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Saturday, November 17, 2012
Review of Kota Kinabalu
Thursday, September 27, 2012
An excellent article on Sabah
An excellent article on Sabah.
Nature and Nurture in Sabah, Malaysia
Epoch Times Staff Created: September 18, 2012 Last Updated: September 23, 2012
In this part of the world, home to one of Mother Nature's oldest rainforests (130 million years old), a large structure was seen glittering under the afternoon sun, nestling alongside pea-green paddy fields, and a partially obscured mountainous range.
After a candid inquiry about what that structure was, the flight attendant presented me a surprised yet composed glance. "It's Kota Kinabalu Terminal 1," she said. "We will be touching down shortly, sir. Kindly hoist your seat upright to prepare for landing."
Realizing my folly as a city-bumpkin, I buckled the seatbelt and began my maiden trip to this exotic East Malaysian terrain called Sabah.
Ambushed by headhunting tribesmen; living on treetops; and seeking shelter in caves. These were all the laughable notions I had about Sabah, which were vaporized the instant I stepped afoot its modern Kota Kinabalu International Airport (KKIA).
Kota KinabaluServing more than 70 international flights per week, Kota Kinabalu International Airport ( KKIA) is the second busiest airport in Malaysia next to Kuala Lumpur International. Its central locality allows flights from regional cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taipei to reach Kota Kinabalu directly in about three hours.
Located some 8 km from KKIA, Sabah's state capital Kota Kinabalu is a modern city cradled between turquoise-blue waters and the lush undulating plains. About 90 minutes away sits the highest mountain in Southeast Asia, Mount Kinabalu, which is a popular destination for adventurous tourists aiming to climb the 20th tallest mountain in the world.
Kota Kinabalu (affectionately called KK by the locals) is also the state's main administrative and business center, with a population of about 610,000 people. Culturally diverse, Sabah has over 30 different ethnic races with Bahasa Melayu being the most spoken language among its 80 dialects.
Eco-treasuresPopularly known as The Land Below the Wind, Sabah was bestowed the title for her geographical position under the typhoon belt, which sets the state free from climatic disturbances. Occupying the northern portion of the Borneo Island (the third largest island in the world) Sabah is the second largest state of Malaysia, after its neighbor Sarawak.
Beneath the wind in this diverse rainforest, aquatic and eco-related activities thrive all year round. Visitors travel thousands of miles to this Promised Land to experience Mother Nature's unrivaled splendor, including some of the world's most beautiful dive sites, pristine corals, and the richest wildlife region in Southeast Asia.
The Borneo Bird FestivalThe complex beauty of Sabah's lowland rainforest has unceasingly lured avid bird watchers, wildlife photographers, and documentary filming crew from all over the world. There are some 620 resident and migratory species of birds found in the wild, including the rare Bornean Ground Cuckoo, Golden-naped Barbet, and all eight species of hornbills.
Lately, the statewide effort to conserve its rich habitat and ecosystem has yielded commendations from wildlife organizations worldwide. The Borneo Bird Festival, an annual event held at the Rainforest Discovery Centre (RDC) in Sepilok, Sandakan, this year, is now a rendezvous for international bird observers and enthusiasts. Since its inception three years ago, wildlife experts and scientists from renowned universities have graced the event to conduct workshops and talks to nature lovers and share knowledge on birds, conservation, wildlife photography, and nature-based tourism.
Orang Utan Rehabilitation CentreWhile the thrill of sighting rare Proboscis Monkeys, Clouded Leopard, Borneo Pygmy Elephants, or Bornean Orangutans in the wild heightens your wildlife experience, a visit to the Orang Utan Rehabilitation Centre in Sepilok was equally an eye-opener. Orangutans here are trained to adapt and to eventually return to the wild, once these critically endangered primates learn the necessary survival skills, such as the ability to socialize and search for food. For a couple of ringgit and some luck, you may spot them swinging from tree to tree high above the nature trail you are walking along or during their daily feeding hours at the feeding platform.
Night Safari River CruiseRiver cruise—and particularly night river cruise—is very much an integral component of wildlife observation in Sabah. Documenting wildlife along Kinabatangan (Sabah's longest river) in the stillness of dusk is such a phenomenal experience. Under an endless blanket of sparkling stars, our boat inched intimately close to nocturnal animals ranging from Slow Loris, Kingfishers, and Wallace's flying frogs.
In practical darkness, all six tourists, including the two Canadians sitting behind me, sat dumbfounded as our guide from Sukau Rainforest Lodge beamed his searchlight to spot far away birds and animals by the riverbank. His night-vision-enabled eyesight served us well that night. We spotted other nocturnal animals including an owl, baby crocodile, monitor lizard, and various species of birds.
Gomantong CavesI vividly recall a fresh distinctive smell when on a late afternoon trip to the Sabah Parks forest reserve to witness birds nesting inside the Gomantong Caves.
As we tracked some 20 minutes through the rainforest to the cave entrance, the initial coffee bean aroma turned out in fact to be "bats poo poo," described Fernando, my tour guide for that day.
"You better not talk or open your mouth when you look up the caves," he said, before adding "you didn't bring a cap, George?"
Bypassing tribes of Long-tailed macaques feasting on fruits at the cave's entrance, we took a bamboo pole and tracked cautiously into the dim Gomantong Caves. The cave system is home to massive populations of resident bats, swiftlets, cockroaches, crabs, and creepy crawlers. According to Fernando, bats and swiftlets co-exist in the caves—while the bats leave the caves to search for food every evening, the swiftlets would in turn begin their journey back to the caves after a day of foraging.
Despite the stench, which had caused an earlier batch of tourists to throw up, I felt somewhat acclimatized and amazed by what nature has offered. The interior has a strange mystical charm. The lime-green boulders, penetrative ceiling light forming an opening above, and the faint orchestrated resonance by the cave's inhabitants left a deep impression in my memory.
I politely declined Fernando's suggestion that I spend a night there together with the cave protectors, to get the real experience of Gomantong Caves. Seriously, sleeping with more than 2 million bats spiraling above, even for one night, is no joking matter for a city dweller, and I'm glad nothing landed on my head during my hour-long exploration.
Water SportsSun-kissed beaches, emerald-green waters, and offshore coral reefs have popularized several dive sites in Sabah, which now rate among the best in the world. Aquamarine activities like scuba diving, underwater photography, and parasailing seem to be the favorites among European vacationers and neighboring tourists from Taiwan, Japan, and Korea.
Located 15 minutes by speedboat from Kota Kinabalu, a beautiful island named Pulau Manukan is a hotspot for water sports. Popular among tourists from Singapore and Peninsular Malaysia, Pulau Manukan (which means Chicken Island in a local slang) is the second largest and most developed island out of the five that formed the Tunku Abdul Rahman Park (TARP). Beyond its fine sandy shore, activities such as ocean kayaking, jet skiing and scuba-dooing (an underwater scooter with breathing apparatus) rein the crystal clear waters that surround the island.
World's richest marine diversityThe sandy seabed of TARP has enriched a variety of marine lives such as scorpion fish, blue-spotted rays, cuttlefish, mantis shrimps, and the occasional green or hawksbill turtle. At some locations, rare creatures such as the harlequin ghost pipefish and mandarin fish can be spotted especially with the help of local dive guides. If you are lucky, you may witness the presence of whale sharks (the world's largest fish) during cooler months from November to February.
Turning the tide on marine conservationWhile marine tourism in Sabah has gained increasing popularity as a major attraction (boosting the state's tourism industry), joint efforts by the local authorities and industrial players have taken precedence lately to protect the world's richest marine habitat from recreational and fishing-based activities, such as reef-walking, the use of explosives, and waste discharging.
Gayana ResortAn island-hop from Pulau Manukan to Pulau Gaya has broadened my understanding and appreciation of marine conservation. Known for conducting educational programs and projects for schools in marine conservation, the island's Gayana Eco Resort owns an on-site Marine Ecology Research Centre (MERC) that aims to restore vibrancy to once damaged ocean floors.
The research center propagates endangered giant clams, restores coral reefs, and allows guests to actively participate in their conservation programs. One program includes clam induced spawning to repopulate the diversity of giant clams—giant clams are one of the many marine species to have demised around Sabah in recent years.
Another program allows participants to transfer replanted fragile corals from stabilizing tanks in the coral growth nursery to the sea. Being replanted and stabilized a week earlier in the tank, these corals would be ready for a second chance in the sea.
Popular AccommodationsSome of the region's most beautiful resorts and hotels can be found in Kota Kinabalu. Popular ones include the Shangri-La's Rasa Ria Resort (voted Best Hotel for Leisure Facilities in Asia, Condé Nast Traveler Gold List (UK) 2009; Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai (known for its award-winning spa and 18-hole championship golf course); and Le Meridian, with its exclusive Club lounge overlooking the esplanade and popular Philippine night market.
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Retail TherapyKota Kinabalu has seen the arrival of new shopping malls in the city's most popular shopper's stop on Gaya Street. Here you can hunt for modern and traditional items such as wooden carvings and boutiques. With a variety of shops, including a multitude of eateries and restaurants, combined with boutiques, jewelry stores, and computer shops, Kota Kinabalu is a popular shopping and hangout destination. Some popular shopping malls in KK include Centre Point, City Mall, and the latest Suria Sabah (located by the promenade).
For tourism information go to: http://www.sabahtourism.com/sabah-malaysian-borneo/en/
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
The best map for Sabah
Monday, September 3, 2012
Views of Kota Kinabalu from Bukit Kokol
Friday, February 18, 2011
Sabah is the best kept secret
Sabah is South East Asia's best kept secret
* Nancy McDonald
* From: escape
* February 16, 2011 11:09AM
But another South-East Asian destination is quickly emerging as an attractive alternative - Sabah in Malaysia.
On the beautiful island of Borneo, Sabah is the second largest of Malaysia's 13 states and its beauty is like nothing I have seen. With a consistent tropical climate of 32C, Sabah really is a year-round holiday destination.
It is not overly populated, the tourist hordes have yet to discover it and the beautiful people are so friendly it almost makes you wish you lived there permanently.
In downtown Kota Kinabalu, you can explore the four-level shopping complex Centre Point and still get your quirky mix of traditional Asian markets with fresh fruit, handicrafts and paintings.
If you tire of Asian cuisine, you can still get your fix of Western food, with McDonald's, KFC and Starbucks in the main Kota Kinabalu shopping hub.
And there is a range of resorts competing for tourists.
Luxury resorts
If you're looking for 5-star luxury, the Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa, part of the Shangri-La family, is a good option. Set on 10ha of landscaped gardens, only 10 minutes from the city centre, it's easy to see why this fantastic resort was voted the best in Malaysia.
The resort caters to all ages, with a beachside restaurant designed to resemble the popular Ku De Ta in Seminyak in Bali and a separate children's pool zone with an ice-cream parlour.
To truly get the most out of the resort, it's worth paying a little bit extra to stay in a seaview deluxe suite, which looks out on to the resort's private beach.
The equally beautiful Sutera Harbour Resort, which includes the Magellan Sutera Resort and The Pacific Sutera Hotel, has a 104-berth marina and private access to some of Kota Kinabalu's most beautiful beaches.
Here, you can stroll along the waterfront of the harbour and watch the sun set, enjoy a cocktail by the Magellan's beach or swim in one of its eight pools.
It's also a paradise for golfers, with a 27-hole course designed by Graham Marsh.
More adventurous travellers can stay in Sabah's tropical rainforest in one of its many jungle lodges and explore Sabah's wildlife including orang-utans. A regular canoe service allows you to see Malaysia's native flora and fauna up close.
Then there's the small island of Kapalai, about 20km from Semporna, which might just be one of the most magical places on Earth. With more than 40 private over-water bungalows looking out on to the crystal-clear water of the Celebes Sea and turtles and other sealife right at the doorstep, Kapalai Dive Resort is a hidden island paradise.
Getting wet
Although Sabah is not a good choice for those seeking surf, there are plenty of other water activities on offer, including whitewater rafting, canoeing and deep-sea diving.
One of the world's best dive spots is just 20km from Kapalai and for $RM25 a day ($A8), you can hire snorkelling gear and explore the resort's pristine waters, which feature some of the world's rarest marine life and coral.
It doesn't matter what time you return from your day on the water, the resort's Western and traditional cuisine is available 24 hours a day.
Kapalai Dive Resort is a great couple's getaway and is as beautiful as the bungalows of the Maldives, but at a fraction of the price. The only negative is that it won't remain one of the world's best-kept secrets for long.
Read more: http://www.news.com.au/travel/world/best-kept-secret-in-the-lush-tropics/story-e6frfqb9-1226006826548#ixzz1EEWkVkTp
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Video on Sabah
A very professional video about the major attractions in Sabah.
Unfortunately they are in 360p only.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
10 square kilometers of Sabah has more flora and fauna than North America and Europe combined
square kilometers of Sabah has more flora and fauna than North America
and Europe combined. The state also belongs to the Coral Triangle,
comprised mostly of Southeast Asian nations, which is the center to
three-quarters of the world's marine biodiversity.
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Sabah, Malaysia—The Malaysian state of Sabah has further bolstered its
image as the world's eco-tourism haven with the recent discovery of
new wildlife species and its increased tourist arrivals.
The discovery, made by the Heart of Borneo project of the World
Wildlife Fund for Nature, found 123 new exotic species, 67 plants, 29
invertebrates, 17 fish, five frogs, three snakes, two lizards, and a
brand new species of bird.
Most of these animals are found in Sabah, which occupies the northern
part of Borneo, the world's third biggest island.
Incepted in 2007, the project aims to conserve the rainforests of
Borneo Island, which scientific estimates place at 130 million years
old, the oldest in the world, and is home to ten species of primates,
more than 350 birds, 150 reptiles and amphibians, 10,000 endemic
plants, and 10% of the world's known orchid species.
The Heart of Borneo project hopes to conserve 220,000 square
kilometers of rainforest, described by noted evolution scientist
Charles Darwin as "one great luxuriant hothouse made by nature for
The undertaking is supported by the governments of Malaysia,
Indonesia, and Brunei which share Borneo.
Sabah boasts of 70,097 hectares of wildlife, bird and marine
sanctuaries, 909,401 hectares of forest reserves, and 265,749 hectares
of parks, including coral reefs, which are well managed by the state
government agencies.
According to Hector Ceballos-Lascurain, ecotourism consultant to the
United Nations, the new findings will further strengthen Sabah's
position as a prime ecotourism destination.
Wildlife studies made by the National Geographic revealed that 10
square kilometers of Sabah has more flora and fauna than North America
and Europe combined. The state also belongs to the Coral Triangle,
comprised mostly of Southeast Asian nations, which is the center to
three-quarters of the world's marine biodiversity.
On the tourism front, the Malaysian state was ranked as one of
Southeast Asia's top 10 tourist spots in 2009, with 5.4 million
tourist arrivals, and took second spot in Global Traveler Tested
Awards' list of best travel destinations.
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah's capital city, is host to the 75,370-hectare Mt.
Kinabalu Park, home of Southeast Asia's tallest peak and a Unesco
World Heritage Site, as well as the marine parks of Tunku Adbul Rahman
and Pulau Tiga.
Meanwhile, the eastern city of Sandakan has been dubbed Sabah's nature
city because of its nature-oriented attractions such as the Sepilok
Urang Utan Rehabilitation Center, the Rainforest Discovery Center,
Gomantong Cave, Tabin Wildlife Reserve, and the Maliau Basin and Danum
Conservation Areas.
Also in the city is the Turtle Islands Park, one of the world's most
important nesting areas of sea turtles because of the massive
conservation efforts by the Sabah Wildlife Department. Composed of
three small islands, it is situated near the waters of the southern
Philippine province of Tawi-Tawi, where the Turtle Islands Heritage
Protected Area (TIHPA) was formed in 1997, the world's only trans-
frontier protected area for sea turtles.
Sources at the Sabah Wildlife Department (SWD) say that the TIHPA has
been inactive for the past seven years, and they are looking forward
to reactivating it with their Philippine counterparts.
Sandakan's iconic tourist spot is the 540-kilometer long Kinabatangan
River in Sukau district which has the largest concentration of
wildlife in all of Malaysia. A favorite site for wildlife watching and
photography, it is habitat to tropical animals such as hornbills,
various bird species, proboscis monkeys, and the Bornean pygmy
elephant, the world's smallest elephant species.
Sandakan will also host the second International Bird Festival in
October which will gather bird watchers and conservationists from all
over Asia to determine collaborative efforts to conserve the remaining
endemic species in the region.
Cognizant of its biodiversity, the SWD recently set up the Wildlife
Rescue Unit to undertake wildlife rescue and translocation operations
throughout the state. The first of its kind in the country, it will
also carry out enforcement, monitoring, and liaison with the
stakeholders such as WWF Malaysia and the plantation sector.


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NC State 34, North Carolina 17
This game was perhaps the peak of the Pack's 9-0 start in 2002. The Heels actually took a 17-7 lead in the third quarter only to watch the Pack score 27 unanswered points, led by freshman T.A. McLendon who scored two touchdowns and ran for 164 yards with a cast on one arm.
Philip Rivers had an unspectacular day, throwing for 170 yards and one touchdown but remained the nation's most efficient passer. State would go on to finish 10-3 in the regular season and defeat Notre Dame in the Gator Bowl while the Heels finished the season 3-9 with just one conference win.
September 27th, 2003 – Rivers Runs Wild
NC State 47, North Carolina 34
Just another day for Rivers in his senior season as the Heisman hopeful threw for 423 yards on 23-of-30 passing and a touchdown while running for two more scores in a back-and-forth, high-scoring affair.
The Pack grabbed a 21-3 lead after the first quarter only to watch UNC rally back to make it 24-21 at halftime. The Pack took control in the third for good, though, scoring 17 unanswered points to make the final quarter anti-climactic. The game was a microcosm of the entire season, with Rivers and Jerricho Cotchery lighting up the scoreboard while the defense kept floundering.
Philip Rivers was 3-1 as
a starter against UNC.
October 9th, 2004 – T.A. at the Goal Line
North Carolina 30, NC State 24
In the days before instant replay, this is how games were decided. With McLendon laying on the goal line, one referee signaling touchdown only to have his mind changed after a huddle with his co-workers. With McLendon fumbling on the subsequent play and Carolina holding on to a win that will forever be a loss in the minds of NC State fans.
The Pack actually out-gained the Heels by more than 200 yards but turned the ball over three times to help negate the Pack's advantage in yardage. The Pack trailed for most of first half, took a brief lead late in the third quarter but got outscored 17-7 over the final 15 minutes of play.
September 24th, 2005 – The Battle of Forgotten Quarterbacks
North Carolina 31, NC State 24
You'd be forgiven if you don't remember much about the careers of Jay Davis and Matt Baker. Baker was the starter for the Heels for one season, finishing his career with 10 touchdown and 13 interceptions. Davis had the unenviable task of following Rivers and started for all of 2004 and half of 2005 before being replaced by Marcus Stone. He finished his career at State with 18 touchdowns and 23 interceptions.
The Pack actually took a 10-point lead in this game early in the third quarter but the Heels scored the last 17 points of the contents to win its 2nd straight game in the rivalry. Davis and Stone played well but the Pack averaged an abysmal 0.5 yards per carry and converted just 3-of-13 on third down.
Russell Wilson won all
three starts against the Heels.
North Carolina 23, NC State 9
At no other time in the last decade was NC State dominated as thoroughly as in this game, with UNC being coached by an already-fired John Bunting. The Pack never led, failed to score a touchdown and had four turnovers – three of which came in the fourth quarter. Bunting had failed repeatedly to turn the Heels into a winning program, but he had figured out how to consistently beat NC State.
The game served as the final nail in the coffin for Chuck Amato. He wasn't officially fired until after losing the East Carolina, but the UNC game was his last chance to hold onto his job and his team fell flat. The Pack finished the season 3-9, fired Amato and hired Tom O'Brien a few weeks later.
November 10th, 2007 – The Streak Begins
NC State 31, North Carolina 27
Tom O'Brien's first game as the Pack head coach against the Tar Heels did not disappoint. The game had defensive touchdowns, a fourth-quarter comeback and plenty of clutch plays – the kind that have come to define this series for the Pack since O'Brien took the helm.
Trailing by three points in the fourth quarter, the Pack caught a big break when T.J. Yates was intercepted by DeMario Pressley – turning the ball over to the Pack at the Carolina 25-yard line. The Pack put the ball in Eugene's hands from there, handing it to him seven times in eight plays to score a game-winning touchdown. The Heels averaged 0.6 yards per carry that day and scored more points on defense than they did on offense, thanks to two pick-sixes.
November 22nd, 2008
NC State 41, #22 North Carolina 10 – The 'State Champions'
The biggest blow-out for the Pack in over 20 years, this is the game that fans like to point to the most when discussing O'Brien's winning streak over the Heels. The game was actually close during most of the first half, but the Pack outscored the Heels 21-7 in the third quarter to turn the game into a route.
The first half ended with the Pack leading 10-3, but touchdown runs by Eugene and Andre Brown along with a 21-yard touchdown strike to Owen Spencer turned the game into a 31-10 route by the end of the third and the blowout was well under way. Apart from the final score, this game is best known for O'Brien's statements afterwards - "What it speaks to is we're the best football program in the state, without question."
Mike Glennon has won
his only start.
November 28th, 2009 – The Block
NC State 28, #24 North Carolina 27
This was a game that the Pack had no business winning. The Heels dominated most of the first half, but Wilson managed to keep it close by tossing a pair of touchdown passes to Jarvis Williams. Even with their combined effort, Carolina scored 24 points in the first half and the game seemed to be following a familiar pattern for the 2009 version of the Pack.
But the second half was a completely different story, as the defense played perhaps its best 30 minutes of football all season – holding the Heels to just three points. The Heels had 10 penalties for 122 yards and Alan-Michael Cash blocked the game-winning field goal with five minutes left to help seal the Pack's third-straight win in the series.
November 20th, 2010 – The two-yard Hail Mary
NC State 29, North Carolina 25
Let's start with the shortest Hail Mary in ACC history. With the Pack trailing late in the third quarter, O'Brien decided to go for it on fourth and goal from the 2-yard line. Wilson dropped back, escaped pressure and just kept backing up. He threw as he was getting hit, still moving backwards, and launched a pass into the end zone. The pass somehow fell through about five pairs of hands, was tipped and ended up being caught by Owen Spencer for a touchdown.
That play completely turned the momentum of the game. The Pack still trailed, but the defense held and Graham returned the ensuing punt to take the lead. Carolina had one last chance to tie it but failed to convert a 2-point conversion with 1:05 left in the game. The Pack capped the day off with a sack of Yates in the end zone, one of seven sacks the Pack's tenacious defense registered on the day.
November 5th, 2011 – That's a Triple Play
NC State 13, North Carolina 0
Another game better known for the trash talking surrounding it than the actual game itself. Interim coach Everett Withers got things started early in the week by calling UNC the state's 'flagship' university. O'Brien didn't take long to respond with his now famous verbal beat- down of the UNC football program – "You have an agent on your staff. You're paying your players. And you have academic fraud. That's a triple play."
This game itself was a defensive struggle – a battle of field position that the Pack won most of the day. The Pack scored an early touchdown from Mike Glennon to Graham to take the lead and made it a two-score game with a field goal before halftime. Once the Pack knocked Carolina starting quarterback Bryn Renner out of the game with concussion-like symptoms, the UNC offense wasn't able to do anything and the Pack played field position before taking home the shut-out win.

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It's a shame this lovely woman will never be First Lady
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Teresa Heinz Kerry, the Zsa Zsa Gabor of left wing freaky, is hinting (as long as you consider a punch in the face as a "hint") that the 2004 election was crooked. Why? Not enough of you were stupid enough to vote for her husband.
According to the story:
Heinz Kerry is openly skeptical about results from November's election, particularly in sections of the country where optical scanners were used to record votes.
"Two brothers own 80 percent of the machines used in the United States," Heinz Kerry said. She identified both as "hard-right" Republicans. She argued that it is "very easy to hack into the mother machines."
"We in the United States are not a banana republic," added Heinz Kerry.
Well, then I'm glad Teresa refuses to go quietly into this goodnight. By continuing to speak out, she's adding the perfect compliment to this banana republic– Because nothing goes better with fruit than nuts.
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While tasting
wine is about describing its components and taste characteristics, it is
also about
communication and maintaining
good health. So, how could a person interested in wine learn more about it in a friendly environment and with friendly people? The answer is to
go to a wine tasting.
tastings range in cost from $1,000 to as low as $50 depending upon the speakers and celebrities attending,
if any. Commonly,
a tasting is a shared effort between wine companies and retailers, which may include special seminars as well as great food.
There is another type of wine tasting held at local restaurants by community organizations at no charge other than dues and with people you know. This is the kind of tasting that provides more information overall and more pleasure socially.
Recently, I was invited by
the Chester Lioness Club to conduct a wine tasting seminar at its monthly business meeting. Joined by the Chester Lions Club, about 40 people attended, in ages ranging from mid-40's to 60 something, which was followed by dinner and the tasting.
Program chair Holly Simmonroth organized the event and helped select eight varietals that were delivered to the restaurant. Veuve Clicquot Inc. generously donated six bottles of its Brut Champagne, which was the hit of the evening.
These two organizations help raise money for local charities and particularly needy families in local communities. They participate in assisting Community Hope, Battered Women, senior citizens, and other groups in a variety of ways according to their needs. They also provide scholarships for Mendham and West Morris High School students.
Club members were instructed how to complete the one-page form using a 100-point rating system designed by Wine Spectator. This part of the champagne survey is based on tasting forms completed in detail by 14 Lionesses.
A tally of completed forms, with no items omitted, revealed that 14 female club members drink wine less than once per week. Among champagnes and sparkling wines, Korbel and Asti Spumante were named as favorites.
Seven of the Lionesses identified the aroma and taste characteristics as sour green apples and/or citrus. Seven Lionesses indicated the wine was medium bodied with a hint of sweetness.
Overall, Veuve Clicquot received a good rating by the Lionesses which, according to the point system, is between 80-84 points. Most of the attendants, male and female, said the Veuve Clicquot paired well with their meal. The entrées served at The Lamplighter's Restaurant were prime rib, roasted chicken and grilled salmon.
Of the Lions, 14 tasting forms were completed in their entirety. Seven of the Lions indicated they drink wine several times per week while seven others drink wine less than once per week. Favorite champagnes or sparkling wines named were Korbel, Moët, Piper Heidseck and Asti Spumante.
The men identified a wide range of aromas and flavors from floral, grassy and citrus to sour green apple. There was nearly unanimous agreement on moderate acidity and medium body. The Lions were divided between dry and a hint of sweetness.
In the final tally, half of the Lions gave Veuve Clicquot a good rating, five gave it a "very good" score, while one felt it was excellent.
According to Wine Spectator's 100 point tasting system, a very good rating is between 85 and 89 points. An excellent score is between 90 and 94 points.
To learn more about current wines and food pairing, I recommended Food & Wine Magazine's Pocket Wine Guide 2002. Robert Mondavi says this book is "a marvelous overview of the world's wines and a perfect companion for tasting and finding good value."
French enologist Emile Peynaud in his landmark book, The Taste of Wine, explains what wine is this way:
"Considered from a chemical point of view, wine is a hydro-alcoholic solution containing 20 to 30 grams of substances in solution, which constitute the extract and give it flavor [and odor]."
Not exactly romantic, but this information supports the notion that there is a great deal to learn about wine by deciphering its diverse substances. Learning more about wine may be about swirling, sniffing and tasting, but it is also about communication.
According to Peynaud, "Great wine has that marvelous quality of immediately establishing communication between those who are drinking it. Tasting it at the table should not be a solitary activity and fine wine should not be drunk without comment. There are few pleasures which loosen the tongue as much as that of sharing wine, glass in hand. In essence it is easy to describe what one senses provided one has made a sufficient effort to notice it. What is clearly perceived can be clearly expressed."
the LANGUAGE OF WINE
At the annual meeting last February of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, a symposium was held entitled: "Wine and Conversation: The Semantics of Talking About Taste." The matter of gender concerning wine drinkers was one of many points brought up that examined how tastes are described and perceived.
Greater understanding of taste perceptions helps clarify why there can be such pronounced differences among individuals' descriptions of wine. Linda Bartoshuk of the department of surgery at Yale University, said many differences in taste are genetically determined.
According to Wine Spectator in which this article appeared, she reported, "Approximately 10 percent to 15 percent of the population have a particularly acute sense of taste. These 'supertasters' have two dominant alleles related to taste sensitivity, the structures on the tongue that contain taste buds. For reasons not yet understood, women are most likely to be supertasters."
"Supertasters live in a much larger taste world than non-tasters," said Bartoshuk. "So when a supertaster says something is extremely strong, they're applying that statement to a much broader context than non-tasters."
If it's your health that concerns you, remember the words by Will Rogers: "The wine had such ill-effects on Noah's health, that it was all he could do to live 950 years."


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External affairs
Recently, Nepalese journalists questioned China's ambassador to Nepal, cleverly quoting a statement from former foreign minister Chen Yi. Chen had warned not to tolerate third-country meddling in neighbouring states' internal affairs. The Nepalese journalists asked the ambassador whether Beijing still stood by Chen's policy? The ambassador said that it did.
Nepal is fast sliding back towards internal chaos. China's Foreign Ministry continues to adopt the 'ostrich' approach, with its head in the sand. Meanwhile, Beijing's materialism-infatuated leaders, who normally dismiss bordering nations as 'those poor little countries', need to learn that the word 'Kathmandu' is not another hotpot recipe made with exotic, endangered animal parts.
If there are more delays in holding elections in Nepal, it could undermine the coalition government of eight parties, including the Maoists, by autumn. Then, any one of three scenarios could occur: a royalist military coup; foreign intervention; or a civil war dividing the country between north and south.
Political analysts believe the first two scenarios could not happen without US involvement, covert or otherwise, while the third scenario may serve India's interests.
Sympathisers with these views see a direct connection between the US policy of wanting to isolate and eliminate the Maoists from democratic participation in Nepal's evolving political process, and recent internecine polarisation of the parties whose co-operation is necessary to make this process work.
The US ambassador to Nepal has blamed the Maoists for kidnappings, extortion and violence in India's border area. However, this area is no longer used as a Maoist base. So how could they be conducting operations there? Instead, cadre members from the Youth Communist League - a Maoist division - are being murdered by members of revolutionary organisations, who are involved in attacks on hill communities, extortion killings and looting.
So, while the US ambassador feeds the international media with stories of Maoist violence in the region, it is actually Maoist youth leaders who are the victims of killings. Maoist leaders claim that certain Hindu militant groups operating in the region receive moral support from the US government. If so, it is possible that a shadowy repeat of the conflict in Afghanistan is under way, which arose from US support of Islamic fundamentalist groups in the cold-war fight against Soviet communism. Are the Maoists' claims that Washington supports these Hindu fundamentalist movements true? Since a precedent for such an approach in US foreign policy exists, the Maoists' concerns should not be dismissed.
Without question, US foreign-policy thinking remains locked in a cold war time warp: officials refuse to communicate with the Maoists and oppose their participation in the coalition government, even though they have placed their arms in cantonments and expressed the desire to participate politically in supporting a transparent democratic system.
Meanwhile, Hindu militant groups have asked Nepal's prime minister to ban the Youth Communist League and exclude the Maoists from the coalition government, a position that is consistent with the Bush administration view.
Former US president Jimmy Carter visited Nepal early this summer and met Maoist leaders. It is possible that Mr Carter might have been serving as an intermediary for the Bush administration, which otherwise wishes to avoid direct contact.
Meanwhile, Beijing has made no effort to understand the crisis. Nor have any efforts been undertaken to communicate with key players. So much for Chen's policies.
It would seem that the US approach to Nepal does not differ greatly from the one it adopted in Afghanistan: supporting religious fundamentalist groups in a campaign against communism. Yet, Washington does not really understand that such conflict often arises in reaction to its own economic and political policies, which marginalise and condemn others. That is certainly a formula to breed extreme reactions.
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Officials from the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees said Friday the contract was unanimously endorsed by all 15 Hollywood local groups.
The contract, which goes into effect Aug. 1, includes some modest pay hikes but also cuts in health and pension benefits.
An opposition campaign by some union members accused their leaders of selling them short at the bargaining table. But a majority of members were swayed by leaders' argument that the contract was the best that could be expected given the industry's recent struggles.
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Rafa has been after at least a winger and a striker but has not been successful over the last couple of weeks.
Rafa Benitez – close to some new players coming in
Also the deal to bring in Brendan Galloway on loan for the season keeps getting delayed, although the club is still hopeful of getting the youngster in.
This is what Rafa has said about the status of Newcastle's late transfer push:
"We are quite close to some players, but you never know until you finalize the deals," "You can talk and everything is agreed, but something can change at the last minute.
"We are trying to bring in players and find solutions for some players." Newcastle hope to complete their business in advance of transfer deadline day on August 31. Benitez added:
"We don't want to do it in the last day or the last minute. We want to do it before. We are trying to do that."
Rafa is also in the process of allowing some players to leave the club and they include Siem de Jong who should tie up a loan deal to PSV this weekend.
This is what Rafa added about the Dutchman and the size of the squad he wants:
"We've spoken to Siem De Jong and this is an opportunity to play regularly in Holland."
"If everything is right it's an opportunity. We are talking about other players."
"I don't like to have a big squad, like 31 or 32, it's too much."
With only 11 days to go we will see new players come in and some will leave also as Rafa adjusts the size of the squad he wants.
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Posted 10 August 2005 - 09:31 AM ( #2 )
You could ask if you could have it back. I remember that schools often held such items until the end of the school year. You may have to wait until then.
i took my tamagotchi to school and my teacher saw it and he took it of me and he hasnt give me it bck and its the holidays now and wen we go bck to school i am goin to secondry so i wont be able to get it wat shall i do
If the school does not return it soon, you may simply have to buy another.
Posted 10 August 2005 - 09:35 AM ( #3 )
sorry about leaving it in caps!
Posted 10 August 2005 - 11:30 AM ( #4 )
Hope you can get back.
Posted 11 August 2005 - 05:52 AM ( #6 )
or u uld ring up the school and tell them on their answer phone
if u need eny more advice just pm me
Posted 11 August 2005 - 06:07 AM ( #7 )
Then, one day i saw my teacher listening to MY radio wen she said she lost it! and i still havnt got it back!
the moral of this story is that they have probaly got rid of it!
Posted 11 August 2005 - 07:20 AM ( #8 )
Posted 11 August 2005 - 07:50 AM ( #9 )
If your parents won't come with you, then go by yourself, the teaher might feel guilty for what he's done.
And last, if no one will go and you don't want to, call them on the phone.
Or go out and buy a new Tamagotchi.
My best of luck towards you
No Tamagotchi deserves to be locked in a desk drawer !


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"I'm disappointed in both kids and for both kids," coach Rick Neuheisel said. "Hopefully they'll learn the valuable lesson that can be learned from this type of discipline."
UCLA will travel to No. 2 Oregon a week from Thursday without six starters, according to the Orange County Register.
While the newspaper said it confirmed the disciplinary moves but provided no names, UCLA sports information director Marc Dellins said Tuesday the university had "no comment at this time."
After losing at California last week, the game against the Ducks starts a run three more difficult games for the 3-3 Bruins with Arizona and Oregon State coming to town afterward.
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hi Paul, in response to your question, yes me have read the Bible. Not enough of it though. going to start reading more. going to school and have a family that me have been trying to take care of and spending too much time on the computer. Do you read the Bible as well.
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Luke chapter21,verse7-36
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age
7 So they asked Him, saying, "Teacher, but when will these things be? And what sign will there be when these things are about to take place?"
8 And He said: "Take heed that you not be deceived. For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am He,' and, 'The time has drawn near.' Therefore do not go after them. 9 But when you hear of wars and commotions, do not be terrified; for these things must come to pass first, but the end will not come immediately."
10 Then He said to them, "Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. 11 And there will be great earthquakes in various places, and famines and pestilences; and there will be fearful sights and great signs from heaven. 12 But before all these things, they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons. You will be brought before kings and rulers for My name's sake. 13 But it will turn out for you as an occasion for testimony. 14 Therefore settle it in your hearts not to meditate beforehand on what you will answer; 15 for I will give you a mouth and wisdom which all your adversaries will not be able to contradict or resist. 16 You will be betrayed even by parents and brothers, relatives and friends; and they will put some of you to death. 17 And you will be hated by all for My name's sake. 18 But not a hair of your head shall be lost. 19 By your patience possess your souls.
The Destruction of Jerusalem
20 "But when you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, then know that its desolation is near. 21 Then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains, let those who are in the midst of her depart, and let not those who are in the country enter her. 22 For these are the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled. 23 But woe to those who are pregnant and to those who are nursing babies in those days! For there will be great distress in the land and wrath upon this people. 24 And they will fall by the edge of the sword, and be led away captive into all nations. And Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.
The Coming of the Son of Man
25 "And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars; and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring; 26 men's hearts failing them from fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 27 Then they will see the Son of Man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. 28 Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near."
The Parable of the Fig Tree
29 Then He spoke to them a parable: "Look at the fig tree, and all the trees. 30 When they are already budding, you see and know for yourselves that summer is now near. 31 So you also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near. 32 Assuredly, I say to you, this generation will by no means pass away till all things take place. 33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away.
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34 "But take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. 35 For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. 36 Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy[c] to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man."
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Tires are one of the most important parts on your car. Tires not properly inflated will wear out quickly, waste fuel, and can cause a collision. Under-inflation creates excessive heat, and can lead to tire failure, which could result in vehicle damage and/or serious injury or death. Statistics and research on transportation indicate that due to tire under-inflation, at least 260,000 accidents happen per year, and at least half a million gallons of fuel are wasted each year. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure.
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Each tire is marked with the maximum load rating and the maximum tire pressure necessary to achieve that rating. This information is useful for tire change. So, the maximum tire pressure marked on the tire itself should not be used as the correct tire air pressure.
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Buy the Drive Green™ one-shot tire inflator and use it regularly.
The vehicle manufacturer recommended tire pressures are optimized when the tires are cool. So, ideally, your tires should also be inflated or measured when the tires are cold, driving less than 5 miles. The tire pressure increases 1 psi with every 10 ºF rise.
Inflate your tires at least once a month and before every long trip. Changes in outdoor temperature can affect the rate at which your tire loses air. This change is more pronounced in hot weather. Generally speaking, a tire will lose one or two pounds of air per month in cool weather, and even more in warmer weather. You can not tell when tire pressure is too low by just looking. Under-inflation is the leading cause of tire failure, so inflate your tires pressure regularly and maintain the correct tire pressure.
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On Wed, 21 Apr 2004 16:52:25 -0500 (Central Standard Time), "John" wrote :
I don't have your product (yet) but recently checked my tires on a 2002 Toyota Avalon XLS before going on an 850 mile trip. The tires are Michelin P205/60 which show a maximum pressure on the tire of 44 PSI.
My door sticker shows 32 PSI F & R which is what I would normally set them to. Within the last month, though, I had the oil changed at a new place for me and they supposedly checked the tires.
Imagine my surprise recently when I found all my tires were set to 46-47 PSI. My question to you is this:
It would appear that your product only checks for under- inflation and if I had used it here I would not have known my tire PSI's were so high. Am I wrong?
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Thank you for your good question!
Besides the advantages described on our website, you can also measure any pressure from 20 - 50 psi with the adjustable One-Shot tire inflator. In your case, you may do as follows:
1. Preset the inflator to 50 psi and connect it to a tire valve stem. If the LED light is on, the tire pressure is higher than 50 psi; otherwise continue next step.
2. Turn the pressure adjuster down gradually, and stop once the LED is on. The reading pointed by the red reference mark is the actual tire pressure. (46-47 psi in your example)
This is an alternative application of the One-Shot tire inflator. I wish I have answered your question.
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I ran this product and it reports that no antivirus is installed on any of the computers. But CA Etrust is installed and up today.
How come?
This topic was created during version 1.6.
The latest version is 7.5.00101.
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Jul 11, 2007 at 1:01 UTC
We probably don't handle detecting your version properly yet. If you browse or go to this machine in the icon view, select Re-scan from the button bar in the middle of the screen, the log file log/finder_re.log will have a section in it about AntiVirusProduct detection. If there is an error message there, we would be interested in seeing it so that we can fix this for you. Send it to email@example.com referencing this community link.
Jul 11, 2007 at 5:36 UTC
don't know if it's related but a bunch of our machines are reporting to be out of date using etrust too , 8.0 . but only 1/2 were actuallty out of date with a corrupt licence file, the others where merrily updating away.
but the other machines it works fine on.
Jul 11, 2007 at 10:13 UTC
Maybe that is the problem .. this site is running version 7.0
thanks for the info
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have checked the finder_re.log as mentioned and there were the following lines for the machine regarding the antivirus
filling reporter2.AntiVirusProduct.
?..there are 0 anti virus products.
?Posting dataType=AntiVirusProduct,assetName=reporter2,AssetUUID=FLZFF2J,Rows=0 to http:/
?read timeout for post is 75 secs
?post response is - 'Thanks!'
?no sleep set after post 0
and this machine is running CA eTrust version 7.1 I believe - and I know that it is registered with the windows security centre - every machine on the network is saying it has no antivirus - still
has this got any further to being fixed?
Feb 26, 2008 at 9:21 UTC
I am having the same problem with CA eTrust Antivirus 8.1.
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My form doesn't show up on ipad or mobileAsked by Hendrik on November 19, 2014 at 03:19 AM
I use a Jotform for a website I build for a friend. It seem to work fine on desktop but it doesn't show up on an ipad or a mobile device. Any idea on what I'm doing wrong or forgot to do?
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Hello Hendrik,
Please be noted that for your forms to work properly in mobile devices, we recommend you to embed your form using its iFrame embed code. Please embed your form using its iFrame embed code and that should solve your problem. The the following guide should help you : http://www.jotform.com/help/148-Getting-the-Form-iFrame-Code
You may also like to add "Mobile Responsive" widget in your form as well which will adjust the width of your form fields based on the width of the mobile device and display without any horizontal scrolling.
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Hi Ashwin,
Thanks for your reply. I used the iframe and the widget you mentioned. However, the problem persists. If you have a look on www.slimbodycentre.com under contact, you'll see that as soon as you start to enter data on a mobile device, everything goes wrong and the page jumps to the top. Very weird. Any idea what I'm doing wrong?
Thanks a lot!!
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Hi Hendrik,
Unfortunately, I'm unable to replicate the problem in my virtual machine.
iPhone 6 plus iOS 8
iPad Air 2 iOS 8
If my colleague's suggestion does not work for you, you can try the following.
Make the form responsive, but make sure to remove the Mobile Responsive widget first.
1. Navigate to Form Designer.
2. Under Form Design->Form Layout, enable "Make this form responsive".
3. After that, you can use other Form embed code to your website, aside from the iFrame, you can use the default embed code or you can use the full source code.
Let us know if it changes anything.
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We have a problem with video content. Everybody wants to produce a video and everybody wants theirs the be the only one on an article. Obviously this isn't acceptable. I'm about to the point where I think we would be better off having NO video content embedded in a page.
I'd like to hear your opnions on this. One possible solution is to restrict all video content to pages of the same name in the Video namespace. We could also simply require only external links. What about limiting videos to 2 minutes so they're concise and to the point?
Update: Okay here's the deal: The founder of the wiki has selected an "official video provider" to make video content for the wiki. I don't know if they're going to end up on most pages or only where really needed, but frankly anything is better than the nonsense going on up until now. I'm removing most videos as we speak, probabaly including some by the person selected, but we'll straighten that out later. Thank you all for your input. -- Osculate(talk) 01:15, June 18, 2011 (UTC)


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How to remove the theme applied on form?Asked by Luxicom on March 07, 2016 at 02:15 AM
Is it possibel to reset my user account.
It is not possible to make any Forms without totally mess them. It like Woodoo. Every time when i switch to the Designer the form gets messed up. The fact is. JotForm cost me a lot of money. Timewasting by a corrupt Software.
I think there is something stored in my accont that does not work.
Or is it possible to delete the used Themes to get a clean start. I want to try the Edits only by manual css.
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Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:29 pm
Post subject: Harding MTB Time Trial
This should be cool. Sat. 25 Feb. 9.5 miles @ 7% avg.
After some folks saying this twern't the thing to do...now lots of people doing repeats and checking their times. Haha....Harding is a real test.
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Two weeks to go and, it looks like there will be about 50 riders. The site is showing 33 registered and word is that there are a bunch of Strava riders and some Cat1-level riders waiting to the last minute to see who's in.
I've been training on Harding every weekend and will put in one more big week before tapering. Been averaging 140--180 miles a week and 10-14,000' climbing/week for the past month. My legs are getting 'heavy' but feel like I can get it back if I lay off all climbs starting the 20th and just do some speed work. Come race day I'll just gobble some sweets at the start and get it going - should be easy to get amped once you get dropped by a few riders. It's pretty competitive on Harding now - most people are working it hard when they go up for training rides.
Harding goes in about 1 hr with the fast guys. With a group racing I can see this going down in about 55 minutes. My times vary from 1'20 ish to 1'30. I'm probably going to have to drop down into the 50-59 y.o. age group so it's not looking good for a top three age-group finish.
Drop a few more pounds in the next two weeks - trying to get to 165# and still stay strong. Can't find a carbon fibre hardtail for a rental - I think the ideal bike would be a single speed (33-21 or so) in carbon of course. Rode a race carbon SS up at Four Corners one day (about 20#) and that's a sweet deal if you can afford it - probably $8-10K of bike, including the carbon wheelset. On the flip side there are some locals around here who are mighty fast on old steel, rigid fork MTB's who just hammer that climb. It's about the rider anyways - you show up with an all carbon bike and you better be fast or you'll look kinda weak.
The first mile of Harding is the toughest, after that it's just a grinder to the 7 mile mark and sprint to the last climb at 8 miles.
This should be a good start to the season. I know a lot of people don't want to peak in February with long climbing events, so a short time-trial is a good chance to check your training fitness.
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This could get interesting if the snow level drops to 3K and we get 1-2" right before the 25th.
If that's the case it's a toss-up who can hit that trail harder:
The spandex-army on their light, $6K carbon hardtails vs. the adventure brigade on their bulldozer Pugsley's fronting 4" fatties.
I'd bet on a snow-biker taking down 1st with the carbon riders not getting enough traction in the slop and not wanting to risk bouncing off a boulder near 4K'. Fatties can ride that at 8PSI and roll the whole climb straight up.
Praying for snow and mostly vile conditions from 3K to Four Corners.
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We had a plenty fun time on Harding Saturday. Total of 74 riders and perfect weather. I had no camera but here's a link from a photog who was working the event:
I finished in 1:26 which was far down the overall but second in my age group (60-69)....lol tho - only three of us old goats were racing.
The number of sub-1 hour times was really impressive. Peter Smith won overall in 54 minutes. Try that sometime.
Sarah Jansen started after me and said "Hi" as she smoked me at about mile three - she won women's in 1:03 and is one hella climber...about 5'2" and 110 pds.
Next year I use my cross bike (6 pds. lighter than my MTB). I didn't know you could use them and, then I get passed by a guy I knew on his titanium "7" CX bike....VERY light bike. If you can get down Harding w/o crashing in the drops I would defintly do this race with a CX bike. I run a flat bar on my CX which I think is a good setup for a rocky course like Harding.
Wait till next year......
Oh yea, big ups to the promoters and bike shop sponsors - $5K in prizes and raffles. I came away with $120.00 in gift certificates. Very well organized event and kinda cool that climbers get their due now and then in what is a fairly unusual event around here.
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Lurking somewhere there had to be a Go-Pro.....and yes, here is the obligatory, helmet-cam view of the ride:
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Counting down to this year's world's kindness day, Sammy teams up with Banky W, Sound Sultan and Niyola to release his new single, 'Little one'.'Little one', was produced by Echo & Sleekamo and mixed by Marqai. It is a call to action for people to lend a hand to the 185 children on the waiting list for heart surgeries.
Sammy who is doing all that he can to help raise awareness for children living with heart conditions back in May 2015 teamed up with the likes of Praiz, Banky W, Simi, Sound Sultan, Aramide, Lynxxx and Moses in collaboration with Kanu Heart Foundation to host an Acoustic Charity Event. The event helped raise awareness for children in need of reconstructive heart surgery.
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Men's Golf Keeps Swinging with NCAA Bid
Men's Golf Keeps Swinging with NCAA Bid
MANHATTAN, Kan. The best season in K-State men's golf history got a continuation on Monday as the Wildcats received an at-large bid into the NCAA Men's Golf Championships as announced by the NCAA national office.
The announcement marks the fifth trip to the post-season in the last six years for Kansas State and the first since 2006. The Wildcats will travel to the NCAA West Regional on May 15-17 at the Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash., as the 23rd-seeded team in that region.
The 2007-08 Kansas State golf team poked numerous holes in the K-State record books while recording individual and team lows this season. The Wildcats broke the single season school scoring mark, averaging just 294.14 strokes per round and tied the single-season mark for top-5 finishes with eight.
In the fall, the Wildcats came close to winning its first tournament in nearly four years and led a talented field, including then No. 1-ranked Charlotte, until the final three holes of the Pacific Invitational. The Wildcats shot a school-record 826 (-38) and saw Joe Ida card a school par-72, 54-hole school-record 65 at the Pacific but lost to the 49ers by two strokes.
This spring, K-State notched its first tournament victory since 2003 while shooting a 19-under 845 at the Ron Moore Invitational. In all, this year's Wildcats shot eight rounds in K-State's top-25 all-time and notched four of the top-20 tournament scores in school history.
Individually, K-State's Mitch Gregson (72.86) and Joe Ida (72.95) finished third and fourth respectively on K-State's all-time single season scoring average list. Both K-State golfers were separated by just three strokes after 12 events and each finished in the top-20 on nine different occasions.
Ida shot below 70 in 10 different rounds, including his school record 65 at the Pacific Invitational. Ida carded another 65 at the par-71 Wichita Shocker Classic. Gregson carded three rounds under 70 and led the Wildcats with 15 rounds under par.
Seven of the eight golfers who competed this season for the Wildcats shot their career-best round, including six of the top-15 rounds in K-State history. In addition to Ida's two rounds of 65, Senior Kyle Yonke carded a 68 at the Ron Moore Invitational, freshmen Kyle Smell (Pacific) and Daniel Wood (Ron Moore) shot rounds of 67, and Robert Streb shot a 66 at the Pacific Invitational.The success also continued off the course for the Wildcats in 2007-08 with Gregson, Ida and Yonke earning Academic All-Big 12 honors.


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Desert fungi are a variety of terricolous fungi inhabiting the biological soil crust of arid regions. Those exposed to the sun typically contain melanin and are resistant to high temperatures, dryness and low nutrition. Species that are common elsewhere (e.g. Penicillium spp. and common soil Aspergillus spp.) do not thrive in these conditions. Producing large dark unicellular spores also helps survival. Sexually reproducing ascomycetes, especially Chaetomium spp., have developed resilience by growing thick, dark perithecia. Under desert shrubs, however, more sensitive species such as Gymnoascus reesii prevail.[1]
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