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General Questions
Who is an ideal Equine Scholar candidate?
An ideal Equine Scholar is seriously considering a professional career in the equine industry, is interested in earning a liberal arts bachelor degree, and will take advantage of all the resources and opportunities provided by the ESP. The ESP helps students discover the right major and career for them, provides experiences and resources for Scholars in their area of interest, and gives Scholars an advantage over job-market competition by graduation.
Does Georgetown College offer equine classes or an equine degree?
Because of our business-focus on careers in the horse industry, and our strong belief in the value of a liberal arts education, we do not offer equine classes or an equine degree. The Equine Scholars Program is geared toward educating students on the multitude of professional equine careers that utilize liberal arts degrees. Students who successfully complete the Program earn an Equine Distinction. (a distinction is similar to an emphasis area.)
What should I major in?
Equine Scholars have the flexibility to choose from any of the 40-plus majors and minors offered at Georgetown College. No matter the major, we can show you how your liberal arts education can be used in a professional equine career. This also allows Scholars to change their major and still remain in the Equine Scholars Program.
Are internships available?
All Equine Scholars are required to complete at least one internship that combines their major with the equine industry. For example, a history major could intern at the International Museum of the Horse at the Kentucky Horse Park; a communications major could intern at one of the local equine magazines (including The Blood-Horse, among others); or a pre-law student could intern at an equine law office. The Program and the Georgetown College Graves Center for Calling and Career often receive requests for interns from local equine businesses and breed associations, and many students have successfully found internships by doing their own research, too. Most internships are unpaid, but students can sometimes receive class credit for them. Internships frequently turn into part-time or full-time jobs as well as offer valuable learning and networking opportunities!
Veterinary hospitals such as Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital and Hagyard Equine Medical Institute reserve internships for students in veterinary school, but we can help students locate local veterinarians to job-shadow.
Can I room with other Equine Scholars?
Equine Scholars can request other Equine Scholar roommates. If you are interested in rooming with another Scholar, be sure to indicate this on your housing form and GC will do their best to accommodate requests. This is optional. Many Scholars do room together and many choose not to. It's up to you!
Is this program aimed at just one discipline?
The ESP is open to all breeds, all disciplines and all future equine career interests! There is ample diversity among our Scholars and we promote peer learning. Scholars learn more about different breeds and disciplines by cheering on fellow Scholars at horse shows, riding together, participating in or auditing clinics, and visiting different barns.
Can I visit the Equine Scholars Program?
We encourage all prospective Scholars to make an official campus visit! To schedule your visit, call the GC Admissions Office at 800-788-9985.
Do I have to reapply to the Program every year?
Accepted Equine Scholars are members of the Program and do not need to reapply as long as they are full-time Georgetown College students, are active participants, meet all academic standards (currently, 2.65/semester GPA) and are in good standing with the Program. We understand that circumstances sometimes change; students might reevaluate their interest in an equine career and/or no longer wish to participate in the Program; however, we are seeking students willing to commit to four years in the Program.
Will I have time to participate in other campus activities, work and ride?
Our Equine Scholars are very active on and off campus! We have Scholars in fraternities, sororities, student government, athletic teams, campus ministries and more. Many Scholars also have part-time jobs and continue riding regularly. The Equine Scholars Program does need to be a top priority and a serious commitment, but with good time management skills, students are able to keep a balanced life.
What is Pegasus Camp and what can I expect?
Pegasus Camp is a privilege for Equine Scholars: a chance to move onto campus early, familiarize yourself with campus and get to know your fellow Scholars before school starts. Pegasus Camp is full of fun, horses and team-building activities. Camp is usually held in the days immediately prior to New Student Orientation in August.
Horse Questions
Does Georgetown College have an intercollegiate riding team (IHSA)?
Georgetown College has a hunt-seat Intercollegiate Horse Show Association Team that is coached by Nori Scheffel of Scheffelridge Farm. This Team is in no way affiliated with the Equine Scholars Program; you can ride on the Team and not be an Equine Scholar or you can be an Equine Scholar and not ride on the Team. The Georgetown College Equestrian Team (GCET) is a Club Sport at Georgetown College and governed under Club Sport rules.
If riding on a team is not for you, but you would still like to ride, our prime location in the Horse Capital of the World allows students to take advantage of the multitude of riding resources throughout the area, whether English, western, saddleseat, eventing, reining, gaited horses, driving or any other equine pursuit is your passion. We have a list of local boarding and lesson barns should you want to investigate these options further — just ask us and we can e-mail the Word document to you!
Can I bring a horse to college with me?
Yes, you can bring horses with you.There are many boarding stables located close to the College. Prices, lessons and availability vary to fit every need. We are happy to help students get started with their barn search and can provide a list of stables in the area. With the convenience of parking on campus, it is easy to get to and from your horse. There is not a Georgetown College barn because we have students who ride in all different disciplines, including western, hunt seat, eventing, Rocky Mountain Horses, Saddlebreds and more; therefore we do not have one barn that we recommend over any others.
Does Georgetown College own horses or accept donated horses?
Because our Intercollegiate Team operates out of Scheffelridge Farm, we have no need for our own horses. We do however, own one (1) horse, Shadow, who was donated to us by the family of Russ McCandless. Shadow is now retired and fostered out to a family who loves him while he is living out his golden years. The Equine Scholars Program does not accept donated horses, but we will gladly pass on information about horses for sale to our Scholars.
Do you provide saddlepads and coolers with the Equine Scholars logo?
We have coolers, scrims, and saddlepads that can be checked out for use at horse shows. For more information please contact Chelsey Reid. If you would like to purchase your own with the Georgetown or ESP logo on it, you can have it embroidered at one of our local suppliers.
What is the average cost of board in the Bluegrass?
Boarding (which is keeping your horse at some else's barn, not your own) rates vary across the country. A good median number for board is $350, though prices can go up from there (say $600 for "full care" board, which could include a stall, turnout, feeding twice a day, stall cleaning, holding for vet and farrier, and lessons). Boarding costs vary by barn and it is up to the student to determine what they need and how much they can afford. Note: There are very few indoor arenas in Lexington, a fact that most students from the North will find hard to believe. This is because the winters here are so mild that one can pretty much ride outside year-round.
If I can't afford to bring a horse to school with me, are there barns where I can take lessons or lease horses from?
This is the horse capital of the world; we have instructors of almost every type of riding within easy distance of GC and horses to lease or free ride are plentiful.
Are there good vets and farriers around Georgetown College?
Absolutely! We are just a few miles from two of the top equine veterinary hospitals in the world, both of which have 120+ qualified vets between the two. Good farriers are also plentiful here, no matter what breed or discipline you ride. In addition, alternative medicine practitioners abound, including chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists.
Application Questions
How do I apply to the Equine Scholars Program?
The ESP application is separate from the Georgetown College application for admission. Make sure you fill out both applications. The ESP application can be downloaded here, or, click here to complete our application online. There is no ESP application fee and the deadline is February 1 for fall semester admission.
I don't have any horse experience. Can I still apply?
Yes! The Equine Scholars Program is open to all horse enthusiasts, regardless of prior horse experience. Current Equine Scholars range in experience from "never ridden a horse" to "competing since two years old!" The common denominator is that all Equine Scholars are interested in learning more about the business side of the horse industry and are seriously considering a career in the equine industry.
Is there a benefit to turning in my ESP application early?
The deadline for all ESP applications is February 1. Be sure to give your reference person plenty of time to write a quality reference letter and submit your application complete with all supporting materials within a safe time frame to meet the deadline.
Who should I ask to write my reference letter?
Choose a reference who knows you well and who can vouch for not only your equine interests, but also your character, work ethic, academic pursuits and extracurricular involvement. Make sure to give them plenty of notice so they can write a quality letter.
Can I reapply if I'm not accepted into the Equine Scholars Program the first time?
Students not accepted into the Program can reapply every year by February 1.
How long should my ESP application essay be?
There is no minimum or maximum length for your essay, so focus on completely and clearly answering all parts of the essay question.
What kind of other activities should I list on my application?
Include all of your recent (high school) activities that show community involvement, leadership positions, jobs, honors/awards and volunteer work. If you have heavy involvement with horses, be sure to also include other activities as well. We are looking for well-rounded students who are active members of their schools and communities and who will continue that active participation in the Equine Scholars Program.
When will I know if I've been accepted or not?
Applications are reviewed in February and notification letters are mailed to all applicants as soon as possible, usually in March. Accepted Equine Scholars are asked to return a signed contract as indication of their commitment to the Program.

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Despite 200 calls a week to a phone helpline, only one order to stop bullying in the workplace has been granted.
A Sydney employment lawyer, Amber Chandler, said the number of complaints was well short of the number anticipated. The low numbers were partly a result of bullied workers taking their complaints to WorkCover instead, she said.
''The figures are by no means reflective of workplace bullying, which is a much bigger problem,'' she said. ''People aren't sure of this jurisdiction yet. The only thing that can be sought is a stop-bullying order, but only one has been issued.''
The NSW workers compensation scheme receives about 1000 claims related to workplace bullying each year, costing WorkCover more than $12 million.
Unions NSW assistant secretary Emma Maiden said workplace bullying was a serious problem that had not shown up in the Fair Work Commission's statistics.
''The problem is that victims of workplace bullying have lacked a practical solution for so long that a culture of simply copping it or leaving is firmly ingrained,'' she said.
''If we want to see happier and more productive workplaces then we need greater public awareness of Fair Work's new bullying resolution capacity. We also need to investigate potential barriers that could be preventing bullying victims accessing the help now available.''
ACTU assistant secretary Michael Borowick said employer groups had predicted a flood of complaints as a result of the new legislation. This had not eventuated because ''reporting bullying is a difficult and courageous step for workers'', he said.
''We need to spread awareness so people know their rights, workers understand the new laws and know where to go when they want bullying to cease,'' he said.
Employment Minister Eric Abetz said the former government rushed the legislation into Parliament to make a political statement.
''[Bill] Shorten's sloppy approach meant the department and the commission didn't have the opportunity to properly consider Labor's proposal and could only provide a guesstimate as to how many applications might be expected,'' he said.
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For the 19 Wooster gymnasts who qualified for the YMCA National Championships last weekend at the Seagate Center in Toledo, just getting there was quite an achievement.
What the Wooster girls were able to accomplish once there was "amazing," according to Deeann George, one of four coaches who directed the team at the meet.
"It was a national meet and many of the girls there came from much bigger Ys, in cities like Toledo, Cincinnati and Houston," said George, whose small-town girls won a combined 21 medals. "For our girls to come from little Wooster, Ohio, and to bring home that many medals, it was amazing."
The Wooster girls, who ranged in age between 8 and 15, competed in four different classes -- Levels VI to VIII, with the competition getting better in each progressive class. Also coaching along with George at the meet were Tim Patterson, Julie Moore and Beck Clark. Wooster YMCA gymnastics director Christy Pamer also works with the girls, but did not make the trip to the nationals.
Two of Wooster's athletes -- Jenna Annsel and Stefanie Mottmiller -- competed in the most demanding, Level VIII division. Annsel earned a ninth on the vault.
Ruth Tieche was the lone local to compete in Level VII and was a double medal winner, taking third on vault and eighth on beam.
Phoebe Long led six Wooster gymnasts in Level VI, placing eight all-around after a fifth on vault and 10th on floor.
"It was pretty cool to compete there, but I was pretty nervous at first," said Long, who will be a fourth-grader at Cornerstone Elementary in the fall.
Natalie Hansen was right behind Long in that level, earning ninth all-around after a sixth on vault and ninth on beam.
Also competing in Level VI were Elizabeth Lee (fourth on bars), Jessica Catrone (10th on floor), Rachel Hostetler and Courtney Moore.
The majority of Wooster's gymnasts competed in Level V, where Brittany Heckman led the way with a team-best for any level four medals. Heckman was ninth all-around, thanks to a fifth on beam, and eighths on bars and floor (tie).
Also competing for Wooster in that division were Katelyn Moore (10th all-around, fourth on floor, seventh on beam), Kaitlyn Milligan (ninth floor, 10th beam), Stephanie Foster (seventh on bars), Allison Kearney and Jessica Wile (tie-eighth on floor), Lisa Weaver (10th bar), Allyson Caraway, Lauren Rock, and Ashley Reed.
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Actually, quite a few bugs that are reproducible once you know what conditions are required to trigger them. Take the issue where the Kobo ereader does not return to the correct page for a bookmark or from sleep mode. Turned out that you need to set non-zero margins before this will happen. Simple fix for now is to move the margin slider all the way to the left. Other oddities such as getting flyspeck sized body text though the page numbers stayed normal size when starting a new chapter did not appear to be affecting that many people. That one I did not find the exact conditions to reproduce and seems to have gone away with Glo firmware 2.3.2.
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By Alan Robinson
Was Steve McLendon good, bad or in between?
And do the Steelers really need to upgrade at nose tackle after just one season of McLendon starting there — and with two more seasons left on his $7.25 million contract?
Of all the Steelers' starters, McLendon is the most enigmatic, at least in the eyes of the multiple evaluation services that assess NFL players' performances.
McLendon, in his first season replacing long-time starter and run game-stopper Casey Hampton, played 355 snaps last season, or only about one-third of all those by the Steelers defense.
McLendon was given a positive grade by Pro Football Focus both as an overall defender and as a run defender. He ranked 33rd among all NFL defensive tackles, and 25th against the run, by a service that grades every player on every play, much like a player's own position coach would do.
For comparison's sake, Hampton ranked 77th among the 85 most-used defensive tackles, and 37th against the run, in 2012. Hampton was not signed after that season and did not play in 2013.
However, in McLendon's first season on the nose, the Steelers plummeted from second against the run in 2012, allowing 90.6 yards per game, to 21st, giving up 115.6 yards. In comparing him to others at his position, Pro Football Focus judges him as "average, a solid starter."
McLendon's move into the lineup wasn't the only reason for the Steelers' falloff, and the worst performance they've had against the run with Dick LeBeau as defensive coordinator.
They also missed linebacker James Harrison, who signed with the Bengals, safety Troy Polamalu was forced to play as an undersized inside linebacker at times following inside linebacker Larry Foote's season-ending injury in Week 1; and first-round draft pick Jarvis Jones had an uneven rookie season at outside linebacker.
But, overall, the Steelers' defensive line was better overall in 2013 than the season before; defensive end Cam Heyward became a playmaker and Brett Keisel was steady until getting injured late in the season. Ziggy Hood was about the same, but he yielded his spot — and quite a few snaps — to Heyward.
When I asked Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert about McLendon last week, here's what he said:
"He did OK. He was OK," Colbert said. "He fought through some injuries and gave us some good work. But, again, to say that anybody was good enough, including myself, when you're 8-8, I think that's a disservice to the organization."
McLendon's play is being judged more harshly by others. Football Outsiders calls nose tackle the Steelers' greatest position of need, based on McLendon's average tackle following a gain of 3.0 yards, the worst of any starting tackle in a 3-4 defense.
As multiple NFL analysts begin posting their mock drafts, quite a few are predicting the Steelers will take Notre Dame defensive tackle Louis Nix III with the 155h pick.
Such a pick would appear to be a reach for several reasons. One, Nix played only eight games for Notre Dame last season before needing surgery to repair a meniscus tear. Second, the Steelers would appear to have far greater needs at cornerback, safety, wide receiver and inside linebacker to take Nix — despite their struggles against the run.
With Ryan Clark likely leaving, the Steelers will be precariously thin at safety as Shamarko Thomas becomes a starter. And if Ike Taylor hasn't already played his final game at cornerback — if he's coming back, it's almost certainly at a lower salary– he probably will in 2014. And that means another position that needs help in a hurry.
It's also difficult to foresee the Steelers investing such an important pick on a defensive lineman after Colbert said that it's their job to surround Ben Roethlisberger with weapons — and one of them, wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders, has been a virtual lock to leave via free agency since he failed to sign a multi-year contract last summer.
Nose tackle and run defense might be a concern, but the Steelers have far bigger ones in what is shaping up to be yet another crucial draft for a team that easily could go in either direction — back up the standings or further down them — in 2014.


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Years ago in discussions with my writing friends, I proposed a novel about a President with an undiagnosed brain tumor who signed an Executive Order banning the civilian possession of all semi-automatic weapons. His diseased brain had become increasingly obsessed with creating a utopian society, free of personal choices and personal responsibilities.
One writer said the premise of my novel was "too far fetched." Another said the idea did not reflect "the political realities of our Constitutional government." As a final insult, a third writer asked if I could revise the plot, so as to make a science fiction thriller. "Perhaps adding an alien invasion to the original story line would give the idea more credibility?"
The President of the United States is publicly threatening to sign an Executive Order restricting civilian access to semi-automatic weapons.
It is no historical accident that this country's most serious Constitution crisis since Ft. Sumter revolves around civilian possession of small arms. Remember Paul Revere? His midnight ride was to warn the countryside that ,"The Regulars [British] were coming out." The Redcoats, under Lieutenant Colonel Francis Smith, were "coming out" of Boston and marching toward Concord to seize "military stores." When they reached Concord, the Regulars went door to door looking for, and confiscating, guns and gunpowder.
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If you are like me, the shakes have already begun to sink in. Not only was there no True Blood last week, the next episode is the last one for the season. I found a promotional video to ease the withdrawal that I was going through, so I decided to share it with my fellow True Blood fans.
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The opinions of Australian voters are now entrenched and not even a federal budget promising help for the disabled and education reforms will change their minds, the latest Newspoll suggests.
The Newspoll in The Australian newspaper, taken over the weekend, shows that not much has changed in previous polling going back three months except that Prime Minister
On that question Mr Abbott was five points ahead of Ms Gillard in early May (42-37) and that gap has been narrowed to just one point (40-39).
According to the poll, Labor's primary vote was stationary on 31 per cent while the coalition's eased one point to 46 per cent.
The Australian says that based on preference flows at the last election, the coalition maintains its election-winning lead of 56 to 44 per cent on a two-party-preferred basis.
And following the budget, voters were asked who would make the better treasurer. The coalition's Shadow Treasurer Joe Hockey trumped Wayne Swan for the first time by 39 per cent to 35 per cent.
The poll also showed that it was high-income earners who thought better of Mr Swan's sixth budget than the traditional Labor base of low income earners who were turned off.
The paper said the split in reaction neutralised any benefit for the Gillard government out of the budget and the national disability insurance scheme, DisabilityCare Australia, leaving political support unchanged over the last three months.


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Moncton, New Brunswick • Royal Canadian Mounted Police combed the streets and woods of this normally tranquil city Thursday in search of a man suspected of killing three officers in the deadliest attack on their ranks in nearly a decade.
The suspect, armed with high-powered long firearms, was spotted three times while eluding the massive manhunt that emptied roads and kept families hunkered in their homes in Moncton, an east coast city where gun violence is rare.
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This article was published 29/1/2014 (1297 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
WALLS were ripped from the Winnipeg garage where police allege Chad Davis was brutally murdered after it became public the young man's body was found in a barrel pulled from the Lee River near Lac du Bonnet.
Evidence that demolition was done at a garage at 703 Prince Rupert Ave. was the focus of Crown witness testimony Wednesday at the first-degree murder trial of Corey Tymchyshyn, 37, and Kristopher Brincheski, 31. They have pleaded not guilty and are presumed innocent.
The men are accused of killing Davis in the garage on Feb. 6, 2008 and then disposing of his body in the Winnipeg River. Davis wasn't found until July 23 that year, when cottagers opened the plastic barrel Davis had been put in.
A woman living nearby told court that sometime after seeing media reports about Davis's death, she saw men doing demolition work at the garage. It was before she noticed RCMP turned up to search it, she said.
Kevin Marchand worked for Tymchyshyn's and Brincheski's roofing business in the summer of 2008, he testified. He's been a friend of Tymchyshyn's since they were small children, he said.
While Marchand couldn't be sure when he heard of Davis's death, he recalled Tymchyshyn asking if he wanted to make some extra cash by helping at the garage.
He, Tymchyshyn and Brincheski tore out some particle board "false walls," from the structure, he said.
The wood was piled into a trailer, and Tymchyshyn allowed Marchand to give it to his brother, who was doing renovation work in Anola, Marchand said.
The trailer sat at his dad's house in North Kildonan for a couple of weeks, said Marchand. Tymchyshyn never asked him to burn, destroy or hide the materials, he said.
Marchand's brother, Robert Marchand, said the wood was delivered to his Anola property and he used it to put walls up in an old horse barn. He didn't know where the wood originated from. "It wasn't new. You could tell it was taken from somewhere," Robert said.
Within two weeks of having received the wood, he said police called him and came out to seize it.
RCMP forensic analyst Cpl. Maria Forester testified a total of 18 bits of black and white plastic were seized from several of the boards. Believing they were similar to the black and white tarp Davis's body was found wrapped in, the RCMP sent them off for testing, court heard.
The results of any tests on the plastic have not been disclosed.
Tymchyshyn told police Davis left 703 Prince Rupert Ave. in a taxi with luggage from his Jeep. Available records show no cab was ever dispatched to the home.


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Home Improvement Questions? Ask a Handyman for Answers
Thanks. XXXXX concerned with the steps that should be taken first...such as do I need to build a base or do I purchase one? I am assuming I will build some sort of frame and fill it with some sort of concrete to tile over? And build the drain in the middle? When I do this, how will I slant it so that it drains correctly? Do I need to do this first? As I'm doing this, I assume I can go ahead and plumb out everything...how should I terminate the shower head ends? Which pieces should I use and what brand do you recommend? All copper all the way? I will have 2 shower heads..one on each side - or at least some type of removable (hand held) water spout on the other side....
While a tiled shower floor and threshold can be built to fit custom sizes and design layouts a preformed base is by far a better choice because it has less chance of leaking especially if you are not experienced in this area. If you are installing a normal rectangular shower I recommend this. Tiling the walls is nothing compared to floor prep for tile. Purchase a fiberglass with maybe an acrylic finish. If you require having a tile floor I can help you through that though. (Let me know on that and we can go into details deeper if needed).
As for the faucets- yes use copper if that is what is installed now. Brands I suggest are Kohler, Moen, Delta. Either of those are great and lots to choose from. You will need a 1- main rough-in valve and trim (for on/off and temperature control), 1- transfer valve with trim (this diverts the water from one outlet to another and multiple outlets at a time) then you mentions a hand held unit. this needs a hose, a support for the hand held to hang on and a wall outlet elbow to connect the other end of the hose. follow instructions of the transfer valve for piping to the locations of all outlets you choose. Usually the piping is all done with 1/2". As for the outlet connections for your shower heads and handheld you will want to use a fitting called a "drop eared ell" one end is for a soldered pipe (inlet) and the other is a 1/2" female pipe thread (for the outlet shower head arm) and a short brass threaded pipe nipple to connect to the hand held unit. The piping can be run in the walls prior to tile prep
We definitely want tiled floor....can I tile over a preform? Or ???I think probably the best thing to do is for me to upload a picture of what I have..and maybe you can tell me where you would start first...I'll do that now...
ok i've uploaded a picture showing you what i'm starting with. there is copper pipe below the floor that i will be starting at. If you were here, where would you start first? we definitely want to have tile flooring and walls tiled. and at some point, order frameless glass to install.
I just spent 40 minutes typing and my internet crashed as I tried to send. NOT HAPPY
I don't have time till tomorrow evening to redo this so sorry.
I'm sorry about that...no problem. It's not a hurry...just trying to get it done over time..thanks..and I will pay more throughout..I just need to start working on it this week..thanks again
OK I am doing this tomorrow night and will be back in touch with any questions.
you want to use this type of shower drain. Its for tiled shower floor installs. You want to use a sawz-all to bevel the wood floor around the circular opening so the drain sits as flush as possible with the largest outer edge of the drain. Perfection here is not necessary, but trying to get it so the rubber shoer membrane that gets installed later will lay flat on the floor surface.
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Just checking in to see how your project is going and if you are in need of anymore info at this point in time?
Relist: Incomplete answer. We agreed that the person giving answer would help me over the next few weeks as I finish this project. It was closed out only after the first step - not upon completion. Need to know what is the next step. I have the drain in place and the plumbing done..I need to know what is next step in building the shower out. I have pictures of where I'm at now.
Hey I am back. The site automatically closes out the question if no responses either way in I think in 48 hours. Your next step would be to frame a threshold. I recommend stacking 2x4's (3 high) for a total of 4.5 inches. Then installing a rubber membrane to create a waterproof "pan" of sorts covers entire floor and up the side walls a minimum of 6" with no cuts or seams. The shower drain hole would be cut only enough so you can re attach the bolts of the upper portion of the drain. In the corners (this part gets tricky) you fold them over (called hospital corners). No cutting, the excess can usually tuck into the wall areas between the studs. Nail the membrane to the studs near the top edge of your verticle portion. Its a bit bulky near the bottom but that wont matter because the mortar base you will be doing next will cover most of that. Then run some rubber membrane up the corners 6" in both directions and approximately 60" tall. let the end hang inside of the "pan". Next you will want to mix a mortar base to create slope towards the drain. you want between 1/8"- 1/4" pitch from outside corner to drain center. adjust drain height to allow for this and leave high enough to match tile finished height. Make sure mortar is a minimum of 1 1/2" inches thick near the drain. As close as possible to this anyways.
Anything more you need at this point?
some videos for visual aid! I do everything INSIDE the shower. and no seams to seal if piece is large enough to cover entire shower.
Also plz send me pics so I can see if I need to have you make any adjustments.
here is the drain
I don't know what the deal is but I'm having trouble uploading pictures..it let me upload one - which is the drain so that is somewhere to start....I think I understand what to do...Couple questions... i'm unclear on where this is supposed to run and how high? "Then run some rubber membrane up the corners 6" in both directions and approximately 60" tall. let the end hang inside of the "pan"."Also how do I create the slope? Is that done as it's drying? Just go in and slope it as it dries?
Ah yes, sorry. Hope to clear up your questions with an example. Lets say the base of your shower (inside edge to inside edge) is 48" deep- front threshold to back x 60" long- left to right. The rubber membrane usually comes in 5' or 6' lengths. Get the 6' if available. Now you are going to want a piece of membrane that is 12" longer than your left to right measurement (so it can lay flat on the bottom and turn up 6" vertically along the sides. You want the measurement of the piece from from front to back to measure approximately 18" longer than inside measurement so it will rise vertically 6" up on each side and lay over the threshold. So you will want one solid piece no cuts that measures 66" x 72". That is the base "pan". You will need 2 pieces for the inside corners that measure 12" x 60" minimum (can be longer and higher) these get place and nailed at the corners so they cover 6" in both directions vertically on the walls. the end of these corner pieces just hang down inside of the "pan" you install 1st.
Creating slope with the Mortar (please use mortar mix- easier to form and work with)
you will want to make it sort of stiff so it will stay in place while you work with it. You will be able to draw a line on the pan around the outer edge for the height there and use a couple precut sticks ( these should measure shortest measurement from edge of drain to wall, longest, and couple in between) to trowel it to the pitch desired at the drain. View a couple of the videos on the page I sent. Pictures worth 1000 words when it comes to explaining. Hope I clarified a bit here.
makes sense....what is the mixture that I will need to use? And what will I use exactly? Is it just mortar mix? Is it just one particular type of mix?
Hello again. It appears since the question is "timed out" I don't get notices that you responded to me. I am glad I checked in my profile to see that you had a reply the other day. I have another sight with videos to help you out. I am here for any questions you may have but like to use videos when possible. Seeing is so much more understandable, I hope you agree.
Couple things about the video. EVERY shower I have ever done I have never filled in between the studs with solid wood near the floor. Not a bad idea, just not necessary. also I have always seen the choraloy membrane installed directly on the floor THEN mortar to pitch the floor they do it a bit differently here. Also pay attention to the corner forming. I prefer the fold and tuck method. Also the sealant they use can be substituted. Just make sure that a product you use will cure and seal with the type of rubber membrane you purchase. The sales associate should be able to help you with that at lowes or home depot etc. Try your best to create a pan without any seams along the floor, and no cuts in the corners. One more thing I have never "caulked" around the shower drain clamping ring either but that I do recommend.


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The end of the year is finally here, and with it comes a fresh start in 2013. Insurance policies and cellphone service are two good places to try and save money in the new year.
Trim your insurance costs
Your insurance policies are among the best place to find savings. Start with your car insurance policy. Are you paying for more coverage than you actually need? If you don't own the car outright, the bank likely will make you keep full insurance on the vehicle.
But if you have paid off the vehicle loan, you can drop optional coverages such as collision and comprehensive. This could save you a lot of money per month. However, remember that you will be responsible for paying the full cost for repairs if your car is damaged in any way.
Another way to save money on auto insurance or homeowners insurance is to shop around and see if you can get similar coverage at a lower rate from another insurance company. Doing this could save you quite a bit of money in 2013.
Most people get health insurance coverage through an employer, which limits their options for changing providers. However, talk with your human resources professional to see what sort of plan you have and whether or not it still meets your family's needs. Changing your coverage or deductible can significantly reduce your monthly costs.
Cellphone savings
Are you paying too much for cellphone service? New products constantly are coming on the market that can lower your phone bill.
For example, there are a lot of smartphone apps that allow you to send text messages to another person's phone for free. If you are like me and have unlimited texting that costs an extra $10, you could save $120 per year or more.
Unless you are accident-prone, cellphone insurance isn't a good deal. Cancel it and save about $50 per year. Not sure whether you have cellphone insurance? Check your most recent bill or call your service provider.
If you like your cellphone service and think the cost is affordable, consider dropping your landline. Most landline plans cost around $20 per month. By dropping the coverage, you could save more than $200 a year.
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HOUSTON - An undercover sting led to the arrests of several people on charges of illegal gambling on Saturday.
"We raided with a search warrant, went in and about 30 people were illegally gambling," said Harris County constable Alan Rosen. "Had somebody in with a gun posing as security guard, so this is a fluid situation and we are going to conduct an investigation now."
After weeks of undercover work, Precinct 1 deputies found the game room was operating illegal machines and illegal payouts.
"When you go into these establishments, you put money in and you are supposed to get prizes and TVs and stuff, but when you actually win, they have somebody that comes over and pays you cash money for your winnings," said Rosen.
Undercover deputies arrested four people and seized about 170 machines.
"We are going to seize the gaming machines themselves, the mother boards, and actually take anything that was used in the illegal gaming operation," said Rosen.
Rosen said they are cracking down on these illegal gaming operations because they breed other criminal activity.
"There is other criminal elements that happen. People are walking in and out of these establishments with money, so the people committing robberies and thefts all come to these facilities because they know the people coming in and out may have a large sum of money on them," said Rosen.
The four employees who were detained may face illegal gambling charges. In some cases, the game rooms can be legal, as long as the payouts are less than $5.
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On Sunday, (5.23.10) we considered the strange issue of Jesus' baptism.
Then Jesus arrived from Galilee at the Jordan coming to John, to be baptized by him. But John tried to prevent Him, saying, "I have need to be baptized by You, and do You come to me?" But Jesus answering said to him, "Permit it at this time; for in this way it is fitting for us to fulfill all righteousness." Then he permitted Him. (3:13–15)
This interaction is puzzling: John the Baptist is baptizing Jewish people who wanted to confess their sin (Matthew. 3:2,6) and prepare for the coming of the Messiah (Matt. 3:6). Yet, when Jesus arrives, He wants to identify with this same baptism. This leads to an obvious question, Why would Jesus do this? At face-value this is just strange. Is Jesus not the Messiah? Is Jesus just another Jewish man looking to be holy under the Covenant of God?
Let's consider what we know
We know that John was about six months older than Jesus (Luke 1:26) and that Jesus began His ministry when He "was about thirty years of age" (Luke 3:23).
We know from the parallel passage in Luke that this was not come for a private ceremony: "Now it came about when all the people were baptized, that Jesus also was baptized" (Luke 3:21). Jesus was not to have a private, secret anointing as David first did (1 Sam. 16:13; cf. 2 Sam. 2:4).
We know from Mark 1:9 that Jesus not only came from Galilee, but specifically from Nazareth, when He came to see John. It is clear from all the gospel accounts (cf. Mark 1:9; Luke 3:21; John 1:29) that Jesus came alone. No family members or friends accompanied Him, and He had as yet called no disciples.
We know from John's greeting to Jesus that he recognized Him immediately, but we have no idea how well they knew each other at this time.
Note: Jesus and John were cousins, and before their births Mary (the Mother of Jesus) stayed with Elizabeth (the mother of John the baptist) for three months in the hill country of Judah, where the two women shared with each other their gifts from God (Luke 1:39–56). Elizabeth knew before Jesus' birth that Mary's child would be the Messiah. We know this because Elizabeth addressed Mary as "the mother of my Lord" (Luke 1:43).
We know Jesus came to John specifically to be baptized by him.
We know that the idea of Jesus' being baptized by him was unthinkable to John. The Apostle John says that John the Baptist "saw Jesus coming to him, and said, 'Behold, the Lamb of God!' " (John 1:29). John knew that this was God's own anointed Messiah, come to fulfill God's will. John the Baptist's first reaction shows this as he requests that Jesus would baptism him: "I need to be baptized by you" (Matthew 3:14).
We know that John the Baptist was fully aware of Jesus sinlessness that he tried to prevent Him from being baptized. The Greek verb is in the imperfect tense (diekōluen) which suggests a continued effort by John – "he kept trying to prevent Him."
From what we have considered thus far, Jesus is motivated to come to John "the Baptizer" a reason that is different from everyone else. John doesn't see Jesus as needing to express a need for repentance or mourn over his sin. This still leaves us with the puzzling question. What then is reason for Jesus wanting to be baptized?
What was the reason for Jesus being baptized then?
It seems the key idea is found in the phrase, "To fulfill all righteousness." This sets the baptism that Jesus undergoes as being distinct from all the others being baptized. While everyone else was there to repent and confess sin and evidence this through the baptism ritual, Jesus was there to "fulfill all righteousness."
It serves us well to remember that John "the Baptizer" is a transitional figure in the Bible. John is a forerunner (Matt. 3:3), standing between the era of promise expressed in the Old Covenant and the era of fulfillment (see Luke 1-2; 3:1-6, 15-20; 7:18-35; Acts 10:37; 13:34-35) that John initiates in the baptism of Jesus. John helps us understand this when he cries out that Jesus is "the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!" (John 1:29).
Let's be clear, Jesus did not deny that He was spiritually superior to John or that He was sinless. As a matter of fact Jesus assured the prophet that "it is fitting" and went on to explain to John that His baptism was important for both of their ministries, "for us to fulfill all righteousness." Therefore, in the mind of Jesus he needed to be baptized in order for God's plan to be perfectly fulfilled. I conclude it was necessary for Jesus to be baptized specifically by John in order to "fulfill all righteousness" for two reasons:
First, John the Baptist was the one who would prepare the way for the Lord. This was the righteous role John had been given by the Father. So, Jesus was to come to him in order for John the Baptist to do what he was called to do – point the people of God to their Messiah. John the Baptist communicates this explicitly when he tells his disciples:
22 After this Jesus and his disciples went into the Judean countryside, and he remained there with them and was baptizing. 23 John also was baptizing at Aenon near Salim, because water was plentiful there, and people were coming and being baptized 24 (for John had not yet been put in prison). 25 Now a discussion arose between some of John's disciples and a Jew over purification. 26 And they came to John and said to him, "Rabbi, he who was with you across the Jordan, to whom you bore witness—look, he is baptizing, and all are going to him." 27 John answered, "A person cannot receive even one thing unless it is given him from heaven. 28 You yourselves bear me witness, that I said, 'I am not the Christ, but I have been sent before him.' 29 The one who has the bride is the bridegroom. The friend of the bridegroom, who stands and hears him, rejoices greatly at the bridegroom's voice. Therefore this joy of mine is now complete. 30 He must increase, but I must decrease." 31 He who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. 32 He bears witness to what he has seen and heard, yet no one receives his testimony. 33 Whoever receives his testimony sets his seal to this, that God is true. 34 For he whom God has sent utters the words of God, for he gives the Spirit without measure. 35 The Father loves the Son and has given all things into his hand. 36 Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God remains on him. John 3:22-36.
Second, being baptized was necessary for Jesus to undergo since it was the Father's will for Jesus to perfectly and completely represent you and me before a Holy God. In other words, every category of a humans need for righteousness Jesus needed to fulfill if we were to have hope that a perfect God would accept us. Think of it like a grocery list or a "honey-do" project list. You make a list of what needs to be done and you go about completing that list. Similarly, Jesus was intent on pleasing the Father and the Father wanted Jesus to be baptized in order to provide for us a righteous standing. This standing was fully consummated in the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. However, it was the life of Jesus that qualified the sacrifice of Jesus to have its effect of securing our standing before our Holy God. Without Jesus doing exactly what the Father desired, we could not have a secure hope that all the demands of righteousness are fulfilled for us in Christ.
We see this dynamic being expressed even before Jesus was born. Literally hundreds of years before Christ's coming, Isaiah had declared that the Messiah would be " numbered with the transgressors; yet He Himself bore the sin of many, and interceded for the transgressors" (Isa. 53:12). Jesus' baptism represented the willing identification of the sinless Son of God with the sinful people He came to save.That was the first act of His ministry, the first step in the redemptive plan that He came to fulfill. In this act the Savior of the world took His place among the sinners of the world. The sinless "Friend of sinners" was sent by the Father who "made Him who knew no sin to be sin on our behalf, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him" (2 Cor. 5:21; cf. Isa. 53:11). There was no other way to "fulfill all righteousness."
What does baptism mean for us now?
The ordinance of baptism provides for us a lasting picture of God's plan being achieved in Jesus Christ. It is now a celebration among His people, the Church. Baptism serves as a regular reminder that God is calling a people to Himself and we, as the Church of Jesus Christ, share in this celebration together.
Baptism is now shorthand for the picture of what Jesus has done for the individual in the act of salvation. The new believer now desires to express their new-found hope through being obedient to Christ through the celebration of baptism. Paul communicated this dynamic of baptism being an expression of a new life and a new hope in the symbolic qualities expressed through baptism in Romans 6:1-10:
6:1 What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it? 3 Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4 We were buried therefore with him by baptism into death, in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, we too might walk in newness of life. 5 For if we have been united with him in a death like his, we shall certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his. 6 We know that our old self was crucified with him in order that the body of sin might be brought to nothing, so that we would no longer be enslaved to sin. 7 For one who has died has been set free from sin. 8 Now if we have died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. 9 We know that Christ, being raised from the dead, will never die again; death no longer has dominion over him. 10 For the death he died he died to sin, once for all, but the life he lives he lives to God. Rom. 6:1-10.
God has given to us, in the ordinance of baptism, not only an expression of the Gospel in the life of a new believer, but a church-wide celebration of the hope we each have in Jesus as our Lord and Savior.


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Martin Kampmann is coming off what some people might call his biggest win to date. At the Ultimate Fighter 15 finale he knocked out top contender Jake Ellenberger. The fight was not easy and in the first round Kampmann was rocked and fell to the canvas. Ellenberger could not finish the fight and apparently Martin never really felt in danger of it being stopped.
"I wasn't that hurt. It was more of a flash knockdown. I think he caught me with some better shots in the second round that hurt me, rocked me. I wasn't, I didn't go down in the second".
A topic of discussion before this fight was Ellenberger's cardio going in to later rounds. Kampmann disagrees Ellenberger has a problem with this, and believes Jake is a smarter fighter than most give him credit for.
"I don't know if he faded like people said he would. Look, he comes in really hard and throws combinations. He takes a short breather and then comes in again, hits hard again. I'm sure he could have kept going, but the way he fights is that he explodes, takes a short break, and then explodes real hard again. I'm sure he would have had energy back for another round".
With his win over Ellenberger that makes it three in a row for "The Hitman" over quality opponents. Sitting next to him at the top end of the title contender list is Johny Hendricks. Johny is on a four fight win streak, his last two being over two of the best 170 pound fighters in the world Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch. Kampmann and Hendricks share a fight with Rick Story, but Kampmann scored a win while Hendricks came up short in his fight with Story. Needless to say the two of them believe they are next and many are saying that Johny deserves the nod.
"Of course I don't agree. I've fought the best guys in the welterweight division. I've fought so many tough dudes at welterweight. I just beat Rick Story, Thiago Alves, and Jake Ellenberger back to back. I think that earned something. I think of course I'm here to fight the champ, but if I have to fight Johny to get there, the UFC makes the decisions and it's their call. I can only do what they ask me to and hope for the best. I want to fight for the title and if I have to beat Johny to get there then so be it".
The bottom line is that while current UFC Welterweight Champion Georges St. Pierre has been absent from the Octagon nursing an injury, Interim Champion Carlos Condit is left with a dilemma. There is no definite date of return for GSP so waiting for his return might not be a option if it is not soon. On the other hand a shot at the title doesn't come along very often and Kampmann would agree with that.
"I don't blame Condit for waiting on GSP, but it comes down to when GSP is going to be ready. If GSP will be ready soon like he says he is then I think it's okay if he waits for it. I think that's understandable. If GSP is going to be out for much longer then I think Condit should fight this year. If GSP is going to be ready, like I said I don't blame him for waiting on him. I think most people would do that and I don't blame him for doing that. GSP is out then Condit should defend the interim belt".
With a win over Carlos Condit by a very close split decision, Kampmann hopes this motivates Carlos in to defending the championship instead of waiting.
"I hope so. I knows he wants to avenge that loss. He told me himself that we should do it again. I'm sure he thinks he can do better, and I think I can do better. I would love to do that again and make it a five round this time. The first fight we had was a back and forth battle, and I'm sure people would love to see five rounds of that. I think it would be great. I've got a win over him. That puts me in a good position to fight him. There's a good storyline for that".
While Martin would welcome the shot at the belt he knows he has a while before he could challenge for it. He came out of his fight with Ellenberger a winner, but not unscathed.
"I'm going to be out for a while. I've got a sore nose and I sound like I'm all congested. I've got a big cut on my nose, and I've got a cut on my eyebrow, and I want to get a tear fixed that hasn't been done for a long time. I think now is the time to get that fixed. I'm not looking to get back in to the cage for a while. I want to heal up and get my injuries good. Once I'm good I'm going to start training hard again and see what's next for me".Tags: featured, MMA NEWS, Strikeforce, strikeforce news, ufc news, UFC on FOX, UFC on FOX 2, ufc on fox 3, UFC on Fuel, UFC on FX


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WAR widow Heather Wood last night launched a stinging attack on the Government over how it has treated "our heroes".
Yesterday it was announced the 600-strong 23 Pioneer Regiment, based in Bicester in some form since 1941, will be disbanded.
Soldiers at the base were in shock last night after being told the regiment will cease to exist by October 2015.
No details of how many troops face redundancy or how many would join other regiments elsewhere have been released.
Mrs Wood, of Bicester, whose husband Warrant Officer Class 2 Charles Wood was killed in an explosion in Afghanistan in December 2010, said: "I'm absolutely devastated.
"Charlie was a massive Pioneer through and through.
"I'll be honest. It's because of the Pioneers and the way they are that got me through the last 18 months, and it is still a massive part of my life."
Mrs Wood said she was angry about the announcement and said lives would be "ripped apart".
She said: "I'm so angry – you've got people who don't get paid much, who are doing a dangerous job in Afghanistan and this is how they are treated. Is this how we treat our heroes? I know Charlie would be absolutely devastated.
"The Government should take a hard look at itself and its finances.
"How much money has been wasted and lives lost, and now people's lives and their families are being ripped apart.
"People are going to Afghanistan, facing the prospect of redundancy and the potential of losing their life as well."
Norman Brown, of the Royal Pioneer Corps Association, said: "It's just disbelief – the Pioneers have been here since 1941."
He said he was sitting with soldiers in the sergeants' mess at St David's Barracks yesterday and added the mood was one of "shock".
In a statement the Royal Pioneer Corps Association, which is preparing for its annual reunion this weekend, said: "The disbandment of any regiment is always felt with an acute degree of sadness among its soldiers. However, the men and women of 23 Pioneer Regiment, RLC, can rightly be proud of their history and achievements both on operations and at home."
The MoD said a further decision over the Pioneers' base, St David's Barracks, and Army housing in Ambrosden, will be made towards the end of the year.
The base has no family quarters, but includes flats for single soldiers, a parade ground, offices and other regimental buildings.
Bicester Town Council leader James Porter said it was "sad news", but the council would wait to see what the whole package was over the military presence in Bicester, where there is also a large civilian presence.
There is also a question mark over whether troops returning from Germany will be based at Bicester.
Bicester's MP Tony Baldry said: "I think going to take a little time for dust to settle before we can understand the full impact.
"We will have to wait for some months before I start to have sensible discussions with MoD ministers to what uniforms they are anticipating having in Bicester at St David's and St George's Barracks."
Restructuring will see the Army reduce from 102,000 to 80,000 troops.
Under plans for the redevelopment of MoD land at Graven Hill, Bicester, there will be 1,900 homes and an employment area, but the base was to be retained. St George's Barracks, a former home to the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, RAOC, in nearby Arncott, is now an Army training base. A bomb disposal training centre is being built at the site, which would see troops from the Royal Engineers and Royal Logistic Corps based there.


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Economics of Fish Marketing in Central Uganda: A Preliminary Analysis
The paper examines profitability and market performance of small-scale fish traders selected randomly from a cross-section of nine fish markets in four districts in Central Uganda. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire which was designed to solicit information on traders' socio-economic characteristics, marketing characteristics, operating costs and returns, and problems associated with fish marketing in the study area. Percentages were used to describe the socio-economic characteristics, market characteristic and problems associated with fish marketing while gross profit and marketing performance models were used to determine profitability, marketing margin and operational efficiency, respectively. The results suggest that fish trade is carried out by both men and women. More men are involved in the trade of fresh fish while more women are involved in the processed (sundried/smoked) fish trade. Some traders dealt in more than one species of fish although a majority sold exclusively in one species. Gross profit was estimated at USh358.40/kg and USh234.73/kg for wholesalers and retailers, respectively, with marketing margins of 19.32% and 16.67% for wholesalers and retailers, respectively. The market operational efficiency was 279.27 percent, implying high efficiency in fish marketing in the study area. The major pressing concerns which included high supply cost, low prices, low fish supply and increased arrests for selling immature fish were common to both retail and wholesale marketing channels.
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I'm always busy in life, even when i'm sitting down I'm generally writing something, listening to a child read or doing something productive. I barely have time to blog at the moment, yet alone run.
In order to combat this I've been doing my usual trick of getting up super early in the mornings and running. This was going really well and one Sunday I even managed to run 10.3 km. I think this is when I started to go wrong for me.
Running is as much about mental frame of mind as it is about fitness. This is something that I learnt a long time ago; you can be the fittest person in the world, but if you don't have the right mindset then you won't be able to run as far as the most unfit person you know who is completely determined and focussed.
Initially I was thrilled that I could actually run 10.3 Km as this is my goal for The Race for Life in July. It's the distance I chose to give myself a challenge and I was quite worried that I wouldn't be able to complete it. However, in running that far I've managed to achieve my challenge and this has made it very, very difficult for me to continue with the enthusiasm for running. I don't have a mental goal.
So, what now?
Well, I've decided that the best way of feeling a sense of achievement is to try to train harder and run faster. I managed to run the distance in just over an hour and this was at significantly slower times than I used to run. I seem to have gone from around 5 minute kilometres to 6 minute ones recently. I need to get faster and in order to do this i'm going to try to get fitter.
Instead of running every day (with a rest day) i'm going to mix it up like I used to, with a spot of cycling, some yoga and some swimming. Hopefully this will help and also help to sort out my core muscle strength which is appalling and is contributing to back ache.
I've not been training long, so there is plenty of time to challenge and improve things and with the help of Sam Hart from Everyone Active I'm hopeful that I'm going to achieve a brilliant time for the Race for Life 10K in St Albans.
If you wanted to join in and make a start with your training i've found a couple of things have really helped me. Firstly- when its cold out I've noticed a massive improvement in my speed and endurance if I wear a hat (obvious really!). I've also noticed that its worth considering how hungry you are when you start. I've noticed that if I haven't had a huge dinner the previous night then I don't have as much energy for my morning runs, so a banana before I set off really seems to help.
Luckily Sam Hart who is kindly training me for the Race for Life has come up with 10 running top tips, I think you'll find them more useful than mine!:
1. Dynamic stretch before don't static stretch its not healthy for the muscle and could cause injury. Examples of dynamic stretching are squats, Hugh knees and heel flicks.
2. Regular running can cause shin splints. Shin splints is stress on the tibia bone and over time can cause a stress fracture. To ease the pain focus on doing short distance running at incline level 5.0 to prevent pressure and stop regularly to stretch the calf muscle in between in running. Gradually decrease this when pain eases away.
3. Strengthen your hamstrings and glutes which are your primary muscles in running. Ask professional advice on exercises to help with this.
4. Work on strengthening your core to help maintain perfect posture throughout your running to prevent injury.
5. Hydration is very important make sure you've had plenty of water before and after your running to help you perform better and prevent cramps
6. Mimic the human movement pattern of the run with a functional strength exercise for example, a walking lunge will activate the muscles you need to help with running and you could make it harder by loading with free weights or performing a plyometric exercise by doing a jump lunges.
7. Foot striking, it's hard to change your stride and isn't something that's changes over night. It's best to land on the ball of your foot as it allows you to distribute the impact evenly and you don't waste any energy.
8. Eat around 90mins before a run and maybe a banana 20-30 mins before try not to eat too close to your run which will cause a stitch.
9. Download a running app to keep log of distance and time and all other specs.
10. Set yourself mini targets when running for example, I'm going to continue this fast pace until I get to that tree! Or even better have good music playing it helps with motivation!
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The Center for electronic security of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan has started the estimation of the level of the information security of users, and also stability of infrastructures of enterprises to harmful programs, Head of the Center Faiq Farmanov told journalists on Feb. 4th.
The primary indicators are not satisfactory, which requires a special approach for solving this problem, according to Farmanov.
He mentioned that the main problem is that the majority of users do not know about harmful programs spread through networks and the absence of necessary tools such as antivirus programs to combat the spread.
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