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In short: Enjoyable marathon and did everything that I would expect from a well organised event.In full: No complaints from me. Apart from the lack of pre-race information, everything was spot on. The promised email mentioned when entering never materialised, but was available on website.Plenty of parking either at the hotel or the adjoining streets. Good facilities at the hotel - smooth number/chip collection, cheap cups of tea/coffee (50p), and plenty of space to get ready.Good signage and communication to get you to the start line, and chip timing for speedy results.Weather was perfect for running - mild, dry and negligible wind - with a mainly flat course offered good opportunities of quick times.The Marathon was two laps with some out and back sections and a scenic loop along the promenade offering coast views to take you mind off the tiredness and the impact of the flat profile on your legs. The two way sections allowed you the privilege of seeing the race leaders, and encourage others coming the other way.The organisers did everything right today. In the main, the marshals were brilliant only with the odd one or two too busy sending messages on their I-phones rather than concentrating on their duties spoiling it in my mind. I don't agree with the comments about the lack of energy drinks as water-only was detailed on the website information, and the grumbles from one runner about forgetting their i-pod - get used to it as all races will rightly ban them (okay in training, but a menace and danger in a crowded race).Finally, Blackpool as a town could do more to support their home marathon. Most of the local population seemed disinterested, but the minority that offered support was very much appreciated.Thanks Date of review: March 12, 2012
In short: A runner's eventIn full: The inaugaral Battle of Northamption Marathon Challenge didn't disappoint. Although a charity fundraising event, alot of attention to detail was put in by the organisers to construct this event with the runners in mind.Good facilities at the gym HQ including refreshments, changing/showers and pre/post race sports massage (donations discretionary).A group photo-shoot at the start and a nice speech from the mayor got us away. Being a challenge, we were armed with clear written instructions (my only observation is the print-size was too small for me to read without my glasses!). The route consisted of a short dog-leg book-ending a 5 lap loop (including another short dog-leg within the loop to the checkpoint/drinks station which you did 4 times). Being near the back for the first few miles allowed me to follow the route instructions until I was familiar with the main loop section - this stopped me merely following the runners in front and going off route within the first mile.The weather was cold but dry - perfect for running once you warmed up. The terrain was multi-terrain, with road, pavement, gravel, tarmac, grass and some soft and muddy sections - testing in some bits even though the profile was almost entirely flat. Being out in the open, the wind did freshen things up and add to the challenge.Marshals were posted at key junctions and were without exception friendly and encouraging. They would have felt the cold being out for 5 hours plus. The drinks station was brilliant - well stocked with a variety of drinks and stacks, and doubled up as a checkpoint to record the runners after each lap with your race number being marked - simple. The two people manning the station were great, and especially encouraging after the fourth and final visit to give you a boost for the final few miles.Generous post race refreshments and a free raffle including (in my opinion) a top prize of a 24-pack of lager which this said runner won! There was no shortage of needy runners happy to relieve me of most of these as I don't drink the stuff! A really enjoyable event and a nice change to see when the marathon calendar is becoming increasingly filled with corporate events companies charging high entry fees purely for profit.Many thanks Date of review: January 29, 2012
In short: Good job Liverpool. A big undertaking and after the delayed start a pass with flying colours!In full: I was looking forward to this event for some time and I wasn't disappointed.Although the 45 mins delayed start was irritating and worrying, and the communication was non-existent, we soon got going on our point to point journey from Birkenhead Park to the city centre to conquer the 26.2 miles distance.Good facilities at Birkenhead Park after the efficient shuttle bus service from the city, with plenty of space and plenty of toilets. The starting pens were well signed and again plenty of room to spread out.A large field of over 5,000 gave a great atmosphere as we go going through Birkenhead with good support and entertainment. The approach to the tunnel gave great views of Liverpool's skyline, and the motivation of watch was ahead once we saw daylight again.The tunnel seemed to coax me into running faster than planned as it was easy going for the first 2/3rds and with no wind to worry about. As we progressed towards the exit, we faced the uphill grind back to see level, but were pulled through by the amazing drumming which reverberated down the tunnel from the exit, and the cheering of the marvellous crowds.It got a little tough in the second half as the wind picked up, tiredness set in, and Liverpool isn't a flat city! A numberv of out & backs/dog-legs motivated/demotivated depending on whether the faster runners or back-markers were coming the other way. Sefton Park did drag a bit, but you could smell the finish at that stage.The last couple of miles were uplifting with the crowds and city sights, and the long home-straight brought out the unwise sprint finish as my legs resisted.Lovely medal, nice t-shirt, and efficient baggage to allow a quick change into warm clothes. Thanks to the policeman who offered to give me a lift back to the car park as I was walking like a person 30 years older!Well Done to the organisers and the city of Liverpool! Date of review: October 27, 2011
In short: Not as tough as the Picnic!!In full: A very memorable day for this runner after insanely doubling up this event with Beachy Head on the previously day. This made the 70 mins cut-off to Leith Hill an even bigger challenge, and I had to battle a lot harder than planned to reach the 6.55 miles with only 4 mins to spare. My sympathies to those runners that were outside the cut-off and were turned back to complete the half-marathon distance.Once you made Leith Hill, you could then ease up the pace and enjoy the undulating trail without any further time pressures. I was given good advice by many who had run the event in previous year - not to get carried away on the next 10km to the halfway point after the euphoria of making the cut-off. It did leave a little bit in the tank to hang on for the return at Leith Tower around 20 miles, and allowed me to run the bulk of the final 6 miles downhill (apart from that final hill!)This is a tough marathon. Although it is possible to get a decent time (I didn't) with plenty of hill work in training, sensible tactics, and good eye-sight to handle the technical parts of the course - I could have done with a carrot or two which may have helped me avoid getting a foot tangled up in some exposed roots, and then clipping a rock resulting in a heavy fall (bruised ribs and painful shoulder) but was able to carry on.The course was fantastically marshaled, well stocked feed stations, good signage and friendly runners. There was a lack of course signs on the final downhill stretch, but I had teamed up with another runner at this point who was confident that we were on track. Great cheer at the finish, lovely medal, t-shirt, and breakfast/showers to bring me back to like.Thanks to Dr Rob and the team. Date of review: October 26, 2011
In short: Enjoyable and worth the long tripIn full: Perfect weather, a course that kept you interested, and well signed and marshalled.These smaller events seem to suit me better. Friendly organising team, a good trickle of supporters sprinkled around the course, sociable runners, and a two lapped course where the runners were able to run there own races without being hindered by large numbers of others.Once the half marathoners split around 11 miles, you were suddenly on your own, so I would suggest that some marathon experience is required to give you the confidence to complete the distance. However, some hill-work would be of benefit as the course is undulating in parts with a tricky hill at 6 miles and 18 miles and a nasty bump when you take that left turn at 11 miles and 24 miles. You will also have the nice manageable downhills to undo the damage.A little off the beaten track, but one I would certainly do again. Thanks to everyone behind this event.Date of review: October 16, 2011
In short: Brilliant 50 miler - great organisation and support from Mike and the teamIn full: Wishing to dip my toe into the 50 mile distance, this event came highly recommended by a number of friends that done this in the past.Friendly and supportive organisation, great marshaling, and clear signage on the 6.55 mile circuit.I was worried and nervous at the start, but I soon felt at ease with the relaxed feel to this 'challenge' rather than race. Stepping up to the 50 mile distance needs to be treated with respect, and running your own pace and strategy is crucial.I was happy to start at the back of the field, get through the first lap, and then deal with the challenge on a mile by mile basis. I think the multi-lap course really helped to digest the distance in manageable chunks, and the circuit offered a good variety of terrain and surroundings to maintain your interest. With the profile being almost completely flat (apart from the concrete path leading up to the road about 2.75 miles in), the course has nothing to fear and does provide the opportunity of quick times if the conditions are good. Mental strength and bloody-mindedness is required to push you through the start/finish for the laps 5, 6 and 7, but the final lap can be 'enjoyed' as you can see the light at the end of the tunnel!The weather wasn't too warm (ideal temperature-wise), but the wind picked up in parts to wear you down and there were some heavy showers in the afternoon (just as we were all getting tired).I was elated to complete the 52.4 miles, got rousing support, and was looked after by the team (as I must have looked pretty awful at the finish). Cups of tea were lined up, hot food offered, and medal and personalised certificate handed to me.Thanks to Mike and the team in staging a great event, and giving me the support to get me to the finish. Highly recommended by this runner.Date of review: July 19, 2011
In short: The description of "trail marathon" doesn't do it justice!In full: Firstly, thanks to the organisers on laying on a beast of a race that exceeded expectation. Superbly marked course, and marshaled expertly and enthusiastically. Drinks stations as advertised, and I was pleased to have followed tge advice of carrying a hydro-pack (as you needed to be semi-self sufficient today.Gloriously sunny weather, stunning Lake District scenery, and a route that threw up enough challenges to keep all the competitors engrossed to the finish.Beginner-friendliness is rated to reflect the technically demanding nature of the course although I've adjusted this with the earlier Challenge being available to those requiring more time to meet the cut-offs.I love trail events, and although parts of this route did verge on fell (especially the downhills), you had to maintain concentration throughout to prevent breaking your neck - I had many close calls. After the river crossing (which I absolutely adored), I teamed up with a copy of lady runners from Yorkshire and Shropshire and this really helped in being able to handle the intricate sections (especially the miles of tree roots!) and the humour when another close call to a serious fall was somehow averted by one of us! We crossed the finish line together which brought the day to a special conclusion.The concern that I had of the potential under-distance has long since been forgotten after a special day in a frighteningly beautiful part of the country.Many thanks from someone who is definately anthing but a mountain goat!Date of review: July 5, 2011
In short: Please don't change a thing - the perfect trail marathon!In full: Agree with Chair's rating to leave the marathon as it is. I voiced this sentiment to one of the organising team before the start, and repeated it even more passionately afterwards.The day was gloriously sunny but also very warm despite a refreshing breeze. However, having learnt from running last year and adopting a conservative strategy due to the heat and course difficulty, I was able to enjoy the wonderful course. The terrain was testing but with plenty of variety including sandy beach, steps, hills, grass and firm trails, muddy stretches and with some road thrown in.This fantastic marathon is brilliantly supported by countless marshals, plenty of water stations (more than sufficient despite the conditions) and expertly marked.Once you cross the start/finish at halfway, you do need to be mentally strong to continue, and you were rewarded with the scenery, and the care and attention of the marshals, fellow runners and medical team. Two laps of the half marathon course wouldn't have given me that same feeling of achievement and satisfaction.At the finish, a marathon medal and rousing support was given. I was helped to a seat, and was brought a cup of tea and something to eat - I must have looked a mess!Well Done to everyone involved. An unforgettable day, and a marathon that has elevated itself to becoming my firm favourite. Date of review: June 27, 2011
In short: Having now finished, I can say that this marathon is the craziest and most monumentally brilliant out there!In full: 3rd time that I've completed the Picnic so I must be completely insane. Struggled more this time around possibly due to knowing what we were in for!The torential downpour was almost biblical, and it felt like we were being warned of what we had let ourselves in for.The steep and long hill from the start has to be treated with respect, and with a fair amount of walking when you tackle it again on the second lap.The toughest part of the course though for me is the first set of steps which are 2 miles in on the outward half of each lap, and 2 miles towards the end of each lap on the way back to the start/finish. Its difficult to get in any sort of rhythm when descending and the ascent forced me into a painful and slow walk. The 4th and final set is a relief as you can smell the finish from there.There are plenty of other challenges which you have to confront including the other set of steps (The Eiger Steps) which you ascend/descend twice - these are more runnable on the descent and the rousing support from the marshals at the foot was a massive boost. You also had to cross the river on submerged stepping stones (very carefully), an out and back up and down the cowfield (no cows this year to stare you out) four times - again with fantastically enthusiatic marshalling, and that treacherouslt slippery and muddy decent to the marshal point at the mid-way point of each lap. In between there are some nice runnable sections but you have to hold back a bit for all the murderously tough sections.The exhaustion, pain and difficulty were more than offset by the scenery, great camaraderie amongst all the runners (munroers as well as picnicers), the best marshaling that I've experienced, and the glory of completing the marathon. I was seroiusly questioning myself when I hit the many dark moments, but I can only see myself coming back again for more in 2013!Great bright t-shirt and chunky medal to be worn with pride. The only slight grumble was that the picnic promised at the end was gone by the time I had finished, but otherwise everything else was of the highest order. Many thanks to Dr Rob and his great team.Date of review: June 19, 2011
In short: Once you have been bitten by the Dartmoor Discovery you'll keep coming back for more!In full: Firstly, my thanks to the Teignbridge Trotter for taking on the race from Phil Hampton, and having organised a superb event this year. They have retained the integrity and spirit of the race but with an increased but manageable numbers of competitors.It was revealing that there were over 90 debutants that finished this gruelling run, although there were the usual high proportion of returnees (like myself) turning up for more pain (we had obviously suppressed the memory from previous years!).If in doubt, then I say give the DD a crack. Don't go into it half-heartedly though as it will batter you into submission. However, with a few marathons under your belt, and a generous helping of hill work (descents as well as ascents) will make the undertaking less torturous and more rewarding.This is an epic event, the sole surviving road ultra race in the UK, and it is important that it remains on the racing calendar. The four major hills are majestic as well as intimidating - I love hills but had to walk the Dartmeet and post-Ashburton ones just to reserve some energy for the many tough miles still awaiting to wage war against me and my fellow runners. However, the glorious (if warm) weather, the breath-taking scenery, the wildlife (the mini-stampede of donkeys (unless my eyes were deceiving me) was a magical sight and took my mind off the pain)), and all the enthusiastic people from organisers, marshals, supporters and competitors added key ingredients to an unfortgettable day.A very happy though sore runner. Thanks to all. Date of review: June 8, 2011
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Dobbie Leads Calgary to 15-12 Win over Stealth
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Dane Dobbie scored five goals to help the Calgary Roughnecks (2-2) get back in the saddle with a 15-12 home win over the Vancouver Stealth (2-2) before a crowd of 8,957 at Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday.
"We've got a young team, with a lot of veteran leadership," said Dobbie. "Our transition team ran the ball the whole night. We got some open looks, and they finally started dropping for us."
Roughnecks forward Shawn Evans capped the night off with 9 points, including his first hat-trick of the season. He continues to lead the 'Necks with 23 points; 19 of which are assists.
"He definitely had a very strong night up front," said Roughnecks assistant coach Bruce Codd, "the one thing that we've been harping on a little bit lately, is that we haven't been moving the ball as quickly (as past games). I thought tonight he really did a good job of distributing the ball. It makes it tough on their defense. When the ball is moving around, they can't just 'key in' on one guy."
It was a slow start for both sides, ending the first quarter with a 2-2 tie. However, Calgary doubled Vancouver in the shot column, firing 16 shots on Stealth net-minder Tyler Richards. By the half, Calgary had a 5-4 lead, with 29 shots to Vancouver's 20.
"It takes a while to get your legs (going)," continued Dobbie, "but we went for a run this morning, and got our guys going. The first half was a battle… mainly just wearing their defense down. We were getting good looks, and Tyler Richards played well."
In the Roughnecks crease, Mike Poulin faced 40 shots, stopping a total of 28. Despite the awry statistic, he made several key stops in the second half when it counted.
"Mike (Poulin) was very steady back there tonight," Codd continued, "he made some really good saves. He's really good around the net, picking up loose balls tonight which stopped a lot of second possessions and kept our defense fresh."
The last time these two teams met, was in the 2013 NLL's West Division Final. Vancouver took it 14-13, adding a secondary element to an increasing rivalry between these two teams.
Tonight, redemption was fate, especially after a dismal performance in Edmonton the night before.
"Those are real tough," continued Codd, in reference to playing back-to-back nights, "it's nice when the other team had one as well, but it was definitely a quick game. Both teams seemed to have their legs."
Vancouver also came off a game the night before, but the result was more in their favor, taking down Colorado 14-13 at the Langley Events Centre. The team travels back to BC tonight.
"I think we made a lot of the same mistakes we made last night," said Stealth forward Rhys Duch, who picked up 3 goals and 5 points in the loss, "we needed to take away their transition. It was tough to get in a bit of a rhythm in the first half. I think they did a better job of adjusting to a 'slow-flow' game. They made better adjustments."
With the loss, the Vancouver Stealth are now tied for 2nd with Calgary in the West Division. They'll welcome the undefeated Edmonton Rush to the Langley Events Center next Saturday.
The game was back-and-forth, but 5 goals in the 4th quarter helped the 'Necks secure their second home victory in as many games. Vancouver jumped out to an early lead, but Roughnecks forward Jeff Shattler scored twice to finish the 1st quarter tied 2-2.
After the first half, Calgary had a one-goal lead at 5-4 and maintained the same margin after 3 quarters, leading 10-9.
It was a hard fought battle for two teams that were playing in their second game in two nights, but Stealth head coach Chris Hall didn't think fatigue was a determining factor in the outcome.
"The guys battled hard," said Hall. "We didn't get many breaks tonight and we needed a couple."
The Stealth got off to a great start with two early goals, but the Roughnecks were able to climb back and tie the game 2-2 before the end of the first quarter. The two teams went back and forth for most of the game as the new Canadian rivalry did not disappoint in the first match up of the season.
The Roughnecks power play really came alive in this game and proved to be the difference scoring 6 goals on 9 opportunities. Whereas the Stealth's power play only produced two goals on the night,
"We kept fighting back, but every time we did, we ended up in the penalty box which was unfortunate," said Hall. "Dobbie kind of ran wild on us in the fourth quarter and he also drew a lot of penalties. We had some bright spots too. I thought Nick Weiss played very well in his first NLL game and Bill Hostrawser scored his first goal."
The Stealth continue to get contribution from a number of different players, both on the defensive end and on the offensive end. Tonight wasn't the outcome the Stealth were looking for, but the effort was certainly there,
"Overall, I was very pleased with the heart the guys showed. We continued to hang in there even though we faced a lot of adversity tonight," said Hall.
The Calgary Roughnecks welcome the Colorado Mammoth to the Scotiabank Saddledome next Saturday, January 25 at 9:00 EST. The Vancouver Stealth take on the Edmonton Rush and the Langley Events Centre next Saturday, January 25th 10:00 EST.
"(The Rush) are what they are," said Duch. "They have a big, athletic defense, they like to push the ball a little bit. They've got some superstars on offense and move the ball well. That said, there's nothing secret about them, we've just got to adjust our game but not too much. We've got to clean up our mistakes, and bring the game to them."
Three Stars of the Game as selected by the media:
1) Dane Dobbie
2) Jeff Shattler
3) Tyler Richards
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Even if they let the public come in and buy without needing an acc. it would be a minuscule part of their business.
So what is it then?
Economics is paying more than you have to?
RD sells to me. I have a tax id but do not have a restaurant. In my area RD offers much more than GFS and at a better price.My advice to you.......be creative!
What does it cost to get a Business License and tax ID in your area?
Ryan, since you and I are not members, we do not really know how good or bad their service is, do we? I have never heard a client of theirs bad mouth them, and the 2 times I visited it was packed, so they are doing something right.Face it you had an emotional response, and are basing your opinion on them solely on that. I did too, to a certain extent, but we should not let it cloud our business judgment about using them if it were possible and profitable.
In my area RD offers much more than GFS and at a better price.
I buy cheese with mold on it all the time, and what's more pay Top Dollar for it. At any rate, they do require a business license here, and they do not let you enter the store without a registration, so you may know more than I do.


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If your dog is not spayed, it is a good idea to know the signs of pregnancy should she mate. However, dogs will sometimes show signs of pregnancy even if they are not going to become mothers. This is called pseudopregnancy, false pregnancy or phantom pregnancy, and can affect the dog physically and behaviorally.
False pregnancy in dogs usually occurs about four to nine weeks after their last heat cycle. You may notice physical symptoms such as mammary gland enlargement, lethargy, vomiting and fluid retention - all symptoms seen in pregnant dogs. The dog may also be acting like she is pregnant - nesting, mothering activities, being restless and showing a decreased interest in physical activity. Some dogs even have a false labor, then act protective of their toys or other small objects.
It is important to keep in mind that not all dogs in heat will experience this, and some dogs will have different clinical signs from one cycle to the next, according to VCA Animal Hospitals. This phenomenon happens because of the hormones produced by the ovaries after an estrus cycle. These hormones prepare a dog's body to carry puppies, whether or not she was fertilized by a male. If she is not pregnant, these signs should subside as the hormones do, after about four to six weeks, and do not require treatment.
However, if you are concerned about your dog's physical condition or behavior, talk to your veterinarian about treatment options. The vet may recommend spaying the dog, since this procedure will eliminate almost all issues related to the dog's heat cycle. VCA recommends spaying to prevent pregnancy because breeding dogs contributes to the pet overpopulation issue in the United States.
According to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, spaying can also prevent a number of health issues for your dog. It can reduce the dog's risk of breast cancer later in life and will eliminate her risk of ovarian and uterine cancers.
VCA reports that it is best to spay your dog after all clinical signs of a false pregnancy have subsided, otherwise she may continue to exhibit these physical and behavioral signs for several weeks after the procedure.


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How does being in ecological deficit affect a country's economic performance? The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) office for Europe and the Commonwealth of Independent States invited Global Footprint Network to answer this question for countries in their region.
The report, Resource Constraints and Economic Performance in Eastern Europe and Central Asia was prepared by Mathis Wackernagel, Kyle Gracey, and other Global Footprint Network staff members, examines how being in biocapacity deficit might affect the economic competitiveness of nations. "Biocapacity" is the ability of nature to produce useful materials and absorb waste such as carbon dioxide emissions. The report combined data on Ecological Footprint and biocapacity with information on countries' debt levels, prices for fossil fuels and basic foods, and relative Gross National Income (GNI) compared to the rest of the world. Together, these values help to show whether a country in the region might be at increasing economic risk from rising prices, or declining supplies of natural resources.
Our research suggests that many nations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia are at increasing financial risk from being in biocapacity deficit. Their growing Ecological Footprint combined with large portions of income spent on basic goods, such as food and electricity, and sometimes high government debt, means that they are vulnerable to a world of declining biological resources.
The good news is that these nations have a tremendous opportunity to change their path. By restoring the balance between their Ecological Footprints and the world's biocapacity and by focusing on long-term investments in sustainable infrastructure, social services, and ecosystem restoration, Eastern European and Central Asian countries could build long-term wealth for their populations.
This UNDP report is the next effort in a series of Global Footprint Network initiatives focusing on how countries can improve their financial competitiveness by living within the means of what the planet can provide. Just as spending more than your salary provides can hurt your financial wealth, nations lose when they spend more biological wealth than nature renews each year.
The report was enthusiastically received by UNDP. They invited Lead Scientist Gemma Cranston to present its key findings at an inter-agency United Nations meeting in Turin, Italy. The meeting was held to establish key messages on sustainable development for the entire European region, and to create a plan of how best to elevate those messages at Rio+20. The Rio+20 Conference on Sustainable Development will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, in late June 2012. The meeting participants held a lively debate on how to incorporate the findings of Global Footprint Network's report into their goals for Rio+20.
The report for UNDP provided Global Footprint Network another opportunity to expand its growing economic competitiveness work. As more nations see financial risks from living beyond their biological means, the Ecological Footprint will become an even more valuable tool for securing nations' long-term wealth.


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Oscar Pistorius has been charged with murder after allegedly shooting his girlfriend. Nike might want to un-run this ad.
Update as noted in comments, it has been removed from Oscar Pistorius website.
The Times Live also report that a commercial for private broadcaster M-Net have been pulled off the air.
They've already taken it down: http://www.thedrum.com/news/2013/02/14/oscar-pistorius-i-am-bullet-nike-...


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Dope ass reviews good sir!
8/31 - Sleep
11/10 - Judas Priest
11/14 - Slayer
6. Suffocation
Band: Suffocation
Genre: Death Metal
Venue: The Dragonfly Bar
Location: Los Angeles, California
Date: September 29th, 2012
This was my second time seeing Suffocation after witnessing their brutal set back in 2009 at an all day metal festival which was headlined by none other than Carcass. My first time seeing Suffocation was unlike any other. I went into the show not knowing who the fuck they were, or what type of music they play but my god after their set was over….well…this was pretty much the image of my face after seeing Frank and the rest of the gang rip the stage apart for the first time ever..…
Words cannot describe the feeling and emotions i got after their set was over. I was still pondering to myself what I had just witnessed. Exodus and Carcass played right after Suffocations set and they were definitely awesome to watch but my god I was still star struck at what i had just witnessed not too long ago. As soon as i got home I immediately started looking up Suffocation and learning more of the legendary New York Death metal demons and their legacy in the realm of Heavy fucking Death metal. I got Effigy of the Forgotten the very next day after seeing them in 2009 and to put it simply…
My mind was fucking blown. The combination of the thin layered out heavy guitar riffs mixed with Franks low gruntled heavy lyics was nothing short of mind blowing and songs like MASS OBLITERATION and Jesus Wept just grabbed me by the balls and didn't let go. This albums was so heavy i could feel it pulsing every vein in my nut sac until all the jizzm exploded out. I was so mad at myself for not getting into them before seeing them with Carcass prior to the festival that I just couldn't help but just punch myself in the balls for not going into the show as a fan, but instead going into the show as a straight up boob-noob that didn't know jack shit . I had no clue what suffocation was playing but my god I would be lying to all of you if I didn't tell ya that my jaw was practically on the floor in amazement at how heavy their performance was. Suffocation is one of the best live bands ever period and those that disagree need to stick their goddamn chelsea grins and miss may i BULLSHIT.(speaking of which i SAW a guy wearing a chealse grin shirt at my work a week ago….:hecho)
Alright enough about the past. NOW THE PRESENT.
This show was only announced about two days prior to the night of the event. Fellow member srm90 now known as OraclesofAagony made a post on one of the threads here saying that Suffocation would be playing a free show at a tiny little bar in down town los angeles. Of course right after discovering the post I needed more answers! No, I DEMANDED ANSWER. WHO WHAT, WHERE AND WHY? Well not really why but where exactly the show would be at. Basically it worked like this: You had to RSVP online to attend the show, once you RSVPD your name would be on the guest list. Problem was that you had to first go to the grand opening of this Art Museum in down town los angeles where you would have to go and retrieve your wristband(as well as getting your name checked off on the guest list) and it was the only friggin way that you were allowed entry to the suffocation show. Sounds like a bit of mission, right? Well, for me it was especially since down town los angeles is a pain of a drive(and it was during the week when some of the more useful important freeways were shut down for the whole weekend for construction).
Sounds like a mission?
- Drive about an hour-to and hour and half to down town shitty Los Angeles
- getting off the freeway only to drive another good 15-20 minutes straight just to get to the goddamn Art Mueseum
- get to Random Art Museum to get name checked off the list and get free wrist band to show
-Head out to the bar which is about 5-10 minutes away from the art museum. For people that are not familiar with the LA and it areas….this can seriously be a bassle for some…me for example
as i said before…sounds like a bit of mission..
anyways….heres where it pays off!!!
It has always been my mission to see Suffocation again and especially after missing out on their massive headlining tour during 2010 I knew there was no way i was going to fuck this up again and miss the death metal legends. I RSVP'd immediately upon hearing about the show. Suffice to say I had easily one of the funnest times ever at a metal gig. It wasn't just the show itself, but it was actually getting to hang out with oraclesofagony and his buddy XdoomsayerX for the entire night. Prior to the night of the event we had made arrangements on meeting up at the art museum and kicking it old school. I was a bit nervous as i'm not too fond of meeting people from the internet but it ended up being nothing but smashing great times! I met up with oraclesofagony and Xdoomsayerx as soon as i arrived at the art museum where we introduced each other and got to know each other a bit more for a good couple of hours. We all pretty much stuck with each other for entire night from about 7pm till about 1:30 AM in the morning which is when we all had to bounce out to head to our homes to revitalize our energy and from all the carnage that we had just went through. Xdoomsayerx, OracalesofAgony and I ended up staying in the patio of the art museum for a good two-three hours just chatting it up about random ass shit. About two hours in we started noticing everyone at the museum is drinking booze only to find out that the museum was providing free unlimited complimentary beer!!!!!
Of course once we hear that I could see oraclesofagonys eyes light up!!! ahahahha. the two of us immediately go take as much advantage as we possibly could before heading out to see Suffocation. Once we all got to the show came a somewhat "wtf" moment..The show had not only Suffocation on the bill but Origin as well. Origin ended up headlining the show which was kinda of a bust if you ask me. Not for me but for them as pretty much the entire crowed left once Suffocation finished. The place was pretty empty during all of Origin ahahhaha and i could even hear the krikets chirping in the background at how quiet it would get when there was no music or talking. Origin also had one of the most embarrassing wall of deaths ever…shit you couldn't even call that sorry piece of crap a wall of death. More like Wall of embarrassment.
As for Suffocation. Well, I don't think their sound was that great compared to the fucking epic shit that i had witnessed back in 2009, but I really can't complain. It was a free show at a shitty little tiny bar in a crappy part of downtown LA and I wasn't really expecting perfect crisp production like the first time I saw them especially since the first I saw them was at an actual big music venue with great sound where as this was just some shitty little bar with sub par sound. For me it was made up from the awesome tiny crowd capacity that caused nothing but mayhem and massacre all through out their brutal set. I was waaaaaaay to much of a pussy to go into the pit as it looked like nothing but Death crawling everywhere(also i officially retired from pitting after sustaining some serious injuries at a certain show. But more on that once i get to that review and show). I give big ups to oraclesofagony. He was going straight crazy in that hell hole through out Suffocations intense set of awesome death metal classics. Frank mullen is a straight up stand up comedian. He was practically busting out joke after joke through out the entire set with stuff ranging from the apocalypse to how to easily get your self busted by the police, as well as letting everyone know that Suffocation will now be doing shows for sweet sixteens, barmitzvas, birthdays, prom, Churches, Funerals. When Frank wasn't spitting jokes he was spitting hardcore heavy low gruntled death metal spews of fucking heavy ass in yo mamas face lyrics and my god he was just PERFECT. BEST FRONTMAN IN DEATH METAL when it comes to live shows!!! Oraclesofagony and I ended up meeting and chatting it up with Frank after the show was over. We spot Frank Mullen hanging out in the back of the bar with no one, NOT ONE PERSON, going up to him what so ever!!! Oracles of Agony and I take the opportunity to go up to frank while he is still alone and we start telling him how fucking awesome and amazing he is!! Oraclesofagony also gave frank a hug and we told frank a million times how great he is and how much we love him and his music. Such an incredible way to end what was already an awesome night of fun filled adventuring with two other members of this board.
Once Suffocation/Origin had finished the three of us head back out and part ways as it was getting close to two in the morning and I had work in less than six hours and needed my beauty rest. It was really great meeting and hanging out with XdoomsayerX and OraclesofAgony all through out this crazy fun filled night of free booze, and of course Free Death Metal. End of concert rant...
ahahhahaha Also here is the first review rant from when the show actually took place.
The next few shows will involve Doom metal legends, my 4th time seeing my 2nd favorite metal band of all time(which includes the night i officially retired from moshpits and pitting overall) and some sludge crazed fucks from NOLA.
Until next time
8/31 - Sleep
11/10 - Judas Priest
11/14 - Slayer
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Ive never witnessed so much violence at a show before, totally wouldve of died if I went into that pit. Still sad that Origin opened. Good times though, free is always cool.
goddamit i dont even know why i made this fucking thread. Modz please is there anyway you guys can delete this? I'm kinda over this my bad.. Plus we are in the 2nd month of 2013 so even if i did finish this shiz it would be some what embarrassing seeing how it should have been done last year. ERIC USE YOUR MAGIC. I KNOW YOU CAN. Muchos gracias amigo
8/31 - Sleep
11/10 - Judas Priest
11/14 - Slayer
The world weighs on my shoulders but what am I to do?
Nat barely finished his 2011 thread a month or so ago, so you have plenty of time
Who needs a god when you've got Big Macs?
Band: Eyehategod
Genre: Sludge Metal
Venue: The Constellation Room
Location: Santa Ana, California
Date:September 4th, 2012
Original Review:
Seeing Eyehategod in a tiny little intimate room with less than sixty people going all out apeshit with waves of crowed surfers and stage divers is an experience that I will never forget. It was the last show of their U.S tour and our date happen to be the last stop. The show was originally suppose to take place in a much MUCH bigger room with a much MUCH bigger capacity, but due to poor ticket sales and last minute decisions(on the bands part), they decided to move the show to a tiny little bar/lounge where the maximum capacity is around 150 people....and there was about MAYBE fifty people there, give or take. The band sounded great, loud, heavy, and Mike was just beast on the mic. The Band came on stage around 11:30pm and finished their last song by 1:15 AM in the morning. They busted out a setlist containing all their classic material from top to bottom. I love the fact that they showed a lot of love for "Dopesick" which is probably my favorite album by them. Highlight of the show was when mike pointed me out and complemented my DARK ANGEL shirt. I was right up front, right next to Brian Patton, going all out, fist pumping, head banging, all out thrashed out binging to some heavy sludgy music. I also gave Brian Patton a cigarrete during the middle of the set ...which is weird because I quit cigarettes three-four years ago(blah the show is kinda of a blur to me, i was super smashed and pretty out of it so i honestly don't know how I had cigarets on me). And the only reason i found out i gave brian a cigarette is because there is a video of me on youtube giving him a cig, lolz......hence why i said the show is kind of a blur for me, only remember bits of this and that(through youtube videos ahahaha)...
LONG STORY SHORT: AMAZING CONCERT, Glad i got to witness EHG bust a out a monster setlist, I doubt they will be back anytime soon, especially after playing an all-out epic set like the one they gave me at my show, and last but not least..
With me in all of them
I am the guy that jumps up in the air at the eight second mark of the video. I jump up in the air right when brian busts open that opening note. It is literally impossible for you to miss me as I am very tall, not to mention there was barely anyone at this show. I'm the guy right next to brian patton, jumping up and down, with my fist pumping in all direction like lightning speed bullets. I lost my fucking mind when they played this song.
White Nigger
Once again. Can't miss me. It's impossible as I am probably the most rowdiest fucker in that front row. Goddamn watching these videos is brining back great memories. At the 3:55 mark is when you can clearly see me hand a cigarette to Brian Patton, and then I quickly give him the devil horns right after he gets the cig. Wish i could take a time machine back to this show so i can actually remember most of it ahahahha because I honestly don't remember that at all, let alone don't even know why i had a cigs on me in the first place...
Good times, good times indeed...
Take as Needed For Pain
Easily the highlight of the show for me. Love this song and it was just great hearing it blasted right in my fucking face.
YEAH BUDDY. TOP FOE SHOWS OF TWENTY TWELVE COMING UP, Stay tuned folks..
8/31 - Sleep
11/10 - Judas Priest
11/14 - Slayer
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Highlights from the Marine Programme at GRID-Arendal for October 2011
Support to UNEP/MAP
GRID-Arendal and UNEP/MAP (Mediterranean Action Plan) will continue their cooperation by means of a new agreement for support to the UNEP/MAP Secretariat on the implementation of the ecosystem approach under the Barcelona Convention (the Convention for the Protection of the Marine Environment and the Coastal Region of the Mediterranean) and on the production of the State of the Marine and Coastal Environment Report 2011.
For more information, please contact Joan Fabres.
Recent events
Seminars/meetings/conferences related to the marine environment where representatives from GRID-Arendal have participated:
Upcoming events
14-25 November
Arendal, Norway: Technical Training workshop on West African Continental Shelf Regional desktop study under the Training and Capacity Building Programme for the Establishment of the Outer Limits of the Continental Shelf Beyond 200 Nautical Miles. Delegates from Cape Verde, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, Senegal and The Gambia will participate in the training, which will also include a visit to the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate in Stavanger and the Norwegian Mapping Authority in Hønefoss.
For more information, please contact Joan Fabres.
Did you know that…
…more than 900 new alien species have been encountered in the coastal environments of the eastern Mediterranean Sea in recent decades, making the Mediterranean the world's most invaded sea? As a consequence, the whole food chain is changing, while there is a lack of knowledge on which to base relevant risk assessments.
Source: ScienceDaily
…Arcipelago Toscano National Park in Italy is the largest Marine Protected Area (MPA) in Europe? It safeguards 56,766 hectares of sea, including some extremely specialized animal and vegetal species which formed during periods of isolation.
Source: Parco Nazionale Arcipelago Toscano
Our favorite website of the month
The Ocean Project
If you would like your website to be featured here, please contact Rannveig Nilsen.
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Here's how RW members rated this race (559 votes).
In short: Great day made by better by high spirited marshalls and impressive forum turnout. Date of review: October 19, 2004
In short: Thoroughly enjoyed this race once againIn full: Once again a great day out. The large number of Forumites made a difference of course. Abingdon Amblers have a top event here and their organisation and friendly marshalls are an example to us all.Where do I sign up for next year?Date of review: October 19, 2004
In short: Ideal for a first marathon, plenty of support and a pretty flat course!Date of review: October 19, 2004
In short: 1st marathon, made it round without walking! Yes it is a long way!In full: Some great scenery, some not so good, some I really can't remember!!! Friendly crowd and very good support all round the course (huge thanks to all the marshals).Enjoyed meeting other forumites and felt really good at the end - even after getting stuck in the mudbath car park at the end!!!Date of review: October 19, 2004
In short: Enjoyed meeting all the forumites and the pesto gel was a definite must :o)In full: There was a great camaraderie (sp?) amongst the 9 minute milers. RichK logged the mile splits with unerring accuracy. The course was almost flat and the weather was spot on. Great stuff. If I get my head around the idea of doing a marathon again, this would be top of my list in the UKDate of review: October 18, 2004
In short: A great initiation into the world of marathon runningIn full: Jelly beans on tap, friendly marshalls and great scenery. What more could you want? I had a brilliant day and despite the agony I'm in now, I will be back next year!Date of review: October 18, 2004
In short: For a first time marathon run I was definitely encouraged to do it again.A marshall at about mile 22 shouted to me*you can do it,I can see it in your eyes".Whether he did or not these words kept going round my head like a mantra.See you next year.Date of review: October 18, 2004
In short: Jelly babies, tea ready and great marshallsIn full: First time marathon so was unsure pre-race. However atmosphere was great, all the runners had a friendly diposition, the route was enjoyable and the marshalls encouraged you all the way. Total respect to the guy handing out large cups of tea at the finish. Just what was needed! Will be back for more again and againDate of review: October 18, 2004
In short: Second time of doing this one - and will more than likely be back next year. A great weekend away in Oxfordshire!Date of review: October 18, 2004
In short: Super support and organisation throughout the whole course. Would definitely recommend/ do again.Date of review: October 18, 2004
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (282 votes).
In short: The race numbers need to be water resistant, so they do not absorb the water and therefore fall off during the race....very annoying!Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: Good test against the elements!!In full: Having left home around 7.30am for the hour+ journey was well peeved to be left standing at start for 10 mins plus, surely with chip mat timing any late arrivalls could have just started as they arrived without holding up the main field, having said that the rest of the event was well organized, I cannot praise highly enough the stewards and water-station helpers for their encouragement in such testing conditions! Enjoyed the water jump!I,am sure the there is scope for a single loop course in the showground area to take in more of the Norfolk countrysideDate of review: December 3, 2007
In short: A heart felt thank you to all the marshalls and water point helpers and medics. i Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: Nice race, move from June to December has put the weather at the other end of "extreme"In full: A really nice race, and I enjoyed the move from the heat of summer to galeforce winds and driving rain. But seriously guys, an entry limit of 5,000!? There were around 2,000 this year and the roads were already too crowded during the first lap, with passing very difficult in places. Either find a wider course or restrict it to around 1,500.Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: Terrible weather but the organisers looked after us well on this 2 lap courseDate of review: December 3, 2007
In short: My first ever race and highly recomended. Friendly and welcoming, but the weather this time was pure evil!!Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: This was my 2nd half and apart from the wind and rain i throughly enjoyed it , good atmosphere and fun to do.Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: considering it's norfolk, it wasn't picturesque, a shameDate of review: December 3, 2007
In short: My first ever race. A two-lap race through mainly country lanes. Enjoyed the two-lap organisation as felt like I knew how far I had left! In full: My first ever race, two laps through the Norfolk countryside in the howling wind and pouring rain along country lanes and some busier roads (but not for very long). Loved the first half, second half was quite difficult for me. Enjoyed seeing the same lap twice - made me feel like I knew how far I had to go. Found it hard as weather was DIRE on the day and I was unable to train for approx 2mths prior to race but was determined to complete it and thoroughly enjoyed it! Would definately recommend this to anyone but would advise beginners to bring a running partner unless they are confident on their own as I was very much towards the back I would've ended up on my own if I hadn't dragged my husband along! The Marshalls were really great and very encouraging- Anyone who stands in the pouring rain and strong winds to cheer on the last remaining few runners for three hours deserves a medal too!Date of review: December 3, 2007
In short: parking arrangements were tirrible-took ages to get out of waterlogged fields while local traffic car sat and watched!Date of review: December 3, 2007
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Claudia A. McMurray is the U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans, Environment and Science.
I recently watched with great interest the CNN documentary, "Planet in Peril", as it covered in-depth many of the issues that my staff and I work on daily. I don't think that many people know that the U.S. Department of State is actively involved in a wide range of international environmental issues, such as over fishing of our oceans, protecting coral reefs, climate change, and wildlife conservation. I have a strong personal commitment to combating the illegal trade of endangered species.
That is why I was so pleased that CNN aired an in-depth documentary which highlighted the need for us all to work together to stop the illegal trade. Wildlife trafficking is an insidious crime that threatens species with extinction, contributes to the spread of diseases and is often linked to organized crime, involving many of the same culprits and smuggling routes as trafficking in arms, drugs, and persons.
Many governments are very much committed to combating these crimes – and at the highest levels. To address this problem the United States formed the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking (CAWT), a unique, voluntary public-private coalition of likeminded governments and organizations that share a common purpose. Coalition partners include: Australia, Canada, Chile, the Republic of India, the United Kingdom, the United States and thirteen international non-governmental organizations (NGO), including Wildlife Alliance. The Coalition's goal is to stop the flow of these products by strengthening wildlife law enforcement, reducing consumer demand for illegally traded wildlife, and catalyzing high-level political will to fight wildlife trafficking.
To meet these goals, the U.S.-led coalition has been active on a number of fronts. First, we helped create the Wildlife Enforcement Network of the ASEAN nations. The network is designed to improve communication and the sharing of information among countries that share borders and cannot combat the illegal activity alone. Just in the short time this network has been operating there have been many success stories, including returning 48 orangutans to Indonesia from Thailand, and breaking up several cross-boarder smuggling rings.
The U.S. government has also been actively involved in training customs inspectors, police, park and forest officials, prosecutors and judges in methods of apprehending criminals, protecting important evidence and presenting cases in court – all to ensure that criminals are actually punished for this activity.
Finally, the U.S. and CAWT are working to increase public awareness so that consumers will stop buying these products. Last year, Secretary of State Rice appointed Bo Derek as her Special Envoy for Wildlife Trafficking Issues. Just last week, Ms. Derek and I traveled to Miami to bring attention to the issue. In the near future, a Public Service Announcement by Harrison Ford will appear worldwide.
As you can see then, the United States and other governments are very engaged on this issue. Can we use more help? You bet. We hope programs like "Planet in Peril" and the individual efforts of everyone around the world to stop buying these products will move us closer to ending the illegal trade.
For more information on the Coalition Against Wildlife Trafficking, please visit our website at http://www.cawtglobal.org/cawt/public/home.
Ronald in New York writes:
Planetary Perils.....
The perils of the planet are rooted in a lack of economic equity and political will to provide it.
In the era of privatization and globalization, all commodities are up for grabs. Whether opium, diamonds, elephant tusks, flora or fauna, there will be an ever-growing supply and demand. Celebrity envoys will always be available to highlight the issue, and well-financed news organizations will always have the resources to chase down frightened polar-bear moms and their cubs. The U.S. is really driving the demand for planetary pleasures, and should stop so the rest of the world can slow the process down. We must come up with alternative sources for sustainable living.
Joy in Thailand writes:
@ SNP in Syria -- SNP makes a very important point.
The ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network, mentioned above by Claudia, is supported by two non-governmental organizations Wildlife Alliance and TRAFFIC with most of its funding from USAID. Through these organizations, the Wildlife Enforcement Network is conducting public awareness campaigns to bring much needed attention to the illegal wildlife trade, in addition to conducting trainings for environment, customs, law enforcement and judiciary officials.
The "Sold Out" campaign features posters and billboards that show stunning images of rare animals as reminders to consumers of what will happen if wildlife consumption is not stopped. You can find these posters around Bangkok, Thailand at targeted locations such as the Jatujak (JJ) Market, famous for its legal and illegal sales of exotic wildlife or at the Bangkok International Suvanabhumi Airport as foreign tourists arrive in a city known for its shopping.
For more information please go to: http://www.wildlifealliance.org/where-we-work/thailand/national-outreach...
Gregory in California writes:
It would seem to me the best way to end the illegal trade in wild animals would be to farm them as we do for any product that there is high demand for and not much of the product available. This problem of high demand and low supply means the most unsavory people will always take risks to fill the demand because the profits are always high, ala illegal drugs.
Lamin in New York writes:
Why we mankind are so worried about a way to save this planet that we live on? Don't we know that, we and this planet are not created to last forever? and the planet is taking that direction. Noah lived on this planet for one thousand years less for fifty .Today our life expectancy is a hundred years. Please let us not waste time, money and energy. Let feed the poor.
Eric in New Mexico writes:
Wild creatures need the protection of their natural habitat to survive, not just legal protection. Preserves can ward off extinction in some cases, but deforestation has to be reversed. Not just to grow wild creatures in, but to convert CO2 into O2 and restore a natural defense against global warming that has been damaged by man.
Now if poachers made better money planting trees, we wouldn't be having this discussion, so I'll leave it to someone more economically creative than I to figure out how to make it so.


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A Brief History Of The Crazy Drug Tied To Cannibalism
The use of a hallucinogen tied to a recent cannibal attack has skyrocketed in recent years.
That drug, known as bath salts, has reportedly been linked to some pretty crazy behavior – including the face-eating attack in Miami.
But how did this drug get so popular?
Is it even on the DEA's radar, and who takes it?
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Topic: Another couple of Ruby basics questions...
Ok I have got to the end of my Ruby for Rails Book and there are a few things that I want to make sure I have right in my head before I tackle the Agile Web book, and that is the definitions of instace mthods, instance Variables and class methods.
1. Instance Methods only appear once per class and have a unique set of values?
2. Class Methods can be used anywhere within a class i.e. a class method could be referenced inside another method?
3. Instave variables are unique variables can can only be used by the class they are created in and start with an @ symbol?
Do I have these definitions right and ammendments or clarification would be appreciated. I have read the old pickaxe online docs and some google searches but it didnt really help me understand these terms any better
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Potential 2012 stars graduate from apprenticeship programme
25 Jan 2010
Britain's aquatics athletes, with dreams of competing at London 2012, picked up another accolade on Saturday 23rd January when they graduated from the Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence (AASE).
In total 99 athletes from all aquatic disciplines graduated from their unique apprenticeship, including British diver Charles Calvert and British synchro star Vicky Lucass, both of whom competed at the 2009 World Championships.
Calvert said: "It was a great course to be part of. Diving is a big part of my life and taking part in AASE has helped me manage my time better allowing me to keep up with my school work while letting me train and go to competitions."
The AASE programme is a government-funded initiative that has been designed to help young people aged 16 to 18 combine education and sport. It's aimed at athletes who have a realistic potential of achieving excellence in their sport – and want to make a career of performing at the highest level – but who also want to continue with their education. Therefore, as part of the AASE programme, all athletes are required to undertake qualifications of an academic and vocational nature which will help them to gain employment following their sporting career.
The AASE graduation ceremony, which took place at the Lord's Cricket Ground in London, not only recognised the educational success and achievement but is also a celebration of talent.
Michelle Kiff, the ASA's Apprenticeship Manager, said: "British Swimming sent a total of 49 athletes to represent swimming, diving and synchronised swimming at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and 36 athletes from Disability Swimming to participate in the Paralympics. British Swimming will be hoping for a larger contingent for 2012 and is training athletes across all its disciplines using a four-year cycle that culminates in the Olympics and Paralympics. We are excited that a number of our apprentices are already part of this experience and more may become involved as we get closer to 2012."
The event was hosted by James Hickman, five-times World Short Course (25m) Champion in the 200m Butterfly and two-time world record holder.
The government is currently using apprenticeships as a flagship programme for training and with London 2012 getting nearer, it is hoped the apprentices will be part of the 2012 legacy.
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I doubt its chain of stores faithfully makes anything consistent with what is served at, say, the Hyde Park store . . .
On the dough: I NEVER let mine rise.
On the sauce . . . stuffed calls for more watery than thin . . .
Last: I'm gratified to see that it looks like no one has copied what I do for sauce, as it has taken me literally decades of trial and error to get it. It's a personal thing, and it has taken decades to perfect, so it's secret . . .
One of the great things about this website is that we SHARE our successes and failures, recipes and information with others to enable each other to make the best pizzas ever. I hope you intend to do likewise.
I want to chime in.First, I need to say that while the aim here seems to be to emulate a "Giordano's stuffed pizza" (a dubious undertaking as I doubt its chain of stores faithfully makes anything consistent with what is served at, say, the Hyde Park store -- though I recall its dough was good), I offer thoughts cooking these pizzas for 20 plus years, just for me. That said....On the dough: I NEVER let mine rise.On the sauce: I agree, stuffed calls for more watery than thin, but I do reduce mine. I disagree that not cooking it is the thing to do. I'm saying thin it a bit, but not to the consistency of sauce for think crust (though mine works well in both).Last: I'm gratified to see that it looks like no one has copied what I do for sauce, as it has taken me literally decades of trial and error to get it. It's a personal thing, and it has taken decades to perfect, so it's secret, but many over the years have remarked that it's the best they ever had. Clue: sauce is good by itself, though it shines most when on pizza. It is a piece of a great pizza, not stand-alone. And despite all this talk of dry --use fresh herbs. Canned tomatoes (the right kind,at least) is fine, but the taste difference between dry and fresh herbs is remarkable. Trust me.Thanks!
This was kind of lost in my post perhaps but...What is the benefit of a cold fermentation over a few hours of rise time?How much of a difference does this aspect make?- Blaine
Loved this thread so much (google is your friend) that I had to register and post.Thanks for the insights. Thought I'd toss an item or two out there for discussion:1. Salt and Sugar have to be listed as separate ingredients because they impact nutrition. Things like garlic powder or onion powder do not, so they can be listed as generic "spices". I add a bit of garlic powder to my doughs to help mask the yeast flavor and add some depth.2. Lots of attention to weight ratios. I am wondering about type of flour. Couldn't a variety of flours create a variety of tastes? Seems logical. Semonlina? Unbleached? Etc. Maybe that's covered early, and everyone is dedicated to KA AP, or similar.3. The crusts from Giordano's have a richer hue than some of the clone attempts. Indicates its cooked differently, or has different ingredients. My gut instinct tells me that Giordano's has a better oven, where the temperatures are more consistent and capable of hotter temps. I've seen recipes calling for 500 degrees for 50 minutes for clone pizzas. 4. The richer hue could be a coating of butter or "not extra virgin" olive oil that is spread on the pan before cooking. Would a pan coating have to be included in the recipe? Probably not, even if it would add calories, etc., if used as an ingredient. The only caveat there is "food allergies" and what would have to be listed by Giordanos.5. I think pan thickness/alloy contributes to the hue/texture of the dough. Might be totally wrong. What about pre-heating the pan? Or, keeping it cool so the dough doesn't begin baking until the entire pizza cooks?Thoughts from the vets?Thanks for the words here. I am also impressed by how friendly and cordial everyone is. Looks like a nice place to explore for other pizza interests.


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Preschool is accepting applications
Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool is now taking applications for the 2013-14 school year. The school is located at 1023 S. 27th St.
Preschool classes for 4-year-olds are held each morning, 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. This is tuition-free and children must be 4 by Sept.15.
The 3-year-olds meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Children need to be 3 by Sept. 15 and completely and independently potty-trained. Tuition assistance is provided through Linking Families and Communities for those meeting their requirements.
Prince of Peace is a Christ-centered preschool emphasizing a caring Christian environment. It is licensed by the Department of Human Services. The program promotes social development and kindergarten readiness. Prince of Peace Lutheran Preschool admits children of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at school.
The preschool director is Jessica Ferry. Ferry is trained in early childhood education and is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa. Susan White is preschool aide.
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It's been a strange year for Ohio State, in a lot of unpleasant ways. But none of them have been remotely as puzzling or frightening as a Wednesday-morning incident involving sophomore running back/kick returner Jaamal Berry, who was admitted to the campus emergency room after allegedly attacking another student in an apparent fit of delirium.
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Police seek help in pharmacy burglaries
The Sheriff's Offices of Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties seek assistance from the public in their joint investigation of recent pharmacy burglaries in the area.
On May 29, The Corner Drug Store in the village of Cattaraugus was broken into by smashing a glass window, but the suspects were scared off by an audible alarm before they could steal anything. On that same morning, the Johnson Pharmacy in the village of Mayville was broken into and a small quantity of drugs was stolen after the subject(s) broke a window and entered into the pharmacy.
On June 10, it was reported that some unknown subject(s) attempted entry into the pharmacy located in the village of Randolph. The subject(s) were unable to make entry and nothing was stolen.
On June 11, at around 5:30 a.m., The Sherman Pharmacy in the village of Sherman was broken into. The subject(s) broke and entered through a front window, but were scared off by an audible alarm and didn't have time to steal anything.
The Sheriff's offices are asking for the public's help in identifying the persons responsible for any one of these break-ins and also to be observant and report any suspicious activity seen.
If anyone has any information regarding these crimes, please call 1-800-78-CRIME as WETip offers up to $1,000 when the anonymous tip leads to an arrest and conviction. Rewards are paid anonymously through postmasters to protect the identity of the caller. If you prefer to talk personally to the Sheriff's investigators in Chautauqua County, they can be reached at 716-753-4925 and Cattaraugus County Sheriff's at 716-938-2334.
Four charged in Erie County burglaries
Erie County Sheriff Timothy B. Howard has announced the arrests of four Buffalo males suspected of committing several burglaries in the towns of Marilla, Wales, Holland, Concord and North Collins.
At approximately 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, four suspicious males went to a woman's house in Marilla and asked for directions to Buffalo. Concerned because her neighbor's house had been burglarized the day before, the woman called the Erie County Sheriff's Office and reported descriptions of the men and the car.
The suspect vehicle was spotted a short time later at the Yellow Goose store on Rt. 20A by deputies. The four subjects were taken to Sheriff's Patrol Headquarters in Chestnut Ridge Park for questioning. After lengthy questioning by Sheriff's Office detectives, Sean Guthrie, age 20 of East Lovejoy Street; Jeremy Agosto, age 21 of Greene Street; a 19-year old male and a 17-year old male were arrested. All four subjects were charged with second-degree attempted burglary in the second degree, a class D felony),and taken to the Erie County Holding Center to await arraignment.
Information gained in the investigation implicates the men in nearly a dozen other burglaries committed in the area over the last two months.
Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office
JAMESTOWN – David A. Bemis, 44, of Jamestown was charged with second-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and unlicensed operation Wednesday. Bemis was charged following a traffic stop by deputies on North Main Street at 4:47 p.m. A licensed driver took possession of the vehicle and Bemis was released on an appearance ticket for Jamestown City Court.


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Jun 29, 2011
Dark Side of Mobile Apps: Keeping Data Safe on the Move
Remember when transferring money from one account to another meant a trip to your friendly local teller? Now, almost every aspect of our lives, from financial to gaming to workflow management to social, is controllable from a mobile device with only a few taps. A game written by a 14-year-old can get millions of downloads in days. As a business, if you haven't responded to this instant-gratification reality by releasing a dedicated, feature-rich application for your customers, you're already behind your competition.
But the dark side to this rush to release new shiny applications for Android, Apple, Blackberry and Windows Mobile devices is that security—of consumer data, applications and our infrastructures—is sometimes an afterthought. (S3060711)
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Zombie Drop level 65 tips
- App name: Zombie Drop
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- Genre: Arcade
- Release: Dec 7, 2010
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Debates of March 21st, 2002
House of Commons Hansard #161 of the 37th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was endangered.
- House of Commons
- Canadian Human Rights Commission
- Estimates, Part III
- Indian Claims Commission
- Government Response to Petitions
- Pest Control Products Act
- Interparliamentary Delegations
- Committees of the House
- Petitions
- Questions on the Order Paper
- Request for Emergency Debate
- Petitions
- Species at Risk Act
- Foreign Affairs
- Canadian Alliance
- Marine Conservation Areas
- World Poetry Day
- Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale
- Daffodil Day
- International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
- Highway System
- Private Member's Motion
- Johnny Lombardi
- Discrimination
- Aféas
- Racial Discrimination
- Norouz
- Education
- Greece
- Grants and Contributions
- Lumber Industry
- Taxation
- Grants and Contributions
- Terrorism
- Grants and Contributions
- Terrorism
- Grants and Contributions
- Leadership Campaigns
- Regulatory Reform
- Employment Insurance
- Airport Security
- Government Contracts
- Employment Insurance
- Arts and Culture
- Fisheries
- Foreign Affairs
- Softwood Lumber
- Fisheries
- Foreign Affairs
- Battle against Homelessness
- Presence in Gallery
- Business of the House
- Privilege
- Species At Risk Act
- Petitions
- Species at Risk Act
- Corrections and Conditional Release Act
- Fisheries
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Libby Davies Vancouver East, BC
Mr. Speaker, today we celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
While we celebrate the multiculturalism and diversity of Canada and acknowledge the history and inherent rights of aboriginal peoples we are also called to speak out against racism, discrimination and injustice.
Recent studies have shown there is growing racism in this nation since the tragedy of September 11. We have also learned that newcomers to Canada, the majority of whom are visible minorities, are twice as likely to live in poverty as a result of the discrimination they face in employment practices.
We in the NDP stand in solidarity with all those who work to ensure that human rights are respected.
On this day we reaffirm our commitment to stop racism, hatred and xenophobia. We call on the government to address the systemic barriers of racism and discrimination that prevent many from participating fully in the social, political, cultural and economic life of Canada.
Highway System
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Jeannot Castonguay Madawaska—Restigouche, NB
Mr. Speaker, I live in Edmunston, New Brunswick, one of the maritime provinces of the beautiful Atlantic region. This region in eastern Canada has much to offer tourists from the rest of Canada and the rest of the world. The people of my region like to visit our cousins in Quebec and in the other provinces in the east, centre, and west of this country, but they also like to welcome them to their part of the country.
If this superb corner of the country is to be able to show off its true worth, and if the tourist industry is to be bolstered, we need to have proper highways available to potential visitors. The roads from Rivière-du-Loup to the New Brunswick border need to be improved, that is highway 185 and the section of highway 2 from the N.B. border, at Edmunston, to Fredericton.
On a number of occasions in the past, the Prime Minister has indicated that this highway project was a priority for his government. The people back home remember this and they feel the time has come to stop talking about the project and to start taking steps to make it happen: a four lane highway from Rivière-du-Loup, in Quebec, to Fredericton, in New Brunswick.
You will always be welcome to visit my part of the country, Mr. Speaker.
Private Member's Motion
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Greg Thompson New Brunswick Southwest, NB
Mr. Speaker, yesterday was an example of the heavy handedness of the Prime Minister's Office when it went to the unprecedented length of instructing every one of its members to vote against a private member's motion in the House, a motion that would have provided documents to individual members of parliament to do their job. It would--
Private Member's Motion
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
The Speaker
Order, please. The hon. member will want to be very careful not to reflect on a vote of the House. I know he knows that is against the standing orders. Perhaps he can rephrase his language.
Private Member's Motion
Statements By Members
2:05 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Greg Thompson New Brunswick Southwest, NB
Mr. Speaker, I will just shoot from the hip. Why would the Prime Minister enforce certain restrictions on his members of parliament? This has happened over and over again in the House when the Prime Minister has instructed his members of parliament to operate in a certain way.
In other words, we want to rejuvenate parliament and make it stronger so that individual members of parliament can do their job without being shut down by the powers of the Prime Minister's Office. That is the point. Let us renew this institution. Let us make it better. Let us make it stronger.
Johnny Lombardi
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Betty Hinton Kamloops, Thompson And Highland Valleys, BC
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a second world war veteran and a son of Italian immigrants who died Monday in the city where he brought multiculturalism to new levels of awareness.
Johnny Lombardi, long time broadcaster and a prominent Torontonian, started out by convincing CHUM radio that it needed an hour long program devoted to Italian music. That was 36 years ago. The self-made entrepreneur ended up owning CHIN, a community ethnic radio station, that today serves more than 30 cultural communities in Toronto and southern Ontario.
Mr. Lombardi was a Canadian success story. He started life with little but his determination, his heritage and a strong work ethnic. When he did find success he shared it with others through active fund raising on behalf of charities and hospitals. He built bridges with his smiles, his enthusiasm and his love of life.
Mr. Lombardi's life can and should be a role model for all of us who believe that Canada's immigrants and our diversity can be a mix that strengthens us all.
May he rest in peace.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Gurbax Malhi Bramalea—Gore—Malton—Springdale, ON
Mr. Speaker, today Canada observes the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
The Department of Canadian Heritage conducts a national video competition encouraging youth to make a videotape to express their stand against discrimination. This year more than 1,100 students from every province and territory participated.
I am pleased to announce to the House that this morning in Toronto 30 young Canadians received awards from the Minister of Labour and Secretary of State for Multiculturalism in recognition of their exceptional work, which demonstrates a commitment to eliminating racial discrimination.
The March 21 campaign raises awareness of the harm caused by racism and demonstrates Canada's commitment to fostering respect, equality and diversity.
On behalf of the Government of Canada, I congratulate all the winners and participants in this national video competition. They have said there is no place for racism in Canada or anywhere else in the world.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Monique Guay Laurentides, QC
Mr. Speaker, the Association féminine d'éducation et d'action sociale, with its membership of more than 20,000 Quebec women, is celebrating its 36th anniversary this year.
The AFEAS has always, throughout its long history, offered us a place where we can get together, be ourselves, with our own words, our own way of thinking, our own way of being, our own way of doing, and has always been the guardian of our rights.
This desire to enhance the autonomy and economic security of women has taken many forms of meaningful action. The voice of women has been expressed through a multitude of means: the luminous artistic works of Marcelle Ferron; the sensitive lens of Anne Claire Poirier; the wonderful language of Marie Laberge; the winning determination of Myriam Bédard.
Each time we speak up, we improve the autonomy, economic security and social conditions, not only for women, but also for men and for children, who are equally in need. This has always been very clearly understood by the AFEAS.
Bravo to all these women, and long live the AFEAS.
Racial Discrimination
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Diane St-Jacques Shefford, QC
Mr. Speaker, today, March 21, is International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.
Here in Canada, we mark this day with the March 21 campaign, designed to heighten awareness of the harmful effects of racism on a national scale.
Canadians from all over the country are taking this opportunity to proclaim together that we will not tolerate racism in our schools, workplaces and streets.
We are a diversified people, but we all share the same respect for this diversity. Canada is a unique nation. We decided a long time ago to take advantage of the numerous benefits of openness to the world. Today, our success shows that we made the right decision.
The March 21 campaign is an opportunity to realize that we must continue to work together to eliminate racism in Canada and around the world.
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Dick Harris Prince George—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, today muslims around the world are marking Norouz, the Islamic new year. This is a very special day of celebration for Muslims everywhere, and a particularly momentous one for the people of Afghanistan who for the first time in 20 years can freely celebrate this joyous day. With the help of Canadian and alliance forces, the Taliban tyrants are on the run, hopefully banished forever from Afghanistan.
There are a billion Muslims around the world and 350,000 resident in Canada. The Canadian Alliance Party is proud that we have Canada's first and only Muslim member of parliament in our midst, the member for Edmonton--Strathcona and our deputy leader.
From all of us in the Canadian Alliance, I extend a happy new year to everyone in the Muslim community.
Statements By Members
March 21st, 2002 / 2:15 p.m.
Progressive Conservative
Loyola Hearn St. John's West, NL
Mr. Speaker, the Government of Canada has two choices. One is to invest in the education of the youth of our country and the other is to pay the social costs of an uneducated populace down the road.
Young, uneducated individuals draw from the economy. Educated individuals not only contribute to society from an economic point of view but also take less from the public purse. The well educated require less expenditure on health care and other social costs.
The choice should not be a difficult one. Why put off until tomorrow what we can do today, especially if the benefits are much greater this way?
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Eleni Bakopanos Ahuntsic, QC
Mr. Speaker, this weekend more than 300,000 Canadians of Hellenic origin will celebrate the 181st anniversary of Greece's independence day.
Greece's Independence Day is the most important anniversary of its history. March 25, 1821, also marks the most influential moment of western civilization.
My constituents of Hellenic origin and the members of the greater Hellenic community of Montreal and across Canada have always upheld here in Canada the very same ideals held by their ancestors. They have maintained a tradition of democratic principles and rights, and with wisdom and courage contributed to the promotion of peace worldwide and to the fight against injustice everywhere. These concepts and values born from Greece, my country of origin, have formulated the direction and structure of our nations, including those of Canada, my second "Patrida".
I am proud of my Hellenic heritage, just as I am proud of being Canadian, as Canada is the prime example of a country devoted to the ideals of Hellenism: freedom, democracy and justice.
On March 25 I invite all members of the House to wish Canadians of Hellenic origin:
[Editor's note: Member spoke in Greek]
Grants and Contributions
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Canadian Alliance
Rahim Jaffer Edmonton Strathcona, AB
Mr. Speaker, I would like to start by congratulating all of the Canadian Alliance leadership candidates for their valiant effort, and especially to congratulate our new leader, Stephen Harper. We all look forward to him assuming his responsibilities in the House. I would have had a full report from last night but somehow it has gone missing.
Speaking of missing reports, on Monday the minister of public works assured the House that Groupaction contracts were awarded through a competitive process and were given to the best bidders. However an internal audit conducted in 2000 questioned whether the government got the best price on these contracts and questioned their compliance with treasury board rules.
In light of the phoney photocopied report and the damning statements of his own auditors, does the minister still defend these contracts having gone to the best and lowest bidders?
Grants and Contributions
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
Don Boudria Minister of Public Works and Government Services
Mr. Speaker, the hon. member is just not himself. He is mixing up a number of issues today. What we have is a competitive process that was given to provide the standing offers for all the sponsorship programs. The hon. member knows that. That has been expressed to him.
In the year 2000, my predecessor announced the establishment of a more rigorous system for the awarding of these kinds of contracts. That was announced in the House some two years ago, perhaps at his own questioning or at the questioning of other colleagues. It holds true today. Insofar as the two--
Grants and Contributions
Oral Question Period
2:15 p.m.
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