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Don't panic! No worms in Apple stockOctober 9, 2012: 4:00 PM ET
The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Paul R. La Monica. Other than Time Warner, the parent of CNNMoney, and Abbott Laboratories, La Monica does not own positions in any individual stocks.
Apple (AAPL) has taken a bit of a stumble on Wall Street lately. Now, investors need to figure out whether it's a great buying opportunity or if this is the beginning of the end of Apple's fabulous bull run.
Shares of Apple have now fallen 10% from their all-time high of $705.07. The stock dipped slightly Tuesday, making it the fourth consecutive down day for Apple.
This could just be a healthy correction for a stock that has surged past the $400, 500, $600 and $700 milestones in just 15 months. However, investors have legitimate reasons to be a little worried that a worm might be growing inside Apple.
For one, consumers and critics did not fawn over the new iPhone 5. Far from it.
Apple was roundly criticized for its new Maps app, with many people preferring the previous map from Google (GOOG) that was bundled into Apple's iOS. There were the predictable cries about how the late Steve Jobs would not have allowed such a bug-ridden product to hit the market.
But perhaps more shocking (and potentially damning) are the complaints about Apple's Lightning adapter, which many consumers were forced to buy in order to connect their latest iPhone to older accessories like speaker docks, chargers and alarm clocks.
Related: Comprehensive coverage of iEverything in Fortune's Apple 2.0 blog
Apple is now in the unusual position of being perceived as yet another Big Business that will stop at nothing to squeeze every penny it can from its customers. The days of Apple as the plucky David of Silicon Valley doing battle with the monolithic Wintel Goliath are long gone. Apple is now viewed by some as the proverbial Man, while Microsoft (MSFT) and Intel (INTC) are the underdogs.
So is the stock now to be avoided? Personally, I think that the NaviGate and AdapterGate problems will soon pass. Remember the kerfuffle over the iPhone 4 antenna? That was a short-lived controversy.
Nobody should be surprised that Apple shares are taking a breather. I wrote back in August that "investors can be unforgiving. The one major negative that comes with being a stock that just about everybody loves and owns is that everybody might be quick to head for the exits if Apple ever stumbles." I followed that up last month by saying that "as Apple's stock climbs higher and higher, it's harder for new products to immediately move the needle."
That appears to be what's happening now. Apple proved it is fallible. Investors realize that it's going to take something truly new and revolutionary -- and not just the fifth (or sixth, if you count the iPhone 4s as more than a mere incremental upgrade) iteration of a now five-year old product line -- to excite Wall Street again.>
Will the rumored iPad Mini, which may be unveiled this month if the chatter about an imminent invitation for another special Apple event are correct, be the product that restores the sense of magic and wonder usually associated with Apple? Perhaps. At the very least, it's something for Amazon (AMZN) to fear, since a smaller iPad would clearly be an assault on the bargain price tablet niche that Amazon has carved out for itself with the popular Kindle Fire.
But it's more likely that some sort of iTV will be the device that truly becomes Apple's next game changer.
Still, even as we wait for the iPad Mini and a possible gizmo that changes television as we know it, it's also important to remember that despite all the widely publicized flaws of the iPhone 5, consumers around the world are still scooping them up like, well, iPhones.
Apple will release its next quarterly earnings report on October 25. Analysts are predicting that Apple will report a more than 25% jump in earnings per share from a year ago on the back of a nearly 30% year-over-year increase in sales. Estimates for the next quarter -- as well as the fiscal year ending in September 2013 -- have started to creep higher as well, after analysts may have overreacted and cut forecasts too sharply in July after Apple's last earnings report.
As a result, Apple's stock is once again looking reasonably priced, trading at 11.8 times fiscal 2013 earnings projections. Apple had been valued at 13.5 earnings estimates for next year at its peak $705 price.
Related: Apple's biggest apologies
This is not a reason to panic. Pullbacks in hot stocks are to be expected -- and they are healthy. The sense of alarm about Apple's stock slide is even more comical when you consider that this isn't even the first time in the past 12 months Apple has "corrected."
There was almost a mini-Apple bear market this spring. After Apple hit a then all-time high of $644 on April 10, the stock then tumbled 19% to $522 by May 18 thanks to concerns about a slowdown in the global economy. (Sound familiar?) And shortly after the iPhone 4s hit stores in mid-October of last year, Apple's stock fell nearly 15% over a seven-week stretch from a then-peak of $420.70 to $363.32.
The lesson here? Investors who sold Apple at any point during those previous two Apple slumps missed out on a much bigger run in subsequent months. Sure, Apple will eventually top out. But I doubt that the stock has already peaked.


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Beer Review: New Glarus Tail Wagger
The Tail Wagger was a surprise. I thought I knew what New Glarus brewed, so I was shocked when I saw something new. According to the label, "this is the strongest beer we have ever brewed..." SOLD! That was the point when I said "6 pack, you are coming with me."
Tail Wagger is pretty different as far as New Glarus beers go. Generally, I think that New Glarus has three categories: light, accessible beers (Spotted Cow), girly beers (Apple Ale), and distinct flavors (Fat Squirrel, Staghorn). Tail Wagger is a bit different. The flavor is fairly mild and fruity (like the first two) but with a lot of character (like the last). It's a happy marriage.
Tail Wagger has a slightly bitter initial taste on account of the very high alcohol content (I'd estimate it to be about 9%). The color is surprising. It is an amazingly vibrant red. It puts traditional red beers to shame. Once the beer fills your mouth, you will notice the very hoppy flavor. Tail Wagger is heavy on the hops, which can be overpowering to some people. But I found it quite refreshing. The flavor is rich. It has weight, but it is not too heavy that you can't enjoy the beer. It is strong, but accessible. You really feel the alcohol content in the after taste. You know that you aren't drinking Miller Lite.
This beer is kind of harsh. It will sneak up on you and do you in. I would suggest buying a 6 pack and having two in a sitting. Any more than that and you are just wasting good beer while buzzed up. I don't know how long this beer will be available. New Glarus loves to brew small batches of experiments. Get the Tail Wagger while you can. It will knock you flat.

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The 1947 edition of The Miner begins with a photograph of the iconic Mount of the Holy Cross and features many other photographs of Red Cliff throughout. Administration, faculty, and the school board are featured. Many school board members and faculty were also employed by important local businesses, such as Fleming Lumber Company and Empire Zinc. The influence of the nearby mines is present in every edition of The Miner, and not just in name. Many...
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Published in April 1959, this Northeastern United States map includes the Great Lakes region and an inset of northern Maine. Additional details such as auto ferry routes and notes about the Great Lakes water levels, locks, and canals are included. The article "New Era on the Great Lakes" accompanied this detailed map.
Coverage Area: Northeastern United States, Great Lakes


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Methotrexate Infusion Into the Fourth Ventricle in Children With Malignant Fourth Ventricular Brain Tumors: A Pilot Study
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|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT01737671
Recruitment Status : Completed
First Posted : November 29, 2012
Last Update Posted : January 19, 2018
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The goal of this clinical research study is to learn if it is safe to receive methotrexate through the fourth ventricle of the brain in patients with brain tumors.
Methotrexate is designed to block cancer cells from dividing, which may slow or stop their growth and spread throughout the body. This may cause the cancer cells to die.
|Condition or disease
|Brain Tumor Malignant Neoplasm of Fourth Ventricle of Brain
|Procedure: Ommaya Reservoir Drug: Methotrexate Drug: Leucovorin
|Early Phase 1
|Study Type :
|Interventional (Clinical Trial)
|Actual Enrollment :
|7 participants
|Intervention Model:
|Single Group Assignment
|None (Open Label)
|Primary Purpose:
|Official Title:
|Methotrexate Infusion Into the Fourth Ventricle in Children With Malignant Fourth Ventricular Brain Tumors: A Pilot Study
|Actual Study Start Date :
|December 27, 2012
|Actual Primary Completion Date :
|January 11, 2018
|Actual Study Completion Date :
|January 11, 2018
Experimental: Methotrexate Infusion
3 consecutive cycles of intraventricular methotrexate infusions into implanted fourth ventricle catheter/Ommaya reservoir following surgical catheter placement into fourth ventricle, each cycle is 4 consecutive daily doses of intraventricular methotrexate with minimum 2 weeks between cycles. If any serum methotrexate level is > 0.3 micromolar, then Leucovorin therapy administered (5 mg/square meter per dose) every 6 hours by vein or mouth.
Procedure: Ommaya Reservoir
Surgical catheter placement into the fourth ventricle of the brain.
Drug: Methotrexate
2 mg into fourth ventricle of the brain via the Ommaya Reservoir for 4 days. Each patient will undergo three cycles with at least two weeks between each cycle.
Drug: Leucovorin
5 mg/square meter per dose administered every 6 hours by vein or mouth.
Other Names:
- Neurological Deficits After Administration of Methotrexate into the Fourth Ventricle of the Brain [ Time Frame: 3 months ]New neurological deficit defined as new cranial neuropathy, nystagmus, change in mental status, motor deficit, or cerebellar finding (ataxia, dysmetria, dysdiadochokinesis) that is attributed by treating physicians to intraventricular methotrexate infusions.
Choosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision. Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contacts provided below. For general information, Learn About Clinical Studies.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|up to 22 Years (Child, Adult)
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria:
- There will be a two-step process of eligibility assessment: Step 1: Eligibility for catheter placement and possible surgical removal of tumor. Step 2: Eligibility for methotrexate infusion.
- Step 1 Eligibility (Pre-Operative Eligibility) Includes: Diagnosis and Age - Patients with tumor originally located within the posterior fossa of the brain: *Patients ≤ age 21 years with recurrent medulloblastoma (PNET) involving the brain and/or spine *Patients ≤ age 21 years with recurrent ependymoma involving the brain and/or spine *Patients ≤ age 21 years with recurrent atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor (AT/RT) involving the brain and/or spine.
- Step 1 Elig.: Life Expectancy - Patients must have a life expectancy of at least 12 weeks as estimated by the treating oncologist and neurosurgeon to be considered for enrollment.
- Step 1 Elig: Central Nervous System Function - Patients may be enrolled in the study if they have an altered neurological status, such as somnolence, which is attributed to hydrocephalus and/or mass effect from the brain tumor by the treating physicians. However, after tumor resection and placement of the catheter into the fourth ventricle, the protocol will only be continued if the patient has adequate central nervous system function, defined as: patient is not severely somnolent or comatose and has adequate clinical performance status as defined in protocol section 188.8.131.52.
- Step 2 Elig. (MTX Infusion Elig.): Clinical Performance Status - Patients must have a Lansky score of 50 or greater if ≤ 16 years of age and a Karnofsky score of 50 or greater if they are > 16 years of age to be eligible for enrollment (See Protocol Section 14.1 for Lansky Play-Performance Scale information; See Protocol Section 14.2 for Karnofsky Performance Scale information).
- Step 2 Elig: Pregnancy - Female patients who are post-menarchal must have a negative pregnancy test to be eligible. Pregnant or lactating female patients are ineligible.
- Step 2 Elig: Patients must have fully recovered from the acute toxic effects of all prior chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiotherapy prior to entering this study. a. Myelosuppressive chemotherapy: Must not have received within 2 weeks of entry onto this study. b. Hematopoietic Growth Factors: At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a growth factor. c. Biologic (anti-neoplastic agent): At least 7 days since the completion of therapy with a biologic agent. For agents that have known adverse events occurring beyond 7 days after administration, this period must be extended beyond the time during which adverse events are known to occur. These patients must be discussed with the study chair on a case by case basis.
- Step 2 Elig: Bone Marrow Function - patients must have adequate bone marrow function, defined as: a. Peripheral absolute neutrophil count (ANC) ≥ 1000/µL b. Platelet count ≥ 30,000/µL (transfusion independent) c. Hemoglobin ≥ 9.0 gm/dL (may receive RBC transfusions) d. Post-op CSF flow study shows re-establishment of CSF flow.
- All patients and/or their parents or legal guardians must sign a written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients will be excluded from this study if currently enrolled in another experimental treatment protocol.
- Patients will be excluded from this study if they have any evidence of infection, in any site, at the time of considered enrollment.
To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT01737671
|United States, Texas
|Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
|Houston, Texas, United States, 77030
|Study Chair:
|Soumen Khatua, MD
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|Principal Investigator:
|David Sandberg, MD
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|Responsible Party:
|M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|Other Study ID Numbers:
NCI-2013-00045 ( Registry Identifier: NCI CTRP )
|First Posted:
|November 29, 2012 Key Record Dates
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|January 19, 2018
|Last Verified:
|January 2018
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Brain tumor
Malignant Fourth Ventricular Brain Tumors
Ependymoma involving brain
Ependymoma involving spine
Recurrent ependymoma involving brain and/or spine
Recurrent atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor involving brain
Recurrent atypical teratoid/rhabdoid tumor involving spine
Ommaya reservoir catheter
Atypical teratoid rhabdoid tumor
Pediatric brain tumor
Intraventricular chemotherapy
Brain Neoplasms
Central Nervous System Neoplasms
Nervous System Neoplasms
Neoplasms by Site
Brain Diseases
Central Nervous System Diseases
Nervous System Diseases
Abortifacient Agents, Nonsteroidal
Abortifacient Agents
Reproductive Control Agents
Physiological Effects of Drugs
Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic
Molecular Mechanisms of Pharmacological Action
Antineoplastic Agents
Dermatologic Agents
Enzyme Inhibitors
Folic Acid Antagonists
Immunosuppressive Agents
Immunologic Factors
Antirheumatic Agents
Nucleic Acid Synthesis Inhibitors
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Back from vacay on the municipal island in a sea of corn, Fort Wayne, Indiana. I'm happy to report that my father, Robert Wayne Englehart Sr., the Iron Man, is still playing golf and cursing his bad shots, but he has slowed down considerably at 89 years old. His memory is starting to fade, although he still has his sense of humor. I had bought a recordable birthday card for my two 4 year-old granddaughters. I explained to him that he only had ten seconds to record his happy birthday message. He said, "Hey, I've only got ten seconds anyway."
Now, back to work to make the world safe for democracy.
The Tea Party (and I think we should start capitalizing it) gives us an opportunity I've longed for for thirty years. This is the time to start a third party. The Democrats and Republicans can represent the rational, thoughtful, secular interests of responsible politics and agreeably disagree. The Tea Party, our newest, can represent the religious nuts, conservative extremists, racists, homophobes, frightened-as a-rabbit crybabies, barking head radio and TV hosts and libertarians.
Michelle Bachmann and Rick Perry (in spite of my cartoon) will run on the Tea Party ticket, President Obama and VP Joe Biden will run for re-election on the Democratic ticket and the Republicans will choose a candidate at a later date. There are some viable, rational Republicans out there who will step forward under the new alignment very soon. I hope very, VERY soon.
This is the first time I've drawn Perry. As the months go by, my caricature will take on a life of its own, eventually becoming a cartoon making him look like he should star in his own comic strip. Just what we don't need, one more cartoon character in Washington. I know another thing we don't need, a Texan as president. Between Lyndon Johnson and George W. Booosh, the country can't afford 'em.


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Now that General Motors has announced Chevrolet will market a mid-sized pickup, the next step is making it appealing to buyers, especially those who prefer full-sized trucks.
It may require some tough tactics.
Last week GM announced that the Colorado pickup will be redesigned and get bigger. The rumor had been circulating Detroit for months
Specifically, production of today's Colorado, a slow-selling compact pickup, will end in the 2012 model year, and it will be replaced by a wider and longer mid-sized pickup, GM calls it.
Last week GM showed journalists in Detroit the mid-sized Colorado, a very attractive pickup concept. Specifications were not revealed.
The next-generation Colorado is a response to proposed CAFE regulations that require an overall light-duty vehicle average of 54.5 mpg by 2025. Under the proposal, cars are required to improve fuel economy by 5 percent annually, while trucks require a 3.5 percent improvement. The final regulations will be announced next year. The 2012 model year regulation calls for an overall mpg standard of 30.1 mpg.
The mid-sized Colorado pickup will be lighter and more fuel efficient than today's full-sized pickups, serving as an alternative if fuel prices climb to a level not been seen before. Details were not revealed.
The full-sized, two-wheel-drive 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 gets 15 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway, or 17 mpg combined. The redesigned Colorado will be aimed at buyers who prefer a pickup but do not need the capability a full-sized truck.
Early this year I interviewed Jamie Hresko, who at the time was vice president of GM's global powertrain engineering. Hresko suggested mid-sized pickups were inevitable for the industry. Automakers would need mid-sized pickups to meet stiffer CAFE regulations. A business plan based on unlimited sales of full-sized pickups would no longer be viable under stiffer CAFE regulations. Since the interview, Hresko has retired from GM.
Of course, now we know a mid-sized pickup is on the way for the Chevrolet brand. Presumably, also for GMC. Ford, meanwhile, has no plans to sell a mid-sized pickup here. Chrysler has gone back and forth on the subject.
Hresko, in the interview earlier this year, suggested mid-sized pickups likely would be a tough sell. After all, bigger is better in the pickup world. But for an automaker to meet tougher CAFE regulations, some of these buyers would need to shift to a mid-sized pickup.
How? Make full-sized trucks less attractive to some buyers.
One possibility: Raise the price of full-sized pickups. The intent is to push buyers not requiring a full-sized pickup for their job into the lower-priced and more fuel efficient alternative, a mid-sized truck.
Another possibility is eliminating the wide range of luxury options available on full-sized trucks, such as leather seats and high-end navigation systems, limiting the "sky's the limit" luxury features to mid-sized models.
The full-sized pickups arriving after 2020 might be marketed much as pickups were in the 1950s and 1960s: basic workhorses for tradesman, farmers, ranchers, construction workers and government employees.
Mid-sized pickups are coming, at least at GM.
The question is, will the market accept them?


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British teenager tried to copy Columbine massacre
LONDON >> Prosecutors in Britain say a 17-year-old boy accused of planning a series of gun and bomb attacks on his former school was inspired by mass shooting sprees, including the one at Colorado's Columbine High School in 1999.
The teenager, who could not be named for legal reasons, is accused of planning terror attacks on the school and other targets in Leicestershire in central England. He was arrested after being found with a machete, and police found weapons, including partially-assembled gasoline bombs, at his home.
Prosecutor Max Hill said Thursday the teenager kept a book called "Spree Killers" and had noted down the number of people killed at Columbine and by Anders Behring Brevik in Norway in 2011 .
The defendant denies terrorism offenses but has admitted possessing bomb parts.


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Alpari UK Classic (by baraban) Szybkie statystyki
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Feb 28 2011 at 12:54
This account showing the strategy that we are using on our managing accounts. All orders are 0.1 lot no MoneyManagement is used. So don't pay any attention on statistics shown in %, as its not accurate.
Balance curve would be the same as Cumulative pips curve. The actual balance of client's account would depend on the MoneyManagement settings. We recommend to use 2% per trade risk. Using this strategy with 2% per trade risk, annual Return on Investment (ROI) could be ~100%.
Maximal DrawDown at the moment is ~10%, but we think that in some period maxDD could reach ~30%. Such result could be if there will be 3-4 unsuccessful trading weeks in a raw. Strategy is capable to climb out of such DD in 1-3 months.
We are testing at the moment some modifications to our strategy, to reduce DD amount and possibility. It will optimize the performance as well, and the balance curve will be more smooth.
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SolarFX (forexma)
Mar 01 2011 at 06:30
Very nice.
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Mar 01 2011 at 13:28
Thank you :)
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Rafiu Oluwasina Ganiyu (rafnet)
Mar 07 2011 at 09:10
Let me know if there is a new modification that will reduce the DD.
Well done.
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Вы продаете данноо советника? Если да то прошу написать на email@example.com
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How can I contact with you? Web address or mail address please.
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Damon (Damon)
Apr 04 2011 at 11:23
Excellent so far.
I will follow you, but it seems quite robust so far, makes money in favorable market conditions, goes sideways if unfavorable, awesome, I wish you luck in your climb to the top, You are the one to for me to beat, I think the other guys at the top with EAs will beat themselves.
But I do not understand why you do not show the actual managed account? Do you do your managed accounts 'account copier' style? It would be nice to see the actual managed account on here. I have seen Money Management make or break accounts many times over.
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Apr 04 2011 at 11:41
Thanks for the positive post :)
I do show actual managed account, just click on my username and you will see all my accounts. One of my clients account are 'TadawulFX henrikas'.
Of course I manage more than one account, but not all clients do let me post it, others has not accurate statistics, because performance fee is paid from trading account, or there was past trading before me(not new account), or i'm not the only trader who trades the account etc. So this (TadawulFX henrikas) account are showing the real performance.
I manage directly attaching the EA to each account's chart. I've tried account copier solutions, but because i use scalping strategy, every pip are very important, and when using copiers, there are always a chance to loose pips on opening and closing position. So the actual clients performance could be very different from master account.
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Join Stan, Kyle, Kenny and Cartman for a foul-mouthed role-playing adventure in South Park: The Stick of Truth for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.
South Park: The Stick of Truth sees you join the gang as the new kid in town, caught up in a live-action role playing game that soon erupts into the real thing. Armed with magical weapons, mystical armour and the show's take-no-prisoners sense of humour, you'll take on Crab People, Underpants Gnomes, Vampire Kids and hippies in an epic quest for that most sought-after treasure - to be cool.
Written-by and starring Matt Stone and Trey Parker, the Stick of Truth features the trademark South Park animation style, and pulls as few punches as the show itself. With nearly all the characters and locations from the cartoon, this open-world adventure will see you search for the lost Stick of Truth, with your schoolyard reputation on the line. Fail, and forever be a loser!
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mkohman Wrote:Also I see on your previous thread you state that in windows the speaker configuration for the ATI sound card should be set to 2.0 (stereo) instead of 5.1.. whats the reason for this? Do you think that may be the reason the sound is choppey whilst playing DTS HD MA or DD TRUE HD whilst not using DXVA2 ? Thanksno, no...and here is why- if you're passing through audio via hdmi, it doesn't matter how many speakers you tell windows to passthrough. it'll only passthrough the audio codecs within the movie file. that is why it called "passthrough".
you need to set it to stereo because when you play a non passthrough audio format (usually 2ch stuff) stereo will stay as stereo and pass to the amp cleanly, and the other audio codecs (5.1/7.1) will be passed through with raw codecs.


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WASHINGTON — Glory and honor aside, politics is about one thing: taxes. President Obama's State of the Union predicament is an example.
Other political news of note
Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
House Speaker John Boehner became animated Tuesday over the proposed Keystone Pipeline, castigating the Obama administration for not having approved the project yet.
- Budget deficits shrinking but set to grow after 2015
- Senate readies another volley on unemployment aid
- Obama faces Syria standstill
- Fluke files to run in California
- Animated Boehner: 'There's nothing complex about the Keystone Pipeline!'
As he prepares the speech that will summarize his first year in office — coinciding with the unveiling of his budget in early February — Obama has a problem: he has to propose more new taxes than he wants, but hasn't decided which ones to choose.
This is an uncomfortable — not to say politically dangerous — position for any president to be in, especially one already at risk of being labeled by many independents as just another tax-and-spend Democrat.
Obama's situation is made more difficult by the health care crusade that has become such a mixed blessing in his first year.
He vowed that the health care overhaul would not cost the Treasury money — indeed, that it would save money in the long run. But as he looks for ways to satisfy the left wing of his own party by increasing benefits and subsidies for coverage, it looks increasingly like the final bill will do neither, at least in its first decade.
So now the president is in a bind. He needs to find more revenue to pay for the health care overhaul, but he also has to assure the bond markets that we will have the discipline — and the money — to repay what we have borrowed from the world and our descendants. That is the message his new budget is supposed to convey.
To help pay for health care, Obama chose to back the idea of raising $150 billion with an excise tax on the value of so-called "Cadillac" health insurance plans purchased by companies or individuals.
Academic experts say the tax would save money by imposing greater cost consciousness; labor unions are vehemently opposed, and AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka on Monday told the president so.
Obama told Trumka that he would reconsider the idea. But I doubt that he will abandon it. One reason why is that he may well want to use another health care financing idea for general deficit reduction; that idea is a surtax on individual income above $500,000 and family income above $1 million.
The "hit the rich" tax would generate a whopping $450 billion over ten years. It's a fat budgetary piggy bank, but one you can only break once. "You can only tax `rich people' so many times before you run out revenue, " said Maya MacGuineas of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. "Once you do the surtax, that's it. You can't use it twice."
Video: Inside Obama's midterm strategy Obama is in a tighter bind because of previous pledges and decisions. In 2008 and early in his presidency, he promised not to raise taxes on families earning less than $250,000 and he decided to extend most of George W. Bush's 2001 and 2003 tax cuts.
Violating those pledges would make the Democrats' political situation even more perilous among swing-state and swing-district voters. On its face, the surtax would not violate the pledge.
The president also knows that there are economic reasons for caution on taxes. He and his circle accept some measure of supply-side thinking. The new buzz phrase around the White House is "de-stimulative" — that is, as the country struggles to emerge from recession, you don't want to raise taxes or cut spending in ways that weaken the stimulative powers of government.
So besides the surtax, where is he going to get the revenue to start paying down the massive debt that exploded during the Bush Years?
The White House and its outside advisors are floating several ideas:
- A new tax on bank transactions, which would raise $120 billion over ten years, focused on big banks that received TARP money. The early accounts of this focus on how it would allow the Obama White House to win points for attacking the banks, but the real reason to do it is to help the budget bottom line.
- Leave the capital-gains tax rate at 15 percent, but cap the income-level of those taking it.
- Further increase Medicare payroll taxes (even beyond what is in the health care bill) for high-income individuals and families.
- A "transaction" tax on stock trades.
This last prospect has faded, I am told, but Obama insiders haven't stopped touting it around town. Since it would be applied to brokers — and to hedge fund transactions — it is attractive politically. It would not be a direct tax on individuals or families, but would allow Obama to go after unpopular Wall Street traders. The bank-transaction tax has the same populist appeal.
"Politically, it's a good narrative," said MacGuineas.
It's a narrative you can expect to hear when the president steps to the podium in the House of Representatives for the State of the Union. But the real narrative is this: his struggle to make the numbers add up, not only for this year, but for the generation to come.
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PetMed Express, Inc. (NASDAQ:PETS) Q2 2019 Earnings Conference Call - Final Transcript
Oct 21, 2019 • 08:30 am ET
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Welcome to the PetMed Express Inc. doing business as 1-800-PetMeds Conference Call, to review the financial results for the Second Fiscal Quarter ended last September 30th, 2019. At the request of the company, this conference call is being recorded.
Founded in 1996, 1-800-PetMeds is America's largest pet pharmacy, delivering prescription and non-prescription pet medications and other health products for dogs and cats, direct to the consumer. 1-800-PetMeds markets its products through national advertising campaigns, which direct consumers to order by phone or in the Internet and aim to increase the recognition of the PetMeds family of brand names. 1-800-PetMeds provide an attractive alternative for obtaining pet medications, in terms of convenience, price, ease of ordering and rapid home delivery.
At this time, I would like to turn the call over to the Company's Chief Financial Officer, Mr Bruce Rosenbloom. You may begin.
Bruce S. Rosenbloom
Thank you. I would like to welcome everybody here today. Before I turn the call over to Menderes Akdag,our President and Chief Executive Officer, I'd like to remind everyone that the first portion of this conference call will be listen only, until the question-and-answer session, which will be later in the call.
Also, certain information that will be included in this press conference may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 or the Securities and Exchange Commission, that may involve a number of risks and uncertainties. These statements are based on our beliefs, as well as assumptions we have used, based upon information currently available to us. Because these statements reflect our current views concerning future events, these statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual future results may vary significantly, based on a number of factors that may cause the actual results or events to be materially different from future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by these statements. We have identified various risk factors associated with our operations on our most recent Annual Report, and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Now let me introduce today's speaker Menderes Akdag, the President and Chief Executive Officer of 1-800-PetMeds. Menderes?
Menderes Akdag
Thank you, Bruce. Welcome and thank you for joining us. Before we start the review of our financial results, we are pleased to report that we now have direct relationships with all the major manufacturers, and these manufacturers have minimum advertised price policies, allowing a general pricing discipline in the market.
Now we will compare our second fiscal quarter and six months ended on September 30, 2019 to last year's quarter and six months ended on September 30, 2018. For the second fiscal quarter ended on September 30, 2019, our sales were $69.9 million compared to $71.4 million for the same period the prior year, a decrease of 2%. For the six months ended on September 30, 2019 sales were $149.9 million compared to $158.8 million for the six months the prior year, a decrease of 5.6%. The decreases in sales were due to decreases in new order sales,


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This article has originally been published by Middle East Eye.
The Israeli military has arrived at the conclusion that its near-total blockade of the Gaza Strip "has done more harm than good", Israeli website Ynet - the online presence of daily Yedioth Ahronoth - reported on Friday.
The report listed the details of what veteran military correspondent Ron Ben Yishai described as Israel's comprehensive plan for the Gaza Strip in the wake of the summer's war.
According to Ben Yishai, who relies throughout the piece on unnamed military and government sources in Israel, the new strategy represents a decisive shift away from the idea of negotiating an independent state for the Palestinians and toward a tightly monitored "conflict management" approach. Under this approach, Palestinians will be allowed greater freedom of movement and greater autonomy, but under close Israeli and
Welcome to the first of four posts in the run-up to the Ukrainian elections on 26 October.
The vote comes in the middle of a precarious cease-fire, with nothing less than the size, shape, strength and viability of the Ukrainian state itself at stake. While optimists are hoping that the elections will reboot the political system, and the long-delayed reforms to Ukraine's dysfunctional post-Soviet society and economy that demonstrators were demanding and dying for in February will finally begin, pessimists are assuming that such hope has already been lost under the pressure of Russian intervention and an economy under threat of collapse.
Future posts will look at the participants, poll predictions and prospects for change after the elections. But the most pressing issue is whether the cease-fire agreed on 5 September can hold. My new book, Ukraine Crisis: What the West Needs to
For the first time in Bulgaria's post-'89 history, eight parties will enter the 240-seat parliament. The complicated choreography of the negotiations necessary for building the government is still in the air, but one thing is clear: it will be messier than ever and will require more fortitude and political responsibility from the parties.
The biggest share of the exercise goes to the centre-right GERB of former Prime Minister (2009-2013) Boyko Borissov. Although he scored high – more than twice the votes of his main rival, the Bulgarian Socialist Party – Borissov will not enjoy a comfortable plurality. With only 84 MPs, GERB will be forced to strike a coalition with one or even two parties. A centre-right coalition with the Reformist Block (RB) would be ideologically the most logical one but appears increasingly difficult due to personality issues. The Block's leaders declared they
How will Xi Jinping get out of the quandary he has put himself in? That is the puzzle presently discussed among observers of Beijing politics, Chinese and non-Chinese alike. This is the burning question behind protests in Hong Kong and Europe should be discussing it.
Over decades, the People's Republic has moved away from the one-man-dictatorship of Mao's days. Deng still had supreme authority, but he set in place the mechanisms of collective leadership, which were later fine-tuned during Hu Jintao's rule. Then, in November 2012, Xi as the new secretary-general of the Party came in and claimed for himself the head of not only the Party and the state, but also of the Central Military Commission and a number of newly created "Commissions" that steer all of the crucial government institutions. Xi likes to compare himself to Deng, but his subjects increasingly compare him to Mao. A man
Since the end of the Cold War, it has become common (and convenient) for Middle Eastern leaders to depict their opponents as "terrorists" as a way to gain support, military or otherwise, from powerful Western governments to act against them. American and European involvement in the fight against the Islamic State (IS) has only increased such practices.
Libya's ruling elite is unfortunately no different. In his speech before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) last week, acting Libyan head of state Ageela Saleh said that the international community had to provide arms and training to the Libyan army "in its war against terrorism", noting that the Dawn coalition, which also happen to be the adversaries of the Tobruk government, included "Al-Qaeda ideologists".
This "war on terror" narrative plays into the concern of most European governments that Libya's large ungoverned
The Alliance aimed to integrate security, development, and governance perspectives but has struggled to find coherence and effectiveness.
The EU cannot continue to rely on its regulatory power but must become a tech superpower in its own right. Referees do not win the game.
North African countries, each for their own reasons, are increasingly turning their attention towards sub-Saharan Africa.
A new survey shows that, after the onset of the covid-19 crisis, there has been a rise in public support for unified EU action to tackle global threats
The government must build on its response to the pandemic to create a compromise that shares the burden of reform between political actors and interest groups


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1-wire i/o expander ?
Quote from: Krodal on Feb 06, 2013, 12:56 pm1-wire i/o expander ?Also known as a "transistor".
i did think of doing it that way but not much choice on 5v, i wanted to make it bomb proof, i intend using a 8a dp contacts doubling up on those giving me 16acheers


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Since we spent much of the day discussing the virtues of driving a Bugatti Veyron, let's take a minute to enjoy its predecessor the Fastest Car Ever game: the McLaren F1.
Sadly, I didn't get my hands on a McLaren F1 press car. (I keep asking and they're like, "No, brah.") But Best Motoring did, and they put it through a very comprehensive and enjoyable test.
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Waco Bike Shop News
Holiday Gift Guide
Shop for a cyclist can be a frustrating endeavor. Seriously.... Frustrating. So to help you out we've put together a list of some of our favorite items. Use this guide to point you in the right direction, and remember, a BW gift card always makes for a great gift. Also be sure to call your nearest BW location for updates on any clearance bike or models that may be discounted for the holiday, We'll be happy to hold on to any bike purchase until 3pm on Christmas Eve.more
Giant Trance Advanced 2
2017 is a great year to buy a bike. It's an update year. Most of our brands have introduced completely redesigned models, as well as new product lines that are much more than new paint. Felt's released the VR and FR line. Scott's updated its MTB suspension. Cervelo's just released the p5x super bike, and Giant, who we'll focus on today, has made major updates to its entire off road line up.
While Giant mountain bikes have always been good, we've been blown away by the value, parts spec and paint of this new Trance Advanced 2. With carbon wheels, boost hub spacing, updated suspension and a more appropriate 1x11 drivetrain, the Trance makes great use of the most current...more
Felt VR40
"The road is bumpy and holey, every irregularity a drain on the rhythm I still have to find." -Tim Krabbe, The Rider
The Felt VR (Variable Road) is the evolution of Felt's storied Z line of endurance geometry bikes, and indicates Felt's willingness to adapt to a changing market. We'll go ahead and say that we love this new range of bikes. They're the perfect tool for exploring the labyrinth of farm roads that crisscross Texas, or loading up and heading out with friends for a long weekend of riding. These are bikes built to discover new roads. The VR line is a promise of adventure, and the VR40 is one of the best values in this new range.
But perhaps we're waxing a bit too poetic… We did throw up a quote from The Rider after all. Let's take a step back and discuss the pieces that comprise this new bike.
2017 Bicycle World Ambassador Application
Bicycle World is now accepting applications for it's 2017 Ambassador Team. If you're active in the endurance community, have a passion for all things cycling and a willingness to share that passion, we're looking for you. Past BW Ambassadors, have been Paralympians, competed in the IM World Championships, been UCI cat 1 mountain bikers and more. Although race results are by no means a determining factor. Some of our best ambassadors have been age groupers willing to donate their time to local events, or help out their fellow athletes while wearing our colors.
- Bicycle World Ambassadors must actively promote Bicycle World within their community, club, training group, etc. In addition, BW Ambassadors are expected to tag us on social media posts where applicable.
- Bicycle World Ambassadors must be willing to volunteer at one (hopefully more) BW or partner events. These could be anything from leading group rides, to helping out at local races or volunteering for trail maintenance days.
- Although there may be some exceptions...
Cervelo P5X
This year's Ironman World Championships marked the release of Cervelo's flagship triathlon bike, the P5X. It's an insane, ambitious, supercar of a bicycle that's been polarizing both our shop staff and customers since it's release. We can understand that. With two models coming in at approx. 11k and 15k, the price tag alone is an issue.
And depending on who you talk to, the aesthetics of the bike are either a thing of beauty, or Frankenstein's monster. With the P5X, Cervelo has created one of the most discussed, divisive bikes in recent history, and we can only thank them for that.
Cervelo is a company that owns the Kona Bike Count. It's the king of the triathlon market, selling P2's like we sell Clif Bars. Yet here they are, showing us the way forward. Pushing the limits and...more
2017 Scott Scale
By: Thomas Miller
I can still remember the first time I rode a Scott Scale. It was at the Interbike Outdoor demo in 2009. Or was it 2008? The shop I was working for at the time wasn't a Scott dealer, but everyone of us wanted to try this mountain bike that was supposed to weigh in at just over 16 lbs. That seemed unfathomable to us.
Yet there it was. An astonishingly light bike that leapt up hills and could be thrown into corners. It was one of those rides where you're laughing out loud for no real reason, other than you can't believe how much fun you're having.
Since that grand introduction, Scott's refined the Scale platform, making subtle improvements along the way. There's no question this company knows how to make lightweight bikes, but over time Scott realized that by making the lightest hardtail on the planet, they may have also made one of the harshest riding ones. The new challenge for Scott engineers was to keep the lightweight bike that the Scale is known to be, but introduce a little more...more
TCR Advanced 1 Disc
If any of the following statements are made during your weekend ride with friends, carry on, this TCR Advanced 1 Disc may be for you.
"It takes so long to get out of town these days."
"Finally… Freedom."
"Have you ever noticed this little road?"
"That's really more of a path, than a road."
"Let's go check it out."
We won't go through the complete list of technologies that comprise the TCR (See the .PDF at the end of this article for that) although we will highlight a few, and of course, lament the name. TCR Advanced 1 Disc? How utterly uninspiring. That's a name that belies the beauty of the bike. It's a name that's more technical than emotional. A name that seems to be based solely upon numbers and math.
On the other hand, we suppose that's Giant's job. Their job is to sweat the technical details, so that when you hit the gravel roads outside of Lyton Springs, you have an emotional response.more
Giro Ember & Cinder Helmets
Giro helmets have long been the gold standard for riders of all levels, and with this year's introduction of the Cinder/Ember helmet, we feel that Giro has hit another home run. With styling that's based upon their flagship helmet, the Synthe, & a price point that $120 less expensive, this may just be our new go to helmet.
Every Cinder/Ember helmet features the innovative MIPS system to help reduce the dangerous rotational forces often incurred during a crash, as well as plenty of ventilation, and the always comfortable Roc Loc fit system. Check out the colorways featured below and watch the video for a more comprehensive look at the MIPS system. Each of our seven Texas only locations has received stock of these, and our staff will be happy to help you achieve the perfect fit.more
Light & Motion
Equipping your bike with lights is one of the simplest, most effective ways to increase your visibility and safety on the road. And not only at night, we highly recommend lights during daylight hours as well. The automotive industry has moved to daytime running lights because it's been proven to make cars more visible on the road, and that same logic can be applied to cyclists as well.
There are many, many companies who make bike lighting systems, but one of our favorites is Light & Motion. Their products are incredibly durable, their customer service is incredible, and every bit of their production and design takes place here in the US of A. What that means for the consumer is that quality control is exceptional. The ability for a customer service rep to get off a phone call with a customer then walk a few feet to the factory to talk about the issue is unparalleled. With Light & Motion there is no disconnect between the front and back of the house.
What we love about these lights is the waterproof design, USB charging, simple mounting system, and most of all,...more
The Momentum Street City Bike
Bikes come in all shapes and sizes. Perhaps too many… The industry is full of niche markets in a never-ending pursuit to outfox their competition. Companies put their collective heads down and innovate, coming out with new standards, carbon fiber bits and titanium bottle cage screws on the regular. Wind tunnels are built. Skinsuits are created from 3D body scans and everything is guaranteed to save you X over a distance of Y.
We often wonder if the industry ever looks up for a moment to realize that it's ostracized the uninitiated? In it's mad dash to push the limits of technology, many companies have whittled down their consumer base to the small minority of people who think it's perfectly reasonable to pay thousands of dollars for a bike that weighs the same as their cat.
We love the Momentum Street because it isn't any of those things. The Street is approachable, unintimidating and fun. No new marketing terms were created to sell the bike and the key features are immediately quantifiable. An integrated u-lock holder, because you'll need to lock up your bike. A...more
The Essentials
You got the bike. Hooray! Now what else do you need to pursue your new cycling lifestyle?
We've put together a small list of the essentials products every rider needs. And while we won't discuss style or brand, you can use this as a guide to make sure you've got the right equipment to ride in safety and comfort.
If there's any piece of the puzzle you're missing, swing by one of our shops and talk to our staff to get personalized recommendations for any of the products listed below. Our staff is here to share their love of cycling and to give you real world information, so that when it comes time to purchase, you can make an informed decision.more
Texas 4000
Started in 2004 by Hodgkin's Lymphoma survivor, Chris Condit, Texas 4000 is the longest annual charity bike ride in the world.
There it is…
A bit of exposition. A declaration that, while true, doesn't do justice to the massive scope of the organization. Texas 4000 is so much more than that first sentence. It's a life changing journey that takes place over the course of eighteen months, and one that we're immensely proud to support.
Texas 4000 riders are leaders. They're students. They're survivors, cyclists, fundraisers, and friends. People who have been affected by cancer in someway, and people up for the challenge of a lifetime. We've worked with this group for several years now, supplying bikes, bike fit, and support. In truth, it's one of our most rewarding sponsorships. Witnessing the change these students undergo is always inspiring to us.
While the journey may end after a 70 day, 4000 mile ride, in Anchorage, Alaska, the ride begins much, much, earlier. In fact, every...more
Trade up to MIPS
Giro and Bell are both offering a fantastic promotion on their MIPS (Multi-Directional Impact Protection System) line of helmets. These helmets integrate a small plastic sleeve that shifts under impact to help counteract the dangerous rotational forces often encountered during a crash.
Through 10/31 you can bring in your old helmet (of any brand) and receive an instant 25% discount on a Bell or Giro MIPS product.
It's that easy.
The Texas sun wreaks havoc on traditional helmets, and even without the heat, most manufacturers encourage you to replace your helmet every three years. If it's been a few seasons since you've upgraded, gather up your crusty old helmet, put it into some type of smell proof container and come see us. We'll set you up with one of the most technologically advanced cycling helmets on the market, at a discounted price.
*Give us a call, or check out the flyer below for all terms and conditions.more
Felt IA Bikes
Jim Felt started his storied career making one off tri bikes for select clients in the motorcross industry, eventually gaining enough of a following to catch the eye of Easton Sports. Easton hired Jim to design a triathlon bike for their sponsored athlete, the legendary Paula Newby-Fraiser, and that year she captured her fourth Ironman World Championship on the Jim Felt designed B2.
From there, the Felt brand blossomed and grew, expanding into all avenues of the cycling industry. Felt makes superb mountain, road and city bikes, but their roots are unquestionably in the world of triathlon.
This is a brand that's always taken a highly technical approach to their bikes, pushing the the boundaries and questioning the placement of every cable, tube and junction. The IA line of bikes is the perfect example of this. It's a collection of bikes created expressly for triathletes. And no, the IA is not UCI legal. Not even close. The tube shaping is much too extreme for...more
Giant TCR Bikes
It was only last year that the young, talented Dutch rider Tom Dumoulin shocked the world at the Vuelta Espana, weathering attack after attack to hang on to the red jersey for weeks, only to lose it on the penultimate day of the three-week event. It was a heart breaking, inspired ride, and the Giant TCR that Tom Dumoulin and most of Team Giant-Alpecin rode, will be on display in another couple of days, when the Tour de France starts on July 2nd.
It's always inspiring to see the bikes we sell on the grand stage. We can watch the tour on the shop TV's, see the competitors descend Mount Ventoux at sixty miles per hour and then walk over and put our hands on the technology they're riding.
A couple of weeks ago we posted an article on the Felt Z5 and the explosion of the endurance bike market. We went on and on about how most of our customers prefer the fit of these bikes, and how a comfortable...more
BW Ambassador Profile: Fiona Dougherty
By: Thomas Miller
I remember the first time I saw Fiona Dougherty race quite clearly. I was watching the women's field at the Georgetown Cyclocross Festival last year, and this tiny girl was putting the wood to pretty much everyone. She was chasing Samantha Runnels, who was in the lead. Just chasing, chasing, chasing... Endlessly, aggressively pursuing her prey. The gap they both had on the rest of the riders was ridiculous, and I kept wondering how someone so small could go so fast.
There was an undeniable talent at play. It's hard to put into words, but so obvious when you see it. Here was a girl who could go places, not just at a local level, but on a much broader scale. There was a maturity to the way this girl was racing. She had a fierceness, a souplesse, that was amazing to watch.
"What is souplesse?" You ask.
I think the writers over at Rapha provide the most succinct definition: "To pedal avec souplesse is to spin without thrashing, dance without stumbling; it is to...more
The Felt Z5 & ZW5
The Felt Z5 and it's sister, the ZW5, are two of our most popular road bikes for many reasons. The carbon frame is lightweight. The Shimano 105 drivetrain is a workhorse, that will provide years of crisp shifting. The paint and finish of both bikes are superb. But most of all, these Z series bikes just seem to fit our customers better. In a sport where comfort often translates into speed, this is important.
Comfort is motivation to get out and ride. Comfort is the ability to trust the handling of your bike, so that controlling it becomes a background event. The brakes and shifters are an extension of your hands, always in the right place when you need them. The cockpit of your bike is home base, and in spite of the chaos surrounding you, this thing, this little bike is a bit of calm in the storm.
Too philosophical?
Probably… We have a tendency to wax poetic about cycling. We love it, and everyday we see the difference a properly fit bike can make to someone's enjoyment of the sport.more
The Arundel Uno
You've scrimped and saved. You've opened new lines of credit. You've denied yourself so many things to finally afford your dream bike. The dream bike.
It's rumored that the carbon tubes were designed by aerospace engineers. No doubt, every piece of the bike has been worried over and perfected. I mean, look at that parts spec! Professional athletes have ridden your bike over the Galibier during product testing, hitting 65mph on the descent. Velonews even called your bike, the greatest thing ever made.
So, what type of storage do you put on a bike of this caliber? Might we suggest the Arundel Uno?
How dare you, sir! How dare you impugn upon my suggestion!
Ironman Texas Photo Recap
Another Texas Ironman is in the books! In spite of the shortened course and late day rainstorm, spirits were high as athletes from all over the world competed against each other, and the humid Texas heat.
It's always inspiring to watch an Ironman, and at the end of the day, we're so happy to play a part (no matter how small) in our customer's success. Congrats to everyone who competed!
Enjoy this small gallery of the images, and email us at firstname.lastname@example.com, if you'd like a high res of any of these.more
Wahoo KICKR Trainer
Alright, we'll go ahead and say it, trainer workouts are no fun. In fact, they're soul sucking endeavors that are not only hard on you, but also hard on your equipment. An hour on the trainer is a test of will power, and there are always so many little voices telling you to just stop and get off the bike. We can relate.
The thing is, with the Wahoo KICKR that view of trainer workouts may be a bit antiquated. While the KICKR can't replicate the feeling of the Texas sun on your skin, it can replicate pretty much everything else. That's one of the many reasons that we love this product. Its open API provides incredible versatility, and the physical design of the trainer is the best around.
Imagine a Steve Jobsian character gathering together everyone in the cycling industry and introducing the KICKR under bright lights in a darkened room. That's how important this trainer is.more
The Cervelo P2
The Cervelo P Series is perhaps the most recognized multi-sport bike line in the world. Want proof? Well, last year at the annual Kona Bike Count Cervelo bikes dominated the field, beating their nearest competitor by almost 2 to 1. These are the best amateur triathletes in the world, and as amateur racers, the bikes they ride are purchased with their own money. There's something to be said for that.
For years, Cervelo's held the coveted first position in Kona, and the reason is simple. Cervelo bikes provide an accessible, quality time trial bike with a geometry that accommodates most riders. By offering a highly adjustable fit, Cervelo allows the rider to maintain an aero position for longer periods of time. This is pretty much "The" key component to destroying the bike course, and leaving your old PR's in the dust.
The P2 may be considered entry level by Cervelo, but with an aerodynamic carbon frame and 105 build, it's a proven performer. In fact, the P2 shares the...more
Giant XTC JR 24 Disc
Kids bikes are always a challenge. Parents have to walk the razors edge, using advanced algorithms to forecast height and gauge long term interest before investing in something as expensive as a nice bike. We understand. Luckily, companies like Giant offer accessible, competitively priced bikes that fit a wide range of children. The XTC series, in particular, is one of our best sellers.
We love the disc brakes and lockout suspension fork on the XTC, and the swooping top tube guarantees stand over clearance for a wide range of heights. While you may be more into a 1x setup on your personal mountain bike, the 3x7 gearing of the XTC gives smaller riders a bigger range of gearing to get up hills. In addition, the grip shift style of shifting is much easier for smaller hands to use.
A pretty cool glowing orange paint job rounds out the XTC, and the pinstripe tires feature just the right amount of traction on trails without slowing younger riders down on the road. The XTC even comes with a bell and bash guard for the rear derailleur.
If you're in the market for a...more
BW Ambassador Profile: Mark Barr
BY: Thomas Miller
Mark Barr has a lot on his mind.
In a couple of days he's leaving for Spain to compete in the Aguilas ITU World Paratriathlon Event, but his aero extension broke off of his bike and replacement parts have yet to arrive. He's still got to get the new parts installed, and as we talk Mark tells me that he has to be back up at this very same park at 5am the next morning for a live news broadcast. In the meantime, he's working 12 hour shifts as a nurse at the Ben Taub Trauma ICU, trying to launch teamcatapult.org, his disabled athletes organization and, oh yeah, train for the very first Olympic Paratriathlon.
These are all things that I did not do when I was 29.
But I suppose that most of Mark Barr's life has consisted of doing things that others haven't. There's the leg, of course. The bone cancer. The amputation at the age of fourteen. The year of chemotherapy that's reflected in his eyes. The laser focus that makes him an incredible competitor, and no doubt, a brilliant...more
Giant Anthem SX 27.5"
For the uninitiated, getting started in the world of off-road riding can be an intimidating endeavor. Even seasoned roadies and triathletes are often perplexed by the myriad of terms and offerings available. Today's modern mountain bikes have become so incredibly intricate, so technologically advanced, that they seem to have left other cycling categories behind.
We'll be the first to admit that it can be overwhelming at first glance. And each bike companies marketing department is in a mad rush to coin new terms, while demonizing old ones. It's as if they're intentionally trying to confuse you.
That's not happening with the Anthem line. It's been around long enough to know itself. It's comfortable in it's own skin. Anthem bikes aren't redefining what makes a great cross country bike, because they defined that in the first place.more
Waco Bicycle World Ambassadors
Our BW Ambassador's are like family to us. These are fans of the shop, athletes and all around good people. Being the fastest isn't a job requirement, but having an infectious love of the sport and a willingness to share that love is.
We rely on our area ambassadors to help us build relationships with local organizations and we draw inspiration from their exploits. From the Olympics, to local 5k's, our ambassadors represent everything we love about endurance sports.more
A Ride With The Southside Triathlon Club
BY: Thomas Miller
It's 4:45pm on a Monday afternoon when I pull up to the Panther Branch Boys & Girls Club in Fort Worth. I unload my bike and cruise around the parking lot looking for our Southlake Store Director, Liesel McAllister, and the group she coaches here. Kids are chasing each other in the playground. Soccer balls are flying around and hundreds of separate conversations blend together to form a symphony of sound, occasionally pierced by shrieks of delight.
I don't have children.
I don't know how to act around children.
Where's Liesel?
In a back corner of the parking lot I finally spy her, pulling bikes out of a trailer and having kids try on helmets. I roll over and announce myself. Liesel says hi, and I get introduced to the other adult volunteers who help run the Southside Triathlon Club, a 501(c)3 youth and juniors non-profit. The...more
Next Day Service Guarantee
We understand that the best part of owning a bike is actually riding it, so we're happy to announce our new Next Day Service Guarantee. All seven of our Bicycle World locations can now complete most repairs in one business day! Check out the poster below for all the details on this new program, or better yet swing by. We'll provide fast, friendly service on any bike.more
The Aero Bike That Conquered Paris-Roubaix
The Queen of the Classics.
The Hell of the North.
One of the Monuments of Cycling.
Paris-Roubaix is a race with many names. And if you've never watched the event, you'll find it hard to grasp just how truly brutal it is. It sounds contrived to say, but this truly is a race for the hard men of the sport.
Last week's Paris-Roubaix was a 253 kilometer jaunt (that's 157 miles), through exposed farm land and old World War 1 battlefields. Cyclists worked their way through abandoned farm roads and horrific cobblestone sectors that have bested bike engineers for years. If you're a fan of the race, you'll remember Greg Lemond and all of Team Z riding RockShox suspension forks with 30mm of travel in 1991. The great Johan Museeuw even rode a prototype dual suspension Bianchi back in 1994. Heck, just last year Team Sky brought a Pinarello with 10mm of rear suspension called the Dogma K8-S to Roubaix. That's how rough these roads are.
Competitors have been known to double wrap their bar tape. They've used bigger tires at lower pressures. They've ridden...more
5 Questions With State Wheels, Joseph LaFico
Breaking into the over-saturated wheel business is a tricky, tricky thing. Somehow, you've got to make yourself known. You've got to separate yourself from the hundreds of wheel vendors buying premade products from overseas and simply plastering their logo on. There's a lot of white noise down at the bottom. Innovation has been forsaken, and always on sale products are the new normal. As cyclists and retailers, that terrifies us.
Hitting 55mph down that big hill on Hwy. 337 in Leakey, TX. Slamming into tree roots you didn't quite see during a cyclo-cross race. Getting a blowout during a commute home and having to ride the rim to the safety of a sidewalk. Trusting the products you ride is an integral part of enjoying cycling, and a lot of the shockingly inexpensive carbon wheels floating around the internet are, in our opinion, not to be trusted.
On the other hand, there are the behemoth bike companies that sponsor pro-tour teams and seem to have a full page ad in every cycling magazine you pick up. The really do make nice wheels. Unfortunately, the normal for them...more
The Felt B12
The sweet spot... That little area in the Venn Diagram where performance and value overlap. That's where you'll find the Felt B12.
Yes, you can pay less for a tri bike, but you'll probably notice. And yes, of course, you can pay more for the latest and greatest, but it's hard to deny just how clever Felt has been with this bike.
The parts spec of the B12 may seem confusing at first glance. A Dura Ace derailleur with a Vision crank and Microshift bar end shifters. But on closer inspection, you realize that the build is expertly designed to give you the absolute best value for dollar. For example, the Microshift bar end shifters save you money, and they're tied to Dura Ace derailleurs, so there's no really performance penalty. On a tri bike, the shifting of the front derailleur is old-school friction (no click, you pull the lever which in turn pulls the derailleur over), and the rear derailleur in a very simple index shifting. What creates precise gear changes on a tri bike...more
Tifosi Optics
We've carried Tifosi glasses in all of our locations for a long time, and they've been quiet best sellers from day one. While Tifosi may not have the massive marketing department of say, an Oakley, we've always found these glasses to be highly accessible for the majority of our customers.
Proper cycling glasses fit securely, boast UV protection, have interchangeable, polarized, or adaptable lenses and resist fogging. These are all things that Tifosi glasses can offer at a great price. Most styles include several lenses for different lighting conditions, and all Tifosi Optics come with a hard case and a rock solid lifetime warranty. With a plethora of designs and styles to fit any aesthetic, or match any bike, we highly suggest visit the Tifosi stand next time you swing by.
Check out the small gallery of our favorite designs below and remember… Cycling style dictates that helmet straps always go on the inside of the earpiece!more


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Pool and Spa Policies
View of the pool enclosure
- State Law requires that each person must shower before entering the pool. You may not enter the water wearing a bandage, with an open sore, or any type of skin infection. Proper swim attire of modest cut and design must be worn for admittance into the pool or spa enclosure. No thongs, jeans, cut-offs or dirty apparel are permitted. Swim caps are not required.
- Street shoes are not allowed to be worn in the pool enclosure (unless performing official duties), and no food or beverages are allowed.
Swim in the designated area for your skill or activity. You must be able to swim one length of the pool without stopping in order to swim in the deep end. Swim gear or equipment are allowed in the general activity areas, only if room permits. Permission will be determined by the lifeguard.
- Do not sit, hang or play on the lane markers. Running or rough play is not allowed. No diving of any kind is permitted. Flips, cartwheels, backdives, etc. are also prohibited.
- All children under the age of 13 must be directly supervised by a parent or sponsor while in the pool area. If a child can swim (as determined by the lifeguard), the parent may supervise from the deck if desired. If the shallowest water level is more than chest high, children must be accompanied in the water by a parent or sponsor who is able to swim.
Coast Guard-approved flotation devices only.
The lifeguard is authorized to direct swimmers to appropriate areas of the pool according to the swimmer's ability.
If you stop between lengths, sit on the edge of the pool to avoid congestion at the ends of the lanes. Swim in the direction of the arrows as posted, and stay as close to the side of the lane as possible. Be continually observant and considerate of those swimming near you.
In addition to the general pool guidelines above, the following rules must be adhered to for the safety of all patrons wishing to utilize the spa:
State Law requires that each person shower before entering the spa.
For their personal safety and well-being, children age 12 and younger are not allowed to use the whirlpool spa. Youths ages 13 - 17 must be accompanied by their parent/sponsor who must remain in the spa enclosure.
- The whirlpool spa is designed for persons who wish to sit and relax. Swimming, diving, dunking, splashing, etc. are not allowed. Sitting, standing, or walking on top of the tub is prohibited.
If the chemical and/or temperature level do not meet the standard requirements established for operation and usage, or if there are mechanical problems, the spa will be closed for the period necessary to correct conditions. No memberships will be prorated for this reason.
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Kid's hot right now. So what?RoyalDude wrote:
Why do you keep bringing Taylor Ellington up? I ain't. I'm just bringing up Marcus Foligno, who was drafted in 4th round, as an example of what kind of gems you can uncover, every once in a while, in the 4th round. That is all, bro.
I don't see much sense in your argument. Kassian earned a call to the Sabres long before Foglino did. He put up much better numbers and scored more goals in 30 games than Foglino did in 55. It's clear who the Sabres thought higher of. Finally, take a look at our left wing, then our right, and you tell me which side needs attention.
I liked Hodgson too. But we have to get over it, quit crying and move on. Calling Kassian Stojanov and Bernier is laughable at this point. Hodgson wasn't going to lead this team to the promised land this season. In all actuality he might not have seen much playoff action with the guys we have down on the farm.
Adding Hodgson certainly doesn't do much to change our offense. The kid had 3 goals and 1 assist in his final 15 games here. Kassian and Pahlsson have made up for his offensive production, while providing better two-way hockey


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5 Mass. Airport Towers To Close In FAA Cuts
Five Massachusetts airports will soon lose their air traffic controllers as part of massive budget-cutting at the Federal Aviation Administration.
The towers at airports in Beverly, New Bedford, Lawrence, Worcester and Norwood will lose the controllers early next month.
The airports are among 149 nationwide facing similar cutbacks, which were announced Friday. The FAA was forced to chop $637 million from its budget as part of $85 billion in across-the-board federal spending cuts.
None of the airports will shut down. In many cases, pilots will instead coordinate takeoffs and landings among themselves over a shared radio frequency, without help from ground controllers.
At Worcester Regional Airport, director Andy Davis said most airports nationwide have no air traffic control. He said Worcester operates without it daily between 9 p.m. and 6:30 a.m. and has established procedures it can rely on.
"This system is used at airports around the nation and is well known and understood by aviators," he said.
The Worcester airport sees about 45,000 to 50,000 annual flights, all of them small general aviation planes or corporate planes.
In New Bedford, Mayor Jon Mitchell said he was surprised the airports in his city and Worcester lost air traffic control services because of their importance to their local economies. New Bedford, for instance, has significant general aviation and corporate traffic, a flight school and a commercial carrier, Cape Air, he said.
"They're not obscure field strips in the hinterlands," Mitchell said.
Mitchell said the airport will get by, as many now do, with an "advisory service" funded by the city and run by pilots who aren't official air traffic controllers. But he said the loss of the controllers could hurt marketing efforts as New Bedford tries to expand its general aviation and corporate aviation business.
"What troubles me the most is that having an air traffic controller is a mark of stature of an airport and we don't want any major operation in our city to be relegated to second-class status," he said.
The five towers losing air traffic control were among six in Massachusetts facing the budget ax. The tower at a Westfield airport was spared.
This article was originally published on March 22, 2013.
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The convictions of ex-Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick, his father, Bernard, and friend Bobby Ferguson gives us a sense that justice was served.
But sadly it's not over yet for the remaining players in the former mayor's pay-to-play scandal -- or for Detroiters.
Watch a report on the conviction on today's News at Noon.
U.S. Attorney Barbara L. McQuade said of the 37 individuals charged in the corruption case, 32 have been convicted, five are awaiting trial and six face sentencing.
The bigger issue is the financial damage done during the eight years (2001 to 2008) that Kilpatrick was mayor. He was more interested in lining his pockets than he was in the welfare of Detroit's 700,000 residents and balancing the city budget.
The once-proud Motor City faces potential bankruptcy and anticipates appointment of an emergency financial manager -- something that would economically harm the entire region.
In 2012, the once-great city of 2.1 million had a deficit of $326 million and long-term debt of $14 billion. An EFM is needed to come in and tear up city worker contracts and balance revenue with spending at a time when half of the 700,000 still people living in Detroit aren't paying property taxes.
Of course, they don't receiving basic services and live in a world of blight, unemployment and staggering crime.
Kilpatrick, 42, was convicted on 24 felony charges including conspiracy and running a criminal enterprise. Ferguson, 44, was convicted on nine counts of extortion, and Bernard Kilpatrick, 70, on one count of filing a false tax return.
There is no time off for good behavior on a federal conviction, so both Kilpatrick and Ferguson face 20 years in prison, and perhaps more when sentenced. Kilpatrick and Ferguson were immediately incarcerated in federal prison in Milan because they were considered at risk of fleeing.
Federal officials say at least $128 million in city funds still are missing. So far, investigators have recovered $1.2 million of loot stashed by those convicted.
It also is tragic to see the promise of the rising Kilpatrick -- who spoke at the same national Democratic convention in 2004 as did President Obama -- self-destruct.
It's a shame we didn't see his real motivations back then.
As a state representative, Kilpatrick defrauded the state by directing more than $280,000 in grant money to nonprofits controlled by his wife, Carlita, and Ferguson. He used the Kilpatrick Civil Fund and the Kilpatrick for Mayor and Kilpatrick Inaugural Committee funds for personal expenses, testimony showed.
While he was mayor, there was "a criminal enterprise run out of the mayor's office," said FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert D. Foley III.
Among those also convicted in the scandal were former City Council President Pro Tem Monica Conyers; Conyers aide Sam Riddle Jr.; former councilman Alonzo Bates; and Victor Mercado, ex-director of the Water Department, who pleaded guilty to conspiracy.
Now that the five-month trial is over, Mayor Dave Bing must step up and develop a positive atmosphere to encourage businesses to return to the city.
The city and region also must focus on healing. The fallout from a Detroit bankruptcy would hurt the credit rating of the surrounding counties, including Oakland.
This entire situation was a tragedy. Now, southeastern Michigan residents must pull together and rebuild from the damage left by evil men.


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Get ready for a Kentucky Derby contender named Goldencents and for the home team to be tough in Hong Kong's big races.
Those were some of the signposts raised in weekend racing. Meanwhile, experience taught youth a lesson in West Virginia, Zenyatta's little sister looked a lot like her older sibling in California and there was a mild upset in Japan's top weekend race.
Intrigued? Here's what we're talkin' about:
Delta Downs
Goldencents got the best of a field of runners from all points of the compass in Saturday's $1 million, Grade III Delta Jackpot. With Kevin Krigger up for trainer Doug O'Neill, Goldencents went right out to the lead, set a reasonable pace and had plenty left at the end to win by 1 3/4 lengths. The favorite, Bern Identity, came from last of nine with a big rush but settled for second. Mylute was third and Hightail, the winner of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Sprint, checked in fourth. Bern Identity and Mylute had finished 1-2 in the Jean Lafitte Stakes, the local prep for this event. Goldencents, a colt by Into Mischief, got the 1 1/16 miles on a fast track in 1:44.89 and now moves squarely into next year's Kentucky Derby picture. Saturday's win followed a second-place finish in the Champagne Stakes at Belmont and the colt now is 2-for-3 in his budding career. "Kevin kept him out of trouble and didn't fight him and it worked out perfect," O'Neil said. Asked about how he will point Goldencents to the Kentucky Derby, he said, "I don't know the exact path but we'll probably look somewhere at Santa Anita after the first of the year, maybe the Bob Lewis Stakes. This horse has been in New York and Louisiana in two of his three starts, so he travels great."
The race was the apex of a rich day at the Louisiana track. Other action on the card:
Rose to Gold had too much for Touch Magic in the final yards of Saturday's $500,000, Grade III Delta Downs Princess, outfinishing that rival for a half-length victory. Sittin At the Bar finished third with a belated effort. The favorite, Madame Cactus, was a non-threatening fourth. Rose to Gold, a Friends Lake filly, ran the mile on a fast track with Paco Lopez riding for trainer Sal Santoro. Rose to Gold now is 3-for-4. All her wins came on dirt tracks at Calder and Delta. She finished a dismal 12th in the Grade I Darley Alcibiades on the Keeneland all-weather surface.
Bella Medaglia stalked the pace in the $150,000 Treasure Chest for fillies and mares, took the lead in the lane and won by 1 3/4 lengths over late-running entrymate Little Ms Protocol. She's Prado's Idle finished third and Pretty Not came from last to fill out the trifecta. Bella Medaglia, a 5-year-old mare by Medaglia d'Oro, ran the mile in 1:38.52 with John Jacinto up.
Prospective came five-wide in the stretch run to snatch victory in the $150,000 Delta Mile, winning by 1 1/4 lengths over Bretheren. Hurricane Ike finished third. The favorite, Pants On Fire, never did fire and finished next-last of seven. Prospective, a 3-year-old Malibu Moon colt running against older foes, finished in 1:38.57 under Miguel Mena. Prospective won the Grade II Tampa Bay Derby this spring and the Grade III Ohio Derby this July. In between, he finished 18th in the Kentucky Derby.
Westernator rallied wide from far back to take the $150,000 Louisiana Legacy for state-bred 2-year-olds by 3/4 of a length. Heitai led briefly in the stretch run but had to settle for second. Unbridled's Score finished third and the favorite, Palmy Bay, faded from the lead to finish eighth. Westernator, an Intimidator gelding, got the mile in 1:41.16 with Mark Guidry up.
Hometown Gossip moved to the lead in the lane in the $150,000 Louisiana Jewel for state-bred 2-year-old fillies and easily got away to a 3 1/4-length victory over She Loves Runnin'. The favorite, Snappy Girl, led early and held on for third. Hometown Gossip, a Milwaukee Brew filly, got home in 1:41.06 under Chris Rosier.
Hong Kong
Lucky Nine, an unlucky fifth in the Group 1 Sprinters Stakes in Japan in his last outing, mustered enough courage to win the Jockey Club Sprint, holding on by a head over Time After Time. Admiration was third. Lucky Nine got home in 1:08.83. Winning trainer Caspar Fownes sounded a warning for foreign hopefuls for the Longines Hong Kong Sprint that Lucky Nine should be better on December Nine. "It's always hard when we come back from Japan," he said. "The horses tend to lose their coats and go off the boil a little bit. He did the same again this year but he wasn't as bad as last season. I felt he was just starting to come and today I reckon I had him about 85 percent, so there's quite a bit of improvement there for the big day." Lucky Nine also shows third-place finishes this year in the Group 1 Dubai Golden Shaheen and the Group 1 BMW Mile, the latter over the same Sha Tin course. Little Bridge, winner of the King's Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot in England, finished ninth Sunday, more than 5 lengths behind the winner.
Glorious Days got the better of two-time Hong Kong Horse of the Year Ambitious Dragon in the Jockey Club Mile, scooting away in the late going as his rival was unable to find the needed next gear. Ambitious Dragon, however, held on for second and his handlers now have to decide whether to stick to the Mile on Dec. 9 or return to their runner's more accustomed distance of ground in the Longines Hong Kong Cup. Glorious Days, meanwhile, was benefitting from a 5-pound weight differential and the addition of blinkers. Of the latter, trainer John Size said, "We were thinking about them as soon as he got into Group company, when he started to look as though he was intimidated a couple of times in defeat." Reviewing Sunday's effort with an eye three weeks down the road, the trainer added, "Hopefully he might repeat. I think if he just repeated that run that would be enough. To ask him to step up after a run such as that would be asking too much."
California Memory prepped for a defense of his title in the Longines Hong Kong Cup with a head-bob victory over Irian in Sunday's Jockey Club Cup. Zaidan was only another short head back in third. California Memory, a grey horse with a history of leg issues, broke from gate No. 13 and sat well off a quick early pace. He came running entering the stretch and just did get to the wire on time. He finished in a good 2:01.51. "I was confident he was coming here with a great chance today," winning trainer Tony Cruz said. "So long as he pulls up sound again tomorrow, we're in for a serious race again on the big day."
Sadamu Patek got the inside position right behind the leader as the field turned for home in Sunday's Group 1 Mile Championship at Kyoto, charged to the lead and barely held off Grand Prix Boss to win by a neck. Donau Blue, a full sister to Gentildonna, was a close third and the pacesetter, Silport, finished fourth. Real Impact finished fifth in a field which included no foreign entrants. Sadamu Patek, a 4-year-old colt by Fuji Kiseki, ran the mile on good going in 1:32.9. Yutaka Take was up for the first time on the winner, who now has four wins from 14 career starts. Both of the top two finishers are considered likely for the Longines Hong Kong Sprint on Dec. 9.
Charles Town
The old guy took the young upstart to the woodshed for a little lesson in Saturday's $50,000 A Huevo Stakes for West Virginia-breds. For a change, 6-year-old Russell Road wasn't the favorite. But he didn't know that and went right on out to defeat the odds-on choice, 3-year-old upstart Lucy's Bob Boy, by a late-running 1 length. Lively Reparations was third. Russell Road, long a terror on the regional circuit, ran the 9 furlongs on a fast track in 1:53.21 with Luis Perez in the irons. The 6-year-old Wheaton gelding now has won 23 of his 38 starts and been in the money in 32 of the 38 and has earned almost $1.4 million. Lucy's Bob Boy came into the race off six straight wins and has never been worse than second in 11 career starts.
Called to Serve came calling on pacesetting favorite Willy Beamin in the stretch turn in Saturday's $150,000, Grade III Discovery Handicap for 3-year-olds, ran right on by and went on to win by 4 3/4 lengths. The favorite held second, just a head better than Stephanoatsee and another nose in front of Adirondack King. Called to Serve, an Afleet Alex gelding, got the 9 furlongs on a fast track in 1:49.77 with Joel Rosario in the irons. He scored his first stakes win, following third-place finishes in the West Virginia Derby and Oklahoma Derby and a second in the Temperence Hill Stakes at Belmont. "The last three weeks he's made great strides, put on weight, filled out, and he was doing super," winning trainer Nick Canani said. "Around the turn he was in the clear and didn't have any traffic trouble."
Sunny Desert, the prohibitive favorite, kicked clear in the stretch run of Wednesday's $100,000 New York Stallion Stakes for fillies and mares, winning by 2 3/4 lengths over Lady On the Run. Jitney rolled home third. Sunny Desert, a 3-year-old Wild Desert mare, ran the 7 furlongs on a fast track in 1:24.00 with Ramon Dominguez up.
Sportswriter, an even heavier favorite, also rallied to a lead in the stretch in the companion $100,000 event and held on to win by 3/4 of a length over Anaphylaxis. Maggie's Hadder finished third. Sportswriter, a 3-year-old Maybry's Boy gelding, finished in 1:24.22 for jockey Javier Castellano.
Churchill Downs
Centre Court sat right behind the early pace in Saturday night's $150,000, Grade II Mrs. Revere Stakes for 3-year-old fillies, went on to the lead when asked by jockey Leparoux and won by a comfortable 2 lengths. Leading Astray and Colonial Flag both made up ground in the lane but could do no better than second and third under the wire. Centre Court, a Smart Strike filly, finished 1 1/16 miles on firm turf in 1:42.54. Centre Court finished fifth in her debut race in July of 2011, then was sidelined until March at Gulfstream. This year, she has four wins and four seconds with most of the action in graded stakes for trainer Rusty Arnold. "She's been there all year," winning trainer Rusty Arnold said. "She's had eight starts on the turf and has never been worse than second. I haven't had one much more consistent. She just hasn't run a bad race on the grass ... . She's going to Palm Meadows but she won't run 'til April. We'll point her to the Jenny Wiley [during the spring meeting at Keeneland]."
Lea tracked the pace in Saturday evening's $100,000, Grade III Commonwealth Turf for 3-year-olds, quickly shot to a big lead at the top of the lane and lasted at the end, winning by 3/4 of a length over King David. Lockout was third. Lea, a First Samurai colt out of the Galileo mare Greenery, ran the 1 1/16 miles on firm going in 1:42.27 with Brian Hernandez Jr. up. He came into the race off a third-place finish in the Grade III Hawthorne Derby, his first graded stakes try, and now has three wins from five starts. "He left there like he normally does and he fought Brian just a hair, which he does," winning trainer Al Stall Jr. said. "Once he came back to Brian, it was his race to win or lose. He opened up and then started waiting, but that's what turf horses do, especially ones that lay close ... . He'll go to South Carolina and then prep for something in the summer."
Laurel Park
Greed and Fear hit the front early in the stretch run in Saturday's $100,000 Safely Kept Stakes for 3-year-old fillies and survived the late bid of the favorite, Holiday Soiree, to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Los Ojitos finished third. Greed and Fear, a Florida-bred Bob and John filly, ran the 7 furlongs on a fast track in 1:25.13 with Horacio Karamanos in the irons. "We saw a lot of speed in the race. I was to put her wherever she was comfortable, a couple of lengths behind. I did that and my filly did the rest," Karamanos said.
Blue Heart was all heart in winning Saturday's $150,000 (Canadian) Jammed Lovely Stakes for Ontario-foaled 3-year-old fillies. After tracking the pace, the Exchange Rate filly hooked up with late-running Acting Naughty at mid-stretch and just did get the better of that rival, winning by a head with Part the Seas just another head back in third. Blue Heart, with Luis Contreras up, ran the 7 furlongs on the all-weather track in 1:23.93. "She's won on the 'Poly', but she ran big on the grass too," Contreras said. "It doesn't matter to her. She's just a great filly and she tries hard all the time."
Nipissing came from off the pace to take the lead in the stretch in Sunday's $125,000 (Canadian) South Ocean Stakes for Ontario-sired 2-year-old fillies, then drew off late, winning by 4 lengths. Otonabee was second. Dancing Bay finished third. Nipissing, a daughter of Niigon, ran 1 1/16 miles on the all-weather track in 1:45.79 with Steven Bahen up. The victory backed up a win in the Princess Elizabeth Stakes. "She loves to run. She wants to run all day long," Bahen said.
Captain Genius made his backers look smart with an 8 1/2-length win in Tuesday's $85,000 Sophomore Sprint Stakes for 3-year-olds. After battling for the lead under Deshawn Parker, the Simon Pure colt easily kicked away in the final furlong. Jasizzle was the best of the rest with Fleet Eagle third. Captain Genius got the 6 furlongs on a good track in 1:10.61.
Hollywood Park
Eblouissante, a half-sister to 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta, won her first start Friday, running much like her elder sibling. Eblouissante raced near the back of the field for the first half mile of the $45,000 maiden event at Hollywood Park, came out for running room when urged by jockey Corey Nakatani, and shot by the leaders in the stretch to win by 4 1/2 lengths -- A running style similar to the pattern that got Zenyatta 19 straight wins. Both are daughters of the mare Vertigineux. Eblouissante is by Bernardini. Zenyatta was sired by Street Cry. John Shirreffs, who trained Zenyatta, also handles Eblouissante. Shirreffs said Sunday she came out of the race well and likely will start once more this year.
Killer Bear came running in the stretch in Saturday's $75,000 On Trust Handicap for state-breds, killing the hopes of chalk players with a 1/2-length win over the favorite, Macho Dorado. Mensa Heat finished a brilliant third. Killer Bear, a 5-year-old son of Northern Devil, got the 7 1/2 furlongs on the all-weather track in 1:29.94 with Tyler Baze up.
Going For a Spin came from near the back of the pack to win Sunday's $75,000 Cat's Cradle Handicap for state-bred fillies and mares by 3 3/4 lengths. Cayanna was second, Willa B Awesome third and the favorite, Sparkling Style, next-last of seven. Going For a Spin, a 4-year-old Ministers Wild Cat filly, finished 7 1/2 furlongs on the all-weather track in 1:31.62 with Rafael Bejarano up.
Beulah Park
Rip n' Run ripped right to the front in Saturday's $50,000 Ohio Freshman Stakes for staste-bred juveniles and ran right on to the wire, winning by 1 1/4 lengths over Deniro's Saint. Plain Ol' Willard finished third. Rip n' Run, a Mercer Hill colt, finished the 6 furlongs on a fast track in 1:11.54 with Perry Ouzts up.
News and notes:
Trainer Dale Romans has won the 2012 Big Sport of Turfdom Award presented annually by the Turf Publicists of America. Romans has had an excellent year with the likes of Little Mike, Shackleford, Dullahan and Tapitsfly. "Dale has had a tremendous year in racing," noted TPA President Bill Knauf. "Throughout the season he has always made himself available to the media, as well as continually marketing the sport."


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