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Friday, June 1, 2012
Survey Of Open Water Swimmers
Their open water experience included the Lake Tahoe swims, English Channel solos and relays, Tampa Bay Marathon Swim, Catalina Channel solos and relays, swims throughout San Francisco Bay, Pennock Island Swim, swims in lakes in Switzerland, Utah, Minnesota, New York, Italy, Japan, Deer Creek Open Water Marathon Swim, Maui Channel solos and relays, Hawaii Ironman and other Ironman triathlons, ice swims, Farallon Islands relays, Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, Strait of Gibraltar, Swim Around Key West, Boston Light Swim, Great Chesapeake Bay Swim, Little Red Lighthouse Swim, Ederle Swim, 8 Bridges Hudson River Swim, and numerous other shorter swims and events around the world.
They were asked a number of questions in an online survey. Below is a brief summary of their answers:
Q1. Have you ever been hypothermic?
A1. Of a number who had been hypothermic, only one was hospitalized although one had swum in water down to -1°C. Most quickly warmed up and one described the state of hypothermia as a temporary inconvenience. But they swim together in cold-water conditions and limit their time in water at or below 10°C.
Q2. Have you ever been hyperthemic?
A2. A vast majority had never experienced hyperthemia. Of those who have, cramping was the result and hydration is the means of prevention.
Q3. Do you believe pain is part of marathon swimming?
A3. Most agreed with this question with a wide range of answers included the following:
A small part but more achey, not pain.
How that pain is allowed to influence the swim depends on the person, and how it is managed.
I believe pain - good pain - is an important part of any endurance sport.
Most of it is mental pain you have to deal with too.
Pain from muscle soreness, yes. Pain that leads to injuries, no. If you are in that kind of pain, you probably were not properly prepared for the swim.
It seems that for lots of us, it is.
I think pain is different from fatigue, tiredness, soreness, and shouldn't be a factor in a marathon swim with proper training. There are different goals when we are doing marathon swims whether it's just completing the swim or trying to push ourselves with maximum effort to finish the swim. I think the only type of pain could be pain out of our control such as a (jellyfish) sting, cut (on rock), etc. Everything else, we have the ability to properly train and prepare for so we don't have to experience pain.
Yes, to a degree. Soreness, cramps, jellyfish stings, cold, nausea, negative thoughts, etc are things we learn to overcome. Not anymore than pain is part of life.
Training is hard, particularly for older bodies.
The key for me is to have maintainable speed and to avoid tendonitis from training.
Q4. How often does pain play a part of your training or marathon swims?
A4. Most agreed with this question, but the answers varied:
Every swim I do involves some sort of pain.
Right now, it's fairly rare. But it used to be much more before I had surgery.
I am not normally in pain, but feeling uncomfortable is normal. I love the quote, Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.
Not very often.
Rarely. Never had a swimming injury. Just normal sore muscles.
I don't think marathon swim training starts until 3 hours into a swim. Around 3 hours discomfort (pain) settles in. That is when you begin to train the mind to manage the pain.
I don't think it has to be, but I'm often plagued with tendonitis and other low-grade pain. This past year I tore an ankle ligament (not in the water) and swimming was more painful than usual.
I push my body and heart rate in sets but not pain.
I think experiencing pain during training makes it easier to deal with it on the big day. I have been to this place before and I know what I need to do to get past it.
My strength has always been that I can endure a high level of discomfort for an extended period of time.
I have had shoulder pain on longer training swims and some mental struggles.
Good pain, the term I use to describe exercise discomfort (sore muscles, burning lungs, lactic acid buildup, etc.) is part of every training or marathon swim, and necessary for improvement. Bad pain, pain associated with injury (joint pain), still plays a significant role (15% of training swims and every marathon swim) for me since I have a shoulder injury, and needs to be monitored accordingly.
Almost always.
I try to keep training through illness and injury. My work is very physical. Bangs, bumps, bruises, muscle stains, and lacerations are common, but training must go on. It toughens me mentally, and forces me to solve problems. Sometimes adjustments to stroke technique have to be made.
If there is pain in training, I'm training too hard and need to cut the intensity. Or I have increased my weekly training distance too fast. In a long swim it is not pain, but tiredness. The only time I had pain was tendonitis from over-training.
All marathon swims and some training swims.
Q5. Can you describe the pain that you have felt?
A5. The range of answers were very descriptive:
The worst pain I've felt is from the wind outside while I'm waiting to get into the ocean.
It was at around 7 am in January, below freezing. We rode a slow Zodiac to the jump point. When I got into the water, it was warmer than my current temperature. It was so warm that my chest was hurting.
I started getting pain in my shoulder that felt grinding. The doctor informed me it was Calcified Bursitis. I had it surgically removed. Recovering from that surgery was just as painful, but it has gotten better. Now I get pain less frequently and intensely, but its manageable.
I have not felt bad pain. Good pain - the pain you feel once your shoulders are exhausted and your body is drained - is what I feel.
This question is like asking me to describe what milk taste like. Pain felt painful.
No pain. Just sore muscles.
Shoulders get tight and an overall achy feeling starting in the shoulders runs through my upper body.
The good thing about pain is that we forget how bad it feels. I try not to dwell on the pain or remember.
Chafing from my suit, sunburn cuts and side aches.
There is physical pain (muscular, digestive) but negative thoughts can be the hardest to get through: Can I do this? Am I good enough?
You swim through discomfort regardless of how bad it gets. You must mentally remove yourself from the physical discomfort.
However, pain is the result of an injury and should be dealt with properly.
Tenderness in my right shoulder.
Good pain is challenging to manage, but it's the kind of pain you know will feel rewarding after the workout. This is typically burning or sore muscles or lungs on fire. Bad pain is more of a pinching or shearing sensation and it is much more difficult to bear.
Shoulder pain and jellyfish stings.
The night after a marathon swim is sleepless for me. I typically suffer with a low-grade fever for a couple of days, GI distress, soreness everywhere. If salt water, mouth and sinus burn lasts a few days as well.
Shoulder and core muscle soreness.
Tendonitis in shoulders.
Shoulder pain.
Mental, wrist, shoulders and lower back pain.
Q6. Do you believe injuries are part of marathon swimming?
A6. Over 50% answered no. Those that answered yes are noted below:
If you overdue it, yes.
They are for me.
It is bound to happen to the best of us sooner or later. It can be a part of marathon swimming (especially shoulder issues) but we can do our best to learn what our bodies need by proper nutrition, gradual mileage build-up, stretching, etc.
Injuries are a part of all sports.
Yes, unfortunately, I believe they are for many marathon swimmers. However, there are those lucky ones who, either by way of incredibly smart training and/or excellent joint genetics, can come away from marathon swims unscathed.
For the most part, yes.
Q7. What do you eat and drink during your marathon swims? How often?
A7. The answers were relatively varied, although some standard brands used in the endurance sports world were commonly used: Started out with hot chocolate in 1987, then Gatorade and Gu, then Cytomax, then E Gel, back to Gu and warm tea.
Gu Brew, Gu and warm water.
A blend of grape juice, pineapple juice, Hammer Strawberry/Vanilla Perpetuem, and water.
I eat gel packets.
Every 30 minutes I drink Cytomax. Every 45-60 minutes I take an energy gel. If I start to cramp a bit or my muscles start to get tight, I'll drink every 20 minutes.
When I swam 10 miles, I had Gu and water.
I plan to use Generation UCANN every 20 min, supplementing every few hours with solid foods and adding electrolytes.
I eat mainly chocolate Gu, red Gatorade, warm tea with sugar and Maxim, and plain water. Sometimes I'll have a chocolate balance bar, too.
Gels, PowerBars and Hammer products seem to work well.
Perpetuem/Heed every 30 minutes or 20 minutes warmed if my crew deems necessary.
Perpetuem and water every 20 minutes for first 6 hours and then 15 minutes thereafter. GU and Fig Newtons as needed.
About every 45 minutes.
I drink 6-8oz GU Brew or Roctane Drink every 30 minutes and one GU gel every hour.
Hammer Products (Perpetuem and Gels), Cliff Shot Blocks, Drip Drop Sport Beans, Angel Mints and Coke (when needed).
Mostly Gu, but I haven't been consistent.
I am now using Hammer Perpetuem. In fresh water, I add Endurolytes to the mix. 20 minute warm feeds in cold water or 30 minutes cool feeds in warm water.
I drink a custom-blended, high carbohydrate drink made by Infinit Nutrition every 30 minutes.
Drink Maxim every hour following Freda Streeter's plan.
Hi 5 every 30 minutes.
Q8. If you could start your career over again, what age would you start marathon swimming?
A8. The answers provided a glimpse of the priorities of life from various perspectives:
No take backs, it's been perfect.
As early as possible.
I started at the right time in my life, around 37. Family obligations would have been taken priority anyway before that time.
Now that my kids are older and more independent, its a little easier to be able to train appropriately.
I would not have changed anything. I started swimming in the open water at age 9 and continued through age 15. It brought me so much confidence and respect for the ocean. It transformed who I am as a swimmer - both in the pool and definitely in the ocean.
13. I wouldn't have wasted so much time working on insignificant workouts that don't have much relevance to what I'm doing now.
Wouldn't start over. Happy with the way things went.
I like my progression into the sport of swimming. It's not something I think of as how I could be faster, rather how can I survive the next goal. I don't think this type of swimming helps speed in anyway. I could be wrong, but I spent my youth trying to go fast and now I can still enjoy swimming by trying to go long. The competitiveness has taken new form and become more internal than external. Marathon swimming began when I swam Catalina at 45. Age has helped me appreciate the subtle lessons I learn about myself swimming long.
I've been swimming distances in open water since I was a kid, so wouldn't change much about my open water swimming. I wish I had swum in the pool throughout high school and college, that would probably have made a really positive impact on my speed, but I'm pretty happy with where I am as a swimmer.
I think my pool career to open water was a smooth transition. It would have been nice to do more in my teenage years but I am happy with the way things have gone! No regrets.
I started at 57 and would have liked to start at 30.
Early 20's at least.
I would have started at 14, in high school for 10Ks. For longer swims over 25K, 18.
I wouldn't change a thing.
18, though if I'm honest, I probably didn't have the discipline required at that age.
A couple of years out of college swimming, so 25.
In my 20s instead of my 40s and 50s.
Around 18.
Q9. What is the most difficult swim you would LIKE to do? What is the most difficult swim you think you COULD do?
A9. The swim between Ireland and Scotland seems to fascinate several Americans as does the Manhattan Island Marathon Swim and the English Channel:
Manhattan Island Marathon Swim because you need speed. I think I could do Bering Strait.
I believe I can do any swim, but I would like to give a Farallon Islands solo attempt a try.
My dream is to one day to do a 6-day 90-mile stage swim across the length of the Great Salt Lake. I would also like to complete the Triple Crown.
I have broken down the barriers of what I thought I could do with swimming and I like to continually challenge myself. My biggest goal so far has been the 6-mile swim in July. I am very excited to do that, and my next thought is to possibly train for a 10-mile swim.
North Channel and the North Channel.
'd like to test my limits more and hope to be able to afford to train for and complete some longer swims. I'd really like to do Manhattan Island Marathon Swim, the English Channel, and the North Channel.
I think I am capable of doing longer marathon swims, but just need to choose and go for it. I do not want to do anything longer than 35 km or about 10 hours. I think ultra marathons are a completely different category than I want to be involved in. I need my sleep too.
English Channel and the Cook Strait, The cost and complexity of travel of those makes them just about out of reach.
English Channel is the hardest I'd like to do. I have no idea what would be the the most difficult swim I could do. I would have to at least attempted it to determine if I couldn't do it. What swim do I have no interest in doing? North Channel.
For me, both of those are the Catalina Channel.
North Channel and North Channel.
There are many swims that I would like to do, and they all seem to be difficult in different ways. I know that I could attempt to swim anything I wanted to with proper training and the BELIEF in myself - no limits.
10-day stage swim of the New Jersey coastline and any Triple Crown swim.
I'm intrigued by the cold ones: North Cahnnel, Farallon Islands, Monterey Bay. I also love the idea of stage swims.
North Channel and North Channel.
English channel a month before my 57th birthday will be difficult enough. I think it is very doable for me.
North Channel and Cook Strait.
North Channel and North Channel.
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2014 Global Open Water Swimming Conference
Courtesy of WOWSA, Huntington Beach, California.
2014 Global Open Water Swimming Conference Agenda
Friday, 19 September
Welcome Reception at Mount Stuart House, Isle of Bute, Scotland
Documentary films shown throughout the reception:
Blue Journey-Amerika Samoa – Stronger Together: The Waterman's Way
Dancing With The Water, Crossing of Lake Pontchartrain
Bering Strait Swim Chukotka - Alaska
The Clean Swim – Hong Kong to Macau
Saturday, 20 September
Registration and Coffee at Mount Stuart House, Isle of Bute, Scotland
Keynote Speech:
Christopher Guesdon (Australia) on Multidimensional Roles In The Sport
Colin Hill (England) on Recent Explosion in UK Open Water
Shelley Taylor-Smith (Australia) on The Feminine Code of Achievement - How a Lady from Down Under Revolutionized Professional Marathon Swimming
Simon Murie (England) on Open Water Swimming Holidays: How A New Sector Was Created Within The Travel Industry
Swimming The Oceans Seven
Coffee and Break
World Open Water Swimming Awards Luncheon:
Pádraig Mallon (Ireland), 2013 World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year
Olga Kozydub (Russia), 2013 World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year
Bering Strait Swim, 2013 World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year
Honoring: Vladimir Chegorin, Maria Chizhova, Elena Guseva, Ram Barkai, Jack Bright, Oksana Veklich, Aleksandr Jakovlevs, Matías Ola, Henri Kaarma, Toomas Haggi, Nuala Moore, Anne Marie Ward, Toks Viviers, Melissa O'Reilly, Ryan Stramrood, Cristian Vergara, Craig Lenning, Rafal Ziobro, Andrew Chin, Jackie Cobell, James Pittar, Paolo Chiarino, Mariia Yrjö-Koskinen, Ivan Papulshenko, Zdenek Tlamicha, Zhou Hanming, Oleg Adamov, Andrei Agarkov, Alekseev Semen, Tatiana Alexandrova, Roman Belan, Elena Semenova, Alexander Brylin, Afanasii Diackovskii, Vladimir Nefatov, Evgenii Dokuchaev, Oleg Docuckaev, Roman Efimov, Dmitrii Filitovich, Olga Filitovich, Victor Godlevskiy, Olga Golubeva, Alexei Golubkin, Alexander Golubkin, Alexandr Iurkov, Oleg Ivanov, Pavel Kabakov, Eduard Khodakovskiy, Aleksandr Komarov, Aleksandr Kuliapin, Andrey Kuzmin, Irina Lamkina, Vladimir Litvinov, Andrey Mikhalev, Victor Moskvin, Nikolay Petshak, Sergey Popov, Vladimir Poshivailov, Grigorii Prokopchuk, Dmitrii Zalka, Natalia Seraya, Viacheslav Shaposhnikov, Olga Sokolova, Andrei Sychev, Alexei Tabakov, and Nataliia Usachaeva [represented by Admiral Konstantin Sidenko and Nuala Moore]
Alexey Salmin Pavlovich (Russia) and Dmitry Dragozhilov (Russia)
Sally Minty-Gravett (Jersey) on Motivating Swimmers
Dmitry Blokhin (Russia) and Aleksei Veller (Russia)
Matthew Moseley (USA)'s Dancing With The Water, Crossing of Lake Pontchartrain [film]
Simon Holliday (England) and Doug Woodring (Hong Kong)'s The Clean Swim – Hong Kong to Macau 2014 [film]
International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)
IMSHOF Induction Ceremonies and Dinner
Recognition of International Swimming Hall of Fame honorees:
International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Introduction Video.
International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF)
Recognition of International Swimming Hall of Fame honorees:
Sunday, 21 September
Registration and coffee at Mount Stuart House, Isle of Bute, Scotland
Nuala Moore (Ireland) on The Mindset of 1000m at 0ºC
Admiral Konstantin Sidenko (Russia)'s Bering Strait Swim Chukotka - Alaska in 2013 [film]
Ned Denison (Ireland) on Swimming The World
Bruckner Chase (USA)'s Blue Journey-Amerika Samoa
Rok Kerin (Slovenia) on Lifestyle Benefits From Open Water Swimming
Survey distribution and group photo-taking
Swim at Stravvana Bay, Isle of Bute
The Global Open Water Swimming Conference is a conference on the sport of open water swimming, marathon swimming and swimming during triathlons and multi-sport endurance events.
The conference which has been attended by enthusiasts and luminaries from 6 continents, is devoted to providing information about the latest trends, race tactics, training techniques, equipment, psychological preparation, race organization and safety practices used in the sports of open water swimming, marathon swimming and triathlons.
The conference's mission is to provide opportunities to listen and meet many of the world's most foremost experts in open water swimming, and to meet and discuss the sport among swimmers, coaches, administrators, event organizers, sponsors, vendors, officials, escort pilots, and volunteers from kayakers to safety personnel.
Dozens of presentations at the 2014 Conference at the Mount Stuart House cover numerous aspects of the vast and growing world of open water swimming where attendees can learn and share the latest trends, race tactics, training modalities, swimming techniques, equipment, race organization, logistics, operations, and safety practices for open water swimming as a solo swimmer, competitive athlete, fitness swimmer, masters swimmer, triathlete, multi-sport athlete, administrator, race promoter, sponsor or referee.
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Speakers at the conference include English Channel swimmers, ice swimmers, record holders, renowned coaches, world champions, professional marathon swimmers, renowned race directors, officials and administrators from the Africa, Americas, Asia, Europe and Oceania.
"Because the audience is passionate and educated about the sport and its finest practitioners, the Global Open Water Swimming Conference is also the location of the induction ceremonies for the International Marathon Swimming Hall of Fame and the annual WOWSA Awards that recognize the World Open Water Swimming Man of the Year, the World Open Water Swimming Woman of the Year, the World Open Water Swimming Performance of the Year, and the World Open Water Swimming Offering of the Year. Special Lifetime Achievement Awards are also occasionally presented to individuals who have made significant contributions to the sport over their career."
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Still battling hamstring strain, Donovan left off USMNT roster for World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica
Landon Donovan will have another two weeks to rest his left hamstring strain as the LA Galaxy captain was not called up for the U.S. national team's 25-man roster for a training camp ahead of their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Jamaica.
U.S. head coach Jurgen Klinsmann's decision to leave Donovan off the roster comes as no surprise as the LA captain has missed the last four Galaxy matches due to his left hamstring strain, but head coach Bruce Arena has said that Donovan's condition is improving.
The U.S. will take on Jamaica in Kingston, Jamaica on Sept. 7th and then four days later, host the Jamaicans at Columbus Crew Stadium on Sept. 11th.
The complete U.S. roster is below:
GOALKEEPERS (4) : Brad Guzan (Aston Villa), Tim Howard (Everton), Sean Johnson (Chicago Fire), Nick Rimando (Real Salt Lake)
DEFENDERS (9) : Carlos Bocanegra (Racing Santander), Geoff Cameron (Stoke City), Steve Cherundolo (Hannover), Maurice Edu (Stoke City), Clarence Goodson (Brondby), Fabian Johnson (Hoffenheim), Michael Orozco Fiscal (San Luis), Michael Parkhurst (Nordsjaelland), Jonathan Spector (Birmingham City)
MIDFIELDERS (8) : Kyle Beckerman (Real Salt Lake), Joe Corona (Club Tijuana), Joshua Gatt (Molde), Jermaine Jones (Schalke 04), Brek Shea (FC Dallas), Jose Torres (Pachuca), Danny Williams (Hoffenheim), Graham Zusi (Sporting Kansas City)
FORWARDS (4 ): Jozy Altidore (AZ Alkmaar), Terrence Boyd (Rapid Vienna), Clint Dempsey (Tottenham Hotspur), Herculez Gomez (Santos)
CARSON, Calif. Below are Bruce Arena's thoughts on the LA Galaxy's 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
(On the win…)
ARENA: "I thought maybe we were a little sluggish in the fist half. I think you got to give Vancouver a lot of credit, they really threw a lot into the first half and closed us down, especially in the middle third. [They] kicked us a little bit, made it difficult for us, so I think the Juninho goal was huge. In the second half I thought you could see the energy that Vancouver put into the first half fatigued them, because they kind of looked to me like they hit the wall a little bit. I thought we had a fairly dominant second half and could have scored a few more goals."
(On the play of Robbie Keane…)
ARENA: "He's dangerous, probably had three or four chances. The concerns you have with these strikers is if he's not getting chances and Robbie got a good number tonight and you know he's going to finish his share but, Robbie's a handful. I think, you know, when we get Landon [Donovan] back with him it's going to be even better. I think Robbie, probably a little frustrated he didn't get a goal tonight, but I thought he played well and was pretty dangerous."
(On the recent play of Juninho…)
ARENA: "Huge goal. I think he's had, what is it, five goals now in about a three-week stretch? And [David] Beckham's getting us goals this year in the midfield. You know, [Mike] Magee in the midfield has gotten goals, so we have some pretty good balance. You know, hopefully we'll get Landon back in the mix, good to see Edson [Buddle] back on the field. Jose [Villarreal] is moving a long as a young player so hopefully we can improve our team in the attacking part of the field as we move into this stretch at the end of the season."
(Overall thoughts on the team's performance…)
ARENA: "It was good. It was a solid performance tonight. I think Omar [Gonzalez] and A.J. [DeLaGarza] continue to play well in their partnership in central defense. I think [Sean] Franklin has played very well over the last couple of months. Todd's [Dunivant] moving a long, Josh [Saunders] looks really comfortable in goal right now, so that group is good. This has been an excellent two weeks for our team because it was pretty challenging going in with the Champions League and having Dallas and Vancouver chasing us and getting three points in [all] four games and the contribution by the entire team because tonight's performance wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for our group on Wednesday and the performance the gave against Puerto Rico. It's been a very good two weeks for us."
(On the teams' progress over the last three months…)
ARENA: "A month ago we were pretty good too, you got to remember now, in the league we're 13-11-4 and we were 3-8-2 at one point. If you do the math, that's pretty good, so we've been in real good form over the last couple of months and we're positioned now to move up the latter in the conference standing as well as a good position to move through the Champions League. So we've got a lot of work to do, we can play better, we know that and hopefully we'll show that in September, October and November."
(On the international break…)
ARENA: "I think is actually going to be good for us, I think we need it. I think we're going to have two reserve games during the break, which is a real plus as well. I think it comes at a good time for us. We'll be fine by the time September 14th comes around."
(On Edson Buddle's performance…)
ARENA: "He was good, he held the ball up, very physical, it's going to take him obviously a little more time, he's been out for a while, but we're going to give him some time in the reserve games. It's good."
CARSON, Calif. – Another game and another goal for Juninho.
The Brazilian midfielder tallied his sixth goal in his last five games as he scored the game winning strike in the 41st minute of the LA Galaxy's 2-0 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Below are Juninho's thoughts following the match…
(On the performance…)
JUNINHO: "I'm very happy to have scored the goal, It was very important for us to go up in the table and I'm happy that I scored."
(On what has given LA their current run of form…)
JUNINHO: "Very important to have a powerful defense, it gives me confidence to forward and score."
(On his relationship with Marcelo Sarvas and David Beckham…)
JUNINHO: "The relationship inside and outside the locker room and the field is really nice. I'm very happy to have that relationship."
CARSON, Calif. -- We're only a few hours from tonight's important Western Conference clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Before tonight's match, be sure to read LAGalaxy.com's staff writer Larry Morgan's preview on the match as well as my Three Points to the game.
Lastly, check out updates on the statuses of Landon Donovan and David Beckham ahead of the match with Vancouver.
PREDICTED LINEUP: Saunders; Franklin, DeLaGarza, Gonzalez, Dunivant; Sarvas, Beckham, Juninho, Jimenez; Magee, Keane
CARSON, Calif. -- On Saturday, the LA Galaxy will likely be without captain Landon Donovan for a fifth consecutive match, but with LA's attack rolling as of late, the Galaxy believe that rest rather playing time will be most beneficial for Donovan.
Although Donovan has not played since LA's 4-0 victory over Chivas USA on August 12th due to international duty and a left hamstring strain suffered on international duty, the Galaxy have had no trouble putting the ball in the back of the net. In Donovan's absence, the Galaxy have gone 3-0-1 in MLS and CONCACAF Champions League play notching 12 goals in that span.
On Friday, following LA's final training session, head coach Bruce Arena told reporters that while Donovan is on the mend, it is doubtful that he will contribute. If Donovan is unable to go, it is likely that either 18-year-old forward Jose Villarreal or veteran Mike Magee will be partnered alongside Robbie Keane on Saturday's match. Another option is returning forward Edson Buddle, who made his first appearance since late-May during LA's CCL win over Puerto Rico Islanders on Wednesday.
Below are thoughts from David Beckham and Keane on playing without Donovan…
BECKHAM: "Obviously, he's still struggling with his hamstring, but he's got to get it right, obviously we want him fit for the rest of the season so there is no point in him rushing back if he's still feeling it because it's better that he gets it right before he even steps on the field."
KEANE: "Jose has done well and Mikey [Magee] has done well up front as well. So it depends on what the manager is going to go with, but either way the two guys are good enough and they've shown that in the last game. In the last games, we've been doing well and we haven't been losing too many games."
CARSON, Calif. -- The Vancouver Whitecaps' attack may be sputtering as of late, with just one goal in three games, but the LA Galaxy are keenly aware that with their talented midfield, the 'Caps represent a challenge.
Vancouver's midfield gave everything that the Galaxy could handle in the first half of their last game in mid-July in BC Place tallying two goals, before LA roared back to earn a 2-2 draw. In the first half of that match, the midfield pair of Barry Robson and Gerson Koffie overwhelmed LA's midfield early on tallying two quick goals.
However, in the second half, the Galaxy flipped the script and began to dominate possession before scoring a pair of goals en route to a 2-2 draw. Something that the Galaxy are aware that they need to duplicate if they are to defeat Vancouver on Saturday.
Below are thoughts from midfielders' David Beckham and Marcelo Sarvas…
BECKHAM: "We know that they've got players that can go through the team and create chances and cause problems for us. If we play as well as we did in the second half against them in the last game if we play like we did in the first half, then we won't be. We know that they're a good team and we know that they've got a couple of good players, but as long."
SARVAS: "We have to play smart, we know that every team that comes here to play against us, they come here with double motivation. They come to steal points and we have to do our game, to keep the ball, to play hard in the attack and keep a tight defense and limit chances."
CARSON, Calif. -- While the rest of the soccer playing world was focused on the madness of the closing of the summer transfer window, the LA Galaxy were preparing for their game on Saturday against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Although the Galaxy's day was not without its own moments of intrigue, the Galaxy appear set for Saturday's clash against their Western Conference rivals. It appears likely that the Galaxy will have David Beckham available for selection as the midfielder has recovered from a stomach illness that troubled him during Sunday's victory over FC Dallas.
Below are Beckham's thoughts on his illness, transfer day and the perception of American players in Europe...
(On his health...)
BECKHAM: "I'm feeling a little bit better. I only just felt better over the last couple of days. I'm glad that's out of the way. I think it was just a bug that was running through the family. Romeo's got it now, but I'm better myself, thank goodness."
(On transfer day...)
BECKHAM: "To be honest, playing at Manchester United, we were never really aware of it. I was never part of a countdown so to speak, but it's always exciting. There is always a couple of panic buys right at the end and people trying to rush players through. It's exciting to watch, but I'm sure that it's not too exciting to be part of."
(On the perception of American players in Europe...)
BECKHAM: It's definitely changed in the past five to ten years. When you see a player like Dempsey doing well and scoring the goals that he has at Fulham and obviously when Landon went over to Everton, he did well. I think that people now in Europe take American players a lot more seriously then ten or 15 years ago. I'm not disrespecting that, but I think that the level has definitely gone up. It's due to a manager like Jurgen Klinsmann going into the US team with his experience and bringing young players through. I know that he's only been there a short time, but I think that he's done really well. When you've got young players coming through, people take notice. I spoke about it in the past about big European teams coming to the US and spending their preseasons because the level competes with some of the teams and gives them good physical training. It's definitely changed."
(On whether Europe looked down on American players in the past...)
BECKHAM: "We all knew ten or 15 years ago that soccer wasn't as popular as one of the big sports in the US and I think that's definitely changed. But now you have got big teams like Barcelona, Manchester United, Chelsea, Real Madrid all coming over to the US and wanting to play against teams and looking at players over in the US. And you've got teams in Europe taking US guys...going over to Europe and doing well."
CARSON, Calif. – LA Galaxy head coach Bruce Arena stated that it was "doubtful" that LA captain Landon Donovan would play for LA's match against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.
Donovan did not take part in practice on Friday and has missed LA's last three games since returning from international duty with a left hamstring strain. Following practice, Arena addressed Donovan's status.
ARENA: "He's close to returning, but he'll need a little more time."
Good Morning to everyone out there...
A couple of notes to get you going:
*The U.S. Soccer Development Avademy will launch a Under-13/14 program in the Fall of 2013. This includes all current Development Academy teams including the Galaxy.
*Each team in the CONCACAF Champions League has played two games at the moment and going into the final two matchdays, the LA Galaxy would currently be the No. 1 seed in the quarterfinals against lowest seed Xelaju. Meanwhile, Santos Laguna would face Honduran club Olimpia, Monterrey would take on city rival Tigres UNAL and the Seattle Sounders would take on Costa Rican club Herediano. Of course, it is still early in the competition so we'll see how this all plays out.
We'll have more from training this afternoon.
It is time for the fifth edition of "Ask the Insider"
After Wednesday's 4-0 LA Galaxy victory over the Puerto Rico Islanders, today's question comes from Christian LA who asks: Out of all the "reserve" players...who was your standout player?"
The LA Galaxy's 4-0 win over the Puerto Rico Islanders was certainly a comprehensive one with several standout players including the likes of Jose Villarreal and Michael Stephens, but for me, the night belonged to rookie midfielder Rafael Garcia.
While Garcia did not get on the score sheet, the 23-year-old rookie midfielder from Cal-State Northridge was integral in the Galaxy's midfield dominance of the Islanders. With Garcia partnered alongside Kenney Walker and Stephens in the midfield, the trio overwhelmed the Islanders through an industrious play and high work ethic which has been forged in Reserve League play. The trio were particularly effective in their distribution as they completed 135 of their 164 total passes for a completion rate of 82%. Much of LA's ability to complete passes came down to the play of Garcia, who controlled the center of the park by repeatedly winning challenges in midfield and then sending passes forward towards goal -- completing 38 of his 46 total passes on the night.
Although, the rookie midfielder faces a stern test to earn a starting role in a stacked Galaxy midfield, with his superior decision making and tenacity on full display during his performance against the Islanders, Garcia may become more of a presence on Galaxy game day rosters during the stretch run.
Thanks Christian, you can get your tickets by e-mailing email@example.com. For everyone else, remember to leave your questions on the LA Galaxy Facebook page following the club's next match against the Colorado Rapids on September 14th for the chance to have your question featured and win tickets to an upcoming Galaxy game.

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Lesbians Are PurpleSomeone once told me that love was tangerine,Like a bottle of Fanta.Fizzy, fizzy fanta.Maybe that's the wrong simile,But what does it matter?It's not true, anyway.Love between a man and a woman.Between two straight, accepted people,Without thoughts that may be labeled as'queer' or 'strange',May be tangerine.But our love isn't.The two boys who live in the apartment next door?The ones who study hard,Earn high grades in uni,And create the most beautiful art you've ever seen?Their love isn't tangerine.Those two girls you see talking in the store,The one with the innocent, girly-girl style,And the cutting-edge punk?Their love, even hidden, isn't tangerine.The sullen girl in your local music store,With the pale skin and bulky clothing?Her boyfriend, the bright and cheery blond,Who seems to have every girl after him but never strays?Their love isn't tangerine.Because those boys like boys.And those girls like girls.And that girl likes girls and boys.They are
The PlayerI am a player.No no no, not that kind of player. Not the kind that loves and leaves, that tears apart so many hearts their footprints are red.I am a player of reality.I twist and turn, morph and distort, until life becomes a fairytale. Until the truth becomes a lie. Until fact becomes fiction. I blur the lens of God's camera until red turns green and blue becomes purple. And I do this all through art; written and otherwise.I am the player.i.It was supposed to be fun.A fun game with a bit of cash on the side; that's all it was. All it was supposed to be. Oh, but it turned into so much more.It begun with a couple of bets. Skylar had reckoned that their principal's new car would be red; her friends thought differently. Five bucks and the bet was made - next day, it was won. By her.Then it was the end of year exams, and everyone was wondering who would gain the top marks; so five dollars became ten.By now, Sky was hooked. So when graduation rolled around and it was
opposites attract / teenagersSo here's a story about a whiney, over dramatic teenager written by a whiney, over dramatic teenager - me. This story won't have any real structure, simply because I'm way too cool and hip for that. It won't have a happy ending, either, because who these days even likes those? Nah, it'll just be one long block of text, split into paragraphs here and there and practically dripping angst. It will probably reference cutting, or suicide, or drugs, or alcohol, or addiction, or some tragic ailment that appears in more soap operas than it does people. You know why? Because problems are fun. They make life so much more interesting, like a storybook but you're actually living it and you don't have to pretend. Whining is even better, even more fun. Because people pay attention to you when you whine. Of course, it depends on how you go about whining - do you choose to be loud and proud about it, telling everyone that will and sometimes won't listen? Or are you one of the quiet ones that write poe
the trans-, the pan- and the asexual. i.They saidHe couldn't feel like a boyAnd a girlAt the same time.So he grew his hair longWith colorful dreadlocksAnd wore eyelinerBut kept his name. ii.They told her thatShe could either love boysOr girlsOr both.Not everyone.So she fell in loveWith the boy whoWas born as a girl. iii.He didn't feel loveFor the girl with the large chest.Or the boy with the sparkling eyes.But that didn't meanHe didn't love themIn his own way.If that boy's way of loving isInvisible,And the boy with the long hair and eyeliner's way of loving isInvisible,And the girl who had a taste for personality, not gender's way of loving isInvisibleThen aren't we all justInvisibleToo?
age / im running out of excusesI'm running out of excusesFor my laziness.I can't say it's because I'm uncomfortableBecause I just got a new bed.I can't say it's because of fearBecause the night monsters stopped years ago.So I'll just sit there while you yell at me(I can't tell you it's because I stay up all night eitherBecause you won't understand that the Internet is a better homeYou'll just laugh and say that's my age talking)For my moodiness.I can't say it's because of schoolBecause no one tries to bully meI can't say it's because I'm hurtBecause I stopped going outside.I can't say it's because I'm angryBecause what is there to be angry about? We (you) are perfect.So I'll just sit there and let you scream at me(I can't tell you that it's because I'm always sadBecause you won't understand that I can't forget what happenedYou'll just laugh and say that's my age talking)For my anti-socialness.I can't say it's because I'm scaredBecause I'm a young woman now, not a child.I can't say it's becaus
life.Life.It's a beautiful thing, really. It's everywhere we go, yet we pay little to no thought to it whatsoever. It's unique to every single one of us, yet we are always comparing ourselves to one another and trying to be like each other. It's so fragile, yet we carelessly toss it around on a daily basis.Just think about it for a second.Your life could be taken,Right here, right now,Without any warning whatsoever.You might just blink, a split second thing you do everyday, but your eyes might not open again. You might just walk outside, an early morning yawn just escaping your lips, then suddenly collapse and never get to your feet again.You could be standing on the edge of a cliff,Or a building,Or some high point.One step, one simple step,Something you do everyday,Could be the reason for your life,Your existence,Vanishing forever.Life is a beautiful thing, and like they say, the future is always bright. But where there is light there is darkness, and where there is a future
ChokeSometimes I wonder why I sleep. I'm just going to wake up tired, after all. No matter what my energy levels are, my life is still going to be the same. Listen to music; cry my eyes out. Refrain from eating; drink sodas. Fight with my mom; live a different life in my head. Stay up until the seconds tick past midnight; fear the creatures waiting in the dark corners of my room.What the hell is wrong with me?That's another question that repeats inside my head. I never really speak up about what goes through my mind. I've never been a complainer. But when I do, people say I'm just overreacting. Just another typical, moody teenager. Maybe I am. Still, that doesn't give them reason to ignore me, or snap at me, or scold me. Or maybe it does. Maybe, maybe, maybe. I wish that word had never been invented. Then it wouldn't be the one thing my mind answers with when I ask "Will I ever get better?"I hyper-ventilate a little every time I talk to a stranger, shopkeepers especially. I don't show it
ArtistsArtists are notWhat society wants them to be.We are notBeautifulGlossyMagazine StyleCatwalk madeAmazingHotPerfect.Some of us aren't thinSome of us are.Some of us aren't tallSome of us are.Some of us have nice breastsSome of us have pretty featuresSome of us have a sexy figureSome of us have smooth skin.Some of us don't.But one thing is the sameTried and testedTrue and true.None of us are perfect.Today's music industry.Some of themMay have had some sort of flawImperfectionOddityAbout them at one point.But by the time they hit mainstream,That's been hit outLike the dent in your car.Today's fashion industry.Never strange.Always perfect,No matter what.From beginning to end.Continuously flaunting,Their Barbie doll looksand Kens on their arms.Causing problems worldwideLike anorexia and bulimiaAnd depression and low self esteem.They cause more troubleThan they are worth.Today's televisionAnd film industry.Perhaps they may show some difference,So
slave to the sanctuaryMy mind is a sanctuary.It's not the kind of sanctuary you would normally think of. It's not rainbows and butterflies and unicorns, there are no clear skies and green fields. It's more of an ocean made of oil; dark and heavy, pressing down on me. A cold blackness that makes every movement a struggle, every thought difficult. I've got to keep moving, though, I've got to keep thinking - it'll kill me if I don't.I can feel things around me, in my sanctuary, I can feel them all the time. I'm not sure if they're people, or something else, but they're warm and blend with the darkness. They dance around my body, playing a game of cat and mouse, tag and chase. Sometimes, they touch me, wrapping their long arms around me, filling me with a comforting warmth that reminds me of a home very far away. It makes my eyes droop and my head spin, and all I want in that moment is to fall asleep and just let the shadows rock me to sleep. But it's not time for me to give up yet, I know that, and reluctant
Monster in the ClosetMonster in the ClosetA monsterUgly. Repulsive. Loathsome. Appalling. Hideous.But how do we know?For all we knowIt could beBeautiful. Lovely. Gorgeous. Sublime. Breathtaking.After all,You are not the monsterThat lives in the cluttered mess of your closet.
Mindless OriginalityWho are you?Who are you, really?Are you the boy with the head of fair hair,Who may not be the tallest,But he's a good heightWith a good enough natureAnd he plays football andHe's strong and the girlsAbsolutely love him.When he's not shooting back steroidsAnd heroin behind the bleachersOf course.Who are you, really?Ae you the girl with the big hairBack combed and dyed black so it looks likeA permanent black cloud above her head.It's rather fitting, reallyBecause everyone's seen her armsWith the cuts and the scars andShe never talks or smilesAnd everyone knows she's depressed.So of course they don't listen when she tells themThat smoking and drinkingUntil you can't stand up straightIs wrong.Who are you, really?Are you the boy with the darkSmoldering eyesRimmed with dark eyeliner andHalf covered with hair that everyone saysIs too long and should be cut.He stands in the corner becauseHe's attractive enough to sit with the popularGood andNormal kidsBut he
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Jog Falls Travel Guide
The famed Raja, Rani, Rocket and Roarer are located here. Confused? Well, those who have visited Jog Falls would definitely know what these names mean. For those that haven't had the opportunity to visit it yet, let me enlighten you that these are not the names of people or places, in fact these are the beautiful cascades or streams that make their way into the Jog Falls.
Touted as the highest waterfall in the entire country, the Jog Falls is located in Karnataka in Shimoga Taluka and attracts thousands of domestic tourists who come here to witness the majestic cascading water of the Shravathi River, flowing down regally into what we know as Jog Falls. With 'foamish' white water rushing down the steep incline, the falls offer you a breathtaking view. Such is the speed and volume of the water that you are bound to get wet simply by standing outside its perimeters. The locals call it Gerusoppe Falls. Offering a beautiful backdrop, the falls attract the film fraternity to shoot many of their Kannad movies.
Tourists flock here, especially during monsoons when the river is in full bloom, however lots of accidents do happen during this time. Jog Falls is also a paradise for nature seekers who come here to take part in trekking expeditions and camping. There are many places that are worth visiting when on a trip to Jog Falls such as the small town of Sagara that is visited by pilgrims who come here to offer their prayers to the deities placed at Marikamba and Mahaganapati Temples. The place becomes a hub for pilgrim activities each April. Keladi is a small town located near Sagara and houses the famous Shiva Temple, famous for collections of rare and ancient manuscripts. Mostly, a temple town, Sagara entertains leisure tourists as well.
Jog Falls is best visited during the rainy months when the river appears massive and out of control. Tourists can reach this place by bus, car, rail or by air. For those that wish to take a flight can catch it from the Mangalore Airport, located about 200 km from Jog Falls. The train travelers from Bangalore can board their trains at Bangalore city Station or cantonment railway station to reach the local rail head in Shimoga. The station is well connected by many trains that ply daily between Bangalore and Shimoga. Travelers from Mysore too can reach Jog Falls easily. Buses, too, ply in large numbers during the tourist seasons. Bus stations are located in Shimoga, Bangalore and Mysore.
As far as accommodation preferences are concerned, the destination is abundant with many kinds of hotels like guesthouses, luxury hotels, lodges and mid range hotels. Most of the bigger groups have all kinds of facilities, though; tourists have to book their rooms in advance.
One should definitely visit Jog Falls since there isn't a place as fabulous as this. Seeing it through a writer's eyes is one thing, but viewing it in person is a different and much more exhilarating experience altogether.
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Chapter 30 Reviews
Gerard and Alice leave for their new lives in America.
"Dont laugh at meee!" He whined sleepily. I laughed again. He looked up at me and blinked sleep out of his eyes.
"Awww is someone sleepy?" I asked. He smiled and pulled me down so my head was in his lap and started stroking my hair. I sighed happily and closed my eyes.
"Don't go to sleep on me!" He said gently slapping my cheek. I frowned and looked up at him.
"What?" I asked innocently. He rolled his eyes.
"Come on. We better get ready" He said. I pouted, sticking out my bottom lip. Gerard chuckled and bent down and kissed it.
"Get up missy" He said pushing me off him.
"Okay.. here it is.." Gerard said excitedly pulling me by the hand round the corner. We came to an abrupt halt in front of the biggest thing I'd seen in my life. It was almost 200 feet high and nearly ten times in length. As my eyes moved slowly futher and further up to the top of the ship my jaw dropped. I heard Gerard's distant laugh from somewhere next to me and his hand gently lifted my lower jaw up, closing my mouth and snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Told you it was big" He said putting an arm around my waist. I nodded in agreement.
"What time are we leaving?" I asked. He quickly checked the wrist watch on his free right arm.
"About 2 hours. I got here early so we'd be able to get on without the huge crowds" He said. I smiled.
"Are we allowed to get on now?" I asked. He shook his head.
"I thought we could get some breakfast first. Are you hungry?" He asked. I nodded. He turned me away from the ship and we walked along past a small crowd of people already gathered to see the gigantic RMS Titanic ship.
Gerard held a door open for me at the entrance of a small cafe.
A waiter handed me a menu but as I looked down at the list of food to order I suddenly noticed I wasn't feeling hungry anymore. Gerard must have been feeling the same because when I quickly glanced at his face he was eyeing the list with the same distaste I knew my face must have looked like. He noticed me looking at him and chuckled.
"Just two coffees then?" He asked. I nodded in agreement and we smiled at eachother. The waiter arrived at that moment and took our orders, returning only minutes later with two white china cups and saucers full of steaming hot coffee. As me and Gerard sat sipping our cups we started to talk about what we were going to do as soon as we arrived in America.
"Well im going to go find my family first of all" He said. I frowned.
"You have family in America?" I asked. He nodded.
"I was born there silly!" He said shaking his head and laughing. I felt myself blush as it dawned on me.
"Wait.. so you moved here to England alone?" I asked. He nodded solemly.
Gerard shrugged "I guess for a little change of scenery. Like a big adventure"
"So who from your family is over there?" I asked.
"My mother, my father and my little brother"
"Oh yeah... Michael right?" I asked. He nodded.
"Do they know you're coming?"
"No. I was hoping to surprise them. I haven't seen them for 6 years"
"Six years??" He nodded again.
"I've been waiting for the right moment to return. Or for the right person.." He said shyly. I blushed as he giggled and kissed my cheek. We finished our coffees, paid and left. We walked back to the huge ship and I noticed the crowd of people had grown quite a bit.
"Can we get on now?" I asked.
"Yes. It's gonna be leaving here in.. 30 minutes"
"Wow... that quickly?" I asked. Gerard nodded (Wow..he sure nods a lot today! XD)
"Come on. Before we lose eachother" He said putting an arm round my shoulders and guiding me towards the metal stairs leading up to the ship deck. We joined a large line of people as we made our way up the steps. When we reached the top of the deck a man in a smart red waistcoat asked to see our tickets. There was a fleeting moment when Gerard was fumbling in his bag for the tickets when I saw our dreams ending before my very eyes. But a huge wave of relief swept over me when Gerard finally dug them out and handed them over. The man smiled at us and moved aside so we could get on. Another man appeared from nowhere and took our bags to our room as we stood on the deck looking down at all the people gathered around the ship. There were flashbulbs popping everywhere as people franctically took photos of the magnificent ship before it set sail on its voyage to America.
Slowly the top deck began to fill up with lots of people. Men, women and children everywhere. Before long the staff on the ship began getting the last people on the ship and bringing up the metal staircase. Then suddenly the engine roared into life and the ship began to hum and vibrate slightly. The crowds of people began shouting and waving their hats as the ship slowly began to move through the water, away from the docks. There were people shouting back and waving down at the people below. Some people were even crying! Gerard gently took my hand and pulled me over to the front of the deck. He pushed me right up against the metal bar so I could see out over the water. He slipped his arms around my waist and pulled me tightly against his warm body. I sighed and leant happily back against his chest.
"This is it" Gerard whispered in my ear.
"Yes. Our new lives. Together" I whispered back. He giggled and kissed my neck. Suddenly some people started shouting and pointing at something in the distance. I looked and suddenly noticed a boat speeding towards us. It was getting closer and closer and wasnt showing any signs of slowing down.
"Gee we're gonna hit that boat.." I said pointing at the steadily arriving boat. He frowned but shook his head.
"It'll move out of the way in time" He replied. But the boat began to get closer and closer, so close that I could see the people on board.
"Gee we're gonna crash!" I said louder now as other people began to get panicky and hysterical. Gerard didn't say anything but I could see his face looking anxious and his arms tightened around my waist. The ship shuddered slowly to a halt. Staff were running around telling people to calm down and not to worry, and apologising over and over for the delay. A bigger boat appeared out of nowhere and towed the escapee boat back to the docks.
An hour later the engines started up again and slowly, but surely, we continued on our journey.
"At least that disaster was avoided" I thought to myself as the boat gradually picked up speed.
Oh how wrong I was...
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Drape Drape 2 dress for Grumbles
You didn't really think that Grumbles would allow her mum to have a snazzy Drape Drape 2 dress and not get in on the action herself, did you?
The pattern was easy to redraft for Grumble's size - I simply found a singlet pattern in an old copy of Ottobre Magazine, and used it as the foundation. The fabric was left over from making this top. Austerity crafting at its best!
The only downside is that as soon as Grumbles sees me in my Drape Drape dress, she races downstairs and dons hers. And then proceeds to tell every aquaintance that we meet that we're wearing the same dress. It's a tad too matchy-matchy for my liking, but heaven help me - I wouldn't kill her buzz for the world.
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by: Kelli Tovar
Staff Writer
Despite the recent elections for the Student Association on March 28th and 29th, the executive board has reflected many accomplishments and successes over the past year.
DuJuan Smith
President and member of five years, DuJuan Smith, rejoiced about the SA, as a whole, giving more help and assistance to students who are in need.
Smith said, A lot of our initiative was not being reactive, but proactive. Instead of us waiting on students to come to us with any concerns or issues, we made a very strong effort to actually get out there to our students.
As an individual, Smith helped implement the Campus Security Fund, which was established to cover the cost of security for on campus events. The Campus Security Fund allows more organizations to hold events on campus because the cost of security is covered which allows more activities to be held on campus.
As the SA president, Smith's duties included making clear and tangible goals for the staff, influencing policies, and attending various meetings daily.
Smith is an Applied Sociology major with a double minor in Psychology and Black Studies and will be graduating May 2006. After graduation, he plans on continuing at NIU for higher education. Smith is also the president for the Leaders in a Fight to Eradicate Aids (L.I.F.E. AIDS) and a member of the Black Student Union (BSU).
Before being elected president, Smith served as the SA Senator his first two years, the Director of Organizational Development, and the SA Treasurer.
Smith believes that it is important for students to get involved in organizations.
He said, One of the reasons that I got involved with the Student Association, was because when I first got here I noticed some things that I wanted to change. Through this organization, just by being involved you really can bring about some positive changes and quality work that can be produced for the betterment of NIU.
Daniel Jaquez
Vice President and member of the SA for two years, Daniel Jaquez focuses on how the SA executive board has had a positive impact on the students in the past year.
When asked what the SA executive board has accomplished as a whole this past year, Jaquez replied, We've accomplished the main goals that we established in the beginning of the year, and we have also kept close relationships with student organizations.
As an individual, Jaquez put forth great effort into the Organizational Fair. He also helped implement the first Spring Organizational Fair that received positive feedback from students.
Jaquez's duties as Vice President included staying in touch with students and student organizations, answering messages from organizations, helping new organizations become recognized, and providing students with events and programs. He is an Accountancy major with a minor in Spanish and will be graduating in May of 2007. After he graduates, Jaquez would like to stay at the university and become involved with scholarships.
He said, I would like to help people who are less fortunate have the chance of a college education.
Jaquez was involved at Waubonsee Community College as Student Trustee, Executive Vice President, and he ran for senator. He has been involved with the SA for two years, first year as a Senator.
Aaron Langguth
The current student body treasurer and member of the SA for three years, Aaron Langguth, also had many positive comments about the past year.
When asked what the SA has done as a whole this past year, Langguth replied, Improved student life on this campus, specifically reaching out more to individual students as well as student organizations.
As an individual Langguth helped rewrite the finance policy so it's easier for students to understand and also worked to get organizational allocations up to fulfill what students need in terms of money. He also spent several months working on student fees in efforts to keep them as low as possible.
When asked what the SA has done to make life better for the students, Langguth praised Oliver Vasquez, the Director of Cultural Affairs, because he helped organize a Thanksgiving dinner at the Neuman Center , which focused on integration between the students and promoted cultural awareness. He also praised the grant money used for the bus system which also helped add a bus to the late night ride service.
As the SA Treasurer, Langguth's duties are to manage policies that relate to funding for student organizations, making sure that all regulations are followed.
Langguth is a Corporate Communication major with a minor in Economics. He plans to graduate in May of 2007. After graduation, Langguth plans on continuing at NIU to obtain his masters in Sports Management. He is also involved in the College of Republicans , American Advertising Federation, and various other volunteer groups. Some previous positions held by Langguth include the SA Senator, Director of Mass Transit, and Chief of Staff.
Langguth thinks that there is always room for improvement. He said, whatever we can do to make the lives of students' better we always are open to hear.
Andrew Nelms
Student Trustee and SA member for five years, Andrew Nelms, reflects the goals accomplished over the past year.
When asked what the SA executive board has completed as a whole this past year, Nelms replied, We were actually able to accomplish a lot of the goals that we set out to do. For the goals that have not been achieved totally, we've achieved steps towards completing them.
Some of the many goals accomplished included creating the security fund, getting another bus for late night ride, and to pave the gravel lots on campus.
As an individual, Nelms has continued to fight for information security. Nelms' efforts in the past and in the present are to lessen the amount of times the university uses social security numbers.
As Student Trustee, Nelms was able to vote this past year on the bill that completed the acquisition of a new data management system that would eliminate the use of social security numbers.
Nelms' duties as Student Trustee are working on student fees for the upcoming year, room and board rates, and helping the Board of Trustees set tuition rates. On a day to day basis, Nelms' tries hard to advocate particular issues, such as student fees, for the students.
He is an American History major and will be graduating in May of 2006. After graduation, Nelms' plans to stay at NIU for graduate school. He is also involved in the College of Republicans . Some previous positions held by Nelms include member of the Student Senate for four years, two of which he served as Speaker of the Senate, and then he was elected as Student Trustee.


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I like the bigness.
And that's about it. It certainly has the same style and continuity of the default ui, but that's because it is. Duh.
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I was scheduled to meet the owner of this HPF Stage 2.5 E46 in a fast-food parking lot off the highway outside Victorville, Calif. I was the first to arrive, so I had time to enjoy the serenely barren natural landscape only a summertime desert can afford. I expected to see or at least hear the car coming from miles away, bristling with external modifications and enveloped by a menacing growl of exhaust tunes, all piled atop a hot black asphalt highway. As I waited, a very ordinary looking and sounding white BMW pulled up to me; I half expected a lost motorist to ask me for directions. It turned out to be Brian Elliot.
I was a little bewildered by what I saw-or maybe what I didn't see. Based on the laundry list of modifications I received, my imagination had been at work conjuring up crazy images. Considering it has a potential peak 800 hp and is supposedly capable of 200 mph, none of those images corresponded with what was in front of me. No flashy front-mount intercooler, not a visible speck of carbon fiber, and it possessed what can only be described as a simple exhaust note. But it hit me later-especially after I'd driven it-if I owned an M3 with a monster 800 hp under the hood, who needs the flash? Besides, stealth is better: keeping the element of surprise, then reducing competitors to a faint image in your rearview mirror.
After we snapped some pictures using the bleak desert landscape as a backdrop, the sun started to set and I was ready for some seat time. Elliot handed me the keys, but before I could step inside he wanted to give me a quick rundown of this M3's unique features. He explained the options made possible by the HPF/AEM engine management system, like adjustable traction control, and four selectable programs for pump gas, race gas, and methanol (for both pump gas and race fuel), all easily controlled with the flip of a switch, or twist of a knob. He also informed me he topped off with race fuel so I could experience the car's full potential.
It was pitch black by the time the seminar was complete. I got in and fired it up. The first thing that caught my attention was how quickly the car starts, the utter absence of an extra-long crank time or double-start normally associated with 750cc injectors. Right away everything was off to a good start. And as I set off on my epic journey, the first thing I did was stall. Not because of the HPF Stage 2 Feramic clutch, but mainly because I hadn't driven stick in awhile (damn you DSG). Once off the line, I was amazed how ordinary the vehicle felt-stock-like drivability and no jerky throttle response or noisy exhaust detonation.
At cruising speed the things you notice would be considered improvements on any E46 M3. The Rogue Octane short shifter kit gives a 33-percent throw reduction, and combined with a ZHP weighted shift knob, it made going through gears like a hot knife through butter: quick, smooth, easy. The Feramic clutch, while firm, was still very manageable, not what you would expect from a mechanism that can handle upwards of 850 rear-wheel horses.
The compliant suspension was also a surprise, especially considering the car sits on 20-inch rims with rubberband Falken tires. The Bilstein PSS9 monotube coilovers, reinforcement plates, polyurethane bushings and UUC sway bars maintain racecar-like maneuverability but remain comfortable enough for you to know that after a long trip you won't necessarily need an orthoscopic procedure.
With the race gas in the tank, there are only two program settings available. The first gives smooth and linear power which pushes you back into the seat ever so subtly. Then Elliot suggested, with mischief in his eyes and a concurrent warning to wait until I reached a straight section of road, to flip a toggle switch under the dash. After finding such a stretch, I brought the M3 to a near stop, then floored it. First gear disappeared instantly, then in second, at about 4000 rpm, it was like I hit patch of black ice. While I'm used to doing burnouts from a dead stop, I'm not used to them occurring at 65 mph. The surge of power was immense and unexpected. Each increasing gear unleashed gobs of raw power that gave me a feeling that I can only describe as sublime terror.
Often you're disappointed when you expect one thing and get another. This wasn't one of those times. This was one of life's rare moments when reality surpassed expectations. In this case, I'm glad I got to experience the unexpected.
2003 BMW M3 LayoutLongitudinal front engine, rear-wheel drive
TransmissionSix-speed manual, HPF Stage 2 Feramic clutch, Rogue Octane SSK with ZHP weighted shift knob
SuspensionBilstein PSS9 coilovers, UUC SwayBarbarians anti-roll bars (f: 30.7mm, r: 24.7mm), HPF subframe reinforcement plates, HPF under-brace, Powerflex subframe bushings, UUC rear trailing arm bushings, SPC adjustable rear lower camber arms
BrakesSix-piston Alcon monoblock calipers, 365mm rotors (f), Four-piston Alcon monoblock calipers, 343mm rotors (r), Motul brake fluid, SBS Pro-Track pads, stainless steel brake lines
Wheels And TiresBBS 75mm wheel studs JLine 20RL3, 9x20 (f), 10x20 (r)Falken FK452, 245/30 (f), 285/25 (r)
ExteriorHamann brake ducts, custom blackout front grilles and side gills
InteriorHPF steering column gauge pod, AEM UEGO wide-band gauge, AEM boost gauge, HPF race-fuel keyed switch, HPF methanol switch, HPF traction control adjuster switch
Engine3.2-liter inline six, dohc, 24-valve. HPF Stage 2.5 turbo kit, HPF 4.5-inch carbon-fiber intake pipe, custom Earl's oil cooler, Rogue El Diablo Track Edition exhaust


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Did you watch "The Voice" last night? Though I don't think it holds a candle next to American Idol in any way, they did have some pretty awesome singers last night. The best, by far, were Team Cee-Lo's Vicci and Niki, who battled it out over Pink's "Perfect." [youtube]OQV0T6ECxdo[/youtube] Absolutely incredible. Because of Idol, I'm […]


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Obamacare enrollment surges on deadline, delays access to insurance website
Washington, DC, United States (4E) – A surge of last minute sign-ups to the federal website of the health insurance exchange on Monday caused heavy user traffic that slowed down access to HealthCare.gov while technical glitches resurfaced preventing online enrollment to an insurance plan.
A technical glitch made the website inaccessible on opening time at 5 a.m. Monday.
Consumers trying to beat the March 31 deadline to buy a plan without getting fined $95 next year for late enrollment had to wait in a virtual waiting room on Healthcare.gov starting noon. A federal health official who spoke on condition of anonymity blamed the onrush of traffic to the slowdown as 109,000 people visited the site, which can handle only 100,000 users at a time.
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Meanwhile, the White House spokesman Jay Carney said Obamacare surpassed the Congressional Budget Office's projection" of 6 million enrollments by March 31. With a record 2.9 million visitors to the website over the weekend, the administration is nearing the goal of signing up 7 million.
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The Flight to Risk Accelerates
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- on February 1st, 2012
Two simple charts to ponder this evening, with the Russell 2000 ($IWM) back to levels not seen since August 1st (when all the fun began) there was a stampede (rebalancing?) into small caps and out of large/mega cap ($DIA $SPY) equity at the close today:
$IWM (green) vs. $SPY (red) 3-minute 2/1/2012
High yield debt was also sold into the close:
$IWM vs. $HYG 3-minute 2/1/2012
What does this mean? And does this have any value as a leading indicator going forward? Well there was clearly some rebalancing going on at the end of the day (the divergence began to grow larger around 2pm and accelerated during the final 15 minutes) – funds moved out of safer areas and moved down the capital structure/risk food chain: From debt/mega-cap equity to high beta small cap equity.
So we have to put on our portfolio manager (PM) cap for a moment. There are PMs who get paid big money to look at pie charts like the one below and decide the right percentages to allocate to each slice of the pie:
Today's end of day action is just further evidence that market participants are reaching for risk in search of performance/yield i.e. increasing allocation to the blue/grey slices and reducing allocation to the green/orange slices. However, I tend to think that the more than 2 to 1 outperformance of IWM relative to SPY today is a bit extreme and likely to be corrected over the coming hours/days.
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