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Hey guys this is Reuben with Competition Accessories Welcome to our premium modular helmets guide this video is going to encompass these four helmets that i have in front of me that range from around 450$ all the way up to 700$ plus so again premium modular motorcycle helmets here that were going to talk about and hopefully we can narrow it down for you if your in the market for a new modular. There's some key differences between these all of them are fantastic helmets very well made and premium features if your not familiar with modular helmets basically that means it just has a flip up chin bar , your going to be able to raise that up out of the way if you wear eye glasses that's a huge advantage you can easily get your glasses on and off . All of these helmets accommodate glasses very well they also work very well if you need to talk to somebody at a light or a gas station you can easily raise that up and have a face to face conversation with somebody if your a smoker if you want to take a drink with your helmet on you can do all of those things with a modular helmet so convenience factor is really high with a helmet that is in this price range obviously you paying for a lot of comfort features and premium features that your just not getting with less expensive modular helmets the fit and finish of each of these is very very good and i just want to stress that each one of these helmets is good each in its own right and were going to kind of run though these from my left to my right from least expensive to most expensive and kind of break down the differences between the four that i have in front of me. So first here on my left , to your right , is the Nolan N104 now this is the only helmet that doesn't have a composite shell it has a polycarbonate lexane shell its manufactured in two shell sizes these were made in Italy again its a nice fit and finish . One of my favorite things about the Nolan is it keeps the chin bar very very tight and low when you look at how the shield mechanism and the chin bar mechanism opens and functions in fact if i close this down and open it again if you focus on this pivot right here you'll see when you open it up it actually starts to raise and then it slides back into place and then it has a nice secure detente at the raised position its called an elliptical pivot instead of being on a single access raising up like most other modular helmets this one actually keeps it nice and low and then there's actually a chin bar lock on the side so if i click that in that actually going to prevent the chin bar from coming down at all . So if you like to ride with the chin bar in the raised position at all and i know all motorcyclists if you wear modular around town or if its hot out a lot of the time you'll keep the chin bar raised. A lot of manufactures actually don't recommend that just for safety reasons obviously you don't want that chin bar to accidentally fall down but well talk real world here i know a lot of you guys going to be wearing modulars are going to ride with the chin bar open. This one is going to prevent it from accidentally coming down on you, even with this unlocked it still has a very nice locked detente if you want to close it you will have to apply some pressure to move down and your going to have to click down into place. All the helmets up here are going to have metal to metal latches obviously as a safety feature you don't want the chin bar to open on accidentally open all the chin bars up here have very secure latching systems I'm not going to elaborate on that on every single helmet here . We do have a full helmet brake downs of each of these helmets so if you do actually want to see how the latches work and hear more about the features of each of these helmets you'll have a chance to watch those videos at the end of this one. To talk some more about the chin bar mechanism on the Nolan though its a little different in that there's a two stage operation there's a tab on the base that you can pull forward its just going to get that other one to come out squeeze those together that's what actually releases the latch.So its a two stage procedure to get that released and that's just an extra safety feature that's going to help keep the chin bar down and secure in case of an accident . You have a European style ratcheting strap on the Nolan these are nice and handy because you can get them on and off with gloves on and that's infinitely a nice feature just going to adjust the strap to where its comfortable to you and then it will just ratchet into place and some Americans are a little leary of these but they are incredibly strong or at least as strong as the D ring system that's found on other helmets that were used to here in the US but its actually very common over in Europe. Fully removable interior on the Nolan talk about the Ncom system briefly they have a Ncom communication system you can remove this base plate here pop that off and install the Ncom system and you'll easily be able to integrate their communication system with the helmet here though its going to integrate very cleanly. It has nice openings for a speaker pockets and plenty of room in the chin bar for a mic. So Definitely a great option for those of you running a communication system , and last but not least internal sun visor there's a slider on this slide that forward its going to deploy the internal sun shield it does have an anti fog coating on it and its spring loaded so you click that red tab and its just going to raise that up nice and smoothly out of the way. Pin lock lens is included with the Nolan so for the external face shield anti fog is accomplished with the anti fog insert. In fact while were talking about pin lock all of these helmets up here include a pin lock ready shield with the pin lock insert included in the box . So you are paying more for these types of helmets but you do get all those types of features included . Ventilation system last but not least on the Nolan is pretty ingenuitive the way that they have designed it they have a single slider up here on the top , and the first position is meant to crack this upper air scoop , fully released all the way to the back it is not only going to open this air scoop here but it also opens the brow vent at the front of the helmet . You'll see that they integrate a spoiler into the shell itself and then there is an exhaust port out the back to help warm air escape out the back of this Nolan . Again the Nolan N104 is going to retail for 449$ you'll have to jump on our website to see our current pricing is we are able to discount the Nolan with a pretty healthy discount but you can jump on there and see what those go for currently on our site. So for retail price ten dollars more 459$ for the HJC which is the next one to the left here. This is the RPHA Max which is brand new this one just came out it was just released and we are really impressed with it it has their premium integrated matrix shell its actually manufactured in three different shell sizes these ones are made in Korea but you see a lot of design influence over from the RPHA 10 which is their premium road race helmet or the RPS 10 which you might be familiar with so really top of the line features coming out in this helmet very aerodynamic design HJC uses extensive wind tunnel testing and development of both the aerodynamics of the shell and the ventilation system for the RPHA max very very nicely done helmet. Ill place this helmet on the scale here you can see its very light weight 3.6 pounds that's almost as light in fact that lighter then a lot of full faced helmets and its almost as light as its full faced brother the RPHA10 . So definitely a very well constructed helmet . Chin bar opens with a simple pull of the tab on the bottom that rotates up on a single access but it does stick up a bit further then the Nolan which all of the other helmets up here are going to be in that boat. You have what they call their cool forever interior fabric its moisture wicking fully removable customizable you can change out different sized cheek pads you have pockets for speakers on the sides here that should accommodate just about any kind of communication system standard D ring and chin strap for the closure . This does have an internal sun visor much like the rest of these helmets here this one is deployed with a slider on the top . This is just going to slide forward and lock into place and you can see it lowers down there it does have an anti fog coating on it , and then there's a button on the top here you press that and its going to retract that up . You might have noticed like the Nolan this one is also damped so its not a jarring sudden spring loaded motion its more of a smooth nice retraction. This helmet includes a max vision pin lock shield. You can see the blue outline on the face shield here its nice and large that's how the outline of this pin lock is going to sit on the shield so your going to get unrestricted vision out of the helmet here . And the pin lock insert if your not familiar with it creates a duel pane effect you have an interior shield a small bead of air and your actual external face shield when you install the pin lock insert and that gives you some insulation between the outside air and the inside . It really does a fantastic job at reducing fog , and again all of these helmets include the pin lock insert . Moving on to the right here you have the Neotec . The Neotec is made by Shoei and if your familiar with motorcycle helmets you've probably heard of Shoei they have been around for quite a while they are made in Japan they have an advanced integrated matrix 5 ply shell its manufactured in three different shell sizes fit and finish again very nice what you would expect from a Shoei . You finally get fully removable interior our previous modular helmets did not offer , internal sun visor is deployed on this helmet with a simple slider found on the left side of the shell here. Slide that up here to deploy it no springs or buttons on this guy its just a simple slider very easy and intuitive to use and if you know where that slider is you can get that up and down very easily . That is anti fog coated you have a multi density liner which is the actual foam inside of this helmet which is going to progressively absorb impact and its also allows them built to let in air channels though out the EPS liner so that this top vent can actually function as a ram air scoop to slide it back and that's actually going to draw air down inside the helmet and then you have an exhaust vent on the back here. This Shoei retails for 648$- 662$ so right around that 650 dollar range . There are graphics available that run for a little bit more then that but the solids are right around that 650 dollar range and we actually are able to provide a little bit of a discount on the Shoei as well. Last but not least we have the Schuberth C3 up here on the right . The Schuberth is made in Germany retails for 699$ and there are no discounts available on these guys, they charge a premium on them but it is worth every penny according to those who buy the Schuberth C3. First thing to point out its an extremely clean shell design, if you look at the back here there's no extra spoilers no extra vents on the back its just a very clean shell design which means its going to be the quietest helmet of the bunch here and that's really what Schuberth really prides themselves on its been wind tunnel tested and actually proven to be extremely quiet at freeway speeds so if noise is something that bothers you if your on a longer ride it gives you kind of a fatigue if you want to use a communication system so having a quieter helmet will help you enjoy that a little bit better the Schuberth with a lot of little design features just to get a very quiet ride . In fact if you look at the top of the face shield here you may notice these little triangle shapes here that is what they call tribulaters. Rather then having just a simple face shield that is just smooth and flat that would create a lot of turbulence around the seal here . These tribulaters actually create a bit of a swirl as it comes over the shell of the helmet , so instead of creating extra wind noise around that seal its actually going to promote wind to go up and over the shell of the helmet so it keeps the noise nice and low . Intake vent is a single vent at the top here and then you have a chin bar vent and again no exit vents on the back of the shell but it does create an area for the air to flush out at the base of the neck , so probably not as aggressively vented as for some of the helmets up here but again your getting a very quiet ride with very tight tolerances how the chin bar integrates with the rest of the helmet its a very nice tight and secure fit. Another thing that's unique to the Schuberth if you get it open here they have their anti roll off system which is an additional chin strap so you have your standard chin strap that has a ratchet enclosure much like the Nolan , and this is a German helmet your seeing that European influence in this one , but rather then just coming up and connecting inside the helmet like most do , it also has an additional strap that runs inside around the base of the helmet and you may have noticed there are a couple of rivets on the back here . That is what they call their anti roll off system, So if you were to go down and hit this helmet is not going to be able to roll forward off of your head or out of place. As this chin bar tightens against your neck this rear strap is going to pull tight keep the helmet in place its an additional safety design that Schuberth has used in their design. They also have a very rounded chin bar, so that if you were to go down and hit your chin on your chest its a very round shape so its not going to create an additional point of injury in that area . Ill show you how the internal sun visor works on the Schuberth , so again a very similar design to the Shoei just a simple slider that's here on the side, slide that back to release the shield down and into your vision and then slide it back to get it up and out of the way. Again that's also anti fog coated, it includes the pin lock insert so your getting all the features that your getting with the other helmets plus your also getting additional safety features. Last but not least on the Schuberth there's a couple of things , first of all the interior out of all of these as you would expect for a 700 dollar helmet is the most plush and the softest and just looking at it on camera you will be able to tell its a very premium fabric very comfortable its what they call Techskin design to keep you comfortable in cool weather and warm weather its cool max so its moisture wicking , its anti bacterial its very comfortable fully removable and then another thing you can do on the Schuberth that is really neat. You can remove the neck roll and replace it with the Schuberth communication system it actually integrates the communication system into the neck roll of the helmet. So your going to get buttons on the neck roll you don't have to attach anything externally to add bulk or weight or wind noise its just integrated right into the neck roll it works really really well and again if price is no object for you this is the top of the line helmet for you that your looking at right here. Definitely a very nice helmet again it retails at 699$ and there is no discounts available on the Schuberth line but that's what your going to get for 699 dollars there are some other graphics available with the Schuberth that will give you a little bit more as far as solids for price is 699. Now real quick i didn't have a chance to weigh all of these and while i do that I'm going to talk about the fit. First of all the Schuberth is going to be the lightest one up here talking about this being a 699 dollar helmet it is 3.55 pounds . If weight is something that is of concern to you weather you have neck issues that cause issues for you or if you just want to have a helmet that isn't going to cause fatigue when your on the bike for extended amounts of time the Schuberth is the lightest one up here. As far as fit goes i would say between the Nolan and the Schuberth these are going to be the most round oval shape that we have up here on the table, and then when you look at the Shoei and the RPHA max these are going to be the more intermediate oval or a slightly longer oval shape between the three of these. As for sizing goes these are all a size large I've tried all of them on they all fit true to size i wouldn't need to go up or down a size in any of them although i will say the opening for the Nolan is the tightest out of them pull the helmet on and off over your ears the Nolan is a little bit tighter but again that's going to give you a better seal on the base of your neck to prevent wind noise. The Schuberth weighed 3.55 pounds , by contrast the Shoei is going to be heaviest on the table is 4.05 pounds now and that's a half pound difference try and keep that in mind. And then the RPHA Max again very light weight almost on the same weight as the Schuberth 3.6 pounds so very impressive design on the part of the HJC. And then the Nolan up here 3.8 pounds it kind of splits the difference between the others . Hopefully that helps you narrow it down a bit between these top four modular helmets that we offer at Competition Accessories , they are all fantastic options just pick one that strikes your fancy as far as looks which ever one that fits your budget the best and bare in mind that comfort is something that can be bought that is something that is appreciated on a longer ride i know how a lot of you guys ride year round long commutes long tours you know year long around the world trips your going to want something that is extremely comfortable that you can endure wearing for days and days on end and be very comfortable and not have something that's a distracting or uncomfortable for you.
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The Schuberth C3 is the industry leader in Modular motorcycle helmets. The C3 Flip-up motorcycle helmet is the lightest modular on the market and comes complete with a 3 warranty and integrated internal visor. Add in the ability to install the Schuberth Bluetooth SRC system in the helmet and you get a great package. So order a Schuberth C3 Helmet from Competition Accessories and enjoy free shipping and a free size exchange.
The Schuberth C3 is the helmet of choice for the ultimate sporting adventure. Thanks to its compact dimensions, this new premium flip-up helmet from Schuberth has no serious rivals on the market. With its unique synthesis of sportiness and comfort, its previously unheard-of noise level of <= 84 dB(A) at 65 mph sets new benchmarks for the industry as a whole.
The helmet is made of S.T.R.O.N.G fiber, a special glass-fiber reinforced Duroplast matrix and is available in two helmet shell sizes
High Performance Aerodynamics
The C3 is the new generation of flip-up helmets. It stands out from the crowd at all times through its advanced aerodynamics and agreeable riding characteristics. The integrated features make it ahead of its time.
C3 - New generation flip-up technology from the SCHUBERTH wind tunnel makes your next touring journey a sheer riding pleasure.
Aerodynamic shape
Directionally stable
No oscillatory tendency
No buffeting
Aeroacoustics of the Schuberth C3 Helmet
All SCHUBERTH motorcycle and racing helmets are developed and optimised under scientific conditions in the SCHUBERTH wind tunnel.
Owing to its outstanding aeroacoustic characteristics, the Schuberth C3 is the ideal helmet for your touring journeys.
Extremely quiet (due to integrated acoustic collar and anti-noise pad)
< = 84 dB(A) at 100 km per hour (with closed machines)
Safety principle: the reduced noise level assists the rider's concentration and attentivenes
Pinlock® Visor
Guaranteed condensation-free thanks to its double glazing technology
Selectable city position
Ventilation system
The C3 has an innovative ventilation system to keep your head cool and comfortable
A.R.O.S (Anti-Roll-Off-System)
The Anti-Roll-Off-System especially developed by SCHUBERTH is provided as a safety feature in every SCHUBERTH motorcyle helmet. It ensures that provided the chinstrap is closed and correctly adjusted:
the helmet cannot pivot off the head from behind
the risk of contact between the chin section of the helmet and the chin or neck of the rider is minimized due to small angle of tilt
the consequences of the helmet coming into contact with the chest as the result of an accident are reduced.
the helmet is fastened by a micro-lock ratchet lock
Outer shell
The outer shell of the Schuberth C3 Helmet combines an aerodynamically optimal shape suitable for racing with excellent protection.
Material: S.T.R.O.N.G.-Fiber
New helmet shell technology from SCHUBERTH permits low weight
Glass fiber with a special resin added is compressed in a vacuum at a pressure of 6 bar to form a helmet shell which is exceptionally sturdy.
Inner Lining
The innovative interior lining of the C3 is outstanding due to its excellent fit and the optimised ventilation system.
COOLMAX® pad system, removable and washable
Optimized fit thanks to MaxFit concept fitting
Skin friendly, warm and breathable Techskin material
Variable pad system ensures effective ventilation (see ventilation summer/winter)
Hand washable at 30 °C
Removable cheek pads
Chin guard
The C3 is characterised by its strong and distortion-free chin guard. The extremely robust chin guard locking system Extremely robust chin guard locking system resists very high drag loads
Other Features
Sun Visor is tinted with anti-fog coating
SRC-System (Schuberth-Rider-Communication-System) option available
DOT and ECE 22.05 certified
Weight: 1,570g including sun visor and acoustic collar (may vary depending on shell size)
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Great helmet
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Comfort, sunvisor, pinlock faceshield
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My Shoei was 5 years old and the foam padding was starting to deteriorate and fall out, 500 for a C3 modular Shuberth - Sold I've had this 3 weeks and love it Too hot for the hook and loop attached chin wind curtain so removed it and the helmet was 10x more comfortable in the heat Chin curtain will go back on when temp gets cooler, probably below 60. Fit is true to size, very plush and comfortable and love that I can flip up the bar when getting gas or to talk. Ventilation is better than you would think. A great helmet and a very good deal
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Light weight, Great vision, Quiet, Drop down sunshade
This is my 1st Modular and I spent 6 months trying all of the major and minor brands on and out. Up to this point I had always worn 34 helmets and had briefly tried a full face when they became available in the 70s. I found full face had the advantage of quiet and better protection never had to test it but were Hot and limited my vision. Also, sun glasses were not easy to put on or take off. Modular seems to answer these major problems. Which modular is best After extensive field trial with HJC, Shoei and Schuberth it came down to Shubert C3 or Shoei Neotec. HJC RPHA was a close 2nd and would have been 1st based on price. A visit to CA while on company business and CA had the best price 370 I was all set til a sign on the wall said 25 off all Schubert in stock QA check showed 1 Anthracite C3 in stock and BAM it was there Total 479 That was April and since have logged 4000 miles and couldn't be happier. Would I have paid 629....probably would have gone with the HJC but I was in luck. Light weight, comfort, vision , all of the pros are even better that during my field trials. It took a short time to get used to the sun shade and the ratchet release D rings my whole life but now I wouldn't change a thing. Kudos to the folks at CA for their help, guidance and of course their DEALS and Great Job Schuberth
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Very good quality materials
Great helmet I especially like the wide field of view, the smooth airflow around the helmet and thematerials used for the inner liner. I mostly had shoei's which i still like a lot, but the comfort of the schubert is on a whole different level. If I HAD to criticize it I would prefer a little stiffer mechanism for the visor bc when i leave it half open, around 60mph the wind will push it closed.
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every aspect is outstanding.
It is hard to describe how superior this helmet is it makes my Arai feel like a diving helmet. It is light, quiet, and the shield and sunscreen both have great optical quality. Even more important than the noise level is how aerodynamic it is. The ratchet buckle is much easier to use than a d- ring, too. Go by the size chart,or try on a good cowboy hat if you are a 7 38 in a Stetson, you will be a large 7 38. The XL is a 7 58, I am exactly a 7 12, I tried both on and went with the XL. I know it is a lot of money, but it definitely enhances the motorcycling experience.
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et, Super Comfortable, Modular Design, Well Built, Pinlock Lens, Retractable Sun Shield, Ratchet Buckle.
Visor closes at higher speeds
Purchasd to Replace older Shoie. I drove from Boston to Cincinatti last summer when it was a over 90 degrees. The only issue I have with the helmet is that at higher speeds it is designed to close the visor based on the wind pressure. If you like to ride with the eye protection and have the visor open, it is something you need to consider. It happens at over 60 MPH, and I have a large windscreen on a 04 BMW R1150RT.
Schuberth C3 Review
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Quiet, Super Comfortable, Modular Design, Well Built, Pinlock Lens, Retractable Sun Shield, Ratchet Buckle.
Purchased this helmet recently to replace a Arai XD. Just returned from my first multi-day trip with my new C3. This helmet performed exceptionally well with no issues at all. We traveled for two of the days with periodic severe thunderstorms. The weather would go from 90 degree direct sun to 76 degree thunderstorms in a matter of minutes. I extremely pleased to experience no fog or leak issues at all. The retractable sun visor feature worked flawlessly and the lens sealed off well. The C3 seals off completely around your neck, so it feels a little different than most helmets. I would definitely recommend this helmet to anyone, but you need to try it on to make sure it is comfortable. The size runs a little small. I normally wear a XLXXL depending on the manufacturer. It took a XXL in the Schuberth.Sure, this helmet seems a little expensive, but what's your head worth I will not even list the price as a con due to the quality construction mixed with the convenience features of the helmet. If you have an opportunity, plan to stop by Competition Accessories in Rock Hill SC and try one on. You will see for yourself what makes this helmet worth the money. The staff is great and will help you find the right model for your riding style. Ride safe
I recently bought a Schuberth C3 helment from your company in SC. After trying both the C3 and the C3W, I was surprised to find that the C3 fit MUCH better and was MUCH more comfortable than the C3W. I am writing this hoping that women customers will be encouraged to try both before making a decision or maybe not buying one because they aren't quite happy with the fit and comfort of the C3W This is my second Schuberth helmet and I feel it is certainly worth the price. I am so happy it is back in the US.
Best helmet I've ever owned in all categories: fit, style, aerodynamics, noise level, light weight, features lens mechanism/use and movement, venting. Did I leave out anything Downside is the cost BUT after you get a Schuberth you'll find yourself wondering why other helmet makers can't seem to get it right. Only downside is that the helmet clasp will take some adjustment as well as the related padding and various other parts - this helmet is made to fit the rider and you must take the time to get it right. Every feature is easy to use with or without gloves. The pinlock lens will never fog - I've only seen this feature on vehicles I drove in Alaska where you have to protect your glass or it ices up in the cold. If I ever need another helmet I'll buy another Schubert.
Good helmet for sale price
B. Rob.
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Noce helmet, quieter than most, solid closure for a modular, snug fit.
Kinda hard to open modular button with glove, bottom chin guard restricts helmet from closing kinda tight before breaking in.
This s a good helmet for the sale price, needed a new modular for the hot days here in Chicago and in Michigan where Ido most of my riding. Is kinda tight on my forehead I guess it will break in after a few rides. IT was very quiet on long ride to schaumburg IL. U need to adjust helmet strap or it will hug your neck, at which becomes a lil cumbersome . Other than that the helmet is very comfy and has good airflow.B. Rob from Chicago
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Amazing construction, milspec optics, ease of use, very quiet in windstream
Chin strap is actually a throat strap
What a great helmet From the removable liners to the unique way in which Schuberth fabricates their helmets, it is easy to say that there really isn't anything like the C3. I tried on both a Shoei and Nolan with similar features and the difference was immediately felt. I was shocked to see how light this helmet actually is. Peripheral viz is unobstructed and the visors have no detectable distortion. I don't make it a habit of flipping the front of the helmet up and down often, so I don't mind that it takes two hands to snap it fully in place. The chin strap, as I mentioned, is mounted noticeably aft of positions typical of all other helmets I've owned. For those who are a bit jowly it stands a good chance of being an irritant. I have problems, but that isn't one of them. Overall a tremendous and very safe helmet.
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everything went fine except for size
wish you had my size
Had a Schuberth C1 decided to get a new on CA had a great sale on them, my old was was to loose so I went down 1 size #, when it came it was to small, tried to exchange. .
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Injured Philadelphia 76ers center Andrew Bynum confirmed Sunday he hurt his left knee while bowling last week.
Bynum on Friday said only that he had suffered a "setback" in his rehab from an injury to his right knee. An ESPN.com report Saturday linked Bynum's injury to bowling.
His target date of Dec. 10 for basketball activities appears unlikely.
"In hindsight, maybe I shouldn't have been bowling, but it's not more than anything I've done in my rehab," Bynum said, according to the Philadelphia Daily News.
Bowling is not prohibited in standard NBA players' contracts, ESPN.com reported. Bynum is a frequent bowler, ESPN.com reported.
Bynum said the team has been "supportive" in the wake of his revelation.
Bynum, who was acquired by Philadelphia in a four-team trade that sent Dwight Howard to the Los Angeles Lakers before the season, has yet to play for the Sixers.
He has been recovering from a bone bruise on his right knee and his return has been pushed back three times since the beginning of training camp.
Bynum said Friday he now has swelling and a bone bruise on both knees.
"I had a little bit of a setback," Bynum said. "Just working through some issues with the right knee, I kind of have a mirror thing going on with the left knee. I don't know what's going on. The doctors are saying it's a weakened cartilage state, so we kind of wait, I guess. We can't do anything. I just have to wait for the cartilage to get strong."
Material from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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The Bully Suicide Project, a nonprofit organization launched in 2009, has launched its Fall Campaign with nationally recognized local photographer Tracy Nanthavongsa and make-up by Melissa Whitaker.
The theme of the Fall Campaign is "Real Students With Real Stats." Each model in the campaign is a high school or middle school student in North Texas that has survived bullying. Photos are graphic and drive home the real life effects of bullying by portraying the physical signs. The Bully Suicide Project (BSP), based in Dallas, is fast becoming one of the top resources for schools and parents for bullying prevention and education.
The BSP has been featured on CNN, Fox and CBS. The Fall Campaign is set to reach new goals by being introduced internationally with organizations in Australia, China, England and Italy.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. --Karim Benzema scored a pair of second-half goals to lead Spanish soccer power Real Madrid to a 3-1 victory over the Galaxy on Thursday night.
The match was the first for both teams in the inaugural Guinness International Champions Cup tournament, which features six other teams from Europe.
Midfielder Angel Di Maria took a pass from former FIFA World Player of the Year Cristiano Ronaldo, who'd gotten past three defenders, and scored the game's first goal. Di Maria later added an assist.
"In general it was a good performance from the team," Real Madrid coach Carlo Ancelotti said. "We played well. We had a good combination in the front. We had a lot of opportunities."
Real Madrid was too talented for the Galaxy, as Ronaldo had multiple chances to score early in the match. A cross from DiMaria found Ronaldo in the sixth minute, and his shot hit the top of the goal and caromed away.
Ronaldo also had quality chances in the 18th and 22nd minute, Galaxy defender Sean Franklin trying his best to defend Ronaldo from his right back position.
"Sean would probably tell you it was unbelievably challenging," Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said. "Ronaldo had all the attributes you'd want out of a player. Technically outstanding. He's obviously a great goal scorer. Great passing. Great on the dribble. Physically dominant. He has all the tools to continue to be one of the outstanding players in the world and we saw a little bit of that."
Real Madrid had the vast majority of the scoring chances in the first half. The Galaxy's best opportunity was a near own goal from Real Madrid's Daniel Carvajal in the eighth minute. Galaxy midfielder Hector Jimenez chipped a ball toward the goal that Carvajal almost misplayed with his clearance.
The fans in the crowd of 38,922 rose to their feet every time Ronaldo touched the ball. The Di Maria-Ronaldo connection almost produced another result in the 38 th minute, as Ronaldo had plenty of time to settle a pass at his feet, dribble and shoot. But his shot went over the goal.
"The atmosphere was really fantastic and the stadium was one of the best in the world," Ancelotti said. "We will have a good memory of the experience in the future."
Ronaldo left the match at halftime, replaced at forward by Benzema. It took the Frenchman only six minutes to score.
Francisco Alarcon looped a pass to Benzema, who was in open space and shot the ball past Galaxy goalkeeper Brian Rowe.
Real Madrid was close to a third goal after some nifty dribbling and fakes from Alarcon at the top of the penalty area, but his 60 th-minute shot was saved.
Jose Villareal pulled the Galaxy to 2-1 with some skillful work in the 63 rd minute. Seconds after Brazilian star Kaka left the match for a substitution, Villareal took two touches to get some room and scored past Real Madrid keeper Diego Lopez.
Alarcon was subbed out in the 73rd minute.
Di Maria found Benzema in the 74th minute with a cross over the Galaxy defenders for the final goal of the match.


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Oxidative Stress and Bisphenol A (BPA) Impact With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
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Both oxidative stress and Bisphenol A (BPA) had been associated with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). BPA, one of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), is an environmental estrogen used in the synthesis of plastics, is a "high-volume production" chemical with widespread human exposure. BPA was been reported in several female reproductive disturbance. However, the pathological pathway of BPA impact on female reproductive system had not been well-understood. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) have a role in the modulation of gamete quality and gamete interaction. Persistent and elevated generation of ROS leads to a disturbance of redox potential that in turn causes oxidative stress (OS). The first part of The investigators study is aim to evaluate the oxidative stress impact on the biochemical parameters in women with PCOS; the secondary part of the investigators study is to investigate the BPA on the clinical and biochemical of women with PCOS; finally, the investigators plan to test the hypothesis that BPA might increase oxidative stress and then elevated ROS in women with menstrual disturbance, furthermore, the role of oxidative stress and BPA impact on insulin resistance and metabolic disturbance will be also investigated.
Study and control cases will be included. Serum total oxidant status (TOS), total antioxidant status (TAS), Bisphenol A (BPA), and clinical/biochemical parameters will be obtained for all cases. Oxidative stress and BPA will be evaluated with all clinical/biochemical parameters for all subjects.
|Oxidative Stress Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
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|Observational Model: Cohort
Time Perspective: Prospective
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|Oxidative Stress and BPA Impact With PCOS
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|March 2012
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|April 2014
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- Normal health control
- Women with reproductive endocrine disturbance menstrual irregularity, and/or polycystic ovary syndrome.
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The following subjects were excluded from the study and control populations:
- women who experienced menarche less than 3 years prior to the start of the study;
- women who received hormones, antioxidants or drugs for major medical diseases such as diabetes or cardiovascular disease; and
- women who were older than 45.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01600872
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Keywords provided by Ming-I Hsu, Taipei Medical University WanFang Hospital:
Oxidative Stress, Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals, Polycystic Ovary syndrome
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
Pathologic Processes
Ovarian Cysts
Ovarian Diseases
Adnexal Diseases
Genital Diseases, Female
Gonadal Disorders
Endocrine System Diseases
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History of the Counselor Education Program
Western's Graduate Counselor Education Program Mission Statement:
The Counselor Education Program is committed to standards of excellence in the counseling profession. The program acknowledges a commitment both to the students who will pursue professional preparation as community and school counselors, and to the larger public to be served by our graduates.
In 1974, the Counselor Education Program, initially known as the Guidance and Counseling Program, was proposed and established in "A Report prepared for the Connecticut State Department of Education in accordance with the Procedures and Standards for Certification." Faculty from the Psychology Department were responsible for initial planning of the Guidance and Counseling Program. At this time, a Master of Science Degree was to be awarded to students who completed the 33-credit program.
In 1977, Dr. Daniel Joynt was transferred from the Psychology Department to the Education Department, with the specific charge and responsibilities for developing and coordinating the Guidance and Counseling Program. For 14 years, Dr. Joynt served as the Program's first coordinator. Today the Program remains housed in the Education and Educational Psychology Department. In 1977 Dr. Mary Friel also transferred from the Psychology Program to the Education Department to teach courses in the new Counselor Education Program. Additionally, Dr. Esther Morgan and Dr. Harold Burke, from the Psychology Department, were asked to teach counseling courses.
In 1985, a Community Advisory Board was established to help with the ongoing development of the Counselor Education Program. In 1989, a Community Agency Counseling option was developed as a separate option from that of program's School Counseling option. At this time, Dr. Barbara McNelis joined the Program., and became the Coordinator of the School Counseling option.
In 1990, the Counselor Education Program explored the feasibility of national accreditation from the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). In 1995, the credit hour requirement for both Program options was increased to 48 semester hours and the Program received initial CACREP accreditation. In 1997 full accreditation was granted through 2002. In 2002, the Counselor Education Program was reaccredited by CACREP through 2010.
In 1992, Dr. Theresa Canada joined the Counselor Education Program, and in 1994, Dr. Barbara McNelis assumed position of CACREP Unit Leader. In 1996, Dr. Kathryn Campbell joined the Counselor Education Program, and assumed the position of Unit Leader in 1999. .In 1998, Dr. Mike Gilles replaced Dr. Daniel Joynt, who retired. Dr. Mary Friel also retired that year. In 1999 Aram Aslanian joined the Counselor Education staff replacing Dr. Barbara McNelis who retired.
In the Spring of 2001, the Counselor Training Center is was established with Drs. Aram Aslanian and Mike Gilles providing supervision of counselor education students who together with counseling faculty co-facilitated family counseling sessions for participating families. As part of their Practicum and Internship experiences, students in the Community Counseling Program continue to provide family counseling and parent education under the supervision of Dr. Mike Gilles.
In early Fall of 2003, the Counselor Education Programs received full CACREP reaccreditation. In July 2003, Dr. Mike Gilles assumed the position of CACREP Unit Leader when Dr. Campbell stepped down to assume Department Chair of Education & Educational Psychology.
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Graduates of the program have assumed leadership positions of the Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA) as well as the Connecticut School Counselors Association (CSCA). Two graduates of the Counselor Education Program, Bob Schmidt and Gail Lehman, have both served as Past Presidents of the Connecticut Counseling Association (CCA). Counselor Education faculty have also been active members of the Connecticut Counseling Association and the Connecticut Association for Counselor Education and Supervision (CACES). Dr. Dan Joynt has served as President of CCA; Drs. Joynt, Gilles and Aslanian have all served as chairpersons of CACES and continue to serve as Board Members of CACES providing specialized CACES Training Sessions for clinical supervisors throughout the state.
The Counselor Education Program is currently proposing a 60 credit M. S. in Counselor Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option to replace the current 48-credit M. S. in Counselor Education—Community Counseling Option. This change has become necessary in order to meet the new 2009 standards of the Council for Accreditation on Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP). The new Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program Option is projected to begin in the Fall of 2010.
The Counselor Education Program must acknowledge the on-going support and cooperation from the WCSU administration and the many schools and community agencies that have provided excellent sites and supervision for several hundred counseling students. We thank you all.


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Brazil's Companhia Energetica Minas Gerais (CIG) has struggled for the better part of six months. Foreign utilities can be a tricky game. Any utility that faces government pricing regulation or intervention poses an investment risk, and CIG falls into that category. Still, the influence of the cost cuts and proposals from the Brazilian government appear priced into these shares. There is an attractive yield, but it is important to note that it is also a volatile yield, so what you see may not exactly be what you get. Even with the recent price cuts, I anticipate this name will pay a very healthy dividend. What I like most, however, is its chart....209 more words left in this article. To read them, just click below and try Real Money FREE for 14 days.
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2012 is the 10th anniversary of HeroClix, and it's been quite a year. Players and collectors have seen everything from the debut of Star Trek Tactics to Marvel's Galactic Guardians and Chaos War, movie sets for Avengers and Dark Knight Rises, the finale of the Infinity Gauntlet tournament series, Assassin's Creed, DC's New 52 Justice League, anniversary sets for both Marvel and DC, and more. Coming next month is an all-new DC Comics expansion set focused on everyone's favorite Caped Crusader: Batman!
The first full DC set in a while, Batman will include a booster lineup of over 50 figures, Super Boosters featuring vehicles from the DC Universe (like the Batmobile, Invisible Jet, tanks, police cars, and more), a "Primer" set of single figure boosters, a marquee figure, and of course a Fast Forces pack. Perfect for new players (and veterans too), Fast Forces sets include six figures with complementary point values so you can easily build a team right out of the box and start playing. The Batman Fast Forces exemplifies the set's theme with a sextet of "Batman Family" members. With sculpts drawn from the booster and primer sets, these figures have new and different dials for Batman, Damian Wayne, Nightwing, Red Robin, Alfred Pennyworth, and Batgirl plus a brand new double-sided map!
The Batman pack has the same Fast Forces packaging players have come to expect and recognize at their local stores. All six figures are encased in a tall clamshell that can stand up on a shelf or hang from a hook. An insert at the front features Batman and the set's logo, while the pack's map and cards are secured in a sleeve behind the figures. The back of the pack has a cool image of Batman and Robin with a brief description of the set and thumbnail images of the maps. In addition to the stated contents you'll also find inside a code for online content as well as a sheet explaining the basic rules of the game.
The "Batman Family" is generally described as all of those characters who work with or for Batman in and around Gotham City. While it occasionally includes such random characters as the Creeper or Ace the Bat-Hound, the core members are usually considered Bruce Wayne, all Robins (current and former), Batgirls, and of course Alfred. And those are exactly who you'll find in this Fast Forces pack, all based on their current New 52 incarnations. Damian Wayne, son of Bruce and Talia al Ghul, is the current Robin, while those who were previously sidekicks to Batman include Nightwing (Dick Grayson) and Red Robin (Tim Drake).
DC has returned Batgirl to her roots with Barbara Gordon (daughter of James Gordon), and of course faithful butler and jack-of-all-trades Alfred Pennyworth. While most of these characters have appeared in HeroClix in one way or another before, these are excellent new versions that will make players very happy.
While secretive and mysterious, Batman and his allies are always ready for a fight. In fact, Bruce and his two former partners all feature variations on the same basic pose: leaning forward with one leg leading and arms out to the sides. Batman skulks forward, fists clenched and cape hanging closely around him. The acrobatic Nightwing has an energetic feel moving in a crouch with his arms flung wide, Eskrima sticks held outward. Red Robin adds a twist to the familiar pose, dropping back his right shoulder and fanning out his segmented cape. Young Damian Wayne takes a different tack, leaning out of his flowing cape to throw (or hit someone with) a batarang.
Batgirl too has a very fluid pose, legs and arms bent and ready for sudden movement while her hair and cape whip in an unseen breeze. Finally, the always dutiful Alfred stands at the ready, presenting his master with what appears to be a spare utility belt. All of the poses, costumes, and colors come straight out of the comic books and look really good (especially all of the cape details, Red Robin's unique costume, and the intent, sneering look on Damian's face).
While we haven't seen all of dials for the main Batman booster or primer sets yet, these Fast Forces figures are unique and feature team-building friendly point costs. Similarly to the previous Chaos War pack, the Bat Family range from 25 points for Alfred to Batman at a modest 125. On the other hand, all six of these figures have just the one point value (no multiple starting lines, Alter Ego powers, etc.). While that makes them a little less flexible, it also means they're more straightforward and accessible to new players. Nightwing and Red Robin form the core of this set, both clocking in at 100 points, while Batgirl and Damian are each 50. Building your team is easy.
Using Batman? Then also grab Alfred and choose one figure at 50 and one at 100 and voila, your 300 point team is done. Alternatively, ditch the old men and play all of the Bat young'uns for another 300 points on the nose. Unfortunately, playing all of the figures together puts you at a less than ideal 450, though that gives you some room to add in another Bat-related character or even some Flocks of Bats to the team.
The really cool thing about Fast Forces is that they present familiar characters in new ways or with unique powers that you don't see elsewhere. This version of Batman is a perfect example. While most incarnations of Bruce have a mix of close and ranged combat abilities, this one is a ranged powerhouse! With a seven range and two targets plus Running Shot, Sharpshooter, and at least one ranged attack power on every click (Penetrating/Psychic Blast, Energy Explosion, Pulse Wave, and Ranged Combat Expert), this Batman is going to be laying down tremendous fire from stealth thanks to the Batman team ability. He even has Leadership, Outwit, some Probability Control, and a trait that gives him and Catwoman Combat Reflexes when those two are adjacent! Helpful Alfred has a brief four click dial, but Stealth keeps him protected, Willpower keeps him going, and his special power lets him use Support AND throws a defensive buff on the ally he's just healed; he's a great nurse for Batman teams especially with so much Leap/Climb to duck out of battle. Batgirl is the only figure with no special powers, though she gets to do a lot with Leap/Climb and Willpower, Running Shot and Incapacitate, Perplex, Combat Reflexes, and end dial Outwit.
Damian Wayne is all close-combat oriented, getting into battle with Charge and then Leap/Climb, then dishing out damage with Blades/Claws/Fangs. He's protected by Super Senses and Combat Reflexes, and he starts out with a special power that gives him Outwit when adjacent to Red Robin (though Tim has to pay the price). Drake and Grayson are both Indomitable with 6 range and two targets, but feature different team abilities and power sets. Red Robin is a Batman ally with a powerful trait ignoring Shape Change and a slew of powers like Leap/Climb, Charge, Smoke Cloud, Super Senses, Toughness, Outwit, Exploit Weakness, and Close Combat Expert. Nightwing on the other hand is an Outsider starting with Stealth, Combat Reflexes, and an amazing special power called "Charismatic Leader" that lets him use Leadership and remove a token from an adjacent ally no matter its point cost! Dick later cycles through Leap/Climb and Toughness then Flurry and Incapacitate with a long run of Perplex.
If the figures weren't enough to interest you in this pack, then check out the maps. The main attraction here is "Wayne Manor," the grand entranceway into Bruce's home. Players start on either side of the entrance, sequestered in asymmetrical rooms on the second floor. The swanky pad has everything from columns (Blocking) and statues (Hindering) in the foyer to three sets of stairs, all sorts of furniture and entertainment in the rooms, hot tubs, exercise equipment, and more. There are even two special "Bat-pole squares" (secret passageways behind bookcases, of course) that let characters "slide" onto the Batcave map if you're playing the two of them together!
On the other side is "The Temple," a serene locale with statues, trees, running water, multiple elevations, and a large interior meditation room. This map is notable for its starting areas: the two adjacent corners opposite the indoor section only eight squares apart!
Players and collectors alike have been anxiously awaiting the return of DC Comics HeroClix in general and Batman in particular, but WizKids has gone above and beyond with this Fast Forces pack. The figures are all very playable and a lot of fun, and the maps are must-haves for any player. This Batman pack is scheduled to hit comic book and game stores everywhere on November 14th, the same day as the full booster set (the primer set should hit on Halloween to build excitement). As always, since you can actually see the Fast Forces figures in the package you should find the best ones with regards to any bent plastic or paint errors, but judging from this set you shouldn't have any problems. It may be dysfunctional, but Batman's Family is a lot of fun!
Review and Photos by Scott Rubin
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What's new at Wreckers Beach Grill? Located oceanfront inside Raging Waters waterpark, Wreckers is serving up some new dishes for the 2011 summer season.
New items include a Mediterranean Salad with goat cheese, mixed greens, romaine hearts, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions and kalamata olives all served with fried pita chips and balsamic dressing.
For wraps, a new Grilled Chicken and Hummus will debut with homemade hummus, tzatziki sauce (yes, the gyro sauce), cucumbers and tomatoes served with a bag of Stacy's Pita Chips.
Pizza is back and is now served on a 10 inch round crust with cheese, pepperoni or grilled chicken for toppings.
Two new sandwiches are also available, including a grilled Veggie Burger served with provolone cheese, caramelized onions and roasted red peppers. The Grilled Chicken BLT has provolone cheese, crisp bacon, lettuce and tomato served on a new Harvest Artisan Bread roll.
If you love ice cream, as some of our fellow bloggers do, direct from Europe is the Magnum Double Caramel Ice Cream Bar. Vanilla bean ice cream dipped in chocolately coating, caramel sauce, and Belgium milk chocolate is sure to be a hit, along with the 15 inch Giant Frrezer-Pops.
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Hi All,
currently, I am working on keeping mindfulness during the states of entering sleep. Sometimes in the past years I have been able to recall some of the in-between wake and sleep - for example when something (or someone) woke me up again during that process. But I want to be able to know it directly and I got impatient waiting for it to happen on it's own.
The problem is that I cannot use the techniques I used for the wake and dream state. For wake I used absorption and for dream the lucid dream state. Neither works in this case as when I concentrate I won't fall asleep and the lucidity of lucid dream is not yet there during the process in question. I don't attempt to enter sleep via trance but just be able to directly observe the natural change of the mind. I also don't think that WILD (wake induced lucid dream) http://www.wikihow.com/Have-a-Wake-Indu ... ream-(WILD) is useful in my case as I fear that when I wake up in the middle of the night I probably have some problems entering sleep again.
But recently I noticed something: when I have a siesta after lunch and listen to music I can fall asleep when I am tired and relaxed enough. But because I keep concentrating on the music I stay aware and can observe - for some moments at least - the processes directly. Before I either wake up again or completely get absorbed into the process anyway.
So what I practice now is to use these times of siesta (whenever I can get them), put on the headphones and get into access concentration with the object music. I use the term access concentration in the sense Leigh Brasington defines it http://www.leighb.com/jhana2a.htm , namely that the object of concentration is stable on it's own but there are still not-related thoughts in the mind. Because I am tired and relaxed I can let go of those thoughts of the wake state and they change into the hypnogogic imagery and nonsense-thoughts of the falling asleep process.
Well, this kind of practice is slow because I need to be tired but it works nevertheless. I keep the state as long as possible - it is interesting because when I loose it into non-lucid absorption I am not aware of it. Well, when awareness is gone due to clinging obviously I cannot be aware of it, but even in retrospect it is not easy to say exactly "this was the moment I lost awareness". Also, staying aware does not include remembering what was going on - a bit like one is aware of all the traffic on a street while driving but in retrospect one (at least me) is not able to recall which cars were doing what during the whole time. So far the process itself seems similar to what one experiences during WILD: hypnogogic imagery and nonsense-thoughts arise and fall spontaneously, sometimes it is actually funny because they are so confused - a bit like when fast-forwarding advertisement spots on TV, they mix.
I try to keep this during the whole siesta, drifting between regaining access concentration with my object when I lost it due to absorption with the hypnogogic imagery and nonsense-thoughts, staying aware of the hypnogogic imagery and nonsense-thoughts, and absorption into the hypnogogic imagery and nonsense-thoughts. It is still difficult to keep balance and I still wait for my mind to "get it" and do it on it's own.
But the good thing is that afterwards I am refreshed like after a normal siesta.
Has anybody experience or theoretical knowledge of this kind of practice? I would like to compare notes and ask for tricks to speed it up. I use music as an object because I can get into access concentration with it comparably easy and fast and even when tired but of course for those those who are used to breath (or anything else) as an object of concentration it should work, too.


text: Ron Rice: The coach who finally came home By Frank Giardina May 26, 2012 Story Share OUR STATE was rocked last week by the sudden passing of former WVU football coach Bill Stewart, who died of an apparent heart attack Monday.It's a sad reminder of a story that broke the hearts of many football fans in West Virginia, Virginia and Maryland in December of 1972.Ron Rice played football at DuPont High School and graduated in 1955. He went on to play football and baseball at West Virginia Tech, then began to pursue a coaching career.He started coaching in 1960 at Harpers Ferry High School, where in two short years he had an undefeated season. Among the players in the program was Mickey Jackson, who would go on to star at Marshall and be an assistant coach at Ohio State for Woody Hayes.From Harpers Ferry, Rice moved to Vincent, Ohio, where he posted an 18-2 record in two seasons. He then took the job at Handley High School in Winchester, Va., and built the Judges into a powerhouse. In five seasons under Rice, Handley posted a record of 43-5-2.Rice then moved into college football and served as a graduate assistant at the University of Virginia. He joined Jim Lester's staff in 1971 as an assistant at the University of Maryland and was retained when Jerry Claiborne took over before the 1972 season. At age 34, Rice was building a reputation as an outstanding college assistant coach with head coaching potential.Then tragedy struck.On Dec. 19, 1972, Rice was back in his home state recruiting in Logan County. He was at Man High School when he had a mild heart attack and was taken to Appalachian Regional Hospital. While there, he suffered a massive coronary and passed away, leaving behind a wife and a 13-year-old son. His passing sent shockwaves through the Maryland campus and Winchester, Va. Claiborne had this to say about Rice:"He was one of the greatest men I have had the pleasure of working with. It makes you wonder what is going on in the world when something like this happens to a great young man like Ron Rice."Former Daily Mail columnist Bill Smith wrote a column about Rice with the headline "Everyone Liked Him." Quoted in the column, former Stonewall Jackson and Tech athlete Dick Hart said, "Ron was a wonderful person. He was our leader of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Doing things for other people was a way of life for him. I can't believe it. I loved the guy." Former Nitro football coach Jon Loftis described Rice as "a coach with a great future, and everyone who ever came in contact with him loved him." Like Stewart, Rice was a college football coach who coached many years out of state. But, at the end, he truly came home. He is buried in the Montgomery Memorial Cemetery in London. At Rice's funeral, the Fidler & Frame Funeral Home in Belle was packed with college coaches from all over the region. His brother in law, Jim Morris of Hurricane, had this memory:"After the funeral and everyone was starting to leave, Coach Claiborne from Maryland came up to me. He said that he needed to get all of the recruiting notebooks from Ron's car that he had been accumulating. That's when it hit me. Life goes on. Recruiting never stops." Our state has produced many great college coaches. Judging from the testimonials I have read about Rice, I am not sure any have impacted as many lives as he did in his brief 34 years. Reach Frank Giardina at firstname.lastname@example.com. Story Share Story Share Trending Now 1 Deer in 8 WV counties found dead from EHD 2 Derek Redd: Marshall thinks outside the cable box for broadcasts 3 Innerviews: Dual-identity surgeon riding high in horse racing world 4 Former State Police captain now chief in Winfield 5 Philanthropist Betty Schoenbaum of Shoney's fortune turns 100 Rednecks, white socks and another Power loss Previous Story Pastilong, 6 others named to WVU Sports Hall Next Story


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The Bank of Industry, Western Union, USAID, and the US Department of State help expand opportunities for the next generation of African Businesses
For Immediate Release
LAGOS, Nigeria. – Nov. 5, 2013 – Today, more than 100 business leaders from Africa's Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) will present their innovative business plans to leading Nigerian and Pan-African banks at The 2nd Annual SME Live Banking Panel.
Organized by the Bank of Industry, in partnership with The Western Union Company (NYSE:WU) and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) African Diaspora Marketplace, the event will be held November 4-5, 2013 at the Civic Center, Lagos, Nigeria, with the goal of expanding access to financing opportunities for African entrepreneurs.
Evelyn Oputu, managing director of the Bank of Industry, highlighted the importance of the initiative, stating that, "BOI has been working with SMEs for more than a decade and has continually underscored their key role in not only driving growth, but also job creation. This 2nd annual event is unique, bringing together great banking partners who have recognized the role of SMEs in development and are willing to help address issues they face in accessing financing."
"When our customers' businesses grow, national and regional economies benefit," said Aida Diarra, regional vice president for Western Union. "Western Union strives to equip individuals with the tools and resources that they need so they can achieve growth. The sacrifices that many of our customers make to startup a business can be lost without the tools to maximize their investments through remittances, diaspora investors or institutional partners."
SMEs representing key sectors such as information and communications technology (ICT), agri-business, manufacturing and renewable energy will be among those being reviewed by approximately eight to twelve Nigerian and pan-African banks. Training workshops to help further develop SME capabilities are part of the initiative.
"Developing new approaches and opportunities that generate sustainable financial empowerment requires coordination and alignment across all sectors," said Ambassador Robin Renee Sanders. "A partnership between the Bank of Industry and the African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) links the private sector, government leaders and global community to collectively make a significant and positive impact to help SMEs."
Recognizing the impact of women entrepreneurs, the initiative will emphasize financial opportunities and mentorship for women business owners, including participants from the US State Department's African Women's Entrepreneurship Program. Studies by USAID reveal that "$1 in female hands is worth $10 (and in some cases $20) in male hands1."
The United States Department of State is a supporting partner of the African Diaspora Market Place and the program is being implemented by the Small Enterprise Assistance Funds.
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WITH leaders Freshford United in Junior Cup action and both of their closest challengers North Bradley and Westbury United Reserves missing out on a game when their fixture at Leighton Sports Centre was postponed due to a waterlogged pitch, the focus switched from the battle at the top of the Trowbridge Windows & Conservatories Trowbridge & District League Division One table to the one at the bottom featuring relegation-threatened sides Calne Eagles and Steeple Ashton.
Eagles broke a depressing losing sequence of games without scoring when they earned a hard fought 3-3 draw against their fellow strugglers.
The game was action-packed and had just about everything, including a long stoppage for an injury to Ashton midfielder Mark Reynolds, who dislocated his shoulder after making a sliding tackle on Calne's pint-sized left back Matt Bowery.
Before the game Calne were hopeful that their new strike-partnership of new signing Kay Gleed and regular defender Lawrence Elliott would help turn around their dire form in front of goal.
And it certainly seemed to do the trick as they played some of their best attacking football for a very long time, which helped them race into a three-goal half-time lead.
Calne opened the scoring after only 10 minutes when lively winger Leigh Haines scored his first goal in competitive football with a rasping strike from a tight angle after Ashton's defence had stopped playing because they believed the ball had gone out for a goal kick.
Five minutes later Haines then scored his second when he reacted quickest to bundle in Lawrence Elliott's knock-down following a corner kick.
Despite their slow start Ashton started to get their passing game going and both Marc Sheppard and Kieran Stone were denied by smart saves from Calne keeper Andy Windsor.
However, it was Calne who raced into a commanding 3-0 lead after 32 minutes when Lawrence Elliott turned his man on the edge of the box and fired his shot past keeper Pete Andrews.
Despite the three-goal deficit both teams continued to carve out chances. Andy Windsor made a string of impressive saves to deny Ashton. At the other end Pete Andrews also made two very good saves to deny Kay Gleed and Russell Driver.
In the second half Steeple Ashton started to enjoy a lot more possession and could have equalised when Marc Sheppard went clean through on goal but the normally clinical striker put his effort wide of the post.
Nonetheless, Ashton did finally get on the score sheet after 60 minutes from the penalty spot after the ball had touched defender Roy Wenham's hand after he had made a sliding block on Kieran Stone. From the resulting penalty Sheppard made no mistake.
This goal gave Ashton renewed hope and they started to sense that a comeback was possible. However, Calne continued to look dangerous on the counter attack and both Gleed and Elliott went close to restoring Calne's three-goal lead.
After 75 minutes Ashton scored two quick-fire goals which ultimately earned them a well-deserved point. Firstly, Kieran Stone tapped the ball into the empty net after Andy Windsor had parried Sheppard's shot. Then Damian Hateley scored from 10 yards out, to finish off a good team move.
Despite this setback Calne continued to battle and show a fighting spirit that had perhaps been lacking in previous matches.
With only seven minutes left on the clock the game was held up after Steeple Ashton midfielder Mark Reynolds dislocated his shoulder.
Paramedics arrived within 15 minutes, but it soon became clear that Reynolds was going to need lengthy treatment before he could be moved to an awaiting ambulance, so both teams took the decision to finish off the game on the neighbouring pitch at Beversbrook.
Despite the delay and change of pitch the final seven minutes the game continued to be as end-to end, as both teams created numerous good openings. However, the score remained 3-3, which was probably a fair reflection of the balance of play throughout the entire match.
Warminster Town Reserves 1 Bradford United 1
WITH both Warminster Town Reserves and Bradford United going into their mid table battle at Weymouth Street having just lost once in five matches, it was little surprise that the game ended with honours even as the teams shared the points following a 1-1 draw.
Bradford had the better of the first half and took a deserved lead on five minutes through Phil Little who stuck a delightful half-volley after being set up by Kegan Smart.
Warminster took a while to get going but despite their sluggish start they first the first half the better of the two sides but had nothing to show for their efforts despite Tyrone Powell going close on a couple of occasions.
The second half started as the first had began with Bradford on top, but once Warminster got into the ascendancy they fashioned a fortunate equaliser that saw the unfortunate Kegan Smart bundled the ball into his own net on 65 minutes and after that Warminster put their guests under the cosh without finding a killer second goal.
Having weathered the Warminster onslaught it was Bradford's turn to hunt down a winner that saw Richie Bliha miss a sitter and Phil Little narrowly miss out on his second of the afternoon.
Both, Bliha and Powell saw good chances well saved by Warminster keeper Callum Hotine as the hosts held out for a deserved share of the spoils.
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anyone interested? couple of our regulars dropped out this spring. Its a 12 team league. 20.00 entry fee. we pay out the top 3 teams in the playoffs. head to head. 12 stat categories, 6 pitch 6 hit.
fun league. most guys are avid hunters and fisherman, except a few. competative but not crazy. its an online draft, or autopick if you cant make the draft. i dont cash checks until playoffs start.
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The injunction hearing on the lawsuit filed to stop the current Highway 101 bypass around Willits is scheduled Friday morning in a San Francisco Federal courtroom.
CalTrans, the four plaintiff environmental groups and the California Farm Bureau, filed a series of motions last week in a flurry of activity leading up to the hearing. The main topic of last week's motions was CalTrans' attempt to keep the California Farm Bureau from providing any input regarding the injunction.
Both the Farm Bureau and the other plaintiffs filed statements requesting the judge to allow the Farm Bureau's unique input into Friday's hearing.
CalTrans basically called the Farm Bureau's original statement of non-opposition to the plaintiff's original injunction request a thinly disguised statement of support. CalTrans contends as a statement of support it should have been submitted as part of the original injunction filing.
The Farm Bureau contends it is an independent plaintiff and has the right to offer its opinion on all important elements of the lawsuit.
The law considers injunctions to be a "drastic and extraordinary remedy." To grant an injunction, the court must determine the case is likely to succeed on its own merits, is likely to suffer irreparable harm if the injunction is not granted, that the injunction is in the public interest, and the balance of "equities" tip in its favor.
The Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, Willits Environmental Center and the Environmental Protection Information Center filed suit to stop the bypass from proceeding on May 1. The California Farm Bureau joined the suit as a plaintiff in August.
CalTrans awarded the construction bid for the bypass on September 5, and on September 7 the four environmental groups filed for an injunction.
The injunction seeks to stop all construction until the case is resolved at trial.


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Six days have passed since having surgery on a lateral meniscus tear in his left knee, and Lakers forward Metta World Peace still arrived at the team's practice facility Wednesday in high spirits.
World Peace walked without crutches. He rebounded shots for children attending the Lakers' news conference announcing former Lakers coach Bill Sharman raffling off his 2010 NBA championship ring. World Peace reiterated he's "very excited" surrounding the progress of his surgery.
"It's going really well," World Peace said of his rehabilitation Wednesday.
"I was on the crutches for a couple days but it just gets better. Like, every half a day, it improves. I'm very encouraged."
The Lakers estimated World Peace would miss at least six weeks. World Peace also reported that team doctors noticed his surgically repaired knee doesn't have a tear. But World Peace acted coy about about his return and what specific progress he has made.
"I would play with one leg if I had to," World Peace said. "But I can't tell you what I can and what I can't do."
World Peace also declined to speculate whether this will mark his last season with the Lakers. He recently told NBA.com he has asked his agent, Marc Cornstein, about possibly seeking an extension instead of exercising his $7.7 million player option. If World Peace exercises his option, the Lakers could waive him via the amnesty provision. Cornstein told the Los Angeles News Group the conversation's a "little premature," though he maintained "all options are possible."
"It's not appropriate right now with the season to talk about my own future," World Peace said. "We have to talk about what we're doing as a team."
World Peace said he suffered the injury in the second quarter of the Lakers' loss March 25 to the Golden State Warriors during a post-up play against Harrison Barnes. World Peace said his left foot and knee turned in an awkward position and that Barnes wasn't at fault.
"At first, I didn't know what it was," World Peace said. "All of a sudden you can't walk or can't run. I thought something was wrong."
World Peace then told Lakers trainer Gary Vitti at halftime and sat out the rest of the game. The Lakers have gone 3-1 in World Peace's absence, though they have missed his energy and defense. He's averaging 12.8 points per game, his highest scoring output in four seasons with the Lakers.
"They're playing really well," World Peace said. "The ball is moving."
The Utah Jazz (39-36) hold the eighth playoff spot over the Lakers (39-36) with seven games remaining because of a regular-season tiebreaker. World Peace's return would hinge both on the Lakers making the postseason and advancing past the first round.
Said World Peace: "Just wait and see."
Quick fix
The Lakers will correct the display of Shaquille O'Neal's No. 34 retired jersey in time for when the Lakers play Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies at Staples Center, according to a team spokesman.
In their halftime tribute Tuesday night, the Lakers featured O'Neal's name stretched across the front of a Lakers jersey instead of the back. O'Neal's jersey has a V-shape neckline associated with the front instead of a more rounded one for the back reserved for the others hung around Staples Center, including Lakers legends Jerry West, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy, Gail Goodrich and Jamaal Wilkes.
Helping a cause
Fans can purchase $10 raffle tickets in hopes to win Sharman's championship ring through June 7 at 8 a.m. PST by visiting http://www.billsringsofhope.com.
The winner will also receive two tickets to a Lakers game in the 2013-14 season, a $4,000 travel allowance and a cash prize worth $8,146.25 to offset the winner's tax liability. The proceeds will go to eight different charities, including Toberman Neighborhood Center and the Lakers Youth Foundation.
Seldom-used reserves Darius Morris and Robert Sacre were reassigned to the Lakers' development league affiliate, the D-Fenders.


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In 2010, gay singer Jonsi went solo and released one of the better albums of that year. In opposition to the melancholic, ambient style of his band Sigur Rós, he went for an effervescent release in Go. But he's rejoined the Icelandic band and in preview of their new album Valtari set for a May 29 release, they've release the ethereal single "Ekki Múkk."
The band doesn't sound like it's missed a beat with this dreamy tune. I have no idea what Jonsi's singing, but it somehow only makes the track more gorgeous.


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Some times, things just don't turn out like you want them to, even though intentions were solid, and well, nothing bad had happened before. Er, that we noticed, anyway.
I've had more than one conversation over the years with different artists, educators, and advocates about when a performance tanks, and the result is unpleasant at best, unsafe at worst.
(I am not referring to the times a fire alarm goes off during the show, announcements come over the loud speaker, or someone steps behind a partition to take a cell phone call with the mistaken belief that because they can't see you, you can't hear them.)
Somehow an audience became hostile, or things just got out of control, or the facilitators have panicked in front of the crowd, or a post-show panelist gets inappropriately personal, dismissive, or self-righteous. I've heard principals talk about the emotional clean up (my term) that has to happen after a particular performance was brought in for an assembly. I've had actors tell me about experiences with other production companies similar to Add Verb that they had to manage insults and jeers from the audience, while on stage and in role. I've heard about performances where the audience participation–which was encouraged and a structural element of the program–devolved to obnoxious and disrespectful one-upmanship which left actors high and dry…I've seen audience members be poised and ready to know what they can do to help, but no one in the production or any of the organizers thought of having any resources available.
More than once I've been deeply uncomfortable watching a performance when someone has worked hard to spill their story on a stage, but have not tapped into the magic of theatre and it's ability to transform, distill, and reframe truth; instead, their work (and heart) are trapped by And Then This Happened.
Hell. That's enough to make one (okay, enough to make ME) not want to see any more theatre at all, you know, ever. But when theatre works, it really really works and no film, brochure, story, etc., can come close to touching its power.
In all of those true-to-life horror stories above, it was inconvenient and/or unpleasant for the actors, educators and advocates. But I wonder two things.
1. What impact did it have on the survivors in the room?
2. What impact did it have on the rest of the audience?
We don't know, if we don't ask. And even if we ask, we might not be able or willing to hear the truth: An academic theatre artist engaging in devising theatre based on a current oral history of a Southern Atlantic seaboard town presented a paper at a conference about his students performing as the local community members. It came out that the Mayor (who was the first African American mayor in this community) wound up being portrayed by a white male from the professor's private college. When asked what the community thought about that he replied, "Yeah, I had wondered about that, too, but no one said anything. I asked. It was fine."
Finding voice is one thing. It does imply that someone qualified (able, willing) to really listen would be helpful.
I had a chance to be interviewed by Dr. Lisa Belisle and we spent some time on the topic of "Finding Voice", and exploring what it means to give voice to important, volatile issues while considering how to do so in a way that minimizes harm, trauma, or the replication of victimization. Scroll to Podcast #98, and look for the play button. And please let both of us know what you think.


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The founder of an alcohol awareness charity has raised thousands of pounds after completing a gruelling cycle across Central America.
Terry Martin, who is a trustee of Alcohelp, rode 500km to raise money for the charity, which teaches youngsters across Essex about the dangers of alcohol.
Castle Hedingham resident Terry discovered this week that his gruelling ride, which took place in November, raised £2,500.
The accountant, who works in Braintree, started his ride in Panama, before travelling through Costa Rica and Nicaragua.
Terry said: "I'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who sponsored me for cycling across Central America.
"The trip was tough and at times we were cycling in 100 degree heat and monsoon rains, and off-road along steep mountainous off road climbs.
"But it was a great experience; meeting local people and learning about their culture as well as getting to see some amazing scenery.
"It was all worth it to raise this fantastic amount of money for Alcohelp, which will help us to continue our work across Essex, including expanding our volunteer programme so that we can educate more young people about the dangers of alcohol."
The varied scenery and terrain of the route included banana plantations, rainforests and even smoking volcanos.
It is not the first time Terry, a recovered alcoholic who has been sober for 14 years, has taken to the saddle in aid of the charity.
He has previously completed trips in the Far East, Asia and Africa. as well as riding from London to Paris.
Alcohelp is also celebrating receipt of a grant from the Prince's Trust to continue its volunteer programme.
Terry helped establish Alcohelp with two friends in 2005.
Since then, more than 50,000 children and young people have taken part in workshops organised by the charity.
To learn more, visit alcohelp.com