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May 31, 2009
Updated: Camier Sweeps British Superbike Doubleheader At Thruxton
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Photo by Turn One Photography, courtesy of SMT Honda.
Round four 31 May Thruxton
ViSK British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Leon Camier comfortably won both races in the fourth round of the ViSK British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli at Thruxton to extend his lead in the title stakes to 38 points over his Airwaves Yamaha team-mate James Ellison who finished second in each of the races.
"There was nothing easy about these races," explained Camier. "In the first race the tyres were moving about because of the heat and I was lacking a bit of grip I was not able to be consistently on the pace that we had had earlier in the weekend.
"We made a couple of changes in between races and they paid off," added Camier, who praised the efforts of his team: "They have been working so hard to achieve this level of success when the new parts came, they had everything there for me to be ready to win races."
Camier, who had started from his third pole of the campaign, had an ominous warning for his rivals: "there is more to come this is a mega time for me."
Ellison was unable to make any real impression on Camier. "It was hot out there, and in the first race in particular the pace was not as great as I expected, but I'm glad it wasn't.
"Leon was riding so well that I couldn't stay with him," admitted Ellison who had to ride hard in the closing stages of the second race to hold off the hard charging Josh Brookes who had come through from sixth to be third on the HM Plant Honda.
"We made some changes between the races and you can see what happened," said Brookes who crossed the line a tenth of a second down on Ellison. "This is the old me back again I am working in a good team environment and this is paying back their efforts."
Brookes hard ride into third eased Stuart Easton back into fourth, denying the Hydrex Honda rider a pair of podium finishes, although his consistency has moved him third in the overall standings, though 22 points down on Ellison.
Simon Andrews took fourth place in the opener for the MSS Colchester Kawasaki team, running ahead of Michael Rutter, deputising for the injured Sylvain Guintoli, aboard the Worx Crescent Suzuki, with Glen Richards sixth for HM Plant Honda.
Rutter made it a pair of fifths in the second race as he headed Andrews and Richards to the line.
Gary Mason, riding the Quay Garage Honda, continued his clean sweep in the Mirror.co.uk Cup with a fourth winning double as he finished ninth and twelfth overall. "I had hoped for better overall finishes having secured a front row start but they were maintaining a hot pace ahead of me and they had that bit extra in the corners, so it was frustrating."
Tom Tunstall was second to Mason in the opening race, ahead of Peter Hickman and Martin Jessopp while next time out, Jessopp was second, to maintain his second place in the rankings. Hickman was third from Tunstall.
ViSK British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Race One 20 laps
Leon Camier (Airwaves Yamaha) 25m 27.557sec
James Ellison (Airwaves Yamaha) +1.296s
Stuart Easton (Hydrex Honda) +7.236s
Simon Andrews (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +10.670s
Michael Rutter (Worx Crescent Suzuki) +11.304s
Glen Richards (HM Plant Honda) +11.515s
Josh Brookes (HM Plant Honda) +15.872s
John Laverty (Buildbase Kawasaki) +19.707s
Gary Mason (Quay Garage Honda) +23.199s
Julien Da Costa (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +27.292s
Race Two 20 laps
Leon Camier (Airwaves Yamaha) 25m 25.643secs
James Ellison (Airwaves Yamaha) +3.505s
Josh Brookes (HM Plant Honda) +3.640s
Stuart Easton (Hydrex Honda) +5.693s
Michael Rutter (Worx Crescent Suzuki) +6.632s
Simon Andrews (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +8.089s
Glen Richards (HM Plant Honda) 11.365s
Ian Lowry (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) +11.648s
Karl Harris (Hydrex Honda) +14.344s
Julien Da Costa (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +17.324s
Championship standings
Leon Camier (Airwaves Yamaha) 167
James Ellison (Airwaves Yamaha) 129
Stuart Easton (Hydrex Honda) 107
Glen Richards (HM Plant Honda) 95
Sylvain Guintoli (Worx Crescent Suzuki) 77
Next round: June 19-20-21 at Snetterton
More, from a press release issued by SMT Honda:
Podium joy at Thruxton for SMT Honda
Adam Jenkinson gave SMT Honda their first ever British Championship podium on Sunday when he finished third in the fourth round of the Metzeler 1000cc Superstock Championship. The 24-year old had already given the team their first pole position during qualifying and firmly laid to rest the ghosts of 2008 when he suffered two broken arms at the Hampshire circuit. Meanhwile, fellow team member Jason O'Halloran added more points to his Championship total when he finished 13th in the first British Superbike race.
With perfect conditions throughout the three days of action, Jenkinson signalled his intentions in first qualifying when he posted the third fastest time. However, he saved the best until last when a time of 1m17.592s elevated him to the top of the leaderboard in the final 25-minute session and he duly lined up in pole position for the 15-lap race. A solid start saw Adam slot into third place and here he remained for the next ten laps, hot on the heels of leaders Alastair Seeley and Steve Brogan. Briefly relegated to fourth by Howie Mainwaring on the 11th lap, he fought his way back up to third two laps later and he held on to the chequered flag just 0.393s adrift of the race victor Seeley. The 16 points also moved him up to 5th in the Championship table.
O'Halloran was having his first taste of the fast, undulating 2.35-mile circuit and found life tough to begin with, lying in a lowly 25th place after the first day of practice. However, he soon got dialled in and a number of significant improvements to the set-up of the bike saw him shoot up to a strong 11th place in qualifying. In the opening race, Jason looked like he'd finish in 12th place but Graeme Gowland had other ideas and the 21-year old had to settle for 13th at the end of the 20 laps. Race 2 was going in a similar vein but problems in the closing stages saw him drop back to an eventual 17th place. With 34 points, Jason now lies in 11th place overall.
Speaking later, team manager Robin Croft commented:
"We're absolutely made up with Adam's performance and it's been a weekend of firsts for us - a first ever pole position and then a first ever podium. I'm really proud of how he's riding and after everything that happened here in April last year, it's great to lay those particular demons to rest. We've stuck by him and he's stuck by us so it's a terrific result and fully deserved by everyone."
"Jason's obviously never been here before and it's a very unique circuit. It's faster than anywhere else we go and is very bumpy so it's a tough place for a newcomer to come to. Having said that, he made great strides throughout the three days, reducing his times with each outing, and it was mainly geometry issues that held us back. We couldn't get the bike to quite handle as we would have liked but we've picked up some more points and are still in 11th overall. It's been a landmark weekend for the team and the guys continue to work incredibly hard so we're now all looking forward to Snetterton."
The team now have a three-week break before the next round at Snetterton, which takes place on Sunday July 21st.
More, from a press release issued by GSE Racing/Airwaves Yamaha:
Leon Camier and James Ellison followed their one-two in qualifying yesterday with another couple of one-two finishes at Thruxton today. Leon's double win in the fourth round of the British Superbike Championship takes him to 167 points at the top of the table. James strengthened his position in 2nd with 129 points.
In race one James took the lead into turn one from second on the grid. Pole man Leon slipped down to 4th. Posting the fastest lap of the race, Leon made his way up to 2nd and overtook James for the lead at Cobb on lap 3. The Airwaves Yamaha pair remained unchallenged for the remainder of the race to take the team's second one-two of the season.
James once again took the lead off the line in the second race, with Leon slotting in behind. Leon overtook James at the Club chicane at the end of the first lap before setting the fastest lap of the day. His time of 1:14.933 just one hundredth of a second off the circuit record. James withheld a late challenge from Josh Brookes on the Honda to secure another one-two for Airwaves Yamaha.
Clearly delighted with the day's results, Leon commented, "To get another double win, and to see Airwaves Yamaha achieve one-two's in both races feels fantastic. Race one was tough. As usual I didn't get a great start and the times weren't as we'd expected. We made a few changes to the bike in between and race two was a lot more enjoyable. I had my best ever start in race two! I really want to thank everyone at GSE Racing and Airwaves Yamaha for all their hard work. We riders get all the congratulations, but it's thanks to them."
Following race two James said, "After struggling at the start of this weekend, a double podium is a fantastic result. Leon rode superbly in both races, so congratulations to him. The Airwaves Yamaha is such a good bike to ride, I'm having so much fun and I can't wait to get to Snetterton,"
Race One Results:
1 Leon Camier Airwaves Yamaha
2 James Ellison Airwaves Yamaha
3 Stuart Easton Hydrex Honda
Race Two Results:
1 Leon Camier Airwaves Yamaha
2 James Ellison Airwaves Yamaha
3 Josh Brookes HM Plant Honda
Championship Positions:
1 Leon Camier Airwaves Yamaha - 167 points
2 James Ellison Airwaves Yamaha - 129 points
More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office:
Michael Rutter claimed two fifth place finishes today in his debut Worx Crescent Suzuki debut at the fourth round of the British Superbike Championship at Thruxton in Hampshire.
With so little time to get to know the 2009 Suzuki GSX-R1000 it was always going to be a tall order to steal a podium finish, but Rutter's two gritty rides took him close.
Before the start of the first race, and from the front row of the grid, the team was able to send best wishes via live television to their rider Sylvain Guintoli, who's still recovering in hospital after the incident at Donington Park last week where he was injured.
When the start came, Rutter made a fair fist of it, holding sixth place in the early stages. He then lost a couple of places as he allowed the bike to settle in, but from mid-race onwards Rutter equalled the pace of the lead riders, ending the race on a high note as he dramatically out-braked Honda's Glen Richards at the final chicane on the last lap to claim fifth.
The second race was no less intense and in fact followed a very similar pattern: A better start saw him fifth on the first lap but again losing places in the scrum of the early stages. Again Rutter rallied and fought back, with lap times that were typically first-or-second fastest.
Michael Rutter:
"What a wonderful bike! As a first experience of the GSX-R I'm really impressed. Looking at the day, I could definitely have done with more time to refine the set-up: This morning's set-up in warm-up didn't work quite as we hoped so we rode with what we had yesterday, which wasn't quite perfect. I could have ridden better too - smoother would have been faster - but I have to be happy for I know I can improve. It's been a great weekend in so many ways."
Jack Valentine - Team Manager:
"We've had a very good weekend. We came here only three days after the disaster of Donington and started with a new rider who'd never ridden the bike before. There was so little time to sort bike and rider that in all fairness Michael did a very good job.
"We can't grumble with getting two fifths, and the way Michael was matching the lap times of the leaders through the later stages of the races also showed he can be very quick. It's just a matter of getting more time on the bike; that's what cost him in the early stages of each race, but you can see that with time in the saddle he'd build his confidence and belief."
ViSK British Superbike Championship in association with Pirelli
Round Four, Thruxton:
Race one result:
1. Leon Camier (Airwaves Yamaha)
2. James Ellison (Airwaves Yamaha) +1.296s
3. Stuart Easton (Hydrex Honda) +7.236s
4. Simon Andrews (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +10.670s
5. Michael Rutter (Worx Crescent Suzuki) +11.304s
6. Glen Richards (HM Plant Honda) +11.515s
7. Josh Brookes (HM Plant Honda) +15.872s
8. John Laverty (Buildbase Kawasaki) +19.707s
9. Gary Mason (Quay Garage Honda) +23.199s
10. Julien Da Costa (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +27.292s
Race two result:
1. Leon Camier (Airwaves Yamaha)
2. James Ellison (Airwaves Yamaha) +3.505s
3. Josh Brookes (HM Plant Honda) +3.640s
4. Stuart Easton (Hydrex Honda) +5.963s
5. Michael Rutter (Worx Crescent Suzuki) +6.632s
6. Simon Andrews (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +8.089s
7. Glen Richards (HM Plant Honda) +11.365s
8. Ian Lowry (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) +11.648s
9. Karl Harris (Hydrex Honda) +14.344s
10. Julien Da Costa (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +17.324s
Championship points (after four rounds): 1 Leon Camier 167, 2 James Ellison 129, 3 Stuart Easton 107, 4 Glen Richards 95, 5 Sylvain Guintoli, Worx Crescent Suzuki 77, 6 Karl Harris 72, 7 Simon Andrews 58, 8 Gary Mason 57, 9 Chris Walker 49, 10 Ian Lowry 48, 16 Michael Rutter, Works Crescent Suzuki 22.
More, from a press release issued by Team Suzuki Press Office:
Team Suzuki Press Office - May 31.
Alastair Seeley and the 2009 GSX-R1000 Suzuki remain unbeaten in this season's British Superstock Championship after win number four at Thruxton in Hampshire.
Seeley may have relinquished his 100 per cent pole position record in qualifying, but the 29-year-old played the perfect game of cat and mouse throughout the 15 lap race, out-smarting and out-riding his rivals to take the chequered flag after setting the fastest lap of the race.
In the British Superbike class, Ian Lowry looked to be heading for a top-five finish in race one, but at half distance, his rear tyre started to shred itself on the right-hand side, leaving the 22-year-old with the unenviable task of nursing his GSX-R1000 Superbike home in 19th place. Ironically, Lowry recorded the second-fastest lap of the race before his tyre problems.
In race two, he got himself involved in another battle for the top-10 with experienced performers Karl Harris and Glen Richards. The Moira racer eventually passed Harris on the last lap to take eighth place and now sits 10th in the series on 48 points.
Atsu Watanabe improved on his Donington performance, scoring points in the opening race, but the Japanese rider crashed out of race two at the final chicane when he ground out an engine casing on one of Thruxton's high kerbs.
Alastair Seeley:
"I had the benefit of being able look at Brogan today in the race and I was able to see where he was good and not so good. I don't think the 2009 GSX-R1000 was out-performed anywhere on the circuit, and, in the last few laps I decided to hit the front as one of the boys showed me a wheel and I didn't want to get caught out. Once at the front I was able to pull the pin. It's another win for Relentless Suzuki and a perfect race record so far this season."
Ian Lowry:
"I'm disappointed as I was on-the-pipe in that first race before the rear tyre ran into problems. In the second race I tried to preserve the tyre and was possibly a little conservative. I should really have been in that top six, battling for a podium, but I now think it's as much down to experience as it is pace. The GSX-R1000 Superbike was a match for anything at the fast Thruxton Circuit and I now just have to put the head down and get myself ready for Snetterton in a couple of weeks time."
Philip Neill - Team Principal:
"It was a strange sort of weekend whereby Ian gave us a lot of belief and showed that we have the pace with the Relentless Suzuki for a podium. Ian has established himself now in the top-eight in BSB but the next stop is going to be difficult, although he is acquitting himself very well. He has been very consistent, not making mistakes, and in race one today it was unfortunate that he had a tyre problem. With the tyres being mass produced, there's always a chance you can get a bad one and it certainly cost Ian fourth or fifth place today. In race two he was possibly a little conservative but eighth is a positive result.
"Atsushi improved his lap times considerably today and was fighting for a top 10 in race one. Unfortunately he slipped off in race two at the final chicane, thankfully unhurt.
"Alastair Seeley had a superb day and it's been a long time since I've witnessed such a mature, calculated and well-read race from a rider: He showed battling qualities and after we discussed a race plan, he executed it perfectly using the qualities of the 2009 GSX-R1000 to take the win."
National Superstock 1000cc: 1 Alastair Seeley [Relentless Suzuki] 19:47.020; 2 Steve Brogan [Honda] +0.085; 3 Adam Jenkinson [Honda] +0.393; 4 James Hillier [Kawasaki] +1.747; 5 Howie Mainwaring [Kawasaki] +2.239; 6 Sam Warren [Yamaha] +6.091. 18 BJ Toal [Relentless Suzuki].
Isle of Man TT 2009:
You can follow Relentless Suzuki by TAS Racing's Cameron Donald and Bruce Anstey at this year's TT Races on Radio TT [AM 1368]. Racing commences this Saturday June 6 with the Superbike TT at 12 noon. Tune in from tomorrow night [Monday] for LIVE coverage of the qualifying sessions from 6.20pm.
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Anyone considering plastic or reconstructive surgery should consider consulting a board certified plastic surgeon to achieve the best and safest results possible. Physicians who are considered board certified hold a certification with the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS). This certification proves that the surgeon has graduated from an accredited medical school, has completed a residency of at least five years, has three years of experience in general surgery, is actively practicing plastic surgery for at least two years, and has passed mandatory comprehensive and written examinations. These surgeons are referred to as diplomats of the ABPS and have fulfilled the following requirements.
It is in the patient's best interest to choose a board certified plastic surgeon. It is vital to your safety and the success of your cosmetic surgery that the surgeon you choose has the right qualifications, ample experience, and documented results of his or her work. ABPS diplomats have extensive skill and experience in a wide range of plastic surgery procedures.
There are a number of advantages in choosing a qualified and highly experienced plastic surgeon to perform your cosmetic surgery. If there are any complications during surgery, an experienced plastic surgeon will be more adept at handling the situation. In addition, a plastic surgeon that has performed many cosmetic surgeries will have had more time to perfect his or her technique and results. Reputable plastic surgeons should have privileges to perform cosmetic surgery procedures in the operating room at an accredited hospital, not just in the surgery center in their office. They work with a highly skilled team including, board certified anesthesiologists, nurses, and technicians to enhance patient comfort and to provide a peace of mind to the patient's and their families.
During your consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon, ask to see before and after photos of actual patients who have undergone cosmetic surgery. The surgeon may provide you with a list of patients you may speak to as a reference for the doctor. To enhance your education regarding the surgeon, you may be introduced to some post-op patients as well during your visit with the surgeon. Most patients are willing to share their experience regarding their surgeon, the staff, hospital, and recovery.
Professional doctors will ensure realistic expectations and take the time to address your concerns. They will provide you with honest advice and encourage you to do your homework, talk to other patients, and make an informed choice. One of the most important factors in choosing a plastic surgeon is your personal comfort level with the doctor. You should feel comfortable asking questions about your cosmetic surgery procedure so that you can make an educated final decision on whether you would like to proceed with surgery.
I hope this helps.
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Choosing a surgeon for breast implant and lift
A good place to start would be to make sure the surgeon is board certified in plastic surgery, (American Board of Plastic Surgery). That way you know that he has been trained in these procedures and underwent rigorous training in a university based program entailing multiple years. They also had to take and pass a rig ours written and oral exam. The next qualification to look for is the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. These plastic surgeons were selected to be into the society. Moreover they must adhere to a code of ethics and patient safety. For example, they must do their operative procedures in an accredited facility. The American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons further selects plastic surgeons who have additional experience and training in aesthetic procedures. Most surgeons worth their salt are proud of their credentials because the worked hard for years to obtain them, (not take a weekend course). We put a page on our website with web links and toll free numbers to the boards and encourage people to check out all the surgeons they are thinking about.
After that, I would ask your ob/gyn and family doctor, as they usually have seen work of plastic surgeons in their town. I would go on three interviews. Remember you are the boss. This is elective surgery and you get to choose. Ask them questions. Look at their photos. It is important to get a feel for the surgeon and his staff as well.
This particular procedure has may variables to it. Have a good conversation with your plastic surgeon so together you can reach your goal.
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There are many physicians doing breast augmentation who are not board certified plastic surgeons, or even plastic surgeons. In Houston, there are dermatologists and gynecologists who perform breast augmentation in their own surgery centers.Breast augmentation done at the same time as a breast lift is more complicated than doing each procedure separately. Even among board certified plastic surgeons, there is controversy as to doing the procedures together or in stages. I perform the procedures myself ,in most instances, as a combined procedure, but I explain to the patients that they may need a secondary procedure and often they do. I would certainly speak with a few plastic surgeons before choosing which one, and ask if you can see before and after pictures ,or speak with some of their patients.
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Breast lift and implant surgeon
The best way to choose a qualified breast surgeon is to check that the surgeon is board certified, that they surgeon performs the operation regularly, that he can show good results, and have patient recommendations available to you.
Board Certification and Experience
Hello Syla,
Word of mouth referrals from happy patients is the best way to find a good plastic surgeon. Referrals from other physicians is also a safe bet.
If neither option works for you, I would go to surgery.org or plasticsurgery.org and begin with the "Find a Surgeon" function.
Websites today provide a great deal of information about the surgeon and before and after photos will help you decide which results appeal to you.
Speaking with patients who have had the same procedure by your surgeon will also help. Most surgeons will provide you with a contact if you ask.
Good luck.
Breast lift surgeon
1) My website has a link to the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, where you can find names of surgeons near you.
2) Go to 2 or 3 consultations.
3) Ask to see lots of before and after pictures. This is tricky surgery, and the results vary widely.
4) Ask to speak to a patient who has had a breast augmentation-lift.
5) Talk to your internist and to your gynecologist. They can tell you about a particular plastic surgeon's reputation.
Breast Implants and Breast Lift
When considering breast augmentation with a mastopexy (breast lift), you should carefully choose a board certified plastic surgeon who is experienced in this particular type of surgery. The combination of placing an implant and performing a lift at the same time can be quite challenging, especially for a surgeon who does not perform this combination routinely.
Also, depending on your specific situation, the two procedures may need to be staged, or done in two different surgeries to ensure an optimal cosmetic outcome and to prevent wound healing complications.
Do your homework in chosing your surgeon
First and foremost you should chose a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in the surgery you are hoping to have. You can find out initial information on their website and often by an e-mail to the practice.
Look at before and after photos on the doctor's website and this should show you some of their post-op results. Write any questions down that you have so you willremember to ask them all at your consultation.
Lastly, you need to be seen in consultation to know if you need a breast lift with augmentation. I hope this helps.
Dr Edwards
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Choosing a plastic surgeon
There are several things to look for in a plastic surgeon. Check board certification/eligibility, membership in plastic surgery societies, training program, and experience. You may also want to check out his/her before and after pictures to get an idea of what you like. A great place to start would be the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website.
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There are a variety of permutations of ska, and then there is the elusive essence of "real" ska. Purists who cling tightly to their two-tone suits speak of waves, the first rising out of the Motown era and the second arriving in the late '70s and early '80s. Third wave ska has muddied the distinctions between what is and isn't with many bands finding a ska-esque sound that brings them commercial success, such as UB40 and No Doubt. Ska is also intertwined in the punk scene, and whether or not ska remains simply a sub-genre of punk, or of reggae, is still a matter of musical contention.
All of the acts on NYC Ska Mob & Friends have what would probably be considered the "real" ska sound. Mostly reggae-inflected, it brings back the second wave feel of Madness and other horns-and-guitar bands, not forgetting the maraca scat that characterizes so much ska. This compilation CD features 18 songs by nine artists, giving it a feeling of continuity rather than diversity.
But if putting on black and white wingtip Doc Martens and dancing around in circles is for you, then this album features some decent ska tunes and would make a fair addition to your collection. Stubborn All-Stars offer up the classic "Rude Boys," "Bald Man Jump," "Lose This Skin," and "Tired of Struggling." "Rude Boys" is done up in such a classic tone, complete with the obligatory English dock worker cockney, that it sounds like pretty much every other version of this song. "Bald Man Jump" is a dancey little horn number, but lightweight. "Lose This Skin," in contrast, with a harmonica and almost bluegrass guitar is an interesting deviation away from standard ska sounds. Vocally and musically, it almost sounds like a hick ska band covering Paul Simon. "Tired of Struggling" is a pretty standard reggae number with an obvious theme, the same theme that made reggae and ska appeal to working class white kids in the old days.
Rocker T follows up this reggae style with Jamaican dub sounds on songs "One More," the prison protest song "Not Guilty," and "Fiya Bunn Roam." King Django joins Rocker T for a more traditional reggae song, "Wayfarer's Prayer," featuring strong harmonies and a fairly straightforward musical arrangement. King Django acts as producer on the majority of the songs on this disc, which might account for the more reggae-influenced direction that this representation of ska receives. Django includes his own song, "No Trial," which acts as an interesting counterpoint to Rocker T's "Not Guilty," which follows it on the album.
More Anglo-inflected ska comes from The Radiation Kings, who are also notable for featuring a female vocalist. "Murder" and "NYC Blues" sound like slowed down Save Ferris, and this distinction helps delineate the differences between second and third wave sounds. Unfortunately, the liner notes are sparse, but the vocalist for The Radiation Kings has a great voice, and these are some of my favorite songs on the disc.
Similarly, the Skoidats play straight-up white-boy-imitating-Jamaican-reggae ska, but manage to stay true to traditional roots. "O.I." is a toe-tapping number that sounds similar to the Bouncing Souls in its jazziness. It's probably the most well-produced song on the collection, although it competes with the other Skoidats song, "Smash Your Fucking Head," which reminds the listener of the violent undertone and punk scene that somehow follow this quiet and slow musical style. It's almost as if Alex from A Clockwork Orange listened to reggae instead of Beethoven.
Filling out the rest of the tracks are Da Whole Thing's "Seven," a funny song that is probably my favorite here, especially for its loungey vocal delivery. Checkered Cabs weigh in with "Fight for Your Woman," which rather than sounding like ska sounds like acid jazz with a ska tempo, and also features a female vocalist. Victor Rice gives us "FCC" and "Long Island City," two jazzy instrumentals that have a lo-fi feel and are really cool noir-ish tracks. Crazy Baldhead's "Amateur's" closes the album with a stripped down dub guitar and drum track that's even more hollow than the others songs on the disc.
If you like your ska served up with a healthy dose of rock guitar or punk attitude, you probably will be disappointed with NYC Ska Mob & Friends. But if you stick to more traditional, reggae-influenced songs from the old school days, then you'll find a few gems here on this album. First, second, or third wave, this is a fair example of what pure ska is all about.
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At the end of June, Ruben Amaro said he hoped Chase Utley would be a "Phillie for life," an outcome he made much more likely by extending Utley earlier this week. Utley is exactly the type of player who tends to have a lengthy career spent entirely with one team: an MVP-level performer in his prime who'll retire with a strong case for Cooperstown. Consider some of the other recent one-team talents: the Yankee quartet of Bernie Williams, Jorge Posada, Mariano Rivera, and Derek Jeter; Jeff Bagwell, Chipper Jones, and Todd Helton. David Wright, Joe Mauer, and Yadier Molina (among others) might join that group.
It takes a pretty good player just to make it in the majors for a decade or more. But to stay with one team the whole time—especially in a post-reserve-clause world where players can come and go as they please—usually takes someone special, the kind of rare talent who can keep a general manager's eyes from wandering.
Naturally, that made me wonder about the worst ones to do it. These are the players with the lowest career WARPs who debuted in the free-agency era and played for at least 10 seasons, all with one team (the full list is available here):
These guys weren't great. Then again, the fact that their teams stuck with them for so long is evidence that in their cases, WARP might be missing something. Wathan, Benedict, and Pagnozzi were catchers, and we know there are aspects of catchers' defensive performance that WARP isn't currently capturing. Dauer, DiSarcina, and Flannery weren't much use at the plate—DiSarcina famously said that his goal was not to walk all season—but they had good defensive reputations that (rightly or wrongly) aren't backed up by FRAA. Wegman and Garrelts might not be receiving the proper credit for consistently suppressing hits on balls in play (and Garrelts mostly pitched out of the bullpen), and Stanley gets dinged for not striking anyone out.
The case for DiSarcina as the worst one-team player gets a boost not just because of his .292 OBP, but because he was the latest to debut, making it even less likely that he'd stick with one employer. Players didn't start moving around much more immediately after the advent of free agency; it wasn't until the late '80s that roster turnover rates really began to rise. (Best DiSarcina stat, by the way: 47 stolen bases, 44 times caught stealing. As if he didn't have enough trouble getting on base to begin with.) But Bush might be the safest bet for worst one-teamer. FRAA and WARP don't like him, but the other defensive/win-value systems out there like him even less. He's the only one on the list who didn't play a demanding position, and he DH'd as a rookie, which isn't a ringing endorsement of his defensive abilities (although the 1982 Twins, an otherwise terrible team, were strong at the positions that Bush would eventually play).
If the current extension craze continues, we might see more players (including more mediocre one) spending long careers in one place. But in recent years, that honor has been reserved for a few. And the men who did it without being big names deserve some special recognition.
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So what was his secret? Kranepool was a big-time prospect and a bonus baby, which bought him extra opportunities. He was a New Yorker, which helped endear him to fans. He benefited from ownership's inertia, and he had some success as a pinch-hitter later on in his career, which helped him hang on. All of those factors combined to produce a career that should make Kranepool the patron saint of improbably long-lasting employees everywhere.
Thanks to Colin Wyers for research assistance.
Ben Lindbergh is an author of Baseball Prospectus. Follow @benlindbergh
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Kranepool also had the Casey Stengel Seal of Approval:
Aug 09, 2013 14:15 PM
My boyhood hero. Sob....sob.. sob Take back what you said about DiSar!
Aug 09, 2013 21:19 PM
No wait .. Dick Schofield was my boyhood hero.
Aug 09, 2013 21:21 PM
The Twins largely kept Bush around because - rightly or wrongly - TK perceived him as an outstanding pinch hitter.
Aug 12, 2013 10:50 AM
Dave Scott
Maybe some GMs are buying in to the fan popularity of these guys, although the fellows on your list were not what I recognize as charismatic! It does built fan loyalty when favorites don't get traded much.
Aug 13, 2013 09:46 AM
Before this week I would have said Wesley Wright had a good chance to make this list.
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Deep in a forest near Plainfield.
Phoebe and Todd met up for this.
A tromp through the forest up (and eventually down) steep slopes and over streams with cute waterfalls eventually got us only 0.15 miles from our destination before darkness threatened our route back to the car. On the way back it became almost too dark to navigate the rocky and often precarious terrain without getting hurt, and there was a sudden downpour. We were feeling that we turned back at the right time, even though we were so close to the geohash.


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Williams Drops Loans and Wesleyan Curbs Them
Williams College announced Thursday that it was joining a small group of colleges that have completely eliminated the use of loans in financial aid packages, meeting all demonstrated need with grants.
Princeton University eliminated all loans in 2001. While in recent years there have been a flurry of efforts by elite private universities and flagship publics to eliminate loans for students below certain income levels, it is rare to eliminate loans for everyone. But this spring, Davidson College announced such a move and in the summer, Amherst College followed suit.
In a sign of the growing interest in doing away with loans, Wesleyan University will today announce that it is eliminating loans for those with family incomes of up to $40,000, while setting new loan limits for other students. And a spokesman for Bowdoin College said that institution is considering a change in loan policy, but has not made any decision.
Williams already had a policy of providing enough aid so that the lowest income students would not need to borrow. But students with larger family incomes were borrowing either $3,800, $7,800, or $13,800 -- depending on income -- over their four years at the college. Morton Owen Schapiro, president of Williams, noted in his message to the campus on the change that the shift comes at a time that the college is admitting many low-income students. The freshman class is the first in the college's history where more than half qualify for college aid.
The additional grants are expected to cost Williams about $1.8 million annually, which Schapiro called "a sound investment of college resources in the growing diversity of our student body and in the future of our financial aid students, who now will be free to make post-graduation plans without the inhibition of college debt."
Williams has the second largest endowment of a liberal arts college in the United States (more than $1.46 billion in the last report, for 2006, from the National Association of College and University Business Officers), while some of the other colleges considering or making changes have smaller endowments. Wesleyan by comparison had a $619 million endowment in the NACUBO study.
The Wesleyan announcement will be made at the inaugural of Michael S. Roth as president there. Until now, aid packages at the college have included the assumption that students would borrow $26,000 over four years. In addition to eliminating the loans for those with family incomes of up to $40,000, the new approach to aid will result in other students' loans being between $10,000 and $19,000 over four years.
Wesleyan estimated that the additional grants will cost it $3.2 million annually, and that endowment funds would be raised to cover the costs. In early discussions with donors, Roth said that more than $10 million in commitments for student aid have been made.
At Davidson, officials said that they were encouraged by the results of their decision to eliminate loans completely. Davidson announced the change in the spring, just before sending out admissions offers, so the shift had no impact on who applied.
Christopher J. Gruber, vice president and dean of admissions and financial aid, said that the college's yield (the percentage of accepted applicants who enroll) increased last year to 41.6 percent, from 39.4 percent the year before. Given that the change probably wouldn't have affected the decisions of the wealthiest admitted applicants, Gruber said he thought the elimination of loans made a significant difference.
"There are first year students on our campus who never would have made it," he said. While Davidson previously worked with students to come up with packages, he said that some families were scared off by loans. "It's about getting past the perception that it wasn't affordable," he said.
This admissions cycle, Davidson is promoting the new policy to prospective students and as of this week, applications are up 17 percent from where they were a year ago. Gruber said he's thrilled to see Williams and others eliminating or reducing loans. "This really isn't about being in the lead. It's about giving students opportunity," he said.
Davidson's endowment (just over $421 million in the last NACUBO survey) is smaller than that of Williams or Wesleyan, and Gruber said that his college's experience suggested that institutions could find ways to finance these changes.
Beyond endowment, the cost of these shifts also depends on the percentage of students enrolled who are from the lowest income families. Many public institutions enroll far greater shares of low income students than do competitive private colleges.
According to data from the Economic Diversity of Colleges Web site (which predate the recent round of policy changes), the percentage of students eligible for Pell Grants (which go to low-income students) was 13 percent at Amherst, 7 percent at Davidson, 12 percent at Wesleyan, and 11 percent at Williams.
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I read in the national news that sequester caused denial of cancer treatment to Medicare patients. The only thing wrong is Medicare was immune from the Sequester.
It was the $700 billion cut from Medicare to pay for Obamacare that caused a shortage of funds.
The law states that Medicare could be cut by no more than 2 percent, the key word here is "could" and the sequester is not a cut because the budget is $15 billion more than last year.
I know the Sequester is all the Republicans fault even though it was written by Obama officials and approved by the President. The True question is why was 2 percent cut from Medicare?
This whole thing is truly dishonest and I am really getting tired of it.
And while we are on the subject of dishonesty, Margaret Thatcher died this week. What a fine lady and a true stateswoman. The far left press in England wanted to bring back the "wicked witch is dead" to the eulogy. How despicable.
You might as well have somebody get up at your mother's funeral and call her names. Yet the far left will get away with this without any consequences.
Shame on us for teaching our children to be this vile when we should be teaching them respect.
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Today im posting about FB. The second most thing I hate. My wife stopped posting pictures of me when she started her affair. We had gone to Miami, Georgia, and so on. She would only post pics of her and our son. And her comments would never mention me.
Between her fucking I phone and her FB account, I should have known! I hate myself for not acting on my instinct.
I hate myself for not acting on my instinct.
Bro - nothing changes if you had. One should never be put in the position of having to rely on instinct and intuition to figure out if their relationship is safe. Trust is a strong blinder.
I eventually had to resort to a GPS tracking device. The moment I had to place that I was well aware my M was in trouble and my life was about to change.
I also agree with you on FB. Based on phone records, my WW started talking to the OM on a regular basis at the beginning on February 2013. They were both involved in a leadership development activity at the time and part of that program was a trip to our state's capital to learn the ins and outs of state government. This trip was mid March when the texting/talking had gotten hot and heavy. Well, while on that trip she changed her profile picture to one of just her. That was the first profile picture she had that didn't include me since she started FB just after in came out (you still had to have a .edu email to join when we started). It struck me as odd, but I just let it go. It makes perfect sense now though.
I'm with you that I hate cell phones and Facebook, but then again I don't. I have both, but I'm not unfaithful. They make it easier, but people have been cheating long before cell phones or Facebook.
I enjoy having the ability to call someone whenever I want. I also like seeing what my friends are up to (the 10 or so close ones, not so much the 100's of other "friends") on Facebook.
I guess I've come to the realization that it's not the phone's or Facebook's fault that she cheated. It's also not entirely the OM's fault either. She CHOSE to cheat. It's all on her.
That said, I certainly hear where you're coming from.
Hang in there man!
The OW also used the "You have no pics of your wife in your office..." as reasoning to convince him that his M was really shit... <sigh>
Married 27 years. Together 29.
3 children 24, 21, 14
OW sex addict and romance addict according to MC. WH just your ordinary asshole.
When she came home after her two week vacation, I asked her point blank if she cheated on me. "We only kissed" was her answer. "We're just friends" was another. I believed her. 3 years later I discovered that it was fucking and blow jobs day after day, with multiple guys, no condoms etc. Also, a continued EA throughout that time, with her trying to arrange to meet with him again one day, as he lived on the other side of the world.
So yeah, FUCK FB...
It was always suspicious to me and always thought that he wanted to hide me or hide from other women. Turns out I was right on both counts. Just tells me he must have been cheating the entire time we've both been on FB since around 2009.
4 days after I broke up with him he finally decided it was the right time to post pics of us together. Go figure. Guilt talking I suppose. So yes, I hate FB. And I hate the phone. It never left his side from the day I met him.
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phone was a huge signal. and when a mutual friend said to me days (okay christmas eve- the day) before that we reallyneed to get mr. oai off his phone.... i should have known.
wh carries work and personal smartphones. i now have complete access to them, but they still trigger me.
wh keeps his fb devoid of pix of himself and us. just inanimate objects and the kids. it still triggers me.
Married for over 15 years
2 beautiful sons
You may not control all the events that happen to you, but you can decide not to be reduced by them. Maya Angelou
I don't think FB makes you cheat (hey, my ws didn't have it), but I think it makes it easier to put yourself out there to everyone. kwim?
I have a friend who is going through some shit with her dh (she had a ONS that he doesn't know about) and I notice her fb posts and her pics she puts up are changing - like she's trying to be sexier, prettier. And the comments from others. Seems like she's doing it to get the attention. I don't know. But I raise my eyebrows almost daily at her shit on there.
Even to the point that we were at a function with one child and I said let me take the puc(him and daughter) and he preferred to load "selfies". I even tagged him in a post in a puc and he deleted it. That was about the tiime I became very very observant of his actions.
No pics of me on. Facebook but she would have me take the same pics of her and everybody I'm same pose again only since I was holding the camera, I wouldn't be in them. These always made it onto Facebook. But none with me,,,,,ever. She was smart enough to always have her sister or someone take the first pic the. Tell me to take the next one so her sister could be in one too.
Wow I was a dumb a$$. Looking back I know exactly how you all feel. I get sooooo enraged when she says "I was stupid, or I am stupid" to explain why she did it. Because I tell her, " no way, don't ever ever say that to me.....because I'm very smart, and for you to fool me as completely as you did, and be stupid, means that I am less than stupid, and that I won't stand for".
She is super super remorseful still but we split as the level of betrayals was just too sociopathic for me to continue being with her.


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hello doctors please i need your help !!i had a lollipop lift breast with augmentation ( implants 350cc meduim profil 13cm diam+4cm projection ) so i'm now day 30 after my surgery and i'm scared cauz my breast look very ugly and very flat and more larger then projection !! i need to know if i wear a good push up Bra will help me to have a sexy shape ??? what style of bra will help to increase q sexiest shape !! thanks
Evolution of Breast Shape Post-op?
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Your (abnormal) shape is a result of the L-vertical lift being used when a better design was needed.
Your long vertical incision was even tailored into an L-shaped scar in an effort to obtain better shape in more than one dimension, which is the main failing of vertical, lollipop, or circumvertical lift designs. Also, unless the vertical scar is "gathered" using appropriate suture technique, abnormally long scars all-too-frequently result, and crossing onto the chest wall beneath the breasts results in "compromises" with either additional crease excisions/scars and creation of distorted, flattened, boxy breast appearances.
Too many surgeons feel that the vertical lift provides additional support and decreases the risk of subsequent bottoming out that is sometimes seen with Wise-pattern (anchor) breast lift designs. I guess that "support" is because of the increased scarring along the vertical axis that this design incorporates! But by its inherent nature, a vertical lift that is either poorly -designed or used for the wrong patients causes bottoming out and distorted breast appearances (with bad scars) more frequently than anchor-pattern breast lifts, (which can also be poorly-designed and performed). The problem is that I see many more "bad results" with vertical lifts than I do with anchor lifts. So, as with many operations, it's not only about the choice of technique, but the choice of surgeon!
But my main concern with vertical lifts (including L-shaped or other variants) is that they remove skin in only one dimension, tighten skin in only one dimension, and have more variability in scarring and distorted shape than properly-designed and beautifully-executed Wise pattern (anchor) lifts that remove skin in both vertical and horizontal dimensions, creating a more attractive (sexy, if you wish) appearance in a majority of women who need breast lifting.
Trying for "less scarring" sure seems good, but "less shaping" and a poor outcome is a failure of both this vertical lift technique and the surgeon who chose it for your anatomy.
Brassiere choice will help to "push up" your new breasts for increased upper pole fullness and perhaps projection, but that will NOT change the nipple placement that is "too high" on your breast mounds, the fact that you will likely have undesired nipple exposure (spilling out of your bra top), and the poor scar placement you presently have. Surgical revision will be necessary, and conversion to a full Wise-pattern (anchor) breast lift can give you the shape, fullness, and improved aesthetic you desire.
See additional qualified plastic surgeons for more advice, and consider a full lift incision pattern for better results. Best wishes! Dr. Tholen
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Breast shape changes over time
The nipple to fold distance is long. A bra wil not help this issue. Visit with your plastic surgeon to discuss options. I would recommend you heal completely before undertaking any more surgery.
Implant position
Implants that are place too low can be raised by raising the inframammary fold. At 6 months postoperative the internal capsule will be developed to assist in plicating or pexing the fold.
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Shape after breast lift with implants
As others have stated, there is a very long distance from the nipple to the inframammary fold (bottom of the breast). Your nipples may have been positioned too high, or you may have experienced some bottoming out of the implants. A push up bra is not going to fix this. I would wait at least 3 months from your surgery before considering a revision. At that point, you may benefit from a revision to your breast lift. Good Luck.
Breast augmentation together with breast lift
Without knowing what you started with or what exactly was done it is impossible to know how you obtained the current result and very difficult to say what you need to do to fix it. I am sure that no bra in the world will fix your current situation. The main issue now appears to be the very long distance between your nipples and the skin folds under the breasts. It is difficult to say if that is because of the lollipop breastlift and/or lowering of the breast folds during dissection of the pockets for breast implants. Your most likely best option going forward is to complete an inverted T or anchor pattern lift by removing an ellipse of skin on the breast just above the fold.
I hope you realize that this format of posting questions and receiving answers lacks the face to face direct communication required for you to make an informed decision regarding your surgery.
My response to your question/post does not represent formal medical advice or constitute a doctor patient relationship. You need to consult with i.e. personally see a board certified plastic surgeon in order to receive a formal evaluation and develop a doctor patient relationship.
Evolution of Breast Shape Post-op?
I agree with Dr Rand, but in very specific cases the L-shaped lift has a place. I am doubtful you where a good candidate but no before photos posted. It appears from the post op photos you have either/or bottoming out ort too high N/A placement. Sorry
Concerned about breast shape
I am not a big fan of the vertical (lollipop) mastopexy and your situation demonstrates some of my reasons. Your nipples are high and the vertical limb is very long. All you can do, though, is wait 4-6 months and see where you are at that point as you will be totaly healed aound then. Maybe ask again at that point.
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Do people really care if there's some sort of plot to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball concert? If there is a coherent story-line linking a 'medieval castle' (or what the star refers to as the 'electric chapel'), a 'horse', a really freaky 'birthing' scene' and an equally freaky giant talking Lady Gaga head? Embedded in which are themes of acceptance, independence, dancing and loads of PVC costumes? The answer is: no.
Honestly, none of this made any sense to us but, hey, it's Lady Gaga.
Call her whatever you want: attention seeker, blasphemer, weirdo. But Lady Gaga really is — a stellar performer. Even if you strip her spectacle down, you have a very talented 26-year old woman who has a knack for putting on one helluva performance.
The pop star demonstrated just that in her trademark audacious and outlandish fashion on Monday night, preaching to the converted, all 11,000 of them — her devoted 'Little Monsters' — at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Lady Gaga channels Lady Liberty in 'Love Game'
She kicked off the first of her three-night sold out shows here (28-29, 31 May) in true Gaga fashion with opening song 'Highway Unicorn (Road to Love)', horse and all. This epic entrance had the star literally up on a high horse, alluding that everyone is entitled to love, no matter what their sexual orientation. This was followed by a mock 'birthing' scene in 'Born This Way', complete with massive inflatable legs (which looked like a giant rubber chicken from where we were sitting), out of which popped — surprise, surprise — Gaga herself. It's not as gross as it sounds, as Gaga just poked out of a zipper in between these giant legs.
Songs bearing titles like 'Black Jesus † Amen Fashion', 'Bloody Mary' and 'Judas' being sung in front of an 'electric chapel' have raised the ire of religious groups in some countries in the region, but we saw nothing sacrilegious here. Gaga's aim in her show, as it has been in all her work, is to provoke, shock and, of course, entertain — part of her so-called performance art.
The three-storey medieval castle dominating the stage was a truly amazing prop. It roved around, spun and split open for the singer and her dancers to prance around, adding dimension and versatility to their performance.
Her choreography (including seamless costume changes — we stopped counting at five — and several ascents from below the floorboards) is amazing stuff, but what really stood out was that voice.
Gaga one ups the meat-dress with a meat sofa
Her voice was a powerhouse throughout the show (especially on 'Hair' and 'You and I') — on key and in tune. It was a stunning reminder: beneath the blood and latex, is a fantastic vocalist.
Undoubtedly, the highlight of the night will be her stripped-down and impassioned performance of 'Hair', an empowering track about embracing who you are, on a motorbike-mounted piano no less.
She also spoke openly about her childhood and about how she was bullied in school. "I didn't want to tell my mum and dad, I didn't want them to know I was a real loser," she said, choking with emotion. Certainly, she's become an empowering presence for many women, the LGBT community and all of her 'Little Monsters'. In fact, the story of Lady Gaga's life and career, from her strange get ups, to her meteoric rise from nightclub performer to arena superstar, to the constant speculation about her real gender; is as interesting and colourful as her stage shows.
Gaga then ramped up the tempo and raced through songs 'Electric Chapel', 'Americano', 'Poker Face', 'Alejandro' — in a Rob Halford-Judas Priest inspired robe followed by the infamous meat dress and then a 'Tank Girl' inspired get-up with machine-gun bra. Not to mention lots of homo-erotic gyrating by her hunky male dancers on a 'meat sofa'. She ended with the electro-rap 'Scheisse' that had all her little monsters pumping their paws and singing their hearts out, even the verses in German.
Doing the 'Rhythm Nation'-thang on 'Scheisse'
After performing for over two hours, Lady Gaga closed the show with an encore version of 'Marry the Night', a motivational dance number off her 'Born This Way' album.
From start to finish and from top to bottom, the concert was absolutely innovative and creative. To be sure, Lady Gaga's Born This Way Ball was an overtly super-sexual and vivid exhibition — a musical spectacle that's truly out of this world.


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Day 1: Delhi. Arrive Delhi (Evening or Late Night). After a warm welcome at the New Delhi airport, you will be transferred to The Taj Mahal Hotel for a 2 night stay. Delhi, the capital city of India is a bustling metropolis that successfully combines in its folds - the ancient with the modern. In essence, Delhi encompasses two distinct cities covering the vibrant and colourful bazaars and Mughal architecture of Old Delhi in complete contrast with the formal splendour of New Delhi.
Day 2: Delhi - Agra (204 kms/4 hrs). After breakfast enjoy a city tour of Old and New Delhi. In Old Delhi visit the Jama Masjid and take a photo stop at Red Fort. In New Delhi visit the Qutab Minar complex, Humayun's Tomb and drive past the India Gate (World War I memorial) to see the President's House, Parliament House and other en-route local sights. Alternative tour options in Delhi, you may wish to visit Lotus temple (Monday closed) or Akshardham temple complex, Bangla Sahib – Sikh gurudwara or Indian craft museum or National Museum (Monday closed). In the aftrenoon you will go to Agra, the ancient city which was once the seat of Mughal rulers. Arrive Agra and check in at hotel Taj View. Nestled amidst 6 acres of landscape gardens, Hotel Taj View offers a view of the Taj Mahal from most of its rooms. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 3: Agra - Jaipur (232 kms/5 hrs). This morning experience the aweinspiring beauty of the eternal symbol of love, the Taj Mahal. This masterpiece in marble on a sandstone base is a monument of love and beauty. It was built by Shah Jahan as a symbol of love for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. Often referred to as a poem in white marble, Taj Mahal is a fine example of fusion of many architectural styles. Later in the morning enjoy a visit to the Agra fort, which is built in red sandstone and has magnificent palaces, halls of public and private audience and beautiful gardens. This is where Emperor Shahjahan was kept under house arrest by his third son Aurangzeb and spent the last year of his life viewing the Taj Mahal from the little octagonal tower in the Fort. In Jaipur visit Fatehpur Sikri. Fatehpur Sikri was built in honour of Saint Salim Chisti, who foretold the birth of three sons to Emperor Akbar, this city is an example of robust stability combined with originality. Upon arrival in Jaipur, check in to Rambagh Palace for a 2 night stay. Rambagh Palace, the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, spreads across 47 acres of gardens dotted with peacocks in the heart of the city. With its beautiful architecture and interior, the palace-hotel evokes the splendour of royal India at its best. Overnight at hotel.
Day 4: Jaipur. This morning you will visit the Amber fort, which was built in the 16th century. An elephant ride will help you ascend to this hilltop fort. Alternatively, you could choose to walk or drive up to the fort. Then visit the Hawa Mahal (Place of the Winds), built in the 18th century. This palace with its innumerable windows and screened balconies was especially built for the royal women to view the city and processions from behind their purdahs. Later in the afternoon, explore Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan. Visit the City Palace complex with its museums and Jantar Mantar, the ancient astronomical observatory, before returning back to Rambagh Palace for an overnight stay.
Day 5: Jaipur - Jodhpur (310 kms/6 hrs). After an early breakfast, embark on a drive to Jodhpur, the blue hued city of Indian Rajputs. Packed with history, art and culture, this princely state is a treasure of exquisite palaces, forts, temples and havelis. On arrival, check in at hotel Umaid Bhawan Palace. Set amidst 26 acres of lush garden this historic palace was the last of India's great palaces and one of the largest private residences in the world.
Day 6: Jodhpur - Udaipur (259 kms/5 hrs). After breakfast, drive to Udaipur en route visit Ranakpur. Ranakpur has inherited its grand structures and beautiful sculptures from the 15th century monarch, Rana Kumbha. Visit the famous Jain temple (bestowed with 1444 intricately carved pillars, no two being alike) and the Temple of the Sun God (famed for its erotic sculpture). Udaipur is referred to as a romantic, serene and enchanting city. It is the city of lakes (built around three lakes – Pichola, Fateh Sagar and Udai Sagar) nestled in a scenic valley, ringed by the green Aravali hills. On arrival, check in at hotel Taj Lake Palace. This extraordinary beautiful palace hotel appears like a jewelled lotus seemingly afloat on the shimmering waters of Lake Pichola. The Palace hotel preserves heritage and tradition of the erstwhile rulers of Udaipur and offer guest a glimpse of a privileged royal lifestyle. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 7: Udaipur. After breakfast enjoy a city tour visiting City Palace and Museums. The huge City Palace, towering over the lake, is the largest palace complex in Rajasthan. Also visit the Jadish Temple (150 meters north of the entrance to the City Palace this Indo-Aryan temple was built by Maharana Jagat Singh in 1651) and an 18th century house, Bagore Ki Haveli, on the lake shore below the Jagdish temple. Enjoy an afternoon boat ride at Lake Pichola to view the beautiful Udaipur sunset. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 8: Depart Udaipur. This morning you will be transferred to the airport to board your flight back home. Alternatively, you could consider extension tours to other parts of the Indian sub continent.
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Sarah Taylor and Lisa Sthalekar top batting and bowling tables as ICC launches Reliance ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings
England's Sarah Taylor and Lisa Sthalekar of Australia were revealed as the number-one ranked batter and bowler, respectively in the Reliance ICC Women's T20I Player Rankings which were launched in Colombo today (Monday).
The launching ceremony took place just two days before the start of ICC Women's World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012 in Galle on 26 September.
Taylor, who won the ICC Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year Award at the LG ICC Awards in Colombo on 15 September, leads the batting table with 691 ratings points.
England captain Charlotte Edwards is in second spot in the batting table and trails Taylor by just nine ratings points at 682.
Commenting on the launch of the rankings, 23-year-old Taylor said: "It's great to hear the ICC is introducing the Reliance ICC T20I Player Rankings for women. It's another step forward for the women's game and illustrates how more T20 cricket is being played.
"I'm delighted to be number-one in the batting rankings and excited that Charlotte Edwards is at number-two. I'll be looking to continue my form into the ICC Women's World Twenty20 Sri Lanka 2012."
Edwards was also excited about the launch and praised Taylor's rise to the top of the table.
"I'm pleased to know that players in the women's game are being recognised in the T20 format with the introduction of the Reliance ICC T20I Player Rankings for women. The rankings highlight how the women's game continues to develop across the world with more and more T20 cricket being played.
"It's great to hear that I feature at number-two in the batting rankings and I'm really pleased for Sarah that she's made the number-one spot. She is in a great form at the moment and thoroughly deserves that accolade," said Edwards, who won the ICC Women's Player of the Year Award at the LG ICC Awards in 2008.
The top 20 list includes five batters each from Australia and England, three from West Indies and two each from India and New Zealand.
In the bowlers' category, Australia's Lisa Sthalekar leads the field with 666 ratings points, followed by Jhulan Goswami of India in second spot with 653 ratings points.
The bowlers' table features five players from Australia and seven from England.
Sthalekar has picked 56 wickets in 46 T20Is with a best of four for 18. Only Anisa Mohammed of West Indies has picked more wickets (62 in 43 T20Is).
Sthalekar also leads the all-rounders' category with 356 ratings points thanks to 604 runs in addition to those 56 wickets. West Indies' Stafanie Taylor is in the second place with 353 points.
Sthalekar said: "I am really surprised by this announcement but it's a nice bonus and great to be recognised for my performances of late. I initially thought T20I was very fast and I didn't quite understand the game but I have found that it is a great vehicle to promote women's cricket.
"T20I has really come to the forefront of women's cricket and to have the ICC Women's T20I Player of the Year Award and now the Reliance ICC Player Rankings is just fantastic. It has really given women's cricketers another opportunity to be recognised on the world stage and only adds to the growing popularity of the game for women."
Australia captain Jodie Fields showered praise on her key all-rounder.
"It is fantastic to have Lisa be recognised in this way and it is great for Australian women's cricket to have one of our senior players leading the way in this format of the game.
"T20I is great for the promotion of women's cricket and this tournament proves it is advancing the game as we are seeing a lot of nations becoming very competitive. To have these rankings in place really cements T20 as a strong format for women's cricket and gives players something to aspire to which can only be good for the game," said Fields.


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To even consider lumping Laurence Olivier in the same category with John Belushi and his ilk (PEOPLE, April 2) only reflects the kind of dubious thinking that has long blemished the otherwise innovative Saturday Night Live. The two men are as different as night and day—Olivier, with The Betsy, made the illiterate functional. Belushi, with the blues, made the functional illiterate.
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Please explain how Winston Churchill is related to the Duchess of Alba. In Jennie and Jennie, Volume II by Ralph G. Martin, I do not find reference to any Duchess of Alba.
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Arabella Churchill, sister of the Duke of Marlborough, in 1670 bore James Stuart (later King James II of England) an illegitimate son, James Fitz-James, who was given the title Duke of Berwick. Fitz-James went on to become a marshal of France and one of the men who put Philip V on the Spanish throne. The Duchess of Alba, Maria del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva, is a descendant of that Duke of Berwick.—ED.
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I am not nervous around Jesus Christ, but I am around people who are "religious" like these members of the Church of Armageddon. I am also upset with your saying, "Steve Allen's son in a cult of God and Love." You're nuts! Don't you understand this is the same claptrap Jim Jones started out with?
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Take away the fear of Guyana, take away the lure of Steve Allen's name, and what do we have? An article about a young man's desire to live in a loving way, in the name of Christ.
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George & Annis
The old double standard strikes again. It seems strange that Phyllis George can get married in a gown that barely covers her "terrific bosom" and yet British star Francesca Annis is gaped at in a New York restaurant as she breastfeeds her baby. Make up your mind.
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Joseph Paderewski
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Representing a group of girls here at Keystone College, I wish to thank you for that divine "beefcake" picture of Lorenzo Lamas.
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"Beefcake," is it? Okay, all you women's libbers—an eye for an eye. In the same issue, page 101, check out the filet mignon with Meadowlark Lemon.
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Loretta Swit
In reply to the letter of Kathy Callaghan of Toronto: I wholeheartedly agree with Loretta Swit's position on the annual seal hunt. If the federal and provincial governments of this area truly wished to resolve this matter, they would offer incentives to the multinational corporations to attract them to the "economically depressed" province of Newfoundland. Meanwhile I urge you not to bear resentment against the people of Newfoundland. They do what they do simply because there is very little alternative.
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