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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (July 7, 2008) – The U.S. Girls' Youth National Team swept U.S. Virgin Islands 25-7, 25-7, 25-7 with 17 aces on Monday evening to win Pool B with a 3-0 record at the NORCECA Girls' Youth Continental Championship held in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico.
By winning Pool B, Team USA receives a quarterfinal bye and advances directly to the semifinals to begin on July 9. The NORCECA Girls' Youth Continental Championship serves as a qualifier into the 2009 FIVB Girls' Youth World Championship to be held Aug. 5-16 in India. The top three finishers at the NORCECA event qualify for the World Championship.
The U.S. Girls' Youth National Team had 10 players score at least two points in the match with only libero Jennifer Bonilla (Reseda, Calif.) and Amy Scullion (Salem, Ohio) not scoring. Scullion did not play in the match.
Jazmine Orozco (Lakewood, Calif.) led the American squad with 11 points in two sets of action as she compiled seven kills on 14 swings, one block and three aces. Captain Ashley Wittman (Shakopee, Minn.) added nine points in two sets with four kills on nine attacks, one block and four aces on 20 serves. She added a team-high nine digs in the victory. Carly Wopat (Goleta, Calif.) contributed six kills on 10 attacks and three aces on six serves in two sets of action.
"I'm really proud of the fact that we were able to stay focused throughout the entire match," Orozco said. "We've come a long way in such a short amount of time, and desire to win helps us to create energy and play as a team."
Madelyn Hutson (Brentwood, Tenn.) scored five points in just one set, all five points coming on five errorless attacks. Kelly Reeves (San Diego, Calif.) charted four kills on six attacks and an ace for five points. Erica Denney (Centennial, Colo.) tallied five points with four kills on seven attacks to go with an ace. Tori Dixon (Savage, Minn.) tacked on four kills on six attacks, while Carly Thomas (Swansea, Ill.) recorded three aces and a kill from her setter position. Lydia Bai (Tustin, Calif.) added three kills on five swings, and Molly Kreklow (Hamlake, Minn.) rounded out the scoring with two aces.
"We played with great energy and accomplished our goals we set in practice earlier today," Reeves said. "And we have continued to build more chemistry as a team."
Bonilla tallied eight digs on nine attempts while providing 10 excellent service receptions on 12 errorless attempts. Thomas provided 13 assists in the match, while Kreklow added four assists.
"We worked hard both in practice this morning and in our game tonight to continually improve our overall team game," Kreklow said. "We are getting closer and closer to our team's goal for the tournament. Puerto Rico is awesome!"
"It is nice to see the girls play hard regardless of who our opponent is," U.S. Girls' Youth National Team Assistant Coach Neil Mason said. "In our locker room prior to the match, we discussed the fact that the best way to honor this team was to play hard, with our best efforts from the very first whistle. I am proud of the way this team has come together and I look forward to our next match on Wednesday."
U.S. Girls' Youth National Team Head Coach Jim Stone started the match with Thomas as setter, Denney and Dixon in the middle, Wittman and Orozco at outside hitter, Wopat at opposite. Bonilla is the designated libero for the tournament. Kreklow came off the bench in the first set, then started the second set at setter. Reeves started the second and third sets outside hitter. Thomas and Wittman returned to start in the third set, while Hutson started the third set at middle blocker and Bai at opposite.
Team USA converted 59.4 percent of its attacks into kills with only nine errors while the U.S. Virgin Islands was limited to four kills on 51 swings for a 7.84 kill percent. The U.S. held a commanding 17-1 ace advantage. The Americans also tallied a 37-9 dig margin and 2-1 block edge on defense.
No player on the U.S. Virgin Islands scored more than two points. Lanese Bough and Rhea Simon each totaled a pair of points, while Shikaya McCarthy and Hanifah Hendricks each had one point. U.S. Virgin Islands scored 15 of its 21 points off Team USA errors.
In other matches later today, Dominican Republic dominated Trinidad & Tobago 25-3, 25-6, 25-7 to earn Pool B's second place and spot in the quarterfinals. Later today, Puerto Rico hosts Mexico at 8 p.m. and the winner will earn Pool A's top spot and bye into the semifinals. The loser will face Pool B third-place Trinidad & Tobago in the quarterfinals on July 8.
2008 U.S. Girls' Youth National Team
# - Name (Pos., Ht, Hometown, Grad Year, Club, Region)
2 - Lydia Bai (Outside Hitter, 6-2, Tustin, Calif., 2010, TCA, Southern California)
3 - Jennifer Bonilla (Libero, 5-9, Reseda, Calif., 2010, SCVC, Southern California)
4 - Erica Denney (Middle Blocker, 6-5, Centennial, Colo., 2010, Front Range, Rocky Mountain)
5 - Tori Dixon (Middle Blocker, 6-3, Savage, Minn., 2010 Mizuno Northern Lights, North Country)
9 - Madelyn Hutson (Middle Blocker, 6-5, Brentwood, Tenn., 2011, Impact VB Club, Southern)
10 - Molly Kreklow (Setter, 6-0, Hamlake, Minn., 2010, Mizuno Northern Lights, North Country)
12 - Jazmine Orozco (Outside Hitter, 6-0, Lakewood, Calif., 2010, SCVC, Southern California)
14 - Kelly Reeves (Outside Hitter, Libero, 6-0, San Diego, Calif., 2010, Wave, Southern California)
15 - Amy Scullion (Outside Hitter, 6-0, Salem, Ohio, 2010, Tri-County, Ohio Valley)
16 - Carly Thomas (Setter, 5-11, Swansea, Ill., 2010, Southwest Illinois VBC, Gateway)
18 - Ashley Wittman (Outside Hitter, 6-1, Shakopee, Minn., 2010, Mizuno Northern Lights, North Country)
19 - Carly Wopat (Middle Blocker, 6-2, Goleta, Calif., 2010, Santa Barbara V-Ball Club, Southern California)
*Kristina Graven (Outside Hitter/Libero, 6-0, San Jose, Calif., 2010, Vision Volleyball Club, Northern California)
Head Coach: Jim Stone (Columbus, Ohio, retired Ohio State University women's head coach)
Assistant Coach: Melissa Wolter (Pensacola, Fla., University of West Florida head women's coach)
Assistant Coach: Neil Mason (Newport Coast, Calif., TCA director and head coach)
2008 NORCECA Girls' Youth Continental Championship Schedule
July 5-10 at Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
Pool A
Puerto Rico 1-0
Mexico 1-0
Costa Rica 0-2
Pool B
Dominican Republic 2-1
Trinidad & Tobago 1-2
U.S. Virgin Islands 0-3
Pool Matches
July 5: Trinidad & Tobago def. U.S. Virgin Islands, 21-25, 25-17, 25-13, 25-9
July 5: United States def. Dominican Republic, 25-22, 25-17, 25-15
July 5: Puerto Rico vs. Costa Rica, 25-20, 25-7, 25-22
July 6: United States def. Trinidad & Tobago, 25-8, 25-11, 25-8
July 6: Dominican Republic def. U.S. Virgin Islands, 25-6, 25-3, 25-9
July 6: Mexico def. Costa Mesa, 25-12, 25-9, 25-15
July 7: Dominican Republic def. Trinidad & Tobago, 25-3, 25-6, 25-7
July 7: United States def. U.S. Virgin Islands, 25-7, 25-7, 25-7
July 7: Puerto Rico vs. Mexico, 8 p.m.
July 8: 3A vs. 2B, 6 p.m. (Quarterfinals)
July 8: 2A vs. 3B, 8 p.m. (Quarterfinals)
July 9: TBA, 4 p.m. (Classification for 5th Place)
July 9: 1B vs. Quarterfinal Winner, 6 p.m. (Semifinal)
July 9: 1A vs. Quarterfinal Winner, 8 p.m. (Semifinal)
July 10: TBA vs. 4B, 2 p.m. (Classification 6-7)
July 10: Semifinal Losers (Bronze Medal Match)
July 10: Semifinal Winners (Gold Medal Match)


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I was fortunate enough at the time to be attending to some family business in Honolulu, so I hopped a flight to the big island, to an area north of Hilo called Onomea Bay. There I met with the plantation owner of Onomea Tea. The owner prepared 5-6 teas for me to taste and we both enjoyed them in the traditional manner which included the tasting/aroma cups. We sat on his lanai surrounded by tea fields, overlooking the ocean discussing tea. It was a perfect day.
Since that time, every season, his tea has been sold out locally with none left for online sales. There is quite a frenzy to obtain this tea by the islanders. Many of the best teas sell out immediately. The locals are dialed in and anxiously await the harvest, and snap them up as soon as they roll out, leaving little for sale. Even some is purchased by Taiwan agents who buy for high demand Taiwanese clientèle with a taste for Hawaiian tea. No wonder it is so hard to procure!
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NORTH BLENHEIM—NORTH BLENHEIM—As the Northern Catskills strive to recover from Tropical Storm Irene, the New York Power Authority (NYPA) offers a diversion for some—and a symbol of a return to normal routine—with its annual Wildlife Festival at the Blenheim-Gilboa (B-G) Power Project Visitors Center.
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- Abel Electronics [1]
- 27201 Harper Avenue, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48081 (4 Blocks South of Eleven Mile on the west side of Harper Avenue)
- Phone: (586)777-8232.
- Decent selection of commonly-needed components and other electronic parts. Also, very friendly and helpful.
- Alba Plastics [2]
- 30029 John R, Madison Heights. Sheet plastic, bent and formed into all sorts of neat stuff. (Display cases, bulk food bins, etc.) Also sells full sheets if you ask. Surprisingly good website for a local place.
- Armstrong Mill Works [3]
- Located in Highland, MI. Sells domestic and imported hardwood in board feet. Open Saturday Mornings.
- Armstrong Tool and Supply
- Jewelry and craft supply: Brazing, abrasives, specialty pliers, carving tools, burrs and cutters, etc. A trove of goodies for the small-parts worker.
- 31541 8 Mile Road, Livonia, MI (just west of Merriman/Orchard Lake)
- ASAP Source [4]
- Located in Ann Arbor, a source for metal & plastic stock.
- The Electronic Connection
- Electronic Components like chips, resistors, transistors, etc. and all the tools to assemble them
- 37387 Ford Rd, Westland, MI 48185-2282 (734) 595-6655
- Factory Steel [5]
- Close to I75 & the Davison. Open on Sunday.
- Frentz & Sons Hardware [6]
- 1010 North Main Street, Royal Oak (about 10 minutes by car). A real hardware store, with metal stock, bins of everything, and staff who know their stuff.
- Industrial Metal Sales
- They do retail sales but not walk-ins. You have to order at least a day before pick-up.
- 95 South Rose Street, Mount Clemens, MI 48043
- (586) 783-2238
- Kitt's Industrial Tools
- Candy store of tools and supplies, many of the same items as Harbor Freight but so much more on top of it. Not terribly organized, so just go and browse.
- 27600 West 8 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
- Laird Plastics [7]
- 26403 Groesbeck Highway Warren, MI 48089
- (800) 873-8403
- Matzka Pneumatics & Hydraulics [8]
- A candy store for moving fluids, from vacuum to 10,000psi. 10 mile & Mound.
- Metal Mart USA [9]
- Located at 13mile & Dequindre. Sells all kinds of metal stock in small quantities. Even open on Saturdays, very hobbyist friendly.
- Motion Industries [10]
- Loads of mechanical components, in stock. Several locations around town.
- Motor City Fastener
- 1600 East 10 Mile Road Hazel Park, MI 48030-1208
- (248) 399-2830
- RL Schmitt [11]
- Manufactures ANSI standard and custom Fixed-Limit Gages as well as standard and custom Endmills and Engraving Tools.
- Order directly from them or through their eBay store (which sells at a discount over catalog prices but you can still pick it up in person)
- Hours 8-4:30 M-F
- 34506 Glendale St, Livonia, MI 48150 (a block or two from RS Electronics)
- RS Electronics [12]
- Retail outlet for electronic components, connectors and tools.
- Hours 8-5 M-F
- 34443 Schoolcraft Livonia, MI 48150
- The Maker Map [13]
- A google maps display of local suppliers
- All Electronics Corporation [14]
- Discount and surplus electronics, parts, accessories
- Known for having strange and odd items in stock
- Craftics [15]
- Materials, supplies, and tools for acrylic
- Digi-Key [16]
- 95% of the electronic components you need.
- Electronic Goldmine [17]
- Similar to All Electronics
- Also has cheap grab-bag boxes of parts for stocking the junkbox
- FutureLec [18]
- Lots of fun parts, alcohol sensors, random bits
- Jameco Electronics [19]
- Electronics parts, some robotics parts.
- Good source for hard to find "older" electronics parts, esp small EPROMS.
- Marlin P. Jones & Assoc, Inc. [20]
- Electronics and tool shop. Cheap and decent quality computer and electronics.
- Good soldering equipment.
- Mouser Electronics [21]
- Another electronics store.
- Small Parts, Inc [22]
- The hardware store for R&D, not just miniature hardware, but also lots of nylon, teflon, etc.
- Spark Fun Electronics [23]
- Yet another electronics store.
- Good for male/female adapters and plugs (iphone/ ipod).
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Author recounts personal history of German expulsion from Sudetenland
NEW ULM – Erika Stevenson was six years old when Czechoslovakian soldiers came to her grandfather's farm in the Sudetenland, part of what had been Bohemia in the Czech Republic.
Her family was threatened, their property damaged and their valuable belongings taken as they were given an hour to get a few possessions together and board a truck, then a train. The whole village, Bohemians of German descent, were being expelled from the country in the aftermath of World War II.
Stevenson has written a book about her experiences as a refugee, the loss, the fear, the separation from her family. She talked about her book, "Fighting for Road Apples," at the New Ulm German-Bohemian Heritage Society's fall banquet Saturday at Turner Hall.
Stevenson, now living with her husband in Bloomington, Ind., said she decided to write the book after a battle with colon cancer made her realize she needed to put her story down on paper for her children.
Stevenson said the history of Germans in the Sudetenland was a long one. The Germans had been invited to settle in Bohemia for their skills and craftsmanship. But they and the Czechs had never gotten along, due to arguments over which language to use. World War I had exacerbated the rift, which Adolf Hitler exploited in World War II.
A refugee in Germany until she came to America in 1963, Stevenson said it is terrible that the experiences she endured are still going on today in countries around the world.
"To be a refugee, for a child, is a terrible thing," she said. "No child should have to go through that."
Stevenson said she is working on another book, covering her life from her arrival in America until today.
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smooth under my toes in 3 weeks (12 hours) and under the balls of my feet in 4 weeks (17 hours). I will be exercising the
durability guarantee on these shortly. Other than the durability, though, no problems. It is a bit of a generous fit, but I haven't
experienced any problems, likely because I wear thicker socks like the Nike Tennis Crews and Elites. I recommend these to
anybody who is looking for a high-performance shoe with more comfort than the Vapor series and a little less court feel.
From: Anon, 7/13
Comments: I usually wear a 2E shoe, which requires that I purchase New Balance tennis shoes. For me 2E is a little
on the large size but Ds are far too small. I have both a high arch and wider than average foot. This shoe is the best fitting tennis
shoe I have ever worn. I have only worn them about half a dozen times so I cannot speak to durability. However, they are really
comfortable and grip hard courts like no other (in my experience). So far I am really happy with my purchase and hope that these
shoes stick around for a while. I would recommend these shoes to those that do not quite fit into a D and are looking for a change
from New Balance.
From: Rory, 7/13
Comments: The air max bubble cracked on my pair and then again on the next replacement pair. I wanted to love
these shoes but the heel does not have enough support and therefore the air max will pop with and force put on it. Purchase them
knowing you will most likely have to return/exchange them!
From: Spinko, 7/13
Comments: This shoe, for me, was really good, I liked how they fit and they also seem to be more durable and have
more cushion than the Nike Court Ballistec 4.1 I also used to have. However, I have the same issue as KK - the back air cells keep
breaking on me. The first pair I had replaced with the sole warranty, now the new shoes have the same issue. Let's see if they can
do something about it, apart from that the shoe is still in good condition.
From: Thomas, 7/13
Comments: It is no where near as similar to the Breathe Cages and the shoe itself feels clunky. Now although it is
comfortable out of the box, the shoe did not last me very long (less than 2 months). I nearly rolled my ankle a numerous amount
of times. The sole was not wide enough compared to the part that covered my feet. Vapors are much more stable, feel lighter, and
they are still comfortable
From: JL, 6/13
Comments: Had it for 4 weeks and both rear foot air cells broke at the seem. Otherwise great shoes, very
From: KK< 6/13
Comments: This shoe is wide everywhere. I had to go down a 1/2 size smaller and wear thicker socks. The length
is not that much longer than usual, so it probably would be impossible for me to size down further. The shoe is ok, my only
complaint is that it is a little bit loose on the heel. I tried lacing up to the last eyelet near the ankles. Other than that, the shoe
feels light and very flexible. It took a while for me to get used to the loose heel. Now I can run well in them.
From: Neil, 6/13
Comments: Comfortable right out of the box. Unlike the Courtballistic, the forefoot is roomy. Typically, I wear a US
9 but I am wearing 8.5 in these. I highly recommended them! It is good to see Nike finally coming out with good shoes again.
From: KK< 5/13
Comments: Comfortable out of the box, which was my main reason for buying them. Enormous difference with
respect to the Barricade 7. Today I had my first play test with these shoes. Lightweight. I felt confident moving around, good plush
feeling on the heel. A little high off the ground, but I like it that way. The only downside was a couple of times my foot almost
slipped outside of the shoe but after stretching the lace system problem solved. I ordered my usual size and it fit well. I do not
think a half size smaller would work. They also seem durable.
From: JC, 5/13
Comments: This is an awesome shoe. I appreciate the wider toe box, stability, support, comfort, durability, and
great cosmetics. It is a game- enhancement shoe that fits my wider forefoot and has room for my orthotics. It was very cool that
my favorite color combo was on sale. Sweet. Thank you TW and Nike.
From: Robert, 5/13
Comments: I have been a long time buyer of Ballistics but the toe box is too narrow these days. I have just come off
2 pairs of the Vapor 9, which are so comfy but the sole is thin. These shoes are my new favorite. Roomy and a great air sole. Just
the right amount of arch too. A tad more than the flat footed Vapors. I would recommend these shoes to anyone. Enjoy!
From: Danny, 5/13
Comments:I wanted to share my thoughts about what a good tennis shoe this has proved to be. I have been
wearing Price and Head tennis shoes over the last four years and decided to try these based on my son's recommendation. He
wears and swears by the Nike Air Courtballistec 4.3 which are far too narrow for my foot. I read reviews that stated the Nike Cage
provided more room in the toe box so I gave them a try. I'm a 4.0 doubles player in my early fifties and comfort and stability are
my major concerns in a high quality shoe. These shoes are incredibly comfortable, you forget you even have shoes on during the
match which is the highest compliment possible. For my really wide foot, these are perfect and I hope they continue to make them
for a very long time. I've been wearing them for two months and they seem very durable also. I ordered my regular 9.5 USA size
and they fit fine. The six month warranty is a thing of beauty if they break down before then. Great Work Nike and thank you for
such a great all-around tennis shoe.
From: Paul, 4/13
Comments: Out of the box comfort. Great stability and cushioning on court. Perfect blend of what I love about the
Vapors and the CBs. With a great look and a six month warranty you can't go wrong. Regarding going down a half size: I am a
true 12, so I bought a 12. I wear two pairs of socks and they fit good. If you already wear your shoes a little bigger, I would go
down a half size per TW's recommendation.
From: Rob, 4/13
Comments: I have had these shoes for about a week now and they are amazing. Right out of the box they were
extremely comfortable with almost no break in time. The shoes are also insanely light, I was just wearing the Babolat Propulse 3's
and they are even lighter than those. Durability wise, I drag my toes heavily on both feet, but the shoe is performing just as the
CourtBallistec 4.3's, but with a lighter frame, so I would definitely recommend trying these out.
From: Ethan, 4/13
Comments: I hugely miss the 2k12 shoes. It happens over and over again with Nike; they change the design of a
great shoe. Over the years I wore the Vapors and they changed it, then the Ballistecs and they changed it, then I wore the 2k10
through 2k12 and now they eliminated them completely and the replacement (Cage) is junk. I didn't want to go to another brand,
but I had to. For those of you who are looking for a replacement for the 2k12, try the Asics Gel Resolution 5. For me they have
worked out great.
From: Chris, 4/13
Comments: I actually bought these shoes at Dicks and it turns out they are alot cheaper on this site. It pissed me
off to see the price difference but you know you gotta learn your lessons. Anyway, these shoes are really comfy. Especially after
wearing Adidas barricade for so long. The bottom of my foot would rot of because those adidas shoes were so bad. Now that I
have these they are like house shoes on the tennis court, but I do slide in them alot and I've had them for about 2 weeks, but
other than that they are great so far.
From: Jayden, 3/13
Comments: Being a high school player, I slide a lot, but usually tear through Barricades in 3 months. I had these
shoes for 2 months and the outsole wore out quickly, but the comfort is really nice. Even when the grip was gone, I don't find
myself sliding as if I were to wear out other shoes.
From: Matt, 3/13
Comments: This is 100+ hour review. FYI, the tread is completely gone, smooth as a bald dude's head. And, the
shoes are only 1 month old. As I said earlier, this shoe is roomy. As time passed, the plastic molding on the exterior of the
forefoot seemed to stretch, which makes the shoe even wider. Maybe suitable for wider feet, but not for me. Also having to wear
two pairs of socks, I have found the shoes stretched even further. Rolled my ankle a number of times. Next remedy was to wear 3
pairs of socks and ankle support. I imagine I will be calling Nike soon for the warranty replacement. Unfortunately, I would not
want this pair even as a free replacement.
From: GS, 3/13
Comments: I really dislike these shoes. I would say the Ballistec 4.3 is a far superior of a shoe if comparing shoes
with 6 month warranty. If you're looking for comfort and don't mind spending $130 with no return, the Zoom Vapor has superior
comfort to both. As for the Air Max Cage, the heel wore out faster than the forefoot. I was very displeased with the plastic top
piece. The more you break the shoes in, the fit continues to get wider. You end up having to lace the shoe tighter and the cage
starts to dig into your foot. Not a big fan. My advice is to spend the extra money for the Ballistec's - better comfort, performance,
and durability.
From: Jeremy, 3/13
Comments: I have to say I love this shoe. Before this shoe I had the Nike 2k10's and i thought they were the best
but now there is no comparison. It is a very stable and super quick shoe for getting to the ball while keeping you comfortable.
They fit to size and are again the best shoe ever!
From: Jacob, 2/13
Comments: I just bought a pair of these, coming strictly from wearing the Barricades for over three years. These Air
Max Cage shoes are roomier than the Barricades, with a higher heel while tapering lower towards the toe box. I have slightly wide
feet, so they happen to fit perfectly for me (though I don't understand how anyone can knock on shoes that just dont suit their
feet, if the shoes don't properly fit then they aren't for your feet!) I wore them straight to the courts and played five sets of
doubles. Took about half an hour or less of movement to finally break-in, and the initial discomfort was gone. After nearly 3
hours of tennis, my feet didn't ache like how they did in my broken-in Barricades. They do run a bit longer, but I stuck with my
regular size. One thing that I noticed about the shoes while walking was that the support around my ankles would flex outwards
and away from my ankles as I would walk forwards. It looked and felt as though the shoe was peeling/pulling away from my feet,
though I didn't have any stability issues while playing. I also chose to lace up from the lowest shoe string holes at the ankles. They
didn't squeak as much as the Barricades, and the lateral support was spot on without having that harsh stabbing feeling I got with
the shoulders from the Barricades. I played some spirited tennis tonight and my feet don't feel beat up and in my opinion, these
shoes have made me a big fan of Nike over my love for the Barricades and I've always disliked Nike shoes (especially the Vapors
from 2007). I am one happy camper with these shoes and just wanted to say thank you to Nike for one-upping my favorite shoes
of three long years. Good bye Barricades.
From: AlpineCadet, 2/13
Comments: This is a 20 hour later review. My first review of the shoes states that the shoes fit wide, too roomy and
lack secure footing for quick movement. After wearing two pairs of socks and adding a pair of thicker insoles, these shoes are
slightly improved. Still, it does not have a quick, low to the ground feel. But it is a trade off for the cushion and durability. For
now I only consider these as practice shoes and use Vapor 9s for match play. We shall see how popular this is amongst the pros
in the future. But if its good enough for Delpo, it should be good enough for us mere mortals. I wonder what customization Nike
has done for him? In its raw format, its not hot.
From: GS, 2/13
Comments: Comfortable. Durable. Good plush ride. Not unpleasant looking if you are playing tennis stationary or
using the ball machine. But if you have to move fast, all of that goes out the window. The shoes fits wide! Too roomy for my
medium width feet, despite having ordered a 1/2 size down. I find myself feeling unsure about any of my movement at all. The
next remedy I will try is wearing them with 2 pairs of socks. If that doesn't work, I will go back to the Vapor 9s, the super shoes
with crappy outsoles. Or maybe try the Asics Resolution 4s or 5s?
From: GS, 2/13
Comments: I must say I'm very disappointed in these shoes. Even though these shoes are light weight, the Air Max
Cage makes me feel like I'm wearing a pair of concrete blocks. This shoe has no flex at all! In fact, these shoes scare me. The
outsole is so stff and grippy I can't move on the court with any confidence. I feel like I'm going to fall. For years I was unable to
find a Nike Tennis Shoe that fit correctly until I tried the Nike Zoom Breathe 2K10. For me, the Zoom Breathe 2K10 was the
ultimate Tennis Shoe. Nike, please bring the 2K10 back in its original form. While I like the looks of the Air Max Cage Grey/Black
I won't play in them.
From: Jim, 2/13
Comments: I have to agree with Matt. Definitely not a fan. Really disappointing, especially it was said to be 'like the
Breathe Free II'. NOT even close. The original Breathe Free II was THE BEST! Everything that Nike has produced to follow the
Breathe Free II has been either horrible or mediocre ar best. I still have a pair of Breathe 2K12's in my closet that I wore 3 times.
They are stiff and uncomfortable. It amazes me that they were still making the Breathe Free II's for the women for years but
stopped production for the Men. Li Na is still wearing that shoe. I know I am not the only fan of the original BF2's. Bring'em back
From: Doug, 2/13
Comments: These shoes were amazing. I could get to all of the balls and slide a lot in them. 6 out of 5 for me.
From: Stefan, 2/13
Comments: So far not a big fan of this shoe. I have owned previous versions. Though lighter, the shoe is wider
and feels unstable. The size 14 feels a bit bigger than normal and I just don't feel that my foot fits in the shoe properly. I've worn
them for about 8 hours and still just not a huge fan.
From: Matt, 1/13
Comments: I like my tennis shoes tight and so I ordered a 9.5 instead of my usual 10. The length is barely enough,
and it feels like the ball of my foot doesn't line up quite right. Hopefully my orthodics and a couple more hours of break-in will
fix that. Other than that I do like the shoe a lot, as it fits and feels like the old legendary Breathe Cage, especially in the toe box.
Improvements would be the uppers which are very similar to the Breath Free 2K10's, they are extremely light like the Vapor, and
the traction is deep with some give like the Ballistics. These shoes have sweet cosmetics and the pictures don't do them justice as
they look really sporty on the foot, and the Air Max across the back makes them very unique. I agree with Rye that these shoes
feel like a hybrid of previous Nike models. Great shoe.
From: Rizza, 1/13
Comments: Very comfortable shoes with about a 15 minute break in period. I've had many pairs of Vapors and
Court Ballistecs and these almost seem like a hybrid of those two shoes. They do run a tad large but I bought the size I usually do
and they fit fine. I don't think it would be possible for me to go down a half size.
From: Rye, 1/13
Comments: This is a great shoe. It's an exact cross of my favorite shoe, the Vapor 9 Tours, and the Ballistec 4.3's,
meaning it has a comfy running shoe feel, but it's also very sturdy and durable. The Vapors lack a little bit of sturdiness and
don't last as long as I'd like being a club player, and the CB 4.3 are too bulky and sturdy. So this shoe is a perfect compromise.
perfect morph of the two best selling Nike shoes. Great job. Ventilation is nice as well. This is my new shoe of choice. And
you I love the Vapors, but the soles are not durable or as cushioned as these. But the Vapors have the most comfy feel all around.
So I'm going to rate these the same as the Vapors. They both get a 4 out of 5 stars from me. Great job Nike.
From: Dan, 1/13


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Well, the Saga continues, Micro Center, after having my computer for about 10 days couldn't solve the mystery either, very disappointing??
So, I've now turned to Samsung, very frustrating, supposedly the drive is set up correctly and works fine but the Samsung Software for Trim, etc. still does not work?
Oh, they told me wrong over the phone, you cannot install Raid10 and AHCI on the same Controller, they had to set up on the Micron Controller!
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ESCANABA – Lindsay Staniak and Raymond Kohnert, along with their parents, announce their engagement.
Lindsay is the daughter of Dale Staniak of Munising and Vicky and Ray Caron of Escanaba. The bride-to-be is a 2002 graduate of Escanaba Area High School and a 2006 graduate of Bay de Noc Community College earning her associate's degree. She is currently employed at Industrial Maintenance Services Inc., in Escanaba, where she is working in the accounting department.
Raymond Kohnert is the son of the late Thomas Kohnert and Anita Kohnert of Gladstone. The groom-to-be is a 2000 graduate of Gladstone Area High School and is employed at Clare Bedding in Escanaba.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (May 3, 2010) – USA Volleyball has announced its 19-man roster for the 2010 FIVB World League, the world's premier annual men's volleyball competition.
U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team staff will choose a team of 12 or 14 players from the roster of 19 for each weekend of World League competition. If 14 players are chosen, then two of them must be liberos.
"I believe we have put together a solid group with a good mixture of veterans and new players that can do well at World League," said U.S. Men's Head Coach Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.). "I'm looking forward to having everyone back in the gym so we can get started."
The 2010 summer training block began today at the USA National Team Center in the American Sports Centers in Anaheim, Calif. However not all 19 players will be back in the gym right away.
Nine players on the 19-man roster are returning from the 2008 U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team that won gold medals in World League and the Olympic Games in Beijing: setter Kevin Hansen (Newport Beach, Calif.), libero Rich Lambourne (Tustin, Calif.), middle blocker David Lee (Alpine, Calif.), middle blocker Ryan Millar (Alpine, Utah), outside hitter Reid Priddy (Richmond, Va.), outside hitter Sean Rooney (Wheaton, Ill.) outside hitter Riley Salmon (League City, Texas), opposite Clay Stanley (Honolulu, Hawai'i) and outside hitter Scott Touzinsky (St. Louis, Mo.).
Priddy, a 10-year team member and two-time Olympian, will serve as the U.S. team captain for World League.
Several other players on the roster were not with the team in 2008, but played in the 2009 World League campaign including setter Donald Suxho (Korce, Albania), a 2004 Olympian.
Other 2009 World League veterans on the roster are outside hitter Matt Anderson (West Seneca, N.Y.), opposite Evan Patak (Pleasanton, Calif.), middle blocker Andy Hein (Carol Stream, Ill.), middle blocker Russell Holmes (Fountain Valley, Calif.), outside hitter Jayson Jablonsky (Yorba Linda, Calif.), outside hitter Paul Lotman (Lakewood, Calif.) and libero Alfee Reft (Oxnard, Calif.).
Newcomers to the World League roster are setter Tyler Hildebrand (Mesa, Ariz.) and middle blocker Max Holt (Cincinnati, Ohio).
The FIVB World League is an exciting elite men's volleyball competition in which the world's best teams are divided into four pools and play for six straight weekends from June 4 to July 11. Winners from each pool will qualify for the final round on July 21-25 in Cordoba, Argentina, along with the host country and a pick from among the second-place teams in pool play.
The total World League prize purse is more than $20 million, with the winning team collecting a prize of more than $1 million.
U.S. fans can watch Team USA play live in World League matches in Concord, N.C. (June 18-19 vs. Egypt), Hoffman Estates, Ill. (June 25-26 vs. Finland) and Wichita, Kan. (July 9-10 vs. Russia).
For more information on World League, please visit USA Volleyball's World League web site at http://usavolleyball.org/events/2878.
2010 U.S. World League Roster
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown, College)
1 Matt Anderson (OH, 6-10, West Seneca, N.Y., Penn State)
2 Sean Rooney (OH, 6-9, Wheaton, Ill., Pepperdine)
3 Evan Patak (Opp, 6-8, Pleasanton, Calif., UC Santa Barbara)
4 David Lee (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Calif., Long Beach State)
5 Rich Lambourne (L, 6-3, Tustin, Calif., BYU)
6 Paul Lotman (OH, 6-7, Lakewood, Calif., Long Beach State)
7 Donald Suxho (S, 6-5, Korce, Albania, USC)
8 Reid Priddy (OH, 6-5, Richmond, Va., Loyola Marymount)
9 Ryan Millar (MB, 6-8, Alpine, Utah, BYU)
10 Riley Salmon (OH, 6-6, League City, Texas, Pierce College)
11 Tyler Hildebrand (S, 6-5, Mesa, Ariz., Long Beach State)
12 Jayson Jablonsky (OH, 6-5, Yorba Linda, Calif., UC Irvine)
13 Clay Stanley (OPP, 6-9, Honolulu, Hawai'i, Hawai'i)
14 Kevin Hansen (S, 6-5, Newport Beach, Calif., Stanford)
15 Russell Holmes (MB, 6-8, Fountain Valley, Calif., BYU)
16 Andrew Hein (MB, 611, Carol Stream, Ill., Pepperdine)
17 Max Holt (MB, 6-9, Cincinnati, Ohio, Penn State)
18 Scott Touzinsky (OH, 6-6, St. Louis, Mo., Long Beach State)
19 Alfee Reft (L, 5-10, Oxnard, Calif., Hawai'i)
Head Coach: Alan Knipe (Huntington Beach, Calif.)
Team Leader: Rob Browning (Newport Beach, Calif.)
Assistant Coach: Gary Sato (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Trainer: Ron Larsen (Lafayette, Calif.)
Technical Coordinator: Chris Jackson (Phoenix, Ariz.)
Team Doctor: William Briner, Jr. (Park Ridge, Ill.)
Medical Support: Aaron Brock (Storm Lake, Iowa)
2010 U.S. World League Schedule
Pool Play
Date: June 4-5
Opponent: Russia
Location: Ekaterinburg, Russia
Date: June 11-12
Opponent: Finland
Location: Tampere, Finland
Date: June 18-19 (7 p.m. both days)
Opponent: Egypt
Location: Cabarrus Arena in Concord, N.C. - www.visitcabarrus.com
Date: June 25-26 (7 p.m. both days)
Opponent: Finland
Location: Sears Centre Arena in Hoffman Estates, Ill.
Date: July 2-3
Opponent: Egypt
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Date: July 9 at 7 p.m.; July 10 at 6 p.m.
Opponent: Russia
Location: Charles Koch Arena in Wichita, Kan. - www.wichitasports.com/
Final Round (must qualify)
Date: July 21-25
Location: Cordoba, Argentina


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Tyler Torano
Briefly... Tyler Torano enters his final season of men's golf for LMU... earned two tournament individual championships in both his junior and sophomore seasons, posting an eight-under 208 at the Bill Cullum Invitational for his first title in 2011-12, then hitting a one-under 215 at the Folino Men's Invitational... he would repeat his title at Folino in 2013 with a two-under 214 and then coasted to a seven-under 203 to win the Del Walker Intercollegiate... he became the seventh Lion since 2004 to qualify for the US Amateur Championship in August of 2012... shot a two-under 70 in the final round to win the 2011 State Farm Collegiate Open at Empire Lakes Golf Course June 15. Torano was the only player in the field to finish the 54-hole tournament under par.
Highlights At LMU... 2012-13... earned first-team All-WCC honors, thanks in part to his two-over 212 at the WCC Championships, tying him for fourth... finished the season with a stroke average of 72.8 in 31 rounds of golf... for the second consecutive year, he led the Lions throughout the season... earned another pair of individual tournament victories, sharing the title at the Folino Men's Invitational (2/19/13) and then winning outright at the Del Walker Intercollegiate with a seven-under 203... he finished the season with 15 rounds under par and had six top-20 finishes, four of which came in the top-five... 2011-12... was Lions best golfer in 2011-12 with a 73.3 stroke average... became just the second LMU men's golfer to win a pair of individual tournament titles in the same season thanks to shooting a final round 71 to earn the individual championship at the Folino Men's Invitational at Industry Hills Golf Club Feb. 21, finishing with a one-under 215... first title on the year was thanks to an eight-under 208 at the Bill Cullum Invitational on Oct. 18... finished with six top-20 finishes, three of which were in top-five... finished fourth at the Saint Mary's Invitational with a one-under 215... placed 12th at WCC Championships with a one-over 217, shooting rounds of 73, 74 and 70... 2010-11... played in 10 tournaments as a true freshman, finishing second on the team with a stroke average of 74.3... finished with four top-20 finishes, three of which were top-10... best round of career came in the first round of the Anteater Invitational, shooting a 68... he went on to finish eighth with a three-round 218... he finished tied for sixth with a three-under par 213 at the Purple and Red Invitational, hitting a first-round 69... he finished the Braveheart Classic with a two-over 218, placing in a tie for 10th... he hit a 229 at the WCC Championships to finish in a tie for 31st...
High School... A four year varisty letter winner under coach Greg Ranney...helped Saint Augustine High School to the Division II CIF Championship. He was the individual champion at the 2010 San Diego City Conference Match Play Championship played at the U.S. Open course, Torrey Pines South, thanks in large part to earning the No. 1 seed in the match-play tournament. He was also the team's top golfer in leading them to the Western League Championship, going 19-3 overall and 9-1 in league play. He finished ranked second in the league in scoring. Played basketball and football as well.
Personal... Tyler Murdock Torano was born on Jan. 18, 1992 in San Diego, Calif...son of Betty and Paul Torano...has one brother, Tucker...father, Paul played baseball for Southwestern Jr. College...chose LMU over Cal Poly and University of Hartford...he is an Accounting major.


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RecipesPosted Wednesday, February 29, 2012, at 4:23 PM
After writing a blog with a recipe, something dawned on me. Most of us that enjoy cooking comfort food seldom really need a recipe, just an idea and maybe some basic ingredients. Of course if all you've ever known is steak, chops and basic burgers and plain potatoes, then you may be in need of a recipe. You are NOT a red neck. Joke.
For an example, if I listed lean pork spare ribs, red potatoes, red onions, green apples and sauerkraut, most of you could figure out what to do those things to get a decent meal in one pot. Then again, maybe I'm wrong on that. If you need a little help, give a hollar and I'll aim you in the right direction.
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Sounds good to me. Add a little flour to make a sauce. I make my own vegetable broth
-- Posted by KH Gal on Wed, Feb 29, 2012, at 5:06 PM
I never added flour, but that could be interesting. I've always just used the brine plus enough water so things just kind of simmer. Potatoes last, otherwise they get all mushy.
-- Posted by royincaldwell on Wed, Feb 29, 2012, at 5:15 PM
If you don't like the strong taste of sauerkraut add a little brown sugar...
-- Posted by MsMarylin on Wed, Feb 29, 2012, at 5:27 PM
Take away sauer kraut ... caramelize those onions...while simmering some with ribs, apples, brown sugar in cast iron overnight, after searing in hot oil to seal in flavor
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Wed, Feb 29, 2012, at 7:33 PM
Sounds good also. The ingredients were from the the first German meal I learned to cook. Some of the others are much more complicated but yummy. This was described as your basic peasants meal from Bavaria.
-- Posted by royincaldwell on Wed, Feb 29, 2012, at 7:54 PM
If you have left over picnic ham from say Easter, take a few of the left over Easter eggs (2 per person), boil up some elbow macaroni, pick up a small bunch of green onions and a jar of chili sauce (I like Del Monte).
Take the ham off the bone, dice it into bite sized chunks. Dice two or three onions into 1/4" pieces from top to bottom. Slice the egg into 1/4" thick portions and then quarter them. If you want a hot meal, add the eggs, ham and onions to the warm pasta and pour the chili sauce over the top, then mix with a fork or pop it in the microwave for a few seconds.
The pasta can be room temp and it works just as well.
-- Posted by wh67 on Wed, Feb 29, 2012, at 9:34 PM
I think that you could broil the meat, onions, and apples.
The sourkraut could be a side dish, but I would probably try broiling that on top of the meat just for kicks.
In our house, everything tastes better with cheese.
I use a lot of apple cider to cook meat with, it give it a sweet tender taste.
For Chicken, I use coconut milk.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 7:37 AM
hmmmmmmm... Like the coconut milk idea, Bonnie! i think I will give it a whirl!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 8:17 AM
it is pretty inexpensive and it gives your chicken great flavor especially if you cook it in the crock pot.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 8:49 AM
I have a plan for chicken now, thanks to you! I have to go buy chicken, cuz we're mostly beef eaters, ...go figure huh!? Too bad I can't raise an 800 pound chicken, and have it butchered just once.... but I'd have to have several of them running around! I actually have raised chickens, and don't mind, but I don't have a coop any more. Anyone got a coop for sale? lol. Maybe I'll build one this summer.
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 9:04 AM
I would have thought you'd raise free range chickens....
I don't want to watch the rodeo without Zook's .458 there too....
But then, it made me put in my to cents, huh?
-- Posted by wh67 on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 9:45 AM
Free range chickens! for sure!
But Coyotes and Wolves would have great dinners, NOT marinated in Coconut milk.... I'd be aggravated then...and might need to borrow Mikes pretty gun. Cuz, if I'm going to shoot a gun, I want "the Prettiest dang one there is"!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 12:22 PM
I should have said:
I wouldn't want to watch the rodeo "that I think would go on during the ROUNDUP of those 800 pound, free range chickens" without the .458.
As for Idaho wolves feasting on an 800 pound rhode island red, THAT I'd pay money for!!!!! :+)
-- Posted by wh67 on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 5:00 PM
Wayne says "ya don't round up chicken, ya rope & choke it!" Then he goes on to tell me to "ask him about chokin' the chicken " Sorry for adult humor! *hangs head*
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 6:51 PM
Wayne -
I was in charge of getting them out of the coop, one at a time. My riggin' was a foot hook thing made out of old Forest Service telephone line. My job was to grab one foot and get the chicken out of the bunch, grab both legs and wing tips WITHOUT stirring the rest of the herd up too much more or breaking any bones. Then I was supposed to hand it off to the neighbor kid.
His job was to grab both feet, both wings and take the bird over to a block of wood where his Mom stood ready with a hatchet to dispatch the bird. Then it was turn loose of the bird and stand clear of "the chicken with its head cut off."
I suppose that chokin' 'em would have worked, but we were only about 10 or 11 years old and his Mom did have a hatchet.
We might have been a little young for chokin' chickens dontcha think? :-)
-- Posted by wh67 on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 8:06 PM
The neighbor lady with the hatchet was kinda my second mom. Thing was, I wasn't convinced that she wouldn't use it on me. If you know what I mean.
-- Posted by wh67 on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 8:54 PM
I am not too sure If I could have been a pioneer woman. To think about killing a chicken every day makes me kind of sick.
I don't even like to squash bugs.
I will spray them though.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Thu, Mar 1, 2012, at 11:31 PM
I know for sure I could have been a Pioneer Woman. I'm quite sure in fact, that I missed the ocrrect century. I've always thought that. I've never quite fit in here. Except when I wa able to spend summers at the ranch and in the Upper Country, using an outdoor potty and/or a bush, or just hide behind my horse's leg. Then, ahhhh...I was happy ....
And yes, I've killeed chickens.... seen stuff Bonnie that I guess is not for polite company.
Roy, THAT is how I was with my kids/nieces/nephews and now my Grandkids... not one of them isn't exactly sure I wouldn't rattle their teeth out of their heads and tan their hide. I've yet to do it, but they are quite convinced!
-- Posted by jessiemiller on Fri, Mar 2, 2012, at 8:20 AM
Eating horse is a sin. I too have seen many many things growing up that most people would never imagine.
Dad, however, would never let us watch as he put an animal down.
He did make us butcher a chicken once. I don't even like to crush bugs, but I would kill one if I was hungry.
I would have to be starving to eat a horse though.
-- Posted by KH Gal on Sun, Mar 4, 2012, at 6:30 PM
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