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Treatment of Lumpectomy
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Piles Treatment
Treatment Of Deep Vein Thrombosis - Dvt
Pancreatic Surgery
Proctoscopy Procedure
Kidney Stones Treatment
Accident Injuries Treatment
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Hello sir. Me and my wife just recently married .and we have some couple of romantic nights together. But now she is having blood clot in her nipples region. She is in real pain. please tell me a solution please. I'll be really glad.
It is a dream of everyone to be the owner of healthy, glowing and radiant skin. While good skin is difficult to achieve, indeed; but it is nevertheless, not impossible.
Healthy diet as well as a little exercise regularly is really under rated when it comes to taking care of skin and so is a good skin care regimen.
There are four Golden Rules for healthy skin care regimen. If you follow this regimen religiously and regularly, you would see noticeable difference in your skin within a few months. There is after all, no shortcut to getting beautiful skin. The four Golden Rules are as follows:
Your First Golden Rule for getting radiant skin is,
1. Cleansing
Keeping your skin squeaky clean would ensure that there are no impurities that can cause skin problems like premature aging, acne, blemishes as well as pimples.
It is also important to use the right kind of products for cleansing your skin.
Using soap with harsh alkalies would cause your skin to dry and aggravate the appearance of wrinkles.
Use mild facial cleansers depending on your particular skin type and be very gentle while cleansing your face.
Make sure you cleanse your skin at least once, at the day end and ideally twice a day.
The Second Golden Rule, after cleansing is,
2. Toning
Cleansing your skin opens the pores on your face which are then closed with the help of toning. Toning also helps in cleansing leftover dirt, if any.
Toning regularly with the right kind of product would minimize open pores and would also greatly reduce appearance of acne and pimples.
The Third Golden Rule and possibly the most Vital Rule for getting healthy skin is,
3. Moisturizing
Regardless of the type of skin you have, providing moisture to your skin is like feeding it. It is a mistake if you think that oily skin does not need moisture.
Oil and moisture are different and there are non greasy moisturizers that are ideal for oily skin types.
Moisturizing dry skin is even more necessary, if you want to delay the appearance of wrinkles.
The Fourth Golden Rule is,
4. Scrubbing
It is not a regular skin care routine but nevertheless equally important.
You should scrub your face at least twice a week to get rid of the dead cells.
Scrubbing is also essential for getting rid of the ugly blackheads and the whiteheads.
Just make sure you are gentle while scrubbing to avoid making your skin raw
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When you suffer from #acne, #pimples and #shiny face, every time you go out for a long period of time.
#Blessings as you grow #Older
But as you grow older you begin to thank your #oily #skin. The reason is that people with #oily #skin are blessed in the way that #wrinkles appear faster on #dry #skin than on #oily #skin. People with #oily skin can enjoy a young looking #skin for a longer time and it is indeed something most people would choose over not having to suffer from #pimples and #acne.
If you have an #oily skin and suffer from #pimples or #acne or even a #shiny #face, just make sure you use the right kinds of products and you would be just fine.
There are some common negligence or mistakes that people with #oily skin unknowingly make though, that only aggravate the problem. Make sure you avoid them to keep your #oily #skin problem at bay. The three common negligence or mistakes that you can make are as discussed below.
1. Washing #Face Frequently
The very first mistake that you make is washing your #face with water frequently. It would of course wash away the #shine, but it would also make your #oil #glands over active and there would be even more secretion of #oil than before.
Advice / Suggestions
a.Wash your #face with cold water but keep it to two to three times daily.
b.Use a soft wet tissue instead to remove the #oil and the #dirt, if you have to. Just make sure you do not put pressure or rub the tissue on your face.
Be very gentle so as not to irritate the oil glands in secreting more oil.
2. Avoiding #Moisturizing the #Skin
The second biggest mistake you can commit is not #moisturizing your #oily #skin. The #oil #glands in your #face are working overtime does not mean that your #facial #skin is #moisturized. Oily #skin and #moisturized are not same.
Advice / Suggestions
There are many gel based natural products available in the market, which are ideal for #moisturizing #oily #skin. Your #oily #skin needs #moisturizers as much as #dry #skin and hence give it what it needs.
3. #Oily Food
The third mistake that you should absolutely avoid is, if you have an oily skin is to eat oily food. As if you need more oil in your system!
Advice / Suggestions
a.Drink lots of water to keep your system clean
b.Avoid oily food as much as possible.
c.Eating fruits are great way to keep your oil under control as well.
I have dark circles from 2 years not too much but still its not going completely I have taken medications from allopathy and tried ayurvedic also.
Often when I go out in sun, my face gets tanned vry badly and now I see my skin tone look uneven and also I got white patches. I use sunscreen and moisturizer daily. So I request you to suggest me what should be done?
I am having albuminuria since last year and also have enlarged prostate for which ailment I am having Veltam. 4 mg tablets morning and evening. Is there any chance of me getting prostate cancer. I am 76 years old person and suffering from osteoarthritis also. My creatinine level is 1.5. Please advise Thanks.
Why do feet stink?
Smelly feet can be a cause of great embarrassment and discomfort for anyone. Also known as bromodosis, the primary cause of smelly feet is the sweat glands in your feet. This part of the human body has more sweat glands than anywhere else in the body. Additionally, compared to sweat glands in the other parts of the body that secrete to control your body temperature when exposed to hot weather or while exercising, the sweat glands in your feet produce perspiration all the time.
When this happens, bacteria living on your skin break down the perspiration that oozes from your skin pores and a cheese-like smell is produced as the sweat gets broken down by the bacteria.
Apart from the explanation of the origin of this kind of smell, the causes that lead to you having smelly feet are:
- Wearing the same footwear on a daily basis and not letting them dry
- Poor hygiene habits like not washing your feet and drying them thoroughly
- Changes in the body's hormones level especially during pregnancy and puberty
- Too much stress
- Hyperhidrosis (a condition wherein you sweat excessively)
- Athlete's foot (infection of the soles of the feet and between the toes)
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Do you have a permanent tattoo which you want to remove because of certain circumstances? According to studies, almost 50% of people with tattoos in the US want to have their tattoos removed via the laser tattoo removal technique.
This tattoo removal technique eliminates your tattoo without having much side effects. In the procedure, lasers are used to remove your tattoo by breaking up the pigment colours of the tattoo, using a high-intensity beam of light. Black tattoo pigment absorbs all the laser wavelengths and is easiest to remove, while other colours can be removed by using certain selected lasers.
Laser Tattoo Removal Procedure-
The number of treatments or sessions you require depends on the colour and size of your tattoo. It may take about two to four sessions in the case of normal tattoos, while for those having large tattoos; it may take more than 10 sessions to get the tattoo removed. A consultation session with a trained professional is required to help you in evaluating your situation and whether you should go ahead with the procedure.
The laser treatment varies from person to person and depends on factors such as age, size and type of the tattoo. The patient's skin colour and depth to which the tattoo pigment extends also affects the removal process.
Here are the steps involved in a laser tattoo removal process:
Protected eye shields are placed on you.
Your skin's reaction to the laser is tested for determining the amount of energy to be used.
A handpiece is placed again on your skin surface, which activates the laser light. This process is extremely painful to undergo.
Small tattoos require less pulses while large tattoos require much more. After every session, your tattoo tends to get lighter, progressively.
Right after a treatment session, an ice pack is applied to your skin to soothe the areas treated. You will have to apply a topical antibiotic ointment and a bandage is used to protect the treated skin region. You must cover the area using a sunblock whenever you go out in between the treatment sessions.
In some cases, local anesthesia is used during the treatment procedure.
Because of modern-day technology, laser tattoo removal is now a common thing undertaken by many who want to get rid of their unwanted tattoos. The procedure is safer than the traditional tattoo removal methods like excision, salabrasion and dermabrasion.
A blood clot in the leg is termed as Deep Vein Thrombosis or DVT. This blood clot can be fatal, because it usually blocks the passage of blood to the heart by damaging the one way valves of the veins. This can also reach other organs like the lungs, in which situation the case becomes complicated and may also lead to death. There are various ways of preventing the onset of these clots. Follow these points to know more.
- Blood thinners: Prolonged hospital stay and a major surgery like joint replacement can lead to blood clots in the legs or DVT. Therefore, it is imperative to ask your doctor about a prescription for blood thinners, which can help in better blood flow despite minimal motion in the legs or stiffness.
- Compressions stockings: If you have been in the hospital for a prolonged period or suffering from leg paralysis, then the risk of blood clots is greater than most others. You can make use of compression stockings, which will help in preventing clots by holding the area tight so that the blood is forced to pump and flow. These should be used every time you are admitted to the hospital.
- Exercise: It is important to keep moving in case you are travelling in a long flight that is over four hours long. Also, you can try certain mild exercises, in case you have a long standing condition of pain or cramping in the leg muscles and joints. From simple toe flexes to muscle strengthening exercises like the heel or towel hook, you can ensure that the tightening action makes your muscle firm so that the blood clots do not have a chance to form. You may also need to lose weight in case you are overweight so that you can alleviate the risk of these clots.
- Water: Staying hydrated is something that we all need to follow in any case, but it is especially important if you are risk of developing blood clots in the legs. Drinking plenty of fluids is a natural way of thinning the blood, especially if you have been in bed or travelling for prolonged periods.
- Loose fitting clothing: You may want to wear loose fitting clothing when you are travelling or in the hospital so that you do not end up unnecessarily compressing an area in a way that will be detrimental for the blood flow there. Wearing loose clothing ensures that the blood flow carries on as per its normal routine without any blockages.
It is important to remember the above points so that you keep blood clots in the legs at bay.
Radio frequency (RF) is an energy treatment used in nonsurgical skin tightening. RF is ideal for people who do not want to go under the knife or believe that they are not old enough to do so (mostly applicable for people between ages 30 to 50). RF energy is mainly used to treat skin elasticity and mild to moderate facial tissue sagging. It is mostly used to treat the under-eyes, forehead, neck, jawline, mid-face and cheeks.
What is RF?
The number of waves per second in the electromagnetic spectrum is called radiofrequency. When used in facial treatment, the waves produced, once they come in contact with obstacles (loose skin, wrinkles, etc.), will flatten the obstruction. So, when used to tighten skin, it improves the tissue structure lying underneath and smoothens the skin's surface. RF is an excellent method since it goes deep into the skin, down to the subcutaneous (lowermost) layer.
Benefits of RF
Radiofrequency can improve the sagging skins in the following areas:
- Tightens skin of forehead and lifts brows
- Thickens skin under the eyes and lifts the upper cheeks
- Lift cheeks marginally and reduces enlarged pores
- Reduces jowls and tightens sagging skin along the jawline and mid face
- Tightens skin around the neck
Risks of RF
The risks or complications of radiofrequency include:
- Deep, brief sensations of heat can be felt on the skin's surface.
- Treatment can get uncomfortable or painful, depending on your pain tolerance.
- Blisters, bumps, redness and swelling around the treated areas.
- Sunken appearance on the treated area due to excessive tightening of underlying tissue.
I have severe cracks throughout the foot for 10 years. Whatever I do the treatment it dint work. continuously cracked and deeply paining I can't keep my legs one step forward if I sit 10 min in the same place. I'm oly 25 years old. Really I feel myself so guilty. Now I'm using cetaphil and m-pro ointment. Will my cracks affect inside the leg contents. And give me solution Pls. Pls.
Warts refer to a type of a deformity in the skin, which refers to the formation of a small, hard, benign growth on the surface of the skin. It is generally caused by a viral infection and results in a feeling of discomfort or pain. Additionally, laser surgery is a technique, which uses a sharp and strong beam of light to destroy the wart tissue from the skin. The surgical process is usually performed at a doctor's clinic or chamber, under proper medical supervision.
When should you consider laser surgery?
Ideally a laser surgery should be your last resort to remove a wart when all the other means of removing a wart have failed. You should opt for a laser surgery only under the following circumstances:
- Medicines have not been able to remove the wart
- Warts are large and widespread
- Appearance of warts during pregnancy (only after consulting your doctor)
What should you keep in mind? Before opting for surgery:
A laser surgery is a quite complicated process, but its effects are rapid and effective. Some of the things to be kept in mind before you actually opt for a laser treatment are as follows:
- Laser technology does not lead to scarring on the skin
- The surgery requires a local anesthetic, which is used for making the affected body part numb
- Laser treatments should not be used as an initial treatment
- It is a sure shot way to remove warts
Post surgery:
After a laser surgery the wound is generally painful depending upon the intensity, location and number of warts that are removed. Some of the probable outcomes of a laser surgery are as follows:
- Bleeding of warts lasting upto 1 week
- Mild to severe pain
- Short lived fever
- Yellowish discharge, which is to be cleaned
Dandruff or seborrhea refers to the flaky condition of your skin or scalp caused primarily due to dryness. It is a very common problem for young adults and middle aged people, but can happen to any person regardless of age. Dandruff itself being an embarrassing problem, can also sometimes lead to other skin problems.
The following are a few skin problems that can crop up due to dandruff:
- Can cause pimple: If dandruff or the white flakes fall on your T-zone region very often, then it may lead to the breakout of pimples on your skin.
- May result in pigmentation: The pimples, which can happen due to dandruff can further lead to the problem of pigmentation. This condition leads to the appearance of unwanted black spots all over your face.
- Trigger eczema: Dandruff makes skin problems like eczema and psoriasis even worse. Eczema and psoriasis, which causes itching of the skin can get severe due to dandruff.
- Rashes are also a possibility: Facial rashes can also develop due to dandruff. Often areas around the eyebrows, nose and ears get affected. Sometimes, in case of men, beard rashes also pop up.
- Chest rashes: Dandruff often falls all over your body.This can lead to the problem of chest rashes. This condition results in the appearance of red spots all around your chest region.
Dandruff can be a very distressing problem. If your skin type is oily, dandruff can make conditions far worse. Dandruff is such a problem that cannot be completely cured, but can only be controlled. So, it is highly advisable to take preventive measures as soon as it is detected to avoid further problems.
Skin rashes can be of many kinds. These may be due to various improper body system. Thankfully, homeopathy has many solutions for the plethora of causative factors for skin rashes. These remedies aim at treating the underlying cause of the affecting ailment. Any skin change that affects the look, colour or texture can be termed as a rash. Rashes might or might not have any accompanying pain. They may be spread all over the body or may affect any one part and be localised. It might affect the body image apart from the discomfort it causes. A few kinds of rashes disappear without treatment, while others require medical attention.
Homeopathy tries to holistically solve the disease by treating the underlying causes than just the symptoms of the disease. Here are the most commonly employed treatments:
- Arsenicum (Ars): It is useful in treating skin ailments wherein the skin gets thickened; such as in chronic urticarial, chronic eczema and psoriasis. The rash might be papular and cause a burning sensation. The pustules turn into scabs. It is also effective in treating ringworms and certain kinds of hives. Hives which are formed after consuming fruits or pork are known to show noticeable regression after consuming Arsenicum. Wheals, which are induced due to consistent exposure to cold can also be remedied by this remedy.
- Apis Mellifica (Apis): It is useful when urticarial infections have a sudden onset with a widespread appearance of welts. Hives that spread all over the body and bed rashes can also be treated with this drug.
- Hepar Sulphur (Hep): This drug is helpful in treating moist eruptions on skin folds and the joints. The skin in such cases is prone to suppuration (the process of pus forming) and becomes very sensitive. This can also be used in eczematous scalp and cases wherein the skin becomes very sensitive. Genital organs affected by boils can especially benefit from Hepar sulphur.
- Caladium: It is most commonly used in case of asthmatics who suffer from rashes. This kind of rash alternates with the asthma attacks.
- Medorrhinum: Babies having rashes around their anus (diaper rash) are generally recommended this medicine for the eruptions to subside.
- Sulphur: This works well for rashes that are extremely itchy and feeling burning. You feel better when something cold is applied to the area. Your skin is rough, dry and peeling. You have blisters and fluid-filled bumps that exist within a patch of dark red skin. It may affect the left side of the body more often than the right, especially at points that bend and folds of the skin.
- Psorinum: Psorinum is one of the most wonderful Homeopathic medicines for skin rash and itching in the bend of joints, for example the hollow of the knee or elbow. Homeopathic medicine Psorinum has shown the best results where itching is intolerable and the skin gets raw or may even start to bleed from intense and continuous scratching. So severe is the condition that the person often finds it hard to even sleep. In persons showing these vital signs, Psorinum has proved to be one of the most suitable Homeopathic medicines for skin rash and itching. Psorinum is also among the most effective Homeopathic medicines for skin ailments that get worse in winters. Along with the symptoms mentioned above, sensitivity to cold air may also be felt in some cases.


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Rob and Kristen spotted at a Maroon 5 Halloween party last night - From Maroon 5's twitter- Maroon 5 will host their own personal spooky spectacular Halloween party on Oct 31, from 8 pm to 2 am at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
From the looks of it RK went with their friends. Katy Perry and Justin Bieber were also there. Someone mentioned a party bus.... do they mean Bieber's party bus?? LOL I'd give anything to see Kristen on that party bus. haha
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Puppies come with a lot of responsibilities. Owners will have to ensure they are properly vaccinated, set them on a proper routine and teach them commands that will help them throughout their lives. However, some dogs are born deaf, which can be a roadblock in the training process.
According to Dogster.com, common signs that a dog may have hearing loss include excessive sleeping, going in the wrong direction when called, not responding to commands, shaking its head or pawing at its ears more than normal. Hearing loss or deafness may result from genetic defects (most commonly associated with white pigment), ear infection, injury to the ear or old age. Exposure to very loud noises and certain medications may also cause temporary or permanent hearing loss.
If you are concerned about your dog's hearing, schedule a visit with your veterinarian. Your vet may perform an ear exam with an otoscope to rule out infections or diseases in the ear. He or she may also recommend a Brainstorm Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) test which calls for the dog to be in a quiet room with headphones on. The headphones send clicking sounds to the dog and its brain's response is tested to confirm deafness. This test is not widely available and your vet may refer you to another facility or a specialist for this evaluation.
The ASPCA reports that deaf dogs can lead normal, healthy lives with proper training. Many learn to understand hand signals or other means of communication and lead very full lives.


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There's actually no single "correct" answer! It all depends on
- where in a stack the component lives;
- the state of the market for that component region;
- sometimes even geographic location of the user comes into play.
Yes, for OSS projects modularity is handy in terms of handling contributions, but modularity may not be the best way to deal with a problem in a certain market state and situation!
Research has shown (see, for example, "The Innovator's Solution" by Clayton Christensen) that the "integrated" region over time actually shifts to a subcomponent of an original integrated component that has since gone modular. An interesting example of this for MySQL its pluggable storage engine interface since version 5.1. MySQL is more modular now, but individual storage engines are tightly integrated for performance reasons, and in some cases they are even proprietary. It's important to realise that this too is just a phase and not a final state.
But sticking with OSS for this story, distributed version control with (among other things) decent branching/merging make contributions to the core are entirely feasible and even easy. It's a matter of using a toolchain that supports the most suitable work process, rather than hinder it or force another unsuitable wok process. Good distributed version control systems: bzr (Bazaar), hg (Mercurial), git.
(note: svn/subversion, even with some "distributed" hacks on top of it, does *not* qualify as it's architecturally unsuitable. The other tools have excellent migration plugins available to get your work process -and your code- out of svn hell. It's a bit of work but can be a stepwise process to unwarp your work processes and get a sane and more productive development workflow.)
At Open Query we particularly like bzr, because with Launchpad it provides an excellent environment for tracking of bugs, features and ongoing work, merge reviews, and so on. The admin side of Launchpad has some user interface issues, but it is workable.
Sometimes the core of a particular component does need fixing – but the time may not be right for modularity, and it's important to not get distracted by that geeky desire of "everything modular" as swimming against market forces can be very painful.


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This one day observational course will show participants how to construct a wood burning stove out of a beer keg. Participants will be introduced to the basic principles of how to design, build and install a strong, effective, durable stove for their own needs. The course will be hosted by The Bothy Project and instructed by David Frazier. Please note the stove will be constructed out of stainless steel using a tig welder, however the design and method can be easily repeated in mild steel using a mig welder.
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We can co-opt a lot of public land and change the use from livestock production to wildlife."expensive — half the price of a new NFL football stadium. There's a tremendous amount of public land, meaning you didn't have to buy it all, you only had to buy the glue and pull it together. Anybody coming from business, which I had been, coming from 20 years in Silicon Valley, is always looking for a way to finesse things rather than muscle things. And the idea of wildlife was something in my bones because I grew up in Montana and both my parents were naturalists.
Our long-term hope is that bison will essentially be classified as free-roaming wildlife in Montana."
As people learn about our project, they become more at ease with having us be a part of society out there."back into the park. They can't roam where they want, but we believe it's a historic inevitability. Bison is the only species not allowed to roam, and we think it will happen. When that occurs, we will go to Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and say, "We would like to give you our herd, let them join the wildlife of the people of Montana." That's the end result we're hoping for. That might happen in 30 years, 50 years, 100 years. For that handoff to occur and not hit any politics, these bison need to be as good as or better than any bison on the planet. They can't be seen as substandard. That reason is probably more important than the science.
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Nanny and the "Kinder Eggs"
I hope everyone one had a bright and sunny Easter (or Passover)weekend and were able to enjoy it with their family and friends. It was nice to take a day off from just about everything.
Mark Steyn's kids apparently didn't get the opportunity to enjoy it in the way they wished. Apparently as the family tried to reenter the US from Canada, our sharp eyed border agents protected them from something that they didn't even realize was a threat. Yes, friends, Nanny took away the kid's "Kinder Eggs" to protect them from a potential choking hazard:
Late last night, crossing the Quebec/Vermont border, my children had two boxes of "Kinder Eggs" ("Est. Dom. Value $7.50″) confiscated by Customs & Border Protection.
Don't worry, it's for their own safety. I had no idea that the United States is the only nation on the planet (well, okay, excepting North Korea and Saudi Arabia and one or two others) to ban Kinder Eggs. According to the CBP:
Kinder Chocolate Eggs are hollow milk chocolate eggs about the size of a large hen's egg usually packaged in a colorful foil wrapper. They are a popular treat and collector's item during holiday periods in various countries around the world, including those in Europe, South America and even Canada. A toy within the egg is contained in an oval-shaped plastic capsule. The toy requires assembly and each egg contains a different toy. Many of the toys that have been tested by the Consumer Product Safety Commission in the past were determined to present a choking hazard for young children.
And yet oddly enough generations of European and Latin American children remain unchoked. Gotta love that "even Canada", by the way: Is that an implied threat that Kinder Egg consumption is incompatible with participation in NORAD or membership of NAFTA?
Obviously Nanny doesn't feel that Steyn is enough of a parent to supervise his children's consumption of this confection and the CPC, enforced by the CBP have decided no parent in the US is qualified or should be allowed to have this product. Steyn is obviously an unfit parent just for allowing the little tykes to buy the eggs, no?
And just to make you feel safer, they keep stats of how many eggs they've confiscated, because, you know, it's all "for the children". Always nice to be able to tout how vigilant you've been with confiscating kid's confections even while the border remains a super-highway for illegal immigrants:
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an import alert for Kinder Eggs, because they are a confectionery product with a non-nutritive object imbedded in it. As in years past, CBP, the Food and Drug Administration and CPSC work in close collaboration to ensure the safety of imported goods by examining, sampling and testing products that may present such import safety hazards. Last year, CBP officers discovered more than 25,000 of these banned chocolate eggs. More than 2,000 separate seizures were made of this product.
I assume some smart bureaucrat will at some point translate that into a claim the lives of 25,000 children have been saved, or some such nonsense. They could use that to at least justify in their own minds the unwarranted intrusion into the role of the parent, or something, right? Not that they've felt a need to justify that in the past (I wonder what Nanny thinks of Cracker Jacks?).
Speaking of intrusion, you had better secure your WiFi network if you haven't already – otherwise ICE's SWAT team may be planning a visit, especially if you have a pervert for a neighbor.
But be thankful today – Nanny is on the case and Kinder Eggs shall not touch your child's lips.
Don't you feel so much safer and secure?


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The Good News and the Bad NewsFight the effects of aging on the trails
This article appeared in our May 2011 issue.
Benjamin Franklin said death and taxes are certain. To that adage trail runners should add "slowing down with age." Over the decades, in small ways in varying degrees, the inevitable happens to the elite, weekend warrior and back-of-the-packer alike. Our pace slips on long runs, the tempo runs are lukewarm and we just don't have the snap in our legs.
At first, slowing down occurs gradually. Studies by Dr. Tanaka of the University of Texas show flat performances from age 20 through 40, a gradual decline up through 55 to 60 and steeper declines above 60.
However, that steeper decline may be due to a lack of data. With fit boomers hitting their 60s, times in the upper age brackets may improve dramatically. In fact, Dr. P. Jopki, who studied NYC Marathon masters, found that their participation is growing rapidly and times are getting faster.
Also, new research gives hope. Father Time always rolls on, but we can slow him down. Contrary to an informal poll I took of masters trail runners who believe the most important workout is the long run, shorter runs at a high intensity yield the greatest benefits.
Train to Reduce
the Effects of Aging
For all of the
following workouts:
> On the track, use varying lengths
of 400 to 1600 meters.
> Run IL for 2 to 8 minutes.
> Run easy, 2 to 4 minutes or until
heart rate drops to normal, repeat.
> On the trails, run to various landmarks,
some close, some far.
> Pick up pace to IL for 2 to 8 minutes.
> Recover and repeat.
> Hills are your best training partner. All body parts are working hard—quads, calves, heart, lungs.
> Pick a hill (or a parking garage if you are a flatlander) that takes 2 to 8 minutes to summit.
> Run hard up and easy down.
> Start next climb after full recovery. Maintain form.
> A cadence workout forces you to step lively—aim for 180 steps per minute. Can be run anywhere, but start with the flats or slight hills.
> This workout differs from the others; the first week do five repeats of one cadence minute per repeat. Each week add on one cadence minute. So, week four is 5 x 4 cadence minutes. Sounds easy, but you will be working hard.
Why You Slow
Many changes occur as we age, including loss of muscular strength, increased body weight, reduced lung capacity and lower anaerobic threshold, but researchers and physicians attribute the slowdown to a decline in two main factors: maximum heart rate (MHR) and maximum oxygen uptake (VO2max).
Common literature states our MHR peaks at 220 beats per minute (BPM) and declines one beat per year above age 20. At 40, MHR is projected at 180 BPM. Running contrary (pun intended) to this general maxim is the research of Dr. Jack Daniels, a pioneer in the field of physiology of aging. He tested elite distance runners over a 25-year period. Their MHR dropped only two BPM! Although these athletes trained with an intensity few of us could tolerate, the results show what is possible.
VO2max is the maximum amount of oxygen you can breath in, and move to the bloodstream and then cells. Higher values, The Holy Grail of distance sports, yield better race performance. Values range from 20s to 90+.
Legends Steve Prefontaine and Frank Shorter were measured at 84 and 71, respectively, yet their three-mile times were very close. Says Shorter of the testing at the Cooper Institute in Dallas, "I was at the top of the percentage of VO2max that I could sustain. I think the secret is my light, quick footstrike. ... I developed an efficient style of running." His running economy coupled with VO2max resulted in an Olympic gold.
Dr. Tom LaFontaine of the University of Missouri states 50 percent of the decline in VO2max is due to the drop in MHR. Often quoted in the literature are declines of one- to one-and-a-half percent per year. However, Daniels found only a 14-percent decline over 25 years and even less when he factored in the athlete's weight gains. So intense training can result in a loss of less than 0.5 percent per year.
What To Do
Trail runners stay in great overall health by following the maxim "use it or lose it." To really trip up Father Time, though, pick up the pace. Says Dr. Tanaka, "Train hard and train often."
Says Dr. Steven Hawkins of the University of Southern California, "When you have a choice between hard and often, choose hard. High performance is determined more by intensity than volume."
Since you need to run at 90 percent of your MHR, pick a method to monitor your running intensity. Perceived exertion is quite accurate—the Borg scale is from 0 (nothing) to 10 (very, very hard). Aim for 7 (very hard). Or use a heart-rate monitor and run at 90 percent of your MHR. For example, at 50, your MHR would be 170 and 90-percent level would be 153 BPM. Or simplest, you have the right exertion level if you can't talk to your training partner.
No more than 10 to 20 percent of your weekly mileage should be intense. Gradually add on intervals and increase intensity. Although intervals and hill repeats yield the greatest benefit, choose your favorite workouts, or mix and match doing a different workout each week.
Always continue your usual runs for staying fit and keeping off the pounds. Relax and smile when you are being intense for you can now sneer at Father Time.


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ESCANABA – An Escanaba man will be tried this spring on four counts of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually assaulting a minor during the past 10 years.
Robert Jason Turner, 35, of 4464 12th Road, Escanaba, is accused of raping a female minor and having sexual contact with her during incidents from 2002-2010 in Ford River Township.
Turner is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for engaging in sexual penetration with a person under 13 years of age. He is also charged with one count of criminal sexual conduct for engaging in sexual penetration with a victim 13 years old to less than 16 years old. The fourth count against Turner is second-degree criminal sexual conduct for having sexual contact with a person under 13 years of age.
First-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum punishment of life in prison. Second-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum sentencing of 15 years in prison with a lifetime electronic monitor.
Michigan State Police arrested Turner on Oct. 26. He was lodged in the Delta County Jail and released after posting 10 percent of a $50,000 cash bond on Dec. 13. Following a preliminary examination in district court, the case was bound over to circuit court.
On Monday, Delta County Circuit Court Judge Stephen Davis ruled prior sexual acts committed by the defendant would be admissible during a jury trial. Turner is scheduled for a three-day trial in circuit court on March 6-8.
The case was suppressed from the public and media prior to being bound over from district court.


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Each brain is preserved in alcohol and suspended in glass jars with thread. The collection is made up entirely of mammals, except for a single turtle, though the species are varied and geographically wide ranging. The brains were collected from Africa, Asia, South America and Australia and Europe.
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When asked by a Tanzanian journalist earlier this month about U.S. policy in Africa, Assistant Secretary for African Affairs Johnnie Carson highlighted the President's Policy Directive for sub-Saharan Africa and said the United States wants "to develop our friendship with Africa based on mutual respect, mutual interest, mutual responsibility. We want to base it on a partnership and not patronage."
To this end, in just the last few months, journalists from around the continent have joined U.S. policymakers via the Africa Media Hub to discuss a broad array of topics that include trade, investment, security, health, food security, humanitarian aid, and press freedom. Today, Under Secretary for Political Affairs, Wendy Sherman, addressed journalists while in Nairobi to discuss her second trip to the region and to highlight the United States' continued commitment to the continent. This is the most recent example of how the Africa Hub continues its efforts to connect African journalists with high-level U.S. officials.
In addition to bringing policy makers and journalists together, the Africa Hub hosts regional training sessions to help provide journalists the skills they need to succeed in incredibly demanding environments. This past week, the Hub partnered with U.S. Mission South Africa to bring 21 journalists from around Africa to Johannesburg, where they participated in an investigative journalism conference aimed at improving the quality of reporting, analysis and opinion-writing. The participants also had the opportunity to meet and engage with prominent media professionals, tour media houses in South Africa, and ask me questions at a press conference.
These are only some of the examples of the great work -- and positive impact -- that the State Department's Africa Regional Media Hub does every day. And it is part of the reason I am so pleased to have been in Johannesburg last week to officially launch the Hub in its new location, as we look forward to continued engagement in the region.
The Africa Regional Media Hub is the newest of the Bureau of Public Affairs' Hubs around the world. Our aim is to communicate U.S. foreign policy directly to international audiences in the languages and mediums they prefer. The Africa Hub helps policymakers deliver messages on regional and global issues to targeted audiences, works with African media outlets to arrange interviews and distributes audio and video content to media throughout the continent.
The Hubs put into practice what Secretary Clinton calls 21st century statecraft -- that is, harnessing the networks and technologies of the today's interconnected world to advance U.S. foreign policy. We are reaching broader, previously untouched audiences throughout Africa and around the globe.
My visit to the region began in Uganda, where I met with over 100 young journalism students from Makerere's School of Communications and Journalism. I was impressed by their insights and by their passion for ensuring journalistic integrity in a challenging work environment. I was equally inspired as I toured a community school in Kampala's Kitintale neighborhood, engaged with a vibrant group of journalists who kept me on my toes with their insightful questions, and as I answered questions from callers from the community on Radio Bilal during an evening call-in program. In Kenya, I met with opinion-makers, writers, media owners, and journalists and was impressed with their determination to contribute to the betterment of Kenyan society through their work. Finally, in South Africa, I met with leading Twitterati and visited the African Leadership Academy, whose students represent the bright promise of the continent. I was also able to impress upon government officials the importance of protecting and advancing press freedom. All of these experiences underscored just how dynamic and important Africa is on the world stage.
As our Africa Hub settles into its new location, I am certain it will continue to contribute to the telling of America's story and forging even better relations between the United States and the continent.
To get in touch with the Africa Regional Media Hub, please e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Smart move,using this tool in new ways,to make viable, real connections is! changing worlds,,one person at a time,,doesnt sound very effective does it?, but these days, with high speed connections,, that person, knows this person, who knows another person and so it grows,, fast!,..which btw is why all the data has to be true,honest and non partisan,,..if they are not? the conectio will be broken at the fist person who gets offended or abused and the efficacity of the tool is reduced exponentially,,,but you knew that, right?.. very good! smart move again,, it is so fascinating to watch this evolve on such a large scale and see so much good come from its use by people we dont even know,,yet,..love it!!..training the new! journalists and having a "hub" where they can go for mentoring, will work well,,will this go global?.. one place for all?..might be a good idea, no?.."internet journalism".."no secrets",..connections that matter,.. important things in our world today,, well done US,, again!,..
Lilliane in Rwanda writes:
I was so previledged to be a part of the Africa Media Hub launch...Longlive USA, Longlive partnership...Just a reminder about emailing us -- the journalists -- the photos that were taken that day.
Eric D. in New York writes:
"Partnership not Patronage" I love this. I wish the French could do thesame. I know they wouldn't care about statements like this because it is a common slogan in Africa that"No France without Africa"
Former French President Jacque Chirac confirmed this and ordered that France should transfer most of the money in its central bank to Africa because that's where the money belongs. I hate France because of their everlasting colonization of Africa. Francophone Africa will never flourish until France changes its policy towards Africa.


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>Runner's World - My Event Ratings>
In short: Incredible race in an incredible locationIn full: Wow! Red Bull did a great job of creating a great new event and I love the way that they did it with a nod to the heritage of steeplechase and fell running!Things to keep:- the entrants (invite this year's finishers back!)... it seemed like they picked people who'd entered challenging events before and it really paid off. There was comradery and sportsmanship all the way round, good laughs and great competition.- the added extras, such as the wonderful top and medal, the lunch afterwards, and sending us a box of Red Bull before the race!- the course - stunning scenery, varied terrain, perfect location, amazing!Things to improve (these are minor quibbles in an almost perfect race!):- double-check the signage (we went the wrong way on a couple of occasions where there was no marshal/sign!) and course measurement- extra drinks stations mid-way through the longer (1st and 3rd) stages would be great (also some carbs (even a banana!) in the goodie bag)- most marshals did a great job (thank you!!) but some seemed disengagedAll-in-all, a tremendous run and let's hope we get to see it again!! Thank you so much Red Bull!Date of review: October 9, 2012
In short: Maybe the best small race I've been to for a very long time.In full: Really nice race, very very well organised. For a race of this size (ca. 300 entries) it has everything (good, fast course over road; marshals; water station at 5k; drinks at the end; toilets & changing; good support at 5k and the end. The things that really set it apart are the flawless organisation, the relaxed start, the refreshments stand selling food & drink, the guaranteed* good weather (*so far... touch wood!), and results up on the website within 3 hours of crossing the finish line!!! And an Easter egg :DDate of review: March 29, 2005
In short: Vastly improved, excellently organised half marathon (like a mini London marathon now!) - thoroughly recommended for beginners, charity runners and serious PB-hunters alikeIn full: A complete success, and highly recommended (with a provisor - read on!). Make no mistake, 2004 was a shambles, and wouldn't have made it into my top 50. Timing was a joke, they cut corners on everything, there were queues for bags and delays sending out numbers and (as in every previous year) the race was run with traffic still flowing (or more accurately grinding to a halt and pumping out fumes) in the opposite lane. This year, in 2005, the Bath Half Marathon makes it into my Top 5 with ease. I'm hesitant to pile too much praise on the organisers because frankly it should always have been like this: it's finally lived up to its potential.The Start: 10/10The start was on time, and had a great atmosphere, with a PA system keeping everyone well informed, an excellent start gantry and fantastic crowds lining the awesome start down Great Pulteney Street. The comments someone made about having to wait to get through the line are plain daft; with 6500 people of course it will take some time to get through the line. Look at London for example! The comments someone made about Gun -> Tape times used to determine results are silly too: if you used chip -> tape times you'd have to do it for everyone, which means the winner of the race could start 10 minutes after the gun, treat it as a time trial, and then win the race despite finishing 9 1/2 minutes after the first person over the line. Think about it.The Course: 9/10The course itself was *totally* traffic free, along some of the widest roads you are ever likely to be lucky enough to experience in a race. A pure pleasure. Air felt clean too; not a hint of pollution. First mile is steady downhill slope; last mile is back up same slope; otherwise very flat. Everything well-signed (apart maybe from mile markers - I don't recall seeing any except for 4, 6 and miles - then again I was running quite hard!). Car-mounted clocks at 10km and 10miles, and a chip checkpoint at 10km.Water Stations: 9/10The water stations were numerous and well-manned, and interspersed with Lucozade Sport and sponge stations. I never once went wanting for a drink; indeed I turned some down! Someone criticised that water wasn't bottled. If that's important to you then fine - but for most of us water in cups is perfect!Marshals & First Aid: 10/10The course was plentifully marshalled throughout; a mixture of volunteers and Army. First aid posts and ambulances at posts along the route, and because the roads were so clear no race could have a better emergency response time.The Finish: 8/10Fantastic run in down Great Pulteney Street, crowds lining both sides. Breathtaking. Beyond line, very efficiently organised, if somewhat impersonal. Would like to see them hand the medal to finishers rather than have you walk along and having someone drop it (still in its wrapper) into your goodie bag!! Walk back to "Athletes' Village" much improved over previous years.Results: 6/10Provisional results posted online and published in Bath Chronicle by the next day. No sign of the 10km (and 10mile?) checkpoint splits though. Also only gun -> tape times provided; would be nice to give chip -> tape times too for informational purposes as in London.Value: 6/10Still pretty pricey. This year they ended the tradition of free T-shirts and replaced them with medals. The medals are excellent quality, though. Maybe a choice of T-shirt or medal would be nice. Goodie bags very average.OVERALL: 9/10First class race, highly, highly recommended - this is what the Bath Half Marathon should always have been had they not messed up so badly previously (last year especially). Great weather this year (as usual) too! I would thoroughly recommend it for charity runners, beginnners and PB-hunters alike - with one provisor - that they now maintain the standard. They aim to increase the number of runners from ca. 6000 to 8000 next year - I really, really hope they now maintain the standard they set this year!! Could be one of the UK's Top 5 races if they keep it up.Date of review: March 23, 2005
In short: Totally unique course & absolutely breathtaking route running through the heart of Westminster on closed roads - spoilt only by the director's amazingly unprofessional organisation and shocking response to the large amount of concern this attracted!Date of review: August 24, 2004
In short: A great race, very well supported and an amazing finish as you run down Great Pulteney Street!!Date of review: August 24, 2004
In short: Friendly organisers, a good crowd for the race, and the opportunity to run flat out around the Serpentine in one of the most beautiful parks in the UK (*in summer!)Date of review: August 24, 2004
In short: A super race at Easter - always seems to be blazing hot but an interesting course in the country - plus an Easter egg at the finish!!! - make this a really enjoyable (though tough!) runDate of review: August 24, 2004
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Trip Advisor review - Vicky San Diego, CA (US)
"Peaceful, Inviting, Rea Tuscany"Laura is the star here at this lovely agriturismo. She is sharp and cheerful and most informative. We stayed 5 nights with my sister and her hubby and we all loved this place. We had the two (large) rooms on the corner and were able to park right next to our rooms! A nice plus after a busy, tiring day of touristing. It is up a dusty road, but that's great..you are away from the hubub. We went into (Greve) town and took the VERY convenient (frequent) bus to Florence. Brilliant! Pkg is free and very reasonable. Takes you to the center of town. Laura will tell you how. Beautiful grounds, can't say enough about the view of the Tuscan Hills. We had the (separate) kitchen at our disposal, so long as no one else was using it. Everything you need is there. There is home bottled wine, but we liked other wine better. Matter of taste. Laura booked the wine tour for us. Breakfast was excellent with a homemade cake every morning. Ingrid took care of our brkfst service and tidies up our rooms each day. She is a sweetheart, and works hard. Remember her before you leave by showing your appreciation. Rooms were large, comfy yet firm beds. Shower/bathroom is very nice. The only (maybe) drawback was the wifi, you could only get it (and not all the time) out on the patio. No wifi in our rooms. But, hopefully, like us, you only need it to check your email once a day. So this could be a non-issue if you do not care--you are in Tuscany for rest and relaxation, after all! We just had to check with our sick family member back home every day/night. The love and appreciation for this community and terroir is palpable. It draws you in like a warm embrace. You will leave wanting more. We will be back if in the area again. Thank you for a most memorable stay.
Trip Advisor Review - France and Brian Canada
Wait till you meet Laura and her staff, they could not have been any more helpful. Breakfast was self serve with cereals, fruit, cold meats and cheese along with freshly baked cakes done daily. This is an ideal location to stay while visiting Florence and Tuscany. The location allows for fast access to the major highway ( although a dirt road ) to Greve where we took the public bus ( recommended ) to the city center ( Florence ) daily. The rooms are well appointed and comfortable and cleaned daily. Their are several excellent restaurants near by and the drive to Sienna very picturesque. We would not hesitate returning.
Andrea & Nicolas Toronto, Canada
We spent two nights at Ancora del Chianti and wished we could have stayed longer. It is strategically located close to Florence and other scenic places while still situated out in the country. The room was comfortable with its own front lawn and beautiful rustic garden. The breakfast was very good and the provision of a little kitchen for is handy for people wishing to stay and enjoy the tranquility of the farm. Best of all is Laura's artistic touches and her warm, welcoming personality that made our stay memorable. We hope to go back some day.
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Philip and Annette Wiskie Rotterdam Holland
We stayed 2 weeks and it was great! Ancora is a beautiful rustic house on top of a hill. A truly unique place under the Tuscan sun. It was a pleasure to drive up and come 'home' everyday after visiting the medieval villages on route SS222 (the most beautiful route trough the Chianti). Staying this long in one place gave us the chance to occasionally have a lazy day, read a book in one of the many easy chairs in the garden or in the vineyards, under the olive trees of Ancora, enjoying the views to all corners of the Chianti. (Very central located to all Tuscan highlights!) The owners, Laura and Filippo; where to begin… Warm, helpful, prepared to give you the service you sometimes need in a foreign environment. Every morning at breakfast overlooking the charming garden Laura or Sabina shared many priceless tips only a local resident can give you. Where to go, what to do or see. If you like to be independent? No problem, they will never impose! Thank you Ingrid for keeping our room tidy and baking a cake for the guest everyday! Thank you Laura for everything, for giving us 'a home, away from home' for de past 2 weeks. We never met a better more giving and warm host! Philip and Annette - Rotterdam Holland
2014-06-18 13:43:09
Claudia & Christian Österreich, Steyr
Laura, we miss you already!!! Thanks for everything, you made us feel like visiting friends we have known since a long time. Hugs, Claudia and Christian
2014-04-18 16:20:26
Mihaela Fetita Alba Iulia, Romania
Came back from Tuscany a week ago already, and I keep trying to fade it all in order to remember objectively...there's no way, trust me...Once the sun kissed you, gentle on the hills, once your lips touched the taste of velvet wine, once you took the moon with you, late in the night, between the olive trees, you will leave your heart there...and with every second you will remember so precisely why you have to come back...This is the place where my soul can rest, where time has a totally different way for flowing, love is sweeter and life richer...Hope to see you soon enough! Tks Laura and Filippo!
2013-09-03 22:26:31
Trip Advisor Review - Macco Suisse
"Excellent stay to enjoy the awesome countryside†I stayd at the Ancora del Chianti Bed and Breakfast for 3 nights and i loved it. The owners are very nice and even took me and some friends to a local celebration (festa del cinghiale). The location is perfect for people who want to discover the Chianti area as it is situated on one of the many hills with a great view over the region. The rooms are clean and spacious and there are common areas with books, beer, vine and so on.
2013-05-14 15:24:04
Trip Advisor Review - Remsrallye Belgique
"Le paradis au bout du chemin†Après avoir quitté la route principale en direction de Grève, vous suivez le panneau de signalisation pour emprunter un chemin d'abord goudronné puis ensuite en terre sur + ou - 3 km pour enfin arriver à une maison entourée de vignes et d'oliviers, C'est une vue magnifique sur la vallée qui s'offre à vous . Laura vous accueille en français mais elle parle très bien l'anglais, l'allemand et bien sur l'italien, elle est de bon conseil pour les visites des grandes villes Toscane et pour les restaurants des environs de Grève. Les chambres sont belles et bien équipées et une petite cuisine est à disposition pour garder des aliments au frais ou pour préparer un petit repas. Le petit déjeuner est simple et chaque fois accompagné d'un gâteau fait maison. En ce mois d'avril, nous n'avons pas beaucoup profité du jardin mais en été il doit être agréable de rester dans un transat ou de faire la sieste dans un hamac. Nous y retournerons certainement à une autre saison.
2013-05-14 15:16:47
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Here's how RW members rated this race in the past (480 votes).
In short: Killer hills with beautiful sceneryIn full: To keep it short, the hills are very tough, whilst the scenery is glorious. Although the support is understandably sparse in some places, it is still very enthusiastic. Fantastic organisation and lastly great T-Shirt!!!!!Date of review: October 10, 2007
In short: Awesome MarathonIn full: Looking at other comments it has all been said before. This truly is a great event. Get that hill training in if you enter in the future. I WILL do this marathon again. I had a great weekend in Inverness.Date of review: October 10, 2007
In short: This race is something specialIn full: From build up to wind down this is a must-do. Respect the hill at 17-19 miles and the course will reward you. The atmosphere is great and organisation is spot on. Oh and the views are great. Enjoy the piper in Dores.Date of review: October 10, 2007
In short: Tough, but worth it.In full: Thoroughly enjoyed my 2nd ever marathon. Managed to knock 35 minutes off my London time - probably sue to there being 34,000 less people in the way! Well organised, good weather and glorious scenery. If you're a soup fan then the goody bag is just the thing for you! Would definitely do it again.Date of review: October 10, 2007
In short: Glorious scenery!In full: My first marathon - a tough one in places, but very rewarding. The weather was perfect, too, and the goody bag and freebies were excellent.Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: Challenging first race, but a great day!Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: Brilliant raceIn full: I came back to do this again with the intention of beating last year's time but due to illness and injury this wasn't on but I had a brilliant time. It was hard but I got round which is the main thing and I will be back next year! The organisers manage to pull this off like clockwork - well done to them!Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: My first marathon,and I loved it. Glad I picked this one.In full: A fantastic weekend in all. Weather just right. Well organized from start to finish. Great support from the locals. Plenty of well manned water stops, well done to everyone involved in this race, be very proud of yourselves. I can't think of anything negative to say at all. I must admit I ignored the warm up, it seemed more important to stay in the loo queue. Hope to be back next year.Date of review: October 9, 2007
In short: Beautiful Scenery, Perfect running conditions, Crowd where present fantastic ,almost faultless organizationIn full: My 2nd marathon and a complete contrast to London. Being driven in groups to the start line is a great idea, especially with that scenery to greet you at the start. Being such a rural race the atmosphere was a bit flat but the crowd, where present were brilliant especially in Doress and Inverness. Course generally down hill but some steepish climbs mostly within the first 3rd but also in Doress between 18 and 20 miles, so fairly quickMy only slight annoyance was the organization at the start with people being dropped off before the start line and having the luggage van and most of the toilets after the start line. It was a bit chaotic during the last half an hour before the start with people trying to dash between the drop off point, toilets and the luggage van with people gathering behind the start line in the middle. Apart from that a fantastic race and one I hope to do againDate of review: October 9, 2007
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Weigner also noted it was the first year the race had more runners from Wyoming than neighboring Colorado.
None of the ascents on the course are dauntingly steep, but, according to Erin Whitney, who completed the half-marathon in 2003, the gradual inclines catch runners off guard as late-race fatigue sets in.
"The finish line welcomed me at the top of a long grueling hill, the same one that I had greeted so happily going the other direction at the start," she wrote in a race report that has since been displayed on the race website.
As the sun rises runners are treated to a quiet, backcountry course, with views of green grasslands and monolithic Vadauwoo rock outcroppings. "The miles passed surprisingly quickly, and I'd like to think that the beautiful race setting had something to do with that impression," continued Whitney.
Founded in 1978 as the Rocky Mountain 50-Mile, the Rocky Mountain Double Marathon was renamed in 1999. Corey Hanson of Bellevue, Colorado, set the course record in the double of 7:03:59 last year, and Jamie Donaldson of Littleton, Colorado, set the women's course record of 8:07:31 in 2010.
Like many races now, this one requires runners to carry water bottles to cut down on trash from disposable bottles and cups, and any runner caught littering is disqualified.
But the race is also known for its simplicity. The race, whose motto is "… where the race director promises you nothing, and he delivers," has no awards, either for age groups or overall. "Folks give themselves permission to have fun at our races because there are no trophies," says Weigner. "Nobody comes expecting to run a PR or qualify for Boston. They come to enjoy Medicine Bow National Forest and their fellow runners and family members."
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Do you realize how much information (and the economic influence) a paper can provide the community? When Connie Schultz started with her newspaper more than 400 people worked in the newsroom, when she left, less than 200 remained. That's a lot of lost trained, dedicated workers! Read that item in a newspaper!
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