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Five Things Every Cycling Fan Should Know About Today: November 5th, 2012
Remember, remember, the fifth of November…
Happy Monday everyone! Take off those Guy Fawkes masks and read up on today's cycling news, limited as it might be as we start the slow season.
5. Tour of Poland to Start in Italy. Of All Places…
The 2013 Tour of Poland will start with two stages in Italy for its Grand Depart next July. It will be the furthest start from the Polish border in the 85 year history of the race. The first two stages of the eight stage race will take place in the Trentino region of Italy, which features race sponsor Trentino Marketing. The race, won by Moreno Moser this year, will run from July 27th, to August 3rd.
4. Pooley Decides to Continue Racing
After believing that she would spend the next year or two on the sidelines of the sport, former World Champion Emma Pooley of Great Britain has elected to sign with Team Bigla for 2013. The team however, is only a development squad at this point, and so will race a more reduced schedule compared to women protour teams, so a Giro Donne participation is unlikely. Pooley becomes the 15th rider on the team, and will serve the role of mentor to the younger, largely Swiss team. Pooley had originally considered a one-year absence from the sport after the team that sponsored her previously withdrew just before the World Championships.
3. Sponsor Sues UCI
SKINS, a sports clothing manufacturer, has filed a $2 million law suit against the UCI, alleging that their brand name has been damaged by the UCI's governance of the sport. While not a direct sponsor of the UCI, SKINS has been in the sport since 2008, working with organizations (CyclingAustralia, BikeNZ, & USA Cycling) and teams (Rabobank, Europcar, NetApp, and Telekom)
According to the letter that the company wrote to the UCI, the UCI's inept handling of the anti-doping fight, "harms SKINS, as well as any other sponsor or supplier. Therefore, the acts and omissions by the UCI, Henricus Verbruggen respectively Patrick McQuaid have caused the prejudice SKINS now suffers, which prejudice exceeds the amount of USD 2,000,000, sum which the latter intends to recover through the Courts."
I don't know how I feel about this. Really, it seems like a move suggested by the company's lawyers so they can increase their attorney's fees. I don't know that there's a lot of merit to the case, or even which country/locale would have jurisdiction. There's probably an inherent public policy against a corporate sponsor suing the people or sports it chooses to sponsor. We've seen this with the likes of Lance Armstrong, Michael Vick, and Tiger Woods; Sponsors just drop their client. It's hard for me to fathom a reason that a sponsor should be able to sue an international sporting agency that it does not directly sponsor. The move is obviously in its infant stages, so I'm intrigued to see how this will develop, but right now, I'd have say they don't have much of a case. Until I see the filings though, and know which jurisdiction will be employed, it's hard to say what will happen. Right now it's just more negative media attention the sport doesn't know.
2. Riis Under Pressure as Hamilton Makes Further Statements
Bjarne Riis will have to defend himself from new accusations from Tyler Hamilton. Riis originally refuted the claim in Hamilton's recently released book that Riis was responsible for introducing Hamilton to Eufemiano Fuentes. With the recent release of the book in Danish, Hamilton has been giving another round of interviews, and has elaborated his accusations in those interviews. "Riis knew all about what I was doing with Fuentes. He wanted to know everything. And it was he who introduced me to Eufemiano Fuentes and gave me the contact information for him," Hamilton said.
Riis, who admitted to doping during his career, has insisted that he ran a clean team at CSC/Saxo Bank in the face of Hamilton's accusations, and says he has never met the Spanish a doctor, a claim Hamilton maintains is untrue. "They have met. I remember an episode in 2002 - I think it was in April - when Fuentes and Bjarne were in the same hotel room in Spain. I can still remember what the hotel looks like." Also weighing against Riis is the connection between his former captain Ivan Basso to Fuentes. Basso was outed in the midst of Operacion Puerto, and served a two-year ban for his activities.
Riis has not yet responded to these most recent accusations.
1. UCI to Investigate Vinokourov's Liege-Bastogne-Liege Victory
The UCI has confirmed that it is investigating Alexandre Vinokourov's victory at the 2010 edition of Liege-Bastogne-Liege after details of payments to Alexandr Kolobnev, the man with whom Vinokourov formed the winning break, were revealed by the Italian police's investigation into Michele Ferrari. Allegations that Vinokourov paid off the Russian first appeared in 2011, but the UCI refused to act without sufficient evidence, evidence they now have thanks to the Padua investigation.
Vinokourov and Kolobnev have been called to the UCI headquarters in Aigle to respond to the accusations. A UCI spokesman said that, "if it is discovered that UCI rules have been broken, the matter will be referred to the UCI License Commission and could also involve the Astana and Katusha teams."
The evidence also suggests that both riders were using the services of Ferrari, suggesting that they may have been on a doping program, implicating Alexander Vinokourov's gold medal winning performance at the most recent Olympic games, where allegations have already been rampant that the Kazakh paid off his Colombian breakaway partner Rigoberto Uran to take gold.
Five Things Every Cycling Fan Should Know About Today: November 2nd, 2012
5. Kimmage on Legal Action; Hasn't Tapped Defense Fund
Paul Kimmage says his quest for UCI accountability is "justice for Landis and all the others silenced. However, he says that the 87,000 raised for the purposes of his Defense Fund will not be tapped in his counter-suit against Hein Verbruggen, Pat McQuaid, and the UCI. Kimmage asserts that there is no place in the sport for the former and current head of the UCI anymore. While it might not be the last step in cleaning up the sport, Kimmage says, it "is only the first thing that has to happen."
"Unless McQuaid and Verbruggen are removed from their positions," Kimmage said, "there is no chance of the sport moving on. It starts with those two guys."
4. Rodriguez Wants Lifetime Bans
Joaquim Rodriguez (Katusha) is upset that his performances this season have been overshadowed by the talk of the Armstrong affair, saying the constant talk about Armstrong has made him 'crazy' "We, the riders of today, are the real losers. We lose sponsors, money, credibility and love of the people. Let us also look ahead," Rodriguez said.
Rodriguez questions why Armstrong's relationship with Ferrari was not questioned more in-depth sooner, and believes that lifetime bans for convicted dopers is the best way for the sport to move forward. "Throw doping sinners out for life," he said. "Doctors, riders, everyone involved."
As for his own results, Rodriguez says his results can be trusted. "I know the road I've traveled," he said. "I do not think I ever had a problem with doping nor will I have. I want to make this sport better."
3. WADA will not appeal USADA decision
The World Anti-Doping Agency announced today that they would not appeal the USADA reasoned decision, verifying the stripping of Armstrong's titles as legitimate. WADA also stated that the extension of the statute of limitations beyond the usual 8 year limit was appropriate in this instance and supported by case law on the books. The agency is currently waiting for details from an independent inquiry into UCI anti-doping practices, and any role they may have played.
Meanwhile, WADA chief David Howman says the current push for a zero tolerance policy in cycling would be counterproductive. He says such a practice would only encourage silence, and would do little to obtain the long-term objective of cleaning up the sport. "Nobody is going to open their mouths to have their tongues cut out… that doesn't make sense," Howman said. Howman believes that people like Matt White can be valuable to the sport, especially if they give information about ways to clean up the sport.
2. Clean Competition Pledge for Australians; USA Cycling to Increase Domestic Anti-Doping
Australian Olympians may be forced to sign a competition pledge under oath in order to go the games in future, attesting to their clean background. The pledge would not apply solely to cyclists, but to all Australian athletes looking to participate in the Olympics, and all officials involved in coaching and preparation for those athletes.
"If they don't sign, they don't go to the Games, they won't be selected," John Coates, president of the Australian Olympic Committee said. "What I don't want is for the AOC to have egg on its face like cycling has. In my opinion we simply cannot allow the name oft the AOC to be damaged, like that of the [UCI], for not having taken every reasonable step possible to ensure that no person in authority on our Olympic team has a doping history."
The requirement will definitely be in effect for the 2016 games in Rio, but could be in place as soon as the 2014 Games in Sochi.
Also of note from Coates, was his statement that he wanted the federal government to grant additional power to the Australian ADA, specifically the ability to compel witnesses to give evidence.
Meanwhile, across the Pacific, USA Cycling has pledged to devote more budgetary resources to increased testing and education at the grassroots level, in line with a movement started by an individual in Florida. Jared Zimlin started the Florid Clean Ride Fund to raise money to bring anti-doping controllers to local races, and the effort has spread. Similar programs are planned for the Mid-Atlantic region and Colorado, with USA Cycling pledging to devote funds to these various groups.
The Florida group has already experienced some success, catching one rider, a 45 year old masters racer, who tested positive for methylhexaneamine, the result of bad nutritional supplement.
This is great news for the U.S. anti-doping scene given what has happened throughout the Armstrong ordeal for the face of the sport in this country. We can only hope that the movement grows, and, out of this, a cleaner sport is forced to evolve.
1. UCI Announce First Round of ProTeam and Professional Continental License
The UCI has announced the first eight ProTeam licenses and 13 Professional Continental Team licenses to have passed the requirements of the licensing system. Astana, BMC, Cannondale, Lampre, Omega Pharma-QuickStep, Orica-GreenEdge, Sky, and Vacansoleil all passed the sporting, ethical, financial, and administrative criteria for ProTeam status. These teams had valid licenses through 2013, so only needed to be reviewed.
Six teams seeking renewal of licenses still need to meet with the License Commission as per the regulations guiding the granting of ProTeam licenses: Ag2R, Euskaltel, Garmin-Sharp, Rabobank/White Label, Saxo Bank-Tinkoff, and Argos-Shimano.
Three other teams, Radioshack, Movistar, and Katusha, will also require further examination by the License Commission. Radioshack was in a similar situation last year, though dismissed the extra meeting as simply a requirement for clearing up clerical errors in the paper work. It seems likely that this is the case here as well, though Radioshack (Bruyneel) and Movistar (Valverde) may also be required to answer questions about ethical criteria. FDJ and Lotto-Belisol, two teams outside of the automatically qualifying top-15 teams will also meet before the Commission to answer similar questions, likely clerical in nature and paperwork related.
The next announcement of licenses will come after November 26th, and the final list of teams will be announced on December 10th.
Bonus Reading (Highly Recommended): Cycling News did an interview with Brad McGee, retired rider and former Saxo Bank DS until a few weeks ago, and he expresses a lot of sentiments that I agree with. It's very articulate and I think it treads a middle ground that you won't find in the straight deniers or vehement anti-Lance/pro-whistleblower crowd. I also agree with his opinion regarding Matt White, as it's a shame he's currently out of a job. Link here: http://www.cyclingnews.com/features/brad-mcgee-no-time-like-the-present
Five Things Every Cycling Fan Should Know About Today: November 1st, 2012
A new month, time to set new goals! Curious if any my followers want to share their goals for the next 30 days (athletic or otherwise) to give me some extra motivation for mine. I hoping to build up to doing a 70 mile ride, and running 100 miles this month. I've been off the wagon a little in terms of physical activity, so I'm working on fixing that (especially with thanksgiving looming at the end).
Anyway, on to the news of the day!
6. Bonus Reading: An Opinion From a Doping La Professor Against USADA's Decision
5. Kimmage to Countersue
I haven't talked a lot about the initial suit of defamation brought by Verbruggen and McQuaid, because, frankly, I found it quite silly. The fact that Kimmage has now counter-sued should not surprise anyone. It was really only a matter of time. In his complaint, Kimmage asserts that the UCI pair are guilty of slander/defamation, denigration, and "strong suspicions of fraud." Also named in the suit are "whistle-blowers Stephen Swart, Frankie Andreu, Floyd Landis, Christophe Bassons, Nicolas Aubier, Gilles Delion, Graham Obree and the many others - who were brave enough to speak but were dismissed as 'liars', 'cowards', or 'scumbags'." I like this line a lot, with the exception of Landis. Landis is most definitely a scumbag. If I were any of the others in that group, I would find his inclusion irksome. The only reason Landis blew the whistle was because he couldn't get a ride with Armstrong's newly formed Radioshack team in his comeback attempt, and was desperately broke (Any findings of defrauding the federal government in the U.S. leads to a triple-penalty payout to the whistleblower. So if Armstrong had been found guilty of 2 million in fraud against the U.S. Government, Landis would have yielded 6 million). Just saying. Other than that, I like it. McQuaid, and moreso Verbruggen need to be held accountable instead of strong-arming the sport into taking their side of things.
4. Vuelta Stage Bid Withdrawn
The Dutch province of Drenthe has withdrawn its application to host a stage of the Vuelta Espana due to the Lance Armstrong doping scandal. The province did not specifically cite the Armstrong affair in its statement, but it is safe to assume these are the changed conditions alluded to. "We regret that we now have to take this decision. We as a provincial government wished to repeat the success seen in 2009. The conditions have changed in a short time." Originally pledging 600,000 Euro for the event, the Dutch province was scheduled to host the second grand depart of Vuelta following 2009's opening stages in Assen.
Personally I don't see the need for such a cycling rich area to turn away a big name race at a point in the season when there are not many major races in the Netherlands. This seems like a knee jerk reaction from politicians that may not fully understand the ramifications of the actions or the benefits of bringing cycling to the area. It's not as if the Dutch are simply going to stop attending bike races because Armstrong cheated and Rabobank are no longer sponsoring a team. C'mon man.
3. IOC Weighing Options in Armstrong Medal Decision; SCA Wants Bonus Money Repaid
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will open an inquiry into whether the bronze medal Lance Armstrong won in the time trial at the 2000 Olympic Games should be returned. An IOC spokesperson stated "The IOC is going to open an inquiry immediately regarding the implication of Armstrong, other riders and in particular their entourage in relation to the Olympic Game and their future participation in the Games."
Typically Armstrong's medal would fall outside of the 8 year statute of limitations employed by the IOC and WADA, but Armstrong has already been stripped of Tour de France Titles dating to before his Bronze medal performance, leaving many to wonder if the IOC will strip him of his medal as well.
Meanwhile, SCA Promotions will demand the bonus money paid out to Armstrong after his 2004 Tour de France saw him eclipse the previous record for victories by one rider. SCA is asking for 12 million from Armstrong. The original hearing in 2005-06 was famous for producing Betsy Andreu's testimony about Lance's doping, although Armstrong was ultimately awarded the bonus money. At the time, SCA paid out 7.5 million (5 million in bonuses, with the rest in legal fees and interests - makes you want to be a lawyer doesn't it?). Armstrong won the case despite doping rumors in Europe because the contract contained no references to doping. It did however require wins, which Armstrong no longer possesses, which is why SCA will now likely be able to collect. So, another chance for Armstrong to spend a lot on attorneys' fees, or admit his guilt. Which way will he go?
2. Matt White Dismissed by Orica-GreenEdge
Orica-GreenEdge has announced the dismissal of Sports Director Matt White effective immediately in light of his doping admissions. GreenEdge's goal from the start was to be a clean team, and stated that the move was required to maintain public confidence that the team was standing by its values. Following the decision to dismiss White, the team will also undertake a "full external expert review of its policies and procedures and a pro-active review of all riders and team members in light of recent disclosures regarding past practices in the sport," to be run by former WADA director Nicki Vance, with the investigation expected to be fully completed in July.
1. Contador to Launch Junior Team
Alberto Contador will start a junior team for the upcoming 2013 season titled The Alberto Contador Specialized Foundation. The team will be directed former rider and Spanish national coach Jose Luis de Santos. The team will consist of approximately 15 riders between 17 and 18 years of age. Specialized will supply the bikes and other equipment, with several of Contador's sponsors at Saxo Bank-Tinkoff Bank will also provide support. Contador and his brother hope to add under-23 and women's teams into the fold in the coming years if the venture proves successful.
""We are thrilled with this project", said Contador. "Because we are working for the future of our sport, which is something we love. We want to support the young cyclist in a particularly difficult times in which many teams and many races are disappearing."
Five Things Every Cycling Fan Should Know About Today: October 31st, 2012
Happy Halloween everybody! Here's today's cycling news that matters
Movement for a Credible Cycling (MPCC) Calls for Tougher anti doping stance; US Doping Control Burden falls to race promoters
5. Ricco to appeal 12 year ban in front of CAS
No matter how many times the Cobra's head gets cut off, or he accidentally poisons himself through a dirty blood transfusion (okay, so that's not really a metaphor), Riccardo Ricco just won't seem to go away. The Italian Olympic Committee (CONI) issued Ricco a 12 year ban on April 19th following an investigation into an incident in 2011 when Ricco was admitted into the ICU with kidney failure following (allegedly) a self-administered blood transfusion. That would have been Ricco's second infraction following a positive test for CERA during the 2008 Tour. If unsuccessful in his appeal, Ricco would be banned until close to his 40th birthday. Mario Cipollini told Ricco earlier this year that he needed to move on with his life. The embattled rider has struggled with his doping activities, and the drama has played out in the press since 2008. Shortly after his comeback started, his pregnant girlfriend, also a cyclist, tested positive for EPO. Many made the connection and assumed that Ricco was back off the wagon (if he was ever on). After coming back from his ban, Ricco was never apologetic about his former drug use, never contrite or atoning as he tried to move on with his career, and attitude that many in the cycling community were dissatisfied with. These sentiments were seemingly validated when Ricco checked into the ICU, where a doctor states that Ricco said he was having troubles after a self-administered blood transfusion had gone wrong. Guilty or not, I don't think Ricco is healthy for cycling, but more importantly, I don't think cycling is healthy for Ricco. I'm with Cipollini (that's probably a first, aside from those awesome kits), Ricco needs to let it go and move on with his life. He's got a son now, and he needs to figure out how to be a dad, not a professional cyclist.
4. Gesink Considering Giro
Robert Gesink (Rabobank/Whitelabel/TBD Sponsor) is considering making his debut at the Giro d'Italia next year, citing a new approach that doesn't base his season around one main event (The Tour). He has struggled in the past two editions of the Tour, crashing out of this year's race, and crashing out of contention two years ago. 5th place in 2010 is the best that he has managed to date in the French race. At only 26, Gesink's best days could still be in front of him, and I think he's young enough, and this year's Giro is tame enough, that assaults on the GC in the first two grand tours of the season is not beyond question. It would give him two shots at a successful (complete and uninjured) grand tour, even if it might inhibit his chances of podium finishes in both races. A successful grand tour, however, would re-establish confidence in himself, and in the Dutch media, which have recently questioned whether Gesink would live up to the promise he showed at 24. Come on people, he's still only 26. Don't write him off yet. He reminds me a lot of Valverde earlier in his career, crashing out of successive Tours despite showing his talents in the mountains. He'll mature as a racer eventually just like Valverde. He just needs to regain his footing. I'm placing by bet now. Gesink will finish in the top 10 overall of a grand tour next year.
3. Two Contrasting Rider Opinions on Doping
Valverde: Conscience is Clear
Alejandro Valverde says that his conscience is clear following his first season back after returning from a two-year ban, and that his successes this season far outdistanced his expectations. As to his relationship with Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes, the doctor at the center of the Puerto Affair, Valverde said, "Eufemian was part of the technical staff on my previous team [Kelme]. He was there. I was there, but I don't want to go back into that." Valverde never admitted to doping, although Italian authorities matched blood from a test carried out when the Tour crossed into Italy with a bag of blood found in the Puerto raid. The conversation quickly turned back to racing, however, as Valverde asserted that he's transitioned into more of a grand tour rider, citing falls at the Tour as the main inhibitor to his performances. "In the Tour I have had bad moments, but I always finish well in the final week. The problem is that I've always had falls. The first week of the Tour is very difficult."
Valverde also pointed out that his comments that caused so much ire about Lance Armstrong were actually taken before the USADA file was released. However, he maintains that looking back is not something that is helpful for cycling.
Voigt: Peloton is cleaner
Jens Voigt has expressed a different opinion, having lived and ridden through three major scandals in the sport (Festina, Puerto, & Armstrong). Voigt believes the peloton is cleaner, even if he's never seen doping first-hand, citing his ability to still be competitive at 41. "We start with the same chances for everyone because there's no organized doping anymore," he said. "It's the cycling of today, where hard work and dedication pay off."
Voigt also posited the notion that this be kilometer zero. From here on out, he suggests, should be a zero tolerance policy. No returns, no comebacks. I think there's merit in an argument like that, but I also see guys like Millar, who deserve to ride. Then again, the Millar example is slowly becoming less relevant, as new riders who weren't forced to dope because they were part of the Armstrong era find Millar's example less applicable. Perhaps cycling is ready for a zero-tolerance policy.
2. OPQS Tour team to be built around Cavendish
Patrick Lefevere has made no secret about his interest in Cavendish for several years now, and now that Sky have put all their eggs in the Wiggins-Froome basket, his dreams have finally come true. With sprinters Francesco Chicchi and Gerald Ciolek headed elsewhere, and Levi Leipheimer sacked for his doping confession, OPQS has freed up its lineup to devote itself to Cavendish come July. Tom Boonen will certainly be there for his own opportunities, but could prove invaluable in any leadout train assembled for Cavendish, as would Time Trial stalwart Tony Martin, who worked with Cavendish in the high-road setup. Other riders likely to be included are Matt Brammeier, Bert Grabsch, Stijn Vandenbergh, and Gert Steegmans. Sylvain Chavanel and Niki Terpstra could also play a role in the intermediate kilometers. At any rate, it shouldn't be a surprise to anyone next year when Cavendish returns to his position as the King of the Tour Sprints.
1. Movement for a Credible Cycling (MPCC) Calls for Tougher Anti-Doping Stance; US Doping Control Burden Now Falls to Race Promoters
The MPCC, now including 11 teams, has called for teams, WADA, the UCI, and race organizers to step up their respective roles in the anti-doping fight so that everyone is on the same page, via existing regulations that need greater enforcement while also implementing new measures.
The 11 teams (Ag2R, Bretagne-Schuller, Cofidis, Europcar, FDJ, Garmin, Argos-Shimano, IAM, Lotto Belisol, Netapp, and Sojasun) adhere to the following code of conduct:
-No longer allow a rider to race when he has an initial positive test
-Do not sign a rider with a suspension of more than six months [with the exception of whereabouts cases] for two years after suspension
-Don't give corticosteroid injections without imposing a break from competition of eight days
-Carry out internal procedures from the first positive case on a team
-The team should suspend itself automatically following several positive cases in a twelve month period.
The group is now advocating for WADA to increase sanctions for first-time violations, stricter regulations of corticosteroids, and to forbid riders who have been suspended for more than six months from competing in the world championships or Olympics (can we please call this the Vinokourov rule?). It also stressed that the UCI recognize its role in the anti-doping framework, and for race organizers to not do business with teams that do not respect the elementary rules of ethics.
The number of USADA-run controls previously included some UCI events on a "B-list", but two months ago, USADA changed its policy and no longer will test events where the UCI is the reporting agency under the allotment.
"This means that the typical UCI B-list event has changed categories and now represents an expensive proposal to the race directors. In the past, the race directors wanted to be on the B-list as they had no expenses in that scenario, but did have expenses if it was UCI A-list," said USA Cycling's technical director Shawn Farrell.
Those expenses for a UCI race can run in the thousands of dollars: the race promoters are obligated to pay for the expenses of the controllers, provide space and materials and pay for the lab testing. For a typical cyclo-cross race, Farrell estimates it would cost around $4,000 for six doping controls.
"I can tell you that this year, we have three cyclo-cross races put on the B-list, and USA Cycling is covering the costs of those tests for the race directors, primarily as the policy change was recent, and none of the race directors had anticipated a budget increase of that magnitude."
"It doesn't surprise me that the UCI will not be footing bills for testing, Chauner said. The governing bodies (UCI and USAC) don't seem to realize that they need to make significant financial investment to show they are serious about cleaning up the sport, starting at the grass roots level.
"The stakeholders who pay for sanctions, team affiliations and licenses need to see a good portion of their fees go toward ensuring that cycling regains credibility in the eyes of sponsors, the public and those parents whose sons and daughters might consider competitive cycling." - end
For a good editorial on why the US needs to take a leading role in the fight against doping, given their responsibility and complicity in producing the greatest (editorializing slightly) doping conspiracy uncovered [to date], check out the full article by Chauner here, at velonews: http://velonews.competitor.com/2012/10/news/opinion-u-s-cycling-must-lead-the-global-fight-against-doping_263058
I think the point that needs to be remembered about the US Postal doping ring is that, even though an American was the leader, and the team was registered in America, and many of American riders are the ones who have admitted to doping, the problem is just as much Spanish, given the doctors involved (and still praciticing in Spain), the team's base in Girona, and the number of Spanish riders who played key roles in the team throughout Lance's 7 year Tour run, who weren't called to testify in front of USADA. Yet. That could all change if Bruyneel and the doctors continue their appeals.
Five Things Every Cycling Fan Should Know About Today: October 30th, 2012
Just one of those days, you know? No words, just headlines and links today guys. Sorry I've been lazy and intermittent the last little while. Life will be back to normal soon though hopefully
British Cycling Head Questions Credibility of UCI
Moreno Moser: Giro Ambitions
Giro d'Italia to start in Ireland in 2014?
Wiggins wins 2012 Velo d'Or
Freire: Impossible to Claim that Cycling is Clean
Dowsett to Movistar
De Jongh's Doping Past
President of Cyclists Association Concerned About Lack of Talks


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Summoning the Fantastical, Long After an Opium Trip Has Lost Its Novelty
The Philadelphia Orchestra tried to breathe new life into "Symphonie Fantastique," a work Berlioz wrote nearly 200 years ago.
December 9, 2013, Monday
Berlioz's Shakespearean Jaunt
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Mixing Twin Palettes of Colors and Sounds
The New York Philharmonic's program of Berlioz, Mussorgsky and Stucky offered nearly 150 years of visual themes at Avery Fisher Hall on Thursday night.
February 25, 2012, Saturday
Classical Recordings
A newly released live recording from the mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, who died in 2006, covers a Berlioz song cycle.
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A newly released live recording from the mezzo-soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson, who died in 2006, covers a Berlioz song cycle.
May 29, 2011, Sunday
Berlioz, Shostakovich and Gérard Depardieu
Riccardo Muti, lithe and energetic, drew a glorious sound from his Chicago Symphony players and interpreted the music with insight at Carnegie Hall this weekend.
April 19, 2011, Tuesday
Making a Mighty Sound For Berlioz, but Delicately
Carnegie Hall's 20th annual choral festival culminated in a slimmed down but still powerful account of Berlioz's Requiem on Sunday afternoon.
February 15, 2011, Tuesday
Faust at the Metropolitan Opera
Dan Wakin, a classical music reporter, discusses Robert LePage's production of "La Damnation de Faust," a technological extravaganza at the Metropolitan Opera.
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The Stuffing of MattieMattie rounded the corner of the street and saw the group was standing down a bit. She walked towards them, ready for a verbal beating and a spewing of insults, but put on her game face and walked up to them. "I'm here, Becky. What do you want?"She looked around and noticed they were in front of the town buffet. "What are we doing here?"Becky snickered to her bitchy friends, eager that the bait had been taken. Becky was a cheerleader who had a nasty habit of getting things she wanted. She had various means. Money was a big one, and her dazzling good looks were another. Some others that were used more frequently with Mattie were verbal abuse and crippling blackmail. She usually had a large group of lapdogs who profited from her in some way. They all giggled at whatever was going on, humoring their master.Mattie had been at odds with Becky for years. They were complete opposites. While Becky was mean and snooty, Mattie was kind and compassionate, and was popular around the community f
Greed Never PaysGreed Never Pays"Please...Jessica! Please delete it!", Jade cried out nervously."Hmmm...nope! Don't think I will tee hee!", Jessica laughed, her generous midsection bouncing as she did. Jessica was a big girl to say the least. She was a manipulating one as well, jumping from rich boyfriend to the next in order to find her next relationship to provide her with a way of easy income. Of which included food. Her growing body was the result of her getting her boyfriends to purchase more and more food each time they went out on a "date". She enjoyed her size though, being able to intimidate by throwing it around towards other girls."P....please! You have to!", Jade stuttered in response. Jade on the other hand was a slim girl. And also a little nicer than the evil Jessica, as Jessica was known to start rumors and such just from the mere pleasure of seeing other squirm.However, Jade was in love with a boy, and when Jessica had walked into the backroom and found Jade doing something unbeli
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Kevin Souffrant has been charged with assault and firearms violations after a shooting in a Lancaster apartment that wounded him and left 21-year-old Shadae Taylor-Brooks dead.
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The Morning After5 Reviews
Frank is left to think about the previous night.
Okay, so maybe that was a little too far, but it was certainly along the right lines. Though he'd never actually mentioned it to the older boy, having never had a chance, he had actually been quite looking forward to getting drinks with him, even if they were supposed to have been non-alcoholic. He supposed that taught him not to get his hopes up, especially when it came to older, popular, incredibly-attractive-but-not-really-because-they-were-so-damn-annoying-and-a-complete-liar- boys.
Luckily it seemed that the fates had decided that the sixteen year old had suffered enough for one evening though, because when the taxi pulled up outside his house the curtains to the lounge were firmly drawn, meaning that his parents couldn't see that he was arriving home in a different car from the one he'd left in. That at least saved him explaining the events which had unfolded. Instead, he simply concentrated in composing his expression into one of joy, an incredibly realistic smile curving to his lips as he pushed open the front door.
"Hey," he called out, moving to stick his head through the door to the lounge, smiling at his parents who both turned from their position on the sofa to look at him.
"Hello, love," his mother replied, an almost expectant expression on her face. "Did you have a nice time?"
Nodding, Frank was sure that he managed to look genuinely quite pleased with himself. "Yeah, it was pretty good thanks." Feigning a yawn with near expert precision, he stretched his arms above his head. "Think I'm going to head to bed now though. I'm pretty whacked." Obviously his acting skills were above par because his parents wished him a goodnight's sleep before turning their attention back to the TV, apparently not sensing anything out of the ordinary.
Though tucked up in bed ready for sleep by half past twelve, it was at least five in the morning before Frank finally drifted off. Thoughts swirled around his head mercilessly, not giving him even a moment's peace. He just couldn't understand why Gerard had gotten drunk. Sure, he was eighteen – he was perfectly entitled to drink as much as he wanted, whenever he wanted – but it had been his idea to have a sober night. If he wanted to drink, why hadn't he just said? Frank wasn't sure what annoyed him more; the feeling of being let down or the feeling of being lied to. What if he hadn't had enough money on him to pay for the taxi home? What if Mikey hadn't picked up his phone and he hadn't been able to find out where Gerard lived?
There were so many things which could have gone wrong, none of which it seemed the older boy cared for in the slightest.
When Frank did eventually drift off to sleep, it was while he was staring at Gerard's phone which was now sitting on his bedside table, resisting the urge to throw it at the wall.
He was hardly surprised that he slept straight through his alarm. He was just thankful that both his parents had to go to work early that day; it meant that he was able to skive a day off school without having to think of an excuse. He knew that if he'd told them he felt ill, they'd instantly presume one of two things; either that he couldn't handle going out on a school night or that Gerard had done something which upset him, meaning that if he did ever want to go somewhere with the boy again, they probably wouldn't let him.
Not that he did. He'd had enough of Gerard freaking Way and his constant state of inebriation to last him a life time, thank you.
The sixteen year old didn't wake up until gone midday and even then it took him a good half an hour to physically drag himself out of bed. As he made his way downstairs, making a slight detour via the kitchen to get a cup of tea and some much needed food, he managed to push a certain someone completely from his mind. He was over what had happened last night. Oh, he was so over it. He couldn't be more over it as he tried.
At least, he was until the phone which he'd brought downstairs with him beeped loudly. He knew that he shouldn't have read the text, knowing full well it was an invasion of privacy on all kinds of levels, but a respect for boundaries was something which Frank had never quite grasped the concept of. Besides, Gerard had messed him around no end last night – the least he could do to pay Frank back was let him read his text message, even if he had absolutely no say in the matter.
Before his conscience could get the better of him, Frank picked up the phone, pausing only briefly when he saw the text was from Mikey. Better that he read a text from his brother than a potentially dirty one from some girl, right? Right.
I told Bob that you were off 'cause you had a migraine. Seriously, bro, you need to sort your shit out. I'm not going to carry on lying for you. Frank's not in today either. You need to apologise to him. He seemed pretty pissed off last night and I don't even blame him. It's one thing expecting me to sort you out, but you can't expect other people to.
The dark haired boy had to read through the message several more times, just to see if he'd read it right. He couldn't quite decide what part of it was the most confusing. He got the first bit fine; Gerard was clearly off school with an awful hangover. That at least was hardly surprising. He doubted there was a person alive who could drink as much as Gerard had, as quickly as he had, and not feel a tad delicate the next day.
What he couldn't understand though was why Mikey had lied in the first place – Bob was Gerard's friend. A friend who, as far as Frank knew, liked partying just as much as Gerard did. Surely he wouldn't care in the slightest if Gerard took a day off school because he was hungover?
And then there was the whole 'sorting his shit out' thing. What the hell was that all about? It almost sounded...It almost sounded as if it was a regular occurrence. Exactly how often did Gerard get completely wasted, because it certainly didn't sound like last night had been the first time when it was unexpected? Did that explain the brief moment Mikey's face had expressed something which looked almost like pity?
Sighing, Frank marked the text as unopened and put the phone back down on the table. If he'd thought there was any sort of vindication in reading the text, then he'd been sorely mistaken. All he'd managed to do was confuse the hell out of himself, so much so that he pushed himself off the sofa and walked back into the kitchen, intent on eating his way through as much icecream as humanly possible.
That would take his mind off the Way brothers and the fact that as soon as they were involved, he had absolutely no idea what was going on, what they were talking about and what he was supposed to be doing.
The hours dragged by relatively slowly, probably not made any better by the fact that Frank had pretty much consumed his body weight in icecream. He hadn't even known they had that much of it in the house! What were they, like secret icecream dealers or something? No one had six tubs of unopened icecream just chilling in their freezer.
After munching his way through his third tub of the delicious treat, resisting the urge to go and find a t-shirt, despite the fact that being shirtless and ingesting a shit-tonne of ice didn't make for being particularly warm, the doorbell rang. He genuinely did consider not answering it; what if a teacher had somehow found out he was skiving? A quick glance to the clock dispelled that fear though – school had been finished for half an hour. Woah, he really had wasted an entire day.
Placing the now empty icecream tub on the table, complete with well licked spoon, Frank pushed himself up from the sofa somewhat reluctantly. If he thought he should have stayed on the sofa before opening the front door, then he definitely did once he saw who was stood there.
His expression changed from one of surprise to one of indifference, before quickly changing again, this time to one of embarrassment as he realised the fact that he was currently shirtless and his pyjama pants were slung a little bit too low across his hips for when in company. Tugging them up slightly, he promptly folded his arms across his chest as he arched an eyebrow.
"Gerard," he said in way of greeting.
At least the older boy had the decency to look sufficiently chagrined. And so he should – he had absolutely no right turning up on Frank's doorstep like this, especially considering how he'd acted last night! So why was Frank just a tinsy tiny bit happy to see him, not that he'd let him know that of course?
"Hey, man." It was clear that Gerard was feeling a sight more nervous that he wanted to let on, everything from his light tone which seemed suspiciously forced to the way he shifted awkwardly on the spot giving it away. "Mind if I come in?"
Instead of saying anything, Frank simply stepped out of the doorway, allowing Gerard room to enter. It was safe to say that he was feeling pretty pleased with the cold shoulder he'd managed to give the other so far. His guilty conscience was yet to kick in, the left over irritation from the previous night telling him that it was nothing more than Gerard deserved. When Gerard moved past him and into the lounge though, as if he owned the freaking place, he had to bite his tongue to stop a somewhat out of order comment slipping past his lips.
"See you've been having fun," the eighteen year old gestured towards the icecream tubs, characteristic smirk making a triumphant return.
"Oh yeah," Frank drawled sarcastically. "Endless sources of icecream. It's like a dream come true." He received some sort of twisted satisfaction in seeing Gerard's smirk falter slightly. Moving over to the table, he picked up the other's mobile and held it out to him. "I forgot to give your phone back. You got a text." He decided not to mention that he had already read it.
What he did do though, was carefully watch Gerard's expression when he read it. He saw something which almost looked like guilt flicker across his face, though it was quickly composed into the almost ever-present smile. Pocketing the phone, Gerard plonked himself down on the sofa, even going as far to pat the spot next to him. "So...you weren't at school today."
This time Frank really did bite his tongue and sucked in a deep breath through his nose as he sat down, being sure to move as far away from Gerard as physically possible. "And how do you know you just didn't see me?"
"I have my sources. How come you weren't there?" Frank was sure that he imagined the almost regretful tone he heard.
Because I couldn't sleep because I was too busy trying to figure out what the hell you were playing at getting so drunk! "Because I slept through my alarm and couldn't be bothered to go in late. How did you cope? You must have been feeling pretty rough after last night." Call his bluff. Good move.
Gerard chewed his lower lip for a moment and Frank was pretty sure he was considering whether or not to lie to him. If he was, he obviously decided that he'd dug himself far enough into a hole already. "I didn't make it in either. I was in no state to set an alarm last night, so I just didn't bother."
Well, the topic had been breached – it was now or never. Having never been one for subtly, Frank just came out with it. "So, tell me." That was good. Keep your tone neutral. Lull them into a false sense of security. "What the hell was last night about? What happened to 'we won't be drinking', huh?!"
Gerard's dark eyes, framed by even darker eyeliner, flickered down to stare at the floor as he sighed softly, one hand moving to push his hair out of his face. "Frank, I'm sorry. Like, seriously. I didn't meant to get that drunk—"
"You weren't supposed to be getting drunk at all!" Frank's angry yell cut him off, the sound ringing out strongly around the room. Once silence once again settled over them, two pairs of eyes met each other, one narrowed into a glare, the other wide with shock.
"I messed up, okay?! I messed up real bad, but I didn't mean to. Surely that means something?"
It should have. It really should have, but as it happened it somehow only managed to make it worse. "All it means, Gerard, is that I'm obviously so boring that you couldn't bear to get through the evening sober." Oh god, he sounded like a whiny child. It wasn't supposed to have come out quite like that, but he couldn't bring himself to take back the words because, whiny or not, that was how he felt. And it hurt more than he thought it would.
"Don't be stupid! That's not it at all! Why are you getting so pissed off about this? Everything ended up alright. Stop acting like such a freaking girl!"
If Frank had been angry before, then he was positively livid now. "Because you lied to me! Because you let me down! Because I thought it was going to be a fun night and it ended with me wanting to leave you passed out on the pavement outside that pub because you fucked me off so much!"
Obviously realising that both of their emotions were quickly running away with them, Gerard took a deep breath, hand once again tugging at his hair. "Look, just let me make it up to you. I'll take you out somewhere where's there's not even a single drop of alcohol."
"That was the you making it up to me!" Standing up, Frank nodded towards the door. "Just go, Gerard."
Apparently the eighteen year old realised that Frank wasn't in the mood to be messed around and he stood up after a moment. When he spoke again, his voice was soft, the sound a stark contrast from how het-up he'd been a mere second ago. "Frank, I really am sorry. And I'm going to make this up to you, whether you want me to or not."
Before Frank had a chance to ask him how exactly he planned to do that, Gerard turned and left the room. The sound of the front door opening and closing met his ears just after.
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What Are Some Good Ideas for Using My Raspberry Curd?
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I like to use it in cakes (If it's firm enough). Make a chocolate cake, cut out a section of the cake and boom.. I've done it with lemon curd. http://hakamablog.blogspot.com/2009/04/lemon-chiffon-cake-filled-with-lemon.html
I made those raspberry curd bars for Thanksgiving last year. They were a huge hit, but I advise not calling them 'curd' in front of the kids. Some found the name off-putting even as they were helping themselves to seconds.
I've only used lemon curd (but now that I know raspberry curd exists, I must make some!), but I would imagine it'd be pretty good as a cake filling or with cream puffs.
I've heard a lot about various fruit curds here this week. What exactly constitutes a curd?
Serve with cheese and crackers.
I saved this recipe last week from here because I thought lemon curd ice cream sounded amazing:
but I bet raspberry curd ice cream would be even better!
Make a tart! The Pie and Pastry Bible has a great recipe for a lemon curd and blueberry tart, with many variations to use other types of curd. Filling the tart shell with raspberry curd and topping with another kind of berry (maybe blackberries or a mixture of different berries) would be delicious!
You could swirl it with some strained Greek yogurt (some added vanilla extract in the yogurt would be nice) and pour it into popsicle molds. I did this with some lime curd I had on hand and it was delicious.
It would also work well as a cupcake filling (I'll bet it would be awesome inside a lemon cake with white chocolate buttercream).
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Dirk Nowitzki had 22 points to lead the Mavericks.
The deciding run started when James, who also had nine rebounds and six assists, stole a pass from Shawn Marion in the backcourt and pulled up for a tying 3-pointer.
After hitting another 3 over Marion to put Miami ahead for good, James drove for a dunk following a Dallas turnover. His previous season high was 39 in a win over Dallas in Miami.
Dallas missed seven shots and had three turnovers while the Heat pulled away for their third straight season sweep of the Mavericks — six consecutive wins — since losing to them in the 2011 NBA Finals.
Chris Bosh scored 22 points for Miami and Dwyane Wade had 13 after missing the final two games before the break with a foot problem. Chris Andersen scored a season-high 18.
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The young guns, specifically Avery Bradley, kept the C's in this one, and the vets finished it off. Despite weary legs and some lapses in defense, Boston gets a gutsy 110-107 win in OT in Utah. Paul Pierce took the game over late, hitting clutch shot after clutch shot in the 4th and the OT. Pierce was 3 of 3 in overtime, and 5 of 9 for 55% in the 4th & OT. His partner in crime, KG, was 2 of 2 in the extra frame. Pierce finished with 26 points, 20 of those in the 2nd half. KG scored 13 pts & Avery Bradley had 18. Bradley's defense and overall spark kept Boston's spirits up throughout, despite Utah bouncing-back after every Boston run. Gordon Hayward led Utah with 26 and Big Al had 15. Celtics finish their road trip 2-3. It was obvious Doc really wanted this one tonight. Jordan Crawford played 4 mins & TWill did not play at all. PP, KG & Bradley all played 39+ mins. The Green: Avery Bradley may as well have been shot out of a canon tonight. He had 12 pts, 2 steals,...
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Humans have been known to injure themselves in a variety of ways, from cutting themselves with razor blades to burning their skin. But do other animals ever engage in this type of behavior? Sometimes animals will practice what is known as self-injurious behavior (SIB). The exact reasons for this aren't known, and probably vary on a case-by-case basis, but some potential causes could include stress, isolation, fear, disease, malnutrition and boredom.Animals practice SIB in different ways. For example, some birds will pluck out their feathers and pick at their flesh. Primates, on the other hand, might bite themselves. Dogs and cats tend to lick themselves excessively. It's believed these actions create calming sensations that help the animals as they try to cope with their nerve-wracking or traumatic situations. Because many of these animals are social creatures, and touch and interaction are very important to them, isolation may cause them to over-preen or over-groom themselves [source: Newfoundland News]. These symptoms may also indicate an underlying medical condition.
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Wrong Wrong Wrong! It is not a english name but a turkish name with persian roots, first of all the spelling has been changed from Dilara to delara but the pronounciation remains the same either letter used. Dilara is an old uyghur name dil means heart and ara means between but the meaning of dilara is 'she who delights the heart'
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