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- A high performance tyre that is a true all-rounder
- 2.2 inch profile kevlar bead tyre, ideal for both XC bikes and today's longer travel Freeride and trail bikes
- Great for aggressive riders due to the larger profile, yet it won't drag on the climbs
- Black Chili rubber compound
- Low rolling resistance and light weight make for a faster ride
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- Constructed from 3 plies, totalling 170 tpi
- Weight: 675 grams
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JDI like this tyre since it's very well protected and doesn't cut up. It's a very good compromise between grip and speed.
Mr DawsonThese tyres were expensive but thus far have proven to be worth it. They're handling all the peaks can throw at them, they roll fast and hold in the corners. Very confident tyre
FekkeRunning them both front and rear and very satisfied. Works perfect with tubeless mount.
Mr MurrayFantastic all rounder. Does well at a bit of everything. Rolls really well and fast, but loads of grip.
Mr PerieThe Mountain King Protection was to replace a Race King I had previously on the front. The tyre comes up slightly small for a 2.2 compared to the Race King. There is enough volume though and the tyre sealed up well with Stans , only had to re inflate once and has been great ever since. I used the tyre straight away for a XC race and it grips really well and actually feels faster than a previous Nobby Nic 2.25 I have run also. Only thing I noticed was the tread seemed uneven when I spun the wheel but it does not affect the ride or handling. I would def recommend this tyre for anything!!
Mr ColbyRead a few reviews and decided to try these on the front to replace my worn Rubber Queen. So far so good!!. On first impressions they come up much smaller than the 2.2 RQ and slightly smaller than the X-king protection (also 2.2) I am running on the back. These seem to grip nicely in the damp conditions and dusty hardpack I have been running them on recently and roll reasonably quickly on the grey stuff. Running tubeless on Stans Arch EX rims, they were quite tight to get on and I couldn't get to seal at first but popped a tube in overnight then tried again and they popped on a treat. Less sidewall pinholes than I had on the x-kings too. Overall impressions so far seem very positive!!
Mr LevettCan't recommend highly enough Mountain King tires set up tubeless very simple first class service from Merlin as usual
Mr BaxterThese tyres are every bit as good as the reviews I had read. I had some older Panaracer Cinder 2.25`s on my bike which always felt like they were washing out in the corners. The MK2`s hold their line much better, and have really increased my confidence in the corners.
Mr thompsonThis is my second set of these, the first 2.2 I ripped some of the lugs off riding in coed y brenin, which was a little disapointing! but it did take a thrashing. Maybe I was running to high pressure?? I havent found a tyre which I believe is an all rounder as good as these. I love these tyres! Great grip, clear the mud well, perfect for most situations. Which is why I went back for seconds Yes they are pricey but well worth the money.
Mr SampsonThis is a good tyre for most riding rolls well and works just fine ghetto tubeless
Mr TemplemanGreat, quick service from Merlin and best price In the UK (including delivery). The tyres are lightweight, grippy, roll fast and have tough sidewalls. Excellent.
Mr longriggConti black chilli compound tyres work well in a wide range of conditions wet or dry. Mnt King mk2 is a fine example of the quality conti range
Mr MitchellExpensive and not sure they're worth the money-depends how ell they wear. They're light for a big tyre but can be a bit scrabbly in the dry on corners, not had chance to try them in the wet yet but suspect they will be better than the old version.
chris nametabBrought this tyre for a weeks riding in the alps. Wanted a light but tough tyre to run tubeless, (had a couple of side wall cuts with spesh tyres). These have very robust feeling carcase and fitted the ZTR rims precisely. They inflated and clicked into place without any trouble and remained inflated even without sealant. On the front they worked really well plenty of grip, no side wall issues, no leaks with sealant, quality construction.
Mr ThomsonNot been able to try them yet but they are very light, seem to have solid good sidewalls considering the weight. tread and width looks perfect and if what I've heard about the black chilli is right then they should last a while as well! having looked around online, at present merlin cycles also offer the best price on them as well! can't really give 5 stars till I've tried them though


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Denver Rides Defense to Fifth Straight Win
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BERKELEY, Calif. - University of Denver women's
lacrosse senior goalkeeper Ashley Harman (Boyertown, Pa.) made 11
saves, leading the Pioneers to an 8-5 victory over Hofstra in a
neutral-site game on the campus of the University of California on
Friday afternoon.
"We started and ended the game a little slow, but our defense and Ashley Harman played a great game," head coach Liza Kelly said. "We need to play with a bit more poise and strategy when we are up on a team. Overall, I am pleased with the trip and excited to get home to face George Washington on Sunday."
Sophomore Jenn Etzel (Bel Air, Md.) recorded a hat trick and added an assist for the Pioneers (5-1, 2-0 MPSF), who are riding a five-game winning streak. Sophomore Gretchen Nace (Rochester, N.Y.) had a pair of goals and an assist, while senior Melissa Maier (Farmingdale, N.Y.) added two goals and sophomore Meredith Harris (Middleburg, Va.) had a goal and an assist.
The Crimson and Gold rolled through the first half, jumping to a 7-1 lead at the break after dominating 24-10 in shots. However, Hofstra (2-6) outscored DU 4-1 in the second half to cut the lead, outshooting DU 15-6 after halftime.
The Pioneers return to Peter Barton Lacrosse Stadium, where they will host George Washington on Sunday at 1 p.m. MT.
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The individual projects aren't much to talk about, but together they represent the second largest sewer program in the city's history, right behind the Big Pipe. And the bulk of it is just getting started.
All told, about 2,500 miles of sewer lines run beneath Portland's streets, and about a third of them are more than 80 years old. Given that most sewers have a shelf life of about 100 years, the city faces a massive reworking of its infrastructure.
"We're just doing the worst of the worst," said Bill Ryan, chief engineer in the city's Environmental Services Bureau. Still, "we've got a lot of sewers to fix."
The second piece will be rolled out over five years, hitting neighborhoods west of 82nd Avenue in waves. The work will touch just about all of the east side: Overlook, St. Johns, Eastmoreland, Woodstock, Grant Park, Kenton, Mount Tabor, Humboldt and others.
To put the scale of the project into perspective, Portland is expected to spend an average of $30 million a year on repairing and replacing pieces of the sewer system during the second phase -- and a third that will follow. Before, annual costs were typically closer to $8 million.
Even so, the work will focus only on the 2 percent or so of the city's system that is identified as being within "five years of ultimate failure."
The program isn't expected to lead to a spike in sewer rates, but it will be partly responsible for the rate's steady march upward. The bureau estimates that sewer rates will climb about 6.5 percent a year for the foreseeable future.
Portland already has one of the highest sewer rates in the country, ranked fourth among the nation's 50 most populous cities in a 2010 industry analysis. Sewer and stormwater rates have grown by nearly 43 percent in the last decade.
The ever-increasing rates have drawn opposition. One group -- Citizens for Water Accountability, Trust and Reform -- was created specifically to sue the city over "non-mission critical spending," such as using Water Bureau ratepayer money to rehab a waterfront building for the Rose Festival.
"We should be spending sewer money on sewers," said Kent Craford, the group's president. "That's perfectly within their mission, so bravo. It's just kind of sad that it's taken this many years for them to focus their budget on their primary mission."
To understand why such a large effort is necessary, you have to trace Portland's development history.
Between 1890 and 1920, many U.S. cities underwent a dramatic growth spurt, said Sy Adler, an urban planning professor at Portland State University.
"This was a period when cities began to grow very, very rapidly," he said. Industrial development was booming across urban America; people were being drawn from rural areas."
Portland was no different. As the city grew, so did its infrastructure. Hundreds of miles of sewers were built -- with the added complication that many constructed during the world wars were made with poorer quality cement, so they're nearing the end of their life cycle as well.
Now U.S. cities are struggling to keep it all working. In a survey of water utilities by consulting and engineering firm Black & Veatch, respondents cited "aging water and sewer infrastructure as the most important issue" facing the industry.
"Everything," Adler said, "has its useful lifespan."


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SOUTH BRUNSWICK — Police have closed off Deans Rhode Hall Road in order to examine the overpass for damage from an earlier truck fire.
Detective Dgt. James Ryan said Deans Rhode Hall Road is closed from Route 535 to Fresh Ponds Road.
State Police in Cranbury said a box truck carrying wood caught fire shortly after 4 p.m. in the southbound truck lanes.
Police said the fire is out and there were no injuries.


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ORCHARD PARK - It was a great weekend for Buffalo sports fans.
After dropping their first six home games of the season, the Sabres defeated the Washington Capitals, 3-2 in overtime on Saturday thanks to two highlight goals by Thomas Vanek.
While it took the Sabres more than a month to get their first home win, the Bills finally picked up their first win of the season two months into the season.
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Making the win even sweeter was the fact they did it at home in front of their home fans at Ralph Wilson Stadium.
"I want to say I am amazed but I am not," Gailey said trying to find the right words to define the raucous crowd. "That's Buffalo fans. I didn't expect any different. They are loyal. They love the Bills. They are with you. They made a difference in the game. It is a true statement they made a difference in the game."
Helping the Bills secure the win was running back Fred Jackson who finished with a season best 25 carries for 133 yards, including a rushing touchdown. He also had six receptions for 37 yards and a 16-yard shuffle pass touchdown reception.
"I think everyone in there is real excited," Bills quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick said. "We have been waiting a long time for this. Chan has done a great job all year keeping everyone positive. We are hoping that this now turns into the momentum shifter we need to get back on the right track. It was great to play in front of our home fans today. It was a big deal for us and they really helped us out in the game."
And though Sunday's win wasn't the feel-good victory where the Bills gave their fans an exciting game where all three aspects of the game were clicking, it was finally a win.
What this game did have however, was a dramatic finish as the Lions had a heart-wrenching drive in the final two minutes, converting three fourth downs, including a 20-yard touchdown strike to Calvin Johnson down the middle on 4th and 2 with 19 seconds left to make the score 14-12. Detroit's comeback bid ended as they were unable to convert the two-point conversion.
Detroit helped the Bills win the game with 11 penalties for 60 yards. Bills safety Donte Whitner noted some of those penalties were thanks to the 12th man.
"We missed our crowd," Whitner said. "You can see guys feeding off the crowd. When you're at home, you're able to feed off the energy. They were really, really loud in that end zone away from the tunnel. They caused two false starts in a row. That's what we need out of our home crowd. We were missing that last week and the past month."
Despite 56,721 fans showing up in the stadium which holds 73,079, the crowd in attendance compensated for the empty seats.
"Every time," Whitner responded when asked if the Bills faithful continue to surprise him. "There were more fans than I expected. Coming in as an 0-8 team, you don't expect the type of crowd we had which is a great testament to our fans for showing up. We are really lucky to have them."
With the Sabres winning three of the last four games, including Saturday's home win and Buffalo winning Sunday, it was a weekend the Buffalo faithful deserved and surely enjoyed.


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Milwaukee band Delta Routine lands video of the day on AOL's Spinner
A couple weeks back, Milwaukee garage rockers The Delta Routine released a video for its reverb-cutting single "Switchblade" from its new album "Cigarettes & Caffeine Nightmares," and on Thursday it made its way to Video of the Day status at AOL's music site Spinner.com.
"It's a song about fighting against the man, and not letting him keep you down," frontman Nick Amadeus told Spinner. "I guess you could say the mood of America kinda dictated this one." »Read Full Blog Post
Need a restaurant that's open on Christmas?
Whoops -- were you supposed to reserve a table for Christmas? Here are some more restaurants to consider, both nearby and far-flung for you travelers, that are open at night on Christmas Day. (Find last week's list after this latest batch of restaurants.)
Stone Bowl Grill: Korean restaurant serving a buffet from 9 p.m. to midnight Dec. 24, $25. 1958 N. Farwell Ave. (414) 220-9111. »Read Full Blog Post(16)
Aaron Rodgers is off the field, but still on television
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers may not be on the football field, but he's still on television.
Those "State of Turbulence" State Farm ads featuring Rodgers continue to be in rotation and will remain so as the regular season ends and the playoffs begin, says Tim Van Hoof, State Farm's assistant vice president for marketing. »Read Full Blog Post(3)


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Billy Rubens - EuroCreme
Model: Billy Rubens
Studio: Euro Creme
Short staffed and fully booked, Billy has to run around doing the housekeeping, but there's one room which he spends a bit too long in, after finding a bag stuffed full of sex toys and all manner of deviancy! Curious about what the big deal is about sex toys, this sexy young stud gets a heaviness in his groin and decides to try out a few -- a treat for working so hard! Starting with a funky looking ice-jack, we can see his delicious dick fuck inside it as he slams it down over and over, getting himself super horny and ready to try a dildo next up his virgin hole! Playing with a small (well he is a novice) black dildo, he's bent over and his trim hole in the air as he slides it in, getting more and more lube on it to help it slide him, he's not going to leave until he's cum and soon dildos and jacks himself at the same time, which looks fucking awesome, especially when his lube covered hole, cock and balls twitch and stiffen as he readies himself to cum, leaving his abs nice and white!


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BETHESDA, Maryland (March 20, 2013) - Business Integra (BI) has been awarded the U.S. Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Diplomatic Security (DS) Administrative and Information Technology (Admin/IT) Support Services contract. The period of performance of this contract is one base year and four, one-year option periods for a total value of $59.9 million. BI has successfully partnered with CACI International, Inc., Northrop Grumman Corporation, and WR Systems, Ltd. to fully support the contract.
BI's responsibilities include providing the full range of administrative and technical services necessary to support this contract. Specifically through this contract, BI provides program management, administrative support, system engineering and architecture, system development, and other IT support services spanning multiple DS divisions and branches.
"We are thrilled, proud, and most importantly honored to support DOS and are fully committed to meet its objectives, and perform (Admin/IT) Support Services in a manner that meets the highest level of professional and technical standards adhering to industry leading practices," stated Ms. Prathiba Ramadoss, BI's President and Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Michael Campbell, BI's Program Manager and former Marine, brings his respected leadership and extensive knowledge and experience to this program enabling BI to effectively collaborate and proactively engage with DS officials and stakeholders.
About Business Integra (BI)
BI, founded in 2001 with 200+ professional management and technical resources, is a woman-owned 8(a) SDB company with CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001/27000, EVMS, and Microsoft Gold Partner and Oracle Partner certifications. BI provides global IT support for several clients including DOS, Army, Navy, VA, SBA, Treasury IRS, and HHS/Centers for Medicaid and Medicare (CMS). Additionally, Business Integra is expanding in the Huntsville, Alabama area lead by our Director of Army Programs, Edward Lawler.
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- 'No song comes my way today'
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School for electronic dance music
Parents and schools are slowly unbending to the idea of DJing as a profession.
Some dismiss DJing as playing one record after another. Even Deadmau5, one of the most well-known EDM producers recently dismissed the button-pushing approach that big DJs like David Guetta and Skrillex have. But while it looks easy, giving the audience a good time using just a mixer and the music that you have chosen takes quite a bit of skill.
It's a skill that many youngsters want to learn. Catering to this trend is the DJing school, I Love Music academy based in Gurgaon and Bangalore. A three-year-old venture, ILM offers courses in music production, DJing, audio engineering along with a course on radio jockeying.
Founded by Nakul Vagale, brother to one of India's top DJs Arjun Vagale, ILM targets a group that's not paid much attention, school kids. "Kids nowadays are exposed to electronic music wherever they go, whether it's clubs, coffee shops or Fashion TV. Since they're exposed to it, it's important to make them understand it too, " says Nakul.
In May, ILM approached Springdales School in New Delhi to hold a workshop on DJing as a career for students. About 600 kids in the age group of 13-16 turned up and now ILM plans to design a weekend class/ mini-workshop for some of these students when school reopens.
Among the things they will learn is how to calculate BPMs and use different sofwares like Ableton or Logic to create music and basically learn the A-Z of mixing and mastering.
"The idea behind approaching schools was to create awareness that electronic music and the audio industry is a viable career option, " explains Nakul, who's been a part of the hospitality industry and is now an entertainment and education entrepreneur.
Other schools in the capital like The Shri Ram School, Tagore International School and Modern School have also evinced interest in holding similar workshops for children.
With electronic music in almost everything we hear - advertisements, elevator music and even sports shows - the sonic soundscape for computerised sounds is bigger than it ever has been. There's a huge demand for audio engineers at radio stations as well as advertising since any music that needs to be recorded is in a studio whether for films or ads. Sound design is a great skill, irrespective of whether you play the guitar or make music on a laptop.
It's also quite lucrative. Top DJs can demand a few lakhs for just one performance. International DJs like Tiesto and Armin van Buuren earn millions of dollars every year from playing at clubs and festivals.
DJing as a profession is plagued by an image that involves drugs, alcohol and women, and this reach-out program is also aimed at dispelling such notions. Nakul recounted a story of a parent who asked him to stop teaching her 17-year-old son. "She didn't want him to get into this industry because she was worried he would waste away his life, " he says. "Another common reaction is: 'So you want to become a shaadi DJ?' I think parents need to see the number of avenues open to an audio engineer and producer, " he remarked.
The kids don't have to actually go to a club to learn the craft. But practice is the key to good DJing. Guetta, watch out for they may be coming for your top DJ title.
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Two Bayonne men police say are responsible for a string of car burglaries in the Peninsula City have been apprehended, officials said yesterday.
Jerome Porch, 32, of East 50th Street, has been charged with 12 counts of burglary and theft to a motor vehicle, conspiracy, fraudulent use of a credit card, identity theft, witness tampering, and terroristic threats, police said.
Chris Murphy, 29, of Broadway, has been charged with seven counts of burglary and theft to a motor vehicle, two counts of forgery, conspiracy, identity theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card, police said.
Murphy was arrested at 11:10 p.m. Friday and Porch was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Saturday, police said, noting both men were busted at the apartment complex where they live at Broadway and 50th Street.
The two men, who acted as a team, carried out a string of car burglaries in the city between Aug. 15 and Sept. 3, Police Chief Ralph Scianni said yesterday.
Detectives began tracking purchases the two men allegedly made using a credit card that was stolen from a vehicle that was parked on West 56th Street on Sept. 1, Scianni said.
Purchases on the stolen credit card included a cell phone, soda, and a carton of cigarettes, officials said.
Scianni said the two men would walk down city streets, checking for cars that weren't locked. The items stolen from the cars included GPS devices, a laptop computer, even loose change, Scianni said.
"We'd like to caution the public to secure their vehicles," said Scianni, who praised the work of the Detective Bureau in capturing the two suspects.
Scianni said detectives learned that Porch had threatened potential witnesses, but he didn't elaborate further.
Bails were set yesterday for Porch and Murphy respectively at $150,000 with a 10 percent cash option and $75,000 with a 10 percent cash option, officials said.
Both men are being held at the county jail in Kearny.
Police are continuing to investigate these burglaries and anyone with relevant information should contact Sgt. Timothy Wilgus at (201) 858-6925.


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ROBBERY, CHAGRIN BOULEVARD: A Cleveland man, 49, was arrested after attempting to steal $75 worth of deodorant from Heinen's the afternoon of Oct. 17. The man allegedly pushed a store employee and knocked a 79-year-old woman to the ground while attempting to flee the business.
THEFT, LARCHMERE BOULEVARD: A laptop was reported stolen from Loganberry Books the afternoon of Oct. 17.
BURGLARY, FAIRMOUNT BOULEVARD: A woman told police the afternoon of Oct. 17 that she believed someone had attempted to enter her residence overnight. The woman stated patches placed over holes in window screening appeared to be out of place.
BURGLARY, KENYON ROAD: During the course of an argument the night of Oct. 17, a Shaker Heights woman, 42, and a Shaker Heights man, 39, went upstairs and assaulted their neighbors in a duplex.
THEFT, CHAGRIN BOULEVARD: Two Shaker Heights girls, ages 14 and 15, were arrested the afternoon of Oct. 19 after attempting to shoplift $105 worth of facial cosmetics from Walgreen's.
WARRANT, SOUTH PARK BOULEVARD: Police arrested a Cleveland man, 52, in the early morning hours of Oct. 21 on a warrant for driving under suspension with Shaker Heights Municipal Court. The man was riding a bicycle at the time of the arrest.
See more Shaker Heights news at cleveland.com/shaker-heights.


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If you want to add some real substance to your training regimen, I highly recommend that you read up on Vern Gambetta's Leg Circuit Workout. This is is a sophisticated training program and NOT one of those one-size fits all, quick and easy way to improve your fitness level. The Leg Circuit Workout is not for dilettantes or the feint of heart. If you are serious about your training, check out Gambetta's program for yourself on his blog.
There is no reason for me to rehash everything Gambetta himself has written about in great detail. However, what I can add to the conversation are some ways in which you can make this program work for you. Done properly, by the letter of the Vern, the leg circuit workouts are incredibly effective in building a foundation upon which more intense, sophisticated and targeted work can be done. This is not a Men's Fitness workout that you just jump right in and rip through the first time that you try it, especially if you aren't fit to begin with. Athletes at the highest levels have made use of these workouts to improve their physical conditioning and, ultimately, their performance. If it works for them it can work for you, if done correctly.
The major prerequisite for the Leg Circuit Workout is that you squat properly. It matters not if you squat with weight on your back, or how much you squat with, if you can't perform proper body weight squats, you can't do this workout. And the same goes for lunges; if you can't/don't lunge properly, don't bother. So for the sake of brevity, and so I have something to write about, let's say everyone agrees that they will promise to squat and lunge the right way.
When attempting the leg circuit for the first time the goal should be to perform half the repetitions called for per set in the original workout and rest for 60-90 seconds between sets and 2-3 minutes in between circuits. There is no reason to rush. I think I remember a company using the saying, "You can't rush perfection" in an advertising campaign. You can't rush fitness or weight loss or improving performance. Taking the time in the early stages of this kind of high-skill workout to do the exercises properly pays dividends down the road. Correcting bad habits, bad movements, can take a very long time and will slow down progress.
Also, do not rush to get through the program on a week-to-week basis. Remember that this workout is designed for well-trained, well-tuned athletes. To tell you the truth, this workout is not for everyone. This is a demanding workout – both physically and mentally – and most gym goers won't be able to handle it. However, if you really want to test yourself and do things the proper way, you should give Vern Gambetta's Leg Circuit Workout a try.
The deck of cards workout is one of my all-time favorite workouts, and is the perfect way to exercise while on vacation. All you need is you and a deck of cards!
I've been using the deck of cards workout for almost 30 years and have performed an endless string of variations of this great workout. The basic deck of cards workout consists of doing body weight squats for every black card selected and push-ups for every red card, and there are no limits to the way this exercise routine can be tweaked.
While on vacation the basic deck of cards workout provides you with the perfect exercise routine because it can be done in just about any location and doesn't require any equipment. Of course if you're able to have a few pairs of dumbbells with you and/or a Kettlebell, the deck of cards workout offers an even more incredible training stimulus.
The deck of cards workout can be modified in any number of ways, but a few basic alterations are to substitute lunges for squats, split the red cards into push-ups and sit-ups and/or to split the black cards into squats/lunges and squat thrusts.
If you split the deck up and include one joker with the black and red cards, the colors account for 230 repetitions. Here are the rules and the basic breakdown.
- Jacks are 11 reps
- Queens are 12 reps
- Kings are 13 reps
- Aces are 15 reps
- Jokers – if you have them in the deck – are good for 20 repetitions
- For every red card turned you do push-ups – for the King of Hearts you do 13 push-ups
- For black cards you do body weight squats – for the five of Clubs you'll do 5 squats.
- Each suit of cards contains 105 repetitions T
- The extra 20 reps come from the Jokers
Once you're familiar with these guidelines you can make any adjustment that you see fit. No matter how you slice it – or cut it – the deck of cards workout will challenge even the fittest.
There are plenty of telltale signs that a personal trainer isn't up to par. If your trainer has you using equipment for a majority of your sessions this is a sign that he doesn't know what he's doing (or she doesn't know what she's doing).
Personal trainers do all kinds of bad things and you can tell a lot about a trainer by the amount of equipment they use in a session. If your trainer puts you on machines for just about everything, it's an indication that you should find another trainer.
Regardless of fitness level, the majority of exercise should be done while standing. In the business we call them "ground-based, compound movements" (GBCM), and they are the most efficient and effective exercises that you can do.
Exercise in a machine does nothing to develop balance and stability, two vital skills, because the equipment is doing this work for you. There is no better way to train "the core" (which is much more then than the abdominal and lower back muscles) than to perform GBCMs;
- Squats
- Lunges
- Standing military (overhead) presses
- Push-ups
- Pull-ups
- Dead lift
- Explosive lifts
Take an exercise machine and there's a free-weight/GBCM exercise equivalent that is superior.
In effect, balance and stability gets worse from using machines. The older we get, the more our nervous system deteriorates thanks to the inevitable aging process, the more we need to stay away from machines and "get into" GBCMs. Trainers defend their use of machines along the lines of, "Mrs. Jones' balance is so bad/back is so weak/range of motion is so diminished that she needs to work in a machine so she can regain some function." Incorrect!
Machines avoid strengthening the weaknesses by taking them out of the equation. The person with bad balance who uses a hamstring curl machine instead of modified split squats or lunges, uses the leg press instead of body weight squats or military press machine instead of performing the lift standing with dumbbells, is not addressing their needs.
Athletes who use machines can't improve performance and are training in a manner that impedes progress. Athletes never compete in a seated position (except for rowers!) and work in all planes of movement; machines cannot provide the proper training environment for athletes or weekend warriors.
Your personal trainer doesn't know what they're doing if they have you using exercise machines.
Try to complete the first level of the HealthAndFitnessAdvice.com Conditioning Gauntlet.
I don't believe in using the scale as a measure of a person's fitness. I don't care how much someone weighs and don't view weight loss as being an improvement to a person's fitness level. Performance and capability is what rules the day and is all that matters when measuring the success of a fitness program.
Over 20 years as a personal trainer and coach I have developed a "Conditioning Gauntlet" that I use with my clients and kids that I coach. The Gauntlet is split into 2 sections; the first section consists of pull-ups, push-ups, sit-ups, 60-yard shuttle runs and the broad jump, the second section consists of the split jerk, squat, military press, dead lift and snatch.
I use different guidelines for men and women, and there are 2 levels for each section that reflect difficulty and conditioning level.
Here's level 1 of the first section of the HealthAndFitnessAdvice.com Conditioning Gauntlet for women.
- Pull-ups – 1 set of 3 repetitions
- Push-ups – 1 set of 25 repetitions
- Sit-ups – 1 set of 45 repetitions
- Broad jump – 7 feet (best of 3 jumps)
- 60-yard shuttle runs – complete 8 in 14 seconds (or under) each taking 46 seconds rest in between shuttles
Being able to perform any one of these tasks means you're probably in pretty good shape, especially the shuttle runs. However, any woman – of any age – who can complete these tasks consecutively is in very good shape.
When attempting to complete the Gauntlet allow plenty of time for a general warm up and do an abbreviated set of each "event," and give yourself no more than 3-minutes in between exercises. A word to the wise; don't try to complete this test until you have actually worked on these events. The shuttle run portion of the Gauntlet is extremely difficult – even for people who are in pretty good cardiovascular shape – and unless you've taken time and worked up to the 8 shuttles you will struggle mightily.
The HealthAndFitnessAdvice.com Conditioning Gauntlet provides an accurate measure of your fitness level and any woman who can complete this test – regardless of what the scale says – is in very good shape.
Personal trainers who have clients squat in the Smith machine are lazy, ignorant or an unflattering combination of both.
The squat is the king of exercises and I have written about the importance of working with a personal trainer who knows how to teach this exercise. There is a reliable progression trainers must follow and things trainers should not do when teaching the squat.
If your trainer has you squatting in a Smith machine they are doing you a disservice and you should ask their reasons for putting you in this unfortunate situation. Part of the excuse/explanation will likely deal with helping balance and stability while getting to the proper depth with proper form. Which are all wrong answers/justifications.
Every day we move around in three-dimensional space so – as much as possible – we should exercise in this environment, especially when performing a ground-based, compound movement (GBCM) like the squat. To squat in a machine would be like throwing a baseball while locked into a machine. It's ridiculous to think of someone throwing a baseball or football, swinging a bat or a golf club or shooting a basketball in a manner dictated by a machine and yet many people exercise this way.
When you squat using the Smith machine, the machine is providing you with balance and stability and as a result you will never improve in these vital areas.
As far as getting to the proper depth with proper form, a good personal trainer knows how to get clients to do this without the aid of a machine. A trainer certified by a legitimate organization knows how to get you to squat. As a matter of fact, thanks to the Internet anyone who is interested can learn how to squat properly.
Performing the squat – and other GBCMs – in a machine puts stresses on the musculoskeletal system that are potentially injurious, because the body moves in a manner that's determined by the machine. Squatting in the Smith machine forces the body to move in an inflexible, linear fashion and not the way the body should move while performing this exercise. Joints and connective tissue are subjected to forces squatting in the Smith machine that are not encountered when doing squats properly.
The squat is an exercise that needs to be performed properly. If your personal trainer does not know how to teach you squats, and does not squat properly in their own workouts, find a new trainer.
Tabata intervals are an uncomplicated and economical training system that provides a high-intensity training stimulus for a workout that takes no more than 30 minutes. Personal trainers, strength coaches and people who train on their own can all benefit from this method of high-intensity training.
I've written about Tabatas several times over the past two years – and I posted the squat thrust part of this workout last week – but I'll provide a quick summary for those of you who are unfamiliar with this method of interval training.
- Each Tabata interval is a four-minute period
- During each interval you exercise for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds
- Repeat this cycle eight times
- The 20 seconds of work is at 100% effort
- Working as hard as you can for the entire time is the key to reaping the benefits
This is the second part of a 4-part Tabata interval workout that I did with one of my clients a few months ago. The workout that day consisted of squat thrusts, body weight squats, push-ups and a bout on the stationary cycle. We rested for approximately 2 minutes in between each exercise and the entire workout took less than 25 minutes.
When doing Tabatas with body weight squats I shoot for at least 20 repetitions per set and can pretty much keep that pace for all 4 minutes. As usual, Joan did a great job keeping the pace for all eight sets. The workout was completed on January 21, 2009.
If you work with a personal trainer, make sure they teach you the proper way to squat.
The squat is the king of all exercises, yet over the years this exercise has gotten a bad reputation in large part because so many personal trainers do not know how to teach clients the proper way to squat. Some people have suffered injuries, major and minor, as a result of this ignorance, while countless others have avoided performing – and properly teaching – this incredibly effective exercise.
It's understandable that fitness consumers are confused and do not know the proper way to learn the squat, but there is no excuse for any personal trainer to not know how to teach the squat.
Before your personal trainer can teach you how to squat, they have to know how to squat. When you see your trainer perform a rock solid body-weight squat this creates an indelible impression that helps you learn the exercise. If your trainer can't perform a proper body-weight squat he isn't ready to train clients.
Personal trainers who squat properly can teach properly because they are familiar with – and can anticipate – all of the possible problems you might experience, and be able to make the necessary corrections to your form. Just as great piano teachers are great piano players, great personal trainers and strength coaches are great squatters.
Does your trainer follow this progression for teaching squats?
- Demonstrate body-weight squat
- Have client attempt squat
- Teach reverse lunge
- Teach split squat
If you are able to squat properly right away you will improve your fitness level quickly. However, you still need to perform the exercises in the progression, properly and regularly. The squat is a complex movement and your trainer needs to make sure you do not develop bad habits that will lead to bad form.
If you struggle with squats, you need to do split squats and reverse lunges, as these exercises will develop the strength and balance that will help improve your squat technique. The leg press, Smith machine, leg extension and leg curl machine – or any machines – do not have a place in this squat progression. Most machines do not belong in any progression, but that's another story for another time. Suffice to say if you are spending time on these machines, you may want to have a talk with your trainer.
If you have difficulty performing squats, you should be doing sets with fewer repetitions. For a person who can't squat, high repetitions provide the opportunity to perform more, "bad" reps. Quality over quantity is important when learning the proper way to squat.
If you aren't working with a trainer you can still learn how to squat effectively and take advantage of the benefits offered by this great exercise.
Tabata interval training is high-intensity training at its best. Tabatas are simple, efficient and devastatingly effective, and provide you with a workout that takes no more than 30 minutes. Personal trainers, strength coaches and people who train on their own can all benefit from this method of high-intensity training.
I've written about Tabatas several times over the past two years, but I'll provide a quick summary for those of you who are unfamiliar with this method of interval training.
- Each Tabata interval is a four-minute period
- During each interval you exercise for 20 seconds and rest for 10 seconds
- Repeat this cycle eight times
- The 20 seconds of work is at 100% effort
- Working as hard as you can for the entire time is the key to reaping the benefits
In this edition of the Health and Fitness Advice Training Journal I've posted a Tabata interval workout that I did with one of my clients a few months ago. The workout consisted of squat thrusts, body weight squats, push-ups and a bout on the stationary cycle. We rested for approximately 2 minutes in between each exercise and the entire workout took less than 25 minutes.
This week's video features Joan and I doing squat thrusts. I try to do 10-12 squat thrusts per 20 seconds, as at this pace I'm working as hard as I can. Joan did a great job keeping up with me pretty much the whole way. The workout was completed on January 21, 2009.
We took a 2-minute rest before we started with the body weight squats and next week I'll post the video of that portion of our Tabata interval workout.
The final workout of our 20-repetition set of squats was the toughest one yet and since Jill did the best job.
The 20-repetition set of squats has been the one of the toughest workouts that I've included in my routine over the past 10 years. The workout is as brutal as it is simple; one set of squats for 20-repetitions. That's it.
The key to this workout is to start at the proper weight for the first week and making the proper weight increases for the following four or five workouts. Check out my post about the 20-repetition set of squat for more details on how to structure this workout.
Jill and I took our time warming up for our last attempt at this workout. The key to preparing for the 20-rep set of squats is to warm up without expending too much energy; if the proper weight is used you will need every drop of energy possible to finish this massive set. I take my time and work through my basic dynamic flexibility workout before moving on to my warm up sets of squats.
The mental and physical components of this workout are substantial and you can't let the idea of handling a heavy weight for 20-reps psych you out, and you can't get to psyched up for the set or else you'll burn through a lot of energy during the early stages of the set.
Being as objective, Jill performed her set of 20 repetitions with 145-pounds the best. Her form – as usual – was impeccable, as was her pace. She probably could have handled another 10-pounds without a problem, but this is a minor point considering 145-pounds is over 20% more than her body weight.
I was happy that I completed my set of 315-pounds – 15-pounds off of my best from 10 years ago – but a bit disappointed that I had to re-rack the bar after completing 15 reps. The grids on the bar were digging into my back (maybe it was the fact that I was holding more than 100-pounds over my body weight for 2 minutes) which necessitated the re-rack that took no longer than 10 seconds.
The workout was performed on Tuesday March, 3, 2009 at approximately 12 noon. I weighed in at 206-pounds and the girls handled a weight that was more than 20% higher than their body weight. I followed my usual supplementation routine, taking a creatine/whey protein shake immediately prior and following the workout.
The fourth week (I didn't post one week) of the 20 repetition set of squats workout was brutal. Jill did a great job once again, Jill handling 135-pounds.
However, I think my effort is better. Hey, it's my site! Anyway, for my 2-minutes of hell, as I did 20 reps with 300-pounds at a body weight of 206-pounds. The workout was done on February 19, 2009 at approximately 11:30AM, which means I'm about 46 and a-half years old.
This week was the toughest yet. For some reason the number "300" weighed heavily on my mind (pun intended) and my heart was racing even before I stepped into the rack to begin my set. I took my time warming up and got a good sweat going. My preparation consisted of jumping rope for about 5-minutes, a 10-minute dynamic and explosive flexibility session and about seven warm-up sets consisting of no more than 5 repetitions each before digging in and going for the 20 reps at 300-pounds.
With a workout of this magnitude nutrient and supplement timing is very important. I use creatine on a regular basis, and on my 20-rep set days I take a dose about 2 hours before my workout and combine another dose with a serving of whey protein about 30-minutes prior. Since I also swam after the squats, I took a shot of carbohydrate gel before I jumped in the pool. Then I sat in the hot tub, steam room and sauna and had another whey protein/creatine shake (with water, yuk!).
There is no doubt that timing my nutrient and supplement intake has had a huge effect on my performance and has mitigated post-workout soreness.
So that's it for this week. After doing this workout four times I'm feeling great. The 20-rep set of squats workout is one of those things that I hate doing, but love that I did it. There are only two more workouts to go. I can't wait until it's over!


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A Belvidere man stole more than $7,300 worth of video games from two Warren County libraries and sold them to a game shop, court records say.
Andreas Wasacz, 24, of the 500 block of Oxford Road, made his first appearance today in New Jersey Superior Court in Belvidere on two theft charges and one count of possession of a hypodermic needle.
Wasacz allegedly swiped 42 video games from the Shotwell Drive headquarters of the Warren County Library System over the course of a month, beginning March 31. During the same time period, he stole 80 games from the library system's Northeast Branch in Independence Township, court records say.
Combined, the 122 stolen games had an
estimated value of $7,320, court papers indicate. Wasacz is alleged to have sold the games at a GameStop video store.
When New Jersey State Police arrested Wasacz on Thursday in White Township, he was in possession of a hypodermic needle, according to the criminal complaint.
He was sent to the Warren County jail in lieu of 10 percent of $5,000 bail. Online records indicate he has since been released.


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Syracuse, NY -- Syracuse police have identified the motorcyclist who died in a crash on James Street Wednesday night.
Benjamin Koss, 38, of DeWitt was taken to Upstate University Hospital after the crash. He was later pronounced dead as a result of his injuries, police said.
Koss was driving his motorcycle westbound on James Street when he hit the back of a stopped 2005 Dodge Durango and was thrown from his motorcycle into the eastbound lane near the James Street and Sedgwick Street intersection.
Koss was then hit by a 2008 Audi that was traveling eastbound on James Street, police said.
No one else was hurt in the accident and investigation into the crash is ongoing, police said.


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MLS Direct Kick Blackouts
Posted 01 August 2010 - 02:10 PM
Posted 01 August 2010 - 08:25 PM
It doesn't mention the Philadelphia team, and also not too sure about carriers other than DirecTV.
Posted 01 August 2010 - 09:04 PM
Does MLS DK broadcast games from Fox soccer channel? Also, I live in Philly and alot of Union games are on abc 6.2 (Live Well HD) which Directv doesn't carry. Will these games be shown on Direct Kick or will I have to buy an antenna just to see these games???
Good luck. Unless you have a big VHF antenna, you're not going to pick up 6 OTA. Unless you live like right near the transmitters up Bala Cynwyd way.
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Posted 02 August 2010 - 09:14 AM
Posted 11 August 2010 - 11:09 AM
Wont be a problem. I have a mini 7" tv that picks up 6.2 crystal clear INSIDE my house. An antenna shouldn't be a problem. I just want to know what to spend my money on. I would order Direct kick if I can get the games from Live Well and FSC. If not, I'll have to get an antenna for Live Well and the Sports Pack for FSC. Obviously I'd prefer to get away with buying Direct Kick!
Any word on this? Was wondering how I was going to watch the game tonight? I'm guessing livewellHD is considered an abc affiliated station and it will not be on direct kick. I'm tempted to get direct kick for the non televised games that are coming up. Those have no local broadcast and should be covered by direct kick I would think. Hope?
Posted 11 August 2010 - 09:49 PM
So far this year all Union games on Direct Kick have been available to me (NO BLACKOUTS). Sometimes its the Union broadcast and sometimes its the opposing team's broadcast. Wednesday's game against RSL was the Union broadcast.
Also, if a game is on one of the ESPN channels or FSC its exclusive. No local telecasts or DK.
If a game is on Telefutura or Galavision it can be televised in the participating teams markets in English but it wont be on DK because TF/Gal have national rights to the game.
So far this year, I have had every Union MLS game available to me on at least one of the services listed above.
Hope this helps. Russ


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As all Notre Dame fans (or any college football fan for that matter) know, there's really no middle of the road when talking about the Irish; either you love 'em or you hate 'em. Notre Dame is synonymous with college football, and it has earned the Irish a lot of praise and criticism over the years.
Once again, ND has gained some praise (ranked 18th in the USA Today coaches poll) and received some predictions for what should be a great year for the Irish (BCS, anyone?). Heck, even Mark May said—in a very cloaked manner of course—that Notre Dame is up and coming.
But with praise comes criticism, as you can't find any sports website without an article about how the Irish are "overrated"...again.
So to celebrate all the HATE that Irish fans LOVE to see, here are 10 reasons why "we" love and "they" hate Notre Dame.


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The Tim Tebow experiment has hit some early bumps in the road at Jets training camp, and now some of the critics are out in full force.
After Tebow's lousy performance in the Jets' scrimmage Saturday, Boomer Esiason today on the "Boomer & Carton" radio show said the team should cut Tebow.
"I'm just telling you right now, I would (cut him), and I'll tell you why I would," Esiason said. "It's not in any way, shape or form -- I think -- benefiting this team."
The former-QB-turned-morning-radio-host also went on to say that teams don't respect his arm.
"All you have to do is watch him throw the ball," Esiason said. "Just watch him."
Esiason, according to CBS New York, also said last season the Broncos should have cut Tebow after he had a bad game in late October. So maybe the radio host simply has it out for the quarterback.
But, is he right? Should the Jets cut Tebow or give him a chance? Drop down to the comments section to tell us what you think about Esiason's comments today and whether you agree.


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Seems like people are watching this stock every second. They want NOKIA to release weekly sale figures. Take it easy people! I agree with management: guidance every three months is ENOUGH. Telling people weekly sales figures is to only foster and cater to short term holders. No company wants that.
I have a Lumia 920. It is an amazing phone. I don't know how many Nokia is selling but apparently they can't make enough. That's far better than not selling any and MUST be exceeding their expectations. Patents with another HUGE Apple win today. Now in China. Soon in Ireland, etc. Nokia Siemens doing well.
This stock was just $1.60s a few months ago. it has increased OVER 100%. What do people want? To double again in a few weeks? Let's be realistic here.
i just bought 1025 so be patient
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People get us wrong here in South Jersey. They dump on our dialect, our agricultural heritage, our rising success as an economic powerhouse. This time, though, they've gone too far — and it's another New Jerseyan who's got it wrong.
Trying to move the storied USS New Jersey — the most decorated battleship in U.S. history — from its Camden berth on the Delaware River to Liberty State Park, the president of the USS New Jersey Battleship Foundation dumped on the ship's location as well as its management.
"Nothing can save the ship in Camden," said Christopher von Zwehl. "At the end of the day, it's all about business, generating revenue, and attracting visitors."
The Battleship New Jersey is not "all about business," nor was the original decision to site the ship at its home port a "business" decision.
It's about honoring a long, proud tradition of naval service on the Delaware. It's about paying tribute to an important part of American history at a place that makes sense, near the Philadelphia Naval Yard where workers from South Jersey built the ship.
It's about recognizing and continuing the efforts of hundreds of volunteers who worked for nearly 20 years to bring the Big J home and restore it to useful service as a museum.
Obviously, the ship has had its financial challenges, due in part to dwindling state support. But that's not reason enough to send it packing immediately to North Jersey, where $15 million would be required just to create a berth for it.
As an alternative, the USS New Jersey should merit status as a national monument or national park, or at least have a dedicated source of federal support. Our congressmen — especially U.S. Reps. Rob Andrews, Jon Runyan and Frank LoBiondo, a ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee — must work to keep the Big J here where she belongs.
If you remember, Bayonne and Jersey City were the heavy favorites for where the battleship should be docked. That's when Joseph Dyer Sr. of Pennsville, the only South Jersey member of the state Battleship Commission, and others stepped up to get the Big J to dock along the Camden waterfront.
It seems the commission, packed with North Jersey members, wanted the battleship in their neck of the woods.
No one asks "at the end of the day" what or the Statue of Liberty or Independence Hall is "all about." We know. We also know, or we should know, what the Battleship USS New Jersey is all about.
It's not "business."


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Listen to New Lothrop coach Tom Kohlmann, New Lothrop All-Stater Kayla Gross, New Lothrop senior Kayla Krupp and Sacred Heart coach Mark DeNoyelles talk about this game.
He knew Kayla Gross had come up big in the fourth quarter to lead his New Lothrop girls basketball team to the state Class D championship.
He just didn't realize how big.
Gross hit the tie-breaking 3-pointer with 2:14 remaining, scored the Hornets' first 11 points of the fourth quarter and finished with 13 in the period, as New Lothrop beat Mount Pleasant Sacred Heart 42-36 Saturday at Eastern Michigan University.
"I didn't know that," Kohlmann said. "That's probably why she made first-team All-State. Any coach expects their big players to step up in crunch time. I didn't realize she'd done that down the stretch, because I probably got caught up in the moment of the game. It doesn't surprise me at all. She's that kind of player."
Gross finished with 19 points, shooting 4-for-7 from 3-point range and hitting seven straight free throws in the final 37.9 seconds to hold off the Irish.
When the final buzzer sounded, New Lothrop had its first state championship in girls basketball and the first by a Flint-area Class D team since Flint Holy Rosary won back-to-back titles in 1974 and 1975.
"It ended in a perfect way," Gross said. "I didn't really want to end my senior season, but there's no better way to stop."
After losing its season opener to Clare, New Lothrop won its final 27 games. The Hornets had only two victories decided by less than 10 points until Sacred Heart pushed them deep into the fourth quarter Saturday.
The Irish (25-2) scored six straight points early in the fourth quarter to tie the game 31-31. The game was scoreless for more than three minutes until Gross got open in the left corner and nailed a 3-pointer with 2:14 remaining to put New Lothrop ahead 34-31.
As far as the Hornets were concerned, it was game over.
"I thought it was the game," Kohlmann said. "When she hit that three, the way we run our offense, the way we space, when we get a lead with two minutes to go we're going to shut it down. We're pretty confident in the way we shoot our free throws. They're going to have to foul us. If all we're doing is trading baskets, we like our chances."
Sacred Heart had only three fouls at this point, so the Irish had some fouling to do to get the Hornets to the line. Gross missed a one-and-one with 56.8 seconds left, but Sacred Heart All-Stater Kelsey DeNoyelles missed a 3-pointer with 50 seconds remaining.
Gross was fouled with 37.9 seconds left and gave New Lothrop some breathing room by hitting two free throws. She hit two with 31.2 seconds to go after another miss by Sacred Heart.
Sacred Heart kept its hopes alive when Rachel Jaksa scored with 20 seconds left to cut New Lothrop's lead to 38-33, but Gross hit two more free throws with 15.3 seconds left to pretty much secure the championship.
"We've come close and never made it out of quarters in any sport I've played," Gross said. "We've made the quarters in the last four. We're home-grown kids. We've known each other since preschool. That's why we have such chemistry on our team. Everyone's been here since elementary school."
Kayla Knieper scored 11 points for New Lothrop, shooting 3-for-7 from 3-point range. She also had three of the team's five steals in a well-played game that had only 19 total turnovers.
DeNoyelles, the Class D Player of the Year, scored seven points in the first quarter but only seven the rest of the way, shooting 6-for-17.
"We knew in the fourth quarter if they got the lead it would be tough, because they handle the ball so well and execute their offensive movement so well," Sacred Heart coach Mark DeNoyelles said. "We couldn't afford to get in that situation. Once that happened, it made it real difficult for us."
Sacred Heart led 19-18 at halftime and held its last lead at 21-20 with 7:14 left in the third quarter.
New Lothrop 42 -- Gross 4-8 7-9 19, Confer 3-6 0-0 7, Krupp 0-4 0-0 0, Knieper 3-8 2-4 11, Root 1-8 0-0 2, Sammons 1-4 1-2 3. Totals 12-38 10-15 42.
Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 36 -- Mills 2-5 2-2 6, DeNoyelles 6-17 0-1 14, Ebright 2-6 2-2 6, Riley 2-7 2-2 6, Jaksa 1-2 0-0 2, Thering 1-2 0-0 2, Seybert 0-0 0-0 0, Briggs 0-0 0-0 0, Fox 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 14-39 6-7 36.
New Lothrop 13 5 10 14 - 42 Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 13 6 6 11 - 36
3-point goals - New Lothrop 8-22 (Gross 4-7; Knieper 3-7; Confer 1-4; Krupp 0-1; Root 0-2; Sammons 0-1), Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 2-6 (DeNoyelles 2-5; Jaksa 0-1). Fouled out - New Lothrop-None, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart-None. Rebounds - New Lothrop 28 (Confer 9), Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 27 (Mills 7). Assists - New Lothrop 10 (Root 4), Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 9 (Jaksa 6). Total fouls - New Lothrop 10, Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart 13.


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Here is and phrash. It is really good. The Cullens and Wolfs have been keeping somthing from her.
She is not sure wat it is because the wolf and the cullens are trying to get along. Bella is not sure wat it is but she will soon find out.
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At EastLink Arena on Thursday
SUMMERSIDE Although the Summerside Storm will not make the playoffs in the inaugural season of the National Basketball League of Canada, the team is looking to continue playing hard over the final four regular-season games.
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Tuesday night's 103-97 loss to the Moncton Miracles on Tuesday night officially eliminated the Storm from playoff contention. Summerside, which fell to 11-21 (won-lost), was faced with the prospect of winning their final five games, and requiring a lot of help to pass the Oshawa Power and Saint John Mill Rats into the final playoff spot.
"You have to play for pride now," Storm head coach Joe Salerno told the Moncton Times & Transcript following Tuesday's game. "You have to play for just the pride of winning games for your team and for your fans, and that's what we'll do.
"I think we have the character on our team to do that. We're hoping to bring back our core guys for next season. You're still always working towards the next game, the next season. We'll certainly be in these last four games to compete and to win."
Home games
Three of the Storm's final four games will be played at EastLink Arena in Summerside, starting on Thursday against Moncton. The opening tip-off is scheduled for 7 p.m.
"We're going to have a real tough battle on Thursday going to their place, with their crowd, on their court where they are used to their baskets, it's going to be a lot tougher than it was today (Tuesday)," the Miracles' Darrell Wonge, who scored a game-high 31 points in Tuesday's win, told the Times & Transcript. "Having home-court advantage helps a lot."
The Miracles are last in the seven-team league at 8-23.
Miracles head coach Mike Evans said a key in Tuesday's game was Moncton¹s ability to set the tempo early.
"That's a very good basketball team over there," Evans told the Times & Transcript. "Summerside is a very good team, they are very well coached.
"We executed in a lot of ways what we wanted to get done on the floor at both ends."
Summerside Storm notebook:
Thursday's home game against the Moncton Miracles begins the Storm's final homestand of the season. The team will also host the Quebec Kebs on Islander Day (Monday, Feb. 20) at 2 p.m., and plays their home finale against the first-place London Lightning on Friday, March 2, at 7:30 p.m. The Storm concludes regular-season play in London on Sunday, March 4.
The UPEI Panthers will practise on the Storm floor before Thursday's home game in preparation for the arena atmosphere at the upcoming Atlantic University Sport men's basketball championship in Halifax.
Voting began Wednesday for the National Basketball League of Canada All-Star Weekend in Halifax March 31 and April 1. Fans can cast their votes at http://pointstreaksites.com/view/nblallstar/all-star-watch/vote daily for their top 20 players. A total of 41 players, including six members of the Storm, are nominated. The Storm nominees are Julien Allen, Chris Cayole, Eric Gilchrese, Stephen McDowell, Al Stewart and Mike Williams. The top 20 players, along with 10 alternates, will be revealed in early March. All seven head coaches will then choose a captain for each team. The captains will be responsible for selecting their teams through a Fantasy draft.
The Storm has many festivities and a special campaign planned for Islander Day, all in the name of Islanders helping Islanders. Members of the Storm will be visiting communities from tip to tip before the home game at 2 p.m.,
and will then attend P.E.I.'s biggest kitchen party, put on by the Islanders by Choice Alliance. The team will be at the Summerside, Charlottetown and Souris events from 6 to 9 p.m.
The Storm has begun a special fundraising effort dedicated to the Bring Bobbi Jo LeClair Home Campaign. Thanks to the support of Storm co-owners Duncan Shaw and Darren MacKay, the Island's pro basketball team is donating 1,000 tickets for the Storm game on Islander Day (a $10 value) to be sold for $5 at participating West Prince Credit Unions in Tignish, Alberton, O'Leary, Tyne Valley and Wellington. One-hundred per cent of all proceeds from the Credit Union ticket sales will go to the Bobbi Jo campaign.


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The folks at Walt Disney World recently confirmed what has been a hot rumor for months: It's time to overhaul Fantasyland in the Magic Kingdom.
Renovating shows and attractions — even classic rides in existence since opening day in 1971 — "for your future enjoyment" is as common in WDW as long lines and high humidity. But an entire land? That's pretty big. It's so big, in fact, that the renovation project is being called "the biggest overhaul" in the Magic Kingdom's 38-year history.
The makeover will take place in a significant portion of Fantasyland, specifically the areas currently occupied by Ariel's Grotto, Pooh's Playful Spot and Mickey's Toontown Fair (Fantasyland mainstays It's A Small World, Peter Pan's Flight, Mickey's PhilharMagic, the Golden Carrousel, the Snow White and Winnie the Pooh's adventures and the Mad Tea Party will remain intact).
"With these additions, we'll be doubling the size of Fantasyland," said Joe Rasulo, chairman of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. He added that the work is expected to be completed in 2012.
The centerpiece of the overhaul will be a ride based on the 1989 movie "The Little Mermaid." Plans call for it to be indoors and it'll be "a real E-ticket attraction," according to Rasulo. The ride will utilize the tried-and-true OmniMover ride system. Guests can expect to glide through movie scenes embellished by "Mermaid" characters like Sebastian, Flounder and Ursula and songs from the popular film.
The ride, tentatively titled Under the Sea: Journey of the Little Mermaid, will be similar to an attraction currently under construction in Disney's California Adventure as part of that park's $1 billion re-do. There is no word yet on the fate of Voyage of the Little Mermaid, a long-running stage presentation at Disney's Hollywood Studios, although Disney does have a successful track record of creating similarly-themed attractions (Animal Kingdom's "Finding Nemo: The Musical" and The Seas with Nemo and Friends in Epcot come to mind).
Also on the drawing board is a relocation and expansion of the vastly popular Dumbo the Flying Elephant ride. For those adults who have spent hours waiting in the hot sun with their little ones to ride Dumbo, this will be welcome news: The updated attraction will be placed under a circus-like big-top tent. In addition to putting two Dumbo rides under the tent, Disney will try something new to make the attraction as hassle-free as possible.
"There will be no queue," Rasulo raved. (Did we hear him right: A Walt Disney World ride with no line?) Guests will be given a number as they enter the attraction (kind of like going to a deli). They'll then be able to play on several interactive games. When their number comes up, they'll board the ride. "You're waiting for the attraction without actually waiting in line," Rasulo said.
The final element of Fantasyland's overhaul will focus on one of Disney's most popular — and lucrative — franchises: Princesses. Specially built chateaus, cottages and castles will serve as backdrops for photos ops, shows and other interactive activities starring several Disney princesses in their own fairytale worlds. Cinderella will take guests to a royal ball; at Sleeping Beauty's castle, Aurora will get a surprise Sweet 16 birthday party, and in Belle's village, an enchanted mirror will transport guests to the Beast's castle.
In addition, Fantasyland will feature a new restaurant — Be Our Guest — and Gaston's Tavern, where antlers will be the decorating touch of choice. Also in the works, to be completed in 2013, is an area dedicated to Tinker Bell called Pixie Hollow.
According to Chris Beatty, senior concept designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, an attempt will be made to make the princess area appealing to boys as well, with special emphasis placed on knights and villains.
"We're tailoring our experiences to kind of have that broad appeal," Beatty said. "There's just some great, classic stories and we know for any of our guests that travel to the Magic Kingdom, that's always one of the highlights."
The Fantasyland facelift will add a host of new features while not sacrificing very much in the process. Ariel's Grotto and Pooh's Playful Spot occupy land that once housed the 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea submarine voyage. The area has been used primarily for character photo ops and as a place for sugar-fueled kids to burn off some energy.
Mickey's Toontown Fair — billed as a place where guests could visit with Mickey and Minnie — will be razed to make more room for the re-do, although Goofy's Barnstormer is expected to remain, but with a new storyline. A new Mickey and Minnie greeting area is expected to be built near the entrance of the Magic Kingdom.
Disney also announced a rehab of its Star Tours attraction in Hollywood Studios. The "Star Wars"-themed flight simulator ride will be given some pretty spectacular new 3-D special effects, as well as new video and dialogue. Characters from the three "Star Wars" prequel films released from 1999 to 2005 will be included in the makeover. Star Tours II will be coming to a galaxy near your in 2011.


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Ian Fleming's James Bond novels were not just spy thrillers, but minor classics of literature, with Bond portrayed as a dark, taciturn Hemingwayesque hero. Terence Young, the first director of the Bond films, however, thought that the character was too one-dimensional for the films, so he gave the cinematic avatar his own dry sense of humour and gift for repartee - which Sean Connery delivered to perfection. In an early Bond film, for example, a girl emerges from the bathroom, wearing just a skimpy towel, and says to Bond, "Will you give me something appropriate to wear?" And Bond pauses for a moment, smiles and hands her a pair of sandals.
That dry wit, unfortunately, deteriorated over the years, with Roger Moore and his increasingly horrible puns. In one particularly groan-worthy moment in Moonraker, for example, Bond and Holly Goodhead are in the spacecraft, having just made love, after killing the villain. The Minister of Defence, at the satellite tracking station below, asks, "What is Bond doing?" And 'Q' replies, "I think he's attempting re-entry, sir. " Bond was in serious danger of becoming a parody of himself, and was ultimately rescued with the help of a serious re-look at the scripts, and the introduction of actors like Timothy Dalton and Pierce Brosnan, which put him back on track. Here are, arguably, the 10 best Bond-isms over the years:
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Yeah, how so?
I thought Christmas only comes once a year. - The World is Not Enough
(on phone): Hello?
Mr White. We need to talk.
Who is this? (Bond shoots him in the leg)
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Stoke boss Tony Pulis has hinted Ricardo Fuller could leave the club at the end of the season.
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The 32-year-old is well down the pecking order in Pulis' plans and has made only one Premier League start this term.
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Palacios has been linked with a January move to La Liga side Real Betis, ESPN FC reports.
Palacios hasn't produced much at Stoke City since arriving from Tottenham in 2011. The combative midfielder has started just three league games for the Potters this season, so he may be offloaded to Spain, where he could feature more regularly ahead of this summer's World Cup.
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Palacios was in the Starting XI for Wednesday's Capital One Cup match against Walsall but was subbed off by Marc Wilson in the 46th minute.
The match was Palacios' first action since he left Stoke's Premier League opener against Liverpool on August 17 after warmups and was rushed to the hospital with some kind of illness. However, he's back on the pitch now and should be good to go for Saturday's match against West Ham.
August 18, 2013
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Palacios will be out for "a few weeks" after undergoing a minor surgery Saturday, the Daily Mail reports.
Palacios was named in the Starting XI for Stoke's Premier League opener against Liverpool on Saturday and even took park in prematch warmups before he fell ill. He was taken to the hospital and required a minor surgical procedure, which will sideline him for a few weeks. Marc Wilson took his spot in the lineup Saturday and will likely continue to do so moving forward.
October 12, 2011
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Stoke City manager Tony Pulis said that Palacios is showing potential in training, and is a mini-preseason away from making a contribution, The Premier League Official Website reports.
Palacios has only appeared twice since signing from Tottenham but the Honduras international will look to provide a midfield presence for a Stoke side that is currently eighth in the Premier League table.
August 31, 2011
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Palacios has moved from Tottenham Hotspurs to sign a four-year deal with Stoke City, The Premier League reports.
Stoke manager Tony Pulis said of the Honduran international, "He has great energy and the qualities to become a driving force in the middle of the park; the type of player our fans will love. We have been looking to strengthen our options in midfield and I am delighted to have him on board."
August 29, 2011
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp said that Palacios has undergone a medical exam ahead of a move to Stoke, according to Sky Sports.
Redknapp confirmed Palacios is set to move on from Tottenham, and it is believed that the fee would be around �8 million.
June 3, 2011
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Palacios is looking for a move away from White Hart Lane after hardly ever being used last season. A move to Italy looks likely, ESPN reports.
Napoli is reported to be the most likely desitnation for the Honduran midfielder whose game is perfect for Serie A. He can muddy things up in the middle in one of the lowest-scoring leagues in the game.
June 7, 2010
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Palacios (lower leg) received positive results from a scan on his injured leg, and is upbeat about his chances of returning in time for Honuduras' first World Cup game, according to Totteham's team website.
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Rolling, Rolling & More Rolling
Just shy of 6 months Sapling finally started to roll!
I actually thought she was going to skip this step altogether because she has never rolled from her tummy to her back and hasn't seemed the slightest bit interested in doing anything other than stand supported of late. The other day we were playing a game where I rolled her up in her play mat and then we would straight away unroll it hoping to show her how much fun it could be and it seems to have worked! Yesterday I left her on her back for a minute and when I came back she was lying on her tummy under her activity mat, and when I flipped her back over she did it again for me to see! Continue reading this entry »
Starting Solids
Over the weekend we started the Sapling on solids. While I had originally planned on waiting an extra 2 weeks for her to hit the 6 month mark, she has been so fascinated with food and watching me eat of late that I figured it wouldn't hurt to try some baby rice cereal a couple of weeks early. I mixed it up with a generous dose of breast milk and we gave it a whirl. She loved it. In fact on the 2nd day she was demanding more and is trying her hardest to hold the spoon herself while feeding too. Continue reading this entry »
Oh So Chilly!
Its been so chilly in Brisbane the last week, that beanies have become the latest fashion accessory for Sapling! Continue reading this entry »
The Month of May, Sapling has been Busy!
Its been a busy month for me and the Sapling! Sapling:
– Went down to visit her grandma for a weekend
– Has been to her first kiddy party
– Had her 4 month vaccinations
– Had her first cold and fever
– Is off to a wedding!
Yes May has been busy! Continue reading this entry »
Sapling's Library & The Importance of Reading
Reading is a passion of mine. I have read my entire life and still gobble up books like there is no tomorrow which probably isn't that surprising considering my father teaches English at the University of QLD. The importance of books and reading were instilled in me from birth and reading is as natural as eating or breathing, I am constantly amazed with how many people I know who rarely read a novel.
This love of reading is something I hope to pass onto my children as 2 very clear and positive things have come out of research surrounding children and books: Continue reading this entry »
Super Short Squee Post
Today was really chilly and meant breaking out a jumper for the first time. In the spirit of Easter which is only a few days away I decided on the Peter Rabbit fleece with bunny ears.
Still a tad bit big, but seriously can you get any cuter?! Continue reading this entry »
Sleeping Through the Night
I feel incredibly lucky. Sapling is 14 weeks old for the last 2 nights has managed to sleep just over 10 hours in a stretch. According to other mums, apparently 3 nights in a row means your set and your baby is officially "sleeping through the night". While my boobs haven't quite got the message and I'm still waking up in the early morning with major engorgement and leaking this will correct itself over the next few days and my night time wakings will become an exception instead of the norm. Most of me is very happy though a tiny part will miss that dead of the night peace where its just her and me cuddling and feeding under the stars of her nightlight. Continue reading this entry »
A Sapling is Born: Birth Story
This is the story of how my little baby girl was born. I've tried to keep it as icky free as possible, though like labor it's hard for it not to be just a little bit messy, you've been forewarned!
I had been very sick with the flu since boxing day and on Sunday 2nd January I finally started to feel a little better. That night I felt well enough to sit at my computer for awhile when I started getting Braxton Hicks contractions. They weren't painful but I noticed that they were a bit different than normal moving through my back and thighs not just my stomach. It was a good 2 weeks before my due date and a little voice in the back of my head wondered if this was the start of labor and whether I was going to wake up in a few hours time with strong contractions ready to go into hospital.
Breastfeeding: Loving Hating It
I never worried about breastfeeding prior to the Sapling's arrival. I had been warned by friends that it could be difficult and that there would be times formula looked like a much simpler solution. Whenever these discussions came about I would simply smile, nod and file the advice in my mental trashcan – I was determined to stay positive and enjoy the experience. When Sapling was born within an hour of her delivery she was latching and sucking like a seasoned professional, I was lucky – half the breastfeeding battle was already won the two of us simply needed to get use to positioning – both hers and mine.