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I've been playing this game for a couple of weeks now and I have recently bought all the sets. So, I've been failing miserably at the deck building part of this because I'm too unsure at what to add and what not to and my friends are trying to help but can tell I'm not getting it. So, I've come here. Right now I just started over from scratch because I clearly can't work a virus build for my life. So I'm going with something similar and making a Criminal deck because I play very aggressive with my runners; and for my corp I tried to build an NBN deck with Scorched Earth, but it's horrible.
Criminal Deck: 45 Cards
Identity: Andromeda, Dispossessed Ristie
Programs: 14
[3] - Crescentus
[2] - Corroder
[2] - Gordian Blade
[1] - Battering Ram
[3] - Faerie
[2] - Femme Fatale
I don't like most of the icebreakers for Criminals because they cost more than they're worth, so I just used all my influence to add outside from Criminals. Also, I run Crescentus to unrez the more expensive ice I breakthrough and for Compromised Employee.
Resources: 10
[3] - Daily Casts
[2] - Kati Jones
[3] - Compromised Employee
[2] - Mr. Li
Mr. Li just to draw cards and for Hostage; same applies for Compromised and Kati to gain creds and Hostage, except I also use Compromised because a lot of my friends play cards that use a lot of traces. Daily Casts is just a nice overall gain for creds, but I might lower it down to 2 if I can find another thing that gives me creds faster.
Hardware: 3
[2] - Plascrete Carapace
[1] - Desperado
Someone told me not to use Doppelganger even though it seems much better to use over Desperado, but I just listened to them and did it anyway. Also, I got hit four times with Scorched Earth and got sick of it so I use Carapace.
Events: 18
[3] - Forged Activation Orders
[3] - Inside Job
[3] - Sure Gamble
[3] - Hostage
[1] - Special Orders
[3] - Easy Mark
[2] - Account Siphon
Forged and Inside Job are nice to get around things; Hostage gets out things pretty quick especially since most my resources are connections. Gamble was obvious, but I'm still heads and tails over Easy Mark because I feel I can replace it with something better. I'm also questioning Account Siphon because I never seem to time it right.
NBN Deck: 45 Cards
Identity: NBN, Making News
Agendas: 12
[2] - Project Beale (2)
[2] - Character Assassination (2)
[2] - Breaking News (1)
[2] - AstroScript Pilot Program (2)
[2] - Gila Hands Arcology (1)
[2] - Corporate War (2)
So I was told that adding so many 3 pointers was a bad idea, especially with what I'm doing with my deck (which I've only succeeded once). I took them all out, but I don't feel good about this either because now my deck has too many agendas.
Ice: 15
[3] - Tollbooth
[3] - Uroboros
[3] - Dataspike
[3] - Bastion
[3] - Enigma
I used to run Draco because I can up its strength, but I was spending too much to stop an unsure thing with its trace. I don't like this setup because I don't draw a lot of my ice out because of the low number and the number of agendas I have in this deck to protect. Also, NBN doesn't have any good ice except Tollbooth
Assets: 5
[3] - Jackson Howard
[2] - Melange Mining Corp
Jackson Howard's just too good and the Mining thing is nice for the creds and bait.
Operations: 13
[3] - Scorched Earth
[2] - Closed Accounts
[3] - Hedge Fund
[3] - Green Level Clearance
[2] - Sea Source
Yeah, I still have no idea whether I should keep closed accounts or not, but I added Clearance because its just a decent and quick cred getter and draw. I've used Sea Source a few times to get in a tag, but never drew Earth at the right moment.
So, the Corp needs a lot more work than my runner and I could REALLY use help for it, but I would like feedback and fixes for both.


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Monday, April 19, 2010
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Sunday, April 18, 2010
Sea Otter Classic - Cross Country- Full Results, Photos and Report to Follow
1, Burry Stander (Specialized) 1.23.13
2, Geoff Kabush (Maxxis/Rocky Mountain) 1.23.13
3, Todd Wells (Specialized) 1.23.15
4, Christoph Sauser (Specialized) 1.24.19
5, Roel Paulissen (Cannondale) 1.25.27
6, Manuel Fumic (Cannondale) 1.25.52
7, Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru/Gary Fisher) 1.26.05
8, Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale) 1.26.05
9, Marco Fontana (Cannondale) 1.26.30
10, Chris Sheppard (Rocky Mountain) 1.26.35
11, Carl Decker (Giant)
12, Barry Wicks (Kona)
13, Adam Morka (Trek)
14, Conrad Stoltz (Specialized)
15, Jason Sager (Jamis)
16, Benjamin Sonntag (Cannondale)
17, Lachlain Norris (Drapac)
18, Travis Livermon (Champions systems)
19, Kris Sneddon (Kona)
20, Thomas Turner (Jamis)
21, Craig Richey (Aviawest)
22, Andy Schultz
23, Stephen Ettinger
24, Ryan Woodall
25, Rotem Ishay
26, Ken Onodera
27, Spencer Paxson
28, Tad Elliot
29, Peter Glassford
30, TJ Woodruff
31, Dana Weber
32, Max Know
33, Robert Marion
34, Stefan Widmer
35, Sean Babcock
36, Kerry Werner
37, Simon Jensen
38, Sam Schultz
39, Tinker Juarez
40, John Bennett
41, Russell Finsterwald
42, Mitchell Hoke
43, Pierre Facomprez
44, Burke Swindlehurst
45, Kalan Biesel
46, Eric Emsky
47, Jeffrey Herrera
48, Dror Pekatch
49, Vincent Lombardi
50, Brendan Stewart
51, Colin Cares
52, Yuki Saito
53, Ben Thompson
54, Bryan Alders
55, Aaron Bradford
56, Erik Tonkin
57, Aren Timmell
58, Scott Frederick
59, Adam Snyder
60, Tim Allen
61, Ross Schnell
62, Greg Carpenter
63, Ethan Gilmour
64, Nate Whitman
65, Alex Grant
66, Kevin Smallman
67, Drew Edsall
68, Spencer Powlison
69, Anthony Slowinski
70, Troy Wells
71, Lucas Livermon -1 lap
72, Omer Kem
73, Nicholas Stevens
74, Aaron Snyder
75, John Nobil
76, Blake Harlan
77, Bradford Perley
78, Dylan Stucki
79, Michael Mooradian
80, Aaron Elwell
81, Brady Kappius
82, Kenny Burt
83, Alex Boone
84, Nate Byrom
85, Justin Maka
86, Gabriel Keck
87, Nitish Nag
88, Brian Astell
89, Charles Jenkins
90, Mitchell Peterson
91, Ncik Weighall
92, Jeff Blair -2 laps
93, Mike Anderson
94, Randall Jacobs
95, Tony Smith
96, Jason Moeschler
97, Wiley Mosley
98, Matt Connors
99, Noah Tautfest
100, Ben Sullivan
101, John Burns
102, Ron Castia
103, Jeff Kerkove
104, Seamus Powell
105, Zachary Keller
106, Bob Delp
107, Osias Lozano
108, Garnet Vertican
109, Rob Sousa
110, Anastasio Flores
111, Andrew Rigel
112, Hal Helbock
113, Eric Batty
114, Evan Plews
115, Rouke Croesser -3 laps
116, Bryan Van Vleet
117, Matt Wittler
DNF Ryan Trebon
DNF Sid Taberlay
DNF Kat Statman
DNF Nick Truitt
DNF Drew Mackenzie
DNF Jim Hewett
Pro Women
1, Georgia Gould (Luna) 1.16.48
2, Lene Byberg (Specialized) 1.16.54
3, Katharine Pendrel (Luna) 1.17.33
4, Willow Koerber (Subaru/Gary Fisher) 1.17.34
5, Heather Irmiger (Subaru/Gary Fisher) 1.17.57
6, Emily Batty (Trek)
7, Pua Sawicki (Okolestuff.com)
8, Katerina Nash (Luna)
9, Chloe Forsman (Tokyo Joe's)
10, Kelli Emmett (Giant)
11, Amy Dombroski (Luna)
12, Alison Powers
13, Melanie McQuaid (Specialized)
14, Amanda Carey (Kenda/Felt)
15, Judy Freeman (Kenda/Felt)
16, Alice Pennington (S&M)
17, Sue Butler (River City Bicycles)
18, Kathy Sherwin (Mafia/Pabst/Felt)
19, Nina Baum (Cannondale)
20, Aleksandra Moora (Bedford/Spin/Verge)
21, Lizzy English
22, Sonya Looney
23, Rebecca Rusch
24, Krista Park
25, Linnea Koons
26, Joelie Guynup
27, Holly Liske
28, Wan Line Chang
29, Christina Betz
30, Lydia Tanner
31, Timari Pruis
32, Danae York
DNF Mical Dyck
DNF Kari Studley
Sea Otter Classic - Cross Country- Pro Men Live Updates
Kabush brings it all back together. It's going to be a 3 up sprint for the win!
All three riders wind it up. And it's looks like Stander is going to take the win!
He just inches in front of Geoff Kabush with Wells right behind.
Christoph Sauser rolls in unchallenged for fourth with Roel Paulisen in the fifth and final podium spot
Marco Fontana takes 6th
Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski and Jeremiah Bishop come sprinting into the finish with JHK just taking it in front of the Cannondale rider
Special thanks to Todd Park for assistance with the reporting today
With a 1/2 lap left Wells attacks on one of the dirt climbs but Kabush closes it down and counters with his own move putting him in the lead. It doesn't last long.
Now Stander takes his shot with a huge acceleration! He has a gap but it's small...
As the leaders enter the final lap it's now Stander's turn to attack on the pavement of Laguna Seca. Kabush quickly shuts down the young South African with Wells locked onto his wheel.
It's great to see an American doing this sort of damage in a field stacked with international talent
Sauser remains in 4th but he is now too far out to contest the lead. It will come down to Stander, Kabush, or Wells
The third lap is now done. Geoff Kabush attacks the Specialized duo on the track. Kabush wants to get rid of these two or at least split them up. Even someone as strong as K-Bomb doesn't stand a chance against the combined strength of Stander and Wells.
Kabush needs to keep the pace high to keep Sauser from bridging up and making it three against one at the front.
The chase group is no down to just one rider and it's Sauser.
Just 45 seconds behind Sauser it's a group of six including Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski, Marco Fontana, and Roel Paulisen
At the beginning of the third lap Todd Wells and teammate Burry Stander have moved off the front with Canadian Geoff Kabush in tow
Christoph Sauser is in fourth with one comrade.
After the opening lap a lead group of twelve has joined at the front. Most of the top contenders are in front group. The games are already beginning as no one wants to pull through the paved sections of the course.
Todd Wells launches a big attack on the climb just before the riders exit the race track.
Sam Schultz and Ryan Trebon are two big names not currently in the lead group. They are both chasing hard to get on.
These riders completed the first lap in just 18 minutes! Unfortunately some racers will be getting pulled on the next lap.
The men's race has just started.
It promises to be a truly high-octane event with some of the fastest men in the world on hand. Yesterday's winner Todd Wells will certainly be up front as will his teammate South African Burry Stander. Euro World Cuppers Marco Fontana, Roel Paulisen, and Christoph Sauser will all be looking to steal a win on US soil. And of course, Geoff Kabush is always a factor.
In order to comply with UCI regulations the Sea Otter course has been radically modified from it's previous route. Now racers will stay on the Laguna Seca raceway for about 3/4 of a mile throughout the race while periodically ducking onto the dirt for some singletrack. FInally the race leaves the raceway for two steep off-road climbs before entering the track again just before the finish. Laps shouldn't take more than 18-19 minutes for these monster of mountain biking.
Stay tuned for all the action with live updates each lap on MTBRaceNews.com
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Sea Otter Classic - Short Track - Full Results, Photos, and Report
Photos by: Todd Park
Americans Take Both Sea Otter Short Track Titles
April weather in Monterrey, California, is known for being predictably unpredictable. It ranges from temperatures in the 50s and thick mud to soaring highs well over 100 with gusting winds. This year however, it seems to be down right pleasant. As riders lined up for the short track today many commented that this is the best weather they have ever seen at Sea Otter.
The racing action was pretty good too.
The women started first with Pro XCT #1 short track winner Willow Koerber (Subaru/Gary Fisher) going to the front. Koerber was joined by Specialized rider Lene Byberg and Georgia Gould (Luna). Canadian Katharine Pendrel (Luna) chased the leaders.
Gould quickly made it clear she had her sights set on winning this race. After several early attacks by the Luna rider, she was finally able to get clear with four laps remaining. Byberg and Koerber were left to do the chasing but Gould's determination to win was just too much.
With each lap she powered farther off the front leaving all the other riders to sort out who would be second. With one to go, it looked as if Gould's teammate Pendrel would take the runner up spot but Norwegian Lene Byberg surged one final time and passed the Luna rider. Pendrel would take third in front of Koerber and 2009 Sea Otter short track champion Emily Batty (Trek).
Just as the dust settled the men took their turn at Sea Otter glory and just like last year the Specialized team stomped out the competition.
Early on, it was Specialized's big man Todd Wells doing most of the damage accompanied by Geoff Kabush (Maxxis/Rocky Mountain). A crash early on waded up a healthy portion of the field and assured the front-runners clear sailng.
Wells was soon joined at the front by his South African teammate Burry Stander. And just like 2009, the two simply checked out from the rest of the field. Kabush had his hands full trying to hold off former world champion Christoph Sauser (Specialized) while Subaru/Gary Fisher riders Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski and Sam Schultz did their best to latch on to the Swiss rider.
There was simply no catching Wells today. The big Specialized rider rode confidently slowly increasing his lead and proving that he is truly on great form heading in to 2010. Wells was able to cruise across the finish line claiming back-to-back Sea Otter STXC wins.
His teammate Stander also repeated his result from 2009 taking second. Kabush held off the charging Swiss rider for third. Sauser crossed the line in fourth while Sho-Air/Specialized rider Sid Taberlay squeaked into the fifth and final podium spot.
Pro Women
1, Georgia Gould (Luna)
2, Lene Byberg (Specialized)
3, Katharine Pendrel (Luna)
4, Willow Koerber (Subaru/Gary Fisher)
5, Emily Batty (Trek)
6, Katerina Nash (Luna)
7, Kelli Emmett (Giant)
8, Heather Irmiger (Subaru/Gary Fisher)
9, Chloe Forsman (Tokyo Joe's)
10, Mical Dyck (Trek Canada)
Pro Men
1, Todd Wells (Specialized)
2, Burry Stander (Specialized)
3, Geoff Kabush (Maxxis/Rocky Mountain)
4, Christoph Sauser (Specialized)
5, Sid Taberlay (Sho-Air/Specialized)
6, Jeremy Horgan-Kobelski (Subaru/Gary Fisher)
7, Sam Schultz (Subaru/Gary Fisher)
8, Manuel Fumic
9, Carl Decker (Giant)
10, Marco Fontana
11, Ryan Trebon (Kona)
12, Max Plaxton (Sho-Air/Specialized)
13, Ken Onodera (Subaru/Gary Fisher)
14, Roel Paulissen (Cannondale)
15, Jeremiah Bishop (Cannondale)
Friday, April 16, 2010
The Robbie Report
He's Back and He's Got Even More To Say
Former Junior National Champion and America's top U23 racer Rob Squire. This season Rob will be traveling the world gaining valuable experience and saddle time as one of America's elite racers. Rob will share his adventures with us throughout the 2010 racing season. Here is his first report:
Currently I'm sitting in an airport headed out to Albany, New York, for my first road race of the season with my new road team Holowesko Partners. The race is Tour of Battenkill, a 200km race, much of which is on dirt roads, which should make for an interesting first road race.
Tour of Battenkill will be my first road race of the season I've already taken part in two mountain bike races. The first of which was a PRO XCT national race in Fontana, California. I went to it not expecting to have a great result because it's early in the season and usually the guys from California and warmer climates have a bit of an advantage because they can get more riding and training in earlier in the year. However, as it turns out I had a pretty good race. I recorded my highest place finish in an elite national race and was the number one placed U23.
At the start of the race I was nervous, as it was my first real race of the season against a formidable field. I had a great start position in the second row just behind Todd Wells due to the UCI points I had accumulated over the course of the last year. Despite my good start position, once the race started I went backwards almost immediately dropping from 9th to high 20s. I was able to make up some spots on the climbs and started closing in on the top-10. Unfortunately, I put a nasty kink in my chain on the second lap and had to ride 4 laps with a skipping bike. The big bonus of the weekend was that Scott Tedro, the Sho-Air series sponsor, decided to start doing a U23 podium and cash payout so I was able to pick up a few bucks for being 1st U23 and 14th elite.
My biggest news of the season so far was at Pan American Mountain Bike Championships in Guatemala City. This race takes the top riders from each nation in both North and South America to compete for the title of Pan American Champion. I was really excited to compete in the event but a little less eager to go to Guatemala. I had heard that it isn't a good place for Americans to go because of crime but it wasn't that bad. I did receive a few warnings about where to avoid and to be careful of bandits and for the most part this was enough to keep me out of trouble. The most exciting part of the security issues down there was the armed guards almost everywhere the team went. The hotel was guarded by men with shotguns at each entrance as well as guards along the course. I was happy to have the added security but I never saw anything that made me think that armed personnel was necessary.
As far as the racing goes, the course was a lot of fun. It wasn't the best racecourse because it lacked anything technical. What it lacked technically it made up for by being a really fun course.
The start of the race was really chaotic. The U23 men were started 2 minutes after the elite men so we had to kind of hurry up to get lined up and ready to go in a short amount of time. I was looking forward to the call up here because I knew that I would have a good start position. I was called up third and lined up right in the middle of the first row, a perfect start position for the first climb and starting lap.
I was getting ready to start as the official counted down, 60 seconds….. 30 seconds….. 15 seconds….. and then without a whistle from the official the two Brazilians on either side of me just decided to go. They didn't wait for the race to start and ended up doing a false start. The official decided not to start the race over because the elite men were already on course and restarting the race would take too long so I went from excellent start position to about 15th in the first 2 seconds.
I was able to make up some ground on the first lap and starting the second lap I was in second place in a group of 5. As the climbing started on that lap the pace really picked up and we lost a guy bringing the group to 4 halfway through the second lap. On the 3rd lap the two Brazilians attacked and got away from me and now I was in 3rd with a Costa Rican right on my tail. Once those two got away I decided to ride my own race and ended up dropping the Costa Rican and finishing in 3rd place.
Although I think I could have done a bit better I'm still really happy with the result. It was my first international UCI podium. I don't have any pictures but you can find some on www.usacycling.org
From here on out my schedule is pretty hectic with this race in New York and then another stop in New Mexico next weekend before heading across the pond to Europe for some mountain bike World Cups and some road bike stage races-I can't wait.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Camp Hilbert 1 Continues The 2010 Season Of The Virginia Off Road Series
Sunday April 11th, under perfect race weather, Camp Hilbert 1 was held in Maidens, VA as the 2nd race in the Virginia Off Road Series. A strong turnout of 179 riders turned out to ride between one and ten laps of the six mile course of twisty, rooty singletrack with plenty of whoops and hills.
Expert Vet was the closest and most exciting category of the day. Michael Hosang of TriPower and Brent Williamson of Rostello presented by Fiorucci/Cycor were neck and neck for the entire 24 mile race, trading places for the lead with lap times always within 3 seconds of each other. With Hosang and Williamson passing near the finish line with a quarter mile left, Jared Stangl was heard saying "There's going to be a fight!" to Woody Elliott, both Virginia Off Road Series directors. In an uphill sprint finish, Hosang edged Williamson out by a single second and finished in 1:51:14.
In Expert Men, Michael Runnals won by almost three minutes after producing the fastest lap of the day on lap 2. Sheila Scott of Bike Factory Racing/Trek won the Women's Expert category in the three lap event. In Single Speed, the 22 year old Gordan Wadsworth with Gary Fisher 29er/Trek Co-op clocked faster than sport class laps for the win, while Anne Green was the fastest Single Speed Woman.
In Sport Men's Classes, Jay Catlett of Bike Factory Racing/Trek, Todd Green of Design Physics/Rowlett's, and Mark Lewis took their age groups, while Sport Women was won by Jennifer Whedbee. Beginner Men Classes was won by Robert Unberhandt and Michael Spinos, while Kate Fisher won Beginner Women.
The Virginia Off Road Series introduced an enduro-style category into the season called X-Cat. Charles Clarkson was the only Enduro to complete ten laps under 5 hours to win the Enduro Men category with 36 racers and Denelle Grant of Gary Fisher 29er/Trek Co-op won Enduro Women with eight laps.
Full Results, Photos, VORS Standings - click on standings
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Alison Dunlap is a certified Level II USAC Coach and has been working with athletes for five years. She runs a coaching business called Alison Dunlap Coaching, and has mountain bike camps in Moab, UT through the Alison Dunlap Adventure Camps. Alison is also a two-time Olympian, MTB World Champion, and 13-time National Champion.
Question: I do a lot of races that require me to drive long distances after I race. What is the best way to maximize my recovery when I have to get in the car and drive 4-6 hours after my race?
Answer: Racing is hard enough, but to sit in a car or get on a plane immediately after your event can put a wrench in your recovery plans and wreak havoc on your legs. Fortunately there are a few simple things you can do to improve your body's ability to recover before jumping in a car for the long drive home.
As soon as you cross the finish line you should head straight for your car. The temptation to stop and talk with friends, family, and your fellow racers is strong, but you've got some muscles to take care off. At your car you should immediately change clothes and put on a dry jog bra, undershirt, and cycling shorts. Even on a warm day, hanging out in wet sweaty race clothes can create an uncomfortable chill.
After you are warm and dry your next task is to have a recovery drink. A recovery drink is a high carbohydrate/protein drink mix that will help get needed carbohydrates to your fatigued muscles. Most of the good recovery drinks have a 4:1 ratio of carbohydrates to protein. Protein has been shown to increase the absorption of carbohydrates. The recovery drink needs to be consumed within 30 minutes of finishing your race. This is SUPER important. When you race, your body releases an enzyme that facilitates the uptake of glucose from the blood into your muscles where it is used for muscle contraction. This enzyme is extremely active during your race and then starts to dissipate about 30 minutes post exercise. If you can get a large amount of carbohydrates into your body while this enzyme is still "hot", you will get more carbohydrates to your muscles faster. The more carbohydrates your muscles get, the faster they will recover. Research shows that having a recovery drink as soon as you finish your race is more effective than waiting two hours and then having a large meal.
Once you have changed into dry clothes and you've got your recovery drink in hand, head back out on the bike for a cool down. I know this is the last thing you want to do after a race, but this can be one of the best things you do for your legs. A light spin will increase blood flow to your muscles which helps flush out the byproducts of metabolism, lactate being one of them. 20-30min is the minimum for a good cool down.
The last thing you'll want to do before getting in the car is a 10 minute stretch. After your cool down, the muscles are nice and warm and supple which is the perfect time to stretch. Focus on the major muscle groups; quads, hamstrings, glutes, hip flexors, IT bands, and calves. If your stomach isn't too upset you could also eat some kind of solid food; bagel, energy bar, fruit etc.
Now you're ready to stuff yourself into your car for the long drive home. You've done the best you can to jump start your recovery, but I guarantee you will still feel pretty lousy when you get out of the car in a few hours. That's just what happens after a hard race. It takes about 24-36hrs for your muscle glycogen stores to be fully replenished. Keep eating and drinking on the drive home! By morning you'll still be tired, but your legs will feel a heck of a lot better.
Good luck and happy trails!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
Julian Death March: Julian, California -- Full Report, Results, and Photos
Written by: Jens Raz
California Cyclocross Champion and two-time Death March Champion Brent Prenzlow defeated Danish Champion Simon Jensen to take his third win at this demanding race.
This race is called the Julian Death March for a reason. In Race-Director Rich Wolf's own words: "If you weren't dying at some time during the race I haven't done my job." True to form this was one of, if not the toughest race on the West Coast.
A shivering cold greeted the most competitive and eager group ever assembled at the Death March. The 4th annual running promised more climbing and additional miles than ever before.
The promise of stiff competiton drew out defending champion and local speed man/Dentist, Guy Sutton (Cal Coast Cyclery), fresh from a top-10 finish at Vision Quest. His competition was fierce as 2-time Death March winner and multiple California State Cyclocross champion, Brent Prenzlow (Celo Pacific), was waiting in the wings. Brent had company during the waiting game as the current Danish Cross Country Mountain Bike National Champion, Simon Jensen (HC Stevens Bikes), slid up in position among the defending champions. Cannondale Factory Racer Dezmin Wilder and Sho-Air's Mario Corea rounded out the top competition. They too wanted a piece of that Julian Apple Pie!
Compared to the previous years, the 2010 edition was 5 miles longer. A tough "horsethief" like climb/hike a bike was added to the first of two laps, 55 miles into the 64. The last loop adds about 3200 feet of climbing and 22 miles of "beautiful" riding through cow pastures and Wildlife Preserves with turkeys, bulls, snakes and other distractions.
Past editions of the Death March were marked by early breakaways and the eventual winner soloing to a commanding victory. Prenzlow, in his first two wins did so on a cross bike. In contrast, Guy Sutton took the win last year on his Ibis Mojo.
This year interestingly enough, the lead group stayed together producing a very close race for the first 60+ miles between Brent Prenzlow, Guy Sutton and Simon Jensen. Prenzlow was riding smart and doing minimal work while staying in the draft until dropping off on Rodriguez Canyon due to a mechanical. He had lost a water-bottle cage bolt and bottle, as it was wedged into his crank. Loosing close to 5 minutes by the 3rd aid station.
Left to their own wits with Brent distracted, Guy and Simon were on their own to battle it out. Coming out of the desert, Oriflame was the first of 2 brutal climbs to test their strength. Sutton, the 41-year-old dentist, almost dislodged the European coming out of the 1600' climb. Unfortunately for Guy, the thought of early glory was short lived as the Dane was able to create a gap going up the next grueling ascent of Banner Grade. Brent recovered from his potentially devastating mechanical and surged past the 2nd placed rider before leveling out into the town of Julian.
Prenzlow and Jensen duked it out on the final loop. Finally, Prenzlow, riding a 29"mountain bike this year, rode clear on the final evil granny gear climb with just 9 miles to go. Riding solo past the resting steers and turkeys to victory. Rounding out the Podium were the Jensen and Sutton.
Dezmin Wilder came in fourth with Provo, Utah, resident Greggy Gibson (Racer's Cycle Service) taking the final podium spot in 5th.
Not to be outdone, Calvin Mulder finished the race in just over 9 hours on a fixed-gear and rigid mountain bike to show how truly tough some people are!
The Death March offers up over 16,000 vertical feet of climbing in 86 miles.
Pro Men
1, Brent Prenzlow
2, Simon Jensen
3, Guy Sutton
4, Dezmin Wilder
5, Greg Gibson
6, Chris Crosby
7, Tom Andrews
8, Luke Wiens
9, Michael Hanson
10, Bruce Wilson
11, Alex Ter-Vrught
Greg Gibson Report from Julian Death March
Greg Gibson is a Pro-level mountain bike racer and frequent contributor to MTB Race News and owner of www.truckerco.com. He recently made the long drive from Provo, Utah to compete in the Julian Death March, in Julian, California. The Death March boasts 16,000 feet of climbing in 64 miles. Greg shares his experience with us.
Chuck (my brother) saw the event on the MTBRaceNews calender and emailed it to me last week.
Because it was snowing at our house in Utah we decided to make the trip. The town of Julian is totally cool and was the perfect place for an event of this sort. We started in the very back of the race. The first climb is about 4 kilometrers up and takes at least an hour so it pretty much shook out the race. Positions didn't change much after that.
Chuck and i rode together and worked through the field to the front. At the top of the first climb the three leaders were together a minute or two ahead of our chase group of four. The race got a little technical and we had some singletrack that split our chase group up. I got away and ended up doing the next four hours alone.
Chuck made a wrong turn and I never saw him again. It is impossible to mark the entire course , so, I recommend pre-riding or owning a Garmin if you do this event.
At one point I was in the middle of the desert and I saw an old sign that pointed to Mexico. I thought that was cool. I had no idea where anyone else was or what the time gaps were. I rode strong 'till about 10 miles to go when I blew up, totally bonked and dehydrated, when a very fresh and strong Dezmin Wilder plowed by. Considering the difficulty and amount of climbing, I say "Cheers" to anyone who can even finish this thing.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
US Cup West #4: Santa Ynez, California -- Preliminary Results
Pro Women
1, Tonya Bray (MTBChick.com/Cannondale) 1.39.09
2, Dorothy Wong (The Team/SoCal Cross) 1.49.58
Pro Men
1, Sid Taberlay (Sho-Air/Specialized) 1.48.41
2, Adam Morka (Trek Canada) 1.49.31
3, Tinker Juarez (Cannondale Factory Racing) 1.51.45
4, Craig Richey (Aviawest) 1.52.03
5, Ryan Woodall (Brick City Bicycles) 1.52.12
6, Vincent Lombardi (Sho-Air/Sonnance)
7, Dana Weber (Trek/World Bicycle Relief)
8, Eric Emsky (Blue Competition)
9, Menso DeJong (Santa Cruz)
10, Ethan Gilmour
11, Sean Donovan (KHS)
12, Nate Whitman (Cynergy)
13, Kevin Smallman (Incycle/Cannondale)
14, Alex Boone (Trek)
15, Pierre Facomprez (Look)
16, Aaron Bradford (Specialized)
17, Doug Andrews
18,Matthew Cochran (Win Wheels)
19, Paul Freiwald (Pivot Cycles)
20, Romolo Forcino (Bear Valley Bikes)
21, Randall Jacobs (Wheelworks Racing)
22, Ryan Clark (Cynergy)
23, Chris Heinrichh (The Path Bike Shop)
24, Zac Griffen (Mafia Racing)
25, Tsering Alleyne (Marin Bikes)
Friday, April 9, 2010
Pro XCT Returns to Wisconsin/Kenda Cup #4 Preview
National Mountain Bike Pro Tour Returns to Wisconsin for the Subaru Cup
For the first time in nearly a decade, the Midwest will host a Pro Cross-Country Tour (Pro XCT) mountain bike race on June 26-27, 2010. The Subaru Cup, presented by Trek, will welcome the USA Cycling Pro XCT to Nordic Mountain, outside Wautoma, WI.
The Subaru Cup is the annual mega-event of the Wisconsin Off Road Series, and is one of only five Pro XCT events in America during the 2010 racing season. Other venues on the Pro XCT Tour include the Sea Otter Classic, in Monterey, California and the Mellow Johnny's Classic, hosted on Lance Armstrong's Rancho de Juan Pelota in Dripping Springs, TX.
North America's top male and female racers, including those who represented the United States and Canada in the 2008 Summer Games in Beijing, will compete at the Subaru Cup to qualify for the 2010 National Championships and 2012 Olympics. The race at Nordic Mountain will offer a real taste of Midwest mountain biking, with wooded singletrack, fast descents and short, steep climbs.
WORS will offer a large prize list at the Subaru Cup, with an increased size and depth of awards totaling nearly $7000 for top finishers in the Pro XCT. Cash prizes will be awarded over 30 places in the Pro men's field and over 20 places for the Pro women. A Pro Short Track, presented by Wheaties Fuel, will also offer racers the chance to compete for cash payouts. In total, nearly $10,000 in cash prizes will be distributed. WORS is able to substantially increase the size and depth of the prize field above the requirements of the International Cycling Union thanks to the generous support of committed WORS sponsors, including Title Sponsor, Subaru, Subaru Cup Presenting Sponsor, Trek Bicycle Corporation, and Impreza Pro Short Track Presenting Sponsor, Wheaties Fuel.
Now in it's 19th season, WORS is America's largest state mountain bike racing series. The series has an average attendance of over 650 racers for each of the twelve WORS races held throughout Wisconsin. The first priority of the WORS Series is "to create access to fun, competitive mountain biking for as many individuals as possible," states Series Director Don Edberg. In addition to the Pro races, the Subaru Cup will host a full slate of amateur racing with ability categories and age classes for everyone. The Subaru Cup will also serve as the first USA Cycling Midwest Regional Championships, which will crown champions in all age categories and ability levels as "Fastest in the Midwest".
"WORS continues to focus on creating the ultimate environment for as many mountain bikers as possible to explore their potential through safe, fun, friendly competition," states Edberg. "Whether you are looking for a great individual race to motivate your riding or want to immerse yourself, family and friends in the complete social and competitive experience that is WORS, we have you covered."
Outstanding spectator turnout is a hallmark of events hosted by the Wisconsin Off Road Series. In 2009, the Subaru Cup drew over 800 spectators during a weekend of racing. WORS Series Director Don Edberg expects an increase in spectator turnout and in racer participation in 2010. The Subaru Cup Pro XCT course is of the modern World Cup model, approximately 4 miles in length. Over an area of 60 acres, it winds in on itself several times to provide spectators convenient access and numerous viewing opportunities. From the all-new "spectator central", spectators at the 2010 Subaru Cup can cheer for their favorite racers on multiple climbs and technical descents every lap.
The Subaru Cup will be a major cycling industry gathering of the summer for the Midwest and include demos, displays, and free gifts for those in attendance. WORS and WORS sponsors will offer a full slate of festival activities including tours of the race course, wake boarding, onsite camping, food and entertainment.
Santa Ynez Kenda Cup Preview
The fourth round of the Kenda Cup West Series, presented by Specialized rolls into beautiful Santa Ynez Valley this weekend.
Nestled just north of the Danish town of Solvang, the Santa Ynez Valley venue has hosted several National events over the years, and this will be the second year that the Kenda Cup West Series returns.
Additionally, this weekend's race will also serve as the second round of the H2O Overdrive West Regional Triple Crown for Pro riders. The west coast regional triple- crown format is being run as a beta test for possible implementation across the country for 2011, with the three disciplines factored into the series format. The goal is to target more regional and local pro's by offering good payout, with stronger competition in their respective region.
The Santa Ynez XC course is a 9.1 mile loop and offers riders nearly 1200 feet of climbing per lap. The course is deceivingly hard, with short, steep climbs and fast sinewy descents. A mixture of double track, single track and fire roads, set against green rolling hills and vineyards, makes the venue a favorite among racers. Recent rains have left the cross country course tacky and in good condition for Saturday and Sunday's events.
Current Kenda Cup West Series men's Pro leader Sho-Air/Specialized Sid Taberlay is slated to attend, while the women's Pro series leader is Pua Sawicki, fresh off a podium at the Fontana City National two weeks ago, looks to make it a go for the weekend. Trek/Canada's Adam Morka makes the trip this weekend to compete, as well as the southwest top local and regional pro competitors.
Saturday's schedule starts off with Junior racing at noon, followed by the H2O Overdrive Cross Country men and women's event at 2:30pm
Sunday starts of with CAT 1 racers in the morning, followed by CAT 2/3 riders in the late morning.
Pro's return later in the afternoon with the Kenda Women's Pro Short Track at 2pm, followed by the Pro men at 2:30pm.
Pro Triple Crown competitors then finish the weekend's final race with the Super D at 3:15pm
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Ride the Ridge launches 2010 Virginia Off Road Series
The 2010 Virginia Off Road Series kicked off with Ride the Ridge hosted by the Blue Ridge School. Over 100 athletes were on the start line for this events largest showing in its 4 year history. Virginia experienced a long and hard winter that had everyone eager to test their skills. The day before and during the event the drizzle, overcast and damp weather would add another element to challenge them.
From the starting siren, the masses charged for the chute. The spectators would hang in suspense for about 53 minutes until Nick Waite would charge to complete the fastest lap of the race with Chris Michaels not to far off Nick's wheel. As other athletes filed out of the mucky wilderness, you could see they were fighting more than each other. The climbs are notorious for challenging the best of them. Along with the other scary features in the woods, athletes faces showed Ride the Ridge is no walk in the park.
Waite would eventually take the win with Denelle Grant (Gary Fisher 29er Crew) winning the elite women's race.
Most Categories had their work cut out for them. To some, this race was an event to get a jump on the competition and others were finding where their training lies. Regardless, the folks at the Blue Ridge School put on a great event! Points for all Categories and Teams have been posted on the Virginia Off Road Series website!
Ride the Ridge was a great sendoff for the 2010 Virginia Off Road Series. With a record attendance, this means the World Bicycle Relief will receive a larger than usual check from the Blue Ridge School. All proceeds went to this great charity. The Virginia Off Road Series is proud to have great races like Ride the Ridge to help contribute to these great charities and to challenge athletes across the state.
Next up Camp Hilbert! All the Categories of the Virginia Off Road Series will be in the ring for points!!!


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But don't worry. If you didn't see my update, let me fill you in. As I saved right when it started happening (I didn't know) exiting without saving wasn't an option. But I did anyway and, as expected, he was still going to die. So before he even fell to his knees, I quickly typed the cheat "resetsim derek seigerson" boom! He's on the other side of the porch, completely fine.
So Derek is alive!
Pregnant Reed decides to go swimming in the weirdest trunks I've ever seen
While Shane does this
Meanwhile the very much alive Derek has his first ghost hunting job.
He screamed when he first got there and one of his wants was to immediately change jobs.
Don't be a weenie Derek, do it for Dwight!
And then on Reed and Shane's date
I am such a fangirling nerd.
And then
Why the hell is Zach here, at night, unsupervised?
Oh wait a minute.
Nice diva face, Julian.
Meanwhile, back at Derek's job.
That's is not what you are supposed to be doing, Derek!
But I think I found future Puck
If he dressed like Blaine.
Back at the house
Derek thinks of Dwight while covered in slim, Dwight runs to greet him without a shirt on, and Shane waits for Reed who is dancing in the street, happy about being pregnant.
Just a normal day.
Shamelessly have eyesex when suddenly a wild cockblocking Reed appears.
I love how he looks so embarrassed, trying to squeeze by while the other two stare him down.
Derek where did your shirt go?
Ah. Well then.
Damn Derek, Cupid kicked your ass didn't he?
The next morning the new maid arrives since Reed fired the last one.
I don't like the cut of this boy's jib already.
And I was right.
Shane doesn't like him either.
Bitchy pregnant Reed to the rescue! Unfortunately he doesn't get to fire him because
Nice face.
Baby time!
God dammit.
Meet Lillian, who is invisible, and Zane
As they returned home, I barely caught Dwight being sick
Meanwhile, the fuck are you wearing, Julian?
Da na na na na Inspector Gadget da na na na na da na!
He next has a birthday.
He's not the only one who has a birthday.
Looks like Cade got daddy Logan's hair.
Zach is a regular Picasso
He then decides to sleep in the guest room.
Next day and
They're jumping on the trampoline while
Things don't end well
Back at the Ranwerek house and
So adorable! And Shane is
in some awful looking clothes.
Now onto something really new!
What's in the basket you ask?
Why it's Kurt and Blaine's baby Sabille!
But more on them later.
Shut the fuck up, Derek.
Reed, you are drunk.
So are you, Shane.
Dwight doesn't like the maid either.
Needless to say, he's finally fired.
Pregnant Dwight says ice cream for breakfast.
And where is Reed running?
Who could have guessed.
Jesus Reed, try to contain your libido.
And who could have foreseen someone walking in on them?
At least this time it wasn't Derek.
Post sex finds them playing catch, but Shane is a little too good for Reed.
This is how Reed would throw the ball:
And this is how Shane was throwing it:
Jesus Christ Shane, it's not the the Olympics.
Why are you stroking his ego, Reed?
Meanwhile cute happenings in pregnant Dwerek land.
And then in the middle of the night
So many attractive faces
Say hello to Sophia.
The next picture is this
Which leads to, what do you know, Reed running and Shane taking his time
And where are they going? As if you didn't know
Meanwhile, like father like son
And Julian's midlife crisis is getting on my nerves
He was "checking out his wrinkles"
Sex will fix it though
I have got to change the guest bed covers. Bleck.
Happy Birthday Lillian and Zane!
Shane also has a birthday from young adult to adult.
Derek's ass!
Were you prepared?
But now it's time for said ass to get a makeover. It was one of his wishes.
But then
All I did was change your shirt, you little bitch.
Oh dear lord, fine you big baby.
I fucking hate you, Derek.
Reed likes it though.
He decides to get a makeover himself.
Now it's Shane's turn.
Well fuck you too.
You're not getting away that easily.
Reed wants
sex a proper thank you.
Shower sex woot woot
But now it's time to be dads.
Birthday time for Dwight!
Once again, no.
But theeeeen!
Later on Derek still doesn't do his job
Dammit Derek that is not why they hired you.
And Julian you're going to have to stop wearing those Inspector Gadget clothes
Bow down to your king, peasants.
After pretending he was a race car driver
He gets in trouble for planting a whoopi cushion in the same chair
The notification said: "You are in big trouble young man! You better not do that again!"
Maybe you should listen to him, Zach. Just look at that face.
But then it's birthday time!
You sir, are an attractive individual.
But you are Julian and Logan's love child so
Remember when I said "more on them later."
It's later.
They also adopted another child, who's name totally escapes me at the moment.
More engagements!
Their wedding is the next day.
Shane was wailing.
You could hear him crying over everyone else's cheering.
Logan just never gives a single fuck at weddings, does he?
u ok?
Well that's… strange…
Van Wright tralalalala
At least when Logan left he said a kind "Great party! I had a blast!"
All Julian said was "I've got to go. The party was… nice."
fuq u Julian.
dis bitch. trying to act all manly after he done cried a waterpark over a wedding.
And what is this fool doing
Oh god not again
You gon be alright bro?
My sentiments exactly.
And Derek, what the hell is this?
Put some clothes on!


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This is the most amazing thing I have ever seen.
Here's "that link" you wanted, Nolly.
We need to get together to keep tumblr the way we love it. Let's do our part to protect what we love. Reblog this and get the word out.
Let's do this. Who's with me. Reblog this if you're going to strike with us. Fuck censorship.
it's going down, write your congressmen. seriously. it takes like 20 seconds tops.
Down with SOPA and PIPA!
Let's do this. LEROY JENKINS! D:
Mine is Maniac, Fool and Suicide :O
Pee, coke, scum.
Ass, door, pee
mad, suicide, cut
bail, none passion
Fool, maniac, passion.
Arm, Passion, Tease.
(Secrets, maniac, malice. What?)
((Deed, Naked, Meme….Kay))
Secret, Scum, Fool Um… ok :(
((Passionate. Suicide. Malice.))
One, Naked, Secret. Hmmm…. o.o
A digital apparatus I created. I can time travel without it but I get motion sick that way. I hate motion sickness.
Is it bad i know the name of each tumblr depicted?
Wow this is a really dumb thing I made.
Basically: Discord's boredom creates a self-contained universe where all of the individual Tumblr blog worlds are born. He made them so that he could travel to a bunch of different worlds and entertain himself. Which means mind-raping and pranking ponies, of course.
BUT THEN Twilight and her friends show up and lock him back in stone. So now the little world are running around on their own accord, telling stories, creating characters, and even dying. The worlds don't always seem to be aware of each other, but they can all cross over with each other. Some can even link together to form one long continuity.
This feels like something I'd find on Ponychan but WHAT THE FUCK EVER I'M GOING TO GO EAT SOME OREO ICE CREAM GOODNIGHT YOU FAGS.
(( Tumblr is now canon. ))
Awww :C
I feel so neglected. Not a single one of mine is on there.
This is now my headcanon.
i'M A BuTToN!
Which one's are the Zecora and Pinkie Pie blogs?
There are two Pinkie Pie blogs there, so I'll list them both.
The one on the left is Ask Pinkamena Diane Pie, where a Cupcakes-esque version of Pinkie Pie (with straight hair and preferring to be called Pinkamena) kills, rapes, and tortures ponies, and has a romantic relationship with Scootaloo. It was infamous, especially when the whole Fluttershy arc happened, and sadly CrookedTrees has put it on hiatus. He mentioned continuing it in comic.
The one on the right is Ask Diane Pie, where due to an alternate timeline where the six Elements of Harmony are switched and it's Celestia who becomes banished in the sun instead of Luna banished to the moon, the roles and mindsets of the main six ponies have been switched (for example, Twilight is now called Skylight and she's the element of laughter).
The one with Zecora is Question Zecora. Compared to the other blogs it's relatively tame, but incredibly interesting (with divulging information on Zecora's childhood and homeland) and beautifully illustrated. It's definitely following!
aaaaaaaaaaa hilarious
That's it, I'm gonna try universe hopping.
Now I know. And knowing is half the battle.
Always good to know one's history…
Nintendo DS lite Give away!
I don't really need this thing anymore, so…I will give it away to some one who will give it a better home. I guess.
What you receive from this give away -
- Red and black Nintendo DS lite
- My Japanese Couch game (You can learn Japanese from it!….Yeah!)
- Adorable Sheep sticker (If you want)
- Christmas card drawn by yours truly. (Request what you want drawn)
Any one can enter, all you have to do is follow these guidelines;
- You can reblog as many times as you want
- Likes count
- If you reblog/like this and follow me, you get one extra entry
- Keep your ask box open so I can notify you if you win!
Give away ends December 5th, a week from now!
Sooo, yeah.
you guys should enter it's a good idea
just gonna
Alright, just like I promised, here they are~! Now's your chance to win all 4 of these lovelies~!
Each is made from fleece, with Jade's ears made of that Ultra Cuddle fabric. All their hoods are can go up or down, and all have full hair and faces underneath, even Rose too. ( I always hated when a plushie had a hood, and you'd take the hood off and the manufacturers just decided they wouldn't give them hair :/ ) Nope, I'm all about the quality c:
These guys are also pretty big, with John coming to about 2 ft. 5 in, and the other three at 2 ft. 6 in. As you can see, they can sit the full way up a couch :D (sorry about the slightly crappy pictures btw. Darn sun)
-Reblog and like as many times as you want, but please think of your followers~! And please don't go TOO crazy ;~;
-I will uses a Random Number Gnerator to pick the winner
-International shipping is fine
-Feel free to follow for more plushies, like always <3
-Winner will be chosen on December 9th. That's 2 weeks? Yeah.
Good luck everyone~! I look forward to seeing what wonderful person will be their new owner~! (⌒▽⌒)☆


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HUBBARD, Ohio - Hubbard Police are looking for 20 year old Catherine Gabrovsek.
The North Bloomfield woman is identified as the one who took a Make A Wish collection jar from the liquor department counter inside Devine's Shop and Save in Hubbard on October 8th.
"I was shocked and appalled and disgusted. I thought, "Who could steal from a charity?," says Ricky Pasco.
He and his sister, Mackenzie have been collecting the money for the past five years for the " Ricky-Mack Giving Back" fundraiser. The two are living with a life-threatening immune deficiency disorder and were beneficiaries of Make A Wish years ago.
Thanks to a part-time stock boy at the store and YSU student, some of the money that was allegedly taken by Gabrovsek was put back toward the cause. 20 year old Tom Heydle gave $100 to the Ricky-Mack fundraiser the day after the jar was stolen.
"I've been saving up money. I save up money for student loans and I figured I had a little bit left over so I may as well give it to this rather than blow it on something for myself. These kids need it more than I do so that's why I did that."
The Pasco kids raised over $9,100 dollars this year for a Make a Wish child.
A testament to the good in the world and among young people, even after the recent theft.


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Loss offers opportunity to show resiliency
September, 26, 2011
By Chris Forsberg | ESPNBoston.com
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Despite the type of gaudy offensive numbers that make you wonder if the calendar flipped back four years, it's not the 2007 season and the Patriots were going to lose a game at some point during the regular season. Part of the rallying cry in the locker room on Monday -- one day after a 34-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills -- was that the team will respond well to its first adversity of the regular season.
"Any time you have a loss, it's never a good thing, it's never a good feeling," admitted linebacker Rob Ninkovich. "You've got to come in, get a workout in, and put it behind you. We watch the tape, see the things that didn't go right. Now we've got a good team in Oakland that we're going to go see, traveling to Oakland, so we've got to really be focused on them and turn the page on Buffalo."
Patriots players were quick to point out that there would have been errors to correct even if they had managed to escape Buffalo with a win. They didn't, however, and a team that's made a pretty good habit of not losing back-to-back games in recent years hopes to keep that trend going.
Chris Forsberg/ESPN BostonPatriots linebacker Rob Ninkovich talks with reporters Monday at Gillette Stadium.
"We definitely have a resilient group of guys," said cornerback Kyle Arrington. "To come off a game like that, to lose like that, we can't wait to put the pads on next Sunday. It'll definitely be a long hard week of practice, but hopefully -- no definitely -- we'll be up for the challenge."
Arrington caught himself there at the end, but his choice of words highlights the fact that the Patriots refuse to even consider the possibility of not responding to the challenge.
"We're all competitors," he said. "No one likes losing, especially in this organization. We're not accustomed to losing a whole lot. We're anxious to get back out there."
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I wasn't so sure where to post so I decided to start a new discussion. I've been involved with this guy for about 4 months now. He's told me that he wasn't ready for a relationship yet. When I would express my feelings to him, he would say that for him it's like anything... I don't know what that actually means. I'm sensing that it means he really doesn't care if I'm there one way or the other. I've told him that my feelings are there anyway and asked him to be considerate. He's told me he's only been seeing me. He hasn't slept with anyone else since we started.
I know it's crazy to be sleeping together without having an actual relationship but we started out having sex on the first night, and I wouldn't know how to just take it away all of a sudden. The problem now is that I want it to be more than just sex. He comes over sometimes, he invites me to his place sometimes.We've gone out dancing a couple times. It's not always for sex though. He invites me even when he is hanging with some friends of his. We cuddle a lot. We watch movies together.. I noticed when he has extra time, like a day off, or he skips the gym he'll call me to hang with me. He's even come over on weekends to spend the night instead of partying all night like he had been when we first met. He was always always at the strip clubs and bars. He still goees out, and I never complained about him calling me afterwards. I'm actually glad that he calls me at 3am when the parties over, I know I have his attention. He's called me to make personal annoncements like about family things. He sends me music lyric videos of songs that remind him of me. It seems almost as if it was a relationship, but I'm not understanding why he doesn't want the title.
When his friend or a family member calls and he mentions he's with me he always refer to me as his friend. Is he just scared?
Does the boyfriend title really matter? It's weird because I have asked him before if he would like to have me as a girlfriend and he says yes.. but .... then why does he still refer to me as his friend? At some point, a little over a month ago he said he was having some trust issues because of certain people i hung out with that day, (he thought that I might try to set him up.) but this weekend that passed, he says everythings good, that he trusts me again. I would like any advice how to go about the talk I guess. I don't really know what to say.
It's not like I'm not happy with the way things are. I am. It's just weird. Oh and he also mentioned to me he said "why do you think I haven't brought you to family parties? because then people would automatically assume that you're my girl". and I'm like yeah.........it's so confusing.
Also when we first started seeing eachother, like about a month in, a friend of his claimed that I used to go to his house at night. Which is true but it was friendly, non-sexual and it was after work to hang out a little, I've explained this to him and he seems to believe me, but I'm thinking this might be taking a big role in why he won't actually call me his girlfriend.
Could it be he's embarassed what his friend will say? How can I reassure him that I'm not anyone's leftovers, it's very hard to believe in our society today. I know he's used to seeing girls all over the place fooling around with diff guys at the same time, but I'm actually interested in being with him only


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Lemon Terrine
Serve each slice with a scoop of lemon sorbet.
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- 1 3/4 cups freshly squeezed lemon juice, (10 to 12 lemons)
- 4 packets powdered unflavored gelatin
- 1 cup sugar
- 8 to 10 mint leaves
- 3 lemons, sliced into 1/4-inch-thick rounds
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup mint, leaves
Step 1
For the lemon gelatin: Place 1 cup lemon juice in a bowl. Sprinkle gelatin over, and let stand to soften, 5 minutes.
Step 2
Bring sugar and 3 1/2 cups water to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour syrup over gelatin mixture; whisk to dissolve gelatin. Add remaining 3/4 cup juice.
Step 3
Pour 1/3 cup gelatin mixture into a 4-cup porcelain terrine mold. Press mint leaves into gelatin. Cover; refrigerate to set, 45 to 50 minutes. Add remaining gelatin mixture. Cover; refrigerate until firm, 4 hours.
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For the lemon confit: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place lemons in a single layer in a Pyrex dish. Combine sugar and 1 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve sugar. Pour over lemons. Bake until translucent, about 45 minutes. Let cool.
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For the mint syrup: Bring sugar and 1/4 cup water to boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. Let cool to room temperature. Refrigerate. Blanch mint in boiling water for 30 seconds, strain, and plunge into ice water. Drain; squeeze in a kitchen towel to dry. Puree syrup and mint in blender. Strain, and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
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To serve: Unmold terrine by dipping briefly into hot water and running tip of knife around edge; invert onto a platter. Serve with lemon confit and mint syrup.
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San Francisco-based singer-songwriter Sean Hayes knows you heard about him from your folk-music-loving lady friend. He says he gets that a lot. "I feel like women are the gateway," he jokes.
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When my kids were little, and I'd be playing and talking about music with them, they'd say, "Dad, what is this song about?" You can probably guess my answer. Because eight out of 10 songs (not an official stat) are about the same thing: Love. Of course, that one simple word cannot begin to explain ... More >>
Even from the first sound of the album, it is clear that Yeezus is a very different album from any of Kanye West's other works. There is no introduction; the album begins with "On Sight" which features heavy, wonky synthesizers and a pounding Chicago house beat provided by Daft Punk. The synths are ... More >>
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Ever since Disney's acquisition of LucasFilms was announced, the prognosis by fans has been mixed. Three new Star Wars movies is good news, right? Sure, but what about yesterday's news that Disney has shut down LucasArts? Yeah, the future of the saga a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away is up ... More >>
Yeah, yeah, yeah...we get it Mondays suck (we've read Garfield). But it means the start of a new week, which means a bunch of killer shows in and around Phoenix. And here are a few of the coolest, our top five must-see shows this week.
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Although it's been more than five years since Steve Conrad pulled a regular air shift on local public radio station KJZZ, the 38-year-old disc jockey still gets many chances to share his love of jazz, blues, and soul songs on vinyl. From time to time, Conrad says he helps out fellow KJZZ jock Blais ... More >>
Bummed that yet another New Year's celebration has passed? Don't fret, you can continue partying, because today is the Chinese New Year. So happy Year of the Dragon, everyone. And you don't have to be Chinese to celebrate. After all, Chinese New Year is focused on good food, good luck, and fireworks ... More >>
Out with the old, and in with the new. That's the mantra as we inch closer to the New Year. It's time to reflect on the year behind us, and to look forward to what might possibly be the species' last year on this planet. But let's not worry about that right now. Instead let's look forward t ... More >>
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Well, Thursday is finally upon us -- however, what could have been an entirely shitty day was made less so by the wonderful foresight of U.S. District Court Judge Susan Bolton and her injunctions on SB 1070. Gov. Brewer's evil army of mercenaries will have to wait until a decision is made on the ... More >>
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It's not giving too much away to let you know that season 6 of "Mad Men" takes place in the increasingly mod late 1960s. But like any era, it's not just about one over-riding trend, as can be seen in our gallery. In the two-hour season opener, svelte young women are still rocking mini-dresses and tunics […] [Read More]
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Computability and Evolutionary Complexity: Markets as Complex Adaptive Systems (CAS)
AbstractFew will argue that the epi-phenomena of biological systems and socio-economic systems are anything but complex. The purpose of this Feature is to examine critically and contribute to the burgeoning multi-disciplinary literature on markets as complex adaptive systems (CAS). The new sciences of complexity, the principles of self-organisation and emergence along with the methods of evolutionary computation and artificially intelligent agent models have been developed in a multi-disciplinary fashion. The cognoscenti here consider that complex systems whether natural or artificial, physical, biological or socio-economic can be characterised by a unifying set of principles. Further, it is held that these principles mark a paradigm shift from earlier ways of viewing such phenomenon. Copyright 2005 Royal Economic Society.
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For a house as expensive as Franklin's there can be no reasonable doubt that professionally drawn floor plans, elevations, and sketches at least of certain specific details were prepared. What has happened to them is anybody's guess. Opportunities to lose them have been many. Assuming he had and kept copies, a not unwarranted assumption where Franklin is concerned, they might have disappeared during the British occupation of Philadelphia by André's hand or while at Galloway's place where so many of the papers were lost. They may have been parceled out while the estate was being settled, heirlooms being passed around and books and papers distributed in accordance with specific bequests. They may have been taken from among the bodies of papers loosely handled by William Temple Franklin in this country and England. They may even have been discarded when the house was torn down as no longer useful, with as little thought for posterity's interest in them as the house itself received.
The next best thing to a professionally drawn floor plan is one not drawn as well or as fully, but in scale and showing key features. Just such a plan, for the house's second floor, somehow managed to survive the vicissitudes of the Franklin papers through their century of wandering. In value it is on a par with the insurance survey, though it too appears at first glance to be but a forlorn representation of so fine a house (Illustration No. 8). On no sheet of parchment, just rag paper, it crowds the edge of the page in obvious support of the hard-pressed draftsman. It owes its mounting to a minor transaction between Franklin and a tradesman. On May 17, 1764, while deeply engaged in the politics of the Pennsylvania Assembly, and serving as one of the seven Provincial Commissioners for the previous November's £24,000 supply bill, Franklin made a purchase and was given in return the following: "receiv'd May 17, 1764 of Benjamin Franklin Eleven Pounds for Four Reams of Money Paper at 55/ p Ream." [132] Assuming that the receipt was made out on the tradesman's stationery and not Franklin's, then the use of the other side as drawing paper took place sometime after May 17, 1764. Probably very soon thereafter, as such things do not lie around invitingly on desk tops forever. An examination of the sheet reveals that it was used as though it had been tracing paper. Apparently it had been selected as translucent, laid over a plan of the first floor, and had traced on it with some sort of scribing instrument those elements wanted in finishing the second floor. Although by May 17, 1764, building had been underway for a year, the rough, heavy structural work only had been finished by then. Changes, even basic ones could still be effected. This diagram seems, thus, to have originated as part of the planning process. The indentations made by the instrument still show clearly on the paper, inked over. The line of indentation representing the first floor's west hallway wall was not inked, demonstrating that the second floor had an abbreviated hallway, leaving more room to the south bedroom on that side. But other features indicated on the simple line drawing are even more informative. A staircase with sixteen treads and eighteen risers and double twist at the bottom is shown to have been located in a stairhall occupying a corner of the house. The indicated position of the through-hallway is off-center; the doors on the north and south ends would follow suit. Fireplace and door locations, closets, window openings indicated by dots, and a four poster bed standing solitary in the large bedroom to the east are also shown. No room is complete in detail, nor is so much asked of the plan.
The next best thing to a not-complete but scaled plan showing key features is a not-complete, not-scaled, and sloppily sketched plan that, nevertheless, shows key featuresparticularly when it is on a sheet of paper covered with specimens of the homeowner's handwriting. Just such a plan, for the house's first floor, written on by Franklin, somehow tagged along with the second floor plan and has been snatched from oblivion by keen-eyed National Park Service historians (Illustration No. 9). This diagram, and it is nothing more, is nonetheless of great value, comparable in this respect to the insurance survey and second floor drawing. Though carelessly drawn, it is easily correlated with both of them. As it is positioned relative to the Market Street properties, it proves the stairhall to have been in the northeast corner of the structure. It also shows fireplace and door locations (two of them in the large room east of the hallway, one handy to the kitchen stairs, one an impressive double door); that there were four window and door openings in the north and south walls; an archway midway in the through hall; and the hallway off-center, corresponding to the one in the second floor drawing. [133] Identifying furnishings also are sketched in roughly in the large ornate dining parlor.
Certain of the features of Franklin's house are common to houses of Samuel Rhoads that have been identified. The Cadwalader house, the Alexander Barclay house, his own country house at Gray's Ferry, and the plan of a house attributed to him provide examples. [134] The corner staircase cropping up in this drawing and in the Barclay House may have been his providential Quaker tradesman's touch, or the art of making an essentially small house look big (Illustration No. 12). In any event this feature was to be found in more than a few houses of various types and sizes, as witness its presence in Mt. Pleasant, a country seat; the Deshler-Morris House, on the market square of the small outlying center called Germantown; and, of course, Franklin's very thoroughly urban locale. The off-center doorway, though perhaps not so commonplace, can be found in the plan attributed to Rhoads and the Thomas Willing house near Samuel Powel's place on Third Street (Illustration No. 13). The best example of this popular style was the house at 190 High Street, two blocks from Franklin Court, constructed around 1770 and rebuilt after a fire in 1785 (Illustration No. 14). Philadelphia's finest house, its residents included John Penn, Sir William Howe, Benedict Arnold, Robert Morris, and Presidents George Washington and John Adams. Certainly Rhoads' influence found its way into the planning at an early stage of its development, for it would have been his old friend, Rhoads, whom Franklin would first have taken into his confidence when the idea of building a fine home occurred to him.
At the end of his August 1765 letter asking Deborah Franklin for particulars about the house, Franklin turned wistful: "What Room have you chose to sleep in? I wish you would give me a particular Account of every Room, who & what is in it, t'would make me seem a little at home." To which he added, "What Colours are they painted?" [135]
The long letter of October 6-13 in which Deborah Franklin replied to his queries contained a section devoted to the rooms:
From the foregoing it can be seen that she covered all nine rooms on the three floors of the house, starting with Franklin's bedroom on the second floor and then worked down from the bedrooms on the third floor to the parlors on the first floor. By process of elimination the "Blewroom" or "musick room" as referred to elsewhere turns out to have been the large eastern room over Franklin's second floor bedroom. [137] Deborah Franklin occupied the room next in size to Franklin's bedroom, adjoining it on the second floor. As she shows it had closets although none can be seen in the second floor plan. Salley had the room over this one on the third floor. The third room in addition to Franklin's and Deborah Franklin's was the guest room, where Foxcroft had stayed during the spring. "Nanney" or "Nancy" or Ann Hardy who occupied the room over this one had been Mrs. Stevenson's maid at Craven Street, Strand, London, a fashionable address, and in 1763 came to America to live at Franklin's home for a few years. The splendor of the first floor's dining parlor, the panelled room with pedimented doors and curious carving, had compelled Deborah Franklin to acquire finer dining room furniture. The second best withdrawing room on this floor, the "littel Southroom," with its imported marble fireplace and tabernacle frame above, received the old parlor chairs, chinaware display pieces, along with a bargain carpet and though possessed of a touch of elegance, came outsecond best. The "Blew" room upstairs received the handed-down parlor carpet from the last house. The office room on the first floor was comfortable, but not stylish.
The house's room of greatest interest, Franklin's bedroom, while awaiting the master's arrival had become a storage chamber and occasional guest room. Lying about at the time she wrote this were the apparatuses of scientific inquiry and books and papers for which Franklin is so well-known. Although he did not sleep a night in the chamber for the first ten years, it was in readiness and he returned to inhabit it while revising the Declaration of Independence and to sleep soundly there the night of August 2, 1776, after signing the engrossed copy. And here he lapsed into his final illness in March of 1790 and died April 17, 1790.
Others of the rooms have interest of a different magnitude and order. The first floor office where he studied and wrote during 1775-1776 and 1785-1790, was the center of this country's first "brain trust." Delegations from every organization out to perfect the society of the new nation or merely to improve it trooped in to solicit his support. Membership of the Society for Political Inquiry alone would do honor to any organization of learned men today. In the relaxed and humanizing atmosphere of Franklin's parlors the most perplexing problems of state and international affairs took on less imposing aspect. In a day of salons, fashionable clubs, and tavern get-togethers, Franklin who had seen them all ran one of the best shows in town right in his own house. The impressive dining chamber knew the presence of the great and near great, Washington, Adams, Jefferson, the Lees of Virginia, as well as the old Philadelphia cronies and associates Deborah Franklin had in for the first time in 1765.
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UFC 147 Rich Franklin vs Wanderlei Silva Winner Post-Fight Interview.
always good to see Rich win.
awsum rich!
I think this fight turned out even better than belfort vs silva woulda been.
Great sportsmanship from both Wand and Rich! I was impressed how well Rich recovered after almost getting finished in the 2nd Round, the dude has heart. And I disagree with the ppl that thought Rich was gonna be at risk in Brazil. It's not like he's been running his mouth taking sh*t about Brazil like Sonnen has over the last 2 years. Plus, he's earned the respect of a lot of Brazilians after fighting A Silva twice and now Wand. Totally different situation than with Chael.
Both Guys are Class acts,and true Warriors.
I love seeing the sportsmanship.
and thats why I can never stomach boxing. Sounds crazy but if the fighters got paid crazy amounts of money would we be seeing fighters hungry to go all out? Or be respectful of the fans and each other?
Most of us cant stand someone like Bisping but Bisping is a far cry from Mayweather. Even Chael does Chael for entertainment. And no Brazilians was not going to hurt Rich–they are not savages. Personally it was insulting to them to say he would be.
wandy almost had him. if only he could do some soccer kicks, it would be over lol
Since Rich is arguably the best ground ace/takedown artist in the middleweight division, I'd lean towards him taking the title if he fought with his strengths… but alas like Chucky Ice, he will go down swingin'.
Great to see heart from both guys…! Hope Wandi retires soon though, don't want to see him with Drain Bramage…
enjoyable fight, enjoyable fighters. More of this, less TRT inspired insanity.
Feel bad for silva, he should have won that – He's a good sports man though. I've nothing against franklin
we cant boo you in canada either, youre just too f****** nice of a guy Rich.
I love to laugh to Sonnen when he's running around trolling. It's just funny in my opinion, but to see the sportsmanship these two guys displayed was epic! It reminds me of times, long gone now, where sportsmanship was very prevelant and thrived. I do miss those days where two fighters respected each other before during and after the their fight. Im not saying its gone competely. It would be so much better if there was more of it and where fighters wont told to display it, they just did it naturally. The smile on Rich's face when he went over to Silva said it all!
That's a wrap for Rich… if you can't K.O. Wandy you are done.


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Wendy's Franchise Conquers New Hire Paperwork
The challenge
Wen-Star, Inc., a 15-location Wendy's franchise operating in Louisiana, Georgia, Florida and Alabama, needed a more efficient way to handle their new hire paperwork.
The paper trail created during the new hire process was burdensome and managers' organizational styles varied by location, which led to missing files and an inefficient auditing process.
"The biggest challenge was ensuring all documents were completed fully and tracking that information," said Wayne Roberts, owner of the Wendy's franchise.
Wen-Star was in need of a better way to keep their new hire paperwork organized while staying compliant with government regulations.
The solution
Onboarding + E-Verify helped the franchise go paperless and streamline their new hire process.
Snagajob's onboarding product automates the new hire process, making it simple to review and complete essential documents online. The onboarding tool integrates directly with the government's E-Verify system, so Wen-Star's managers can confirm an employee's identity in seconds without leaving the Snagajob system and can remain compliant in states where screening is mandatory.
Onboarding + E-Verify securely stores records in one place so files can be saved and accessed instantly. No more having to dig through messy file cabinets in a back office.
"Our end-goal was being able to call up a report in seconds with correct data," said Roberts. "The system let us do about 15 hours of work in five minutes."
The results
Since implementing Onboarding + E-Verify into their hiring process, Wen-Star has processed more than 200 E-Verify cases without any hassle. The product is also a huge help to the franchise's head of operations, who no longer has to complete I-9 audits on location; all compliance related activities are now available in one consolidated report online.
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Moo Gourmet Burgers
Newtown branch (also in Bondi, Coogee and Manly)
232 King Street, 2042
One part milk bar and two parts burger joint Moo Burgers prides itself on being a little bit old school, and has the milkshakes, spiders and onion rings to back up their claim. Burgers costs between $10.50 (Classic Beef Burger with salad and mayo) to $29.00 (decadant Deluxe Moo, a double decker burger with the works and then some) with three vegetarian options for $13.50 (lentil, red kidney or falafel burgers) and 14 other stunners for about $15.00 (think kangaroo, duck & bacon, piri piri chicken and wagyu beef).
A real selling point for me is the use of free range eggs, locally sources meats and the option of sourdough, gluten free or multigrain buns. Before quickly averting my eyes i did spy some salad options for the health conscious patrons, for the rest of you you can carb load with some chunky chips (plain or cheesy bacon) or onion rings.
I opt for the Duck & Bacon Burger with a side of Chunky Fries and some Home-made Mayonnaise ($22 all together). It's a lot of food, but I'm a seasoned eater so I am victorious in the end. Plate clean enough to pass for washed. The burger pattie is juicy, the bacon crispy without being dry and the accompanying salad is fresh. The orange jam offers a lovely acidic tang which is complemented by the mayonnaise. All in all a very impressive burger.
The atmosphere here is relaxed and welcoming, and they shown a bit of that Newtown flair though original artworks and a retro ranch looking couch or two. Sit at the front and watch the street traffic go by or saunter out to the courtyard to get away from it all, perhaps stopping to order a mango bellini on the way.
All in all Moo Newtown offers a solid burger, great service and best of all decent vegetarian options so i can bring the Mrs here.
A BIG thank-you
Am very grateful for Tara from VegeTARAian for begining the conversation to find some burger nom noms, and to Mel at The Adventures of Miss Piggy and Pete from Food Scene Investigation for being the top notch socail media organisers that they are. A credit to you all that 19 bloggers came out to play. Last and absolutely not least a thankyou to Adam, King of the Moo's, and Adam's great team of servers and chefs. we all felt very spoilt and your service was impeccable.
…a little burger-related rant from yours truly…
I've been intermitedly following Grill'd burgers harsh sense of advertising humour these past few months and have become increasingly unimpressed with their tactics. Yes it's getting people talking but no I don't believe that all press is good press. At their core I believe with some of their sentiments: the food / cheffing industry IS sponsored to the hilt and this IS erasing the line between having faith in the product you represent and having love for the money in your pocket ($750 for a tweet about Kangaroo Island Mr Moran? enough said). Despite agreeing with their sentiment I'm unconvinced about the execution of the campaign, and as a blogger who looses money through her blog (over-eating is an expensive habit!) I feel undeservedly tarred by this broad-stroked campaign.