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Owing to a rich historical foundation and having acquired a multi-cultural flavor over the years, Karnataka's capital awaits an exploratory tour by the intrepid tourist looking for an unmatched holiday experience. Bangalore, with a pleasant weather throughout the year, has become a traveller's delight.
Whether you are a lone traveler or travelling with a large group, there are several tourist places for you to go to and make the most of what the city offers. After going through the extensive list below, you just have to choose those experiences that catches your fancy to get indulged into.
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When it comes to tourist places to visit in Bangalore, the Vidhan Soudha, the impressive and magnificent building that houses the state legislature of Karnataka, is a must-see for all. This marvelous example of Dravidian architecture is made of granite, has one central as well as six minor domes and can be approached from all the four directions. However, the access to the biggest legislative building in India has been restricted and one has to take prior consent before visiting its interiors. The structure looks dramatically stunning on Sunday and on public holidays, when it is floodlit from 6:00 to 8:30 in the evening.
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As you come out of the Vidhan Soudha premises, you would spot a red bricked building constructed in the Greco-Roman style. This is the Attara Kacheri or the High Court of Bangalore. Touching the periphery of Cubbon Park, the structure dates back to the year 1867 and is renowned for its European classical architecture. With its perfectly symmetrical columns and bright red hue, it offers a perfect contrast to the Vidhan Soudha's shades of white. One can visit the court on all weekdays between 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
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A landscaped garden covering nearly 300 acres in the heart of the city, Cubbon Park is a prominent landmark and tourist place to visit in Bangalore. Originally named 'Meade's Park', the garden has well laid out walking paths throughout its premises and is frequented by early morning walkers and interested naturalists who study plants in the peaceful environment. Over the years several historical monuments and statues have been constructed within the park and offer an insight into Bangalore's past connection with the British Empire and its indigenous rulers. Walking through the tree-lined avenues, amidst local flora, you come across statues of Queen Victoria, King Edward VII, Major General Sir Mark Cubbon, Sri Chamarajendra Wodeyar and Sir K. Sheshadri Iyer. You can even enjoy the dancing musical fountain show in the park between 7-8:30 pm every day; except Mondays.
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Situated on Kasturba Road, at the entrance of the magnificent Cubbon Park, is a tourist place that is much loved by young tourists. Housed inside an octagonal-shaped building, the Bangalore Aquarium boasts of having an exotic variety of aquatic life including angel fish, glow light tetra, red tail shark, Siamese fighters, catla, Indian tiger barb, mahseer, freshwater prawns, blue gourami, gold fish and several others. The Bangalore Aquarium is the second largest aquarium in India and has on display the largest number of freshwater cultivable as well as ornamental pet fish. One can visit this place during all working days between 10:30 am and 5:30 pm.
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If you are a science enthusiast or looking for the perfect place to take your kids for an interesting learning experience, you must head to the Visvesvaraya Industrial and Technological Museum. Situated on the Kasturba Road, it is nmed after the famous engineer and the Diwan of Mysore, M Visveswaraya.
It has five galleries: Popular Science Gallery, Kimbe Paper Metals Gallery, Children's Science Gallery, Electronic Technology Gallery and Engine Hall Gallery. Apart from various machines and experiments on display, there are also many interactive exhibits which you can participate in. It also houses a mobile science exhibition which tours the entire state throughout the year and provides scientific information to visitors.
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MG Road and Brigade Road, apart from Commercial Street, are considered as two of the most happening and busy shopping spots in Bangalore. Along with many shopping centers and branded retail outlets, they also have numerous eateries, pubs and restaurants offering cuisines from different corners of the globe. A walk on these streets would enable you to get a sense of the city's young and vibrant social scene. The MG Road Boulevard leads you to the Metro station where you can board the metro train for a short ride to the eastern part of the city. On the way you would be able to catch glimpses of various localities like Indiranagar, Ulsoor and Bypannahalli.
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Among the biggest lakes of the Garden City, Ulsoor Lake is one of the popular tourist places in Bangalore that is known for its beauty and appeal. Located a stone's throw away from the commercial hub of M.G. Road, the lake originated during the reign of Kempe Gowda II, but was given its current form by Sir Lewin Bentham Bowring, the then Commissioner of Bangalore. Spread over an area of almost 1.5 sq. km, the Ulsoor Lake has several islands scattered within it. One of the major attractions among people visiting the lake is boating. There are also several eateries and coffee shops near the lake where visitors can relish a variety of snack items.
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This museum is India's first aerospace museum that has been showcasing the growth of the Indian aviation industry and HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) since last 60 years. Managed by HAL, it has a collection of various aircrafts and helicopters, aircraft engine models, flight simulators, a mock Air Traffic Control Tower and an exhibit of Indian aviation history. A must-visit tourist place in Bangalore for aviation aficionados, aspiring pilots and history buffs alike, the Hal museum is located on Old Airport Road and is open between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm every day except Mondays.
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Owned by S.K. Prabhu, a biking aficionado, this café cum museum is situated in Fraser Town. It has a collection of over 20 vintage motorcycles dating back to 1924; some of which are imported from countries like the United Kingdom and New Zealand, along with photographs and other biking memorabilia. The collection includes some rare motorcycles from World War II era displayed amidst old-world settings. You can have a sip of coffee or tea and snacks while admiring some of the older generation motorbikes and going through quirky "motorcycling quotations". It is open on all days from 6:00 am to 11:00 pm.
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One of the tourist places in Bangalore that attracts a high number of footfalls each year is the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. Created on the lines of the Mughal gardens, the 240 acre garden has a prominent glass house which hosts flower shows annually. It hosts India's largest collection of tropical plants, fountains, ancient trees, an aquarium and a lake. Open throughout the year between 6:00 am and 7:00 pm, it is a pretty place for guests to stroll around, admire seasonal flowers, stretch their legs, or even enjoy a picnic brunch with friends and family.
If you happen to visit the garden on the second and fourth weekend of the month, you can enjoy the government-organised folk fair featuring folk dance, music and plays performed by groups from different parts of Karnataka.
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Bugle Rock is a gigantic rock in the Basavanagudi area; situated very near the renowned Bull temple, of South Bangalore and generated immense attention within the scientific and geological societies when it was discovered. It is an unexpected and prominent rise above the ground of peninsular gneiss as the main rock formation, with an estimated age of about 3,000 million years. Offering a panoramic view of the city, it once had a watchtower built on it by Kempe Gowda - one of four that defined the city's limits. Another one of these natural creations with a watchtower on its top, can be found inside the Lalbagh Gardens and is now identified as a National Geological Monument.
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The Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is situated at T. Chowdiah Road and is counted amongst the popular tourist places in Bangalore city. A huge, 15 meter dome serves as the sky theatre inside the planetarium and has the capacity to host 225 guests at a time. There are 2 astronomy shows daily at 3:00 pm and 4:30 pm; except Mondays, which provide visuals of space as well as accurate information on astronomy. There is also an observatory inside the planetarium that has a professional six-inch code refractor telescope on display. Anyone with an interest in astronomy and young kids with a curiosity towards life in outer space would find a trip to the planetarium a worthwhile experience.
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Owned by the royal family of Mysore, the Bangalore Palace is another tourist place in Bangalore that stands out for its unique architecture. Built along the lines of a Tudor Castle, the palace and its grounds cover over 450 acres. As you tour through its interiors, you can view its 35 rooms, wood carved motifs and relief paintings on the ceilings. The Greek and Dutch collection of paintings is on display, as are a few creations of Raja Ravi Varma. One can visit the Palace between 10 am and 6 pm on all working days.
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Bangalore Fort, originally a mud fortress built by Kempe Gowda, was converted to a stone fortress by Tipu Sultan's father, Hyder Ali. Located at the center of Old Bangalore near Kalasipalyam Bus Stand, the fort stands as a testimony to the Mysore Emperor's resistance to the British authority. The intricately carved arches of the Fort have been built as per the Islamic style and it also has a well-preserved Ganapati temple located within the premises. The summer retreat of Tipu Sultan is situated within the walls of the Bangalore Fort as well. The structure is an example of Indo-Islamic architecture and has been built entirely with teak wood. It is adorned with pillars, arches and balconies and has striking floral motifs embellishing its walls. You can visit the fort between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm every day.
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[Take a walking tour of Bangalore and relive the Mediveal times]
Another one of the tourist places in Bangalore that is associated with Tipu Sultan is situated close to the Bangalore Airport. The birthplace of the erstwhile king of Mysore, it was originally a mud fort before it was converted into a stone one by Hyder Ali. There are also a few temples within the premises including Venugopalaswamy, Siddalingeshwara, Chandramouleshwara, Sarovaranjaneya and the Nanjundeshwara temple. All of them contain unique sculptures and carvings providing viewers a good example of architectural styles of a bygone era.
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[Enjoy tasting fine wine at wineries around Nandi Hills]
Nandi Hills, at a distance of around 65 kms from the city, is the best tourist place in Bangalore to enjoy a long drive and watch the sun rising over the horizon. The hills, once a summer retreat and fortress for Tipu
Sultan, now serves as a popular weekend getaway for the city dwellers. Atop this 600m cliff, Tipu's Drop that offers great visuals of the surrounding valley, Yoga Nandishvara Temple, Gandhi Nilaya, the Nehru House and Amrita Sarovar are some of the delights for the visitors.
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[Walk amongst butterflies at Bannerghatta National Park]
Situated 21km from the main city and at the outskirts of Bangalore, the Bannerghatta National Park is renowned for its fascinating range of wildlife and safaris. Spread over 104 sq. km, its other attractions include a crocodile and snake farm along with a butterfly park. The national park is one of the best tourist places to visit in Bangalore for spotting animals like bisons, lions, elephants, panthers, Indian tigers and many more. On the weekends, this park witnesses a large crowd of the city dwellers opting for a quick weekend getaway. An ideal place for nature lovers and adventure seekers, it offers you options of wildlife safari, trek and boat rides as well. Except on Tuesdays, the park remains open for visitors every day between 09:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
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[See the religous side of Bangalore on a guided walking tour]
For those looking for spiritual solace, ISKCON Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Krishna, is an attractive proposition. It is situated to the west of the Chord Road, on a seven-acre hillock, known as the 'Hare Krishna Hill'. Built in the Neo-Classical style, it effortlessly blends the traditional elements of temple architecture with modern high-tech amenities. As one enters the intricately ornamented Rajagopuram through patterned arches, one comes across illuminated artificial waterfalls, making it a perfect setting for a peaceful connect with the deity. There are four 'gopurams' inside the temple, each of them connected to the other by an outstanding glazed-glass canopy. The other attractions of the Bangalore ISKCON Temple include ISKCON Vedic Theatre, Vedic museums and exhibit areas, a lecture hall and beautifully landscaped gardens. Apart from meditating and praying in the complex one can participate in the daily pujas and aartis conducted at regular intervals.
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St. Mary's Basilica, the oldest church in Bangalore, is well-known for the festivities held during the St. Mary's Feast in the month of September. It is one the many tourist places in Bangalore that have a rich history and a special architectural style. Situated opposite the Russel Market Square in Shivajinagar, it attracts a number of devotees from in and around Bangalore. It is adorned with numerous stained glass windows and has a striking tower built in gothic-style with pointed arches. Visitors can attend the morning mass at this minor basilica on all days.
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Budding ornithologists have a treat in store for them at the Puttenahalli Lake near Yelahanka. It is a 10-hectare water body situated 14km north of Bangalore, which might soon be converted into Karnataka's first bird sanctuary. Experts have discovered 49 species of birds breeding here which include Darters, Painted storks, Black-crowned Night Herons, Purple Herons, Pond Herons, Egrets, Asian Openbill Storks, Eurasian Spoonbills, Spot-billed Pelican, Little Grebe, Little Cormorant, Spot-billed Ducks, Purple Moorhen, Common Sandpiper and other water-birds. Besides these, some migratory birds and endangered species also pay a visit to the lake seasonally. If bird watching interests you, be sure to go to the lake armed with your camera and binoculars.
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Apart from Puttenahalli Lake, one of the best tourist places to visit in Bangalore for spotting migratory birds is the Hessaraghatta Lake. Situated 18km to the north-west of the city, it is a man-made reservoir that holds fresh water of the Arkavathy River originating at the Nandi Hills. Birds such as the kingfisher, magpie robin, little egrets, common mynas, Brahminy kites, black drongos, bulbuls, greater coucals, purple sunbirds, and others has been reported in and around the lake's border. It is also a great place for the winter migrants of the species and you are sure to catch sight of a few on your visit here.
[Enjoy a day at Snow City in Bangalore and beat the summer heat]
Snow City, an indoor snow-themed park that has sub-zero temperatures, snowfall and snow games is located in Jayamahal. With toboggan rides, snow basketball and a fantasy snow castle, young visitors will be delighted to spend a day here; playing and making snowmen at this positively entertaining theme park. A great place for a family outing, you can also organize birthday parties or get-together with friends over the weekends in this recreational destination. With real snow falling overhead, it will be a memorable experience for those who have never seen snow firsthand. Open between 10 am and 8 pm, one can choose to go for any of the 45 minute long sessions scheduled throughout the day.
[Treat yourself to a day of fun at Wonderla Amusement Park]
If you travelling with children, one of the best tourist places to visit in Bangalore is the Wonderla Amusement Park and Resort on the Mysore Road. Filled with exciting rides, water rides and high thrill rides, you are sure to have an excitement-packed day with your family, friends and colleagues in this park. Open on all days of the year, you can visit from 11 am to 6 pm on weekdays and from 11 am to 7 pm on weekends. For those who craves to spend a day at the park, the Wonderla resort attached to the park, offers an ideal place for overnight stay and have some of the jolly and merry memories.
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Manchanabele Dam is small artificial dam constructed on river Arkavati and leads to the creation of beautiful backwaters surrounded by stone-scattered rugged hills. Apart from being a popular destination for family picnic and outings with friends, it is also one of the most sought after destinations for the trekkers and adventure sports enthusiasts. It is in this vicinity, one can participate in activities like bird watching, hiking, rock climbing, boating, kayaking, sunset tour and photography.
Being a cosmopolitan city, Bangalore has many malls all across its length and breadth. These malls usually cater to the shopping and hanging-out delights of the city dwellers. With large multi-national brands opening shop in these swanky shopping centres, you would be spoilt for choice as you make your way within these malls. Once you have had your fill of retail therapy, you can indulge your taste buds with the choicest of cuisines being served at the various food outlets and restaurants located at these malls. There is also a recent trend of organizing live music shows and performances at different places within the malls which attract more crowds which get entertained in between the shopping sessions.
Now that you know all about Bangalore and its myriad tourism options, you must surely be keen to try out the different experiences available in this vast city. Most of these sightseeing places are well-connected by buses, private cabs and auto rickshaws, although one can opt to visit certain areas by foot too. While you are busy exploring and discovering Bangalore, do not forget to taste the local dishes which are sure to add another flavor to the trip.
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DETROIT – The Dallas Cowboys are no strangers to gut-wrenching losses during the Jason Garrett era.
There were the season-ending, playoffs-or-bust losses to division foes in 2011 and 2012. But the Cowboys limped off into the offseason after those bitter defeats. This time around, after Sunday's 31-30 loss to the Lions, they still have half a season to go.
"You just have to respond," Garrett said. "You have to respond each and every week. Obviously, it was a disappointing loss for our team, but it really doesn't matter now. What matters is what we do now. It's really important that we understand that and learn from what happened today and just move forward. We have a new challenge this week and we have to get focused on that."
But can the Cowboys (4-4) bounce back after blowing an opportunity to move two games above .500, win back-to-back road games for the first time since 2009 and pad their lead in the NFC East?
"The best teams in the league are able to do that," said Garrett, who has a 20-20 record since the start of the 2011 season. "Whether you win or lose on Sunday, you have to learn from the experience and go forward. We've done that seven times this year already and we'll have to do it again this week."
Garrett, however, did concede that Sunday's loss was more emotional than most, considering the Lions rallied from a 10-point deficit in the final 6:45. Emotions ran high after the game, with Dez Bryant's tantrums on the sideline underscoring just how frustrating it was to lose a game in such agonizing fashion.
"Well, we have a lot of competitive people on our team and you probably wouldn't be on our team or our coaching staff if you weren't competitive," Garrett said. "You get 16 opportunities to compete your ass off and that's what we try to do. We were in a great position to win that ball game and we didn't get it done. When you put your guts out there for three hours, collectively, sometimes it's hard to swallow those kinds of defeats.
"What we need to do as a team is learn from what just happened and find a way, in all three phases, to win this kind of game, make the plays necessary to win. They did that and we didn't and we have to live with that. But we also have to learn from it."
The good news for the Cowboys is that they return home next weekend to face a Minnesota Vikings team that at 1-6 is one of the league's worst.
The bad news for the Cowboys is that they may have to face the Vikings without right guard Brian Waters, who suffered leg and tricep injuries against the Lions; cornerback Mo Claiborne, who hurt his hamstring in the game; and safety Barry Church, who also hurt his hamstring in Detroit.
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The life and times of Colonel Henry Rutgers (1745–1830)—soldier, statesman, philanthropist, wealthy landowner, and leader in the Dutch Reformed Church—will be the subject of "Benevolent Patriot: The Life and Times of Henry Rutgers," opening on February 15 in the Galleries of Special Collections and University Archives of the Alexander Library in New Brunswick. The exhibition will feature Rutgers' most treasured possessions, acquired by the university over the years and many never seen before, as well as photographs, prints, and historical documents that recount Rutgers' life. Running through June, "Benevolent Patriot" opens with a complimentary reception and lecture at 5 p.m. in the library's Scholarly Communication Center.
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Will Grey's Anatomy Address Izzie's Disappearance?Steve Marsi at . Comments
Will Grey's Anatomy address, you know, Izzie's whereabouts at all?
Or are they just going to pretend the character portrayed by Katherine Heigl never existed now that the actress simply isn't returning from maternity leave?
They're definitely not going to pretend she never existed, according to Entertainment Weekly. In fact, the Izzie issue will be addressed during May sweeps.
For her part, Heigl actually thinks her January 21 farewell - while not originally intended to be her last episode - oddly works as a bookend to Izzie's story.
"Even though there's a part of me that would like to go back and do the quick Izzie farewell," she says, "I also think that my last scene, where Meredith says to Izzie, 'Don't go, we're your family,' and Izzie's response was, 'No you're not, you're just a bunch of people I worked with, and I can find that anywhere,' was kind of tragic and appropriate all at the same time."
"When I was playing the scene I was really trying to convey that, for Izzie, that was a lie that she had to tell herself to have the courage to move on."
What do you think of Katherine's departure?
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Close to Nowhere – Ep. 67
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Back again after a little break. Looking forward to bringing you some new music! We have a new band on rotation as of this week – JAK!
These guys are pure attitude. As soon as the first riff pumps through you realize that you're in for a fast ride! They don't pull any punches when it comes to their sound – energy, energy, energy!
You can find out more about the band through their fanpage:
Alright, let's get into it…
1. The Deadly Winter – The Deadly Winters
2. Street sweeper – Shimmergloom
3. Sunshine on the sea – Peter Carr
4. California Haze – JAK
5. Back slap – Tony Steele
6. Ninjas and Elephants – Hot English
7. Same old story – Mis Divine & Peter Renzullo
8. Untitled – Peter Renzullo & ?
9. Bitter sweet – Terri Marie
10. Skylight pt. 1 – Elenor Lupretz
11. What I feel – Darius Lux
12. Life on a string – Heath Marshall
13. Violent Sea – Minute 36
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The Commercialization of Star Wars
I was just in Target and passed by the toy section. Displayed out at the end of the aisles were several Star Wars toys that made me think, "This is too much." It seems like the selling of Star Wars products has replaced the movies. Things like the video below sell cars, but don't add anything to what the movies were.
You see, I saw the movies in their original run. At that point, science fiction films consisted of movies like Godzilla:
Or were movies about the evils of the atomic age. Star Trek was also starting to snowball, but movie executives weren't sure it could sell. Then Star Wars premiered, and it exploded onto the movie scene. People stood in line at movie theaters for hours, waiting to see the movie for the 10th or 20th time. It was a movie that not only told a good story, a story that was magnetizing, but it hit at a time when people needed it.
It paved the way for the Star Trek film in 1979 and all the science fiction shows and movies that followed. Star Trek got remade into not one, but four series. Would that have happened without Star Wars? Who knows? But it helped make science fiction into more than something perceived to be read by teenage boys.
But the other thing Star Wars did was it paved the way for shows like Power Rangers, where the overall goal of each episode is not to tell a good story but to sell toys. Star Wars has not only has been used to sell toys, but also cars, and getting through airport security — just to name a few of the strange ones.
What do you think about all this? Can there be too much commercialization? What do you think it's done to the original movies?
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The commercialization doesn't bother me too much — within reason. But I'm not sure how to nail it down better than that. When my kids find a movie they love, then get a few of the toys that go with it, they relieve the movie as they play, come up with alternate scenes and endings. It sparks their imagination. BUT — when they must have multiple toys to be able to play or the cheapest toys start at $20 — then I have a problem. I say: Make good toys within each price range for kids and let their imagination take care of the rest….
From the perspective of selling toys, nothing beats the animated Transformers movie that came out in '86 or '87, I forget which.
The movie killed off nearly all of the original cast, and rarely in any kind of meaningful way. They were just mowed down or tossed overboard so the movie could focus on selling the new toys. On the other hand, Transformers (i.e. Hasbro) has always been like that. I'm surprised to hear it's a problem with Star Wars as well.
The Star Wars toys I don't like are the Lego ones, actually. I grew up at a time when the Lego sets were houses and fire stations and so on, and I recently felt nostalgic and thought of buying the house set which I built and rebuilt when I was a kid (I smooshed the Lego people's house and car into a three-floor caravan). Except all the Lego sets I could find were Star Wars and Harry Potter. Not happy. 😦


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Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.Bruce Lee
All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.Bruce Lee
Let the spirit out - Discard all thoughts of reward, all hopes of praise and fears of blame, all awareness of one's bodily self. And, finally closing the avenues of sense perception, let the spirit out, as it willBruce Lee
Any technique, however worthy and desirable, becomes a disease when the mind is obsessed with it.Bruce Lee


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What Edmunds.com says
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban is a compelling choice for those who need a traditional full-size SUV with massive passenger, cargo and towing capacities. We just wonder how many people really do.
Seats up to nine people; class-leading cargo capacity; lots of standard and optional features; comfortable ride; smooth V8.
Third-row seat is bulky and doesn't fold into the floor; acceleration is sluggish under full load; portly curb weight hampers handling.
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban receives only minor feature changes. The entry-level Suburban LS now gets standard Bluetooth connectivity and rear seat audio controls with headphone jacks. The optional towing package now includes a trailer brake controller. Twenty-inch chromed wheels are also now available.
2011 Chevrolet Suburban Vehicle Overview
At the risk of ticking some folks off, we'll come right out and say it: Most people don't really need a V8-powered full-size SUV. If you are one of the few who do, however, the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban should be at the top of your "must test-drive" list.
The Suburban — which celebrated its 75th birthday last year — does an awful lot of things well. That includes things you expect, like hauling lots of people and cargo and towing heavy trailers and boats. As far as traditional full-size SUVs go, the Suburban is actually surprisingly pleasant to drive thanks to a comfortable ride and beefy V8 power.
Of course the Suburban isn't the only full-size SUV game in town. Buyers interested in more upscale trappings may want to have a look at its fancier GMC Yukon XL and Cadillac Escalade ESV cousins. The Ford Expedition EL is similar in size and offers a slightly more versatile interior thanks to its fold-flat third-row seat, but its seating capacity maxes out at eight passengers. The eight-passenger Toyota Sequoia is more powerful than both, but not as roomy inside.
As long as heavy-duty towing isn't a priority (which goes back to our point about most people not needing a V8 SUV), you might also look at a large crossover like Chevy's own Traverse, which is still quite roomy yet more nimble and gets better fuel economy. But for maximum seating, cargo and towing capacity, you're not going to go wrong with the Chevy Suburban.
Body Styles, Trim Levels, and Options
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban full-size SUV is offered in 1500 and heavy-duty 2500 models. Both are available in the base LS and midlevel LT, while the top-shelf LTZ model is available as a 1500 only. All Suburbans can be had in either two- or four-wheel drive.
The LS comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, side assist steps, roof rack side rails, power front bucket seats with a center console, a 50/50-split third-row seat, tri-zone manual climate control, full power accessories, Bluetooth, steering-wheel-mounted audio controls, rear-seat audio control with headphone jacks, and an eight-speaker audio system with a CD player, auxiliary audio/USB jacks and satellite radio. The LT adds foglights, roof rack crossbars, a locking rear differential, heated outside mirrors, rear parking sensors, leather upholstery, tri-zone automatic climate control, power-adjustable pedals, remote vehicle starting and an upgraded Bose audio system with a six-CD changer.
The Suburban LTZ gets 20-inch polished alloy wheels, a power liftgate, rain-sensing wipers, the Autoride rear air suspension, premium leather upholstery, driver seat memory settings, heated and ventilated front seats, power-folding heated second-row seats, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a premium 10-speaker Bose surround-sound system with satellite radio capability.
Many of the features that are standard on upper trim levels are available on the LS or LT via packages or individual options. Other major options for the Suburban include 22-inch wheels, a sunroof, power-retracting running boards, a heavy-duty towing package (with an integrated trailer brake controller), an off-road package, a navigation system, a rearview camera and a rear-seat entertainment system.
Powertrains and Performance
Chevrolet offers two engine choices for the 2011 Suburban. The 1500 model comes with a 5.3-liter V8 that makes 320 horsepower and 335 pound-feet of torque. A 6.0-liter V8 that pumps out 352 hp and 382 lb-ft of torque is standard on the 2500. Both V8s are mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. With either the 1500 or 2500 model, buyers have a choice of either rear- or four-wheel drive. Properly equipped, the Suburban 2500 can tow up to 9,600 pounds.
EPA-estimated fuel economy for the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban ranges from a high of 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 17 mpg in combined driving for two-wheel-drive 1500 models to a low of 10/15/12 mpg for the four-wheel-drive 2500.
The 2011 Chevrolet Suburban's list of standard safety features includes four-wheel antilock disc brakes, stability control, GM's OnStar emergency communications system, front-seat side airbags and a three-row side curtain airbag system with a rollover sensor. A blind-spot warning system is also available on the LTZ trim.
The government's safety testing regimen has become more strenuous for 2011, but under the previous 2010 test the Chevy Suburban was awarded a top five-star rating for its protection of occupants in frontal collisions.
Interior Design and Special Features
Like many of the latest GM models, the Suburban's passenger cabin looks remarkably good. Both the design and the quality of materials have improved and controls and gauges are both easy to see and simple to operate.
With the available 40/20/40-split front seat, the Suburban can seat up to nine passengers, a total bested only by some full-size vans. Passenger capacity drops to eight with the standard front bucket seats and just seven on LTZ versions equipped with standard second-row buckets.
Cargo capacity is equally impressive, with 137 cubic feet of storage — 17 more than the Toyota Sequoia and 40 more than the Nissan Armada — behind the front seats. Making use of all this space can be a hassle, however, as the heavy 50/50-split third-row seats must be removed, an outdated process that's both strenuous and awkward.
Driving Impressions
For a vehicle that weighs roughly 3 tons, the 2011 Chevrolet Suburban performs surprisingly well. Without passengers or cargo, a 0-60-mph sprint takes just 9 seconds. Load it up, however, and the 5.3-liter V8 produces acceleration that's best described as adequate. The Suburban's size and weight also impacts its handling — nimble it's not. The suspension does manage to provide a fairly smooth ride just the same, a quality enhanced by the relative quiet of the passenger cabin.


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2x spare or replacement external tyres for the wheels of your phil&teds stroller.
Envío GRATIS para pedidos superiores a EUR 200,00
Had to make it aligned before airing tire but good
Escrito por: Atkaremay
23/10/2017 14:395/5
Went on a walk with the tire slightly out of line and it still kept pulling me sideways some and was not smooth but looked on your website and discovered it was cause I had to make the tire aligned better before airing it up! Took care of it and the next walk went much smoother! I think my wheel hub might be a bit oval shaped or something though cause it still would not line up perfectly.
Great product as excepted.
Escrito por: Karina
19/09/2017 20:304/5
Great product. Definitely buy again for my pram. I hope the tyres last us along time.
Misleading product
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14/09/2017 17:351/5
I bought the tires for my stroller thinking It would be safe,simple, legit and assuming a problem free purchase. Oh I was wrong. The website claims it fits my stroller , which it doesn't !!!!what a hassle!
Great quality tires
Escrito por: MollyW
08/07/2017 15:505/5
I recently bought these tires - easy to install. Great quality!!!!!
Something has changed :(
Escrito por: Abromley
26/06/2017 22:351/5
We've had our Phil & Ted explorer for just over 6 years. It has done a ridiculous amount of km's during this time (we're big on walking) and we have been through countless inner tubes and a few outer tyres. Last year it was again time for a new set so we purchased both new tubes and outer tyres. But in no time at all both tyres popped off the rim (as though the inner tubes had over inflated, even though we are very careful when inflating and have been doing the same thing for the previous 5 years). No matter how low the air pressure was they continued to slip off the rim. So we cut our losses and bought a new set of outer tyres. Super careful when inflating this time round and AGAIN half way through our walk the tyre popped off the rim (we even restricted it to one child in the pram). It's like the outer tyres are now made a few millimetre's bigger than they used to be and no longer fit snuggly on the older prams. We love our Phil & Ted's but in the last 12 months we've struggled to use it as it's like driving a clown car with wobbly wheels.
Double kit mesh
Escrito por: inej4
12/05/2017 03:135/5
I bought this a few weeks ago for my kids double kit P&T stroller (e1v2) as the existing net does not provide much coverage at the back. We have recently moved to India so keeping mosquitoes away from my children is a biggie, as well as pollution and dust. The new mesh has provided ample coverage for our little one year old who sits in the double kit and was super easy to install. I'm very happy with the purchase and love P&T.
Lovely wheels!
Escrito por: Hannah17
19/02/2017 04:035/5
I purchased 2 new tyres last month, so far they have lived up to expectations and touch wood we are currently puncture free! Delivery was quick. Great service. Thank you.
Too loose on rim
Escrito por: Don77
15/02/2017 20:462/5
I purchased these tyres. Technically they are the same size as old ones but these are loose on the rim so can't be fully inflated or the tube bubbles out
Escrito por: Burning rubber
16/01/2017 09:325/5
Absolutely delighted with my new tyres, my last ones lasted 7 years which was pretty good going I thought however they were tired and very worn so kept coming off the wheel. My new ones have given me the confidence to step out of the house once more and get some serious walking in. Highly recommend
Escrito por: C minder
23/12/2016 07:551/5
Received my order contains 2 inner tubes only to find one of them already had a puncture. I decided to take the inner tube and wheel to Halfords so it could be done properly as I need a new tyre desperately as I'm a busy childminder and within 24hours of the wheel having the new inner tube I now have a slow puncture so not a happy minder considering I brought the new tyre also. Unfortunately as I have a Jul and teds buggy I will continue to buy from them but not too impressed this time.
Exactly as described
Escrito por: Amymac17
11/11/2016 14:535/5
I bought the 2 tires and 2 tubes and one of the valves on one of the tubes did not allow air to enter. I reported to the customer service and they promptly replaced it.
Fast shipping
Escrito por: Wzrdry
27/10/2016 05:514/5
Pleased with my new stroller tires, shipping was prompt.
Explorer Replacement Tires
Escrito por: Amrs
22/10/2016 09:265/5
Super fast shipping! We had a last minute need to replace tires before a Disney trip and ordered, received, and had them put on with plenty of time to spare.
all good
Escrito por: kim0757
10/08/2016 11:315/5
Really appreciated the quick delivery. Product works well and was easy to install.
Do not overpump as tyre/tubes become out of shape
Escrito por: Lady_Soulz
13/02/2016 00:562/5
I purchased a brand new set of tyres and tubes for my PHIL and Teds e3 v2 pram recently. I pumped them at the petrol station and the tyres/ tubes became out of shape. Perhaps from over pumping.
Be careful not to do this with your tyres! I then tried pumping with a bike pump but it takes so long and I feel like the tyres aren't pumped enough. I don't want to buy a new set to replace the ones I have so I might have to just deal with the slightly deflated tyres for now.
Escrito por: Lilth
10/12/2015 18:041/5
I bought this a couple of months ago and the inner tub is way to big for the tire, not impressed
Escrito por: Fally
28/09/2015 08:341/5
I bought the Navigator V2, 3 in 1, so dissapointed with the tyres, supposed to be great on rough terrain, living in Lake District is reason I went for this pram, fed up of buying new tyres and inner tubes, like having a baby isn't expensive enough, definately wouldn't buy for my 2nd child, or recommend!!
Genuine tyre that fits perfectly
Escrito por: nph198
26/09/2015 03:134/5
I've tried other types of tyre to fit our Phil and Teds (we've had two sports double buggies) over the years, but found that other tyres pop off the rim with any type of pressure in them, because they are actually too large for these particular wheels. So I thought I'd try the more expensive genuine tyres and found that they fitted the phil and teds wheels much better. I'd recommend these over cheaper other brands, from bitter experience. Worth the extra money.
flat tire
Escrito por: Morgan
02/02/2018 15:334/5
If you have a flat tire, this is not what you need. It's only the outer shell of the tire, not the inner tub that holds the air. I missed that when I bought it so my husband just went and bought a tire repair kit and fixed it himself.
Expensive Rubber
Escrito por: Jah_ny
28/09/2014 12:203/5
I am very happy with my P&T Sport it has lasted 2 kids. The fact I just paid 35 bucks for two rubber tires does seem excessive.
Great service
Escrito por: piezas para sillas de paseo actuales5/5
Parts where delivered as requested and they arrived on time
Escrito por: double urban y elite5/5
We have always liked the service and products that Phil & Ted have, and so we were not disappointed when we order new tyres for our pram. Easy and efficient.
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We're obsessed – OBSESSED – with tweed jackets for fall. And not just this fall. Every fall. In fact, we each have a few. But there's always room in our closets for one more. These are our favorites:
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New chamber president ready for Sligo challenge
Sligo hasn't reached its potential yet according to new Chamber President Trevor McDaid.
As he took office on Friday last, Mr. McDaid said he intended to continue to promote Sligo as an excellent investment and tourist location.
The official handover ceremony took place in The Clarion Hotel on Friday.
County Tyrone native Mr. McDaid, a director of Hamilton Young Architects, said he was taking up office at a very exciting and promising time for Sligo Chamber.
He said: "Sligo is a really great city, one which, thanks in no small part to the efforts of this chamber, has not been completely destroyed by inappropriate development, like so many others around the country."
Mr. McDaid said he intended to develop a new economic vision for Sligo.
He would do this by strengthening the links between government agencies, the local councils, voluntary bodies and the enterprise and development agencies.
He would also continue to develop links with Sligo's diaspora through the Sligo Business Network in London, headed up by Andy Rogers. The new president said Sligo needed to be single minded; determined and focused, as a city, a region and as an economy.
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Happy Sunday evening! This is about a wreath but before that…check out my daughter-in-law, Mary, and me taking a break from the Virginia Creeper Trail Saturday. This was so fun!!
Now..about that wreath! Candace Powers Bennett is a distant cousin on my father's side, and she is the great granddaughter of my mother's best friend. That is all a lead-in to say that I recently copied her idea for a summertime wreath. She is a busy mom of two boys, great wife, and a very crafty lady. She is also a daughter of the King. 🙂 I love her. She posted a wreath on Facebook that she whipped out last week. Shortly thereafter, a very similar wreath appeared on my backdoor.
Such a sweet, simple summertime welcome at the back door! Thank you Candace for letting me steal your idea. BUT WAIT…I think Candace's had something else. Didn't she have a "B" dangling somewhere? I, of course, needed a "B" too! Nevermind that I now notice I wired mine on upside down.
I had this grapevine wreath. It's got some miles on it. It changes its look every little bit. Kind of like Madonna. Here it was in it's "Snowman Phase."
I really liked it in its "Christmas Phase", but the birds kept flying over and pooping on my window in this phase.
And…lest we forget, here it was during its "Fall Phase" or, if you look closely, its "Women's Lib Phase" when it went braless.
Other things this weekend…buying that 30 feet of wired burlap ribbon at Hobby Lobby for $4.99 (1/2 price) made me literally dance with excitement. I'm thinking Christmas wreaths!


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DOROTHY PHILLIPS (DABBS) REINHARDT (1918-2011) Seneca, MO
PHILLIPS REINHARDT Dorothy Priscilla Dabbs Phillips Reinhardt, age 92, of Seneca, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2011, at the Seneca House following an illness. Dorothy was born December 17, 1918 in Kansas City, MO, to David Price and Cordielia Elizabeth (Flyn) Dabbs. She was a Special Ed teacher for the Kansas City School District for thirty years. She was a member of the Seneca Church of Christ. She loved to paint with watercolors, read, and travel. Dorothy married Earl Phillips in 1940, and L. P. "Mike' Reinhardt in 1965. Both preceded her in death. Survivors include one step-son, John Reinhardt of Costa Mesa, California, and one step-daughter, Barbara Aaron of Dana Point, CA; seven step-grandchildren and eight step-great grandchildren; and a host of cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, David E. Phillips, in 2010. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 at the Seneca Church of Christ. Stanley Keith and Kevin Keith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. Saturday until service time at the church. Arrangements are under the direction of Mason- Woodard Mortuary and Crematory.
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Busy Labor Day Weekend – Hear Steve Speak at the Disneyland Half Marathon Expo
Last Year's SoCalRunning.com and Beach Runners Baldy Race Crew
It is a always one of my favorite weekends, Labor Day Weekend. I will be running on Monday in the Run-to-the- Top of Mt. Baldy, Sunday in the Disneyland Half Marathon, Saturday going on an easy run with the Beach Runners. On Friday and Saturday I will be speaking at the Disneyland Half Marathon Expo along with ChiRunning® founder Danny Dreyer. The expo is free and open to everyone. It also gives you a chance to have Danny sign your ChiRuninng® book.
Disneyland Half Marathon Expo Speaker Schedule
Friday 2:30 – 3:15 pm Steve Mackel, "Improve Your Performance – Unleashing Your Mental Running Strength through Visualization"
3:15 – 4:00 pm Danny Dreyer, "ChiRunning®: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running – Tips for Making Your Marathon Easier"
Saturday 12:30 – 1:15 pm Danny Dreyer, "ChiRunning®: A Revolutionary Approach to Effortless, Injury-free Running – Tips for Making Your Marathon Easier"
2:00 – 2:45 pm Steve Mackel, "Improve Your Performance – Unleashing Your Mental Running Strength through Visualization"?
I'll be shooting video all weekend long so say hi and let me put you in our RunCasts.
Race Focused, Steve Mackel – MarathonTraining.TV Head Coach
ChiRunning Talk at New Balance Torrance
Dear Runners,
I am giving a ChiRunning introduction at the New Balance store in Torrance.
Come and you will get a chance to get the NEW CHIRUNNING SHOE.
New Balance is giving us a discount (I hear 10%) on purchases that night.
Great time if you are marathon training to get some new shoes.
Date: Wednesday, August 27th
Time: 5:30-6:30 p.m
Location: New Balance Store, Torrance CA (map)
Coach Gary
Olympic Men's Marathon 2008 – Coach Steve's Thoughts
Sammy Wanjiru Crossing the Finish Line -photo Dennis Passa – AP
I don't know about you, but I got chills watching Sammy Wanjiru running into the Bird's Nest listening to the massive crowd cheer for the first Keyan to win an Olympic gold medal in the marathon. Not to mention, he smashed the 24-year old Olympic record on a hot humid day and it was only his 3rd marathon. Oh yeah, he is only 21 and Tsegay Kebede from Ethopia at 21 years of age took bronze. There is a new guard in the sport of marathon.
The strongest survived and won while the smart runner took the bronze. The first few miles were run at a blistering pace and only 5 could maintain it. At mile 18 things started to change. A couple bumps in tempo dropped runners. Jaouad Gharib, the silver medalist, yo-yo'd falling back just a little then climbing back to the lead runners. Soon Sammy W. would drop the hammer and leave no doubt who the strongest and fastest marathoner was on this day. Kebede was a good minute back of the leaders at mile 20, he ran his race and beat out his fellow countryman in the last 300 meters.
So, here's what I took away from watching the men's Olympic marathon.
Cadence: I was counting foot turnover and the leaders I counted were around 180-186 SPM (strides per minute).
Heel Kick: With the exception of Gharib, the Moroccan, the runners heels seemed to float effortlessly back and up almost touching their rear-ends.
Forward Lean: Very present in the Ethiopian runners not so much with the Kenyans.
Pace: Out of the gate,it was too fast for most of the field. I watched to see who was thinking conservation of energy and the Kenyans drafted off the leaders the entire first half of the race.
Hydration, Fuel and Cooling: As I watched I really only saw Gharib eating and it seemed like they took big gulps of fluids each time they drank rather than small sips. I wondered, what was in their special bottles. And lots of water went over their heads to help keep their core temps down
Training: I am intrigued by what the announcers talked about being the Japanese training system. Sammy W. moved to Japan to train at the age of 15. I will find more information on this but it was inferred that mental training was a big part of it. It was also said that Kenyan isn't quite as hot as some of us might think and the Kenyan runners live and train at 8,000 feet in Kenya, so Sammy W. had to put in some additional lowland (heat and humidity), which obviously paid off.
The Americans: "Ritz" and Hall did us proud with a 9th and 10th place finish, Brian Sell finished 22nd.
Not only did I get chills watching Sammy run on to the track at the Bird's Nest but I had that feeling for all the runners. Running inspired.
Let us know how watching the Olympic marathon made you feel and are you more motivated than ever? Leave a comment below.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – MarathonTraining.TV Head Coach
Marathon Training with Coach Gary: Mental Training with Jedi Mind Tricks
Yes back by popular demand…
The feedback from last weeks show was so overwhelming…I had to do it again…
In this show I focus on teaching you how to use your mind to finish your marathon or half marathon.
This is a really good talk for beginning marathoners to listen to as so much of your performance is mental.
So of the topics that I cover are…
– How prepare mentally for your long run
– How to think positive while running
– Ways to improve your breathing even when tired
– Tricks that you can use to keep your body going even when you are tired
Oh, yeah, there's a little dancing also…
Coach Gary
The Run Coach Show with Special Guest Dick Beardsley – "Marathon Tips from a Pro" 5th fastest American marathoner, Tuesday August 19
Dick is best known by his Boston Marathon performance in 1982 also know as the "Duel in the Sun" Click Here to Watch this Amazing Video
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Tomorrow's guest is Dick Beardsley who holds the record for the 5th fastest marathon time by an American.
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Coach Gary's Friday Night Pep Talk 8:30-9:00 PST.
Coach Gary gives an important talk on marathon training tonight.Topics include:How to survive the wall.
How fast you should go tomorrow.
Last second check list and preparations.
What your goals should be at this point of the training.This will be his first live show…so please excuse any bad lighting, bad language, and advice that contradicts with Coach Steve (who really knows his stuff.)
I am trying out a new video thingy bob so bare with the experiment.
This was sooooo much fun. Hopefully you saw it live. I might try to do this more often.
Did anyone watch it live? Did it work on ustream? Let me know. Leave a comment.
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Gary's Vision
I felt super inspired this morning after going for like eight days on raw food now as part of a cleanse.
Like some ancient energy is coming back into my body.
And I just had to share it with the world.
In my experience, when I share powerful visions with people they tend to begin manifesting in the world.
Thanks everyone for being a part of this fantastic athletic marathon training community that I am a part in.
"What is your vision for the world?"
Running Slows the Aging Clock
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Running Slows the Aging Clock, Stanford Researchers Find, Monday August 11, 4:00 pm ET
STANFORD, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Regular running slows the effects of aging, according to a new study from Stanford University School of Medicine that has tracked 500 older runners for more than 20 years. Elderly runners have fewer disabilities, a longer span of active life and are half as likely as aging nonrunners to die early deaths, the research found.
The study has a very pro-exercise message, said James Fries, MD, an emeritus professor of medicine at the medical school and the study's senior author. If you had to pick one thing to make people healthier as they age, it would be aerobic exercise. The new findings will appear in the Aug. 11 issue of the journal Archives of Internal Medicine
When Fries and his team began this research in 1984, many scientists thought vigorous exercise would do older folks more harm than good. Some feared the long-term effect of the then-new jogging craze would be floods of orthopedic injuries, with older runners permanently hobbled by their exercise habit. Fries had a different hypothesis: he thought regular exercise would extend high-quality, disability-free life. Keeping the body moving, he speculated, wouldn't necessarily extend longevity, but it would compress the period at the end of life when people couldn't carry out daily tasks on their own. That idea came to be known as the compression of morbidity theory.
Fries' team began tracking 538 runners over age 50, comparing them to a similar group of nonrunners. The subjects, now in their 70s and 80s, have answered yearly questionnaires about their ability to perform everyday activities such as walking, dressing and grooming, getting out of a chair and gripping objects. The researchers have used national death records to learn which participants died, and why. Nineteen years into the study, 34 percent of the nonrunners had died, compared to only 15 percent of the runners.
At the beginning of the study, the runners ran an average of about four hours a week. After 21 years, their running time declined to an average of 76 minutes per week, but they were still seeing health benefits from running.
On average both groups in the study became more disabled after 21 years of aging, but for runners the onset of disability started later.
Runners' initial disability was 16 years later than nonrunners, Fries said. By and large, the runners have stayed healthy.
Not only did running delay disability, but the gap between runners and nonrunners abilities got bigger with time.
We did not expect this, Fries said, noting that the increasing gap between the groups has been apparent for several years now. The health benefits of exercise are greater than we thought.
Fries was surprised the gap between runners and nonrunners continues to widen even as his subjects entered their ninth decade of life. The effect was probably due to runners greater lean body mass and healthier habits in general, he said. We don't think this effect can go on forever, Fries added. We know that deaths come one to a customer. Eventually we will have a 100 percent mortality rate in both groups.
But so far, the effect of running on delaying death has also been more dramatic than the scientists expected. Not surprisingly, running has slowed cardiovascular deaths. However, it has also been associated with fewer early deaths from cancer, neurological disease, infections and other causes.
And the dire injury predictions other scientists made for runners have fallen completely flat. Fries and his colleagues published a companion paper in the August issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showing running was not associated with greater rates of osteoarthritis in their elderly runners. Runners also do not require more total knee replacements than nonrunners, Fries said.
Running straight ahead without pain is not harmful, he said, adding that running seems safer for the joints than high-impact sports such as football, or unnatural motions like standing in ballet.
When we first began, there was skepticism about our ideas, Fries said. Now, many other findings go in the same direction.
Fries, 69, takes his own advice on aging: he's an accomplished runner, mountaineer and outdoor adventurer.
Hanging on his office wall is a photo he jokingly describes as me, running around the world in two minutes. In the dazzling image of blue sky and white ice, Fries makes a tiny lap around the North Pole.
Fries collaborated with Stanford colleagues Eliza Chakravarty, MD, MS, an assistant professor of medicine; Helen Hubert, PhD, a researcher now retired Stanford, and Vijaya Lingala, PhD, a research software developer.
The research was supported by grants from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases and by the National Institute on Aging.
Stanford University Medical Center integrates research, medical education and patient care at its three institutions Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford Hospital Clinics and Lucile Packard Children's Hospital at Stanford. For more information, please visit the Web site of the medical center's Office of Communication & Public Affairs at http://mednews.stanford.edu.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel, ChiRunning® Instructor
Special thanks to "Brown Wrap" for letting me know about this article
Special Free Sunday ChiRunning® Clinic and Yoga for Runners at Glendale Lululemon
Steve teaches "Yoga for Runners" after a long Saturday run
This Sunday, August 10, I'll be giving a FREE ChiRunning® clinic with a 30 minute run at 8:30 AM followed by my "Yoga for Runners" class at 9:30 AM. This is in conjunction with the new Glendale Lululemon store, in the new Glendale Americana Click Here for Directions
I hear it gets pretty crowded and the entire workout will take 2 hours, so bring your, running shoes, yoga mat or towel, and great attitude. Oh yeah, don't forget the sunscreen.
As for proper clothing, Lululemon has fantastic clothing for yoga and I've love their running clothes.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Lululemon Ambassador
P.S. Today is 8/8/08 and a good luck day for many cultures. Good Luck!
Chi Running Shoe: New Balance 800 Midfoot Strike System Shoe Review
Notice: It was a little windy that Saturday, so early in the video there some background noise but it lessens as the video goes on.
After all of Gary's "in front of the camera" research, the rumor was verified. The "ChiRunning®" shoe know as the NB 800 Midfoot Strike System is out. In his the previous video in this investigative series, you may recall that I received the shoes. Watch Previous Video
The first time I tried them out I took it out on my LSD run for a real trial, 13 miles of pavement and concrete with the Beach Runners. To be fair this is my review after only one run.
Look for my next video on this shoe soon, I am loading up miles on them. Tonight I take them out on the trail for the first time. So much for the nice white outer, yet the trail will be a great test.
Train Focused, Steve Mackel – Professional Running Shoe Tester (kids don't try this at home)


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What is 'Functional Obsolescence'
Functional obsolescence is a reduction in the usefulness or desirability of an object because of an outdated design feature, usually one that cannot be easily changed. The term is commonly used in real estate, but has a wide application.
Functional obsolescence is a factor to consider for a number of reasons and applies to a wide range of situations.
BREAKING DOWN 'Functional Obsolescence'In purchasing new products, consumers should consider an item's long-term use in addition to the immediate-term need to mitigate losses from unnecessary purchases resulting from functional obsolescence. An item's functional obsolescence can make it less attractive to buyers if the item does not allow for upgrades or connectivity with new technologies. Items with constantly refreshed design features are also known for their functional obsolescence, since newer models are consistently produced and sold.
Home entertainment centers are an example of a consumer good that has been more modernized with new design features. These items have become more functionally obsolete as flat-panel televisions have replaced bulky analog televisions and consumers seek more up-to-date entertainment features. The old entertainment centers of the past are now too deep to accommodate newer thin televisions.
Companies also take into consideration functional obsolescence in long-term business planning. Depreciation of an asset provides one example of quantifiable functional obsolescence. Companies can use varying accounting methods for calculating the depreciation of an asset on its books, but the overall goal is to measure and track an asset's declining usefulness over time. This method of business planning also helps companies anticipate the need for sales and repurchases of new assets.
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In real estate, functional obsolescence usually leads to a lower appraisal value. Real estate can exhibit functional obsolescence if its design features are outdated, not useful or not competitive with new and more modern designs. Additionally, functional obsolescence occurs when an older house remains within a newer neighborhood.
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M. Ruth Myers (also writing as Mary Ruth Myers) is the author of novels that have been translated into several languages, optioned for television and condensed. No Game for a Dame launched her Maggie Sullivan mystery series featuring a Depression-era private eye in Dayton, Ohio.
Myers graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism and worked as a reporter and feature writer on city dailies in Michigan and Ohio. She also has taught novel writing at writers conferences across the country.
A native of Missouri, she spent part of her growing-up years in Wyoming. She and her husband are long-time Ohio residents with one grown daughter.
When not writing or reading, Myers plays Irish traditional music on a button accordion and an Anglo concertina. Dark secrets are that she does Word Jumbles backwards (is that cheating???) and is rumored to have a serious dependency on blue corn tortilla chips.
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Maggie Sullivan Mysteries:
A Concrete Garterbelt a short story in Fifty Shades of Grey Fedora: The Private Eye Writers of America Presents
Touch of Magic
Captain's Pleasure
Friday's Daughters
A Journey to Cuzco
Love Unspoken
An Officer and a Lady
A Private Matter
Interview with Ruth Myers
published in the Yellow Springs News (Ohio) on April 26, 2012
New e-novel by Ruth Myers: This writing game's for a dame
By Diane Chiddister
20 years ago, Ruth Myers had succeeded where most writers fail. Instead of just talking about writing novels, she reliably produced them, becoming a dependable midlist author for mainstream publishing houses such as Fawcett and Ballantine. But the difficult world of publishing became even more challenging as large conglomerates bought up smaller publishing houses, and Myers found that an editor who loved her latest book one day had lost his job the next. Finally, the publishing business became so discouraging that she opted out altogether.
But two decades later, things have changed. Many writers have taken publishing into their own hands, and are either on their own or with small independent presses publishing their books for electronic reading devices, such as Kindle. While initially hesitant to enter the world of electronic reading and publishing, Myers surprised herself by taking to the process with pleasure. Now, she's published a new e-book, No Game for a Dame, a mystery novel set in Depression-era Dayton. The book is available at Amazon.com (readers can also order a print-on-demand hard copy), and recently, the book has climbed to the list of Top 10 Historical Mysteries on the Amazon.com site.
"This seems to me sort of Occupy Publishing," Myers said of the trend toward writers bypassing the traditional process in favor of electronic publishing. "It's more a people's movement. There's a closer connection between reader and writer."
For instance, many of Myers' readers find her book online at GoodReads.com, where in readers' forums they can contact the writer to ask questions or comment on the book. GoodReads has 5 million members, divided into groups of specialized reading taste, such as readers who prefer mysteries with female protagonists. That's the category that Myers' new book falls into, as she has created the Dayton private investigator Maggie Sullivan, a gutsy "broad" who keeps a .38 under her seat and a bottle of gin in her desk, making her way in the tough, man's world of Depression-era Dayton.
A strong woman who's not above using her "great-looking gams" to her advantage, Maggie was modeled on two strong women who influenced Myers' own life. Both her mother and her mother's best friend from college became teachers in an era when most women didn't work, living in rooming houses and riding mules to the one-room school houses where they taught in Missouri. Growing up, Myers heard many stories of her mother's experiences as a single working woman during the Depression, and some of these stories found their way into the book.
As well as setting her story in the Depression, Myers plans to stay with Maggie Sullivan stories through the World War II years, partly because she wants an opportunity to look more closely at how people lived during that time. Women, especially, took on new opportunities they had because men were in the service, and everyone was engaged with the war effort in a way that seems alien to us now.
Myers chose Dayton for the story's backdrop since she'd worked there herself as a young journalist for the now-defunct Dayton Journal Herald, and she was intrigued by Dayton's rich history, especially up through World War II.
While Myers had thought years ago that it was possible for her to give up writing, she's found recently that she's much happier working away on another novel.
"Writing is the essence of who I am," she said. "I see plots and stories on a day to day basis that seem interesting. It's easier to set them down than to have them trundling around and elbowing me."
Myers knew in the third grade that she wanted to write for a living, and pursued journalism at the University of Missouri after spending the later part of her childhood in Wyoming. She then worked for a paper in Michigan. After she met her husband, Henry, who was in the Air Force, the two moved to the Dayton area, and Ruth got a job writing for the Journal Herald. She discovered Yellow Springs when sent on an assignment to write about the Fels Institute, and returned to tell Henry that they should move here. The couple moved to the village in 1971, and lived here in 1992, raising their daughter, Jessica, in the village. Since then they have lived in the home they bought southeast of the village on Clark Run Road.
In the 1970s and 80s, Myers wrote eight published novels, including the suspenseful Journey to Cuzcan, the romantic fiction Costly Pleasures and Captain's Pleasure and ending with A Touch of Magic, using in that book knowledge she gained as a professional musician. While Myers was constantly doing the creative work she loved, she was also pressured by the publishing houses to produce what sold best, and so veered into romantic fiction, where she felt less at home. So leaving the world of fiction-writing when the publishing business declined was less difficult than it might have otherwise been.
During her most productive years, Myers credits the Yellow Springs Writing Group's weekly meetings with sustaining her.
"I don't know if I would have evolved as a writer without their encouragement," she said. "It helps a lot having a support structure like that."
Myers tried her hand at other kinds of writing after she gave up novels, but missed telling stories. About five years ago, when a friend loaned her a Kindle, and Myers reluctantly tried it, she surprised herself by getting hooked.
The Kindle is more convenient than a hard copy book in many ways, such as being lightweight and easy to stick in a purse. Myers was also delighted at the new authors she was able to find and read for little cost, discovering the writers on GoodReads or Amazon, then paying only $.99 or $1.99 to download the books into her Kindle
"For any high volume reader, it's a way to discover these new authors," she said. "Some of them are spectacular."
Several years ago, the idea of returning to novel-writing in this new format began percolating in Myers. She wrote a draft of her book and had it accepted by Tuesday House, an independent publishing house with virtual offices. While her publisher offered editorial review and help with marketing and promotion, Myers has also played a role in her book's publication by making design decisions. She chose local graphic designer Alan Ramey to create a cover that suits the noir style of the book.
Having had a good experience with No Game for a Dame, Myers is already at work on her second Maggie Sullivan book, sometimes sitting for hours in the Dayton Public Library to get the period details just right. She's thrilled to be doing her creative work again, and doing it exactly as she wants to, without being confined by the bottom line needs of a publisher.
"Coming back to writing at this point in my life is not about making a living," she said. "It's about writing what I want to write. It's about having freedom."


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Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau Executive Director and CEO James Tsismanakis announced Monday that he has accepted a position at the DeKalb County, Ga., CVB.
Tsismanakis, who has been with the Columbus CVB since May 2005, will remain in office until Feb. 1, when he will move to DeKalb County. His family will remain in Columbus through the end of the school year.
The CVB board will likely appoint a search committee to find Tsismanakis'' replacement at its regular meeting Monday at 4 p.m.
The board will also discuss hiring a search firm, as it did in 2005, said Board President DeWitt Hicks.
"We want to (decide a replacement) deliberately and carefully," Hicks said. "We don''t want to make a snap decision."
If all goes well, the board will begin interviews in January, Hicks said.
"We didn''t have much trouble last time," Hicks said of the process. "We had some good candidates."
Columbus should attract a good batch of potential replacements, Hicks added.
"We''ve got a lot of things going for us," he said.
Although the board''s goal is to make the transition "seamless," Tsismanakis expressed doubt that a replacement could be found before he leaves office.
"I think that''s probably a little quick," he added.
If the board is unable to select someone to fill the position by Feb. 1, someone from the staff will probably be named interim director, Hicks said.
The move is a step up for Tsismanakis, who will head a larger staff with a larger budget in the county that boasts attractions like Atlanta and Stone Mountain.
The DeKalb County CVB''s budget is $1.7 million, which is about $400,000 higher than that of Columbus.
Although he''s looking forward to the new position, Tsismanakis said leaving was bittersweet.
"I''ve spent so much time and effort in five years building great projects and friendships," he said. "It''s been a phenomenal ride for almost six years."
But, he added, it''s "hard not to want to go."
"I''m very pleased I''m going, but very sad I''m leaving," Tsismanakis said.
The Columbus CVB has streamlined its operations during Tsismanakis'' tenure, winning awards and national designations in the process.
"He''s had some signal accomplishments since he''s been here," Hicks said.
Columbus earned one of its most high-profile awards in 2008, when it was named one of the Dozen Distinctive Destinations by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
"The awards," Tsismanakis said, "are really special. It really says something about Columbus."
One of his biggest accomplishments was the Ghosts and Legends tour, which has grown significantly since its creation, Tsismanakis said.
The city has also had three state blues markers established with Tsismanakis at the helm of the CVB.
His success at the Columbus CVB gave Tsismanakis the momentum that caught the eye of DeKalb County CVB board members, he said.
"What we''ve accomplished here is interesting to them over there," he said.
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Minnie's Tavern is doing a lunchtime falafel service at its kitchen window facing Avenue A on Thursday beginning at 11 a.m., chef and owner Andrew Weissman announced.
The restaurant is serving Israeli-style falafel, complete with the fried chickpea balls, hummus, tahini, pickles, and a few fries stuffed inside the pita for texture. All but the bread is made in house.
Each order costs $7, and it's cash only. Drinks will also be available for purchase. There's no table service, but customers can grab a seat on the Minnie's patio.
He's making 50 orders and will begin serving at the window at 11 a.m.
Get there early, because once the restaurant runs out, that's it. If Thursday's sale goes well, Weissman said he'll do it again on Friday. We'll let you know as soon as we find out.


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Jacquees and Rich Homie Quan connect again on 'Come Thru'.
Rich Gang's Jacquees calls up Rich Homie Quan for his new single, "Come Thru" off his upcoming project Mood. features a bouncy hip hop style, and includes an interpolation of Cameo's "Candy." Jacquees likes himself to Willy Wonka as he sings, "Yea I know they after me, I got that chocolate factory, come thru." Listen to the record above.
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AN underrated West Coast guitarist, the great and mysterious John Fahey, is best known for gloomy, weird, angular records like "Blind Joe Death" and "The Voice of the Turtle" that begin in Charley Patton territory and in some ways anticipate the anti-folk movement.
But for me, Fahey and his "American primitivist" style is most important as part of my Christmas experience, and has been for decades now. Around this time of year, I develop this weirdly atavistic connection -- the kind I would surely find corny in others -- to my Anglo-Irish roots, and I play a lot of dark Celtic folk music, old and new. But there's nothing I play as often, or soak up as deeply, as Fahey's solo acoustic Christmas record, "The New Possibility," which I know from my parents.
In some ways -- I'm glad to say -- it's as gloomy, weird and angular as his other work. Fahey (who died in '01 -- here is his posthumous website) was an odd cat.
Here is the album's first song, "Joy To the World."
Here he is teaching "auld lang syne" behind dark glasses.
And here, a subdued reading by a young Fahey of the Anglican hymn, "In Christ There is no East or West."
Anyway, alongside Johnny Cash's gospels recordings and Bach's sublime and lonely cello suites, this is stuff is almost enough to make me love Protestantism.
Update for fall 2013: Fantasy has reissued The New Possibility on vinyl, and put out a new CD compilation of his four holiday albums called Christmas Guitar Soli with John Fahey. They're on their way to me, look forward to hearing.
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