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Though the history of these unwilling research subjects may be behind them, the scars of the chimps' past leads to challenges with care. Caring for more than 270 chimpanzees, 20 percent of which are considered elderly with maladies that closely mirror those of human retirees—arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure—the job of a caretaker is truly more than a full-time gig. And as a non-intrusive environment, veterinary care can be complicated.
"It is very different being a vet for these chimps than other animals," Benzer says. "With a dog or cat, I can put my hands on them, feel them, find the source of the pain. Here, we're hands off, so I observe and suspect. There is a risk with anesthesiology, so we only risk it if it is absolutely necessary. I try to treat without sedation, through smells, visual clues, simply monitoring them."
But for all the hands-on limitations, these chimps are receiving very high-quality medicine. It is remarkable how similar a chimp's ailments mirror those of humans, and most are treated with human medication. "One of the busiest places here, besides the kitchen, is the med room," Benzer quips.
Insulin is used to treat type 2 diabetes, pharmaceuticals for heart disease (40 percent of chimpanzees in captivity develop heart disease, something rarely seen, if ever, in wild chimps). High cholesterol is common, and some suffer from epilepsy, which is particularly difficult to treat, being a noninvasive environment. As for the biomedical research of their past, most of what these chimps were subjected to remains a mystery to caregivers and veterinarians.
"We have no idea what these chimps were given," Benzer says. "As a research facility, by law, they do not have to disclose what the chimps were given. So in the records kept, all we see is, 'Serum A given at 10 a.m, returned to pen, liver biopsy every month,' and so on. We simply don't know what they were given and what kind of side effects they may bring in years to come."
Upon taking the job as the sanctuary's veterinarian, Benzer began consulting with medical doctors instead of vets to get a better understanding of what these chimps were facing. Now, she makes her daily rounds to the islands, visiting with each group's caregiver to discuss their behavior, observing the chimps in their habitat and taking action when needed. Equipped with a mobile vet unit (a converted RV), she can do much of the procedures—radiography, dental work and routine testing—directly from the field. She has partnered with Stuart Veterinary Hospitals for MRIs and ultrasounds.
But for all physical and medical ailments these chimps may have, it's the emotional damage that is the hardest to treat. Most suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, many have anxiety and suffer from depression and some even self-mutilate. Many rock back and forth, an action not observed in the wild, while others simply cannot interact in family groups—a chimp's natural instinct—and must live in the "Special Needs House."
Noted as the "saddest place on the property" by Benzer, the special needs house is home to a group of eight chimps that cannot socialize in large groups because of medical conditions or psychological issues. The building gives these chimps the opportunity to live out their lives in relative peace. And though it does not have an island of its own, each day is filled with activities to keep the chimps' minds sharp and energetic. For instance, Timmy and Cheetah, both rescued from Coulston by way of the Laboratory for Experimental Medicine and Surgery in Primates, are exceptional painters, each with their own style (finger painting or brush) and aesthetic.
"Chimps are incredibly resilient and really live in the present," said Jen Feuerstein, sanctuary director. "These chimps have shown so much acceptance and forgiveness; they are so much stronger then I am. After being mistreated by humans my entire life, I would hate the species, want nothing to do with them. But these chimps … they are happy. They are happy to see us when we come walking up. They really are remarkable."
The chimps recognize staff members as they come to the islands. They congregate near the land bridge, which spans the moat, connecting island to night house, and observe and communicate with their human caregivers. As Benzer and I toured the facility, chimps recognized her as the vet—some eyeing her speculatively, others vying for her attention. At Freddy's island, the alpha of a group of 26, one chimp in particular was keen on grabbing Benzer's attention, screaming and carrying on. Pushing his way through the other chimps at the barrier, he pointed to a cut he recently received on his back. Then, with much gesticulation and conversation, he pointed out a sulking chimp, Freddy (left), near a water cooler. This tattling, quite the scene to an outsider, made the transgressor rather angry, especially as I stood witness. So, in what I fully believe to be an act of defiance, he filled his mouth water ("He's going to spit," Benzer said, turning her back), stormed to the barrier, spit water all over me and walked away with a snort. It was quite funny, especially to the chimps on the island, all of which erupted with shrieks, undoubtedly laughter. Benzer even had a chuckle, "I told you he was going to spit."
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Here's how RW members rated this race (1044 votes).
In short: First road race over the fun marathon distance. Good mix of busy areas with lots of spectators willing you on, but also quiet parts where you could just settle into your groove. This is not a FLAT courses. There are some ok up hill sections.Date of review: October 12, 2013
In short: who thought so much pain could be that great!In full: As a first time marathon runner this couldn't have been better, great organisation, slick and easy start and finish, great atmosphere and fantastic volunteer's!!! a must for any runner!Date of review: October 11, 2013
In short: 2nd time... I will be back!In full: Again great organisation, fab medal and warm reception. I had a PW on the race, but thats due to injury. I would strongly recommend this to anyone who loves the 26.2 miles or choosing it as a first Marathon. A big thank you for wonderful marshals. You made me smile, when I was in pain! well done Chris and Andy!Date of review: October 11, 2013
In short: I've ran chester marathon for the 4th year in a row and cant wait to be back in 2014!!!Date of review: October 11, 2013
In short: Brilliant organisation, how every race should be run.In full: Other race organisers should take a look at this event to see how well a race can be organised. Everything about it was first rate, from the parking, to baggage storage, loads of toilets at the start, ideal drinks stations also with lots of toilets, plenty of frequent gels and energy drinks, friendly pace runners, great medal and long sleeved technical t shirt. Finishing in a great venue where there were a variety of food and drinks outlets. To top it off the mini marathon for the kids was remarkable value. Will most definitely be back.Date of review: October 11, 2013
In full: Very friendly and very encouraging Date of review: October 10, 2013
In short: Great race. Incedibly well organized and a beautiful course. Top notch water stations.Date of review: October 10, 2013
In short: Superb event!In full: The organisation was second to none. It just went like clockwork from beginning to end. I fully appreciated being greeted personally by the race directors at the end with a huge hug and the baggage handlers even saw me coming and had my bags ready when I'd finished! The course was a perfect mix of scenic countryside and villages with pockets of fantastic support all round. Congrats to Andy and Chris. I'll be back :) Weather of course was glorious as wellDate of review: October 10, 2013
In short: Good weekend awayIn full: I finished, which was my only goal for the weekend. Marshals very friendly and encouraging, excellent racecourse start and finish, and lovely villages on the way round. The support was great too, even for those of us at the near back. I came 250 miles to run, and I'd do so again probablyDate of review: October 10, 2013
In short: outstandingIn full: I went for a training run before the marathon, this was my first the first thing that struck me was the friendlyness of the whole thing. outstanding us all I can say an a huge thanks to the volunteers who were a godsend Date of review: October 10, 2013
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"Pound for pound" rankings were developed by boxing writers during the era of Sugar Ray Robinson (pictured) to rank the world's greatest fighters irrespective of their weight division.
The nature of these rankings is subjective and raises an interesting question: How do you compensate for differences in size, power and historical time periods when evaluating boxers?
One common approach is to simply assume all boxers were the same size and evaluate them based on that criteria. However, I think that approach undervalues heavier fighters.
For one, it doesn't adjust for the natural variations that come with larger body size—it's impossible to assume that a 5'6" boxer would be physically identical if he were a foot taller. Secondly, there are physical restraints: Even if a heavyweight's and flyweight's fists are moving at the same velocity, the longer arm length of the heavyweight makes the punch look slower and less "snappy."
Alternatively, this list evaluates fighters based on two major factors:
1. Their skill and accomplishments relative to others in their division(s).
2. Their ability to win in multiple weight classes, if applicable.
In developing this list, I examined films and clips of over 250 fights, historical boxing records, anecdotal accounts and other "greatest ever" lists, including those compiled by Ring magazine, ESPN and Bert Sugar. No list can settle the great debate, but this one is the result of hundreds of hours of research and evaluation and is a good starting point.
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January 14, 2008. Posted by Joshua Jackson.Add new comment | Filed under: africa asia, biscuits, callalou, chutney, couillard, couple of friends, deity, dining area, Encounters, filet mignon, flying fish, foie gras, IAJE 2008, Jazz Community, jazz master, jon hendricks, lamb chops, Masters, michael bourne, News, quincy jones, short ribs, southerner, space and time, voice of god
Sometimes, everything works in your favor. Earlier this evening, I was God - well, the The Voice of God, actually - during the NEA Jazz Master Awards Concert. I only get this opportunity once a year, so I do my best to take advantage of the moment. When you're posing as a deity in a crowd of real ones, you might as well take control of reality. Michael Bourne refers to this unique ability of customizing your universe as being a Master of Space and Time.
Backstage was a real hang. Old friends Quincy Jones and Jon Hendricks, who share a lot of history, swapped stories about an era of music that I know only about because I read books. They lived it.
But I'm not afraid to talk to anyone. So I struck a note with Hendricks shortly after I took this photo. At 86, he's 53 years my senior. And he has more energy then I do. No more than ten minutes later, I'm in a cab with him. We're meeting Quincy Jones and a couple of friends for dinner. This is really happening...
We gather at Greg Couillard's Spice Room and Chutney Bar, a private dining area in a Yorkville mall. The room seats about 40. It's 11:30pm. The place is ours alone.
Couillard, from one of Canada's oldest families, and David Nganga, a Kenyan, are two of Toronto's finest chefs. They combine dishes with an understanding of spices from every world trade route - Africa, Asia, Indonesia, the Middle East, the Caribbean, India. They brought five courses of their own creation, and each one worked. Giant prawns, short ribs, lamb chops on a bed of chutney, flying fish and callalou pepperpot, Alberta filet mignon with foie gras, a dessert sampler to die for, and biscuits so good that a Southerner like myself had to ask for seconds.
I did not bring a microphone, nor a recorder. This wasn't the right time for such things. Anyway, we were improvising. What I can tell you is that the conversation went many places - New Orleans, Brazil, Toledo [OH], Dubai, Vegas, Miami's South Beach, New York. The stories were many - Q on the road with Lionel Hampton, Sing a Song of Basie, teaching kids about jazz and democracy, you name it.
What fascinated me most about Quincy Jones was his understanding of international politics. He knows the internal dynamics of most nation states, including the United States. He's an international businessman and a humanitarian. He has to know it all.
What you need to know about Quincy is that he is jazz. He never sleeps. He uses his power and wealth to affect social change. He's sending an envoy of New Orleans musicians to the favelas of Rio this year to show the rest of the world that poverty exists, and that it's inhumane. He's followed everywhere he goes (except to tonight's dinner) by a camera crew. They're making video podcasts. You should watch them.
He loves great food. His favorite is gumbo from New Orleans' Dooky Chase Restaurant, run by the Queen of Creole cooking, Leah Chase. Q knows the Chase family. He has the gumbo recipe, and someone cooks it for him when he's nowhere near New Orleans.
Quincy is also opening five clubs this year, in the US and abroad. They're called Q's Jook Joints. Frankly, wherever Quincy Jones is, that's where you'll find the real Q's Jook Joint. I'm glad that for one night, I got to jam there with two masters - Quincy Jones and Jon Hendricks.
When you're a Master of the Universe, even for just one day, you'd better know how to improvise.
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In short: Excellent Event, goody box and medals bigger than DisneyIn full: An excellent race, a benchmark for race organisation. My first time here, but have already signed up for next year for another go. Like many others the heat took its toll and scuppered my time aims, but had such a good time it didn't matter.Loved the personal drinks station- the first time I've been able to run a long distance without having to carry anything. The marshals, drinks station and volunteers were all really supportive and friendly. The touch of a reverse runner looking out for everyone and supporting and encouraging was a stroke of genius. tzruns are incredibly generous for the race fee with a great goody box, the infamous mega medal (which weighs heavier than my Disney ones) the drinks/food station which you were in danger of gaining weight while running a marathon and the free photos.The venue is a lovely place and well equipped for the numbers with plenty of facilities. Date of review: June 1, 2014
In short: Good City Centre race, great atmosphereIn full: 2nd year of this race. The HM course is challenging with some steep inclines if you're from East Anglia! The scenery was changing from urban to park and woodland which was nice. Can be crowded as you have everyone in the first half, but it did thin out a bit towards the end. Good Local Support and an excellent vibe in the race viallge. Didn't like the metal tracks to negotiate coming back into the park/finsh area, but otherwise a great day.Not the cheapest HM, but well organised, Water is plentiful and abundant- Edinburgh could learn a lot from this model of multi races on the same course.Will definitely be back to have another go or maybe try the full marathon.Date of review: September 12, 2011
In short: Excellent race, well supported and great vibeIn full: First time here,, I did the half, my husband did the full race. We both enjoyed the event, the HM part of the course is hard and hilly to us East Angular residents, but the parks were very nice to run round.Toilets at the start were plentiful and abundant and still in a useable condition when I finished the HM!Race Village was excellent and kept me occupied while waiting for my husband to finish.Will definitely be back next yearDate of review: September 17, 2010
In short: Nice race, very flat, not as windy as in previoous yearsIn full: Nice race as usual from Thorney. The course is very flat and ideal as a first race. It can get windy and exposed on the fen road, but it wasn't as bad this year as in previous years.25th anniversary momento was a bit mean- we've had nicer bags from the folks at Thorney and was expecting something a bit more special for the 25th anniversary.I would like to suggest that the joining instructions are updated to clearly state the rules about headphones etc as there was no mention of it on my instructions and had there been, there would have been no need for the referee to enforce the rule during the race.Date of review: August 15, 2010
In short: Well organised, friendly, fast,flat raceIn full: A fast flat course, although the Fen roads offer no shelter from the wind when it starts to blow.I always enjoy Thorney races, they are well organised excellent marshalls. Date of review: March 28, 2010
In short: Another excellent event. great race and atmosphereIn full: One of my favourite races of the year. I love this event, it's a nice run around the fen countryside, The piper at the top of the hill is a welcome sight as you know you're near the end. Weather was kind to us today and actually felt quite mild once you got going. And you get a beer at the end of the race:-)Date of review: December 31, 2009
In short: Well organised, friendly raceIn full: Good Marshalling, this is a a nice race round the countryside. The Fen landscape is rather open and exposed, so there is norespite fromt he wind, but as it's as flat as a flat thing flattened not surprising.Only thing that marred my race was yet again having to deal with inconsiderate elite runners cooling down on the race course, getting in the way of us slower runners still racing.Date of review: October 27, 2009
In short: Fast, flat and a good vibeIn full: This is my local race and I love runnign it. so it's not scenic and not pretty, but it is well supported and the atmosphere is lovely. Running the route the opposite way round made the route faster as there seemed to be more downhill sections in places. I didn't b this year as I have been injured, but if the route is the same as this years in 2010 I will definitely be on for a massive pb:-)Date of review: October 11, 2009
In short: Well organised and friendly raceIn full: First time here. Enjoyed the event very much. Water was plentiful and abundant at the many stations around the airfield. The marshalls were friendly and efficient. Special mention to the 2 girls near the gatehouse who cheered and clapped every runner going by:-) The airfield section is rather souless, but you did feel you were getting somewhere with the changing scenery.The course is quite undulating- the hill at the start was a surprise to us.Will definitely be back as an ear infection and injury cost me a decent time, so will return to try for a better result.Date of review: July 22, 2009
In short: Lovely scenery and great support, Water situation was a disgraceIn full: I enjoyed myself at this race, mainly because I employed a survival rather than PB strategy from the start,taking the heat into account.There are no excuses for the first water station to be dry- I was at the front of the Blue pen and did panic when I realised my own 1.2 litre bottle might have to last me a long way.The kindness of supporters was much appreciated when word got round about the lack of water and people shared what they had. In a marathon it shouldn't be a lottery about whether you get water.If faster runners were taking 2 bottles or more, shame on them, it is so selfish and disrespectful to us slower folks, who are going to be out there for twice as long as them.I finished in 5:25, and was probably one of the last to be allowed the Gosford loop. I would do this race again, but I would bring my camelbak next time to make sure I have enough water, but I shouldn't have to if a marathon is properly organised.The reunion area was non existent, I went the wrong way out of the stadium and had problems finding my family as there was no-one available to ask.This was a problem on the course as well- lack of marshalls.Date of review: June 4, 2009
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Here's how RW members rated this race (201 votes).
In short: Great scenery and worth every step...In full: Had a fantastic day and the route was laced with picturesque views. A positive and friendly atmosphere made the event worthwhile indeed. Would definitely do it again. In fact, sod it, I will!Date of review: November 8, 2009
In short: Biggest challenge not slipping into canal after tripping over fishing rod!In full: Great fun - although flat was fairly tuff due to uneven rocky muddy towpath, up and over lock hills, loose dogs, fishing rods and the odd rambler! The only real hill at in the last 500m was - a killer! Looking forward to reverse in 2010 - down the hill at start! Date of review: November 8, 2009
In short: great route but tricky running conditionsDate of review: November 8, 2009
In short: A quiet race with few spectators but very pleasantDate of review: November 8, 2009
In short: Not the best runing conditions due to the rain but very enjoyable raceDate of review: November 8, 2009
In short: A nice, quick course with hit and miss organisationIn full: This is a fun race in the sense that it's a point-to-point course along the canal that keep you away from roads and offers a slightly different experience. However while the organisers obviously tried hard and ensured that the race itself ran well there were a few support issues - mainly the baggage van being very late and the instructions/directions being a little vague.Date of review: November 8, 2009
In full: Good run, fairly even (albeit muddy)terrain. Marshalls were friendly and encouraging all the way round. Minute of remembrance silence before the start was appreciated as well.Date of review: November 8, 2009
In short: great event but spoilt by bag fiasco at the endIn full: a fair course although a little slippery in places and a mild climb during the last mile. Coud improve bag collection (long queue) at the beginning and the collection of bag at the end of the event a disaster, especially for those in just a running vest!!Date of review: November 8, 2009
In short: Flat course, a little muddy. But really spoiled by having to wait at the end for FORTY minutes for the bags, in the freezing wind.In full: I disagree with other posts which say "the baggage shambles wasn't the fault of the organisers". Yes, the organisers had sub-contracted this to an outside company (fine), but really: it took over 2 hours to travel a distance which took the bus about 35 minutes in the morning. Surely it's the responsibility of the organiser to check that the baggage movers had (a) maps (b) competence and/or (c) a GPS. Yes, this sounds like a rant, but there are serious questions to be asked about a situation where 200-ish people are forced to wait without car keys, money for food, no coats/jumpers etc, in a windy, cold park. In addition, there were no regular announcements telling people what was happening with the van (I heard one only saying the van was "5 minutes away", but it didn't arrive for 30 more minutes), and no attempt to (say) give us a cup of tea from the cafe while we waited, to warm us up. If there were no medical incidents as a result, then it's purely by luck. Must try better, as for me it spoiled an otherwise friendly atmosphere.Date of review: November 8, 2009
In short: Fabulous route with loads to look at but lacked atmosphere at the start/finish In full: Parked at the finish and got bussed to the start which worked well. At the start there was nothing except 6 toilets (not enough, the queue was ridiculous), the luggage lorry and the start line so just a lot of standing around. The route was lovely, plenty of water stations, great marshalls, quite muddy and it was slippery in places but then that's to be expected in November. The finish was great, medals fabulous, banana and water welcoming, but then that was it. Thought it wasn't much for the entrance fee. Again nothing at the finish so a bit of an anti-climax having done a PB! Finally nobody seemed to know where the car park was in relation to the finish line so had to ask numerous people until someone could point me in the right direction! Good race but could be so much better.Date of review: November 8, 2009
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The Packers clinched first place in the NFC North and guaranteed themselves at least one playoff game at Lambeau Field by closing the first and opening the second half with touchdowns to open an insurmountable 21-7 lead on their way to a 21-13 victory.
The loss to the Packers completed the Bears' slide out of a playoff spot. They're currenly tied with the Cowboys and Giants for the No. 7 seed in the conference.
The Vikings are the team that took advantage of the Bears' loss, moving into the No. 6 seed after beating the Rams in St. Louis 36-22. The win also left the Rams' playoff hopes for this season on life support with the plug ready to be pulled.
In Arizona, all the Lions accomplished was to strengthen their position in the 2013 NFL Draft after losing to the Cardinals 38-10.
As the Packers celebrate their second consecutive NFC North Division title, here are five things we learned from Week 15's games.
1. The Packers know how to finish, the Bears don't.
Finishing doesn't just mean winning the game. It means jumping out to an early lead to put your opponent on their heels, taking full advantage of opportunities no matter when in the game they arise, finishing a majority of drives with touchdowns, not field goals. The Packers spent the game doing all of this when the game was on the line.
After the Bears took a 7-0 lead on a Jay Cutler to Brandon Marshall 15-yard touchdown pass, Aaron Rodgers led the Packers on a 7 play, 89-yard to tie the game.
With 1:36 left in the first half the Bears took possession at their own 37 after a bad Tim Masthay punt. Cutler gave the ball right back, throwing an interception for the sixth consecutive game against the Packers (including the 2010 NFC Championship Game).
The Packers not only converted that into a touchdown to finish the half with a 14-7 lead, Rodgers led them on a 13 play, 79-yard drive to put the Packers in front 21-7. Within eight minutes of game time the Packers put the game out of reach of the increasingly anemic Bears' offense.
2. The Bears couldn't sustain their strong start.
The Bears took the opening kickoff and drove 49-yards to the Packers' 31-yard line on seven runs and one nine-yard completion to Marshall. A false start penalty on center Roberto Garza turned third and one into third and six, which they failed to convert.
That first drive accounted for half of the Bears' rushing yards and almost a quarter of their total yards total for the game.
Along with that drive and the failure with the interception at the end of the first half, the Bears failed to punch the ball into the end zone on second and third downs at the Packers' 1-yard line. They settled for a field goal after the first of three offensive pass interference penalties by rookie wide receiver Alshon Jeffery nullified a touchdown.
The Bears settled for one more field goal after stalling at the Packers' 16-yard line in the fourth quarter, their last real opportunity of the game.
For all their opportunities the Bears could only manage 13 points, a total that has won .084 percent of NFL games this season. Nowhere near the offense needed to overcome the 24.6 PPG that the Packers have averaged this season.
3. The Vikings' Bionic Back strikes again.
The Vikings have had one key to victory the last two weeks, keep things simple for Christian Ponder when he does drop back to pass and for all else, give the ball to Adrian Peterson.
Ponder finished with an 83.9 Passer Rating on 17 completions in 24 attempts, 131-yards, 0 TD's or INT's and a 4.19 Real Passing Yards per Attempt average that would make Cardinals' quarterback Ryan Lindley jealous.
Peterson rushed for 212-yards and an 8.8 YPC average against the No. 4 Defensive Hog unit in the NFL. Peterson only needs 293-yards in his final two games against the Texans and Packers to pass Eric Dickerson for the single-season rushing record.
Also distinguishing himself on offense for the Vikings was Blair Walsh, who contributed 5-field goals, three from 50-yards and beyond, to the effort. His three field goals in the second quarter helped push the game out of reach by halftime.
The Vikings were also opportunistic on defense in their 23-point second quarter when Everson Griffen returned a Sam Bradford interception 29-yards for a touchdown.
The Vikings' No. 23 Defensive Hog unit delivered a strong game with four sacks for 32-yards and eight quarterback hits against Same Bradford. Even though Bradford threw for three touchdowns he only managed a 5.8 Real Passing Yards per Attempt average for the game.
4. The Lions are in a dogfight for the No. 3 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Lions gave up 38-points to a Cardinals team that was No. 32 in the NFL with a 14.3 PPG average. The Cardinals were also one of, if not the worst team in the NFL in nearly every Quality Stats offensive category.
The Lions' 2012 season has crashed so completely there will barely be any salvageable pieces that will be recoverable this offseason.
No matter how bad the Lions strive to be the Chiefs and Jaguars are not catchable for the No. 1 and 2 picks in the 2013 NFL Draft. The best they can finish is No. 3 if they can manage to play worse than the Eagles, Raiders and Titans down the stretch.
The big question coming up for the Lions is, after they play their final two games against the Falcons and Bears, who becomes responsible for the complete collapse of a 2011 Wild Card playoff team? The upcoming choices made for the Lions this offseason have officially become more interesting than their remaining two games.
5. The Playoff Scenarios for the NFC North after Week 15.
The Packers finish the week at with no worse than the No. 3 seed in the NFC, depending on the finish of the Sunday Night Football game between the 49ers and Patriots. They finish the season against the Tennessee Titans who are 4-9 and the Vikings, who may be clawing for a playoff spot of their own in Week 17. They can not fall farther than No. 3 no matter what they do in their remaining two games.
The Vikings share 8-6 records with the Bears, Cowboys and Giants but hold the No. 6 seed and would be the final Wild Card team if the season ended today. They still have the toughest road to a playoff spot with games against the 12-2 Texans in Houston and the Green Bay Packers at home.
If the Vikings falter, the Bears can wrap up the No. 6 seed if they can defeat two of the worst teams in the NFC, the Cardinals and Lions on the road in their final two games. The question is if they haven't disintegrated too far as a team to accomplish what should be an easy task.
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Here's one that'll knock you over with a feather. A study commissioned by Congress has shown that abstinence-only sex education programs, on which our government currently spends $176 million of our tax dollars annually, have quite literally no effect at all on teens' sexual behavior.
The only thing defenders of the programs can say in their defense apart from what they're currently saying, which is that the failure of the abstinence message is that is just isn't being repeated enough, which reminds me of the hilarious line from Black Adder Goes Forth: "By doing exactly what we've done the last 18 times, the Germans will be caught totally off guard!" is that this new study also shows no effect on contraceptive use either. (It had been one assumption of abstinence-program critics that kids who fall off the wagon would be less informed and less likely to use condoms.)
Naturally, anyone who's been paying attention will know exactly why abstinence programs don't work. They're all part of the Religious Right's war on science. They have nothing to do with facts about sexual behavior, STD's, or any other factor that can be supported with evidence. They're about foisting Christian "morality" on students without regard to reproducible results. They're about theocratic social engineering, not education. Their proponents are the same folks who deny evolution, global warming, and increasingly, other ideologically touchy subjects like the Holocaust.
Way back during the Reagan administration, Austin's Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist Ben Sergeant did a brilliant panel. A school principal is shown informing a teacher, "All right, we've removed everything that could possibly offend any religious group! So, Mrs. Smith, get in there and teach!" And the teacher is standing, gagged, in a classroom stripped of pictures, textbooks, maps, pencils, even desks. It was on point then and distressingly so 20 years later.
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (110 votes).
In short: Tough but enjoyableDate of review: September 8, 2008
In short: tough half marathon but great views from the topIn full: My 2nd attempt at this killer half marathon. I'm not sure what's worse, the steady climbs up to the Roaches or the brutal descents in the 2nd half. Killed my quads as it did last year but managed to keep running this time. Slick organisation and good support.Date of review: September 2, 2008
In short: No Pain...No Gain!Date of review: September 1, 2008
In short: Great friendly and challenging halfDate of review: August 28, 2008
In short: Tough hilly half...enjoyable at the finish!In full: Leek is a great challenge with a few hills along the way, the scenery makes it all worthwhile! Did a PB, knocked nearly 2 mins off 2007, so was really pleased.Date of review: August 27, 2008
In short: I trained on hills before this race and it paid off. A lovely race!Date of review: August 26, 2008
In short: Hard race, glorious views, eventually.Date of review: August 26, 2008
In short: Enjoyable race - found running down the hills worse than going up! Tea and cakes never tasted so good. Really nice shirt too.!Date of review: August 26, 2008
In short: Hills to climb and good views at the topIn full: How could RW keep a straight face when calling it "undulating"? I ran it slow as a training run which made for a pleasant day out. Not sure how much fun it would have been racing it. Lovely views, seemless organisation and I liked the t-shirt.Date of review: August 26, 2008
In short: We don't have hills in Cheshire!In full: Worth travelling for over an hour for, lovely scenery, super oranisation and very tough! You staffs folk are spoiled with all these hills. Will be back again next year.Date of review: August 26, 2008
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First up is the Alien It will take a lot to get this gun off my hands it shoots amazing and feels great I've shot under 5 cases through it. It is almost brand new.
Marker: 2012 Alien Invasion
Condition: 10/10 cosmetically this gun looks like it just came out of the package, 10/10 functioning it shoots like a dream
Color: Black and green
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What is Included:Gun 2 piece barrel and gatwrap
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INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. — At Fredrick's, chef and owner Greg Erb aims to create something unique. Atmosphere and service are important, he said, but you have to start around the food.
"I'm not stuck in a box," Greg said. "You have to take chances, be pretty creative."
Fredrick's Fusion Bistro is a combination of mostly Mexican and Asian cuisine.
Greg puts his own spin on classic dishes such as short rib or duck that keep the locals and tourists coming back to the quaint restaurant.
"I like to make what people aren't going to make at home."
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Fredrick's is known for its sushi as well. Creative rolls such as the Tree Hugger, the Striped Dragon and the Money Booter can be enjoyed at the bar or at a table.
Greg said his travels bring inspiration for his cuisine. Meals in Hawaii, Australia and Costa Rica have influenced the fusion menu.
"I travel a lot for surfing and I can borrow from that," Greg said.
On a trip to Mal País, Costa Rica, Greg was served in a bungalow by a private chef. He said the use of simple and fresh ingredients inspired him in his own cooking.
"The chef just grabbed what he had and prepared a fine dining experience," he said. "And he was surfing every day."
Riding big waves is Greg's big passion outside of the kitchen. He grew up in San Luis Obispo and moved to Oahu because he said he "wanted bigger waves and warmer waters."
The chef tried snowboarding last winter, but admitted he misses the surf.
"I miss the ocean," he said. "I could go back tomorrow."
The surfer plans to stay in Incline and stay with Fredrick's, only if, he said, "Hawaii doesn't tempt me back."
Greg's Lobster Dogs won Best Food at Northstar's Autumn Food and Wine Festival in 2008.
The popular appetizer consists of ginger-leek breaded lobster meat combined with spicy red bananas, a spicy red banana sauce and a tomatillo sauce to make for a unique taste.
Although his creation earned him a gold medal, the chef stays humble. Greg describes himself as "not just a chef," and blames the Food Network's many reality shows for creating such a negative image around the profession.
"Chefs got put on such a pedestal," he said. "There's no room for that anywhere."
Greg said he just wants his customers to experience something they don't eat everyday.
"I like to make what people aren't going to make at home," he said. "We want to serve something they've never tried before."
Incline's flux in seasons is something Greg and his staff have gotten used to. Summers can often be booked out and local support keeps Fredrick's in business in the offseason.
But aiming for creative cuisine with fresh ingredients while also keeping prices affordable can be difficult, Greg said.
"You're watching every dollar and running a tight shop. You have to be 100 percent proud," he said.
Thursday is locals' night with half price sushi at the bar and on Wednesday's happy hour lasts all night.
It's a way to say to the locals, "hey, we appreciate you," Greg said, and let the community know that, "Fredrick's isn't just doing things on weekends."
Greg said he grew up working in the service industry. From busboy to bartender, the chef has worked in many different atmospheres.
Greg passes on his knowledge too. He said his four-year-old daughter Sydney "isn't a baby anymore" as she is scrambling her own eggs and helping her father make bread.
Fredrick's also offers on- and off-site catering. Cooking for events allows Greg to play with the menu.
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Matt's Outback 3 Man June 25th!
Started by SmartPartsIsAJoke, May 18 2011 10:27 PM
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Posted 18 May 2011 - 10:27 PM
Yes, thats right Matt's Outback Paintball located in Coventry, CT is back at it with a 3man. The Event will be held on June 25th and will be used as a test event. If enough teams sign up and we get a good response well hold more.
This event will be a Rookie tournament with a D4 cap. The event will be run through APPA. That means you will need to submit rosters online. You can pay online or at Matt's Outback. Entry up until June 16th will be $150. Entry June 17th to the 23rd will be $180. The deadline to have rosters updated and entry paid is the 23rd. The event is Field Paint Only and we will offer multiple grades of paint at $45, $50, and $60 HOWEVER paying with cash will get you a $5 discount on paint. As for format it will be uncapped semi. Each team will play 6-9 prelims, if there is under 14 teams the top 4 teams will move and play each other once in semi-finals. In finals the first place seed plays the second in a race to 3. The third and forth place teams will also play a best 2 of 3. More than 14 teams the top 6 move on and we amp up the prizes. As for Points:
Alive= 4
Eliminations= 6
Flag Pull= 20
Flag Hang= 50
Max= 100
Now for the good stuff the PRIZES
First Place gets 3 Empire Axes, 3 cases of paint, and 3 entry's to Matt's
Second Place gets 3 Empire Events and 3 Empire Prophecies
Third Place gets 3 Empire Events and 3 Entry's to Matt's
Fourth Place gets 6 cases of paint and 3 Entry's to Matt's
Fifth will get 3 cases of paint, 3 Entry's to Matt's, and 3 Matt's Outback Longsleeves
Sixth will get 3 Entry's to Matt's and 3 Matt's Outback Longsleeves.
Start Time: Event will start promptly at 9:45 am. Field will be open at 8:30. Check in will start then and there will be a captains meeting at 9:30 before games start.
ID's: We will have rosters printed out and will be checking in players. Players will need some form of id whether it be: Driver's License, School Id, Another Appa id, etc. Any questions post up or message me.
As for media:
Since I'm a nice guy we will have photographers provided along with coflo1616 productions to make a video of the event.
Any questions Post here, PM me, or call or email matts outback.
I will post the appa link up when the event is online. It is currently being set up.
Posted 21 May 2011 - 06:04 PM
Best way to register is to call the shop at the number above!
Posted 22 May 2011 - 10:13 PM
those are some nice prizes....might be able to scrounge up some cash for this
Gearbag Sale
Posted 19 June 2011 - 10:22 AM
Event has been postponed
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Florida beekeeper�s family harvests premium tupelo honey for more than 100 years
Standing in the swamp east of Wewahitchka, Fla. (pop. 1,981), Ben Lanier listens intently to the hum of thousands of honeybees feasting on white tupelo blossoms in the trees overhead. �Hear the bees?� asks Lanier, 54, looking skyward as the morning sun penetrates the canopy. �That�s a tupelo roar. That�s a pretty sound.� A third-generation beekeeper, Lanier grew up in his family�s bee yards, helping his father, L.L. Lanier Jr., maintain the hives and extract tons of tupelo honey each spring. The Lanier family has harvested honey in the Apalachicola River basin since 1898. Ben�s grandfather Lavernor Laveon Lanier Sr. started the bee business with a $500 loan from a local farmer. Ben�s father took over the business in 1953, and Ben assumed management and ownership in 1991. Visit the L.L. Lanier Honey website �I have bees in the same places that my granddaddy did 100 years ago,� says Ben, explaining how beehives must be cleaned and readied each spring for the two-week tupelo bloom. When the trees blossom between mid-April and early May, Ben ventures into the swamp to check his 800 hives, abuzz with activity. Bees fly in and out of the hives as they gather nectar from the delicate flowers. The industrious insects deposit the sweet liquid in wax honeycomb cells and fan their wings to reduce its moisture content, creating honey. After the bees have worked their magic, Ben and his hired hand, Justin Sours, 27, transport the honeycombs to Wewahitchka and use a centrifuge to extract the sweet substance, prized for its mild floral flavor, high fructose content and light amber color. The honey is strained through cheesecloth, bottled, and sold by local retailers and via mail order. �It�s like a fine wine,� says Ben�s wife, Glynnis, 47, who ships honey to customers across the nation. �It has the best flavor and doesn�t granulate like other honeys.� The biggest challenge of beekeeping is protecting the insects from disease and parasites that can destroy an entire colony, Ben says. As with most farming, uncertainty about weather is the most nerve-racking part of beekeeping. If it�s too dry, the blossoms don�t produce nectar; strong winds can knock the blossoms off the trees; and if rainstorms dominate during the brief tupelo bloom, the bees can�t gather the nectar. �It�s always a gamble with the natural elements, not knowing whether you�re going to make a honey crop or not,� Ben says. Depending on weather and bee productivity, the Laniers harvest up to a hundred 50-gallon barrels of tupelo honey a year. The variety fetches a premium price�as much as $20 a pound�because its production is limited and labor-intensive. White tupelo trees grow in abundance only in the wetlands of the Florida Panhandle and southern Georgia. �Ben�s the best around at making tupelo honey,� says Warren Johnson, 71, of Hosford, Fla., a fellow beekeeper and retired state bee inspector. �He goes all out raising brood and making new hives.� Ben�s beekeeping expertise came in handy when he and Glynnis taught actor Peter Fonda how to handle bees for �Ulee�s Gold,� a 1997 film about a third-generation Florida beekeeper struggling to hold his troubled family together. The Lanier family�s bee yards were used as filming locations, and Fonda was stung at least once on the set, Glynnis recalls. Ben, meanwhile, has been stung numerous times, yet he never wears gloves or special protective clothing. He wears a bee veil over his head only when he�s moving hives or harvesting honey. �I don�t know any better,� he says, as bees swarm around his head. �That�s the way my daddy and granddaddy did it.� As for the family�s tupelo tradition, Ben doesn�t know whether his son, Heath, 8, will continue the business. �I�m not going to push him into anything,� he says. �If he wants some bees, we�ll get him some bees.� Brought to you by: American Profile


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To save space on your device's display, Firefox's browser controls are stowed away on the sides of the screen. You can access them by swiping your finger left or right.
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U.P. 200: 1 dog killed, 2 injured
MARQUETTE – A somber cloud was cast over the 24th running of the U.P. 200 Sled Dog Championship this year after a musher's sled dog team was struck by a vehicle as it crossed M-28 early Sunday morning.
Frank Moe, of Bemidji, Minn., was leaving the Wetmore checkpoint shortly after 5:30 a.m. when his team was struck by a pick-up truck as he was attempting to cross M-28.
According to information from the Upper Peninsula Sled Dog Association, Moe was running with a team of 12 freshly rested dogs and was unable to stop the team when he saw the vehicle approaching.
One of Moe's dogs was killed and two others seriously injured as a result of the crash. The two injured dogs were still being cared for at a veterinary clinic in Gwinn, as of press time this morning. In a year that celebrates the first four-time consecutive winner in the race's history, the collision also marks a first for the race – the first time there has ever been a collision between a dog team and a vehicle.
Pat Torreano, president of the association, said two volunteers were at the road crossings and did their best to stop the accident.
Torreano said a sawhorse with flashing lights – which warn mushers of road crossings – was working at the time of the incident and both volunteers were in place and wearing reflective gear, as they should have been.
"They (should be) in reflective clothing, and they were, we double checked that," Torreano said this morning before the start of the U.P. 200 awards breakfast at the Holiday Inn in Marquette.
According to a press release issued by the association, race volunteers attempted to warn Moe of the oncoming vehicle, but Moe was unable to hear their calls. They also attempted to stop the team from entering the highway but were unsuccessful.
Michigan law prohibits race volunteers from stopping vehicle traffic.
The driver of the pick-up, an unidentified man from Ontario, Canada, stopped briefly after the incident before leaving the scene. A short time later, he contacted police about the crash.
The Michigan State Police have determined the incident was an accident and no citations were issued.
UPSDA Vice President Ron Hewsun said he had spoken with Moe Sunday evening, and he was still distraught over what had happened.
"When I saw him last night, he looked very tired," Hewsun said. "He spent all day with his dogs."
Both Torreano and Hewsun said dog mushing is a dangerous sport, and mushers know the risks.
"We had a long-time musher on his own trails, before the race, he didn't mush this year because in an instant, one wrong thought, and he's got a gash (on his head), two black eyes … (while) training on his own property," Hewsun said. "It's like ice fishing. Some people won't go. You just weigh the risk."
Torreano said the UPSDA board of directors met from 8 to 10 p.m. Sunday to discuss the accident and how they can prevent future crashes, adding she'd like to see safety measures triple at that intersection.
"We came to some positive ideas," Torreano said of the meeting. "But I don't want anybody to misunderstand, I don't want anybody to think we were sitting there trying to figure out how to make it safe. It was safe. As safe as you can make it."
Ryan Anderson, the U.P. 200's top finisher this year, said mushers are always aware of the dangers they face when they hit the trail.


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Restaurants near Hotel on Devonport–Restaurants near Kissing Gate Cafe
Restaurants near Kitescool–Restaurants near Madam Woo
Restaurants near Madam Woo–Restaurants near Mohaka Rafting
Restaurants near Mohua Motels–Restaurants near Oamaru Motor Lodge
Restaurants near Oamaru Opera House–Restaurants near Pegasus Gateway Motel
Restaurants near Peka Peka Beach–Restaurants near Raglan Kayak & SUP
Restaurants near Raglan Paddleboarding–Restaurants near Sangam Indian Cuisine
Restaurants near Sangam Indian Tandoori Restaurant–Restaurants near Sprig and Fern Hardy St
Restaurants near Spring Spa–Restaurants near Thai Orewa
Restaurants near Thai Saigon–Restaurants near The Lodge Glenorchy
Restaurants near The Loft–Restaurants near Tongariro Expeditions
Restaurants near Tongariro Lodge Restaurant–Restaurants near Wairakei Resort Taupo
Restaurants near Wairakei Terraces–Restaurants near Zumo
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10 Pin Bowling and Entertainment Centre Whangarei–ASGC CQB Arena
Ash Ridge Winery–Break One Clay Target Shooting
Breaker Bay–Cobb Cottage
Cobblestones Museum–Enjoi NZ (Waiheke Island)
EnkleDooVery Korna–Gladstone Vineyard
Glass Bottom Boat–Hokianga i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Hokitika Beach–Kiwi Culinary Experience
Kiwi Discovery - Milford Sound DayTrip–Martinborough i-SITE Visitor Information Centre
Martinborough Manor–Nelson Beauty Therapy
Nelson Bone Carver–Page and Blackmore Booksellers
Paihia Bookshop–Quest Snow Centre
Quilter's Barn–Seaside Gems
Seatrek–Sugar Loaf Islands and Paritutu Rock
Sugar Thread–The Duke of Wellington
The Dunes Golf Resort–Trentham Camp Golf Course
Tri Sail Charters–Wanaka River Journeys
Wanaka Sports Massage–Golden Fingers Thai Massage
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Bodies of Water in Hokitika–Chatham Islands Landmarks
Cheviot Landmarks–Day Trips in Dunedin
Day Trips in Fiordland National Park–Farms in Takaka
Farms in Taumarunui–Food Tours in Taupo District
Food Tours in Tauranga–Gardens in Te Puke
Gardens in Thames–Golf Courses in Canterbury Region
Golf Courses in Central Otago–Hiking Trails in Okarito
Hiking Trails in Opotiki–Hot Springs & Geysers in North Island
Hot Springs & Geysers in Parakai–Mackenzie District Tours
Mahurangi East Landmarks–Murchison Tours
Muriwai Beach Tours–Nature & Parks in Huntly
Nature & Parks in Inglewood–Nature & Wildlife Areas in Queenstown
Nature & Wildlife Areas in Raglan–Off-Road & ATV Trails in South Island
Off-Road & ATV Trails in Southland Region–Outdoor Activities in Garston
Outdoor Activities in Geraldine–Palmerston North Landmarks
Palmerston North Tours–Raglan Tours
Rail Tours in Blenheim–Scuba & Snorkeling in Silverdale
Scuba & Snorkeling in South Island–Sightseeing Tours in Central Otago
Sightseeing Tours in Christchurch–Speciality Museums in Invercargill
Speciality Museums in Kaikohe–Taxis & Shuttles in Auckland
Taxis & Shuttles in Auckland Region–Things to Do in Kawerau
Things to Do in Kawhia–Things to Do in Waimauku
Things to Do in Wainui–Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours in Auckland
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours in Auckland Region–Waterfalls in Okere Falls
Waterfalls in Otago Region–Zoos & Aquariums in West Coast Region
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Things to Do near 10 Cottages–Things to Do near Amazespace
Things to Do near Amazing Day Tours–Things to Do near Auckland Wine Trail Tours
Things to Do near Auckland Zoo–Things to Do near Bloody Mary's
Things to Do near Blue Adventures–Things to Do near Capitol
Things to Do near Capizzi Pizzeria–Things to Do near Colonial Manor Motel
Things to Do near Colonial Motel–Things to Do near Dress Smart
Things to Do near Drexel's Breakfast Restaurant–Things to Do near Fisherman's Wharf Cafe
Things to Do near Fisherman's Wharf Lyttelton–Things to Do near Gray Line New Zealand - Auckland
Things to Do near Gray Line New Zealand - Queenstown–Things to Do near Hotel on Devonport
Things to Do near Hotel St Clair–Things to Do near Kiwi 360
Things to Do near Kiwi Balloon Company (2009) Ltd–Things to Do near Maddens Ice Cream Parlour and Pizzeria
Things to Do near Madly Indian–Things to Do near Mokaba Cafe
Things to Do near Mokai Gravity Canyon–Things to Do near Oamaru Top 10 Holiday Park
Things to Do near Oamaru's Victorian Precinct–Things to Do near Pelorus Mail Boat
Things to Do near Pelorus Sound Water Taxi & Cruises–Things to Do near Raglan Social Club
Things to Do near Raglan Sunset Motel–Things to Do near Santa Maria Motel
Things to Do near Sarjeant Gallery–Things to Do near Sprig & Fern Tavern
Things to Do near Sprig and Fern Hardy St–Things to Do near Thai Orchid Restaurant
Things to Do near Thai Orewa–Things to Do near The Lodge Glenorchy
Things to Do near The Loft–Things to Do near Tongariro Lodge Restaurant
Things to Do near Tongariro National Park Visitor Centre (Whakapapa Visitor Centre)–Things to Do near Wairarapa Trading Co. Masterton
Things to Do near Wairau River Wines Cellar Door–Things to Do near Zumo
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