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Food Stamp cuts hit Oregon veterans experiencing hunger
November 11, 2013
Stimulus funding that ended November 1 harms nearly 40,000 veterans in Oregon receiving assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
PORTLAND, Ore. (November 7, 2013) – As Veteran's Day approaches, Oregon Food Bank is alarmed by the impact that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) cuts will have on the well-being of the more than 37,000 veterans in Oregon that receive SNAP benefits. Congress passed stimulus funding that included an increase in SNAP benefits (formerly known as food stamps) that ended on November 1. As a result, all recipients – including hundreds of thousands of veterans nationwide – are experiencing an unprecedented cut in benefits.
"SNAP helps at-risk populations, such as veterans, afford healthy and nutritious food for themselves and their families," said Susannah Morgan, Oregon Food Bank CEO. "It's unacceptable that citizens who have courageously served our country are experiencing a reduction in food assistance. Oregonians can help local veterans in need by calling their members of Congress to urge them to oppose further SNAP cuts."
These cuts are even more concerning because according to Oregon Food Bank, Oregon's veterans are disproportionally affected by hunger. While 11 percent of Oregon's population is veterans, 20 percent of the households to which Oregon Book Bank Network supplied emergency food boxes in 2012 have at least one veteran.
"Many veterans are very proud and have a lot of dignity, and it's hard for us to access help until things are coming completely apart," explains Mike, a veteran from Ontario, Ore., who participated in an Oregon Food Bank focus group. "Getting veterans access to resources prior to that point is really helpful."
On November 1 monthly benefits were cut for all SNAP recipients. Over the next year, that cut will mean the loss of an estimated $4.1 million in benefits for Oregon veterans who rely on SNAP – leading to the loss of more than 1.6 million meals, according to the national food bank association, Feeding America.
These SNAP cuts make it even more difficult for veterans and their families to access adequate nutrition and increase the trade-offs between food and other household necessities.
"We should salute the service of our veterans and provide them the help they need," Morgan said. "Instead, Congress is considering even deeper cuts to SNAP. The Oregon Food Bank Network simply cannot make up for the significant number of lost meals current proposals would cause."
Both the House and Senate have passed their versions of the farm bill; the Senate calls for a $4-billion SNAP cut and the House proposes $40 billion. Currently, a congressional committee including Oregon Rep. Kurt Schrader is reconciling the two versions of the farm bill.
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I just push Statim, a very simple static site generator that I've worked on the past couple days. It is written in shell as an attempt to limit run-time dependencies so that it can be used on pretty much any Unix server. I more or less wanted a simple site generator that I could trigger on a git hook to build a website where I was less concerned about looks, and just wanted a quick way to push up information.
Currently running statim does the following:
- Copies all files from the content directory to the destination directory of your choice
- Runs any files ending in ".md" or ".markdown" through the "markdown" command and relocates the resulting html
- For each subdirectory it creates links based on file names and camel-casing conventions (like a wiki)
There's nothing super complicated or revolutionary here, its just a simple tool for me because none of the others did what I wanted.

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The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Services (CMSWS) project team will manage the NorthPark Pond Project through the phases listed below. Specific work is conducted during each phase with an emphasis made on public involvement throughout the entire project. Feasibility/Conceptual Design Phase (Started February 2012 - Completed August 2012) During the feasibility/conceptual design phase of the NorthPark Pond Project, CMSWS evaluated the existing conditions of the pond and developed a conceptual design. The conceptual design will be used as the basis for design. Property Easement Acquisition (Completed August 2013) The City's real estate staff will work with citizens to acquire Storm Drainage Easements (SDEs). The City requests that SDEs be donated to provide access to your property to make the recommended improvements and provide future maintenance. In addition to SDEs, access easements (AE) are needed to access work areas during construction and future maintenance. The easement acquisition phase of a project typically lasts 8 to 12 months. However, the actual duration of the acquisition phase depends upon property owner coordination and cooperation. Design Phase (Started October 2012 – Completed October 2013) Detailed construction drawings and specifications will be prepared for the NorthPark Pond project. Numerous details will be finalized, including the outlet structure, dam stabilization, potential utility relocations, and potential landscape changes. Personnel from City of Charlotte, the engineering consultant, land surveyors, wetland specialists, and geotechnical engineers will be working in the area collecting information necessary to complete the design. The design phase of a pond project typically lasts 12 to24 months. However, the design is not considered complete until all permits are obtained as the regulatory agencies may provide input which can influence the final design. Permitting Phase (Started February 2013 - Completed June 2013) During the permitting phase, the required water quality permits are obtained from Federal and State governments. The permitting phase of a project may overlap other phases. Bid Phase (Started October 2013 - Completed May 2014) During the bid phase, the final plans will be circulated to qualified contractors for a competitive bidding process. By state law, the lowest responsible bidder is awarded the construction contract. The bid phase of a project typically lasts 5 to 6 months. Construction Phase (Completed January 2015) The project was determined to be substantially complete in January 2015. Storm Water Services will continue to monitor the newly constructed improvements for twelve months as part of the warranty stage. Beyond the warranty stage, the dam will be inspected annually.
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Time travel, punk rock and a deal with the devil pop up in this week's Kickstarter projects, but is the real devil in the details? Brigid sorts through the best of the crowdfunding site's comics projects.
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Three months after teasing he would use Kickstarter to help fund the stalled CG-animated adaptation of his comic, "The Goon" creator Eric Powell and producer David Fincher have launched their campaign.
A campaign to get comics into comics shops, an indy-comics anthology, all-ages monsters and Owney the Postal Dog all figure in this week's roundup of the most interesting Kickstarter projects.
Acclaimed cartoonist Doug TenNapel talks to CBR about his Scholastic OGN "Cardboard," his webcomic "Nnewts," growing his audience with color, movie deals and his Kickstarter sketchbook.
Kickstarter makes creators spell out the risks of betting on their project, Doug TenNapel wants to publish his sketchbooks and Lea Hernandez is back with another try at "The Garlicks."
Co-creators Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder join forces to create an imagination-fueled heroine in the pages of "Halloween Eve," an upcoming one-shot published through Image Comics and funded on Kickstarter.
A fighting princess, a vengeful shaman, and a thief with a flaming tie all share the spotlight in this week's selection of the most interesting projects on Kickstarter.
Why vintage comics and original art are bringing record prices! Kickstarter for "Homestuck" game rakes in $275,000 in a matter of hours! Brian Michael Bendis looks back on his Avengers era! Hope Larson talks "A Wrinkle in Time"! Plus more!
Comics about Special Ops soldiers in Afghanistan, a hard-boiled teddy bear, and a Korean food cooking how-to all make it into this week's KICKSTAND countdown.
Gail Simone spoke with creator Jamal Igle about "Molly Danger," his all-ages project starring a ten-year old superhero, the importance of kid-friendly comics and turning to Kickstarter to fund the graphic novel series.
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In her corner of the job fair, public sector recruiter Maria Flores was trying to fill blue-collar jobs that paid around $60,000. At a neighboring table, Rebecca Greene said she would talk to a thousand people about jobs paying $15 to $45 an hour at her company - if a thousand had showed up.
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Ultranationalist politician suggests 10-tonne meteorite was in fact a new American weaponGalina Zaglumyonova was woken in her flat in central Chelyabinsk by an enormous explosion that blew in the balcony windows and shattered clay pots containing her few houseplants.When she jumped out of bed on Friday she could see a huge vapour trail hanging in the morning sky and hear the wail of car alarms from the street below."I didn't understand what was going on," said Zaglumyonova. "There was a big explosion and then a series of little explosions. My first thought was that it was a plane crash."What
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Philemona Williamson creates narrative images in which she makes visual poetry, investigating the lives of adolescents of all races and genders. It is difficult at times to determine the ethnic or sexual identities of some of the children; others are more obvious. They float, rotate, and play across the canvases, operating in a whimsical environment that suggests underlying disturbances. A cheery palette accentuates the idea of childhood, while the strange and fantastical spatial relationships hint at darker events and interactions. Williamson renders their forms with purposeful distortions that emphasize a certain charm and naiveté while simultaneously describing an inner life. There is a restraint to Williamson's works that accentuates her complex allegories and reinforces the tension between naiveté and darkness that underlies the images. Williamson follows her heart, producing fascinating images that examine the complexities of adolescent life. An accomplished painter, she has been on this path for over twenty years, ignoring the latest trends in order to pursue her investigations. Philemona Williamson is represented by the June Kelly Gallery, NYC.
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im just worried about damage viability with crits being a major dps spec for me
i just dont see a nice dps option here uve stack alot into toughness and healing with a nice power aspect which most armours have
i just think a more spread look is needed but i have no clue and im running off my guard here just wondering how this system works and the available hybrid options you could have
VS isn't really for pumping out the sick deeps. You can do decent but not a whole lot, IBS allows you to grant support and without using any Cleric's gear or any other type of non-DPS related stat, and also frees up 2 utility slots. I think IBS is what you want.
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Public Works director retiring
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Lafourche Parish Public Works Director Kerry Babin will retire in July.
Babin has worked as the director of Public Works since February 2010.
Before announcing his retirement to the Parish Council on Tuesday, Babin lined up his Public Works lieutenants, taking time to mention the contributions of each person to his time here.
Members of the council thanked Babin for his work and consistency in returning phone calls.
"Kerry, I didn't vote for you (when nominated for the job) but the job you did was outstanding," said Councilman Joe Fertitta. "I'd vote for you 10 times over now. I am really going to miss you; ... I could always depend on you."
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Cyclops' 'original sin' as the Phoenix returns to haunt him in "Uncanny X-Men" #23, the first part of the "The Last Will and Testament of Charles Xavier."
Check out the latest CSBG flashback review from the 1987, this time spotlighting the original "X-Men vs. Avengers" miniseries.
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Pending Home Sales Fell in December
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The number of U.S. home buyers signing contracts to purchase previously owned properties fell in December but remained well above last year, as the housing market continued to boost the weak economic recovery.
The National Association of Realtors said Monday its seasonally adjusted index for pending sales of existing homes fell 4.3% in December from November to a reading of 101.7. It was the third consecutive month the figure has been over 100, which is equal to the average level of activity in 2001.
The index came in below expectations. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones Newswires had predicted pending home sales would rise 1.0% from November's previously reported figures. November's index was revised downward slightly to 106.3.
The index for December was up 6.9% from the same month last year and has risen for 20 consecutive months compared with a year earlier, the group said. Pending home sales reflect contracts to purchase homes rather than closed sales.
Lawrence Yun, the NAR's chief economist, said the market is being limited by a lack of homes up for sale, but real estate agents are reporting healthy interest from prospective buyers.
"We expect a seasonal rise of inventory in the spring to help, but a seller's market may be developing," Mr. Yun said.
The report came amid other positive housing data in recent weeks.
Sales of new homes in the fell 7.3% in December but ended 2012 well above a year earlier, the Commerce Department said Friday.
Still, the housing market is still well below its peak as sales and construction levels both lag behind pre-"bubble" levels and tightened credit restrictions make it difficult for consumers to secure a mortgage. Many prospective homeowners have too little home-equity to sell their current residence and buy another home.
The NAR report Monday showed pending sales dropped in three of four U.S. regions compared with a month earlier. The index rose 0.9% in the Midwest, but fell 8.2% in the West, 5.4% in the Northeast and 4.5% in the South.


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Abilene teen arrested while on probation for shooting, killing friend
ABILENE, Texas - An Abilene teen, recently put on probation for shooting and killing his best friend, was arrested Wednesday on a minor in possession of alcohol charge.
Joseph Fowler, 19, was found guilty of state jail felony criminally negligent homicide in August for the January 2011 shooting of 16-year-old Michael Huffman. Fowler had recklessly handled a gun when it went off and killed Huffman.
The charge is punishable by a maximum of two years. District Judge Thomas Wheeler instead sentenced him to five years probation Friday in the hope of giving him a chance to honor his deceased friend.
During sentencing, Judge Wheeler told Fowler to stay away from alcohol and drugs while on probation and to find a job and pursue his GED.
As of Thursday, Fowler is in the Taylor County Jail on $390 cash bond.
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7 miles 58 min. Nasty day. Wet and cold but no wind.
jmsab no race plans for now.
Hi All -
I planned on a shorter run today. Original plan was 8 miles minimum, then decided to shoot for 11. Just shy of 9.5, I felt too many little pains to ignore. Its been a great week and I didnt want to end it badly. Downside? It was raining and cold and I was 2 miles from my car. - Oh yeah- I drive 1 mile to get to the spot where I run from. Kinda silly, but I live on a steep, winding, rural road. Its got a 25 mile speed limit that nobody sticks to. And remember its steep. Ive done a couple runs up the hill ending back home, but am not bold enough to go down the hill and have it face me for my final mile. I am no NHLA- speaking of whom, congrats on the 7 miles under an hour! Impressive as always.
So, I had to walk 2 miles to get to the car. I'll try to plan better for my runs. Ive walked 1 mile before at night when my lights failed me.
I still need help finding a good DROID based maping system. I can map my runs, but I like my family to be able to find me in real-time. Just in case. It seems the Google Maps might work, but havent gotten confirmation yet.
I have started a new routine. I usually run 3x a week. I was coming on here only when I ran. But you guys give such great support and information, that I signed on last night just to read the posts.
OldCoyote - Thank you for all the great details on fueling. I ran the 9.5 today no problem. Body felt pretty good afterwards. Im a little hypoglycemic, wasnt too hungry but need to get something more into me. Ate 5 eggs 2 hours before running ( I eat a lot of eggs ) and had a glass of juice and a cup of coffee. Had some reflux, but fairly minimal. Had 20 oz of Gatorade before the run and nothing during the run. It worked out well. I wasnt dying of thirst after 9.5 miles - rain on my face probably helped that.
NRDgirl - read your response last night. Thank you, very helpful. I tried to focus more on nasal breathing today. Woke up to 28 degrees, but it was 37 by the time I got on the road. Very little coughing tonight, and seemed like less during the run. I found myself mouth-breathing when I wasnt paying attention.
jmsab23- I agree with the hydration being mental with shorter runs, at least once youve trained to longer runs. My first 5k race I slowed down for some water. It gave me stomach cramps (and several other people) - from then on, I decided I was going to bring my own. On the TM I always took sips. But on the road, in the fall, Im loving no fluids. I liked everyones suggestion for around 10k or 10m. Depending on the weather, I think I am fine until I hit those levels.
2012 Aug 19, 2012 - Canton PTO LobsterLoop 5K 35:09 Oct 13, 2012 - ING Hartford 5K 31:34
January 1, 2013 - 10K PR 59:08
Sun Jan 27th 10am Penguin Plunge.
Sun April 28, - Simsbury River Run (unable to register yet)
Sun May 26, 2013 - Memorial Day Marathon (26.2 REGISTERED)
Sun June 2 Amica Iron Horse 1/2 Marathon - (unable to register yet)
Sun Aug 18? 2013 - Canton PTO Lobster Loop 5K (VOLUNTEER)
Sat Sept 28 2013 - 5K Rugged Maniac (REGISTERED)
Sat Oct 12, 2013 - 26.2 (plan is to beat May Time)
My last run was on first on the 1st december, 5 km, trying to keep in cardiovascular zone
It was snowing and frosty....brrrrrr
10 miles 1 hr 27 min. Davis, Hebron, & Ecco Mts. Clear up high, fog in the valley.
An hour at the gym. Really wanted to be outside, weather was good and I was planning to try a short run but I read a few posts before going, felt the lump in my chest and dialed it back. Thank you? I'm running a 5k next Sunday in a Santa Suit (Santa Merry) and am starting to worry I won't be able to. I know that sounds ridiculous but if I had to do it today, I have serious doubts. This is put on by my friend Scott's local running group that I've struggled to run with because they are so fast. I was talking to the store owner that sponsors the group about starting a run/walk program and he jumped on it and somehow I am now *volunteered* to organize a C25k type group starting January. In four weeks? )&*(^*&*^&^&%$!!! Be careful what you ask for. Seems everyone is having balmy weather, even in Maine!
DillJeffrey, the adage says the solution is in the problem. You know your body best. The fact that you had discomfort after your run and you thought to ask about fueling leads me to think on some level you recognized a need to fuel and hydrate. OC has a great formula here for what he does. I am going to try it. There's a lot of options between the two extremes of too much and too little. The ritual of eating and drinking can be a nice distraction while you run but it's not comfortable for me after I've done it so my goal is to find that method that allows me to perform as well as possible taking in as little as possible.
Don, I was just poking fun at your jaunts for gelato. It's a wonderful way to end a long run!! Plenty of protein and you've earned it. And, yes, I see all kinds of things before races, too. They attract a wide variety of folks. I'm not eating a banana right before I run and I'm not running in a kilt, thank you very much.
Snerb, mixing running and P90 Lean is hard core. That's some fierce training!
OC, that's some thoughtful fueling! You are steady Freddy with your plan!
Oshcat, you are back! 5.5 and 4+ are great! Hope you had a wonderful race!!
Jeff, 10+ is great on a trail for a HM!! Finished mine in four painful hours! That's a pace of 18+. Well, only the last two were truly painful. You're doing great!! Just focus on hill work so the ups and downs don't sap you. OC would know. Ha! Sounds like you're addicted to the thread.
FranMom, hope DS is feeling better real soon!
NHLA, you are amazing! With no race plans, when you run so often and so fast, what are your goals?
Shine on, like the moon and the stars and the sun!
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!
3+ pages of posts! Whew - no time to comment on everything, but I love reading them
Tues I could not get my body moving. Calves were tight - borderline painful, breathing off, ugh. I made it a 1/2 mile, felt like injury was imminent, turned around and ran home for a whole mile. Wednesday was better - 3.25 miles with lots of stretching along the way; Thursday cycling and weightlifting at the Y; Friday a few dozen snooze-button presses. Work has been exhausting. Then had an a-ha moment that I've been slacking off on the iron pills the last month or so - probably anemic again so I'm being really good now. Water aerobics and weightlifting this morning. Hoping for a nice long run tomorrow. The hardest part is getting out of bed. Signing up for a New Year's Run - maybe I need external motivation.
MaryKay - R&R is exactly what you need
OldCoyote - good luck on the job hunt
run happy* friends.
*credit duly given to Brooks
I'm not new to running but I just starte dposting on the forums. My last run was today actually. Started out as a 7 miler but ended up going a full 9 miles. Time was decent (1 hr 24 m) but it was freezing rain and kind of windy here. I really hate wearing a lot of clothes during my runs but in NH the winter season is approaching.
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2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon
2012 Stonyfield Earth Day 5K
2012 Make-A-Wish Big Lake Half Marathon
2012 WOW' fest Trail 10K
2012 Tanger Outlet Fit For a Cure 5K
2012 I Survived The End of the Wolrd 4-Miler
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Been a crazy week getting ready for a big art show today (which went really well)! So, I only snuck in a few runs, but both decent, with the last run being a very cold (teens) morning run. It was great to know all the gear etc. I use for the cold works. I'm really looking forward to get back to my "normal" now the art show is behind me.
jmsab23 Thanks and really nice TM work plus that sweet warm weather running
Snerb I hear you on the cold dark winter days, it is a challenge! The cross training will work, for sure. Regarding me and dairy, I had to cut ALL dairy, including whey protien.
Old Coyote You da man! Thanks for sharing your great running wisdom with Jeff. I've allways soaked in your wise words regarding running and appreciated every one of them!
OshCat Thanks. Re: article. Running in short sleeves and capris sounds dreamy!
JEFF CT I would'nt call 10:45 terrible! (IMO). Big congrats on the marathon sign up, hey, that's MY race too! I usually run the 10k on the same day and course and raise money for animal charity. Very cool. We will have to high five.
NHLA Nice! You never cease to amaze me...seriously.
NRDgirl Thanks, girl! Safe journey.
OshCat Best of luck on the Jingle Bell 5K!! You are a good friend to support your neighbor in her exercise efforts.
mkayc I'm glad to hear you are healing and listening to your body.
Debm2011 I hope the iron pills do the trick! Keep those calves stretched out.
LeighDS Welcome! There are several of us runners here that power right through the tough East coast winters, so we'll be here for support.
Me...geared up for winter running.
Age: 53
1980 Humboldt Redwoods Marathon
Best 5K time: 31 minutes
Best 10K time: 1:12
First 1/2 Marathon: 2:43
Raised $4491 for animal charity through running
For 2013:
Memorial Day 5/26 10K- I hope to raise $3000 for animal charity in my "Run For The Critters"
Maine Marathon 9/29- I hope to finish 2:30
A 6 mile run in cloudy 38 degree weather. I'm trying to find out what would be a sustainable pace for a marathon. 9:38? No, although that's what it averaged out to this afternoon.
Now that I know what a "fartlek" is, I'll try it tomorrow.
Monday, I have the day off, so it's off to the Lakefront trail. 30 degree weather be damned.
And on Tuesday, my legs may file for divorce.
10K race in Chicago's Perfect 10 back in November '11 1:03:26
Soldier Field 10 5/26/2012 1:46:25
Chicago Half Marathon 9/9/2012 2:17:53
10 mile race in Chicago's Perfect 10 on 11/10/2012: 1:37:21
Jeff - Good job cutting the run short. Cold tightens the muscles and connective tissue, making injuries more likely.
NHLA - step step step step step step...
runpetersen - Welcome!
marykay - Rest is GOOD for 5K times. I promise. Doing an easy 3 on Wednesday and Friday might be helpful. You'll rock that Santa suit!
debm - A day I run only 1 mile is...a day I run!
LeighDS - Welcome to you, too also!
melodylea - congratulations on a successful show.
45 degrees, windy, but sunny up, down, and around North Table Mountain. In exposed spots the west wind gusted to 25, and was sustained over 10. I was a bit chilled, but stuck it out for a strong 2 hours, 10.5 - 11 miles of varied terrain. Quite technical in spots (especially downhill), mostly runnable with some spots it is necessary or at least prudent to walk, some flats, some rolling terrain. Lots of up and down . Tonight the temp gets down to 14, and a high of 24 tomorrow, so I won't be traipsing around in shorts on my run in the morning! And yes, I'm running at sub 20 dgrees tomorrow, and I will relish every moment!
I had a discussion with a fellow runner the other night about my planned 50K. She asked which one, and then said, "Not THAT one. Pick something that's not three flat loops, something with some hills. Do the Dirty 30." Now, the Dirty 30 is a climber/scrambler course. A local legend, with a $100 prize for bloodiest runner, as voted by the runners. Very difficult terrain. A bit intimidating to me. But I started thinking - if she thought I could do the Dirty 30, then I really should start looking for a more challenging course, so I researched the North Fork 50K in Pine, Colorado, along the South Platte drainage. More scenery, more hills. I want to run htat one and volunteer at the Dirty 30 in 2013.
Run free!
DS woke me at 5 am coughing. Took 30 minutes to get him back to bed, then I couldn't sleep listening for more coughing. So I got up and had a 6 AM breakfast. Eventually DS must have fallen asleep, so I snuck into my room to grab some running clothes without waking DH. Did 3.1 miles in 27 minutes. Hadn't run or done any exercise in 3 days so it felt good to sweat. But ran with some emotional baggage so I felt slow. Light rain with temps in 50's even at 7 am; it can't last much longer.
Old Coyote - What time of year are the ultras? Have you done any before? Thay always seem to be out west and very rural. I am very curious.
Degregorious - Is the lake frozen yet? Sounds peaceful.
Melody - Congrats of the successful show! Love the high vis red hat and gloves!
Mary Kay - Yeah for volunteers! You get to motivate and inspire a whole bunch of newbies.
Deb - Nothing motivates me like signing up for a run. Get that iron up first!
Jeff - Did you change your name from Dilljeffrey? I don't like hills at the end of a run either. I sometimes drive 2 miles to get to a safer (traffic wise) area.
Peterson and Leigh - Welcome! Running in winter weather is definitely a challenge!
NHLA - You are are amazing!
Weather permitting I hope to run tomorrow. I got new running shoes and I need to try them out!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
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8/7/2011 - Danskin Sherox Triathlon Philadelphia - 1:54:16
11/5/2011 - Penn Homecoming 5K - 28:46
11/13/11 - Media Mud Stain 5 mile - 53:39
05/06/2012 - Broad Street Run 10 Mile - 1:36:11
06/03/12 - See Chicks Run 10 K - 54:23
09/16/12 - Rock & Roll Half Marathon Philadelphia - 2:03:07
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races in 2013 - Always trying to keep moving
31 Dec 2012: Fairfax 4 miler: 49:34
10 Feb 2013 Run your heart 2013 35:30
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last run was Friday 5.2 Km - 40:33. Getting more and more tempted to jog/waddle vice walk. The little remaining twinge I get from the knee reminds me to keep to the rehab plan.
weather here was great - temps in upper 40's no wind to speak off. I started off at about 1915 (7:15 PM) finished just before 8.
I keep waiting for winter - Thats right there is no winter here in NOVA!
races in 2013 - Always trying to keep moving
31 Dec 2012: Fairfax 4 miler: 49:34
10 Feb 2013 Run your heart 2013 35:30
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6.4 miles 57 min down and up Ecco Mt. misty but not cold.
Mary Kay My foot hurts so motivation is low,
mel lol grear. that should keep you warm.
fran 27 is not slow.
OC we have some nice ultras hear.
leigh I hate wearing all this stuff too.
Hi all- No run today.
Francesmom, yes I changed my name from Dilljeffrey. Did a Google search of myself and the #1 and #2 results were this post! So, I figured a touch more anonimity wasnt a bad idea.
Plan to run tomorrow, then I'll attempt to clean out the furnace. Never done it before, but it stopped running tonight and the service call came to $550 for a new transformer, screen and (spout, nozzle?) The guy wasnt up for cleaning it, or maybe he was actually being contentious about the bill. Hard to tell, I wasnt home. So, it still needs to be cleaned.
Was planning on dumping $500 into a pound puppy this week. But now a little worried the pup could go to someone else. Wont get paid again till Friday. Wait and see.
2012 Aug 19, 2012 - Canton PTO LobsterLoop 5K 35:09 Oct 13, 2012 - ING Hartford 5K 31:34
January 1, 2013 - 10K PR 59:08
Sun Jan 27th 10am Penguin Plunge.
Sun April 28, - Simsbury River Run (unable to register yet)
Sun May 26, 2013 - Memorial Day Marathon (26.2 REGISTERED)
Sun June 2 Amica Iron Horse 1/2 Marathon - (unable to register yet)
Sun Aug 18? 2013 - Canton PTO Lobster Loop 5K (VOLUNTEER)
Sat Sept 28 2013 - 5K Rugged Maniac (REGISTERED)
Sat Oct 12, 2013 - 26.2 (plan is to beat May Time)
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The Budget Smart Girl's Guide to Make Up
by Susan Palmquist
Diamonds might be a girl's best friend, but for most of us, make up comes in at a pretty close second. My fascination with make up began when I was seven years old and saw the pretend make up set in one of our local stores. Everything was plastic, even the lipstick, but I saved up my pocket money for weeks on end to buy it.
And what girl of any age doesn't love the real stuff? It's a fascination and sometimes guilty pleasure that stays with us all our lives. I don't know about you, but just like the American Express commercial says, "I never leave home without it." But sometimes buying make up can take its toll on the budget smart girl's checking account. And let's not mention those impulse buys that didn't really work out as planned. There's the bathroom cabinet brimming with colors that looked perfect on the model in Style magazine, but doesn't look so great on you. Or the blush that was ideal in the store, but now you're keeping it strictly for Halloween. Sound familiar? Well, help is on its way. Check out the following companies, they sell great make up that won't drain your savings account.
Visit e.l.f.
No, it's not a magical figure that's going to conjure up make up for free, but it's pretty close. e.l.f. stands for eyes, lips and face, and everything, and I mean everything, costs just $1. It's not a typo, and for you cynics out there, I have to say I was really skeptical at first. I was channel surfing one evening and just happened to see the end of a segment about e.l.f. on the Style Network. Thinking I'd been asleep and dreaming of an imaginary world where everything costs a dollar, this bargain-hunting girl rushed to her computer and typed elfcosmetics.com. Wow, I hadn't been dreaming, everything really was a dollar. There in front of me was their whole range of products that could be ordered with just a click of the mouse. Even if I hated it, or as usual with my sensitive Celtic skin, the products would turn me into one big red blotch, for a dollar, I had nothing to lose. I ordered mascara, lip-gloss, make up base, and I even decided to try their nail polish. Yes, they sell that for a dollar too. My order arrived in a couple of days, and while the sizes are smaller than other brands, the products are first class. And at those prices you can order a couple of each item, keep one at home and one at the office or in your purse.
I had no blotches and the colors were true to those displayed on my computer. I'd found make up Nirvana. On my next order, I even ordered an eyelash curler and a make up case with a whole set of brushes that only cost $11. Plus, I ordered some nail polish to give as stocking stuffers at Christmas.
I recently spoke to e.l.f. CEO Joey Shamah who told me he and his business partner came up with the idea to sell low cost make up to the dollar stores, but when that didn't pan out, they decided to set up a website and sell everything from there. Shamah says that because of the combination of the website and the help of the media getting the word out to the public, the idea has really taken off.
Be sure to check out the website. It not only has make up, but also you can print out various ideas for make up styles and don't miss their new line called e.l.f. Elements where you can customize your own make up palette, so there's no more having to buy colors you'll never use. You can also sign up for their newsletter, and when you become a customer, you get reminders about promotions, which take place just about every week. Payment is by credit card or money order only. And Shamah told me they've started to sell to some Target stores and other drug stores around the country.
Here's another bargain make up line I recently stumbled upon when I was dashing through my local Costco store a month ago. They've teamed up with Borghese Cosmetics to sell a line called Kirkland Signature skin care and make up. The line up includes 17 products that retail for about 64-85% below department store prices. A blush duo is $9.99, a two pack of mascara is $14.99 and foundation/concealer retails for $14.99. If you can't make it to the store, they do sell some items online at Costco.com.
Jane and Rimmel
Other companies that sell make up that fits into the budget category are Jane Cosmetics, janecosmetics.com, and Rimmel, rimmel.com, both are available at Walgreen's. I remember my mother buying Rimmel products when I was a child and she said their slogan was "beauty on a budget." Also, while you're at Walgreen's, be sure to check out their Easysaver Catalog. You can get refunds on many items and not just make up, so it's a good way to save a few dollars. And you might want to visit drugstore.com. They sell make up at discount prices as well as a whole range of health and beauty items.
The Budget Smart Girl's Tip for Make up
Do you often get frustrated that the tube of concealer or make up base still has some liquid left in it, but you can reach it? Try cutting it in half and using a cotton swab to get more out of the tube. Exposing the contents to the air does cause it to dry out, so if there's enough for a couple of applications make sure you wrap it in a little aluminum foil or cling wrap. Also a cotton swab works great for digging down into leftover lipstick that's stuck in the container's grooves and notches.
Susan Palmquist is a freelance writer who specializes in food, health and money saving topics. She writes a monthly column called Budget Smart and is a food editor for an online publication.
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San Francisco radio station Latino Mix FM 105.7 has been doing its best to torture Bay Area listeners, playing Nelly's "Hot in Herre" since 3 p.m. Friday.
And it took some of us all these years to finally forget it. Thanks for that.
According to the New York Daily News, the stunt has its own Twitter hashtag, #Nelly1057.
Twitter user Jeb Lund posted on Sunday that "24 hours ago I could only remember the chorus of this, now I could spit out every lyric while doing a crossword and not miss a thing."
Someone needs to call that guy and ambulance -- stat.
Another, Commish O'hangin,' wrote "'good gracious asses bodacious' is one of the most meaningful lines in music."
Call it a wild hunch, but I have a feeling that isn't his real name.
The Daily News reported It led there was wide speculation that disgruntled DJ had quit or a broadcast had been hijacked. The truth, in this case, is not stranger than fiction. Rolling Stone reported the crime was committed to advertise the relaunch of a radio station. Latino Mix FM 105.7 is being rebranded as Hot 105.7.
Mission accomplished.
The Daily News said the move is called "stunting" and has been used by others, including a Toronto station that courageously played Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" for a full week.
Great. Now that's in my head now.
Contact Tony Hicks at Facebook.com/BayAreaNewsGroup.TonyHicks or Twitter.com/insertfoot.


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Our extended mission is to supply art materials and mentoring classes to other not-for-profit community organizations who can provide a space for their clients to participate in art classes. Works that are deemed commercially viable are sold through the gallery at affordable prices. Money from art sales are returned to the artist and the agency for their benefit.


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A few dozen kites flew under sunny, blue skies Saturday, towing their skiing and snowboarding counterparts across the frozen ice and snow of Dillon Reservoir in this year's low-key version of the Dillon Open.
In the absence of sponsors and with professional kiters opting not to attend the official race because it has no cash purse, Colorado Kiteforce owner and Dillon Snowkite Open coordinator Anton Rainold decided to key his event down a notch this year. It also didn't help that the weather leading into the early March event was questionable. Rainold wasn't sure there would be good snow to kite across, so he was hesitant to pour time, energy and finances into an event he wasn't sure would happen.
So, this weekend became an opportunity for local and regional kiters to get together to sail across the lake, demo new gear and playfully compete against each other in an informal regatta-style race.
Ozone team rider Jon McCabe sailed up on a snowboard and plopped down into the snow, saying he's usually on skis.
"I wanted to beat Anton," McCabe said, a smile creeping onto his face as he watched other kiters whiz by. "If I was on skis, it would be too easy."
McCabe and girlfriend (and Naish team rider) Raquel Lima flew in from Maui to do demos and ride in the race.
And with their arrival, so too did the snow. About six new inches greeted kiters as they set up their rigs Saturday morning in the sunshine.
Looking out over the kites on the frozen water, it's a serene scene. To the riders, though, it's action-packed, particularly when the wind picks up. But it's not hard to get a moment of silence.
"You hear snow, you hear the wind whistling by," Rainold said. "As soon as you jump - it's silence."


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Statement by Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Marion C. Blakey on the release of the President's Budget Request for the Department of Defense.
Arlington, Va. — As Secretary Hagel has recently stated, under the existing budget caps we have a fundamental choice between either a much smaller military that is more technologically advanced as a result of minimizing cuts to modernization programs; or retaining the military at nearly its current size but creating and deploying few or no new capabilities. This budget reflects the harsh reality of the budget caps we are facing. At $154 billion, the request for weapons acquisition and research and development is less than the $155.8 billion approved by Congress for the current fiscal year and far less than what we need to maintain technological superiority.
AIA has warned for years that these caps will force bad choices at a time of increasing global instability in places like Afghanistan, North Korea, Syria and Ukraine. When it comes to our country's vital national security interests we must make smart decisions. We agree with Secretary Hagel that we must be able to counter and surpass the technological advances of our potential adversaries. As Congress considers this budget, they should identify and protect core, military-unique capabilities that are most needed to defend our homeland and build security globally.
We strongly urge the Administration and Congress to take into account the rising tide of uncertainty and instability threatening American interests at home and abroad as they work through the budgeting process. Last year according to one poll, 83 percent of Americans believed that the world will become more dangerous in the next ten years. Recent events bear that out. We must invest appropriately to preserve our military capabilities and the industrial base that equips our warfighters as an indispensable asset to America's security.


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Campus Ministry Center
The Campus Ministry Center, known as the St. John Bosco Chapel, provides a place for worship and discussion of religion, as well as space for campus groups and individuals of all faiths and backgrounds to come for fellowship, conversation, and quiet contemplation. The center seats 150 in its main space and features a fully equipped kitchen, a multipurpose room, a gathering space, and offices for staff.
Built in 2012 to replace a smaller 1972 chapel, the building was named for St. John Bosco in recognition of Catholic Campus Ministry's many trips since 1998 to the St. John Bosco Home for Boys in Mandeville, Jamaica, a formative experience for participating students.


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Tuskaloosa Racquet Club offers competition for all skill levels
Published: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 11:34 p.m.
TUSCALOOSA | The setting alone is a lure, with two hard and six knee-friendly Rubico courts nestled on a hill that overlooks a scenic body of water and a golf course, many courts that are covered in shade most days until noon to provide an escape from the stifling Southern sun.
But it's the tennis that's the real draw at the Tuskaloosa Racquet Club, an equally friendly mecca for players who like their tennis intense and competitive and those who play just for the sheer fun.
The club is relatively new, formed in the past year, according to its tennis director, Staci Hannig. It is located adjacent to the Country Club of Tuscaloosa, having taken over the club's former tennis facilities. The two clubs are not affiliated.
Tennis has been a half-century-long staple at the site that has produced a national champion in Roberta Alison Baumgardner, who trained on its old grass courts in the 1960s, and USTA state and sectional champions, including the Tuskaloosa Racquet Club's own most recent success story, its men's combo team that won the 2012 USTA Senior Sectional 7.5 championship and state championships in 2010, 2011 and 2012. Local USTA teams have been using the site for years.
"It's the camaraderie and the exercise. It's great exercise," said member Jean Foster Herron, who coordinates the club's weekly Ladies Tennis Day on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to noon and players for a Thursday group. "Doubles is very social. It's a social event. You've got four people on the court. We have members here who are very competitive, but some of us, and I'm including myself in this category, we do our best, but we're here to have fun."
The club is open to all ages and levels, offering lessons in addition to member and USTA play.
"One of my favorite things is that, when you join, you can just show up and you'll find someone to play with. That's wonderful because most places, you have to call around and find four people to play. It's just a great club," Herron said. "We've made so many improvements, to the clubhouse, new windscreens, new Rubico, fixed up the patio areas. We're really proud of how it looks. And the shaded courts are wonderful in the summer. It really helps in the heat."
Hannig, who is a 4.5 level player, has enjoyed seeing the club's membership more than double in size since last May.
Players interested in joining the club should call 205-752-5108. It is open to men, women and children. On Ladies Day, members play free and it's only $5 for nonmembers to participate.
"On Ladies Day, everybody is mixed with everybody, no matter the levels," said Hannig, who otherwise pairs players based on playing levels.
She said the courts stay busy every day, with the exception of Mondays, when the club is closed. Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings are the most popular, with members flocking to the courts, and sometimes on Sundays the club mixes things up with mixed doubles. Singles play and court time is welcome, but doubles is what goes over biggest with the membership.
The club also offers social mixers that include food and tennis. Last weekend it held a mixer at which members donated gifts for Toys for Tots.
"It's just a great place for tennis," Hannig said. "Watching the kids that I teach, they get out here and have as much fun as the senior men who play together. Watching people come up, without a fourth, and seeing how someone right away invites them in happens all the time. It's people who love to have fun, love the competition — we have 4.5 men who are incredible who will come and play with the 3.0 men, and it won't even bother them. It's people who love to play tennis. We have teams that go to state and win and want to win, and we have teams out there who just play for the fun and exercise. We're like a family out here. Tennis draws us all together, and we have a great time."
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Arnold Schwarzenegger may be moving on.
The former governor was seen having dinner with a hot mystery blonde in Santa Monica over the weekend, according to TMZ.
Schwarzenegger and the much-younger-looking lady seemed to be having a good time, dining at Babalu restaurant on trendy Montana Avenue.
So much for that whole "I want-my-wife-back" deal.
Although Maria Shriver filed for divorce in 2011, Schwarzenegger told a German newspaper last month he was still in love with Shriver and hoping to reconcile.
Maybe the blond was a marriage counselor and they were devising a strategy.
JANET JACKSON GOT MARRIED IN SECRET: Janet Jackson got married. And we didn't get invited.
Pretty much no one did.
The 46-year-old singer-actress confirmed to "Entertainment Tonight" that she and billionaire beau Wissam Al Mana were married in 2012.
"The rumors regarding an extravagant wedding are simply not true," the couple said in a joint statement. "Last year we were married in a quiet, private, and beautiful ceremony."
Jackson tweeted a solo holiday card amid engagement rumors
"Our wedding gifts to one another were contributions to our respective favorite children's charities," they added. "We would appreciate that our privacy is respected and that we are allowed this time for celebration and joy. With love, Wissam and Janet."
Do you think they really mean that, the "love" part?
This is the third marriage for Jackson, who was married to James DeBarge (1984) and René Elizondo Jr. (from 1991 to 2000). That last marriage was also secret for some time before the media found out.
KIM KARDASHIAN HAVING A GIRL: Kim Kardashian is having a girl.
Somewhere, Kris Jenner huddles with doctors, trying to figure out how to get a fetus to sign a contract.
"They're over the moon!" a source close to the first-time parents-to-be told Us Weekly. "Kanye always wanted a girl."
Does anyone under 90 really say "over the moon" anymore? That can't be real.
Kardashian, 32, and West, 35, began dating in April 2012 and announced they were expecting on Dec. 30.
And they're already talking about the child's fashion.
"If anyone knows Kanye, they just know how into fashion he is, and I think he's going to have things specially made," Kardashian said in an interview with Jimmy Kimmel in January. "So I don't think hand-me-downs are going to work."
"He is so excited," she gushed. "It's really cute how excited he is."
What's cute is how all these big, tough rappers cash their first few paychecks and become fashion moguls.
And, because we all care, know that Kardashian is taking good care of her pregnant body.
"I used to always say I can't wait to get pregnant because I will just eat whatever I want, but it's completely different," she told the spring issue of Du Jour magazine. "I'm like, OK, I want to eat as healthy as possible. Though lately I've been watching shows like "I'm Pregnant and Addicted to Meth." It definitely makes me feel better if I'm wanting one sip of Diet Coke or, you know, too much sugar. I'm like, 'This woman is on meth.'"
They really have a show called "I'm Pregnant and on Meth?" Seriously? And I though "Keeping Up With the Kardashians" was bad.
The next Kardashian is due in July.
ANDY SAMBERG ENGAGED: Andy Samberg is engaged.
Oh, sorry -- to be married. It's not like he's talking on the phone or otherwise busy.
The former "Saturday Night Live" comic and Berkeley native proposed to Bay Area singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom, whom he has been dating for five years, Samberg's rep told People.com.
The pair attended the Independent Spirit Awards together on Saturday, which Samberg hosted.
SIMON COWELL AND CARMEN ELECTRA SPLIT: Shockingly, Simon Cowell and Carmen Electra won't spend eternity together.
Cowell confirmed he and Electra have split up.
I had Jan. 20 in the office pool, so they probably did better than many expected.
The couple announced their romance in December, but haven't been photographed together much since then.
"I'm now a single man. We spent time together and she is so much fun," Cowell told Sunday People of Electra, 40, according to the Daily Mail, "But I'd like to find a girlfriend ... I'm happy, but I'd like to find a girlfriend."
Hey -- Britney Spears is single.
According to the Huffington Post, 53-year-old Cowell said he likes British women, but doesn't have any particular target in mind. Then again, he said he's not looking for something serious.
"She's not my girlfriend. We're people who date," the "X Factor" mentor told Ryan Seacrest about his relationship with Electra. "She's adorable, isn't she?"
"Adorable" isn't necessarily an adjective some of us would use for Carmen Electra.
Cowell's last relationship prior to Electra was with makeup artist Mezhgan Hussainy. The pair ended their engagement last year.
Tuesday is Feb. 26, the 57th day of 2013. There are 308 days left in the year.
1815: Napoleon Bonaparte escaped from exile on the Island of Elba.
1870: An experimental air-driven subway, the Beach Pneumatic Transit, opened in New York City for public demonstrations.
1913: "Brillo," described as an "aluminum-cleanser," was registered for trademark by Philip J. Brady of New York (the trademark was issued in Sept. 1913).
1919: President Woodrow Wilson signed a measure establishing Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.
1929: President Calvin Coolidge signed a measure establishing Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming.
1940: The United States Air Defense Command was created.
1945: Authorities ordered a midnight curfew at night clubs, bars and other places of entertainment across the nation.
1952: Prime Minister Winston Churchill announced that Britain had developed its own atomic bomb.
1962: After becoming the first American to orbit the Earth, astronaut John Glenn told a joint meeting of Congress, "Exploration and the pursuit of knowledge have always paid dividends in the long run."
1970: National Public Radio was incorporated.
1987: The Tower Commission, which had probed the Iran-Contra affair, issued its report, which rebuked President Ronald Reagan for failing to control his national security staff.
1993: A truck bomb built by terrorists exploded in the parking garage of New York's World Trade Center, killing six people and injuring more than 1,000 others.
1998: A jury in Amarillo, Texas, rejected an $11 million lawsuit brought by Texas cattlemen who blamed Oprah Winfrey's talk show for a price fall after a segment on food safety that included a discussion about mad-cow disease.
2003: President George W. Bush, offering new justification for war in Iraq, told a think tank that "ending this direct and growing threat" from Saddam Hussein would pave the way for peace in the Middle East and encourage democracy throughout the Arab world. In a victory for abortion foes, the Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that federal racketeering and extortion laws had been wrongly used to try to stop blockades, harassment and violent protests outside clinics.
2008: A power failure later blamed primarily on human error resulted in sporadic outages across large parts of Florida. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, visiting Beijing, won a verbal assurance from Chinese officials to use their influence to jump-start the stalled process of dismantling North Korea's nuclear programs. The New York Philharmonic, led by Lorin Maazel, performed a historic concert in North Korea before the communist nation's elite.
2012: In a case that drew national attention, Trayon Martin, 17, was shot to death in Sanford, Fla., during an altercation with neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman, who said he'd acted in self-defense. (Zimmerman is awaiting trial on a charge of second-degree murder.) The black-and-white silent film "The Artist" won best picture at the Academy Awards, as well as best actor for Jean Dujardin and two other prizes; Meryl Streep won best actress for "The Iron Lady."
Singer Fats Domino (85), singer Mitch Ryder (68), rock musician Jonathan Cain (Journey) (63), singer Michael Bolton (60), rock musician Tim Commerford (Audioslave) (45), singer Erykah Badu (42), Olympic gold medal swimmer Jenny Thompson (40), actress Taylor Dooley (20).
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STOCKTON - Police officers used a restraint system to subdue a man who resisted arrest after threatening to beat another person with a board shortly before 10 p.m. Thursday in the 8900 block of Cottonwood Lane, authorities said. Police arrested Bobby Brown, 26, on suspicion of making terrorist threats and resisting arrest.
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Read an intersting article from the Indianapolis Star about the fading position of center.
A label is just a label, but the real problem is that with the disappearance of the position label there is also a disappearance of that particular skill set. A back to the basket post player can still be very effective and in some cases is necessary. If you need proof, I give you Greg Oden. And while he may be busting, the money he got speaks for itself. Name another player in college beyond maybe Blake Griffin who can play like that. It ruins the game and places to strong of an emphasis on the dribble.
Is it quicker, more athletic players that can play mutiple roles? Or is it coaching? Or is it just the ebb and flow of the sport? I think it may be a comination of all three.
There is a great article on Fox Sports main page about the lack of centers in the all-star game. Seems like more big guys want to play like guards and its a shame. Someone who is 6'9 6'10 had such a distinct advantage over a guard becuase they physically are closer to the basket and it makes sense to be on th elow block not luaching three balls.
Also take a look a shaq in his prime. He was dominate and he won where ever he went. He didnt score a bucket outside of three feet. But i must say that is the way the game is going, look at the sixers, they tried to have Brand be that inside presence, and they are better when he is not in the lineup, they are just a better running team than half court, get it down low team.
You're right the game may be evolving, but not enough. Look at the Suns before Shaq arrived. They ran up and down the floor and were exciting, but couldn't win in the post-season when defense and grinding it out reallty matter. A legit post presence is still necessary.
Very good points. We have yet to see one of these " Run and Gun" teams succeed so until then the jury is out on a team without a low post presence.
Yea even Jordan had Australia's golden boy Luc Longley. Without him we'd be asking Jordan who?
dont forget Bill Cartwright and bill Weddington helped out Jordan.
I do see what you mean though. The past NBA champs have had that inside presence like Tim Duncan, Hakeem with the Rockets, the Pistons with Big Ben Wallace and so on.
Speaking of Bill cartwright helping out Jordan. Check this classic footage. Nice post-up and the dish.
Great video. Must say nothing like a low post presence who can pass out of the block. Another lost art.
reminds of WIlt, he led the league in scoring one year, people complained he scored to much so the following season he led the league in assists.
Big men leading the league in assists is unheard of this day and age. And ifd the depletion of a real big man goes away it will never happen again. This is so sad. Anyone have a tissue?
That is a great stat about Wilt. Leading the league in assist at 7'0 seems impossible these days.
Im a vast encyclopedia of unknown sports facts. Someone come test me.
Alright Cherokee. Who was the shortest player to ever lead the league in rebounds for a single season? I don't know. I didn't look it up.
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STOCKTON – Police responding to a report of a burglary in process in the 2500 block of East Fremont Street around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday discovered the rear door of the business had been pried open.
They said they were going to send in a police dog, but two suspects inside the business said they would give up before the dog could be unleashed.
Police arrested Richard Gomez, 23, and Anthony Wingfield, 39, on suspicion of burglary.
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There were 8 of us. I beat 6 of the other 7. Its kind of wierd in that I have known these guys for a couple of years and I can't understand their reaction. Three of the guys didn't say a thing. One just asked about my watch and couldn't believe that it was a tracking GPS unit. I told him it was the cheapest model and the others even had training partners. That started a few jokes. They are good guys, but I still don't understand.
Good Running
Spa5k, 11/04/10, 30:58 2nd place senior
Peace and Love 5k 3/16/11 29:05 1st place senior
Toad Suck Daze 5k 30 April 11, 28:29 1st place age group
2011 Spa 5k 11/19/11 25:55 1st place senior Personal Best, 2nd career
Looking for a 10 k to run and if that goes well, a HM next spring
You wrote: "As an example, I'm loving these message boards and the people that are on them!"
In late Dec it was freezing cold here with some brisk winds. I thought it was not fit to run in that weather. I ended up with some time to kill so I checked in here. Reading some of the posts and feeling the suport that is often given got me in the mood to lace them up and bundle up. So I did, and out the door I went.
As I ran, I kept thinking I would not have made it out the door with out this place. The hardest thing sometimes about running sometimes is lacing them up.
Good running
Spa5k, 11/04/10, 30:58 2nd place senior
Peace and Love 5k 3/16/11 29:05 1st place senior
Toad Suck Daze 5k 30 April 11, 28:29 1st place age group
2011 Spa 5k 11/19/11 25:55 1st place senior Personal Best, 2nd career
Looking for a 10 k to run and if that goes well, a HM next spring
Dave: I also used the Runners' World Smart Coach training plan. I think it's a good combination of long, easy and tempo runs. It was also easy to customize for the target distance and the number of weeks of training. Like yours, it built up the distances gradually and allowed for a decrease every four weeks.
Going easy for the first few miles allows a thorough warmup and makes the rest easier. The fact that you're not puffing as much during a run means that 1) you are getting fitter and 2) you're learning to pace yourself. I drink a fair amount of water with Gatorade G2 before I leave and I carry a water bottle fanny pack and Power Gels.
There's nothing wrong with starting running at age 50 or beyond. There's another thread on this forum called "Over 50, 5K and Beyond-What Are Your Challenges". No requirements for distance or speed, just be at least 50.
Completed in 2012:
The Qualifier HM, Midland MI, May 2012, 2:58, 80+ degrees
Dam to Dam 20K, Des Moines, IA, June 2012, 2:17, PR for this race
Garry Bjorklund HM, Duluth, MN, June 2012, 2:20
Fox Valley HM, St. Charles, IL, 9/16/12, 2:23
Des Moines HM, 10/21/12, 2:19
Tentative plans for 2013:
Wisconsin (Half) Marathon, Kenosha, WI 5/4/2013 (registered)
Dam To Dam 20K, Des Moines, 6/2/2013 (registration opens March 20th)
Grandma's (Half) Marathon, Duluth, MN, 6/22/2013 (if I get picked again in the lottery)
Des Moines HM, 10/20/2013 (registered)
Hi everyone! I think this is the first thread I've responded to, and it seems perfect for me. I've been running since April and my best race time is 35:19 5K. I am currently following the FIRST training plan from "Run Less, Run Faster." I once did a mile in 9:20, but I'm usually happy with a surprising sub-11 min mile. I look forward to chatting with all of you!
Welcome tkitzy. Great start and race result.
Lots of good folk here, stick around!
Good Running
Spa5k, 11/04/10, 30:58 2nd place senior
Peace and Love 5k 3/16/11 29:05 1st place senior
Toad Suck Daze 5k 30 April 11, 28:29 1st place age group
2011 Spa 5k 11/19/11 25:55 1st place senior Personal Best, 2nd career
Looking for a 10 k to run and if that goes well, a HM next spring
I started running in August, 2010. Just a little running in between walking. Started because someone in my weightwatchers group talked about starting running with her kids during walks by picking a street light and running between it and the next then walking again...This I thought I could do and besides I was training a service dog at the time who could use the exercise! I have so often heard that it all starts with one step. This I hold onto as I run everyday. I am now up to over 4 miles. I am 53 and battling my knees but LOVE to run after being a couch potato all my life. I still have way too much weight on my body and am stuck at a plateau but hanging in there and willing to work on it. I ran my first mile as part of a fundraiser for MDA. It was supposed to be a 5K but my registration was only for the one mile in error. It was a great beginning though. I actually ran it and ran it again to come back in with my husband who is disabled and rolled the race in his powerchair with his service dog. I ran my first 5K 1/8/11 and was soooooooo nervous. I had nightmares about whether I would finish or not. Then had a recurring nightmare for a week before the race that I finished but when I came in no one was there as everyone had already packed up and gone home!! I decided to run anyway and was not the last to finish. My time was about 41 minutes. I was pretty sure I was going to pass out because I got caught up in all the excitement and started running too fast at the beginning but calmed myself down and got into my rhythm. It was incredible to finish. I was in tears because if anyone had ever said a year ago that I would do this I would have told them they were nuts. I'm scheduled to run my second 5K on 2/5 and can't wait. I have increased my distance in the hope that I won't mind the distance so much. My only problem is that I'm struggling with my knees giving me some pain after my long runs. I take a few days off and then run shorter distances in the middle. I'm curious if anyone else has any suggestions. I love reading the things on this thread. It's so motivating to hear about other's experiences being so new. I love running and so hope that I can continue this for a long, long time even though I'm a late bloomer. I have heard that there are some exercises to improve thigh muscle strength and stomach muscles that can help sometimes with taking the pressure off the knees while running. Any suggestions of good resources?
Let's keep running! Looking forward to hearing more from everyone!
Welcome - sounds like you're doing good to me!
Welcome - Good Luck on 2/5, I'll be running one on 2/6 myself.
This may not apply to you, but last year I started having knee pain and couldn't figure out why. I read somewhere about shoes possibly being the culprit, so I went and got fitted at my local running store. They not only watched the way I walked, but they also had a computer that made recommendations, too. They picked out a different style than I had been wearing. Also one interesting thing, although I don't think it had anything to do with the knee pain, but they put me in a size and 1/2 bigger then I had been wearing. After running on the new shoes for a few days, my knee pain started getting better and went away completely after a few weeks. I'd definitely suggest getting fitted at least once by a running store.
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Cathy, I can second the idea about the shoes. When I started C25K I was plagued with off and on knee pain and since I got some different shoes that's not an issue anymore. Or maybe I should say it's not a show stopper. I still have various aches and pains but nothing like the knee pain I had in November.
Good luck on your upcoming 5K. I have yet to run my second 5K but I'm thinking of doing one on 2/12. I hope I'm not a nervous wreck since the new has worn off. I didn't hardly sleep at all for three days before my first 5K. Sounds like you had a similar experience so I'm not the only one! As far as plans go I'm using the Smart Coach plan on the runners world website and I like it so far. I just like having a plan, it's the way I'm wired. I like knowing that Saturday I need to run 5 miles at a certain pace and then Monday I'll run 3 miles at a certain pace and so on. This particular plan uses your race time to cook up some results that should help you reach some defined goal.
Hi, Cathy -- I started running around the same time you did, am 61, and started with a good bit of extra weight but getting much better now. I had trouble with my knees, too, and echo the suggestion re the shoes. It's very important to get good shoes that are properly fitted by experts -- it makes a huge difference. Also exercises and stretching are important to prevent knee pain -- if you google "runner's knee" you will turn up the exercises and stretches. Soft knee braces have helped me -- they are neoprene or similar rubbery stuff, are not stiffened with braces, and have a hole cut out for your knee cap. They keep your knee cap tracking properly -- improper tracking can cause pain in the tops of your knees. Also, there is a thigh exercise you can do on a treadmill or really on any steep hill -- I call it the crab walk. You walk up the treadmill with the incline set on the highest setting and the speed set VERY slow (I started with 0.5 mph, the minimum) and you turn to the side and walk sideways uphill for several minutes. You can hold on to the side rail for stability if you need to. You do that on both sides. As you get better at it you can go faster and longer. That strengthens your thigh muscles. But be careful, it is easy to lose concentration and get perilously close the the end of the treadmill! I saw that one on a website called livestrong.com, I think. After all this, my knees still ache after a long run, but they're better than they were.
Good luck and keep us posted.
Retired, but not watching TV much
Started walking/running 9/2010
Folsom Turkey Trot 5 K 2010 (walked)
Valentines Day 4 mile run, 2/12/11 1:00:30
Starting triathalon training w/coach 3/1/11
Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure 5K 5/7/11 (walk with friends)
Tri for Fun Sprint 6/4/11 (2:55)
Crew for Bike Team, Race Across America 6/16-26/11 (6 days, 16 hr, 7 min)
Tri for Fun Sprint 7/9/11 (2:46)
Tri for Fun Sprint 8/7/11 (2:31)
Luna Bar Women's Tri 9/11/11 (3:17)
Golden State Sprint Tri 10/9/11 (DNF)
Hi Cathy...welcome to the forum!
I agree that proper shoes are vital if you are having pain issues in your running.
When I started the C25K program (having been a walker and hiker) I had knee pain in my right knee (which curiously never bothered me when hiking and only slightly when walking). I actually self-diagnosed from the tread-wear of my shoes and purchased neutral-cushioned shoes, which seemed to work fine until I quit heel-striking and changed to midfoot-landing running technique after taking a local running form class:
I got this graphic from the Altrarunning site. When I changed to this running form, my knee pain went away entirely, and I had to get rid of the cushioned shoes as well, since landing on a firmer, flatter shoe works for me. Some people advocate barefoot running. I don't think I'll ever go there (as I enjoy trail running), but this running form worked for me.
Good luck in your search for pain-free running!
C25K Graduate 10-30-10
"Do it now. You become successful the moment
you start moving toward a worthwhile goal."
~Samuel Johnson
Good evening, friends -- I had a nice run this morning. Drizzly and soft weather -- not too cold. My goal was to run 4 miles so I decided to run down on Sacramento's American River Bike Trail, which has a nice running surface and plenty of entertaining wildlife to look at. It is also nice if you want a run of a certain distance because it has markers every half mile and you can do an "out and back". I wanted to have a good long run (for me, anyway) so I could try out that Gu to see if it made any difference. I ran a couple of miles late last week, but was forbidden to run by my chiropractor for two weeks before that, so I was definitely looking forward to running.
I was running along enjoying the day and apparently missed a half-mile marker -- I started at marker 8.5 and the first mile and a half went well but the half mile from 10 to 10.5 (my turnaround point) seemed to go on forever! I was surprised when the next marker I saw was 11! No wonder it seemed so far. So I did five miles -- nice run. However, I had some trouble on the way back in the last mile or so with my quads starting to cramp up. Has anyone else ever experienced that? I had to stop and stretch several times to keep them on the job -- after all, I needed to get home! They are tired now but otherwise OK. What can you do to prevent that -- other than stretching, of course.
By the way -- I thought the Gu was yummy. I eat very very few refined carbs so it was a real treat to legally eat something that tasted like cold hot fudge sauce. My trainer just told me to squirt the entire packet in my mouth at once but I had to eat it in two bites because there was too much for one gulp. Unfortunately, I had to count the carbs in my daily intake limits which meant no carb side dish for dinner and I still came in a little over my calorie limit, but oh well -- I'm willing suffer with something that tastes like cold hot fudge sauce. It does give you more energy I think.
Hope you all had a great day!
Retired, but not watching TV much
Started walking/running 9/2010
Folsom Turkey Trot 5 K 2010 (walked)
Valentines Day 4 mile run, 2/12/11 1:00:30
Starting triathalon training w/coach 3/1/11
Komen Sacramento Race for the Cure 5K 5/7/11 (walk with friends)
Tri for Fun Sprint 6/4/11 (2:55)
Crew for Bike Team, Race Across America 6/16-26/11 (6 days, 16 hr, 7 min)
Tri for Fun Sprint 7/9/11 (2:46)
Tri for Fun Sprint 8/7/11 (2:31)
Luna Bar Women's Tri 9/11/11 (3:17)
Golden State Sprint Tri 10/9/11 (DNF)
Hi everyone,
emmaleigh, let us know how your half went. Also, very jealous of your trip south. I ran 7 today in 12 degrees but at least the sun was shining. I'm not running the Seroogy's now either, because our sales meeting is that weekend and I will be working. However, I do plan on doing a 10k in Pewaukee on the 20th.
Retiredgirl - I also try to stay away from refined sugar and most flour. However, I do use gatorade for running and sports beans. I used Gu during my half marathon because they were giving it out. I think it really helped a lot and I like how easy it is to use compared to chewing the beans. I read a post out there though about someone who found one made with agave nectar and cocoa? Agave nectar is supposed to have a lower glycemic index and be better for you. Just wondering if anyone used it and if they thought it worked, because I would not mind trying it.
I am officially signed up for the Green Bay Cellcom Half Marathon. I am running thru the Team in Training program for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. My daughter is a leukemia survivor. I thought this would be a great way to give back to the organization whose research helped save her life. She is a happy and healthy 22 now!
I got 10 miles plus 0.5 mile on each end for warm up and cool down today. Double digits - whooo-hoooo. Did the first 6 without walking and then walked 1/2 mile and jogged 1/2 mile for the next 4 miles. Did it on the treadmill because we got 5+ inches of new snow late last night and the temps were in the low teens. Sun did come out though so I was almost wishing I'd braved the snow and cold. If my husband and I are correct it was actually between 11-12 miles instead of 10 because our treadmill seems quite a ways off on distances and times. Felt good. I felt strong most of the way and recovered pretty quickly. Only 2 more long runs until taper for the HM. Can't believe how much has changed in the last 9 weeks. Now I'm starting to think about what to do after the HM. Looking at a marathon in Spokane, WA in May.
Emmaleigh47 - looking for your race report. I was thinking of you this weekend.
Keep running and keep posting
Started running/walking program December 1, 2010
2/26/2011 Snow Joke HM 3:30:14
3/26/2011 Missoula Make A Wish Foundation 5k 38:00
4/17/2011 Rocky Mountain Bank Summit Classic 10K 1:22:41
5/21/11 - West Valley School 5K 46:00??? (I know I can do better)
5/22/11 - Weight Watchers 5K Walk (Completed with some jogging, untimed)
8/6/11 - Roodell Run 10K 1:18:49
10/2/11 - Fernie, BC HM 3:25:06
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