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upright, upright piano(noun)
a piano with a vertical sounding board
upright piano(Noun)
A piano (pianoforte) whose strings are vertical.
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The numerical value of upright piano in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
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The numerical value of upright piano in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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What is the earliest you should feel braxton hix?
My uterus feels really tight right now and I am not even 5 months yet. I might be a little dehydrated so, I know that might be part of it, but I thought braxton hix didn't start until the 6th month. I am in my 20th week.
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Braxton Hicks contractions start as early as 6 weeks, but are usually felt sometime around 20 weeks. Women who have had previous pregnancies may notice them sooner, and some women may not even notice them at all.posted 09/29/2007 by mommy2blues
I'm 6 months and have felt some pretty strong and painful Braxton Hicks this month. Experts say that they should be painless this early, but that was so not true in my case. My doctor says that we(baby and me) are fine. My husband & I used the BRs to practice laboring through the pains. Remember, no two pregnancies are exactly alike.posted 09/20/2007 by RondaB
I started having braxton hicks at 4 monthsposted 09/23/2007 by honeyguesswhat
With my first son, I had 2 Braxton Hicks when I was 6 months and it brought tears to my eyes! With my second son, I have experienced them since month 5 and they have not gotten any better.posted 09/26/2007 by a BabyCenter Member
Braxton Hicks actually start at about six WEEKS, although you probably won't feel them that early.posted 09/08/2007 by Darcie613
I am at 28 weeks with my second pregnancy and began having Braxton Hicks around 14 weeks. I have continued to have them sporatically, some more "intense" than others but they were never in a regular pattern for more than an hour. I have had up to 5 within 30 minutes but because I had no other symptoms of pre-term labor, I was told not to worry. Like I said, this has been going on since Week 13 or 14. I would not worry unless 1. they become regular over the course of several hours or 2. there is other SIGNIFICANT evidence of preterm labor. Good luck!!posted 03/19/2008 by chelsea1028
With my 2nd pregnancy I started feeling them at 14 wks. I told my doctor and she didn't believe me but now I am 37 weeks I'm still getting them and they feel the same (just stronger now). So I do believe that I was feeling them at 14 wks.posted 10/15/2007 by julie_baby1
This is my 6th pregnancy (4th baby) and I have had contractions since 8 weeks. Most of the time they are not painful, but take my breath away. There are days, however, that I lie in pain most of the day due to the contractions. If you're worried, call your doctor and get in as soon as you can to rule out any complications. Once you know they're just bothersome, you'll feel better. If, on the other hand, there is a problem, you'll be grateful you found out early.posted 03/01/2009 by utahmommabear
with my first son i felt them around 20 weeks with my second son i felt them around 12 this time...i am 7 weeks and am already feeling them...it depends on the pregnancy and the person...i just know what they feel like and what to expect so i notice them easier than say a first time mother!posted 10/01/2008 by a BabyCenter Member
I started feeling braxton hicks contractions at about 3 months. That's actually how I knew i=I was pregnant. If you're really concerned you should talk to your dr. He/she is the only one who can tell you what is really going on.posted 10/06/2008 by metal_head_mommy
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Just stop it!
Conservatives will be marginalized if we don't all join together and do more than reading a blog and commenting on it. We have to take our fight out to the street, to the culture, the workplace and the town square.
But please, stop saying that we have to fight back using the left's tactics, and stop saying that we can't win without saying the ends justify the means.
The means are everything. But the ends are too important to abandon our principles in order to achieve them.Read More »
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It's shaping up to be one of those weeks (and the cat woke us up at 3:30am this morning insisting it was time to get up and PLAY!!). So the 10th installment of Live-Blogging Feminism For Real will be delayed 'til the end of the week or thereabouts. I'm hoping not until next Tuesday.
In the meantime, I bring you the trailer for "Kings of Pastry," a documentary about French pastry chefs:
Hanna and I watched this with her parents when we were up in Maine a few weeks ago: Men crying over pastry for the win! I'm sure someone with more background in French culture and/or French cookery could do a more insightful analysis of the film. I, for one, was left a little fuzzy on the details of the competition. But all the food porn was definitely worth it, and the documentary didn't take itself too seriously which I appreciated.
Have any of you seen good documentaries lately? Share your recommendations in comments!


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copyright the Chronicle September 10, 2014
by David Dudley
Tyrah Urie scored three goals to lead the Lake Region Rangers to an impressive 7-0 victory against the Enosburg Falls Hornets Friday.
The heat and the humidity didn't slow the Rangers a bit. Through the first ten minutes of play, they played sticky defense, consistently pressuring the Hornets.
Rangers Coach Brad Urie was pleased with his squad, who held the Hornets to only four attempts on goal throughout the entire game.


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Mr. and Mrs. Thomas DePietro
Immaculate Conception Church was the setting Sept. 1 for the wedding of Eugenia Nicolini and Thomas DePietro, both of Dunmore. The bride is the daughter of Fulgenzio and Judith Nicolini, Cape Coral, Fla. The bridegroom is the son of Thomas and Sandy DePietro, Clarks Summit.
The Rev. Joseph Sica officiated at the 3 p.m. ceremony.
Bridesmaids were Amanda Tugman, Bonita Springs, Fla.; Danielle DePietro, Scranton, sister of the bridegroom; Kristen Manley, Dunmore, cousin of the bridegroom; and Morgan Smith, Mayfield.
Thomas Cummings Jr., Elmhurst Twp., was best man. Ushers were Jimi Dartt and Ben Dominick, both of Dunmore, and Jason Cuff, Throop.
Nicholas DonVito, Dunmore, godson of the bridegroom, was ring bearer.
A reception was held at the Colonnade, Scranton.
The bride earned a bachelor's degree from Florida Gulf Coast University and owns Eugenia Photography, Dunmore.
The bridegroom earned a doctorate in pharmacy from Temple University and owns DePietro's Pharmacy, Dunmore.
Following a wedding trip to Miami, Fla., the couple resides in Dunmore.
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Why aren't the Padres more successful?
Mike Dee never truly leaves a team behind. Not completely, at least not in spirit.
That's why you'll find the Padres new president catching the Dolphins in a Monday Night Football game in a conference room at Petco Park, why he was pulling for the Padres seven years ago in the last playoff push and why he hurt for his friends in San Diego when the front office carrousel began to spin after Dee first followed former Padres president Larry Lucchino to Boston more than a decade ago.
Four team presidents, three ownership groups and a number of front office personnel and philosophy changes later, the Padres are still recovering from organizational inconsistencies that have played a role in the franchise posting losing seasons in five of the past six seasons as a number of teams in similar small- to mid-size markets – Tampa Bay and Oakland – have found ways to contend year in and year out.
Both the Rays and A's are in the playoffs that began this week – as are the St. Louis Cardinals – as franchises propped up by strong player development systems and consistent leadership that the latest front office regime is trying to implement in its attempt to turn around the Padres' organization.
Looking back at 2013 Padres
What do you think?
What sunk this year's Padres? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
"We've been through a lot of turmoil and a lot of changes – whether you're talking about the owners or CEOs or (other front office personnel) – since my departure," said Dee, who has spent the last 12 years in the Red Sox and Dolphins front office after seven years as a top aide to Lucchino in San Diego. "It's been anything but stable. … It starts with ownership and their long-term commitment, but it's impossible if you don't have a stable, entrenched front office to have consistency year in and year out. It takes time for a team to mature, like it takes time for a team on the field to come together."
Tapped as the Padres' fifth president since Lucchino departed in 2001, Dee is stressing stability as he settles back into a franchise presented with all sorts of hurdles in the years following their second World Series berth in 1998.
Their payroll can't compete with the Yankees' or now even the Dodgers', they've routinely misfired at the top of their drafts and the revolving doors in the front office and owners box have made it difficult to hone in on a philosophy capable of contending with some of the game's more in-sync franchises.
In other words, catch-up hasn't been exactly easy, but the in-roads appear to be in motion as Josh Byrnes begins his third offseason as the Padres' general manager and fourth overall with the organization
"I've been around this organization for 30 years and at times we've been disjointed," said Randy Smith, a former general manger now overseeing player development and international scouting with the Padres. "Right now, as far as having everyone on the same page, it's as good as it's ever been. From scouting to player development to the major league staff, we're all on the same page."
Change of plans
That hasn't always been the case in San Diego, particularly in the years following Lucchino's departure in 2001.
Try to get your head around all this:
- Then-owner John Moores' immediate picks to run the club – CEO Bob Vizas and president Charles Black – didn't last past 2002.
- At first General manager Kevin Towers reported directly to Moores and then later to Dick Freeman, who had been brought back in the mix for his second stint as the team president.
- Sandy Alderson later came aboard in May 2005 as Freeman shifted his focus to the business side of the operation until Jeff Moorad's phase-in purchase of the club from Moores began in 2009. Of course, that sale ultimately fell apart in 2012, triggering a new ownership search.


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A Citizen's Guide to the Corps of Engineers
American Rivers, in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation, created this Citizen's Guide as a resource for individuals and organizations working to improve the way the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) plans, constructs, operates, and issues permits for projects affecting the nation's rivers, coasts, and wetlands. The guide provides a detailed overview of the Corps and of the laws, policies, and strategies that can be used to stop or improve destructive projects and permits and to promote restoration and protection of our vital water resources.
- Download the report [PDF]
The Corps is the primary federal manager of the nation's water resources. The Corps builds and maintains much of the nation's navigation and flood damage reduction infrastructure and regulates the issuance of Clean Water Act dredge and fill and other permits to the private sector. Since its formation more than 225 years ago, the Corps has significantly transformed our nation's rivers and coasts, constructing 11,000 miles of inland waterway navigation channels, 8,500 miles of levees and seawalls, and more than 600 dams. The agency also dredges hundreds of millions of cubic yards of material each year from the nation's rivers and harbors. Since 1990, when Congress added environmental protection to the Corps' mission areas, the Corps' civil works portfolio has grown to include some of the nation's largest and most controversial restoration projects.
While Corps projects have produced some positive economic benefits for the nation, they have also caused significant environmental harm. The environmental damage has been so great that Corps projects are recognized as one of the leading reasons that North America's freshwater species are disappearing five times faster than land based species and as quickly as rainforest species. Large-scale structural projects planned and constructed by the Corps have also increased flood risks for many communities, reduced water quality, impaired recreational opportunities, and damaged economies that rely on a healthy environment.
As the nation saw all too clearly when Hurricane Katrina slammed into the Gulf Coast in 2005, at its worst, flawed Corps planning can have deadly consequences. Corps projects destroyed coastal wetlands that would have buffered Katrina's storm surge, funneled and intensified that surge into New Orleans, and encouraged development in high-risk areas. With this stage set, the Corps sealed the city's fate when it used flawed designs to build the levee and floodwall system that was supposed to protect the city — but clearly did not. Ongoing operation of Corps projects can also lead to devastating results. A U.S. District Court recently ruled that the Corps' "gross negligence" in maintaining the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, a Corps-built navigation channel, also played a major role in the breaching of many New Orleans area levees during Hurricane Katrina.
During the past decade, the National Academy of Sciences, the Government Accountability Office, the Army Inspector General, federal agencies, and independent experts have issued a flood of studies highlighting a pattern of stunning flaws in Corps project planning and urging substantial changes to the Corps' planning process. Two National Academy of Sciences panels and the Department of the Army Inspector General concluded that the Corps has an institutional bias for approving large and environmentally damaging structural projects, and that its planning process lacks adequate environmental safeguards. Less environmentally damaging, less costly, nonstructural measures that would result in the same or better outcomes are routinely ignored or given short shrift. This results in projects that are unnecessarily destructive, costly, and, in many cases, simply not needed.
In 2006, the Government Accountability Office told Congress that recent Corps studies were "fraught with errors, mistakes, and miscalculations, and used invalid assumptions and outdated data." The problems were so pervasive that the studies "did not provide a reasonable basis for decision-making." The Government Accountability Office also told Congress that the problems at the Corps were "systemic in nature" and "prevalent throughout the Corps' Civil Works portfolio."
In 2007, Congress enacted important Corps Reform legislation designed to address some of these problems. These reforms, which require modernization of the Corps' planning guidelines, impose strict mitigation requirements on Corps projects and require outside independent peer review of costly or controversial Corps projects are discussed at length in Chapter 2. Ensuring strict compliance with the Corps Reform provisions and with the environmental protection laws and policies discussed in Chapters 3 and 6 will do much to improve Corps projects and permits.
As communities and wildlife suffer the floods, droughts, storms, and increasing sea levels fueled by climate change, it is more important than ever to improve Corps projects and permitting decisions. The Corps must begin immediately to aggressively protect and restore the nation's rivers, wetlands, and coastlines — resources that provide the first line of defense against flooding, improve water quality, recharge groundwater, provide outstanding recreational opportunities, provide vital habitat for fish and wildlife, and are essential for making our communities more resilient to the effects of climate change.


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MotoGP returns to the scene of the crime in Portugal
So the 2007 edition of the Portuguese Grand Prix has a lot to live up to. And for the first time in 3 races, this weekend's event looks like we could see the return of some close racing. For a start, the track has sections which favor both the straight-line speed of the Ducati, the extreme agility of the Yamaha, Honda, and Suzuki, and play into the hands of the balance of the Kawasaki. So although the Ducati will still be hard to stay with down the kilometer-long front straight, the Yamahas, Hondas and Suzukis should be able to make a break through the back of the track, and especially through the chicane and the Esses. The Ducati certainly struggled here last year, with Sete Gibernau the fastest qualifier in 8th, and Loris Capirossi the first Ducati home in 12th place, a fact which will surely cheer the opposition.And then there's the tire situation: the world of MotoGP has talked of little else since the early summer, and the debate seems to be reaching a crescendo, with the details of modifications to the current restrictions likely to be finalized shortly after the weekend's racing finishes. But Estoril could make a mockery of expectations on Sunday. While Bridgestone has utterly dominated the proceeding so far this year, it was a very different picture at Estoril 11 months ago, with Michelin taking the top 5 spots, and probably more if the Repsol Honda team hadn't imploded so badly. John Hopkins was the first Bridgestone rider home, and right behind Hopper came Carlos Checa, then aboard the Dunlop-shod Tech 3 Yamaha. The question is, can Michelin retain the advantage they had from last year, or will the huge leap forward which Bridgestone has made allow them to dominate the tire wars once again?Valentino Rossi, for one, has his hopes vested in Michelin. With Yamaha's new pneumatic valve engine closing some of the horsepower gap with the Ducati, Rossi has a chance of at least staying with Casey Stoner down the front straight. But more than that, The Doctor will be hoping that Michelin can provide him with some extra grip to allow him to get away from the Australian round the slow, technical section at the rear of the track, and end his longest streak without a podium ever. Although he is still in with a mathematical chance at the title, an 85 point deficit with 5 races to go is as good as insurmountable, and Valentino Rossi and Jeremy Burgess, Rossi's crew chief, are already focusing on preparing for next year's championship, and less on trying to catch Stoner this year. That doesn't mean that Rossi will go down without a fight, though, and if the tires work at Estoril, Sunday could turn into a genuine scrap.Making Up Is Hard To DoThe Repsol Honda boys will be looking to mix it up in that scrap, should it appear. Both Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden come to Estoril hoping to exorcise the demons of last year's farce, and both have points to prove. Hayden wants to get back into his podium groove, which saw him get on the box at every race since Assen. Or rather, at every race except the ones he was taken out by other riders, with John Hopkins doing for The Kentucky Kid at Laguna Seca, and Randy de Puniet repeating the deed at Misano. Hayden's fortunes have revived to a great extent since the beginning of the season, and he'll be looking to keep this going in Portugal.His team mate Dani Pedrosa is going through an even more difficult time than Valentino Rossi. Honda's anointed champion has been able to do little more than follow this year, his and Honda's sole victory coming when the weather conditions played into Michelin's hands, the heat at the Sachsenring confounding the Bridgestone runners. So great is Pedrosa's frustration that he still hasn't signed the contract which HRC have offered him, reputedly holding out for a switch of tire suppliers, putting him at odds with team mate Hayden, who has called upon Honda to remain loyal to Michelin. With all the factory seats taken, realistically, Pedrosa doesn't have any other option but to sign on the dotted line, but he will be battling to gain all the negotiating leverage he can this weekend. The first order of business will be to beat his team mate, something he is finding harder to do every race.But if the Michelins can't compete, that won't mean that Casey Stoner will have it all his own way. The Suzukis have been getting closer and closer to the Australian, and at a track as tight as Estoril, both John Hopkins and Chris Vermeulen must believe they can challenge for the lead. Hopper is tantalizingly close to taking his first win in MotoGP, after getting on the podium 3 times this year, and will want to win on a Suzuki before he moves to Kawasaki at the end of the year.As for Rizla Suzuki team mate Chris Vermeulen, the Australian will be looking to stay ahead of his team mate in the championship, to consolidate his position as lead rider for next year, when he'll be joined by the Italian veteran Loris Capirossi. Vermeulen has already strengthened his hand by winning at Le Mans and taking a couple of 2nd places, but he'll be wanting to build on that in Portugal.And of course there's Toni Elias. Last year's winner must be feeling pretty confident coming into Estoril, despite the fact that he's still recovering from the spiral fracture of the thigh he sustained at Assen. With his superb race from last year as an example, and with tires that have been working all season, Elias could well be right up at the front once again this year.
Although a repeat of last year's drama is unlikely, if not downright impossible, there could still be a few surprises. The team most likely to be providing those surprises is the Tech 3 Yamaha team: Last year, both Carlos Checa and the man who replaced him, Makoto Tamada, put in very strong showings at Estoril, proving that the Dunlops were capable of performing in Portugal. Although Tamada's season has been traumatic so far, Sunday could be the day he regains some of the dignity a former GP winner deserves. But to do that, he'll have to beat his team mate as well. Sylvain Guintoli has impressed a lot of people so far this season, and did well at Estoril last year in the 250 race. If the Dunlops work as well this year as they did 11 months ago, Guintoli could be the surprise of the weekend.Over at Kawasaki, surprises are less likely, with Randy de Puniet wanting to make amends for crashing out of his 4th race of the season at Misano. His first priority will be to stay on board, and get into the top 5 once again. Ant West's task will be similar, to continue to build on the steady performances he has shown since taking over Olivier Jacque's ride after Catalunya.For former Kawasaki rider Shinya Nakano, it's crunch time. Not just his future in MotoGP, but the future of the Japan Italy Racing team, the team behind Konica Minolta, rides on how the Japanese star does on Sunday. Nakano has finally received some of the upgrades the other Hondas had earlier in the season, but like Makoto Tamada before him, he has struggled to make the transition from the Bridgestones to the Michelin tires. He has also had the terrible luck to have switched to Honda and Michelin in their worst year in MotoGP history, and has not coped well. Sunday is make or break time, with a result outside the top 10 almost certain to see the demise of the team, and most likely, Nakano's MotoGP career.An Unstoppable ForceThe one man in no danger whatsoever on Sunday is Casey Stoner. Stoner can wrap up the title in Portugal if he scores 15 points more than Rossi, and loses less than 4 points to Pedrosa, with 4 full rounds to go. Scoring 15 points over Rossi is going to be a big ask at a track like Estoril, but it will surely only be postponing the inevitable. For despite the Ducati's advantage being seriously diminished round Estoril's tight and twisty sections, and despite Bridgestone's weak record at the track, it would be high folly indeed to discount the Australian championship leader, the man who has dominated the series so far this season.A victory at Estoril would also be strangely fitting for Stoner, for last year's Portuguese Grand Prix was pivotal in the young Australian's career. On lap 2 of last year's race, Casey Stoner lost the front end of his LCR Honda, crashing out of the race and taking Sete Gibernau with him. A few hours later, he took Gibernau's ride at Ducati as well, effectively ending the Spaniard's career. At the time, most observers thought that Ducati were mad, bringing in a rider who saw only the volatile Randy de Puniet crash out of more races than him. Today, those observers cannot believe just how wrong they were. Stoner hasn't crashed out of a single race this year, in defiance of the predictions of the naysayers. The chances of him breaking this streak at Estoril are about as great as him not taking the MotoGP championship this year. Stoner's perfect year looks set to continue. But first, there's the small matter of a race on Sunday.
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See Bug 23473 - CalendarCompose: Find Attendees downloads entire GAL
Just checking that there isn't already some supported way for these dialogs to default to opening personal address book rather than listing the entire GAL.
As it stands, we need to tell users to avoid those functions, because they are unusable with an external-LDAP-defined GAL of nontrivial size.
Also seeking the wisdom of the community for the "right" fix to this problem. Paged results from the GAL? Make it so that you can limit # of results returned from GAL lookups while still allowing Outlook to download the whole thing?


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D-Bowe's No No … Weekend Cup O'Chiefs
Me thinks it's going to be a long weekend for Dwayne Bowe.
I'm sure his phone has blown up with calls, texts and messages from teammates, both former and current. Not sure if D-Bowe does e-mail. If he does, then that mail box figures to be full. Some folks who play and played with him might seek him out for a little face-to-face.
All because he fumbled twice on the same play, or in Bowe's case he dropped the same ball twice. He broke the age old "code-of-the-road" and the long-time axiom about what is said and done in the locker room, stays in the locker room.
Let's make sure we understand what's important in this little soap opera, because some fans and the pundit class have lost perspective on this matter. What Bowe said and what he says his teammates did on a road trip during the 2007 season did not break any laws and may not have actually broken any team rules.
The NFL is not going to investigate this matter and the Chiefs are not going to take any overt disciplinary action against Bowe. This is not about anything more than a young man unable to control his mouth, speaking out of turn and possibly exposing locker room secrets. This happened three years ago, and the people in charge of the Chiefs were elsewhere when it supposedly went down.
We know only what Bowe told ESPN the Magazine. It's on page No. 94 of the edition dated May 31, 2010. In a fluffy three-page story about athletes and their road trip stories, the writer Eddie Matz quotes Bowe as saying this:
"My rookie year, we were playing in San Diego. You hear stories about groupies hanging out in hotel lobbies, but some of my teammates had it set up so there was a girl in every room. The older guys get on My Space and Facebook a week before we got to a city; when a pretty one writes back they arrange to fly her in three or four days in advance. They call it importing.
"Younger guys don't have the money to do it. Anyway, these girls had the whole top floor. They know everything about us – first and last names, sisters and brothers, salary. This one girl was talking to me like she'd known me for years. 'Hey D-Bowe, how's Grandma?' I'm like 'How do you know my Grandma?' She knew that I talk about her every time I'm interviewed for a story. I told her I had a girl friend, but she didn't care. She was wearing my jersey, sitting in my lap, making it look like we knew each other. Then she took a picture and put it on Facebook. That almost got me in trouble."
OK, where to start with this fantasy, and that's what I believe the bulk of this is, a Dwayne Bowe fantasy.
Let's start with the idea that professional athletes hook up with women while they are on the road. That's true. They also hook up while they are at home, while they are out of the country, while they are in the country, during the day, at night.
None of this should come as a shock; it hasn't since the July 1970 publication of Ball Four, Jim Bouton's diary of his 1969 season where he pitched for the expansion Seattle Pilots.
Bouton told all the stories of baseball players of that time, including the drinking, the pill taking (greenies or uppers), the skirt chasing, the peeping tom incidents and a host of other adventures. He tells a story on himself, remembering a Hollywood party on an off day where he ended up stripping to his underwear to the theme song of the movie Lawrence of Arabia and then treading water in a swimming pool with a martini in each hand.
He also writes at length about baseball players sexual escapades on the road. "Baseball players are young, reasonably attractive and have more money than most men their age," Bouton wrote, although he allowed that they were not the best dates. "We prefer wham, bam thank-you-ma'am affairs."
Ball Four outed baseball players 40 years ago. I've been hanging around professional sports and the NFL in particular for the last 34 years and the athletes are just as young, just as loaded and just as randy as they were then. We know the stories of superstars of a by-gone era like Babe Ruth. This stuff does happen.
Have Chiefs players "imported" women on road trips? Absolutely. I have witnessed it and talked to a player or two over the years about the idea. It happened in the 1980s. It happened in the 1990s. And it happened in the 2000s. I have traveled and stayed in the team's hotel in all of those decades. There were places where the lobby was filled with fans to see the team, and there were times when you could hear a pin drop in the lobby.
What Bowe says he experienced in his rookie season is not groundbreaking, if he really experienced it. The whole story sounds like a giant fish tale with obvious embellishments.
Let's take the idea that these imported women "had the whole top floor" of the team's hotel in San Diego. That would have been the La Jolla Hyatt and there's absolutely no way that the players could have taken over the entire top floor. The only way they could have put together a block of rooms that size would have been through the team, and I can guarantee you the Chiefs would not have done that. Generally the team helped players get rooms here or there for family members who might live in that city or area, but not a whole floor.
Bowe is quoted as saying "there was a girl in every room." That's an obvious exaggeration. Were some players looking to get laid on their two-night trip to San Diego? Sure. Was it the majority of the team? No way.
He talked about how his teammates flew in these women "three or four days in advance." Are you kidding me? Anybody that's dealt with players and money will tell you that putting up a woman in a luxury hotel for five or six nights, when the player himself was there for only two nights is just not believable. It's laughable in fact.
The history of football is filled with players and their adventures and sometimes misadventures while on road trips. Remember Eugene Robinson, safety for the Atlanta Falcons who was arrested for soliciting a prostitute the night before the Super Bowl in Miami. In his autobiography, Lawrence Taylor said he would send prostitutes to the rooms of visiting players the night before games at the Meadowlands. There are other examples that we could list for many bytes.
If Dwayne Bowe wanted to talk about the actions he took on road trips that would have been stupid, but ultimately would have harmed only him.
But what Bowe has done is added to an already thick profile as an immature, unreliable teammate, prone to questionable decisions. When he was flagged by the NFL for violating the league's performance enhancing drug policy last year, Bowe threw his own Grandmother under the bus, saying it was some of her pills that she sent him to help lose weight that didn't pass muster with the league.
This current mess cannot be swept under the rug. Todd Haley told a national radio show that he had a conversation with Bowe on this subject Wednesday evening. As always, the head coach kept the details of that talk private. There's nothing that Haley and Scott Pioli need to do on this matter, and there's no action the NFL needs to take. But there are several actions that Dwayne Bowe needs to do and do immediately.
First, he needs to publicly apologize to his teammates on the 2007 team. Second, he needs to speak to the entire 2010 Chiefs team and tell them he knows he broke the code of a team and that it will never happen again. But more importantly, he needs to speak directly to Brodie Croyle, Kolby Smith, Rudy Niswanger, Brian Waters, Tamba Hali, Derrick Johnson, Jon McGraw, Jarrad Page, Dustin Colquitt, Casey Wiegmann and Ron Edwards. Those are the remaining players on the Chiefs roster that were part of that road trip to San Diego in September 2007. He needs to apologize to them and their wives or significant others. Bowe need to come clean with his exaggerations, if not outright lies.
What he did in opening his yap was not illegal. It was just wrong and if the only person he hurt was himself, it would quickly be forgotten.
But that's not the case. Other people have been injured here and it's time for Dwayne Bowe to man up and face the issue head on.
He was with the Chiefs for a cup of coffee at this time last year. Zach Thomas made an immediate impression on the guys he worked with on defense in OTAs and in the club's strength and conditioning program. Remember, he showed up in Kansas City on Easter Sunday and the next day completed Todd Haley's conditioning test, something many of the other Chiefs were having trouble getting done.
But Thomas never made it out of training camp. Why remains a mystery and something the Chiefs have never publicly addressed. But he worked in the rehab area of the practice field in River Falls, Wisconsin with his right thigh bandaged (quad or hamstring). It's also become known that Thomas was dealing with post-concussion syndrome.
Thomas was released before the regular season and he did not play in the NFL last year. However, he did file a grievance against the Chiefs and that action remains in the league pipeline. Thomas wants to be paid for the 2009 season.
But he also discovered in his season away that the time had come to retire and he did that officially on Thursday in Miami, where he signed a one-day contract with the Dolphins team that brought him into the NFL as a fifth-round choice in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Texas Tech.
He ended up playing 14 seasons, 12 of those with the Dolphins and two more with Dallas. He was named to seven Pro Bowls and was part of the NFL's All-Decade team for the 2000s.
"I had to quit being in denial," Thomas said at a press conference. "Now it's time to turn the page … There was one thing I'm good at. Now it's time to see if there's anything else I'm good at."
While Thomas said he would like to one day get into coaching or scouting, he's going to enjoy life as a husband to Maritza and a father to his four-month old son Christian Zachary.
"I cherished every moment that I had," Thomas said. "Even when I was sore, tired, I didn't want to get that mentality of wishing I wasn't there. There were so many people that would've traded places with you. I kept reminding myself of that.
"I feel like that's what really kept me going, because this is a game, and to have it as a job is the best thing in the world."
- BEARS – signed 6th-round draft choice QB Dan LeFevour to a 4-year contract; signed G Vince Vance, a 6-6, 315-pound undrafted rookie out of Georgia where he played guard and tackle.
- DOLPHINS – LB Zach Thomas signed and then retired as an NFL player.
- 49ERS – signed 6th-round draft choice WR Kyle Williams to a 4-year contract for $1,860,000, with a $79,400 signing bonus – Williams is the son of Chicago White Sox GM Kenny Williams; promoted Trent Baalke to vice president of player personnel – he was the team's director of player personnel.
- RAVENS – RFA WR Mark Clayton signed his tender offer – a $1,809,000 contract – he's recovering from shoulder surgery; RFA CB Fabian Washington signed his tender offer – a $1,809,000 contract; RFA P Sam Koch signed his tender offer – a $1,750,000 contract.
35 Responses to "D-Bowe's No No … Weekend Cup O'Chiefs"
May 21, 2010 - JohnFromFairfax says:
Poor dumb DBowe! All i can figure is he must have the best tasting foot in KC. That's the only thing that would explain his propensity to keep putting it in his mouth. It's time for him to shut up and put up or for the Chiefs to turn the page. I hope the young man grows up and realizes his potential but not sure the odds are in his favor. I'm guessing it's a good thing the sports writers and tin throats are
May 21, 2010 - JohnFromFairfax says:
always on their best behavior on the road, eh Bob?
May 21, 2010 - Dan Sample says:
Excuse me! My expectations are a team is on the job in a road trip. Your job should be "to win the game!" (Right Herm?) Within your home do what you want to do. This is another example of Boys will be boys. I would like to see a poll of Chiefs fans about wether they believe these activities are appropriate for a team to be focused to win a road game.
May 21, 2010 - Tracy says:
Somehow, the likelihood that anything remotely approaching the lascivious nature of D Bowe's tale would take place under the current regime seems nil. His grandmother should take him to the wood shed.
Zach Thomas is reminiscent of KC's Dave Szott, although didn't play for as long as Thomas.
Good post, Bob.
May 21, 2010 - Danny W says:
Blamed it on Grandma! I had no idea those were the circumstances. He is a 24 or 25 year old guy who is one you would be a little disappointed in if he were your brother inlaw let alone your top wide reciever on your pro squad.
(They were from Grandma guys she wouldn't send me anything that could be potentially on the list of band substances that is just under a mile long.) Even if it were the case how could she know its not her responsibility. (It was Grandma's fault she didn't read the list before she gave me the pills.) If he would have said that he deserves getting punched in the mouth.
I really hope this is not an ice burg tip waiting to expose a giant mountain hiding under the water (D-Bowe Burg) that will sink our teams new found credibility now that Larry is in Washington.
I personally have cut Dwayne a break for his drops because he makes up for it with spectacular plays, but if he's an idiot I say we trade him before he becomes an eye sore. I do have to say I hope it works out because I think he has enough talent to be up there with Calvin Johnson, Andre Johnson and maybe even Fitz
May 21, 2010 - J Lloyd says:
Bowe would make an excellant out side linebacker , might catch a few more passes !
When I think of Bowe , I always remenber the time the ball went through his hands on an onside kick , we lost .
Is there a pill you can take that makes you like your team more than yourself ?
May 21, 2010 - el cid says:
I think Bowe is what he is. I do not see an upside but if he is good enough for you or the team then keep him. I do not see a breakout for him. Down the road, the Chiefs will address the need of WR and Bowe will be gone. I do not see him getting another contract from the Chiefs. We will all move on.
May 21, 2010 - Mad Chief says:
Excellent story today, Bob. And a lot more believable than DBowe's version of things. It will be interesting to see if he can "mend fences" with the guys. And get down to the business of playing ball…and improving his play.
And a note to Zach Thomas:
There is another thing you're good at…screwing over an NFL team. Because that is exactly what he did to the Chiefs. He was "done" before he came here, and he knew it full well. And now he expects to be paid for the season? That's a freakin' joke.
May 21, 2010 - Mike in MO says:
I absolutely agree with J Lloyd's major reminiscence about Bowe: the time he misplayed the Chargers' onside kick, thus allowing them to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. What is forgotten is that not too long before that, when the Chiefs could have put the game away, Bowe caught a 3rd down pass and casually went out of bounds without even trying to get to the 1st down marker. The tv camera then showed him laughing about it. Yet another great 1st-round selection by the Chiefs!
May 21, 2010 - SG says:
"…but if he's an idiot I say we trade him before he becomes an eye sore."
One bonus comment regarding Mr. Bowe – now that he's done this, he probably should ensure he watches his back from now on, because there are a lot of players in the league who are very talented, but also very powerful and "not nice" people. He has succeeded (very likely) in gaining some fresh enemies thanks to his brilliant comments.
May 21, 2010 - J Lloyd says:
As I read it , Bowe is going to see all the playing time he want's .
As long as he never , ever drop's ONE .
He can say anything he wants , so what ——-
May 21, 2010 - SG says:
Zach Thomas…regardless of the whole grievance deal…there's a guy who came out of college from Texas Tech…made a truckload of tackles in college – did nothing but make plays…was obviously a great player but didn't have the right measurables according to his combine workouts…and became a star in this league.
May 21, 2010 - ChiefsAddiction63 says:
I think on the next road trip the entire team should sneak into Bowe's room while he is sleeping and give him the Full Metal Jacket "soap bar in the towel" treatment.
May 21, 2010 - jimbo says:
Mr. Bowe will certainly mature from this whale of a story whether he likes it or not. The story itself is not all that damning, hanging out with your pals & embellishing a few things is great for a few laughs, but telling it to a ESPN reporter is another matter. I believe he has told this story many times over the years & keeps adding sugar each time he repeats it. Solely for the reaction it receives. Classic Immaturity 101 nothing more, nothing less.
He obviously had no intentions of harming anyone, but he has. He probably can't even remember the true details of that San Diego trip.
The coming days & weeks will determine how he handles it. Let us all hope he becomes the man & leaves his boyish behavior behind him. We have all told a few tales, not unlike Mr. Bowe or our very own Grandpas… Some things just aren't very funny after all.
Go Chiefs.
May 21, 2010 - Michael says:
Bowe was already among the group of young KC players entering a critical year for their careers with the team. Even more so now. This is it for the D-Bowe show.
May 21, 2010 - J Lloyd says:
I do not recall laughing outloud so hard as while noting the sugar coated ..
"Classic Immaturity 101″
Andre Johnson —> Mr. Bowe
He is going to pick up 6 million this year / 5 years left on his contract , and then what , 10 million for 3 or 4 .
Dude can buy his own hotel!
May 21, 2010 - arrowhead1978 says:
oh well what was is said, what is done is done. If players get in trouble by this story they shouldn't have done something wrong in the first place, this is whats wrong with america today, the person that tells the story is the one who is wrong, not the one who actually committed the crime (well, not a crime, but if you have to hide it from your wife I guess it would be a crime)…
Congratulations to Zach, it's ashame that he was finished before he got here, the chiefs could have actually used him more this year then Vrabel…
And it's dumb to say that he screwed over an NFL team, I dont know how he did that I actually believe that Pioli and Haley screwed themselves, they couldn't tell from watching Thomas last year that he was done?
May 21, 2010 - Danny W says:
Mad Chief
On Zach Thomas I think he and Drew Rosenhaus teamed up and said yah lets go do it to the Chiefs and thats exactly what they did. I dont think he ever intended on playing a down with K.C. because Miami was closing the door on him and he wanted one more year of bread.
May 21, 2010 - Shoe says:
D-Bowe might want to take note of who is in the secondary and at LB when he runs routes over the middle of the field in St. Joe if this ticked off any of the above mentioned defenders…
Bob's right. Nothing new here. Immature athletes have been a fixture in America for over a hundred years…
May 21, 2010 - Mad Chief says:
I don't think Thomas targeted the Chiefs specifically. But, we were the only team desperate enough to sign him. I don't begrudge him that he couldn't play last year…but that he KNEW he couldn't play last year. Dude never made it out of training camp, "rehabbed" the whole time he was here, and was suffering from post-concussion syndrome. So why in the hell should the Chiefs be on the hook for his entire 2009 salary?
So arrowhead1978, I'll revise what I originally said. Thomas hasn't "screwed over an NFL team"…but with the grievance he's filed trying to collect his salary for a season he didn't play, he's damn sure trying to.
May 21, 2010 - arrowhead1978 says:
Mad, I know what your saying, but the chiefs should have never brought him to KC in the first place. Don't they evaluate players during the season or watch what happened the season before? I mean anyone who follows football knew that Thomas was done in Dallas. It's like the teams who keep signing Donte Stallworth, he hasn't had a full season since he left New Orleans 4-5 years ago, plus since then he really hasn't been that great except for the year he was with the eagles and he played in only half of their games, but there is always that sucker team who will sign him for the what if factor, which really doesn't make much sense to me.
May 21, 2010 - cbh1011 says:
Chiefs beat San Diego… in San Diego… in 2007.
I'm just sayin'.
May 21, 2010 - craig says:
dwayne bowes days as a chiefs are numbered
May 21, 2010 - brainsmasher says:
D-Bowe is a knucklehead. That is not a crime. It is kind of like somebody who is never going to be rich voting republican.
May 21, 2010 - el cid says:
More like anyone who actually has something voting democrat…..just saying.
May 21, 2010 - Mad Chief says:
arrowhead1978 says:
"…but there is always that sucker team who will sign him for the what if factor, which really doesn't make much sense to me."
Very true. And if the football gods are willing, we won't be one of those teams anymore…that signs pretty much anyone in hopes of an "upgrade". Desperation is a real bitch.
May 21, 2010 - Bakjon says:
Bob your story has made more sense than either Bowe's story or any other. Besides apologizing to current and former teammates he also owes Hunt, Pioli, and Haley an apology as well. The focus should be on what happenning now and not some issue from 2007. Hopefully, he learns from this matter because if not it doesn't matter if he's with the Chiefs or not he will not be trusted by any team. He needs to work on how to be a better receiver, teammate, and person both on and off the field.
May 22, 2010 - sdchief says:
I have been to 4-5 away games at the team hotel every year since 2000.
there were times where you could literally hear a pin drop…other times(03) it was a zoo…
but the La Jolla Hyatt, I happened to be there that night, and at the game the next day. I remember always seeing warfield/allen drunk after meetings, but I never, ever, saw loads of women heading to a top floor(I was on the regency club floor, just a floor below)
he just shouldnt talk about it either way honestly…and if you feel the need to clear the air, dont involve the team or any of its players via insinuating
May 22, 2010 - JB says:
DA-BOWE SHOW GOT TO GO-GO. Right or wrong he lost all cred in the NFL. No one will block for him and I bet we see some high passes over the middle exposing a few ribs! Trade him to the Bengals.
May 22, 2010 - J Lloyd says:
I think he would make a good outside LB .
All you have to do , is tell him not to go for interceptions , then get a safty to cover his back , on out pattern's , because all he will want to do is ball hawk and might do good .
Just think , he won't have to dodge hard hit's .
May 23, 2010 - True Red & Gold says:
cbh1011 says:
Chiefs beat San Diego… in San Diego… in 2007.
I'm just sayin'.
And Bowe had a great game! It is that time of year when everyone tends to make a big deal out of nothing.
May 23, 2010 - True Red & Gold says:
Not sure I would criticize Zach. We don't know what he was told (promised) nor do we know the wording of his contract or the exact nature of his grievance. I agree that he should have never been signed in the first place and I don't feel one bit sorry for the Chiefs on this one. Zach was a special player though.
May 23, 2010 - bigvess says:
Bowe you broke what stays in the lockeroom code . Man I would not want to be you in practice or playing on Sunday. You lost respect for some of your teamates. And the guys throughout the league on breaking the code. Good Luck Man you are going to need it.
May 23, 2010 - J Lloyd says:
If a receiver steps out of bounds after a catch ,or starts dropping balls , this points clearly to the high level of fear he has .
He needs to change to defence where he makes the hit's!
Owe's the team a lot .


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Oregon mom Sarah Rose Dillard-Lubin is accused of adding morphine to her breastmilk after she pumped and then feeding it to her 2-month-old daughter. Why? To get the father to pay more attention to them.
She was already on probation from giving her 10-month-old son opiate pills while she lived in California, according to MSNBC. Again, she was trying to get dad to pay attention. This was a different dad, though.
The only good news here, and it's very good news, is that both children survived. But… wow. So sad.
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Hours: Open daily until 10:30pm
This place is extremely charming! A breeze to find on a lovely street just a few blocks behind hotel (Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal). There are two signs above the entrance and you take a few steps down, its like in a really cool wine cellar, but only like 4 feet below the grade of the street. They have an amazing pizza menu, from Hawaiian to Mexican, to Veggie pizzas. We got two (which is more than enough for two people, probably 3 people would be great, but we took a half a pizza back to the hotel room and quickly gobbled it down after a nice sauna and swim) Do not miss out on this place! Great vegan desserts, too!


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Box buys Folders as its mini shopping spree continues
Last week, Box continued its mini shopping spree. On the heels of buying Crocodoc, it purchased Folders, a company which up until now has produced an iOS app that lets you manage files across a variety of online storage services including Box, Dropbox and Google (NASDAQ: GOOG) Drive.
The app has a number of nifty features besides managing files across multiple services including the ability to save files from email, save photos from your camera roll, basic file management including copying, deleting and moving files, as well as sorting files by type, date and so forth. You can zip files, search files and mark files or folders for off-line viewing.
It also has some useful tools that allow you to view pdfs, preview Office documents, a text editor, photo and video viewer and even a music player.
While some of the functionality overlaps with what Box already does, clearly it's a comprehensive file management tool that will enhance the Box offering without having to build all of this functionality from scratch.
In a blog post announcing the purchase senior VP of engineering, Sam Shillace suggested that purchase was about keeping pace with the stunning level of innovation and change in the mobile industry. "We've developed a deep understanding of the industry's most interesting engineering and design challenges to stay ahead of that pace," he wrote. Perhaps it's easier to purchase that innovation sometimes than to put the resources into creating it yourself.
Shillace also said Box was enamored with the design of Folders and suggested that at least for the short term, this purchase is about improving their iOS app and not necessarily Android or other platforms Box supports. The chief designer of the app, Martin Destagnol, has already joined Box's development team and has been working for the last several weeks on incorporating his design into Box's.
It's not clear yet if Box will continue to work across services as the original Folders app has, and Schillace was coy when asked about this saying, "We'll have more to share about the app and potential features later in the year," he told me in an email.
The same goes for the cross-platform question. For now, it's just iOS, but Box is not showing its cards just yet when it comes to other operating environments. "For the time being, we're focused on integrating the technology into the next-generation of Box for iOS. That said, many of the design patterns and concepts are applicable to mobile experiences and use cases more generally. We have no specifics to share today, but it's reasonable to expect some continuity of the Box experience across mobile platforms, including Android and iOS," he told me.
It seems to me, from a content management standpoint, it would make sense and be consistent with Box's open philosophy to make the Box repository the center of every user's online cloud storage experience regardless of the service they were using. In that context, I can't see them dropping that ability when it's already been built, but we won't know exactly how Box will be using Folders until we see the iOS update later this year.
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Today I'm taking another look at IRS documentation involving non-profit 501(c)(3) actions. It's important to take a look at these documents to understand what the IRS feels is appropriate activity or behavior of credit counseling groups.
This letter was issued to a new group that wanted to be approved as a non-profit credit counseling group and was denied. The IRS said they were going to notify the appropriate State officials of their denial as well.
The group stated in their application they were to be formed exclusively for charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes.
The organization was organized, directed, and managed by one person. The bylaws state the organization may have shareholders.
The IRS noted the conflict of dual intended purposes of the organization. On one hand they were to assist consumers to repay creditors to avoid bankruptcy, but at the same time they were formed to comply with the United States Trustee Program to provide counseling for individuals to file bankruptcy.
The group said they will not limit services to a particular class of people, such as minorities, low-income individuals or the elderly.
The IRS noted that the limited board which did not represent the "broad interests of the public" was a problem. It stated, "Not more than 20 percent of the voting power of the board of directors can be vested in persons who are employed by the organization or who will benefit financially, directly or indirectly, from the organization's activities. Furthermore, not more than 49 percent of the board may be employees of the organization, creditors, or those who will benefit financially."
The IRS also noted they felt that as a "charitable" organization it is generally accepted that is aimed at the relief of the poor and distress or of the under privileged as well as the advancement of education.
Educational refers to:
- "The instruction or training of the individual for the purpose of improving or developing his capabilities; or
- The instruction of the public on subjects useful to the individual and beneficial to the community."
The IRS laid out its case why the credit counseling group did not meet the requirements.
- The group would operate for a substantial non-exempt purpose.
- Income would pass to the benefit of the sole board member.
- The provision of pre-bankruptcy credit counseling for a fee was a non-exempt commercial purpose. "You devote all of your time and activities to selling pre-bankruptcy certifications to the general public under the guise of financial education."
- The organizational activities appear to have an underlying commercial motive.
- Services are rendered in exchange for a fee, as in a commercial organization.
- Credit counseling is not limited to a charitable class of individuals.
- The group did not make their fee waiver policy easily available to the public.
- There is little in the way of public contributions but primarily fees from commercial activities.
- There was no substantive on-going educational program.
- The group did not provide any support to demonstrate they were planning to dedicate significant revenues to activities involving educational and/or charitable programs.
- The governance of the organization violated 501(q) in that the board must be controlled by persons that represent the broad interests of the public, "such as public officials acting in their capacities as such, persons having special knowledge or expertise in credit or financial education, and community leaders."
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So, I'm out for my Friday night ride, (Long Island, NY) and I come up on this guy with his back wheel off and cursing and all. He's got a flat and doesnt have levers. So I stop, being a nice guy, and give him some levers and my pump to use......WELL, 30 minutes later the guys done and askes if I want to ride with him.....well, yeah I do, cause you just killed my ride. So He offers me the lead, but I know I'm a clydesdale (275) so I let him lead. He then proceded to take off like lightning.......stopping to wait for me enery 1/2 mile or so. Finally at one of his stops, he says "I dont want to be rude, but I have to go ahead....." I understand of course, I'd rather ride by myself and he takes off again.
Towards the end of the ride, I find Mr fast pants again cursing at his bike over a broken spoke....again chews my ear off, and then takes off. My chain sucked right at the end of the ride, and Bigshot was in his car pulling away (I could see him through the trees).
So I ask, why am I so damm slow...Is it my stamina, maybe my choice of gears(I'm staying in the middle ring the whole time)? Besides riding, duh, are there any good ways to get faster? should i do sprints or something on an easy section of trail......Please Help???


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Velo Magazine – November 2011
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- Published Oct. 6, 2011
- Updated Oct. 19, 2012 at 3:48 PM EDT
For Velo's first-ever Hardman Issue, we couldn't choose anyone but Leopard-Trek's charismatic German Jens Voigt to grace our cover. The sport is filled with characters that are as tough as nails, but none exemplifies the true meaning of "hardman" as does Voigt. Velo reporter Brian Holcombe sat down with Voigt to explore what made him as hard as nails, and learn about Voigt's favorite hardmen of the sport. The Velo editorial staff also selected our top-10 favorite hardmen of the modern era, including Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, Johan Museeuw and Sean Kelly. Find out which riders were chosen, and why.
Race features include on-the-ground coverage from the inaugural USA Pro Cycling Challenge, where Levi Leipheimer led an all-American podium; the Vuelta a España, where Juanjo Cobo overcame a pair of Sky teammates for the upset win of the year; and the Québec and Montréal GPs, where Philippe Gilbert sealed the top spot on the UCI's World Tour Individual rankings.
Also inside — a 24-page guide to the 2011 Exergy U.S. Gran Prix of Cyclocross, featuring races in Wisconsin, Colorado, Kentucky and Oregon. The USGP Guide also presents the key riders (and rivalries) to watch this fall, and three cyclocross steeds for three very different needs.
And in gear coverage, Tech editors Nick Legan and Caley Fretz combed the aisles at the Eurobike and Interbike trade shows to present the hottest new gear for 2012.
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Jens Voigt graces the cover of the November 2011 issue of Velo Magazine
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A loose, friable soil will prove most satisfactory for raising this short-season crop. Mulching the garden with grass clippings, hay and other organic mulch will further benefit turnips. If the soil is on the acid side, it is well to apply lime at the rate of 1/2 to one pound to each ten square feet.
The seed is sown in rows spaced 12 to 15 inches apart. These late plants, left in the garden all winter, will bloom and set seed the following spring.
Included among the more common varieties are the Extra Early Purple Top, Golden Ball, Large White and Large Yellow Globes, Snowball, White Egg, Red Top Globe, and Early Purple-Top Milan.
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Dallas is the ninth largest city in the nation and the third largest in Texas. It's population is around 1.3 million and the economy seems to be doing just fine in today's world. The Dallas area is home to the Cowboys (football), Mavericks (basketball), Stars (hockey), and Texas Rangers (baseball), all of which are among the top competitors season after season. The Dallas climate is usually a humid, subtropical one, with hot summers and mild winters. Dallas is a great city and is pretty up to date on the fitness industry, as well.
Below are the best gyms in and around the Dallas area:
- Equinox: One of the best gyms in Dallas, as well as the rest of the nation. From booming personal training and fitness classes to top-of-the-line fitness equipment, if you are looking for a great place to exercise and meet new people, this gym is for you!
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There's a bunch of old threads on BF that claim Miche hubs can take any standard ISO threaded cog. I tried it with my hub, an older model (without "Miche" printed on the flange), and it doesn't work. An EAI cog threaded on about 2 rotations and then it started very obviously binding.
I have the special carrier and cog, so I'm planning to use that for the wheelset I'm building up, and just see how it goes. This post is mostly a heads-up for anyone interested in the hub. I've seen pics on velospace of Miche/EAI setups but I have no idea how they got the cog on. Maybe it only works with the newer models?
But does anyone know if there are Italian-threaded normal cogs? I googled but couldn't find anything.


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The moment has come and it is down to the Final Two: Lindzi and Courtney. The Season Finale kicks off in Zermatt, Switzerland and they are in the Swiss Alps. Ben says that he is in love with two women and he says that he needs more time with Lindzi to be able to have more of a connection. With Courtney, he has doubts along the way and the decision is going to be even more difficult then he thought. He says that it feels great to be in love. Ben's mother, Barbara, and sister, Julia, are there with him and Ben gets teary-eyed. He is relieved. They sit down and talk about the journey and Ben says that them being there for him is perfect. He says that their opinions of the girls and says that he needs honesty. Julia asks if there was a girl that the other girls didn't like. Ben says that Courtney is that girl. Julia says that she is a red flag. Ben says that he wants his family to see what he sees.
Lindzi comes up with a present and she says that she is a little nervous to meet Ben's family. She goes into the cabin and meets Julia and Barbara. She says that she is a little bit country, but lives in the city. They get some lunch and Lindzi is a little clumsy. Lindzi talks to Barbara and she asks her what Lindzi finds in Ben. She says that Ben is special. Lindzi says that she feels comfortable with Ben and says that she has completely fallen in love with him. Lindzi goes out with Julia and she says that she wants to dig deeper with Lindzi and says that she is nice. Julia says that she needs a little information on Courtney. Lindzi says that Courtney is different and says that she was shut-off. She says that Courtney doesn't sit well with her and says that she wants to protect her brother and says that she appreciates Lindzi and says that she would be a good fit with Ben. Afterward, Julia talks to Ben and says that she really likes Lindzi.
Courtney comes up to the cabin and she has a present too. Ben is more nervous then Courtney is. They go in and sit down with Barbara and Julia. Right away, they bring up the model thing and Courtney says that she was attacked from Day One by the other girls. Julia takes Courtney outside and she brings up the fact that Courtney never got along with the other girls. She says that she tried to make friends, but it seemed like they were against her from the beginning. Barbara sits down with Courtney and Courtney says that she loves Ben and says that he is a fun guy. Julia sits down with Ben and says that Courtney is a really amazing girl. She says that she would fit really well in with the family. He likes that they gave her Courtney their stamp of approval. Ben sits down with Julia and Barbara and asks them what they felt with the girls. Barbara says that Lindzi was natural and it was really good to see that. Julia says that it is clear that there is time that is going to be worked on. For Courtney, Barbara says that she is an accomplished woman and that she would fit in nicely.
The next day, Lindzi and Ben have a date and Lindzi says that she is nervous about the date. Ben comes up in a horse-drawn carriage. They ride around the town and Ben and Lindzi have a good time. They go skiing and they are going to ski the Matterhorn. She says that she has never skied before. They have a picnic in the Gondola. Suddenly it stops in the middle with the Matterhorn in view. Ben and Lindzi talk and she says that this is good crazy. Ben says that Lindzi has been more open with him and she asks if he can see them in his future. She says that she wants to be the best for him. Ben says that it is hard to get to that place and says that he appreciates it. They go down the mountain together and she says that she is excited and doesn't want to hold back.
Later that evening, Lindzi lights candles with Dinner. Ben comes to her room and she says she is kind of exhausted skiing and says that she loves the down-times with Ben. He says that he has had a good feeling with her and she says that it is going to get better for him. He says that he wants someone to be able to go to and Lindzi says that he is the first person worth loving. She kisses him and says that she had a lot of fun with him.
The next day, Courtney and Ben have their potential last date together. Courtney says that she is happy with Ben and says that she doesn't feel threatened with Lindzi. They get in a helicopter and enjoy flying over the Matterhorn. They land and have set up a picnic. Courtney says that she loves Ben and that she doesn't want anything to go wrong with the date. Ben asks how she is feeling and she says that she is glad that it is going to be the end of the journey, but hopes that it is not the end of their time together. Ben says that his family loved her too and Courtney says that this experience has been worth it. She says that she loves being with him. Ben says that he feels comfortable with Courtney. They go sledding down a hill and have a lot of fun.
Later that night, Courtney lights candles for Ben and their dinner together. She says that she wants to focus on the connection that they made and not to think of the past. Courtney says that she has put herself out there. She says that she has a gift for him and he opens it. He sees that it is a photo album of them. She reads him a love letter that she wrote him and she says that he is the only one for her. He says that is really nice of her. She asks if he has any concerns and she says that she has been defending herself all the time during the journey and says that it makes her sad that he would bring it up. Ben says that he trusts what people say. Courtney says that she was showing Ben the real Courtney. She is worried of losing Ben over her actions.
The next day, Ben starts to bring up the pros and cons of Courtney and Lindzi as he walks through the city. Lindzi and Courtney do the same and say all the things that they love about Ben. Later, Ben picks an engagement ring for the second time. Ben starts to think about the woman who he is going to have to break up with and which one he is going to propose to. The girls get ready for their potential proposal. Ben says that this is the first time where he feels the love from another person. Ben gets ready to make the choice. Lindzi arrives and Chris escorts her to Ben. Lindzi says that she loves Ben and loves everything about him. However, he says that he is in love with someone else and that this didn't come easy. She gets in the chopper and she says that she wants to go home now.
Courtney arrives via helicopter and she says that she is either going to be leaving the happiest or the biggest fool. Courtney says that she is a good person and good things happen to good people. She gets off the helicopter and Chris escorts her to Ben. She says that she will say yes if Ben proposes to her. She says that Ben is a good guy and possibly be able to love him forever. He says that he had a fun time with her and that she showed him a great time. He hints that he is going to say that he doesn't want to marry her, but then says that she is his "forever" and that he wants to marry her. He gets on one knee and she says yes. The episode ends.
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Well, here is a tough question. Besides cycling, I do a few other outside-work activities.
0. Taking care of the house, car, pool, etc.
1. Playing piano
2. Kendo
3. Iaido
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This year, I am going through a consolidation. I am trying to decide what is and isn't important to me. Piano is something that I have recently started enjoying more and more, and have decided that it is something I want to do. On the other hand, Kendo and Iaido, both of which I have done for about two years, I have found myself enjoying less and less. On one hand, I want to keep at it, because of the skills I have gained over those two years and what the sports have brought me. On the other hand, I simply don't fell that much desire to do them anymore.
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Maya Moore of the defending champion Minnesota Lynx scored 48 points in a 112-108 double-overtime victory over the visiting Atlanta Dream on Tuesday.
Moore made 16 of 30 shots, including 7 of 9 three-pointers.
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Riquna Williams, playing for Tulsa, set the league scoring record of 51 points in a game in September.
"I knew the one way I could hurt my team was by thinking too much," Moore said. "If it's my shot and I'm open, shoot the ball. If it's not, pass it to an open teammate."
In other games, Kayla McBride scored 23 points as host San Antonio edged Tulsa 95-93 and Chicago beat visiting Indiana 60-57.
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Mudiay to play in China
Guard Emmanuel Mudiay, who has decided to forgo his freshman season at Southern Methodist, agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million contract with Guangdong of the China Basketball Association, a source told Yahoo Sports.
Mudiay, 19, is considered a probable lottery pick in next year's NBA draft, according to Yahoo Sports.
Dunga to coach Brazil again
Brazil is bringing back Dunga to coach the national team, four years after he was fired from the job.
The hiring came two weeks after host Brazil was eliminated from the World Cup in a humiliating 7-1 semifinal loss to eventual champion Germany. Brazil proceeded to lose to the Netherlands 3-0 in the third-place match July 12.
Dunga, 50, is replacing Luiz Felipe Scolari, 65, who resigned last week.
Dunga was the captain of Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning team and coached the national team at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. He was dismissed after Brazil lost 2-1 in the quarterfinals to the Netherlands.
"He has shown his capacity to lead the Brazil team, not only in words but also in numbers, that he has all the requisites and the capacity to lead the Brazil team again," said Jose Maria Marin, Brazil soccer federation president.
Dunga was in charge of 60 matches as national-team coach in his first stint and Brazil went 42-6-12.
Rodriguez to play in Spain
After leading the World Cup in goals with six, Colombia forward James Rodriguez has signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid of Spain. Sports newspapers Marca and As said Real Madrid agreed to pay Monaco $108 million for Rodriguez.
Racist abuse ends match
Manchester City officials say an exhibition being played by its Under-21 team in Croatia was abandoned after team management ordered the players off the pitch because of alleged racist abuse.
In a statement, officials for the English team said 19-year-old French midfielder Seko Fofana, who is black, was targeted by an opponent from Croatian team HNK Rijeka late in the first half in Novigrad.
Ex-Cowboy Newhouse dies
Robert Newhouse, who played running back for the Dallas Cowboys for 12 seasons and went to three Super Bowls, died at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., after a battle with heart disease. He was 64.
Newhouse had suffered a stroke in 2010.
Newhouse ran for 4,784 yards in his career with Dallas and retired in 1983.
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John Warren, the queen's bloodstock and racing adviser, said Estimate trainer Sir Michael Stoute "is working closely with the feed company involved to discover how the product may have become contaminated prior to delivery to his stables."
• Cyber thieves got into more than 1,000 StubHub customers' accounts and fraudulently bought tickets for events through the online ticket reseller, a law-enforcement official and the company said.
• The organizing committee for the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang has been under investigation over its preparations for the Games, South Korean officials said.
The confirmation by the Seoul-based Board of Audit and Inspection came one day after the resignation of organizing committee chief Kim Jin-sun.
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Images from "New York: The Big City and Its Little Neighborhoods," by Naomi Fertitta. Photos: Paul Aresu.
You'll need two things to have a great time in the Bronx's Little Italy: comfortable shoes and an empty stomach. Centered on the intersection of 187th Street and Arthur Avenue—a quick walk from B and the D trains at 182nd and 183rd Streets or the Fordham Metro North station—this area is lauded by some enthusiastic fans as the tastiest few blocks in New York City.
This old-world Italian restaurant row is packed with fresh bread, cured meats, espresso and pizza pies. Even the Belmont Public Library stands out as uniquely Italian—it contains the Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, a sort of mini-museum of Italian-American heritage. Arthur Avenue's close-knit feel and character endure because many residents and their families have lived here for years.
The film A Bronx Tale—directed by Robert De Niro and written by Chazz Palminteri—took place in Belmont, and the film's creators are just two of the many admirers from across town and across the globe who love Arthur Avenue's distinct culinary and cultural flavors. —Jonathan Zeller