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BERKELEY -- Cal's blocking and tackling -- the two basic building blocks of football -- both were better Saturday in a 33-28 loss to Arizona.
Coach Sonny Dykes said the offensive line had its best day and the defense tackled better than it has all season.
He chalked up the improvement to continuity. "We've had some consistency in some of the players," he said, referring to the fact that the Bears haven't been forced by injuries to make lineup changes the past couple weeks.
Quarterback Jared Goff, who was not sacked, called offensive line's performance "probably their best game so far. They did a great job of protection."
The Bears' often woeful running game, which averaged 3.0 yards per attempt through eight games, picked up yards at a 5.0 clip against Arizona. Sophomore Daniel Lasco, back after missing two games with a shoulder injury, had 12 carries for 71 yards.
"Once we got our running game going a little bit, it allowed us to get a little more of a rhythm," Dykes said.
Earlier, Darren Ervin was thrown for a three-yard loss, resulting in the first safety the Bears have allowed since 2003. Dykes said the Bears missed an assignment, failing to pick up a blitz from the edge.
Defensively, the Bears keyed on Arizona running back Ka'Deem Carey, who is on pace to become the NCAA rushing champ for a second straight season. Carey ran for 152 yards -- just about his season average -- but needed 32 carries and never took over the game.
-- Redshirt freshman Kenny Lawler had touchdown receptions of 17, 3 and 29 yards to become the first Cal player with three TD catches in a game since DeSean Jackson in 2006. They were the first three touchdowns of Lawler's career.
"Kenny is coming along," Dykes said. "I had a good conversation with him in the locker room about how talented he is. His ball skills are pretty special.
"He needs to keep working on getting stronger, get a little more mature. When those things happen he has a chance to be pretty special."
Lawler's second TD catch was a spectacular one-handed, diving grab in the end zone. Officials reviewed the play, but Lawler said, "It was definitely a catch."
While quarterback Jared Goff couldn't decide whether Lawler's left-handed grab was the equal to Maurice Harris' highlight-reel TD catch vs. Portland State, Lawler was less overwhelmed.
"It was a routine play for me," he said.
-- Redshirt freshman Cedric Dozier made his starting debut at cornerback, becoming the 11th different player to start in the secondary.
"I think Cedric is going to be a good player," Dykes said. "I'm excited about him. He competes hard, he tackles well and is one of our more physical corners. He wants to get in there and mix it up.
"I'm really pleased with what I saw out of him."
-- The Cal student section at Memorial Stadium had perhaps 200 fans when the game began at 12:30 p.m. -- a bit early for college kids on a Saturday. It filled in gradually throughout the game, but never was close to capacity.
-- Sophomore Chris Harper had just four catches for 25 yards, but the first of those was the 100th of his career.
-- Freshman safety Cameron Walker had a career-high tackles total for the fourth straight game, this time with a team-high 13. He has 40 tackles over the past four games.
-- The Bears have set single-season records with 286 completions and 482 attempts.
-- Cal remains one of two FBS teams -- along with Hawaii -- that have allowed at least 30 points in every game.
-- Arizona now leads the all-time series with Cal by a 15-14-2 margin. The win was the first in Berkeley for the Wildcats since a 52-41 victory in 2002. The home team had won the previous six meetings.
For more on Cal sports, see the Bear Talk blog at ibabuzz.com/beartalk. Follow Jeff Faraudo on Twitter at twitter.com/JeffFaraudo.


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November 23, 2005
Federal Agencies Publish New Hydropower Licensing Rules
The departments of the Interior, Commerce, and Agriculture announced on November 16th new Interim Final Rules for licensing hydropower projects while protecting threatened and endangered fish species, water quality, and federal and tribal resources. The rules are mandated by the Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPACT 2005) and mark the first time that the three departments have established joint procedures for dispute resolution regarding hydropower licensing. The new licensing process remains open to license applicants and other parties, including tribes, states, other governmental units, and nongovernmental organizations, such as environmental groups.
The rules enable hydropower license applicants and other parties to request trial-type hearings on disputed issues of material fact, such as whether fish were historically present in a river, during which the parties will be able to present evidence and question witnesses. The rules also allow applicants and other parties to submit alternative conditions or prescriptions for consideration by the respective federal departments, which will accept them unless the federal department makes specific findings as to why they cannot. For instance, a utility applicant might propose ways to lower its costs while still protecting critical resources.
As mandated by EPACT 2005, the new rules are now in effect and apply to all current and future license proceedings. They were published in the Federal Register on November 17th, and the public will have 60 days to review and submit comments, which could result in revised Final Rules. See the press release from the U.S. Department of Interior and see the published rules on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Web site.


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- The BEAST!This thing is an absolute beast. Though I don't use it for CQB (That's my M4's job) this thing is my favorite airsoft gun. And by the way, I have this so this is a legit review. Okay so this thing goes 180 ft effective range with the hop-up finely tuned. It goes faster than Shorty says (about 400 fps). And from my experience get the intellect 8.4v 1600mah NiMH AK stick. The other one increases your ROF by like 75 bb's and for me personally I like it where it is because it's more realistic. Plus the battery life is longer by about 75 min. The weight with a 6v 126 lumen flashlight, jag rifle laser sight green, 7in 30mm red/green dot scope, and a foldable ris foregrip with a three point sling (that I all got from this site) comes out to be a little over ten lbs. But thanks to the sling plus the ris foregrip it's no problem (did I mention that I'm 12 yrs old). Although after about 2 1/2 hrs, it starts to get heavy. But it's not like other ones get heavy, too. And when is there ever a time when you stand up for a full 2 hrs straight. This gun is made from full metal, so it will last you a long time. What I do when it comes for cleaning is I lubricate and clean the gun every time I run out of my bag of bb's, so the cleaning is consistent. I suggest getting 130 rnd clips because it's more realistic and they are very reliable. One thing that sets apart this from other rifles is that you can fit two cr123a batteries, AA, or AAA batteries in the stock. Also a very nice feature - you can use any M4 magazines!
So if you want to break away from the popular AK,G36,M16, and M4 (not that any of them are bad or anything), want a full metal gun, easy to use, but still be comparable with M4/M16 magazines. This is where your search ends.
- B.E.A.S.T.ok my friend got this gun ... this thing is an absolute beast. first off i'd like to say that this gun hurts. my friend shot me from about 160 feet away, and it felt like he shot me point blank range. it is really worth the money and it would be great to get for christmas or a birthday. this thing can compete with other good guns like classic army guns.
battery life
effective range
rpm isn't great but o.k.
^nothing else really bad^
overall i give this gun a 4 out of 5 and a 8 out of 10. it is very effective and powerful. this gun will not fail you and is trusty. a red dot sight or even a scope is compatible with this gun and it makes it even more better. get this gun and i promise you won't be disappointed.good luck and be safe.
- Sig 556 reviewI got this gun a week ago from shorty for Christmas and i must say i am very impressed. The gun itself is made out of full metal and was put together very well by cybergun. The rifle is very sturdy, and also very very heavy even for someone as large as me. The rifle comes with,2 hi-cap mags,an 8.4v 1100 mah battery pack, 250 mah trickle charger and cleaning rod. I recommend getting the INTELLECT 8.4v 1600mah NiMH AK STICK Type Battery or the INTELLECT 9.6v 1400mah NiMH AK STICK Type Battery because the standard battery included just doesn't cut it. The performance of this gun is phenomenal. The fps on the box says that it's close to 470 because they used .12's to chrono it but with a .2 the fps is actually 370-385. What i did, and i also recommend doing, was getting the battery upgrade and buying .23 g bb's. The .23's are just perfect. When the hop up is adjusted they have the best accuracy possible even though it lowers the fps to 345-355 (ALL CHRONOS DONE WITH STANDARD BATTERY).
Extra mag
Mag Cap
compatibility with m4 accessories
Full metal
Price is a bit high
Back sight is hard to flip up
Battery storage is a bit tricky your first time
Rpm is lower than average with standard battery
This gun is one of the best Aeg's I've ever owned and is great.
- Alright...The Sig 556 is a BEAUTIFUL gun. seriously, it looks amazing. it also hurts. a lot.
But anyway, this gun's stats are ok. shorty claims that it reaches 370 fps with a .2, but i would recommend a .25 for best accuracy. that drops the ps down to around 340. Range is pretty good, but it seems inconsistent. don't expect to get hits every time at 130-160 feet. The rpm is only ok. at about 760-780, it's a little less then i would want, but its not unbearable.
The feel of the gun is amazing. It's very sturdy and it can take a few drops. It kind of feels like holding an m4/m16.
Overall, the 556 is a pretty good gun for the price. If you like the look of this rifle then i would recommend it for backyard skirmishes and stuff. However, i would recommend the Echo 1 A.S.C over the 556. In my opinion, it's a better gun for the same price.
- AmazingOK, I've owned 3 guns prior to this one, and out of the 3, this gun makes the others look like pop guns.
The gun's weight makes it feel true to life and gives you that realistic feel on the field. The back sight folds to allow the placement of another optic, and (unlike others) i had/have no problem flipping the rear sight up. The gun is comfortable to hold, and the adjustable stock makes it a snap to go from a steady long shot to a quick tight turn around the corner.
The gun features 4 weaver rails. The side rails are perfect for a laser or flashlight, while the top rail and bottom rail are large enough to hold anything from a front grip and a bi-pod, to a grenade launcher, or a red dot to a full scope on the top rail.
I've found the gun's power and accuracy to be astounding, and like others, everyone who has been shot by it yells and complains about how much it hurts. I use .25's in it as recommended by a shorty's employee, and i can hit a target 200 feet away with ease. The 400bb HiCap mag (comes with two) is just the right size, easy to fill, and changing mags in the heat of battle is a cinch.
The battery is by far one of the easiest I've ever put into a gun, fitting nicely above the barrel with hardly any wire at all to fidget with. If you need to change batteries during a firefight, it would take you less than a minute to swap out and continue to fire.
over all, an amazing gun.
1. Powerful and accurate
2. Looks Great
3. The price is just right
4. Full Metal, and not too heavy/not too light.
5. Impressive 400bb Mag.
6. Easy battery installation.
You tell me
- used to have itI owned this gun for all of 2 hours before I took it back to the store. It might have just been the gun i got, but the battery was a pain in the butt to put in! Like i said, it might have just been mine... it showed me that I was supposed to out the battery around the area of the barrel, which I found unnecessary... I returned it... Also, the hop up cover was really loose and felt like it would fall off, as well as the mag... save your money buy a better gun.
- very goodmy friend got this gun a few weeks ago. it's extremely accurate and pretty powerful. But i guess the battery is tough to put in. i would recommend this to any good airsoft player.
power: 4:5
accuracy: 5/5
Mag size: 5/5 (double mags)
P.S. the magazine wobbles quite a bit
- GreatThis gun has managed to exceed every one of my expectations. (I own this gun so this is a sincere review.) FPS, Aesthetics, and overall performance are all fantastic. The welts created by this monster are ungodly as well. I have to say after hearing about the plastic in this model I was a bit skeptical, but my opinion changed completely after holding it. This thing is built like a tank. The weight also gives it a very sturdy feel. The only complaints I can say about this gun are the magazine wobble and what vinniethechin said earlier, the first couple battery installations are a tad tricky.
Lots of rails
The 2 magazines with clamp
Battery installation
Magazine wobble
The loudness of this gun could be an issue to some, but that all depends if you like a loud gun.
- AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hi, my name is Sam. I just bought this gun a week ago and it just came in today. I must say, when I saw the box I was surprised on how massive it was. The weight of the weapon is fairly compatible with the m-4. I couldn't wait to try it out. When they said 8 lbs, they meant 20!! For anyone who wants a lightweight gun, this isn't for you. It's too long for close quarter combat. The length isn't too much but most of the weight is in the front so i would recommend a grip to even it out. I wanted this for the field but now it'll become a sniper. I just need a $50 bi-pod and a $30 ACOG scope. The upper receiver is indestructible metal. The lower is "car run over" worthy plastic. Don't do that though.
This gun has a few minor problems though. I feel like buzz Killington saying this, but the stock has a slight wobble and the mags don't fit snug enough for me.
But you know......the barrel is 1 piece and the upper rail is metal too, so no more of your attachments will fall off. OverallI give this gun a 6 out of 5 because it's worth the money. I think the next gun i will buy will be another sig.
P.S.I want a mini gun.
- it's a nice gunwell first of all it looks great. it's made of mostly metal. fps and range are standard. hurts somewhat. comes with two magazines and i think it comes with a clamp but i don't remember. here's the downside... for the price you can find a much more effective aeg or one comparable to this one for almost 100 dollars less. but if you want to be different from everyone else and get a gun that's unique to you then this is your choice. also the sig i used had a really bad magazine wobble. its owner had to put tape on and around the gun to prevent it from falling out. hopefully it was just his gun.
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November 22, 2005
Another home invasion in South Augusta, not even five miles away from a house that got hit just last week. News 12 is on your side to find what happened this time and if there's any connection to the recent hits in the area.
Besides some blowing trees, all is still in this neighborhood in South Augusta. But Monday night, two robbers were on the move.
Just after 10:30 p.m. they came armed and masked and right through an unlocked door at this home on Mansion Court. The first people they found, a guy and a girl downstairs, were holding them at gunpoint, a woman upstairs could hear the commotion and went to check it out.
"The victim retreated to a bedroom, locked the door. The subjects then began beating on the door and forced their way demanding money," said Richard Roundtree.
Something similar happened to Sharon Williams early Wednesday morning at her home on Richmond hill Road. Two armed robbers acted like they were sheriff's officers, kicked the door in and demanded money.
Investigators aren't sure yet if this invasion on Mansion Ct. is related to any other ones recently in the area, but they tell News 12 the robbers usually know their victims.
"We don't feel that there's a group or group out there that's just kicking in peoples' doors. We feel that they know their victims and their going in for a particular purpose," Roundtree said.
In most cases, investigators say it's for a large amount of money, possibly linked to drug deals. But that's not always the case, like in the Williams' home. And until police catch up with the two runaway robbers of Mansion Court, they won't know for sure why this happened in the first place. No one was hurt in this robbery at Mansion Court. The robbers did steal a red Tahoe out of the driveway.


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Two pedestrians stopped, arrested in Lafourche
Published: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:21 p.m.
Last Modified: Friday, March 8, 2013 at 2:21 p.m.
Two pedestrians were arrested in separate incidents after deputies stopped to check on them as they walked along busy state highways, the Lafourche Sheriff's Office said.
Randy Allemand, 38, 107 W. 11th St., Larose, was arrested about 8:45 p.m. Wednesday after he was spotted walking along La. 1 in Cut Off and onto a houseboat docked along Bayou Lafourche, deputies said.
He didn't have permission to go aboard and tried to steal a television from the boat, deputies said.
Joshua Powell, 25, 250 E. 58th St., Cut Off, was arrested Thursday after deputies saw him and a woman walking along La. 3235 in Galliano.
Deputies who stopped and asked if the pair needed a ride said they discovered that Powell was wanted for contempt of court, and he had a dozen prescription pills on him but no prescription.
Both men remained in the Lafourche Parish jail Friday.
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PHOENIX -- The A's wrapped up Saturday's workouts with the pitchers heading back to Phoenix Muni and the hitters staying around for some competitive batting practice at Papago Park.
The idea was to have the hitters bat against the shift, so the teams were split on left-handed and right-handed lines.
And during one of his at-bats, Brandon Moss dropped down a nice bunt for a hit.
It's something he hasn't been comfortable doing in a game -- let's face it, most homer producers aren't, either -- but it's something the A's would like him to have in his toolbox come the 2014 season.
Manager Bob Melvin said just the threat of Moss being able to drop down a bunt will force defenses to play him with more respect, and that could translate into more hits come the regular season.
But not just working out. He stuck around for virtually all of the A's home games, watching and analyzing the games and asking questions.
So now that Rodriguez is healthy enough to throw as he works his way back to full strength, he's a different pitcher, Melvin said.
"He looks different to me; his time off was a year well spent," Melvin said. "We talked to him about being too slow to the plate, about tightening up his mechanics and throwing downhill more."
And in the early going of spring training, Rodriguez is done all of those things.
"Last year he didn't just do his rehab and go home," Melvin said. "He stayed and watched, and it shows."
So much so that Melvin has to remember that Rodriguez still hasn't faced a batter since last spring.
"It looks to me like he could pitch right now," the manager said, "but we're going to be careful with him."
For more on the A's, see John Hickey's Insider at blogs.ibabuzz.com/athletics. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/JHickey3.


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(Boston, Revised-4/4/13) New England Law | Boston: New England Law | Boston has initiated a new program of funded fellowship positions for students this summer. About 70 placements have been made to date and the selected students will receive stipends for the ten-week positions.
The fellowships will be administered by the Center for Business Law (CBL) and the Center for Law and Social Responsibility (CLSR). The program was developed by a faculty committee over the past several months, and New England Law alumni have also provided assistance with this effort.
"These fellowships are part of our continuing effort at New England Law to help students become as prepared as possible for the practice of law," said Dean John F. O'Brien. "We are committed to helping our students gain valuable experience that will assist them in today's tight job market. "
CBL placements will include private firms, corporate legal offices, and government agencies. The placements will represent a wide range of legal fields, including real estate, intellectual property, health law, medical malpractice, insurance defense, and many other areas.
CLSR placements will offer law students the opportunity to work with practitioners with a public interest focus. The program features pre-internship orientation sessions and seminars through the summer and fall.
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DETROIT -- All those goals the Sharks have been scoring this season suddenly were in short supply Monday night.
But San Jose still managed to skate out of Joe Louis Arena with a 1-0 shootout victory over the Detroit Red Wings on a well-thought-out shot by Logan Couture, and the NHL's best record improved to 8-0-1.
While the game lacked the emotion and high-skill displays of most meetings between San Jose and Detroit, players and coaches described it as a playoff-style performance between teams that know each other maybe a little too well.
"Similar systems," Couture said. "It was good to get in a tighter game than we've had before. It was good to come out on top."
The Sharks came out on top because goalie Antti Niemi stopped Pavel Datsyuk, Daniel Alfredsson and Todd Bertuzzi -- the latter on a beauty of a save after seemingly being out of position. Detroit goalie Jimmy Howard stopped Patrick Marleau before Couture's shot beat him on the stick side.
Couture remembered that he had gone to his backhand in a previous shootout against Howard, faking it this time to freeze the goalie. Then Couture came back with the quick snap shot.
"I was able to get it just above the pad," he said.
San Jose had been averaging 4.9 goals per game -- a full goal more than any other NHL team -- and had scored no fewer than three on any night. The Sharks outshot Detroit 27-24 but had nothing to show for it through 65 minutes.
"Not much space out there, it was playofflike, if you will," Sharks coach Todd McLellan said. "Both teams played a prevent type game. It was a chess match, no doubt about it."
Both teams were at far from full strength for what will be one of only two meetings between San Jose and Detroit this season.
The Shark unexpectedly sidelined was Brent Burns, who sat this one out after his already damaged mouth took another hit in Saturday night's win over the Calgary Flames. McLellan said he was hopeful Burns would be ready to go Thursday night when San Jose faces the Boston Bruins.
The Sharks did miss Burns' "create chaos" presence, but his absence gave prospect Freddie Hamilton a chance to play in his first NHL game.
Each team also had its top defenseman missing as a result of illegal hits. Dan Boyle, who was placed on injured reserve late Monday, did not make the trip from San Jose, and Red Wings blue-liner Niklas Kronwall is considered day-to-day.
What coaches praise as tight, defensive hockey can also go by another name to spectators: boring. And for the first 40 minutes, neither team was able to sustain much offense.
The pace did pick up in the third period with Detroit applying more pressure. And San Jose's penalty kill came up strong when James Sheppard was sent off for interference at 15:03 and the game on the line.
Couture and Scott Hannan each blocked shots, and Tommy Wingels, Marc-Edouard Vlasic and Joe Pavelski all broke up plays with their sticks.
"It was big," McLellan said of the penalty kill. "I thought Vlasic had a really good stick on a clearing attempt to break up a sure goal. That was probably the key moment."
Brown, 28, has earned a reputation for his gritty play and willingness to drop the gloves in 289 NHL games with the Vancouver Canucks, Anaheim Ducks, Toronto Maple Leafs and Oilers.
Sharks general manager Doug Wilson stopped short of saying Brown was added to protect younger players but did note that Brown was considered a middleweight among NHL tough guys -- a vacancy on the roster at this point.
"This guy can skate, and he fits exactly how we want to play," Wilson added.
For more on the Sharks, see David Pollak's Working the Corners blog at blogs.mercurynews.com/sharks. Follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/PollakOnSharks.
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3 Fla. women charged with beating neighbor
Published: Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 6:46 p.m.
Last Modified: Sunday, November 11, 2012 at 6:46 p.m.
PALM BAY — Three central Florida women have been charged with battery after police say they beat a neighbor who asked them to keep the noise down in their apartment.
Palm Bay Police said the victim knocked on the suspects' door Saturday and complained about the noise level. When she turned to walk back to her apartment, authorities said Laquesha Cooper, Keshawn Chapman and Toshiba Love jumped her.
Florida Today (http://www.ittybittyurl.com/h0g) reports the victim, who was not identified, managed to escape.
But authorities said she returned to the area later that night looking for her keys.
As she searched the parking lot, police said the women spotted her and beat her again. This time she was allegedly left face down on the ground bleeding.
Cooper told authorities the victim threw the first punch.
Information from: Florida Today (Melbourne, Fla.), http://www.floridatoday.com
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LAS VEGAS -- Netflix (NFLX) says video streaming of its programming in ultra-high definition will work for buyers of new UHD sets from Sony, LG, Samsung, Vizio and others upon purchase.
That's because Ultra HD models from those makers will include the Netflix app and chips that decode signals in the so-called High Efficiency Video Coding standard, or HEVC.
The chip is required to decode signals that Netflix will compress by more than 100 times and squeeze through the Internet at a speed of 15.6 megabits per second. That's a download speed widely available from Internet providers in the U.S.
When the sets go on sale in the next few months, Netflix will be ready with Ultra HD programming, including some nature documentaries and the second season of its original series, "House of Cards." Ultra HD streaming will be part of the standard Netflix streaming price of $8 a month, the Los Gatos company said.
Netflix showed off streaming in Ultra HD, or 4K, on the sidelines of the International CES gadget show this week. The format has four times as many pixels as standard HD and vastly improves the clarity of larger screens that measure 60 or more inches diagonally. Netflix videos that are available in the sharper format are labeled with the "Ultra HD 4K" symbol.
The picture was crisp on a large Sony Bravia screen when running off hotel Internet that was boosted to 50 Mbps, and didn't seem to take any longer than standard Netflix video to load.
Neil Hunt, Netflix's chief product officer, said the company was in a "unique place" by being able to order original programming in 4K and then being able to deliver it to the small group of early adopters while the format is still in its early stages.
"People are recognizing that disc formats are yesterday's solution," Hunt said.
Because of the cost challenges of making a new disc format or upgrading TV production facilities for small audiences, most content early on "is bound to be Internet-delivered," he said.


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I've ran marathons, but next month I'm running my first half. Just curious on when everyone generally fuels with carbs (GU,blocks,etc) during their half? Do you just go by how you feel, or do you kinda have a specific mile or two in mind when you generally refuel? I obsess about this every time.....
A little of both. I pop a gel right before the race and about the 1/2 way point (100 cals. each). I have an extra in case I feel like I need it near the end. I also use Hammer Heed (about 150 cals. worth) sports drink instead of plain water. I don't take extra water or gatorade at water stops or I'll have to make a restroom stop. I'm probably a little heavy on calories but that's how I normally eat when not racing. I've only run 2, so my experience is very limited but I so far, so good. That said, everybody is different so you're probably better off basing more on your full marathon experience than my half.
I usually just drink the kool-ade (i.e. sports drink) that is available at the water stations.
I also pop one just before the race, and then have another about halfway. That kinda depends on where water is available - last time I ate a Gu Roctane around mile 6.7, but there was no water until mile 7. D'oh! Kinda gnarly to be running with a mouthful of engineered sweets!
I don't think you have to for a 1/2, but I do at most around the 7 mile mark. I do a small cup of cool-aid as Len stated at most water stops. I have never (so far) had the issues I get with marathons, I need to work on the correct fueling for them.
I consume an espresso flavored GU about every 50 min. during a marathon,and Powerade when offered, but since my goal for the half is 2 hours, I just wondered where that put my refueling/ I've only taken one GU on my long runs, but wondered about a second and where to put it. Told you I obsess!
At best you probably have only about 2,000 calories of carbs fuel on reserve. So in theory for 2 hours you should be okay. I would take 1 at 5 and 1 around 8.5 or 9 to give your body some time to absord the energy. Good luck.
One about 15-30 minutes or so before the race and then another around mile 5-6. I carry an extra just in case, but havent used it. By the time I realized that I could have used it, it was too late.
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I take half a gel about 15 minutes prior to the race,,,,,the other half
around the 6 mile mark and if I feel the need I always carry an extra
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I would not use a gel for a 1/2 marathon. I would have some jelly beans about 30 minutes before racing, but nothing else other than the water/gatorade on the course for me. Good luck.
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Wow, no fuel other than fluids? I commend you guys! geeze. I think I'm so worried about fizzing out, and it's probably a mindset by now to grab a gel an hour in, "just in case". It's either that, or maybe it takes me that long to work up courage to choke down the disgusting gel....why do I eat it then? because I currently do not want to sacrifice a long run by trying something new. The gel I eat now works for me, as in no stomach upset,etc. It's just the heinous taste, so I suffer though the minute of um...displeasure. A gel before the start...that's a thought, never tried that before, interesting. I'm usually well pumped on caffeine from my precious morning coffee, but a gel would probably be the better option of course. But I gotta have my coffee, and alot of it. I really appreciate the helpful responses, thanks!
I take a fuel belt on my half marathons to ensure the gatorade i have is going to be compatable with my stomach, i dont' take chances. I take a few gels with me on the run, typically at mile 7 or 8. I also take in all the water at the the water stations.
I have seen far too often many half marathoners falling apart around mile mile 10/11 because they are dehydrated or cramping really bad. Preparing before the race is just as important as during the race to ensure your hard work and effort will get you to the end.
If your event starts in the morning (most do), you only need to replenish glycogen stores burned during sleep. That is usually a couple hundred calories. Food should be taken 2-3 hours prior to start, which could put you at 4am. Alternatively, take a gel 10 minutes before start with some water. Take it easy on the coffee too far ahead of the race as it is a diuretic and you want to stay hydrated prior to start. Caffeine does not have the same effect while you are running however, For most events up to an hour, no fueling is necessary. If you are a competitive runner (1 -1.5 hrs for a half) you probably are good with sips of water at aid stations. For the rest of us, a gel after the first hour or use of a sports drink (I use HEED as well) will get you to 2+ hours. I usually take two hits of a gel packet a mile or two apart (or at consecutive aid stations with water), and then another about 1:45 -2 hours in (depending on how long I expect to be running). Remember you can't replace what you are burning as your body only can absorb 200-250 calories an hour and you are burning much more than that. Ran a half this past weekend with my wife and we finished under 2:30 (her PR) and that system worked for us.
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Groupon Tanks: Five Takeaways From Its 4Q Results
Nearly a quarter of Groupon market value has been erased in the minutes after the company reported its fourth-quarter earnings.
Groupon swung to an unexpected loss of 12 cents per share, when analysts were expecting a loss of 2 cents per share on revenue of almost $640 million, according to S&P CapitalIQ.
Seven cents of that loss per share came from a "non-operating item," the company said. Groupon's fourth quarter revenue was $638.3 million, still up 30% year-over-year.
Here are a few takeaways from the earnings report:
- It's bringing in nowhere near as much cash as it was last year. Operating cash flow fell 61% year-over-year to $65.7 million, from $169.1 million in the Q4 last year. Groupon still has plenty of cash: At the end of the quarter, Groupon had $1.2 billion in cash and cash equivalents, according to the company. That buys it time to turn around.
- Its first-quarter outlook is also weak. Groupon is forecasting revenue between $560 million and $610 million for the first quarter, an increase of between zero and 9% compared with Q1 last year. Analysts forecast sales of $647, according to S&P CapitalIQ.
- All of this doesn't look good for CEO Andrew Mason. The stock is down more than 25% in extended trading. Mason was already on shaky ground when the company considered replacing him as CEO, and this certainly won't help his arguments against that.
- A huge chunk of its usage is now coming from mobile. In January 2013, nearly 40% of North American transactions were completed on mobile devices, an increase of 44% compared with January 2012, the company said. That fits with the common trend of most major companies finding their audience shifting to mobile devices.
- Gross customer additions were partially offset by higher customer inactivations, the company said. As of December 31, 2012, Groupon had 41.0 million active customers, an increase of 22% year-over-year, the company said.
Update: The original analyst estimate cited in this post of 3 cents per share for earnings referred to Non-GAAP earnings. It has since been replaced with analyst estimates for GAAP earnings, reflecting Groupon's earnings report.


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Afghanistan is far from stable: Wounds left by thirty years of war are still raw. Terrorism is a daily menace. Roads are littered with Taliban bombs. Targeted killings and international impatience are fueling Afghan anxieties. Regional warlords, drug barons, and corrupt government officials all flout the conceit of a functional and unified nation. Pakistan's aggressive influence is a real and constant presence. Yet Chris Alexander, former deputy head of the UN Assistance Mission to Afghanistan and former Canadian ambassador to Afghanistan, sees something different: a peace that is not only theoretically possible but practically achievable given the right conditions.
The Long Way Back tells the story of the historic accomplishments and bitter disappointments encountered on the road to political stability. But the book is much more than a firsthand account of recent events: it is a clear-eyed take on what has been achieved, the triumphs and failings of Afghans and foreigners alike, and why the country is still mired in conflict. With his direct access to and experience with the country's leaders, the international players, and ordinary Afghan citizens, Chris Alexander reveals a portrait of Afghanistan like none other and makes an insightful and bold argument for what it will take to attain a lasting peace.
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In 1961, trumpeter Miles Davis recorded a pair of classic albums at the Black Hawk, a hangout for hipsters in San Francisco's Tenderloin District. The Bay Area was a jazz mecca.
Ancient history, right?
Not according to Max Borkenhagen, the 24-year-old artistic director at San Jose's Cafe Stritch, a downtown room with a long shiny bar and seating for 150. Jazz is edgy and alive, he says, and he wants people to experience "that feeling that what you're hearing is bigger than you and bigger than life. And my biggest dream is to make that feeling happen for as many people as possible as often as possible."
In the digital age, live music struggles in every genre. Yet the Bay Area's jazz scene offers more choices these days than any one fanatic can handle. Feisty venues keep popping up, from Cafe Stritch, where "Saturday Night Live" Band trombonist Steve Turre recently held forth, to Duende, a cool little loft space in Oakland's Uptown district, whose co-owners (one of them an award-winning chef) happen to be cutting-edge jazz fanatics.
Clubs are "where the music was born, and that's where it lived for decades and that's where it feels the best," says drummer Scott Amendola, who lives in Berkeley and helps book the acts at Duende. He calls it "a place where you get to bring your music to the people."
Factor in this year's opening of the $65 million SFJazz Center, a concert hall/club hybrid that's made national headlines, and the case is made once again for the Bay Area as a national jazz mecca, the busiest outside New York.
"This appears to be a high-water time for jazz" here, says Randall Kline, founder of SFJazz, which will bring stars including Wynton Marsalis and Wayne Shorter to the center for four-night runs in the spring. "I've done this long enough to see the ebbs and flows, but it feels like the energy is in these places right now. And if the people keep showing up, that's like the greatest story going."
If you know where to look -- in clubs, restaurants and bars, not to mention libraries, art galleries and the big-ticket bookings of major performing arts organizations -- every night offers fresh prospects.
A few examples: Latin jazz powerhouse Eddie Palmieri performs at the SFJazz Center this weekend, and, in coming days, one can hear pianist Glen Pearson (a gem of the Bay Area scene) at Oakland's 57th Street Gallery, as well as the guitar-drums duo of Charlie Hunter and Amendola at cozy Dana Street Roasting Company in Mountain View. Head south to Santa Cruz's Kuumbwa Jazz Center to witness hard-bop drum legend Louis Hayes and his Cannonball Adderley Legacy Band, which also will play at Yoshi's in Oakland. Nearby, sample the electronica-jazz of Kandinsky Effect at Duende.
Singer Mary Stallings is coming Jan. 16-17 to the SFJazz Center in San Francisco.
Trumpeter Ralph Alessi is coming Feb. 7 to Duende in Oakland.
Trumpeter Mike Olmos is coming Dec. 14 to Cafe Stritch in San Jose.
One of the year's most memorable jazz events -- ask anyone who was there -- happened in August at Cafe Stritch when Turre performed with his band for three nights. He paid tribute to an early mentor, the late saxophonist Rahsaan Roland Kirk, and the music reached Kirk-ian heights: a combination of church, house party and cosmic adventure. Night to night, the crowds grew.
Still, not everyone feels the jazz scene is reaching a new critical mass: "I love what SFJazz is trying to do, and I feel like these other places are kind of picking up the slack," says saxophonist Howard Wiley, who was in Turre's band. "But I also remember, maybe ten years ago or even less, that just about anybody I wanted to see would come in for a week at Yoshi's" in Oakland, where jazz bookings have been drastically scaled back. "You had clubs like Jazz at Pearl's, institutions that aren't there any longer. You had Bruno's, the Mission scene."
Musicians are struggling, nationwide: Record deals have vanished; Spotify pays minuscule fees; and many gigs are played for door money. Yet even when such clubs as Keystone Korner (long-gone) and Yoshi's kept the regional scene on the national map, few got rich.
It "takes a naive mind" to get involved with jazz on a business level, jokes Kline, who has innovated a nonprofit model for SFJazz, originally patterned after aspects of the San Francisco Symphony. "These are delicate years," he admits. Yet with a high-powered board of directors, some wealthy patrons and 9,000 members, SFJazz is "hitting all its numbers" since its new venue opened in January, he says.
And aside from any secret sauce, he adds, "You have to be crazy enough to want to do this." He's a jazz fanatic, in other words.
So is Steve Borkenhagen, Max's father and boss, who first opened a jazz club -- on the same spot as Cafe Stritch -- in 1977, presenting Pharoah Sanders, Joe Henderson and other major players. He never got a chance to book his biggest hero, Roland Kirk. But 35 years later, Cafe Stritch is named after one of the instruments that Kirk played: a straightened alto saxophone known as a stritch. In fact, Kirk's stritch -- the actual horn -- hangs on the wall behind the bandstand, a gift from Kirk's widow to Borkenhagen.
A passionate connection to music also drives promoter Rocco Somazzi and chef Paul Canales, co-owners of Duende. Somazzi used to study classical music, and Canales (formerly of Oakland's Oliveto) played in a punk band. They share a mania for creative improvised music, and a concept was born at Duende: Basque restaurant downstairs, industrial style loft upstairs, with seating for 65. Over the past year, some of the jazz-and-beyond scene's heaviest talents -- Oliver Lake, Nels Cline, Myra Melford, Peter Brötzmann, Roscoe Mitchell -- have played, even though it often means agreeing to accept only a percentage of ticket sales. Somazzi cleans the room himself; costs are minimal.
And so far, he muses, "I haven't lost my shirt. It's very simple; no fancy stage, no fancy lights. You're sitting right there. For me, even if I had all the money in the world to create a state-of-the-art performance space, I'd still rather do a funky little space with chairs -- real direct." He pauses. "Well, maybe I wouldn't mind upgrading my speakers."
Contact Richard Scheinin at 408-920-5069, read his stories and reviews at www.mercurynews.com/richard-scheinin and follow him at Twitter.com/richardscheinin.
New area Jazz Venues
Cafe Stritch, 374 S. First St., San Jose, 408-280-6161, www.cafestritch.com
Duende, 468 19th St., Oakland, 510-893-0174, http://duendeoakland.com
SFJazz Center, 201 Franklin St., San Francisco, 866-920-5299, www.sfjazz.org


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Long story short, Jennifer Lawrence used to own a lot of butt plugs. I mean, a lot of them.
During her appearance on last night's Conan, the 23-year-old sweetheart du jour decided to regale viewers with a Penthouse Forum-esque story about the time she tried to hide her "copious amount of butt plugs" from her maid by shoving them where the Sun don't shine.
Underneath her bed, that is.
Not to spoil the punchline, but, let's just say, they were found and mounted.
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Sooooooo different. That's a goddamn superhero flick. And a fucking flying aircraft carrier.
Sooooooo different. That's a goddamn superhero flick. And a fucking flying aircraft carrier.
I like how cursing doesn't really help people make a point. Also, Bourne is a superhero
Fuck your likes.
I've been known to do exactly that, actually
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Jack Reacher was pretty neato. Really good, actually. People who've read the books (I'm not one of them) have complained that Cruise is way too small to be a convincing Reacher, but I thought he was great. One point where it was obvious the character was meant to be bigger was when a detective asks the lady at the desk of a motel which of the guests could possibly kill a woman with one punch. She gives him Reacher's name and he asks why, and she responds with "You'll know when you look at him." The whole little conversation works better in the movie. Or it would if Tom Cruise actually looked like he could kill anybody with one punch.
Anyways, he was great as was the flick. I especially loved the sound in the movie. The guns and the car engines sounded so damned good. The sniper shots that open the movie sounded perfectly powerful and chilling, and the big car chase was audio gold.
And there's no way for me to really describe exactly what I mean when I say the following, but the movie gave off a very 'Lethal Weapon' vibe, to me at least. Or maybe 'Lethal Weapon' mixed with a dash of Dennis Lehane. I dug it.
So you're saying we should expect amazing amounts of saxophone and Danny Glover.
And Mel Gibson's ass, yes.
Had no idea Jack Reacher was a book until after seeing the trailer and subsequently paying attention online. The Youtube ad seems so exaggerated that it's easily mistaken for a parody of the action genre, kind of like what Scream did for slashers. Wikipedia's page is fascinating though. I'd like to go see this.
'Sleepwalk With Me' was pretty good. If you're familiar with his stand-up version you know the entire movie before it happens, but it's still worth watching. It's hard to say for sure if Birbiglia has the acting chops to make a transition to movies, if he even intends to try, since he mostly is just acting out his live routine/his own life. That said, he does a great job of it so I think he can make it as well as any other comic. Speaking of, seeing all of the comedy cameos was cool. Extra-super bonus points for having Loudon Wainwright III in the movie. I love that dude.
Watched The Lost Boys, Home Alone 2, Street Fighter, and The Santa Clause with commentary from the Comedy Button. It's fucking hysterical. Gonna do Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2 next.
Oh you bitch. I'm going about acquiring those films right now for the same purpose.
Re-watched Mulan. Did it have like no budget, or something? A waning Eddie Murphy at top billing, about 75 minutes long, only like three songs, and a lot of noticeable animation shortcuts. That being said, I still really love it. Mostly because of it's straight forward, over the top positive message: "Mulan, you da bess, everyone else can get bent." I mean, she single handedly saves a country and is pretty much the most kickass Disney character in every way.
Not sure if I ever really watch Mulan all the way through.
I've known too many people with strange fixations on films like Mulan.
Films like Mulan in what way? Animated? Disney? War? Gender swappin'?
And...what sort of fixations did these people have?
Umm what all movies do i need to see/must have seen, before i go for The Hobbit?
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RIDGECREST — The Immanuel Christian girls basketball team played without its point guard Elicia Hazlewood, but other players stepped up.
The Crusaders scored in double digits in every quarter to beat Antelope Valley Christian 48-38 Thursday in the Kerr McGee Center.
ICS Coach Bob Smith had to make some changes with his point guard gone. Jennifer Mondragon and Morgan Lieser both played point guard at different times during the game.
Without Hazlewood on the floor, someone had to carry the scoring load as well.
AVC packed into the middle of the floor by using 2-3 zone defense. They wouldn't step out on Lieser, who is ICS' best shooter, so Lieser took advantage.
With the zone not allowing inside chances and leaving Lieser wide open, the Immanuel senior took her time and nailed shot after shot. Lieser had six points in the first quarter and another seven in the second.
By the end of the third frame, Lieser had herself a 20-point night. Lieser finished with a team-high 22 points.
"She shot 66 percent from the field," ICS Coach Bob Smith said. "She was 4-of-6 outside the paint and 4-of-6 inside the paint. You can't ask for anymore than that."
Even when she did miss, the Crusaders found a way to get the rebound. ICS had 18 offensive rebounds on the night. Lieser and Amanda McGee had one each, Darian Smith had two, Tara Henderson had four and Mondragon had 10.
"When Morgan didn't make the shot, Jennifer (Mondragon) or Tara (Henderson) would come down with the rebounds," Smith said. "Tara had 14 rebounds in the game. She took her time when she got offensive rebounds and made sure she didn't rush her shot. Jennifer had another 10 offensive rebounds tonight. She's been great at getting offensive rebounds in every game so far this season."
Mondragon now has 40 offensive rebounds in four games and has a total of 68 rebounds this season. Henderson is the closest rebounder to Mondragon. Henderson has a total of 19.
"I had Jennifer for 10 offensive rebounds and six defensive rebounds," Smith said. "I moved Jennifer to point guard for this game. To get 10 offensive rebounds as the starting point guard is telling you how hard she's working.
"She's first getting the play started and then getting inside to fight for rebounds. It's pretty impressive."
ICS scored 28 points between the second and third quarters with Mondragon and Lieser leading the way. The two scored all but two of the team's points during that stretch.
ICS was not only scoring, but also playing defense. In the second quarter, Immanuel held the Eagles to nine points. In the third, Immanuel played even better in holding the Eagles to a four-point quarter.
By the time the third stanza ended, ICS held a 13-point lead. ICS' lead grew to as many as 16 points in the fourth quarter before Antelope Valley Christian answered.
Page 2 of 2 - "I think this is the best game I've seen my girls play in two years," Smith said. "We came in with the goal of winning every quarter. We didn't win the first, but we took the last three. There was a lot to be happy about tonight."
Smith said it was nice to see the team perform at a high level with the changes he had to make with Hazlewood gone.
"Elicia was out of town so it gave us the opportunity to see what else we could do," Smith said. "We wanted to find out if we could pick the slack up without Elicia and we did. Morgan really played great for us."
Mondragon finished the game with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Henderson scored six points and had 14 rebounds. Blakelynn Sherouse had two points, while Rosarin Saraburin had two points and eight rebounds.
Immanuel Christian moves on to play AVC again at 4 p.m. Monday at Antelope Valley Christian.
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Raoul DeGroot wrote: Welfare is a dumb substitute for living wages and a healthy social structure and it probably is pretty demoralizing...
But worrying about it too much is like worrying about people who overuse bandaids because they keep getting stabbed/stabbing themselves in the finger.
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Thanks jmsab23! It's been quite a journey!
AJC Peachtree Road Race 10K, 7/4/13, 1:04:20
BTN Big 10K, 7/27/13, 59:19
Biggest Loser RunWalk Chicago 15K, 8/4/13 (first 15K), 1:34:25
Buffalo Grove Stampede 10K, 9/1/13, 1:01:04.9
Run For Your Lives 5K, 9/21/13, Untimed, finished Infected, 100% obstacles completed
Itasca Oktoberfast 5K, 10/5/13
Des Moines Half Marathon, 10/20/13 (first half marathon)
F^3 Lake Half Marathon, 1/25/14
4 miles 31 min.
Old Coyote:Thanks for the recommendation of the running jacket. I'll give Target & Champion a try, post-Christmas.
Critter alert: yesterday around 3:45 pm cst, I saw two flocks of cranes (Sandhills, perhaps) heading SSE. Seemed late in the year to migrating.
On the other hand, we're in for mid thirties weather in the midwest, so what's a crane to do?
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
Headed to Chesapeake Bay today for family reunion. Hope to see some shore birds and wildlife. Cranes would be cool but I don't think we have them around here. Colder today in low 40's with winds up to 25 mph. Must run tomorrow!
I love Taregt for running gear. Their C9 (Champion) stuff is great and lasts awhile - lots of neon!
Stay safe and warm!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
6/11/2011 - Warrior Dash Pennsylvania - 52:26
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
rinkreb - Welcome; and congratulations. A sub-30 5k is something you have to earn.
jmsab - Can get them online, too.
NHLA - just keep pounding out the miles!
degregorius - I had a flock of sandhills land around me one sunset as I floated in a belly boat. They never took notice of me paddling around. Scared the fish, of course, but it was still way cool.
A 10 or so miler on Hayden/Green Mountain Park at 10:30 this morning. 15 degrees warmer at the trailhead than at home, and it was all of 5 miles as the crow flies. I ran halfway around the mountain, and then up it, then halfway down, then backtracked...Just ran aimlessly. I know the trails well enough to do that . Probably got a half mile of elevation gain all told. Some parts were not runnable - there are just miles of scree and rollers on those trails, and walking is strongly advised on the steeps - but for the most part the grade was shallow enough to run it. 1:54:00, which is the same as my 12.3 miler last Saurday on dirt road.
Linuscatch - Working too hard?
Run free!
30 degrees, sunnier and less windy today. I ran 7.7 miles, 1:22:04. Interrupted run thre quarters of the way through to shop at Mariano's. I took the long way to the grocery store. After picking up bread and having a small sample of their gellato, I hofed it home.
Yours truely, taking the concept of running errands seriously,
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
10 miles in 2:02 First time I ran this long. Training for a half on Dec. 30. Last two miles were killer, but I made it Sunny and about 60 degrees today. Tried sports beans for the first time and seemed to help at the 7 mile point. Stupid camel back leaking. Got to get a new mouthpiece.
"Hills are just speedwork in disguise" author forgotten
I ran a nice 6 miles this morning. Chilly and snowy, but I was dressed right for it. It's amazing how much you don't want to get out in the cold and then how great it feels to be out there after a mile or so! I felt strong and happy.
85oneone Nice job and I agree, thank you for what you do!! My dog/running buddy:
She is a 10 year old Dalmatian Terrier mix. A "Dal-mut-tion" Yes, I would understand a Mastiff not being the best runner!
NHLA Good advice on the scarf. 6 hours of yard work?!? Wowzas.
Ogr44 Bravo to your amazing wife and good for you in your support of her getting back to running.
Debm2011 I LOVED your story about helping the other runner...you ROCK!
Old Coyote Bummer you were sick, but boy, did you power through!
jmsab23 Sounds like a fine Thanksgiving! And bravo on the speed and the TM run.
Francessmom Happy Turkeyday. Good job on your 5.18 and the 3 milr run/hike/quality fam. time!!
NRDgirl You did a really great job on the half! You are such an inspiration for me. "German chocolate cake and banana pudding" <~ Yum!
degregorius Happy Black Tights Friday! <~ Thats very funny!! Black tights for me too, and black balaclava plus a neon-lime green vest (I like to be seen by drivers). Cool on the beautiful cranes. Nice long run for you.
Old Coyote You are quite the master and scooping out a good deal! Nice run in your sunny part of the world and the rambling trail run sounds great!
rinkreb I'm SO proud of you!! Bravo on the weight loss and the new PR! Way to go.
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
water aerobics this morning and a 1 hour hike in the woods with the dog this afternoon. Ankles are sore from yesterday. I'm sure they'll feel good enough to run tomorrow.
Thanks all - I would like to think if I needed a hand someone would help me. I try to follow whatever you want to call it: golden rule; karma; being the person my dog thinks I am; etc.
MelodyLea - what a cutie she is!
rinkreb - yay you - keep it up.
degregorious - love how you run errands.
OldCoyote - sounds so beautiful
NRDGirl - great race report - you are inspirational.
francesmom - have fun visiting family.
runner grrrrl - nice 10 miler.
Agreed - I have tons of clothes from the C9 collection at Target. Affordable and stylish.
Run happy
6.4 miles 57 min. Cold..
Took mil to gingerbread house competition. http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebsearch/redirect.jhtml?searchfor=grove+park+inn&cb=UX&n=77eda51e&qid=8c8e2982e2584dfc9aa0cb7d1e48a1c4&ptb=B1973B2C-9006-4EC4-B3A7-D50246214A04&id=UXman000&pg=GGmain&ptnrS=UXman000&action=pick&ss=sub&pn=1&st=hp&pr=GG&tpr=hpsbsug&redirect=mPWsrdz9heamc8iHEhldEf5gGP3ogQ4bsT20lshvblN728GP0X6PSFOv4oa%2B3koks8946iAh5QEpLm7HB5bvaQ%3D%3D&ord=4&ct=AR&
Today 3 miles in 26 minutes. I am learning that running without my watch is quite liberating. Instead of checking my time and pace and trying to make adjustments, I run based on how I am feeling. The corner where I start and stop my runs has a digital clock/ temperature sign, so I can figure my overall time. Today was 39 degrees, overcast and windy.
Rinkreb - Great success story! You look fabulous!
Old Coyote - You always paint amazing pictures with your descriptions.
Degregorious - Do you use a backpack? I often run to PO to mail letters, but have a hard time picturing running with grocery bags.
Runner grrrl - You are almost there! It will get easier with training. Is your half somewhere warm?
Melody - Your dal-mut-ation is adorable. I love dogs!
Deb - I definitely believe in Karma. Runners need to take care of each other! I always wave and great my fellow runners/ pedestrians/ dog walkers and even people waiting for the bus. Heck - if you honk at me, I will probably wave back!
NHLA - Those houses are amazing! Did they smell good too?
Back to work/ school
Stay warm and healthy!
Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall.
6/11/2011 - Warrior Dash Pennsylvania - 52:26
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
degreg - One morning when I woke up and was *GASP* out of coffee, I ran to the grocery store with my water bottle and belt. Bought 1/2 lb of beans, poured them in my water bottle, and finished my 5.
Runnergrrrl (did I get the Rs right?) - Nice 10 miler! If you can do 10 in training, you can do 13.1 on race day. So now, every mile you log will only make your half that much more enjoyable.
melodylea - It's been chilly here, but dry. I wish it would snow
Debm - In many trail races, failure to offer or render aid can be grounds for a DQ. You can always decline aid that's offered.
NHLA - "easy" run, huh?
Francessmom - Thumbs up to running w/out a watch.
Got out about 7:30 this morning, 30 degrees, clouds, running pants weather. Just an easy 5k, 30:34, then shower and church.
I went to a restaurant I'd heard raves about, and it was packed, so I sat at the counter and was not at all impressed with the pancakes (bland), the scrambled eggs (over processed) or the bacon (reheated in the fryer).
I needed a pair of jeans, so I went to the www (world's worst walmart). They did have 1 pair in my size. Now get this: It's allegedly the same size I wore when I was a senior in high school. I'm wearing a boys' size 18 regular. Now, I'm 20 lbs heavier now than I was then (and I was real skinny back then!), so I know that sizes have changed radically. Still, boys sizes are 5 bucks cheaper than mens, so score!
Run Free!
15 miles 2 hr 1 min, 70 miles for the week.
fran everything has to be edible except the base. When we made gingerbread houses they were eaten as soon as finished.
4 miles, 30 degrees, windchill down to 20 degrees.
Beautiful gingerbread houses!
Back to work tomorrow
Last run was thanksgiving 5K -- however the actual last time out the door was 1.5 hour hike along Goose Creek here in NOVA on saterday -- we were only ones on trail til the end when we met a trail rider just starting out while we finished our hike -- I did not remember to record distance but it was between 3 and 4 miles of easy walking with occasional scramble over small creek or around fallen tree.
hope everyone had good thanksgiving and has recovered from food comas
races in 2013 - Always trying to keep moving
31 Dec 2012: Fairfax 4 miler: 49:34
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Dan Orum, president and CEO of the San Jose Giants, sent an email to the San Jose City Council about a week ago "to address the spate of misinformation recently published in the Mercury News and elsewhere regarding the San Jose Giants involvement in litigation against the City of San Jose."
That would be the still-pending December 2011 lawsuit by an outfit called Stand for San Jose that challenged the city's environmental review and land sale offer for a proposed downtown ballpark that would be the new home of the Oakland A's. The San Francisco Giants, majority owner of the minor-league San Jose Giants, have blocked that move for more than four years, citing territorial rights to Santa Clara County.
"Simply said," Orum wrote, "the San Jose Giants are not a party to any litigation against the City of San Jose. The petitioners in the Stand for San Jose lawsuit are six individuals and Stand for San Jose, an independent organization which has many members and is neither funded nor controlled by the San Jose Giants."
We were greatly distressed when the note found its way to our inbox -- and rushed down to the courthouse to triple-check our earlier reporting.
Here's what the suit says:
"Petitioner and Plaintiff SFSJ is an unincorporated coalition of entities and individuals, including residents and taxpayers in San Jose and the County of Santa Clara, and the San Jose Giants, formed and dedicated to addressing the risks to the environment and financial issues posed by the Ballpark Project."
So we weren't hallucinating. We left messages with Mr. Orum to ask what gives, but got no reply by press time.
His email comes at a delicate time for the team, which is seeking to negotiate a new lease with the city for Municipal Stadium. Some city officials, notably Councilman Sam Liccardo, have questioned why San Jose should continue subsidizing the San Jose Giants with a below-market lease while the team and its deep-pocketed major-league parent vex the city's downtown ballpark development project in court. The team also wants the city to continue providing $6,800 worth of extra policing around its July 4 fireworks show.
"My hope is that the San Jose Giants and the City of San Jose can move swiftly ahead with our shared interest in continuing to provide safe, fun, affordable family entertainment for hundreds of thousands of citizens in this great city for many years to come," Orum wrote.
Liccardo couldn't resist a tart email reply, asking Orum if he planned to ask Stand for San Jose to amend its complaint to remove his team, and asking again who is paying the group's legal bills from the San Francisco Giants' lawyers.
Dogfight: Simitian rips contract with pet food provider to shreds
By his own admission, Santa Clara County Supervisor Joe Simitian did not think he'd be spending time as a public servant talking about dog food.
That was before an item on the board's consent calendar Tuesday -- an agreement with Hill's Pet Nutrition to provide pet food for the county's animal shelter -- unsettled him.
By the time he was finished taking the deal apart, county staffers were ready to eat dog food themselves.
The deal with Hill's, which began in 2008, saves the county $19,000 a year in food costs. In turn, the county agrees to push Hill's products on its website and to people adopting pets.
In a polite but devastating sequence, Simitian checked off the problems with renewing the contract. For starters, the county was giving the phone numbers and email addresses of adopting families to Hill's, raising privacy concerns.
Moreover, the shelter wasn't explaining why it was recommending the dog food. "The public doesn't know the reason we're hyping the dog food is that we're getting it for free," Simitian said, castigating the staff for using verbatim Hill's language in its report.
And finally, the food has gotten less-than-rave reviews. Simitian pointed out that in 2007, Hill's went through a recall because its food contained melamine, which caused kidney failure.
Finally, with a "no mas" smile, County Executive Jeff Smith agreed to take back the contract and find a better solution. "I look forward to hearing more about dog food in the future," Simitian said.
Budget revise shows Gov. Brown clearly in control
It took a Republican -- Assembly GOP Leader Connie Conway, R-Visalia -- to call Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown the "adult in the room." But it doesn't take a genius to know that, after his "budget revise" news conference last week, the governor is still fully in control at the Capitol, and he knows it.
Brown defended a $96.4 billion budget that was less upbeat than his January blueprint -- it spends $1.3 billion less. But there was nothing defensive about his manner in taking questions from reporters. Here's a sample of his responses:
Asked about fellow Democrats' desire to increase spending on social safety-net programs that have been cut, Brown said: "Everybody wants to see more spending. That's what this place is. It's a big spending machine. You need something, come here and see if you can get it. Well, I'm the backstopper at the end, and I'm going to keep this budget balanced."
On the complaint by some wealthy school districts that his new funding formula unfairly favors districts with more than 50 percent disadvantaged students: "If you ask somebody in Beverly Hills or Palo Alto or Piedmont, 'Would you like to move to Compton? Would you like to move to Watts?' and if they say, 'Yeah, let's do it because I want to get the extra money,' then I'll believe it. But I don't think so."
When asked about a bill to impose an oil severance tax on oil companies: "Look, we just got a nice tax," Brown said, referring to the Proposition 30 sales and income taxes he campaigned for this past fall, "and I think we ought to take a deep breath and show how we are spending it in a wise way before we start looking around at ways to fill up with more money."
Chavez campaign defends mailers, but Alvarado's camp is not convinced
Gary Winuk, the state Fair Political Practices Commission's chief enforcement officer, would not comment on the recent accusations by Teresa Alvarado's camp that Cindy Chavez, her chief rival for the Santa Clara County District 2 supervisor's seat, skirted the law with a series of similar mail pieces by her campaign and groups supporting her. But when we checked with Winuk this week, he did allow that if the campaign mail by the other groups were indeed "member communications," as Chavez's campaign says, that would be OK.
Alvarado's campaign consultant Leo Briones filed a complaint asserting that Chavez's campaign mail matches mail pieces paid for by political committees of the South Bay AFL-CIO Labor Council (which Chavez led until this year) and the Santa Clara County Democratic Central Committee. That, he said, evidences unlawful collusion between Chavez's campaign and independent political committees.
Chavez campaign consultant Ed McGovern has insisted that the Labor Council and Democratic Party pieces were "member communications" sent only to their members. But Briones said some of the mail wasn't sent to the members of those organizations, so he's standing by his complaint.
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Head Start, a division of Community Service Programs of West Alabama Inc. is accepting applications from low-income families and families with special needs children ages 6 weeks to 2 years for its program for 3- and 4-year-olds.
Applications are for the 2013-2014 school year and are for children in Bibb, Fayette, Lamar, Hale, Greene and Tuscaloosa counties.
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Hormel Foods Corp. is continuing its popular Thanksgiving tradition — giving its employees a share of the corporate profits.
The Austin, Minn.-based meatpacker said Wednesday that because of its record profits in 2012, eligible hourly and salaried employees will be sharing $16.9 million in profit-sharing checks.
The company didn't immediately return a message asking how many employees would receive checks and whether the money would be distributed equally.
Hormel began its profit-sharing program in 1938 and has continued in each of the past 74 years.
The company produces familiar brands such as Spam, Hormel chili, Jennie-O turkey and Dinty Moore stew.
Hormel reported this week that its full-year net income climbed 6 percent to $500.1 million. Annual revenue was up 4 percent.
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Dilly Dilly "Of Art and Intention" on SFRstore.com
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dilly dilly's (multi-instrumentalist, producer, composer, ex-Cerberus Shoal and member of The Sage Francis backing band) "of art and intention" online release date June 21st 2009...For FREE!*
Hey folks!
It's about that time, summer is almost here and 'of art and intention' is in it's final phase of completion!
Yup, that's right, I'm taking a step outside of the box this time. Seems it's a bit harder to get signed to a label than I originally thought so I'm taking matters into my own hands. I'll be releasing the material in high quality mp3 form with artwork and credits for free! With the plan to do a cd release in the near future. It's time to get this out there for all to hear the fruits of my labors.
This is a call out to all to help spread the word. I'm limited in my ability to do promotion appropriately, so if you know someone who can help, please pass this along! I'm available for interviews and I can send the album to anyone who's interested in reviewing it!
The download link is available now at
much love!
~dilly dilly
*With option to donate to the greater good...That is, so I can press hard copies in the near future and tour!
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Can't wait to hear this.
Love the title... and the corresponding science you've been dropping on FB.
Coincidentally been thinking of the same things a lot lately...
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i wore my dilly dilly shirt to the dr the other day, i tried takin a pic of myself in the shirt in the room but couldnt extend my arm far enough :(
Mon Jun 01, 2009 4:37 pm
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This sounds awesome. I can't wait.
Mon Jun 01, 2009 7:00 pm
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ps... I just posted a new sneak peak on myspace ;)
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i absolutely love that title. kinda envious i never thought of/used that term in my writing!
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six days! I can hardly wait
Amazing Album Artwork!!!
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I'm looking forward to it!
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I like that drawing!
Hey, if you want to have the digital album or CD on our site let us know. We wants it.
Congratulations, Dilly Dilly!!!
Mon Jun 15, 2009 5:05 pm
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I'll be pressing as soon as I can! And I'd love it if you could sell it through the SFR site :)
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Congrats! I'm looking forward to hearing this - and remember, if you need a gig in Worcester just shout.
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Definitely looking forward to this. Dilly won me over with her performance at the Grant. Very fresh!!
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dilly dilly *of art and intention*
Well, hello there all you music lovers!
Here it is in it's entirety.My first full-length album in all its glory.
This album is down-loadable... FOR FREE! What's the catch? Well there is an option to donate. Every little bit counts... from $0.01 to 1 million I'll take what you can give. And if not, all I ask is for you to pass this link along to a friend whom you think may enjoy it.
I've been striving and struggling in the music world for seventeen of my many years alive and I decided to take matters into my own hands. I mean... If it worked for Radiohead it could potentially work for me too! As we all know, record companies are receding and it's getting increasingly hard to make music something the musicians themselves can benefit from. With any luck, the money I make from this release online will fund a physical pressing in the future.
So here I am, trying out something new. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? People hear my music and I don't make any money? hahah, well sometimes things never change.
This is my call out to you to help me spread the word a bit. Promotion seems to be my biggest mountain to climb and every little bit counts.
And keep your eyes peeled for me in your town soon. Once I do a physical pressing I'll be touring like a mad woman.
I love you all and hope you enjoy the fruits of my labors.
~dilly dilly
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EDWARDS - Everyone involved with Battle Mountain girls basketball is feeling a little lighter after Tuesday night's 55-23 win over Summit County.
And since that snapped a nine-game losing streak, well, it's completely understandable.
"It feels like a great weight has been lifted from my shoulders," Huskies coach Vinny Cisneros said. "The girls have been so resilient. The old saying goes, 'Coaches lose games and players win games.' The girls played a great game."
And whatever the adage is, give yourself a W, Vinny.
Battle Mountain (2-9 overall and 2-4 in the 4A Slope) burst out to a 16-0 lead and never looked back. While this season has not gone as well as hoped for both Shrine Pass rivals, this was a particularly bitter pill for the Tigers (1-10, 0-7) and their head coach Dylan Hollingsworth.
"It's unacceptable," he said. "The way we played was unacceptable. Our attitude was unacceptable. We just can't play like that."
The Huskies, shed, at least temporarily, the slow starts that have plagued them this season. Battle Mountain's Michelle Rios, Logan Nash and Taylor Davidson all had field goals in the first quarter, staking the Huskies to a 9-0 lead after eight minutes.
Nash and Davidson struck again and then Ali Teague hit from beyond the arc for a 16-0 lead. Summit's Meg Heil broke up the run with a Tigers' basket with 6:24 left in the first half.
The Huskies kept coming, though. Elizabeth Olivas, who led all scorers with 11 points, knocked down her jumper, followed by a layup from Aileen Arreola and a trifecta from Iridian Reyes for a 23-4 advantage midway through the first quarter.
"Starting slow has been our nemesis all year long," Cisneros said. "I told the girls, challenged them not to wait until we were down by 20 (points) before playing with full intensity. They did that. They played like they were down, and built on that."
Of particular concern to Hollingsworth was his team's rebounding - or primarily the lack thereof.
"We got killed on the boards," he said. "We have to take boxing out seriously. We've got to rebound better or this is going to be a long season."
Hollingsworth's frustration peaked in the third quarter when he got a technical foul. In the strangest twist of the game, Olivas took the freebies and made them, but she was shooting in her own end. The referees realized the mistake, took the Huskies' points off the board and had her shoot at the Summit end. Unfortunately, she missed her second set of free throws.
Battle Mountain hosts Steamboat Springs Saturday at 2 p.m., while Summit has Delta at Farmer's Korner at 1 p.m. the same day.
Sports Editor Chris Freud can be reached at 970-748-2934 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Mark E. Neely, Jr. - Abraham Lincoln
Hail to the Chiefs
Thursday, July 26, 2012
6:30pm @ Plaza Branch
In pursuing the Civil War, did Abraham Lincoln play fast and loose with civil liberties?
Pulitzer Prize winner Mark E. Neely, Jr., author of Lincoln and the Triumph of a Nation, rejects that idea and argues that Lincoln's interpretation of the Constitution was well suited to tolerate the stresses of wartime.
Neely is McCabe-Greer Professor of Civil War History at Pennsylvania State University.
Co-presented with the Truman Library Institute; co-sponsored by KCUR's Up to Date.


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