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- Description
Blessed Herbs has formulated Lung Rejuvenator™ with a proprietary blend of 16 natural herbs shown to support healthy lung function, ease the symptoms of lung-related ailments and provide protection from harmful pathogens and irritants.
Mullein (leaf) – Mullein leaf is an effective lung tonic indicated for chest congestion and the relief of symptoms from chest colds, bronchitis and asthma. It helps loosen phlegm, break up congestion and soothe irritated mucus membranes.
Butterfly Weed (Pleurisy root) – An important herb to Native Americans, butterfly weed encourages expectoration, reduces inflammation and provides a general mild tonic effect on the respiratory system, making it useful in relieving lung conditions.
Lungwort lichen – With strong antioxidant compounds, lungwort helps to detoxify the lungs and provide relief from coughs, colds and respiratory irritation. It has been shown to thin and loosen phlegm and mucus for easier expectoration.
Grindelia (aerial parts) – By helping to relax the smooth muscles of lungs, grindelia helps relieve chronic coughs from allergies and asthma. Its strong expectorant action reduces blockage of the airways.
Elecampane (root) – Elecampane is considered a natural lung cleanser that is recommended for conditions with large amounts of mucus. It's phytochemicals coat and soothe bronchial passages and protect against foreign pathogens.
Chlorella – A powerful detoxifying agent, chlorella helps rid the lungs and airways of heavy metals, molds and pollutants. Chlorella also helps to regenerate immune cells for faster healing and further protection from infection.
Cordyceps (mycelia CS-4 extract 2:1) – Extracts from this medicinal mushroom help reduce inflammation in the lungs and bronchial airways. It is considered a tonic that clears the lungs, improves vitality and helps to increase natural immunity.
Turkey Tails (mushroom extract 8:1) – A potent immune booster, this mushroom extract exerts strong anti-viral effects against infection. Used worldwide for respiratory ailments, turkey tails reduces the production of phlegm and eases discomfort caused by inflammation.
Wild American Ginseng (root) – American ginseng is an effective cold fighter and even reduces the duration of a common head cold. It is also an adaptogen that supports a healthy nervous system and reduces fatigue.
Mullein (flower) – The flower of mullein is a popular natural remedy for bronchitis, colds and flu. It helps loosen and expectorate sticky mucus with phytonutrients that fight bacteria and help control the spread of viral pathogens.
Lobelia (aerial parts) – Lobeline, active compound of the herb breaks down congestion in the lungs and thins mucus. It also has a bronchodilating effect that opens the airways for deeper breathing.
Black Peppercorns – Extracts of black pepper are said to improve circulation and improve lung-related conditions like asthma, bronchitis, and pneumonia. Its active ingredients exert anti-viral and antimicrobial protection to the lungs and airways.
Ginger (root) – Ginger relaxes the airways, making it a natural remedy for asthma and conditions related to COPD. Ginger promotes respiratory health by helping to rid the lungs of pollutants and other irritants, while relieving congestion and improving circulation.
Long Pepper (fruit) – In Ayurvedic medicine, long pepper is indicated for "cold, wet and 'mucousy' conditions of the lungs." It helps to expel accumulated mucus and improve circulation to the lungs.
Sweet Violet (leaf & flower) – The healing phytochemicals in sweet violet exert antiseptic, antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and expectorant properties in the lungs. Sweet violet helps to open airways and is beneficial for bronchitis, coughs and asthma.
Licorice (root) – Licorice soothes mucus membranes in the throat and lungs while reducing phlegm, opening airways and relieving bronchial spasms. It also exerts antiviral and antibacterial protection.
- Supplement Facts
Lung Rejuvenator™
Serving Size: 90 drops (~3ml)
Servings Per Container: 19
Amount Per Serving % DV* Proprietary blend 90 drops (~3 ml) Mullein (leaf) ** Butterfly Weed (Pleurisy root) ** Lungwort lichen ** Grindelia (aerial parts) ** Elecampane (root)† ** Chlorella ** Cordyceps (mycelia CS-4 extract 2:1) ** Turkey Tails (mushroom extract 8:1) ** Wild American Ginseng (root) ** Mullein (flower) ** Lobelia (aerial parts) ** Black Peppercorns† ** Ginger (root)† ** Long Pepper (fruit) ** Sweet Violet (leaf & flower)† ** Licorice (root)† **
** Daily Value (DV) not establishedOther IngredientsDistilled water, organic grain alcohol† (30% by volume) and vegetable glycerin.
Extract weight-to-volume ratio: (g/ml): 1:4
†Certified Organically Grown. Contains 14% Organic Ingredients.
CAUTION: Do not take if pregnant, nursing.
American Wild Ginseng may affect blood sugar levels; diabetics need to monitor carefully. Because of Ginger root, consult your healthcare provider before using if you have gallstones, peptic ulcers or take anticoagulant or antiplatelet drugs. Licorice root has a glycyrrhizin content of 1.5 milligram or less per 3 ml dose. Taking amounts of 100 milligrams/day or less have been found free of adverse effects. As a precaution, those with diabetes, high blood pressure, hypokalemia, heart, kidney, or liver disease, or taking heart medications, should ask their healthcare provider if this low level of glycyrrhizin in the Licorice root is safe for them to take.
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It Works Period I Tried It And I Have Asthma And When I Was Taking The Lung Rejuvenator I Did'nt Need My Inhaler For 7 Days That Includes Advair Disk I'm Ordering Again
- The best for allergies and asthma related lung problems
This tincture is simply the best for my allergy and asthma related lung problems. I live on Maui and we have a host of ling ailments here due to the volcanic gases and cane burning. I have developed asthma since living here, and this is a must for keeping my lungs clean and phlegm free. Excellent product!


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Similar to making healthy food choices, choosing the right personal care products can have a huge impact on your long-term health and happiness. Much of what we place on our skin is absorbed into our bloodstream, making it important to choose products that use healthy, natural ingredients. Green Beaver Organic Certified products are an excellent contributor to a healthy lifestyle. Remember, the only safe synthetic chemical is the one you don't come into contact with!
Harmful Ingredients in Personal Care Products
This is a by-product of a petrochemical process. In other words, this contaminant is created when two other chemicals are mixed together. This compound is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. Exposure may cause damage to the central nervous system, liver and kidneys. This contaminant can often be found in cosmetics and personal care products such as deodorants, shampoos, toothpastes and mouthwashes. More than 56 cosmetic ingredients are associated with the contaminant 1,4-dioxane.
Look out for it!
The following is a list of some of the most common ingredients associated with 1,4-dioxane:
- Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
- Ammonium laureth sulfate
- Triethanolamine laureth sulfate
- All ingredients with ""eth"" in the name e.g. ceteth, oleth, steareth, ceteareth, myreth followed or not by a number
- All ingredients with ""PEG"" in the name e.g. PEG-8, PEG-40 glyceryl cocoate, PEG-40 hydrogenated castor oil
- All ingredients with ""oxynol' in the name
- All ingredients with ""polythylene"",""polyethyleneglycol"" or ""polyoxyethylene"" in the name
- All the Polysorbates
- All are synthesised by ethyoxylation and contain the carcinogenic 1,4-dioxane"
Further Reading
Synthetic Fragrances or Perfume
Not many people realize that 95% of the chemicals in fragrances are synthetic compounds derived from petroleum. Some of these chemicals can alter the skin's surface tension, allowing more chemicals to be absorbed through the skin.
Fragrance chemicals affect the brain and nervous system, with some effects being immediate and transitory, and other effects being chronic and long lasting.
Fragrances can:
- Modify brain blood flow
- Alter blood pressure, pulse and mood
- Trigger migraine headaches
- Induce or worsen respiratory problems
- Trigger asthma in school-age children (asthma is now the leading serious chronic illness among youth)
Look out for it!
Every year, more and more commonly used chemicals are found to be hormone disrupters. Fragrances often contain large amounts of phthalates, a group of toxic chemicals that are known estrogen and testosterone hormone disrupters. It is presently unknown how many of the hundreds of existing fragrance chemicals have these properties.
Further Reading
Synthetic pigments and colours
Synthetic pigments may contain heavy metal salts that leave toxic by-products on the skin, and they are a known contributor to skin irritations and contact dermatitis. Coal tar chemicals, which are found in synthetic colours used in almost all coloured personal care products, are a known human carcinogen. Coal tar derivatives are also used as a dye base for dark hair colouring, and some substances derived from it have been linked to bladder cancer and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. FD&C Blue 1 and FD&C Green 3 are possible carcinogenic, and impurities in other colours — D&C Red 33, FD&C Yellow 5 and FD&C Yellow 6 — have been shown to cause cancer when applied to the skin.
Mineral Oil
Mineral oil, also known as paraffin oil, is a mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum, and is widely used in creams, lotions, cleansers, moisturizers, hair products and makeup. It interferes with the skin's ability to breathe, can cause allergic reactions, slows down skin function and cell development, can cause dryness and clog pores. Any mineral oil derivative can be contaminated with cancer causing PAH's (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons).
NOTE: Baby oil is 100% Mineral Oil!
Petrolatum (Mineral oil in a gel form)
Petrolatum causes many problems for photosensitive skin (that is to say, it augments damage from the sun). It also tends to interfere with the body's natural moisturizing mechanism, leading to dry skin. Any product sold that contains this chemical creates the very conditions that it claims to relieve. Many manufacturers use petrolatum because it is incredibly cheap. Highly comedogenic. Petrolatum is listed as a probable human carcinogen in the European Union's Dangerous Substances Directive, and its use in cosmetic products was banned in Europe in 2004, yet it is still permitted in North America.
Further Reading
Aluminum Chlorohydrate
Aluminum, which has been linked to breast cancer, is found in many popular deodorants. A study was conducted in 2004 by Dr. Kris McGrath, a Chicago allergist who claims to have found a connection between antiperspirants, underarm shaving and cancer. He believes the culprits in these antiperspirants are the toxins in aluminum salts such as Aluminum Chlorohydrate. He says they don't normally penetrate the skin enough to cause a problem, unless the skin is shaven. If you disrupt the skin by shaving, it can open up the door, because just under the skin is the lymphatic system, which is connected to the breast. In this study, more than 400 Chicago-area breast cancer survivors recalled their lifetime history of using antiperspirants and underarm shaving. He found that women who perform underarm shaving more aggressively had a diagnosis of breast cancer 22 years earlier than the non-users.
Propylene Glycol and Butylene Glycol
Petroleum plastics act as surfactants (wetting agents, solvents). EPA considers Propylene Glycol so toxic it requires protective gloves, clothing, goggles and disposal by burying. Because Propylene Glycol penetrates skin so quickly, EPA warns against skin contact to prevent brain, liver, and kidney abnormalities. There is NO warning label on products where concentration is greater than in most industrial applications. Used as a solvent, propylene glycol is probably THE most common ingredient found in personal-care items, such as make-up, hair products, lotions, after-shave, deodorants, mouthwashes, and toothpaste. (Check the labels of your favourite products!) It's so strong that it can take barnacles off the bottom of boats, but because it's so inexpensive, it's widely used in very high concentrations in most personal care formulations, even ones from 'natural food' stores.
Ammonium Laureth Sulfate (ALES)
Ammonium Laureth Sulfates are detergents and surfactants that pose serious health threats. Used in car washes, garage floor cleaners, engine degreasers and 90% of personal-care products that foam. Animals exposed to SLS experience eye damage, depression, laboured breathing, diarrhea, severe skin irritation and even death. SLS may also damage skin's immune system by causing layers to separate, inflame and age.
Sunblocks, made with the minerals titanium dioxide or zinc oxide, stay on the skin's surface, reflecting UV rays. However, to make them more aesthetically appealing and less opaque, some newer products use titanium dioxide or zinc oxide reduced to microscopic nanoparticles. A nanometer (nm) is about a billionth of a meter. To give you an idea of how small a nm is, consider that a single human hair is about 80,000 nm in diameter. The problem with nanoparticles is that they are unpredictable – they could penetrate the skin or enter the bloodstream, where they may damage cells.
A white-gray mineral powder used especially as a baby powder and in deodorant products. Long term use can produce the same effects as those of asbestos. Besides the consequences on the respiratory system, talc can also affect the reproductive system.
This synthetic antibacterial ingredient has a chemical structure similar to Agent Orange! EPA registers it as a pesticide, posing risks to human health and to the environment. It's also classified as a chlorophenol (chemical suspected of causing cancer in humans). Tufts University School of Medicine says triclosan is capable of forcing emergence of super bugs it cannot kill. The Canadian Paediatric Society called for parents to stop buying antibacterial products, and instead use soap and water to wash toys, hands or household items.
Oestrogens are commonly found in many products, usually not listed on labels. Health effects include damage to liver/kidneys, birth defects, decreased sperm counts and early breast development in girls and boys.
Further Reading
MEA (Monoethanolamine), DEA (Diethanolamine), TEA (Triethanolamine)
This ingredient is commonly used in personal care and cosmetics products to adjust the pH balance or formulation. It's a skin/eye irritant and causes contact dermatitis. It can easily be absorbed through the skin and accumulate in body organs, even the brain. Repeated use results in major increases of liver and kidney cancer. May contain nitrosamines, a known carcinogen, or can generate nitrosamines as a by-product of manufacturing. These chemicals are already restricted in Europe due to known carcinogenic effects.
Further Reading
(DEA, DEA-CETYL phosphates, DEA OLETH-3 phosphates, Myristamide DEA, Stearamide MEA, Cocamide MEA, Lauramide MEA, Oleamide DEA, TEA-Lauryl Sulfate) – These chemicals ingredients are used as emulsifiers and foaming bases in the majority of body care products in spite of the fact the the FDA (The American Food and Drug Administration) has warned the industry of their potential danger since 1979. Furthermore, in 1998 a study by the NTP (American National Toxicology Program) seriously condemned their use and designated them nitrates and nitrosamins, cancer causing elements.
Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde releasers
Formaldehyde is a known carcinogen (causes cancer). It causes allergic, irritant and contact dermatitis, headaches and chronic fatigue. The vapour is extremely irritating to the eyes, nose and throat (mucous membranes). Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea, 2-bromo-2-nitropropane-1,3-diol (Bronopol), Quaternium-7, 15, 31, 60, etc., DMDM Hydantoin, Hydroxymethylglycinate are just some of many preservatives that release formaldehyde which may cause joint pain, cancer, skin reactions, allergies, depression, headaches, chest pains, ear infections, chronic fatigue, dizziness, and loss of sleep. Exposure may irritate the respiratory system, trigger heart palpitations or asthma and aggravate coughs and colds.
Further Reading
Phenoxyethanol is a preservative used in many so-called 'natural' skin care products. Enter phenoxyethanol into the Chemical Toxicity Database, and seven entries are listed. A sample of information found on phenoxyethanol includes:
- Hazards Identification
- Harmful if swallowed
- Causes skin irritation
- May cause central nervous system depression
- May cause kidney damage
- May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation
- Target Organs: Kidneys, central nervous system
- Skin Contact: Severe irritation or burns
- Eye Contact: Severe irritation or burns
- Ingestion: May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
- May cause central nervous system depression
- May cause headache, dizziness, drowsiness, and nausea
- Advanced stages may cause collapse, unconsciousness
- May cause coma and possible death due to respiratory failure
- May cause kidney failure
- May be harmful if swallowed
- Lesions may appear in the brain, lungs, liver, meninges and heart
How do you feel about using products that include this ingredient?
Plastic solvent used as an insect repellent. Very irritating to the skin. Cases of death related to DEET usage have been compiled by the American Federal Environment Agency. Health Canada banned from stores any products containing more than 30% of DEET in December 2004.
Derived emollients are occlusive – that is they coat the skin, trapping anything beneath it, and do not allow the skin to breathe (much like plastic wrap would do.) Recent studies have indicated that prolonged exposure of the skin to sweat, by occlusion, causes skin irritation. Some synthetic emollients are known tumour promoters and accumulate in the liver and lymph nodes. They are also non-biodegradable, causing negative environmental impact.
Any chemicals used on sheep will contaminate the lanolin obtained from the wool. The majority of lanolin used in cosmetics is highly contaminated with organo-phosphate pesticides and insecticides.
Harmful Ingredients Found in Sunscreen Products
Avobenzone is easily absorbed through the skin. It is used in sunscreens because it absorbs ultraviolet radiation energy. Since it cannot destroy this energy, it has to convert the light energy into chemical energy, which is normally released as free radicals. In sunlight, avobenzone degrades and becomes ineffective within about 1 hour.
Scientists discovered that benzophenone, one of the five of six chemicals commonly used in chemical sunscreens, seems to mimic oestrogen. They recommended more studies to look at possible long-term effects as a hormone disruptor.
Homosalate and Octylmethoxycinnamate (octinoxate)
Homosalate and Octylmethoxycinnamate (octinoxate) are common sunscreen ingredients. This is concerning because they have shown estrogenic activity in lab tests. They've been shown to disrupt hormones, affect the development of the brain (particularly the hypothalamo-pituitary-gonadal system) and of reproductive organs in laboratory rats.
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid)
PABA (para-aminobenzoic acid) is rarely used now in sunscreens, but you should still be aware of products that contain this ingredient. Forty percent of the population is sensitive to it, experiencing red, itchy skin.


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The British Bulldog was originally bred to bait bulls, as the early examples of the breed were aggressive fighters who would not back down despite their own injuries. They are distinctive animals with a broad, strong and powerful appearance. They weigh between 23 and 25kg and are around 31-35cm high.
The breed needs little grooming, but the folds on the face should be cleaned to avoid irritation or infection. It's squashed face can also cause problems with breathing and they also struggle with extremes of temperature, therefore this breed shouldn' t be allowed to over exert themselves when it is hot.


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These relationships have traditionally been looked at with suspicion, with clichés abounding.
'She's only after his money.' 'He's old enough to be her father.' 'Cradle snatcher.' 'Sugar daddy.' 'Toy boy.' to mention but a few, and it's usually been that way, always the man older than the woman. This is no longer the case, with many couples now having an age gap where the woman is older than the man, and again these relationships are often viewed with suspicion.
Celebrities such as Joan Collins marrying Percy, Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, have gone some way to changing the way we consider 'age gap relationships'. As have Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas and Tom Cruise and Katy Holmes, plus many more both in the public eye and in the community generally.
How many years is a 'gap'?
Official statistics show that generally women in the UK marry men older than themselves, in 2000 the average age gap was just over two years. Many people we speak to think that a gap of 10 years is OK either way, but anything beyond this tends to raise a few eyebrows. However, couples where there is an age difference don't appear to have the same doubts and concerns, believing that it is a problem for friends and family not the couple.
The couple themselves don't consider the age difference but do sometimes feel they have to justify and explain themselves, to reassure others that their love is based on nothing more than a wish to be together, mutual respect and a want to make one another happy.
Different life stages and expectations
However there are some things that perhaps require more consideration in relationships where a there is an age gap of some note. For instance, having children, different life stages and expectations and health, different levels of fitness and social interests/attitudes; there are probably many more that are unique to the couple, and we mustn't forget personal age sensitivities. But what really matters is the couple's level of contentment.
It is also important to remember that as people get older so the age gap seems to matter less, a woman of 25 with a partner of 45 may get some strange looks but when they're 45 and 65, somehow the gap doesn't seem so big.
As long as the couple have the same goals for the relationship then it can and does work... age should not be a deterrent to exploring an adult, healthy, respectful and loving relationship.
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Josh Eden
Sept. 26, 2011
LEWISBURG, Pa. - Bucknell football senior defensive end Josh Eden (State College, Pa./State College Area) was named the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week and the Susquehanna Valley Limousine Bison Athlete of the Week on Monday following a terrific all-around performance in Saturday's 34-9 Bison win over Princeton. Eden recorded a safety, registered a half-sack, recovered a fumble inside the Princeton 10-yard line, returned an interception 27 yards for his first career touchdown and recovered an onside kick.
Eden was almost singlehandedly responsible for all of Bucknell's 17 first-half points. He was credited with the safety, recovered a fumble at the Princeton nine-yard line that three plays later turned into a touchdown and he returned the interception for a touchdown just before halftime.
In addition to all of his other accolades, Eden totaled five tackles, bringing his season total to 18.
Eden's first-half sack vaulted him into the top 10 in Bucknell history in sacks. He now has 16 in his four-year career, tying him with Roosevelt Smith and Eric Green for eighth place in program history.
A team co-captain, Eden led Bucknell's defense that forced six turnovers and limited Princeton to just nine points. It was the fewest points for a Bison opponent since Georgetown managed just six points in a 2009 contest.
Eden is Bucknell's first Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week since 2009. He was named the Patriot League Special Teams Player of the Week earlier this year after blocking an extra point in the season-opening win over Duquesne.
A two-time First Team All-Patriot League selection, Eden has 162 career tackles and 32.5 tackles for loss in his four-year career that has featured 37 starting assignments. He is tied for the FCS career record for blocked extra points (7).
Eden and his Bison teammates will return home this weekend to open Patriot League play against Georgetown. Kickoff at Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium is at 1 p.m. It is the first game in a four-week stretch where Bucknell will play at home three times.


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Flyleaf Introduces New Lead Singer To Replace Lacey Sturm
Flyleaf introduced their new lead singer to replace Lacey Sturm.
The new lead singer for Flyleaf is Kristen May.
Flyleaf, "Flyleaf fans, please welcome Kristen May to the Flyleaf family! She'll be assuming the lead vocal duties for any upcoming tour dates. "
Previously, Kristen May was a lead singer for the band named Vedera. Vedera disbanded in 2011.
Just a few weeks ago, Flyleaf and Kristen May played their first show together.
May's comment after the show, "Oh man, tonight was my first show with Flyleaf and it was AWESOME!!!! Playing with those guys is exhilerating and wonderful."
Many Flyleaf fans are sad that Lacey Sturm left, however there are more of those of Flyleaf's and May's fans who are excited to welcome Kristen May to the Flyleaf family.
Here are some welcomes from the fans:
V.S. "Kristen you are awesome! Flyleaf will be fine with your beautiful voice "
W.B. "Flyleaf was one of the key elements of us forming a band, and their music inspires us not only as musicians, but as people on God's earth as well. Although Lacey's departure certainly saddens us, we are all very supportive of her in deciding to move on with what's most important to her, very supportive of Flyleaf for continuing to go on, and very supportive of you for coming in. Your work with Vedera is fantastic! Anticipating the same for Flyleaf. We wish you all of the best luck and blessings and we patiently await a Flyleaf tour stop in SC so that we'll get a chance to see you in action with one of our favourite bands :)
Welcome to Flyleaf!!! m/ "
M.B "I have now listened to 5 of your songs (I love "Forgive you" btw) on youtube. I am a huge fan of Flyleaf and Lacey's vocal talent is amazing. While I am extremely sad that this is it for her with Flyleaf... based on what I listened too... I'm equally excited to hear your rock out with the guys of Flyleaf! Good luck and hope to see you during the tour!"
J.F. Hi Kristen :)
This, funny enough, is really hard to write. I'm such a huge fan of Flyleaf. They mean the absolute world to me and when I heard that Lacey was leaving the band my heart felt like it was breaking, both Flyleaf and Lacey are such huge inspirations to me and especially this year, which was a really difficult year.
However, I will always remain a dedicated Flyleaf fan and I know that Lacey and the boys knew exactly what they were doing when they approached you to sing :) So, what I'm trying to say is...welcome to the Flyleaf family ♥"
E.S."welcome to Flyleaf! you have a great voice!"
J. A. "Welcome to Flyleaf, we know you'll do a great job, God bless you!"
J. E. "I want to wish you good luck with Flyleaf. You have a pretty voice that I'm sure lots of Flyleaf fans will grow to love. ♥"
J. S. "Congratulations, Miss Kristen for making it to Flyleaf. I'm gonna miss Lacey so much. I took a listen on your songs, and they're all pretty good."
To learn more about Kristen May, visit http://www.facebook.com/iamKristenMay.
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Solving the Problem
So what can you do to home in on your bad eating habits – and change them?
First, says, psychologist Abby Aronowitz, PhD, spend about a week writing down everything in your life that's connected to food.
"This is not just about keeping a 'food diary' – it's really a lifestyle diary, one in which you record everything that has to do with eating," says Aronowitz, author of Your Final Diet.
This includes not only writing down what you ate, but how much you ate, where you were when you ate it, the time of day it was, why you ate it, if you were alone or with someone else, and, most importantly, what else you were doing while you were eating, she says.
Aronowitz says it may also be helpful to note how many of your foods were fresh, frozen, processed, fried, steamed, baked, broiled, take-out, or eaten at a restaurant, and how many you ate "out of the box."
"Eating anything out of a box, without a predetermined portion, can be especially dangerous – before you know it, it's gone, and you haven't even tasted the last few hundred calories!" says Aronowitz.
After one to two weeks of journaling your food habits, you should begin to see a pattern emerge.
"You can not only identify your eating 'triggers,' but also the driving force behind why you may be eating more than you need, and even more than you realize," says Aronowitz.
Your Eating Style
Once you know what your eating style is, Yerardi says, you can take steps to compensate.
"If you know, for example, that an all-you-can-eat buffet means you are going to go eat all that 10 people could eat, go in prepared: Put a time limit on how long you will stay, or on how many dishes you will try, " says Yerardi.
If noshing and nibbling is the only way you can deal with stress, Taylor says, then nosh and nibble on healthy, low-calorie foods.
"Just because you feel the need to eat when you are nervous, doesn't mean you have to eat Boston cream pie," she says. "You can eat a tasty and wholesome snack."


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DANA POINT, Calif, September 17. THE 2nd annual American Mile 1-mile Ocean Race was held on Sunday, September 14 at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, Calif.
Sixty-three swimmers from Southern California, San Diego and Arizona competed on a beautiful stretch of beach directly below the Ritz Carlton Hotel and adjacent to one of Southern California's best surfing breaks.
As with last year's exciting finish, this year's edition offered much the same situation but with a different cast of characters. Swimming the better part of the race within four seconds of each other, Diane Graner Gallas (El Segundo Swim Club), John Becker (Rose Bowl), and Eric Erenstoft (SCAQ) battled right to the surf line. Thirty-nine year-olds Gallas and Becker edged slightly ahead after catching a wave in and Becker stood up first for the dash to the finish as the crowd cheered.
Gallas, however, had a bit more left in her and ran past Becker at the last second to take the win in a strong 19:40, improving on her third place finish last year. Becker was second in 19:41 and Erenstoft third only four seconds back in 19:44.
The battle for fourth was another good one with Jim Bergen touching out local boy, Victor (Tory) Dober (20:00 to 20:02).
Forty-five year-old Rick Phillips was 6th in 20:12; 40-year old, Sara Steinhoffer from San Diego was the second woman, 9th overall at 20:25 and Bergen's sister, Mary Donlevy (El Segundo, 13th) out-sprinted UC Irvine swimmer, Valerie Nellen (14th) for 3rd woman overall and tops in the women's 30-34 age group.
The youngest swimmer was Richard Yang who competed in his first race ever after training for only two weeks. At the other end of the age spectrum was legendary local coach, Ernie Polte, 76, who finished 46th to win his age group in 29:33.
With local businesses donating gift certificates (varying from $5 to $50) and merchandise for the various age group winners, the American Mile continues to offer the most valuable and widest range of awards of the 25 or so open water races contested in Southern California each summer.
Sponsors included Hennessey's Taverns, Renaissance Café, Luciana's, VINE (San Clemente), Beach House Restaurant, Hobie Sports, Girl In The Curl, Killer Dana, Tudor & Spunky's Deli, Taco Surf, Trader Joe's, Pick Up Stix, Stuft Pizza, and Starbucks.
The race's biggest contributor was local swimmer, Jim Fitzpatrick, who donated 26 swim bags and towels valued at $200.
Bert & Trish Bergen will continue to run this event to benefit the Twin Towers Orphan Fund for young victims of the September 11 tragedy. Their continued goal is to secure donations from merchants and individuals to reward the swimmers. The majority of the entry fees will be sent directly to the Fund while a smaller portion pays for the commemorative race hat or shirt. Should anyone have questions or be interested in volunteering, swimming, cheering or donating money, awards, or merchandise, please contact the race organizers at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Complete results can be found at SPMA.net. Information about the Fund can be found at TTOF.org.
Top Five Finishers:
1. Diane Gallas, 38, (Manhattan Beach) El Segundo Masters 19:40
2. Sara Steinhoffer, 40 (San Diego) San Diego Swim Masters 20:25
3. Mary Donlevy, 33 (Hermosa Beach) El Segundo Masters 21:13
4. Valerie Nellen, 33 (Huntington Beach)UC Irvine Masters 21:16
5. Rebecca Pontius (Los Angeles) UCLA Masters 22:41
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1. John Becker, 39 (Pasadena) Rose Bowl Masters 19:41
2. Eric Erenstoft, 34 (Los Angeles) So. Cal. Aquatic Masters 19:44
3. Jim Bergen, 35 (R. Santa Margarita) Unattached 20:00
4. Victor Dober, 29 (Monarch Beach) UC Irvine Masters 20:02
5. Rick Phillips, 45 (San Marino) So. Cal. Aquatic Masters 20:12
Special thanks go out to the team of volunteers who came out early and stayed late to ensure a smoothly run and enjoyable race. UCI coach Lucy Johnson, Tom Trapp, swimmers Valerie Nellen, Patrick Keenan, Scott Zornig, Craig Taylor, Kevin Broerman and Tory Dober were invaluable with set-up, check-in and race results.


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Sunday, 10 August 2014 | MYT 8:18 PM
IT IS now imminent that there will be a new coach for the national hockey team.
And desperately, too as the Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) have brought forward their council meeting to 1pm today to discuss present coach K. Dharmaraj's fate.
E-mails were sent out to all the 51 MHC council members at 10.22pm on Saturday, hardly giving those from outstation time to sort out their leave to attend the meeting in Kuala Lumpur.
It goes to show how urgent the matter is and how the MHC are going about it as they are going to have two meetings.
The grapevine has it there is a pow-wow at 11am today between the MHC council members and the National Sports Council (NSC), the pay masters.
It is apparent that the MHC council meeting has been called to rubber stamp the decision made during the MHC-NSC meeting.
With the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea, less than 40 days away, the MHC believe they are running out of time. Initially, the MHC council meeting was slated for Aug 18.
Three names have been bandied around in recent weeks as the likely replacement for Dharmaraj. One is Tan Beng Hai, the director of coaching and a former national coach.
The other is Stephen van Huizen, who steered Malaysia to the silver medal in the 2010 Asian Games. Stephen was also the coach in 1999 when Malaysia qualified for the 2000 Olympics.
The third name that has cropped up is A. Arulselvaraj, who was the assistant coach to Paul Revington from August 2012 to January 2014. Following Revington's decision to quit the team, Arulselvaraj was demoted to the 2016 Project squad.
The council members certainly need to put on their thinking caps as the national team's future is in their hands. They need to take note of a number of things before deciding Dharmaraj's fate.
Why is there no meeting between the team management and Dharmaraj to find out the issues or problems faced by the team?
Since the team came back from the dismal seventh showing at the recent Glasgow Commonwealth Games, there has been no meeting by any MHC officials with Dharmaraj or team manager George Koshy (Beng Hai acted as manager for the Glasgow Games) to get their views.
And how about power play by some of the senior players to get Dharmaraj out as coach?
The player power thing has been going on for the last few months, but was largely ignored by the MHC. A number of senior players are said to be unhappy with the coach, claiming he gave preferential treatment to certain players.
It is interesting to see how the MHC council is going to decide on Dharmaraj's fate as they hardly have time to think it through thoroughly. The Council members will also be briefed by a panel set up to investigate Malaysia's performance in the World Cup in The Hague, Holland, in June where Malaysia finished last in the 12-team tournament.
That report is supposed to shed some light on what went on behind the scenes during training prior to the World Cup.
The council members certainly need to come up with the right decision. Will the change bring about the desired result – gold medal in Incheon?
This is a no-win situation. The MHC are damned if they change the coach or damned if they don't.
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Oceanside made the most of a full week's preparation for Uniondale, beating the Nassau County boys' basketball perennial powerhouse for the first time in head coach Dan Keegan's 11-year tenure, 60-58, to even its Conference AA-I record at 1-1.
Senior Hunter Sabety (25 points), junior Casey Kelly (17) and senior Jonah Kaplan (13) all scored in double figures for the host Sailors, who kept the tempo at their desired pace and limited turnovers.
"It's a really big win for the program," Keegan said. "The kids know what they accomplished and celebrated, but at the same they didn't overreact because they know there's still a lot of basketball to be played."
Oceanside hadn't beaten Uniondale in about 25 years, according to Keegan. The Knights, winners of seven county championships since the 2001-02 campaign, were led by Aaron Cust's 20 points. "Their defense triggers their offense, and we were particularly conscious of their fast break," Keegan said. "We were grinding the whole game and didn't allow them any big runs."
Oceanside did a tremendous job handing Uniondale's signature defensive pressure, Keegan said, thanks to Kelly's work at point guard and Sabety's 6-foot-8 frame in the middle. "Casey did a great job handling the ball, and we used Hunter as pressure relief at the high point," Keegan explained. "Having a full week to prepare for what Uniondale likes to do was a big help."
The Sailors led after each quarter. They took a 44-41 lead into the fourth and built a 10-point advantage before Cust and Imran Ritchie knocked down some treys to make it interesting. Sabety, who grabbed 15 rebounds, went 4-for-4 from the foul line down the stretch to seal the outcome. Kaplan added seven rebounds and Kelly had eight assists.
"We did a lot of little things well," Keegan said. "We had to inbound the ball many times under our own basket, and we didn't turn it over."
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Yeah, it's a good day.
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Labels: tennis
Well, hello Grigor Dmitrov.
The rising 17-year old, who won the 2008 junior boys' titles at Wimbledon + US Open, pushed top baller Rafael Nadal in the Rotterdam second round going the distance before succumbing 7-5, 3-6, 6-2.
Obvs Grigor, who works a sweet one-handed backhand, is one to watch and in more ways than one. I mean, cute much?
*hides from authorities*
PS - This one's for you Tessa!
(images via Getty)
Labels: Grigor Dmitrov, photo op, Rotterdam, tennis
Serena Williams has become the latest high-profile baller to come out against the new anti-doping measures aka the WADA code.
The current WTA Penthouse resident, who crushed Karolina Sprem 6-1, 6-2 in Paris today, has joined Rafael Nadal + Andy Murray in calling the new measures too extreme:
I think it's too much. It's very invasive. ... Basically, they show up at your house on any day.However, ReRe does believe the measures, though stringent, will keep the doping cases to a minimum (which they are relative to a lot of other sports):
I jump from city to city all the time. First of all, I never tell people where I am because I like to do my own thing.
It's definitely the purest sport, that's the only upside to it. We won't have problems in tennis that we have in other sports.I still believe testing is needed to keep integrity in tennis but the WADA measures are too extreme.
Labels: anti-doping, Paris Open, player quotes, Serena Williams, tennis
Matt Cronin over at Tennisreporters.net is reporting the quote from the Russian Express about Maria Sharapova supposedly attributed to Anna Chakvetadze's father, Djambuli, is most likely false:
For those of you whop read the Russian Express story that alleged that Anna Chakvedatze's father Djambuli told Yuri Sharapov that he has lost all control of Maria, that story is said to have no basis in reality. Mr. Chakvetadze and Sharapova are not friends and would never have such a conversation.Great work Matt. And, the point about the Tours not doing enough to promote the ballers is spot on. But I would go one step further and say some mainstream tennis media are also lacking in real, in-depth reporting and not vetting the information they're receiving either.
Due to the massive cutbacks in the publishing industry, reporting, or lack there of, has grown increasingly sketchy, while the editing, or the lack there of, has also hit the skids. How is it, for example, that two separate wire stories on Sharapova's withdrawals from Paris and Dubai hit the news rolls a week apart and that the second one is being treated as a new story with real news value? How is it that it was reported that Sania Mirza pulled out of Fed Cup last week with a torn abdominal muscle and is back on court this week at the Pattaya Open. It must have been no more of a muscle strain.
Due to the lousy world economy, there are fewer on site reporters these days, which increases the size of the black hole of tennis reporting. Outside of the Slams, there are not enough common threads running through the sport, and fans are forced to guess as to the playing level and the lifestyles of the competitors. There are tons of fans blogs, and some of them are very good, but because they aren't out there reporting, they are forced to rely on the same small information flow coming out of most tournaments and are forced to guess as to what's really going on. Moreover, the tours are once again not doing a good enough job promoting their players and are frequently waiting for journalists to come to them rather than pitching interesting stories. They need to help the sport come alive, rather than watching it sleep post the Aussie Open.
Labels: Maria Sharapova, Matthew Cronin, media, quotes, tennis
Thanks to rabid Rafanatic Johanne for sending me over this video of Rafael Nadal!
As you all know, the Mallorcan Matador is starring in the new ad campaign for The Balearic Islands and was featured in their beautifully dreamy TV spot.
Well, here's some great behind-the-scenes footage of the making of that piece which also features a guest appearance by the very pretty Xisca (why does she have to seem so nice?!).
Now fans of Rafisca always wish them well, but some of them (I won't mention names - protecting the "innocent" and all) would give their left anything to trade places with her for a day, hour, and/or minute. Just puttin' it out there.
Labels: advertising, Rafael Nadal, tennis, TV, video, Xisca Perello
Labels: Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, media, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, tennis
A glammed up Jelena Jankovic, who entered a war-of-words with Roger Federer recently, took part in a photoshoot for the Serbian edition of Hello! magazine with her super sexy boy toy Mladjan Janovic. *swoons*
The pair are seemingly going strong and look great in this editorial. Can she BE any luckier?
Anyway, it's funny to see JJ getting photographed on her fave left side again. I mean, does she even have a right side? I have my guesses.
UPDATE: Here's the cover shot featuring the sexy Serbian couple (thanks HCFoo!). Guess which side of JJ was shot???
(image via Women Tennis Photos)
Labels: celebrity, Jelena Jankovic, magazines, media, Mladjan Janovic, tennis
Rafael Nadal struggled through his opening round match against Simone "The Beautiful" Bolelli in Rotterdam but managed to scrape through in the end.
The top seed defeated his Italian foe 4-6, 6-2, 7-5 converting only 3 of 15 break point chances. He'll next face 17-year old Bulgarian wild card (and '08 junior Wimbledon + US Open champ) Grigor Dmitrov for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Oh to be in the front row during this eye candy match - there are no words.
*goes speechless*
(image via Getty)
Labels: photo op, Rafael Nadal, Rotterdam, Simone Bolelli, tennis
Labels: gossip, Maria Sharapova, quotes, tennis
I'm happy to begin working with Craig. We're going to see how it goes in the beginning and then I'll make a decision about the longer-term future.
I feel like I made good progress during the Fed Cup tie and I'm not so far away from finding my old form. Craig has a lot of experience, he encourages attacking tennis and I am hopeful we will achieve some good results together.
Labels: Ana Ivanovic, coaching, Craig Kardon, tennis
Labels: Esther Vergeer, Rafael Nadal, Rotterdam, tennis, video
Jelena Jankovic thinks Roger Federer should back off.
The former WTA Penthouse resident hit back on comments made by Fed last month saying a baller who hasn't won a Grand Slam shouldn't hold the top ranking:
Why should he even care? I don't like putting my nose in other's business.JJ also made reference to some the Swiss' comments about fellow Serb Novak Djokovic's mid-match retirement during his Aussie Open quarterfinal match:
I mean, one thing I like about Nadal is that he is such a great champion, he is so humble, always has kind words for everybody, he is a role model for everybody.
Federer is a great champion, I don't want to get in a fight with him but why does he care, I really don't understand.
Why does he need to do that?
I don't think it's nice to attack other players. If he retired, he probably had his reasons, he knows better. You cannot attack someone when you don't have proof, when you don't have a piece of evidence.You know, I'm all for any baller speaking their mind so kudos to both JJ and Fed for expressing how they feel. There are too many instances these days of top ballers spouting off generic media talking points or answering scripted questions *yawn* so it's refreshing to hear these statements, regardless of how you feel about the issues. Nothing wrong with a little spice to heat things up.
There is no reason to offend him that way.
Things change very quickly. But I hope if [Andy] were to become No.1 he would win a slam - not like the women's side. No disrespect to Jelena Jankovic but it took Rafa five grand slams to become No.1.He says "no disrespect" but when you bring someone's name into the conversation, you're asking for trouble. Just sayin'.
Baby's got a brand new car.
Rafael Nadal was spotted with momma, Ana Maria, and coach Uncle Toni recently checking out his beautiful brand new Aston Martin. Oh, what an appropriate car for the man with the most famous ass-ets in the world.
Ride it Rafa...ride it well.
PS - Thanks to DtL readers Meri, Maja, + Lisa for the tip off!
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Labels: celebrity, gossip, Rafael Nadal, tennis
The Sports Illustrated 2009 Swimsuit Issue featuring Tatiana Golovin, Daniela Hantuchova, and Maria Kirilenko has been released and showcases the lady ballers on the beaches of the Dominican Republic working designer swimwear.
SI.com has also provided some behind-the-scenes footage of the shoots with the ladies.
Click here for more images from the Swimsuit Issue. Tati, Dani, + Kiri also sat down for an interview with the mag (click on their name to read the piece.) The most memorable lines?
Tati: Who's your dream guy? "I think I found one. I've been dating my boyfriend for a year." [Arsenal midfielder Samir Nasri].
Dani: Every girl has her dating checklist. What are your top three deal breakers when dating? "I don't like when the guy is late, speaks only about himself and doesn't open the door for me."
Kiri: People have said that I look like..."Not sure who do I look like, but people say I look like a princess."
Thanks to DtL readers Jason + Sarah for the tip!
(images via Sports Illustrated)
Serena Williams was spotted in the security line at LAX recently with on-again, off-again, whatever-again boy toy Common. The 10-time Grand Slammer stopped by the Tonight Show with Jay Leno while on the West Coast last week.
I mean, SERIOUSLY - didn't they supposedly just break up their non-relationship? I've become so confused about these two that I've now decided to call a spade a spade: these two are just good friends with great benefits.
We've all had them (fine - a lot) and ReRe and Common have all the makings of this type of relationship: lots of hanging out and playing together but no commitments and a total denial of any relationship.
It's like an advanced level booty call. So enjoy guys.
PS - Thanks Maja!
(images via justjared.com)
Labels: celebrity, gossip, Serena Williams, tennis
Thanks to everyone who participated in this week's poll (385 votes for the boys, 253 votes for the ladies) asking which ballers would make the biggest impact on the ATP World Tour and WTA Tour this season.
Based on their outstanding performances at last month's Aussie Open, Fernando Verdasco + Jelena Dokic received the most overall votes. Nando reached his first Grand Slam semifinal and played the longest match in Oz history falling to eventual champ Rafael Nadal in five epic sets. JD was the feel good story of the fortnight coming out of the tennis doldrums to reach the quarterfinals after defeating Anna Chakvetadze + Caroline Wozniacki along the way.
The full results of the polls are as follows:
Fernando Verdasco - 54%
Gilles Simon - 16%
Juan Martin del Potro - 13%
Ernests Gulbis - 8%
Marin Cilic - 4%
Gael Monfils - 2%
Bernard Tomic - 1%
What's interesting here is Ernests Gulbis, who has yet to win his maiden ATP title, received more votes than Marin Cilic who already has two singles titles under his belt this season (Chennai, Zagreb) and three overall. Where's the love peeps?!
Jelena Dokic - 37%
Victoria Azarenka - 24%
Carla Suarez Navarro - 19%
Alize Cornet - 11%
Laura Robson - 3%
Michelle Larcher de Brito - 1% (5 votes)
Alisa Kleybanova - 1% (4 votes)
The result of the ladies poll isn't too surprising though most voters don't seem to think Alisa will build on her upset of Ana Ivanovic and the fourth round showing in Oz. In fact, she was beaten out by up-and-comer Laura and barely by Michelle. I wonder if this decision was based on the Russian teen's seeming lack of fitness because the girl can sure hit a ball.
If you voted, I'd love to hear the reasons you chose the ballers you did.
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The collaboration between Nike subsidiary Cole Haan and Maria Sharapova is about to enter its full-fledged launch.
The Russian fashionista, who's slated to return in March from injured-reserve, will be starring in the brand's new ad campaign for her collection of handbags and shoes. It debuts this week in the March issue of Vanity Fair.
The ads will also appear in Conde Nast mags Vogue and Lucky, Hearst Magazines' Harper's Bazaar, Time Inc.'s InStyle and American Express Publishing's Travel + Leisure while a catalog of the collection will be polybagged in the April issue of Hachette Filipacchi Media's Elle.
BONUS: Here's Shrieka discussing her relationship with Nike, the Cole Haan collection, and some behind-the-scenes footage from the campaign shoot on Entertainment Tonight...
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Apparently Roger Federer's Aussie Open final loss and now infamous post-match moment has fired up the Fedophiles.
The 13-time Grand Slammer penned a new note to his fans via his website thanking them for their avalanche of support post-Oz:
Dear FansUh-oh. Could it be possible that the loss and his subsequent pool of tears put fire in their belly and has given him and his fanbase new life?!
I would like to thank you for the overwhelming amount of messages and letters you sent me this past week. Losing the Australian Open final certainly hurt, but it is important to move on and focus on the challenges lying ahead. I feel fine and fit and am eager to get back on court. I have enjoyed a few days off, which was great, and will soon be training again.
Thank you once again for supporting me and giving me such a lot of positive input! A lot of you have noticed that my website was slow after the final Down Under. The reason for that was the enormous amount of traffic – more than we had ever experienced before. New hardware for the server has been ordered and will be installed as soon as possible so that you can enjoy rogerfederer.com without hassles in the future!
Kind regards
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Andy Murray is back to his training ways at the National Tennis Center in Roehampton.
The Brit baller is continuing to strengthen those sick abs of his before getting back to the ATP World Tour. He's practicing some oldies but goodies (like the Superman above) but also including some new ones courtesy of Strength & Conditioning Coach Matty "Treacle" Little.
In this exercise, Andy begins in a kneeling position with his arms resting on the ball in front. He slowly begins to straighten out his body until it's completely flat, engaging all the vital core muscles then rolls back for the next repetition:
Treacle continues to up the ante with this exercise. Andy begins completely horizontal on his back and, using his core muscles, begins lifting his lower body through 45 degress until he's completely vertical. Phew! *completely out of breath*
The last core strengthening practice begins with Andy horizontally on his side, bottom arm stretched out holding a dumb-bell. He slowly rolls the dumb-bell towards himself using his abdominals to lift his body to about 45 degrees then proceeds to roll back down slowly - ouch.
Okay these are some serious exercises but I can so appreciate his commitment to continuing the strength and fitness work.
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The quarterfinal round in FED CUP action took place this weekend with the following results in the World Group Play0ffs:
US 3, Argentina 2
France 0, Italy 5
Czech Republic 4, Spain 1
Russia 5, China 0
The biggest news coming out of this weekend's ties was "Fingergate", an incident that occurred during Flavia Pennetta's match against Amelie Mauresmo. The Italian baller became irate and flipped off Chair Umpire Louise Engzell after she overruled an in-call during the tense second set tie-break; she received a warning for her bhavior.
The overrule gave Amelie a match point but the Frenchie, who was clearly still feeling the effects of the moment, double-faulted and proceeded to lose the match 2-6, 7-6 (9), 6-4. Suffice it to say the 2-time Grand Slammer was not pleased with Flavia's behavior or Engzell's reaction to the incident:
At that moment, I didn't really see and cotton on. She gave the finger - she should have been removed right away.
There are rules and the rules need to be applied. When Zidane head butted in the World Cup final he was thrown out of the match, the same thing should have been done here.The French team submitted a complaint to the FED CUP committee but ITF Executive Vice President Juan Margets made it known they will choose whether or not to receive it, but the "chances of the score being reversed is pretty unlikely."
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Welcome back to VANtage Point! You might've been thinking that I wouldn't return after predicting such big things for career journeymen Bjorn Phau and Benny Becker last week, but I remain undaunted! To ask one rank-and-file pro to do well at a tournament was probably pushing it, but two? I was really asking for it. But that's how I roll. (Don't you love that phrase?) Anyway, on to the Point!
A Look Back: Jo-Wilfried Tsonga ended up winning the ATP 250 stop in Jo'burg last week as called here at the Point. But as I mentioned, I miffed on expecting Phau and Becker to make runs. However, if you look in the comments, I did make a mention of Chardy possibly doing well. (I know, that's kind of lame, but I'll take it!) Congrats to Jo-Willy!
This Week's Spotlight: I was a little torn on picking what event to look at this week (something I'm sure will happen throughout the season) because one of my favorite ATP stops is the San Jose tournament. However, you can't deny the star power over in Paris as the Open GDF Suez taking place on the WTA Tour. I mean, come on: Serena, Elena, JJ, Alize—the list goes on and on. Well, not really, since it's only a 32-player draw, but you know what I mean! The winter indoor season kicks off in earnest here.
Player to Watch: With all those big names, whom do I go with? I think I'm going to go with the biggest name of them all, Serena Williams. After she won the Aussie Open, she said she wanted to get back to her dominant ways. Doing it at the Slams is good and all, but I think you have to establish that at the weekly stops, too. Will she be able to do it here, so soon after winning a major? Will she bail at the last minute? Will she win the whole thing? Someone help me, I don't have all the answers!
The Final Four: Elena Dementieva over Serena Williams; Jelena Jankovic over Alisa Kleybanova.
And the Winner Is: The Dementieva train keeps rollin' as she nabs her third title of the year.
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Edited by jose, 13 September 2010 - 10:33 AM.
how to make line sets
Posted 13 September 2010 - 10:31 AM
Posted 13 September 2010 - 12:02 PM
Some items that you will probably need:
Bulk Line
Sleeving Material
Sleeving tool
Kite Stakes (at least 2)
Scissors or Knife
First, mark out the length of your lineset with the two (or more) kite stakes, put one stake on one end and the other at the other end marking about 1 foot longer than what your final length of your lineset will be. This extra length will be used for the extra line used to make the loops on both ends.
Sleeve one end of the bulk line (to sleeve or not to sleeve, that is another debate that is very search-worthy and will NOT be discussed here). Tie your loop in the sleeved end and slip it over the kite stake. Walk out your line, wrap it around the second kite stake and then walk the line back to your first stake. Walk your line about a foot past the first kite stake (again to make the loop). Cut the end, fuse it with the lighter, sleeve it and place it over the first kite stake. You should have two loops over the first kite stake and the line wrapped around the second. The line will probably be loose at this point.
Leave both loops around the first stake and walk to the second stake. Pull the lines tight against the first stake and stretch them out good. The amount of stretch depends on the strength of the line. Once the line has been sufficiently stretched, pull the line snug against the first stake and them place a mark across both lines at the exact length you want the line set to be. DO NOT CUT at this line!!! Instead, cut the line at the furthest loop point when pulled tight against the first stake. This should give you about 6-8 inches of line past the marked point on both sides. Sleeve the first line so that the sleeving material is centered on the measured mark. Use the second line to get the sleeving material centered evenly. Mark the sleeving so that you can do the same on the second line. Fold the line over at the mark, tie your loop and then cut off the remaining line sticking out of the end of the sleeving.
There, you now have a perfectly matched set of lines at your custom length. For a quad set, larks head both ends together, set off to the side and repeat the above for the second set. Once the second set is done, wind both sets up on your winder and your done!
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Edited by awindofchange, 13 September 2010 - 10:20 PM.
Posted 13 September 2010 - 04:53 PM
and make sure you cut 18" past....IF you are making 3 more 12" loops, folded in half....you'll need 3 x 6" = 18"
and be sure and slide on the sleeving (if using sleeving) BEFORE you fuse the end with a lighter.....
Hmmmmm...I'm sure i've written this out somewhere.... ??
I'll have to go look.
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Posted 13 September 2010 - 05:01 PM
want to get a few line sets different lenghts and was wondering how hard is it to make...its more cost effective to but the bulk roll and a few winders and make yourself but dont know if this is something i can do as a beginner...any info or pics would be greatly appreciated...also sleeving or no sleeving
Actually, Jose, can you ask Scott to show you? He has made many a line set with me and I'm sure he'd be more than happy to walk you through it!
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Posted 13 September 2010 - 08:20 PM
and covered your point of disagreement too.
"Pull the lines tight against the first stake and stretch them out good."
burning a line before or after sleeving is really a moot point isn't it
But as you said. "to each his own"
PLEASE, don't ask which line is better, Jose.
Edited by Dano, 13 September 2010 - 08:33 PM.
Posted 13 September 2010 - 10:20 PM
My method as described above has the two stakes 1 foot longer than the actual length of the set. The first line has a loop in it already, so pulling 12 inches past the second stake is plenty and doesn't waste a ton of line. When you make the second loop, it too is pulled 12 inches past the first stake, again leaving another foot on the other end plus a little extra after the second loop is tied. The way I figure, if you make 3 inch loops, that uses up approximately 8-9 inches of line (3 inches on each side of the loop, a half inch or so for the knot and about 3/4" on each end for the pigtails depending on how close you want to make it). There really isn't any need to go to a full 18 inches over...but if you have tons of line to waste then heck, go 24 inches or more.
Depending on the size of your sleeving and weight of line, you can fuse it either before or after you sleeve it. Normally I do fuse after sleeving when sleeving 200# line or heavier but for 150# and less, it doesn't really matter. I have done them both ways and never had an issue so whichever way tickles your fancy then have at it.
As far as ripping the stakes out of the ground when you stretch your lines...you obviously don't use the kind of stakes that we do here... sorry that I assumed that the user would have enough brains to stake the lines down with something stronger than a twig.
So, just to clarify the obvious.........
When staking your lines, make sure to use a stake that is strong enough to be pulled against. As most rev's use 90# line, it doesn't have to be something like a 1" rebar buried 20" into the ground....but it should be a fairly strong screwdriver or kite stake that can hold at least 90# of pull against it.
Obviously there are several ways to build line sets. The above is only my way of doing it but as always, YMMV.
When you dig out your writing and find more problems and issues with my method, please let me know so that I can be a better kite person. I am always willing to learn from the elder kite flyers.
Edited by awindofchange, 13 September 2010 - 11:55 PM.
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Posted 14 September 2010 - 07:05 AM
I'm assuming that the line stretching is achieved through of a steady pull rather than jerking action - but is the point of "stretch completed" discernible [other than through bitter experience]? For example, does it stretch noticeably at first, then progressively less until (in extremis) it snaps?
Posted 14 September 2010 - 08:47 AM
I'm assuming that the line stretching is achieved through of a steady pull rather than jerking action - but is the point of "stretch completed" discernible [other than through bitter experience]? For example, does it stretch noticeably at first, then progressively less until (in extremis) it snaps?
Point of order: Our flying line exhibits both stretch and creep. Since it's a form of plastic, the fibers/weave will permanently yield under load ... ie take a set and not return to its original length ... that's creep. In addition to creep, the line will elongate under load and return to it's original length when the load is removed ... that's stretch and can't be removed.
Said another way: When the line is new, you can pull on it with an increasing load and it will elongate in proportion to the load. However, when the load is removed, the line will not return to it's "off the spool" length. That's creep, and that's what we're trying to remove from new line when making a line set.
If you make up the individual lines independent of each other and don't use a scale to induce the same loads in each line, then you'll have various levels of creep in each line. That will mean lots of adjustment after you've flown for awhile. The alternative is to pair up the upper lines and the lower lines. Remove double the length of the line set off a spool (plus enough extra for all four loops.) Sleeve both ends. Place the loops over a stake/nail/post and stretch out the doubled over line. Place a carabiner (or a pulley if you're also a SLK guy) at the doubled back point and load it up. Since the sleeves/knots reduce the breaking strength by about a third, your 90# line will now break at about 60# of load. But, since the line is doubled, you can pull with 120# of force before the line will theoretically break. Pull and tug away with abandon ... tugging does seem to assist in increasing the creep. The closer you get to the breaking strength the less post-flying adjustment will be needed.
Now measure the line length plus one times the amount for your loops (don't forget an additional 1/2 inch for each knot you place in the sleeving.) Cut the line there, melt the exposed ends, and sleeve away. I use the sag method to get the lines even. You will be surprised at how much extra line you will cut away ... if you don't pre-creep your lines, this has to come out during the initial flying sessions.
Now make the remaining pair of lines the same way. If you measure the same length before cutting, this pair of lines will be close enough to the other pair for the initial usage. Remember that reasonable differences between top and bottom lines can be adjusted our with your pigtails. After flying in high winds and rotating the top lines with the bottom lines, make your final adjustments ... probably for the life of the lines.
I know it sounds annal, but I absolutely hate to futz with line sets at the flying field. This "work" is usually accomplished in the hallway of our local school during down times.
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Posted 14 September 2010 - 12:43 PM
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Posted 15 September 2010 - 09:43 AM
Thanks all for this discourse. Whilst I try to get my head around the "loop allowances" in each method ...and the stakes separated by 1 foot more than the final line length required...
I'm assuming that the line stretching is achieved through of a steady pull rather than jerking action - but is the point of "stretch completed" discernible [other than through bitter experience]? For example, does it stretch noticeably at first, then progressively less until (in extremis) it snaps?
Andy you know full well that you get me to do your lines ?
Posted 15 September 2010 - 11:35 AM
You lost me at "creep."
I know it sounds anal...
Posted 15 September 2010 - 12:53 PM
Andy you know full well that you get me to do your lines ?
OK - I'll make 'em and then you can fix 'em!
Posted 15 September 2010 - 01:02 PM
You lost me at "creep."
I knew you'd understand the anal part ... remember posting this on a thread a few years ago?
"Just got a spool of spectra, and I'm making my 120' line set. I did one line, and I was a little anal about getting it exactly 120'. I know it will stretch, after all.
Now the easier part will be making the other 3 to match. "
Cheers mate,
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