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Traffic was a big screwup as I waited on 130 for overan hour. The price was too high. Good place for races in the future if these issues can be worked out.
Not a great debut. The run cost twice as much as normal race and they did not have to pay to shut down any streets (for $50 the money should be going to a charity and get you a cool shirt). Traffic sucked getting into the place, I can not imagine what it will be like on a real race day.
Once to the facility, the disorganization continued. Long line to get packets, with three people sitting around waiting for new registrations (with no line). Then the race starts late. The announcer was unintelligible. The crowd almost revolted and started the race by themselves...
The actual run and track was nice. There was lots of people stopping or walking to take pictures which was a little dangerous for the people actually running. The after race area was also a mess, we avoided that and jogged back to the car to leave ASAP. I am sure the other sponsors loved that...
Hopefully the organizers learn to organize, and try to provide more value next time.
This was a pretty cool run. As other people have said, yeah the traffic sucked, but part of that was due to the fog and that there weren't any cops directing traffic going into the facility. This wasn't really the fault of RunTex though, they didn't have control over construction (or lack of) of the roads leading into the facility. Also, if you got there early enough like we did (around 7 am) it was easier to get in. Not really the organizer's fault if you didn't get there early enough...
As for the run itself, it was great. The post-run activities was a bit disorganized as the area sectioned off was small and it got really crowded. It took me forever to find where the refreshments were because there were no signs. And I didn't even know there was a photo booth because, again, no organization or signs pointing it out.
Everyone rating this run so low has to keep in mind that this was the FIRST event for the track. Even being organized by RunTex, they are bound to have problems. They also couldn't control the weather or the issues with traffic. It could have been a lot worse.
First the packet pick up at RunTex Riverside was a mess. There was NO parking and the lines were long. They only had Med, 2XL and up size tshirts. The only reason I drove 30 miles in was to get the shirt because I wasn't sure we'd make the run. My husband went to the run to get the shirts and participate. He said the speaker system wasn't loud enough and we were also disappointed at the email (@ 9:55 PM) stating no food would be available. I've been to many 5Ks and there is always some type of food. Poor planning and execution.
Like most people I couldn't believe how bad the traffic was getting in and out of the event. I had one friend who gave up after sitting on 130 for almost an hour. The run was fun once it started, but was very disorganized and very late getting started. It was cool to run the track and see it from the drivers level. Hope they have the traffic and organization issues resolved before 125,000 people show up in two weeks.
Track was great. Package pickup, traffic snafus on way to event, merchandizing activities/offerings after race - sucked! Very dissapointed in Paul and staff at RunTex.
Wow. Where to begin? I am glad that I arrived at RunTex at exactly 10:00 am, since a lot of reviewers are saying that they did not get a shirt in their size or one at all. Even getting there at 10 was not enough to avoid waiting in one of two lines for my plastic bag pick-up - I really cannot honestly call this a packet pick-up. I was at RunTex the week before for the Run for the Water Packet Pickup and that was by far better! There was an actual race bag, a nice technical T, some sponsor goodies, a timing chip, enough pins for your bib, you received your designated size shirt with your packet, not in a separate, unorganized line, and there were several lines to choose from. The Formula Run packet pickup was a disaster. One really long line and one practically empty one. I can't imagine what parking or the lines looked like later in the day, but I don't believe it was going to get any better organized. I understood that this was just a run and not a race so no timing chip was needed, but for $50 I would at least expect... well more. A tech T, not a cotton t-shirt for one. Some sponsor goodies, or at least more than 3 fliers. How about more than just a plastic bag, or no bag at all if it was going to be empty anyway, beyond the bib, which I did not need a bag for. How about more than 2 safety pins? Did the $50 entry not allow for safety pin funds? I did not see a charity associated with the event, so once again I was wondering where my fees went. For comparison, the weekend before I did the Run for the Water, which was a 10 mile event on the streets of Austin, and that was extremely well organized. There was police presence throughout for traffic and runners were a priority! The money went to a great cause and Gilbert is a great event host - oh and the 10-miler cost less to enter! I know that was not RunTex's first rodeo, but it did not show. Cut to race day. Yes, the fog was not something that could be controlled, but traffic could have been handled SO much better. I was one of those that arrive at the FM812 exit at 7:15, and was stuck at a crawl for the one stop sign for 50 minutes. And that was just exiting the toll road, let alone competing with construction traffic just to get to the venue. Also, we had an even bigger line behind us still stuck in traffic trying to exit. If we all paid $50 for this 5K, perhaps have the construction crew stop for the 2-3 hours needed for everyone that was trying to get in. I understand that they are on a tight deadline, but if the organizers already knew this too, why not give racers more than one bottle-neck option for getting there? Or how about getting some officers at the off ramp stop sign to direct traffic? The only thing that the traffic build-up helped with was knowing where to go as there was no signage for the event leading up to it. By the time we did make it to the track entrance there were plenty of officers stationed there and they did a great job directing everyone in, but from what I understand they were not there that whole time and only arrived at about 7:30am. I certainly accept that I could have left even earlier from Georgetown to make it to the track before the delayed race start. But that back-up was not organized the way it could have or should have been - even with all of the construction traffic flowing in. Once we did park, there was NO sign of where to go. Once again, I am glad that there were plenty of other late comers to follow. This also left me wondering where my $50 went. I had to then ask where I can pick-up my son's Kid's K shirt, as those were not available at packet pickup either. Once we figured out how to get into the track it was mind boggling that we had to actually cross in front of the race start line. I was one of the fortunate ones that got to hear the wonderful rendition of the National Anthem - that was very well done. Then I had to figure out how and where to get into the race chute - there were no organizers to direct runners properly. If the $50 was mostly going to facility costs, then why not allow the runners to actually use the facility itself. Maybe make good use of the underpass to the pit area so that nobody would have to cross in front of the start line. Maybe open up the restrooms, that are made to accommodate thousands more attendants. How about at least making sure that the port-a-potties have toilet paper? The entry fee money couldn't account for that? Also, I did not understand what the benefit of an entry wrist band was for. The guests did not have access to anything beyond the sad pit area. OK, I understand that they needed to keep attendance at a reasonable number, but why not make wristbands available for purchase then? We were getting gouged at it was. I understand that the permits for spectators were not in place for the facilities to be opened for the 5 thousand expected to show up and go into the buildings. But no restrooms either? Not even the tunnel to get to the start? I am glad that the race was delayed only for the fact that I was able to start when everyone else did. However, if I had been one of the ones that were already there I would not have felt the same. Actually, I would have rather the race start on time, and then simply run the course when I got there, just like everyone else who arrived after I did had to do. In fairness to the other racers. I have been to plenty of other races that "Evil" the announcer has done, including the Cap10K, which is by far a much larger event, with more than 20 thousand runners, and he normally does a great job. This time, his sound equipment kept breaking up and he seemed to be loosing his cool when trying to direct the runners as to where to go or how to properly exit the race. This was not helped by the one entry/ exit point to the track from the side which was located before the cross of the finish line. Also, trying to get kids to move back prior to the Kid's K was something that race directors should have been handling, not the race announcer on the track - once again he looked like he was loosing his cool. Once the fun run actually began, the course itself was fantastic! That first hill of death was great, the hairpin turns were amazing, and knowing that we were all part of history by running the course before anyone else was awesome. However, given the hilly course, more than one water stop would have been much appreciated. From my understanding, they were putting ice in the water cups. Why? Also, since nobody was allowed into the buildings, but the race track was already open, why not allow runners and their designated, wrist-band-wearing guests to walk the track afterwards to take pictures? Instead there was a long line for water, gatorade, and apples - one line. Really? That's all we got? I point back to the Run for the Water last weekend where there was unlimited pizza and whataburger had a stand, and nutrition bars. These were sponsor booths so the race directors would not have had to pay more for that since the sponsors are promoting their goods. Not even any Michelob Ultra? Ok, how about a cool band playing afterwards, or on the course itself - Austin is after all host to so many great musical talents. Who wouldn't want to play at the CotA? Alright, how about a cool finishers medal then, since we paid so much for a 5K race? No? If all we were paying for was for the opportunity to run the track, I think the cost should have been significantly less. This was not RunTex's first race, so logistically they could have and should have handled things a lot better. For an inaugural race, they did a horrible job if they were intending to do this annually and wanted anyone to come back next year. If you needed help putting together a great first race, go ask the people at Austin 1020 how they did it. Their race was extremely well organized, it was 10 miles long along the streets around the Domain and they had 20 live bands throughout. They had a great shirt and the best finishers medal I have seen for an inaugural race, and the post-race festivities included lots of booths, a big name band, beer, food, no spectator limitations, lots of parking and easy access, plenty of staff on hand to direct you where you needed to go and even their packet pick-up was seamless. This was a great venue and will continue to be, but if RunTex is intending to do more of these, you can count me out.
Packet pick-up was somewhat chaotic, but the lines were relieved once the A-M and N-Z restrictions were removed. I personally did not have any issues getting to the track in plenty of time but I also left early to avoid any traffic congestion. We were in the parking lot by 7:15am and did not have any issues getting in. I was a bit miffed that the race was delayed over 30 minutes to allow for late comers who didn't properly plan their travel time. The course itself was great and I found it very interesting even though the fog made it difficult to see some areas. I would definitely do this one again.
It was great to see the track and it was a good little course, but traffic, late start time, and overall disorganized feel made it less than a stellar race.
On the positive side, it was great to see the track up close. It is very impressive. However, there is little else that was positive about the race. It was too expensive for a 5k. Traffic was a total mess. We spent 45 minutes to go the last 3 miles. Perhaps the worst travel to any event I have ever had. I have participated in races with over 30,000 people and this was worse than all of them. 35 minute delay in the race, because of traffic, was annoying. Very little extra stuff. We were offered water and Gatorade but no bananas, fruit bars, etc. Probably some weird no food requirement from F1. Ice in the water, as mentioned elsewhere, was strange. In sum, cool venue, bad execution.
I thought it was an AWESOME experience. Yes - the traffic was bad. But didn't we all expect that? That's a design flaw of the track and not the fault of the event sponsors. To get early access to the track was amazing! I'm happy to see they are planning more runs and similar events out there.
The event was fun, it was a great experience to get on the track and zoom around. Obvious traffic issues. I was more frustrated by the unfriendly, irritating guy with the microphone. I couldn't get far enough away from him.
Never made it to the race on time because of the poor job managing the traffic into the event.
Awesome experience! but logistics and traffic getting there were a nightmare... It was a great race though, hope we can do it again next year
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A Spanish restaurant has developed a new way of catering for the country's 'new poor' as the recession and the government's austerity measures continue to bite.
Those who can't afford to eat out in the city of Terrassa in the Spanish autonomous region of Catalonia can instead dedicate an hour of work either in the kitchen, serving, or cleaning - and in return get a free meal.
The restaurant opened its doors in March and operates from Monday to Friday during lunch hours in the first floor of a local social club.
Trobada restaurant offers a 6.50 euro (8.35 US dollars) set menu, consisting of a starter, a main course, dessert, bread, water and wine.
It serves an average of 70 meals a day, half of them paid for in the work exchange scheme.
The project is a joint venture between the Terrassa city council and 30 local charities.
The budget for 2013 is estimated at 176,700 euros (227,000 US dollars) - around a quarter of it comes from paying customers.
Approximately a quarter of it comes from paying customers.
After three months people can keep doing voluntary work in other activities set by the company.
Volunteers, or "time customers" as they are named, are people who have been out of work for two or three years and currently live below the poverty line.
Julia Gonzalez was born in Terrassa and lost her job as a cleaner two years ago.
"I think this is great. I love it," she said. "Since I am here I feel more optimistic. I've made lots of friends. We all stick together and encourage each other. It is a unique opportunity."
Pabe Lamine Ndye is an immigrant from Senegal who arrived in Spain six years ago and has been out of work for the last three years.
"This is very good. We've been here almost three months now. It's very good. We feel good helping each other and in return we can eat. It's very good," he said as he dried plates.
During the first year of the project restaurant manager Xavier Casas estimates that between 150 and 200 people will generate more than 15,000 hours of voluntary work.
Trobada was, he said, different from a soup kitchen, which had to play a social role.
"This is aimed at people wanting to regain and strengthen their self-esteem. People wanting to improve their day-to-day situation. This gives them hope for the future," he said.
According to Spain's National Statistics Institute, the national jobless rate shot up to a record 27.2 percent in the first quarter of 2013.
The number of people out of work stood at 6.2 (m) million, the first time the number has breached the six-million mark.
The number of people considered long-term unemployed - out of a job more than a year - increased to 3.5 (m) million while the unemployment rate for those under 25 years old was a staggering 57 percent.
The government also says its survey found the number of households without anyone working had risen by 72,400 to 1.91 (m) million.
Spain has been in recession much of the past four years as it struggles to deal with the collapse of its once-booming real estate sector.
In the previous decade, its economy was thriving, generating millions of jobs.

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We all know dogs are resilient animals. Whether it's learning basic training, being involved in search and rescue, service work, or knowing just when you need comforting, they continue to show us how great they really are. Is it possible they could even be taught another way to communicate, with sign language?
A 10 year old girl named Julia did just that. Walter, a Terrier-Chihuahua puppy mix has learned how to communicate a whole new way and can now sit, ask for food and respond to his name all through sign language. Walter is really getting the hang of sign language and it is only a matter of time before he learns to do more.


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Bleys wrote: You honestly thing GM would buy a design for a water powered engine? The car companies are in bed with the oil companies, and alternative, free energy is a threat.
That, and there is a distinct lack of hydrogen filling stations (if it's water, of course, that doesn't matter).


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About the Book
"Somewhere between Garrison Keillor's idyllic-sweet Lake Wobegon and the narrow-mindedness of Sinclair Lewis's Main Street lies the reality of small-town life. This is where Michael Perry lives."
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"Perry can take comfort in the power of his writing, his ability to pull readers from all corners onto his Wisconsin spread, and make them feel right at home."
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Tuesdays with Morrie meets Bill Bryson in Visiting Tom, another witty, poignant, and stylish paean to living in New Auburn, Wisconsin, from Michael Perry. The author of Population: 485, Coop, and Truck: A Love Story, Perry takes us along on his uplifting visits with his octogenarian neighbor one valley over—and celebrates the wisdom, heart, and sass of a vanishing generation that embodies the indomitable spirit of small-town America.
From the acclaimed author of Coop and Population: 485 comes a portrait of a unique individual and a dedicated way of life.
What can we learn about life, love, and artillery from an eighty-two-year-old man whose favorite hobby is firing his homemade cannons? Visit by visit—often with his young daughters in tow—author Michael Perry finds out.
Toiling in his shop, Tom Hartwig makes gag shovel handles, parts for quarter-million-dollar farm equipment, and—now and then—batches of potentially "extralegal" explosives. Tom, who is approaching his sixtieth wedding anniversary with his wife, Arlene, and is famous for driving a team of oxen in local parades, has stories dating back to the days of his prize Model A and an antiauthoritarian streak refreshed daily by the interstate that was shoved through his front yard in 1965 and now dumps more than eight million vehicles past his kitchen window every year. And yet Visiting Tom is dominated by the elderly man's equanimity and ultimately—when he and Perry converse as husbands and the fathers of daughters—unvarnished tenderness.
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"Drop whatever you are doing and sit down to read Michael Perry's Visiting Tom….Perry is a craftsman of the highest order….When you go back to doing what you were doing when you picked up this book, you might just see your world with a broader, more humane perspective." — New York Journal of Books
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"Visiting Tom is more than just a whimsical portrait of a unique character. It's a meditation on modernity and self-reliance that sneaks up on you with its unexpected depth." — Capital Times
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"Michael Perry writes the words that create the memoirs that make so many of us want to raise chickens and pigs, plant a few rows of corn or otherwise just make hay. Mostly, though, he makes us want to get to know our neighbors better - no matter where we live." — Experience Wisconsin Magazine
"The portrait Mr. Perry paints...is of a place and a life that is worth noting….His writing is beautiful and immediate and elegant." — Wall Street Journal
"[Perry] is a sharp and empathetic observer." — Journal Sentinel
"In Visiting Tom, a story that melds Perry's unique humor with notes of Garrison Keillor and Billy Bryson, the elderly man's tenderness and character jump off the page as he shares his thoughts on life and love." — Express Milwaukee
"It's part memoir, part character piece. There's a bit of the poetic to it. It's about fighting bureaucracy, Foxfire-ish self-sustenance, life the 'old timer's' way, and male-bonding foolishness. It's about fatherhood, marriage and love. And it's just about one of the sweetest books you'll ever read." — Daily Sparks Tribune
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DeadAwake wrote: Found this in the urban aisle at JB Hifi, which was unexpected. Damn their convenience. I certainly did not expect to switch on this album, only to be hit by an Alias sample.
An aquaintance was watching Rage, a late night/early morning music video program on tv here in Australia. He happened to catch the Zombie Delight video maybe 2 weeks after i saw it here on the internet!
Though after reading he got radio play here early on, it shouldnt seem so odd.
Any Oz heads catch any buck on the radio? Im wondering what type of push Family Sign received down here too.
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Unions Air Criticisms of Obama Budget Plan
Republicans aren't the only ones criticizing President Barack Obama's budget proposal for fiscal 2015. Labor unions, some of Mr. Obama's most loyal supporters, made some critiques of their own.
Colleen Kelley, president of the National Treasury Employees Union, one of the largest unions representing federal workers, said she's disappointed with the size of the 1% pay raise proposed for federal civilian employees in 2015.
"Given the three-year pay freeze and the 1 percent increase for this year, the amount proposed for 2015 will keep federal workers at an economic disadvantage compared to their private sector counterparts," Ms. Kelley said in a written statement, which otherwise praised Mr. Obama's $3.9 trillion budget proposal for reversing a "damaging trend of underfunding key agencies."
American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten questioned part of the administration's approach to improving public education.
"While we are pleased with the overall intent of the budget proposal, we are skeptical that a Race to the Top-like competition, which creates winners and losers, is the way to promote equity," Ms. Weingarten said in a written statement Tuesday.
Ms. Weingarten has previously voiced concern about the Obama administration's multibillion-dollar "Race to the Top" initiative rolled out in 2009, which aimed to reward states that tie teacher evaluation to student performance and adopt rigorous learning standards. Tuesday's budget proposal requests $300 million for a new Race to the Top competition that's focused on improving the academics of the highest poverty schools by creating incentives for states and school districts to make comprehensive changes, according to budget documents.
"Public education should be focused on strengthening teaching and learning for all students and maintaining and improving neighborhood public schools," Ms. Weingarten said in her statement.
AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka applauded President Obama for proposing "good starting points to seriously address inequality," such as Mr. Obama's "proposals to invest in jobs, raise the minimum wage, expand the EITC [earned-income tax credit], close tax loopholes for the wealthy and provide access to universal pre-kindergarten," Mr. Trumka said.
But Mr. Trumka added a caveat: "However, we cannot afford cuts to Medicare beneficiaries," he said. Mr. Trumka wasn't specific, but in the budget, the Obama administration said proposed changes to Medicare, Medicaid and other federal health programs would cut $402 billion off the federal deficit over the next 10 years.
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The second set ends with a very fine Bowie, but the show's reputation rests on the terrifying Carini > Jam > Wolfman's Bro. The first segment morphs from howls of rage to The Distance Between Mars and Earth to industrial electronic noise to something like a knotty involuted Llama variation before returning home. Wolfman's Brother heads out at a plodding tempo and gets noisily abstract right at the start; when an aggressive rock groove appears after about ten minutes the boys immediately drown it in interruptions, eerie effects, musical refusals and counteroffers...the groove is intense but deliberately unsatisfying, and it's almost a relief when Fishman smears the beat around 15:30 into a 'space jam' reminiscent of the darkest Fall '97 stuff. My mp3 version separates the last two minutes of this jam into another track, and it's a dense, tense, spooky coda - very much in the eerie Fall '98 ambient style but with an edge of danger.
If your idea of the perfect Phish set is 10/31/98 III, or you relax after work to the 46 Days from IT, then this set will have you howling and gnashing your teeth with pleasure. If you're looking to chill out with a bit of Wolfman's funk, look elsewhere. This is raw experimental late-nite music from a band searching for a new path, an open question that would be answered by the electronica-influenced textures and cavernous grooves of 1999, culminating in the distended hypnagogic experience at Big Cypress.
The 12/29 show is 'better' by some standards - it's a hell of a lot more fun, for one thing - but this is the deepest, gnarliest, most important show of the 1998 NYE run. That the band encored with (of all things) the mercifully brief idiot-anthem singalong 'Been Caught Stealing' is just one of the many complications of Phish '98. The crowd seemed to enjoy it - indeed the kids in Madison Square Garden cheered longer and louder for it than for the Wolfman's Bro. Well, ours isn't a perfect world. Ho hum.


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Fri July 29 2016
Wolff: Title race will go all the way
Toto Wolff thinks the Formula One title race will go down to the wire this year and discusses whether Lewis Hamilton will have to take an engine penalty
Thu July 28 2016
Vettel: Nothing justifies death
Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel had some strong words in response to questions over the drivers preferences regarding the introduction of the halo head protection device.
Wed July 27 2016
This week on the F1 Report
This week on the F1 Report, Natalie Pinkham is joined by Sky F1's Marc Priestley and The Sun's motor racing correspondent Ben Hunt to discuss the fallout from the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Sun July 24 2016
Ted's Notebook - Hungarian GP
Ted Kravitz gives his analysis on the day's racing from the Hungarian Grand Prix at Hungaroring.
Sun July 24 2016
Rosberg clarifies quali pace
After finishing second in the Hungarian Grand Prix, Nico Rosberg again clarified the pace behind his pole position under double yellow flags.
Sun July 24 2016
Verstappen not fazed by Kimi exchange
Red Bull's Max Verstappen claims he's not worried about Kimi Raikkonen's comments about a possible double-move to prevent an overtake during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
Sat July 23 2016
Rosberg's pole position in jeopardy
Ted Kravitz reports from the Hungaroring as Nico Rosberg is called before the stewards over his controversial pole lap.
Sat July 23 2016
The Team Brit Story
Sky F1 joins Team Brit, a racing team formed to help injured soldiers recover from their injuries, as they prepare to make their debut at Silverstone 24 Hours.
Fri July 22 2016
Hamilton unhurt after crash
Lewis Hamilton says he is OK after crashing in P2 for the Hungarian GP, leading him to miss most of the session.
Fri July 22 2016
Vettel commited to Ferrari
Sebastian Vettel is happy driving for Ferrari, says Sky Italy's Antonio Boselli.
Wed July 20 2016
'Rosberg is struggling mentally'
Former Red Bull race engineer Mark Hutcheson feels that Nico Rosberg is mentally struggling as he comes under pressure from Lewis Hamilton.
Fri July 15 2016
This week on the F1 Report
1981 British Grand Prix winner John Watson and Sky Sports F1's Ted Kravitz join Marc Priestley on the F1 Report for analysis and reaction to the British GP.
Wed July 13 2016
Hamilton a 'rockstar'
The F1 Report panel believe Lewis Hamilton has now become a 'rockstar' after his performance at Silverstone and crowd surfing antics with the British fans. Watch the F1 Report at 8.30pm on Sky Sports F1.
Tue July 12 2016
Are Hamilton mind games affecting Rosberg?
Marc Priestly thinks Lewis Hamilton's comments in the media may be affecting Nico Rosberg's performance on the track.
Sun July 10 2016
Rosberg's annoying Dutchman
Nico Rosberg reflects on a frustrating British Grand Prix and a closely fought battle with Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Sun July 10 2016
Wolff: Horner is wrong
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says that the team were within their rights to communicate to Nico Rosberg, while Red Bull's Christian Horner says that they should be penalised.
Sun July 10 2016
AJ & Tinie Tempah trackside
Anthony Joshua was joined trackside by Tinie Tempah at the British GP as he spoke about his future title ambitions, and what his next step is.
Sun July 10 2016
Hamilton delivers 'mental blow'
Lewis Hamilton says pipping Nico Rosberg to pole for the British Grand Prix will be a mental blow for his Mercedes teammate.
Sat July 9 2016
British GP: Qualy top three
Lewis Hamilton secured the 55th pole position of his F1 career and was joined by teammate Nico Rosberg and Red Bull's Max Verstappen.
Thu July 7 2016
Button: Silverstone is special
Jenson Button speaks to Craig Slater ahead of the British Grand Prix
Thu July 7 2016
Hamilton: Positive we can still race
Lewis Hamilton didn't seem overly worried about the 'greater deterrents' Mercedes have issued to him and Nico Rosberg after they made contact in the Austrian GP. Watch the whole British GP live on Sky Sports this weekend.
Thu July 7 2016
Behind the scenes at Haas
Craig Slater goes behind the scenes at the Haas logistics base in Banbury and meets their drivers ahead of the British GP.
Wed July 6 2016
This week on the F1 Report
On this week's F1 Report, Marc Priestley is joined by McLaren reserve driver Stoffel Vandoorne and former Toro Rosso driver Jaime Alguersuari to discuss the fallout from the Austrian Grand Prix.
Tue July 5 2016
Ricciardo excited for British GP
Sky Sports News HQ reporter Craig Slater catches up with Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo ahead this weekend's British GP.
Sun July 3 2016
Hamilton: Nico hit me
Lewis Hamilton was under no illusion as to who was at fault for his last lap collision with teammate Nico Rosberg, saying he left Nico plenty of room.
Sun July 3 2016
Wolff slams brainless incident
Toto Wolff, Head of Mercedes Motorsport, has branded the final-lap incident between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton 'brainless'.
Sun July 3 2016
Ted's Qualifying Notebook - Austria
Ted Kravitz gives his thoughts on Saturday's qualifying session at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Sat July 2 2016
Button delighted with third
Jenson Button tells Sky Sports F1 what qualifying P3 means to him and his McLaren team at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Sat July 2 2016
Button glad he didn't retire
Speaking with Sky Sports News HQ's Rachel Brookes, McLaren driver Jenson Button revealed he was glad to be back in the driving seat after the winter break and was also happy he didn't retire.


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Gearing up for safety
Kayaking season a reminder about personal flotation devices
|A beautiful day can quickly turn nasty so it's good to be wearing a personal flotation device at all times. Credit: Tim Jones
It's time to pull out the boats and paddling gear, take an inventory of what you have and what you need to get on the water safely this summer.
Let's assume you already have (or have access to) a kayak and a paddle (if you don't, there are some good "How to Choose" stories on these on EasternSlopes.com). What else do you need to paddle safely?
First, of course, is a PFD (personal flotation device). I don't care how strong a swimmer you are, how warm the air and water are, how close to shore you are planning to stay. If you are getting into a kayak, you need to be wearing a PFD that fits you. Period. End of discussion.
The law in most states simply requires you to have a PFD in the boat with you, but that isn't good enough, at least not in a kayak where flowing water, wind, waves and powerboat traffic can instantly and unexpectedly affect your state of being. It's bad enough to suddenly find yourself in the water; finding yourself in the water with your PFD in a kayak that's drifting away from you faster than you can swim is something else.
So, what makes a good PFD? I asked Matt Porter, the product manager for Kokatat, the company that makes the PFDs Marilyn and I trust our lives to, exactly that. He told me since all adult PFDs sold in the U.S. pass certain Coast Guard standards (they must provide at least 15.5 pounds of flotation), what you are really looking for is a PFD that fits you and works for what you want to do with it. First of all, it has to fit comfortably and snugly. If you can slide right out of it, it isn't going to do you much good if you suddenly find yourself in the water.
So when you get your PFD out this spring, try it on, make sure it hasn't shrunk over the winter (grin) and that you can a) still get it on over the clothing you'll be wearing (more in early season than in summer ) and b) tighten it snugly but comfortably. The "comfortably" is key because if it isn't comfortable, you are less likely to wear it every time you go out.
Speaking of comfort: "Unisex" PFDs fit most people very well, but some women may need a women's specific model with extra space shaped into the foam in certain strategic locations.
Two more concerns: First, most kayaks have seats with backs. Make sure your kayak seat and your PFD are compatible, and that the seat back doesn't push your PFD up too high for comfort. Second, kayaks need to be paddled; make sure your PFD allows unrestricted paddling movement, not just with your arms, but also with your torso.
Finally, PFDs can wear out, especially if you use them a lot. Check the straps and cover material for any sign of wear.
If you regularly use your PFD as a seat cushion (on shore, remember, you are wearing it when you are on the water) it can compress the foam and reduce flotation. If you see signs of either, it's time to get a new PFD.
Best advice, try on your PFD; if it doesn't fit, work with your boat, and look like it's in perfect condition, it's time to think about a new one.
Now is the time to do that, before paddling season really starts. Life isn't a spectator sport. Get out and enjoy!
Kayak Demos and Events
If you are looking to buy a new kayak, you should always paddle it first. And while many kayak sellers have a place to paddle nearby, a demo event where there are lots of boats to compare is both fun and instructive.
Today-Sunday: Demo Weekend, the Kayak Centre of Rhode Island in North Kingstown, R.I.; kayakcentre.com/demo-weekend.htm.
May 18-20: Adirondack Paddlefest, Mountainman Outdoor Supply Co., Old Forge, N.Y.; mountainmanoutdoors.com/pages/adirondack-paddlefest.
May 18: Demo/Sale, Kittery Trading Post Kittery, Maine; ktpevents.com),
May 19: Demo/Sale, Contoocook River Canoe Co., Concord, N.H.; contoocookcanoe.com.
June 4-29: EMS traveling kayak demo throughout New England; ems.com
June 7-9: Paddle Fest, LL Bean, Freeport, Maine; llbean.com.
June 29-30: Demofest, Zoar Outdoors, Charlemont, Mass.; zoaroutdoor.com.
Tim Jones is executive editor of the online magazine EasternSlopes.com and writes about outdoor sports and travel. Email: timjones@easternslopes. com.
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Saturday, May 11. First Annual Naugatuck River Greenway Paddle Day
On the Naugatuck River in Thomaston, Watertown and Waterbury), 11am. Sponsored by Connecticut Outdoors (www.4ctoutdoors.com/paddle-the-greenway), $10 per paddler. Costumes are encouraged!
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Three-time U.S. champion Rudy Galindo started to wonder if he'd every get voted into the U.S. Figure Skating Hall of Fame after failing to make it the previous three years.
But the San Jose native finally got in Monday on his fourth try.
"It felt like my little Oscar win," Galindo said.
Galindo, 43, and Canadian choreographer Lori Nichol were the sole members of the class of 2013 that was announced Monday. Their induction will be held at the 2013 Prudential U.S. Figure Skating Championships on Jan. 20-27 in Omaha, Neb.
Upon getting nominated for the fourth consecutive year Galindo kept his emotions in check "so I wouldn't be let down again."
Instead word came in the morning that Galindo joined fellow Bay Area skaters Brian Boitano, Peggy Fleming, Charlie Tickner, Debi Thomas, Barbara Roles Williams and Kristi Yamaguchi in the prestigious hall.
Galindo, the first openly gay male to win a U.S. title, reached the pinnacle of his sport by overcoming long odds. He sometimes had to ride a bicycle from the family trailer in San Jose to practice and gym workouts.
One of his first coaches died of AIDS-related complications in 1989. Galindo's truck driver father died from a heart attack in 1993 and his older brother died from AIDS complications a year later.
Throughout the adversity Galindo kept skating. He won U.S. pairs titles in 1989 and '90 with Fremont's Yamaguchi and was considered an Olympic medal contender until his partner switched to singles.
While Yamaguchi went on to win a gold medal at the 1992 Olympics, Galindo, the 1987 World Junior singles champion, floundered at the senior level.
Everything changed when Galindo, then 26, won the 1996 U.S. title at HP Pavilion in one of the most-memorable performances at a national championship. He stunned the field with an electrifying free skate in front of a hometown audience to become the oldest male to win the crown in 70 years. Galindo, who was coached by sister Laura, also earned a bronze at the 1996 World Championships and then retired from competitive skating.
Galindo called the Hall of Fame induction an affirmation to everything he has accomplished.
"It just says that you don't have to hide or you don't have to give up on your passion for something," he said Monday. "All those years having to get up and train and go to ballot class and ride the bike and go to the gym. This confirms it. It's all so worth it."
Galindo, who was inducted into the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame in 2011, coaches at Sharks Ice San Jose.
"Skating goes on," he said. "The journey still continues. Coaching is something I love. I can share this with my students. I can pass this on to them."
One of his students is Emma Hedican, the daughter of Yamaguchi and husband Brett Hedican, a former NHL player. Galindo got a congratulatory text from his former skating partner Monday.
He thanked Yamaguchi and then said, "See you in a few hours."
Emma Hedican had an afternoon lesson with her coach.
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Solving the debt with biotech
12.06.2012 - Good news! After some thinking, I've solved the eurocrisis and saved national investment in biotechnology! As with most people who champion a single Europe, what is going to happen in the eurozone weighs heavily on my mind. Not just because of the surreal and seemingly uncontrollable debt crisis, but also because investment in growth in most European countries has stalled.
Governments are only going to invest again when there's a market for the products that such investment will deliver.
And governments aren't investing in biotech, as it doesn't produce large-scale employment or big shiny things, and it usually doesn't deliver within an electoral cycle. A nagging voice at the back of my mind has been saying: 'and why would they?' If I were a regional government looking to rescue the economy, biotech wouldn't be high on my list unless there was already significant commercial presence.
You have no idea how guilty writing that just made me feel. But fear not, dear reader, that was just a dark turn of the soul, and now the relentless optimism that drives all people who love biotech has already returned. Here's the deal. People aren't buying things from shops, so governments aren't investing in growth there. But what DO they always need to buy? Easy – medicine, food and energy.
And this is why governments should be investing in biotech – it delivers all of these things and there will always be a market for it, even if people are not buying anything else.
– In medicine, the rush to manage diseases more effectively has huge market pull, and companies literally cannot get products through the pipeline fast enough.
– In energy, Europe has the capacity to lead the world in sustainable, intelligent power generation at local and national levels. Any country leading on this has a global market at their fingertips.
– In food, the easiest sell of all, there are demonstrable returns within an electoral cycle. The role of biotechnology in all steps of the food production chain is a winner, and oddly enough, the global demand for things to eat has not been damaged by the crisis.
So this is the message for national and regional investors in biotechnology: you should be investing each year at a local level to deliver products to a constant global market that gets hungrier as the cost of medicine, food and energy increases. By doing so, you will also establish your country as an intellectual driver behind these key sectors. Healthcare is already well-advanced, but in energy and food technologies, the leads are there for the taking. Significant money advancing biotech delivery – translational centres of excellence, global partnerships with big business and placement of the sectors on the national policy agenda. It can't fail. Phew – glad we got that sorted. The eurozone will be saved by
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Octopus Beats 'Vampire Squid' as Goldman Falls Short in World Cup
A now-deceased U.K.-born cephalopod seems to have succeeded where Goldman Sachs's economics team stuttered.
Paul The Octopus shot to fame in 2010 by correctly predicting the outcome of each game involving Germany at that year's FIFA World Cup as well as the final won by Spain. In contrast, Goldman's much-fancied economics team has managed to achieve a paltry success rate of 37.5% so far for the preliminary stage at this year's competition.*
Goldman's economists analyzed reams of data to predict the outcome of matches.
The less-than-impressive results underscore that past performances on the soccer pitch and prestige are not reliable predictors of future success.
But should traders and investors now seek refuge in the wisdom of animals or birds with perceived Oracle-like properties?
Not quite.
For one, the sample size of Paul The Octopus' predictions was much smaller. It is much harder to accurately predict the correct result randomly for 48 games than it is for 8 games. The eight-armed creature also had to just pick the winner out of two teams. Had it been confronted with the task of predicting a draw as well, the probability of getting the right result would have fallen to 33% from 50%.
Predicting draws has been Goldman's Achilles heel at this tournament. There have been far fewer than the bank estimated.
What's also becoming increasingly clear is that many of the pretenders to Paul The Octopus's crown are one-trick ponies. Nasar the horse jockeyed into position to fill the gap left by Paul The Octopus's demise but its only prediction: a win for the USA over Germany turned out to be incorrect. Big Head the Brazilian turtle's success rate is iffy as well.
There still seems enough room for humans to make their mark. Retired South Korean international footballer Lee Young-pyo has managed to correctly predict outcomes of several games, including the exact score at this year's tournament.
And Goldman, dubbed the "Vampire Squid" by writer Matt Taibbi, has past successes in forecasting sporting events as well. It correctly predicted the exact order of the top 4 countries on the medal table at the 2012 London Olympics. Its bet for a Brazil win at this year's World Cup could still turn out to be correct.
*The author of the piece has managed a success rate of 48% thus far without incorporating regression analysis. No animals were harmed while making those predictions.


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NEW YORK -- This was one the goalie stole, plain and simple.
Sharks netminder Antti Niemi played his strongest game of the season Sunday, blanking the New York Rangers 1-0 with a 41-save performance.
True, the victory didn't happen without Logan Couture's unassisted, short-handed goal at 11:48 of the first period. But even he knew where the credit should go for the Sharks' sixth consecutive victory.
"Unbelievable," Couture said of Niemi's play. "He's the reason why we won. We won this game because of how he played."
The shutout was Niemi's fourth of the season and second in his past four starts. He credited the Olympic break -- where he was a member of Team Finland, but did not play -- with helping him elevate his game since returning to the NHL.
"I think it was great for my mind, not playing, but still skating and feeling the puck," he said. "I skated, but I knew I didn't have to play tomorrow. It was almost like a vacation being there."
Niemi lost his first start after the break, but is 5-0 since then with a .946 save percentage that's well above his .915 stat for the season. His greatest test came throughout a first period that Sharks coach Todd McLellan predicted could be a problem.
The Sharks had Saturday off and the early starting time Sunday meant there was no morning skate. That had McLellan concerned about his team's start and those concerns turned out to be justified.
New York came out flying and fired 20 shots on Niemi, many of them set up by crisp passes behind the play that often spell trouble for any goalie.
But Niemi stopped all of them, looking more agile than he has much of this season. He twice robbed New York forward Derek Brassard on back-door plays and made his most dramatic save when he darted in front of a shot by Mats Zuccarello in the slot after a feed from Martin St. Louis.
"It's kind of fun when you make a couple big saves early," Niemi said. "They keep you warm. I felt great after the first, being warm and reading the puck."
And the save on Zuccarello?
"The one from the middle, I kind of saw it coming," Niemi said, unable to explain why some games it's easier to anticipate plays than others.
Zuccarello also played a role in the short-handed goal by Couture that came with Scott Hannan in the penalty box for tripping New York forward Rick Nash. A giveaway by Zuccarello sent Couture down the ice with Brad Richards, a Rangers forward playing the point on the power play, in pursuit.
Couture skated around Richards en route to the net and managed to lift a backhand over goalie Henrik Lundqvist.
"Richards was skating forward so I thought I could beat him to the outside. He was kind of on my back and I was just able to get it up around Lundqvist," Couture said. "He takes the bottom away and you've got to get it up top if you're going to score."
That goal held up as the winner, but not without other key saves by Niemi and a crucial video review that went San Jose's way with 1:08 left in the second period on a wraparound attempt by Rangers forward Carl Hagelin.
For McLellan, the shutout was a statement game by Niemi to his teammates.
"He said 'I'm Nemo, I'm capable of doing this,'" McLellan said. "Not that he's been weak by any means. He's been a very solid goaltender. But that was a heck of a performance. He just basically said to his teammates, 'You guys are getting ready and playing hard. I am too.' And he proved it."
For more on the Sharks, see David Pollak's Working the Corners blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/PollakOnSharks.
Florida (25-35-8) at Sharks (45-17-7), 7:30 p.m., CSNCA


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Thomas E. Hughes Sr., 67, of Marietta, passed away Tuesday (Nov. 20, 2012) at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
He was born Tuesday, Oct. 23, 1945, at Charleston, W.Va., the son of Maxwell and Freda Miller Hughes. He was a graduate of Stonewall Jackson High School and a member of Aurelius Lodge No. 308 at Macksburg, Ohio, American Union Chapter No. 1 RAM, Marietta Council No. 78 R & SM , Marietta Commandery No. 50 KT and Aurelius Chapter No. 60 Order of Eastern Star.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia Sarringhausen Brown; three daughters, Vicki Stout (Michael) of Frazures Bottom, W.Va., Shari Hughes (Johnny Matheny) of Red Haven, W.Va., Jennifer Horner (Norman) of Bens Run, W.Va.; and three sons, Thomas E. Hughes Jr. of Sissonville, W.Va., William Sarringhausen (Dawn) of Marietta, and Robert Sarringhausen of Columbus, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and one sister, Maxine Bruce of St. Albans, W.Va.
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He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Emma Jean Hughes.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday (Nov. 24 2012) at 11 a.m. with Roger Rush officiating at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel, 1021 Pike St., Marietta. Friends may call on Friday (Nov. 23 2012) from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Hadley Funeral Home Reno Chapel.
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Broker Note Briefing: Friday
Germany's benchmark equity index eased off a five-year high Friday as Germany's central bank sounded a cautious note on the country's economic prospects. Elsewhere, investors are in wait-and-see mode ahead of a key U.S. non-farm payrolls report and a deadline on participation in Greece's ambitious bond buyback program.
GDF Suez closed down 11% Thursday after the French utility warned that its earnings over the next two years will likely be shy of market expectations. Shares continued to fall Friday, as Deutsche Bank cut its rating on the stock to "hold" from "buy".
"The impact of weak energy market conditions is more substantial than we had expected," Deutsche Bank analysts said.
"Strong cash flows should support the attractive dividend but equity upside would require a belief in a power market recovery which appears some way off," they added.
In the retail space Goldman Sachs downgraded Marks & Spencer to "sell", while raising rival Next to "neutral" from "sell". It said Next has decided to invest heavily in its online platform while M&S has focused on rejuvenating its stores. M&S was the biggest faller on London's FTSE 100 in early trade.
"Contrasting investment strategies, preceding and throughout the downturn, have placed [M&S and Next] on very different profitability paths," GS analysts said.
They added:
"Next's well developed Directory business, now around 80% online but a legacy catalogue business, generates around one third of the group's revenues; Marks & Spencer's online business accounted for around 6% of group revenues as of FY12. With its increased focus on the high-growth online channel, Next has been able to mitigate declining sales in its store portfolio and make market share gains over the past two years."
Morgan Stanley upgraded Thomas Cook sounding a vote of confidence for the company's new CEO.
"New CEO Harriet Green has identified £100 million of savings in her first 17 weeks, and we expect this to be materially increased at the May strategic update," MS analysts said.
"Though usually skeptical of tour operators, we are encouraged by the stabilization of Thomas Cook's fourth quarter profits, improvement in its U.K. gross margins last year, lower than expected net debt and decent current trading," they added.


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Corey S. Gresham of Macon, and a businessman in Shelbina, was killed Wednesday in a multi-vehicle crash in Greene County, in southwest Missouri.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol the accident happened at 9:03 a.m. on U.S. 60 in Republic.
Three vehicles, including the 2011 Nissan Altima that the 41-year-old Gresham was driving, were stopped in the right lane at a traffic light. A 2006 Freightliner tractor-trailer, operated by Lei Sun, 31, of Alhambra, Calif., struck the rear of a 2011 Chevrolet pickup driven by 65-year-old Lawrence M. Coan of Kimberling City, causing it to hit the Altima, which was pushed into a 2006 Volvo tractor trailer driven by 58-year-old Edward R. Holland of Aurora.
In addition to Gresham, who was not wearing a safety belt at the time of the crash, Coan was also killed.
Sun was arrested by the highway patrol and charged with two counts of second degree manslaughter. He was taken to the Greene County Jail.
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Pizza??? What Pizza? I saw lots of paople carrying 3 or 4 or more pizza boxes down Ocean Blvd. (none of them were wearing a bib or a metal) as I was heading to the finish line but there was no pizza for me. How did this happen? My only other complaint - being jabbed by elbows, shoved to the side, and run over by people trying to get to the front at the start line. And I am talking 5 or 6 or more people one right after the other. Rude! I was in wave 5 and there were many people literally knocking people aside to get to a wave closer than 5. Please - your time starts when you cross the start line. Relax! I love this Marathon and am already planning on being there next year. Love you Long Beach!
So to add to my list of complaints now. I specifically recall de-checking the box to receive e-mails from Active.com and have a continual string of messages with no unsuscribe option. So I have to come back to this web site to do so. My fault. I thought offering an opinion to help improve the ICB marathon experience would benefit ICB. I already know that every finisher was going to complain about the post-race issues. The only way you couldn't is if you 1, Did not check a bag or bike; 2, did not park at the race; 3, did not need to cross the bridge or walk back to the convention center to leave and 4, did not want any pizza afterwards. So I really did not desire to hear about time and again, exponentially. Just something else to work on, I guess. Ü
This was the first year I ran this event... overall it was alright. Scenic and flat course. Once you got to the harbor and the boardwalk I felt like I was weaving in and out of traffic around way to many people!! I normally pace at an 8 min or faster mile and felt as too many slower people were up ahead of me even though I started in wave 2. My biggest complaint is the bag check! Incredibly disorganized!! It took 30 min to find my bag that was put in the wrong area even though it was clearly labeled with my bib number on it... I?m normally a very patient person... I had to walk into the bag check area and search for my own bag which I eventually found myself! Overall it?s a good event it but I personally believe its size is outgrowing the area and that needs to be addressed
I've run the half marathon since '04 and this was my first time doing the full marathon here. I normally do a half in under 1:30 and the full under 3:30. The most aggravating part of the race was the finish for me. The course combines for the last 2 miles and after 24 miles the last thing I want to do is have to weave around people like at the start of the race. The course should either be better separated on the street or they should not combine until the last turn to the finish. Also, I thought in years past they had clocks at least at some of the mile markers. This year there were exactly 2 timers, the start and the finish. For an event of this size, it is unacceptable. I will not be doing the full marathon again in Long Beach.
Great event and I dropped off a little bit at first and catched up lately.
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This was my first 1/2 Marathon... I had a great day! I did find it odd that Pizza and beer were my options (and I did see more non-eventers with boxes than actual runners), so I too went elswhere. But I would have to say I was a bit puzzled as to why every port-pottie I used was without toilet paper... I have been to many large events, and I know you can RESTOCK those things... But besides those two issues, for me it was a great experience. Thank You!
This was my first 1/2 Marathon... I had a great day! I did find it odd that Pizza and beer were my options (and I did see more non-eventers with boxes than actual runners), so I too went elswhere. But I would have to say I was a bit puzzled as to why every port-pottie I used was without toilet paper... I have been to many large events, and I know you can RESTOCK those things... But besides those two issues, for me it was a great experience. Thank You!
This was my first Long Beach half-marathon having just moved from Texas. I have to echo some of the earlier comments about the race outgrowing the course. I was set to PR at this event, but spent the entire race weaving, surging and being slowed by walls of slower runners and walkers. Not until mile 10 was I able to break away as the course widened. The course itself was reasonably scenic, but most of my view was looking for holes in crowds. Compared to the Texas races I've done, this one was frustrating. Why not provide some way for runners to get to their wave start instead of being crammed into a small space with no where to walk? Too may non-participants were crowding the starting area making it even more difficult to walk to the start. I don't know if I'll do this race again.
This was my first marathon 5 k walking and it wont be my last, I LOve It,now I am
hooked, the participants and organizer and all the people involved and participants
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As a Legacy runner, what can I say " I Love this Marathon!!! " I will continue to run Long Beach till my legs can't carry me anymore. I love my angel of mercy and grace Audry Hauth, who has always been there for us Legacy runners. I told her at the VIP reception that she was the main reason I keep coming back. I also look so forward to seeing Rudy, our announcer and host every year. It just wouldn't be the same without Rudy!
Thank you all for putting together the best marathon in the country!! LA look out! cause LB is hot on your tail!!
George Wallims
As a Legacy runner, what can I say " I Love this Marathon!!! " I will continue to run Long Beach till my legs can't carry me anymore. I love my angel of mercy and grace Audry Hauth, who has always been there for us Legacy runners. I told her at the VIP reception that she was the main reason I keep coming back. I also look so forward to seeing Rudy, our announcer and host every year. It just wouldn't be the same without Rudy!
Thank you all for putting together the best marathon in the country!! LA look out! cause LB is hot on your tail!!
George Wallims
This was my first Long Beach half-marathon and my 2nd half-marathon. I both enjoyed it as well as found it frustrating. I'm echo'ing a lot of what's been said before but here are my own experiences:
- Picking up the bib and check-in was easy to get to and there was amble space for the exhibit. The shirt was nice and they let us try it to make sure it was the right size. The bag was not very durable (my boyfriend's broke while at the event and had to get a new one) and it was confusing on how you'd get your number on the bag to differentiate it from the others. Parking was expensive at $10.
- The prior evening carbo load dinner was great. Great setting on the Queen Mary, nice communal area to meet other runners and interact, and great intro to the MC and key organizer. The food variety could have been better but there was salad, 3 pasta options and 2 dessert options.
- The morning of was chaotic. There was a long line at bag check to write down your bib number on the Jetblue luggage tags. Should have known that picking it up later would be an even bigger nightmare.
- Bathroom stalls ran out of toilet paper and were all bunched up in one location.
- The starting line didn't allow for different wave folks to enter into their waves. Everyone had to go in from the back so even though we were due to start in wave 1, we started with wave 5 and had to break through the crowds of people.
- The course itself was scenic and flat. The spectators were great and were found all along the course. The water availability throughout the course was also great. In some water areas, they were offering it on both sides of the track which was nice.
- The weather was also just perfect. It drizzled a little when I hit the beach area but was just ideal all the way.
- The finish line was confusing with the big Michelob thing only to get closer and figure out that it wasn't the finish line.
- The medal is awesome! It's got a great weight on it and even the strap was very pretty. I was definitely very proud to wear it afterwards
- The food distribution post-race was not well organized. The banana/apple/small bar offering in the food bag was consistent and easy to get through but didn't offer a lot of substance. Lots of spectators were carrying pizza which we found later was further back so we didn't even try. We did manage to get a salmon salad which was also lying around in boxes with no one distributing it.
- The bag pick-up was an absolute nightmare! It took us about an hour of waiting in line, waiting for the volunteer to find our bag and finally finding our bag ourselves in a totally disconnected area from where it was supposed to be. The poor volunteers were getting very frustrated themselves and trying to keep the crowd from getting the bags themselves. If we hadn't tried to find it, we might still be waiting for our bag 2 hours later. Recommendation is to do what SF Marathon did. They set the bags in small groups of numbers and let the people pick up their own bags in an orderly fashion.
- After the long wait, it also was not clear how often the buses or shuttles would run so we had to walk a mile back to our hotel and rush to check out by noon.
Glad that I finished this beautiful course and hit a personal best time. However, I probably wouldn't run this race again.
5th year running half of marathon and very year I have a blast.... I can't wait for next year...
This was my first 1/2 and I thought the experience was positive, and very memorable. Sure maybe there were too many people overall, making things difficult to control in some areas. (yes the lines afterward and the baggage claim).
Pre-race, the website was extremely helpful, as was having updates and answers on Facebook. As suggested online, we arrived early enough to beat traffic into the city and our pre-paid parking worked out great. The course itself was scenic, and the only problems I had were with the walls of walkers blocking the path. There was one group in particular who would walk 6 across, then when they were ready to run again would push past others. Very rude, but then I did read that on the website, that walkers were only to walk single-file on the far right. That isn't the fault of the organizers, just rude inconsiderate people. The crowds were great! Especially towards the end when I needed it most, there were a couple of memorable women cheering us on! The volunteers handing out water and Powerade were the best and I can't thank them enough for giving up their Sunday to make our run better. Also, around mile 10 it was a wonderful relief to have the Kool-n-Fit sports spray for my sore legs. I've never tried it before and it really did help! Post-race, the chocolate milk was great! That's one thing I have after all of my long training runs, so I was especially happy to see it after the race. I know that like others mentioned, as I neared the finish line I saw lots of people walking away with boxes stacked high and was wondering what they were. I didn't know they were pizza snacks intended for the runners! Oh well, I did bring cash and bought some chicken soft tacos.
My complaints are the same as all of the others here; the lines were dreadful, and it was PAINFUL after running that distance. We waited across the street quite a while afterward so that the baggage claim lines would lessen, and we still ended up waiting a good 20 minutes to get my bag.
Overall, it was an incredibly positive and fun race! I do plan on coming back!
I have run the marathon and half marathon many times over the years and this year's event was the best ever. Really has been a joy to see this event improve and evolve over the years from a so-so local event to a major big time experience. In all aspects - expo, race-shirt, support, sponsorship, course, crowd, vibe, web site, experience - its really well done. Keep it up - keep improving. Also great to have the bike event too - that's really well done and offered my wife a cool experience too.
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In other Terrebonne Parish School Board action: Nov. 19
Published: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:19 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 at 10:19 p.m.
The following is a rundown of action taken by the Terrebonne Parish School Board Tuesday night. All members were present and all votes were unanimous.
ACTION: Granted medical leave without pay to H.L. Bourgeois High School guidance secretary Mary Chauvin, H.L. Bourgeois bus driver Earline Collins, Legion Park Elementary speech therapy assistant Misty Eastep and Legion Park Elementary custodian Penny Mitchell.
ACTION: Rescheduled the Jan. 7 School Board meeting agenda deadline to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 18 because of the Christmas holidays.
ACTION: Rescheduled the Jan. 21 School Board meeting to Jan. 14 due to a conflict with the Louisiana School Board Association Convention. Rescheduled the noon Jan. 15 School Board meeting agenda deadline to noon Jan. 8.
ACTION: Accepted the 2013 accountability results.
ACTION: Accepted the revised scholastic athlete policy that mandates student athletes have accident or injury insurance.
ACTION: Accepted the revised school music group policy, which increases the cost for private groups to commission bands to play at events or parade routes.
ACTION: Accepted the lowest bids for canned and dry foods for Jan. 14 though June 30 from Diamond Food Distributors for $106,554, F. Christiana and Co. for $25,795, Groetsch for $83,039 and Lacassagne's for $12,848.
ACTION: Accepted the lowest bids for meats and frozen foods for Jan. 14 though June 30 from Diamond Food Distributors for $499,088, F. Christiana and Co. for $193,291 and Lacassagne's for $46,742.
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VIENNA - A national book retailer is scheduled to open a store at Grand Central Mall this summer.
Books-A-Million Inc., one of the nation's leading book retailers, will open the doors of its store in Grand Central Mall in June, according to mall marketing director Katrina Stephens.
Books-A-Million will bring a selection of books, magazines, pop culture gift items, T-shirts and accessories. In addition, a children's section will feature kids books, learning resources, toys and games.
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Grand Central Mall officials announced Friday that national book retailer Books-A-Million will be coming to the mall in June. It will be at the current location of Serendypity, a bridal and formal wear business next to Sears, that will be relocating to the south end of the mall.
The new BAM! location will carry the Nook e-readers and other electronic accessories.
"We are thrilled to be able to fill this need for our community," said Stephens. "Our shoppers are consistently expressing their desire to have a book store return to the property, so Books-A-Million is a perfect addition to our mall family."
The Books-A-Million will be on the north end of the mall, in a 3,500-square-foot space next to Sears. Construction will begin mid to late April, with a projected opening sometime in June, Stephens said.
The book store will be moving into the space now occupied by Serendypity, a bridal and formal wear store, in the spot adjacent to Sears.
Serendypity owner Dawn Fox said her store will be relocating to the south end of the mall, between J.C. Penney and Yankee Candle. Fox said the new location will be slightly smaller than her current space, but that will create "a more intimate boutique feel" while still providing the current products and services.
"We will be moving April 6, so probably the second week of April we will be in there" at the new location, she said.
"We hope to not be down at all" with no lost business days. "We're just going to move and continue on," Fox said.
"We are excited that we will soon have a new location to meet the needs of customers in the community of Vienna," Terrance G. Finley, chief executive officer and president of Books-A-Million, said in announcing the new book store. "We are invested in our communities and we know that our new customers will enjoy finding the best in books, toys and tech at our newest location."
The location will offer discount programs for teachers and community organizations as well as community fundraising opportunities.
A grand opening celebrating the new location will be held in June, Stephens said.
Books-A-Million Inc. also sells on the Internet at www.booksamillion.com. The company operates 258 stores in 33 states and the District of Columbia.
Books-A-Million will be the first national book store to open in the mall in nearly two years. The Mid-Ohio Valley has been without a national book retailer since Borders Book and Music closed in 2012.


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Yammer CEO Recounts Lessons of Microsoft Acquisition
Microsoft's purchase of the enterprise social network Yammer last year for $1.2 billion in cash was considered a big success in Silicon Valley, even though some of Yammer's investors had hoped the company would survive long enough to go public.
Still, Yammer was less than six years old when it was acquired, and building it into a company that was capable of going head to head with Microsoft would have taken awhile.
Speaking in San Francisco on Wednesday at Yammer's law firm–Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe—along with a couple of Yammer's investors, Yammer founder and Chief Executive David Sacks explained how Yammer got as far as it did and some of the lessons he learned along the way.
- Free software may get you users, but it won't necessarily get you sales. Yammer pioneered the idea of giving away its software to companies and letting it spread virally inside. Ultimately, though, Sacks had to build an enterprise sales force and hired an executive from Salesforce.com, a difference that he called "night and day."
- Go big or go home. Raise as much money as you can (Yammer raised about $142 million), and go after a big market. Software and distribution are easy to copy, and the more money you have, the faster you can move to get an edge over competitors. Also, big opportunities are more likely to attract high quality people, he said.
- Don't outsource anything. If it's not important enough to hire people to do it, don't do it.
- Get a chief technology officer like Yammer Chief Technology Officer Adam Pisoni, who commanded enough technical respect to recruit an engineering team–"the toughest thing to do in Silicon Valley now"–but could also think strategically and participate at board meetings.
- If you're CEO, be careful how you spend your time. Sacks said he focused on "pattern recognition and exception handling, so as soon as you spot a pattern or trend, you need to create a system to fix it….Exceptions are the things that don't fit into any clear pattern."
- Build as perfect a product as you can. "When I see things that are off in the user interface, it's like a piece of trash being on the floor in a store," said Sacks, who admitted to arguing with an engineer because a piece of text was off by three pixels. Sacks ultimately created regular product review meetings so employees could present what they were doing rather than having him look over their shoulders.
- Companies are bought, not sold–Yammer did nothing to attract Microsoft's attention, Sacks said. But once you get the attention, move quickly if you're interested–Yammer's deal closed in 60 days. "You can't afford to lose months of time," he said. "An M&A process that doesn't happen can ruin a company."
So far, Yammer's integration with Microsoft is going well, he said, with Yammer remaining in its San Francisco office and having "lots of operational independence" as the two companies look for ways to integrate and take advantage of Microsoft's sales force.
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Roger wins World Tour Finals!
Roger defeated Rafael Nadal at the ATP World Tour Finals in London 6-3, 3-6 and 6-1 today, defeating the current number one of the world at the inofficial World Championships!
Roger has won the prestigious season-ending-event five times now after his last victory in 2007. He certainly proved that he is hot for the 2011 season. "I am already looking forward to the training starting beginning of December. The start of the season won't be easy as I will have to defend my title at the Australian Open, my only Grand Slam title this year. And staying uninjured will also be an important aspect," Roger said.
Roger played his absolute best today, attacking with his forehand and serving well throughout almost the entire match. After the two players split the first two sets, each breaking the other's serve once, Roger had the first opportunity to break in the third set when Nadal sent a forehand wide in the fourth game. Our champ then took advantage of a second serve to race the net and Nadal drove a forehand pass wide to give Roger a 3-1 lead. Roger then held serve and gained two break points in the next game. He needed just one to grab a commanding 5-1 lead after Nadal netted a backhand. He then opened a 40-0 lead in the final game before Nadal won a point, but Roger smacked a forehand past the Spaniard, not sure whether it was in or not at first, celebrating his victory as he saw the linesman's hands were still held together.
What an incredible week it has been in London and nobody deserved the title more as him.
Unbelievable how fast the year has been - it seems like yesterday that we celebrated Roger's triumph in Australia.
Hope Roger and his loved ones will have a great rest and vacation but afterwards it will be time already again to prepare for the new season which we are all all looking forward to.
Sos lo más grande que ha existido.
Go Roger!