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Daryl Bier's Bandolito ($3.40, Bier) was a decisive winner in the $16,000 Open Pace Monday at the harness racing meeting at Harrington Raceway in 1:50.4. Driven by his owner/trainer, Bandolito immediately went for the lead from post position four and never relented in an open length win over Adventure Bound and Just A Jolt. It was the ninth win of the year for the 6-year-old Ponder stallion, who earned a berth in the $150,000 Bobby Quillen Memorial Invitational next Monday September 21 at Harrington, featuring some of the top older pacers in harness racing. Bandolito has banked more than $136,000 in 2015 and nearly $420,000 in his career. The draw for this year's Quillen Memorial will take place Tuesday (September 15). Named in honor of the popular late Delaware legislator and Harrington Raceway/Delaware State Fair Board Member, the Quillen has attracted many of racing's top pacers over the years including three-time champion Foiled Again, harness racing's richest horse of all-time. Matt Sparacino
June 7, 2015 - Today's starting position draw yielded pp6 for US entrant Wind Of The North in the Oslo Grand Prix, that will be driven by harness racing trainer Daryl Bier. The well-matched field of ten could have the winner come from anywhere including the three-way group from France (Univers de Pan, Vincennes and Ustinof du Vivier). Norway is represented by three starters and Sweden with two. Spain sends its first starter to a Gr. I event, with the entrant being ultra-consistent Trebol and trainer/driver Gabriel Angel Pou Pou. OSLO GRAND PRIX 2015 Gr. I International UET Masters Series Grand Slam, 2100 meters autostart, First money 1,538.100 kronor 1. Trebol - Gabriel Angel Pou Pou - Spain 2. Vincennes – Ørjan Kihlstrøm - FR 3. Oasis Bi – Bjørn Goop - SWE 4. B.B.S. Sugarlight – Peter Untersteiner - NO 5. Support Justice – Geir Vegard Gundersen - NO 6. Wind Of The North – Daryl Bier - USA 7. Ustinof du Vivier – Eric Raffin - FR 8. Univers de Pan – Philippe Daugeard - FR 9. Papagayo E. – Vidar Hop - NO 10. Mosaique Face – Adrian Kolgjini - SWE Bjerke Travbane files/photos Thomas H. Hicks
WILKES-BARRE PA - Harness racing drivers George Napolitano Jr., solidifying his leader atop the drivers standings at The Downs at Mohegan Sun Pocono, took both $25,000 features this Saturday night, with pacer Bandolito and trotter Frau Blucher justifying their odds-on status by scoring over a track rerated to "sloppy" after midcard rains. Bandolito was moved to the front by "George Nap" after the 26.4 opener in his contest, put up a midway split of 54.1, and saw first-over Scott Rocks coming to him towards the 1:21.1 3/4s. In the stretch Scott Rocks was gaining throughout, but Bandolito, a son of Ponder, was kept alive to win by a head in 1:49.2 in the off going. Trainer/owner Daryl Bier will be happy to receive the news as he probably did not watch the race live, since post time was at 3:20 a.m. in Sweden, where Bier is preparing Wind Of The North for Sunday's Elitloppet. Napolitano completed the chalk feature double by guiding the world champion Broadway Hall mare Frau Blucher to a 1:55 win in the off going. Frau Blucher let the field settle, was moved by Napolitano to the lead after the first turn, "stole" a 58 first half, and then powered home in 57 to tally easily for trainer Chris Oakes and the ownership combine of Susan Oakes and Hauser Brothers Racing Enterprises LLC. Any potential the features had to produce a really fast mile was washed out by the midevening rain, but to show the speed potential the track had at card's start: three of the first six races featured an opening quarter of less than 26 seconds, and one of 26 flat. PHHA / Pocono Downs
Freehold, NJ --- Harness racing trainer Jimmy Takter knows the thrill of winning the Elitlopp. To this day the trainer still gets goosebumps when retelling the story of Moni Maker's victory in the 1998 edition of Sweden's elite invitational for older trotters. He hopes to experience the excitement again with Maven on Sunday. Maven is one of the 16 trotters invited to the Elitlopp, which is held at Solvalla Raceway near Stockholm. The field was divided into two eight-horse eliminations, with Maven drawing post four in the second division. The 6-year-old mare will be driven by Takter's brother, Johnny, and is the morning line second choice in her race. B B S Sugarlight is the morning line favorite in Maven's elimination and will start from post one. Mosaique Face is the choice in the first elim, which also includes another U.S. representative, Daryl Bier's Wind Of The North, as well as former North American star Nuncio, who is owned and trained by Sweden's Stefan Melander. The top four finishers from each elimination return later in the day for the final. "If you don't get emotional, you're not human," Takter said when recounting Moni Maker's triumph. "This is what we work for. It's always exciting when you get in there. You put your game face on and feel the excitement all around you." It is one of the reasons Takter is looking forward to this year's race. Takter is starting a horse in the Elitlopp for only the second time since Moni Maker's victory; he also started Uncle Peter last year. But it is not the only reason Takter is making the trip to Solvalla. He will spend four days in Sweden despite a busy schedule at home and hopes in the future races like the Elitlopp will be made the focal point of the racing calendar, thereby eliminating conflicts for trainers and drivers who want to participate in the event or simply travel to watch. "There are three events in this sport -- the Hambletonian, Elitlopp, and Prix d'Amerique -- and I feel we are obligated to be there," Takter said. "There aren't that many fans left in this sport and the Elitlopp is by far the biggest one when it comes to fans and what they're doing. People that haven't been there can't even imagine. "The world is so small now. We have to start thinking about going together instead of going against each other. I spoke to (Meadowlands Racetrack Chairman) Jeff Gural and asked that next year there are no big conflicts, like the (New Jersey) sire stakes finals, the same weekend as the Elitlopp. "If we don't take care of those three events, they're going to die out too. You see a lot of Europeans coming over here for the Hambletonian as a spectator, even trainers and people like that. The Elitlopp has unbelievable fan support. I have to be there." Moni Maker was the last U.S.-owned horse to win the Elitlopp. She also was the last female trotter to win the race. Maven -- who is owned by John Fielding, Herb Liverman, and Joyce McClelland -- will try to end both droughts. She heads to the Elitlopp off a second-place finish in the Copenhagen Cup, which was contested at 1-1/4 miles. Last year, Maven finished third in her Elitlopp elimination and sixth in the final while in the stable of Jonas Czernyson. This year, she prepped for the Elitlopp by racing exclusively in Europe, where despite poor race luck and draws she has a win and three second-place finishes from nine starts. Maven, who was the 2013 Dan Patch Award winner for best older female trotter, has won 29 of 52 North American races in her career, good for $1.74 million in purses. "I think she's ready," Takter said. "I really think so. I think we have a heck of a shot. She's probably much better prepared now than she was last year. She got adapted to the European system a little bit. Now she even handles a mile and a quarter better. I don't think I could have her better than I have her right now. "She can win it if the race goes her way. But it's a wide open race. I would say out of 16 horses, 10 or 12 of them could be the winner." If Maven is unable to win, Takter would enjoy seeing Nuncio take the honor. Takter trained Nuncio last season and saw the horse win the Kentucky Futurity and Yonkers Trot and finish second in the Hambletonian. Nuncio is 2-for-2 this year, but will have to overcome post seven in his elimination. "I'm sure Stefan wishes he had another start in him, but you can never rule that horse out," Takter said. "The race is going to be high pace and if he's sitting third over I could see him coming very good in the last quarter (of a mile). He never gives up. I really hope that he's going to race good. He deserves that, to show he's a top horse, which he is. "He's a winner. If I don't win the race, I would be very happy for him to win. They're great people that own the horse and I'd have a little part of that Elitlopp too because I developed him as a 3-year-old." World champion Wind Of The North drew post eight in his elimination. Dave Palone -- the winningest driver in harness racing history -- will drive the 5-year-old gelding for Bier, who owns the horse with Joann Dombeck. Wind Of The North is coming off a second-place finish to Bee A Magician in the Cutler Memorial on May 16 at the Meadowlands. He has won three of 10 races this year and 16 of 61 in his career, earning $322,848. Five horses have odds in single digits to be the overall Elitlopp champion: B B S Sugarlight, Mosaique Face, Nuncio, Timoko, and Maven. Timoko, who drew post seven in the second elimination, is the defending champion. Here are the fields: 1st elimination: 1. Univers de Pan 2. Support Justice 3. Vincennes 4. Mosaique Face 5. Ustinof du Vivier 6. Royal Fighter 7. Nuncio 8. Wind Of The North 2nd elimination: 1. B B S Sugarlight 2. Nahar 3. Brett Boko 4. Maven 5. Magic Tonight 6. On Track Piraten 7. Timoko 8. Voltigeur de Myrt by Ken Weingartner, Harness Racing Communications
HARRINGTON, Del. - Daryl Bier's Bandolito ($3, Bier) won the opening day feature at Harrington Raceway Monday with a national season's mark on a half-mile track of 1:51. The fastest horse so far in North America in 2015, Bandolito, notched his fifth win of the year. Trainer/driver/owner Bier left alertly from his rail post position and was a decisive winner over Jebswesternshake and Believe This Bob. Bandolito, a 5-year-old Ponder stallion, became the sport's fastest horse this year with a dazzling 1:48.1 win at Dover Downs on March 26. Despite having limited activity over the half-mile racetrack over the past few months, Harrington's track seemed to be in mid-season form as five races were timed in 1:53 or less. Drivers George Dennis and Jon Roberts each had three winners on the card. Allan Davis and Victor Kirby each had a driving double. Live racing continues on a Monday through Thursday schedule. Matthew Sparacino
EAST RUTHERFORD, (April 17, 2015) - Whom Shall I Fear, the full-brother to Father Patrick and a $475,000 yearling, served notice that he is a three year old trotter to watch in 2015 with a compelling harness racing performance in his 2015 debut at The Meadowlands. Released from the gate as the 1/5 prohibitive favorite, Yannick Gingras guided Whom Shall I Fear towards the rear of the field while following what would turn out to be a live outer flow. Danish Durango would establish the early lead through a 28.2 opening quarter, but quickly felt a challenge from Clifton Beach who he released going past the three-eighths marker. But, Whom Shall I Fear was tracking that trotter every step of the early stages and Gingras guided his three year old to the lead past the half-mile in 57.3. From there, the race was over as Whom Shall I Fear created separation on Clifton Beach and all the rest, gliding past three quarters in 1:26.2. The lead would expand from that point with the final margin listed as 10 lengths in the end. The final time was an impressive 1:53.3, including a 27.1 final quarter under no pressure. Starzinner was a distant second with Madman Hall third. Whom Shall I Fear is trained by Jimmy Takter for Whom Shall I Fear Stable. He is eligible to both The Hambletonian and The Stanley Dancer Memorial at The Meadowlands. There is a new kid on the block when it comes to the open trotters at The Meadowlands and his name is Wind Of The North. The Daryl Bier trainee has gone back to back at the top trotting level after his win Friday night. Surprisingly dismissed at 5-1, Wind Of The North left for position and sat third on the pylons early in the mile as Lindy's Tru Grit, the overwhelming 1/5 favorite (coupled with Master Of Law) established a rapid 26.2 opening quarter. The favorite would continue to dictate the tempo through fractions of 55.4 and 1:24.3 while turning for home with a diminishing lead. Appomattox mounted a challenge from out of the pocket while Master Of Law ranged up off a live cover trip. As Lindy's Tru Grit tired, Wind Of The North quietly began to rally up the pylons and he powered through the stretch to grab the victory in the final strides in 1:52. Appomattox finished second with Master Of Law third. Wind Of The North was driven to victory again by Dave Miller for Daryl Bier and Joann Dombeck. There was no single winner in the fifth race Jackpot Super Hi-5, that carryover has grown to $83,210. The last race Jackpot Hi-5 also went unclaimed and that carryover will be $52,142 into the last race on Saturday. The 13-race Saturday program will feature the opening round of the Whata Baron series. In addition the Spring Preview debuts for the pacing colts and fillies. Post time is 7:15 P.M. Darin Zoccali
DOVER, Del. ---- The highly thought-of Wind Of The North makes his seasonal debut meeting the razor-sharp Tough Mac and Tirade Hanover in the $18,000 Open/Handicap trot on Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Dover Downs. First post is 4:30 p.m. After a successful 2014 season, Daryl Bier and Joann Dombeck purchased Wind Of The North. Bier has given the Cantab Hall gelding plenty of time and after three qualifying races is ready to go. Mike Casalino's Tough Mac has been near perfect since the start of the New Year, winning four and finishing second following a pared out mile with Corey Callahan at the controls. Hard hitting Tirade Hanover and Vic Kirby have also been right there for owners Steve Moss, the Solomons and trainer Leigh Raymer. Six Gun Hal, a two time winner with two seconds this meet for owners Don marvel and trainer Bob Shahan drew the rail with George Dennis in the bike. Tina and Joe Clark's Baximum handled by Allan Davis has been a fast finishing factor in each of his local starts. Eddie Dennis will drive consistent I'm So Striking owned by E&K Stable and Lois and Earl Walters. Mystical Dew, a new acquisition for Niel Gargiulo and veteran trainer-driver Donald Dancer, has strong Ohio successes to his credit. Hey Pancho (Tim Tetrick), whose four race win streak was marred breaking stride last time out, leaves from the rail in a $14,000 4&5-Year-Old Winners-Over trot. His biggest threat should come from Rosemary Smutz's Man Of Muscle (Davis) riding a two-straight win streak. In another $14,000 division, Gregg and Tom Morris' Juanna Be The Man (Roger Plante) has a two-race win streak. Everyone's Talkin (Tetrick) has won two of his last three while Tina and Joe Clark's Derby (Davis) cannot be overlooked. A strong supporting card featuring several other wide-open trotting events on the Wednesday card. Just Bettor got better Just Bettor, who had started from the outside in eight straight starts, scored a 1:54 victory in a $20,000-$25,000 4&5-Year-Old Claiming/Handicap on a chilly and windy Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Dover Downs. Vic Kirby left fast with Just Bettor to get the early lead before relenting the front. The Bettor's Delight - Just Great five-year-old gelding closed strongly for his second win of the year to go with four seconds and a third in seven races. Ken Wood and Minisink Farms own the winner of $26,625 in 2015 and $178,011 lifetime. UF Dragons Cruiser (Allan Davis) edged fast finishing Swift As A Shadow (George Dennis) for second. Kirby led all drivers with three wins. Corey Callahan drove both ends of the daily double. Allan Davis and George Dennis had two wins each. Marv Bachrad
DOVER, Del.--- Bandolito followed a strong closing Nova Artist and went by in the closing strides for a 1:50.1 harness racing victory in the $25,000 Delaware Special on Thursday, Jan. 22, at Dover Downs. While Don't Ya Know, with Corey Callahan, and Mustang Art, driven by Ron Pierce slugged it out during a :25.4 opening panel and 53.4 half, Daryl Bier was content to race Bandolito far back in fifth before Allan Davis pulled Nova Artist out to challenge the leaders heading into a 1:21.4 three-quarters. Nova Artist moved three wide to take the lead around the final turn. Bandolito was in high gear reaching Nova Artist by mid-stretch and then made it to the finish line by a neck in 1:50.1. Bier is owner, trainer, and driver of the Ponder-Home Brew five-year-old, who won for the second straight time and 16th in his career while piling up earnings of $300,085. Nova Artist is his best showing of the meet was second with Don't Ya Know (Corey Callahan) putting in a gritty effort to finish third. Program favorite Just A Jolt was scratched. Art Stafford Jr. and Framed Art made a winning move on the backstretch to roll past the leaders on the way to a 1:51 triumph in the $16,000 4&5-Year-Old Open pace. Shark Fantasy (Jonathan Roberts) finished well for second in front of early leader Four Staces (Callahan). The five year-old son of Artiscape-LaGophobia is owned by Art and trainer Andrew Stafford and recorded his 12th lifetime win to go with a $382,526 bankroll. Maddysonofagun used the passing lane for Trace Tetrick to edge leader Shanzhai (Callahan) in one of three $14,000 4&5-Year-Old Male paces. Mary Alice and Tom Tetrick own the Modern Art-Maddy Girl grey gelding trained by Jim King. Ballinrobe (Allan Davis) was third. Ross Wolfenden and Rural Art were strongest in the lane to score a 1:53.4 victory in another $14,000 event for young males. Ray and Eva LaBonte own the Major In Art-WC Betina gelding trained by Joe Hundertpfund. Jet Blue Miracle (Sean Bier) was a close second. Maximum Terror (Ben Stafford Jr.), the show horse. Dan Keeler's Mr. Truth extended his win streak to three-in-a-row winning the third $14,000 section with a 1:52.1 triumph handled by Eddie Davis Jr. The Total Truth-Miss AJ Ponda gelding, trained by Vic Keeler II, was chased home by Go Big Spinder (Pierce) and Fancy Colt (Tony Morgan). Ron Pierce, Art Stafford Jr. and trainer Eric Ell had two wins apiece. Friday and Saturday are "dark days.' Racing resumes Sunday with post time 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday racing starts at 4:30 p.m. Simulcasting of harness and thoroughbred racing is available daily from 12 Noon until 12 Midnight. There is no charge for parking and admission. Reservations are suggested for the Winner's Circle Restaurant and for those planning to stay at Dover Downs Hotel. Call 302-674-4600. Marv Bachrad
DOVER, Del --- Sharp Just A Jolt and Bandolito lead a strong field of eight to post in this week's top harness racing pace, the $25,000 Delaware Special on Jan. 22 at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m. Last week, Janet Hudson's Just A Jolt and Vic Kirby, led until the final strides before a second-place finish in the feature. Bandolito, holder of the track record of 1:48 set last Spring, returned to the winner's circle last week with a 1:51.1 mile with owner, trainer, driver Daryl Bier at the controls Arty Foster Jr.'s Bettor's Arena with Trace Tetrick had to settle for a third for the third straight time. The rest of the well-balanced field is made up by Mary Ann Larrimore's Believe This Bob, handled by Ross Wolfenden, Mustang Art, owned by Max Walton and Greg Papaleo, with Corey Callahan driving, both previous Del. Special winners, the defending Horse of the Meet with Allan Davis driving Nova Artist from the rail for Eddie and Kathy Davis, Joan Dalphon and Elanor Laws' Don't Ya Know reined by Ron Pierce and Ringler Stable's Simon's Artist with Jonathan Roberts. A $16,000 Open pace heads a strong undercard. Monday through Thursday post time is 4:30 p.m. There is no live racing Fridays and Saturdays. Sunday post time is 5:30 p.m. Harness and Thoroughbred Simulcasting opens daily at 12 Noon until 12 Midnight at Dover Downs Race and Sports Book in the Colonnade. There is no charge for parking or admission at Dover Downs. Marv Bachrad
DOVER, Del. --- Tough Mac lived up to his name romping to a 1:53.4 victory in the feature $13,000 Winners-Over trot while Fitness Craze and Classical Belisima picked up third consecutive victories in $14,500 and $14,000 4&5-Year-Old Winners- Over divisions on Wednesday, Jan.14 at Dover Downs. With Corey Callahan driving from post 1, Tough Mac controlled the fractions on the way to his second straight impressive victory for owner Mike Casalino. The win was the 12 lifetime for the Lockkeeper-Traditional Lady gelding now a $138,144 career winner. Baximum (Allan Davis) was runner-up. Prayer Session (Jonathan Roberts) was the show horse. Fitness Craze turned in his third consecutive success for trainer Bob Bresnahan and owners Howard Taylor and Rich Lombardo cruising to victory for Daryl Bier in a $14,500 Winners-Over for young horses. The altered son of Crazed-Aerobics has won four of his last six races. Deacons Valley (Callahan) closed well for second in front of Please Okay (Vic Kirby). Callahan rang up his fourth win on the card steering Bill Cantrell's Classic Belisima to her third consecutive triump in a $14,000 4&5-Year-Old Winners-Over trot. Jilted Bride (Ron Pierce) and HS Merlin (Eddie Davis Jr.) finished second and third respectively. John Cabot conditions the Crazed-Classic Yankee four-year-old. Ron Pierce joined Corey Callahan with four winning drives. Trace Tetrick had two wins and Jim King and John Cabot had trainer doubles. Razor sharp Believe This Bob, a three-time winner this meet, is program favorite this week in the $25,000 Delaware Special on Jan. 15 at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m. Ross Wolfenden guided Mary Ann Larrimore's Believe This Bob from fifth after three-quarters to a driving 1:51 triumph in last week's feature. Mustang Art, with Corey Callahan racing for Max Walton and Greg Papaleo, also closed strongly to finish second beaten by only one-half length. Meanwhile Reg Hazzard II and Legacy Racing's Papa Ray, put in a strong effort for Eddie Davis Jr., racing outside from before the half to challenge for the lead but had to settle for third, one-and-a-half lengths back. Nova Artist drew the rail. Eddie and Kathy Davis own last season's Horse of the Meet who will be handled by Allan Davis. Joan Dalphon and Elanor Laws' Don't Ya Know and Ron Pierce steps back up after a near-miss last week in an Open. Ringler Stable's Simon's Artist gets a big change in post positions and should be a factor with Trace Tetrick. Not to be overlooked is Janet Hudson's Just A Jolt and Vic Kirby, last week's race favorite. Art and Andrew Stafford's Framed Art (Art Stafford Jr.) gets a big post change in the sub-feature $16,000 4&5-Year-Old Open pace. Chief challengers should come from among Wilbur Eash's Bluehorsepower (Allan Davis), Tom Lazzaro's Contraband Hanover (Trace Tetrick) and Dedi's Dragon (Corey Callahan) in thr nine-horse line-up. by Marv Bachrad, for Dover Downs
DOVER, Del. --- Corey Callahan pulled Tirade Hanover out from fourth place at the opening quarter mile and then wore down The Triple Lindy in the stretch for a 1:54.3 victory in the cold and windy Wednesday, Jan. 7, $18,000 Open/Handicap trot at Dover Downs. Once again the race favorite for his third straight outing, Tirade Hanover delivered with his first win of the new season after two consecutive seconds. In a three horse battle down the lane, Tirade Hanover zipped past The Triple Lindy, winner of the last two Open trots with Vic Kirby driving the front trotting leader, and Awsome Valley, handled by Ross Wolfenden, sitting second until the passing lane opened, and then came storming through the stretch to finish a close-up third. Corey Callahan made the win his third on the card. Owned by Steve Moss, the Solomons and trainer Leigh Raymer, Tirade Hanover won for the 20th time and now has won $621,990 lifetime. Howard Taylor and Rich Lombardo's Fitness Craze made it two in-a-row as Daryl Bier piloted the Crazed-Aerobics gelding to victory in 1:56 to win the $14,000 4&5-Year-Old Winners-Over trot sub-feature. Sentry (Callahan) was runner-up. Futuristic Bride (Jonathan Roberts) finished second. The win was the second for driver Bier, who drove 70-1 shot Ooh Dear Sam to a 1:54.4 upset in a $15,000 Claiming pace. Owners Tim Mumford and trainer Shane Long collaborated on two longshot winners. Jake Of Hearts and Allan Davis, at 37-1, took the first of two Delaware $5,000 Claiming pace, and later 18-1 Annie's Shooter with Ross Wolfenden in the bike. Christmas season is over but Jingle Bell Rocker is still at it winning for the fifth consecutive time. Trace Tetrick drove the Rocknroll Hanover-Blissard Of Oz gelding conditioned by Les Givens to a 1:54 victory in a Delaware $7,500 claimer. Tina Clark posted her second owner victory on the card. Callahan led all with five winners. Ron Pierce drove three wins, trainer Eric Ell, trainer-owner Shane Long and owners Tim Mumford, Bill Dittmar and Steve Iaquinta also won two races. Papa Ray seeks repeat score at Dover Thursday Papa Ray, a winner of two of the last three $25,000 Delaware Special events, seeks a repeat of last week's come-from-behind victory in this week's feature pace on Jan. 8 at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m. Reg Hazzard II and Legacy Racing own Papa Ray, a winner of four feature races already this meet. Eddie Davis Jr. is his regular driver. A week ago Mary Ann Larrimore's Believe This Bob stormed down the lane for Ross Wolfenden to finish second, beaten only three-quarters-of-a-length. Ringler Stable's hard-hitting Simon's Artist with Trace Tetrick was third. Not to be overlooked Janet Hudson's Just A Jolt, handled by Vic Kirby, should improve with an inside post. Another sharp contender is Max Walton and Greg Papaleo's Mustang Art, reined by meet-leading driver Corey Callahan. Stacie Billings' SB Mikes Hot Beach and Sean Bier drew the rail with last season's Horse of the Meet, Eddie and Kathy Davis' Nova Artist with Allan Davis, is alongside. Nine start in the sub-feature $16,000 Open pace. Bandolito, who set the track record 1:48 late last meet, qualified last week and returns to the races dropping down from the Del. Special. Daryl Bier, owns, trains and drives the five-year-old. Wade Wyatt's Flying Cowboy (Ron Pierce) has won his last two and Dedi's Dragon (Corey Callahan) in from the Meadowlands, head the starting line-up. Monday through Thursday racing starts at 4:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday are 'dark day.' Racing resumes on Sunday with post time at 5:30 p.m. There is no charge for parking or admission when visiting Dover Downs. Leading harness and thoroughbred simulcasts are featured from 12 Noon until 12 Midnight daily in the Dover Downs Race and Sports Book. by Marv Bachrad, for Dover Downs
DOVER, Del --- Papa Ray, winner of last Thursday's $25,000 Delaware Special drew outside post 8 in this week's top pace on, Dec. 18 at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m. Reg Hazzard II and Legacy Racing's Papa Ray moves from post 1 to the outside for driver Eddie Davis Jr. Frank Chick's So Take That, handled by Montrell Teague, closed strongly last week to miss by only a neck. Hard-hitting Mustang Art, owned by Max Walton and Greg Papaleo, came on for Corey Callahan to finish third, a half-length from first. Bandolino, owned, trained and driven by Daryl Bier's Bandolino, should profit by an inside post as he returns to top form. Nova Artist reversed his regular racing style by cutting out the early pace with Allan Davis driving, last week. Mary Ann Larrimore's Believe This Bob seeks to recapture his 19-1 upset performance two weeks ago. Ringler Stable's Simon's Artist with Trace Tetrick in the bike, leaves from the rail with Joan Dalphon and Elanor Laws' Don't Ya Know and George Dennis, starts alongside. A $16,000 Open and three Winners-Over paces are among the strong 15-race program events. The Triple Lindy, second last week, turned it on in the stretch, to score a 1:53 victory in the $18,000 Open trot on Wednesday, Dec. 17 at Dover Downs. Last Wednesday, trainer-driver Vic Kirby couldn't get clear early enough before closing fast. There was no road trouble this time as the Credit Winning-Measure Up gelding got there first in a lifetime best 1:53 clocking. C&G Racing own the winner of six races this season and $132,480 in purse money. He has earned $267,951in his career. Race favorite Tirade Hanover (Corey Callahan), finished second while Martz Time (Andy Miller), who was riding a two-straight win streak, was third. Ideal Revue became the longest shot of the early meet when George Dennis drove the 70-1 outsider to a 1:56.3 upset in a $14,000 3,4&5-Year-Old Winners-Over trot. Carol and trainer Jim Atkinson own the Revenue S-New Ideal gelding who paid $143.60 for a $2-dollar ticket. It was the fifth win of the year for the five-year-old, now a winner of $61,995 in 2014. My Heidi (Callahan) was second with Maiden Knight third for the third straight time. Payson Racing's Joyeux Dream with Andy Miller overtook Classic Filly (Trace Tetrick) in deep stetch for a 1:56.2 triumph in a $14,500 trot for young horses. Futuristic Bride (Jonathan Miller) was third. The win was the sixth of the season for Joyeau Dream, an Infinitif-Jolie Reve gelding. Tony Morgan pulled Barbara Boese's Awsome Valley, a Valley Victor-Nannina Ambrosio gelding, from second at the top of the stretch to catch front-trotting Powerful Charger (Trace Tetrick) for a 1:54.4 victory. Oh No Three O (Sean Bier) collected third money in the $13,000 Winners-Over trot... Prayer Session paid off for his fifth consecutive victory in a $12,000 trot with Corey Callahan driving the second of three winners. Brit Evans and Foulk Stable's own the altered son of Like A Prayer-ENS Tag Session, trained by Trish Foulk. Spunky Jack (Roger Plante) was runner-up. Jacks To Open (Andy Miller).was the show horse. Callahan and Morgan drove three winners apiece. George Dennis and Jim Morand had doubles. by Marv Bachrad, for Dover Downs
After being involved in a series accident in the seventh race at Pocono Downs Wednesday, harness racing driver George Napolitano, Jr. recovered quickly from his hospital visit to make the journey to Harrah's Philadelphia and win two of the three divisions in the co-feature trots and a total of five races on the program.. The three divisions of the mid-conditioned level trot headlined the card on a rainy Thursday afternoon from Harrah's Philadelphia, each going for a purse of $17,000. In the first division, it was 4 Leaf Racing's Smoother Ride (Geo. Napolitano Jr.) with a front-end victory. The son of Yankee Glide quarter-brushed past early leader (and eventual second place finisher) Muscolo (Tim Tetrick) just after the quarter pole. From that point, he never looked back, splashing to a two length victory in 1:55.3. Hoosier Park invader Time Will Tell All (Corey Callahan) emerged first-over from the three-hole past three-quarters, but flattened out to finish third. Smoother Ride ($2.40) picked up his fifteenth victory of the year for trainer John Mc Dermott. In the second division, it was Howard Jacobs' Political Desire (Geo Napolitano Jr.) going gate-to-wire for the victory. The 8-year-old son of Tom Ridge was well-rated the first half (58.1) and had plenty left in the tank for the stretch drive. He went on to win by a length and a quarter, stopping the timer in 1:56. Wind Neath My Feet (Marcus Miller) finished a game second in his debut for the Jake Huff barn, while Way Outta Here (Andrew McCarthy) rallied for third. Political Desire ($3.40) was one of three training wins for Kevin Carr. The gelding is one win away from notching his 40th career victory. The third and final division went to J&T Silva Stables' Omnipotent (Andrew McCarthy). The daughter of Donato Hanover laid off the early battle, which saw Il Mago (Daryl Bier) and Bastille (Andy Miller) exchange leads. Omnipotent (8.40) worked out a solid second-over trip, and was able to out close the leaders in the final steps, winning by a neck, stopping the clock in 1:56.2. Il Mago had to settle for second, while Bastille faded to third. Driver George Napolitiano Jr., who was unseated in a drive Wednesday night at Pocono Downs, had five winners on the card, maintaining his lead in the driver standings. Live racing returns Friday afternoon with a first post of 12:40 PM. Mike Bozich
The best of the best of this year's Pennsylvania-sired harness racing two-year-old trotters and pacers will gather together this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for their $1,240,000 Championships Night program. The horses, in both the $260,000 finals and the $50,000 consolations, earned their way into these races by having the highest point totals based on finish position in four PA Sire Stakes preliminaries raced at the state's tracks over the last two months. The four Championship events are slotted for races nine through twelve on Saturday's 16-race card. The stellar card also features the $50,000 Modern Family Open Trot, in honor of the late trotter trained by Daryl Bier, and featuring such star-power Wishing Stone; Arch Madness; Market Share; and Sevruga, along with four other heavy-hitters. The $50,000 Adieu to the Almost Summer Pace will host the millionaire pacers Golden Receiver and Mach It So, who hit the finish line in a brilliant Dead Heat two weeks ago; millionaire Bolt The Duer; and Sunfire Blue Chip, headlining another star-studded field. To kick off the Sire Stakes Championship Night, a special "Signings and Sightings" event will be held with Hall of Famer and former NY Giants Linebacker Lawrence Taylor on the Sky Bridge from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. This is a wristband-only event, and fans may obtain their wristband starting at 1:00pm, which will be a limited amount. Authorized photos only will be signed, and they will distributed at the event. The first 200 fans at 5:00pm can get the 50/50 deal; they pay $50, and receive a total of $100 in live racing vouchers. Each $10 free voucher is good on a select Sire Stakes race or the Open Trot or Open Pace. Post Time for the night is 6:30pm. Racing continues at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday through November 22, and the track is dark the week of September 9-13 for the annual Oktoberfest celebration. JENNIFER STARR
WILKES-BARRE PA -The cream of the crop of this year's Pennsylvania-sired two-year-old trotters and pacers will gather together this Saturday night at Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs for their $1,240,000 Championships Night program. The horses,in both the $260,000 finals and the $50,000 consolations, earned their way into these races by having the highest pointtotals based on finish position in four PaSS preliminaries raced at the state's tracks over the last two months. The four Championship events are slotted for races nine through twelve on Saturday's 16-race card at Pocono; here's a look at them in the order they will be conducted: TWO-YEAR-OLD PACING FILLIES (stakes record - 1:51.1, Economy Terror, 2007) These fillies have been very competitive among themselves, as this is the only of the four divisions that will find no four-time prelim winner looking for a sweep in the Championship. (In fact, there has never been a "sweeper" in the 2PF class since a record of prelim points was started in 2002, a fact which will obviously stay intact in 2014; what's more, the prelim pointleader has not won the 2PF Championship since Lady Annie in 2007.) Aria Hanover (post two, driver Tim Tetrick listed) and Southwind Roulette (post five, Yannick Gingras) figure to be the focal points of attention after showing three wins and a third in their prelims to be tied for the top in this group. Southwind Roulette was third in her first PaSS start, then has taken her last three; among the conquered in her final prelim was ... Aria Hanover, who had won three straight going into that event. TWO-YEAR-OLD TROTTING FILLIES (stakes record - 1:54.3, Sand Violent Blu, 2011, and Designed To Be, 2013) In contrast to their pacing counterparts, two 2TFs have swept their four prelims and their Championship: Coulantine in 2004, and Fashion Feline in 2009. And the leading pointwinner has won their Championship in each of the last three years (the stake speed setters with Frau Blucher in between). Looking to add herself the "sweeper" ranks is Wild Honey (post seven, Yannick Gingras). In keeping her record unblemished in the prelims last time out, Wild Honey defeated Gatka Hanover (post eight, Ron Pierce), who had also won her three prelims heretofore, by a half-length. Neither filly will particularly benefit from their outside post draw, making this shape up as a very tough affair. TWO-YEAR-OLD TROTTING COLTS (stakes record - 1:54.3, Stormin Normand, 2011) In setting this division's speed mark, Stormin Normand also completed the "Sire Stakes sweep," the only 2TC to have accomplished the feat. Attempting to emulate the "Storm" will be Billy Flynn (post four, Brett Miller), 6 for 6 in his young career. But there are three two-time Sire Stakes prelim winners in this field - Honor And Serve, Lima Pride, and Piercewave Hanover - plus Walter White, a horse who came within a head of Billy Flynn two starts back, so no one is conceding the honors to the unbeaten horse going in. TWO-YEAR-OLD PACING COLTS (stakes record - 1:50.2, One More Laugh, 2009) Like his colt counterpart on the trotting side, Stormin Normand, One More Laugh became his division's only sweeper when he set the stakes mark five years back. (The leading prelim pointleader has won the 2PC in three of the last five years, including Allstar Partner last year.) Probably set to draw the majority of the focus here is Yankee Bounty (post three, Yannick Gingras), who like Billy Flynn is both 6 for 6 lifetime and unbeaten in the Sires prelims. But also like Billy Flynn, Yankee Bounty had a horse who gave him a scare - Wazikashi Hanover came within a neck of an upset last time -- and again like Billy Flynn, Yankee Bounty faces three opponents with multiple PaSS prelim wins: McArdles Lightning (who had three) along with Dragon Eddy and Lost For Words (two each). THE UNDERCARD There will be $50,000 consolations for each of the four Sire Stakes divisions' horses who came up just shy in trying to earn themselves a place in the final. It does seem strange to call a contest an "undercard" event when the field of eight has combined earnings of $12,112,270, especially when the first three horses in the post parade have bankrolled $9,956,663 among them. But this is a special field, for a special race - the $50,000 Modern Family Trot, honoring the recently-deceased free-for-aller who was based with the Daryl Bier stable right at Pocono, and who was competitive with this national group the last two years. Those "first three horses," by the way, are Wishing Stone, Market Share, and Arch Madness, and when mixed with Sevruga and four other hard-hitters they should give a fit tribute to their fallen fellow competitor. There will also be a $50,000 Invitational Pace, the Adieu to the Almost Summer Pace (no doubt if this race were held in the western part of the state, it would be called the Adios to the Almost Summer Pace, but that's another story). Millionaires Golden Receiver and Bolt The Duer will draw attention here, along with two sharp four-year-olds on three-race winning streaks: Sunfire Blue Chip and Mach It So. The first of Saturday's 16 races is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. (And of course on Sunday afternoon, the $1,240,000 PA Sire Stakes 3YO Championships Day will be held at Harrah's Philadelphia, likely to feature a few horse you may have heard of -- Father Patrick and Nuncio, McWicked and Smewhere In L A, Shake It Cerry, Sandbetweenurtoes, horses like that. The draw for those races is tomorrow [Wednesday].) From the Pennsylvania Harness Horsemen's Association
Lexington, KY --- Arthur "Artie" Lance Bier, 74, the father of Delaware-based horsemen Daryl and Sean Bier, died Aug. 21, 2014. A top horseman of the 1970s and 1980s, Mr. Bier's last drive came in 2002, although he continued to train horses through 2011. One of Mr. Bier's greatest days as a driver came on Valentine's Day 1981 at Northfield Park when scored six wins in six drives, equaling the track mark for single-day wins at the time with Herve Filion and Lew Williams. Because of thawing, the racetrack was listed as "slow" that afternoon, and the times for his wins -- all in pacing events -- ranged between 2:08.3 and 2:21.3. Following his sixth win that day with Labet's Buddy in the $4,500 Open Pace in 2:12, Mr. Bier quipped, "I weigh only 130 pounds and my tires don't sink down as much as some of the other guys'." To view the rest of this story click here.


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This comes from Borderfire Report (h/t JW):
WASHINGTON, DC – Amid disturbing revelations that the verdicts of Islamic Sharia courts are now legally binding in civil cases in the United Kingdom, U.S. Representative Tom Tancredo (R-Littleton) moved quickly today to introduce legislation designed to protect the United States from a similar fate.
"This is a case where truth is truly stranger than fiction," said Tancredo. "Today the British people are learning a hard lesson about the consequences of massive, unrestricted immigration."
Posted on 09/20/2008 7:20 AM by Rebecca Bynum
20 Sep 2008
Mary Jackson
....U.K. Certification of Islamic Courts...
Which hasn't actually taken place. See here, here and here.
20 Sep 2008
Rebecca Bynum
I used their headline. What would you have me change? "Certification" to "recognition?" Maybe change the word "court" to "arbitration tribunal?"
Aren't you splitting hairs?
20 Sep 2008
Mary Jackson
No, just making a case for factual accuracy.


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For ten years western intelligence has fought a secret war against Al Qaeda, the most deadly and sophisticated terrorist organization the world has ever faced. In the decades since 9/11 the west has employed unprecedented and controversial methods, drone attacks, secret prisons and torture. Peter Taylor the filmmaker has reported on terrorist conflicts for almost forty years and in his words, neve
In the days following terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in 2001, sports might have seemed trivial and irrelevant. But Nine Innings from Ground Zero demonstrates how New Yorkers, in fact, embraced baseball with a cathartic passion, turning Yankees and Mets games into spontaneous rituals of grief and showcases for resilience and the restoration of normalcy. Off the field, both teams found
This documentary examines how a radical fringe of the Republican Party used the trauma of the 9/11 terror attacks to advance a pre-existing agenda to radically transform American foreign policy while rolling back civil liberties and social programs at home. The documentary places the Bush Administration's false justifications for war in Iraq within the larger context of a two-decade struggle by
Hy.poth.e.sis is a documentary film that follows physics professor Steven E. Jones during a pivotal point in his life. In 2005, Steven went public with a controversial theory regarding the collapse of the World Trade Center on 9/11. His assertion that the collapse was likely the result of pre-positioned explosives rather than the hijacked planes resulted in a backlash from the community and even
Eight months before the September 11, 2001 attacks, Lyndon LaRouche forecast that the United States was at high risk for a Reichstag Fire event, an event that would allow those in power to manage through dictatorial means an economic and social crisis that they were otherwise incompetent to handle. We are presently living in the unbroken wake of that history.
9/11-The Firemen's Story explores how the brotherhood of New York's bravest was tested and strengthened in the smoke and flames of Sept. 11. An especially unfathomable day for the fire department, the subsequent collapse of the Twin Towers resulted in the deaths of 343 emergency responders. More than a decade after the horrific attack, some of the usually stone-faced firefighters have come forward
What happened September 11, 2001? All over the world, people question the official story and explanation about the events that took place in USA more than 10 years ago. In this Danish documentary you will meet architect Jan Utzon, MP Benny Engelbrecht, professor Niels Harrit, airline captain Niels Studstrup, journalist Tommy Hansen and artist Jacob Fuglsang. They will talk about their doubt and sk
Immediately after 9/11, the US announced that the gloves were coming off in the fight against al-Qaeda. In the first of three films on the aftermath of 9/11, we examine the highs and lows of the intelligence war. A PR stunt which killed thousands and launched a propaganda war that has, so far, lasted a decade. Since 9/11, how far has the US and al-Qaeda been prepared to go to win hearts and min
Photographed from a single perspective on September 5th, 6th, 8th, 11th, 12th, and October 1st in the year 2001, The Tower Age is the true story of a kid, his camera, his Brooklyn fire escape, and the resulting array of images that document the twilight and death of the Twin Towers--an archive so unique that it amounts to a kind of time-lapse of the unfolding of history. Beginning on September


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Grace Homes General Contractor Grrace Homes Roofing Grace Homes contracted with us to complete roofing, guttering, some outdoor painting, and ceiling repairs, as a result of a hail storm damage.After replacement of the roof, new leaks occurred in the c St. Charles (St. Louis), Missouri
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Repairs were started in a timely manner, but when a leak in gutter repair, and additional ceiling leaks were noticed (in two different rooms, other than those previously noticed) after crews indicated that repairs were complete, we called and left several messages at Grace. We finally received a call in September, 2012. The project manager called, came to visit, and documented what issues needed to be addressed, and sent someone to inspect the roof to see if proper seals around all areas had been completed. As far as we can tell, no new ceiling leaks have occurred, or spread, but the gutter at the front of the house leaks when it rains. Other previously discussed and contracted repairs have yet to be completed.
We have been approached a couple of times to determine if 95% of the repairs have been made, and to consider passing on the last insurance check, and they would guarantee that repairs would be completed. Our mortgage company will be inspecting the repairs, so we were told not to release the last check until repairs were completed, and a lien waiver had been signed by Grace Homes. We have also been asked to consider paying them for what has been done up to date (we thought the first and second check accomplished that) and they would release the extra for us to contract, to complete the additional repairs needed. We do not want to take additional time to search for another contractor to complete repairs. We would like for Grace Homes to complete repairs before the weather gets too bad for them to complete them.
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John Muir Wilderness > Mount Tom > Climber's Log
Mount Tom Climber's Log
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|Princess Buttercup
|From Pine Creek
Date Climbed: Sep 13, 2008
|Up the Gables Lake trail from Pine Creek, then across to the Hanging Valley mine, up the west ridge, then descend to the other mines and down the slot canyons. nice day.
|Posted Nov 30, 2009 11:59 pm
|North Ridge
Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2005
|I've done this route twice. The most memorable was when we camped on the ridge at 12,500' or so and drank a ton of whiskey and ate jelly bellys
|Posted Nov 29, 2009 7:55 pm
|did it
Date Climbed: May 26, 2003
|Did with my 7-year-old son. first time was the year before
|Posted Sep 23, 2009 6:44 pm
|Climbed from Horton Lakes
Date Climbed: Sep 20, 2009
|Great views from the top and we picked the perfect day as there wasn't a cloud in sight. The approach via the scree above the mine was less than pleasant but it gets better near the top.
|Posted Sep 22, 2009 5:15 pm
|slog slog slog slog
Date Climbed: Aug 29, 2009
|Horton Lakes route: try crossing to ridge S of gully, after Tungstar Mine.
|Posted Aug 30, 2009 9:14 pm
|Gable Lakes
Date Climbed: May 27, 1984
|I camped near the middle lake of the 3 southern Gable Lakes. From camp I climbed and traversed peak 12120+ to gain Hanging Valley. Climbed Tom via southwest ridge- staying on crest as much as possible. Great view! Clear and windy. Explored some of the mines on the way back. Climbed peak 12200+ and traversed back to and over peak 12120+ to get back to camp.
|Posted Aug 23, 2009 3:29 pm
|Horton Lake
Date Climbed: Jul 6, 1991
|A great mountain. Good geology and mining history. Climbed with Nina and Ed.
|Posted Jul 31, 2009 2:34 pm
|Horton Lakes
Date Climbed: May 18, 2009
|Soloed up the SW ridge- to avoid the scree. No snow on the route but hailed and snowed a little on the way down- super views remained even so. From trailhead to summit absolutely one of the most scenic hikes I've done- I'd definitely go back.
|Posted Jul 1, 2009 9:32 pm
|ground control to major tom
Date Climbed: Oct 14, 2008
|fantastic views due to its location east of the crest... cool plaques remain on summit from ascents in the 1930s... climbed via horton lakes
|Posted Oct 21, 2008 6:53 pm
|Horton Lake
|No views from summit due to whiteout conditions. I traversed to far south and had to descend a sketchy south chute down to below Horton Lake. Lucky I didn't cliff out.
|Posted Aug 22, 2008 6:21 am
|Sam Roberts
|Horton Lakes
|Day hiked up the road.
|Posted Jul 31, 2008 6:54 pm
|Horton Lakes
Date Climbed: Jun 30, 2008
|Went up the typical route, 4:20 to the top from the gate. Been awhile since I got up a Sierra peak, it felt great. We stuck to the better talus ribs straight up from the mine portal to the ridge, then took the ridge to the top. The sandy, loose stuff is for the descent only!
|Posted Jul 2, 2008 8:08 pm
|From Horton Lakes
Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2005
|Sierra Club WTC trip led perfectly by Melissa K.
|Posted Jul 1, 2008 5:52 pm
|Brian Kalet
|Elderberry Canyon
Date Climbed: Apr 11, 2008
|Trip Report
|Posted Apr 14, 2008 8:33 pm
|Horton Lake
Date Climbed: Mar 29, 2008
|Climbed with Dave Gonzalez with a camp at Horton Lake. I was too slow and the deteriorating weather finally made me turn around at about 300 ft below the summit. Dave topped out though.
|Posted Mar 31, 2008 12:07 pm
Date Climbed: Mar 2, 2008
|car-to-summit-to-car in a day in 17 hours total. North Ridge route up and down.
|Posted Mar 4, 2008 2:47 am
|mt tom
Date Climbed: Jan 19, 2008
|mt tom
|Posted Jan 22, 2008 8:38 pm
|West slope
Date Climbed: Aug 21, 2005
|Slog above the mine, but nice views of Owens Valley.
|Posted Sep 18, 2007 12:30 am
|From Horton Lakes
Date Climbed: Aug 6, 2007
|An unenjoyable scramble up mostly loose scree from the mine. Great views partially compensated for the slog.
|Posted Aug 21, 2007 8:46 pm
|Dayhike from Horton TH
Date Climbed: Aug 3, 2005
|Climbed a year ago. The only thing I have written in my notes is "really loose sucky scree". The views were nice, but I'm not sure I'm in a hurry to go back.
|Posted Oct 10, 2006 1:50 am


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Opening in 1946 was the K&K Drive-in named for owners J.F. Knuth and L.A. Knowles. There's room for 636 cars.
I have found no evidence of a drive-in on North Eagle Road during the time frame when it was open.
A 1971 aerial photo shows nothing. However, there was a drive in about 1 mile west of North Eagle Road at 1375 E Fairview Ave which appears to fit the description of the K & K.
Today, there are a couple of stores that sit on the property, but no trace of the drive-in being present anymore. http://tinyurl.com/o7tnphk
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Eddie Izzard to run 27 marathons
British comedian, actor and endurance runner Eddie Izzard says he will run 27 marathons in honor of Nelson Mandela, who was jailed 27 years by apartheid governments before being released to help usher in South Africa's democracy.
Izzard spoke of his plan Thursday on the sidelines of a reception for donors at Mandela's foundation and archives in Johannesburg.
He says he will run the marathons in 27 consecutive days in South Africa along routes he will map out himself at sites around the country linked to Mandela's personal history.
In 2009, Izzard ran 1,100 miles (1,770 kilometers) in seven weeks across Britain for charity.
Mandela, 93, became South Africa's first black president after its first all-race elections in 1994. He served one term, and now is retired from public life.
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John Calipari gave a press conference on Thursday morning and, for the first time since his arrest in June, the Kentucky head coach spoke about Derek Willis.
Willis, if you've forgotten, was found passed out in the street outside the open driver's side door of his car at 4:30 a.m. You can see video of the arrest here. Willis is very lucky he wasn't killed, and that he didn't kill anyone else trying to drive in that condition.
Cal said that Willis will not be suspended for any games, but "Derek knows he's under a different eye now than he was." He did not elaborate on what kind of punishment Willis will receive beyond that, saying that "I don't throw people under the bus."
To be honest, I'm a little surprised that Willis won't be forced to miss any games, but if we're being frank, sitting out an exhibition and Kentucky's opener sounds much more appealing than the kind of, ahem, 'conditioning drills' that Willis has likely spent the summer doing.
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"I had a great feeling about BYU, and I prayed about it," Lee told the paper. "I just feel like it's the right fit for me. It just seems right. It feels right."
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My intent was to transfer my current home number to them. They forwarded me what the call a letter of Authorization (LOA) in order to initiate the process of transferring my home phone number, which I immediately completed and faxed it back THE NEXT DAY!!!!! (February 11, 2005)
I did not hear from them for over a week so I called them to find out the status of my transfer request. They of course told me that it takes 10-14 days at least to process the request. When I first called, it had been exactly 10 days.
So I gave them the benefit of the doubt and let another week of inconvenient use of my cell phone for most incoming calls. Only close family and some friends had what Vonage calls the "Virtual number... Now it is the last week in February and of curse I don't hear anything about my number transfer so I call again.
This time the customer service rep actually told me that there was a problem with the request and that they were not able to complete the transfer. They told me that the number could not be transferred because my current carrier (in which I was still sending payment to) told them that the account had been terminated.
Of course when I called my current carrier that was not the case. I emailed Vonage with this information, since speaking to their customer service reps was not going well and waited for some type of reply. I began to email them at this point so that one, I had documentation of what was going on and 2, I no longer wished to speak with their incompetent customer service reps.
I continued to receive the same response from Vonage each time I asked for an update to my transfer request. NO once had they taken the initiative to tell me there was still some sort of miscommunication on their end. On March 20, 5 weeks after I signed up with them, my number was STILL NOT TRANSFERRED.
I cancelled my service with Vonage, but agreed to pay for any fees related outgoing calls I made.
My disgust with this company came to a climax when I received an email the same day that listed a summary of charges which included the full cost of their equipment, the full monthly service charge and an EARLY TERMINATION FEE, all which totaled over 125.00.
I of course called them and told them that I will send back their equipment at my cost but I feel some sort of credit for the early termination fee is appropriate since they did not hold up their end of the bargain and provide me with the service they so graciously offered but did not deliver.
I since use my cell phone as my primary phone and will never recommend Vonage to anyone. They have abysmal customer service and an even worse business ethic.
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For a teenager, your first job interview can be a scary experience. I know it was for me. Having recently landed a job with a large grocery chain that shall remain nameless, and having gone through three interviews, I can tell you firsthand that being interviewed for a job is no piece of cake. Despite that, however, it was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, and has given me much more confidence not only when I walk into an interview, but how I present myself in life, in general.
First came the phone interview. Interestingly, it was easily the longest of the three, and being my first-ever interview, I was sweating bullets through the whole thing. Although I had some idea of the questions they would be asking me, I was still thrown for a curve on a couple of them, and became more nervous by each one I thought I had bungled. By the end of the interview, however, I had emerged (in my eyes) as victorious, despite some answers that left my mom shaking her head in despair. One down, two to go.
The next interview was the first one conducted at the store, and the first one where I was going to have to break out the ol' suit and tie. I walked in still anxious and on edge but slightly less nervous than the first interview. I thought I had a good idea of what to expect. When I first sat down with the interviewer, I was expecting a good 30 minutes – and instead, it was only 15. Now, me being my paranoid self, I immediately assumed they must not have liked me, and cut it short when they realized I wasn't the right fit. Of course, there was no way I could have known what they were thinking, and I would just have to wait for them to call back to see whether or not they liked me. The waiting was agonizing. Since this was my first time doing all of this stuff, there's not much I can really compare it to – the only thing that springs to mind is waiting in line for a roller coaster. Mercifully, I received a call quickly, and was scheduled for another in-store interview. Two down, one to go.
I woke up the day of the next interview just as nervous as I had been going into the first two. This was the final interview, the last test before they decided whether or not I was worthy to be an employee. I could almost hear "The Final Countdown" playing as I walked into the store. For the first time, my interviewer was a guy. The interview itself was nothing special – it was extremely similar to the previous two. By the end of it, though, I felt I had done something incredible – I had made it through my first interview process, and my hiring or not hiring be darned, I though that was something to be proud of.
Fortunately, this story has a happy ending. I was hired. I have received my first paycheck. Of course, there was nothing inherently unique about the paycheck. But it was my first ever, and ask anyone – receiving your first paycheck is a really, really nice feeling. For those of you who have been reading this article hoping for tips on nailing your interviews, sorry to disappoint you, but I don't have much to say that you probably haven't heard before – dress professionally, have a firm handshake, and above all else, be yourself. I can tell you that you'll walk out of that interview feeling you've accomplished something – regardless of whether you get the job.
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I sold this stock just before close on April 22nd. I got 0.0048. a share I Took a 10% loss on this investment. Sentiment now is Strong Sell because this company has not been diligent in its accounting practices. there fore as each month goes by this company is getting closer to bankruptcy. The company should not have any excuse for this gross negligence and malfeasance of lacking to report Earnings statements. This stock is going to burn and Burn into nothing but ashes. Get the heck out of this stock and switch to a more prudent investment before its too late. at the current rate this company could potentially fall all the way down to worthless within 2 year. The stock could bounce next week to 0.0055 or a little higher. use that opportunity to escape this stock with out losing 90% of your money over the next 2 years.
Sentiment: Strong Sell
Good advice and right on. Trade this stock at your own risk - it could make a small run up if the idiot CEO/CFO actually files the 10k like he supposed to. But if it fails to break oout thru the top end of the Bollinger bands, .0057 right now, take that as a danger signal. It tested the lower limit of those bands over the last few days and held. Next week will be interesting from a technical point of view - those Bollingers are getting really tight. If it fails to get to a penny after that, the PinK designation will stay according to new OTC Market regs. The fundamentals are lousy for this company - no revenue, bad management, doubtful process and extremely undercapitalized with limited resources. Long Term Sell.
The stock is definitely on the pink sheets right now. The stock is no longer trading on the OTC QB.
Even if they filed, what the heck treating the long investors like jackwads again and giving shorts an opening. It so unprofessional to take it to the wire needlessly all the time.
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I am a born and raised Californian. I actually was born in Redwood City and raised in Sunnyvale, Ca. I was in Southern California for 12 years and was in the bay area for 18 years. I now live in Austin, Texas proper and have a few items about the city that are VERY different from San Fransico.
Even though most Texans will say our traffic here in Austin is overwelming, I disagree and state that it is bad but not nearly as bad as San Fransico. I recall waiting 3 hours to commute from Daly City to San Jose on an average day (1 way).
Also, the people here in Austin are incredible. They are simply very friendly with a wide range of interest and professions. They are much more approachable than most San Fransicans.
The night life here is good but nothing in compared to that of San Fransico. We, as a city, are growing our cultural centers such as the $57 million dollar Long Center that just opened. We also have an opera that is good in most aspects.
As for the weather. Our winters are just as cold as your summers! LOL. I remember freezing as I watched fireworks on the Pier in San Fransico on July 4th. So, if you can handle the summers in San Fransico, you can handle the winters here in Austin.
Property values are no comparison. They simply are a steal comparatively! With San Fransico at times surpassing well over $1000/sq ft, people here are paying approximately $150-400/sq ft. So, that being said, homes and condos are much more affordable.
Taxes, property that is, are higher. Californias are based on the transaction and fixed from there and at 1.2% on average. Here they are 2%-3.2% and adjusted annually.
Pros and cons of both citys but do your homework and if you can, give yourself an in to the California market just incase you change your mind once you get to Austin. If you like it ultimately, sell California and make Austin your home. Otherwise, you can ultimately rent in Austin, see if you like it for the 1st year, and then chose. Austin appreciates at a much slower pace than California, so, you will not miss too much if you dont buy a home immediately!
I hope this helps! You will enjoy Austin if you give it a chance. Its different but as the citys' motto applies:
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We relocated here a year ago and love it. Austin has so much to offer an the cost of living is way less than California. Believe me I know as I grew up in southern California and we very often visit the San Francisco area. We have spent some time talking to folks just like you who are thinking of making the jump! Do it! You won't regret it. Even if you have to take a lower salary here it will be worth it. Yes, I'm a real estate professional and yes I would love to help you. There are so many things to do here. The music is great, the people are friendly and housing is booming.
I would think a Marketing Exec would be able to find a job here, I would get with a good head hunter. Also, check out the article from the Staubach Company in today's paper. Very positive about growth in Austin and its' economy. http://www.statesman.com You can also access home information on our website (below), juts click on the "buy" button to get information on Austin properties. No need to register, sign up for anything, just take a look at Austin listings (not just our company).
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There are several Ad agencies and marketing agencies in and around Austin. DELL is a good choice for their in-house marketing dept. GSD&M/Idea City is a good ad agency, but has had lots of lay-offs lately.
Overall, Austin is an AWESOME place to live! This is a perfect place for marketing. If you have 15+ years in the industry, then you shouldn't have any problems finding somewhere in Austin.
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I can say a couple of things about marketing jobs here. There are good opportunities, depending upon your field. If you market for high tech or advertising, you are in good company here. GSD&M is here and they are quite a force. There are also quite a few post production video companies that do quite a bit of work for the advertising industry nationwide and there are many affiliated marketing companies with that industry here. The technology field is very influential here and most of the companies have marketing departments to garner more of the market from the competition. Many small, independent companies offer competitve salaries and packages to compete with the larger companies.
I can also say that my clients from Pacifica, Brentwood, San Jose, Milpitas, and more have NO REGRETS about living here. Relocation is a bit stressful so make sure you work with a realtor that has experience in relocation clients. Also, make sure that it is a good time for you to sell there...I have a client that still is waiting to sell because it is not a good market for his location and home in Northern CA.
Best of luck....come to Austin, you will LOVE it...once you adjust to the heat!!! If you want to know more from the perspective of a Native Texan and a former California resident, let me know!
The job market for newbies may be difficult, but not for a seasoned executive level marketing person. As I answered previously, job comes first, but should not be difficult to find.
I relocated with a large company from San Francisco to Austin 11 years ago. Austin is much like Sacramento in that it is a capitol city, is in a state with 3 significantly larger cities and has a river running through it. It is different due to its unique population mix with large university and high tech companies. If you would like to chat, please email me. I might be able to point you in a direction for a job change.
Things missed in Austin: Ocean, seafood, mountains, trolleys, cool mornings, fog. Things welcomed in Austin: friendly people, very low comparative cost of living, accessability to outdoor activities.
Best of luck to you.
As a fifth generation Texan, I say welcome to Austin. I have lived here my whole life, however I have traveled extensively. I love Cali particularly S.F. and Santa Cruz.
You will find our prices are a little cheaper, but the weather may be hard for you to get used to. Some Californians find the Texas heat too extreme. Winters can be freezing and up to 50's, however summers typically the lows are in the high 70's-80s and 95-102 in the summer. Don't forget that due to all the construction and concrete we have created a "heat island/pocket' in Austin. So that means if the actual temperature is 98, it actually feels about 8-10 degrees hotter like 108.
If you are serious about moving I would suggest going to the Austin Chamber of Commerce and checking out the local employers. There are many high tech companies in Austin that could use your services. Dell is an option, they employ a lot of people. I have more friends/clients that used to work for Dell, but have escaped. Bear in mind since so many people want to live here many companies feel they can pay you significantly less. The guy running the stop and rob where you buy your gas and sodas probably has a BA. Competition for jobs is stiff because so many people are moving here. I would suggest looking for a job first, and let the company pay for you to come interview and spend a few days and see if you really like it. Then you can worry about where to move.
If I can help you in anyway please don't hesitate to call or email me. Thanks for the opportunity & have a great summer!
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Hello and congratulations on considering Austin! I have lived here for 10 years and like you had lived in San Francisco.
The job market in Austin is actually very robust. I was in technology for 20 years before becoming a Real Estate Agent. I enjoyed my years in Tech, but love the opportunity to work with families in finding their dream homes!
There are a number of really good recruiting firms in Austin that you might want to check out. I happen to be great friends with the President of Pedley-Richard. They are a local agency that specializes in Austin. Let me know and I would be glad to make an introduction.
As you know, there are a number of companies that are headquarted here in Austin and may have openings. Another great source for networking is Linkedin.com . You would be surprised at what a great networking tool this site is.
So about the move, I often compare SF to Austin. It has many of the same SF sensibilities that are important to a quality of life. The people, arts, ammeneities, outdoor activities, etc... are just great. We absolutely love it.
Please let me know if I can help.
Ritch Haenke, REaltor (R)
COldwell Banker, United REaltors
I came to Austin as a marketing executive with Dell. I would be cautious about working for them depending on your style. Somewhat churn and burn, even today. That said, there are a large number of marketing executive positions in the area, mostly in the high tech area, and some others in supporting/services businesses.
At your level you know the ropes on how to find a job, clearly looking in the paper doesn't cut it. If you need local references for head hunters that focus on your job area, let me know. Depending on your risk tolerance, Austin Ventures and other VCs have a lot of startup opportunities that want seasoned executives.
Nothing compares to the Bay area, I lived in Mountain View and can swear to that. That said, Austin has been a good alternative for us, with excellent quality of life, excellent schools, much lower housing costs (especially if you actually live in the city of SF). And if your not Prop13 owners, then when you combine your local, state and property taxes in CA, we're a lot less...a lot less!
Your job market opportunties are going to depend on 2 functions, total compensation package required and your areas of expertise. We are a large city, but not by Bay area standards, so the number of opportunities will be noticeably fewer than where you are. I think your best course of action is to start the job search. If something interesting comes up, then you can spend more time understanding the Austin area. If there aren't any interesting opportunities, then finding more out about Austin is kind of useless.
If you want any help on the job market side of things, let me know.
New employment ads come out on Sunday.
You may want to check with Dell. They are bringing in some folks..but..I do not know what type of positions are being filled.
There is still good job growth in the Austin-Metro area..so..that is a plus!
If there is any way I can help you with your relocation I would be happy to.
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