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Confessions of a Pagan Handspinner
Picture this, if you will: At the edge of a salt marsh--a place of migrating sea birds, violent weather, and windswept tall grasses--stands a castle. It is not a very grand place, not the shining palace in the clouds you might expect, but a rambling old dwelling with some of its rooms half-submerged in the sea. It is known in the old languages as Fensalir ("Marsh Halls"), or "Sokkvabek" ("Sunken Halls"). The one thing these names have in common is water, and they do not conjure up the abode of a celestial goddess in the mind's eye. The only clouds to be found in these rooms filled with brackish green light and bracing salt air are clouds of fluffy white roving. A great blue heron nests in the rafters, and it would be no surprise to find a random sheep wandering through a hallway. In one of the larger rooms, near the embers of a fireplace and a window overlooking the sea, a solitary woman sits spinning, a long, thick braid of auburn laced with grey trailing down her back. She plies a spindle, which whirls faster than the eye can follow in response to the barely perceptible motions of her fingers. Fluffy clouds of fiber are guided from the distaff standing at her elbow, caught up in the twist generated by the whorl, and wound swiftly by deft fingers onto the fat cop, or ball, of yarn forming on the spindle's midsection. Sparks fly from the woman's fingertips as she works, and there is an electric charge in the air, like the pressure that builds up before a storm.
This is probably not the image of Frigga most Heathens hold dear, or even that most pagans in general would be familiar with. The wife of Odin and Queen of the Sky Gods (the Aesir) of the Northern Traditions, Frigga is best known for Her spinning (many Heathens believe She spins the threads that are then woven by the Norns--the Northern Fates--into our destinies), Her housewifely perfectionism, and Her failure to save Her beloved son Balder from His fated death. She is usually depicted surrounded by Her handmaidens--anywhere between nine and twelve companion goddesses who keep Her company and do Her bidding-- and Her hall is a celestial one, Her spinning wheel limned against the star-filled night sky.
Yet while Frigga certainly does have some celestial correspondences (She is Queen of the Sky-deities of the Northern gods, after all), I think there is an argument to be made for Her having very earthy--possibly even cthonic--origins. Shocking, I know, but consider the fact that She is said to make Her home in a fenland. This is a type of landscape many Americans are not familiar with, but that I became better acquainted with when my partner and I moved to Eugene, Oregon from the east coast, about three years ago now. The West Eugene wetlands are not precisely a fen; although we are only a couple of hours from the Pacific Ocean by car, we are still a little too far away for them to qualify as a salt marsh. Still, they are similar in many ways: a wetland, like a fen, is a volatile place, prone to violent storms one moment, sunshine and rainbows the next, with driving winds and all manner of birds and other creatures passing to and from the waterways. It is a landscape where land, sky and water meet, and thus a liminal place where spirits also can pass back and forth with ease. This wild and untamed, even somewhat frightening, imagery may challenge the picture many people seem to have of Frigga as a dull housewife who spends most of Her time and attention on keeping an immaculate home, but when you think about it, does this not better fit the wife of Odin, the shaman-king of the northern gods who had His own origins as a storm giant?
At this point, I'll bet you're wondering who the hell I am and why I'm babbling on and on about Frigga. Since I am not one of the better-known bloggers here, I should take a step back and explain. Going on ten years ago now, Odin claimed me as His wife. For those of you not familiar with the concept of god-marriage, it is somewhat akin to the idea of marriage-lwa in Vodou, with the difference of not being widely practiced or accepted in the Heathen "mainstream" (to the extent that one exists). Rather than go through the entire story again here, I will just link you to a post about my marriage on my personal blog here which I think explains my experiences and reasoning pretty well. Obligatory disclaimer: I am not by any means claiming the distinction of being Odin's only mortal wife, but for the purposes of my writing here I will likely fall into the practice of referring to myself as His wife, or to Him as my Husband, without remembering to make that distinction every time. (That would quickly make for rather tedious reading, anyway.)
Many of us who are called to these types of relationships with our gods consider ourselves to be spirit workers; whether we came upon this path by deliberate choice or by some other means (in shamanic traditions, people are often claimed by the spirits unwillingly), we are involved with spirits on a daily basis, interacting with them much as we do with mortal friends, family and co-workers, and often performing tasks or jobs on their behalf. In my own case, Odin expressed His wish for me to begin the practice of seidhr (an ancient Scandinavian tradition of prophecy and magic that I'll go into more deeply in future posts) and to perform one other function at the onset of the dark half of the year, in connection with the Wild Hunt, which I will probably not talk about much here at all. Beyond those two things (which are both, admittedly, pretty big deals), He did not seem very forthcoming with Work for me to do, either for Him directly or for any of His other followers (mortal or otherwise). Thinking that I should want to become a community priestess, serving Odin and other Heathens by leading and hosting rituals, I made a half-hearted attempt to become ordained through a big Heathen organization--only to step down just prior to taking my clergy oaths, having realized belatedly that He wasn't really pushing for me to do it and that, to be honest, I really didn't want to, anyway. I considered trying to mingle with the more edgy, shamanic Heathen practitioners on the east coast, but that idea didn't appeal much to me either; I am by nature neither a joiner nor a seeker of activities and events. I am happiest, in fact, at home with my little dog at my feet and some type of crafty activity in my hands.
It is at this point in the story that spinning, and Frigga, both enter the picture. Prior to the move to Eugene--the move that brought about my familiarity with the wetlands--I hadn't had much to do with Her. In fact, it could even be said that I had avoided Her, partly because of the housewifely persona (having ended a bad marriage of 15 years in which I was often berated for my poor housekeeping skills, this brought up unpleasant associations for me) and partly because of my misguiding fears that I could not possibly be good enough to mingle with this paragon of wifely perfection. Spinning, though, was another matter; I had long wanted to spin, and shortly after attending my first sheep and fiber festival here in Eugene I also acquired my first wheel and began spending hours each day in front of it in my determination to master the art. Spinning enabled me to combine my love of crafting with my passion for working with animals (albeit indirectlly, in the form of their fiber), and the continuous rhythm of drafting fiber and treadling the wheel was addictive, trance inducing, and hypnotic. I was hooked! And like the wily lady She is depicted as being in a few of the Eddic tales, Frigga slipped in while I wasn't paying attention. Before long, She too had become one of my obsessions (of which I have a growing list!) and I had begun to actively question the things that have become "common knowledge" about Her personality and activities, and to form my own opinions both through research and through direct experience.
While my primary loyalties will always belong to Odin first and foremost, at this point my daily "Work" (so to speak) is more heavily bound up with that of His divine wife and queen. When I'm being honest I have to admit that although this is certainly not what I expected when I first started down this path nearly ten years ago, it does fit with my own personality and preoccupations very well. Rather than the temple priestess who ministers to the masses, or the shamanic practitioner who conducts the edgy rites mainstream Heathens don't want to hear about, I am, for a godspouse, surprisingly (although, considering Frigga and Her fenlands as an example, perhaps deceptively) tame. I am the witch in a hut at the edge of the woods (or more accurately, the fens) who tends to her Husband's business quietly and keeps His secrets. Like a few other notable women mentioned in the Icelandic sagas who likewise "knew a thing or two," I have realized that my craft, spinning, is in some subtle and almost indefinable way not only a metaphor for fate, or wyrd, but also a working model of it and means for accessing it. And so I sit with my dog at my feet and ply my craft, while at the same time plying my Craft.
And I am becoming more like Frigga than I would, at one time, ever have cared to admit. Among other things, Frigga is a goddess of fertility (which can be interpreted both in terms of actual childbearing and as creative power), and although I am past my childbearing years (thankfully!) like Her I am a maker, a crafter, an artisan. I am also a Heathen entrepreneur who offers my creations for sale to the public, spends a good deal of time learning how to market them, and on top of all of this holds down (for the time being, anyway) a regular day job. In my quest to understand Frigga the closest model I have found is that of the early medieval European queens. Rather than meek, retiring adornments for their husbands, these queens were working women, adept at running a royal household and usually a whole cottage industry (consisting of spinning, weaving and stitching) besides. Like Frigga, I am a busy woman, sometimes too busy. Yet I certainly can find time to write about Her here, and the ways in which She has helped to transform my life, both in terms of the textile arts that I love and in my understanding not only of myself but of fate (or, as we northern pagans call it, Wyrd).
In this blog, I will explore a variety of topics loosely spun (I didn't do that on purpose, I swear!) around the core of my growing understandings of Frigga, seidhr, and wyrd, and how all of these concepts relate to the ancient and graceful arts of spinning, weaving and stitchery. These crafts were not simply daily and necessary household activities throughout the middle ages, and are not merely metaphors by which we can approach an understanding of wyrd today, but are a magical and almost alchemical mingling of the two, in addition to being actual tools that can be used in a magical or oracular practice. And through all of this will be interwoven (okay, maybe it was on purpose, a little) my own experiences and observations as a seidhr practitioner, struggling Heathen artisan, godspouse, and--dare I say it?--Frigga's woman. Because Frigga may not be as flashy and flamboyant as Freyja (I am sure I will contrast the two in a future post), and She may stand--albeit willingly--in the shadow of Her husband, Odin, but it's high time She got her due.
So, how about it? Want to go for a spin?
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University unveils initiative to protect digital assets
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New Cageside Podcast Special, exclusively dedicated to Rosi Sexton. We speak about Cage Warriors Fighting Championship, PEDs, VADA, rescheduling the fight with Gaff, sacrifices fighters make and her future.
It was great to break down the finer detail of the last week and get some specifics over PED testing etc. An unfortunate situation, but there are some messages which will hopefully benefit the sport.


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Last edited by Babycakes; 20-04-2013 at 03:35 AM.
Am in work and thought i'd log in just to comment on this post as i like to make people feel special- and you are special.
Dunno weather this is some shite trolling but i'll comment anyways...
Training blogs are great to read, so please do one!
Few things...
Fight pro eh? sound. I assume you cant be that arrogant or stupid to fight pro on a card without you or your coaches testing you at a lower level first so how many times have you competed in amateur MMA? fuck that,how many times have you competed in any combat sport? You say the thread is not for anyone "expecting huge things from me" but to lose 42lbs in bodyfat over a 6 month period while getting ready for a pro debut as you have planned, I cant help but expect fucking massive things mate!
Trained before eh? should be a breeze then- How many years of mat time,sparring,s & c,drilling etc etc did you sacrifice before things in life "got the better" if you dont mind me asking? Hope nothing gets in the way again! (if its something terminal then i'm a dick and ignore everything before and what i'm about to write).
It would be soooo nice of you to THINK about posting pics of yourself on here in exchange for "nice feedback"- constructive criticism? no one needs that shit bro. Dear me, you hide arrogance like I hide sarcasm.
Good to see you understand all the basics, such as training,diet,consistency etc-tech' and sparring gets taken care of in the gym,alls you have to do is turn up,its that easy innit?
Nothing to add to speed things up mate,unless you can get on a card in 3 months- that'd get you your fight earlier I think.
OK first day almost over went as follows
90 minute fast walk with the dogs on wake up.
porridge with tea spoon of honey and some fruit and 2 pints of water. breakfast 8am
cup of green tea 9pm
banana with green tea 12.30
4pm brown toast with 2 slices of ham
7:30pm chilli with brown rice turkey mince.
Also been drinking lots of water
mma will normally be 6 till 9 but that starts Monday due to me wanting to give myself a week break in period first. for this week i will be doing 45 minutes on the cross trainer at 9pm.
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What I think he is getting at babycakes is this;
Have u competed before, if so at what level? Do you train at a gym? How many years have you trained? What disciplines have you trained in?
It's always hard to gauge how people have ment to make their posts on here sound, your first one sounds like you have just decided after no recent training that you are going to lose 4 stone in 6 months and go pro in a blink of an eye. That might be completely wrong of course. If you gave a bit more background on what you have done in the past etc then it would add more credibility to your blog.
Hope this helps mate and by no means am I trying to bash your blog, just giving my advice, yours to take or leave of course and good luck.
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Thanks Naughty but he is just been a prick lol.
Its totally kool man let him hate. I have seen some right states trying to compete at pro rules so maybe he should worry about safe MMA and idiot promoters hiring independent fighters at a low cost with no worry about there health or future. If you follow my blog you will hopefully see that this isn't amateur night and I will be doing things to the best of my ability. Also to Answer your question yes i am at a gym as if i would make a mma blog and not be at a credible gym lmfao. Anyway i will follow your blog mate and support you.
Calm down son,whats with all the abuse?
The thread if its real absolutely reeks of arrogance,and thats what got my back up. Goose offered an explaination for you,but i dont think that was where you were coming from at all- hence the "just being a prick"
Why should I worry about Safe MMA and indie fighters? And what would you say you are? No school,no team,no training mentioned- far more of a worry than someone floating from gym to gym.
But i do agree I sound a bit of a prick especially saying this- If it was that easy to be a pro fighter,everyone would be doing it- take ya 6 months to lose ya 40 odd lbs,along with learning skill sets well enough to carry them out when a pro fighter is trying to smash you an shove it up ya arse lad-not in a bad way.
No titles won in any sport sunshine,got a couple of medals for syncronised swimming though if that makes you happy- but am not the 1 saying am going from 3 stone overweight to the pro ranks,i assume skipping any amateur experience within months now am I?
Nah, rather replace confidence with delusion- fits better.
My record? sure,its 0-0-0. but I'm not claiming to be a fighter so dont really know where you're going with that 1.
And the reason I asked about experience and that is because although I dont fight I do train and know how it would go down if I were to suggest in a overweight state that I fight pro after half a year,even with ya 3-4 months on top to any of the lads-never mind coaches.
Honestly, if your original post didnt come across the way it did-all arrogant an blase about fighting,fighting pro.I would of wished all the best in your endeavor- Losing 2-3 stone in itself is no mean feat,like you said things get in the way. But then to add to that the lofty goal of going straight into a pro fight? not personal but I think is arrogant or stupid-plus a bit disrespectful to the lads who have actually already put hard work in over years to get to where you said you will be in a few months.
Btw If you are in a decent place I'd bet my fucking life on it that you havent spoke about your 6-12 month plan. Goals are good,and credit where its due an all that- but come on! If you already know "ALL the basics on the ground" (??) maybe dropping some weight and entering a jitz comp would be an idea? either that or see if you can can get on Rio Heroes,whatever...


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By ROB VANSTONE Leader-Post
With a new deal secured, Chris Getzlaf anxiously awaits the 2010 CFL season.
"It feels really good,'' Getzlaf, a Regina-born receiver with the Saskatchewan Roughriders, said Sunday after it was confirmed that he had signed a contract extension calling for two years plus a club option for a third.
"It's good to get it out of the way. Now I don't have to worry about anything next year except going out and playing hard and hopefully getting to the same place — but with a different outcome.''
Getzlaf had a team-high six touchdown receptions during the 2009 regular season, in which he had 41 receptions for 531 yards. He added another TD grab to help Saskatchewan defeat the visiting Calgary Stampeders 27-17 in the West Division final. One week later, the Montreal Alouettes defeated Saskatchewan 28-27 in the Grey Cup.
"I think the team is heading in the right direction,'' said Getzlaf, who helped the Roughriders finish first in the West for the first time since 1976. "We had a hell of a year. It didn't end the way quite the way we wanted it to, but we still played well.
"If we can keep the same group of guys together, like it sounds like they want to, we should have a good team for years to come. Being from here and liking the situation factor in as well. I'd like to play here as long as it's feasible because the situation is great.''
The Roughriders have yet to formally announce Getzlaf's new deal, but it was confirmed by team sources on the weekend. A formal announcement is expected in the New Year.
In addition to playing with the Roughriders, Getzlaf is a financial planner with Investors Group.
Getzlaf is a product of the Usher Unicorns, Regina Thunder and University of Regina Rams football programs.
The Roughriders acquired Getzlaf from the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in August of 2007. In the deal, the Roughriders obtained Getzlaf and receiver-returner Corey Holmes for receiver-returner Jason Armstead.
Armstead, who rejoined the Green and White in late August, was named the Roughriders' special-teams player-of-the-year in 2009.
Fourteen members of the 2009 Roughriders are eligible to become free agents in mid-February. Roughriders general manager Eric Tillman is also believed to be negotiating with other players who are entering their option years — including receivers Rob Bagg and Weston Dressler.


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PRINCETON, N.J. -- There was a youthful theme when the Ivy League unveiled its annual softball awards on Thursday as Yale sophomore catcher Sarah Onorato (North Reading, Mass.) was named Player of the Year and Dartmouth sophomore Kristen Rumley (Katy, Texas) was named Pitcher of the Year.
Rumley's Big Green teammate, freshman shortstop/outfielder Katie McEachern (San Diego), was also honored as the League's Rookie of the Year.
Onorato has likely run away with the Ivy League batting crown, hitting 49 points better than the next closest player and finishing her season at .430. In League play, Onorato's average climbed to .448, going 30-for-67 with nine doubles, one triple and six home runs -- meaning more than half of her hits in League play went for extra bases, helping her to an .881 slugging percentage in Ivy action.
Onorato, Yale's first Player of the Year in softball since Seema Hingorani in 1991, leads the League in hits (64), runs scored (37), doubles (19), home runs (14), total bases (127), slugging percentage (.852) and on-base percentage (.497). She had 16 multiple-hit games, including nine games with three hits. She had a 20-game hitting streak at one point, the fourth-longest in Ivy League history, and a streak of 26 consecutive games safely reaching base.
Onorato's .430 batting average is the highest by a Bulldog since Jennifer Fong hit .430 to lead the Ancient Eight in 1993. Her .852 slugging percentage is also third-highest in League history, while the 127 total bases is second-most all-time. The 14 home runs is also tied for fifth-most in a season in school history and a Yale single-season record. Her 19 doubles and 64 hits are also new Yale single-season marks.
Rumley leads the League's pitchers in virtually every category. She is Dartmouth's first Pitcher of the Year since Christine Quattrocchi won the award in 2000. The League's only 20-game winner so far this year, Rumley recorded a 22-9 mark in her League-high 37 appearances (tied for third-most in League history). Her 22 wins are tied for fifth-most in a season in League history. She had a 1.74 ERA in 197-1/3 innings of work, both League bests. And when you factor in the amount of innings she threw, it becomes even more impressive that she allowed just 29 walks on the season while striking out a League-high 185. Rumley already holds Dartmouth's career strikeouts record with 336 in her first two seasons.
During Ivy play, Rumley went 12-3 with a 1.65 ERA, hurling four shutouts. In 93-1/3 innings of work inside the League, she walked just nine batters while striking out 80 and held the opposition to a .180 batting average. Rumley helped her own cause at the plate, as well as serving as the team's designated player on a part-time basis. She is fifth in the batting crown currently with a .362 average, scoring 27 runs and driving in 17. In League play, Rumley hit .418.
McEachern hit .331 on the season with team-bests of 10 home runs (a single-season school record) and 38 RBIs. She is fourth in the League in homers and second in RBIs. She drew 17 walks and struck out just nine times in 163 plate appearances. She also became the first player in Ivy history to hit for the cycle when she did it against Iowa State on March 22.
Rumley and Onorato were among six unanimous selections to the All-Ivy first team. Penn sophomore pitcher Alexis Borden (Yorba Linda, Calif.), Harvard junior third baseman Kasey Lange (Ladera Ranch, Calif.), Harvard junior outfielder Shelbi Olson (Lenexa, Kan.) and Penn senior outfielder Brooke Coloma (Martinez, Calif.) were also unanimous first-team selections.
Borden, a first-team All-Ivy selection for the second straight year, hurled the Quakers to their first Ivy title in 32 years and will lead her squad into their first NCAA Division I Softball Championship appearance and first national television appearance on Friday when they face Texas A&M in a game to be aired by ESPN2. Borden enters the NCAA Tournament 17-10 on the year with a 2.38 ERA. In her 28 starts thus far, she has recorded 21 complete games and struck out 171 in 179-2/3 innings of work.
In the Ivy League Championship Series, in which Penn beat Dartmouth in three games, Borden was 2-1 with a 2.17 ERA, striking out 22 and walking just four.
Coloma, who earned her second-straight first-team selection, has been Penn's top offensive threat this season, hitting .343 with 32 runs scored (third-best in the League) and 35 RBIs (fourth-best in the League).
Olson is third in the League in hitting at .371. She had 16 multiple-hit games on the season and finished the year on a 16-game hitting streak. For the season, Olson hit .476 with runners in scoring position (20-for-42).
Lange, who earned her third straight first-team All-Ivy selection, finished the year with a 32-game streak of reaching base. She leads the League in RBIs with 43 and is second behind Onorato in home runs with 13.
Due to ties in the voting, there were two shortstops and four outfielders named to the first team. Also earning first-team honors were Penn junior first baseman Georgia Guttadauro (Carlisle, Mass.), Dartmouth senior second baseman Hillary Hubert (Grant Park, Ill.), Harvard sophomore shortstop Emily Gusse (San Diego), Penn senior shortstop Stephanie Caso (Brooklyn, N.Y.), Columbia junior outfielder Emily Caruthers (Rancho Murieta, Calif.), Penn senior outfielder Jessica Melendez (Miami), McEachern from Dartmouth as the team's utility player (shortstop and outfielder) and Cornell senior designated player Erin Belles (Dallas, Pa.).
Between the first team, second team and honorable-mention selections, Penn leads the way with nine All-Ivy selections, including five on the first team. Dartmouth and Harvard each had three first-team selections and five overall.
Sarah Onorato, Yale (So., C - North Reading, Mass.)
Kristen Rumley, Dartmouth (So., P - Katy, Texas)
Katie McEachern, Dartmouth (Fr., SS/OF - San Diego)
*Kristen Rumley, Dartmouth (So., P - Katy, Texas)
*Alexis Borden, Penn (So., P - Yorba Linda, Calif.)
*Sarah Onorato, Yale (So., C - North Reading, Mass.)
Georgia Guttadauro, Penn (Jr., 1B - Carlisle, Mass.)
Hillary Hubert, Dartmouth (Sr., 2B - Grant Park, Ill.)
*Kasey Lange, Harvard (Jr., 3B - Ladera Ranch, Calif.)
Emily Gusse, Harvard (So., SS - San Diego)
Stephanie Caso, Penn (Sr., SS - Brooklyn, N.Y.)
Emily Caruthers, Columbia (Jr., OF - Rancho Murieta, Calif.)
*Shelbi Olson, Harvard (Jr., OF - Lenexa, Kan.)
*Brooke Coloma, Penn (Sr., OF - Martinez, Calif.)
Jessica Melendez, Penn (Sr., OF - Miami)
Katie McEachern, Dartmouth (Fr., Utility - San Diego)
Erin Belles, Cornell (Sr., DP - Dallas, Pa.)
Emily Kenyon, Columbia (Fr., P - Monmouth, Ore.)
Morgan Groom, Harvard (Fr., P - Lowell, Mich.)
Alex Peyton, Princeton (Sr., P - Fullerton, Calif.)
Maddie Cousens, Princeton (Jr., C - Albany, Calif.)
Christina Villalon, Cornell (Sr., 1B - Robstown, Texas)
Samantha Erosa, Penn (Sr., 2B - Bronx, N.Y.)
Alix Cook, Columbia (So., 3B - El Segundo, Calif.)
Alyssa Schmidt, Princeton (So., SS - Rocklin, Calif.)
Alyssa Swearingen, Columbia (Fr., OF - Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.)
Megan Averitt, Dartmouth (So., OF - Alameda, Calif.)
Sydney Turchin, Penn (Sr., OF - Princeton Junction, N.J.)
Nikki Chu, Princeton (Sr., Utility - Carlsbad, Calif.)
Stephanie Regan, Harvard (Sr., DP - Humble, Texas)
Liz Caggiano, Columbia (So., C - Bellaire, Texas)
Morgan McCalmon, Dartmouth (Fr., 1B - Norman, Okla.)
Alex Peyton, Princeton (Sr., 1B - Fullerton, Calif.)
Stephanie Thompson, Brown (Sr., 2B - Chino, Calif.)
Trista Chavez, Brown (So., 3B - San Pedro, Calif.)
Emily Weinberg, Cornell (Fr., 3B - West Windsor, N.J.)
Janet Leung, Brown (Fr., SS - Mississauga, Ontario, Canada)
Tori Balta, Yale (Jr., OF - Valencia, Calif.)
Lauren Li, Penn (Fr., Utility - Los Angeles)
Emily Snodgrass, Columbia (Jr., DP - Canby, Ore.)
Elysse Gorney, Penn (Jr., DP - Orlando, Fla.)
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Tyrone Spong about Glory 11
Tyrone Spong is a name that has jumped up in value over the past few years after cutting his teeth on the international muay thai and kickboxing circuit in a dizzying amount of weight classes. Spong has fought not only some of the best in the world in one or two weight classes, but in just about every weight class between 70kg and Super Heavyweight in the span of his career, with one fight against Nathan "Carnage" Corbett standing out as the one that fans wanted to see happen again. GLORY is making precisely this happen at GLORY 11 Chicago this weekend, live on Spike TV.
LiverKick.com caught up with Tyrone Spong earlier this week to discuss the fight with Carnage and he has a very mature way of viewing the first bout with Carnage, when asked if he considers it a draw or a loss; "Oh no, no man, for me personally it's a loss. You know, according to the rules and the commission they call it a no contest. That's not on me, you know, I don't make the rules, I just fight according to them. To me personally though, I consider that a loss and now I have the chance to avenge that loss, so we'll see."
The landscape of professional Kickboxing has changed a lot since 2009, as has Tyrone Spong. Spong has arguably been facing the top competition in the world since the fight with Corbett in Montego Bay, Jamaica. That isn't all that Spong has been doing, though, according to him, as the past few years have been a valuable learning experience.
"Yeah, you know, the most important thing for me is that back then I wasn't taking the sport as seriously as I do now," Spong admitted. "I was just a young kid fighting back then and I did a lot of growing up in my life and in my career, which I think is one of the big differences right now, it's a whole different animal.
"You know, I'm not the type of guy that is the smack talker or whatever," he admits, usually a statement like this would be followed by smack talking, but Spong instead looks at the landscape and how their positions have changed since that first fight. "One thing that I want to get out there is that people are talking about how this is such a big fight for me and this and that, but you know, for me this is just another fight. Of course we have a little bit of a history as this is a rematch, but who was talking about Corbett before this fight? Nobody was, he's fighting me now and I'm the top guy now. I'm not saying that to trash talk or whatever, but now he's getting an opportunity to fight me. I'm the champion, not the other way around. I've been out there, fighting the top names and I bet that he is really happy that he has this fight as it puts him out there a little more."
Spong sees his career now, where he is and what he's achieved for what it is, though, and doesn't try to grasp too hard onto individual fights or moments. "You know, for me it's a whole different story, I've fought in several weight classes and I've fought the best of the best in every weight class -- and I've beaten the best of the best in every weight class -- so I'm just happy that I'm building up my legacy.
"I'll probably compete at both Light Heavyweight and Heavyweight, you know, whatever," he admits when asked if he'll stick to Light Heavyweight or give Heavyweight another shot. "I was fighting those big guys way up in weight and I just like challenges. Some of these guys talk about a few pounds in weight difference, I've fought guys with over 40lbs weight difference, you know? Even 60lbs weight difference."
His focus has been on more than Kickboxing and Muay Thai, though, over the past few years, as he has stepped into the world of Mixed Martial Arts, with a few fights for World Series of Fighting under his belt now. Tyrone's focus is on more than just one sport at a time, though, as his focus is on being a better overall athlete, a complete package. "It's added to my overall game as an athlete with the different type of training. I do Boxing, you know wrestling, and I can say for myself that it's helped my skills as an overall combat sports athlete."
Part of this transition has involved moving himself and his family to the United States from the Netherlands, which he admits has been an interesting experience for him; "I've had to adjust a lot," he admits. "It was a big difference for me, a big change. The States are something else, but now I consider this home. I feel very comfortable here in the States and I just enjoy it, my training facility is one of the best in the world, it's one of the best gyms possible. I enjoy training here and living here. Everything is here, my family, the dogs, this is just where I am."
Coming with this has been the inevitable media attention and fame, as he first came into the public eye here by being a training partner with Rashad Evans. "Now when I go grocery shopping in public people recognize me, it's a cool thing to be recognized like that," he concedes. It isn't always that easy for him, though, as he is now part of an online documentary series, The King of the Ring, which follows his exploits in and out of the ring.
"I have a camera crew following me around at most times and sometimes it really does bug me, but it is something that the fans really enjoy and they get a glimpse of not only the athlete Tyrone but the person and I think it's something good. It's also something that has brought me to the mainstream here in the States a lot," he looks at the upside of having a camera crew follow his every move. "A lot of American fans are watching it and they really seem to enjoy it."
This weekend at GLORY 11 Chicago Spong has a big opportunity presented to him, as he will be headlining the promotion's debut on Spike TV here in the United States, their biggest platform yet. "You know, GLORY is the biggest organization in Kickboxing and they have this contract with Spike TV now, I see big things happening for the sport and the fans here." He is very quick to point out just how lucky he is to have this weight placed upon his shoulders, though; " I just feel blessed that I'm featured in such a way for such an important event for them, you know, I'm the main event on their debut on Spike TV."
GLORY 11 Chicago will air live on Spike TV here in the United States at 9PM Eastern/8 Central, featuring Tyrone Spong vs. Nathan Corbett in the main event, with a stacked undercard featuring the GLORY Heavyweight Tournament. The Heavyweight tournament features Gokhan Saki vs. Rico Verhoeven and Daniel Ghita vs. Anderson Silva.
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I really hope Spong wil deliver in the stades for kickbox sake would be great if he
is the ambasador for kickboxing in the United states looks like spong makes the wright decisions at the wright time :)
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crazing, always bad?
Posted 11 May 2013 - 03:39 PM
Two skilled pros in the area sell dinnerware that is uniformly crazed, and it always bothers me. They both maintain stoutly that the crazing in no way effects the safety of the ware.
I was taught was back when that crazing indicates a poor clay-glaze fit, period, and that a crazed glaze is going to stain easily and trap food, drink, whatever. In short, that crazing is a defect.
Thanks in advance. I know this is an amateur's question, but that's what I am, and so I ask it.
Posted 11 May 2013 - 04:45 PM
Anyone who is woodfiring in open stacking will have at least some crazing in the applied and natural deposit glazes........ nature of the beast.
There are a lot ot threads here that discuss this topic.... read around a bit in older threads.
Crazing DOES mean that there is a different Coefficient of (reversible) Thermal Expansion (COE) between the clay body and the glaze. Crazing DOES make the wares weaker than the same wares would be with a glaze where the body and glaze COEs matched.
As to if that makes the ware "unsafe".... only you can make that decision for your own work or for work that you might purchase.
Teaware people deliberately LOOK for craze lines in pieces to stain in over time.
Do also note that the standards for restaraunt wares in most places in the USA prohibit crazed wares (but often allow porous wood food utensils.... go figure).
And note that the FDA does not prohibt crazing on tablewares...... they just set standards for lead and cadmium release on such pieces.
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Posted 11 May 2013 - 05:33 PM
For a number of years, I used three, and only three, glazes delivered pre-formulated in bags from a potter up the road. Add water, presto. Cone 6, gorgeous, durable, and never a bit of crazing.
Now I am mixing my own... It just seems to me that there should be a straight-forward answer to the safety issue. Crazing over stoneware is safe, or it isn't, Japanese, Chinese, Korean traditions notwithstanding.
Again, many thanks for the benefit of your experience.
Posted 11 May 2013 - 06:17 PM
Here is my cents....
Crazing also weakens structural integrity as opposed to same not crazed piece.
Ask me how I know........
As much as I could tell the few pieces I've dropped and broken. All cracked up on craze line....... It is a small crack after all
From a sanitary / food handling safety perspective (which I have much experience). The tine cracks have a higher propensity to harbors bacteria. However Appropriate/ PROPER. cleaning and sanitizing will fix Most issues.
Your probably not going use good pottery to handle raw meats and or seafood, So risk level drops with cooked food.
Googlembleahnto water ratio. An allow to air dry.......
I'm an aspiring chajin or tea person. So I love me some crazing. And formulate a few glaze clay combo to craze.
Look left or go to gallery guinomi is crazed since I'm the only one drinking out of it and its usually and adult beverage. I don't sanitize, Just a little soap and water.( living on the wild side)
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Posted 11 May 2013 - 06:29 PM
i have one plate from a set of commercially made dinnerware someone used in the microwave. it has concentric circles of cracks which have gotten increasingly dirty looking over the 10 years since it happened. i keep that plate on the bottom of the stack of 8 plates in case someone comes over for dinner. it is hardly ever used and if it is, i make sure i get it. yuk
Corelle ware is made for microwaves, i won't use good stuff.
how about using matte glazes on plates? yuk sound of silverware scratching it and yuk black metal marks.
Posted 11 May 2013 - 09:42 PM
Just saying....
Posted 12 May 2013 - 09:20 AM
i read somewhere that health inspectors do not approve of crazed dinnerware in restaurants because it is unsanitary.
Just saying....
Yeah, my son is trained as a chef, turns up his nose at some of the crazed dishes we have around-heirlooms from generations back.
Posted 12 May 2013 - 11:26 AM
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Posted 12 May 2013 - 11:48 AM
The crazing question always runs in a circle with no good answer. I have read that crazed areas are too small for bacteria to grow ... Even bacteria need space. I have read that this crazing harbors all sorts of awful stuff. What I believe is you are probably 1,000 times more likely to get sick from the food than from the plate it is on.
Not only that, but you are also probably, more likely to get sick, from the hands you use to prepare and eat the food as well.
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Posted 12 May 2013 - 03:43 PM
you are probably right, but I still worry about it when you can see the crud in the cracks.
I sometimes wonder if we haven't overdone the sanitation thing in the last 5 years. All of these hand sanitizers and wipes, are removing our ability to fight off a bug, but then the bugs have gotten worse. That brings to mind which came first the chicken or the egg dilemma.
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Saturday tends to be the 'popular' day for photoshoots--Bleach, Naruto, etc. etc.
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Can i just note my fight was amateur, i'm now 2 and 0 and i finished the fight with a keylock in the 3rd round not 1st!
It was a good event and we took three wins away from it including Chris Bucksey whos bout as he mentioned above was an amateur and not a semi pro. Looking forwards to seeing some of the pictures shortly.
Just to confirm all our 'semi pro' bouts are fought under the Unified Amateur Rules so will be officially recorded (sent to sherdog) as Amateur bouts.
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Marsha and Silent Bob
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Posts: 6261
Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 12:31 pm
Post subject: What's your record for DNFs in one day?
After reading about 15Tango's troubles this weekend w/5 DNFs in one day I decided to poke around on geocaching.com and see how many DNFs I had.
Thinking that I would end up having to count them out manually I found that Jod has done something useful and told us how many records are being shown...
Out of my 979 current finds I have 78 logged DNFs. I had 5 DNFs while caching w/s4xton on 1/23/05. Granted some of those might have been found later but I'm around 8% DNF rate. What's your DNF rate?
Sad state of affairs.
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10.3% for me. 92 DNFs and 800 Finds. 892 total "cache find attempts." (92/892=0.103)
...but I know I've missed logging a few DNFs. And Silent Bob, I know you've missed a couple DNFs too. I just can't remember which.
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Marsha and Silent Bob
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:16 pm
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Yeah, I overestimated my percentage due to the possibility of unlogged DNFs. I know I wasn't as diligent at logging DNFs before #100.
Sad state of affairs.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:20 pm
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shoot I have a dnf geocoin... guess that means I don't do so well. I'm plannin on going over my stats tonight, check my list of DNFs, FTFs, and whatnot. All in all, I'm sure I'm just an average cacher, with nothing to really brag about or be ashamed of
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 1:37 pm
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Just under 10%... 130 finds, 12 DNFs.
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 3:18 pm
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I'm very strict with myself about logging DNF's. Not counting 4 DNF's due to muggled containers or landmarks (but including attempts aborted due to the presence of muggles) I have 31 DNF's and 135 finds. 31/166=18.7%.
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Pear Head
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:21 pm
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My DNF rate is 5.7%. I only log the container as a DNF if I felt I searched adequately but could not locate the container. I don't log it as a DNF (usually) if I ran out of time, it started to rain and I gave up, there were people nearby, etc.
When I log a DNF it's also a note to me that I really couldn't find the container - I don't normally go back to a cache that I logged as a DNF unless there are good find logs after my DNF (not "Found: I found the hole where it used to be" or "Found: I found the remenants of the container.")
49 DNFs for 795 finds (thus 847 total searches).
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Posted: Mon Mar 07, 2005 6:23 pm
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ouch!...............15% Thanks
...formerly 'dachebo'.
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I don't usually DNF a cache if I couldn't access it for one reason or another, such as there being too many people in an area that calls for stealth, or if I spy a smelly and/or dangerous wild animal (uncommon, but it happened once) or group of rowdy young ne'er-do-well
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on the path to a cache.
In those instances, I've usually posted a note on the cache's web page instead of a DNF, explaining why I could not access the cache itself. I figure a DNF should be logged only if I've had a chance to look in the cache area, but didn't actually locate the container.
There were also two times when I approached a cache area, but didn't actually go looking for the cache when I approached the final coordinates because I was uncertain if the area was private property. Unless the cache's page *specifically* states that "permission has been granted to place this cache on private property", I am a bit cautious before I go foraging when it seems that this might be the case. So then I e-mailed the cache owners to enquire about those areas, and I was duly assured that searching for the caches was "OK" in both instances.
The time I allot to finding a cache usually depends on several factors, the most important of which are the time I actually have to devote to a particular find, the weather conditions, the bug factor, and muggles in the area.
I think the longest amount of time I have ever looked for a cache was when I searched for Silent Bob and Marsha's "Infamous Snipe Hunt" last autumn (with KC0GRN). I looked for about an hour before I finally gave up.
Though I haven't been able to go out as much as some of the regulars here, I think I have a pretty good hunting instinct when it comes to actually finding the little buggers. Perhaps that's because I spent so much time in the woods as a kid... I developed a sense of what was "usual" vs. what was "unusual" in my many forays into the forests.
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Not only am I strict with myself about logging DNF's but apparently I'm also strict about how I define them. I count my visit as a DNF if I arrive at the site of the cache intending to look for it and do not find it no matter what the reason. Also, I'm primarily a lunch break urban cacher and as such I often have a very limited time to look. This obviously inflates my DNF rate, but so what.
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Since I brought this topic up in a round about way, I've got 127 DNFs to 803 finds, or close to 16%--some of those DNFs are caches I went back to and found. In total, I have 1032 logs--the balance is 92 notes, and some of those could be DNFs--I went to the area, but there were too many muggles, I found what used to be a cache container, etc.
My DNF rate seems to go up when I get close to a milestone--Sunday, I was closing in on 800, and I thought I'd go caching for a couple of hours so the Geo 101 event could be my milestone, but it was like I couldn't find a cache if it was painted blaze orange with a flashing strobe light attached to it. Now that I've reached the milestone, I'll probably have no problem until I get to around 875, then I'll hit another slump.
There comes a time in every young boy's life when he gets an irresistible urge to seek buried treasure.--Mark Twain
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I just checked my DNF rate. Most DNF's in one day (2). Total DNF's (15). I have looked for a total of 202 caches. This amounts to 191 finds, 15 DNF's, (4 were caches that weren't there when I looked, 4 that I haven't found, 4 that I have found at a later point, and 3 that I didn't find due to time issues. Not sure what that amounts for a percentage though. Too tired to figure it out.
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2005 6:39 pm
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Well lets see, my Hall of Shame has been updated, and here's the stats.
709 finds, 47 DNFs (I didn't count missing caches, nor ones I didn't attempt due to muggles or unavailablity of the location). This gives me roughly a 6.3% DNF rate. If I just include physical caches, 587 total for me, I get an 8% DNF rate.
I'm guessin once again I'm pretty much average.
Here's the link to my
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Erm, last week I had my worst day of caching ever: 1 "find" on a virtual, and 2 DNF's...and that was it for the day.
Joelcam and I had 5 DNFs together on one day, but we had heavy snowfall and 25 other finds that day so I at least felt better about it. The thing is, we spent at least 20-30 minutes at each DNF (in addition to hike time) so it really chews up the time. I think 3 of the DNF's were Exonumias - I'm thinking about stealing zoejam72's idea and just posting my Exonumia DNF's before I actually visit the cache location to save me the trouble...
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DNF's were Exonumias - I'm thinking about stealing zoejam72's idea and just posting my Exonumia DNF's before I actually visit the cache location to save me the trouble...
I hate looking for those ...
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Chief Keef says his last two mixtapes were mistakes.
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LAKEWOOD - Friends, family, fellow elected officials and members of the public paid their final respects Sunday afternoon to Larry Van Nostran, whose name has been synonymous with Lakewood politics for 37 years.
The public memorial service was held at the Weingart Ballroom inside The Centre at Sycamore Plaza.
A couple hundred people gathered to remember Van Nostran, who was the city's longest serving council member and was in his 10th term, as someone determined to end the chaos that defined Lakewood politics in the 1970s and bring good government back to the city, City Manager Howard Chambers said.
"Not bad for an old farm boy from Ohio," Chambers said, referring to Van Nostran's native state.
Chambers, who knew Van Nostran about 40 years, also reflected on the councilman's ability to face adversity with a sense of humor.
In December 2010, surgeons had to amputate Van Nostran's left foot.
"His biggest concern was how it would affect his golf game," Chambers said. "His game actually improved."
Van Nostran died Nov. 9 at home following a progressive lung disorder. He had been released from the hospital a week before his death after doctors diagnosed his condition as incurable. He was 79, said Lakewood spokesman Bill Grady.
The City Council must decide within 60 days of Van Nostran's death whether to appoint someone or hold a special election to fill the remainder of his term, which ends in March 2015.
If a special election is called, state law says it must be held on the next election date, but that date must be 115 or more days from the date it is scheduled. Election dates in odd-numbered years are March, June and November, but the March 5, 2013, election date is already less than 100 days away.
The next option is June 4, 2013.
If the council decides to hold a special election on that date, it would cost $80,000 to $100,000, said Lakewood City Clerk Denise Hayward.
The council will consider these options at an upcoming meeting, Grady said.
Van Nostran moved to Lakewood from Ohio in 1958, four years after the city was incorporated. He was active in Lakewood civic life for more than 50 years, including membership in the Elks Club, Jaycees, Kiwanis Club, Lakewood Pan American Association, and Masonic Lodge & Scottish Rite.
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C: Quite deep.
N: Subdued but with attractive red and dark fruit and minerals.
P: Exuberant, quite full bodied and round, full of minerals and fruit with prune notes, quite lively acidity and some structure and grip. The caviste told me that the Vissoux plot is close to Morgon giving some of that appellation's firmness and ageing aptitude. Indeed there was some firmness (perhaps too much for an ideal summer wine) but also deliciously expressive fruit. Lately, while Germaine has been imbibing cautiously due to medication, bottles have only been two-thirds consumed but I finished this one; 16/20++.


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Bus to Show, Inc.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 10:00 PM (MDT)
Who's Going
San Francisco, California
London, United Kingdom
Florence, Italy
Event Details
Bus to Show, Inc. is a nonprofit corporation dedicated to reducing intoxicated driving by organizing eco-friendly, community-integrated and financially-accessible party bus transportation to concerts and other events.
323.RIDE.111 | email@example.com | bustoshow.org
Over the course of the next few years, bus to show will be opening chapters in many major cities in america. If you are interested in becoming a part of this movement and helping to reduce intoxicated driving, while simultaneously building a thriving and involved community surrounding events in your area, there are several ways you can get involved.
We are looking for financial sponsorships and in-kind donations from companies and individuals, as well as help filling the slew of volunteer and career opportunities that accompany this important project.
As soon as we reach $20,000 worth of contributions, we will contact you to let you know that we are moving in! We will coordinate with top sponsors to plan and promote the launch party, and all sponsor recognition benefits will begin on the day of the launch party.
If you prefer to send a check, that's great, just be sure to indicate the city to which your contribution should be assigned. Please make all checks payable to Bus to Show, and mail them to:
Bus to Show, Inc. PO BOX 733, Boulder, CO 80306.
For more information, please email us at firstname.lastname@example.com or call 323.RIDE.1111
When & Where
Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at 7:00 PM - Saturday, December 7, 2013 at 10:00 PM (MDT)
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Bus to Show, Inc.
Bus to Show, Inc. is a community integrated non-profit organization with the mission of lowering impaired driving by organizing sober transportation in the form of busparties to high-risk events, while simultaneously reducing the carbon foot-print, and supporting other philanthropic causes.