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2009 Stage 7 Play by Play
17:02:09 The final day of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California, the Amgen sponsored Stage 8 from Rancho Bernardo to Escondido is the Queen Stage, meaning the most difficult of the race. There will be four California Travel & Tourism King of the Mountains climbs, including the above categorization Palomar Mountain, a massive hunk of rock that peaks at 5123 feet, the highest elevation this race has ever reached. It's also the furthest point south the Amgen Tour of California has gone as we welcome two new San Diego County host cities. Join Frankie Andreu & JoE Silva for our pre-race at 11:30 AM PT. Live race coverage begins at 12 PM PT. Thanks for riding with us. This is Rick Scott sending you peace, love & cycling bliss from Pasadena.16:50:51 It was aggressive from the start of Stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California on a stage sponsored by Herbalife that traveled 88.9 miles from Santa Clarita to Pasadena. Attack after attack ensued in an effort to establish a break. Eventually the elastic snapped and a break was established containing Frank Schleck (SAX), Christian Vande Velde (GRM), George Hincapie (THR), Hayden Roulston (CTT), Pieter Weening (RAB), Markus Zberg (BMC), Andy Engles (QST), Chris Baldwin (RRC) and a pair from AG2R, Martin Elmiger and Rinaldo Nocentini. The break made it over the California Travel & Tourism King of the Mountains climb of the Millcreek Summit, the second highest point the Tour passes at 4905 feet. After a rapid technical descent into Pasadena, the break began to attack itself as rider after rider attempted to getaway on the five-mile circuit encircling the legendary Rose Bowl stadium. Finally three men – Nocentini, Roulston and Weening – opened up a gap that proved to be the winning move. The trio dueled to the finish with Nocentini outfoxing Roulston on the line. Minutes later, Levi Leipheimer crossed the finish line surrounded by his Astana teammates safe in the yellow overall leader's jersey heading into tomorrow's final stage with a 36-second advantage over David Zabriskie. (GRM).
15:40:15 The field has safely crossed the line. Levi Leipheimer (AST) retains his yellow leader's jersey.
15:39:24 The unofficial top 3 in Stage 7 are Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R), Hayden Roulston (CTT) and Pieter Weening (RAB).
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15:37:40 Roulston took the advantage, but Nocentini takes the win for AG2R!
15:36:57 The drag race is on!
15:36:40 Weening, Nocentini and Roulston are going to settle the day.
15:36:18 Three men are going to duke it out in the sprint. The chase is 15 seconds behind.
15:35:47 1 km to go!
15:34:54 Their gap is 17 seconds.
15:34:32 Roulston is a terrific track racer so he would be the bets bet for the sprint if this move sticks.
15:33:54 3 km to go for the leaders.
15:33:29 Wow...catch your breath because it's going to be one heck of a finish!
15:32:52 Weening has attacked again, but is being nailed back. Their advantage is 15 seconds over the rest of the break.
15:32:07 Three men have an advantage.
15:31:52 Weening (RAB) has joined as has Roulston (CTT).
15:31:20 Nocentini (AG2R) has jumped from the break, which was immediately countered.
15:30:48 1 lap to go for the field, which is 3:10 behind. They don't seem to be chasing the break.
15:29:55 Frank Schleck has gone again as have Hincapie and Roulston.
15:29:27 Vande Velde (GRM) and Elmiger (AG2R) were the two to join the move, but the break is all back together again.
15:27:59 Two more have linked up so we have four leaders who have a 4-second advantage over the chase.
15:26:50 Hayden Roulston (CTT) and Pieter Weening (RAB) have attacked and opened a gap.
15:25:57 Another attack from the break, but they're all together again.
15:25:09 1 lap to go for the lead riders.
15:24:54 Frank Schleck has been caught. There is a group of nine at the front. The gaps holds at 3:20.
15:23:37 We're still seeing Schleck with a gap with three behind him in pursuit.
15:22:24 We have a trio now.
15:22:11 Schleck is fully committed and is riding to win the stage. Nocentini and Hincapie (THR) are about to catch him.
15:21:10 It's still Astana amassed at the front of the peloton.
15:20:46 2 laps to go for the field.
15:20:33 Nocentini (AG2R) chases Schleck (SAX).
15:20:07 Schleck has the gap is riding alone.
15:19:13 Schleck is gone. The break behind has splintered completely.
15:18:28 Frank Schleck (SAX is attacking the break on the first hill. He has flown the coop!
15:17:25 The break is now jockeying, which doesn't help their chance of survival. Two laps to go.
15:16:01 The ten men in front are sharing the load in the escape.
15:15:23 The gap to the field is 3:30.
15:13:18 The chase has caught the break. The break is 10 strong again.
15:12:43 Five men remain up the road on the finishing circuit in Pasadena.
15:11:32 Astana continues to set tempo in the field, 3:20 behind the break.
15:10:18 Love that my SoCal peeps are out en force to see this race. Rick Scott thanking you on behalf of the Amgen Tour of California. Stay with us for the finish of Stage 7.
15:08:25 3:15 is the gap to the field.
15:07:43 3 laps to go for the leaders.
15:07:27 Schleck (SAX, Zberg (BMC), Hincapie (THR), Nocentini (AG2R) and Pauwels (CTT) are 8 seconds ahead of the other half of the break.
15:05:38 The break has split into two groups of five.
15:04:33 The two have opened a gap over the break.
15:04:17 Nocentini (AG2R) has attacked the break. Hincapie (THR) has countered.
15:02:55 Astana is still at the head of the field. The teams with the top sprinters can't chase since they have men in the break.
15:01:37 The gap is 3:28.
15:01:00 BMC's Markus Zberg has attacked from the break.
15:00:38 The Pope himself has blessed us with his presence on one of the climbs on the Pasadena circuit.
14:59:54 4 laps to go for the peloton. The group of dropped riders has entered the circuits as well. They are down a lap.
14:58:58 Huge crowd lining the circuit in Pasadena.
14:58:04 The break has crossed the finish. Four laps to go.
14:57:42 3:35 is the gap.
14:57:13 1 km to go on the first of five circuits.
14:55:59 To remind you, in the break are Chris Baldwin (Rock Racing), Hayden Roulston (Cervélo TestTeam), George Hincapie ( Columbia-Highroad), Pieter Weening (Rabobank), Fränk Schleck (Saxo Bank), Addy Engels (Quick Step), Martin Elmiger (AG2R), Markus Zberg (BMC), Christian Vande Velde (Garmin - Slipstream) and Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R). Their advantage is dissipating precipitously. It's 3:20.
14:53:49 Thomas Peterson (GRM) has rejoined the field after recovering from a crash.
14:52:29 The gap has already lost 20 seconds. Astana is still camped at the head of the field.
14:51:30 5 laps to go for the field.
14:51:17 1 km to the second Herbalife Sprint.
14:50:44 The field is approaching the feed zone and are being warned about the immense crowd here in Pasadena.
14:50:02 The gap is holding at 4:20.
14:49:51 Last year, Hincapie (THR) won here after a long break. Might we see history repeat itself?
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14:48:26 5 laps to go for the leaders.
14:48:09 The KOM on the road we believe is Jason McCartney (SAX).
14:47:22 The break is entering the circuits.
14:47:00 Mancebo (RRC) is being transported to hospital after a nasty crash. He was leading the California Travel & Tourism King of the Mountain competition.
14:45:37 The gap is 4:20 for the 10-man break leading Stage 7 of the Amgen Tour of California.
14:42:58 In the crash are two from Colavita/Sutter Home, two from Garmin-Slipstream and one from Bissell.
14:41:38 Riders down in the field!
14:39:46 Vande Velde is already back on the road riding after a very fast wheel change.
14:39:00 Christian Vande Velde (GRM) has flatted in the break and is calling for a rear wheel.
14:38:12 The break is at mile 61 of the 88.9 miles they'll cover today.
14:37:05 The gap is 3:50. A Cervelo rider is receiving a rear wheel.
14:34:32 The ten-man break is about 15 kms away from the circuits around the famed Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
14:32:43 He went down on a descent. He's still on the ground receiving medical attention. he's the current California Travel & Tourism King of the Mountains leader.
14:31:55 Rock Racing's Franciso Mancebo has crashed. It doesn't look good.
14:30:31 The crowd is thick and thickening at the finish in Pasadena. Come on down if you are in the area. It's a beautiful warm day.
14:25:07 We have ten men up the road have 3:40 on the field.
14:24:04 The break is moving closer to the circuits in Pasadena where they will complete five laps on a five-mile loop.
14:20:16 Armstrong is back on the road and is being ushered back to the field by a couple Astana teammates. The gap is at 3:25 for the break.
14:18:25 Lance Armstrong (AST) is receiving a front wheel change.
14:12:37 The break is at mile 48.3. Three men have joined the move, which is now ten strong.
14:11:34 Astana is setting tempo single file for their yellow jersey-clad leader, Levi Leipheimer, who is bidding to win his third consecutive Amgen Tour of California.
14:08:05 The break is up 2:55.
14:07:42 The field is safely through the tunnel.
14:07:21 Great to have you with us today at the Amgen Tour of California. Stage 7 from Santa Clarita to Pasadena is about halfway through. Rick Scott banging out the words for you while Frankie Andreu & "Cuppa" JoE Silva are your commentators.
14:04:53 The break is through the tunnel.
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14:04:00 The break is inside 1 mile from a tunnel that race radio is sending out warnings about the darkness in the tunnel.
14:01:31 The break consists of F. Schleck (SAX), Hincapie (THR), Roulston (CTT), Christian Vande Velde (GRM), Baldwin (RRC), Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R) and Pieter Weening (Rabobank).
13:59:09 The California Travel & Tourism King of he Mountain points available on Millcreek Summit went to Chris Baldwin (RRC), Hayden Roulston (CTT), George Hincapie (THR), Pieter Weening (Rabobank) and Frank Schleck (SAX).
13:55:15 The gap is 2 minutes for the break.
13:55:05 The field is over the top and have begun their descent.
13:54:32 Race radio is urging team managers to warn their riders about the enormous crowds lining the turns on the descent.
13:53:35 Astana is at the head of the peloton as they near the KOM summit.
13:52:55 Huge crowd at the summit of the KOM, a sea that parted to allow the riders to go over the top to begin their descent.
13:52:09 The gap is 1:42. Snow banks the sides of the road.
13:51:19 Hincapie wears the Amgen Breakaway from Cancer Most Courageous Rider jersey after his performance in year's stage.
13:50:27 1 km to the KOM for the break, which is up 1:25.
13:50:05 The break is nearing the summit of the California Travel & Tourism King of the Mountain climb of Millcreek Summit, a category 3 mountain of 4906 feet.
13:48:01 Astanta is at the front of the field setting tempo.
13:47:22 The break is up 1:20.
13:43:50 The break is down to 7 riders at the 35.5-mile point.
13:43:19 George Hincapie (THR) missed his feed when Chris Baldwin (RRC) got in his way. Bad etiquette there from Baldwin, a veteran who knows better.
13:40:15 The gap is up 20 seconds.
13:39:13 The gap is 15 seconds.
13:38:53 8 men are off the front with a pretty sizable gap.
13:37:20 Tyler Hamilton is back receiving some service from his Rock Racing vehicle.
13:34:32 With Hincapie and Frank Schleck are Markus Zberg (BMC), a Liquigas rider, Martin Elmiger (AG2R) and a Garmin-Slipstream rider.
13:31:08 Hincapie (THR), Frank Schleck (SAX)and four others have opened a 10-second gap.
13:29:34 The break has been caught.
13:29:03 31.5 miles into the stage. Lance Armstrong (AST) is one of the riders in the eight-man break.
13:28:06 Their advantage is 10 seconds. Three more have joined the move.
13:27:36 The riders are from Quick Step, AG2R and Cervelo Test Team.
13:26:35 George Hincapie (THR) joins him along with 3 other riders.
13:25:49 The break is caught as Oscar Sevilla (RRC) attempts to getaway again.
13:25:00 The gap is 10 seconds.
13:24:48 The field chasing is led by a pair of Columbia-Highroad riders followed by Astana.
13:23:17 11 riders have slipped away with a Columbia-Highroad rider chasing.
13:19:14 27.2 miles into the stage, the peloton is moving at 27 mph.
13:18:17 The Herbalife Sprint points and time bonuses (3 secs., 2 secs, and 1 second) went to Serge Pauwels (CTT), Tyler Farrar (GRM) and Michael Rogers (THR).
13:16:38 The riders fly through the Herbalife Sprint in Acton.
13:15:27 Serge Pauwels (CTT) has opened a slight advantage.
13:14:46 1 km to the Herbalife Sprint in Acton. McCartney has been caught by the peloton.
13:13:42 At the front we have an attack by McCartney (SAX).
13:13:05 The group of 16 riders are down over 3 minutes.
13:10:54 1:10 for the group of riders who have lost contact with the field. The group is 16 riders strong.
13:09:21 Riders are being warned about an abundance of sand in the road.
13:07:52 About 8-10 riders have opened a slight gap. We're 5 km to the sprint.
13:06:15 GarminSlipstream, Saxo Bank, Rock Racing and Cervelo Test Team have riders mixing it up. Rabobank and OUCH are up there jostling as well.
13:04:03 Six riders have attacked off the front.
13:03:22 We're less than five miles from the first Herbalife Sprint in Acton.
13:01:38 The riders are pedaling amidst a stunning mountain range near Angeles Crest.
13:00:32 Four riders have moved ahead of the field with two chasing.
12:59:47 Jason McCartney (SAX) and Jeff Louder (BMC) are chasing the break, but now the break has been caught.
12:58:43 Kevin Hulsmans (QST) is receiving a rear wheel after puncturing.
12:57:46 The advantage is 5 seconds.
12:57:11 The other is a rider from OUCH.
12:56:57 Ben Jacques-Maynes (BPC) is one of the riders.
12:56:15 Two riders have joined the break.
12:54:55 Big acceleration from Grischa Niermann (Rabobank) and he's joined by Trent Lowe (GRM). They've opened a gap.
12:53:37 Mile 17 of the 88.9 that comprise Stage 7.
12:52:52 7 riders have opened a small gap.
12:52:29 The Bissell rider has been caught and passed by a Saxo Bank rider.
12:51:14 More attacks...this time it's Liquigas. He's passed by Bissell and Colavita/Sutter Home. George Hincapie (THR) has joined the move.
12:49:24 The field is climbing through a tunnel after 15 miles into the stage.
12:47:58 The peloton is climbing at 26 mph. The dozen who have already been dropped are riding 35 seconds behind the field.
12:45:44 Tuft (GRM) is trying to get away again.
12:45:16 It's a pleasant day in Southern California with a mix of sun and clouds. Temperatures are in the upper 60s.
12:44:24 The field has caught the break. 12 riders are off the back of the main field.
12:43:11 Four riders are off the front with a 10-second advantage.
12:41:39 They are joined by Valeriy Kozarenko (TT1). The gap is 12 seconds.
12:40:56 Three riders are off the front with a 5 second advantage. They are Dominique Rollin (CTT), Svein Tuft (GRM) and Tom Zirbel (BPC).
12:39:33 Frank Schleck (SAX) is calling for his team car. He's talking to his director Bjarne Riis.
12:38:22 We're over 20 miles into the stage.
12:37:48 The peloton has turned onto Soledad Canyon Road.
12:37:00 The speed on the descent is 49 mph. The rider are all together descending single file.
12:35:56 Sevilla is quickly joined by Frank Schleck (SAX). The riders are descending.
12:34:53 Oscar Sevilla (RRC) has ridden away from the field.
12:32:48 Left turn onto Sand Canyon Road.
12:32:16 Gustav Larsson (SAX) opened a small gap, but he's quickly reabsorbed.
12:31:32 GRM's Christian Vande Velde is up front trying to get away, but no one will let him go.
12:30:09 The field is descending at 51 mph.
12:28:41 The first Herbalife Sprint comes at mile 26 in Acton.
12:27:49 Team Type 1's Valeriy Kobzarenko is at the front pushing the pace. The field is all together.
12:25:39 Four more riders have joined them.
12:25:10 The two riders are Chris Baldwin (RRC) and Svein Tuft (GRM), who have a slight advantage.
12:24:13 Off goes a Rock Racing rider with a Garmin-Slipstream rider.
12:23:47 All back together again.
12:23:34 Five men have a slight advantage...and are joined by another...and another...
12:22:45 Right turn under a narrow bridge at the 4-mile mark.
12:21:26 A Jelly Belly rider attempts to go again and he is marked by an AG2R rider.
12:20:43 A bunch of attacks and counter attacks are being launched. Very aggressive riding in the effort to get a break going.
12:19:47 A Bissell rider is attempting to launch a move. Foiled...
12:18:33 The field is at 2.7 miles in moving at 31 mph.
12:17:34 They've been caught by the peloton.
12:17:11 Four riders are bridging to the two leaders. They are successful. The break is now six strong.
12:16:28 Van Ulden is joined by AG2R's Christophe Riblon.
12:15:21 Van Ulden's knee is bandaged from a crash earlier this week.
12:14:50 Van Ulden has opened a small gap.
12:13:57 Once agin, it's Jelly Belly launching the first move. The rider is Bernard Van Ulden.
12:13:21 The green flag has been waved. Stage 7 is on. 88.9 miles to go.
12:10:06 Armstrong (AST) has rejoined the field and has made his way back towards the front with his Astana teammates.
12:09:25 Stef Clement (Rabobank) is riding back to the bunch from a mechanical now as well. What the heck is going on out there today?
12:07:57 Oscar Sevilla (RRC) is the other rider who had a mechanical. He's rejoined the bunch.
12:06:49 Lance Armstrong (AST) is one of the riders with a mechanical.
12:05:23 2 more miles of neutral left. A couple riders are already dealing with mechanicals.
12:02:41 The riders have rolled off enjoying a leisurely pace as they loosen up their legs.
12:00:40 The peloton is about to make their start in Santa Clarita. The day begins with a 3.5-mile neutral section.
11:51:54 Amgen Tour of California merchandise is selling like gangbusters out on the road. You can get the same tour merchandise that they sell here at the lifestyle festival. This year, there are many new clothing and commemorative souvenir offerings available including jerseys, sweatshirts, t-shirts, hats, socks, cowbells and more. Please visit www.amgentourofcaliforniastore.com. Today we have a special on jackets. Enjoy a 15% discount by entering the code jackets09 at checkout.
11:47:01 Took a ride this morning on the 5-mile circuit around the Rose Bowl. It's a challenging rolling loop.
11:45:26 Just shared an orange in the broadcast compound with Phil Liggett. Yes, kids, he's wearing Rock 'N Republic jeans today. Stylin' and profilin'
11:36:52 On the final day of the 2008 Amgen Tour of California, Hincapie sprinted to victory from a small breakaway group that escaped during a rugged new route from Santa Clarita to Pasadena. This year, the peloton will face the same difficult, hilly and technical terrain on the penultimate day of the Tour. Stage 7, sponsored by Herbalife, opens with a gradual 25-mile climb out of Santa Clarita, through Acton, to the intersection of Angeles Forest Road. Showcasing the breathtaking beauty of the San Gabriel Mountains, the course continues uphill to the massive Millcreek Summit, which at 4906 feet is the second highest elevation ever reached in the Amgen Tour of California. What goes up must come down and the riders will scream down a 15-mile trek to Angeles Crest Highway before dropping precipitously to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. Surrounded by mountains and the legendary stadium, the field will conclude the stage with five challenging circuits on a rolling five-mile circuit around the picturesque Rose Bowl.
11:33:41 Good morning and welcome back to the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. Sponsored by Herbalife, Stage 7 is the same course this race ended with last year when George Hincapie (THR) celebrated victory after a long successful group break on the 88.9-mile course from Santa Clarita to Pasadena. Live race coverage begins at 12 PM PT. Rick Scott here at the finish in the shadow of the Rose Bowl. Frankie Andreu & "Cuppa" JoE Silva are your commentators. Thank you for joining us.
15:39:21 Starting in Santa Clarita, Stage 7, sponsored by Herbalife, will travel 88.9 miles to Pasadena where the stage will conclude with five circuits around the legendary Rose Bowl. En route the riders will battle through two Herbalife Sprints and a California Travel & Tourism King of the Mountains climb to the category 3 Millcreek Summit (4906 feet). Commentators Frankie Andreu & G.I. JoE Silva will be here for the pre-race show at 11:30 AM PT with live coverage commencing at 12 PM PT. Thanks for riding with us. This is Rick Scott sending you peace, love & cycling bliss from Solvang.
15:29:59 This has already been an unforgettable Amgen Tour of California and we're not finished yet. You can get the same tour merchandise that they sell here at the tour festivals. This year, there are many new clothing and commemorative souvenir offerings available including jerseys, jackets, t-shirts, hats, socks, cowbells and more. Please visit www.amgentourofcaliforniastore.com. Today we have a special on sweatshirts. Enjoy a 15% discount by entering the code sweats09 at checkout.
15:29:38 The all-important 15-mile individual time trial at the 2009 Amgen Tour of California took place in Solvang under bright sunshine and spring-like temperatures in front of a massive crowd. Sponsored by Breakaway from Cancer, Stage 6 traversed a challenging course that tested the riders' limits. Race leader Levi Leipheimer (AST) took a big step closer to his third consecutive Amgen Tour of California title by acing the stage with a winning time of 30:40, eight seconds faster than U.S. National Time Trial champion David Zabriskie (GRM). Gustav Larsson (SAX), who won silver at the Beijing Olympic Games in the time trial, had the third fastest time, 16 seconds slower than Leipheimer, who padded his advantage in the General Classification over Zabriskie.
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14:40:32 The top 3 today are Leipheimer (AST), Zabriskie (GRM) and Larsson (SAX). Leipheimer has added to his overall lead.
14:39:20 Leipheimer crosses the line holding up 3 fingers. He clearly is riding for the Amgen Tour of California three-peat.
14:38:16 He does it! Leipheimer has the stage winning time of 30:40!
14:38:13 He does it! Leipheimer has the stage winning time of 30:40!
14:37:36 It's going to be close to Zabriskie's time!
14:37:29 It's going to be close to Zabriskie's time!
14:37:08 1 km to go for our yellow jersey.
14:36:30 Leipheimer is inside 2 km until the finish.
14:36:06 Rogers will lose his 2nd place GC.
14:35:43 Rogers (THR) is 31:02, 3rd place at the moment.
14:35:00 2.5 km to go for Leipheimer (AST).
14:34:36 Rogers is next to finish. 1 km to go. I'm Rick Scott, your eyes and ears at the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. Thank you for tuning in.
14:33:15 Armstrong approaches the finish. His time is 31:56, 12th best time.
14:32:46 Unbelievably large crowds here today in Solvang.
14:32:06 Armstrong has 1 km to go.
14:31:03 Armstrong powering up the final rolling roads on course on his way back into town.
14:29:50 Only Armstrong, Rogers and Leipheimer are left to finish.
14:29:26 Zabriskie has the new best time of 30:48!
14:29:02 The top 3 intermediate times today are by Leipheimer (Astana), Zabriskie (Garmin-Slipstream) and Larrson (Saxo Bank).
14:27:17 Leipheimer has the best intermediate time besting Dave Z. in a time of 19:16.
14:26:13 Only 5 riders left to finish.
14:26:01 Current top 3 at the finish at Larrson and Voigt (Saxo Bank) followed by Hincapie (Coluimbia-Highroad).
14:24:53 Leipheimer (AST) is the last man to approach the intermediate mark.
14:24:24 Rogers (Columbia-Highroad) passes the intermediate point in 5th with a time of 19:43.
14:23:23 Armstrong's intermediate time is 20:10.
14:22:54 There are a pair of guys running alongside the riders on the climb wearing Speedos and bike helmets.
14:20:15 Armstrong is on the Ballard Canyon Road climb.
14:19:39 Armstrong is next to arrive the intermediate point. Un loco in a Speedo ran up the hill cheering on Zabriskie.
14:18:21 Zabriskie (Garmin-Slipstream) has the new best time at the intermediate mark at 19:19.
14:17:09 Horner's (Astana) intermediate time was 20:30.
14:16:29 Checu Rubiera (Astana) crosses the finish in 32nd place for the moment.
14:15:43 Wild blue and yellow paint scheme on Leipheimer's Trek time trial machine.
14:13:56 Astana's Chris Horner is approaching the intermediate point.
14:13:52 Astana's Chris Horner is approaching the intermediate point.
14:13:21 Gesink (Rabobank) finishes in 31:55, good enough to keep his Best Young Rider lead.
14:12:00 This has already been an unforgettable Amgen Tour of California and we're not finished yet. You can get the same tour merchandise that they sell here at the tour festivals. This year, there are many new clothing and commemorative souvenir offerings available including jerseys, jackets, t-shirts, hats, socks, cowbells and more. Please visit www.amgentourofcaliforniastore.com. Today we have a special on sweatshirts. Enjoy a 25% discount by entering the code sweats09 at checkout.
14:11:27 Top 3 times are Larrson (Saxo Bank), Voigt (Saxo Bank) and Hincapie (Columbia-Highroad). The best time is 30:37.
14:08:56 Voigt (Saxo Bank) has the 2nd best finishing time of 31:10.
14:07:51 Leipheimer is off! The Santa Rosa, California resident is the two-time defending champion of this race.
14:06:52 1 km to go for Voigt (saxo Bank).
14:06:24 Our last rider to start today is our overall race leader, Levi Leipheimer (Astana). He won the time trial last year in Solvang and will look to repeat that feat today as his GC lead is only 24 seconds over Rogers.
14:04:03 Up next to start is Australian National Time Trial Champion Michael Rogers (Columbia-Highroad), a former three-time World Time Trial Champion.
14:02:42 Lance is picking teammate Levi Leipheimer to win the stage today. He's referring him as LEVISTRONG.
14:01:55 All cameras are pointed on Armstrong as he takes off down the start ramp. The enormous crowd erupts.
14:00:32 Up next to start on the returned time trial bike that was stolen last weekend after the Prologue in Sacramento is Lance Armstrong (Astana).
13:59:27 David Zabriskie, the USPRO Time Trial Champion, in on course for Garmin-Slipstream.
13:56:50 Jens Voigt (Saxo Bank) is through the intermediate point with the 2nd best time of 19:33.
13:56:06 2nd best finishing time for Hincapie (Columbia-Highroad) in 31:16.
13:55:28 Ben Jacques-Maynes (Bissell) finishes at 31:35.
13:54:56 Vande Velde finishes at 31:49.
13:53:17 1 km to the finish for Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream).
13:52:54 Thomas Lovkvist (Columbia-Highroad) makes his start. He's 6th place in the GC. All the big names are about to start. Stay with us.
13:51:56 Larsson is the first rider to finish under 31 minutes.
13:51:33 New best finishing time by Larsson (Saxo Bank) at 30:57!
13:50:03 Zirbel, McCartney and Clement (Rabobank) are currently at the top of the leader board.
13:49:07 McCartney's (Saxo Bank) finishing time is best at the moment at 31:21. Wait! He just got eclipsed by Tom Zirbel (Bissell) at 31:19.
13:47:40 Hincapie (Columbia-Highroad) has the 3rd best intermediate time at 19:44.
13:44:29 O'Grady has the 3rd best time at the finish for Saxo Bank - 31:56.
13:43:45 Landia (OUCH) finishes in a disappointing 33:23, 23rd best time for now.
13:42:54 Today's Stage 6 is sponsored by Amgen's Breakaway from Cancer, a national initiative that strives to empower patients and their caregivers with education, resources and hope. Through Breakaway from Cancer, Amgen and their nonprofit partners aim to increase awareness of the important resources available to cancer patients from prevention to diagnosis through treatment and into survivorship. Visit www.breakawayfromcancer.com to connect with a wide array of free services and programs to help people to cancer. You don't have to go through it alone. Like cycling, beating cancer requires a team effort.
13:41:32 Best Young Rider leader Robert Gesink (Rabobank) is on course.
13:41:06 New best intermediate time is by Gustav Larsson (Saxo Bank) at 19:33.
13:38:19 Tom Zirbel (Bissell) is the 3rd rider to reach the intermediate point under 20 minutes. His time is 19:58.
13:37:03 Rule #1 in time trialing: never miss your start!
13:36:41 Ivan Basso (Liquigas) has missed his start!
13:34:30 Tom Danielson (Garmin-Slipstream) is on course.
13:34:03 Approaching the finish is Svein Tuft (Garmin-Slipstream), the Canadian National Time Trial champion. His time is 3rd best at 32:03.
13:32:30 Floyd Landis (OUCH) is past the intermediate point in around 24th place.
13:31:53 Jason McCartney (Saxo Bank) approaches the line and finishes in the new best time at 31:21.
13:29:11 Top 3 intermediate times are Clement (Rabobank), McCartney (Saxo Bank)and O'Grady (Saxo Bank).
13:28:06 Top 3 finishes for the moment are Clement (Rabobank), Sutherland (OUCH) and Riblon (AG2R).
13:26:59 George Hincapie (Columbia-Highroad) took his start wearing a Camelback for hydration.
13:25:42 20:16 is the new 3rd best intermediate time by Saxo Bank's Stuart O'Grady.
13:25:07 New 2nd best time at the finish by Sutherland (OUCH) at 32:06.
13:24:04 Boisterous crowds are lining the climbs on course.
13:23:17 Jason McCartney is the 2nd rider to come through the intermediate point under 20 minutes His time is 19:49.
13:22:25 Christian Vande Velde (Garmin-Slipstream) is ready to start. He finished 4th in last year's Tour de France and 3rd place overall here.
13:20:09 BMC's Markus Zberg finishes in 33:27, 12th place for the moment.
13:19:19 Astana's Yaroslav Popovych has made his start.
13:17:41 Tim Johnson of OUCH has the 3rd best finish in a time of 32:43.
13:14:56 This has already been an unforgettable Amgen Tour of California and we're not finished yet. You can get the same tour merchandise that they sell here at the tour festivals. This year, there are many new clothing and commemorative souvenir offerings available including jerseys, jackets, t-shirts, hats, socks, cowbells and more. Please visit www.amgentourofcaliforniastore.com. Today we have a special on sweatshirts. Enjoy a 25% discount by entering the code sweats09 at checkout.
13:14:29 Cavendish's time is 5th best at the moment at 33:08.
13:13:50 Top 3 at the intermediate point are Clement (Rabobank) in 19:43 followed by Rory Sutherland (OUCH) and Riblon (AG2R).
13:11:14 Don't go anywhere as the top of the General Classification will take their starts at 3-minute intervals in less than an hour.
13:08:58 Garmin-Slipstream's Steven Cozza is in the start house. He was a previous winner of the U.S Under 23 National Time Trial Championship.
13:07:41 Pauwels has the 3rd best intermediate time, but obviously faded. I'm Rick Scott and as I discovered by pre-riding the course twice this morning, the second half of the course is the harder part. If you don't pace yourself properly, you will fade towards the end.
13:05:53 Cervelo Test Team's Serge Pauwels finishes at 33:36.
13:04:09 New 3rd place finish by Bernard Van Ulden (Jelly Belly) in 33:06.
13:03:25 1 km to the finish for Cavendish (Columbia-Highroad).
13:00:18 Top 3 are Clement followed by Riblon and Michael Barry (Columbia-Highroad).
12:57:00 It's the new best time of 31:23 for Clement.
12:56:29 Here comes Stef Clement (Rabobank), who has the best intermediate time, nearing he finish.
12:55:45 Andy Schleck (Saxo Bank) is off on his start. He won the Best Young Rider jersey in last year's Tour de France.
12:54:55 Top 3 riders at the finish are still Riblon (AG2R), Menzies (OUCH) and Hansen (Columbia-Highroad). The time to beat is 32:22.
12:49:19 34:11 finishing time for Chris Baldwin (Rock Racing), a former U.S. Time Trial champion.
12:46:25 New best intermediate time is Stef Clement in 19:43 for Rabobank.
12:45:45 For now the leader's board is Riblon, Menzies and Adam Hansen (Columbia-Highroad).
12:44:02 32:22 is the new best time by Riblon (AG2R).
12:43:32 33:09 is the new best time by Menzies (OUCH).
12:43:10 36:13 finishing time for Fred Rodriguez (Rock Racing).
12:40:36 Mauricio Ardila (Rabobank) just took his start.
12:39:24 Hamilton (Rock Racing) was 22:12 at the intermediate point. Not too bad considering his mechanical.
12:38:08 36:09 is Chicci's time. He barely held off Guptil by a few seconds.
12:37:58 Our first rider, Chicci (Liquigas) is about to finish, but he's about to get passed by Andy Guptil (Colavita/Sutter Home).
12:35:42 Riblon's time is 20:29.
12:34:59 New best intermediate times is by Christophe Riblon (AG2R).
12:32:28 32 riders on course. Mark Cavendish has made his start after winning the last two stages for Columbia-Highroad.
12:30:36 21:35 for Sastre (Cervelo Test Team) at the intermediate point.
12:29:44 Daniel Oss (Liquigas) is through the intermediate spot in 2nd at 21:34.
12:27:07 21:03 is the new best intermediate time by Karl Menzies (OUCH).
12:26:24 The best time at the intermediate point is Andsy Guptil (Colavita/Sutter Home) at 22:24. The point is at 8.7-mile mark at the top of the Ballard Canyon climb.
12:23:49 Michael Barry of Team Columbia-Highroad is ready to take his start.
12:20:33 Quick Step's Marco Velo is off on his start.
12:19:19 Hamilton (Rock Racing) has found his rhythm today, but lost to much time to be a factor today.
12:17:39 Tyler Farrar (Garmin-Slipstream) is ready to start.
12:16:50 Hamilton is stopped and getting a bike change. The chain is jammed. He's trying to fix it himself and can't. He's off trying to ride again.
12:15:50 Hamilton's chain is off. More problems for Rock Racing today!
12:14:58 Tyler Hamilton, the 2004 Olympic Time Trial gold medalist, is on course for Rock Racing.
12:12:34 One of the six men in the break yesterday, Curtis Gunn (Fly V Australia) has made his start. He's a talented time trial rider, but after being in the break for over 100 miles yesterday, he probably won't have much left in the legs today.
12:09:36 Bad luck! Fast Freddie Rodriguez (Rock Racing) has flatted, but is riding on it as support doesn't seem to be around.
12:08:42 Six men are already on course. Carlos Sastre (Cervelo Test Team), the reigning Tour de France champion, has made his start.
12:07:01 The second half of the course is super challenging with a couple of short 2-minute climbs, a fast technical descent, rolling roads that are a bit bumpy and rough, and some quick turns before powering straight back into town for the finish.
12:04:48 The course climbs shortly after the start before reaching a flat straight section that becomes a false flat.
12:01:30 Chicci is on a road bike with clip-on bars.
12:01:07 The first rider - Francesco Chicci (Liquigas) is off. We are underway. The riders are starting at one minute intervals.
11:59:47 It's sunny and the temperature is in the mid-60s, which should be perfect for the riders.
11:59:01 A huge crowd is gathered in Solvang with many people pre-riding the course today, including yours truly. It's a very testing course.
11:57:56 Our commentators are Frankie Andreu & G.I. JoE Silva. If you have comments or questions, show your love at email@example.com.
11:43:06 This has already been an unforgettable Amgen Tour of California and we're not finished yet. You can get the same tour merchandise that they sell here at the tour festivals. This year, there are many new clothing and commemorative souvenir offerings available including jerseys, jackets, t-shirts, hats, socks, cowbells and more. Please visit www.amgentourofcaliforniastore.com. Today we have a special on sweatshirts. Enjoy a 25% discount by entering the code sweats09 at checkout.
11:17:59 While cycling is a team sport, the time trial is an individual race against the clock. Stage races are won and lost in the time trial, thus Stage 6 will be a crucial test for the true contenders for overall victory at the 4th Amgen Tour of California. The drama once again takes place in Solvang, the idyllic Danish village that hosts training camps for ProTour teams and some of the largest cycling events in the U.S. The fast and primarily flat course that includes the short, steep Ballard Canyon climb showcases the beauty of the Santa Ynez Valley as it unfolds through quaint towns, vineyards and farms. With the start and finish located only one block apart, it's an ideal stage for spectators to watch the best cyclists in the world rise to the challenge.
11:14:11 Good morning and welcome to the quaint Danish enclave known as Solvang, the scene of what is certain to be a dramatic Stage 6 of the 2009 Amgen Tour of California. I'm Rick Scott and today is the race of truth, a 15-mile individual time trial. No teammates, no hiding. One man against the clock. Two-time defending champion Levi Leipheimer (Astana) is in yellow, but three men - Michael Rogers (Team Columbia-Highroad), David Zabriskie (Garmin-Slipstream) and Lance Armstrong (Astana) - are all within 30 seconds of our leader. The top four also are exceptional time trial riders so today we shall witness a thrilling showdown. Live coverage begins at 12 PM PT when the first rider takes off down the start ramp. Stay with us for what will be a pivotal stage in this year's race.


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I ran Albany Marathon in 2010 & 2013, very enjoyable and well organized. After race many events within walking distance of race festivities. A great course to PR as well as nice family weekend getaway.
organization: Pros: Plenty of parking at the start, well stocked fluid stations, several food & gel spots on the course, easy packet pickup, beer, fruit & Gatorade at the finish, tech shirt, Snickers bars & other Mars food samples, expo is efficient size with anything you may have left at home Cons: the finish area could be closer to the car (I think some recent flooding may have altered the original finish area, but I don't know), only one portable heater at the finish area (the 39 degree temps were too chilly for me to stick around in the cold), I didn't notice any portalets at the start Course: essentially a flat course run entirely on asphalt roads with a few small rises, but nothing bad in my opinion, well marked with plenty of police or volunteers at intersections, clocks at miles 10, 13.1 & 20 (I think 25 also, but I'm not certain), the last few miles run through some nice tree-lined streets Spectatos: the crowd support was very friendly, lively and energetic when you ran by them. It's also nice to run with a friend that gets the crowd involved as he runs. Volunteers: each stop was well manned with Gatorade and water and there was gel and/or bananas and oranges at several points along the course, the temps didn't get over 40 so I am very thankful for the efforts and time these people gave for us
This race was my second year running the Albany Marathon. The weather was ideal this year (compared to last year). The course is not pancake flat, but it's definitely a fast course, with enough roll to avoid a flat fatigue. For a small town race, the community supports this event with enthusiastic aid stations. The course is easily accessed by any supporters/family someone may have. The pacer I followed for this race was fantastic, finishing within seconds (under) the pace group time. I would definitely recommend this race for someone looking for a fast time, without the glut and excess of large marathons.
Gently rolling hills, just enough to shake up your legs. LOVE the turtle bling... Too many finisher medals today look like every other finisher medal or just in creative and big (gag me). Nice to have something unique!! Spectators enthusiastic from front of pack to the back if packed Organized like a well oiled machine. Pace leaders did a great job Great race
I wish the race were not advertised as flat because that is really my only minor quibble with what is an otherwise outstanding event, a hidden gem that will probably only get better with age. As to the course, I would describe it as gently rolling with some mild hills but very definitely not flat. There are also a LOT of twists and turns on the back half, make sure you hit the tangents or you are going to run a lot farther than 26.2 miles. Your GPS is going to give you very misleading splits (mine said 26.5 miles and it's usually quite accurate) so it would be nice to have the official clock at more than 10, 13.1 & 20 miles. Spectator support was minimal but it was cold in 2013 and I wouldn't have stood outside in 30ish degree windy weather either. My hat is off to the volunteers who did an outstanding job. The race was very well organized, from the expo/check in to race start to the finish line and I never worried about getting off course, was well marked with tape on the roads for the myriad of turns. Very nice technical shirt and the medal was fine. I really wish the weather had been better as there was beer in the finisher area but I was shivering too much to stick around, probably dehydrated which hopefully explains my last 4-6 miles :-)
I ran the HALF MARATHON. The weather was 34 and cloudy at race start time. This was my first Half Marathon. I finished in about 2:10. I finished really strong after starting with some serious adversity. I had crippling shin splints the first 3 miles. I'm not sure if it was because the weather was cold (34) or what the reason. Regardless it caused for some 13 minute splits. My last split was low 8's so all the training and preparation paid off once the shin pain passed. It was a great course. Flat and beautiful through some of Albany's oldest neighborhoods. The crowd turn-out was weak but I think the brutally cold weather was a big reason. It was a fun race and my adversity at the beginning only made my strong finish more special. I will definitely do it again!
An awesome race in spite of the weather.Relatively flat with nice crowd support. Tried to get in a popular Italian restaraunt the night before but the crowd was a mob and the wait was going to be over twice as long as reservation stated. We went to the Albany Mall by chance and tried the Sunset Grill.The food was fabulous, fast, and reasonably priced. Overall an excellent race.
Excellent organization - and the rain kept some volunteers away but wow the ones out there meant it! 6 million thumbs up for no 'flags' of the race. The race must go on! Yeah! This race is at the top of my list in the future- you can trust they will give you your money's worth! Pace team FUN and excellent. Great race, done it several years now, will do it again.
I was looking for a flat run within a day's drive of Charlotte, NC. Would have been great except 70 degrees, rain yes, but I found the humidity much more of a problem. Not to mention getting my shoes soaked with the extra weight. I rang my shirt out every 30 min and it was mostly sweat. A day later, it was sunny, 44 deg with 70% humidity. Oh well. Lots of good aid stations. I finished the race with more snacks in my pockets than I started with!
My comments are biased by a 6min PR. The weather did not cooperate: 70deg+rain. The course was flat and scenic with a few rolling hills (unexpected) and more turns than ideal (traffic, shmaffic. I took the tangent anyway!) This was the first race I ran with a pace group. Worked great until mile 17 when our pacer had to drop off. He did an excellent job up to then. With the conditions, I think only two finished at the goal pace (I missed it by 100 sec). The volunteers and spectators of Albany were real troopers. I'm going to do this one again!
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Reviews by smooth_aleing:smooth_aleingPennsylvania 3.99/5 rDev +7% look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4 Poured from a 12oz bottle into a pint glass. Gets big points just on the head alone. Pours a gigantic head, that settles to an incredible frothy peak. Rich amber color, with good lacing. The nose is complex, good hop kick with a nice rye undertone, with hints of citrus. Nose is suggestive of taste, with good amount of hops and nice bitterness. The rye is certainly there, which I like, and makes its presence known towards the end, a nice lingering coating on the tongue. Mouthfeel is decent, warm and hazy with decent carbonation, slight milkiness. Overall, very good, especially if you're a fan of rye beers. Serving type: bottle 04-29-2013 02:22:51 | More by smooth_aleing More User Reviews:chinchillSouth Carolina 2.99/5 rDev -19.8% look: 3 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3 Undated 12 oz can purchased near brewery about 3 months ago and kept refrigerated. Pours golden with a small, partially durable head. Smells spicy and floral, rather as expected. But the flavor clearly reveals wild yeast. Unintentional I believe. So much for unpasteurized in this case. The farmhouse effects actually fit somewhat well with the spicy rye/hop profile and don't completely ruin the beer, but it certainly doesn't taste like it should. Feel: medium-light body is properly carbonated but a bit harsh. Serving type: can 11-14-2013 01:20:53 | More by chinchill StoutHunterMichigan 3.3/5 rDev -11.5% look: 4.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 3.25 I picked up a can of Arcadia's Sky High Rye a couple weeks ago for $1.69 at The Lager Mill. It's been a while since I've had this beer and since it's in cans now I thought I would revisit it, plus I've been in the mood for Rye Beers lately, so lets see how it goes. No visible canning date. Poured from a 12oz can into an imperial pint glass. A- The can looks pretty nice, it's got a nice look to it and I think it looks better than the bottle did. It poured a lightly hazy golden yellow color that took on more of a golden orange color when held to the light with three fingers worth of fluffy and slightly creamy white head that died down to a thin ring that stayed till the end and left lots of sticky lacing behind. This is a pretty good looking beer, I have no complaints at all. S- The aroma starts off with a higher amount of medium sweetness followed by a good amount of rye up front that impart a nice earthy and spicy rye aroma followed by some malts that impart a bready, grainy, and caramel malt like aroma. Up next comes the hops that impart a citrus hop aroma along with a slight soapy aroma, but it's the floral hops that seem to sticking out the most and they seem to overpower the rye just a little. There's also a farmhouse funk aroma that seems out of place and it reminds me a little of some Brewery Vivant beers. The aroma was decent, but I thought the floral hops were a little too dominating and the farmhouse aroma felt a little out of place.. T- The taste seems to be fairly similar to the aroma and it starts off with a slightly higher amount of medium sweetness followed by some rye up front that barely comes through enough and it impart a somewhat lighter earthy and spicy rye flavor. Up next comes the malts which impart a somewhat lighter amount of grainy and bready flavors with caramel malts still seeming to stick out the most. Up next comes that weird farmhouse yeast flavor that almost reminds me a little of brett and it's still similar to some Brewery Vivant beers and it's followed by some hops with some earthy and citrus rind hop flavors and the floral hops still stick out the most but they don't dominate this beer like they did in the aroma and they impart a lighter amount of medium bitterness, with a light rye, floral hop, citrus hop and farmhouse yeast like aftertaste. The taste isn't bad, but I don't think it's what it's meant to be, the farmhouse yeast flavor isn't all that unpleasant, but it just feels out of place in this beer. M- fairly smooth, pretty crisp, really dry, medium bodied with a slightly higher amount of medium carbonation. The mouthfeel was nice, but it wasn't the truest to style. Overall this beer left me a little confused, I didn't love it, but I didn't hate it and I thought it wasn't that true to style with the farmhouse yeast aspect and the floral hops covering up most of the spicy and earthy rye flavors that I was looking forward to. This beer didn't have the best drinkability, it was fairly smooth, not overly bitter and not too filling, but the flavor didn't do the best job at holding my attention because it just left me feeling confused about it. What I liked the most about this beer was the appearance, it was a damn good looking beer with some really nice head and lacing. What I liked the least about this beer was the funky farmhouse aspect, it was bad, but it was unwanted in this beer and it didn't work that well with the rye flavors. I would buy a can of this again if i knew it was fresh, I'm wondering if I got an off can or they changed the recipe, i'm just not sure what's going on with this brew and I don't think I would recommend it as it is. All in all i'm still confused about this beer, I generally like those funky farmhouse flavors, but it just felt out of place in this beer and it didn't work as well with the other flavors as it does in most Farmhouse Ales, this may be why you don't hear of many Rye Farmhouse Beers. Better luck next time Arcadia, this brew just left me puzzled and nothing else. Serving type: can 11-08-2013 22:42:35 | More by StoutHunter MikeWardPennsylvania 3.93/5 rDev +5.4% look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4 12oz bottle poured into standard pint glass. Bottled on date of 05/20/13, so pushing towards 5 months old. Poured a hazy yellow body with a thick & fosmy 1-1 1/2 head. Head retained well, and left some thick. though uneven lacing. good amount of small carbonation bubbling. Not much on the nose, some fruit, and a faint whiff of spices. Taste was really nice. I do enjoy rye beers, though ones that have faded are really bland. This has held up well. Getting a piney, resinous, spicy taste from the rye coating the tongue. Sharp tingling around the edge of the tongue. Delicious. Mouth was a bit above medium, quite a dry finish too. Overall, was pleasantly surprised by this brew. Arcadia makes some pretty good, though not spectacular beers, and I was a bit concerned by the age on this one, but it holds up very well. Looking forward to trying another. Serving type: bottle 10-11-2013 17:44:36 | More by MikeWard |
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Linked-In is also a good place for clients to find a lawyer. If for example, you have been injured in an accident and are looking for a Personal Injury Lawyer, go to Linked-In and type in and search for the group "Personal Injury Lawyer" and see what group comes up. You can ask for a personal injury lawyer in your town or city and you will get many to reply.
For the lawyer trying to use Linked-In to promote his law firm, there are many ways that you can use it to your advantage. Review the following ways and make sure they can ethically be used in your state. One thing you have to be careful of is not to spend too much time on Linked-In.
Chuck Hester posted an article on the Social Media Today website discussing this topic. He believed that there were five major things one must do to utilize Linked-In. First, use the homepage as your Linked-In HQ. Don't waste a lot of time allowing the e-mail notification system to bog down your computer. He advises that you go to your account setting and make it so you get "Web Only" notifications. Second, when possible log on the same time each day. Mr. Hester believes that makes your time more manageable and more efficient. I personally do not believe this, as it is best for me to look at my Linked-In group pages when I am between projects and then I only spend about 10-15 minutes on the site. Third, Mr. Hester thinks that you should update your status and say hello to your Linked-In network. Fourth, Mr. Hester states that one should always answer messages and invitations in a timely manner. He states that it strengthens relationships that can help others learn about your specialty. Well, that is something I do not do. Fifth, monitor the group activity, including the latest discussions. Be active on the group discussion boards. Now let me tell you as a manager of a Group, if you put too much on and it gets annoying, I don't think people will want to use your business services. In fact the manager of the group (like Fred Penney's Personal Injury Lawyer Group) might just take you off the group if you are too annoying.
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Three people died and several people were injured in three separate crashes in and around Calgary over the weekend.
A witness said it sounded like "a bomb went off" when a car crashed into a motorcycle Saturday in a southwest Calgary neighbourhood, killing a woman in her 50s and injuring two others.
A silver Ford Taurus travelling southbound on 26th Street S.W. in Cedarbrae drove through a yield sign before T-boning the westbound motorcycle at the intersection of Oakfield Drive after 5 p.m., police said.
The crash killed the bike's 53-year-old passenger and sent the rider, a 44-year-old man, to hospital with serious injuries, according to police.
The 21-year-old driver of the car also sustained serious injuries.
Speed and alcohol appear to be factors in the crash, say police.
Karen Baxter, who lives in the area, said she was reading a book on the side of the road when she heard the crash. When she looked up, the car had already slammed into a tree while the bike was still moving on its side.
"It sounded like a bomb went off," she said. "It took a minute to register exactly what had happened and, at that point, I didn't stick around to look, I ran in the house to phone EMS."
The silver sedan's hood was completely smashed in. The driver's side windshield was severely cracked, the airbag deployed.
A few hours later, RCMP were dispatched to Highway 1 west of Range Road 33 near Calaway Park just before 7 p.m. where a rider was killed in a motorcycle crash.
A motorcycle was travelling east on the highway when it lost control.
The passenger was thrown from the bike and sustained extensive injuries and died at the scene, Cochrane RCMP said.
The driver was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
RCMP spokeswoman Sgt. Patricia Neely said the cause has not yet been determined, but witnesses indicated the bike was weaving within its lane and lost control.
Alcohol and speed are not considered factors in the crash.
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Superintendent Dr. James Tenbusch said the board is looking at about $400,000 in savings for the budget year. He said the board is not looking at cutting any teaching staff right now.
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To draw the most benefit from this workshop, we encourage you to share your previous proposals for the simulated panel review.
Interested participants should register by April 11, 2011, by clicking on the Registration link below
Contact Jim Maxwell at 330.672.0731 or firstname.lastname@example.com with questions.


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The holidays are here and for the do-it-yourselfer who always has a list of "to-do" projects to tackle, a new tool makes a great gift. From the weekend warrior to automotive enthusiast, an addition to the tool box is certain to bring a smile to their face.
Here are some ideas from Craftsman to get you started finding the perfect gift for the DIYer on your list:
* Stocking stuffer – Craftsman Cap Wrench Bottle Opener
A tool box isn't complete without a bottle cap opener for use during the rewarding and relaxing time at the end of the workday. Give your loved one's stocking a little extra weight with this tool that looks like a traditional wrench with a fun twist. The patented fulcrum design opens a variety of bottle tops. Personalize it by having a name engraved on the handle.
* Everyday DIYer – 65-in-1 Universal Wrench�
This innovative wrench empowers users to work on 16 different fastener sizes including inch and metric. The universal design also gives it access to six different types of fasteners –2 pt., 4 pt., 6 pt., 12 pt., Spline and External Torx. No matter what size or shape nut or bolt you encounter, this tool has got you covered, lightening up your tool belt.
* Auto enthusiast – Universal 19-pc. Max Axess Socket and Ratchet Set
For those who spend a lot of time under the hood, consider this tool set. It features a unique pass-thru design built to take on any length screw and rods, without the need for deep sockets. The universal tooth design grips six different types of fasteners, so no matter what type of nut you encounter, you'll be covered. The set contains a total of 19 pieces, including eight metric socket sizes, eight standard socket sizes and a 3/8-inch ratchet.
* Weekend warrior: Bolt-On Tool System
We all know that weekend projects tend to require more than one type of tool. This modular power tool system saves you space, time and money with nine interchangeable attachments that all connect to one tool base. With its ability to transform from a drill to a router to a jigaw and more in mere seconds, it's perfect to take on nearly any project. A starter kit comes with the tool base, 20-volt battery, charger and drill/driver attachment. Eight additional attachments can be purchased separately, allowing your loved one to expand their power tool collection quickly and reasonably.
* Heavy-duty DIYer: C3 XCP Heavy-Duty Drill
This heavy-duty drill can tackle the toughest of jobs and is the most powerful drill in its class. It is powered by a new extreme core performance (XCP) lithium-ion battery pack that provides 35 percent more run time. Features Extreme Weather Performance, which allows for easier tool start up when the temperature drops, so no matter what the season, your DIY die-hard can be working.
These gifts are sure to be "Guys Favorites Guaranteed." If they don't love their new tool, the Sears return policy has you covered. For more information on top holiday gifts, visit www.craftsman.com �or Sears stores nationwide.
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Imagine all you will see as you sail in a glass bottom boat, and visit the famous Arc, the sea lions colony, the natural rock formation and cross from the Sea of Cortez to the Pacific Ocean.
Next begins your tour by land. We will go to the Finisterra Hotel located at the tip of the Baja peninsula and overlooking the town of Cabo, the Sea of Cortez to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Enjoy fantastic views of the bay and the seascape.
We will go to Cabo San Lucas downtown showing the principal places, and then to the blown glass factory.
Stop at Palmilla viewpoint to admire San Jose bay, as well as Acapulquito Beach, known as a beach for surf lovers.
Next we'll go to San Jose directly to the main church, the principal plaza and its houses that are from the middle of the 19th century. They are now restaurants and stores but have retained their original architecture.
As we return to Cabo San Lucas, we'll pass the coast zone and the hotels from San Jose.
Children ages five (5)and up require a ticket.
Departures (Local Time)
9:00 AM (Hours: 4)
12:00 PM (Hours: 4)
1:00 PM (Hours: 4)
Activity Level:
3Duration: |
Hours: 4 |
Choose Child / Adult Pricing
Cost Per Person (Adult)
Tour Cost: $54.50
Tax/Other Fees: $4.50
Total Cost: $59.00
Cost Per Person (Child)
Tour Cost: $44.50
Tax/Other Fees: $4.50
Total Cost: $49.00
Be sure to bring your camera. Child's rate is available for children 4 to 7 years old. Children age 8 and over pay the adult rate. Children under 4 not permitted.
At the cruise ship pier. The specific meeting location at the pier will be listed in your confirmation email and voucher for this shore excursion. See the 'Redemption and Voucher Details' section below.