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Phyllis, I continue to be in awe of you and your accomplishments. You are such an inspiration! I repeat....I wanna be like you when I grow up! Oh wait.....you are still a kid too! I love it!!!! You looked strong coming across that finish line in an awesome time!
Jim, welcome back! Like Kathy (Mimi) said, there are several of orignial thread members still around running and posting.
MaryKay, l love the pics from your color run. Tks for sharing.
Debra, what a great quote!
Dan.....countdown to the big day! You will do awesome! We're all pulling for you.
Kathyruns....welcome! Glad to have you join our group. Sounds like you are doing great. Ck the McMillian running site for their calculator. You can plug in your 5k times and it will give you a comparable 10K time and then spit out suggested training paces for various runs. That site also has good info re tempo runs and why to train at a slower pace than racing pace.
Good running to everyone this weekend. Looks like it should be ideal temps!
Marie from Tennessee
Training for Disney 2013 Goofy Challenge.....Yes, I'm certifiably CRAZY!
61 year olds must be out of their minds to run a half marathon followed by a full the next day!
Disney Half Marathon 1/7/2012 2:37:59
Bear Hunt 5K 9/24/11 28:28 pb
Trojan Trek Trail 5K 8/6/11 31:45
Expo 10K 5/28/11 1:01:28,
Expo 10K 5/26/12 1:05:39
Eastman 10K 9/8/2012 1:01:11 pb
"Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." Hebrews 12:1
Phyllis Congratulations on your first HM. Loved the pic.
2012 Races: Tony from Florida
Jan.7,2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon Orlando FL 02:09:14 PR
Oct 7 2012 Chicago Marathon Chicago Illinois 05:17:43
Feb 10, 2012 Rock N Roll Half Marathon St Petersburg FL
2011 Races:
Started running at 58 ( Nov 23rd 2010)
Half Marathon Results
Oct 31,2011 Fl Halloween Halfathron 02:18:22
Sept 4, 2011 Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virgina Beach Half Marathon 02:28:20
April 30,2011 Country Music Half Marathon Nashville TN 02:56:02
Phyllis, add my congratulations to everyone else's – way to go, half-marathoner!
I'm feeling quite accomplished today as I got out and ran 8.3 miles this morning around sunrise, with considerably fewer rest breaks than I've gotten into the habit of taking. The temp was perfect too, now that our overnight lows are dipping into the 60s. Since I last logged in I got my doctor to refer me to a physical therapist, and I've been going in twice a week for massage, exercise, electric stimulation (ooh baby!) and ice. Turns out that in addition to my QL problems, my lumbar curvature was almost completely gone – my thought is probably due to some things I was doing to "correct" my posture after the original injury.
So anyway, I'm feeling better day by day with the occasional backslide. I'm limiting my BodyCombat classes to every other week, since the muay thai moves seem to aggravate my symptoms even when I take them easy. I did wind up taking the Bikram Yoga classes – Mary Kay, they make us put towels over our mats so we don't slip! Bu I don't know if I'll be continuing; the heat makes it pretty intense, especially now that my body has flipped over into "winter" mode!
I finally wrote up my 5K from way back on Labor Day: http://runningupthat.wordpress.com/2012/10/14/louis-tewanima-footrace-5k-9212
What does everyone have coming up over the next few weekends? I'm doing my first Warrior Dash in Las Vegas this Saturday – wear myself out during the day, then dinner & a show, sounds like a vacation to me!
Run safe everyone!
6/3/12 Maraton Rapa Nui 5:00:49 (PR)
10/16/11 Istanbul Eurasia Marathon 5:10:25
Was reading Greg McMillan's training materials. (thanks Marie) According to his calculator I am often running too fast. Has anyone trained using his method? See any results?
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!
Wow Nan! That's an aMazing collection of races!! Past and planned. Arctic???
Just ran a 5k for the second year. Shaved 5+ min of my miserable performance last year but could have done better. Slowed down to run with a friend who I coached this summer. It was her first race in three years and she looked winded. Registered for another in two weeks so I can get that new PR. Next weekend's HM should also be a good time, if nothing major goes wrong. Have been trying to contact Rob but no luck so Rob, if you are reading this, email me your cell # so we can chat or txt?
8.3 on TM in 2 hr to follow McMillan's LSR time for me.
Run strong and fearless out there!
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!
It's all about the BLING!!!!! We loved "The Windy City". But are happy to be back in the heat & Humidity.
2012 Races: Tony from Florida
Jan.7,2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon Orlando FL 02:09:14 PR
Oct 7 2012 Chicago Marathon Chicago Illinois 05:17:43
Feb 10, 2012 Rock N Roll Half Marathon St Petersburg FL
2011 Races:
Started running at 58 ( Nov 23rd 2010)
Half Marathon Results
Oct 31,2011 Fl Halloween Halfathron 02:18:22
Sept 4, 2011 Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virgina Beach Half Marathon 02:28:20
April 30,2011 Country Music Half Marathon Nashville TN 02:56:02
Dan, Good luck on your upcoming marathon. Looking forward to the report.
Nancy, nice racer report and congrats on AG finish. Hope you're healing well.
PKar, nice race! You are a Half Marathoner now! Hope to see you soon, maybe Marsh Madness in a couple weeks in Palo Alto?
Sue, You made it! So, cool. Loved the report.
Tony, Congrats to you too! Nice pic.
Marie, good to hear your foot is better. Hoping the training is going well. Thanks for the thoughts on the 10K.
MaryK, Pics were funny. Sorry about your Reds, oops - no, I'm not Go Giants! (probably just jinxed them)
Ran my 5K this weekend. My son wasn't feeling that well so decided to drop down from a half to the 5K. We saw my wife off on her half and then waited. We weren't willing to move from our sunny spot into the shaded start area and decided to let the wait for everyone to clear out before we started (thank god for chips). Morning was cool but very sunny and we were shivering as we walked up to the start line and as the end seemed to clear the first turn we took off. I had a bit of pent up energy and took off a good clip that I kept going for a 1/4 of a mile, at which I felt I settled into my pace. The course starts out with a right turn and then 3/4 mile straight before twisting thru an industrial area and crossing over the highway. As we're going over the overpass we see the leaders and my son decides to take off. I hit the turnaround signalling 1/2 way point. We had passed up most of the people by this point and I'm focusing just on catching the next person in front of me. This is working well as I making my way through the reverse twists and turns. As we get back to the long straight away I get passed by younger guy and notice one that I passed trying to catch back up. That's ok, I'm just focusing on the kids infront now and starting to feel like I'm working. The one guy that I'd passed drops back and I lose sight of the one that passed me. We're getting close to the finish and I've been gaining on a couple of 12/13 y/o but when they see the finish they hit the after burners. I try, but mine don't work (at least not as well). I finish and my lungs start to burn. I look at my watch and think it says 23:14. Son come up to me and says he finished in ~21 and I tell him I got 23:14 and he says closer to 22. Look back at my watch and it does say 22:14! New PR for me. Checked our finishes later we both got 5th in our age groups, he was 11th overall and I finished 25th. There were 600 finishers in the 5K, so we must have passed close to 550 of them. Dropped my son back at home so he could get to his class and then headed back to see my wife finish (2nd in age group for the half). Pretty nice day.
Run strong.
Tony, loved ur pic!!
Ray, watching game2. Would feel better if they had fixed the blown call but doubt it would have made a difference in the result.
Loved your race rpt! Great job! Awesome, awesome time!!! Good day!
Been trying to console a running friend who probably has an Achilles pull and hasn't been able to run for a week. He was training for the USMC marathon on 10/28. I feel bad for him bc I don't see this healing in a week. Feeling so lucky right now I may not run again until Sunday.
Run strong and fearless!
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!
Sorry for the prolonged absence from the group. I have not done much running in the last two weeks due to my allergies which make it very hard to breathe after only two or three miles. I've been doing treadmill hill work at the health club. The congestion is gradually subsiding, but I have to be sure I have lots of tissues with me this weekend at the Des Moines Marathon. It will be our second visit with our granddaughter (first was when she was 10 days old), so we'll get new pictures.
Phyllis, let me add my congratulations to the others. You have done what only an infinitesimally small number of people have done. Wear that medal proudly. I want to be like you.
Tony, I'm glad you enjoyed your Chicago experience. Come back next year.
Nan, good luck at the Warrior Dash. Get a picture of yourself after you finish so we can see you caked in mud and dirt.
Good luck to all who are racing this weekend. This is a great time of year to be a runner in the Midwest.
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)
Steve~It's great you are able to TM run inside when the allergies are at their worst. I'm predicting a fast time at your HM in Des Moines. It will mean more time to spend with your lovely grandaughter!
Mary Kay~WTG! chopping 5+ minutes off your 5k time from last year. All the best this weekend at your HM in Columbus - you have been a HM machine this year!
Ray~You are smokin' fast! Congrats on a great race with a fantastic AG and OV finish. Just had to giggle about the 12/13 year olds at the finish - sounds like the kids I help coach!
Tony~Loved the photo. So how does it feel up on marathon cloud 9?
Nan~Happy to read your are getting stronger and the PT session are helping. Always enjoy reading your race reports. Run strong, and have a blast in Vegas!
Marie~Thanks for sharing the info on McMillian, going to check it out.
Kathyruns~Welcome aboard, glad to have you here!
Jim, degregorius~Happy to have you return!
Dan~Hope you are enjoying your taper. It looks like the weather is going to be wonderful for you first full marathon! You will be on eagles' wings, friend!
Had a great 3 mile run today on the bike path. Many leaves are down, but still some great color out there. Ran a very soggy 8 miles on Sunday. Has anyone found a water-proof jacket that IS water-proof, but breathable? I thought mine was, but I was soaked to the bone!
This weekend I'm running a hilly 10k to benefit Alzheimer's research. To keep running through the winter, I've signed up for a six race series each month from November to March.
Run strong, friends!
Be safe and enjoy every minute. Looking forward to your report.
Steve Looking forward to your race report along with an update on the grand baby. ENJOY
Ray That is a great race you had.............
Mkay Don't do anything crazy this weekend. Just run your plan. Can't wait to hear ALL about it.
Nan I have a warrior dash on my to do list for 2013. Need to hear all the details. Good Luck
Debra & Mkay. thanks about the pic. Thats what an old guy looks like after running for 5 hours and five seconds later has a mylar blanket wrapped around him, a medal put on his neck, and a picture taken all before a bottle of water LOL
2012 Races: Tony from Florida
Jan.7,2012 Walt Disney World Half Marathon Orlando FL 02:09:14 PR
Oct 7 2012 Chicago Marathon Chicago Illinois 05:17:43
Feb 10, 2012 Rock N Roll Half Marathon St Petersburg FL
2011 Races:
Started running at 58 ( Nov 23rd 2010)
Half Marathon Results
Oct 31,2011 Fl Halloween Halfathron 02:18:22
Sept 4, 2011 Dodge Rock 'n' Roll Virgina Beach Half Marathon 02:28:20
April 30,2011 Country Music Half Marathon Nashville TN 02:56:02
Debra- That's an ambitious winter schedule! Are those all in the Milwaukee area? I've been looking at waterproof jackets but haven't decided on anything yet. Let me know if you get a good one. You are right, the weather looks about ideal for Sunday!!
Tony- Thanks so much for your support and encouragement! The excitement is starting to build.
DW has come down with a bad cold; I'm praying I don't get it before the race!
To all the Mighty Masters- Thank you all for your incredible support as I've prepared for this marathon! Your encouragment and words of wisdom have been a huge help to me!! I hope to bring back a good report and some nice pics next week!
Dan-started running 1/29/2011 at age 57
notable 2012 runs:
Crazylegs Classic-Madison-8K--4/28/2012--00:52:14
Roxbury Rural Run--5K--5/5/2012-- 29:32-PR
Haslanger Classic--10K--8/4/2012--1:06:19 PR
WO-ZHA-WA Run--HM--9/15/2012--2:37:45
Honky Tonk Marathon- Wisconsin Dells- 10/21/2012-5:39:09
2013 runs:
Fleet Feet New Year's Day Dash-8K-1/1/2013--54:23
Door County HM- 5/4/2013
Fox Cities HM- 9/22/2013 (60thBD!)
I must have had a midlife crisis; went to nursing school in my late 40s. Nothing like spending time in a hospital to convince you to really take care of yourself. For my 50th birthday last year did my first Olympic triathlon, and I am running a first ever half marathon in Dec. on my 51st birthday. Am starting to get a little iffy in my left knee.Was doing ok til I set a PR in a 5K last weekend. Have been doing knee strengthening exercises, ice baths after long/hard runs, take glucosamine, keep in good shoes, etc. Any other helpful tips to stay sound ? If I like the half I may want to attempt a full marathon next spring, but I guess it depends on staying free of injury and relatively pain free.
Dan~You are ready, and your marathon is going to be great! Most likely you will come down with the cold after your race, just keep hydrated and get lots of rest. Not that you want to be thinking about any other races this week, but the Winter Running Series http://www.greatlakesrunningseries.com/ is so much fun. Many of the races are in the western suburbs, not too far of a drive for you. The races kept me motivated and training through the winter months for my May HM. Granted, it was a VERY mild winter last year, but the races are well run, great tech t-shirts and benefit childhood cancer research. Let me know if you sign up for one, it would be great to meet! Run strong!
lmcgill~Welcome, and congratulations on everything you have achieved! Could the knee pain be associated with your IT band? Is the pain on the outside of the knee? Many on this thread have had issues with the ITB when racking up the miles. I use a high density foam roller and gentle, static stretches to help mine. You may want to post your question over on The Med Tent thread. Always lots of good information and reading over there. All the best on training for your first half marathon, and keep us updated on your progress.
Ran a slow easy 3 miles today. After this weekend's 10k, I'd like to begin implementing speedwork into my training. I have done some, but not as a regular part of my routine. Lucky to have 2 high school tracks and the indoor track available nearby. Any suggestions, advice about starting speedwork?
Run strong, friends!
Hi. Just started running this year at 64 yrs young because my Florida cousin (51 yrs old) started running last year and dropped 70 pounds in 7 months and now runs up to 20 miles weekly! That was incentive enough for me although I NEVER, EVER wanted to run and didn't run for bus, train, anything before. My outside walk covers 4 miles. Sometimes walk first and then jog back. Started c25k in late June. Got up to 7th week and decided to just do intervals for now. Doing my 1st 5k tomorrow in Atlantic City. Just want to cross the finish line but already planning on 2 more 5ks, one in Nov and one in Dec, weather permitting. I too found that I enjoy running. Get lots of support from my neighbors in the complex where I live who see me out walking and running around the courtyard and in parking lot. My goal is to drop 100 pounds. 20 pounds down already. I started with the Zen Labs c25k phone app on treadmill at the gym, then moved to the outdoors. Prefer outside run but treadmill beats a blank when weather is bad. Taking my time. Will probably do the c25k plan again soon. I like interval training, mixing walks with runs. Anytway, it's great to read what others in my age group are doing. Being heakthy is not just for the "youngsters".
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VAIL - Highway traffic was stop and go - mostly stop - Wednesday as the second wave of storms this week rolled through the valley.
Eastbound I-70 closed around 1 p.m. and stayed closed most of the afternoon. Travelers heeding Horace Greeley's best suggestion, "Go west, young man," fared a little better. Westbound I-70 was closed intermittently, but was open most of the afternoon.
CDOT reopened eastbound I-70 late Wednesday afternoon. But just because the road opens doesn't mean it'll stay open, said CDOT spokeswoman Ashley Mohr.
CDOT no longer pretreats roads, Mohr said, and since the roads were already wet Wednesday as they were cleared, they'll likely get slicker around dusk.
"We're urging folks to remember where they are," Mohr said. "In Colorado the roads will get slick when the sun goes down and the temperature drops."
CDOT snowplows are running 24 hours, with the drivers switching out at noon and midnight, Mohr said.
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CDOT had 40 snowplows working Wednesday afternoon along the I-70 mountain corridor, Mohr said, 75 plows working in the northern mountains and 130 across the Front Range and Eastern Plains.
The mountains have received between 20 and 36 inches of snow so far this week, with up to another foot expected Wednesday.
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'We're heading into our worst part of the season right now.'
Dr. Rebecca James is the district health officer from the Mississippi Department of Health, who's assigned to this area.
'It can affect anybody.'
She confirms that Mississippi's first victim of the virus this year is in Lauderdale County. However, for privacy reasons she says information about that person that can be released is limited.
'Fortunately, the person is having some of the milder symptoms and the symptoms of West Nile are generally: fever, weakness, sometimes nausea and vomiting and that's your typical response if you get sick from it,' says Dr. James.
Last year 52 cases of the virus were reported in Mississippi. Five of those cases resulted in death. Dr. James says the very young or old, who have compromised immune systems, are the most vulnerable to this virus which humans often contract from mosquitoes.
'Mosquitoes bite you, but they get it from the birds and birds can carry it a long way because they migrate.'
Dr. James says water that's confined outside becomes murkier when conditions are very dry. She says bird baths, water dishes for pets, and standing water in old tires create the perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes.
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Troop B of the Missouri State Highway Patrol has announced that from Monday, May 20, through Friday, May 31, its officers will be conducting a "Click It Or Ticket" enforcement operation in Marion County.
The enforcement operation is part of a national campaign focusing on seat belt violations in an effort to raise seat belt use and awareness. Sometime following this operation, representatives of the Missouri Department of Transportation's Highway Safety Division will conduct a seat belt survey in Marion County and other selected counties in the state. During last year's seat belt survey, the Missouri usage rate for all vehicles was 79 percent, which is below the national average of 86 percent.
During this enforcement effort, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will continue its zero tolerance enforcement stance in an effort to raise seat belt awareness and compliance.
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The Great Fire
The Great Fire of 1871 was one of the most colossal disasters in American history. Overnight, the flourishing city of Chicago was transformed into a smoldering wasteland. The damage was so profound that few people believed the city could ever rise again.
It all began one Sunday evening when a small fire broke out inside the O'Learys' barn. The panic was slow to build at first. People ignored the danger signals, and even the fire department was unable to locate the fire. This city, built of wood, was connected by hundreds of miles of wooden sidewalks and roads. In time, wild flames, fueled by a steady wind, engulfed everything in their path. As people took to the crowded streets, hours of mounting chaos, fear, and panic followed before the relentless flames were halted. When at last they were, a new kind of drama was only just beginning. Nearly 100,000 people were homeless and searching through the burnt rubble for their families.
By weaving personal accounts of actual survivors together with the carefully researched history of Chicago and the disaster, Jim Murphy constructs a riveting narrative that recreates the event with drama and immediacy. And finally, he reveals how, even in a time of deepest despair, the human spirit triumphed, as the people of Chicago found the courage and strength to build their city once again.
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Jewell is the president and chief executive officer at Recreational Equipment, Inc., which sells clothing and gear for outdoor wear.
She is the first woman the president has nominated for his Cabinet in the second term.
Mr. Obama noted her previous experience as an engineer in oil fields and her record of achievement and environmental stewardship at REI and said she is an active outdoorswoman who once spent a month climbing mountains in Antarctica.
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The Wilmington Knights of Columbus is a Catholic Men's organization dedicated to Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We support many organizations in Wilmington and the surrounding communities. We operate a function hall with 2 rental rooms and offer complete catered parties and weddings.
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIAL "CO-ED" AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TRIVIA/KARAOKE Come and enjoy yourself with friends and make new friends at the Knights of Columbus members lounge (entrance in rear of building) every Friday evening. Enjoy the evening with Lisa Kapala the host of WCTV "Where's Wilmington" and the evening's DJ. The following events are open to the public and you must be 21 or older. Enjoy the evening with family and friends by participating in Trivia or Karaoke depending on the evening's scheduled entertainment. We invite you to join us, have a drink with your partner and friends; bring your own snacks for the table but "Please NO Beverages". TRIVIA takes place 1st and 3rd Friday of each month starting at 8:00 PM. Take part in Trivia teams can be from one player to six players. First and Second place prizes award nightly. Teams are encouraged, team participation make for a more enjoyable night and friendly competition. KARAOKE takes place 2nd and 4th Friday of each month starting at 8:00 PM. Come join us for Karaoke - dance to your favorite requests or just relax and enjoy the night listing to the music. On a month that contains a fifth Friday, Lisa has become very creative bringing us fun and interesting events – from Paint Night to Chili Cook Off. These 5th Fridays are always a hit!! The best way to find out about these events, ask questions or share your ideas with Lisa is to get on our Monday mailing list. Please contact Lisa at firstname.lastname@example.com. Lisa will add you to the mailing list and each Monday you'll receive an email detailing what's happening that Friday. She will also let you know of any schedule changes or events the club is hosting using this group email list.Learn More
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Declining panel prices, a federal tax credit and a state rebate all make now a good time to at least investigate whether solar power might make sense for your home — and your budget.
"If you're thinking that you'd like to go solar within the next few years, right now is the time to do it," said Lynn Jurich, president and co-founder of SunRun, a San Francisco-based startup that provides solar financing for consumers who can't afford the upfront costs of buying their own solar systems. "Panels are on sale right now. There's a sweet spot where the state rebates are still relatively high, but the costs have come down."
And winter is a good season to research solar options, experts say. It's generally a slower time for the industry, which means companies may be willing to give you a better deal.
If you're thinking about going solar, here's a checklist of things to think about:
In general, solar is a much better investment for people who use a lot of electricity. And PG&E has a tiered rate structure, so customers who use more electricity are charged more.
"Understand how you use electricity," said Sue Kateley, executive director of CALSEIA, the California Solar Energy Industries Association. "Get out your bill and look at the tiered rates. If you don't use a lot of electricity — if you are a Tier One or Tier Two customer — then you really need to do a cost analysis to see if solar is cost-effective."
And is your roof ideally situated for solar? Does it face south? "Shading" is also an issue: your roof should have clear, unobstructed access to the sun for most of the day and be free from shade from trees or other buildings.
The California Solar Initiative (CSI) was started in 2006 to provide $3 billion in incentives for solar energy projects by 2016. Rebates for smaller residential systems are given upfront — a one-time payment based on system size. The current rebate level for PG&E residential customers stands at $1.10 per watt. So if you're putting in a 5 kw system, that results in a $5,500 rebate. But as more people apply for the rebates, the incentives are reduced, and many experts expect them to drop further later this spring.
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Got to speak up, lads, can't be kicking the dog or shouting at the missus for ever. McDermot's a much better proposition than the guy who's gone, so think positive and push on.
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You're right of course Al!
Although only my 3rd choice for manager, he has come out with some promising statements.
The proof of the pudding will come in the summer when we will see how much GFH will allow him to spend. I have my doubts as to whether we will be able to bring in the quality we will need , but here's hoping, although it is going to seem a long time till next season begins.
There should be a lot to talk about but ATM I'm as underwhelmed about Leeds as I am about the new shirt!


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POSITION: Defenseman
SHOOTS: Left
BIRTHPLACE: Golden Valley, MN, USA
DRAFTED: ANA: 1999-44 overall
|CAREER TRANSACTIONS: Signed as an unrestricted free agent on July 1, 2010; Traded to Pittsburgh by Florida for Pittsburgh's 2nd round choice in 2010 Entry Draft, March 1, 2010; Traded to Florida by Calgary with Phoenix's 3rd round choice in 2009 Entry Draft for Jay Bouwmeester, June 27, 2009; Traded to Calgary by Colorado for Ryan Wilson, Lawrence Nycholat and Montreal's 2nd round choice in 2009 Entry Draft, March 4, 2009; Traded to Colorado by Calgary with Calgary's 2nd round choice in 2006 Entry Draft and Calgary's 2nd round choice in 2007 Entry Draft for Alex Tanguay, June 24, 2006; Traded to Calgary by Anaheim for Andrei Nazarov and Calgary's 2nd round choice in 2001 Entry Draft, September 26, 2000; Anaheim's 2nd round choice (44th overall) in the 1999 NHL Entry Draft.
|2009-10: Completed his eighth NHL season by posting 26 points (11+15) in 81 games with Florida and Pittsburgh … Notched a career high 11 goals and surpassed 20 points for the fourth time ... Tallied eight points (4+4) in 20 games with Pittsburgh after being acquired March 1 ... Scored two game-winning overtime goals in final week of the regular season with Pittsburgh ... Made his Penguins debut vs. Buffalo (3/2) ... Recorded his first point as a Penguin with an assist vs. Dallas (3/6) ... Posted six points (3+3) in a six-game stretch (3/24-4/6)... Had a three-game point streak (3/24-28), picking up three assists ... Picked up an assist while appearing in his 400th NHL game as a member of the Panthers vs. Washington (1/13) ... Had a three-game point streak for Florida from Jan. 16-19 (1+2)… 2010 Playoffs: Saw action in eight games ... Missed five contests after suffering a head injury during a collision with Andy Sutton in Game 2 of the quarterfinals series vs. Ottawa ... Made a spirited recovery and returned to the lineup in just over two weeks.
2008-09: Scored a goal in his first game back as a Flame vs. Philadelphia (3/5)... Rejoined the Calgary Flames via trade (3/4)... Scored the winning goal on his first career shootout attempt vs. Detroit (2/15)… Collected his 100th NHL point with an assist vs. Pittsburgh (1/10)… Scored a game-winning penalty shot against Chris Osgood and added an assist vs. Detroit (12/15)… Became the first defenseman to score on a penalty shot since Frantisek Kaberle (CAR) did on Jan. 13, 2006 and the first Avalanche defenseman to score on one since Alexei Gusarov did on Mar. 10, 1993… Appeared in his 300th NHL game vs. Los Angeles (12/9)…
2007-08: Recorded 13 points (5-8-13) and was +5 in 43 games for the Avalanche… Missed a total of 35 games due to injury (hip)… Appeared in seven of Colorado's 10 postseason games… Tied his career playoff high with two points (0-2-2) in Game 4 vs. Minnesota (4/15)... Tied a career-high with three assists vs. LA (3/1)… Scored his first goal of the season vs. Nashville (12/15)… 2006-07: Missed all but 15 games due to three separate injuries (hip, wrist, hernia)…
2005-06: Finished second on the Flames in average time on ice (22:19)… Played in seven playoff games notching one assist... Recorded a career-high three points at St. Louis (3/23) notching two assists and the game-winning goal… Skated in his 200th NHL game vs. San Jose (3/24)…
2003-04: Appeared in all 82 regular games and all 26 playoff contests for the Flames… Led Calgary defensemen in scoring with 33 points (9-24-33)… Finished fifth on the team in points, tied for third in assists, was second in power-play points (17) and second in ice time (22:14)... Notched first multi-goal game of career vs. Columbus (11/1)…
2002-03: Led all Flames rookies with 14 points (4-10-14) in his first NHL season… Registered first career goal/point vs. St. Louis (10/26)... Made his NHL debut at Chicago (10/19)…
INTERNATIONAL: Has competed for the United States at one Olympics, four World Championships and two World Junior Championships ... Finished with one assist in four games while representing the United States at the 2008 World Championships ... Made his Olympic debut for Team USA at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Torino, Italy, where he scored one goal in six games ... Tallied an assist in seven games for the United States at the 2005 World Championships ... Led all USA defensemen in scoring with four points (1+3) at the 2003 IIHF World Championship ... Notched an assist in seven games at the 2002 World Championships for the United States ... Scored three points (1+2) in seven games as a member of Team USA at the 2000 World Junior Championships ... Had an assist in six games at the 1999 World Junior Championships…
COLLEGE: Spent four seasons at Minnesota, totaling 45 goals, 99 assists and 144 points in 164 career games ... Notched 20 goals and 48 points as a senior in 2002, and was a key contributor to the Golden Gophers NCAA National Championship run ... For his efforts in 2002, was named the Hobey Baker Award winner as the best collegiate hockey player ... During his junior and senior campaigns, he posted 32 goals, 65 assists and 97 points in 86 contests.


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The Morongo Tribal Court, created by the Morongo Tribal Council, began hearing cases in October of 2007. The Court hears those types of cases delegated to it by the Council. Presently the Court hears matters arising under Tribal laws governing child protection, off road vehicles, probate, adoption, guardianships and disabled adult conservatorships.
The Court will hear such types of cases as the Tribal Council may delegate to it in the future.
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You can make all the car snob comments you want, but the Chevrolet Corvette is still America's most iconic sports car, 60 years after its debut. Yes, it's been usurped by other johnny-come-latelys, and even boring sedans sometimes come equipped with more horsepower, but Corvette's the original. (Was the Viper in "American Graffiti?" Of course not.)
Best of all, six decades into the game, Corvette remains a highly athletic and competitive machine that's still comfortable to use on a daily basis, part of the reason I guess it's favored by older dudes. While the seating position nearly scrapes the pavement, it's relatively easy to get in and out of and the plush leather racing seats are quite accommodating, even on longer rides.
For 2013, the diamond anniversary brings a variety of special anniversary designs to the otherwise mostly unchanged 'Vette lineup: a sparkling Arctic White paint job, racy blue stripes and navy blue leather interior of my Grand Sport convertible this week made folks think I was driving the considerably more intense, limited-edition 427, but I went along with the ruse and enjoyed it nonetheless.
Grand Sport is an improved, widened and more track-tuned version of the base Corvette, with a 430-horsepower 6.2-liter V8 LS3 engine given a tad more breathing room with a dual-mode exhaust system (boosting the horses to 436 and the torque to 428 lb.-ft.).
The odd part about that system is that you can drive the 'Vette up to about 45 MPH with nary a sound at all, sticking it silently to a series of windy mountain roads or cruising around town. I needed to get the pedal mashed about three-quarters of the way to the floor to open the floodgates to that rip-roaring, old-school exhaust note - and head-snapping, 0-60-in-less-than-four-seconds blast of power). Drive it in that sedate fashion and it will get up to 25 MPG highway.
Mine also featured a mostly amenable six-speed automatic transmission with thumb and forefinger-activated paddles on the wheel (which I could not readjust my brain to using properly during a two-day test period, as they're the opposite direction of other carmakers' systems). But third gear was a happy medium during my romp on Mt. Evans, even if downshifting into second did produce a slightly mechanical noise before the big and satisfying throaty blurt. And considering the very light Corvette literally jumps sideways with every full-throttle upshift, I think the system does pretty good.
Everything they say about Corvette's handling is also absolutely true, and can be enhanced with the optional magnetic ride control package mine had: Without trying particularly hard, the car will pull almost a full G on a corner, with that wide-set track and super-fat 18- and 19-inch race tires. You're thoroughly sucked into your seat while this happens, and I can only imagine how intensely the car would respond to full-blown track racing. The Grand Sport adds extra brake-cooling vents on the body and those brakes are a bit bigger (14 inches in the front, 13-plus in the back). And they work.
You forget how wide the car is, as well, until you sit down and drop the top and take off - more like an open cockpit race car than the upright and frankly claustrophobic experience of the Camaro or the Mustang. It takes up a whole lane, something you have to remember as you roll along.
Yes, if you're a European or Japanese high-end enthusiast, Corvette's interior may be a sticking point, but those kind of people aren't going to be buying Corvettes, and those who do will think the details are quite nice - though almost entirely unchanged for the last few years. The anniversary blue leather is attractive and is highlighted with offset stitching and the optional suede package adds a grippy element to the wheel, shifter, e-brake and door pulls. The navigation's old-school but it works and OnStar has got the traffic and weather highlights for you, plus turn-by-turn verbal navigation; the Bose stereo system's great for rockin' out to the oldies and will noise-compensate when you drop the top.
The stripy paint job on my white special edition does carry right into the cabin where the hard top covering the soft top sits at your shoulder, looking just a bit like it came from Luke Skywalker's landspeeder. For real.
$78,500, with lots of options, but no 505-horsepower engine? That's the math you'll have to do. Very pretty, in the meantime.


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Magdeburg, the metropolis with an abundance of water located between the German cities of Hanover and Berlin, is a truly vibrant city. It is built on the banks of the river Elbe and has a length of about 21 kilometres. Since time immemorial, the blue lifeline of the city, as the Elbe is known, has witnessed historical and structural changes from the era of the "Third Rome" through to Magdeburg's time as a "Prussian fortress" and right through to its current profile as a city of art and culture.
The term "Third Rome" alludes to Magdeburg's political importance in the Middle Ages, when Otto the First resided in the archbishopric of Magdeburg and was crowned the first German-Roman Emperor. In order to establish a symbol of his power and of the Christian faith, he ordered the construction of the city's Ottonian cathedral right on the waterfront, on the steep banks of the river Elbe known as the "Elbfelsen". After this building burnt down in the 13th Century, it was replaced by Magdeburg Cathedral, which was built in the style of a Gothic cathedral. The cathedral building, which can be seen from locations far beyond the river Elbe, is reminiscent of the old imperial residence that Otto the First gave his wife Edith as a dower.
Everywhere along the river Elbe, fortress remnants act as evidence of Magdeburg's past as the largest Prussian fortress. The fortress was a mammoth project developed by Leopold the First in the first half of the 18th century. Although the fortress walls were extremely solid, they were still unable to prevent French conquerors from capturing the city during the third Napoleonic Wars.
A lot of water has flowed through Magdeburg in the current of the river Elbe. The city has even been reduced to ruins twice, the first time in the Thirty Years' War and the second time in World War II. Nevertheless, on both occasions, the city was able to create a new face in which many traces of its history are visible. In fact, Magdeburg's current cityscape is characterised by the chronicle of its historic periods, featuring a diverse range of structures such as a Romanesque monastery building, a medieval cathedral, residential districts dating back to the "Gründerzeit" period of promoterism, prefabricated concrete "Plattenbau" buildings from the former GDR, huge shopping streets and modern architecture. One of the city's sensational features is the Green Citadel of Magdeburg, one of the last architectural works designed by the Viennese artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
This diversity is the key to the future of the city, which is striving to be named the European Capital of Culture in the year 2025. Be it on a city tour or a visit to the theatre, accessibility is one of the city's main focuses. Magdeburg is also one of the greenest cities in Germany. Alongside its cultural activities and venues, magnificent park landscapes such as the Elbauenpark, which is the former site of the German Federal Garden Show, and the Rotehornpark are well worth a visit and invite guests to come and enjoy walks, wanders and excursions by bike. Cyclists can also make the most of the "Elberadweg" cycle path, which leads from Magdeburg to the North Sea and also passes the Magdeburg Waterway Junction, where visitors can view the longest canal bridge in the world, on the way.
We would be delighted to welcome many international guests to the GTM 2016 in Magdeburg.
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Each element in this beautiful bracelet is a tribute to the Cascade Mountains in the Pacific Northwest. The white agate cabochons represent the snow-capped peaks of the Cascades; the blue turquoise, green chrysoprase and purple phosphosiderite pear-shaped cabochons symbolize the colors of the wildflowers in the meadows; and swirls of sterling silver evoke the waves of the ocean crashing onto the shore. A true beauty, bracelet measures 5-1/2" inside circumference. Made in America with gemstones from around the world.
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PHOENIX --Batting coach Chili Davis didn't see the A's bats swing with much consistency until Wednesday, when they scored early and often against San Diego in an 11-6 win.
For Davis, that was no problem.
"The beauty of what I see with our hitters that I didn't see last spring," Davis said, "is that while there's a sense of urgency, they're not in any rush."
Davis went on to explain that he sees his hitters as having a clear idea of what they need to do to get back to their rhythms of the second half of 2012, when Oakland had one of the more dangerous lineups in baseball.
"They want to get there," he said. "But they don't feel the need to get there now. They want to get there by opening day. They have time to work on things now. I like that."
Oakland hitters mauled San Diego pitching for 14 hits, drew eight walks and got homers from Jemile Weeks and Seth Smith.
Young, who came out of Sunday's game against the Angels with a slight cramp in his right quad, is being given one more day of rest by manager Bob Melvin. Well, he's not going to play in the game, anyway.
"Sometimes I get ahead of myself," Melvin said in explaining his initial thought that he would have Young play on Wednesday. "So we'll see about tomorrow."
Young took part in batting practice and the fielding drills and was able to run at full speed in pregame workouts. He is thought not to be far away from being good to go.
Melvin said he would hold off on making a lineup for Thursday's road game in Mesa against the Chicago Cubs until Thursday morning.
"It was good to get out there," Straily said, making his first spring start ever for the A's after debuting last year midseason as a rookie. "I felt like I'd been there before, even though I hadn't been."
He is projected to be part of the starting rotation the first week of the season, but his status after that is cloudy because his spot could be a forfeit once Bartolo Colon comes off the suspended list in Week 2.
"I'm just getting ready for a long season," Straily said. "Where I pitch isn't up to me. Wherever I go, I've got to be ready to go."
Melvin said he doesn't think Straily should be concerned about the situation and is impressed that Straily isn't.
"He's here competing for a job," the manager said.
Asked if he had a scenario in which Straily could be in the rotation all the way right from the start, the manager said "I don't think I'm ready to go there yet. He has the ability, though."


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LOWELL - It was nearly nine years ago that concern for a wheelchair-bound child's inability to join other youngsters on the playground at Lowell's Buell Island Park planted the seed of an idea in the mind of then-fourth grader Patrick Arnold-McKinney.
"He was just sitting in a picnic shelter in his wheelchair, watching the other kids-he had nothing else to do," Patrick, now 18, of Lowell recalled.
He told his mom, Donna Arnold, that there should be a special swing at the park so that children confined to wheelchairs could use the playground, too.
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Eagle Scout Patrick Arnold-McKinney checks out the wheelchair-accessible swing set he planned and helped install at the Buell Island Park playground in Lowell. (Photo by Sam Shawver)
"It was a dream he held onto for years. He knew about wheelchair swings and wanted to do something for those kids who couldn't do anything on the playground," Arnold said, noting her son has his own physical challenges that sometimes requires him to use a wheelchair at school.
"He has cerebral palsy. He can walk some, but he's had at least three separate leg operations over the years," she explained.
In spite of those issues, Patrick became a Boy Scout, eventually joining Troop 222 in Lowell under scout master Daryl Van Dyne, where, in pursuit of the rank of Eagle Scout, Patrick decided to design and help install a wheelchair-accessible swing set at Buell Island.
"To make that rank you have to earn at least 21 merit badges, take a leadership position, and do an Eagle Scout service project," Van Dyne said. "He planned and raised money for the playground project, and involved others, too."
Patrick said the project was-pardon the pun-no walk in the park.
"It was so much more than just a swing," he said. "We had to put down 12 inches of playground-certified mulch, install a ramp so wheelchairs could get onto the mulched area, and then put down a rubberized mat so the wheelchairs could get from the ramp to the swing."
Suspended from chains, the wheelchair swing is basically a metal platform with two ends that fold down for access, then fold up again to secure the wheelchair while the platform swings back and forth.
In addition, Patrick had two "belt" swings installed so that children not confined to wheelchairs could share in the fun.
"It took about 14 people from the scout troop and from the community working several weekends last summer to install it," he said. "We had 269 man-hours in the project."
Patrick said he received a lot of additional help from his nephew, Quinn Needs, too.
Arnold said her son had to keep a logbook to track the work, cost, and how long people worked on the project.
He also had to raise nearly $6,400 in donated cash, materials and labor in order to fund the project.
"Ewing School donated the swing set frame and the wheelchair swing, but Patrick sanded and repainted the swing to make it look like new," Arnold said.
Other materials and equipment used to construct the project were contributed by area organizations, businesses and individuals, she said.
"It was truly a community project," Arnold said, noting the project was finally completed in October.
Lowell Mayor David Pitzer said before he began, Patrick approached the village council about the proposed project.
"He gave us a presentation and plans for the playground area he intended to build," Pitzer said. "And at the end he presented us with a package that included information on all the work that had been done."
The mayor and council members, along with members of the fire department and other local organizations, pitched in to help construct the facility.
"Patrick also put a lot of effort into getting the donations and materials needed," Pitzer said. "It's a great project, and I anticipate it will get a lot of use this summer."
Van Dyne said he's extremely proud of Patrick's accomplishment.
"Patrick is a real good kid. He started out as a Cub Scout when he was young and has been part of two or three local troops," Van Dyne said.
"But he made Eagle Scout here-and was the 50th scout in my troop to earn that rank. And now he's serving as my assistant scout master."


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Tyler Kord, lauded chef, explores sandwiches in an all new way. Even with his neuroses, self-loathing, and humor, his new book serves up some seriously delicious recipes.
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Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are just as important in today's Philadelphia as they were 235 years ago, and travelers staying in downtown Philadelphia hotels are within easy walking distance of the birthplaces of American liberty.
Independence National Historical Park, a well-defined 20-block area, is home to Congress Hall, Old City Hall, Franklin Court and Carpenter's Hall, as well as the Liberty Bell and Independence Hall. For history buffs, the Philly experience starts here.
There's more to Philly than the Founding Fathers, as hotel guests love Rittenhouse Square with its upscale shops, restaurants and Philly's favorite science museum, Franklin Institute. And ESP, Eastern State Penitentiary, once home to Al Capone and Willy Sutton, offers spine-tingling tours amid Gothic architecture and solitary cells.
Don't leave the running shoes in your Philly hotel if you intend to run up the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art a la Rocky before visiting the 200 galleries inside. The 1,077-acre Longwood Gardens offer a serene setting with 20 indoor and 20 outdoor gardens, and the world-class Philadelphia Zoo is home to everything from aye-ayes to zebras.
The quintessential Philly cheesesteak fits the bill when history makes you hungry. Or head to Reading Terminal Market for Amish specialties and ethnic foods. And don't forget, this city is famous for its many BYOB restaurants.
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October 13, 2005
Problems for Charles Hutto began long before he started at the Richmond County Board of Education. The former Richmond County deputy was fired from the sheriff's office earlier this year after a disciplinary board said he used excessive force in the jail. And then he was hired as a Board of Education Resource Officer. And many are wondering how?
Former Richmond County Deputy Charles Hutto had a good personality, he was polite and gentle. But obviously there were some problems.
"I found Mr. Hutto at the time in a patrol vehicle in a uniform holding a weapon to his head," said Chief Sid Hatfield.
Chief Sid Hatfield was able to talk Hutto into surrendering the gun, and then he drove him to the hospital.
After being cleared to go back to work by a doctor, Hutto returned to work. But he was placed in the jail and problems continued.
"It was in fact for manner of conduct and unnecessary force, he was terminated about that time," Hatfield said.
Shortly after the Richmond County Board of Education then hired Hutto as a public safety officer assigned to T.W. Josey High School.
"They did inquire about Mr. Hutto and we did provide them with the info they requested," Hatfield said.
But according to the sheriff's office the BOE requested only employment verification in April of this year. And after several complaints to the BOE, the Board of Education decided to do a background check months after Hutto was hired.
"Obviously you don't want to hire somebody without knowing something about that individual and their background," Hatfield said.
News 12 requested comment from the Board of Education today. They declined to go on camera, but told us to email our questions and they would email the answers back. Our questions were emailed to them shortly after 12:30 and there are still no answers.
How was Hutto able to keep his certification after he was fired from the sheriff's office in February? That is completely up to the Georgia Peace Officer Standards or Training Council, or POST. Most people know that as the place that certified a law enforcement office to exercise law enforcement duties like arrests and carrying a department issued gun. Currently POST is investigating the Richmond County incident that happened in the hail. Until that time, Hutto is still certified. If they decide to revoke Hutto's law enforcement certification, he would not be able to exercise law enforcement duties, he would lost arrest power and not even carry a gun issued by the department.


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The day was frigid, but race conditions were nice for Silverthorne's Swift Skedaddle Snowshoe Adventure Race Saturday.
"It was cold, but not so bad. The sun came out and the wind died down, so it did not feel as cold as it was," race coordinator Mindy Nicholds said. Nicholds is the sports and athletic coordinator of the Silverthorne Recreation Center.
Of the 129 registered for the race, 96 showed up, she said.
Silverthorne Mayor Dave Koop officially started the race at 10:30 a.m., with both 5k snowshoers and 10k racers starting en masse on The Raven at Three Peaks Golf Club's course.
"It begins on the golf course but it goes onto national forest land," Nicholds said. "It's very beautiful and actually very challenging. ... It's a fun, unique course."
Those dashing on snowshoes descend a steep hill back onto the golf course to finish before the event goes social with a soup and salad awards lunch.
Summit resident and avid snowshoe racer Kevin Minard did the 10k course along with a handful of individuals looking to qualify for U.S. National Snowshoe Championships to be held in Bend, Ore. this year.
Minard wasn't looking to qualify, but was intrigued to see how he stacked up against others in the 10k course.
"Race conditions were perfect for the cold. The course was medium. It wasn't terribly fast. There were lots of soft blown-over times," Minard said, adding he spotted one snowshoer who shot out at the beginning. A fast marathoner, the man was quickly caught up in the strategy snowshoe races demand.
On the first soft, steep hill, the group condensed back together and from there, it was interesting for Minard to see how the runners rearranged themselves.
"If you've never done (a snowshoe race) before, it's easy to redline and blow yourself up," Minard said.
Meanwhile, a 10-year-old placed second in the 5k race.
"He was really kicking it," Nicholds said. "He's obviously a natural athlete."
Nicholds gave a shout-out to the sponsors of Saturday's event: community volunteers, Mountain Lyon Cafe, The Mint, Old Chicago, Blue Moon, Quality Inn, Pearl Izumi, Chipotle and headline sponsors Basic Property Management and The Outlets at Silverthorne.
Proceeds from the event benefit Silverthorne Recreation Center's Youth Scholarship Fund, which allows children to attend programs and classes that they might not otherwise be able to afford.
"I love this race. The rec center puts on a good race each year," Minard said.


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Today's activity: Kayaking at Nevada Beach
Why you want to do this: Nevada Beach is located at Elk Point Road near Round Hill, off Highway 50. It's big and windy; it's .7 mile long and in some cases 300 yards wide. There's some camping nearby, and it's a favorite among kiteboarders. Dogs are welcome at the south end of the beach. There is a parking fee. Also, boat-in at south end, rest rooms, picnic facilities, BBQ and disabled-access walkways can be found at Nevada Beach.
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wow! this was great! had a great time with friends and family. my first 5k
It was awesome, colorful and cool running!! I really enjoyed and it gave energy for the next race. This is my 2nd 5k here in Tampa.
My friend Lisa Benjamin, Tampa Gasparilla results are not posted,
her bib was not bent and placed correctly,
she ran both 15K and 5K,
She's very upset!
I ran this for the first time and I have to say... WELL ORGANIZED! Can't wait for next year.
The weather was spectacular! A great weekend with friends! The event was so well organized, I can't wait for next years races!
Was a well run race. First time to run this one. Weather was warm and last 2/3 of race has little or no shade. Might not be practical but if you could reverse course it would reduce congestion at the first turn and allow shade towards the end of the race.
What an awesome race!! This was my first 15K and I loved it. It was well organized and fun. Plenty of helpful volunteers and the pace teams were a huge help for me. My 10 minute pace guy was right on track. I look forward to next year's race.
My 5th Year at Gasparilla, 3rd Half Marathon, the organisation is always Second to None.
Gasparilla was a great race like alway - beautiful weather and organized great!. However, the start of the half marathon needs to be redone. Having to loop around the median in the first quarter mile was down right dangerous. It was like herding cattle up that bridge.
I ran the 15k in 2010 and 1/2 marathon in 2011 (my first!). Well organized, wonderful support members, plenty of stations for water/gatorade, etc. Thanks!! Looking forward to next year's race!
I'm a back of the pack runner and it was superbly organized. Enjoyed the on course entertainment, too! Expo was great and packet pick up was a breeze. My only suggestion for next year is to place speakers in the rear of the line up so we can hear what is being said at the start line. Have done this run many times....it just keeps getting better!
Great race. Great organization. It was my first 15K, and it was a good experience. Hope to be back next year. Keep up the good work!!!!
I loved it! It was sunny this year and the route was amazing. The thing that i liked the most is that this year they did the course entirely on Bayshore, which was so much more nice than running through the city streets like last year.
while the event is organized it is very crowded, over 11,000 runners! it was a big success though, will definetly do it again!!
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bigsole wrote: when people realize... that the mp3s that they bought are essentially junk... and when storage/bandwidtch, etc catches up with hi fidelity sound systems at home. people will realize that the thousands of dollars they spent on mp3s are as useless as having the music on a 8 track... at that point they're gonna wish they had cds to rip FLAC or better quality rips of their music. this will lead to more sales for us. people will yearn to get the record in the newest available hi def quality. my prediction.
im not a audio phile. so i dont even fully agree with this statement. but there is something to it.
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i can see it as a ploy for record labels years down the road, some other format will become the standard and something about the fidelity of the speakers will make mp3s sound like shit... you'll have to rebuy all your favorite albums on this new format... and i'll be happy cuz i'll make money from it...


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HOP! Along with Air France-KLM
HOP! will soon be joining the pantheon of "creative" airline names when Air France-KLM unveils a project next week to create a regional airline that will play a major role in the company's efforts to return to profitability.
HOP! follows a long-established trend in the industry–especially among discount carriers–to adopt onomatopoeically interesting names to give the impression of being young and hip and the opposite of fuddy-duddy which is how up-start airlines like to characterize former monopoly carriers like Air France and Deutsche Lufthansa.
HOP! joins a club that includes Buzz, Go, Jazz, Scoot, Wizz, Zip and Zoom, and will be created from Air France's three existing regional carriers: Airlinair, Regional and Brit Air.
Monosyllabic branding alone isn't enough to ensure survival in the cutthroat airline industry. Go was set up by British Airways but then sold to private-equity firm 3i, while Buzz, created by KLM, ended up being bought by Ryanair.
Still, Marcel Botton, head of French branding specialists Nomen, said one advantage of short names that don't refer to national identity and that simply sound right is that they can be understood in many languages. HOP!, for example, works as well in French as it does in English. Technology companies, most famously Yahoo!, have led the trend for short, catchy names in the past two decades.
A second advantage is that they expand the shrinking inventory of more traditional names that are available to be patented. Mr. Botton's company wasn't involved in the name search for HOP!, but he said he likes it. "It suggests something that's jumping into the air, that is quick and simple with no heavy structure, like a low-cost airline," he said.
HOP! is also reminiscent of KLM Cityhopper, the regional airline subsidiary of KLM, the Dutch arm of the Air France-KLM group.
The brand was patented by Agence H, a unit of France's Havas advertising group.
The branding exercise is part of Air France's project to reduce costs and win new clients at its unprofitable short-haul and medium-haul operations as European airlines compete fiercely to win new passengers as they combat high fuel costs and the region's sluggish economy. Air France wants the new structure to be operational by April 2013.
Air France hasn't formally unveiled the corporate identity of the new airline, but airline watchers have seen a sneak peek on the web site of one of Brit Air's labor unions. Company officials declined to comment ahead of a press event scheduled for Jan. 28.


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- Jul 20:
- Comic-Con 2013: Jamie Foxx stands with Trayvon Martin's mom 'forever'
- Oakland: Trayvon Martin verdict spurs students, families to action
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- Jul 17:
- Poole: Trayvon Martin case demands commentary from sports figures
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- Oakland's Youth Radio station suffers vandalism, continues focus on Zimmerman verdict
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- Stevie Wonder won't sing in Florida after Zimmerman verdict
- Oakland mops up after third day of protests
- Woman arrested for attacking 73-year-old musician on Hayward stage after song dedicated to Trayvon Martin
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- Oakland: At least two people injured during hours-long protest; freeway briefly shut down
- Oakland merchants, mayor decry damage from weekend's protests
- Chat transcript:: Zimmerman verdict sparks anger, property destruction in Oakland
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- Acquittal in Trayvon Martin case prompts protests, debate
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- Contra Costa Times editorial: Perhaps the George Zimmerman verdict can prompt a vital discussion on our criminal justice system
- Oakland: More demonstrations planned as property owners clean up after overnight protest
- George Zimmerman verdict: More protests planned for Sunday
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- Antioch police chief writes lengthy message on Zimmerman verdict
- No arrests after Saturday night vandalism in downtown Oakland
- George Zimmerman trial timeline: How the case unfolded
- George Zimmerman found not guilty in death of Trayvon Martin
- Zimmerman cleared in shooting of Trayvon Martin
- No arrests after Saturday night vandalism in downtown Oakland
Let's set aside the issue of race for just a moment in the Trayvon Martin case. Strip away the hyperbole on the left and the right and cut to the facts.
Here is what the not-guilty verdict in the George Zimmerman murder trial tells us.
In the state of Florida, a grown man can stalk a teenage boy whom he thinks "is up to no good" in his gated community. He can disobey a police dispatcher who tells him not to follow the 17-year-old. When the teen, who happens to be visiting the man's neighbor, gets upset that some stranger is following him and the two wind up in a brawl, the man can pull out a concealed gun and shoot him dead. Then he can claim self-defense even though he was the one who provoked the confrontation. Walk away scot free with the law on his side.
On Saturday, a jury of six women found Zimmerman not guilty of second-degree murder. A number of legal experts -- among them civil rights attorney John Burris -- have said the prosecution failed to make its case.
A legal finding of not guilty, however, does not absolve Zimmerman of the fact that he took the life of a teen who was simply returning from the store with a box of Skittles. A teen who would be alive today if the neighborhood watch member and wanna-be-cop had not initiated a confrontation, then escalated it by pulling a gun.
The tragic circumstances of Martin's killing just three weeks after his 17th birthday are deserving of the national protests since the verdict was handed down.
Most of the demonstrations have been peaceful. Except, of course, for in Oakland, where the usual peabrain remnants of Occupy used the occasion of the verdict -- on the heels of the release of the movie "Fruitvale Station," about the 2009 killing of Oscar Grant -- as an excuse to trash downtown and attack people.
More than 350,000 people have signed a petition by the NAACP calling on the Justice Department to file civil rights charges against Zimmerman. They believe that Zimmerman, who is half-white and half-Peruvian, singled out Martin and ultimately killed him for no other reason than that he was African-American and wearing a hoodie.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder called Martin's killing "tragic and unnecessary" and said the department is investigating to determine whether to file federal charges.
A lot of the debate has been about the role that racial profiling played in the killing.
Yet I think the main focus ought to be on the insanity of Florida's gun laws.
Florida's "Stand Your Ground" law allows people to defend themselves with force, including deadly force, if they feel threatened in their home, business, car, or a place where they "have a legal right to be" -- rather than retreat if they fear for their lives. The police in Sanford waited 44 days to arrest Zimmerman, in part, because of the right to use force under "Stand Your Ground," although his lawyers did not use that defense in the trial.
At least 21 states have versions of the same law, which are an open invitation to vigilantism.
The Florida law is so broad it can be interpreted to allow people to use lethal force anytime if they believe their lives are in danger. Nine months after Martin was killed, Jordan Davis, another 17-year-old African-American was gunned down in a gas station parking lot in Jacksonville, Fla. Michael Dunn, 45, who is white, is accused of shooting into a parked car where Davis was sitting because he and his friends wouldn't turn down their music. He has been charged with second-degree murder and goes to trial in September. He is using the "Stand Your Ground" law in his defense. Dunn claimed that he thought Davis and his friends had a gun but none was found in the car.
Dunn, at least, was arrested, unlike Zimmerman, who wasn't charged until the case generated national outrage.
But his arrest isn't going to bring Davis back.
How many more Martins and Davises must there be?
Tammerlin Drummond is a columnist for the Bay Area News Group. Her column runs Tuesday and Sunday. Contact her at email@example.com or follow her at Twitter.com/Tammerlin.


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Dirty old man Oliver Stone apparently couldn't keep his randy mitts to himself at last night's London premiere of The Savages, reaching out to help himself to handful of Salma Hayek's busting bosom.
But the Fools Rush In actress clearly wasn't having any of it, and gave the filmmaker a stern talking to with her eyes.
Of course, all of this is based solely on the two images above, but it seems pretty plausible, right?
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Funeral services for Larry Don Gillespie, 56, will be at 10 a.m. Friday morning, October 5th in the Harvey-Douglas Centennial Chapel with Pastor Tim Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. A time of visitation and support will be from 7 to 8 this evening at the funeral home.
A lifelong resident of Ardmore, Larry was born July 22, 1956, here in Ardmore, the son of the late Donald M. and Georgia Audine Sears Gillespie. He passed away suddenly October 1st in Arkansas.
His sister, Dena, also preceded him in death.
Larry worked as a communications engineer with CCT Telecommunications. His work took him all over the United States and he made friends everywhere he went. Larry also enjoyed the outdoors and fishing.
He is survived by his many friends.
Services under the direction of Harvey-Douglas Funeral Home and Crematory.
Memorial condolences may be made online at www.hdouglasfuneralhome.com.
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March 21, 2007
Growing U.S. Wind Industry Yields Two New Wind Blade Factories
The rapid growth of wind power in the United States has resulted in two new factories to manufacture wind turbine blades. Knight & Carver opened its wind blade manufacturing and repair facility in Howard, South Dakota, on March 6th. The new facility will serve as the wind blade headquarters for Knight & Carver, which was previously better known for building yachts. The 26,000-square-foot facility will employ as many as 25 full-time employees in 2007, with plans to expand to a 25-person workforce within two years. See the Knight & Carver press release.
Meanwhile, Vestas announced on March 20th that it has decided to build a wind blade factory in Windsor, Colorado. The new $60 million facility, located between Fort Collins and Greeley, will have a production capacity of 1,200 blades per year and will employ about 400 people. The Danish company bills itself as the leading supplier of wind power technology in the world, and has already installed more than 9,300 wind turbines in the United States. In early March, Vestas received an order for eight of its 3-megawatt wind turbines, which will be installed at the Tehachapi Pass in Southern California as part of an effort to install 1,500 megawatts of wind power there. Construction on the new blade factory will begin soon, and the factory will start producing wind turbine blades in early 2008. See the Vestas press releases from March 6th (PDF 23 KB) and March 20th (PDF 28 KB). Download Adobe Reader.
The new wind blade manufacturing plants and the focus on larger wind turbines in the United States highlight the importance of DOE's efforts to establish a new facility for testing large wind turbine blades. DOE's National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) and the DOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy announced on March 9th that the location for the new facility has been narrowed to either Texas or Massachusetts. The finalist will be named in mid-2007 and awarded a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with NREL, under which DOE and NREL will provide $2 million in capital equipment to the blade test facility in addition to technical assistance. The facility will cost as much as $12 million and will be able to test wind turbine blades that are as much as 230 feet in length. See the announcement on the NREL Web site.


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"This pretty salad combines garden-fresh ingredients to create a colorful side dish," says Maria Regakis from her home in Somerville, Massachusetts. It would be a great addition to a barbecue or picnic. TIP: "I like to chill it a few hours to blend the flavors," she notes.
- 1 medium cucumber, sliced
- 2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
- 2 medium tomatoes, sliced
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Arrange the cucumber, squash and tomatoes on a large serving platter. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine the dressing ingredients; shake well. Drizzle over salad. Serve immediately. Yield: 6-8 servings.
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What started as a letter from Camdenton R-III School District Superintendent Tim Hadfield in June turned into a full-scale controversy enveloping Camdenton Middle School that resulted in the resignation of a well-liked principal and a community with a lot of strong opinions. Allegations surfaced alleging Principal Sean Kirksey and other staff members mishandled annual MAP testing, prompting the board to put Kirksey on paid administrative leave. Some argued that the allegations didn't fall on Kirksey's shoulders, but at a hearing to determine Kirksey's employment status at the end of August, staff members testified that Kirksey assumed the responsibilities. A movement formed by community members to keep Kirksey as the middle school principal didn't pan out as expected when Kirksey tendered his resignation in August. All but one school board member voted to pay Kirksey for the rest of the school year.
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MAA Represented at White House Science Fair
On October 18, 2010, President Obama hosted the White House Science Fair to celebrate the winners of a broad range of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics competitions. Honored alongside the nation's best and brightest students was Ben Gunby, gold medalist at the2010 International Mathematical Olympiad (IMO) in Kazakhstan.
Martin Gardner's Celebration of Mind
MAAandThinkFunhosted a reception to celebrate Gardner's work and continue his pursuit of a playful approach to mathematics, science, art, magic, literature, philosophy, and puzzles.
MAA at USA Science & Engineering Festival
MAA was an official partner of the inauguralUSA Science & Engineering Festival. Find out more about the MAA exhibit.
Robert Bryant Introduces Holonomy at MAA Distinguished Lecture
To listen to the full lecture and read a recap by Katharine Merow, click here.
Three MAA Books Selected as Outstanding Academic Titles
Underwood Dudley's A Guide to Elementary Number Theory, Andrew Simoson's Voltaire's Riddle, and Sergiy Klymchuk's Counterexamples in Calculus made Choice magazine's prestigious list of outstanding books.
Carved Math
MAA's Grace Cunningham carved another pumpkin masterpiece to celebrate the season. MAA members sent in their own mathematical carvings to add to our gallery.
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Deadlines for the MAA grant programs are approaching. Please check Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grants, Women in Math and Underrepresented Minorities in Math (Applications due February 12, 2011), as well as National Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (Applications due February 25, 2011) for application details.
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Martin Gardner's Möbius Surprise
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Police have arrested a woman who is accused of striking a school bus and fleeing the scene.
Police said a car rear-ended a bus on Garfield Avenue near Powhattan Drive just before 7 a.m.
The bus was taking students to Milford Junior High School. No injuries were reported.
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Staying Safe when Installing a Photovoltaic System
Part of the Photovoltaic Design & Installation For Dummies Cheat Sheet
Installing a photovoltaic (PV) system often means you're working on a roof or other high place and definitely means electricity is involved. PV systems convert solar energy into electricity —and electricity is dangerous business. Following are pointers for staying safe when you install any kind of photovoltaic (PV) system:
Always assume the wires you're about to touch are live; make sure you're wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE). At a minimum, your PPE should include safety glasses and high-voltage electrical gloves. It should also include a fall restraint if there's a chance you could fall more than 6 feet.
Never unplug a PV module connector without first measuring the current flow through the conductor with a digital multimeter.
Set up ladders at a 4-to-1 angle (a rise of 4 feet for a run of 1 foot) and with a minimum of three rungs above the roof line.
Start work early in the day and end early in the day. Installing PV systems places you in some extreme conditions, and even the most physically fit person will get worn down. No job is worth serious injury.
Installing PV systems is general construction work, which means the hazards associated with construction are applicable here. Get yourself trained in CPR and first aid, keep a first-aid kit on-site, and constantly communicate with others on-site to make everyone aware of any potential hazards.
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Biopharma Research Sector Leaders on the Issues and Challenges of the Day
Biopharma Research Sector Leaders on the Issues and Challenges of the Day
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I recommend taking a look at two interesting pieces that appeared in the press over the last couple of days.
The first is an interview with Eli Lilly CEO and Chairman, John Lechleiter that ran last Friday in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required). Dr. Lechleiter gave the interview returning from the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation 2011 meeting in Hawaii, and spent some time talking about the issues - and prospects - for America's economy and the future of America's biopharmaceutical research sector.
I was struck, in particular, by this thought about investment in new biopharmaceutical research because it really captures the moment we are in as well as what we have to lose in this country:
"There's no better investment that we can make than in biomedical research and in our health. This is not something that we're trying to steal away from someone else. This is not a nascent industry."
Check out the whole interview.
Also worth a look today is a op/ed by J. Martin Carroll, president and CEO of Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceutical Inc. in the November 19 Harford Current. Mr. Carroll writes about the success of Medicare Part D, how important it has been for Medicare beneficiaries and their ability to access the medicines they need and how it has cost far less than anyone anticipated. He writes:
"Since its inception in 2006, by all accounts Medicare Part D has been a resounding success. More than 80 percent of the seniors are satisfied with the benefit, and the program has cost the government 41 percent less than what was initially forecast by the Congressional Budget Office. In addition, a new study by researchers at Harvard Medical School shows that Part D has decreased spending in hospitals and nursing homes by $1,200 for each new senior enrolled in the program who previously had limited or no drug coverage.
Most important, this successful program has enabled 30 million seniors to have affordable and comprehensive drug coverage, and their average monthly premiums are expected to decrease in 2012.
The consequences of imposing price controls in Medicare Part D would be severe. Part D enrollees would likely face higher premiums and increasingly restricted access to medicines. These price controls would also stifle innovation and result in fewer opportunities to develop new medicines for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes, stroke and cancer - the very diseases faced by many Part D enrollees."