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The last two week's of INcubes curriculum has guided it's startups through a rigorous Design Critique Process. When a startup is bootstrapping, and run by talented product developers, the expert and experienced eyes of Mentors focused on Design, such as Playground Inc, bring incalculable value to beta user interface iterations, and the forming of young brand identities.
We'd like to thank, Raj Grainger of University of Toronto, for his problem solving Art Direction & UI Advisement.
We're very glad to have the dynamic and ongoing Startup Mentorship of Jeff Davidson and his focus on high-level brand development, from logo to pitch to UI.
Special thanks to Johnathon Vaughn Strebly, Principal epixStudios, and VP Eduction Graphic Design Society Of Canada BC, and more, who's sage-like Design Critique via webcam from Vancouver showed unbelievable results in directing all three startups' brands. We look forward to his ongoing cross-continent Mentor INtensives.


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Children in the Sahel region of Central and West Africa remain at risk for severe acute malnutrition.
Although catastrophe has been averted, the nutrition crisis in one of the world's poorest regions is not over. Additional funds are still required to maintain critical lifesaving services for children who face malnutrition, disease, and death.
UNICEF believes in a world where there are ZERO malnourished children.
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The Denton Vacuum E-beam Evaporator is primarily used to deposit metal on silicon wafers. For these depositions to occur, the wafer and material to be deposited must first be brought to a very low pressure (high vacuum). This vacuum is usually in the range of 1x10
torr. The material to be deposited must be capable of vaporizing for the deposition to be successful. Once at a high vacuum, an electron beam is focused on the crucible containing the deposition material until the material begins to evaporate. As the material in the crucible evaporates, its vapor will begin to coat the inside surface of the chamber. The Inficon Deposition Meter utilizes a quartz crystal monitor to accurately display the thickness and rate of the deposition. Also, a shutter is used to block the electron beam from hitting the deposition material until everything is ready for the deposition.
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The Information Book Award is an annual event, in its fourth year and is a major development for information books, being designed to support school libraries and to reinforce the importance of non-fiction whilst highlighting the high standard of resources available.
We are delighted to announce the shortlist for the 2014 prize! Schools will be invited to take part in the Children's Choice voting from June to mid-September. The award ceremony will take place in Autumn 2014 and is sponsored by Hachette Children's Books and supported by Peters Books & Furniture.
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For the 2014 Information Book Award, a Long List of 24 titles across three age categories were selected for final judging. The Short List is due to be announced in April 2014.
First Animal Encyclopaedia by Anita Ganeri. Bloomsbury 9781408842522
Questions and Answers about Your Body: Lift-the-Flap by Katie Daynes, illustrated by Marie-Eve Tremblay. Usborne Publishing 9781409562108
Look Inside Things That Go by Rob Lloyd Jones, illustrated by Stephano Tognetti. Usborne Publishing 9781409550259
My Big World by Okido, illustrated by Rachel Ortas. Thames & Hudson 9780500650165
My Very First Art: Famous Paintings by Rosie Dickins, illustrated by Carles Ballesteros. Usborne Publishing 9781409549918
Really and Truly: A Story about Dementia by Emilie Rivard, illustrated by Anne-Claire Delisle. Franklin Watts 9781445119403
The Story of Stars by Neal Layton. Hodder 9781444901122
What's it Like to be a Bee by Jinny Johnson. Franklin Watts 9781445121888
Animal Diaries: Frog by Steve Parker. QED 9781848358744
Body Works: Brilliant Brain by Anna Claybourne, illustrated by Bill Greenhead and Peter Bull. QED 9781781711194
Book of Languages by Mick Webb, illustrated by Glen McBeth. Franklin Watts 9781445116266
Bugs by George McGavin, illustrated by Jim Kay. Walker Books 9781406328738
Explore! The Most Dangerous Journeys of All Time by Deborah Kespert. Thames & Hudson 9780500650134
Flight of the Honey Bee by Raymond Huber, illustrated by Brian Lovelock. Walker Books 9781406348477
Get into Art: Animals by Susie Brooks. Kingfisher 9780753435762
Romans by Marcia Williams. Walker Books 9781406339185
Secrets of Stonehenge by Mick Manning and Brita Granstrӧm. Frances Lincoln 9781847803467
Space Academy: How to Fly a Spacecraft Step by Step by Deborah Kespert and David Baker. Thames & Hudson 9780500650141
Think Again! by Clive Gifford. Kingfisher 9780753436226
We've Got Your Number by Mukul Patel. Kingfisher 9780753436400
Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust by Doreen Rappaport. Walker Books 9780763629762
How to Draw Like a Fashion Designer by Celia Joicey and Dennis Nothdruft. Thames & Hudson 9780500650189
Starving the Anxiety Gremlin by Kate Collins-Donnelly, illustrated by Rosy Salaman. Jessica Kingsley Publishers 9781849053419
Who's Who of World War I by Clive Gifford. Wayland 9780750279505
Weird Sea Creatures by Erich Hoyt. Firefly Books 9781770851917
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Read the full results for the SLA Information Book Award 2013 with the announcement of the winners, report of the award ceremony and further information about the 2013 shortlist and judges' comments.
An eye-catching double-sided poster to publicize the 2013 Award was included in the Summer 2013 issue of The School Librarian and is also available here to download and print (A3 size pdf file suitable for desktop printing at A4 or A3 size).
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A small set of possible lessons has been produced using books shortlisted for the Information Book Award. These lessons are devised using a very detailed lesson plan based on the model suggested at my school for inspection purposes. It is optional for staff to use this template. The lessons are intended as a guide to how you might use these books as part of a Programme of Study and are more likely to be relevant for classroom use rather than designated Information Literacy sessions in the School Library. They may be adapted for your own use, extended or simplified for different Key Stages.
Please note that in some schools the subject of Hallowe'en is not discussed or covered.
Lin Smith, Ecclesbourn School
Using a glossary to improve dictionary skills
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Navigating an Information Book
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Identifying sections of an information page
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The SLA Information Book Award is run entirely on sponsorship kindly donated by friends and supporters of the Award. No money is taken from the SLA budget so all staff time, the cost of the judging, prizes for the winners and the final award ceremony must be covered by the sponsors' donations.
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Infuse yourself into Dublin tradition while you partake of Afternoon Tea at the Lord Mayor's Lounge.
To make reservations by phone, dial freephone 0800 181 737 in the UK, 1 800 252 627 in Ireland, or view our regional telephone reservation numbers.
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The Shelbourne Dublin is a luxury hotel in Dublin city center, overlooking St. Stephen's Green, Europe's grandest garden square. Ideally situated close to Dublin's cultural and historic buildings, The Shelbourne offers a great location, from where you can visit the majestic St. Patrick's Cathedral and Trinity College. Explore shops on Grafton Street or visit the Guinness Storehouse. The Shelbourne offers spacious accommodations with luxurious Egyptian cotton bedding, flat-screen TV, laptop-size safe, and marble bathroom. Enjoy a cocktail or Ireland's own Guinness at the renowned Horseshoe Bar. Celebrate life at our Oyster Bar or a prime cut steak at The Saddle Room Restaurant. When planning a wedding or business affair, you'll find perfection at The Shelbourne Hotel, with 13 banqueting and meeting suites, event planning and on-site catering.
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At Clever SEO, we provide a range of SEO services including; website health checks, keyword research and we develop a sound and effective SEO strategy for you. Search engine optimization (SEO) is the process of affecting the visibility of a website or a web page in a search engine's "natural" or un-paid ("organic") search results and can often be one of the company's biggest assets in the online world. To give an indication of just how important SEO is, recent research has found 75% of users never scroll past the first page of search results. The first page is really where you want to be, otherwise you're invisible on Google and invisible to potential customers.
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Round Bowls, Set of 4
The colors used on our Cayman dinnerware is reminiscent of the Caribbean Sea. Softened by the sun, muted shades of brown and turquoise appear like chiseled stones around the edges of this stoneware dinnerware set. Due to the nature of reactive glaze, each piece of this handcrafted collection will exhibit unique variations in color and pattern. Microwave and dishwasher safe. This little bowl is one of those "how did I do without it" pieces. Perfect for serving individual portions of desserts, side dishes and snacks. Also great for dipping sauces, baby food or potpourri in the powder room! Set of 4 round bowls, each measure 6 inch diameter x 3 inch high and holds 28 ounce.


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<LINK REL="stylesheet" HREF="http://guidesmedia.ign.com/guides/uni/IGNE_style.css" TYPE="text/css">The gaming industry has come down with a severe case of crossover fever as of late. First Street Fighter crossed Tekken on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, then Nintendo hopped on board by joining Pokemon and Japanese strategy series Nobunaga's Ambition for the DS game Pokemon Conquest. The latest crossover comes in the form of the  recently unveiled Project X Zone, a 3DS strategy RPG featuring notable Capcom, SEGA and Namco Bandai characters.

Chris Redfield and Jill Valentine in the same game as Zero and Mega Man X? Oda Nobunaga getting friendly with a Rayquaza? This sudden flux of dream pairings in meaty strategy RPG games not only has us excited to get our hands on these titles, but also got us thinking about what other crossovers we'd like to see.

So in celebration of crossover fever (and in hopes that a cure isn't found anytime soon), here are a handful of Nintendo crossovers that just have to happen… as well as one that probably never should. And no, we're not talking the Super Smash Bros. character roster or yet another sports game - these are the crossovers we'd like to see in full-fledged adventures. Take a look, and don't forget to share your own dream match-ups in the comments section at the bottom of the page when you're done.

The Legend of Zelda and Fire Emblem

The Legend of Zelda and Fire Emblem are easily two of Nintendo's most epic franchises - and seriously, how amazing would it be to see those kingdoms clash? To join the great land of Hyrule and perhaps Marth's kingdom of Altea in a strategy RPG/adventure hybrid would be the stuff of dreams. Hylian enemies, bosses and equipable items could supplement the more dramatic, character-based world of Fire Emblem, with gameplay that blends tactical strategy, dungeon puzzles and free-roaming action. Come to think of it, it may look something like what one talented Zelda fan dreamed up last year…

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Something like this Hyrule: Total War fan mod, perhaps?

Granted, this crossover (much like all the ones below) is pretty much entirely unlikely… but then, we would have said the same thing about Pokemon and Nobunaga's Ambition. The lesson? Never say never.

Metroid and Star Fox

A badass fox with a sick space ride and a tendency for saving the galaxy from destruction - it's a description that can be applied to both Star Fox's Fox McCloud and Metroid's Samus Aran. Can you say, match made in heaven? We recognize that Samus does her best work alone, isolated on a screwed up planet with just her missiles and ship to keep her company. Still, you can't deny how amazing it would be to see her team up with Fox and friends for just one crazy cool crossover.

The game could go back and forth between action platforming and high-speed, on-rails shooting, with a few all-range segments thrown in for good measure. Make it happen, Nintendo, so at the very least we can find out how long Slippy makes it before Samus slaps his froggy face.

Mario and Kirby

Blame Sakurai-san for his subliminal messaging in the Subspace Emissary mode of Smash Bros. Brawl, but we can't help but think that Mario and Kirby's trippy, colorful worlds would mesh beautifully. Think about it - both are creative, imaginative platformers full of kooky, so-not-physically-possible enemies and wild power-ups.

In this platformer, Kirby would finally get the chance to inhale a Goomba and gain its grumpy abilities, or to steal the wings off a Koopa Troopa. Mario could jump on King Dedede's head or punch the heck out of Whispy Woods. Is it necessary? No. But it would still be pretty enjoyable. Either that, or make it a first-person shooter.

Earthbound and Pikmin

The scene: Northern Onett. A meteorite sets the night sky ablaze before crashing in a field of green. Emerging from the rubble, a small creature approaches a young boy in a baseball cap. Is it a bee from the future? Of course not, that would be silly. No, this tiny creature is something else entirely, and it's soon joined by more of its kind… and then by a small man in a space suit.

Wait, what? True, it's a bit of a twist on the EarthBound story, but imagine if Olimar crash landed in Onett with his Pikmin buddies. Blending turn-based RPG battles with strategy segments where you command your Pikmin to complete tasks, the game would be a brilliant joining of two of Nintendo's most under-appreciated franchises. And the story practically writes itself - Ness or some little kid with a striped shirt is enlisted to help Olimar find the pieces of his ship... and learn about wisdom, courage and friendship along the way. D'awww. We realize this one is probably the most unlikely of the bunch, so we're not holding our breath - but our fingers are certainly crossed. Dare to dream, gamers. Dare to dream.

Smash Bros., Mario Kart and F-Zero

This one has been on our minds for a while now (Editor's Note: She's insane – Rich), but imagine a kart racing game as capable as Mario Kart, as fast-paced as F-Zero and with the roster of Super Smash Bros. Would you ever stop salivating over a game like that? Neither would we. And of course, customization would be done the Smash Bros. way. Want a bananas and baseball bat race with no blue shells in sight? Done. It's a million dollar idea, Nintendo. (And a crazy one. – Rich) For the love of gaming goodness, make this game.

Of course, when it comes to tracks for Super Smash Kart, the sky's the limit. You could speed across Hyrule field, throwing a taunt Malon's way as you pass Lon Lon Ranch. You could zoom through Green Hill Zone, Delfino Plaza or Spear Pillar. As for karts, Fox has his Arwing, Samus has her ship and all Sonic needs are his red tennis shoes.

(Wow… - Rich)

DISHONORABLE MENTION - Zelda and Peach: Princess Party Time

No. Just… no. Why this one shouldn't happen is pretty self-explanatory - after all, we're not that desperate to see Nintendo's two biggest franchises cross paths. Here's hoping Nintendo knows better than that.

What do you think of our crossovers? Did we miss any? Sound off in the comments below and let us know which Nintendo franchises you want to see crossed and why!

Audrey Drake is an Associate Editor of IGN.com and a proud member of the IGN Nintendo team. She is also a lifelong gamer, a frequent banisher of evil and a wielder of various legendary blades. You can follow her zany exploits on her IGN blog and Twitter. Game on!

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From the high alpine terrain of the Aquarius Plateau to the deep canyons of the Escalante River, discover a fantastic array of backcountry cycling! This mountainous region contains biking trails so remote that each year we are commissioned by the US Forest Service to maintain and clear them ourselves! These primitive trails reveal hidden lakes, secret canyons, and spectacular mountain vistas. We often encounter large herds of elk and other rarely seen wildlife. Trip highlights include cycling atop the highest plateau in North America, visiting John Wesley Powell's favorite lookout point, climbing Hell's Backbone, and moutnain biking the exciting Gap Mountain Trail!
Escalante is a great mountain bike trip for skilled riders with endurance and singletrack experience. This bike tour can also accommodate riders traveling with less experienced friends, as it offers optional dirt roads paralleling some singletrack sections.
Location: Utah
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It was nineteen years ago this month that "Star Trek: The Next Generation" aired its final episode. With nearly two decades having passed since the show left the airwaves, take a look at where its stars are today.
Nimoy most recently reprised his Spock role in the 2009 movie reboot of the series. He also voiced the character Sentinel Prime in movie "Transformers: Dark of the Moon" and had a recurring role on the sci-fi TV series "Fringe."


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AJASON is a PHP 5 library and JavaScript client for the Web technology called AJAX. AJAX permits data to be fetched asynchronously without the need for reloading the Web page and thus allows the development of interactive GUI-like Web applications. JSON is a lightweight data interchange format which is used by AJASON to exchange data between server and client. AJASON features the ability to exchange complex data types and client-side error reporting for server-side AJASON errors.
The adventure PHP framework (APF) is a utility to implement object oriented and generic PHP Web applications. It allows the developer to create programs in compliance with approved software design patterns, and the code base already has answers to many everyday problems. The framework cannot be described as an application that only has to be configured, but rather as a technical basis and design guide for the design of software. Further, it introduced many concepts and efficiency tools already well known in the Java community.
This package can be used to implement aspect oriented programming (AOP) by executing the code of classes that enable orthogonal aspects at run- time. The intention is to provide a means to implement orthogonal aspects in separate classes that may be an interesting add to the application, like logging, caching, transaction control, etc., without affecting the main business logic. The package provides base classes for implementing defining point cuts where the code of an advice class is called to implement actions of the orthogonal aspects that an application may need to enable.
DBLIB is a PHP library to create WWW interfaces to databases. Its main aim is to support creating interfaces for site administrators, but it can be used as well to create public end-user interfaces. It features over 15 widget types (text, numbers, datetime, password, reference to another table, etc.), automatic data conversion and escaping, automatic input checking in all fields, an abstract data layer that supports several SQL databases, LDAP, and text/dbm files. DBLIB is not a low-level database manager like PHPMyAdmin.
DbSimple is a database abstraction library which provides an extremely laconic and handy interface for practical usage in PHP 4/5 scripts. Its usage is much easier than most of other popular abstraction libraries (like ADODB, PEAR DB, and PDO). "Query execution" and "result fetching" operations are joined thogether and complemented by powerful placeholder support (including list-based placeholders) and various fetching modes. The library supports a unique and very convenient method to build dynamic SQL queries (conditional macro-blocks).
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In case you ever wondered, the hype around Black Friday bargains works.
For the third-straight year, consumer electronics sales faded in the later part of the holiday season as shoppers made purchases early in order to take advantage of heavily promoted Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales, according to market researcher NPD Group.
"The hyped-up promotion of Black Friday, Cyber Monday and now Thanksgiving Day has proven remarkably effective in moving sales into the early part of the holiday season," said Stephen Baker, vice president, industry analysis at NPD.
Some 46 percent of all holiday electronics sales took place in the first two weeks of the season – the highest share in the past four years – while the last three weeks accounted for 54 percent of sales, NPD said.
The research underscores how important sales promotions are in encouraging consumers to make a purchase, especially as the consumer electronics sector still suffers from a lack of exciting must-have products.
Overall consumer electronics sales during the holiday season fell 7 percent to $13.7 billion, according to NPD. But the pace of the decline was slower during the heavy promotions.
In the first two weeks of the season, sales fell 3.7 percent from the same period last year, but in the last three weeks of the season, the pace of the decline accelerated to 11 percent.
"Consumer electronics remain trapped in a weak product cycle," said Baker. "Despite undeniable success in segments like soundbars, headphones with microphones, interchangeable lens cameras, cellular accessories and tablets, the inability of the CE market to find substantial new pockets of revenue looms menacingly over the industry's future."
(Read More: 10 Gifts Gadget Lovers Will Love)
New products have to resonate with consumers. Take the launch of Microsoft's Windows 8. The launch did little to boost holiday sales of Windows notebook computers, NPD said. By units, a sales measure that factors out fluctuations in price, sales of Windows computers fell 11 percent during the holiday. Even with the new products, average selling prices only rose $2 to $420.
The pricier touchscreen notebooks, which are 4.5 percent of Window 8 sales, fared better and sold at an average price of about $700. Sales of Windows notebooks, priced at less than $500 fell by about 16 percent, while notebooks that cost more than $500 rose 4 percent. Sales of Apple's Macbook dropped 6 percent, while the average selling price rose almost $100 to $1,419.
Price erosion was another big problem.
Sales of flat-panel televisions, which historically has been an important category in the electronics sector, was driven by sales of large-screen TVs at the expense of the once-dominant 40-inch to 49-inch segment this holiday season. Sales of flat-panel TVs with screens larger than 50 inches rose 46 percent by units and 19 percent by revenue, NPD said.
However, although flat-panel TV sales managed to grow by volume by 1.5 percent, the average selling prices of these products fell by more than 8 percent to a record low of $364.
One thing to note: NPD's definition of electronics items excludes popular devices such as Apple's iPad as well as Amazon's Kindle, Microsoft's Surface, mobile phones and video games.
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Originally posted 02/13/2014 09:15PM
It's not too hard to tell which half of this pair is the professional athlete.
Originally posted 11/07/2013 09:05AM
They may go weeks without seeing each other, but Carrie Underwood is very clear that trust is a non-issue in her marriage to hockey player Mike Fisher.
"If he goes to a bar with his friends, a tabloid is going to report about it. Same goes for me. Trust is what it is," the singer tells Redbook magazine.
"Either you trust someone or you don't. And I've never trusted anyone more than I trust Mike," she says.
Originally posted 10/19/2013 08:00PM
Sounds like Carrie Underwood could use a some help in the kitchen!
The "Blown Away" singer had a little bit of trouble while cooking a meal on Saturday night.
"I set off the fire alarm in my apartment trying to make dinner," she Tweeted. "Oops! Sorry neighbors… #TopChef #Kitchen#Nightmares."
What You Missed Over The Weekend
Originally posted 09/02/2013 06:00AM
If your Labor Day weekend was spent savoring the last days of summer – a.k.a. those final tastes of barbecue sauce – there's no need to get your bikini in a bundle.
So grab another cold one because here are five things you might have missed this weekend when you were by the pool:
Originally posted 08/31/2013 03:15PM
Animal lover Carrie Underwood thought she was doing the right thing when she got her husband, hockey player Mike Fisher, to rescue a chipmunk that had gotten into their house.
In a video she posted on Saturday, the Grammy winner showed her big brave hubby cornering the little critter in their bathroom.
"A squirrel got into our house," she said in the Vine clip, before being corrected by Fisher, 33, who told her it was a chipmunk. As he grabbed the animal to put it into a plastic container and take it outside, it began squealing, which prompted Underwood to plead, "Don't hurt it." Oh, the irony.
Originally posted 08/12/2013 06:30PM
Country music is ready to rock!
For three hours tonight, country music fans can watch their favorite stars, Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton and more perform their biggest hits. Taped during the annual CMA Musical Festival in June, the TV special, hosted by Little Big Town, brings the best of country music to your living room.
Beyond the music, fans will get to see their favorite stars – Lady Antebellum vs. Little Big Town – goof off in a game of ping-pong as well get a peek at cooking with the Zac Brown Band.
Originally posted 04/06/2013 04:20PM
"Um, where are we?" Carrie Underwood asks no one in particular as she gazes out the window at a landscape of brown grass and nondescript office buildings. "No, seriously. Where are we? " she asks again.
The answer is Windsor, Ont. – a Canadian suburb just outside Detroit – but the country superstar can be forgiven the momentary confusion: Windsor is the whopping 82nd stop on her smash Blown Away tour, which has kept her on the road for the better part of eight months.
She did get a two-day reprieve for her 30th birthday on March 10, which she planned to celebrate at home in Nashville with her husband, NHL star Mike Fisher.
Originally posted 04/05/2013 12:45PM
Carrie Underwood hasn't seen her NHL star husband Mike Fisher for a week, her long tour schedule and his hockey season keeping the busy couple apart.
But she remains focused on staying tight. "You just have to make that your number one priority," Underwood, 30, who graces PEOPLE's current cover, said backstage at American Idol Thursday night.
"You see each other when you can and you talk to each other as much as you can," the singer told PEOPLE. "You just have to commit and make it work."
Originally posted 04/04/2013 11:30AM
She may be famous for her smash hit "Good Girl" – and her own squeaky-clean image – but sometimes Carrie Underwood just wants to be (a little) bad.
"It's great when you can write a meaningful song that touches people, but sometimes you just wanna have fun and sing a silly song that doesn't reflect on you as a person," says this week's PEOPLE cover girl. "It's just a jam you wanna turn up in your car."
But does the famously composed singer ever really cut loose?
Originally posted 04/03/2013 08:00AM
Carrie Underwood has been living on a bus for her sell-out "Blown Away" tour for the better part of eight months now.
But even while on the road she has constant motivation for staying in shape: her hard-bodied husband, NHL star Mike Fisher.
"Even when he's like, 'I'm so out of shape,' he still has a six-pack," she tells PEOPLE in this week's cover story. "Having Mike there – I want to be a hot wife!"
Although she acknowledges that the frequent distance between them can be challenging, the six-time Grammy-winning singer, 30, says she would walk away from her career if it ever started to cause problems between her and Fisher, 32.
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Welcome to Oahu, a tropical wonder of beach and sand, mountains and jungles...
Oahu is everything you'd want a tropical paradise to be. There is enough to see and do here to keep you busy for a lifetime, and you'll be amazed at the incredible diversity of this unique island. From the cosmopolitan atmosphere of Honolulu to the wild backcountry trekking on the windward side to the pristine beaches of the North Shore, Oahu is home to more than 900,000 residents and about 81,000 visitors on any given day. And when you've had enough of the incredible range of activities the island offers, it's comforting to know you can return to Halekulani, your oasis of tranquility.
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Stroll through the Botanical Gardens
If Hawaii's amazing collection of sweet-smelling flowers and trees have captured your fancy, Oahu offers plenty of opportunities to see and learn more. Foster Botanical Gardens, for example, is a sea of green on the edge of downtown Honolulu and home to the nation's largest collection of tropical plants. The vast collection includes plantings of palms, heliconia, orchids, and a primitive cycad garden.
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You don't want to leave Oahu without taking a drive on the Pali Highway. The road cuts through a lush rainforest, providing stunning views from its famous Nu`uanu Pali Lookout. From this windswept vantage point, the villages of Windward Oahu, the sparkling sweep of Kaneohe Bay, and the crystal blue surface of the Pacific spread for miles below. Less than a half hour from Waikiki, the Lookout is a perfect place to gain an overall perspective on this tropical paradise.
See Hawaii's Royal Palace
Take a unique tour of the only restored royal palace in the United States. Built in 1882 for King Kalakaua, Iolani Palace offers a unique glimpse into the mystique and grandeur of Hawaii's regal past. This Renaissance-style building was the official residence of King Kalakaua and Queen Lili'uokalani, Hawaii's last two monarchs, and is conveniently located just a short walk from the State Capitol in downtown Honolulu.
Visit Pearl Harbor
The U.S.S Missouri secured its place in history as the site of Japan's unconditional surrender to the United States, bringing an end to World War II. Today the Missouri shares the harbor with the sunken U.S.S. Arizona, a memorial to all who lost their lives during the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. Thus, both the beginning and end of World War II are memorialized forever at Pearl Harbor today in the form of these battleships - The submerged Arizona and the proud U.S.S Missouri. Each year more than 1.5 million people visit the Pearl Harbor Navy Base, located about 45 minutes west of Waikiki, and pay tribute to the many who lost their lives there.
See Humpback Whales
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Tour Waikiki Aquarium
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Red is still acting in films.He did operate an acting school fairly recently.I saw he and his wife relocated not long ago so Im not sure if he is still teaching acting now.
Hello Everyone. Just wondering you dont here anything about Red West anymore is he still alive and what is he up to if he is.
Red is still acting in films.He did operate an acting school fairly recently.I saw he and his wife relocated not long ago so Im not sure if he is still teaching acting now.
Actor Red West and wife Pat are planning to sell their Bartlett residence and move to Biloxi, Miss., closer to family and more plentiful acting opportunities.
The Wests met when Red was among Elvis Presley's entourage and Pat was the singer's secretary during filming of "Follow that Dream."
In 2005 West -- also known as a songwriter and friend of Elvis Presley -- was in "Forty Shades of Blue" that won the grand jury prize at the Sundance Film Festival.
In 2006 he nailed a juicy role in the Jerry Bruckheimer-produced sports flick "Glory Road."
And less than two weeks ago he showed up in the pilot of the new FX channel hit "The Riches" in a recurring role.
The critically acclaimed series stars Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver as a family of Irish Travelers who take over the identities of a couple killed in a car crash.
Irish Travelers are nomadic clans often viewed as thieves and troublemakers -- and they certainly are in "The Riches." The nuclear family headed by Izzard and Driver's characters have split from the larger clan, taking more than their share of the treasury and shattering the usually tight-knit tribe.
West's character is the clan patriarch but has been incapacitated. He can communicate only by ringing a bell and staring with eyes that are sometimes baleful, sometimes angry.
West said filming the show was great fun and he hopes -- as all actors do -- that it will lead to more work. The director of one of the episodes told him that "sooner or later" he'd use West in another project. "I said, make it sooner, son."
Wherever he goes, his wife Pat West is always with him. Back in the early Sixties, he was hanging around with Elvis and she was the singer's secretary.
They met, and in three weeks were married. Their honeymoon was spent in Florida where Elvis was filming "Follow that Dream" and director Gordon Douglas gave Red plenty of work -- sometimes as an extra, sometimes doing stunt work, sometimes as a double.
"They made him up all different ways," Pat says, "so we had some money for our honeymoon."
Pat is an agent for members of the Screen Actors Guild. She's as involved in the film business as Red is, but the Mid-South will soon lose both when they settle in Biloxi, Miss. There they'll be much nearer to New Orleans where film and TV shows are constantly in production. They'll also be nearer to their son, actor John Boyd West, and their grandchildren.
They are departing with mixed feelings. Red bemoans Tennessee's lateness in responding to the film incentives that have been offered since 2002 in Louisiana. Substantial tax breaks have lured a steady stream of productions to the state.
Tennessee's General Assembly approved an incentive package last year. It still has not been implemented although an announcement is expected soon from the Tennessee Film, Entertainment and Music Commission, possibly in a few days.
The Wests say, however, that local film boosters have gone all out. Pat pointed out that Memphis and Shelby County Film & Television Commission head Linn Sitler and board chairman Herbie O'Mell have worked tirelessly to bring productions to Memphis.
For Red, though, the action keeps pulling him back to the Crescent City. His first movie was "King Creole," starring Elvis and filmed in New Orleans. Since then he's been in dozens of movies and dozens more TV shows.
Another reason that leaving town is so bittersweet is that the Wests are leaving their house in Bartlett with a large pond and stables on the acreage.
It certainly has acres of memories. A number of celebrities have been by, many speaking to the acting classes Red held from shortly after he moved here from California in 1991 until last year.
They include Benicio del Toro, Billy Bob Thornton, Joe Don Baker, Robert Conrad, T.G. Sheppard, Bo Hopkins and Gene Evans.
When "Forty Shades of Blue" began shooting, director Ira Sachs brought Rip Torn, the film's marquee name, over to Red's house. In part it was so the actors could get to know each other, but mainly it was because Torn is a passionate fisherman.
"He stayed out on the pond all day," Red said. "In his dressing room on the set he put lures together. That was his whole life."
Soon the Wests will pack those 8-by-10 celebrity photos and a houseful of memories. The relocation to Biloxi will cut back on those fuel bills, amped up by frequent Memphis-New Orleans runs. But they'll still take frequent jaunts to Atlanta where Red has a stake in Red's Bar and Restaurant, an eatery where the walls are covered with Red West memorabilia.
But if those walls illustrate his colorful past, he's also an actor still cultivating his career. And for his future, he's got to go where the action is.
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This is a nice write-up on Red. He seems to know how to keep busy. Hope they will both be happy in their move.
I thought he was great in "Glory Road" but I think I liked him best as the mechanic in that TV Series "Black Sheep" ( I think that's the name) with William Conrad.
Got my family, my kids, my books and my music, I'm good, yeah, I'm good.....
two pictures from Red West as a trainer in the movie Glory Road
"A year from now, you'll wish you had started today"
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thanks for sharing those photos
i didn't know how he looked today...a little bit older...
I'd like to go to Graceland
Wow, thanksn for the pics and info. Still going, no matter his age !!!
Thanks so much for the info and pics. Unlike some of the so-called "body guards" of Elvis, I've always liked Red. He seemed to truly care for Elvis and have Elvis' best interest at heart. I wish him continued success.
I will never forget you Rosanne.
Red wrote a very bad book and he did lie to Elvis when he said it wasn't going to be bad. The only thing I feel he's had going for him is that he found his own way into the world without poaching on Elvis' name unlike the rest of the MM.
I have felt that he regretted what he'd done after Elvis died. I thought Sonny had the same feelings but what I've read about his latest book that isn't the case. Red so far hasn't written a book on his own. If he does and it's no better than Sonny's, I'll dump him in with the rest of the lot.
Diane, you articulated what I was trying to say in my stumbling, bumbling way. I agree 100% with you that Red "regretted" the infamous book of 1977. There have been no signs of that with the other co-authors. Thanks for saying it well.
Me too Jak, i agree. He was very talented and still is.
Sonny does regret writing the book...there is a chapter devoted to his reaction upon hearing of Elvis's death and his remorse for writing the book.....
*keeps mouth shut before getting into trouble*
I feel that Sonny and Red wrote the book to make Elvis see sense as at the time he was literally killing himself with prescribed drugs, etc., and was in a very bad shape... they hoped that it would make him change. It did'nt unfortunately


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The Connecticut Department of Transportation (DOT) is announcing that two major traffic shifts are scheduled in the coming weeks to realign Interstate 95 north and southbound travel lanes to allow for the demolition of the existing northbound lanes of the Moses Wheeler Bridge in Stratford and Milford.
Lane Shifts Start This Week
The traffic shifts will be completed in phases. The first phase, relocating the three southbound travel lanes, is scheduled for the night of Wednesday, Jan. 16.
Southbound traffic will be shifted to the right onto a portion of the completed new superstructure. One lane of traffic will be closed at 7 p.m. so that preliminary work can begin on the realignment efforts, which include resetting the concrete barrier, adjusting signing and applying pavement markings. The shift will be completed by 6 a.m. the next morning in time for morning rush hour.
The second shift is currently scheduled for approximately two weeks later, on Monday, Jan. 28.
Northbound traffic will be shifted left onto the section of bridge previously occupied by the southbound traffic. This shift will allow for the next stage of construction, which includes demolition of the existing northbound travel lanes and construction of the next section of superstructure.
Project Details
The Moses Wheeler Bridge Replacement Project has two major phases: the Foundations Project and the Superstructure Project.
Work was completed on the $60.5 million Foundations Project on time in November 2011. The remaining work is expected to be done in 2016.
According to the DOT, "When the projects are completed, the Moses Wheeler Bridge, carrying I-95 traffic over the Housatonic River, will include three travel lanes in each direction with full shoulders conforming to current design standards. The existing bridge was put into service in 1958 and currently handles 130,000 vehicles a day."
The project consists of the reconstruction of I-95 in both directions from the overpass for Route 130 near Exit 33 (Ferry Boulevard/Route 1) and Exit 34 (Bridgeport Avenue Route 1) in the towns of Stratford and Milford.
The work includes the replacement of the of the Moses Wheeler Bridge over the Housatonic River and the I-95 bridges over Barnum Avenue Connector, East Main Street/U.S. Route 1 and Naugatuck Avenue. Local/state roads that will be directly affected by construction activities include Barnum Avenue Cut-Off, East Main Street/U.S. Route 1, Dock Drive No. 1, located in the Dock Shopping Center, and Naugatuck Avenue.
Other Important Traffic Info
- The legal speed limit is 45 mph between exits 33 and 34 on I-95
- In the affected area, I-95 lane widths are reduced to 11 feet during construction
Additional lane closure information can be found on the Department's interactive map at www.cttravelinfomap or at the project website, www.moseswheelerbridge.com.
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BIMMERPOST once again sponsored the most recent Airstrip Attack taking place on 4/6-4/7, a two day runway shootout race event held at the Coalinga Municipal Airport in Coalinga, California. As in previous events, we saw some of the most powerful European, Domestic, and Japanese cars go head-to-head on a half mile stretch of tarmac. The classes ranged from 400hp+ all the way to 1000hp+
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CRADIT, Orphia Magdalen, 92, of Onaway died Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012, at Hospice House in Cheboygan.
She is survived by four daughters, Darlene (Richard) Nuss of Traverse City, Arlette (Hugh) Chowen of Onaway, Sharron (Coleman) Williams of Swartz Creek and Judith (Robert) Decker of Onaway; a son, Victor (Diana) King of Saginaw; three sisters, Donna (Lyle) Diller of Onaway, Rosemary (Robert) Rugg of Rochester and Dorothy Ann Grahn of Woodhaven; a brother, Delbert Dunn of Afton; 19 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 18 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral mass will be today, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church in Onaway. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetary in Onaway.


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Juhani Tyrväinens, 22, is a winger in SM-liiga. But before he joined that league, we imagine he spent some time at Hogwarts, given the expert broom-riding abilities one must possess in order to accomplish a rink-length stick-riding celebration after a goal:
Oh, that Juhani Tyrväinen quite the Jokerit.
This stick-ridin dirty was the eventual game-winning goal in his teams 2-1 win over Ilves. Besides the amount of ice the celebration covers, were also fond of that spin at the end, like hes backing into a parking space at a mall in Helsinki.
Heck, were fond of seeing the stick ride celebration in general, because its a bit of a lost art, what with your kayak-rowing Russians and all.
When properly executed, its a highlight of highlights.
Like Max Fribergs stick-ride celebration at the 2011 world juniors was awesome, because he rode past his own bench and high-fived everyone:
There are the unexpected ones like Eric Godard:
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So please, keep the spirit of the stick ride alive, scorers. Do it for Tiger.


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SALT LAKE CITY — It's always a crapshoot for cities hosting the NCAA Tournament games as to which schools the NCAA committee will send their way.
You might get schools from the other side of the country that no one's ever heard of, or a big-name school having a so-so year or a team that plays a dull style of basketball.
We didn't find out until the final brackets were announced Sunday afternoon, but you have to say Salt Lake, which has hosted more NCAA games than any city in America except for Kansas City, came out pretty well this year.
The nation's No. 1 team is coming to town along with a couple of very familiar schools from neighboring states, a Big East school, an Ivy League school, a Midwestern school along with a pair of schools from the South that few folks have heard of. OK, you can't have everything.
Topping the list is Gonzaga, which comes into the tournament ranked No. 1 in the nation, the first time that's happened for Salt Lake since 1990 when No. 1 UNLV was assigned to the Salt Lake regional.
Gonzaga started off the season beating Southern Utah by 38 points and along the way defeated BYU by 20 at home and by five points in Provo.
The Zags don't look like your typical No. 1 team. Two of their best players, Kelly Olynyk and Kevin Pangos, are Canadians, and another, Elias Harris, is from Germany, while another starter for half the games this year, Guy Landry Edi, hails from Ivory Coast.
One of the top reserves is David Stockton, who happens to be the son of former Jazz great John Stockton, who will try to get some good vibes from playing in the same building where his father became a legend.
Unlike in 2011 when the NCAA Regionals were played at the EnergySolutions Arena, all things Jazz-related won't be hidden from view. That means John Stockton's retired number along with the banners showing his NBA records for assists and steals will be there for all to see, including the Zags.
Young Stockton isn't a star of the team and has started just one game this year. But he does lead the team in two categories — wouldn't you know it — assists and steals.
Two other teams local fans are quite familiar with are New Mexico and Arizona, which have the most loyal and rambunctious fans in their respective conferences.
The Lobos made annual appearances in Utah for more than 50 years until last year when their longtime opponents — Utah and BYU — left them behind for other conferences. The Lobos were the top team in the Cougars' and Utes' former conference both in the regular season and tournament and could have a legitimate shot at making it to the Final Four.
They'll have to get past Arizona, which is looming as a second-round matchup as the No. 6 seed in the West. The Wildcats played in Salt Lake just a month ago, having a tough time getting past a pesky Ute team.
Arizona will be playing for the fifth time in an NCAA Tournament game in Salt Lake, more than any other school. The Wildcats were a No. 2 seed in 1991 when they won both games, including a second-round win over BYU and freshman Shawn Bradley in his only year as a Cougar. In 1993, the Wildcats were also a No. 2 seed and ranked No. 5 in the country when they came to the Huntsman Center to face little-known Santa Clara, led by Canadian point guard Steve Nash and were shocked 64-61.
In 2000 and 2003, the Wildcats were tournament No. 1 seeds and easily got past Jackson State and Vermont, respectively. In the '03 tourney, they had one of the more memorable games ever at the Huntsman Center when they beat Gonzaga 96-95 in overtime to advance to the Sweet 16.
The best game could be the Pitt-Wichita State game, as 8 vs. 9 games usually are. The Panthers have a 28-point win at Georgetown to their credit, while the Shockers are a well-balanced team from the Missouri Valley Conference that has flown under the radar much of the year.
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As frustrating as not being able to find an address is for emergency responders, i.e. the ambulance crew, firemen, and law enforcement personnel, the real danger, of course, is to those who need rapid emergency assistance. While few of us "plan" on calling for an ambulance or the fire department, such occasions do arise.
A typical situation occurred the other day – the ambulance was called for a medical emergency, and the crew was faced with either a never installed or missing street sign at an intersection. Was this the road they needed to turn onto? Driving to the next intersection to verify the location would waste time. In that instance a passing resident affirmed the road names, but time was still lost. And of course the house number was either not posted at the driveway or too difficult to find.
People may not be aware that when the fire department or ambulance is called, a sheriff's or marshal's deputy or Ouray police officer is frequently able to reach the scene first, and assists in many ways, including guiding emergency apparatus to the correct address. If a call for emergency assistance has gone out and a police vehicle is seen in the area, flag it down – the police officers will help guide the other responders in.
In some parts of the county street addresses were originally assigned on the basis of the nearest county road, which may actually be several roads and miles away from the physical location. As private roads have been assigned names, addresses should be changed to those roads. An ambulance could cruise the county roads all day without finding the house numbers for locations several miles off the county road.
We can all help. Make sure your house number is posted at your driveway entrance (as well as down the driveway and on your house if other driveways or houses are nearby) in a manner easily read at night by an emergency vehicle attempting to reach the scene rapidly. Using a white reflective background and numerals in a contrasting reflective black of about six inches or greater height allows responders to readily identify the correct location. Think of these not in terms of matching pastel or earthy colors blending into vegetation or background, but in terms of numbers that can be readily seen at night when it is raining or snowing by the busy driver of a vehicle going by rapidly, in either direction.
If road or street name signs are missing, bring that to the attention of those responsible, e.g. residents of developments should bring that to the attention of their homeowners' associations, and then follow up. What is merely frustrating to first responders may be critical to those needing help – let's make it easier for everyone.
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Posted 09 August 2012 - 11:07 PM
... That´s a lot better! Isn´t it beautiful? ...
Yes, it Does Look very Beautiful, Good Job!
I almost can't wait to see the Final results.
Also I Like the Mahindra Pick up in the Back, we have many of those in my Country... the "Scorpio" Diesel is pretty Popular.
Could I Ask if you plan to use the Steel 4X140 subaru Rims, or do you plan to put a set of alloy 4X140 rims?
Kind Regards.
Posted 10 August 2012 - 12:21 AM
if u want it back to original condition wouldn't it have the gl-10 motor(ea82t) in it with the factory front and rear disc brakes but its your project(i plan on putting a ee diesil in my 85 brat someday with a 6 inch lift kit and running 15 in peugeots:headbang: it has a totaled title soo... that just means im going to have another brat close to stock;))
as I wanted my very rare pre-facelift-Turismo original, it was biult back to original condition.
Posted 10 August 2012 - 02:33 AM
@ Loyale 2.7 Turbo:
A friend of mine imports Tata Xenon and Mahindra Pick-Ups to Austria. Only in small numbers as workhorses for communities mostly. They are called Mahindra Goa here because Ford did not allow to call it Scorpio like their model from the 80s and 90s.
I´m not sure about the wheels. I may put some original alloy wheels on, but I have 4 brand-new steel-ones too. Let´s wait and see.
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I wanted the carbed EA82 in it because that´s an engine which will always run, here it has the reputation that you can´t kill it. No electronics, no Turbo, just a simple carb. It will always be repairable. That was the intention.
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The Brat-Pickup was sold in very small numbers here and there are two surviving examples left in Austria, so sadly no parts and no cars. It was available from 82 to 84 here.
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Now my friend and mechanic has started to get the car back together. He starts at the trunk and works forward. Some pictures from my visit to the workshop yesterday.
Let´s wait and see what problems will occur on it´s way back together and on the road.
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Love them! So light and comfortable
Taylor from Merrell gives us a closer look at the Merrell Women's Ascend Glove.Watch Now
Cushioned for longer runs and more demanding terrain, our lightweight and durable Ascend Glove stays true to your natural stride with its barefoot profile. Charge over mountains and rocky terrain with its aggressive, grabby lug design and TrailProtect pad for extra off-road support.
• Fabric and synthetic upper
• MotionMesh engineered for optimal breathability and range of motion
• Breathable mesh lining
• M-Select FRESH naturally prevents odor before it starts for fresh smelling feet
• Wash as needed in cold water (gentle cycle). Air dry
• 0mm Drop / 6mm Cush / 10.5mm Stack Height
• TrailProtect pad in the forefoot and heel offers additional support for the roughest terrain
• Non marking outsole
• Vibram® outsole
• Vegan friendly footwear
Women's Weight: 8ozs (1/2 pair)
Love them! So light and comfortable
We are happy to know how much you love this awesome style. Thanks for this review.
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Finally found a great trail shoe to replace a lightweight favorite of mine that was discontinued. I found the Ascend Glove at Woolrich Outlet Store in PA. We found the shoe to be lighter than described in the literature. It weighed in around 6.5 ounces(women's size 8). I wear an 8.5 most of the time, but had to go to a size 8. The shoe hugs the heel but gives your foot room for natural toe splay. With more support than the more minimal "gloves" and just enough cushion and rock stop protection for the sole, these shoes have everything you are looking for in a lightweight, semi-cushioned, minimalist trail shoe. I was so confident in the way they felt on my feet, that I wore them the next day in a 13.1 mile trail race and technical course, with lots of rocks. Trust me when I say, 'don't be afraid to try these winners'.
Thank you so much for trying out our Women's Barefoot Trail Run Ascend Glove and finding them to be 'winners'! We are so thrilled you already got them out on the trails. Keep up on the great work and logging those miles. Your review is greatly appreciated.
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I just bought these shoes in the pink and black. I tried them on and wore them for almost 20 minutes before deciding on these. I could already feel it in my legs and butt and it felt so much better. I was a little skeptical for awhile but I talked to my brother who has a pair and he won't get another type of shoe but these. I have high arches but so far my arches done hurt like they would in a normal pair of shoes. Wish me luck as I start my barefoot training. Thanks Merrell!! You have another happy customer!!
Awesome! We are so glad your brother recommended these for you. At the beginning you will be a little sore in your calves and a few other areas because the body is using a few different muscles it is not used to working. After a few weeks you should be good to go and able to truly enjoy your Barefoot training. Thank you for your review and make sure to keep us posted on your progress!
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This is my first barefoot shoe and love them. And yes, they took some getting used to but I really do feel like it has allowed me to run true to my body's natural form. I do have a couple of questions though ... these are trail shoes yet I use them for regular road running, is that okay? Secondly, typically the running shoe industry suggests that you trade out your running shoes every 300-400 miles, is that true for barefoot type of shoes as well? Thanks for a great product.
Welcome to Barefoot running! Thank you for this great review. Even though these are a trail shoe you can still use them on the road. The sole is just going to be a little more aggressive (deeper tred) compared to a road shoe. As far as switching them out after so many mile, just listen to your body and if the sole looks worn way down it may be time to switch them out.
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I love this shoe, I wear it every day. I, like others before me, had the original Pace Glove which I absolutely adore but once I tried on the Ascend glove I noticed 3 major differences: 1. enormous toe box 2. wider platform on sole (flat not rounded at edges) 3. cupping feel on inside for your heel not to slide around. I have to say, I've been doing barefoot training for 2 years with my Pace Gloves and this shoe has more cushioning so you "feel less" if you step on rocks while running and its been great even just for strolling around on concrete for miles. I'm constantly on my feet and this is the most comfortable shoe I have. One thing I will say is that I tried wearing them without socks for a while and they smell kinda funky now so I only wear them WITH socks now. Other than that everything is positive! The Blue one is my favorite but I've seen the pink/gray one and it's actually really cool how the colors fade into each other but the Fuchsia one is just weird. It looks like either a faded purple or a pink that's too dark. I never have like fuchsia though so... Anyways, enjoy your new shoes!
We are so glad you love this style and thank you for the great comparison of this style to the Pace Glove. That is awesome you are able to put these on and go for miles! Thanks for the review.
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In order to better project the fantasy value of an NCAA goaltender, one thing you must realize is that they're a totally different breed. When I scout a college goalie, I have to recognize elements such as their daily class and practice schedule, the college culture and lifestyle, the intense rivalries, and most importantly, the game's style differences. Ultimately, I think of the NCAA as a parallel universe to that of the NHL. It's the same sport, just in a different world.
As such, the purpose of today's School of Block is to present you with five key scouting elements of the NCAA goalie, and why those elements reveal long-term fantasy value. I'll follow that up with a handful of names you'll want to put on your fantasy radar – I consider these guys as hidden gems. Let this act as a guide for when you're looking at a particular NCAA goalie and want to figure out their odds for becoming a legit NHL netminder.
When looking at the new update for my NHL Depth Charts, you can sense NCAA products are getting more chances due to the success of some current young stars. Yes, it really helps when guys like Cory Schneider and Jonathan Quick continue to perform well, as it raises the reputation of all NCAA prospects. People talk. And the next thing you know, guys like Kieran Millan, Kent Patterson, Joe Cannata Allen York and Martin Oullette get drafted year after year.
In fact, my Top-100 Prospects Rankings update for February welcomed two new collegians in Aaron Dell and Scott Greenham, and I just watched former CC Tigers goalie Curtis McElhinney shut out the Avs on Saturday. I also spent time on The Pipeline Show on Saturday morning talking about a number of college standouts. What does it all mean? NCAA goalies are getting more looks from pro teams, scouts and analysts than ever before.
But before I drop a few names, let's look at those five key scouting elements to keep in mind when projecting the fantasy value of an NCAA goalie. Yes, all of these elements are also crucial to the success of a goalie at the NHL level, but they have much more bearing during the "developmental" years for these potential prospects.
BOUNCING BACK – One of the most important traits an NCAA goalie can have is being able to bounce back from a bad game. Since they play back-to-back games every weekend, the ability to get over a tough loss on Friday night and reclaim their confidence on Saturday night is very influential in determining long-term value. With mental toughness such a paramount asset (at all levels), a collegian can develop a reputation as having leadership qualities and "thick skin" by bouncing back.
The same could be said for bouncing back from bad goals, but the game-to-game dynamic is more important in my opinion. A goalie has to process the loss or bad outing, asses their weaknesses, ride the bus, recover and reset for the next game in less than 24 hours. That's not so easy when you're 18, 19 or 20 years old.
PRACTICE WORK ETHIC – Wake up, go to class, go straight to practice, finish homework, study for tests, have a social life, get adequate sleep, wake up…and do it all over again four more times. That's the life of an NCAA student-athlete. Having to bounce from school to hockey to leisure and back again is mentally exhausting. Influences from friends, family and needing to get good grades can lead to sheer energy drain and simply getting burned out.
I've experienced this lifestyle in the ACHA ranks at Colorado State University and I can tell you that it takes a lot of time management skills to be successful in all of these areas. It's easy to emotionally "crash" during the school year, so having the astuteness to work hard in practice every day goes a long way in performing well on the weekends.
You play like you practice, so for a young student-athlete looking to raise his reputation as a future pro, honing your skills means coming to practice focused and ready to work as hard as possible, with a mind as clear as glass.
BODY CONTROL – At 18 and 19 years of age, some bodies are still growing and some goalies are still "growing into their frame" so to speak. An NCAA goalie that spends a lot of time in the weight room building muscle will also have to work hard at controlling that size on the ice. Goalies over 6-foot-2 and around 200 pounds need to be able to stay balanced when moving suddenly or making desperate saves.
Being able to move a large frame in an accurate and precise manner goes a really long way in determining what kind of overall mobility they have. It really comes down to the development of fast-twitch muscles. And in today's game, most college goalies are smart enough to balance their workout routine with plenty of plyometrics, isometrics and even things like hot yoga and Pilates.
Since plays develop so fast at the pro ranks compared to the NCAA, a goalie has to be able to maintain their balance when attempting back-door slides, adjusting arms and legs to deflections and tips, or stretching that extra 1-2 inches in order to snag a fast-rising shot headed for the corners. It's even more important when the puck is in high-scoring areas like the low slot and directly around the crease area.
HAND PLACEMENT – Most NCAA goalies already display great legs and footwork. Some are faster than others and some are more positionally sound than others. But what really matters in the NCAA is hand placement. You're seeing it evolve quickly in the NHL right now – goalies are moving their hands up and out in order to eliminate time, space and aerial angles. Therefore, it only makes sense that you want to see NCAA goalies display that same evolution.
NCAA goalies have to be extremely careful when it comes to hand placement. They can't hold them high all the time. The real apt goalies will adjust their hand placement in relation to the situation developing in front of them. This helps hone the ability to read plays and adjust according to the shooter's angle and tendencies. If you see a goalie has hands "stuck" in the same high position (usually with the fingers up), they might not understand this concept yet.
STEADY DISPOSITION – With such crazy crowds on the weekends and the influences from friends and family, maintaining a steady disposition in games is crucial to the NCAA goalie's success. This teaches them a lot of what they need to know in order to stay even-keeled in the pros. You've seen it with many DU Pioneers and CC Tigers goalies – they play in such heated rivalry games that it improves their mental toughness, composure and poise.
With those elements in mind, below are a handful of current NCAA prospects that I feel should be on your fantasy radar. I'm not saying to go out and draft these guys in a frenzied fashion, but just keep them in the back of your mind. They all seem to display a high level of the elements listed above.
AARON DELL – The 6-foot-0, 185-pound junior from Airdrie, Alberta is already 18-6-1 with a 2.07 goals-against average and .918 save percentage. After sitting behind Sabres prospect Brad Eidsness last year, he has downright stolen the job from him this year. Dell has excellent foot speed, flexibility, hand positioning and is very durable for a smaller goalie. He clearly has all of the tools needed to be drafted or signed as a free agent.
SCOTT GREENHAM – The Addison, Ontario native is way off the radar, but he's a Hobey Baker hopeful and has terrific durability, as he has played every single minute for the Alaska Nanooks this year. He has a solid frame at 6-foot-2 and 189 pounds, a shade below what is considered "ideal," but with the mental toughness to thrive as a pro.
ALLEN YORK – Standing at 6-foot-3 and 175 pounds, the Blue Jackets prospect is clearly capable of succeeding in the pro ranks. The Wetaskiwin, Alberta native won five games in a row before going down with an injury over the weekend, is 16-6-3 on the season and ranked fourth in the NCAA in goals-against average. What makes him such a solid prospect is his body control and steady disposition. He's rarely rattled and moves very well for a lanky goalie.
JOE CANNATA – All you have to do is talk to a Merrimack fan and ask them what Cannata means to the Warriors. He's their defensive leader and consistently gives his team a chance to win. Joe stands 17-5-4 with a 2.11 goals-against average and .921 save percentage. His timely saves and steady confidence are easily his two finest traits.
SAM BRITTAIN – Listen to my appearance on The Pipeline Show to learn more about Brittain's upside. As a freshman, he has done an amazing job stepping into some big shoes left by Marc Cheverie and Peter Mannino.
SCOTT GUDMANDSON – Listen to my appearance on The Pipeline Show to learn more about Gudmandson. He gets terrific on-ice training over the summer with Stars goalie coach Mike Valley and has terrific mental toughness.
Other goalies currently on my radar are Maine's Martin Oullette (CBJ), Minnesota's Kent Patterson (COL), freshman Will Yanakeff (Michigan State) and sophomore Joe Howe (CC). Of course there are many solid well-rounded goalies in the NCAA right now, but I feel the guys listed above are a clear step above the others.
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As far as craziness in hockey in (at least Massachusetts) nothing beats a BU-BC beanpot final.... with attendances regularly reaching 16,000+ the atmosphere is loud and a pre-cursor to the playoffs in March and April
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