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It is perhaps not Georgia Tech basketball coach Brian Gregory's preferred way to chart progress, but here it is – when the Yellow Jackets were outrebounded last year, they were 2-11.
Going into its Saturday night game against UNC-Wilmington, Tech has been outrebounded in its past four games, but has won two of them. Gregory, for whom rebounding and toughness are bedrock principles, may take encouragement that his team has been able to win when it hasn't gotten the job done on the glass.
Probably not much encouragement, though.
"If we don't get better, it's going to come back to haunt us," Gregory said. "There's no question about that."
Following its win over Georgia on Tuesday, the Jackets have five more non-conference games before opening up the ACC schedule Jan. 5 against Miami. Fixing the rebounding is Gregory's highest priority. How much has Gregory mentioned getting outrebounded in the past four games?
Said center Daniel Miller, "A lot."
Gregory cited extenuating circumstances. Against Georgia, Tech faced a team that played with high energy and was in Gregory's opinion at least the Jackets' equal, if not superior, in length, athleticism and depth. With three freshmen getting minutes, their adjustment to the tenacity and technique required to rebound at the college level is ongoing.
That said, Gregory said, the Jackets need to do a better job of blocking out both on the perimeter and closer to the basket and also on the shooter, a lapse that cost Tech against Georgia a few times.
"We just need to have a greater sense of urgency when it comes to the fact that, if I'm not hitting somebody and someone's next to me that can be hit, we need to hit him," Gregory said, before stopping to point out that he did not mean literally mean hitting, but putting a body on an opponent.
A year ago, in Gregory's first season, Tech finished third in the ACC in rebounding margin (plus 3.5). Tech is sixth this season at 2.4. However, as Gregory noted, the trend is headed the wrong way, as California, Saint Mary's, Illinois and Georgia all claimed more rebounds. It bears mention that those are probably also the four strongest teams that Tech has faced this year.
"When we lost (to Cal and Illinois), it could have been different if we'd won the rebounding battle," Miller said. "It's something we've got to get better at."
Four of the final five games before ACC play starts may not offer the sternest challenging to Tech's rebounding chops. Through games of Dec. 2, the rebounding margins for UNC-Wilmington (minus 3.0), Alabama State (minus 10.6), the Citadel (plus .5) and Fordham (minus 7.4) were not quite fearsome. Chattanooga, Tech's Jan. 2 opponent, was plus 10.0.
Ken Sugiura, Georgia Tech blog
December 8th, 2012
12:09 am
Coach Gregory has this team going in the right direction!
December 8th, 2012
5:29 am
The man, BG is really focused.He is hiper..He is excited..He can motivate…When he is four years into recruiting, his teams will be hard to handle.. I almost forgot, he can recruit..
December 8th, 2012
5:38 am
During the UGA game our offensive rebounds were almost non-existing. I guess they were trying to stop UGA's fast break?
December 8th, 2012
6:58 am
Ken which game will Poole be eligible for? Any insight as to his impact, starter?
What is going on with Royal? Slow developer?
December 8th, 2012
8:52 am
BG is focusing in the right direction. t/o's are down which is a key, and if can get basic block-outs on defense and grab some offensive rebounds we will be in good shape this year.
still like to see carter in the post more and not acting like josh smith out the line.
December 8th, 2012
8:59 am
UGA has one player that would start in the ACC. If the rebounding does not improve, our record will not improve over last season in the conference. The D is looking really good and the perimeter shooting has been impressive over the last three or four games. Hopefully with S. Poole in the mix in mid-December, both the D and rebounding will show marked improvement with him. And, if Tech decides to play Solomon Poole after he enrolls in January, this season could become very interesting.
December 8th, 2012
9:14 am
Tech sees a zone most of the time and about four guys pass to each other outside the three line until a three is launched. Even Miller sometimes is outside just pasing….
Not much chance for an O rebound there.
December 8th, 2012
9:50 am
The problem isn't rebounds on the offensive end – it is at the defensive end. UGA had 15 offensive rebounds while GT had 22 defensive – BTW UGA shot 17 3's. Under CBG they will improve but there is a problem right now
December 8th, 2012
10:21 am
Miller needs to step his game up. He looked sluggish and tired against UGA. Tech rarely gets the ball inside as a result.
December 8th, 2012
11:27 am
Seems like we never pass to Royal when he is in the game.
December 8th, 2012
11:36 am
December 8th, 2012
5:01 pm
Ken, height is length only when your team is lying down.
December 10th, 2012
8:02 am
[...] Atlanta Journal-Constitution: Duke isn't the only ACC team struggling to crash the boards this season. Georgia Tech has struggled with rebounding margin as well. Somewhat surprisingly, the Yellow Jackets' advanced splits from Ken Pomeroy don't back up Brian Gregory's concerns. It's true Gregory's team is in the second half of the country in rebounding its own misses, but the team is actually a solid defensive rebounding team. But stats never give the whole picture, and it's clear Gregory wants the team to box out more aggressively. [...]
December 10th, 2012
2:10 pm
@Chuck: length refers to wingspan…long arms.
December 11th, 2012
4:27 pm
I just bought the ACC package and was told the transfer Poole (Stacey I think) would be able to play in late December and his brother Solomon will enroll at Tech and has applied to be elligible to play starting in January. The salesman mentioned other times a high school graduate has been able to play immediately upon enrolling in January. I was going to buy regardless but am even more excited if we could get both brothers this year. Solomon is a point guard and would solve our depth problem at that position immediately.
Can you follow up on this Ken?
December 11th, 2012
4:38 pm
I was more excited about CPJ than I was CBG but that sentiment has reversed completely.
CBG beats UGA and CPJ doesn't.
Some might argue that it is an easier task in basketball but CPJ should have run off three in a row from 2008 to 2010 when UGA was weak.
I said if we beat UGA this year in basketball, I would buy the ACC package and I have followed through on my pledge today.


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I'd rather be lucky than suffer to win, but unfortunately you mostly have to suffer to win-- mentally and physically.
Bicycle racing at any level is highly competitive and never easy. What makes one racer succeed over another is not always talent, fitness or long training days with specific coaching or training plans. That's not to say a training plan or a coach's guidance doesn't prepare a bike racer for the rigors of racing and eventual success. Of course it does and many a racer has proved it. But when a bike racer approaches the line of a mass race start, with up a 100 racers or more, the mental strength, the heart and determination to win can make all the difference in a race's outcome.
The 2011 race year, for myself and many other Studio Velo racers in cross, road, mountain & triathlon, is highlighted by many examples of these moments of personal greatness and victory. Many of you may recall my article from 2010, titled "The Legs to Race, The Passion to Win" in which I described my personal achievements on the race course fueled by the passion and enthusiasm for the sport and the support of all of clients. In 2011, I not only experienced more of these mystical moments on the bike, but witnessed several other Studio Velo racers do the same.
When I line up to the start line, surrounded by dozens of fit, leg-shaven competitors, my very first feeling is inevitably fear and doubt; rarely do I exude tremendous confidence or optimism about the potential outcome. You literally feel like the numbers are against you. There are 100 competitors who are racing the same race and you tell yourself, "What are the chances of winning today." Yet, on rare occasions, moments before the gun sounds, a certain confidence or vision of victory overcomes me. I begin to tell myself, " I can win; I can do this," and I realize that ever rider, all abilities relatively equal, has a shot at winning. That confidence that so lightly graced your body now transforms into pure drive and determination, fueling an absolute desire to win, to suffer more than anyone else, to stand above the rest of the field in the final moments of the race.
This mental advantage is what it takes to win. It's what separates first from second, second from third, and third from fourth at the end of the race. It's why the first place racer explodes on the last lap or wins the finishing sprint with no teammates to lead him out. It's how a racer distinguishes his entire racing career when he crosses the finishing line in first – perhaps for the first time—by using his mental fortitude to give it his all.
This past October, I not only experienced this moment of emotional transformation, from doubt to confidence, to win a hard-fought battled in the Masters 'A' cyclocross race at Stafford Lake; I also witnessed another well-deserved Studio Velo racer, Eamonn Tucker, win his first ever bike race. I will never forget the look in his eyes as I yelled to him, "it's your day Eamonn," and he exploded off the start line with that perfect combination of heart and determination to take the race all the way to the line. And that he did. Without grace or style, Eamonn literally outran the second-place finisher in the final meters of the race. Eamonn fell to the ground in exhaustion and a bit of disbelief.
Unknown to his competitors around him at the start line, Eamonn was literally preparing himself mentally for the greatest finish of his racing career to date. One could see it in his eyes.
And that is precisely the difference between winning and losing on race day. It's a racer's ability to turn fear into desire, doubt into confidence, and fiction into reality – sometimes all in the seconds or moments before the whistle sounds.
To all of you racers out there, on and off the race circuit, from group ride challenges to virtual challenges, take a leap of faith. Tell yourself you can win and you will. It won't be easy. It won't come without work, but it will come. And when it does, relish in the moment. Because as many of you know, crossing the finish line in first is unlike any feeling in the world—at least it is for me.


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It seems like a simple proposition: give employees who work more than 40 hours a week the option of taking paid time off instead of overtime pay.
The choice already exists in the public sector. Federal and state workers can save earned time off and use it weeks or even months later to attend a parent-teacher conference, care for an elderly parent or deal with home repairs.
Republicans in Congress are pushing legislation that would extend that option to the private sector. They say that would bring more flexibility to the workplace and help workers better balance family and career.
The push is part of a broader Republican agenda undertaken by House Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., to expand the party's political appeal to working families. The House is expected to vote on the measure this week, but the Democratic-controlled Senate isn't likely to take it up.
"For some people, time is more valuable than the cash that would be accrued in overtime," said Rep. Martha Roby, R-Ala., the bill's chief sponsor. "Why should public-sector employees be given a benefit and the private sector be left out?"
But the idea Republicans promote as "pro-worker" is vigorously opposed by worker advocacy groups, labor unions and most Democrats. These opponents claim it's really a backdoor way for businesses to skimp on overtime pay.
Judith Lichtman, senior adviser to the National Partnership for Women and Families, contends the measure would open the door for employers to pressure workers into taking compensatory time off instead of overtime pay.
The program was created in the public sector in 1985 to save federal, state and local governments money, not to give workers greater flexibility, Lichtman said. Many workers in federal and state government are unionized or have civil service protections that give them more leverage in dealing with supervisors, she added. Those safeguards don't always exist in the private sector, where only about 6.6 percent of employees are union members.
Phil Jones, 29, an emergency medical technician in Santa Clara, Calif., said he's wary of how the measure would be enforced.
"Any time there's a law that will keep extra money in an employer's bank account, they will try to push employees to make that choice," said Jones, who regularly earns overtime pay. "I know how we get taken advantage of and I think this bill will just let employers take even more advantage of us."
But at a hearing on the bill last month, Karen DeLoach, a bookkeeper at a Montgomery, Ala., accounting firm, said she liked the idea of swapping overtime pay for comp time so she could travel with her church on its annual mission trip to Nicaragua.
"I would greatly appreciate the option at work to choose between being compensated in dollars or days," she said.
The GOP plan is an effort to change the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, which requires covered employees to receive time-and-a-half pay for every hour over 40 within a work week. The proposal would allow workers to bank up to 160 hours, or four weeks, of comp time per year that could be used to take time off for any reason.
The bill would let an employee decide to cash out comp time at any time, and forbids employers from coercing workers to take comp time instead of cash.
Republicans and business groups have tried to pass the plan in some form since the 1990s.
Democrats say the bill provides no guarantee that workers would be able to take the time off when they want. The bill gives employers discretion over whether to grant a specific request to use comp time. Opponents also complain that banking leave time essentially gives employers an interest-free loan from workers.
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As long as the banked time is in overtime hours (i.e., every hour of work over 40 becomes 1.5 hours of comped time), there's not a lot of margin for abuse. Company's wouldn't have any savings from it, other than giving the time off at more convenient times, and employees can more easily arrange for extended vacations, family emergencies, and the occassional 3-day weekend.
"More convenient times" means any time the company decides to send you home early, not when you want to use your banked hours. Businesses (especially small businesses) are notorious for twisting any such "employee option" into a management mandate that works to their best case.
Small businesses are also well known for going belly-up leaving employee's earned vacation hours unpaid.
I'm thinking that:
" business groups have tried to pass the plan in some form since the 1990s."
makes it pretty clearly a wonderful idea for the wealthy and a lousy deal for the hoi polloi.
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Well, sort of about food - preordering meals on US Air....
- janetofreno Apr 23, 2013 12:35 PM
This is sort of like that old joke about the two women complaining about the food they ate at their recent stay in a Catskills resort: "The food was awful!" "Yes, and they served such small portions!..."
I was very nervous about how to handle my food necessities on an upcoming (short) trip to Chicago. I have to work until around 2pm on Friday with no real break, then head straight to the airport to catch my flight. I do change planes in Phoenix, but with less than an hour there I can't count on having time to buy food. (And really, I may not have enough time to purchase anything at the airport before I leave). I know there are meals for sale onboard, but it always seems that they run out of everything before half the plane is served, and the variety/portion size doesn't make for a satisfying meal.....and I have been on flights where there were no real meals available, only snacks....
So I was trying to convince my hubby to have a lunch ready for me when he took me to the airport after work, but his culinary strengths don't lend themselves to grab and carry meals. So I was actually pleasantly surprised to receive an email from US Air: apparently they now offer you the chance to pre-order a meal before the flight (and you can change it up to 24 hours in advance). Then when you get on the plane they just bring it to you and charge your credit card. If the flight is cancelled or you miss it due to delays, no meal and you don't have to pay.
Sure, its the same old lousy food, but at least you know that there will be enough for you to have some. (Or should I not count on it working as advertised?) Have any of you ever done this, and if so is there a particular meal choice that is better than the others? Is the fruit/cheese plate enough for a light supper? How about the salads (the one offered comes with chicken....). Remember, I would normally bring my own or buy something at the airport, but the timing (including an event the evening before) makes it very difficult for me to do so this trip.....
The whole concept of actually paying for an in-flight meal is beyond my ken. All I can say is I hope it works out and you are pleasantly surprised. Please report back on the outcome.
re: grampart
We fly a good bit and still find it one of the best bargains around. With the legitimate financial difficulties that US carriers face, I think charging for meals on shorter flight (or any for that matter) makes a world of sense.
I would just not do this. It's not that hard to stop somewhere like a grocery store the day before and run in and get a ready to eat sandwich or salad that you can take with you the next day. Airplane food, pre-ordered or not, is horrid. You could buy a few things Thurs night - snacks, a sandwich, whatever, or make them even, and then just take them with you. You could take a packet of tuna and crackers or something if you're worried about spoilage. Anything is better than airplane food, seriously.
re: rockandroller1
r&r's right. Put down the fork, Morton, there are more choices available.
re: rockandroller1
Please don't bring tuna onto an airplane.
re: rockandroller1
The main problem isn't airplane food; the problem is airplanes. Low humidity, low pressure, and engine noise all interfere with our sense of taste. The food itself is pretty much the same quality as any other cheap pre-packaged convenience food (though they charge about twice what it's worth).
re: juliejulez
That's my point. There're always more choices.
re: juliejulez
Well, the flight doesn't land until midnight Chicago time, so a late dinner once I get there is probably not a good option, especially since I have to be up and semi-alert at 7:30 or so the next am. And I plan on bringing a snack or maybe a sandwich to work to nibble on before I get off at two. And I HATE sub sandwiches.....reminds me of Subway (see the thread somewhere about the smell...). I just wondered if anyone had actually TRIED the options listed....how bad can a fruit/cheese plate be anyway? And the drive from work to the airport is about 10 minutes, max, so eating in the car on the way is not a good option. If I had an hour to kill I would go to a favorite pho joint just a block or so from the airport and fill up there. But I really don't. When I said "short" trip to Chicago, I didn't mean it is a short fight for me....just one of those weekends where I will spend as much time in airports and airplanes as in meetings....
re: janetofreno
My experience with in-flight meals is that fruit and raw veggies can get really really bad.
Personally, I would go for whatever is the most "cooked" (microved on the plane...) or packaged (cheese & crackers, yogurts, nuts, etc) and treat it as a case where the inflight meal is there to make sure you don't arrive hungry and/or cranky. Aside from raw vegetables and fruit, I've never had an inflight meal that was so bad I'd describe it as inedible.
re: cresyd
I think I go with you. Every inflight meal I've ever had the salad was the weak link. Limp greens, pink tomatoes, etc. I'm not real picky with airplane food. We recently had a pasta saucy thing that was actually quite good. Along with the ubiquitous roll, butter, packet of cheese and dessert, it was fine. Fuel but fine.
Recently we weren't sure if our connection was going to allow us to grab lunch, so I packed some cheese, pate', olives and crackers in a little divided refrigerator container. Really enjoyed that. Not what you asked but just saying.
re: janetofreno
Another thing to keep in mind is the option of ordering a kosher or vegetarian meal. As those are more often made to order, there's a greater likelihood of freshness.
re: cresyd
Good point Cresyd - I've always found the vegetarian option the best of all options, although I've never ordered a kosher.
re: janetofreno
I have not had the fruit/cheese plate on US Air, but I've had it on United and it's not good. The fruit was not really fresh and had no flavor.
re: janetofreno
Can your hubby manage a good ol' PB&J? That can be eaten in 10 minutes :)
re: juliejulez
Haha, that was exactly what I was thinking. OP put it very diplomatically: `his culinary strengths don't lend themselves to grab and carry meals.' Not sure what culinary skills are involved in something like PB&J and dropping an apple and some cookies in a bag.
Of course, OP's real question is regarding people's actual experiences with calling ahead and pre-ordering. I have no experience with this except on the few occasions back when serving hot meals was standard, and I'd sometimes put in a special meal request. They got it right about 75% of the time --out of maybe four occasions I tried it, so hardly a statistically meaningful estimate.
Ask your husband to stop by the store on the way to pick you up and buy a couple slices of salami/ham/turkey, a couple of slices of various non-stinky cheeses, and a mini baguette or roll. Order a glass of wine and enjoy your own little picnic as others eat their wilted salads and fruit plates. Relax and peruse the SkyMall catalog to find your husband a personalized steak-branding, vibra-massage wine opener tuned to the Atomic clock as a thank you for the nice lunch.
re: seamunky
Probably the best suggestion so far:-) Unfortunately DH doesn't eat steaks so won't appreciate the branding. And since he doesn't eat meat and has cheese very rarely, he might not be the best person to trust to buy the picnic. Wish this town had a decent chaat house; he could be trusted to pick up some bhel puri and maybe some dhokla....now that would make a good picnic!
I'm very interested to hear how this works out if you do order the meal. Given the size of the country where I'm living now, the vast majority of all my flights are international which I think usually lends itself to vaguely better meals (but at least they're free).
I personally don't mind eating the free airline meal over bring my own, because I find most brought meals to always end up smelling really strongly on the flight. No matter how tame it seems ahead of time.
re: Uncle Yabai
Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that sometimes food, even for a CH, is simply fuel.
I checked on the USAir website to see what they offer; from my read, it appears that the economy class order-ahead option ("DineFresh") doesn't apply to domestic routes. (If you're flying FancyDancyClass, things may be different and are outside of my experience lol.) Your e-mail may have more up-to-date info than the website, also.
(ETA link:)
In any case -- we always travel with a small assortment of eats that can be peasant snack, lunch, or dinner. Reasonably tolerant of being out of fridge, reasonably non-smelly, finger-friendly, assorted textures. In a similar situation I'd take 10 minutes to pack into their own ziplocks on Thurs evening:
grapes or tangerine slices
carrot and celery sticks, snap peas, grape toms
cheddar and pepper jack slices/cubes
pepperoni slices, or dry salami slices
hummus (double-ziplock
)assorted nuts
paper napkins
Toss all the little ziplocks into a plastic grocery bag, then into a small soft-side lunch cooler (six-pack size), and tote it along with your regular lunch on Friday. Make sure to remember to pull it from the office fridge, leave the empty cooler on your desk, and stuff the food into your carryon.
re: DuchessNukem
This is absolutely what I would do. I sympathize; I get migraines if I miss meals, and as a vegetarian whose body just doesn't handle travel terribly well, I do understand why you are nervous (my worst was when I taught all from 8 am until noon, and drive straight to the airport--an hour trip--to board a flight to ROME for a conference. For that trip, I had my spouse, who may in no way be described as any kind of cook, dump a can of drained cannellini beans into a container of whole-wheat spaghetti, top with a little olive oil, red pepper flakes, and parmesan... I ate it quickly in a faroff long-term parking lot before taking the shuttle to the airport). Aside from the fact that there is usually nothing I can eat anyway, eating crappy food on the plane or in the airport makes me feel even worse, and I generally do much better if I eat my own stuff.
re: DuchessNukem
In fact, here is what I'd try to do:
spaghetti salad of some sort (you can do a sesame oil/peanut butter thing with some veg--stays fine out of the fridge), or you can copy my cannellini bean idea that I just posted--it sounds plain, maybe, but it's protein and it stays with you.)
babybel cheese--seems to stay good FOREVER and requires no packaging
baguette/cheese/meat if you eat meat (I don't)
carrot sticks, celery, etc
love the M&M idea!!
re: IndyGirl
Blueberries are my food of choice.
I've flown with AA from NY to CA and have been offered half a ham sandwich, a small bag of chips and small soda for $10. Considering the cost, portion, and quality (or lack thereof) I'd rather burn my own body fat and Goto sleep.
When I fly British Airways I am given drink (alcohol is an option) and either cookies or chips for a 45 min flight from London to Paris. BA from San Diego to London gives me 2-3 meals and a never ending box full of snacks at the back.
Given all that, I'd rather starve than give some punk ass airline anymore money.
re: youareabunny
BA and most/other non-US carriers are govt. subsidized and that's why you get free food and drink.
re: c oliver
Not only that, but the fare you pay on BA is likely to be considerably higher than what you will likely pay on a US carrier for the same distance. If you fly on lower fare carriers in Europe (supposedly the land of the free gourmet in-flight meal) you'll be on something like EasyJet or Ryan and you'll be lucky to get a glass of water. The idea of this great service/meal on non-US carriers at the same fare is a myth that is constantly put forward by folks who are flying on somebody else's dime and aren't paying attention to the fare.
Just for fun I just did a quick search of LHR-CDG rt for May 1/3 and got a fare of $554 on BA. For that they should give you caviar.
re: youareabunny
Of course you will see the same fares on the same route for the same times. It is a competitive industry. That doesn't tell the whole story.
c oliver's comment about subsidy explains one way they can give better service. My point was that another way they can give these higher levels of service is by charging more when/where they can, and using the excess for all routes (internal cross subsidy). US carriers charge less in general, and their service is, accordingly, less in general. You mentioned London-Paris, but US routes flown by US carriers at lower fares cannot be compared to European routes flown (at higher fares) by European carriers, who can then obviously give more service but also use those excess profits to cross-subsidize service on other routes where they have to compete. The foreign carriers have no magic formula to give better service -- they can give more service because they charge more, and/or because they pay their people less (e.g. Singapore Airlines), and/or because they enjoy some form of subsidy or protection. All other costs and operating factors are the same.
As to next week vs. next month, you will see lower fares for all routes with longer lead times, whether intra-Europe or intra-US. The point is that legacy carrier fares on the whole are lower in the US than in Europe. And that is why you see lower service levels in the US.
re: c oliver
I can see that having to do with it. Explains why the staff, seats, and tv's are much better too.
Janet, I sympathize. Everyone here is telling you what your alternatives are. I know that you know what they are; you just are anticipating not having enough time to do them! Sometimes that's how it goes, and you have to make the best of the options available to you. If it were me, I would give it a try. Yes, I KNOW it will be subpar, but I need to eat regularly, and when work doesn't allow for a real meal with good food, I eat what is available. In the circumstances you describe, I would probably take the chance and pre-order something, probably the salad, knowing that at least you will have something in your belly. I would also take along a protein bar or granola bar just to supplement, because I do think the portions are rather small. Sometimes when traveling for business, expediency trumps good food. If you're like me, not eating would be worse than eating bad food. Sorry I can't offer you the benefit of experience, but if you do try it, I'd be interested to hear how it turned out.
re: lisavf
I have to agree - sometimes food is there not for enjoyment but to prevent feeling ill, light headed, cranky, having a head ache and other unpleasant symptoms associated with hunger. Personally, I hate arriving in an airport hungry - especially if that's my final destination. Most of the eateries located outside of security/near baggage are uninspiring at best (as well as overpriced) and sometimes limited to vending machines. And feeling like I absolutely have to go somewhere to eat the second I leave the airport is an equally unpleasant feeling.
Being able to arrive at my destination, and being able to be flexible (what if my luggage got lost, what if the person picking me up is late, etc), arrive to where I'm staying, change clothes - and then get to think about food is well worth one uninspiring meal.
Not on US Air specifically, but I've bought sandwiches and fruit/cheese plates a couple of times while flying. Quality is on par with the pre-packaged stuff at a convenience store. As I recall, the fruit was better than the sandwiches. Portion size is small, but depending on your appetite, it may be enough for a light lunch.
Just remembered that you're back in Reno. I got our goodies at Wedge the cheese shop on St. Lawrence right off Virginia. It's an amazing place.
I had a day of flying recently, and had a short layover at an unfamiliar airport. I packed string cheese, walnuts, and peanut m&m's to get me through. I didn't want to charge a meal on the flight, but the meal/snack packs were quite tempting. I was quite hungry when I got to my destination. If they have emailed you with options (which sounds different than what they have on their website), just order something that you think you'd like, but remember, it won't be a "foodie" experience, and it's just fuel. It will save you from having to deal with it if you really don't have the time or inclination to pack a lunch. Will the food be worth the money? No, but the convenience will be worth it.
re: jeanmarieok
The "grab a bite when you get there" thing works a lot easier when flying East to West. When flying West to East you lose time, and often arrive long after dinner time.....Keep that in mind.....
This is a common problem for me but I have no husband to pick me up as he is working. How hard is it to make your own meal the night before, pack it in a soft sided cooler and bringing it to work with you or since he can do it, having your husband bring it? Leave the drink at home so it passes security and then buying a drink on the other side or getting one on a plane.
Or how about bringing the soft sided cooler to the office with freezer packs and then ordering in and packing it up yourself?
My back up plan is a zip lock bag of raw almonds and dried fruit and a granola bar. Sometime you have to suck it up and eat what is available. As someone else said there are times when even CH's have to deal with food as simply fuel.
Honestly - you seem dead set against any alternative options so just order the meal and report back. Maybe we all missing something!
re: foodieX2
I think that's QUITE harsh! OP asked if anyone had experience with this particular process. And we're all jumping around telling her other things. She didn't ask for "alternative options." Rant over :)
re: foodieX2
Well, I'm fully capable of alternatives. But there is an event I committed to going to the night before my flight (ie tomorrow night). It is in our state capitol, 30 miles away, and I barely have time to get there from work assuming I get off on time (not a good assumption always:-). And then I will be back from that event around 9pm, and have to be at work at 8am Friday......And somewhere there I have to do a load of laundry and pack. I WILL bring a zip lock bag of raw almonds and dried fruit, and I suspect they will be eaten by 11am when I am at work with no break for five hours Fri. am. And DH COULD make me something, and it would no doubt be delicious, but I guarantee you it would be spicy and (overly) fragrant and perhaps not the best choice when crammed into a thin metal tube.....so my question is and was: has anyone tried any of the offered meals? Do they really have them as ordered? I have been on MANY flights were there was supposedly some kind of food for sale and it was long gone before anyone offered any to me. Not eating is NOT a good alternative, especially if you are my seatmate. Drinking and not eating is worse. And yes, this is about fuel. If I have to eat the US Air fuel, wondering if A. it will really be available, and B. what options are best. Geez.
re: janetofreno
I guess I'm not understanding the problem.
You have to get to the airport with a decent amount of time before the flight departs? Within that time I've always had enough time to go and purchase a bagel, fruit, cheese to take on the flight with enough time to go and drink a beer or wine at the bar with a few nuts or pretzels on the side.
If I take a flight that's longer than 4 hours I've preordered a kosher meal that's been very fresh and tasty...usually dairy with bagel and cream cheese and veggies. It's always been great.
re: latindancer
I think that the problem in this case is that the OP is presenting a situation where eating ahead of time and/or getting snacks won't work.
Given that in this very specific situation that is not an option, the question asks if anyone has experience with preordering meals from US Air. However, a number of the comments have followed along the lines of "find a way to bring your own food".
I do agree though that if you're going to get a meal ordering a kosher, halal, vegetarian, low calorie, etc. meal (given the options of your airline and flight) always increases the chance that the meal will be fresher and less prepackaged.
re: cresyd
<always increases the chance that the meal will be fresher and less prepackaged.>
Exactly what was thinking when I first started purchasing the ones you've listed *and* it proved to be right.
The meals *are* fresher and a little more creative, in my opinion. It's definitely the option the OP is looking for as far as I'm concerned.
re: latindancer
Yeah - I think the fact that they are made less "in bulk" than standard meals helps with both creativity and freshness. I primarily fly in/out of Israel - and so kosher meals are made in far greater bulk . The higher level of kashrut meals that I've seen on El Al or kosher meals on other carriers to/from Israel end up being no more appealing in how they look. But for non "heavy kosher" traffic, the lack of bulk production probably really helps.
re: janetofreno
I guess all I can offer is that I WISH I would have gotten a meal on the plane. I was very envious. From what I saw, the meals looked good, although I was on a different airline, so not sure if the meals on your airline are the same.
Just order a meal, be done with it. Then let us now if you were satisfied or if it was truly a waste of your $.
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Janet, one more thought. Maybe when you board the plane, you can make a point of advising one of the flight attendants that you pre-ordered a meal and under your circumstances for this flight, you want to make sure you will get it. Then if they don't have the pre-order, they may reserve one of the available in-flight meals for you.
If you're going to do this, I would order something that is essentially finger food. I travel for business regularly and have ordered meals. As you already suspect, the food does suck. But what is even more annoying to me is the cramped space in which you have to eat. Invariably, when I am really hungry, we encounter turbulence and service is delayed. When food finally does materialize, the person in front of my has reclined his/her seat and it is virtually impossible to use a fork and knive. And likely the person squeezed in next to me is hogging the arm rest so my arms are pinned to my side.
What I usually do is bring snack bags of fruit, nuts, peeled HB eggs, granola, etc. For the return flight when I'm not departing from home, I try to either eat in the airport or grab a sandwich as I'm walking to my gate. That reminds me of the worst wrap ever - purchased at Midway recently. I was trying to be healthy and bought a veggie wrap. I wasn't prepared for the soggy veg and complete lack of any flavoring agents - mustard, aioli, anything. Just soggy green matter in a cold WW tortilla. Yuk. I bought a bloody mary on the plane and got my nutrition that way.
re: IndyGirl
OK, here's my report: To some extent, my worries turned out to be moot: I got off work early (which almost NEVER happens), AND there was NO line at security on a Friday afternoon...so as it turned out I DID have time to eat at the airport in Reno. And although it probably belongs on another thread, I have to give a shoutout to the new bar/restaurant between the concourses but after Security. Great vegetarian bean soup and fairly reasonable prices. And they have a wood-fired pizza oven! AND my flight was early in arriving in Phoenix, AND the departing flight was at an adjacent gate to the one from Reno, so there WAS time to buy something to eat in Phoenix, even with only a 40 minute layover.
As for the food I pre-ordered: when I got to my seat, the flight attendant came over even before the plane took off and said "Janet, right? I have your meal for you." And then he informed me what I'd already guessed: "Its probably good you ordered ahead of time; this is a full flight and they only loaded five meals to sell" (Note to US Air: why not load more - you probably could have sold them and made money?) And as for those who suggested the veggie and/or kosher meals, I don't think that's an option in coach with the meals for purchase (it certainly wasn't listed as an option in the pre-order email I received, and if I had tried to ask for it I probably would have been told that the fruit/cheese plate WAS the kosher and vegetarian option:-). You guys have been living in first class too long:-) I do exactly that when I take an international flight, btw.
As for the meal itself, I got a salad. I HATE wraps, and that was really the only option other than the fruit and cheese plate or the dreaded wrap. And it was edible, but barely:-) But if I hadn't been having such a good karma day and hadn't had time to eat before the flight, I would have been glad to have it. And glad to have ordered it, since the meals for sale were long gone by the time they got to row 24.......
re: janetofreno
"....since the meals for sale were long gone by the time they got to row 24......."
I'm surprised they didn't hold an auction.
re: janetofreno
Glad it all worked out for you :).
re: janetofreno
At the Reno airport, were you referring to Wild Garlic Pizza & Pub? We ate at the one on Mt. Rose, where Sezmu was, and I keep meaning to do a little writeup.
re: c oliver
Honestly, I don't remember the name. But that doesn't ring a bell....I know my husband did some work on the TVs at the one on Mt. Rose, and I think I would have remembered if it was the same place. But I could be wrong. I remember it being something mountain-related in the name. And although they have a pizza oven, they specialize in flat breads (with toppings so like pizza....). It is literally right above security in the large area between the two concourses that used to be security until it was moved downstairs....
re: BuildingMyBento
I don't think OP was questioning the fact that they don't routinely provide food, but rather was seeking opinions on the pre-ordering option. BTW Amtrak provides food for purchase. I don't understand color of the face comment at all.
re: c oliver
yes. and after a fairly recent Amtrak trip I can attest that the catered food (at least on our run) was about the caliber of that on airplanes...and while they appear to stock enough, unlike the planes (perhaps a bit more storage room?) the 'dining car' (which was more a snack car on the train between DC and Raleigh, NC) closed during odd hours, so one could not always get something to eat when one wanted it. (they did warn you before closing).
You can upgrade to business class on many Amtrak routes now, which I did, as it only costs a few bucks to do so. The difference is that you will be guaranteed a seat (apparently, buying a ticket but having to spend the trip in the dining car or lounge car is not uncommon), bring you a newspaper, and serve you non-alcoholic drinks at your seat (with no charge IIRC). So actually, at least in 'business class' I found the service to be very similar to what one gets on an airplane, but with MUCH more comfortable seats, more leg room (even if not in business class), MUCH less crammed and crowded, room to spread out and read, surf the internet, or just watch the world go by. Recommended for those with high tolerance for delays. (but then, I suppose the same could be said of air travel these days), but not recommended for the food.


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A 16-year-old boy was shot and killed by two plainclothes NYPD patrol officers in East Flatbush last night after he pointed a gun at them, cops said.
The shooting occurred around 11:30 p.m. Saturday night. Two plainclothes patrol officers in an unmarked car pulled up to "a group of males" in front of 473 East 52 Street, and noticed one of the males, apparently 16-years-old, break away from the group when he saw the officers.
An NYPD official said they do not know if the other males in the group were teenagers as well.
Police say the boy adjusted his waistband and "continued to act in a suspicious manner," so the two officers got out of their unmarked car and attempted to talk to him.
Cops said that is when the boy turned and pointed a .38 caliber revolver at the officers. Both officers fired at the boy, cops said, "striking him about the body."
An NYPD official said they do not know how many shots were fired at the boy, and that the situation is under investigation.
The boy was pronounced dead on arrival at Kings County Hospital. Police said a loaded .38 caliber Rohm's Industry revolver was recovered at the scene.
The officers were treated for trauma and tinnitus at Methodist Hospital and are reportedly in stable condition.
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MISSION — Trustees for the Mission Consolidated Independent School District voted to spread remaining funds from a 2008 bond over a number of projects, including the aging agriculture facility and the newly approved Early College High School.
The 2008 bond money, which included construction of a new elementary school for $15 million, has been divided up for different urgent needs in the district after the construction for a new school was no longer needed. Already, the district has reallocated $10 million for major renovations at Mission High School. Before beginning this project, MCISD must first tell the Texas Education Agency what it plans to do with the remaining funds.
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"It's a difficult decision to meet every need, but we should try to fund ECHS," he said, adding that MCISD is lagging behind other districts by not having the program.
Board President James Olivarez suggested the board split the money evenly, but Gonzalez said $1 million wasn't enough to fund ECHS if that same amount was being used for school enclosures.
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In the interim, ECHS will be housed at Veterans Memorial High School, but once the program grows, district administrators said they'd need a place to house the students and administrators for the program. This week, the board also OK'd a feasibility study for the construction of the school.
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The board ultimately decided to allocate $700,000 for the ag building and the remaining $1.3 million to the ECHS. Should the district need more money for the project, administrators will have to approach the board for additional funding, Gonzalez explained.
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2 U.S. Code § 1814 - Repairs of Capitol
Source(R.S. § 1816; Feb. 14, 1902, ch. 17, 32 Stat. 20; Mar. 3, 1921, ch. 124, 41 Stat. 1291; Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 654, § 3(15),65 Stat. 708.)
Section was classified to section 166 of former Title 40, prior to the enactment of Title 40, Public Buildings, Property, and Works, by Pub. L. 107–217, § 1,Aug. 21, 2002, 116 Stat. 1062.
R.S. § 1816 derived from Res. Apr. 16, 1862, No. 28, 12 Stat. 617; acts Mar. 30, 1867, ch. 24, § 2,15 Stat. 13; July 20, 1868, ch. 177, § 1,15 Stat. 115; Mar. 3, 1869, ch. 121, § 1,15 Stat. 283, 284; Mar. 3, 1871, ch. 114, § 1,16 Stat. 500; Aug. 15, 1876, ch. 287, 19 Stat. 147.
Provision of R.S. § 1816 relating to purchase of furniture or carpets for House or Senate is classified to section 2184 of this title.
1951—Act Oct. 31, 1951, struck out requirement that such improvements, etc., should be paid for by Secretary of the Interior out of appropriations for Capitol extension, and from no other appropriation.
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Pub. L. 101–520, title III, § 306,Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2277, as amended by Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b),July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814, provided that:
"(a) Hereafter, notwithstanding any other provision of law, any agency of the legislative branch is authorized to use telecommunications systems and services provided by the Architect of the Capitol or the House of Representatives or the Senate under the approved plan required by section 305 ofPublic Law 100–202 (101 Stat. 1329–308) [see source credits following note below] if such systems and services—
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"(2) in the case of long distance service, have been determined by the Architect of the Capitol to be at least equal in quality to, and not greater in cost than, the systems and services available under the procurement conducted by the Administrator of General Services known as 'FTS2000'.
"(b) As used in this section, the term 'agency of the legislative branch' means the office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Botanic Garden, the Government Accountability Office, the Government Printing Office, the Library of Congress, the Office of Technology Assessment, and the Congressional Budget Office."
Similar provisions were contained in the following prior appropriations acts:
Pub. L. 101–163, title III, § 306,Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1064.
Pub. L. 100–458, title III, § 307B,Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2183.
Development of Overall Plan for Satisfying Telecommunications Requirements of Agencies of Legislative Branch
Pub. L. 102–392, title III, § 305,Oct. 6, 1992, 106 Stat. 1721, as amended by Pub. L. 108–271, § 8(b),July 7, 2004, 118 Stat. 814, provided that:
"(a) The Architect of the Capitol, in consultation with the heads of the agencies of the legislative branch, shall develop an overall plan for satisfying the telecommunications requirements of such agencies, using a common system architecture for maximum interconnection capability and engineering compatibility. The plan shall be subject to joint approval by the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, and, upon approval, shall be communicated to the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate. No part of any appropriation in this Act or any other Act shall be used for acquisition of any new or expanded telecommunications system for an agency of the legislative branch, unless, as determined by the Architect of the Capitol, the acquisition is in conformance with the plan, as approved.
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"(1) the term 'agency of the legislative branch' means the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, the Botanic Garden, the Government Accountability Office, the Government Printing Office, the Library of Congress, the Office of Technology Assessment, and the Congressional Budget Office; and
"(2) the term 'telecommunications system' means an electronic system for voice, data, or image communication, including any associated cable and switching equipment.
"(c) This section shall apply with respect to fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1992."
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Pub. L. 102–90, title III, § 305,Aug. 14, 1991, 105 Stat. 466.
Pub. L. 101–520, title III, § 305,Nov. 5, 1990, 104 Stat. 2276.
Pub. L. 101–163, title III, § 305,Nov. 21, 1989, 103 Stat. 1063.
Pub. L. 100–458, title III, § 305,Oct. 1, 1988, 102 Stat. 2182.
Pub. L. 100–202, § 101(i) [title III, § 305], Dec. 22, 1987, 101 Stat. 1329–290, 1329–308.
Pub. L. 99–500, § 101(j) [H.R. 5203, title III, § 305], Oct. 18, 1986, 100 Stat. 1783–287, and Pub. L. 99–591, § 101(j) [H.R. 5203, title III, § 305], Oct. 30, 1986, 100 Stat. 3341–287.
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ASCS Gulf South Sprint Cars/ 7th Annual Steve Tomlinson Memorial, presented by Apollo Towing @ South
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Corpus Christi, TX.,(May 26th, 2013) After losing their regular Saturday night racing program to Mother Nature, South Texas Speedway crews worked to get the Sunday portion of their Memorial Dayweekend show in. They were up to the task getting the track, pits and parking areas ready for the ASCS Gulf South Sprint Car Series, as well as the SteveTomlinson Memorial for Limited Modifieds.
As has been the tradition for the past seven years, South Texas Speedway honors not only all our military that have passed, but southTexas racer, Steve Tomlinson who tragically lost his life at the speedway. It was a packed house as all the cars made a parade lap with our flag flying high. During intermission the ASCS drivers went through the crowd passing the helmet to help the Gastineau and Schnackenburg families who lost everything in theMoore, Okla. tornados.
Besides the ASCS Sprint Cars and Limited Modifieds, the Limited Late Models, Econo-Mods, Street Stocks, Pure Stocks and Sport Compacts were in action on the 14 mile, banked track just outside Corpus Christi.
Right Place for Reutzel to Grab Win
Former Gulf South champ, Aaron Reutzel(Clute) was in the right place to capitalize on the misfortune of Channin Tankersley. After three times at a start, Tankersley grabbed the early lead and quickly caught lapped traffic. Tankersley had to split the spinning cars of Roger Oakes and TylerEdwards, but ended up with suspension damage.
This handed the lead to Reutzel on the ensuing restart. Reutzel was tailed by multi-time Gulf South champion, Ray Allen Kulhanek. Kulhanek mounted a couple challenges, but traffic and pressure from BrandonBerryman left Reutzel to cruise to the victory.
It wasn't easy getting the 25-lap, 19-car feature underway when the initial start was called off due to a jump start that outBeau Smith back a row. On the second try it got worse when Ryan Beechler jumped a tire in the pack, turned sideways and collected several cars in the melee. The third time was a charm with Tankersley grabbing the point chased by Reutzel, Kulhanek, Smith and Tommy Bryant.
Tankersley had just start to ease away when he tried to avoid spinning cars and suffered damage that ended his night. Soon after the green waved, Bryant slapped the front stretch wall and ricocheted back across the field collecting Jimmy Brooks who went for a tumble to bring out a red.Both drivers were alright after being checked out by EMS crews.
Finally back under green, Reutzel and Kulhanek broke away from the back while Berryman, who went to the back after getting caught up in the starting crash, got past Klint Angelette for fourth. Kulhanek got held up by lappers losing contact with Reutzel and allowing Smith to run him down.
Just past halfway Reutzel was briefly slowed by heavy traffic, but Kulhanek couldn't close ground, and Berryman reeled in Smith. Blake Hahn brought out a final yellow when he had problems and stopped, erasing Reutzel's big lead. With a lapped car as a buffer, Reutzel got ahead on Kulhanek quickly.
Berryman used the restart to pick off third from Smith and wasted little time tracking down Kulhanek for second. With two laps to go Reutzel had rebuilt a margin over the second place fight. Reutzel went unchallenged to the checkers in his Wren Motorsports, Jones & Hadley Body Shop, Frakey's Cleaners, Bledsoe Motorsports, TJ's Lube Shop, Triple X Chassis.
ASCS Gulf South Sprint Cars
87 Aaron Reutzel, 21t Ray Allen Kulhanek, 31 Brandon Berryman, 51 Beau Smith, 19 Klint Angelette, 69 Larry Howery, 66 JJ Simmons, 24 Brandie Jass, 0 Tyler Edwards, 17t Bruce Griffith, 7w Dustin Welch, 17 Blake Hahn, 52 Roger Oakes, 28 Tommy Bryant, 5 Jimmy Brooks, 71 Channin Tankersley, 6 Ryan Beechler, 15t Travis Elliott, 15 Andy VanBlarcum, 02 Harry Yerrington---DNS
ASCS heats(top 14 in passing points transfer)
Heat 1; 87 Aaron Reutzel, 21t Ray Allen Kulhanek, 71 Channin Tankersley, 66 JJ Simmons, 15 Andy VanBlarcum, 17 Blake Hahn, 12m Kolt Walker, 0 Tyler Edwards---DNS
Heat 2; 28 Tommy Bryant, 6 Ryan Beechler, 31 Brandon Berryman, 24 Brandi Jass, 69 Larry Howery, 15t Travis Elliott, 52 Roger Oakes, 92 Tony Russell
Heat 3; 51 Beau Smith, 19 Klint Angelette, 7w Dustin Welch, 17t Bruce Griffith, 02 Harry Yerrington, 5B Trevor Barr, 5 Jimmy Brooks
ASCS B-main(top 6 transfer)
17 Blake Hahn, 15 Andy VanBlarcum, 52 Roger Oakes, 5 Jimmy Brooks, 0 Tyler Edwards, 02 Harry Yerrington, 5b Trevor Barr, 12m Kolt Walker, 92 Tony Russell---DNS
Maiden Voyage for Mikulencak Takes Limited Modified Cash
Some people debuting a new chassis can take days, weeks, months to get a handle on the set up. It took Corpus Christi veteran, Lawrence Mikulencak no time what-so-ever. Mikulencak, in his brand new BMF Chassis by John Heil, grabbed the lead on lap 2 from Eddy Ross.
Mikulencak, running the bottom, got pressure from Mickey Helms up top just as caution waved. Mikulencak changed his line after the restart to hold Helms at bay. Helms and Kris Rye were able to close in the final laps as Mikulencak battled slower cars and a hot motor, but it was Mikulencak holding on for the win.
It was a 26-car field that took the green for the 7th Annual Steve Tomlinson Memorial with Ross leading into turn 1. Helms was trying on the outside, with Mikulencak, Bobby Maupin and K. Rye hugging the bottom. Helms was still up top occupying Ross when Mikulencak dove low going three wide to snag the top spot on lap 2.
On a restart, with Mikulencak inching ahead, Ross, Helms and Maupin were three wide for second. By lap 10 Mikulencak had built a half straight lead over Ross who held a gap back to Helms, Maupin and K. Rye whograbbed fourth in traffic. A multi-car tangle in turn 2 involving James Droddy, Robby Minten, James Lee and Hector Aguirre slowed the action and took away Mikulencak's lead.
Maupin broke on the restart while Helms took second from Ross and K. Rye battled with Chuck Perry for fourth. Helms ran down Mikulencak for the lead and was taking a look on the high side when Ray Schaalman spun to bring out a caution. Back under green, Mikulencak moved up a lane as he, Helms and K. Rye put distance on Perry, Ross, Brian Rye and Dale Flanagan.
In the final five laps Mikulencak had to battle lapped cars and a hot motor. This gave Helms and K. Rye the opportunity to close the gap. With two to go both were within striking distance as the top three diced through traffic. At the checkers it was Mikulencak, in the Ace Transmissions, Young's Auto Repair, BMF Shocks & Chassis, hanging on. Helms just nipped K. Rye at the line to hold on to second.
"It worked out real well," said Mikulencak. "The new car worked real good. It's been good since we put it on the track. I've raced these cars long enough that I knew when I looked at it that it would be right, and it was built right and there's no reason why it shouldn't win. We know what we've been running with springs and shocks. I worked better than I expected right off the bat."
"I build my own motors. I build a $4,500 motor that you're supposed to run in these cars. I don't know why anyone needs a $9,500 motor. I don't know how you can spend that much for these cars."
"Mickey(Helms) let me know the high side was better, before he got all the way around me. I'm just lucky I didn't get passed before I moved up there. It was way better up on top."
"I don't know if I'm more nervous out leading a race, or watching my son race. I'll have to think about that. Really I don't get nervous and as long as he doesn't hurt out there racing I'm good with it. Of course I cheer for him and its enjoyable watching him race. He and I won together a few weeks ago."
Steve Tomlinson Memorial
Lone Star Welding Limited Modifieds
87 Lawrence Mikulencak, 74 Mickey Helms, 4$ Kris Rye, 115 Chuck Perry, 184 Brian Rye, 57 Dale Flanagan, 33 Eddy Ross, 83 JJ Jennings, 38 David Schurry, 1d James Droddy, 58 Hunter Flanagan, 30k Jensen Prey, 6/27 Hector Aguirre, 24 Robby Minten, 63 Shane Hoefling, 563 James Lee, 44h Gene Hyde, 00s Jerry Majek, 1c Ken Hobbs, 2r Ray Schaalman, 95 Larry Lewis, 72 Manny Trevino, 47 James Myers, 0 Justin Jackson, 89c Bobby Maupin, 51 Greg Rohmer
Limited Modified heats(top 2 redraw)
Heat 1; 4$ Kris Rye, 74 Mickey Helms, 115 Chuck Perry, 38 David Schurry, 1c Ken Hobbs, 30k Jensen Prey, 58 Hunter Flanagan
Heat 2; 83 JJ Jennings, 89c Bobby Maupin, 563 James Lee, 63 Shane Hoefling, 44h Gene Hyde, 47 James Myers, 51 Greg Rohmer
Heat 3; 87 Lawrence Mikulencak, 2r Ray Schaalman, 57 Dale Flanagan, 24 Robby Minten, 0 Justin Jackson, 95 Larry Lewis
Heat 4; 33 Eddy Ross, 184 Brian Rye, 1d James Droddy, 27/6 Hector Aguirre, 00s Jerry Majek, 72 Manny Trevino
Torres Tops in Limited Late Models
San Antonio's Johnny Torres made it two in a row driving the MK Wallace Limited Late Model. Had it not been for a flat tire while leading, the tally could be three. Torres, from the front row, grabbed the early lead and never looked back as he was able to build nearly a full straightaway margin over Andrew Hesler, who worked his way up to second in the waning circuits.
Torres beat Bobby Jack in turn 1 as the 20-lap, 15-car feature took the green flag. Jack fell in line second with Wade Jones, Barry Major and Ziggy Reusser in pursuit. Jack then gave up spots to Jones, Major and Reusser as Torres pulled away to a big lead just before halfway.
Jones brought out the yellow on lap 10 when he cut a tire down and couldn't find an opening to get off the track. Torres got away clean on the restart ahead of Major, Reusser, Jack and Hesler who got past Gary Hunter for fifth.
Once past Hunter, Hesler began picking off cars one by one as he marched forward. When Hesler finally cleared Major for second he was far behind Torres in the Pro Image Signs, Center Motorsports, 24/7 Towing sponsored car, who ran unchallenged to the checkers.
"We've been doing pretty good down here in this car," said Torres. "If it hadn't been for a right rear flat, we'd have three in a row. MK Wallace called me and asked if I wanted to drive his car. I figured it would be fun. Starting on the pole makes a big difference. If you win your heat, you start up front down here. Although I do like starting farther back with the fast cars and working my way up."
"There's some guys down I don't know, but I've seen them race a couple times. The others I know from Pleasanton. I was just trying to hit my marks. I figured if I stayed perfect, no one could get around me. The middle to the top was a little better for me. I tried the bottom, then the middle slicked off. I think the track changed with Sprint Cars running out there."
Limited Late Models
48 Johnny Torres, 1x Andrew Hesler, 33 Barry Major, 5 Ziggy Reusser, 88 Bobby Jack, 14 Gary Hunter, 15 John Owen, 47 Anthony Malhorin, 7 Richard Bartosh, 12 Richard Wells, 50 Jerry Neal, 71 Paul Stastney, 4d1 Wade Jones, 13 Howie Marcx, 23 Kevin Schelling---DNTG, Z71 Robert Schelling---DNS, 77 Landon Farquar---DNS, 42 Ron Sprayue---DNS
Limited Late Model heat winners; 88 Bobby Jack, 48 Johnny Torres, 23 Kevin Schelling
Econo-Mod Main to Mikulencak
Like father, like son. Young Marcus Mikulencak haslearned well from his dad grabbing his second victory in only ten tries in the Econo-Mod class. Mikulencak, who moved up from Pure Stocks, went wire to wire holding off a charge by Jerry Walters. Despite his age, and limited experience, Mikulencak held his line and his ground, without a mistake, to take home the trophy.
It took three tries to get the 16-car Econo-Mod under way with Mikulencak getting out front trailed by Walters, Travis Penny, CrystalCantu and Tyler Box. In a race dotted by several cautions through the mid-stages, Mikulencak held steady on the restart keeping Walters in wake.
As Mikulencak and Walters eased away, Cantu was able to get around Penny for third as the laps wound down. As the white flag waved,Mikulencak in the Ace Transmissions, Mike Mosley's Welding, Les Cole, Engine Oilfield Equipment, Econo-Mod held a car length over Walters which he maintained to the finish line.
"My dad teaches me about racing these cars all the time," commented Mikulencak. "He tells me what to do on the way here, then tells me what I did wrong on the way back. This is my second win in about ten tries. He's got a lot of experience on this track. I've got some big shoes to fill."
"I wasn't expecting this much success this soon. I surprise myself sometimes. About 99.9% of my success is due to what my dad does to help me."
"I didn't know the 127(Walters) was on my tail. I couldn't feel him back there. Everyone told me later that he was there. I was just trying to hold on to the car and find my line. "
9m Marcus Mikulencak, 127 Jerry Walters, Co2 Crystal Cantu , 10 Travis Penny, 25 Tyler Box, 4 Dennis Cox, 56 Broc Bowen, Jp3 James Parks III, 71 Sam Wilcox, 25x Jordan Glass, 5 Kimsey Davis, 25sr Gary Box, 15 Jamie Sullivan, 22 Zach Calhoun, 69 Jordan Sandoval, 30m Randall Rydl, 7m Ziggy Reusser---DNS
Econo-Mod heat winners; 9m Marcus Mikulencak, 127 Jerry Walters, 10 Travis Penny
Blankenship Bests Jones in a Thriller
It looked like Wade Jones was going to take yet another win in his championship winning Street Stock, but Tony Blankenship had other ideas. Jones grabbed the early lead ahead of Blankenship, William Stephens, Joe Boop and Jarrett Barber. Jones put some distance on Blankenship, while Stephens broke, and Barber, Boop and Kevin Sullivan III battled for third.
Jones had a near miss as he was forced to avoid the lapped car of John Bonneau, who had slowed dramatically. After a late restart, Blankenship kept the heat on Jones in a fight to the finish. With the white in the air Blankenship got the nose inside Jones off turn 2. The duo ran door to door down the back stretch and into turn 3. Blankenship, with the momentum off turn 4 edged out Jones at the line by a couple feet for the win.
Street Stocks
35 Tony Blankenship, 41 Wade Jones,19 Jarrett Barber, 8 Kevin Sullivan III, 49 Paul Vogt, 90 Jesse Vega, 355 Joe Boop, 12 Richard Wells, 71 John Bonneau, 13 William Stephens, 133/39 Miguel Mendoza, 41 John Heinaman---DNS
Street Stock heat winners; D41 Wade Jones, 35 Tony Blankenship
Hernandez Hustles to Pure Stock Pay Day
The 29-car Pure Stock feature was, as you would expect, a rock 'em, sock 'em affair but when the dust settled it would be Jeremy Hernandez(San Antonio) leading every lap for the victory. Hernandez got outfront on green pursued by Mereda Major, Raymond Dibrell, Daniel Waer and Tommy Miller. While Hernandez held a comfortable lead, Miller, Cody Hamm and KyleJackson were three wide for fifth.
Waer was able to get past Major past halfway to take over second. Major was battling with Dibrell for third getting tapped in turn 1, she corrected, but then spun on her own in turn 2 and was charged with the caution. Once back to green, Hernandez was able to hold back Waer to take the wire to wire win.
Pure Stocks
6p Jeremy Hernandez, 32w Daniel Waer, 8r Raymond Dibrell , 21jr Cody Hamm, 9m John Mikulencak, 15d James Dear, 84 Alaina Smith, 54 Tommy Miller, 00L Lucas Cowan, 74 Zylar Bryant, 00 Mark Lawing, 7 Jesse Sandoval, 133 David Routen jr., 33r Randy Morris, 58 Cheyloh Flanagan, #9 James Garner, 33 Mereda Major, 52 Tom Thrower, 46 Larry Roberts, 7m John Ramirez, 22 Cody Bradshaw, 5 Kyle Jackson, 9 Brian Morris, 97 Chris Berryman, 97.5 Joe Sierra, 25 Shane Turner , 84A Nathan Sturtz, 66r Rick Snyder, 17 Crystal Smith
Pure Stock heat winners; 6p Jeremy Hernandez, 33 Mereda Major, 32w Daniel Waer,
Gaither Grabs Sport Compact Cash
Brandon Gaither(Floresville), driving the championship car driven by his brother Dillon, scored a hard earned win the Sport Compact feature. Gaither got out front on green followed by Colin Carroll, Jeremy Witt and GB Carter. Gaither gave up the top spot to Witt on lap 3, but retook the point on lap 6. Gaither was then challenged by veteran Carter until his Rabbit died. From there Gaither, in the Rohmer Racing, Tiburon was able to hold off Witt and Carroll.
Sport Compacts
5 Brandon Gaither, 21 Colin Carroll, 4 Jeremy Witt, 41 Jon Howerton, 24t Alan Trotter, 80 Ashley Avalos, 88 Victor Polanco, 77 GB Carter, 113 Hailee Marcx, 97 Katie Duncker, 17 Kurstin Blevins, 68 Kevin Ebers
Sport Compact heat winner; 5 Brandon Gaither
8r Ryan Carlucci, 5 Sierra Smith, 7m Michael Mathisen, 4m Montgomery Mathisen
00 Jayden Edmond, 84 Skylar Sturtz, 88 Haley Jencks
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About Nature's PlusNature's Plus has been considered the gold standard in Natural Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements for over 40 years.The BeginningIn the early 1970s, when Gerald Kessler founded Nature's Plus, he had a clear vision of the kind of products he wanted to produce. Carefully studying the natural vitamin market, he observed that consumers were seeking energy and an enhanced quality of life from their vitamins. He knew that only a supplement made with superior ingredients and the highest standards of manufacturing could result in exceptional products with the energy-releasing results consumers demanded.Over 1,200 Natural Vitamins and Nutritional Supplements LaterThey continue to fine-tune their products and raise the bar for quality and performance in their industry. Today Nature's Plus products are unsurpassed in their ability to release natural energy and provide the ultimate feeling of well-being. That's why they call them the "Energy Supplements."The Nature's Plus Quality CommitmentNature's Plus has worked hard to earn the loyalty of millions of satisfied consumers and health food retailers worldwide with our emphasis on high quality at every stage - from manufacturing to on-time delivery to retailers:
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The 40 year old bunny. A first look at the soon to be 40 year old Kate Moss' shoot for Playboy. Photo credit: Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott
Kate Moss Vogue UK December 2013
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Kate Moss covers the September issue of Esquire mag
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the June 2013 British Vogue may be one of my favorite Kate Moss covers….ever.
photo credit: Patrick Demarchelier
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50 Shades of Kate.
listen as Kate passionately reads a passage from 50 Shades of Grey to help raise money for a charity.
Kate Moss covers Vogue Spain December 2012
Photographer: Mario Testino, of course.
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Updated: 10/21/2013 1:34 PM |
Created: 10/21/2013 9:12 AM
By: Elizabeth Reed, KOB.com
Bernalillo police have identified the man hit and killed by a Rail Runner train over the weekend.
Joseph Sandoval, Jr. of Torreon, N.M., was killed Saturday night. According to police, he was visiting his brother in Bernalillo and had told him he was going to walk to the casino.
A Rail Runner spokesperson said the train operator saw someone lying near the train tracks, but didn't realize someone was hit until the train arrived in Santa Fe.
Police are now waiting for medical investigators to release a toxicology report.
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