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Scale Free Networks
Networks that grow organically don't always distribute connections/node as a BellCurve
. Networks such as the Internet, the
, social networks, metabolic systems, and--I suspect--wikis, grow to favor hubs, or popular nodes.
Such networks have some interesting properties. They tend to be resistant to the loss of random nodes, but not to the loss of hubs.
When I read the article in the May 2003 issue of
, I realized that the Wiki follows the rules of a scale-free network, and wondered at the implications. --
Current events reveal the importance of this new way to categorize a network.
While listening to a program on
recently, I realized that terrorist cells probably form as scale-free networks. This should inform our anti-terrorist plans.
And then there's the power grid, which is clearly not a scale-free network, and thus vulnerable to catastrophic failures caused by the collapse of minor nodes. --
from email correspondence ...
An emerging area of research which might be of interest are Scale Free Networks which have some rather unique properties... both in the structure of their connectedness, and their resistance to random failure/attacks.
"Put simply, the nodes of a scale-free network aren't randomly or evenly connected. Scale-free networks include many "very connected" nodes, hubs of connectivity that shape the way the network operates. The ratio of very connected nodes to the number of nodes in the rest of the network remains constant as the network changes in size."
Scale-free networks, show almost no degradation as random nodes fail. With their very connected nodes, which are statistically unlikely to fail under random conditions, connectivity in the network is maintained. It takes quite a lot of random failure before the hubs are wiped out, and only then does the network stop working"
Scale free networks seem to apply to the structure of the Web, terrorist networks, links in scientific citations, degrees of separation from Kevin Bacon.
The key is that networks grow (they are not static) and that nodes are more likely to be attached to nodes that are already well connected.
A good source of information is
(the power point presentation about 3 down is good but big) and the visual companion to the book
is interesting...
Applying the theory to creating sustainable communities of practice - the trick would appear to be about the creation of centres (groups or individuals) who are the hubs of connectivity which link every one to every one else with just a few degrees of separation. --
Richard's comment prompted me to explore the scale of this wiki. I studied the statistics of two measures, outbound link counts (unique pages cited by a page), and inbound link counts (unique pages citing a page). Here is the raw distribution data collected at the end of 2003.
A summary of my findings are as follows.
Outbound links are scale free, with a half-count of of about four. Half-count is a measure of the shape of the exponential distribution much like half-life for radioactive decay. A half-count of four says that for any number of outbound links, if we looked for pages with four more outbound links, we could expect to find half as many.
Inbound links are hyperscaled. That is, the hub pages are cited far more than would be expected by the proportions of a scale free network.
I'm surprised that the statistics are so different. I suppose it could have something to do with mental limits on the number of page names that an author might carry around. --
That's no explanation. There are physical and psychological limits to how many people a person can know, but I doubt the distribution of friendships are hyperscaled as a consequence. The crucial difference is that friendship is symmetric whereas citation is not.
for an analysis of links to one particular
. The analysis supports Ward's conclusions.
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One of the things people tend not to realize about working in a bakery is that it is hot. Those cheerful, toasty ovens feel like blast furnaces on days when it's already over 90 in the shade.
The never-ending quest for cool leads us to all manner of salads, ices and chilled soups, but there's still something inherently more cheering and satisfying about warm food.
The trick, then, is to produce a hot meal without raising the temperature of your kitchen, and for that the slow cooker is a hero once again. Throw in the ingredients and they can gently braise all day as your house remains marvelously cool.
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Carnitas is a dish of braised and shredded pork, the Mexican answer to pulled pork barbecue. The way to produce a hot meal in the summer heat, without raising the temperature of your kitchen, is to use a slow cooker. Shown are slow pork carnitas. This recipe uses the original wet marinade preparation of adobo as well as a dry spice rub.
Carnitas (literally "little meats") is a delicious dish of braised and shredded pork, the Mexican answer to pulled pork barbecue.
Slow and gentle heat break down collagen, fat and protein, for amazingly tender meat that shreds effortlessly with a fork, giving you luscious, succulent strands of savoriness with which to fill tacos, tamales and burritos with ease.
Once upon a time, carnitas were fried in lard, but a slow cooker and some broth can achieve similar results in a far more heart-healthy manner.
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The full, hearty flavor of this dish owes most of the thanks to the extensive and varied family of Latin seasonings known collectively as adobo.
Hailing from the Iberian peninsula, this practice's origins lie in pre-refrigerated food preservation.
Salting is an ancient method which reduces moisture and inhibits microbial growth, but the addition spices, particularly hot peppers, provides an extra antibacterial kick and the spicy capsaicin allows the mix to more deeply penetrate the meat.
This recipe uses both the original wet marinade preparation of adobo, via the chipotles in adobo, as well as the Puerto Rican variety of adobo, a dry spice rub of seasoned salt. Both items are available in the international sections of most groceries.
Though the adobo itself contains copious seasonings, it also receives a little reinforcement with some freshly smashed garlic, the brilliant herbal tang of bay leaves, and the smoky depths of my beloved ground cumin, echoing the smoky flavor of the chipotles (themselves smoked jalapenos).
I wouldn't tempt fate by testing the unrefrigerated shelf life of carnitas, but kept chilled it's easy to brew up a giant pot and hold in reserve for a week, either dishing out perfect portions or serving a crowd at a backyard fiesta.
Either way, the recipe is easier than falling off a log, so grab the ingredients and a margarita and enjoy.
Slow pork carnitas
"Boston butt" is the preferred cut of meat for this dish, and for extra convenience you can start with a roast that's frozen solid. The slow cooker will take care of it.
2 to 3 pounds lean pork shoulder, trimmed
6 cloves garlic, smashed and peeled
1 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce plus 1 tablespoon of the sauce
2 bay leaves
1 cup chicken stock
Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and allow to slowly heat on low for 6 hours.
After 6 hours, the pork should be fully cooked and slipping off the bone. Remove the bone and bay leaves and shred the pork using two forks, shredding in the chipotles and garlic, as well.
Mix the shredded meat with the accumulated juices, cover, and allow to cook for 1 more hour.
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Black Bear Golf Club - Trails to the Past
The 14-month-old Black Bear Golf Club in the far northeast corner of Louisiana in Delhi continues its rise to the top of the class of courses in the Pelican State thanks to its combination of isolation, conservation and a style unlike any other in the region. The layout, which debuted in June 2006, was designed by Austin, Texas-based Roy Bechtol and Randy Russell and is patterned after many of the courses the former team utilized in the successful tracks it built in Texas, California and Nevada. After little more than a year, Black Bear is already a prominent stop on Louisiana's 13-course Audubon Golf Trail.
The 7,200-yard course spans varied topography that involves both tree-lined holes and open spaces. Because it sits atop 300 acres of Macon Ridge, it boasts elevation changes uncommon in almost all other Louisiana golf courses.
"Roy was able to keep the course natural and assure that Black Bear is not just an ordinary course," said Francis Thompson, the Louisiana state representative who championed the course and the adjoining Poverty Point. "Without the elevation changes, Black Bear would have been a 'same old, same old' course like most in Louisiana, but Roy found a way to utilize the site and was able to bring out the unique character of the course."
Black Bear has considerable variety - long par-4s and short par-4s, target golf and swing-away wide fairways, reachable par-5s and monster three-shotters - all on a course bracketed by environmentally sensitive wetlands, a strict adherence to nature and a relationship to its historic surroundings.
"We paid attention to the boundaries and edges that the track provided us," Bechtol said. "Black Bear gives golfers a chance to 'feel' the site and the wetlands that surround the course and understand that the course has only enhanced that feel, instead of interrupting it. You get out there and it is almost like you are part of the site itself."
Although technically in the Mississippi Delta region, an area characterized by flat terrain, Black Bear winds up and down and through wooded creek bottoms, providing golfers with a feeling of isolation and a kinship with nature. Administrative consultant Mike Thompson said Bechtol "saw the course in the land even before a spade of dirt had been lifted. The course that was on the site just waiting to be discovered, and Roy found it and nurtured it," Thompson said. "He understood and fostered our desire to build a course that would interfere as little with the natural surroundings as possible that would also be a unique challenge to golfers. This course is unlike any other in Louisiana, and I truly believe that Roy is the only architect and land planner who could have brought our vision to reality."
One of the reasons Bechtol enjoyed success at Black Bear is that he also designed and planned the 3,000-acre, man-made lake which is the centerpiece for Poverty Point Reservoir State Park. The reservoir and golf course offer visitors fishing, a variety of watersport activities and now golf. Also on tap is a new RV park with 54 pads and 50-amp service as well as 12 two-bedroom lodges, some situated above the water.
Poverty Point is named for the nearby Native American National Historic Landmark Area. Dubbed the Poverty Point culture, its people settled on the banks of Bayou Macon, near what is now the community of Epps, between 1,400 and 700 B.C. Park guests are only 20 minutes away from Poverty Point State Historic Site, an archaeological research area since the mid-20th Century.
The Bogzag and Cypress creeks bisect Black Bear Golf Club and create significant wetlands. The holes generally follow - and cross - the creeks and pass through heavily treed creek bottoms. The result is a layout that weaves from tree-lined holes to open expanses and features large Tif Eagle greens, lush fairways, native grasses in non-play areas, large bunkers (some shaped like bear paws), 170-plus acres of wetlands and bridges.
The course, built by Weitz Golf International, is named after the Louisiana black bear which are often sighted on or near the reservoir. Bechtol even left a tree behind the 15th green previously used by the bears to hibernate in winters.
"Roy is a class act with great, great ideas and great vision," Rep. Thompson said. "Black Bear is a course that is memorable and fun to play for all golfers because of Roy's vision and understanding of the environment. Also, we saved the black bear habitat - and the bear have stayed with us - and we saved the natural lakes and streams, and those ideas were paramount to this project."
Eric Kaspar, the director of the Audubon Golf Trail, said when a golfer is out on Black Bear, he or she is really able to enjoy being away from it all and to simply think about playing golf. "The remoteness and natural setting of the course promote this feeling," Kasper said. "The hills catch a lot of people off-guard, and the course is more challenging than they are used to."
A round at Black Bear begins and ends with stern tests, and in between features four par-4s of 461 yards or longer, two par-3s that stretch up to 225 yards, a dead tree that guards the green and challenges throughout. "The first hole is one on my favorites on the course because it gives you an indication of the test ahead of you," Kaspar said. "It looks intimidating off the tee with the large fairway bunker and lake but can be one of the easier driving holes. You can't see the landing area of the fairway so it looks narrow, but is actually fairly wide.
"If you hit it decently over the fairway bunker on the right side, you can catch the 'speed slot' at about 175 yards out and get extra yardage," Kaspar added. "The green is guarded by several large bunkers with the lead bunker 50 yards out from the hole, giving the golfer a misperception of yardage. Although a long hole at 461 yards, you will usually have a mid- to low-iron into the green, which sets up for a draw. While birdies are rare, a par is not difficult."
The experience at Black Bear ends with a chance for reward and a way to give that stoke right back. "No. 17 is a par-5 that plays at 535 yards, but for the low handicap player it should be a birdie hole," Kaspar said. "The fairway slants from left to right, and the left side landing area is guarded by a bunker, so a nice draw off the tee into the slope is optimum. The approach is guarded by two levels of fairway bunker so you'll need to make a big decision. I think I like this one because of the vision of the many bunkers - you feel like you're on a journey when looking at it."
The finishing hole, the 461-yard, uphill, par-4 18th, rises to the rustic clubhouse in the background. The fairway initially descends, crosses a creek and rises up to the green. Par is a good score here, especially if the wind is in your face.
"I am very proud of the way we have been able to create a real championship golf course at Black Bear," Bechtol said. "I really think the course offers something for everyone and - for my money - is the best track in the state. As it matures, Black Bear will only get better and harder, but the course is more fun than just about any other I have played."
Black Bear is located just six miles north of Interstate 20 in Poverty Point State Park. The course is only 30 minutes east of Vicksburg, Miss., a hotbed for riverboat gambling.
For more details or a tee time, visit www.blackbear-golf.com.
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Card Underwhelms in 20-17 "Non-Loss"
A "W" is a "W", But it wasn't pretty
Stanford, Calif. - David Shaw, the Bradford M. Freeman Director of Football, knew there would be growing pains with his 21st-ranked team. When you lose two first-round picks to the NFL, it takes time to reload.
The Cardinal was far from flawless Friday night in a tense 20-17 victory over gritty San Jose State in the "Bill Walsh Legacy Game" watched by an announced crowd of 40,577 at chilly Stanford Stadium. But Shaw saw plenty of positive performances, including the baptism of a senior quarterback Josh Nunes and 10 true freshmen to feel good about his team going forward.
"There are going to be some bumps and bruises," he said. "In four or five games, we should be the team we need to be. There are some guys who need to grow up quick."
Playing the first-ever Friday night home game in school history, the Cardinal (1-0) jumped out to a quick 17-3 lead and seemed poised to put the Spartans (0-1) away early. But San Jose State battled back to tie the game, limiting the Stanford offense to three points and five first downs in the second half. Junior Jordan Williamson's 20-yard field goal with 13:15 remaining in the fourth quarter provided the margin of victory.
"They played well," said Shaw. "We didn't play as well. If we executed better, there should have been a bigger separation on the scoreboard. When we needed it, our defense showed up."
Junior free safety Ed Reynolds sealed the win with a fourth down interception of Spartan quarterback David Fales with 1:10 left in the game.
"From film study, we knew 82 (Ryan Otten) was the quarterback's guy," Reynolds said. "I saw the quarterback back a little too long. It was great to have the pass rush get him out of the pocket."
The Cardinal, now 51-14-1 in the series, won for the ninth time in the last 10 meetings. Stanford has now prevailed in 24 of its last 27 home games.
"Should of, could have, would have," said San Jose State head coach Mike MacIntyre. "Should have won it and have a lot of broken-hearted kids there that played their butts off. But then again, Stanford made some plays to win the game so I tip my hat to them."
Nunes, taking over from two-time Heisman Trophy runner-up Andrew Luck, managed the game well, completing 16-of-26 passes for 125 yards and one touchdown, and was not intercepted.
"Josh played great," said Shaw. "He showed great leadership. I'm very proud of him. He never flinched all game."
Nunes showed poise and never panicked.
"It was everything I dreamed," he said. "I wasn't nervous at all. It was nice being back on the field again. We have a lot to clean up."
Senior running back Stepfan Taylor eclipsed the 100-yard mark for the 14th time in his career. He amassed 116 yards on 26 carries and scored one touchdown. But like his coach, Taylor saw lots of room for improvement.
"We didn't hit them in the mouth," he said. "San Jose came out with a plan, and they executed it. We'll watch the film. We can play better."
Defensively, senior nickel back Usua Amanam, making his first collegiate start, was all over the field. Of his six tackles, four were behind the line of scrimmage and he also recovered a fumble.
"He's not the biggest guy, but about the most determined guy," said Shaw. "He played a great game."
Stanford won The Opening toss and elected to receive. The Cardinal promptly drove 82 yards on 13 plays, culminated by a 1-yard run by Taylor on fourth and goal with 8:28 remaining in the first quarter.
Taylor was a workhorse on the drive, rushing for 61 yards on nine carries, including a 38-yard gallop. Sophomore running backRemound Wright converted a key fourth-and-one from the Spartan 10 to extend the march. Nunes completed his first two pass attempts to sophomore wide receiver Ty Montgomery.
Following a three-and-out by the Cardinal defense, the offense regained possession at midfield. Nunes connected with Montgomery for a 9-yard completion, which was extended 11 yards by a facemask penalty. Nunes capped the swift six-play drive with a perfectly thrown 11-yard scoring pass to senior wide receiver Drew Terrell, who beat his defender in the back right corner of the end zone. It was the second career touchdown catch for Terrell and first touchdown pass for Nunes. With 4:23 remaining, Stanford led, 14-0.
The Spartans cut into the lead with 10:23 remaining in the second quarter on a 38-yard field goal by Austin Lopez. Key plays were a 20-yard pass from Fales to tight end Ryan Otten, and a 20-yard end around by wide receiver Chandler Jones.
Both defenses stiffened until late in the quarter, when Terrell returned a Spartan punt 17 yards to his own 31. With 1:23 remaining and only one timeout, Nunes calmly found with Terrell for 10 yards and senior tight end Zach Ertz made a nice diving catch for 11 yards. Williamson ended the half by booting a career-long 46-yard field goal as time expired to extend the lead to 17-3.
"That's Jordan Williamson," said Taylor. "That shows the kind of person he is. He's cold-blooded."
San Jose State took the second half kickoff and drove 78 yards in nine plays, with sophomore quarterback Blake Jurich covering the final three yards with a burst off left tackle into the end zone. Fales was effective through the air, completing three big passes, two on third down. He found tight end Peter Tuitupou for 20 yards, then hit wide receiver Noel Grisgsby for 21 and 20 yards, the latter just over the out-stretched hands of Reynolds down to the Cardinal 7. With 11:08 remaining in the third quarter, Stanford led 17-10.
After a Cardinal punt, the Spartans tied the game on a 21-yard touchdown pass from Fales to Grigsby. San Jose converted three key first down plays during the 12-play, 82-yard drive, including a 13-yard run from Jurich to the Stanford 21. With 2:17 left in the quarter, the score was tied 17-17.
Just before the quarter ended, the Cardinal defense produced a big turnover when Reynolds jarred the ball loose from running back De'Leon Eskridge and Amanam recovered at the Spartan 38-yard line. That set up the 20-yard field goal by Williamson.


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MOUNT UNION - The American Legion Country Club, one of the oldest 18-hole golf courses in central Pennsylvania, will host its 40th annual best-ball tournament this weekend.
Huntingdon's Scott Ulrich and Dustin Border will be back to defend their title from last year after scoring a two-day total of 13-under par, 135.
This picturesque semi-private club located near Mount Union has quite a history - one that stretches back to 1926, when local businessman R.P.M. Davis led a group of prominent citizens in spearheading efforts to build a large club along the Juniata, where members could enjoy all types of outdoor activities.
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Mount Union American Legion Club's 18th hole is part of a vast course.
Stock in the new venture was sold to raise the capital necessary for this ambitious plan, which included construction of the golf course, a clubhouse, swimming pool, tennis courts, horse stables and a large dam that would stretch across the Juniata River.
The remainder of the vast club grounds would be divided into nearly 1,000 building lots. The lots would be available to stockholders for the purpose of building cottages, which could also be offered as rentals to guests.
The name of this new organization reflected the optimistic ambition of its founders - the Juniata Valley Colony Club.
The Colony Club prospered from its beginning. Stock options sold at a tremendous rate, and some of the earliest members included Pennsylvania governor William Sproul, PRR president General W.W. Atterbury and Penn State University president Ralph D. Hetzel.
When the golf course opened in 1927, the club boasted an impressive 644 members, with a long waiting list in tow. At that time, a tremendous amount of work was being done to complete additional club projects.
By 1928, the country club had 200 men on its payroll - at the going rate of 25 cents per hour.
The club was prospering for nearly a decade when disaster suddenly struck. On March 17, 1936, the infamous St. Patrick's Day flood washed out the club's dam, several cottages and did extensive damage to the golf course.
As a result of this disaster, the Juniata Valley Colony Club was forced into bankruptcy. Club member Robert Yocum purchased the distressed property in 1936 and eventually sold it in 1937 to its present owner, the American Legion.
For more than 70 years, the American Legion has successfully managed the club, making it one of the top sporting attractions in Huntingdon County.
The club is well-known for having the oldest par-6 hole in the country. Mount Union's seventh hole is a lengthy, uphill monster that stretches out to a strenuous 638 yards from the back tees. This unusual hole is just one of the club's 18 scenic holes that add up to a stout par of 74.
Additionally, the club is known by central Pennsylvania golfers for its annual best-ball tournament, held each year at the end of June.
"It's our busiest week of the year," club manager Dave Hummel said. "We'll have a full field again this year, with a total of 128 teams."
In addition to local golfers, the tournament attracts many teams from York and Fulton counties, along with several from Maryland. A significant amount of golfers also travel from Altoona and other Blair County areas.
Mount Union resident Chris Whitsel will be playing in his seventh tournament this year.
"I love the atmosphere and camaraderie of playing in this tournament," Whitsel said. "They have a great group of guys here at Mount Union. I love the fun, fellowship and enthusiasm of the entire weekend."


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Appointment of new DCC chief draws ire of seniors
By Express News Service - SANGAREDDY
Published: 12th November 2012 10:47 AM
Last Updated: 12th November 2012 10:47 AM
The recent appointment of MLC Bhupal Reddy as the Medak district Congress Committee (DCC) chief is being resented by many seniors in the party.
The sulking leaders have reportedly expressed their disgruntlement to the Pradesh Congress Committee chief.
Former DCC chief Nandeeswar Goud, who has been opposing the appointment of Bhupal Reddy, has voiced his displeasure to the PCC chief directly.
It is learnt that Nandee-swar Goud, belonging to a backward caste, has told the PCC chief that he was not happy with the appointment of Bhupal Reddy as he belonged to an upper caste. He reportedly told the PCC chief that he would have no objection if the post was given to another leader belonging to the backward community.
Meanwhile, there is criticism that the PCC chief and the chief minister had taken into consideration the opinion of deputy chief minister Damodar Rajanarasimha alone regarding appointment of the new DCC chief.
It is learnt that Narayan-khed MLA P Kishta Reddy and senior minister Geeta Reddy too met the PCC chief and expressed their resentment over Bhupal Reddy's appointment as they were not consulted.
"The deputy chief minister made a ruckus soon as the chief minister's Indiramma Baata tour schedule was announced. Even then Rajanarasimha is being given importance," complained a senior leader in the party, who desired to remain anonymous.
"If people opposing the PCC chief and the chief minister are given importance in the party, all leaders will follow the same path," he felt.
Oblivious of all these comments, Bhupal Reddy is involved in increasing amicability with all party leaders in the district and saving his post. Bhupal Reddy, who had met the PCC chief and the chief minister and thanked them, has met ministers belonging to the district and appealed to the them to cooperate with him.
However, it is learnt that he has not met former DCC chief Nandeeswar Goud. Bhupal Reddy tried to contact Goud on phone but the latter has not responded.
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Coming Examinations to Be Held by The American Board of Pediatrics, Inc.—The American Board of Pediatrics, Inc., will hold oral examinations according to the following schedule:Chicago—Oct. 7, 8, and 9, 1955Washington, D. C.—Dec. 2, 3, and 4, 1955Postgraduate Course in Tuberculosis of Childhood.—The Department of Pediatrics of New York University College of Medicine is offering a course in tuberculosis for pediatricians and general practitioners. This will be given by the Chest Clinic of the Children's Medical Service of Bellevue Hospital, on Sept. 26-30, 1955.This course is designed for pediatricians or general practitioners interested in tuberculosis in infants and children. It will comprise lectures, clinical demonstrations, and discussions of the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of tuberculosis and other pulmonary disorders. Tuition is $60.Those interested should apply to Edith M. Lincoln, M.D., Bellevue Hospital, New York 16.
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Cafe Laguna (Indian Fry Bread)
Cafe Laguna is located off of Power and Baseline in Mesa, AZ. We first heard about Cafe Laguna through a magazine ad. We decided to give it a try. The menu has a couple different options. You can go with the original frybread or corn shell tacos that come with beans, chicken, seasoned beef, cheese, etc. You can even have a dessert fry bread with powdered sugar, honey, cherries, apples, etc.
I decided to go with the original frybread with seasoned ground beef and beans. I chose the refried beans. It was then topped with lettuce, sour cream, tomatoes, & cheese. I put plenty of hot sauce on it and dug in. It was a little difficult to eat but was very delicious. The frybread was soft and cooked right in front of you. The beef was excellent and the toppings were fresh. However, after eating the entire serving I felt like taking a nap. Unfortunately I had to go back to work.
Cafe Laguna is a good restaurant that serves something different. I would recommend you giving it a try. Of course you may have to spend a few hours in the gym after working it all of, but it may be worth it.


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If there are ways around it I would like to learn them too.
I swear that cod liver oil is the rankest most horrible thing known to mankind. They should make weapons out of it. The little kid I watch comes reeking of the stuff; it comes out of his pores, lol.
It's healthy, no doubt. Wish I could partake of it without feeling like I'm dying in the process of imbibing it.


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CHICAGO -- Grayson Greiner may not be the highest draft pick to sign with the Detroit Tigers this year. But he will certainly be the biggest.
Greiner, a 6-foot-5 catcher from South Carolina, agreed to terms with the Tigers on a contract that includes a $529,400 bonus, MLB.com's Jim Callis reported Tuesday. The bonus is the exact value slotted to the 99th overall selection.
Greiner flew to Florida Wednesday and will undergo a physical at the team's spring training facility in Lakeland before signing his first professional contract.
"He's large, but he's mobile. He moves well," said David Chadd, vice president of amateur scouting. "He's handled pitchers of major league caliber. So we know he can catch, we know he can throw and I like his offensive abilities, too."
A third-round pick, Greiner is listed at 220 pounds and was one of two catchers drafted by the Tigers with their first three picks on the second day of last week's draft. Detroit selected UCLA junior catcher Shane Zeile in the fifth round.
Greiner, a starting catcher on Team USA last summer, was listed as a Top 100 prospect by Baseball America and ESPN. He was an SEC All-Defensive catcher at South Carolina, and hit .311 as a junior with eight home runs and 13 doubles.
"Outstanding makeup," Chadd said last Friday. "And we think he's got the leadership qualities to catch, and catch at the highest level."
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The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the verdict of the International Crimes Tribunal-2 that had condemned Jamaat-e-Islami leader M Kamaruzzaman, a 1971 operator of infamous Al Badr vigilante outfit, to death for committing crimes against humanity, including rape and mass killing, during the Liberation War, 43 years ago.
A four-member SC Appellate Division Bench, headed by Justice SK Sinha, delivered the short order of the verdict in a crowded courtroom amid tight security in and around the apex court.
The three other members were Justice MA Wahhab Miah, Justice Hasan Foez Siddique and Justice AHM Shamsuddin Choudhury.
Forty-six days ago, on September 17, the Appellate Division kept its verdict pending to be delivered any day after closing arguments on the appeal filed by the war criminal convict against the May 9, 2013 ICT-2 judgment.
The conviction in respect of the charge of killing 164 people along with rape was maintained unanimously, but the sentence of death upheld by majority view, said the SC order.
The grave charge, which has been proved beyond reasonable doubt, says: On July 25, 1971, accused Kamaruzzaman advised members of Al-Badr and Razakar militia to commit a large-scale massacre in collaboration with the Pakistani troops in Sohagpur village of Nalitabari upazila in Sherpur. The collaborators murdered 164 unarmed civilians and raped many women. So many men were killed in the attack that later on Sohagpur became known as village of widows (Bidhoba Palli)."
The SC although upheld another conviction against the appellant for killing Golam Mostafa of Girda Narayanpur village in Sherpur following his abduction on August 23, 1971 , the sentence of capital punishment was commuted to life-term imprisonment.
It also retained the conviction and sentence to 10 years rigorous imprisonment on charge of torture on a pro-liberation intellectual, Principal Syed A Hannan of Sherpur College. Al Badr operator Kamaruzzaman and his cohorts had compelled him to walk naked through the town under constant whipping.
Besides, the SC maintained the conviction sentencing the appellant to life-term imprisonment on charge of killing Dara and five others while acquitting the lifer-appellant of the charge from killing Badiuzzaman of Ramnagar village in Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur on June 30, 1971, after abduction and torture.
On June 4 last year, the ICT-2 indicted M Kamaruzzaman on seven charges of crimes against humanity, allegedly committed during the 1971 Liberation War. The charges were based on seven separate incidents of crimes against humanity that left at least 183 unarmed people killed and some women raped.
Kamaruzzaman was the president of Islami Chhatra Sangha's (ICS) local unit of greater Mymensingh in 1971. The ICS was a student wing of Jamaat-e-Islami in Pakistan period.
Kamaruzzaman had played the key role in the formation of Al Badr, a secret killing squad of Jamaat-e-Islami, derived from the ICS activists to collaborate with the Pakistan occupation army that had committed genocide and other heinous crimes against humanity during the Liberation War, according to the prosecution.
Eighteen prosecution witnesses, including the investigation officer of the case, testified against Kamaruzzaman. Five people also testified for the accused.
SC upholds Kamaruzzaman's death sentence
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I'm one of the biggest New York Mets fans around and would throw the biggest party for Staten Island Met fans if the team wins 90 games like GM Sandy Alderson was saying the other day.
Mark my words. I will do it if it happens.
Alderson must be dreaming if he thinks this current Mets team will win 90 games without ace Matt Harvey, who is sidelined with an arm injury in 2014.
Sandy, who's playing shortstop? What quality players to do you have at first base and who's in the outfield any good besides Curtis Granderson?
Then there's the leaky bullpen, which blew many games last season.
I think Sandy needs a reality check, and it will come in the first 20 games of the season. If the Mets can't play 13-7 ball during that stretch, then the 90-win prediction by Alderson was just wishful thinking on his part.
SILive.com user, guyfawkes, feels the same, and his remarks are Thursday's "Sports Comment of the Day."
guyfawkes said: "I would think a .500 record would be more realistic. Niese's health (shoulder) could play a big role since he is the only lefty in the rotation. Questions at shortstop, first base and even the outfield (can both Youngs be regular players) lead me to believe Alderson is just trying to generate fan and media interest. My prediction with Flores is he will see significant action at short if Tejada is hitting below .250. Offense always seems to overshadow defensive shortcomings."
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McKenna in finals, Snyder and Moody go for bronze in freestyle at FILA Junior Worlds in CroatiaJoey McKenna of the USA plants Dzianis Maksimau of Belarus for a pin in the semifinals at 60 kg at the FILA Junior Worlds in Croatia. T.R. Foley photo.
ZAGREB, Croatia – The United States has placed three wrestlers in medal matches on Saturday night at the FILA Junior World Championships in men's freestyle
Going for a gold medal at 60 kg/132 lbs. is Joseph McKenna (Towaco, N.J./Lehigh Valley AC), who ripped off four impressive wins to reach the finals, where he will face Iman Sadeghikoukandeh of Iran.
McKenna opened with a pair of decisions, stopping Burghum Aliyev of Azerbaijan, 10-2 and Yo Nakata of Japan, 6-2. In the quarterfinals, he opened up his offense with a 10-0 technical fall over Giorgi Bregadze of Georgia. In the semifinals, McKenna was impressive, pinning Dzianis Maksimau of Belarus in 1:49
Two U.S. wrestlers have also qualified for bronze medal bouts, 2013 FILA Junior World champion Kyle Snyder (Woodbine, Md./Sunkist Kids) at 96 kg/211.5 lbs., as well as Jabari Moody (Country Club Hills, Ill./Harvey Twisters) at 50 kg/110 lbs.
Snyder, who will be a freshman at Ohio State this fall, opened with a pair of wins, scoring a technical fall voer Alexios Kaousilidis of Cyprus, 12-1 and a solid 9-2 decision over Said Gamidov of Azerbaijan, 9-2.
In the quarterfinals, Snyder fell to Gergii Gogaev of Russia, 1-8. Gogaev was a 2012 Cadet World champion, fifth in the 2013 Junior World Championships and a champion at the Senior-level Dave Schultz Memorial this year.
When Gogaev reached the finals, Snyder was pulled back into repechage, where he scored a quick 10-0 technical fall over Angel Gochev of Bulgaria. He will now face Pedram Jamshidi of Iran in the bronze-medal round.
Moody, competing in his first Junior World Championships, won two wild high-scoring matches. He won a crazy 16-12 bout over Azamat Toibek of Kazakhstan, 16-12 in the opener, then pinned Tsedev Mandalsuren of Mongolia in 1:47 in a bout where both athletes were scoring points.
In the semifinals, in another active match, Moody lost to Maghudjon Shavkatov of Uzbekistan by technical fall, 8-19. He has drawn Saber Sharestani of Iran in his bronze-medal bout.
Anthony Valencia (Pico Rivera, Calif./Sunkist Kids) went 2-1 at 74 kg/163 lbs. but is not eligible for the medal rounds.
He opened with a pair of technical fall wins, knocking off Tarzan Maisuradze of Georgia, 10-0 and Lawrence Jayden of Australia, 10-0. In the third round, he was leading Murat Erturk of Turkey in the first period, when Erturk hit a lateral drop and pinned Valencia in 1:33. When Erturk was beaten in the semifinals, Valencia was knocked out of the tournament.
At Zagreb, Croatia, August 5-10
U.S. Men's Freestyle performances on Saturday
50 kg/110 lbs. – Jabari Moody, Country Club Hills, Ill. (Harvey Twisters)
WIN Azamat Toibek (Kazakhstan), 16-12
WIN Tsedev Mandalsuren (Mongolia), pin 1:47
LOSS Maghudjon Shavkatov (Uzbekistan), tech. fall 8-19, 4:26
Bronze medal match – Vs. Saber Sharestani (Iran)
60 kg/132 lbs. – Joseph McKenna, Towaco, N.J. (Lehigh Valley AC)
WIN Burghum Aliyev (Azerbaijan), 10-2
WIN Yo Nakata (Japan), 6-2
WIN Giorgi Bregadze (Georgia), tech. fall 10-0
WIN Dzianis Maksimau (Belarus), pin 1:49
Gold Medal match vs. Iman Sadeghikoukandeh of Iran.
74 kg/163 lbs. – Anthony Valencia, Pico Rivera, Calif. (Sunkist Kids)
WIN Tarzan Maisuradze (Georgia), tech fall 10-0
WIN Larwrence Jayden (Australia), tech. fall 10-0, 1:43
LOSS Murat Erturk (Turkey), pin 1:33
96 kg/211.5 lbs. – Kyle Snyder, Woodbine, Md. (Sunkist Kids)
WIN Alexios Kaousilidis (Cyprus), 12-1 4:42
WIN Said Gamidov (Azerbaijan), 9-2
LOSS Gergii Gogaev (Russia), 1-8
WIN Angel Gochev (Bulgaria), tech fall 10-0
Bronze medal match – vs. Pedram Jamshidi (Iran)
Gold medal matches
50 kg/110 lbs. –Khasankhuseyn Badrudinov (Russia) vs. Makhudjon Shavkatov (Uzbekistan)
60 kg/132 lbs. – Joseph McKenna (USA) vs. Iman Sadeghikoukandeh (Iran)
74 kg/163 lbs. – Mohammadhaji Mukhutov (Azerbaijan) vs. Zelimkhan Khadjiev (France)
96 kg/211.5 lbs. – Yusuf Can Zeybek (Turkey) vs. Gergii Gogaev (Russia)


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Sarah Palin was in the "Dancing With the Stars" audience Monday night to cheer on daughter Bristol while she danced the quick step with dance partner Mark Ballas. The pair scored a 22, which puts them in third tied with Kyle Massey and Lacey Schwimmer.
But the night belonged to "Dirty Dancing" actress Jennifer Grey. Grey and dance partner Derek Hough received a 24 out of 30 for their jive. It's the same score the pair received last week.
At the bottom of the leaderboard is singer Michael Bolton. He received a 12 out of 30 for his jive with dance partner Chelsie Hightower. Also at the bottom of the pack are "Jersey Shore" star Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, and comedian Margaret Cho. Both received 18s from the judges.
One person will be sent home tonight. Who do you think it will be? Leave a comment below.
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April 10, 2012
Rethinking America's Energy Policy
Rep. Fred Upton, The American
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U.S. energy policy needs a reboot—a broad reassessment of our strategies—because much of what we thought we knew has either dramatically changed or turned out to be plain wrong. When I first became involved in these issues, President Jimmy Carter told us our domestic energy supplies were running out and a foreign cartel would determine everything from the cars we drove to the temperatures in our homes. The future he painted looked bleak. . .
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Robert Pollard, "Honey Locust Honky Tonk" (GBV). Robert Pollard unleashes music at an alarming rate. He's indefatigable, and he expects the same untiring commitment from his fans, although even the most ardent among them must find it a challenge not to suffer from Pollard Fatigue. Since the beginning of last year, the recently reactivated Guided By Voices, one of the classic cult bands of the last two decades, released four albums and an EP, and now comes another Pollard solo album, his third in the same period, and by some counts his 23rd solo set. "Honey Locust Honky Tonk" is yet another example of Pollard's strengths, with surprisingly few diversions into his weaknesses. The 17 brief songs are lyrically cryptic and musically direct, with 44-second fragments ("I Have To Drink"), fitful ballads ("Circus Green Machines") and full-fledged anthems ("Flash Gordon Style"), and with few half-baked lo-fi diversions. It's no radical departure, but the already converted will find it another satisfying collection from indie-rock's most prolific hero. ΩΩΩ (Steve Klinge, Philadelphia Inquirer)
Slaid Cleaves, "Still Fighting the War" (Music Road). Although he's from Maine, Slaid Cleaves now hails from Austin, Texas, and he has an abiding love for the Lone Star State, as he shows on the jaunty "Texas Love Song" and "God's Own Yodeler," his tribute to the late, big-voiced country singer Don Walser, "the Pavarotti of the Plains." As the album title indicates, however, Cleaves has some deeper and darker themes to explore, and the folk-country troubadour does so with his usual sharpness and grace. "Still Fighting the War" lays out the debilitating costs to veterans, "Welding Burns" is an empathetic portrait of his hardworking father, and "Rust Belt Fields" confronts bitter truths more with resignation than anger ("No one remembers your name just for working hard"). In his understated way, Cleaves is just as powerful when dealing with matters of the heart on "Without Her" and "I Bet She Does," or pondering his own end on "Voice of Midnight," where he declares, "I'll take my comfort in song." Easier to do when the songs are as good as those here. ΩΩΩ½ (Nick Cristiano, Philadelphia Inquirer)
Neil Cowley Trio: "Live at Montreux 2012" (Eagle Records). You've never heard of Neil Cowley, you say? You've never heard him play? Oh yes you have. He's the pianist on the two gigantic hit albums by Adele, which makes him as heard and beloved as any pianist you're liable to hear. This may be the truest and best amalgam of jazz and rock that you've heard from an acoustic piano trio since Ramsey Lewis decided to take on the R&B classic "The In Crowd." What Cowley does with ostinatos and pedal points is so much more raw than McCoy Tyner or any of the thousand jazz pianists playing McCoyisms, that it will take you only a couple cuts on this disc, I think, to forget the rock jazz of Bad Plus entirely. "On Rooster Was a Witness" and other tunes, Cowley's trio is playing with a string quartet, which makes this music as well-worked out as rock. And when you hear Cowley's positively mad bashings on single notes and chords, you'll have no trouble understanding that he used to play with the Brand New Heavies. At the same time, there is, with all the thunder and bashing, a good deal of delicate and gossamer melodic finery on this disc. Everything about it is raw and primitive but it's very impressive too, no matter how you're coming to it. ΩΩΩ½ (Jeff Simon)
Mike Wofford, "It's Personal" (Capri). And indeed it is. Mike Wofford has been one of jazz piano's best linear thinkers for at least four decades now without ever quite amassing the reputation of a jazz star. What he does on this highly unusual solo piano disc is give you music you'd never hear this way otherwise – a solo piano version of Jackie McLean's "Little Melonae" (where it sounds better than most horn versions), Dizzy Gillespie and Gil Fuller's "I Waited for You," Johnny Carisi's "Springsville," tributes of his own to Earl Hines, his wife, Holly, and Cole Porter. Would you believe one tune "Candle" that, according to Wofford, reminds him of the music of Morton Feldman? Well, that's here, too. An extremely fine solo piano disc from a player usually in the shadows. ΩΩΩ½ (J.S.)
Hush Point (Sunnyside). I love a lot of this disc. It's the last thing I ever thought I'd hear from advanced jazz musicians in the 21st century. What it means is that we now have conclusive proof that Jimmy Giuffre lives – not as a living, breathing musician perhaps (he died at 86 in 2008) but as a continuing influence on brainy jazz musicians who love the music he played in the '50s, when he was proving conclusively that music of immense swing and beauty could be produced at volume levels a fraction of that produced by other bands. What you've got here is a quartet as pianoless as a Giuffre group, with drummer Vinne Sperazza playing brushes most of the time and trumpet player John McNeil and alto saxophonist playing together and around each other as Giuffre once did with his friend Shorty Rogers. And just in case you need reinforcement of the idea of Giuffre's influence, there are two Giuffre tunes here: "Iranic," which opens the disc, and the most famous Giuffre tune of all, "The Train and the River." Do not expect jazz of swagger or raised profile of any sort (not even Milesian or MJQ-ish ballad playing). Trumpet player John McNeil, in particular, announces with every note that compared to him, even Chet Baker was a show-off virtuoso. At the same time, it's chamber jazz of commitment, intelligence and total charm from the disc's beginning to its end. ∆∆∆½ (J.S.)
Ailyn Perez, "Poeme d'un jour" (Opus Arte). Soprano Ailyn Perez has a voice so dusky it sounds like a mezzo. She collaborates with pianist Iain Burnside in a bouquet of sultry summer songs about love by Spanish and French composers. I grew up listening to the lieder of Strauss and Mahler, so that colors my taste, and the songs on this disc I liked most were by Reynoldo Hahn. His music is so melodic and the piano accompaniments are so simple and so good. Other songs on the disc, which include Fernando Obradors' "Canciones clasicas espanolas" and Joaquin Turina's "Poema en forma de canciones," strike me as nebulous. Perhaps repeated listening will help. I am guaranteed that because this CD is stuck in my car's stereo. I will report back. ΩΩΩ (Mary Kunz Goldman)
Shirley Verrett, (Edition, three CDs). Shirley Verrett's name isn't heard much these days, but in the 1960s and for some time afterward, she was a major figure in the vocal world. Her stunning mezzo soprano voice, so full of strength and presence, still astounds. This triple-CD set includes "Singin' in the Storm," made up of songs of social consciousness; a Carnegie Hall recital from 1965 with songs of Schubert, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff and Aaron Copland; a disc of Spanish songs by de Falla, Granados and Turina; and a disc of sacred music by Vivaldi. The first disc is the weakest. It's not all bad – the spiritual "O Freedom," simply presented, is lovely. But the arrangements tend to fly off the tracks. With their melodramatic key changes and choral accompaniments, they're too overwrought for today's sensibilities. The lieder recital shows in a different way how fashions have changed. The songs seem slower than you hear now, and Verrett and her accompanist, Charles Wadsworth, bend the tempo as they feel like it. Notice I say "accompanist," not today's hip term, "collaborative pianist." That was then, and you can tell Verrett is in charge. In Schubert's "Serenade," for instance, Wadsworth starts out briskly, and she imposes on him a much slower pace. Throughout the songs, Verrett's phrasing is impeccable, and sometimes unusual. The Spanish songs, lush and sensual, are made for her voice. And she has a wonderful sense for sacred music. She has the gift of giving the music reverence without excessive solemnity. Mozart's "Alleluja" is a joy. Verrett, who died in 2010, was a rare talent. She should be remembered, and this collection reminds you why. ΩΩΩ (M.K.G.)
Mozart, "La Betulia Liberata," Coro e Orchestra dell'Oficina Musicum conducted by Riccardo Favero (Brilliant Classics, two discs). Here's a Mozart classic you don't often get to hear. "La Betulia Liberata," based on the gripping dramatic events of the Book of Judith, was Mozart's only oratorio. He wrote it in his mid-teens for performance in Salzburg. The liner notes to this performance, first released in 2006, do a great job of selling the music. They point out how Judith's magnificent character shines in the rich harmonies and robust music Mozart gives her, how this drama anticipates Mozart's great operas, and how it reflects the richness of the musical life in Salzburg. The town is often vilified, because Mozart, young and restless, wanted to get out. But Mozart would not have been Mozart without the Catholic Church, and Salzburg, a church stronghold, had a constant need for music for an endless cycle of Masses and feast days. It had rich orchestral forces, kept the Wunderkind busy writing and performing, and left him with a lifelong love of church music. The singers are no one I had heard of, but the recording was made by Italians in Italy, where "La Betulia Liberata" was commissioned. The music has an attractive light and bracing feel. Even the concluding chorus, which as the notes say could make you think of Bach chorales, shines. I could have done without the recitatives, but I guess they have to be there in the interest of completeness, and you can skip through them. This is music it would be nice to know better, not just for reasons of history, but for fun. ∆∆∆½ (M.K.G.)


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A winter storm is bringing bitterly cold temperatures to the western half of the country.
An arctic blast plunged temperatures as much as 40 degrees below normal in some areas. Forecasters say the cold weather is expected to spread south in the next few days.
"It's January-like cold, only it's early December," Bernie Rayno, senior meteorologist with Accuweather, said.
About two dozen states have winter watches or advisories. Northern Minnesota has already been slammed by two feet of snow.
"It's terrible. It's terrible," Duluth, Minn. resident Donny Degeberg, said.
Another Duluth resident, Liberty Martin, agreed.
"I was saying, 'Yeah, school's out!' It's wicked actually. I've never seen it like this before," he said.
Idaho has already seen 30 inches of snow fall. Across the Midwest the snow and ice are causing treacherous conditions on the highways. There have been hundreds of weather-related accidents, from Minnesota to Utah.
Areas of Montana and the Dakotas were forecast to reach lows in the negative 20s. In California, farmers are working to protect their crops as temperatures dip near freezing.
"We've got our crews ready, our water, our wind machines," California citrus grower John Gless said.
In Denver, Tuesday's high reached 56 degrees, but only four hours later it had dipped to the mid 20s.
Another cold front following close behind this one will cause the artic cold to linger. The forecasted high for Minneapolis on Friday is only 5 degrees.
The winter weather is expected to push south by Thursday. In Texas, temperatures are forecast to drop from the 80s into the 40s.
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What is the fastest bow for short draw lengths – 25-26 inches??
Because AMO and IBO use a 30 inch draw I have found that the speed of the bow when shot with a shorter draw length is not consistent (comparable) with what they report. I am assuming there are some bow geometries that are better suited to producing speed with a short power stroke.
Because my draw is so short I'd like to shoot the fastest bow possible. I am currently shooting a switchback with acceptable results but would like to upgrade if I can find something faster.
Any thoughts???
Hoyt tends to be fast at the shorter DL's. I would look at the Vulcan.
I to am 26", with some(limited) research I have come to the conculsion that so called speed bows with fairly short brace will do better for midgets like me. Martin slayer,parker frontier/hornet,mathews prestige, and one that gets mentioned a lot is bowtech equalizer would all gain me some speed. I know now that the standard 300 fps, 7.5" brace ht bows will barely get me 210 fps with my heavy arrows, and a little junk on the string. At this point if i were buying today my search would definately include the above bows. the short brace, in theory, will not hurt us short people as much as tall people,while in theory giving us some of that power stroke back.
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I'm drawing 26.5" with my SBXT.
Frankly, I won't chronograph it, as it is considerably faster than my longbows.
Speed is fine, but accuracy is final. If it shoots well for you, speed is not that important.
Speed is a function of energy storage which short draw guys are smart to maximize.
Bowtech equalizer is engineered for the short draw.
You are right about low brace heights helping, not hurting short draw folks. Try the Darton PRO3000. It is forgiving and blazing fast. Mine does 310fps at 30"s and 300 grains with a draw weight of just 56 pounds. I have to think that a guy could get some respectable speed even with a 26" draw.
what texasaggie said.....also the x force is crazy fast tooo, but the b/t will be a bit easier to shoot
So short brace height – less then 7.5" helps the short guy?
PS - Shortbow I disagree to some degree – speed helps in the energy department. I want it all, more speed and accuracy.
My buddy shoots a Vulcan at 27", we chronographed a 360 grain arrow at 292 fps. His bow is drawing 72 lbs on my scale. He won't be using the 360 gr arrow, we just wanted to see what the Vulcan would do. He is getting 265 fps with a 495 gr arrow. Either way, the Vulcan smokes.
My Vulcan at 27.5" is doing 274 fps with a 440 gr. arrow.
I agree with the Equalizer. It is made for short draw lengths and brace height is over 7''
Elite Synergy 27" 64lb. 380 grain arrow 289fps
The Equalizer, Elite Ice, PSE X-Force, and APA Black Mamba are probably the fastest four out there for short draw.(probably not in that order though)
Modern bows are plenty fast. Many are killing big game animals with longbows, drawing 26", and maybe tossing arrows out at 170-190 fps.
Shari Fraker killed 20 elk or so with a 50 lb bow.
But, this is all for fun, shoot what you want. I didn't pick my Mathews by running all the bows I shot through a chrony, others might.
I think your best bet would the APA black mamba X1 if you keep with 5gr per lb rule you'll be shooting around 310 fps.My buddy has a 28 in draw and is shooting 331 fps with carbon tech cheetahs.
Just looked into the Equalizer. They only make a 60 lbs limb. So I'd be giving up 8 lbs of draw.
Thanks for the comments.
I would have said Elite Ice and BT Equalizer but I think both cap out at 60#. Having said that, I remember a guy on another site who got Ice cams on a Elite Synergy and was able to get 70# but with cams made for short draw. That could be an option as well.
The X force is sweet. It will give a lot of speed at lower draw lengths. I really enjoyed shooting it. it drew nice and really flung em out there.
Mongo, do you know how much weight your buddy is pulling to get 331 @ 28"?
I can only get my switchback up to 240 @ 26" with 68 lbs. It shoots well but I'd like to have more speed and more KE.
RSM, go look at the Darton PRO3000. It is IBO rated at 333fps. If I get 310 at 56 pounds with an arrow 20 grains over you will certainly get more than you have now!
As for the short draw, here is the way it works.
The longer the arrow stays attached to the string the more chance for the shooter to move and screw up the shot. Long draw shooters are already on the string about as long as they can be. When they shoot a short brace bow the arrow is on the string another inch or two and the shooter's form becomes a much bigger factor.
A short draw shooter can stay on the string a few more inches without that effect.
Say a guy has a 30 inch draw with an 8" brace. The string is already back 8" at rest and so he pulls it back another 22" to anchor. Give him a 6" brace bow and he now has a 24" power stroke. Enough longer so that he can make his usual little foible and it shows up!
Give a guy with a four inch difference, 26" draw, the same two bows and he will have only an 18" power stroke on the first bow and a respectable 20" power stroke on the second bow, just 2" shorter than the long draw shooter but no where near the "touchiness" that long draw experiences at 24". In fact, the short draw guy with a 20" power stroke (6" brace) will be easier to shoot well than the long draw guy with the 8" brace!
Hi RSM my buddy is pulling around 68lbs if you want something with a bigger brace height look at the X2 you'd still be getting over 300 fps.He loves their bows.
Go to the PSE web site and watch the video on the X-Force.
The X Force @ 26" 70 lbs and a 350 gr arrow = 305 fps and 72.3 ft lbs energy!
If you are wanting a 70 Lb. bow then consider the Bowtech Allegiance. I had a Switchback and the Allegiance is 18 F.P.S. faster set exactly the same. Brace height is 7 1/4'' on the Allegiance. I liked the Allegiance so much I bought a 2nd one.
Mine is set on 61# 29'' draw
438 gr. @ 269
366 gr. @ 292
341 gr. @ 301
326 gr. @ 307
Well heck, I looked and saw the Allegiance is only offered down to a 26.5'' draw. I'll go back to my first response, the Equalizer. Get a 60# model with speed mods (the speeds I gave for the Ally were with speed mods) and max it out. Bows perform best when at or near peak weight and the speed mods are a harder draw than that Switchback; but, the draw stop gives a rock solid back wall.
My wife has a Equalizer set on 41# 25.5'' draw. She shoots a 308 gr. arrow @ 234 F.P.S. that is fast considering the brace height, draw weight and length.
At 60# and 26'' draw you could pick up 25 F.P.S. for each 10# increase in draw weight and 5 F.P.S. for the 1/2'' longer draw length. I estimate an Equalizer set on 60# and 26'' draw would shoot that 308 gr. arrow @ about 289 F.P.S. that would be 57# of KE with a very light arrow. It's an estimate, but I think it's a good one.
A couple thoughts. I am a short draw archer too. I personally dont want any bow with less than 6 3/4" or 7" brace height. They get alot harder to shoot than a bow with a higher brace height. For example, the pse x force has a 6" brace.
With the equalizer you could go down in draw weight to 60 lbs. and probly be shooting alot faster than you are now at 70 lbs.
The allegiance would be another great choice. They are smoking fast. I got the guardian and I love it.
At 27" and 60 lbs. I am shooting 279 fps. with my 300 gr. arrows. At 360 gr. I am still shooting 260 fps. That may be a great choice for you as well.
I looked at one of the elites because I knew they were supposed to be fast. I think they are nice bows but I simply didnt like the draw cycle on it. Too harsh for me.
Sounds like the equalizer would be a good choice for you. They are also less expensive than some of the others and lighter in weight as well but you might give the guardian a spin too.


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