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The Sarah Owens Story Ch. 09byCal Y. Pygia©
Note: This story is based upon an idea by Sarah Owens. The characters are 18 years old or older.
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The next time that the cheerleaders met for practice, Coach Bigg had an announcement to make. "In recognition of our progress, Principal Matthews has agreed to purchase new, custom-made cheerleading uniforms for you to wear in the state competition to which we've been invited next month, and he wants you to design them--shells, skirts, Spankies, socks, and all."
Sarah looked around the circle, at the faces of the other cheerleaders. Like her, they seemed pleasantly surprised by the coach's news.
"I've decided that each couple among you should offer a design in competition with every other couple. The winners will be awarded an all-expenses-paid weekend at Disneyworld for two, courtesy of yours truly."
Sarah could hardly believe her ears. Coach Bigg, of all people, was expressing an altruistic impulse! Sarah wouldn't have suspected the beefy behemoth to have a generous bone in her bovine body, but, here she was, offering to finance a weekend trip for two--the same bitch who insisted upon all the girls being spanked for the offenses of any one of them--all of them., that is, but Sarah, whom the coach had exempted recently, since her father, having spanked her bare ass once, might discover, should he do so again, the marks of the cane that The Carousel inflicted upon the cheerleaders during group spankings aboard the machine. Instead of a caning, Sarah received a pair of mechanical cocks, one in her cunt and one in her ass, that swelled to huge thicknesses while spinning in the same direction or opposite directions at 1,000 revolutions per minute. The idea of being double-stuffed with wildly rotating dildos might seem enjoyable, Sarah guessed, to one who hadn't been on the receiving end of such action.
She shook her head at the stream of consciousness and free associations that had taken her from Coach Bigg's willingness to pay for a weekend at Disneyworld to artificial penises fucking her own teenage cunt and ass. The human mind, she decided, was a wonderful thing.
"The only requirements for the uniform," Coach Bigg told the girls, is that it be the school colors, crimson and gold, and that the hem of the skirt come to just above the knee. The length requirement is unfortunate, as many of the squads at the state, regional, and national competitions will wear much shorter skirts, but it's an unavoidable consequence, I suppose, of being enrolled in or working at a parochial school."
Sarah smiled to herself. The coach's lamentation had given the teen an idea to discuss with Marilyn, concerning their uniform design.
The girls had come a long way under Coach Bigg's tutelage. The threat of group punishment on The Carousel was the main reason for their progress--or, at least, it had been in the beginning. Certainly, none of the girls had been inspired by the coach's personality. They all pretty much detested the bitch, even now. Her methods were not merely crude--Sarah shuddered as she remembered how the beefy woman had inserted her fist, first inside the cheerleader's pussy, and then up her asshole, all the way to the wrist--but they were also criminal. Had any of the girls complained to the authorities, Coach Bigg would be in prison now, for years, for doing what she'd done to them. Instead, fear had motivated the teens to do nothing less than the best of which each was capable. None of them wanted to spend even another second upon The Carousel, stripped naked and strapped in place upon the machine's circular platform, while being severely caned or, in Sarah's case, literally drilled up the ass and in the cunt by high-speed, expanding dildos, while Coach Bigg and, sometimes, a male guest, such as Principal Matthews or the boys' varsity football coach, Mike Ryerson, watched. As Coach Bigg had observed, fear was a powerful motivator.
So was love, as the coach had also indicated, and as the girls themselves had discovered after Coach Bigg had had them pair off as lesbian lovers. The girls' romances with one another had magnified their rapport a thousand times over, making them a team that was interested in working together in mutual support to reach a common goal, rather than just a group of individuals motivated by one-upmanship.
Sarah glanced at Marilyn, the fabulous redhead who had become her girlfriend. How many times had one of them been between the other's legs, hands under buttocks or atop thighs, as, face half-buried between wet, flowing pussy lips or between sleek, round ass cheeks, she's brought pleasure to her lover--and, in the process, to herself? Despite the frequency of their lovemaking, Sarah never tired of eating Marilyn's pussy or ass or of her girlfriend's performing the same loving acts of passion upon her own cunt or anus. Likewise, the girls never tired of kissing, caressing, embracing, cuddling, or squeezing and licking one another's firm, high, round breasts. Each of the other couples felt the same way, Sarah knew, and their love cemented them together, both as lovers and as a squad, even more, now, than punishment or fear had, in the beginning.
For all the girls, cheerleading was important, but, for Sarah, next to Marilyn, the sport was everything. Before she'd become a cheerleader, Sarah had been just another girl, one among the hundreds at South Catholic High School, lost in the crowd, despite her surpassing beauty. People thought that if a girl were gorgeous, everything was easy for her, but Sarah knew that such was not the case. In some ways, everything was harder. Boys were attracted to her, sure, but they also feared her--or, rather, they were intimidated by her beauty, afraid that she would reject them, should they ask her for a date or told her about their feelings for her. Girls, on the other hand, tended to envy her; some even hated her just because she was better looking than they. To survive, Sarah had developed a sharp wit and a sharper tongue; she could cut someone with her words the way that street gangs cut their rivals with knives. A natural leader, despite her secret shyness, Sarah was recognized, in short order, as an alpha female whose will it was best not to cross. Thereafter, things had become easier, but she'd never enjoyed the carefree and casual life that everyone seemed to assume was hers.
The first thing Coach Bigg had done was to strip Sarah of her alpha female status, making her, once again, just another girl among girls. The result? For a time, after bringing punishment upon the whole squad for a mistake she'd made during practice and thereby subjecting the girls to their first ride upon The Carousel, Sarah had been ostracized by her friends, some of whom she'd known since preschool. Sarah had felt as if all her hard work in gaining the upper hand against those who, intimidated, envious, or antagonistic toward her simply because she'd had the misfortune of having been born beautiful, a product of not merely good, but superior, genes, had been for nothing. She was right back where she'd been before she'd joined the cheerleading squad.
To make matters worse, her parents, as God-gearing Catholics, were strict, tolerating no rebellion and little independence on their daughter's part. Her father was terrified, apparently, that Sarah would grow up to be a slut or a whore, and her mother was too traditional in her beliefs and values to resist her husband's views. Consequently, except during school and cheerleading practice, Sarah's social life was severely hampered. Her parents--her father, especially--brooked no insolence or disobedience, and they lived by the scripture that to "spare the rod" was to "spoil the child." Over the years, Sarah had received spankings for many natural, normal actions that would go not only unpunished, but also unnoticed, in other households.
The effects of her strict upbringing had been to make her outwardly a respectful and obedient daughter--at home and during school, anyway--while, on a deeper, truer level, encouraging the development of a fierce independence and rebelliousness. Her lesbian lovemaking with Marilyn and her refusal to inform on Coach Bigg were two manifestations of that defiance. She was counting the days, meanwhile, before she graduated from high school and could move out of the house, going far away, and leave New Jersey behind forever. Maybe, she thought, she'd go to California or Florida, with Marilyn, of course, where Disneyland or Disneyworld would be but a few hours' drive away and she could enter the Magic Kingdom anytime she wanted, leaving her cares behind her.
If she and her girlfriend won the new cheerleader uniform design contest, they could go to Disneyworld sooner, rather than later, and she and Marilyn could sample their future together as tourists rather than as residents of the Sunshine State.
"All right, girls," Coach Bigg said, after the squad had completed the last jumps and stunts the coach had scheduled for today's practice, "listen up! I want you in the storeroom in five minutes; I've installed a new feature I want to test."
The other teens looked as shocked as Sarah felt. They hadn't done anything during practice, as far as Sarah, or, from the looks on her fellow cheerleaders' faces, any of the others, could recall, that would merit their being punished. "Excuse me, Coach," Sarah heard herself ask, "but what did we do?"
"Do?" Coach Bigg repeated, seemingly puzzled by Sarah's question.
"To merit a ride on The Carousel," Sarah explained.
The coach laughed, a sound that was more frightening than pleasant, and Sarah instantly regretted her audacity in having asked their leader to explain herself. "You've done nothing. Didn't I just say I want to test a new feature I've installed on the machine?"
"Well, yes, ma'am, but--"
She turned slowly, glaring at each of the girls in the circle around her. "Why, then, are you still standing here?" she shouted, and the cheerleaders, Sarah among them, fled.
"Not so fast, Owens!" the coach called after the retreating teens.
Sarah stopped. Slowly, reluctantly, she turned, facing the coach, who was striding toward the girl, rage on her bovine face.
She stopped, her big breasts pressing firmly into Sarah's own boobs, as the coach stood nose to nose with the terrified teen. "How dare you question one of my orders," she said, her tone menacing despite the low volume of her voice.
Sarah, resisting a strong urge to step backward and increase the distance between the coach and herself, gulped. "I'm sorry, Coach; I--"
Coach Bigg's palm flashed across Sarah's face so quickly, and with such force, that the staggering girl hadn't known what had hit her. All she felt was the searing pain, her scrambling legs, and the padded mat against which she sprawled.
"Get on your feet!" Coach Bigg snarled.
Terrified, Sarah rose on wobbling knees, feeling faint. "Please don't hit me again," she managed to whisper between her split lips. She tasted salt as she spoke, and wiped a finger across her mouth; the digit came away red with her blood.
"Shut up!" Coach Bigg screamed, quickly closing the distance between them so that, once again, having invaded Sarah's private space, she stood nose to nose with the teen, her balloon-size breasts shoved firmly against the teen's tight, firm, high, round tits. "I ought to stomp your ass right here and now. Instead, you'll pay for your insolence with an extended ride on The Carousel. Now, get inside the storeroom, with the rest of your sorry-ass squad."
Sarah, given leave to depart, spun on her heels, and, although she still felt faint and nauseous, loped toward the facility wherein waited the diabolical machine that her coach had had the temerity to name The Carousel, as if it were merely an amusement park ride, rather than an engine of pain.
The girls were naked when Sarah entered the windowless building. Weeks ago, the coach had instituted the requirement that, upon entering the storeroom, the squad was to doff their uniforms, without awaiting her command for them to do so, and Sarah hastened to remove hers as well. By the time that Coach Bigg entered the building, a few minutes later, Sarah stood naked with the rest of the squad.
"Take your stations," Coach big ordered, and all the girls, except Marilyn, who was never punished for the infractions or mistakes of the other girls, but who served, instead, as the coach's unofficial assistant, climbed onto the pie-shaped section of the circular platform that was reserved for her. Marilyn and Coach Bigg walked the circumferential perimeter of the machine, strapping the girls in place, each on her elbows and knees, and, Sarah felt certain, at least of Coach Bigg (and probably of Marilyn as well), taking the opportunity to ogle the teens' bare buttocks and uncovered cunts as they did so.
At the press of a button, a pair of long, cylindrical tubes of transparent plastic rose from a panel in the platform upon which the girls knelt, each of the two sliding over the dangling breasts of the girl on the station with which the tubes were associated. The plastic was cold as it moved past the sleek, warm flesh of Sarah's tits, the engine which drove the hollow cylinders emitting a soft, mechanical hum that was less terrifying than the high-pitched whine of the rotating dildos with which The Carousel usually fucked Sarah's cunt and ass, but still loud enough to be disconcerting.
"I was inspired when we saw the football player--what was his name?" Coach Bigg directed the question at Marilyn, who stood beside her, the only cheerleader on the squad to have been exempted from the requirements both to strip and to mount The Carousel. Marilyn and Coach Bigg went way back together, the latter having been the former's coach at another high school whose cheerleading squad, captained by Marilyn, had nearly won the Nationals, and Marilyn didn't need any additional "guidance" from the coach who'd mentored her there.
"Rich Williams, Coach," Marilyn answered promptly.
Rick was the football team's starting quarterback. He'd been butt-fucked by the machine and caned, naked, while the cheerleaders and the coaches looked on, the girls taunting and insulting South Catholic High School's all-state athlete. Part of Rick's humiliating punishment had included his penis' being enveloped in a transparent, condom-like sheath that had slid up and down, upon his member, bringing the flaccid organ erect and masturbating him to orgasm and ejaculation--in front of the cheerleaders and the coaches.
"You don't have penises, of course," Coach Bigg observed, as if not having male genitals were in itself a lamentable shortcoming that was somehow the girls' fault, "but you do have breasts--at least, some of you do." She scoffed at the tiny tits with which a couple of her charges had been cursed. "Still, even the smallest of your breasts are large enough for The Titillator."
Sarah forced herself not to roll her eyes or otherwise signal her scorn for the absurd name. It was as stupid, she thought, in its own way, as "The Carousel" was in its.
Around the rims at the ends of the foot-long cylinders, a ring of rubber padding both prevented possible damage to the girls' breasts and provided, as Sarah and the other girls experienced firsthand, when Coach Bigg flipped a switch on The Carousel's extensive instrument panel, a firm seal between the tubes and their flesh. Moreover, the seal allowed all the air to be sucked from the tubes, so that the girls' breasts were drawn into the hollow cylinders, filling the tubes with their elongated breasts' own newly-acquired, cylindrical shapes. The cheerleaders, shocked, to feel and see their boobs drawn down, under them, inside the tight-fitting tubes, gasped or cried out.
Coach Bigg laughed. "Don't worry, girls, The Titillator is designed to titillate, not to damage, your tits."
Slowly, the cylinders contracted, compressing the breasts that filled them, and the girls cried out again, alarmed, their screams rewarded by another of the coach's cacophonous cackles. The cylinders' circumference continued, slowly, to decrease, as the tubes tightened their cylindrical grip upon the girls' elongated breasts still more, forcing the cheerleader's boobs to stretch and lengthen still more inside their clear, Plexiglas prisons.
Sarah glanced down at her bosom, and was astonished--and frightened--to see that her breasts were three times longer than they normally were deep. The damned Titillator wasn't titillating at all, she thought; if anything, it was terrifying. As she watched, her breasts were stretched even further, to the point that the initial discomfort had now become pain and, for the first time, the question asserted itself in the frightened teen's mind as to whether the diabolical device would rip her tits right off her chest. Apparently, some of the other cheerleaders had wondered the same thing, for a chorus of screams and shrieks of pure terror--and of pain--echoed off the storeroom's cinderblock walls, corrugated tin roof, and concrete floor.
Sarah saw the coach look at Marilyn. "They're such pussies!"
Sarah's girlfriend chuckled at the coach's observation. Bitch! Sarah thought, despite her love and affection for the gorgeous, if traitorous, redhead who was the love of her life.
The pressure of the closing cylinders finally stopped--or, rather, no longer continued to increase--holding the girls' captive breasts in their close, tight embrace, and Sarah and the other girls felt the plastic heat up, becoming first comfortably warm and then frighteningly hot. It felt to Sarah as if her tits were being baked by the cylinders, and she; like the other girls, cried out in alarm.
The tubular containers next began to pulsate, and Sarah's breasts, like those of her fellow squad members', jiggled and shook, as if they were gelatin instead of flesh, inside the transparent tubes. Although the action was, at first, frightening, as had been the ascent of the cylinders over the girls' breasts and the tubes' subsequent squeezing as they elongated their victims' boobs, drawing them down, farther and farther into the space within the sleek channels, the throbbing quickly became not only pleasant, but also soothing. However, it was also embarrassing, even humiliating, for it made it seem to Sarah and the others as if they were cows and their breasts were udders that were being milked by an impersonal and soulless machine.
As the cylinders continued to pulsate, Sarah and her friends were shocked, once again, to see and feel the tubes fill with a clear liquid; within seconds, the fluid filled the tubes, gushing past the wet, shining cylinders that the teens' breasts, having taken the shape of their containers, made within the plastic cylinders in which the mammary glands were imprisoned. As the cylinders continued to pulsate, the liquid inside the tubes splashed and dashed, over and against the stretched skin inside which fat and the deeper, inner tissues of milk glands and ducts, blood vessels, and nerves were squeezed and shaken. The fluid washed and rolled inside the vibrating tubes, as if the breasts that were being milked were, at the same time, being washed, sensations that both heightened Sarah's and the other girls' pleasure and, at the same time, intensified their humiliation.
The tempo of the pulsation increased, until the tightly sealed cylinders were vibrating the girls' breasts violently--and painfully--and the sloshing fluid inside the shuddering, throbbing tubes was shaken to a froth of tiny, colliding bubbles. Again frightened, the girls screamed.
Coach Bigg guffawed, and Sarah heard her say again, to Marilyn, "They're such pussies!" Then, to the girls on The Carousel, the coach repeated her reassurance that The Titillator had been designed to titillate, not to damage, their tits.


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Wed Mar 07 20:10:25 EAT 2012
Golf's best amateurs gear up for Jamii Masters
Kenya's top six amateurs have been included in this year's Jamii Masters to be held at Muthaiga Golf Club on Tuesday.
Kenya's top six amateurs have been included in this year's Jamii Masters to be held at Muthaiga Golf Club on Tuesday.
The six David Opati, Joseph Karanja (Golf Park), Mathew Omondi and Robinson Owiti (Vet Lab), Limuru's James Karanja and Muthaiga's Frank Matilo, who are currently preparing for this year's Barclays Kenya Open, will be battling it out with the pros in the Masters.
The event is part of the Kenya Open build up for the pros.
The six failed to show up for a stint with the pros in the KCB East Africa Golf Tour also held at Muthaiga last week.
Elisha Kasuku, the coordinator of the Jamii Telecom PGK Masters said he had confirmed with the Golf Talent Foundation (GTF) chairman Edwin Kinyua that the six amateurs had now been official entered in the tournament.
"Playing with the pros and in particular at Muthaiga which is the venue of the Open will certainly do them good'' said Kasuku.
Joseph Karanja is the 2011 Golfer of the Year champion while James Karanja and Opati qualified for the Open by virtue of being the 2011 Kenya Amateur Match Play and Kenya Stroke play champions. The other three Owiti, Omondi, and Matilo made it through the GOTY series.
Kasuku said preparation for the course at Muthaiga was in top gear in readiness for the Open which gets under way on March 29.
He said 34 pros including Ethiopia's Haile Ghebreezgber had already entered the event. Jamii Telecommunications are sponsoring the event to the tune of Sh1 million.


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Roger Clemens' Decline in Boston Was Greatly OverstatedJune 20, 2012
Now that Roger Clemens has been found not guilty on all six counts of perjury, talk can resume on whether or not he is worthy of induction into the Hall of Fame. This will undoubtedly lead to critical analysis of his career, though at face value, Clemens' numbers should make his case a fairly simple one.
However, many people are under the impression that Clemens only has a Hall of Fame case because his career received an unethical boost following his bitter breakup with the Red Sox. To many, Clemens was a pitcher who was just about washed up when the Blue Jays decided to gamble that he had a little more left in the tank.
Closer inspection of Roger's career, however, tells a very different story.
The Underrated Season
A quick question: Would you consider a pitcher who led the league in strikeouts the previous season to be "washed up"?
That is exactly what Roger Clemens did in 1996, as his 257 strikeouts highlighted one of the most underrated seasons of his storied career. Additionally, Clemens finished seventh in ERA, seventh in WHIP, fifth in innings pitched and had the league's third-lowest home run rate.
For the sabermetrically-inclined, Clemens' 7.4 WAR ranked second in the AL among pitchers, while his adjusted pitching stats were in agreement in rating him as one of the league's top five starters.
If a pitcher put up those numbers in a free-agency season in 2012, the only question would be how many years he could get on an eight-figure contract.
But this was 1996, and the only stat that people saw that year was Clemens' 10-13 won-loss record, which was the direct result of an offense that averaged 5.7 runs per game, putting up only 4.3 whenever Clemens took the hill.
This was also the third time in four seasons that Clemens had received substandard run support, which combined with the 1994-95 strike to depress Roger's win totals for a four-year stretch.
Not So Unexpected
So, Clemens signed with Toronto and put up a season that was better than anybody could have reasonably expected—or was it?
Truth be told, there was not much about Clemens' 1997 season that he had not done before. In fact, the raw numbers that he could actually control look eerily similar to his 1988 season. The only stats in which Clemens actually established new career highs were in strikeouts (by a single K) and ERA+.
Clemens' eye-popping "improvement" over his 1996 season was the direct result of three factors: a better defense behind him, a significantly lower walk rate and keeping the ball in the park.
Toronto allowed only seven hits per nine innings while Clemens was pitching (one lower than Boston the year before), while at the same time, Clemens was able to shave 1.6 walks off of his average from the previous year. This meant that teams were getting 2.6 fewer runners on base per nine innings.
Combine that with the lowest home run rate of Clemens' career and improved run support (Toronto gave Clemens 4.7 runs per start), and is it any wonder that he went 21-7 while his ERA fell by nearly 1.6 runs?
Age-Old Question
I already know what you are thinking: He was 34 at the time! Yes, but it is not uncommon for pitchers to have big seasons in their mid-30s, even when coming off of seasons of comparatively lesser quality.
Nolan Ryan was 34 during the strike-shortened 1981 season, which is commonly regarded as his finest overall performance. Bert Blyleven's career was reborn during his ages 33 and 34 seasons in Cleveland.
Steve Carlton was dominant at age 35 for Philly after a couple of pedestrian (for him) seasons in 1980. Randy Johnson went from having a decent season in Seattle to having perhaps the most dominant two-month stretch of the 1990s when he was traded to Houston—during his age 34 season.
Since Clemens is clearly in that class of talent, why is it so hard to believe that he could do the same thing?
The PED Issue
But of course, Clemens has some additional baggage on his resume in that he has been accused of using performance-enhancing drugs. To many, Clemens' longevity is due to his alleged use of steroids, and HGH is solely responsible for his success late in his career.
But here's the thing: Clemens' 1997 season occurred before he was ever accused of using performance-enhancing drugs.
Jose Canseco, who first accused him of juicing, traces Clemens' steroid usage back to a pool party he hosted during June of 1998. This corresponds with McNamee, who claims that 1998 was the first year that he injected Clemens with steroids.
It is certainly possible that, if Clemens did in fact engage in PED usage, he did so before he ever met Brian McNamee. But at this point, that is little more than speculation.
Clemens was clearly a better pitcher in 1997 than he was in 1996, but not so much better that it was out of context with his prior level of performance. It is not uncommon for great pitchers to experience a return to greatness in their mid-30s, and attributing it solely to PEDs is quite unfair.
Just maybe, a highly-motivated Clemens returned to a zone that few pitchers ever get to see in their careers. But at the very least, Rocket still had plenty of fuel in the tank once he signed with Toronto.


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Yearly horoscope forecast: Sagittarius (November 23 to December 21)
Horoscope 2014 Sagittarius: OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAGITTARIUS IN 2014
Jupiter in Cancer continues to help you make more money, contacts, insights and love, being in your solar eighth house of shared resources and sex until 16 July 2014. Don't be surprised if you receive something from a will or if the tax man is particularly kind and does the audit on your next-door neighbour instead. If you've never taken the slightest interest in the stockmarket before, you could end up with a healthy little share portfolio as you'll tend to make lucky choices, based on your superior understanding of what people really want! Companies with a social "give-back" ethos which also produce goods that are not made from sweatshop labour are your best bet. Your talent at matching people who need each other and/or their products and services will be repaid in full with people returning the favours. Sexy times are also on the menu, too! Circle 18 April for an incredibly good, powerful, life-changing day when you could receive an inheritance, a tax break, create a favourable financial term of payment with a powerful family member, invest in property or receive a windfall from past investments. Love feels wonderfully deep and intense in this day. Two other wonderful dates for mergers of all kinds include 18 June and 6 May.
An enjoyable interstate or overseas holiday could be on the horizon with Jupiter in your solar ninth house of travel from 16 July 2014, for the next 12 months. Jupiter LOVES travelling and so you might seriously want to buy an annual travel insurance policy to take advantage of some wonderful escape opportunities. You may also enjoy getting far more involved in the offline or online publishing world while other Sagittarius will have luck concerning a legal matter. Still others could decide to go (back) to university as your itch for exploration can be partially satisfied by tertiary study.
You could enjoy the most romantic holiday ever on 24 July (and if you have to depart later, keep in mind that hotel and frequent flyer program employees will be incredibly keen to help you make the trip a wonderful one if you book it today). Your partner catch you unawares with a holiday surprise booking on 18 August or 25 September while others could decide to tie the knot, Vegas-style. You may have to cancel or postpone long-distance trips between 8 December until 31 December 2014 while Jupiter is retrograde and of course, this period is less than ideal to pursue a legal matter. February 2015 sees you booked and ready to go!
Horoscope 2014 Sagittarius: CHALLENGES FOR SAGITTARIUS IN 2014
On 6 October 2012, Saturn entered your solar twelfth house of secrets where he will stay until 24 December 2014. This position is not an easy one for you to handle as you're finding out about knowing what secrets to keep – and what needs to be shared. Not being transparent and above-board is as bad for corporations as it is for individuals. Keeping quiet on matters that affect others' happiness, trust and livelihoods is a recipe for making them distrust you.
Ironically, for a sign that's famous for understanding others in a flash, you're not so aware how you can be your worst own enemy and yet many of us can spot your addiction to sex, alcohol, drugs, gambling, food, shopping or porn. Or if you're a "clean-skin", you may know someone whose secret vices are making others' lives a misery. Come on, 'fess up, and see a psychologist, hypnotherapist, trained counsellor, or doctor.
This brings a certain level of navel-gazing but also massive insights. Since your social calendar has been trimmed somewhat in the last couple of years, you won't find it as hard to cope with an even lower profile now. Yes, of course you'll be invited to events and you'll still have friends but even if you attend you still may feel a little on your own there. You may feel like have earlier nights than usual. Looking after your health will be very important now. You'll reflect on choices you've made and may seek out the counselling of those who are older and experienced. There seems to be a skeleton in the closet, or a past grudge, that you finally release and forgive. Other Sagittarians may reveal a little secret that they've been carrying: a long-awaited pregnancy while others could make some confidential plans to buy a home.
In other cases, you may have spent the last two years – and will continue to spend most of 2012 – on a project which is not yet ready to see the light of day (or you fear competitors stealing your ideas). Saturn here doesn't give you much energy so you'll need to rest and relax as you could burn yourself out. Still not convinced? Saturn rules the ageing process, as well as worry and depression, so if you don't get things off your chest, you will grow (new) grey hairs and wrinkles!
When Saturn goes retrograde from 2 March to 20 July 2014, unforeseen factors may force you to take a break or to reflect on your path. It's stressful having the worries of the world on your shoulders! If you can swing it, check into a retreat where you can eat well, relax and enjoy massages.
2014 Horoscopes for Sagittarius
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Nicole: I wouldn't do talent show
Nicole Scherzinger has revealed she refused to audition for a TV talent show when she was starting out.
The former Pussycat Doll - who is now a judge on The X Factor - told Notion magazine how her mother tried to persuade her to audition for Popstars, but she didn't feel she would be what they were looking for.
Nicole said: "I was so theatre at the time I was like, 'I am not going to be a Spice Girl'. That is just not me.
"I mean I'm a Spice Girls fan now, but at the time I only wore black and I was Goth. I would have been Goth Spice. Ethnic Chanting Spice, that's who I thought I was."
Nicole, 34, embraces her Goth look in a black and white photoshoot for the magazine, posing in leather with scraped back hair, heavy dark make-up and a studded ring.
Meanwhile, the singer also admitted she turned down the offer of recording We Found Love, which went on to be a worldwide number one for Rihanna and Calvin Harris.
She said: "I passed on We Found Love. I got the demo of that song and I was busy at the time.
"They'd sent me a few dance tracks and I wasn't able to get to them and I was like, 'Oh, there's so much dance and I want to take a break from it.' That was my fault. I slept on it."
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Canyon Country
A journey through Canyon Country brings you into a colorful world of stunning southwestern vistas and the unique topography of three national parks: Zion, Bryce and the Grand Canyon. Delve into the region's Native American history during a chat with a local tribe member. Take time to shop in Sedona's marketplace and travel through Kaibab National Forest. Spend a night on the South Rim of the Magnificent Grand Canyon. Luxuriate at the Lake Powell Resort for two nights. Personalize your Arizona travel by choosing to either take in the stark beauty of Monument Valley on a narrated ride or take a cruise through the canyons for a different perspective on the spectacular scenery. Then it's off to the neon-lit spectacle of Las Vegas.
Call (772) 287-8200 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13730076
- Tour Operator
- Collette
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2018
- Duration
- 8 Days
|Day 1
|Scottsdale, Arizona - Tour Begins: Explore the most famous canyons of the American West on a journey featuring three national parks. Begin in colorful Scottsdale where you will join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner with real cowboy flair.
|Day 2
|Scottsdale - Sedona - Grand Canyon: This morning, delve into the region's Native American heritage during a chat with a local tribe member. Learn about the region's various tribes; their history, traditions and modern experiences. Stunning Sedona awaits. Soak in the imaginative atmosphere and colorful vistas while browsing the arts and crafts shops of the marketplace. Admire Oak Creek Canyon, where the rock formations seem to change hue with every turn in the road. Later, travel through the spectacular Kaibab National Forest before reaching the South Rim of the Grand Canyon.
|Day 3
|Grand Canyon
|Grand Canyon - Lake Powell: 'Grand' is not a strong enough word for today. This morning, take the time to explore the Grand Canyon. Theodore Roosevelt once said, 'This is one of the great sights which every American, if he can travel at all, must see.' Behold those same breathtaking views as we travel along East Rim Drive. Later, a short ride brings you to Cameron Trading Post. For nearly a century, the post has acted as a haven for travelers, traders and explorers. Continue north through mesa-studded desert before arriving at your home for the next two evenings - a lovely hotel overlooking the stunning blue waters of Lake Powell.
|Day 4
|Lake Powell
|Lake Powell - Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park or Canyon Cruise: Begin your day with an invigorating breakfast cruise along lovely Lake Powell. It's your choice! Travel through the territory of the Navajo nation and arrive in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park, a sacred Navajo land featuring iconic sandstone spires; enjoy a fascinating tour, narrated by a Navajo tribe member and a stop at a Hogan, a traditional Navajo hut. Or you may take a canyon adventure cruise through the wondrous geologic formations of the Navajo and Antelope canyons. Later we will enjoy dinner in Lake Powell and some time at leisure.
|Day 5
|Lake Powell
|Lake Powell - Bryce Canyon National Park - Zion National Park: Hoodoos! Today, travel to spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its Hoodoos. These rock formations, created over thousands of years by wind and water, carry natural orange and red hues, the product of iron oxidizing within the rock. Zion National Park is our next destination. In sheer magnitude and color, few places on earth match the beauty of Zion's red and white sandstone cliffs.
|Day 6
|Zion National Park
|Zion National Park - Las Vegas, Nevada: Climb aboard Zion's open-air tram and wind your way alongside the Virgin River and through the 2,400 foot deep, one-half-mile wide Zion Canyon. Later today, trade nature's beauty for the lights of the Vegas strip. This four-mile stretch of road features neon-lit resorts and round-the-clock action. A 2-night stay offers up plenty of time to enjoy all the glitz and glamour.
|Day 7
|Las Vegas
|Las Vegas: Today is yours. Lounge by the pool sipping drinks, take in a one-of-a-kind show, browse the world-renowned shops, or try your luck in the casino. Simply visiting the different hotels can take you all over the world. Stop in at Mandalay Bay's Shark Reef aquarium; visit the Luxor to see the sphinxes and pyramid; take a bite out of the Big Apple at New York-New York; see the Eiffel Tower; 'ooh' and 'ahh' at the Mirage volcano; or take a gondola ride at the Venetian.
|Day 8
|Las Vegas
|Las Vegas - Tour Ends: Depart for home with amazing memories of your journey.
- Dates/Pricing
- Lodging
- Lake Powell Resort Page, United States
- Ballys Casino Resort Las Vegas, United States
- Courtyard by Marriott Scottsdale Scottsdale, United States
- Grand Canyon Hotel Grand Canyon National Park, United States
- Paris Hotel Las Vegas Las Vegas, United States
- Majestic View Lodge Springdale, United States
- Disclaimer
- * NOTE:Tour prices are land only rates based on per person, double occupancy. Some dates may feature various changes in hotels, sightseeing and inclusions. Please confirm your specific itinerary at the time of booking. Government taxes and fees are additional. Land rates are guaranteed at time of deposit. Certain taxes and fees are to be paid upon exiting the country in local currencies.
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Visa and residence permit
If you are a student from country group II, III or IV and you will be staying for longer than three months (90 days), you need an MVV visa (type D - a provisional residence permit) and/or a residence permit card in order to study in the Netherlands. Nationals from country group IA do not need to apply for a visa or residence permit, but can apply for 'proof of lawful residence' if necessary.
The University applies for your MVV visa and/or residence permit at the Dutch Immigration Services (IND). You cannot apply yourself.
The University will inform you about the procedure and the documents that are needed for the application.
Please contact Information Services if you have any questions regarding Dutch visas and residence permits.
Modern Migration Policy
According to the Modern Migration Policy students get a residence permit for total duration of their study programme plus three more months. However, students need to obtain at least fifty per cent of their yearly ECTS in order to keep their residence permit during the next academic year, apart from the validity period.
At the end of every academic year the University checks the progress of every non-European student with a residence permit for the purpose of 'study'.
If you did not pass fifty per cent of your yearly ECTS your residence permit will be revoked by the IND. It is very important to report to your study advisor as soon as possible if you fall behind your studies. If there is an excusable reason you may be able to continue your studies at the University of Groningen.
For questions regarding the Modern Migration Policy, please contact the Information Services - Immigration and Visa (firstname.lastname@example.com) or go to MoMi for students.
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Nuckols History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
England in the wave of migration after the Norman Conquest of 1066. Their name is derived from the given name Nicholas. Nicholas derives from the Greek Nikolaos, which is made up of the words nikan, meaning to conquer, and laos, meaning people. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
Early Origins of the Nuckols family
Cheshire, where Nicholas D'Albini, who was of the junior line of the Dukes of D'Albini in Normandy, settled in 1054, and his successor William became Baron of Malpas. Waleram Nicholai was listed in Suffolk in 1198 and Nicholaus was listed in Lincolnshire in 1147-1166. [1]CITATION[CLOSE]
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X) By the Hundredorum Rolls of 1273, the name was scattered as seen by: William filius Nicoll in Shropshire; and John Nicole and Stephen Nichole in Oxfordshire. [2]CITATION[CLOSE]
Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Early History of the Nuckols family
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Nuckols Spelling Variations
spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled Nicholl, Niccolls, Nichel, Nichol, Nicholls, Nichols, Nickel, Nickle, Nickles, Nicolls, Nicol, Nycol, Nuckles and many more.
Early Notables of the Nuckols family (pre 1700)
(c. 1550-1589), an English Catholic martyr; John Nicholls (1555-1584), a controversial author; Sir Augustine Nicolls (1559-1616), a judge; John Nicoll (c.1590-1668), a Scottish chronicler; Sir Francis Nicolls, 1st Baronet (c. 1587-1642), Member of Parliament for Bishop's Castle and Northamptonshire; Sir...
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Migration of the Nuckols family to Ireland
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Migration of the Nuckols family to the New World and Oceana
To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Nuckols or a variant listed above:
Nuckols Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Contemporary Notables of the name Nuckols (post 1700)
The Nuckols Motto
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Fide sed cui vide
Motto Translation: Trust, but in whom take care.
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I actually didn't know it wasn't able to be caught until about my third play through of the game. Granted I was around 6 at this time...
I actually didn't know it wasn't able to be caught until about my third play through of the game. Granted I was around 6 at this time...
Nope. Didn't bother.
I have MK7! Total VR: 2102. Last Updated 5/27/12 11:49AM EDT
I never tried to catch the Marowak when I was younger, though I tried to during my latest playthrough of FireRed. I tried one pokeball and gave up. I knew it wouldn't work.
don't let me be lonely.
I think we all tried.
The most Superior Snivy. Left, good time here though. I loved this place.
heh its funny cause its true. also i did it for sh*ts and giggles
Nope. Nuff' said.
Yea I love Marowak and well a ghost one would be amazing!!!
I am in Loki's Army! You just caught the Hiddles!
Name: Bacon
Adopt one yourself! @Pokémon Orphanage
If you think Dragonite is better than Salamence,
then copy and paste this as your signature. (started by Serebiifreak)
Yeah on my first playthrough.
yes I tried to capture the dead Marowak
I don't use "uber" Pokemon, I don't calculate stat values, I don't use cheating devices, I don't breed my way to perfection, and I don't care about natures. I catch my Pokemon the way they are, and treat them like individuals instead of brainless drones. If you use this philosophy, copy & paste this into your signature. (Started by Tyranitar)
Put this in your signature if you think Ruby and Sapphire deserve remakes
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I remain convinced that one time I did catch the Marowak and recall teaching it Fire Blast. Chances are that I didn't though.
I agree.. I still believe I caught it before..
Yes, I wanted the dead Marowak, so I tried to catch it
I was only eight, I didn't know better. I guess you just have to learn from mistakes.
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When I first got the games way back when I think I did >.<
Pokemon fan girl since 1999 =D Raichu is #1 Forever!!!
I had to see if it was possible, but I strongly doubted it.
Yep. I threw a Master Ball at it.
[IMG]http://i48.*******.com/2q0q5ja.png[/IMG] is my favorite Pokémon along with .
Looking for a in SoulSilver.
Currently experimenting with in Yellow.
Yep. Then I got scared because I couldn't and escaped.
Former Lieutenant of Squad 7.
Thank you for the memories, Bleach Club
Claimed Blaziken - Pokemon Diamond - Ike
Yes, I did try. What a shame...
Yes, lol. Even in the remakes.
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I think I probably did...
When I was a kid, my reflex for seeing a pokemon i'd never seen before kicked in and I thew a pokeball...it failed, so...I kept throwing them...
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Yeah I did try and I don't know why, probably because I hadn't been thinking, I used every type of ball I had and it said something like it can't be caught, I'm so naive : P
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ORLANDO, Fla. - An Abita Springs man was arrested and booked after officials at Disney said he tried to enter Epcot with a loaded gun Monday morning.
Michael Langston, 61, was booked with carrying a concealed firearm.
According to the incident report, the arresting officer was working security detail at the park when he was alerted by another officer working a check-in line about a security situation.
The arresting officer said that Langston was told by the security office that he had been selected to go through a metal detector, at which point Langston told the officer he was armed.
The officer asked Langston if he had a concealed weapons permit, which he did not.
The report said that Langston had a jacket wrapped around his waist, that covered the rear of his back. Langston was taken to a vehicle nearby and the officer had him remove the jacket. A Smith and Wesson Bodyguard .380 Automatic with a six-round magazine was taken from Langston.
Langston was issued a "trespass warning" from all Walt Disney World property, which means that should he appear on Disney property again, he could be stopped for violating the trespass order.


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AC Milan celebrates Kevin-Prince Boateng's birthday
K. Boateng
AC Milan celebrated Kevin Prince Boateng's 26th birthday on Tuesday hoping he would build on his newly found form.
Boateng is now finding the sort of form that characterized his forays last season.
He scored scored last week against Lazio so he will be heading to Genoa full of confidence on Friday.
Also, he was on target in their 2-0 win over giants Barcelona in the UEFA Champion League.
A story on the club's official website read: "Kevin Prince Boateng celebrates his 26th birthday and has become an important member of the side since his arrival in the summer of 2010
"Happy Birthday, Prince!"
CommentsThis article has 5 comment(s), give your comment
Samedge says:March 07, 2013 06:03 pm26 years, you are matured enough so please make a matured decision by rescinding the childish decision you made last 2 years. Blackstars needs you.
Joe says:March 07, 2013 06:33 pmGhana wish you happy birthdy nd many great adventurous nd achievements ahead of u.Ghana is a beacon of Africas democracy nd u ar entitle to ur own opinion as a right that everyone should observe nd respect as the constitutn demands of all.''BUT'' let those decisions help progress our cours as a country.I'm expctng the dy u r going to surpris the wrld nd Ghana 4 a come back bro,we will al appreciate.joe wish u happy birthdy.
tom says:March 08, 2013 02:36 amhappy b day prince Ghanaians got love for you!!! forget the stuppid haters preaching divisiveness hope you will come back one day for the good of the team god bless
Launce says:April 16, 2013 04:51 pm@kpb,u ga slf! Lovin! ONE LV! GOD'S GUIDE!
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The Motley Fool Discussion Boards
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Juniper Is Back to Buying
After almost a half-decade out of the market, Juniper Networks (JNPR) is back buying. The communications equipment vendor announced plans last week to hand over 'less than $100m' for Ankeena Networks, its first purchase since picking up Funk Software in November 2005. The company declined to be more specific on the deal value, but at least one source indicated that the price for Ankeena was indeed less than $100m, but not by much.
Whatever its final price, Ankeena undoubtedly got a rich valuation, as it essentially launched a year ago. Sales of the company's software for serving and managing content delivery were fairly small. Ankeena also undoubtedly delivered a rich return for its three backers: Mayfield Fund, Clearstone Venture Partners and Trinity Ventures. The trio put just $16m into Ankeena.
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I jus finished replacing the 4.3 v6 engine with a new one. Motor turns over but will not start. Spark is good and fuel and fuel pressure is good. All wires are hooked up we have not been able to get the motor to start yet. It will try to start when fuel is put directly in the top of intake but it seems like the injectors aren't pumping gas. Like the computer or something isn't letting the injectors pump. Pls help I need answer as soon as possible. I need this vehicle for work. Thanks.
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Outward Bound is an international educational movement dedicated to the idea that people are capable of far more than they know. Originally designed for young sailors during World War II, the program fostered leadership qualities the sailors needed to head out on the high seas—to be "Outward Bound." Now, all around the world, Outward Bound schools prepare people to take on challenges and achieve more than they ever thought possible.
Our employees are the heart and soul of our organization. Whether you're leading a group on a wilderness expedition, working with Philadelphia youth in their community, or creating a feeling of adventure in the classroom, your job is to help participants see the possibility in themselves and the world around them. Outward Bound employees inspire, serve, and lead. We believe we are in the business of helping to create a better world. Whether you work directly with students or behind the scenes in our home office in Fairmount Park, everything you do touches the student experience. Those passionate for exploration and education should apply.
Outward Bound is a wonderful place to work. The work is powerful and the challenges are real. Whether you are raising money or leading a team to climb a rock face, you will need to give it your best.
We excel at building communities — in the workplace, at our basecamps, and on our courses. Employees are dedicated and committed, but we still know how to have fun.
As an organization, we strive to offer the same excellence to our staff that we do to our students. Integrity and compassion are part of our values. We aim to create a supportive environment and serve our employees well. Collaboration, effective problem solving, and creativity are important components in our work life at Outward Bound. Outward Bound is an equal opportunity provider and employer.


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The Secret Sauce, Ep. 05: Export Your Features in Drupal
This time we're joined by Palantir.net Engineer Kelsey Betham who tells us all about exporting features in drupal, including why and when you should, and how doing so could be a huge benefit should something go horribly wrong with your site.
This time we're joined by Palantir.net Engineer Kelsey Betham who tells us all about exporting features in drupal, including why and when you should, and how doing so could be a huge benefit should something go horribly wrong with your site. The full transcript of the episode is below. We'll be back next week with another episode of the Secret Sauce hosted by Account Manager Allison Manley, but for now subscribe to all of our episodes – including our monthly long-form interview series called On the Air With Palantir – over on iTunes.
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AM: Hello and welcome to The Secret Sauce, brought to you by Palantir.net. This is a super short podcast, just a few minutes every week, that offers a quick tip on some small thing you can do to help your business run better.
I'm Allison Manley, an Account Manager here at Palantir, and today's advice comes from Kelsey Betham, one of our fantastic engineers, who is going to talk about exporting your features in drupal.
KB: Hi. I'm Kelsey Bentham and I'm going to tell you about why should should export all of your features. This seems like the sort of thing you don't need to do after you launch your site. But you'd be wrong, because at some point or another someone else is going to have to set up your site. Whether it's because they are fixing a bug, or they are learning how it works, they'll need to know what's going on. And if you don't keep your features up to date and exported, the only place that information will exist will be in your database. And there's a chance that something, somewhere, will go horribly wrong, and you want to have it backed up in as many ways as you can manage.
And you can backup your features by going in through the Drupal Admin interface. You can log in with a user that has the appropriate permissions to update your features. Go to the "Configuration" menu on your Drupal site and go to "Features." Here you will find a helpful list of all of your features and their current status: whether they be up to date with your database, or in some way different.
If you have the Diff Module installed you can also check to see exactly how the code differs from the database. You'll want to check on this to see exactly what's changed and be able to verify that all the changes that have been made are changes that you actually want to keep. Once you verify that all the changes you have are ones that you should have, you can go and click on the "Recreate the Feature" button. This will allow you to export the feature to exactly where it is, but updated with all your current configurations.
Doing this sort of thing will help in the long run because it makes it much much easier to ramp people up on projects, as well as keeping anyone outside of the immediate project team aware of exactly how things are working at any given time.
Thank you very much for listening, and I hope that you keep all of your features updated in the future!
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Free travel.
That about sums up what every globetrotting person dreams of and, like a Santa Clause of global exploration, credit card companies have come along with a dizzying amount of travel-focused credit cards offering all kinds of cash and miles gifts.
This year has been a pretty amazing one for credit card rewards. Chase has led the way with their 50,000-mile offer on the Sapphire Preferred Card, but created even more buzz this summer when they launched the Sapphire Reserve and its 100,000-mile offer.
Not to be forgotten in Chase's presence in the travel rewards market is Capital One, whose Venture Card may not have the miles offers of Chase, but their aggressive marketing with Hollywood types like Alec Baldwin, Samuel L. Jackson, and Jennifer Garner have the card in the forefront of many mile-hungry consumers.
Other cards are begging for attention, too: Bank of America's BankAmericard Travel Rewards and the Discover it Miles offer some solid perks that get lost in the flurry of attention showered on Chase and Capital One.
A big question we've had over this past year is, "Which one of these travel cards is the best?" You might think the answer is easy; it's just a matter of which card gives you the most miles, right?
The question of which travel credit card is best requires a lot more than pure miles or points, though. Annual APR's, annual fees, intro APRs and redemption bonuses all play a part in the decision.
As you can see, one mile doesn't always equal one mile. Knowing that, we've decided to examine the five travel cards we mentioned above. The cards we're going to rate are not affiliated with any airline or hotel.
The Criteria for the Best Travel Rewards Credit Cards of 2018
We're judging these cards based on a sum total of all their benefits. One card could have the most miles with their introductory offer, for example, but that doesn't mean it's the best card out there.
In our opinion, a good travel credit card has a few of things going for it, which is why we've included a chart that covers 10 different categories:
- Intro miles bonus: How many miles you could get as a new cardmember (at the time of our research).
- Spending requirement to get bonus: How much would you have to spend to get those miles.
- Redemption value: How many miles do you have to use to get $1 in travel rewards.
- Highest possible cash value of promo miles: How much your promo miles are worth, including any bonuses for booking travel through the card's travel portal.
- Miles transfer to frequent flyer programs: Does the card let you transfer your miles to an airline's frequent flyer program.
- Miles on purchases: How many miles do you get for every dollar you spend with the card.
- Annual fee: Whether or not the card charges an annual fee, and, if so, how much.
- APR: The annual percentage rate on the card after any promotional APRs.
- Foreign transaction fee: Does the card have one.
- Reward bonus for booking on site: Any percentage bonuses if you book travel through the card company's travel marketplace (Chase Ultimate Rewards, for example)
|Chase Sapphire Reserve
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|BankAmericard Travel Rewards
|Capital One Venture
|Discover it Travel
|Intro Miles Bonus
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|$4K in 3 mon.
|$4K in 3 mon.
|$1K in 3 mon.
|$3K in 3 mon.
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|100 = $1
|100 = $1
|100 = $1
|100 = $1
|Cash Value of Miles
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|Miles on Purchases
|3:1 on dining/travel, 1:1 on rest
|2:1 on dining/travel, 1:1 on rest
|1.5:1 on all buys (1.65:1 if a BofA customer)
|2:1 on all buys
|1.5:1 on all buys (3:1 in 1st year)
|Annual Fee
|$95 ($0 first year)
|$59 ($0 first year)
|0% 1st year, 15.24%–23.24% after
|0% 1st year, 11.24%–23.24% after
|Foreign Transaction Fee
|Bonus for Booking on Site
|Yes, 50%
|Yes, 25%
|Yes, 10%
We're going to take a look at each category and figure out which cards perform the strongest, do a summary of the real miles you get out of the top cards, then offer up our selection for the best travel card of 2018. Also, there will be times when we mention how much the average person spends in a month or year.
The numbers we present are sourced from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2015 stats on how much the average American family spends in a year.
Intro Miles Bonus & Spending Requirements Winners: Chase Sapphire Reserve & BankAmericard Travel Rewards
Nearly every travel credit card gives you some sort of bonus when you sign up. The main perk is free miles deposited to your account if you can spend a certain amount of money in the first three months of having the card.
Don't forget, though; the "first three months" starts the day you are accepted, not the day you get your card in the mail.
So, who reigns supreme in the introductory miles category? The hands down winner here is the Chase Sapphire Reserve, followed by the Chase Sapphire Preferred and the Capital One Venture:
- Sapphire Reserve: 100,000
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 50,000
- Capital One Venture: 40,000
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: 20,000
- Discover it Miles: 0
Don't get tricked by the Discover it Miles card's 0 intro miles; it's a bit unique, and we'll explain why in a few minutes.
You can rake in each of these miles totals by spending a certain amount of money within the first three months of owning the card. Here are the cards listed in lowest to highest spending requirements:
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: $1,000
- Capital One Venture: $3,000
- Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve: $4,000
- Discover it Miles: Not applicable
As you can see, it's easy to hit the mark with the BankAmericard. The Capital One and Chase cards require you spend a little more – $4,000. Are those numbers out of reach?
Not according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), who says the average American family spends about $3,615 on food, gas, entertainment and miscellaneous spending every three months. With clothing, healthcare, utilities, phone, internet and other expenses thrown in the mix, it's easy to spend $4,000 in three months.
Each one of these requirements is easily reachable for most American households. But once you have those miles, how far will they take you?
Redemption Values Winners: Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve
Every card we researched offered a base miles value of 100 miles per $1 (three cards offer redemption bonuses…more on that in a few minutes). If you convert how many miles you have into dollars, you can then use that cash value to purchase travel through your credit card's travel portal (a website where you can book travel) or apply it to travel purchases you've already made.
The two Chase cards are different than the other three travel cards because, in addition to letting you use the cash value of your miles on travel purchases, you can also transfer the miles you've earned to airline and hotel miles/points programs. It's a straight-up 1-to-1 transfer to the following programs:
- FlyingBlue AirFrance/KLM
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer
- British Airways Executive Club
- Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards
- Virgin Atlantic Flying Club
- United Airlines MileagePlus
- Korean Air SKYPASS
- Marriott Rewards
- Hyatt Gold Passport
- IHG Rewards Club
- The Ritz-Carlton Rewards
If you're wondering how far one year's worth of Chase mile will go with these frequent flyer and loyalty programs, check out this great post from The Points Guy, who lays out several different ways you spend your miles.
So far, we've only talked about introductory miles offers and how much those miles are worth. Those offers are great, but you've got to think about long-term benefits. How many miles do you get when you use your card to pay for all the stuff you buy each month?
Related: The Hidden Cost of Using Chase Ultimate Rewards for IHG, Hyatt and Marriott Hotels
Miles on Purchases Winner: Capital One Venture
One of the great things about travel rewards credit cards – and any rewards card, for that matter – is that you rack up miles every time you swipe your card. Sometimes you get one point for every dollar you spend, and sometimes you get more.
A few of these cards give you extra miles in certain categories, which we'll note. Here's a ranking of best to worst based on overall miles-per-dollar, not including bonus categories/offers:
- Capital One Venture: 2 miles per dollar
- Discover it Travel/: 1.5 miles per dollar (3 per dollar the first year)
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: 1.5 miles per dollar
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 1 mile per dollar (3 per dollar on travel/dining)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 1 mile per dollar (2 per dollar on travel/dining)
Capital One Venture is the clear winner here with their double miles for every purchase. The bonuses on the Discover and Chase cards are pretty attractive, though.
But here's the big question…
How Many Miles Will You Actually Get Each Year Based on Average Spending?
Remember those Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers we mentioned earlier? We're going to expand on them a bit. We already know that we spend an average of about $3,600 on food, gas, entertainment and miscellaneous spending; that totals out at around $14,400 a year.
We can't say for sure, based on the BLS' numbers, how much Americans spend on travel, but we do know they spend about $3,000 a year on eating out as opposed to $4,015 in groceries. That's an important number since the two Chase cards offer miles bonuses for those purchases.
Here's a list of other yearly expenses you'd pay with your credit card:
- Utilities – $3,885
- Furniture & other household stuff – $1,818
- Clothes – $1,846
- Education – $1,315
- Health expenses (not including insurance) – $1,365
The grand total for credit card purchases, on average, is about $25,000. With that in mind, here's how many miles you could potentially get with each card. We're showing you the miles you get the first and second years, along with an overall total. (Chase bonuses on dining are included:
- Discover it Travel/: 75,000, 37,500 (112,500 after two years)
- Capital One Venture: 50,000, same (100,000)
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: 37,500, same (75,000)
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 31,000, same (62,000)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 28,000, same (56,000)
After two years, Discover's 3-to-1 miles top the list, with Capital One in a close second. After three years, you'd get the same miles from the Discover and Capital One (150K), and in year four, the Capital One rewards card surges ahead (200K to 187.5K).
See Also: 4 Types of Credit Cards Responsible Consumers Use for Big Reward
And How Many Miles Can I Get in the First Two Years, Intro Miles Included?
The final piece to this miles puzzle is the overall total of miles you can get after two years, intro offers included. While some cards perform strong in the miles-per-dollar category, other cards with more intro miles make up for their weak miles-to-dollar rewards with big up-front offers.
Here's a list from most to least:
- Sapphire Reserve: 162,000
- Capital One Venture: 140,000
- Discover it Miles: 112,500
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 106,000
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: 95,000
As you can see, the Sapphire Reserve leads the way with the most miles, with the Capital One Venture in second and Discover's travel rewards card in third.
If you run the numbers out to four years, the Capital One will be 16,000 miles ahead of the Sapphire Reserve. It will take you about nine years to earn more miles on the Discover Card than you do on the Reserve.
Seems like the Sapphire Reserve is the way to go, right? At first glance, yes. But then there's the annual fee.
Annual Fees Winners: BankAmericard Travel Rewards, Discover it Miles
The Chase Sapphire Preferred Card has the highest annual fees by far of the five travel cards. Here they are, listed from lowest to highest:
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: $0
- Discover it Miles: $0
- Capital One Venture: $59
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: $95
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: $450
The BankAmericard and Discover are the clear champs in this category.
Yearly APR Winner: Discover it Miles
The APR part of this comparison is pretty straightforward with one exception, which we'll get to after giving you the best-to-worst list:
- Discover it Miles: 11.24% – 23.24% (0% the first year)
- Capital One Venture: 13.24% – 23.24%
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: 15.24% – 23.24% (0% the first year)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve: 16.24% – 23.24%
If you pay your credit card balance off in full, every month, you won't have to worry about APRs. If you carry a balance, then, according to a study by Value Penguin, you're probably carrying around $15,000 in debt across four cards ($3,750 per card).
Let's assume one of those cards is the Chase Sapphire Preferred or Reserve, and your good credit gets you the lowest rate on the Preferred and Reserve: 16.24%. Here's how much more interest you'll pay per month and year as compared to the other cards:
- Discover it Miles: $35/month
- Capital One Venture: $41/month (+$72/year over Discover)
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: $47/month (+$144/year)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve: $50/month (+$180/year)
What's not included in this list is the BankAmericard's penalty APR of up to 29.99%, which kicks in indefinitely whenever you make a late payment. That's a big knock against the card, especially since it's got some pretty average benefits.
Related: How to Actually Understand Credit Card's Fine Print
Onto the final judging category…
Redemption Bonuses on Miles Winner: Chase Sapphire Reserve
We've knocked the Reserve a bit for its high annual fee and interest rate, but this card rules the redemption bonus category:
- Chase Sapphire Reserve: 50% (50K miles becomes 75K, or $750)
- Chase Sapphire Preferred: 25% (50K miles becomes 62.5K or $625)
- BankAmericard Travel Rewards: 10% (50K miles becomes 55K miles, or $550)
- Capital One Venture/Discover it Miles: 0%
That 50% boost on the Reserve's miles is a tremendous bonus, and definitely one of the best perks in the entire travel card category. That alone may be enough to push unsure consumers to sign up for it, but we're not such an easy sell.
Before we get to the winner of the best travel card of 2018, we want to find out what the real value is of the miles you get with the Chase Sapphire Reserve Card.
We're singling this card out because it's been hailed as the hottest new card of 2016 by sites like The Points Guy, the Money Wizard, Business Insider, TIME magazine's Money section and The Motley Fool.
Analyzing the Sapphire Reserve will also show you all the miles-related numbers you have to crunch to figure out how much your "real miles" total.
Real Miles (With All Fees) Included Winner: Chase Sapphire Reserve
Now, remember how we said that choosing the best travel card of 2018 is more than just looking at miles? You have to take a lot of factors into consideration in order to say, for sure, which card offers the best miles.
Chase Sapphire Reserve does offer the best deal on miles, but it's not as clear-cut as it seems, and you have to take a lot of twists and turns to get to the conclusion. Those twists and turns include annual fees, travel credits, and reservation bonuses. Here's how we deemed the Sapphire Reserve the best card for miles:
Two-year miles total: 162K (100K bonus w/62K more in purchases)
- Miles cash value $1,620
- Miles cash value if booked through Chase Ultimate Rewards: $2,430
- Annual fee: $900
- Travel credits: Up to $600
- Annual fee minus credits: $300
- Interest paid above Capital One Venture on $3,750 balance: $216
- Annual fee plus interest: $516
- Two-year miles value after it's all said and done: $1,914
The Chase Sapphire Reserve offers other perks, like a $100 credit to your statement if you sign up for the Global Entry program that helps you get through security faster at airports. You also get free entrance to Priority Pass lounges across the world, as well as free breakfast at luxury hotels.
See Also: Marriott Rewards Premier Card Review
All of this sounds overwhelming, ridiculously lavish, and it is, for people who will use all these benefits. If you're a traveler who bounces around the country and the world several times a year, this card is definitely worth it.
If you're the average American who doesn't travel a lot and has limited vacation time, then those extra perks probably won't come into play and you're left with the numbers we crunched a few seconds ago.
And here's another thing to keep in mind…once you get into year two with your Chase Sapphire Reserve, your yearly miles total will average out to about 31,000. If you cash those in through the Ultimate Rewards program, they're worth 46,500.
After you do the math on the annual fee, interest and travel credit, you're paying $258 in fees, or 25,800 miles, which leaves you with 20,200, or more than 20,000 less than what you'd accrue with the Capital One Venture after you pay its annual fee.
The Best Travel Card of 2018 Winners: Chase Sapphire Reserve and Capital One Venture Card
For us, deciding which travel card held the title of 2018's best took a lot more math than what you'd find on other sites. This is part of the deal when you try and cut through all the noise and clutter.
We decided on a tie because, while the Chase Sapphire Reserve offers you the best benefits up front, the Capital One Venture card is the best choice in the long run, even when you throw in all the perks associated with the Sapphire Reserve.
Sure, those who get the Reserve will have access to upgrades at luxury hotels and access to airport lounges, but, if the numbers are right, the average American consumer will not travel enough to take advantage of those extra perks.
The Capital One Venture has no annual fee the first year and 2:1 miles on everything you purchase. It's a simple, low-maintenance card with an affordable yearly fee of $59 and the second lowest APR of the cards we analyzed.
If you want a quick deal with tons of miles, go for the Sapphire Reserve. However, if you're in it for the long-term, the Capital One Venture is by far the best card for collecting miles for travel purchases.
Ready for more of our in-depth analysis of travel cards? Read our detailed guide on the Best Airline Travel Card of 2018.


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Just when you thought, with the arrival of Dover Street Market in New York, there couldn't be another store filled to the brim with impossibly cool things, behold the Nipponista Pop-Up Shop: a store filled to the brim with impossibly cool things.
The shop, which opens on Greene Street tomorrow and runs through the end of Fashion Week, is filled with wonders of fashion, art, and design from Japan — and feels a little bit like a museum where you're not really sure what's for sale and what's just on display. The shop is actually the product of the Japanese government's "Cool Japan" initiative, which seeks to showcase the fruits of the country's technical and creative industries. Among the highlights: loads of Yohji Yamamoto, designs from Kansai Yamamoto (the kimono designer who created pieces for David Bowie), and enough design and art objects to turn your home into an instant Pinterest board. Click through our slideshow below for neon bikes, floral moccasins, and more.
Isetan's Nipponista Pop-Up Shop, 47 Greene Street, 12 to 8 p.m. daily, February 6 to 13.


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It's easy to get lured into the trap of thinking that we need to do something "special" if we want to grow spiritually. I agree that the discipline of a regular practice in yoga and meditation is essential, as is taking time periodically for a longer retreat of some sort.
But other than that, all the we need to fuel our progress is right here in our families, friendships, jobs, and the rest of the stuff of daily life. Never mind going on a trek to some far-away mountain cave, meditating for hours, eating nothing but nuts and berries. My guess is that it's a greater challenge to remain compassionate and mindful while trying to car pool with four 12 year olds, balance a checkbook, or remain attentive as an elderly relative tells you the same story you've heard so many times you know it by heart.
The March 2010 issue of Shambhala Sun Magazine was filled with articles addressing how to bring Mindfulness Practices to our relationships, communication and work – even that most routine, seemingly endless activity we call "Housework".
Reading Karen Maezen Miller's little gem "Do Dishes, Rake Leaves" I'm reminded of how satisfying the work of home care and maintenance can be. Of sure, I don't mean to wax eloquent about folding laundry, or scrubbing toilets, but being able to create order from disarray or show care for my surroundings pleases me. Even the fact that chaos will soon return, dust will again accumulate, or the clean dish will become dirty doesn't really matter. I do it for others so they feel at ease in my home. I do it for myself because my thoughts feel more orderly in a well-ordered environment.
There is truth in the statement that all work, done with intention and awareness, has value. As Maezen Miller writes: "Nothing is worth the measure we give it, because worth doesn't really exist. It is a figment of our judging minds, an imaginary yardstick to measure the imaginary value of imaginary distinctions, and one more way we withhold ourselves from the whole enchilada of life that lies before us."
Just yesterday I picked up my favorite broom to sweep the maple tree droppings from the deck. This morning, those efforts were completely undone. I picked up the broom again, and began to sweep. The sun was warming the day, birds clustered around the feeders for breakfast, my dogs were enjoying the grass and fresh air. The physical work felt good in my arms and shoulders, my breathing got deeper with the exercise. Does it really matter that tomorrow I may need to do it again?
Incorporated in the article, Maezen Miller shares a list, "10 Tips for a Mindful Home". I share it now with you:
Wake with the sun
There is no purer light than what we see when we open our eyes first thing in the morning.
Mindfulness without meditation is just a word.
Make your bed
The state of your bed is the state of your head. Enfold your day in dignity.
Empty the hampers
Do the laundry without resentment or commentary and have an intimate encounter with the very fabric of life.
Wash your bowl
Rinse away self-importance and clean up your own mess. If you leave it undone, it will get sticky.
Set a timer
If you're distracted by the weight of what's undone, set a kitchen timer and, like a monk in a monastery, devote yourself wholeheartedly to the task at hand before the bell rings.
Rake the leaves
Rake, weed, or sweep. You'll never finish for good, but you'll learn the point of pointlessness.
Eat when hungry
Align your inexhaustible desires with the one true appetite.
Let the darkness come
Set a curfew on the internet and TV and discover the natural balance between daylight and darkness, work and rest.
Sleep when tired
Nothing more to it.
—Karen Maezen Miller
From the March 2010 issue of the Shambhala Sun.
When it comes to mindfulness, ordinary opportunities make the ordinary truly special.
Peace- Judi England, RN, LMT, Kripalu Yoga Instructor – email@example.com -5/1/2010
P.S. Tomorrow is the Albany CropWalk. I'll be taking a 4.5 mile walk to raise money and awareness for hunger prevention – especially right here in the Capital District. If you care to help sponsor my walk, you can donate on-line through my personal site: www.churchworldservice.org/goto/yogajudi


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Illegal toll collection from the Indian trucks continues unabated at Burimari land port in Patgram upazila under the district, thanks to the lax vigilance by the customs officials, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police.
"The organised gang compel us to pay Tk 200 to 300 as illegal toll in the name of labourers' welfare fund at Burimari land port," said Narayan Chandra Das, 52, a driver from Cooch Behar district in India.
"If we don't want to pay illegal toll, we face harassment and our vehicle goes into the risk," said another driver Tepantor Nath Singh from Jolpiguri in India.
"If we do not give toll money as per their demand, the labourers refuse to unload the goods from the truck," said truck helper Narendra Sen from Mathabhanga thana in Kuchbihar district.
On behalf of the gang, labourers' sarder (leader) Jobed Ali moves around with a bag and collects illegal toll from 150 to 200 vehicles coming to the land port from India daily, said several transport workers and locals at Burimari land port.
Asked about the matter, Jobed Ali said, "I never charge any toll money from the drivers. I just request them to give a small amount for the labourers' welfare fund. Most of the fund collected by me is spent for the welfare of labourers working at the land port. Customs officials, BGB, police, and even cadres get share of the fund."
Safar Uddin, president of loading and unloading labourers' association at Burimari land port, said the organisation spends Tk 8 to 10 thousand for the welfare of labourers at the land port daily.
"Sometimes we spend huge amount if any labourer faces accident. The fund for labourer welfare comes from Indian drivers and traders' donation," he added.
On the other hand, Afzal Hossain, a labourer at the land port, alleged that general labourers never get anything from the welfare fund of the association and the collected money is pocketed by some labourer leaders and others.
"Labourer leaders collect large amount of money in the name of labourers' welfare fund but there is no account in this name," said another labourer Masjidul Islam.
Contacted, Patgram Police Station officer in charge Amiruzzaman and Burimari BGB camp commander Abdul Hamid said they are unaware about the matter.
Sohel Rana, assistant commissioner of Customs at Burimarui land port, said, "I have heard the matter but I did not get any written complaint in this connection. With the help of law enforcers, I will try to stop illegal toll collection from Indian vehicles in the land port area."
Illegal toll collection from the Indian trucks continues unabated at Burimari land port in Patgram upazila under the district, thanks to the lax vigilance by the customs officials, Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and police.


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"I want to stay as manager of Croatia because I'm enjoying my time here and we have a great young team," Bilic told the Daily Record. "If I wanted to go somewhere else Scotland is maybe not the best league in the world but they have two massive clubs.
"Put it this way, there is no trainer or manager in the world who would say no if Celtic or Rangers asked to meet them. They would walk to Glasgow."


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Link to story: http://espn.go.com/classic/obit/s/20...7/1688946.html
Otto Graham, former Cleveland Browns, died today of the same heart problem that claimed actor John Ritter just months earlier. Hall-of-Famer Graham won a championship title in all 7 years he played, 4 in the All-American Football League and 3 NFL titles. Averaging 3,369 passing yards a season and 25 TD's, he finished with an outstanding 105-17-4 regular-season record.
However, because he did not play an extended career and didn't play in the Super-Bowl era, he is often forgotten behind other greats. "Automatic Otto" never missed a game as a pro, on his way to winning 3 NFL titles under coach Paul Brown, for whom the team is named after.
Graham was inducted into the hall-of-fame in 1965, and was named to the NFL's 75ht anniversary team in 1994 along with Sammy Baugh, Johnny Unitas, and Joe Montana.
From ESPN.com:
Graham made history as the first player to wear a face mask after being viciously elbowed in the face on a late hit by San Francisco linebacker Art Michalik on Nov. 15, 1953, at old Cleveland Stadium. Graham returned with plastic wrapped around his helmet to protect his mouth.
"That was my real claim to fame right there," Graham said. "I had this big gash on my mouth and they gave me 15 stitches, but I wanted to play."
After returning, Graham completed 9 of 10 passes in the second half to lead Cleveland to a 23-20 comeback victory.
Graham excelled at the piano, violin, cornet and became Illinois state champion in the French horn at age 16, also leading his basketball conference in scoring. He went to Northwestern college on a basketball scholarship, and was noticed by a coach while playing intramural football. He finished 3rd in Heisman voting in 1943.
R.I.P. Otto Graham 1921-2003 "Truly one of the greats."


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Elmo: 'I'm leaning towards leaving'
Versatile Egyptian Ahmed Elmohamady has admitted today that he is 'leaning towards' leaving Sunderland this summer.
The former ENPPI winger-cum-full-back was a regular under Steve Bruce whilst on-loan last season but has failed to start once under Martin O'Neill.
In fact the £2.5m summer signing has been restricted to just five substitute appearances since the O'Neill reign began in December.
Speaking to The Northern Echo, Elmohamady said:
'At the moment I'm leaning towards leaving, that's my thought, but I have not made a final decision.'
The utility player continued:
'I spoke with [Martin] O'Neill before joining the team's training camp in Egypt and he promised to give me a chance in the remaining games in the Premier League, and then things will become clearer for the future with the team.'
Elmohamady, 24, denies that there is any kind of problem between himself and O'Neill but is adamant that his mind is not made up, although he would like to stay in England if he left Wearside.