deserved rest and heal that knee. And Congrats to Mrs. Mike!
Hi Mary Kay. Well, I could stand to lose 10 pounds now. I lost all the big weight before I started running and then gained 10 back which was completely self-inflicted. I need to get back on the program but I've gotten rather lazy with Weight Watchers. There are several books out there on nutrition for runners that focus on balancing fuel for running with weight loss. Perhaps the library has one or two you can try out? If you find a good one let us know.
Good luck with your half training Stephanie. Keep us posted.
10k on Saturday - wish me luck!
I know I have sporadically posted, but I feel I know everyone, and have many of the same struggles.
Deb, I also lost most of my weght before starting C2K5, and have been unable to lose that last 5-10 pounds since. I feel I eat right (W W) 80+ percent of the time, recentally I have started asking myself "Whats wrong with this weight"? I look good, some people actually call me skinny as in "skinny *itch, (a term if affection I am sure), but most importantly I feel good. So I think I am going to try to resist the #'s on the scale, and use the scale as a tool, to stay where I am. If I can eat decentally enough most of the time, and the other part of the time feel free to go out with my family and have that occasional margarita, or dessert, that is just going to be how I live my life.
I am also slowly coming to the realization that this half tomorrow might not be the peice of cake I thought. When you are running in a unfamilair place, they have obstacles you are not prepared for. Now my goal is to finish, I am not worrying about the time, I wanted to finish in 2:30, but now I am asking my daughter, if the have a 3 hr cut off. I have flown here, I had to be very careful what I packed in my carry on. I brough my running shoes, a pair of sandles, and I wore my boots. The sandles have made my toe raw, and the bottom of my foot sore, I don't want to put the extra miles of my running shoes, and boots with capri's ewwwh, So I will put a bandaid on my toe, and put the extra miles on my shoes, and I will finish this race!!
Good luck to everyone, all those dealing with injurys, I will be mostly reading, rarely posting, and running.......
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Researchers studying overeating in children and teens found what they call a strong link to drug use. The Boston Children's Hospital study looked at girls and boys as young as 9 and as old as 24.
Girls were more likely to binge eat than boys, according to the data, and there was a connection between overeaters and marijuana and drug use.
Researchers say their findings suggest that lack of control is an important indicator of the severity of overeating episodes, but they aren't sure why that's connected to possible drug use. Regardless, nutritionists say it's another good reason to screen teens for eating problems.


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CORPUS CHRISTI – Senior Nikki Dunn sits in third place as the Texas A&M – Corpus Christi women's golf team is tied for sixth through the first round of the Islander Classic, hosted by Corpus Christi Country Club. Play was suspended after the first 18 holes due to high winds in the Corpus Christi area, and the tournament will be shortened to two rounds, with the final 18 holes scheduled to tee off at 8:15 a.m. on Tuesday.
Dunn shot a 76 (38-38) to put her four strokes back of the lead, currently held by Bradley's Danielle Lemak, who shot a 72 (34-38). Chaslyn Chrismer of North Texas is in second with a 73 (36-37) after the opening round, which saw just 15 players break 80 due to the windy conditions.
Lamar and Missouri State are tied for the team lead with a 317, while North Texas sits four strokes back in third place. Oral Roberts and Sam Houston State sit in a tie for fourth at 322, with the Islanders tied with Oklahoma City University at 325 in sixth.
Dunn was the only Islander to break 80, with the remaining four players posting remarkably similar rounds. Vanessa Johnson (40-43), Taylor Slagle (43-40) and Lindsay Biehler (37-46) each shot 83, while Krista Fenniak delivered an 84 (45-39). Cristina Reynoso (41-43—84) and Nicole Shea (42-52—94) also played as individuals at the event.
Round two is slated for an 8:15 shotgun start, with Dunn slated to tee off on the fourth, Slagle and Johnson on the fifth, and Biehler and Fenniak on the sixth. The Islanders will be paired with Sam Houston State and ORU in the final round.
For all the latest on Islanders Golf, be sure to follow the team on Twitter (@IslandersGolf) and Facebook (IslandersGolf).


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The Texas Chute Out is officially no more.
The iconic parachute ride at Six Flags Over Texas, which had its last hurrah on Labor Day weekend, was imploded today to make way for the world's tallest swing ride, the Texas SkyScreamer.
Around 2 p.m. this afternoon, the Chute Out was toppled by the Dallas Demolition Company. The 200-foot-tall ride, which opened in 1976, has seen more than 29 million riders through the years.
The new SkyScreamer will be twice the height of the Chute Out, towering 400 feet above the ground, and will hold 24 riders at a time. Riders will be able to see downtown Dallas on a clear day, Six Flags executives told reporters in August.


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- Jun 26:
- World Cup: U.S. to face Belgium in round of 16
- USA fans cheer World Cup loss -- and promotion to second round of play
- Almond: U.S. hardly perfect, but advances in World Cup
- Thompson: U.S. stares down Group of Death, doesn't blink
- World Cup: Fan interest on rise after Americans advance despite loss
Insta-reaction to the United States' 1-0 loss to Germany ...
Cristiano Ronaldo taketh away, and Cristiano Ronaldo giveth back.
Portugal's star robbed the United States of a spot in the knockout round last weekend with his masterful cross on the game-tying, stoppage-time goal.
But on Thursday, CR7's essentially secured the USMNT's spot in the knockouts: His goal in the 80th minute against Ghana provided the crucial group point/tiebreaker advantage for the United States in the event of a loss to Germany.
*** It was clear from the start that Germany was playing to win. Even though the U.S. stood its ground for most of the first half, you never sensed Germany was on its heels.
When Miroslav Klose (15 career World Cup goals) entered the game for the second half, the ominous feeling jumped a few notches.
When Thomas Muller scored in the 55th minute to give Germany a 1-0 lead, the tension mounted. Could the USMNT stay close enough to ensure advancement?
When Ghana then scored to tie Portugal ... at that moment, one more Ghana goal would have put the U.S. in desperation mode ... the anxiety meter hit 10.
But the U.S. held Germany without a goal the rest of the way and Ronaldo ended Ghana's hopes of the victory it needed.
*** To the knockout round for the United States, with a likely date against Belgium on Tuesday (although Algeria is a possibility).
*** Couldn't help but notice ESPN botched Jurgen Klinsmann's first name immediately before the match, with an extra "e".
*** Also couldn't help but notice:
The United States switched its starting lineup and went with Brad Davis, a midfielder for the Houston Dynamo with a nondescript international career.
Germany switched its lineup and inserted Bastian Schweinsteiger, who has only made 400+ appearances for powerhouse Bayern Munich.
The USMNT against Neuer, Lahm, Ozil, Schweinsteiger, Podolski, Muller, Klose.
Hey, it could have been worse than 1-0.
It has been worse.
*** There was plenty stacked against the United States above and beyond Germany's three World Cup titles and four runner-up finishes.
The USMNT was facing a difficult logistical challenge, having one less day to prepare and coming off a game in the heat and humidity of the Amazon: The draw against Portugal in Manaus.
The four teams that previously played in Manaus were 0-4 in the next game, and outscored 10-3.
In that context, the United States played quite well, especially defensively.
Omar Gonzalez, starting his first game of the World Cup, had a few sketchy minutes early on but played well for the final 80.
Michael Bradley: More is needed.


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'Nashville,' Season 1, Episode 9, 'Be Careful of the Stones You Throw': TV Recap
After the holiday break, we can finally return to "Nashville," where the scandals are nowhere near as salacious as we want but we'll make do with what we get.
In the studio, Rayna is hitting all the right notes.
Juliette is nowhere to be found because she's on top of Sean in a limo, having just married to spite Sean's mother, but mostly so they can finally have sex. While Sean is happy about their marriage, Juliette is thrilled they have finally consummated their relationship.
Rayna clearly cannot wait to get out of town, most likely to get away from Teddy and his boring misdeeds. Her woman scorned fury is rather subdued but when her manager tells her wheels up are in three days she is totally fine with it.
The show isn't still quite sure what to do with Deacon and it's getting old. He spends the entire episode moping around, reconnecting with a reporter, Carmen Gonzales, he's known for years, and having a hard time fitting in with the Rebel Kings.
Back at the studio, Juliette finally shows up, showing off her diamond bling, I mean, ring. She and Rayna have some girl talk where they both lay their cards on the table and agree to be frenemies for the sake of their careers. Some might call this "country first."
Sean's parents are not thrilled their son is in the middle of an overly contrived plot twist by way of his elopement. The father wants Sean to rethink his decision but Sean's mother takes charge and insists they marry in a church, before Juliette goes on tour.
During the hiatus, Teddy tried to find his backbone. When Rayna tells him she's taking the girls on tour, he tries to act like he has a say in the matter. It's adorable but entirely unconvincing, even as he storms out of the room. As expected, he has already lost that backbone by the time he meets with Tandy who insists Rayna and the girls can't leave town yet.
Avery has finally dealt with the most awkward parts of his facial hair situation but that won't help him with his childhood friends as he stabs them in the back and tells them the record deal is for a solo artist. The band is upset, though they don't really act as upset as they should be. They walk off, leaving Avery looking pitiful, JT calling him a douche, the go-to insult in such situations.
Juliette's new mother-in-law makes it clear she's the head witch in town as she and Juliette plan the wedding. They are embroiled in quite the game of chess because Monster-in-Law tells Sean Juliette wants him to meet her mother though nothing could be further from the truth. Juliette sidesteps the meeting of her parent and visits her mother alone. Juliette's mother cautions her daughter to think about what she's doing, saying, "Baby, no amount of marrying is going to calm your demons." These scenes between Juliette and her mother should have more of an emotional impact but something's off. Both actresses know what they're doing, but there's something a little too one-sided, in favor of Juliette's anger.
Finally, we get to some juicy drama when Lamar and Tandy show up at Rayna's and Lamar tries to blackmail his daughter. If she divorces Teddy, Maddie might learn the truth about her real father. In one of this episode's few surprises, Rayna shows up at campaign headquarters, where Teddy and Lamar are meeting. She tells Teddy about Lamar's blackmail and guess what? Teddy knows he's not the father, as Maury might say. Once again, he pretends to have a backbone and gets all in Lamar's face but it's probably too little, too late as far as the marriage is concerned.
Like a wounded animal, Avery runs home to Scarlett. He sweet-talks her and before long, they fall into a predictable, passionate embrace. In the afterglow, Avery casually mentions his most recent betrayal and Scarlett throws him out, tells him to leave the keys.
In Atlanta, the grass is not actually greener on the other side. He's not thrilled with how Dominic is producing his music but when you sell your soul to the devil, you don't have a choice.
Once in a while this show remembers it's supposed to be about country music. Scarlett gives a killer performance of a catchy song with Avery's former band and after, JT invites her to join the band permanently. She declines, we are to assume, and makes up with Gunnar so they can get back to what they do best—singing sweetly to each other.
What we've all known since the beginning finally comes out—neither Teddy nor Rayna are happy in their marriage. Because they are the world's most boring couple, they don't even have an argument. Rayna proposes putting on a good show for their daughters and going out on tour alone, sending for the girls when school schedules permit, and Teddy agrees it's for the best. We can only hope they divorce soon so Rayna and Deacon can finally get together.
The episode ends quietly with Juliette heading not to her wedding but instead to her private jet, Rayna getting on the tourbus and Deacon moping and miserable on his own tour because he's not where he really wants to be—with Rayna. Everything on this show always seems to come back to Rayna, and maybe someday the writers will know what to do with that.


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EDITOR'S NOTE: "Ski tip of the week" is a periodic feature running in the North Lake Tahoe Bonanza, in partnership with the Incline Village General Improvement District.
This skier has "over -rotated" the upper body resulting in several things:
1. By turning using the upper body instead of the legs, the tails of the skis wash out resulting in an overly skidded turn.
2. He is not facing the direction of the next turn, so the start of the turn will be delayed.
3. From this position, linked, smooth turns are very difficult to achieve.
This skier is facing downhill with the upper body, allowing him to do several things:
1. Link short turns in the fall line.
2. Keep the turns flowing down the hill for accurate, rhythmic skiing.
3. This body position and turn type is great to adapt to steeper terrain or moguls
Carl Hill is Director of Skier Services at Diamond Peak Ski Resort.


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Military Transcripts / Prior Credit
CSUF does accept most military transcripts as recommended by ACE (American Council on Education). During the admission process an evaluator will evaluate your transcripts and award you units towards general education electives. For more information on the ACE Military Guide you can visit their website at www.militaryguides.acenet.edu


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News Archive
Like many these days, Shiva sits around too much, eating rich, fatty foods and sipping sugary drinks. He has the pot belly to prove it, one that nearly touches the floor — when he's on all fours, that is. Shiva belongs to a colony of monkeys who have been fattened up to help scientists study the twin human epidemics of obesity and diabetes. The overweight monkeys also test new drugs aimed at treating those conditions.
Tuesday, February 22, 2011 - 13:12
Within months of Alexe Webb's birth, her parents noticed eye problems. Alexe seemed unable to fix her vision on faces. Bright lights triggered prolonged bouts of staring. In dim light, she groped with her hands to find toys or snacks in plain view.
Friday, February 18, 2011 - 11:52
Nobody enjoys colonoscopies, including mice. University of Missouri researchers are excited about the potential of using genetic biomarkers to predict colon cancer caused by inflammation. A new method developed at the MU Research Animal Diagnostic Laboratory (RADIL) could eventually lead to a method that might eliminate colonoscopies altogether.
Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 14:07
Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 13:40
Researchers at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine have discovered that nitroxoline, an antibiotic commonly used around the world to treat urinary tract infections, can slow or stop the growth of human breast and bladder cancer cells by blocking the formation of new blood vessels. The results, appearing in the Dec. 15 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, suggest that nitroxoline shows promise as a potential therapeutic agent.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011 - 15:04
In new research from Saint Louis University, investigators have found evidence that a toxin produced by the brain is responsible for the series of cellular events that lead to Parkinson's disease. The study, published in PLoS One, found that the brain toxin DOPAL plays a key role in killing the dopamine neurons which trigger the illness.
Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 14:01
Although most people in developed countries get plenty of calories daily, their diets are often lacking in key nutrients that their bodies have evolved to expect. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as those found in fish and walnuts, are one category of crucial ingredients that the body cannot make on its own.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011 - 13:16
A professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Missouri and his team have successfully performed a knee replacement procedure in dogs using biological cartilage. The cartilage was developed from the patient's own cells, which were grown in the lab and formed for insertion into the knee.
Monday, January 31, 2011 - 15:50
Biologists have grown beating heart cells directly from connective tissues in mice, skipping a previously required middle step -- the creation of stem cells.
Monday, January 31, 2011 - 15:39
After several years in the lab, researchers at City of Hope are reporting positive results in animal trials of a new treatment designed to both hunt down HIV-infected cells and stop the virus from spreading, according to a study published last week in the journal, "Science Translational Medicine."
Monday, January 24, 2011 - 12:39
MIT scientists have discovered that cells lining the blood vessels secrete molecules that suppress tumor growth and keep cancer cells from invading other tissues, a finding that could lead to a new way to treat cancer.
Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 15:20
Wed, Jan 19, 2011 — In a study published in the Cell Press journal Developmental Cell, a team of researchers led by Channing Der, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Pharmacology at UNC-Chapel Hill, took a step back to a simpler organism – a common roundworm – and made a discovery about how the Ras oncogene chooses a signaling pathway and how the consequences of that choice play out in cellular development – a key issue in cancer, which is characterized by uncontrolled cell growth.
Thursday, January 20, 2011 - 14:59
This molecule, a tiny strand of nucleotides called microRNA-29 or miR-29, has already been shown to be in short supply in certain neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease and Huntington's disease.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 12:30
The researchers found decreased formation of cell-to-cell connections, cell division and amounts of growth factors in the fetuses of mothers fed a reduced diet during the first half of pregnancy.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011 - 12:10
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) Cancer Center researchers have discovered a previously unknown feature of common tumor cells – massive overexpression of certain DNA sequences that do not code for proteins. These DNA sequences – called satellite repeats – have been studied for their role in chromosomal structure but previously were not suspected of having a role in cancer. The report will appear in the journal Science and is receiving early online release.
Friday, January 14, 2011 - 12:10
Research in rats suggests that "rebooting" the brain can help stop tinnitus, a condition characterized by persistent ringing or other noises in the ears.
Thursday, January 13, 2011 - 13:34
Using a mouse model, researchers have discovered that a molecular switch called EMMPRIN plays an important role in MS.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 12:19
Australian and international researchers have announced a potential breakthrough in lung cancer research – linking it to a genetic mutation for which blocking drugs already exist.
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 - 12:00
A team of University of Missouri and Columbia University researchers have found a way to create these biological joints in animals, and they believe biological joint replacements for humans aren't far away.
Thursday, January 6, 2011 - 10:45
In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (Early Edition ahead of print), a team of researchers from the Kennedy Krieger Institute and four collaborating institutions, identified a new and unexpected biological pathway that appears to contribute to the development of glaucoma and its resulting vision loss.
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Rainbow Chindi Baskets
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- Includes set of 3 nesting baskets: 16 x 16 x 14"; 13 x 13 x 11"; 10 x 10 x 8".
- Matching pouf also available, sold separately.
- Crafted of recycled cotton and silk fabrics in a rainbow of brilliant colors.
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Women's Puma Lightweight Cover Up Hoodie
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Three-division titleholder Erik Morales will face Jorge Barrios for the WBC's "official" junior welterweight title on the Sept. 17 Floyd Mayweather Jr.-Victor Ortiz card in Las Vegas, a move that lifts the crown from Tim Bradley, according to WBC Secretary General Mauricio Sulaiman.
"This is the official title. The WBC has abolished the interim title since last year to avoid all of the confusion that it has created," Sulaiman said. "So it's indeed for the official title."
Sulaiman said that his organization has notified Bradley (27-0, 11 knockouts) as well as promoter Golden Boy of the decision. Golden Boy is promoting the Mayweather-Ortiz card.
"We sent the letters today to Golden Boy and to Timothy Bradley and to the fighters who are participating," Sulaiman said. "We have three things to consider. No. 1, his inactivity. No. 2, the legal situation and the problems that he's facing. And No. 3, the several comments Timothy Bradley has made about moving up in weight."
Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer confirmed that he was notified by Sulaiman.
"The WBC has decided that Timothy Bradley will be made champion in recess and once he has figured out his situation may be permitted to challenge for the title if that's what he wants," Schaefer said. "In the meantime,
Bradley displayed a surprisingly cool head in response to the latest development.
"The rule was that if I'm inactive for six months, and I'm going into litigation, then they can have Erik Morales fight for the interim title. They're [Morales and Barriors] going to be fighting for the interim. That's the rules," said Bradley, whose manager, Cameron Dunkin, could not be reached for comment.
"Now if my inactivity exceeds a year, then they can take my title. Then they can strip me. But it hasn't been a year yet. It will be six months next week. So they should be fighting for the interim title."
Sulaiman says the uncertaintly of Bradley's future cannot be overlooked.
"He has no schedule. We have been in communication, but we have not received his confirmation. But now it's been six months after his fight with Devon Alexander. We have great regard for Timothy Bradley," Sulaiman said.
Bradley was the WBO titlleholder when he took Devon Alexander's WBC belt by a 11th-round technical decision in January. Bradley has not fought since then. He turned down an opportunity to fight WBA titleholder Amir Khan on July 23.
As a result of passing up the bout with Khan, Bradley has been sued by co-promoters Gary Shaw and Thompson Boxing Promotions.
"He is involved in some legal matters, and we hear that he is planning on moving up in weight as well," Sulaiman said. "So the WBC has placed Timothy Bradley as champion in recess, not to hurt him, but because he has not defended his title in a timely manner."
The 34-year-old Morales (51-7, 35 KOs) is ranked No. 3 by the WBC. No. 1 Alexander is moving up to 147 pounds, Sulaiman said.
Nigeria's No. 2 Ajose Olusegun and No. 6 Ali Chebah of France will take part in an elimination bout for the right to challenge the Morales-Barrios winner. Ex-titlist Humberto Soto, Kendall Holt and Lucas Matthysse are rated Nos. 5, 6 and 7, respectively. Barrios (50-4-1, 35 KOs) is not ranked.
Sulaiman said the fact Barrios is a former WBO super featherweight titleholder allows him special consideration.
"Barrios is a former champion, so the rules of the WBC specify that former champions have the ability to petition that they fight for the title," Sulaiman said. "Barrios is not currently ranked, but he will be ranked in the next ratings."
Morales is the last man to defeat eight-division titleholder Manny Pacquiao, outpointing the Filipino in March 2005.
The Mexican is also widely known for losing two of three bouts against countryman Marco Antonio Barrera in a trilogy that has been compared to that of Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier.
Along with Barrera, Julio Cesar Chavez Sr., Juan Manuel Marquez and Fernando Montiel, Morales is one of five three-division titleholders from Mexico. A victory over Barrios would allow Morales to stand alone.
"They often say that styles make fights, and I think that on paper, this can only be a great fight," said Schaefer. "I think that it can be an entertaining fight that steals the show. These two guys are two action fighters, and it's going to be a heck of a fight."
Morales lost a disputed majority decision to Marcos Maidana in April, ending a winning streak at three. Still, a victory over Barrios could set up a fight with Khan in December at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.
Barrios, of Argentina, has won three consecutive fights, even as his career has been dogged by out-of-the-ring legal problems in Buenos Aires.
"Erik is the leading available contender, and he has a contracted fight scheduled for September," Sulaiman said. "Erik has been a three-time WBC champion, and he has proven that he's fit to fight when he almost defeated Maidana."
Bradley has had a long-running feud with the WBC, which appeared to have been resolved a few days prior to his facing Alexander.
Bradley had initially refused to pay the WBC's sanctioning fee against Alexander. That stemmed from a grudge that he has held since April of 2009, when the WBC stripped him of the belt he had earned with a split-decision over Junior Witter in 2008.
Before facing Alexander, however, Bradley agreed to pay the sanctioning fee — 3 percent of his purse — for the WBO and the WBC belts.
In January, WBC middleweight titlist Sergio Martinez was declared the organization's Emeritus beltholder, essentially stripping the Argentinian-born fighter of the crown he earned by dethroning Kelly Pavlik in April. In addition, the WBC elevated to the status of full titleholder Sebastian Zbik. It then mandated that Zbik face Mexico's Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., who dethroned Zbik by unanimous decision last month.
Martinez's status allows him to fight soon for the WBC belt, similar to when Vitali Klitschko retired as WBC titlist in November of 2005 due to injury.
Klitschko's exit forced the cancelation of a mandated defense against top contender Hasim Rahman, but Klitschko unretired nearly four years later, was granted an immediate shot at Nigeria's Samuel Peter and regained the belt by by ninth-round stoppage.
Why Bradley's situation is different from those of Martinez and Klitschko remains unclear.
"I'm still the champ," said Bradley. "Tell them that I know the rules, and that they've got it twisted."


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Sunday, November 15, 2009
Hi I'm Boring
I've gotten even more boring over the past week or so. I've got a committee meeting tomorrow, so I've been spending time getting data to show off for that. That entailed a lot of working late and working weekends. This schedule did not leave time for too much else. (Aside: Unfortunately, that hasn't really panned out. I've got data coming, but it won't happen until after Monday. I'm not too upset about this. It's just more data that I get to show them at my next meeting.)
Also, Advisor has now set a hard-ish deadline for me to give him a draft of my introduction to my dissertation. That deadline is the 14th of next month. I don't think he'll be too unhappy if I miss it, but I do feel like I need at least something to give him.
So, I don't think this bout of boringness is going to stop any time soon. That means you'll keep getting posts like this for a while.
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- EcoGeoFemme said...
Fortunately, your readers think this kind of post is interesting, since it's basically what we're all doing too. :)
Out of curiosity, what does your introduction entail? Mine is about 8 pages, largely taken from my prelim proposal, that just covers the main questions and knowledge gaps that are addressed in my research. Then each chapter has its own 2-5 page introduction to sets up the specific problem that motivated the study described in that chapter. Is yours similar, or a big honking lit review?
- November 15, 2009 at 7:31 PM
- Amanda@Lady Scientist said...
Well, it's nice to see that I'm in good company. :)
My introduction is a full-out lit review. So, we're talking "Since the dawn of time, people have been interested in My Favorite Protein" type of thing. It's quite the endeavor, especially for an unwilling writer such as myself.
- November 15, 2009 at 10:12 PM
- EcoGeoFemme said...
Sounds daunting. Will you be able to publish it?
- November 15, 2009 at 10:16 PM
- Amanda@Lady Scientist said...
Just a little daunting. :) And, no, probably not publishable. Well, I take that back, parts of it might be able to be published as a review.
- November 15, 2009 at 10:24 PM
- Brigindo said...
At this point in my life boring is a good thing. It sounds like it will prove to be good for you as well. Good luck with the committee meeting.
- November 15, 2009 at 11:18 PM
- Amelie said...
I'm curious about the intro thing as well, since I may get to write mine soonish and have no idea... I'll be the first student of my boss to graduate, so there's no-one to ask for experience.
Good luck with everything!
- November 16, 2009 at 4:37 AM
- Jennie said...
I'm boring also but I haven't posted on my blog in months. At least you are sharing!
- November 17, 2009 at 11:33 AM
- biochem belle said...
Pre-meeting data never comes through on time... at least for me.
Good luck with the lit review! My introduction was ridiculously long, covering two families of proteins. Luckily half of it was submitted as a reviews, so more than my committee and me might possibly read it someday.
- November 17, 2009 at 9:05 PM
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Oh, poor Tara. In tonight's episode of "Sons of Anarchy," she realizes that she has reached the end of one road -- that her desperate, ill-conceived plan has blown up in her face and that all viable options have dried up. Even the immunity deal previously offered by the D.A. is now off the table because "there are other things pending."
Ah, yes. You can check out, but you can never leave. ...
Moreover, Tara has lost herself in the process. She spent so much time studying at the knee of Gemma that she essentially became like her Old Lady "coach." Tara's miscarriage hoax, in fact, was very Gemma-like: Sneaky, ruthless, devious and nefarious.
Now, Tara looks in the mirror and wonders what her love of Jax -- and her association with Gemma and the biker club -- has turned her into.
"Look what you've done to me!" she yells at Jax after catching him in bed with Collette and pulling a gun on him. "What happened to me?!"
SAMCRO happened to her. And now she's paying the price.
As the episode begins, we see that Jax hasn't gone ballistic on Tara. He's more level-headed than what we might have expected. That's because Tara isn't just another thug he can punch out, or kill. She's the woman he has long loved. The mother of his children. And it's possible that he realizes he has played a role in driving her to this betrayal.
So, he's not taking the kids, for now. He's allowing Tara to leave the house with them, but he's also putting a 24/7 tail on her and orders her not to leave town.
"If I don't put some distance here, someone's going to get hurt," he says.
And so, as Jax looks to finalize the deal that will turn over the guns operation to Clay and the Irish, Tara tries to figure out just what went wrong and how.
She vents her anager at loose-lips Wendy, who is hitting the drugs again. And she meets with her other failed ally, Margaret, who is so freaked out by a possible violent run-in with Jax that she's taking three weeks off and heading to Sedona.
At this point, Tara is still feeling defiant, not defeated. How defiant? She viciously backs her vehicle into Juice's bike to keep him from following her. And when Gemma drops by the house to tell her that she should just apologize to Jax and leave, Tara stands up to her and tells Gemma that she will never bolt town without the kids.
And that's when Gemma has to remind Tara exactly who she's dealing with.
"Have you any idea of who your husband is -- what he's capable of?" Gemma snarls. "My son loves deep, but hates deeper."
After barging in on Jax and Collette (and punching the blonde in the face), Tara is at the end of her rope, But she's got one last card to play: She visits Patterson, hoping the D.A. can revive the immunity offer that will allow Tara to rat out the club and go free.
"I'm ready to talk," she declares.
Of course, Patterson, by now, has another deal in the works with Jax to take down the Irish. But recognizing that Tara is in trouble, she offers protection.
"If you fear for the safety of you and your boys, I can help," she says.
But Tara believes that it's all very hopeless.
"No you can't," she replies. "No one can help me."
Some other developments and random thoughts:
-- In the other main story line, Galen is back to wreak more havoc. He not only demands that Jax and the guys help with the plan to spring Clay during the transfer trek, he wants Jax's assistance in convincing the Italians to keep buying their guns from the Irish. The latter negotiation takes on a scary tone when Galen kills a member of the Chinese crew basically for sport, which sends the angry Chinese after the SAMCRO boys. Are you starting to have doubts over whether Jax can really deliver Galen to the DA?
-- Apparently everything is now hunky-dory between Nero and Jax. They had a vicious, knock-down, drag-out fight last week and then quickly kissed and made up. Just boys being boys.
-- Early on in the season, a lot of fans, including me, felt that we hadn't seen Jax express enough remorse/sorrow over the school shooting. Tonight's episode included a short, but effective sequence that found Jax gazing wistfully through the school's gates and then dropping in on the church there and watching two school boys make their way through the building. I don't always appreciate the show's music-fueled collages, as they sometimes feel like a crutch, but this one was a nice touch.
-- Gemma on the only two options Tara has to tell her sons: "Mommy moved away, or mommy passed away. Your call." Chilling.
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MARIETTA - When real estate agent Nancy Arthur decided to start her own company in 2007, she wanted to create something lasting.
"I've been in real estate for 25 years and just wanted to have something of my own to pass on to my kids and grandkids," she said.
When Arthur, 61, opened Advantage Real Estate, her daughter, 42-year-old Desni Crock, had already been a licensed real estate agent for five years. Arthur's youngest son, 29-year-old Justin Arthur, was just getting involved in the profession.
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Mom Nancy Arthur, right, and daughter Desni Crock answer phones and update listings at Advantage Real Estate, which Arthur opened in 2007. All three of Arthur's children now work as real estate agents at the business. (Photo by Jasmine Rogers)
But when oldest son J.J. Bichard, 42, decided to get his real estate license less than a year ago, it came as somewhat of a shock.
"When J.J. took an interest, that just completely surprised me," said Nancy.
Bichard never before had been interested in his mother's line of work.
"I really didn't have an opinion on it when I was younger. I told myself I'd never get into it," he said.
A year ago, Bichard, a commercial accounts and Internet accounts manager for The Working Man Store, decided he wanted to throw his hat in the real estate ring.
"I think J.J. just got tried of us sitting around the dinner table and talking about it," Crock said.
Having all three children involved in the family business means the family has plenty of opportunities to support each other in business and in everyday life.
For example, the business is much less competitive than a typical real estate office where agents are often competing against one another for sales.
"Here there is no competition, we trust everyone," said Crock.
That includes a handful of agents who are not related to Nancy, but are still considered family, she said.
"We all help each other out. I call it tag team real estate," she said.
The cooperative atmosphere provides a lot of flexibility. For example, if Crock needs to show a house without daughters Bridget, 7, and Anna, 4, the girls can stay with "me-maw." In fact, all four of Nancy's grandchildren have their own "office" in the back and sometimes like to help out.
"Bridget tries to answer the phone sometimes. Anna is our greeter. She'll run out and give people a big hug," said Crock.
Though the girls are much too young to be hammering out a career path, Justin recalls growing up in much the same way.
"I've been around real estate my entire life. I was going to showings and open houses when I was 6 and 7 years old. I learned a lot about it and went with it," he said.
The flexibility of the family-owned business has also proven a blessing as the family combated some tough medical issues.
When Crock's daughter Bridget was diagnosed with a rare childhood chest tumor known as pleuropulmonary blastoma in October 2008, she had to spend much less time at work. Bridget is now cancer-free and doing well, but being able to be so involved in her treatment would have been much harder in a typical office environment.
However, not everything about working with family makes things easier, added Crock.
"There are standards that the state of Ohio has for you and there are standards that the National Association of Realtors has for you, and then there are mom's standards, which are much higher," she said, with a laugh.
Nancy may have rigid standards, but she certainly is not disappointed in her three children's performance.
"I like watching them work through a problem and seeing how much they care about the people they are working with," she said.
Those people are part of a community to which Nancy feels a very strong connection.
For every home sold, the company makes a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, which aids wounded servicemen and women. Bichard, who also volunteers for the Devola Fire Department, participates in many Wounded Warrior events.
Justin Arthur is a member of the Marietta Noon Lions Club. Nancy is heavily involved in Washington County Homebuilders. Crock is a founding member of BrAva, an area childhood cancer awareness group. She is also active in Relay for Life, the Zonta Club of Marietta, and Road to Recovery.
"I think when you live in a community and take from it, you should give back to it," said Nancy.


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Call it the "Mother" of all plot twists. But was it a great, or horrible, idea?
In a series finale that spanned 17 years, "How I Met Your Mother" came to an emotional conclusion Monday night with Ted Mosby realizing something that many of the show's fans have known for nine seasons:
He and Robin Sherbatsky are meant to be together.
Yes, the long-running sitcom ended with Ted, graying hair and all, standing Romeo-like outside of Robin's apartment and looking hopefully to the future. He was there at the prompting of his kids, who have been subjected to his long-winded story about how he met their mom.
Mom, not so incidentally, was the sweet-natured woman Ted met at the Farmhampton train station after attending Barney and Robin's wedding. Her name? Tracy McConnell.
And, yes, they did get married, and they did have two children, and lived happily until Ted lost Tracy to a fatal disease.
A lot of life happened in the hourlong finale: Barney and Robin got divorced after only three years, Robin became a big-time TV news anchor, Marshall became a judge and had a third child with Lily, and Barney also became a father via a one-night stand.
Through all the ups and downs, the MacLaren's Pub gang -- as so many real-life friends do -- felt the pressure to keep the group from drifting apart. Their constant refrain:? "We have to be there for the big moments."
In the end, it's Ted's children who prod their dad to reconnect with his longtime soul mate. They realize the story they've heard has all along been about the "hots" Dad has for Aunt Robin. So they urge him to ask her on a date.
"C'mon, dad," says the daughter, played by Lyndsy Fonseca. "Mom's gone for six years now. It's time."
OK, then. Challenge accepted.
So, did you think it was a legendary ending for "HIMYM" -- or a major cheat? Did you enjoy all the callbacks to past seasons (including robots vs. wrestlers and the blue horn?). How much will you miss the show?
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In Engelbert Humperdinck's opera Hansel and Gretel, a doughty young brother and sister match wiles with a witch who happens to feast on gingerbread made of children. Despite a few scary moments involving the siblings, there's really nothing to fear, however, and--spoiler alert--all ends well (unless you sympathize with witches).
The family favorite will be presented Nov. 16-Dec.1 by Opera San Jose at the California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose. It will be sung in English, with English supertitles. Trading off lead roles are Lisa Chavez and Kindra Scharich as Hansel, and Cecilia Violetta López and Sara Gartland as Gretel. As the witch, their haunted forest adversary, tenors Marc Schreiner and James Callon will take turns being the baddie.
Chavez, Gartland and Schreiner, incidentally, are newcomers this year to Opera San Jose's residency program; the others are returnees. Directing her first Hansel and Gretel will be former OSJ resident Layna Chianakas, who sang from 1995 to 1997. Chianakas made her directorial debut with the company in 2011, helming a well-regarded production of La voix humaine.
"I've sung Hansel three times in my career, so I know the opera well," says Chianakas, who has taught voice at San Jose State University since 2008. "Still, that's not a given you can direct it; I'm thrilled they are entrusting me with this."
One way she's putting her spin, so to speak, on this staging is with the witch's first appearance. Having the creature fly in wasn't an option, so the entrance will instead be done via a mini Segway Robstep scooter that "looks futuristic, like a Dyson vacuum cleaner."
Chianakas clearly values teamwork as she puts the Hansel and Gretel cast through its paces. "That's my plan, using my own experience but also gleaning insight from my singers," she says. "I want to know what they have to say. The process is very collaborative. A dear friend who's a director told me not to say no to any [suggestion] because the bad ones just naturally fall off the table."
In addition to teaching and directing, Chianakas will be singing her first Amneris next April, at the Dayton Opera in Ohio. It's "very exciting" to be preparing for the role of the Egyptian princess in Aida, one of Verdi's grandest operas, she says.
If that weren't enough tasks to juggle, the mezzo-soprano is also married with kids. "The secret to my success is that I'm married to the perfect man, Elie Haddad," she says proudly. "I don't know how I'd be able to do any of this without him." Their son, Ghythe, is 12 years old; his little sister, Sophia, 9, will be playing a wood nymph in Hansel and Gretel.
"Very early in the process I knew this was a family-oriented opera and all about that sibling relationship," Chianakas says. "It's nice to have real role models at home; that's been an incredible wealth of knowledge for me. I definitely see this work as a love letter to my children."
Tickets are $50 to $110 at operasj.org or 408.437.4450. $100 special four-pack for Nov. 23 performance only--order online using promo code "Family"; Nov. 29, children 18 and under free with one paid adult. Offer available only on that day via walk-up to theater.


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I personally do what Greg says and play the course my own way - biggest change - I start on hole 4 (back to my car after 11 holes)
Changing the course now would cost money - I've always thought this course should be a fun pitch and putt for the campers and an extremely world class 18 to challenge the die-hards, but that boat sailed.
Now we need to come up with a layout that would make the ladies enjoy their stay, and feedback so far indicates that we need a nice mix and possibly fewer holes.
Keppy I'll visit with you soon about what Kathy, Tracy, and Des have suggested - we can finalize something soon for Women's.
Thanks Kep


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KidSenses is a big hit in Rutherfordton, NC
Published: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 3:15 a.m.
Last Modified: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 12:53 p.m.
KidSenses may very well be Rutherfordton, N.C., downtown's hottest ticket.
Want to go?
Address: 172 N. Main St., Rutherfordton, N.C.
Phone: (828) 286-2120
Website: kidsenses.com
Times: The museum is typically open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday. Beginning June 10, the museum will open on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer.
Admission: $5 per person and $3 for seniors ages 55 and up.
Located on Main Street, the children's museum is primarily for ages 0 to 10, but even adults are encouraged to hop on the refurbished antique LaFrance fire truck or become surrounded by a huge bubble in the museum's Bubble-Ology exhibit.
The 9-year-old museum has 13 active exhibits packed into 10,000 square feet of an old, renovated building and more than 60,000 guests visit the museum annually. Most of the museum's visitors come from out-of-town and Executive Director Jessica Moss said there are exciting events, and an extra day of museum fun, planned.
"We are completely hands-on," Moss said. "We want all children to become completely immersed in the museum experience and to learn through playing."
Children can try-on an authentic jacket won by firefighters, shop in the Family Dollar grocery store with a shopping cart and check out on a register.
"We are constantly changing our programs so that although the exhibits don't change, there is something new every time you come, whether you visit once a year or once a week," Moss said.
The most popular attractions are the At Your Service exhibit, which features the antique fire truck, Bubble-Ology where children can create their own life-size, and very small bubbles, and examine Mr. Fox's teeth in Dr. DeSoto's office, which is based on the children's book, Dr. DeSoto by William Steig.
"Children and adults can take a picture of their own shadow in our shadow room," Moss said. "'We want visitors to touch everything. We have a stage where you can manipulate the lights, open stage curtains and work with the dimmers on stage."
Special events, such as adult-guided craft time, offered on Fridays and Saturdays and a 7,500 square-foot Discovery Garden that is included with admission on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The garden is completely nature-based and features organic gardening.
The museum is partnering with the town of Rutherfordton on the third Saturday from June to October, beginning on June 15, for Shop and Play Saturdays where downtown merchants will offer family activities downtown so visitors can play to spend a day in downtown.
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Art on the Town
November 1
5 - 9 pm
Sponsored by the City of Wilmington, Art on the Town is a great way to view the exhibitions in our galleries and visit the artist studios during our extended gallery hours. Held on the first Friday of the month, Art on the Town is free and open to the public from 5 - 9 pm unless otherwise noted. Gallery talks at 6:30 pm. There is no Art on the Town opening in January.
Visit http://www.thedcca.org/content/art-town for more information!


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Tarrytown House Estate Blog
Cellar 49 Unveils New Fall/Winter Menu -- Staff and Customers Enthusiastic About New Offerings
On a recent Wednesday afternoon, Executive Chef Chris Hettinger unveiled the anxiously awaited Fall/Winter menu for Tarrytown House management and wait staff. Hettinger and his staff prepared a serving of virtually every item on the menu, and presented the collection artfully on a long kitchen table, with the expertise of a team that had done this many times before. We change the menu twice a year, and a great deal of it has to do with seasonality said Hettinger, a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.
"Once we get into autumn, we start thinking seasonal produce, as local as we can get it, as well as seasonal accompaniments," said Hettinger. "Being in the Hudson Valley, we have access to so many excellent local foods. We focus on local and sustainable."
Those gathered for Hettinger's presentation heard him explain the details of each dish, with an amazing speed and precision.
"This is the Applewood Smoked Bacon," he said, as he began to describe his favorite new item on the menu. It's cut extra thick, and pan seared on all sides, drizzled with fresh thyme-infused honey. It's the simplest of simple things, but so full of flavor."
Moments later, he was talking about his favorite sauce on the menu, an orange spice rum sauce that complements the salmon. He later explained that the sauce was a creation of Sous Chef Mike Snow, who knew what he was trying to achieve, and worked at it until he got it right.
In the weeks leading up to a menu change like this one, where 10 menu items were added and three others were modified, Hettinger says that the staff and management takes a good look at the past six months, and they discuss the various ways they can improve.
"We look at what has done well, and what might need to be changed," said Hettinger. "And of course we need to know what we should leave alone."
Cellar 49 has acquired a reputation for its culinary excellence, and Hettinger is constantly looking for ways to build on that reputation by seeking out the best local and sustainable ingredients, and by listening to the feedback he gets from the wait staff.
"The servers are dealing on-on-one with the customers, so they know what customers like and what might need to be tweaked," Hettinger said. "We take their feedback very much to heart. They are the link between us and the people who are eating our creations."
One of the ingredients on the menu that is featured in several dishes is the local organic Crown Maple Syrup from nearby Dutchess County. Hettinger says they also use local pork and chicken, as well as apples, pears, squash and other local produce.
The presentation allowed Hettinger to explain the changes to the servers, and take any questions they had about ingredients or serving information. When Hettinger finished explaining the menu, the servers were rewarded with a comprehensive sampling.
The new Fall/Winter menu is now being served, and the reaction has been very positive according to Tarrytown House and Estate Director of Food and Beverage Richard Porteus.
"The response has been great in the first week or so," said Porteus. "Some of the new items have been particularly well received. The mussels and waffle fries have been a hit, and the bacon appetizer appears to be a big success."
The creation of Cellar 49 uncovered long hidden features of the mansion, which have been incorporated into the decor. Key-stoned brick archways, rugged granite columns, and distressed wood beams set the stage. The centerpiece of this restaurant is a private dining room set right within the wine cellar itself.
From steaks and burgers to an assortment of conversation-starting 'flights' and sharing platters of everything from appetizers to desserts - Cellar 49 is the perfect place for friends and colleagues to unwind over a great meal, paired with your favorite beverage.
As the name implies, wines are a focal point of Cellar 49. The wine cellar is filled with unique selections, some well known, and some hidden gems and rare finds not readily available at your local shop. Cellar 49 also features a wide variety of bottled and tap beers from around the world to around the Hudson Valley.
Tarrytown House Estate Executive Chef Chris Hettinger
Tarrytown House Estate employees hard at work tasting the new
Cellar 49 Fall/Winter menu in the restaurant kitchen
One of the popular additions to the Cellar 49 menu is the mussels and fries.


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Welcome to the 2016 men's basketball Tournament Challenge. It's that time of year again, when all the chatter about teams involves phrases like: body of work; good wins; bad losses; and of course, RPIs, résumés and the dreaded "bubble." But with games now underway, how teams got in matters little, and the excitement of following your bracket begins. Remember, if you score the most points, you'll have a chance to win the grand prize of a $10,000 Amazon Gift Card and a trip to the 2016 Maui Invitational.
Best of luck with your selections and remember to check back here before the Sweet 16 tips off on March 24 to play Tournament Challenge Second Chance, the game that gives you another go at the bracket (you can create up to 10 brackets).
Plus, test out your skills by picking all the NCAA tournament games and more via ESPN's Streak for the Cash, where you can compete for $20,000 in guaranteed prizes each month.
Here are some notable brackets, tools and articles to check out as the tournament moves along:
- President Obama's 2016 bracket
- Insider tools (Game Predictor, PickCenter)
- ESPN's tournament coverage


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