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You know your mother will tell you it isn't safe and then she'll worry endlessly; your accountant will probably just quit, flat-out refusing to watch you blow all your money each season; your priest will confide that he'll be praying for you in the hushed voice of imminent doom; your kids' eyes will grow wide, like you just told them you're going to the moon in a rocket you made in the garage. Funny thing is that of the four groups, children are the only ones likely to have faith that you'll soon be drinking milk with a wreath around your neck. But, if you're going to go into racing by yourself, you're going to need money, experience, knowledge... and, oh yeah, a lot more money.
These necessities become the milestones on the long road ahead for most burgeoning would-be racers, a road beset with potholes, detours and dead ends, as most don't even make it to the starting line of the Big Show. They crap out in karts, junior drag racing, local club racing or youth solo racing, but every now and again the ghost of Ray Harroun smiles down on some lucky soul and grants him (or her) admission into the Winner's Circle to soon rub shoulders with the short list of circuit giants: Brabham, Fangio, Hill, Nuvolari, Moss, Senna, Caracciola. Fame and fortune will ensue.
Yes, that's for me, you're saying to yourself, clutching the pages of this magazine, desperate for each new word of encouragement. I want to taste gasoline, breathe carbon monoxide, feel coolant gushing through the valves of my heart. I want to squirt motor oil into my retinas with a little eye dropper, all the while plowing through 200-mph traffic in nothing more than a fiberglass-enclosed coffin, chasing after a little checkered flag, so I can say I'm the best at something, even if it is only for a few hours, a day maybe, just long enough to get up on that podium, hold the trophy in my hand and declare that I am number one. Yes, I am that man.
Well, if you are, welcome to the club. Now let's do something about it. Today is your first lesson, but we're not going to tell you to accelerate at the apex of the turn or to turn into a spin; like instincts, those are traits you should have been born with. No, today we're taking on the most important aspect of racing. Without it, you won't have the cars, tires, engines, track time, suits, tools, parts, mechanics, or even the logo'd cap to wear at the end of the race. Yep, you guessed it: The root of all racing is money, sponsorship, or what they call The Ride. Without it, you'd better have deep pockets or a rich dead uncle.
Getting that ride isn't something that happens overnight, and sometimes doesn't happen at all, ever. You can't just open the phone book, cold-call a few companies and say, "Where's my check?" You've got to prove yourself as someone worthy behind the wheel-and that takes time and, ironically, money.
To be a racecar driver in America in the 21st Century, you've got to be an economist, a politician, a diplomat, a marketer, a publicist, in addition to driver, financier and mechanic. That's lots of hats, and we can assume you've prepared yourself to wear them and that you know everything there is to know about the sport. You don't? Read, watch, learn, associate. Start with books and magazines about racing, any racing. Carl Lopez's Going Faster, Carroll Smith's Drive to Win and Think to Win by Don Alexander should be sitting on top of the Bible on your nightstand, and the bathroom floor should be lousy with issues of Autosport, National Speed Sport News and Racer magazines. Contact the sanctioning bodies for the type of racing you're interested in and get a copy of its rule books, the tech rules and any other information they have to offer prospective drivers. Next, talk to as many people about racing that will spend time with you, and that means you've got to visit the tracks, familiarize yourself with the drivers, the crews and even the managers. Bench race with the old guys who know everything and everyone and never turn down help in any form. In fact, go looking for it. Charlie Hayes, author of Get Sponsored, adds: "It takes a big person to surrender to getting coaches, mentors, asking for help. But the expertise of others is invaluable to those who are serious about getting sponsored, because, as you must already know, it isn't easy. You need to get every advantage you can, so pick the brain of anyone you know who's succeeded at the business of racing."
Volunteer your time through local racing clubs (check out SCCA, IMSA, VARA, BMW CCA, Porsche Club, etc.). They always welcome extra help, be it flagging a corner or setting up a course, and at least you'll be around those that do what you want to do.
Next is seat time. Like free money, never turn down a chance to be in a racecar, no matter what the circumstances are. Indy Car driver Taylor Fletcher explains: "Whether it's a go-kart, a street car on the race track, or a made-for-racing racecar, do everything you can to get as much seat time as possible." The key here is experience. They won't let you be a brain surgeon unless you've cracked open a few skulls in your day, and the same holds true for racing.
Though this takes time, sometimes years, the end result is that you will be equipped with two of the three necessities to becoming a racecar driver: knowledge and experience. You know how to race, you know other people that race and you've gained your Ph.D. with time behind the wheel of the family sedan at the local road course. Technically you're a driver, but not the one that dreams are made of, as the crowds that watch local club racing are mostly family and friends. There's very little TV coverage and your name won't appear in many publications of prominence. You need to take it to the next level, and to do that you need money, sometimes piles of it. Pistons and pushrods don't grow on trees and Porsches don't come from pumpkin patches. You break one or the other, your insurance company will drop you faster than a fistful of scorpions and you'll be taking the bus to work.But the last few paragraphs have just been talk, chatter about the should-haves and could-haves of a successful racing career. Let's put all of that up on the shelf for a moment and follow the life of a true racecar driver, one that races on Sunday and still goes to work on Monday so he can pay the bills like a normal person. We caught up with James Sofronas on his way back from a medical sales convention in San Diego and he shared with us his version of the long road to success in racing. Remember: results not typical, yours may vary.
If his name sounds familiar to you, that's because it should be. Currently, he is not only co-owner of Global Motorsports Group (GMG)-a full time racing, tuning and service shop for high-end European cars-with partner Fabryce Kutyba, but he campaigns an Anchor Racing BMW E46 M3 in the Grand Am Cup and a GMG Racing-backed Porsche 996 Cup Car in SCCA Speed World Challenge GT. But you couldn't always describe him as being successful. He had to start from somewhere, and that somewhere was on a lark in 1989. Along with his brother Brad, Sofronas was convinced by a friend to time trial his street car, a 16-valve VW GTI, at Pocono Raceway when he was just there to watch. He went on later that day to win his class, and a new world opened up for him.
It was a tough struggle in the years that followed. Immediately the brothers put their financial lives on hold, and when most people were considering houses and IRAs, the two put together a couple of cars and took on SCCA Pro Racing and World Challenge. "At that point everything was funded out of my own pocket, and it was quite a motivation to work hard in my personal life to gain the financial success to pay for my racing habit," Sofronas recalls. "My boss knew that I had more bills coming in from racing and that I would work harder to make more money. I traded my street Nissan in for a race Nissan that was still street legal, but it was all stickered up and had a roll cage and I drove that to work every day. It was a good conversation starter." But it wasn't much good at shuttling clients around or much fun climbing in and out through the roll cage in a business suit. But there was a method to the devotion. In fact, racing got Sofronas into his current job."One of the perks of working in the medical sales field was that most companies offered a company car. That meant I could buy a real racecar," he says. Soon thereafter he earned his pro racing license in a World Challenge Oldsmobile in 1994. The Sofronas brothers formed Sofronas Racing, and the lettering on James' car told the whole story of a struggling racer. On one door, it said "Driver: James Sofronas" and on the other it said "Crew: See Brother.""This was on both of our cars since we were there to help one another and had no other support. It was just the two of us," James continues. But it never dampened their motivation, or their prospects. "We were doing quite well for a small under-funded non-factory team." Soon they started to pick up sponsors, like Hoosier Tires (when World Challenge was open tire), and that proved not only encouraging but easy. He explains: "[Hoosier Tires] was at the track and Brad and I are salesmen by trade, so if we knew there was an opportunity, we would take it. We approached them and said, 'Hey, check us out. We're doing pretty good with inferior equipment, so imagine how we'd do running your tires.'" It was one of their first experiences in asking for support. "We had a story to tell them, but we really had to sell ourselves," James says. "You can't just go up to them with your hand out and say, 'where's my money?' You've got to give them something in return. Why are you different? Why are you unique? Why should they support you? It took a lot of time to build those relationships in the beginning."
If you're new and green to racing, you have to prove yourself and your ability. The best way to go about it is to approach the companies in person that have products that will work for your car and your type of racing. Hayes suggests: "Don't send out unsolicited, unexpected presentations or proposals to a company without having prepared the groundwork first. If it isn't expected, it will go in the round file." Many companies are too busy to read all of the proposals they get in the mail. The direct opportunity for sponsorship may be on a smaller level with a smaller risk from the company or shop. For example, the owner of the shop might conclude that it makes sense to invest in you because you're racing on his parts and winning.


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With the opening of a new stadium expected to open for the Atlanta Falcons in 2017, the club has announced that Scott Jenkins has been hired on as the new general manager of the facility.
"Scott joins us at an important time in the new stadium's development," Falcons President & CEO Rich McKay said. "His experience, dedication, leadership and passion for sports and facilities management will add tremendous value as we finalize the stadium design and begin construction in April. We look forward to his contributions in these areas, as well as in managing the operations of the stadium beginning in 2017."
Jenkins spent the last seven-and-a-half years as vice president of ballpark operations for the Mariners. He oversaw ballpark operations for Safeco Field, a 46,000-seat retractable roof stadium.
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Sesame Fried Artichokes
This easy-to-eat appetizer borrows from Roman-style fried artichokes and adds Asian flavors. They're a snap to whip up.
Yield: Serves 4
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Recipe Time
30 Minutes
Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 265
- Calories from fat: 69%
- Protein: 4.8g
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated fat: 2.6g
- Carbohydrate: 19g
- Fiber: 7.4g
- Sodium: 267mg
- Cholesterol: 5.1mg
- About 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 3 pounds baby artichokes
- 1 lemon, cut in quarters
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds
- Kosher salt
- 1. Heat oil in a medium pot over medium heat until it reaches 350° on a deep-fry thermometer; when oil is hot, reduce heat to low. Mix mayonnaise and sesame oil; set aside.
- 2. Use a paring knife to shave stem ends of the artichoke to a point like a pencil. Remove all outer green and tough leaves until you reach the yellowish core. Cut each artichoke in half and put in a bowl of ice water. Squeeze lemon quarters into water and drop in peels.
- 3. Drain artichoke pieces and blot dry with a towel. Working in 2 batches, cook artichokes until browned and crispy, about 8 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to a paper towel to drain. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and salt to taste. Serve with mayo.
- Note: Nutritional analysis is per serving.
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- MAIN INGREDIENT: Vegetables
- DIETARY CONSIDERATION: Low Cholesterol
- COOKING METHOD: Fry
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Finalists for the Hall of Very Good
Posted 11 June 2011 - 08:36 AM
Ken Anderson
Position: Quarterback
Teams: Cincinnati Bengals 1971-86
Bill Bergey
Position: Linebacker
Teams: Cincinnati Bengals 1969-1973, Philadelphia Eagles 1974-1980
Cliff Branch
Position: Wide Receiver
Teams: Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders 1972-1985
Ray Bray
Position: Guard
Teams: Chicago Bears 1939-42 and 1946-51, Green Bay Packers 1952
Charley Brock
Position: Center-Halfback-Fullback
Teams: Green Bay Packers 1939-47
John Brodie
Position: Quarterback
Teams: San Francisco 49ers 1957-73
Bobby Dillon
Position: Defensive Back
Teams: Green Bay Packers 1952-1959
Ken Gray
Position: Guard
Teams: 1958-1969 St. Louis/Chicago Cardinals, 1970 Houston Oilers
Cliff Harris
Positions: Free Safety
Teams: Dallas Cowboys 1970-1979
Harold Jackson
Position: Wide Receiver
Teams: Los Angeles Rams 1968, Philadelphia Eagles 1969-1972, Los Angeles Rams 1973-1977, New England Patriots 1978-1981, Minnesota Vikings 1982, Seattle Seahawks 1983
George Kunz
Position: Tackle
Teams: 1969-1974 Atlanta Falcons, Baltimore Colts 1975-1978, 1980
Paul Lowe
Position: Halfback
Teams: Los Angeles Chargers 1960, San Diego Chargers 1961-1968, Kansas City Chiefs 1968-1969
Harvey Martin
Positions: Defensive End
Teams: Dallas Cowboys 1973-83
Eddie Meador
Position: Defensive Back
Teams: Los Angeles Rams 1959-70
Ted Nesser
Position: Tackle-Center-Head Coach
Teams: Columbus Panhandles 1920-21
Andy Russell
Positions: Linebacker
Teams: Pittsburgh Steelers 1963-76
Lou Saban
Position: Head Coach
Teams: Boston Patriots 1960-1961, Buffalo Bills 1962-1965, Denver Broncos 1967-1971, Buffalo Bills 1972-1976
Tom Sestak
Position: Defensive Tackle
Teams: Buffalo Bills 1962-1968
Jerry Smith
Position: Tight End
Teams: Washington Redskins 1965-1977
Buddy Young
Position: Halfback-Fullback-Defensive Back
Teams: New York Yankees 1947-49, New York Yanks 1950-51, Dallas Texans 1952, Baltimore Colts 1953-55
The press release will go out on Monday.
Posted 11 June 2011 - 12:17 PM
When do we start voting?
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When do we start voting?
Coffin Corner 33-4, which goes to the publisher July 1. You should receive the issue sometime in August, with voting ending October 1.
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Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:51 PM
Warfield and Wilson have the edge for the HOF when you factor in their play in the 60s, and likewise with Stallworth's play in the 80s. Wilson was in fact elected to the HOF in 1978, so his All-Decade selection had no effect on that.
As a Dallas fan, I can't help but notice (whine?) that Drew Pearson and Cliff Harris are the only two "first team" members of the 1970s All-Decade Team not to be inducted into the HOF. Adding insult to injury, two second-teamers at those positions (Paul Warfield and Larry Wilson) -- and at least one guy who didn't even make either the first or second team (John Stallworth) -- have been put in the Hall ahead of the afore-mentioned Pearson and Harris. In the words of JFK, "Life isn't fair."
Wilson only played until '72, so I can easily see Jake Scott or Paul Krause being better choices for the All-70s team anyway.
Posted 11 June 2011 - 09:57 PM
I agree that Harris has a very good Hall of Fame case, and I wouldn't oppose Pearson either, but I'd say Warfield was clearly better than Pearson and Wilson was probably better than Harris. The all-decade team isn't really a valid comparison, because Warfield and Wilson earned just as many all-pro honors in the '60s as in the '70s (in Wilson's case, the large majority came in the '60s), whereas Pearson and Harris played mainly in the '70s, so they have an artificial advantage in that regard.
P.S. I see Ben has already made this point while I was still writing this, but there you go.
Posted 12 June 2011 - 06:34 AM
In the case of Lou Saban, are we just evaluating his merits as a Coach, or are we supposed to take into consideration the total package - his playing career and front office career in addition to his Coaching.
You can use any criteria you wish. I will use his entire career, but it is up to you.
Also, we noticed that Brodie was already inducted into the HOVG. He will be replaced with:
Lydell Mitchell
Position: Running Back
Teams: Baltimore Colts 1972-77, San Diego Chargers 1978-79, Los Angeles Rams 1980
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I will be on with Howard Balzer on ESPN Radio St. Louis to discuss the Hall of Very Good. My segment is at noon (eastern time) on Sunday.
Ken, could you give a recap of the interview, how did it go? Would love to hear a report.
Posted 28 June 2011 - 05:26 AM
Ken, could you give a recap of the interview, how did it go? Would love to hear a report.
It went very well. I gave a quick description of the PFRA and what we do. Then we went into the Hall of Very Good. We discussed the concept behind the HOVG, how it started and how people are selected. We then went into each finalist and he was curious about Ted Nesser, so we talked about him for a little while. We also talked a little bit about the HOF. The whole interview was about 15 minutes.


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The Sacramento Kings will be showing their first game, an October 30 matchup with the Denver Nuggets, without commercials. News10, the local ABC affiliate has decided to reward the fans for their rallies and support that ultimately helped the Kings remain in Sacramento instead of moving to Seattle.
"No one was more excited than we were about the decision to keep the Kings in Sacramento," News10 General Manager Maria Barrs said. "This is a pivotal year, and a commercial-free opening game is a great chance for fans to tune-in and rediscover why Kings basketball is so exciting and so important to this community."
The opening broadcast will be called "Long live the Kings" and will show the Kings' fans cheering throughout the stands instead of commercials.
"News10 has been a loyal and valuable partner for us, and we look forward to working with them again this year," said Sacramento Kings President Chris Granger. "We are excited to offer the home opener commercial-free, and give our wonderful fans a peek into the arena experience on what is certain to be a special night."


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A children's consignment store opened it's doors Saturday on the Mileground Road in Morgantown.
Cool Kids Consignment is located across from the National Guard Armory in what used to be a West Virginia University apparel store.
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Arizona Cardinals announce three assistant hires
The Arizona Cardinals made the hirings of three new assistants official on Monday.
Bruce Arians has brought Todd Bowles on as the team's new defensive coordinator, Harold Goodwin as offensive coordinator and Tom Moore as assistant head coach/offense coordinator.
Bowles has 13 years of coaching experience and most recently served as the Philadelphia Eagles secondary coach before being promoted to defensive coordinator midseason. He was also team captain under Arians at Temple University in 1985.
Goodwin worked with Arians last season in Indianapolis as the team's offensive line coach, where helped the Colts offense finish 10th in NFL with 362.4 yards per game. Goodwin also teamed up with Arians in Pittsburgh and spent five seasons as the Steelers offensive assistant from 2007-2011.
The veteran Moore has 34 years of coaching experience in the NFL. He spent 13 years with the Colts and worked with Peyton Manning for 12 years as offensive coordinator. He also served one year as a senior offensive coordinator. Most recently, he served as the Tennessee Titans offensive consultant for the final five weeks of the 2012 season.
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Vultures – Empty Sky/Hollow Earth Reviewed by Exile from Conformity & Profane ExistencePosted by zachbond on January 20, 2013 News | Tags: Hardcore, Metal, Vultures | No comments
Below are two reviews Vultures debut full length.
Vultures – Empty Sky/Hollow Earth.
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"I feel like the EP itself doesn't quite give the band the right feel, that it would be something, like I said, you'd have to see live to really, truly appreciate, but at the same time, the EP Is a great taste of what it's store for a live show."
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ALBANY, GA (WALB) - Albany State head football coach Mike White has been named Heritage Sports Radio Network's Division II National Coach of the Year.
White earning the honor after leading the Rams to the SIAC title, an unbeaten regular season and to the quarterfinals of the NCAA DII playoffs.
The Rams finished 11-1.
Coach White thanked his staff and players who he says are the reasons why he won the award.
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Mia Hamm's Timesaving Workout Tricks and Best Christmas Gift Ever
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The holidays are a busy time for everyone, but when you have twin girls who are almost 6 years old and a son under one like retired soccer star Mia Hamm, busy takes on a whole new meaning. To help keep in mind the spirit of the season, Hamm still found the time to team up with Dick's Sporting Goods Gifts That Matter campaign, to celebrate giving gifts that help inspire future athletes. We chatted with Hamm on her most memorable gifts, her go-to holiday workouts and how she plans to beat stress this month.
Do you have a gift that mattered most in shaping you as an athlete?
When I was 11 years old I got my first pair of real leather cleats, which in my mind made me a real soccer player. It inspired me to keep with the sport and work harder to get to that next level. That's why I was so excited about this campaign, because sporting gifts like that can make a real difference. It seems like such a little thing, but to a kid something so simple like that makes their world. I also love the idea behind this campaign because in the spirit of giving, Dick's Sporting Goods will also make a contribution to the Mia Hamm Foundation this month, so we can help out underprivileged children as well.
We just wrapped up our gift guides, and our readers told us the best gifts they've ever gotten. What's a great gift you've received recently?
After the birth of our third child, my husband was working and traveling a lot. For two or three months he hired a woman to come in for three to four hours to cook our meals for the week. Everything was healthy and organic and it took a lot of pressure off of me and let me spend quality time with our kids. That was really great. Read more
Professional Freeskier Roz Groenewoud Teams Up with Target and Chats About the 2014 Winter Olympics!
Written on November 5, 2012 at 1:00 pm , by Colleen Travers
Imagine participating in a sport that lasts only 30 seconds. That's exactly what Roz Groenewoud does, except she's managed to master the sport of professional freeskiing. Last year Groenewoud won the X Games both in the U.S. and Europe and this year, she's excited to not only try to hang on to her spot on the podium, but also to gear up for the debut of freeskiing at the 2014 Sochi Olympics. As Target's newest Elite Athlete (joining the ranks of snowboarder Shaun White) we got the chance to chat with Groenewoud on how she's getting ready for the qualifying trials and why being nervous before a run is a good thing!
How do you train for freeskiing?
The half pipe takes about 30 seconds to get down, so I do lots of plyometics and biking, things that work on bursts of speed. Right now I'm training at home (in Squamish, BC) and I'm not doing anything on the snow. I'm just working on getting stronger. In the summer strength training is lots of lower body reps like squats and dead lifts with less weight and then when the winter season gets closer it changes to less reps with more weight. I do a ton of trampoline training too, especially practicing how to fall safely.
What are some tips for when you fall so that you don't get injured?
First, you have to protect your head. I wear bump pads, a back protector and a mouth guard all the time but it's important to keep your limbs in. If not, your ski could snag something and that's how you can get really hurt. Read more
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Calling All Ultra Athletes! Run the US for a Good Cause
Written on November 2, 2012 at 10:21 am , by Colleen Travers
Tired of tackling marathons and ready to take on a bigger fitness challenge? If you consider yourself an ultrarunner (as in, running 20 miles a day doesn't make you woozy just thinking about it!), then you could be the perfect fit for The MS Run the US 2013 Relay, taking place April 16 through September 17, 2013.
But don't worry; you don't have to tag along for the whole thing! The relay will cover approximately 140 miles per runner over the course of six days to raise funds and benefit The National MS Society for MS research, a disease that affects 400,000 Americans. The course, starting in Los Angeles, CA and ending in NYC will mimic the 2010 trans-continental run the event's founder, Ashley Kumlien, ran on behalf of her mother's 30th anniversary of her fight against MS.
There are currently 14 Running Partner spots still open for various cities, so if you're interested, visit msruntheus.com for more information and an application. Not quite up for the challenge? Check out the page to see how you can donate or volunteer when the relay comes to your town.
Now tell us: Have you ever done a run for charity? Which one?
How Stacy Keibler Squeezes in a Workout…No Matter What
Written on October 25, 2012 at 9:08 am , by Colleen Travers
Actress and former WWE wrestler Stacy Keibler has a busy social schedule. (But at least she's got George Clooney as arm candy to go with her dress!) Whether it's a gala, charity affair or an awards show, she seems to be always on the go. Which makes us wonder, how does she find the time to look so darn good? We chatted with Keibler at–you guessed it–an event as she helped launch the Valspar Love Your Color Guarantee Project, which is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to donate $1 up to $50,000 by virtually painting houses through the Valspar Facebook page (through November 7). Read below to see why Keibler got involved in the project and how she manages to stay fit with her jet-setting schedule.
What made you decide to be a part of the Valspar Love Your Color Guarantee Project and Habitat for Humanity initiative?
I've actually done a build with Habitat for Humanity, which was a rewarding experience for me. What I love about the Love Your Color Guarantee Project from Valspar is that not only if you don't love your color that you're putting up in your house they will guarantee a replacement color for you, but they are also going to give $21 million in cash and paint to Habitat for Humanity, so it's an amazing partnership all around.
Categories: Causes, Celebrity, Fitness, The Fit Stop | Tags: celebrity workouts, Charity, exercise, Fitness, stacy keibler fitness tips
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Heidi Klum's Yoga Guru Shares the Best Yoga Poses for Runners
Written on October 23, 2012 at 9:00 am , by Colleen Travers
Challenge a runner to a toe touching contest and you'll probably bend yourself into a pretzel before they make it past their shins. That's because running can tighten muscles like your hamstring, IT band and calves if not properly stretched and cross-trained. But lucky for you (and us!) we got the top five yoga poses Andrea Orbeck, fitness consultant and Heidi Klum's secret weapon uses to train the supermodel to celebrate the launch of HealthyChic.com, a new site for yoga and fitness lovers to find curated gear from pros like Orbeck, yoga instructor Anita Goa, track and field coach Scott Cohen and others. Below, Orbeck explains why all runners should start incorporating these poses into their cross-training routines.
"When training Heidi or any runner, I focus on poses that open up the muscles that tend to make us tight from repetitive habits, like sitting all day or exercise-induced tension," she says. "By working on poses that open the hips, lengthen the psoas (the only muscle that runs from front to back and top to bottom and is usually the culprit for back pain), stretch the hamstring and open and lengthen the lumbar. When these muscles are properly opened and lengthened, we dodge back pain and can continue to run and do our favorite exercises."
5 Yoga Poses Runners Must Do:
- Child's Pose: When our tailbone is seated on our heels and our arms are outstretched, it opens up the lumbar spine and gently opens our quads, too.
- Happy Baby Pose: This makes for a happy runner! It opens up the lumbar spine and hamstrings and when legs are open to the sides, stretches inner thigh muscles.
- Pigeon Pose: My personal favorite! This can bring immediate relief to tight glutes, groin, back psoas, and even the shoulders and pecs. Everyone from a runner and a model, to a mogul and mom will know the stress from these muscles.
- Warrior Pose: This movement provides some hip flexor stretch, but also activates the quads and core. Holding it before transitioning out bears weight on the quads statically and is great for balancing and conditioning.
- Goddess Pose: For runners especially, this is a great way to open up the inner thigh muscles and chest while letting gravity give you some much deserved "me" time.
Looking for some new yoga gear? Orbeck swears by Harbinger Fitness yoga mats and Beyond Yoga apparel. For more of her recommendations, visit www.healthychic.com.
A Week of Roaming the Grand Tetons
Written on October 16, 2012 at 2:48 pm , by Colleen Travers
A few weeks ago I got the chance to stash my Brooks running sneakers for some hiking shoes as I headed West to the Jenny Lake Lodge nestled in the Grand Teton National Park in Jackson, Wyoming. As a self-professed cardio queen, I was excited to tackle mountains instead of asphalt for four days of trekking. And trek we did! With tons of hiking trails ranging from 2 miles to 19 I definitely got a glimpse into what life in the mountains is really like.
After arriving in the afternoon, I got a chance to meet with some of the super friendly staffers that work for the Grand Teton Lodging Company. We took a short hike (though as my first hike ever, it felt like it lasted days!) around String Lake, with sights that looked like they fell right off a postcard. I was a bit panicked starting out, as one of my hiking materials was an actual can of bear spray (!) but within minutes I was too busy checking out the view to worry about anything else. This may explain why the above-mentioned staffers are so friendly. It's hard to be in a bad mood when you're looking at this every day:
Categories: fit trip, Fitness, The Fit Stop | Tags: Fitness, fitness trips, Hiking, jenny lake lodge
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The Best Running Leashes Fit for Fido
Written on October 8, 2012 at 10:14 am , by Colleen Travers
In the October issue of FITNESS (on newsstands now!), we pooch-tested a slew of running leashes to help you find one that will keep you and your pup happy on a jog together. Our tester, Charlotte, runs with her dog Nala (a mix of Australian Shepherd, Spaniel and Jack Russell) almost every day, running 3 to 4 miles in the summer (depending on the heat) and up to 6 in the winter months! Below, see what Charlotte's criteria for testing was, and her thoughts on the winning leashes:
1. Length: The right length depends on how big your dog is and how big you are. I'm 5'2, so a long leash would be overwhelming for me, as I don't want my dog that far in front of me. If the leash is too short, there's not enough clearance for the dog to have her gait and for me to have mine. We're going to clash and trip over each other.
Winner: Ruffwear Flat Out leash
Size-wise this was just right. If I had a bigger dog, I would have to tie some knots in it so I could have better control, but Nala is only about 30lbs. so the knots weren't needed. Other than that, this leash is nice and light and perfect for shorter runs.
Categories: Fitness, The Fit Stop | Tags: exercise, Fitness, running, running with your dog
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#140Wednesdays: How Do You Reward Yourself When You Reach a Fitness Goal?
Written on September 19, 2012 at 2:58 pm , by FITNESS Intern
Written by Deanna Cioppa, editorial intern
A little treat can go a long way, especially when it comes to hitting your fitness goals. Setting a non-food reward for yourself can help you hit your milestones faster, not to mention come in handy when your workouts seem to be never-ending. We asked our Twitter followers how they reward themselves for a fitness feat well done. And from the looks of it, these ladies know how to treat themselves right!
@stephanieyogini: I buy a new piece of workout clothing.
@BritterMC: I buy a new workout outfit or fitness DVD to try.
@AbliciousMoms: Smaller jeans!
@100poundsofme: Massages!
Now Tell Us: How do you reward yourself when you reach a fitness goal?
More from FITNESS: 9 Steps to Reach Any Goal
Categories: Fitness, Motivation, The Fit Stop | Tags: #140Wednesday, Fitness, Motivation
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Lose Pounds like a Rockstar with POUND
Written on September 19, 2012 at 9:42 am , by Lauren Cardarelli
Have a rough day in the office? We recently tried a fun new workout that would make sure to get rid of that bottled up tension. LA rockers Kirsten Potenza and Cristina Peerenboom turned a sweat-astic idea into reality by revolutionizing their passions for drumming and exercise into a workout unlike any other, POUND. The high-intensity 45-, 30- or 15-minute classes transform cardio interval training into an exhilarating concert with 2.5-lb weighted drumsticks, known as "Ripstix," and an upbeat playlist.
POUND combines traditional Pilates and barre method-inspired exercises with rapid drummer-based movements. Each jam-sesh is a full body blast, scorching more than 600 calories! We recently embraced our primal aggression with Kirsten and Cristina, sporting a smile and a lot of sweat through each burn-worthy sequence. Crank up the music and rock out with these three moves:
Twists: Start by laying flat on the floor with your feet extended straight. Lift shoulders off the floor until body is at a 45-degree angle and then raise your feet 45 degrees so your body forms a 'V'. Twist from side to side with your elbows tucked. Lightly tap the ground on either side of the hips with your fingertips. Add Ripstix for an ultimate challenge and make some noise! This move scorches the obliques and your muffin top zone.
Rainbows: In a deep plié squat, begin with your arms over your head. Start by stepping to the right and hinge body forward to tap the ground (or close to it) with your right hand. Return to center and repeat to the left. Again, add Ripstix to turn up the volume and burn.
OH Thrusts: Lie down on the floor with your knees bent and feet hip-width apart. Lift your hips and tap the ground on either side of the body with your fingertips. Next, lower yourself to the mat and bring your arms overhead. Bending at the elbow, lower and extend arms. Repeat 20 times or to your favorite up-tempo song. Add some Ripstix for additional resistance and clatter!
In need of a mini POUNDtrack? Get moving with Rage Against the Machine's "Killing in the Name Of," Travis Barker's "Let's Go (for Rainbows)" and the Bassnectar Remix of Ellie Goulding's "Lights." To find a class near you, check out the POUND website.
Categories: Fitness, Workouts | Tags: exercise, Fitness, POUND, workout, workout music, workout playlist
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Take a Free Yoga Class This Week!
Written on September 17, 2012 at 12:00 pm , by Colleen Travers
Already feeling a little frazzled and it's only Monday? Get centered plus save some cash by celebrating National Yoga Month with Exhale Mind Body Spa on Thursday, September 20. The spa is launching its second annual NamasDAY, with complimentary yoga classes throughout the day and an evening yoga party with DJs, giveaways and goody bags at night. And yes, a healthy cocktail or two!
To find a location near you and book your complimentary class, visit exhalespa.com/namasday. You're already feeling a little less stressed, aren't you?
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The Komets ruled their time in the modern IHL, winning a playoff championship all three seasons it was around. Today, training camp opens for the Komets' 59th season, their first in the Central Hockey League, and the following are the key questions that must be answered this season:
Who will lead?
Center Colin Chaulk spent seven of the last eight years in Fort Wayne, cementing his reputation as one of the franchises' all-time greats as a scorer, defensive forward and leader.
Chaulk opted to play in Italy this season.
While center Mathieu Curadeau can handle the top-line scoring, and Lincoln Kaleigh Schrock can be a reliable defensive forward, it's unclear who will fill the leadership void.
Veterans P.C. Drouin and Guy Dupuis, the team captain, have solid track records as leaders, but neither is particularly vocal. Curadeau and center Leo Thomas have expressed the desire to chip in. Schrock, forward Sean O'Connor and goaltender Nick Boucher will have to lead by example, too.
If no one steps up, the Komets will be a rudderless ship.
Is there enough speed?
The biggest difference between the CHL and the IHL is speed. Composed of younger players and more high-level prospects – 65 CHL players got tryouts in the American Hockey League this year – the pace of play should be different.
Offensively, the Komets made the necessary adjustments with the additions of Curadeau, Derek Patrosso, Brandon Naurato and Matt Ward. All will complement the speed of Thomas, Schrock and O'Connor.
At the blue line, it could be a different story.
The Komets' 2.41 goals against per game was the best in the IHL, but the 40-year-old Dupuis, partner Danko Mironovic and the rest of the defensemen must prove they won't be caught slow-footed.
Is there enough toughness?
The Komets made bold decisions by not trying to retain tough guys Brad MacMillan, Mitch Woods and Kevin Bertram in the offseason, especially heading into a league that is known for physical play.
Believing they would need an enforcer, the Komets brought back 6-foot-5, 238-pound Olivier Legault, who spent 16 games last season with Kalamazoo of the ECHL. Legault has shown he can fight, but in his two previous seasons with Fort Wayne (2007 to 2009), he struggled to crack the lineup and gain a regular shift.
Look for rookie defenseman Brad Pawlowski to also make waves as an enforcer, while Schrock and defenseman Craig Cescon will have to police the ice, too.
Is the goal scoring going to be there?
Coach Al Sims believes the Komets will score more than last season, when they averaged 3.46 goals per game.
The Komets replaced Chaulk, Konstantin Shafranov, David Hukalo and Justin Chwedoruk, who combined for 74 goals last season, with Curadeau, Patrosso and Naurato, who combined for 79 goals.
But who will fill the void left by the departure of Matt Syroczynski, who had 30 goals in the regular season and 11 when he was the Playoff MVP? Ward had better step up.
Will the goalies keep it up?
During their stint in the IHL, the Komets' goaltending was always sound. Each season, they had the IHL's Goaltender of the Year – Kevin Reiter in 2007-08, Boucher in 2008-09 and Tim Haun last season.
The tandem this season will be Reiter and Boucher, and the Komets believe they will have the best netminding in the CHL. With the Komets facing 17 other teams this season, instead of six, the goalies will have to remain solid. Otherwise, the odds of winning another Cup drop significantly.


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On June 28, 20 students from Spain, age 14 to 18, and an adults chaperone, are visiting Long Island to experience the American way of life, and to improve their English as participants of the Global Friendships summer program. To facilitate that cultural exchange, local families from Babylon to Sayv
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West Glacier - Glacier National Park is hosting two community meetings to share information about park activities and provide an opportunity for park management to interact with local community members and neighbors.
A west-side meeting will take place Wednesday, May 22, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Teakettle Community Hall in Columbia Falls and an east-side meeting will be Thursday, May 23, from 4-5:30 p.m. at the Glacier Park Lodge in East Glacier.
Acting Glacier National Park Superintendent Kym Hall and other park management team members will have an update on 2013 park programs.
Topics to be discussed will include the Going-to-the-Sun Road rehabilitation project, spring plowing, sequestration impacts, Going-to-the-Sun Road Corridor Management Plan, the Dark Skies Initiative and aquatic invasive species management.


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how did you afford it?
I got an A- on my final paper!!!
That one i kept talkin about the other day
that I turned in even though it wasn't long enough
If I don't make it to the year 2013, this is why.
Just put up my movie wall :)
story of my life.
I just received my graded midterm paper for my Literary Responses to War and Peace class. I got an A-
somehow, I feel so unsatisfied.
I'm not an English major. Nowhere close. This is the first English class I've even taken in college. And I've been here almost two years. So an A- is good. But I don't know. He said it was well written, but he didn't agree with part of my argument.
i dont know
My profesor showed this video in class today when we were talking about why water is important to humans.
There are a multitude of things that should be pointed out about this ridiculous video.
My favorite part is where they tell you to "note the central heart shape" when you say, "hope" to the water.
I'm pretty sure they have told us since we were in elementary school that every snowflake is unique, that no two snowflakes look alike. Isn't this the same concept? It is utterly ridiculous to claim that saying "Mother Teresa" to your water will make it have a prettier structure, and that saying "Demon" to it will make it look like a poopy mutilated fetus.
On top of how ridiculous this already is, it has a strong religious connotations.
This is what I am paying big bucks to sit through in my class? This is supposed to be a class about how to teach health in elementary school. Instead, all we do is watch pointless youtube videos and take notes on why we should buy expensive filters for our drinking water.
**the only good thing about this video is the pretty background music.
These are the wifi networks available in my apartment complex.
my humble abode
love my friends <3
Our late night adventure through the fields and meadows of Allendale.
Great night.
I officially have a fourth roommate who I have never met. I don't even know what she looks like. Let the fun times begin?
I went to that review session. It was so helpful!!!!
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This is the year of Luigi and Nintendo is highlighting it in a special way with their recent video, a tribute to Luigi for his parkour skills. He can jump higher and farther than his brother Mario, which is a core tennant of parkour as a sport. This "mockumentary" about the rise of Luigi and his contributions to parkour is the type of advertising that Nintendo should be doing!
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Hypnosis is the power of focus. When you close your eyes and focus, something extraordinary happens to both the brain and the mind. The rigid boundaries of perception that have held you in place begin to soften. Reality becomes less real and more negotiable. In hypnosis you discover that you are capable of much more than you consciously realise. The purpose of hypnosis is to create and enable the exploration of new awarenesses and new possibilities, and to make the changes that you want..
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Gerard walks in on the worst moment of his entire life.
Gerard pressed the blade against his skin again, applying pressure until he achieved penetration. He watched the blood pour over like liquid in an over filled cup. The pain stung, and he closed his eyes, enjoying the sensation. He thought of the guys in the band, how they would react to know he was cutting again. Perhaps the same way he had reacted when he realized Lindsey was using again. Lindsey had walked in on him, only to walk away cold and uncaring. Perhaps the guys would have the same reaction. Perhaps the world saw as he did, that he deserved to be punished.
He sliced into himself again.
2 weeks later.
"Give me my money, you little shit!"
Gerard ducked as another picture frame flew in his direction, smashing against the bedroom wall. He cowered in front of his fuming wife. It was the first time he was refusing to give her money, insisting he would do the errands himself. If the objects flying at his head were an indication of anything, she was highly displeased.
"Give it to me!", she shrieked, throwing their ceramic penguin at him. Gerard began to feel peeved.
"You think I'm stupid? You think I don't know what you'll use it for?", he scowled.
"I'm putting it to far better use than your ass!"
"Oh, you mean food? Yeah, real useless stuff Linds, I mean who the fuck needs to eat?"
"Such a fatass!" Lindsey taunted, "All you think of is yourself! What about my needs?!"
"YOUR NEEDS ARE RUINING THIS FAMILY!", Gerard shrieked.
They both seemed startled at Gerard's little outburst. Lindsey glared and crossed her arms.
"Oh, so when it's MY needs, when it's MY happiness, it ruins our family, but when YOU wanna get fat on food or invest in your stupid comic books, then it's of importance! Well, you know what Gerard? Go get your food, get fat all over again, see if anyone'll give two shits about you afterwards. I sure won't."
Gerard stared at her for a while before pursing his lips and muttering "Fine.". He grabbed his jacket, walked out of the room and began to head down the stairs, when suddenly he felt two hands grab his shoulders roughly and shove him down the staircase. His head the steps repeatedly before he blacked out.
"So what exactly happened again?"
"He slipped on one of Bandit's toys and fell down the stairs, poor dear."
Gerard was barely coming to when he heard familiar voices conversing. One of them was unmistakably his wife, and the other sounded like... Mikey? What on earth was he doing here? Oh dear god, had he found out anything?
Gerard forced himself to sit up, his head was spinning. He wondered how long he'd been out. He peered out the window and saw it was dark outside. He got off the bed and wandered outside the room. Mikey and Lindsey were standing just outside the door. Lindsey looked annoyed.
"Mikey? What are you doing here?", Gerard interrupted them.
"Gee.", Mikey smiled, wrapping his arms around his brother. "I came 'cause you worried me on the phone a few weeks back. They don't need me in the studio for another week anyway."
"Oh. Well you really didn't have to Mikes.", Gerard returned his brother's hug and faked a smile, "I'm fine, really."
"Well either way… I missed you." Mikey grinned back.
"I missed you too bro."
Lindsey put a hand on Gerard's arm as though to remind them of her presence.
"How're you feeling babe?", she asked Gee, "You had quite a fall there."
"Um…my head hurts a bit but other than that, I'm okay. Thanks.", Gerard explained uneasily.
"Aw, I'm glad.", Lindsey smiled. "How about I order us some pizza?"
"Oh…" Mikey interrupted, "Well if it's okay with you Linds, I was kinda hoping to have some alone time with Gee. Thought he and I could go out to dinner and catch up and what not."
"Oh, that's fine!", Lindsey nodded. "Here, babe."
Lindsey pulled out a large wad of cash from her jeans pocket. She picked out a twenty dollar bill from it and handed it over to Gerard. He could have sworn he saw her smirk.
"Just to make sure you have enough, since you left all your cash with me."
"Of course, darling." Gerard tried to sound as snide as possible, without being obvious.
"Well, I got some stuff to take care of anyway. Have fun, boys!", Lindsey planted a kiss on Gerard's lips, "Love you, babe."
"Love you too.", he smiled at her as she walked away.
Mikey took Gerard to an Applebee's a few blocks away. They chatted away over dinner and drinks. Mikey told Gerard how the other guys have been, how they had all been concerned at his strange phone call postponing his studio time. Gerard insisted things were never better, but Mikey couldn't help but feel that he was lying. Having as close of a brotherly relationship as they did, Mikey could sense when something was wrong and vice versa. At the very least, Gerard seemed weary and exhausted. He smiled weak smiles and laughed faint laughs. His eyes were unusually baggy. He was quiet, letting Mikey dominate the conversation, which was very uncharacteristic.
Was this another depression spell?
Mikey certainly hoped that was not the case. Aside from the general bad noise that came with depression spells, there was also the fact that they had an album they had to record soon. Certainly not the best time. Mikey tried to touch on all Gee's favorite subjects. Tried to make him laugh. But alas, to no avail. Mikey sighed and took another sip of his long island ice tea.
They came home around 1 AM. Gerard was now a little buzzed and a bit more chipper. Mikey was fine with him having the occasional recreational drink, so long as he didn't get too carried away. Plus, he was just relieved to see his brother wasn't too far gone. They had just agreed to play a game of Warhammer when Gerard mentioned he should tell Lindsey they were home.
"Linds?", he called out her name. "Linds? You here? We're home!"
Gerard went off to their room to check if she was in, and Mikey used this time to get out their cards when he heard a horrible scream.
Mikey ran up to the bedroom quickly. When he got up there, he could see the light on in the bathroom. He heard Gerard screaming, "WHAT DID YOU DO?!?" repeatedly. He heard Lindsey crying. Mikey ran inside and saw Gerard holding a naked, soaked Bandit in his arms with red prints around her tiny neck. The bathtub was overflowing with water. Lindsey was on her knees, crying hysterically and screaming that she was sorry. Gerard was crying. Bandit wasn't breathing.
Next chapter: Frank.


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Cat owner Kim Edwards was frantic last Friday when her ginger tom Rory went limp after eating rat poison, rushing to her local veterinary clinic at Tauranga in the North Island for help.
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Kitzbuehel, Austria • Hannes Reichelt became the first Austrian winner of the classic Hahnenkamm downhill in eight years on Saturday, helped by Bode Miller's "heartbreaking" mistake midway down the mountain.
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Reichelt mastered the Streif course in 2 minutes, 3.38 seconds. Overall World Cup leader Aksel Lund Svindal trailed by 0.21 in second, and Miller was 0.34 behind in third.
"This is like dream," said Reichelt, and admitted he had "little tears in my eyes" during the flower ceremony.
Miller dominated the only training session on Thursday, but had a costly mistake when he came off the race line at the Seidalm section halfway down the course on Saturday. He finished in the top three in a downhill for the first time in nearly two years after missing last year because of knee surgery.
"Winning training runs doesn't do it for you," Miller said. "You've got to execute on race day. It's too many times that I've made these stupid mistakes that aren't really forced. They are not forced errors. It's not on a tough part of the course, it's just a real basic part. So, it's pretty heartbreaking.
"I knew it when I came across the finish line, that I'd just wasted another opportunity to win this course."
Miller said he picked the race as the right time to peak before the Olympics. The American worked closely on his setup with technician Chris Krause, who was Didier Cuche's serviceman when the Swiss standout won three years in a row from 2010-12.
"I've been skiing well and I had good confidence and knew what I had to do," Miller said. "It's just execution, and in downhill skiing execution is what matters."
Michael Walchhofer was the last Austrian to win in Kitzbuehel in 2006, and Reichelt's victory will be a big boost to the Austrian men's team two weeks before the start of the Sochi Olympics. The former "Wunderteam" left Vancouver without a single medal four years ago.
"Being an Austrian, coming down this course and winning here in front of all these fans, is a huge present," he said. "This is a real highlight of my career. If you win here, you are a legend."
Until 15 minutes before the race, Reichelt wasn't even sure he was going to start. Suffering from persistent back problem, the 33-year-old Austrian did some free skiing to find out whether he would be able to compete without pain.
"I wasn't feeling too well yesterday," Reichelt said. "But I don't want to talk too much about my back problems. If you win a race, it can't be too bad."
Reichelt celebrated his seventh career win but only second in the discipline. Reichelt was also the last Austrian to win a World Cup downhill in 2012 in Bormio, Italy.
By finishing runner-up, Svindal extended his lead in the overall standings to 102 points over second-place Marcel Hirscher of Austria, who doesn't compete in downhill.
Svindal also tops the downhill standings, leading Reichelt by 440-360 points.
The Norwegian, who won a super-G here last year, is still chasing his first downhill win at the Streif.
"Coming second in Kitzbuehel isn't too bad for a result," Svindal said. "Bode had a mistake, otherwise he would have been unbeatable. I was happy that I was ahead of him when I finished, but I knew you could be faster. And Hannes showed just that."
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Police and Crime Commissioner rules: written by the Keystone Kops?
At last, we have a glimpse of the rules for candidates for November's Police and Crime Commissioner elections. But it is just a sideways glimpse, filtered through the Electoral Commission's public response to the Government's unpublished draft rules, and the squeamish should avert their eyes.
For either the Home Office is being particularly obtuse, or it has an extremely cunning plan to test candidates' desire to follow the law by making it as hard as possible to do something as basic as work out how much they can spend on campaigning.
For large scale elections, such as London-wide or European elections, there's usually a clear easily identifiable limit. But bizarrely the Home Office has ignored both common sense and the Commission to create a formula of £2,362 plus 17.7p per elector. This leaves candidates chasing up to 16 sets of electorate figures from officers who have no obligation to share the information, whose attitudes to candidates range from very helpful to downright suspicious, and who also happen to be rather busy trying to organise the election at the same time.
The problem is compounded because it can be difficult even for officials to give accurate figures, and there is evidence that candidates and agents struggle to get the limits right in parliamentary elections, which also use a formula but only have one or two electorate figures to obtain. Commission research showed that 53% of candidates at the 2010 general election got it wrong – and for independents, it was as high as 70%. It's also not unknown for electoral officers to give out the wrong limit. So candidates can go over the actual spending limit without realising they're doing so – particularly embarrassing if it ends up with being investigated by the police force you're overseeing.
The Commission's response indicates that the government thought about putting police areas into bands, with each band having a particular fixed limit, but that changed this because it would result in some disparities between areas.
However, this concern isn't dissipated by the formula, just hidden behind its complexity. In parliamentary formulas, rural areas have a slightly higher spend per elector due to the larger geographic area. Here, there is no such adjustment and no hint of how the figures for the formula were decided (generously assuming that some sort of logic was in fact applied). Densely populated Greater Manchester and more rural Durham are calculated in exactly the same way.
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Microsoft Research unveils new Digits gesture sensor
Boffins at Microsoft Research and Newcastle University have come up with a revolutionary new way of tracking 3D movement of the hand.
The magic is achieved via a sensor which is worn on the wrist, a bit like a watch - and detects the wearer's finger movements. Such a device will eliminate the need for all manner of remote controls (TV etc.) and console gamepads.
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The Digits prototype houses all of its electronics needed for sensing hand movements on the user's wrist. David Kim (Microsoft Research Fellow and co-author of the project) explains: "The Digits sensor doesn't rely on external
infrastructure, which means users are not bound to a fixed space. They can interact while moving from room to room or running down the street. This finally takes 3-D interaction outside the living room."
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To enable 3D interaction virtually anywhere, Digits had to be lightweight, consume little power, and have the potential to be as small and comfortable as a watch.
At the same time, Digits had to deliver superior gesture sensing and "understand" the human hand, from wrist orientation to the angle of each finger joint, so that interaction would not be limited to 3D points in space.
Digits had to understand what the hand is trying to express - even while inside a pocket.
We've already been given a glimpse of the future with Kinect (for Xbox) - and indeed this technology acted as something of a starting point for the research team. But we get the feeling that Digits - in its current form - is only the tip of the iceberg. To this end Kim offers: "Can you imagine how much easier it would be if you could answer your mobile phone while it's still in your pocket or buried at the bottom of your bag?"
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Dotcom called a liar at John Banks trial
Testy exchanges were made between John Banks' lawyer David Jones QC and witness Kim Dotcom in the Auckland High Court today.
Mr Dotcom was called to give evidence about his apparent electoral donation to Mr Banks' 2010 mayoral campaign. Much of today's questioning of Mr Dotcom centres on his second meeting with Mr Banks during which Mr Dotcom says he was told to write two separate cheques to make up $50,000 in donations.
Mr Banks' lawyer questioned Mr Dotcom over his former convictions and actions as a hacker in his youth, to which Mr Dotcom objected.
The internet tycoon was told by Justice Ed Wylie to only answer the questions asked by Mr Banks' lawyer. Mr Dotcom was told to ask for a break if he felt too upset.
At one point the internet tycoon muttered "I have wondered for some time how all of this is relevant."
"You are a liar, Mr Dotcom," Mr Jones' said, referring to Mr Dotcom's recollections of events at the mansion on the day Mr Dotcom says he ordered for cheques to be made to Mr Banks' campaign.
"You are wrong," Mr Dotcom retorted.
"It is not appropriate for you to engage in argument with Mr Jones," Justice Wylie told Mr Dotcom.
Today's hearing has revealed more about Mr Banks' fallout with Mr Dotcom, following several meetings and parties they both attended. Mr Dotcom says Mr Banks had offered to help him with his residency application, which he declined after taking legal advice. Mr Dotcom also says Mr Banks had attempted to help with OIO approval of several properties, which was originally signed off by Maurice Williamson but later fell through.
Mr Dotcom told the court that following the raid on his home he had asked Mr Banks for help making prison more comfortable. He told the court for a person of his weight sleeping on what was essentially a concrete slab covered by a thin piece of foam was uncomfortable.
"All I wanted was prison staff to take care of my health and treat me humanely," Mr Dotcom told the court. However, the internet tycoon says Mr Banks did not return his call requesting help in prison, and the two had not spoken since.
Mr Jones told the court Mr Dotcom was upset with Mr Banks' actions and was manipulating to "reconstruct" what happened at the mansion that day to his liking.
"I think you are describing the government and not me," Mr Dotcom retorted.
The trial, expected to last two weeks, is for allegedly filing a false electoral return. The Crown claims Mr Banks filed a false return after the 2010 Auckland mayoral election. Under the local government electoral law at the time, it was an offence to list a donor as anonymous if a candidate knew their identity.
The internet tycoon told the court he offered to make a donation of $50,000 on his second meeting with Mr Banks, during which head of security Wayne Tempero was present.
"[Mr Banks] looked very surprised, so did Wayne, they both had big eyes, probably because of the amount."
The case continues and is expected to last two weeks. Mr Dotcom's estranged wife, Mona Dotcom, and former head of security Wayne Tempero are yet to give evidence.
Boag on Banks
Former National Party president Michelle Boag also gave evidence this morning about her involvement in the campaign.
Ms Boag told the court she had known Mr Banks since he first stood for National more than 30 years ago and would count him as a friend, although said they are not close.
The PR consultant described Mr Banks as honest and "very direct and forthright," as well as generous.
She says her primary responsibility during the campaign was fundraising but was also focused on expenditure and the prescribed legal limits.
As she told the District Court, she might have flicked through the donation records but did not have a complete picture.
Ms Boag says in 2009 the initial targeting of individuals to approach for donations was discussed and involved circling names she identified that she could approach in the NBR Rich List 2008.
She described the targeting as a "team effort" between her, Mr Banks and treasurer Lance Hutchinson.
Ms Boag told the court Mr Banks had not mentioned Mr Dotcom to her while they were seeking donations.
"I never knew who Dotcom was until he was arrested."
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Dotcom sould be sent back where he belongs. To his own country.
We need to get shot of this virus..........
Dotcom scopes out countries with a history of weak and easy laws for foreigners to get around e.g. residency, property,OIO, work permits, business favours, backdoor listings etc ..
No surprises NZ was the next on his list after Hong Kong.
The timing nor the makeup of the government unimportant in NZ's case at any time over the last 25 years.
If accept that's the case, it begs the question why John Banks would attend Kim Dotcom's party then (allegedly) knowingly accept a $50,000 donation?
What this country needs is to see the back-end of Dotcom.....and Banksie back doing his talk show. And no more mister nice guy!
What happened to all the love, boys?
It just tears me up, seeing the ugly desecreation of what was a beautiful bromance. Why?
Well the Key, English, Collins cluster may be more interesting than you think. Essentially Dotcom and friends are being offered as live payment to the US authorities to allow Key, English, Collins and Tim Grosser, the back seat pilot to continue the drift towards Asia and China. Payoff and Paydirt.
I am not implying anything about Judith and Key are obviously settling for quality meals at restaurants and are doubtlessly totally faithful. Bill as good catholic , clearly likes fresh red meat while , Tim Grosser second marriage appears to have failed. He is apparently now converted to the Islamic religion , a concession to his brief Indonesian wife.
The essence. Dotcom is the tradeoff. expendable collateral to continued the failed experiment started by Savage and Nash in 1933.
Nationals current Peasant support and MP would have doubtlessly voted Commie in those days.
I do not understand this charade of John 'Cannot Recollect' Banks being charged.
How is this different from Winston 'NO' Peters funneling Owen Glenn's donations via trusts etc?
Your headline could equally have been: "Two witnesses testify under oath that Banks is a liar, defence Counsel argues that Dotcom lied."
I suppose when you have a memory like a sieve, you can go around calling everyone a liar.
The Dotcom sequence of events, where he insisted that he was happy for one Cheque to be made out for 50K (with his name on it) just doesnt ring true.
Nobody has asked the obvious question of Dotcom - why was he making the donation in the first place? Perhaps the reason that hasnt been asked is because the answer, and motivation, (as it is for all political donations) is so blatantly obvious.
Dotcom was making the donation to curry political favour and get a favourable ear to his various causes. Dotcom didnt need Banks to explain that it was easier for him to help if it was made anonymously - Dotcom is smart enough to figure that out on his own.
He has also explained in detail what his causes were - OIA and residency assistance.
Why, therefore, would Dotcom be so keen to make his Donations above board, when he knew that would be counterproductive to his intentions? Its a blatant waste of money. Dotcoms nice-guy / Mr-transparency act is laughable. Banksy needs to give his QC a kick up the jacksy and get him to tear KDC apart.
TD - your comments are largely irrelevant as the question is - has an offense been committed by Banks and the answer has to be a resounding YES - he signed the return, he knew a donation from Dotcom was a likelihood and failed to check.As a previous Minister of Police he would know the critical importance of checking facts are correct. The IRD would not accept an explanation that their accountant prepared their tax return and they simply signed it as an excuse for failing to declare ownership and substantial winnings of a racehorse and as law provides that the owner of a vehicle is primarily liable for offenses committed by the vehicle Banks is liable and guilty as charged. A holiday at Mt Eden would be an appropriate response for Banks and JUSTICE requires this albeit the Judge will apply law!!!!!!!1
Rumpole, he may well have know the donation was a likelihood. But not a certainty. It is entirely reasonable that Banks relied on his Treasurer's representation. Your analogy regarding the IRD is moot, since the IRD are the only entity that can claim a person guilty until they prove themselves innocent.
For the prosecution to succeed they need to prove that Banks knew that the return he was signing had 2 donations from dotcom. Unless the donations had some form of identification next to them showing who they were from then the prosecution are out of luck - Banks isn't psychic. Two donations of $25k don't cut it as they could've been from anyone.
Warms the cockles of yer heart, to see David Jones QC paying homage to the late Greg King.
Let's all hope, that Kim Dotcom can keep a modicum of composure under a barrage of non-sequitorial barbs and ad hominen slights from Banksie's I-don't-come-cheap counsel.
"Liar", indeed. Brace yourself, Big Boy. There's more to come. Much more :(


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Good time girls Annie (Jennifer Blanc) and Mary (Danielle Harris) find themselves in a life and death situation. Annie's life is put in jeopardy when she is witness to a violent act at the hands of two Sheriff's Deputies. Fleeing from attackers (Ryan Honey, Denny Kirkwood) she stumbles across Kyle (Michael Biehn), a recluse living in the middle of the woods. The ruggedly handsome loner stays far from civilization - that is - until a single knock on his door throws his solitary life into chaos.
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Dreadfully paced, with the shoddy acting of everyone but Biehn magnified to punishing degrees in talky, lengthy, predictable scenes.
Labeling a film grind house doesn't excuse soap-opera emoting and laughable dialogue.
This is the kind of junky, hard-to-watch thriller that apologists claim is part of a long line of tough, grindhouse-style thrillers, but which is actually just amateurish gristle.
It is dreary to envisage the viewer who could become emotionally involved in The Victim ...
Extra helpings of off-kilter and off-key melodrama sink Michael Biehn's bewildering directorial debut, the nasty little down-and-dirty thriller The Victim.
While it pains me to say unkind things about an actor I admire, I don't think Michael Biehn is destined to be a director.
The Victim is a film that will most likely be ignored by those who can't handle the explicit yet chilling prologue, but those who can survive it are in for an unexpectedly amusing sleazefest.
The Victim is a labor of love, and despite the thin narrative and low-budget shortcomings, the film makes for an interesting midnight movie. It's a bit light on humor, sans the film's amusing finale, but there's just enough here to keep genre fans smiling.
Considering how little he had to work with and how harried the production schedule was, that the film plays as well as it does is truly impressive, despite occasional hiccups.
Missing the point of what true grindhouse fans are looking for, don't expect much life to be found in this stale, monotonous, mind-numbing tale, making Biehn's audience the sole victim in this whole debacle
Despite its brief running time it could do with a little tightening up... but as an homage to a very particular style of filmmaking it's a quiet, commendable triumph.
Despite a story that flatlines too often and a last second twist that comes too late, this is still a nice first effort from Biehn who clearly has more to give us.
The Victim isn't so much a classic-style horror movie - it's more a crime thriller - but fans of the genre will probably enjoy the sex, drugs, and death scenes.
with so many longueurs, meandering repetitions and futile flashbacks, you will easily find yourself drifting, no longer seeing the trees for all the wood - and wooden acting.
A disappointingly self-indulgent offering from veteran character actor-turned-writer-director Michael Biehn.
Seems determined to stick with mediocrity, resembling a production that was more interested in surviving the filmmaking process than creatively participating in genre demands.
Not much happens in The Victim, but the events that do manage to transpire consistently support a reading of the film as an older man's fantasy of virility.
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Dungeon Hunter 4 coming this month, switches focus to single player game
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Back in the middle of March, Gameloft posted a colourful tweet teasing the release of
Dungeon Hunter 4
Since that announcement we received an impressive trailer for the title, but Gameloft has been otherwise quiet about the upcoming installment of its
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Touch Arcade
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The thrill of the hunt
Long time fans of
Dungeon Hunter
may recall that Gameloft endured a backlash from its fans when it announced that
Dungeon Hunter 3
would switch from a single player premium app to an "arena" style freemium game.
While it appears
Dungeon Hunter 4
will return the focus back to a single player experience, it will retain the freemium elements introduced in the previous installment of the series.
We're not sure when exactly to expect
Dungeon Hunter 4
on the App Store and Google Play, but Android players might need to be a bit patient as Gameloft has had its share of delays with Android releases.
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