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I would like to make the Mini Maple Cinnamon Rolls in the April/May '06 issue of Taste of Home, but I'm unsure of when to remove the dough from the bread machine. The recipe says to remove the dough when the cycle is completed, but I'm not sure what that means. Please help! —C.P., Pritchard, British Columbia
Yeast breads that are shaped, like cinnamon rolls or breadsticks, are removed from the bread machine after the first rise. The dough is then shaped and allowed to rise one last time before baking. Most bread machines have a dough setting that will stop or beep at the end of the cycle, signaling that the first rise is completed and the dough is ready to be removed. If your bread machine does not have this option, you will need to keep a close eye on it and remove the dough after the first rise or refer to your owner's manual to determine when the first rise ends.


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A new generation of buses predicts the immediate future in order to better take advantage of their hybrid motor – Active Green Driving.
Gothenburg / Borås (Sweden), June 21, 2011. Today's Volvo hybrid driveline lower the fuel consumption with around 30 percent compared with a traditional diesel engine. Using a concept called "Active Green Driving", buses equipped with sensors, digital maps and GPS will be even more energy efficient and turn public transportation a deeper shade of green. But it is not only the bus that needs to be smart; driver coaching is an essential part of the equation. By combining the high-tech and the human, these Volvo hybrid buses will be able to take full advantage of both electricity and diesel – anticipating various road conditions by gathering data from the surrounding environment will allow for using the right amount of energy for the bus trip from the first stop to the last. An Active Green Driving demonstration vehicle will be shown today at the Final Event of HAVEit, an EU funded project on highly automated driving.
Imagine a hybrid bus that can tell far in advance that the bus is approaching a red-light or a car ahead is slowing down and immediately control the driveline using the new information in order to maximize efficiency. The same bus knows the slopes and curves of its route ahead of time, and plans accordingly. This is made possible when sources of information from digital maps, laser sensors and a color camera are fused together into an onboard computer with driver display. This hybrid control strategy that is based on predictions of the future driving scenario was developed by Volvo Technology within the three and a half year lasting HAVEit project and is installed into a Volvo 770 Hybrid Bus. Vehicles destined for public transportation are ideal platforms for this type of technology, as they seldom change their trajectories. "The prediction horizon and driver coaching will remarkably contribute to reduce fuel consumption, not only but especially in hybrid buses and trucks, but can also be transferred to conventional busses and trucks as well", says Achim Beutner, a Volvo Technology specialist in semi-automation for enhanced safety & fuel efficiency and Volvo's HAVEit project manager, and continues: "In addition, the system is able to increase road safety in daily traffic through infrared communication between different vehicles."
Hybrid vehicle technology can go much further in improving energy efficiency by storing brake energy created when e.g. going downhill and braking. Automatically switching between these sources with high efficiency due to advanced information is called hybrid driveline control. Beyond the purely automatic control, the driver learns to interpret these data and drive more appropriately – he or she is even given feedback during and at the end of each trip.
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Volvo Technology also provided the prediction horizon which is based on a combination of advanced digital map data and GPS. The color camera from Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) mounted on the front of the bus recognizes red lights that are 5 to 60 meters away (working range) and could detect up to about 130 meters. The camera transmits this information to the sensor fusion computer. The communication between vehicles is realized by an infrared vehicle to vehicle (V2V) communication provided by EFKON. Additional vehicle components that are installed in the hybrid bus are two laser scanners by SICK and the Accelerator Force Feedback Pedal (AFFP®) by Continental which here is used to recommend the right speed to the driver.
Environmentally friendly demonstration at the Final Event
At the HAVEit Final Event, the hybrid bus will demonstrate how the prediction horizon is utilized in the energy management for an optimal control strategy of the hybrid drivetrain as well as how the driver coaching works. It will be visualized on a big screen inside the bus and explained to the passengers on a several kilometer long track, including uphill, downhill, speed limits, traffic lights and bus stops.
About HAVEit
The EU funded R&D project HAVEit ("Highly Automated Vehicles for Intelligent Transport") is set to develop research concepts and technologies for highly automated driving. This will help to reduce the drivers' workload, prevent accidents, reduce environmental impact and make traffic safer. Launched in February 2008, 17 European partners from the automotive and supply sector as well as from the scientific community collaborate in the project. In total, investments of EUR 28 million were made into HAVEit, EUR 17 million of which were EU grants and EUR 11 million were contributed by the 17 partners, of which EUR 7 million are invested by the automobile industry. The HAVEit consortium consists of vehicle manufacturers, automotive suppliers and scientific institutes from Germany, Sweden, France, Austria, Switzerland, Greece and Hungary:
Continental, Volvo Technology AB, Volkswagen AG, EFKON AG, Sick AG, Haldex Brake Products AB, Knowllence, Explinovo GmbH, German Aerospace Center (DLR), Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL), University of Athens, Institute of Communications and Computer Systems (ICCS), University of Applied Sciences Amberg-Weiden, Budapest University of Technology and Economics, Universität Stuttgart, Institut für Luftfahrtsysteme, Wuerzburg Institute of Traffic Sciences GmbH, Institut National de Recherche en Informatique et en Automatique (Inria), Institut français des sciences et technologies des transports, de l'aménagement et des réseaux (IFSTTAR).
For further information please visit www.haveit-eu.org.
About Volvo Technology
Volvo Technology is the centre of research and innovation within the Volvo Group and responsible for long term technological development as well as both basic and applied research & development. Volvo Technology is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Volvo Group.
The mission of our company is to develop a lead in existing and future technology areas of high importance to the Volvo Group.
Our customers include all Volvo Group companies and Volvo Cars but also some selected suppliers.
We participate successfully in national and international research programmes involving universities, research institutes and other companies in the industry.
Volvo Technology is formally a business unit within the Volvo Group, with ~500 employees and is located in Sweden, France, North America and Asia.
More about Volvo Group: www.volvogroup.com
More about Volvo Technology: www.tech.volvo.com
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Is There Such A Thing As All-In-One?
After digging around in the bottom of most toolboxes, you'll find a combination of things: a beat-up rusted hammer, a third-generation Crescent wrench, and a ratcheting screwdriver. The ever-popular "all-in-one" screwdriver makes perfect left-brain sense, as it's logical to think that a screwdriver with multiple bits will serve multiple functions. The problem with that logic is we never think about what happens to that screwdriver after we lose a couple of bits, or heaven-forbid, we misplace the entire driver with bits. A ratcheting screwdriver is meant to solve problems we've yet to encounter. Consider it the MacGyver of tools—ready and willing to install those taillights, remove that GM dash with Torx bits, loosen those pesky hose clamps, and defuse a bomb all, in a day's work.
We pose two questions: Do you need one and, if so, which one is best? To find out, we picked up seven of the most-popular ratcheting screwdrivers and put them through our testing protocol. Examining build quality, construction, ergonomics, bit storage, and torque quickly separated the contenders from the pretenders, but once we factored in price, warranty, and value, we had a clear-cut winner. Take a look at your toolbox, and if you could use an all-in-one ratcheting screwdriver, check out our winner.
1. Husky 55-Piece Ratcheting Screwdriver Set 395-977
$19.97 homedepot.com
$19.97 homedepot.com
It came as no shock to the testing team that Husky ran away with this competition. A simple glance at the specs will tell the tale: 55 total pieces, six different handle inserts that account for varied slotted, Phillips, security Torx bits, Metric sockets, SAE sockets, square bits, and Allen bits, lifetime warranty, and a price below $20. The ratcheting mechanism was solid and the set even includes a plastic case for easy storage.
2. Channellock 18 'N 1 Ratcheting Screwdriver 70154
$14.99 (at eastwood.com) channellock.com
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Purchased on sale at Eastwood, the Channellock 18 'N 1 carries on superior ergonomics and strength found in other Channellock Code Blue screwdrivers—but it does so in one convenient driver. Six double-ended bits are stored in the handle and securely lock into the metal driver end. All-in-all, the Channellock was comfortable, easy to use, and a solid value.
3. Craftsman Ratcheting Magnetic Screwdriver With 25 Bits 47144
$19.99 craftsman.com
$19.99 craftsman.com
Everyone who tested the Craftsman ratcheting magnetic screwdriver raved about its precise ratcheting mechanism (one of the best in the test), however the handle only stores seven bits. The cap rotates, which reveals a slot that you can store your most-used bits in, but then you have to keep track of the external sleeve that stores the other 20 bits. Also, several sizes were duplicated, which should have been used to give a better variety of fasteners.
4. Kobalt 25-Piece 9¼-inch Ratcheting Multi-Bit Screwdriver 239446
$13.58 lowes.com
$13.58 lowes.com
The Kobalt handle swallowed up an amazing 21 bits, but they were all loose, and changing bits required dumping all of the stored bits out and sorting through them. We liked the variety, the clever storage pouch with belt clip, and the magnetic extension, but the ratcheting mechanism proved weak and unreliable.
5. Pittsburgh 34-Piece Ratcheting Screwdriver Set 94779
$6.99 harborfreight.com
$6.99 harborfreight.com
The absolute value leader, the Pittsburgh was comfortable, had a quality ratcheting mechanism, and it had a lifetime warranty, but the handle had zero storage. This meant all 28 bits had to be stored in external rubber cassettes, which adds to the list of things that could be misplaced. Also, we found the included sockets to not be true to size.
6. Stanley 25-piece Ratcheting Pistol Grip 63025
$19.97 (at Wal Mart) stanleytools.com
$19.97 (at Wal Mart) stanleytools.com
Available at most Wal Mart stores, the Stanley pistol grip screwdriver scored high on features, but low on ergonomics, handle storage, and warranty. The ability to rotate the handle into a pistol grip did increase torque, but we feel this screwdriver is better suited for home applications rather than automotive usage.
7. Milwaukee 10-in-1 Ratchet Multi-Bit Driver 22-2302
$16.97 (at Home Depot) milwaukeetool.com
$16.97 (at Home Depot) milwaukeetool.com
A big disappointment in this shootout was Milwaukee's 10-in-1 multi-bit driver. Extra-long bits worked well in reaching screws, however when higher torque levels were placed on the driver, the ratcheting mechanism started slipping and going back and forth between tightening and loosening. Also, the area on the driver where you would typically grab with your secondary hand is the same location that switches forward and reverse, which causes accidental changes in direction.
8. Pittsburgh Multi-Angle Ratcheting Screwdriver 46801
$7.99 harborfreight.com
$7.99 harborfreight.com
Cleverly designed handle storage houses 12 bits in a revolver-style clip, which makes finding the right bit a simple task. What really hurt this driver was the adjustable handle that went from 0-60 degrees and was made from a combination of plastic and metal. The handle did not feel very secure, had too much play in it, and flexed quite a bit during high torque applications.


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I suggest Sandy at kitopia, and a wonderfull addition to Sandy's service is Ella, a very accomplished young rider/instructor.
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The need for a "theology of healing" was the central theme of a recent international encounter between Orthodox women and Christians of both genders from other traditions.
Female leadership in the life of the church — be it in the area of worship, education, administration or social care — should not be "understood as seeking power and prestige but as a deeper commitment to love and service that responds to the sacrificing love of Christ," stated the women and men who took part in the July 8-12 meeting at the St. Vlash Theological Academy in Albania.
The participants suggested seeing the women's commitment as a "healing to all suffering people, particularly the abused, the violated, the victims of poverty and other marginalized people among which women and children are the most vulnerable and highest numbers."
A theology of healing rests on the fact that "healing is a gift from the incarnate, crucified and risen Lord to all creation." This healing "is expressed in a concrete way daily according to the needs of the social context in which the Christian communities struggle."
Thus, women and men in the church need to commit themselves "to be agents of the resurrected Lord and instruments of healing in a broken and needy world."
Twenty-three Orthodox, Roman Catholic, Anglican, Protestant and Pentecostal men and women from Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East, North and South America attended the meeting, which was hosted by the Orthodox Autocephalous Church of Albania.
The meeting was a follow up on a series of inter-Orthodox women's consultations on the role of women in the church that had started in 1976.
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Queensland's oldest Folk Club and major supporter of live and local music in Townsville.Join using the Join Group link on the right today and enjoy the best of local performers and feature presentations of national artists.Be part of the Palm Creek Folk Festival, a fixture on the North Queensland events calendar for over 20 years.
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Hi Folkies,
Halelujah Baby are playing in the Perfume Gardens behind the old Court House. this Friday lunchtime from !2-2pm. This is part of a series of lunchtime concerts, sponsored by the council, and we are honoured to be asked to play again this year. so if you feel like having a picnic with us, it would be great to see you down there.
Folk club meets at the Bellevue Hotel every 2nd Thursday night in the beer gardens. Visting…
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Having delighted Palm Creek Folk Festival audiences in 2011 and 2012, Nick and Liesl return to Townsville for a more intimate show at the Townsville Folk Club on Thursday 2 May.
It's been a busy time for the popular independent duo. Not only have they recorded a new 'taster' EP 'Friend and Lover', their music is about to get spotlighted on the world stage with their previous album 'Feather' being used as the soundtrack to a new musical of the same name being played in New York in July. They have also toured extensively including their fifth European tour and playing major festivals here in Australia.
'Friend and Lover' captures the essence of Nick and Liesl's sound - beautiful vocals and superbly blended harmonies - and reflects on themes of love, loneliness and life split between two continents. We even get a taste of the duo's European influences with the inclusion of a French song by Carla Bruni.
Nick and Liesl met on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia in 2005. At the time, they had both stepped away from their 'regular' careers in order to pursue the musical dream. Two years on the couple turned duo and they have not looked back since. Australia, Germany, the UK, France, Belgium, Switzerland, The Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and Czech Republic have all been on the tour schedule as well as 60+ festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, the National Folk Festival, Peats Ridge, Caloundra Music Festival, Festival of The Sun, Reeperbahn Festival (Germany) and many more. They have done countless live performances on the likes of ABC Qld Statewide, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, and Adelaide and received support from personalities like Richard Glover on 702 Sydney. Their music videos are airing regularly on Australian/NZ music video TV show Rage and they performed live to 80,000 viewers on French TV on their last European tour whilst also receiving commercial radio airplay in France and Belgium. They've performed on BBC radio in the UK and supported artists such as The Jezabels, Kate Miller-Heidke, Ian Moss, Daryl Braithwaite, Shane Nicholson, Harry Manx and Mark Seymour.
Nick and Liesl play the Townsville Folk Club at Bellevue Hotel on Thursday 2 May - tickets at the door $10 members/$15 non-members.
Posted by Casper Schougaard, Tuesday, 9th April 2013 @ 12:25pm
Thursday night at Folk Club will be a ripper!
Fraser and Katie from The Wee Johnny's and Patrick Levi might pop his head in! Plus the usual open mic. Music from 8pm. Great food and drinks before then all at the Bellevue Hotel South Townsville.
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Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP Announces the Investigation of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. (DWA) Over the Proposed Sale of the Company to Comcast Corporation
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The 26-year-old man had hurt himself after falling down a 12-foot vertical drop, striking his head in the process. A companion caver called authorities for help at around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The rescue effort involved volunteers from the Weybridge Fire Department, Middlebury Technical Rescue, Middlebury Heavy Rescue, the Middlebury Volunteer Ambulance Association and the Vermont Cavers Association.
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John Juanda has been out of the poker world since the EPT Barcelona last year. He explains that after making some bets during Christmas, he had to devote his time to training both his mind and his body to win those bets.
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Let $p$ be a prime number and $n,l$ be natural numbers. I'm interested in the conditions under which the general linear groups of degree $n$ over the following two length $l$ finite discrete valuation rings with residue field $\mathbb{F}_p$ are isomorphic:
$$GL(n,\mathbb{Z}/p^l\mathbb{Z}) \cong GL(n,\mathbb{F}_p[t]/(t^l))$$
I've worked out the following cases:
- The case $n = 1$ and $l = 2$: In this case, both groups are isomorphic to $\mathbb{Z}/p\mathbb{Z} \times \mathbb{Z}/(p-1)\mathbb{Z}$.
- The case $n = 1$ and $l > 2$: In this case, the only situation that the groups are isomorphic seems to be where $p = 2$ and ($l = 4$ or $l = 5$).
- The case $n > 1$ and $l = 2$: The isomorphism seems to be equivalent to the requirement that the quotient map $GL(n,\mathbb{Z}/p^2\mathbb{Z}) \to GL(n,\mathbb{Z}/p\mathbb{Z})$ split. It seems that, for $n = 2$, this happens when $p = 2$ and when $p = 3$, but not when $p = 5$. This in turn seems to have something to do with modular/local representation theory. In particular, it seems that $GL(2,\mathbb{Z}/4\mathbb{Z}) \cong GL(2,\mathbb{F}_2[t]/(t^2))$ and $GL(2,\mathbb{Z}/9\mathbb{Z}) \cong GL(2,\mathbb{F}_3[t]/(t^2))$, but $GL(2,\mathbb{Z}/25\mathbb{Z}) \not \cong GL(2,\mathbb{F}_5[t]/(t^2))$. Is there a general way of figuring out what $p$ work and what don't?
- The case $n > 1$ and $l > 2$: Don't know what happens here.
The question can be generalized somewhat to comparing the general linear group over a Galois ring with characteristic $p^l$ with residue field of size $q = p^r$ versus the ring $\mathbb{F}_q[t]/(t^l)$.


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of the construction and operation of the facilities
to be constructed by Transporter, and the
incremental revenues that Transporter estimates will
be generated as a result of constructing and/or
modifying such facilities. In estimating the
revenues to be generated, Transporter will calculate
the revenues based upon the applicable transportation
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and the projected incremental volumes expected to be
transported. Transporter will consider volumes to
be incremental if the volumes that will be
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This page provide general troubleshooting tips. If these cannot help a problem with OSS, you may wish to consult the 4front support [http://4front-tech.com/forum/ forum].
== General ==
== General ==
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This page provide general troubleshooting tips. If these cannot help in solving a problem with OSS, you may wish to consult the 4front support forum.
- Always read your driver's manpage. You can get the name of driver from 'ossinfo'.
- Always test with osstest.
- When consulting the forum, attach the output of 'ossinfo -v3' and 'ossmix'.
How do I...
- Change mixer settings - ossmix (command line), ossxmix (GUI)
- Start and shut down OSS - soundon, soundoff (both require root)
- Save and restore mixer settings - savemixer (saving requires write permissions for mixer.save, or using '-f' switch to select another filename)
- Build OSS from source
- Record and play sound - ossrecord, ossplay (though you should probably use more dedicated software like Audacity)
- Other Tips And Tricks
I can't hear any sound!
- Did OSS load at all?
- Does osstest work?
- Are the outputs muted in the mixer?
- Is the default output (the one linked to /dev/dsp) the one connected / outputting sound in osstest? If not, see here how to change that.
- HDAudio: Are the jacks detected by OSS as output, actually the jacks connected to the speaker?
- Ich: Setting ac97_amplifier to 0 in $OSSLIBDIR/conf/osscore.conf helped on a Gateway 4542GP notebook.
- $OSSLIBDIR is typically /usr/lib/oss, and can be determined exactly by the contents of /etc/oss.conf.
- Is this an hardware issue?
- Are the speakers muted?
- Is the soundcard connected correctly to the speakers?
- Do other drivers available for your OS (e.g. ALSA for Linux, FreeBSD native) work?
I hear noises!
- Many soundcards' hardware requires output mixers be set to less than maximum (60% at times).
- Set vmix0-src to an higher setting.
- Is the cable from the soundcard to the speakers connected correctly? Could it be too long?
- Build and use OSS using the source from the public hg repository, perhaps a newer version will work better.
I can't get multiple sound clients to play on the same device!
- multiple clients to same device node aren't supported on 4front's OSS for FreeBSD. It instead splits the mixing to separate devices: /dev/dsp1, /dev/dsp2, etc. Either set programs to use separate devices, or use a sound server like aRts, esd, etc.
- Is vmix loaded?
- If yes, Is vmix attached to the default output device? (Check if 'ossinfo -v3' shows more than one engine for the default output device).
- In OSS 4.0, (Doesn't apply to build 1016:) If vmix is not attached, make sure vmix1_masterdev in $OSSLIBDIR/conf/vmix.conf is set to the output device's device index (this can be determined via 'ossinfo -a'). ($OSSLIBDIR is typically /usr/lib/oss).
- In OSS 4.1, 'vmixctl' command is used instead of vmix.conf (requires root permissions).
- is vmix unmuted?
I can't get multichannel/5.1 output to play!
- Some configurations require more than one cable connected to the speaker set. Make sure that as many cables as required are connected.
- Some devices have the multich output at a different device node than the regular one, use /dev/dsp_multich rather than /dev/dsp as /dev/dsp_multich is always linked to the correct device.
- Some devices require changing settings in the mixer (e.g. by 'ossmix' or 'ossxmix') to work.
- sblive/audigy devices may require use of the sblive_digital_din (or audigy_digital_din) option in the device configuration file - see driver manpage.
- In OSS 4.0, (Doesn't apply to build 1016:) Set vmix1_multich=1 in $OSSLIBDIR/conf/vmix.conf ($OSSLIBDIR is typically /usr/lib/oss).
- In 4.1, set vmix0-channels to "Multich" in the mixer.


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Meet / OW event plans and results from U.S. Masters Swmming events in this category.
After swimming a short workout with the Masters team I headed over to Albany, NY, with my wife for my first time competing at the Spring Off The Blocks meet at the Guilderland YMCA.
I was able to get in 900 in warmups before getting ready for my events for the day. I picked three in the beginning of the schedule so that I won't be at the pool all day. haha
Event 3: 200yd breast: 2:57.01
-- I worked my streamlines and not a whole lot more in my biennial attempt at this race. I am still convinced that I will someday learn to swim breast quickly
Event 6: 100yd IM: 1:04.07
-- Came in third in the heat with a good swim. I built-up the fly and cranked the back then lost ground to everyone on breast. I tried to finish strong with a good in season time.
Event 11: 100yd back: 1:01.77
-- I felt like I had a great swim. I was close the wall on the second turn but recovered. However I didn't adjust and was way to close on the last turn and didn't get any sdk's off the wall.
I added 800 between events and with warmdown and headed into the city for some shopping and lunch with my wife. It was great to see from swimming buddies from past events and to make some new friends. The meet was well run and I was done in about 75 minutes.
I had a good night's sleep and checked into the meet online before heading down to swim during day 2 of the New England scm champs. I was able to get two guys from my workout group to join me and it worked out that our college guy Noah picked me up and drove to meet Greg who drove the rest of the way to the meet. Worcester, MA, is about 2.5 hours from home and since my first event wasn't scheduled until 12:30ish we were able to not feel too rushed driving down.
Once at the pool we found our buddies from the Pittsfield Y and Simon's Rock teams to sit with and I got in for warmups. Did my 1200 standard in the scy side of the pool that was available for warmup/down throughout the meet while the women swam the 400 free. I felt good and decided against swimming any extra before my first race:
event 12: 50 fly - 30.28
- I had a solid swim although I hoped to get under 30. My start underwaters were not great but I nailed them off the turn. Happy with the swim.
At this point there was a scheduled 30 minute break, so I hopped into the competition pool and swam 700 meters including a few sprints to play with the backstroke wedges, which I only see at these championship meets. I also ate half of a PBJ sandwich I brought along. I didn't warm up again before swimming:
event 14: 200 back - 2:27.59
37.21 (1:12.09)
38.04 (1:15.50)
Super excited to come in under 2:30, and this time was 4 seconds faster than last year! I stuck to my plan of starting strong then building into the second 50 before attacking the last 100, and aside from dying a bit at the end I felt like I executed the plan well. My underwaters are not the greatest due to lack of endurance so there is room for improvement there. Should hold up for a Top Ten time. Did 300yds and got on deck to watch Noah and Greg in the 50 free and barely catch my breath for my swim:
event 16: 50 free - 27.69
Tired but pumped to get under 28. I was probably a little too conservative on the first lap but locked down for the finish. Hopped in for 400y warmdown and then rested leading into the 400 MR. I have a long shot at making TT in the 100 back and we were able to get help from Pittsfield by having Jack swim with us (although the points didn't count since we are different workout groups). The order was Mike, Greg, Jack, Noah and we all had a fun time swimming in a relay!
event 24: 400 MR (100 back split) - 1:08.30
I was aiming to get under 1:10 and felt strong and in control during the entire swim. I employed my strong/build/fast/fast strategy and was able to hit my underwaters at 8/7/5/4 - less than I wanted on the last two walls. We came in at 5:09 and had a great time.
I finished off with 400 yards warmdown and we headed back to VT. I am a bit sore but really happy to have not only swam well myself but also share in the experience with some of my teammates. Some monster swims were thrown down on both the mens and womens side - swim phone results here: https://www.swimphone.com/meets/even...cfm?smid=10937
My 200 back here (outside smoke in the green cap):
Updated December 10th, 2018 at 10:47 AM by rxleakem
I was able to commit to driving down to Boston for day 2 of the Baystate Games, this year at Harvard University. It is a fun meet where the kids swim their finals championship heat before us old folks, with great swag too (t-shirt and cap for all, medals and one pullover jacket if you place). I was able to convince Greg to join me for a rare LCM swim in New England. Even though I am in VT, as a member of New England Masters I am eligible to compete.
A plus about this meet is that since the adults swim during the finals section of the meet, warmups started at 3pm and the first splash was at 4. For day 2 there were only 1-2 heats for Masters for most events, except for 3 heats of the 100 free. There is a limit of 4 events over the course of the meet, so I entered the first 4 today :duh: The age groups for the meet ar 19-34. 35-49, 50+.
200 Fly: 2:54.51
37.31, 44.16 (1:21.47), 47.81 (2:09.28), 45.23 (2:54.51)
- I felt good during the race although my 3rd 50 was a little too slow. I switched to DPS fly after the first 50 and stayed relaxed throughout.
36.90, 45.03 (1:21.93), 56.14 (2:18.07), 36.37 (2:54.44)
- I again felt good during this race. I have been trying to reinvent my breaststroke and despite still being slow I was able to get into a good rhythem.
200 Back: 2:42.26
39.23, 41.81 (1:21.04), 42.40 (2:03.44), 38.82 (2:42.26)
- I was looking forward to a solid swim and was able to throw one down. I am really happy with the splits. During warmups I did my best to count strokes so it helped me during this swim.
100 free: 1:04.84
32.66, 32.18 (1:04.84)
- At this point I was pretty tired and didn't have a lot of speed off the blocks, but I was able to build into the walls and then did my best to hammer the rest of the swim.
All in all a great meet. After the Masters heats they had a small awards ceremony for all age groups, so there was a little break between swims. The diving well was open for swimming during the duration of the meet so I warmed down there. I was done with all of my events in less than two hours.
This ended my third LCM meet. I have been swimming at Harvard for many years but all scy, so it was a real treat to finally swim here LCM. Here in VT there is only one LCM pool but it is two hours north in Middlebury, and sometimes I can sneak in to the pool at a college less than an hour away. It would be cool if I had more opportunities to swim lCM, but it is what it is in New England.
AM + PM LCM @ UALR "Mary Grace Tucker Memorial Invitational Day #3"
400 swim (100 FR/100 BK)
3x100 @ :15 rest k/sw/dr/bld
4x50 @ :55 D1-2 in pairs (:34, :34, :31, :32)
200 FR - 2:13.14 (1:03.07/1:10.07) - Not a great race. Felt too rushed on the first 75 meters. I also blew out my LZR jammer about 10 minutes before the race, so I did this event and the 400 FR in my Nike brief.
The 400 FR had its own separate session at 1:00 pm today. I met up with my family for breakfast after the 200 FR and then went back to the pool to stretch and warm up again for the 400.
200 swim
4x50 @ :10 rest
odd: k/dr
even: dr/bld
2x50 @ 1:00 @ 400 PACE
200 SMOOTH focusing on good strong kick outs and break outs.
400 FR - 4:39.92 - (31.5/34.8/35.6/35.8/35.9/35.2/36.2/34.6) - While it didn't feel as great as the 800 on Friday (nothing else felt as good as that all weekend!), I was pleasantly surprised by how well the race went. I wanted to definitely be under 4:40 since I was out in 4:40 in my 800, but given the way my 200 felt this morning, I was a little apprehensive going into the race. If the 800 was my hardest event I did all weekend, today was easily the hardest day. Racing a 200/400 FR double in what was basically one elongated session, and the final day of the meet, was very taxing. If I could do it all over again I might have bagged the 200 FR to be more rested for the 400, but whatever, a lifetime best is still a lifetime best!
Total: 2800
SHOUT OUT: Trip Strauss, who came to watch Marvin Schwartz (and maybe me?) swim the 400. He was gracious enough to be my backup timer as well. I wish you could have been racing the event with me, Trip
Updated July 9th, 2018 at 10:44 PM by Calvin S
AM LCM @ UALR "Mary Grace Tucker Memorial Invitational Day #2"
600 swim (200 FR/100 BK)
6x50 @ :10 rest
odd: k/dr
even: dr/sw
2x100 @ 1:30 PINK/RED
4x25 @ :35 V.S.
100 FR - 58.80 - A good race, but not a great race. I spun my wheels too much on the opening 50, and I switched to breathing every 4th stroke too early on the second 50. I also got caught up in what the swimmer next to me was doing instead of swimming my own race.
200 BK - 2:39.33 (1:16.57/1:22.76) - This was my throw-away event. I just wanted to see what I could go in a race I don't normally swim, while being shaved and tapered. Man do I not like backstroke!
Add in about 1400 assorted warm up and warm-down during the course of the meet.
Total: 3000
I swam in the Allegheny Mountain Y Champs at the Spire Institute recently, which is sanctioned for USMS. It was a mix of swimming frustration and fun with friends. I swam 7 events (that's the max) and DNF'd one. Each day, my events were all within 1.5 hours, which is no sprinter's dream. It went like this:
25 back, 13.5
This was a disaster. I didn't see the backstroke flags at all and crashed into the wall with my left elbow. I knew the crash was coming, but felt blind. My teammate in the same heat didn't see the wall either, and had a similar crash. This has never happened to me before ... Weird.
50 free, DNF
Well, the first length felt great, had a great start. But I misjudged the wall on the double bulkhead. I only got a toe on the wall and came to a complete dead stop. Since I had the 50 breast 20 minutes later, I just hopped out.
50 breast, 34.5
I was in a lovely mood at this point after a rough start to the meet. Wasn't dying to do this event as my breast has felt off and I went a sloth like 36 a few months ago. But the team needed points, so I got on the block and swam through it. I had a great start, but my breakouts were horrible. I got stuck underwater both lengths. I think I'm used to pushing off deep for SDKs. But perhaps need to go less deep or pull up more emphatically on the pull down for breast. Bill thought I would easily have been a 33 with better pullouts. This was at least an improvement.
25 fly, 12.6
Fourth event of the day, good enough. I didn't seem to mess up anything crucial on this one.
Next day ...
50 fly, 28.00
That .01 makes a difference, doesn't it? I blew at least .5 on the turn, maybe more, gliding in a huge amount. My stroke and kick counts aren't the same as they were pre-surgeries. The last few strokes felt really hard.
50 back, 29.2
Seems pretty mediocre for me. I spent most of the race worrying about the backstroke flags. I think this is contra-indicated to swim a good race.
25 breast, 15.5
All in all, I was less than thrilled with this meet. I understand all the technical miscues from racing rust. That part could improve. And I know it is still very early days in my swim recovery/post-surgeries comeback. But it is not all that fun to feel like you are literally staggering to the wall or about to DQ in a race. And the bottom line is that I doubt that issue will ever change. Closed veins are closed veins. I'm not sure, even if I continue to build collaterals, that they are a real substitute for your actual subclavian and axillary veins.
BUT, I was unhappy with DNf-ing my 50 free. So, being the stubborn person that I am, I went to a meet at OSU the next weekend just to swim that one event so that at least I would have completed all four 50s this SCY season. (Note: I had to google the name of the meet to enter; It didn't come up in the calendar at first search. WTH with this new website.) I had been having suffering from insomnia for a bit (prolly a result of tapering and 23 & me says I'm a "light sleeper"), so felt tired. However, I managed to execute a very good flip turn on the double bulkhead wall. I got bogged down on the breakout of my Lochte turn, same as the Albatross meet. I probably need to modify or eliminate that turn now ... But moving my arms the last half length proved difficult and I went a 26.7, which ties my masters personal worst. Sure, I am older and have had a rough couple years. But it is still a lot slower than I have been since my very first masters meet.
Anyhoo, I did not sign up for nationals after the Spire meet. I am clearly not ready for prime time just based on racing rust and technical miscues. My times are, however momentarily, at the top of my 55-59 age group. I'm sure several will be knocked down at nationals. Super sick of tapering, I have been on the treadmill for 10 miles the last 2 days. I'm going to keep swimming, but I am not going to have a laser focus on sprinting that I have had the last month or so. Some aerobic work may actually help with re-vascularization. So I will swim and cross train the next couple months and then, poof, I am in Europe where I will not swim for 2.5 weeks. I'll re-evaluate meets in the fall. But right now, they don't feel fun. And shouldn't they at least be fun? Perhaps I am too much of a perfectionist to have fun. All I know is that swimming is difficult, at the moment. I thought that making a comeback would at least be an interesting anecdote to the inevitable decline of aging. But if a comeback is necessarily physically limited and so frustrating, is the comeback worth it? Philosophy question somewhat dependent on personality, I think.
Updated April 17th, 2018 at 09:15 AM by The Fortress
Back from a fun weekend of racing in Boston at the annual Harvard meet. With my schedule allowing, I was able to swim all three days of the main meet this year (as opposed to driving down for the day as I have been doing in the recent past). That third big snowstorm didn't materialize here in our area, but in trying to more more wood pellets from the basement to the living room (so my daughter didn't have to while the rest of us went on the trip) I tweaked my back on Wednesday, to the point that it was painful to bend over to tie my shoes. I was able to make it to Masters on Tuesday for a warmup and some burst and cruise swims, but wasn't able to make it back to the pool before the meet. We made the 3 hour drive to Boston on Friday morning in time for event check-in...
100 Free: 53.94 - 3rd (26.33, 27.71)
-- This was the first event and my back was still tight, even after warmups. I popped a 24.6 at the New Year's meet in January, so these splits seem right on. I need to work the 2nd wall more for a faster 3rd lap when I swim this next. I didn't attack the walls due to the back tightness.
50 Fly: 27.10 - 5th
- My start was good and my stroke felt long and powerful. The turn was good, but I need to get some more sdk's in. I was short to the wall and decided to glide...probably should have taken an extra quick stroke.
100 Back: 1:00.93 - 2nd (29.89, 31.04)
- I opted not to use the backstroke ledges since I have no experience with them (other than a YouTube video that I watched online). The splits were good, but each wall was horrible and I did not reach my sdk counts. It probably didn't help that I was being conservative as to not agrivate my back. I think I can get back under a minute, especially if I take it out a little faster.
[My warmup in the regular pool was 1200 yds, and I did a total of 26 laps in the 29yd diving well lanes between events and for warmdown] After my day in the pool was complete we drove into Harvard Square to fart around and grab a late lunch before heading to the hotel to relax.
50 Breast: 25.23 - 4th
- On of these days I will make good on my threat to actually learn to swim this stroke more efficiently (and hopefully faster), but I swam this mostly to get a time for the Flow Swimmers online event that I signed up for. I really worked the walls and tried to get through the event without having my knee protest, and I accomplished both goals.
200 Back: 2:14.88 - 2nd (31.58, 34.45, 34.54, 34.31)
- I wanted to get under 2:15 and I did with a beautifully split race (1:06.03, 1:08:85)! So I did a sprint during warmups to try the ledge, and was in lane one. I remember telling my wife that lane was horrible because the flags only reached halfway across the lane. Of course that set me up to swim in lane 1! Anyways, I took it out without much legs and built into it as I planned. The turns were better (as my back was not as sore) and I am I really happy with the swim. I missed swimming with my buddy Trent from RI, but did run into Doug who came down from Maine for the day.
[Warmups of 1600 yds, plus an additional 18 laps in the big lane between events and for warmdown]. We drove over near BU and picked up a guitar that my son was looking at online before heading back to the hotel to drop off the car. I made reservations online for Hard Rock and we took the T into the city, battleing the drunken St. Patty's Day crowds and pub-crawls. I am happy I made reservations because we bypassed the huge line and were seated and served a lot faster that I expected. After a little shopping we went back to the hotel and vegged out, except for a little walk my son and I took in search for some cookies before bed.
50 Back: 27.10 - 2nd
- I used the ledges again and tried to not stay under as long as I usually do on the second lap. While I wanted to get under 27, I am really happy with this time as I find it so difficult to sprint anything.
100 IM: 1:02.17 - 3rd (27.22, 34.95)
- Back in lane 1 and I did my usual out fast then lose it all on breast. I wanted to get under 1:03 and did, beating my time from January. Oh well, this is a top 3 fastest time in the event in my lifetime so I am happy.
[Warmups of 1300 yards and 22 laps in the big lane between events and for warmdown] After the swims we watched Donna, an 84-year young lady from Maine, crush the 200 fly before driving home.
Total swimming:
Warmups: 4100 yds
Racing: 650 yds
Warmdown: 1914 yds (66 laps in the well)
- I aged up to the 40-44 group and swam my 100th race as a Masters swimmer with this meet. I have written before that I swam here as an age-grouper and feel blessed with the chance to swim here now. I am amazed to see the certificates from David Berkoff hanging on the walls behind the stands and to take in the brand new score board this year. It is just awesome for me to swim here. It is a very well run meet, this year having more than 650 swimmers, and great folks behing the blocks timing, reffing, and working to make sure everything runs smoothly.
- My wife and son made the trip. It is funny that in the locker room so many guys talked about their families not being on board to coming to watch. It is a boring meet, even for us swimmers, so I know how our families must feel. Even so, it means a lot to me to see my wife in the stands and know that she is cheering me on.
- Based on above, I tried to plan my swims so that I wasn't swimming in the first "distance" events of the day, pick back to back events, and avoid sitting at the pool all day. I accomplished that goal! Trying to then plan on when to warm up, try to get in some sprints from the blocks once the main competition pool is open, and then follow the estimated timeline takes some thought. I was able to get on deck before check-ins closed (no online option with this meet) and had some down time between events to not only hang out with my family but check in with my swimming buddies. I even met Guy from a facebook swimgroup and we checked in throughout the meet, even racing side by side in the 100 IM - he touched me out! Dan from Pittsfield aged up to 70 and was breaking lmsc records all weekend long...he might even be gunning from more at our meet in a few weeks.
- Swimming-wise, I am satisfied with my efforts and performances. After feeling like crap after the WPI scm meet in December, I have committed to swim more Tuesday night practices and the every other Saturday swims that my work schedule allows for. Like Ande has said, I need to stop lugging around this extra 10-15 points which will help make me faster in and of itself. I think that as the weather gets warmer I will be able to get back on the bike and schedule some 5k's to help with overall fitness and weight management. I also need to be more proactive with shoulder and knee exercises as both issues have not been too bothersome, although the long meet has reminded me of them. I also need to figure out breastroke.
Well, that's a wrap from Harvard. I'm really pleased with the meet and the opportunity to get some racing in after all the hours of training.
Updated March 19th, 2018 at 09:17 PM by rxleakem
It's been a long blogging hiatus. I hit another detour in my comeback in late December and January (vacation and post vacation flu-ish thing) that kept me out of the water for quite awhile. But I've been training pretty regularly since mid-January. In the pool that is; I've not been moved to return to the gym because of a wee treadmill addiction. Anyhoo, I took myself off to the Albatross meet with about 6 weeks training under my belt and a mini taper. After a 1.5 year racing hiatus, I had major racing rust and of course was way off my PRs.
50 back SCM, 32.1
I had an uncharacteristically mediocre start, which lacked explosiveness. I had a good first length and decent turn. I was a little deep on my underwater on the second length. The main issue though was that I couldn't really feel my arms/they didn't want to move the last 10 yards. I had a major glide at the end because I just couldn't summon the energy to take another stroke. That cost me going a 31. Still, I am content with a 32 after the VTOS debacle and given my still closed veins. That time would have been #1 in the world last year in my age group.
50 free SCM, 29.5
I had a pretty good start (feet not together tho) and first length. I botched the turn a bit with a half stroke and extra breath. I tried the Lochte turn off the wall. It went decently, but again I was a little too deep. Then I just staggered to the wall again with arm fatigue. Since all the youngsters scratched, I ended up winning the Fastest Woman on the Water award.
Whew, it was good to survive my first meet back. I think it being SCM not SCY added a degree of difficulty for me. Aside from some limitations from the VTOS, I think my main problem in the pool right now is that I lack strength. I had a ton of muscle removed from my chest of course. But I'm also not getting as much DPK as before. So off to the gym I go! I plan to start in small 30 minute chunks.
Updated March 5th, 2018 at 01:43 PM by The Fortress
Hopped into the pool for the One Hour Swim again this year, which will help to add yardage to parent team New England Masters and knock off three events for the Flow Swimmers league.
Tonight I was able to make it to 4000 yards, working a steady pace and adding progressively more kick and stroke work as the hour went on. It is a nice event to do every year. I will time for the team this coming Saturday.
Previous years...
2017: 4025
2016: 4393
2015: 4257
2014: 4560
2013: 4565
2012: 4275
2011: 3800
Updated March 5th, 2018 at 09:12 PM by rxleakem
First meet of the year and my first time checking out this somewhat local meet, held a little over an hour west of home at the Mohonasen High School (Schenectady, NY). It is the 9th year of the event and this year they had a record number of swimmers (58). With my work schedule open for me to attend and my buddy Greg also willing to compete, we headed over with my son.
This is also my first meet in the 40-44 year age group, as my twin sister and I had our birthday this past Thursday.
Warmup: 1400 yds
50 free - 24.67
I felt good during this swim and really picked up the second lap. I think with some additional sprint training I can get faster. Still a goal of mine to get under 24.
-- 200 loosen
Felt great on the fly leg, not too coordinated on back, good on breast and tired on the free! I had not worked breast too much since having some knee issues, but have been learning how to swim it more efficiently.
-- 50 loosen
50 fly - 28.60
I was in heat 3, so I had about 3 minutes between the IM and this fly event. I knew it would be close, and my heart rate was sky high. My breakout was good and I worked to finish with good form.
--- 200 loosen
200 free - 2:02.61 (29.53, 31.82, 32.08, 29.18)
I felt really good on this swim. I swam it a little differently than normal so my 3rd was a bit slow. I ended up getting touched out at this finish but made it an interesting race!
--- 300 loosen
All in all a well run meet in a nice facility. The increase in numbers lead to a longer than expected meet, but events progressed smoothly with no issues. We left before the 1000 and 1650. Greg had some great swims (particularly a great race in the 100 breast), and we both enjoyed catching up with old friends and meeting new folks on deck and learning more about how other Masters incorporate swimming into everyday life and some different training ideas. I also made contact with Kathy and Steve, who help to drive some of the ADMS swimming opportunities. I hope to be able to make it back next year!
Updated January 21st, 2018 at 09:26 PM by rxleakem
Despite lackluster training (I have been out of the water for the past 10 days) I was able to coordinate a trip to visit my daugther in Philly to include an appearance in the 2nd MastersMania meet at Ridley High, south of Philadelphia and home to fellow blogger tjrpatt. I have meet with Tom a couple of times to train in the past (at this pool as well as lcm outside in Wayne, PA) in the past few years.
My wife and I started our trip down on Thursday and spent most of Friday tracing my mom's roots north of Allentown, PA, which was very meaningful for me. She passed away in '95 so there is a lot that I feel like I don't really know about her. My aunt was very helpful in pointing me to the home where my grandmother grew up as well as a cemetery and some memorials that listed my great-grandfather and his son (my great uncle) for their service in WW1 and WW2, respectively.
After following some of the "back roads" into town and a spontaneous tour of Fairmount Park, we were able to meet up with our daughter downtown after she got off work and treated her and some friends to dinner before we headed to the hotel. She then joined us at the hotel and drove to the pool Saturday morning with time for me to check in and warm up. The pool is nice with cool water and a good timing system. Lane 1 was open the whole meet for continuous warm-ups and stated on time at 9am, with Tom swimming the 400im solo - a tough event to do alone.
100 free - I wasn't really sure how I was feeling so I same very conservatively, just getting under 1 minute. :eyeroll: The winner was under :49!
50 back - right where I was expecting with a :30.xx. The swim felt good on little rest and I prepared for the 500.
500 fly - just under 7:00. So I have been dealing with some soreness in my shoulder and back for a while, and since I didn't feel horrible after the first two events I figured I bring some Butternut fun to the city of brotherly love! As I have in the past, I swam DPS fly for the first 19 lengths then swam regular fly on the final lap. One starts to feel uncomfortable around the 300 mark, so the easy rhythm of the DPS fly enabled me to keep going. It was really fun.
It was great to see Tom again and also help to support a super fun meet! The meet was a little larger than last year and well run. I spoke briefly with meet director Erik about my experience with our local meet. I was dressed by 10:15am after warming down (1000 warmup, 200 bwtween events, 400 loosen = 2250 yds total) and hope that my work schedule allows for me to drop in again next year.
After the meet the girls and I headed up to King of Prussia to check out the mall (second largest in the US) and then spent a couple of hours checking out Valley Forge National Historic Park. Breathtaking and very informative. We ended the night chilling out at the hotel and after breakfast we watched our girl head back to her life in the city and we took a detour through Atlantic City on our way back to Vermont.
Updated April 23rd, 2017 at 11:20 PM by rxleakem
We had another successful mini meet at my hometown pool today as just over 30 swimmers descended on southwestern Vermont for a fun morning of swimmer. As usual we had a good showing from our local team and two teams from the south in Massachusetts (Pittsfield Polar Bears and the Simon Rock PaceMakers). We also welcomed new faces from Adirondack Masters as well as from travelers (a mom and daughter duo from NJ and a gentleman from Niagara Falls! Amanda, Carol, Eric, Gabby, Kevin, Matt, Rebecca, and Tim from our local workout group swam, while Libby and Mary (along with her newborn baby) stopped by to cheer for a bit.
In addition to my role as meet director I served as a referee, although I did swim in the relays with my older brother and sister. The meet ran smoothly without any complications from the timing system (which had a hiccup or two last year in it's first real use), and our fun 25 "sprints" served as good breaks in the action that allowed for folks to take a breather. I again gave away various prizes (maple syrup from a local sugar shack and stroopwafels from my local bakery), along with some USMS stickers and caps.
While the planning and pulling off the meet is a bit stressful, I am consistently amazed by the diverse of swimmers that come out to compete, many for the first time. The environment of a Masters meet is so different from that of an age group or high school meet. It gives me a lot satisfaction to be able to host this meet every year, and I am thankful for the support that we get from the local age group team to run the event.
My training has really been lackluster this season, but I wanted to help team New England Masters go for another year of OHS National Champs. My daughter came home on a surprise visit and was game to time my swim.
Finished at 4025 yds, so about a 1:29ish pace. My 500 splits were:
6:54.22, 13:44.09, 21:11.54, 28:33.10, 37:14.04, 44:39.14, 52:47.96
Happy to contribute. 6 other swimmers from our workout group also participated. It's a fun challenge to bring to the team every year.
One of the unique things about masters swimming is that the athletes themselves get to make the rules. Considering changes to our competitive rules is an annual process. Ultimately any change to the rules of competition must be approved by the USMS House of Delegates which meets at our annual convention in September. After months of work by the Rules Committee, the proposed 2016 changes are now ready for review by convention delegates.
The USMS Rules Committee collects, studies, recommends proposed changes to the membership of USMS. Our goal is to ensure that the rules are fair, equitable, clear, and reflect the objectives and values of our membership. The Rules Committee is responsible for the glossary and part one of the USMS rule book, which governs all sanctioned and recognized pool meets. (The Long Distance and Legislation Committees have similar processes for other sections of the rule book.)
You can now see all of the proposed changes on the convention information page.
Sometimes we identify an issue that needs extensive study and a subset of the committee will work on these issues throughout the year to bring forward proposed changes by late Spring. This year, a task force studied proposed changes to the rules that involve timing system corrections for official times, USMS records, and top 10 times. The process of determining official times for different types of timing systems can get pretty complicated. (See our blog post from December 28, 2015 for an explanation of current rules.) However, the current rules are no longer consistent with FINA rules. That is a potential problem for recognition of world records and FINA world top 10 times. After several years of extensive study, USA Swimming modified their rules for timing system adjustments in 2016 and other organizations have followed suit. We took another year to study the changes and think through all of the procedures necessary to recognize official times and records. The proposed changes attempt to balance the sometimes competing goals of protecting swimmers from timing system failures, ensuring the accuracy of official times reported at meets, and ensuring that requirements placed on our meet officials are reasonable.
Sometimes our proposed changes might arise from frequent questions about a rule, which might signal that we need greater clarity. We might propose a change based on ideas and questions from coaches, officials, meet directors, and LMSC officers. Over the years, we have received many questions regarding meet formats, time trials, acceptance of times from recognized meets. So, several proposed changes attempt to make these provisions clearer for coaches, officials, and swimmers.
Sometimes, it is a matter of bringing the rules up to date with new technology or better practices for conducting meets. Over the years, we have dealt with rule changes involving electronic timing systems, online entries, backstroke ledges, overhead cameras, and other new innovations. This year, proposed changes to update the rules for automatic splits, eliminating written applications for USMS records at National Championships, and eliminating the written publication of USMS records in the rule book are a reflection of technologies that make it easier to run meets, tabulate the results, and publish results using electronic systems.
Additional changes can be proposed by any USMS standing committee, any Local Masters Swim Committee (LMSC), the USMS Board of Directors, or the USMS Executive Committee. These proposals can range from simple grammatical corrections to innovative ideas to make the sport more exciting and attract new members. Several changes to rules governing national championships and USMS records are being proposed this year.
Prior to consideration by the House of Delegates, the Rules Committee considers each proposal and may make amendments before voting whether to recommend the change to the House of Delegates. The House may also amend any proposal before voting and may adopt any change recommended favorably by the committee with a majority vote. The House may still adopt a proposed change not recommended by the committee with a 2/3 majority vote. So, the final set of changes that appear in the 2017 rule book may be different than what you see in the convention package.
While the deadline for proposing changes to the rules has passed for this year, you can still voice your opinion by contacting the delegates from your LMSC before the September convention.
I did a couple all easy swims at the end of last week, which I didn't blog. Then I packed up to drive down to the U of Md for the Terrapin's Colonies Zones meet on Sunday. I did not have particularly high expectations. I haven't been training as much, have done virtually no drylands or yoga, and have been feeling unmotivated. I also haven't done a long course meet in years and had very little long course training in the tank. But I wanted to give the 50 fly and 50 back a whirl in the hopes that I could pack it in for the summer and forget about meets for while. And, happily, I succeeded, setting two WRs in my new age group! In both races, as expected, I tightened up and died somewhat the last 10 meters (this always seems to happen no matter my training). But I am still quite pleased with the results.
50 fly:
former WR: 30.97
my swim: 30.52
I made a couple mistakes in this swim. I should have taken 1-2 more kicks on the start (was trying to be cautious of 15m m mark). And I lifted my head up too high to breathe, especially on the last breathe where I was actively looking for the wall. I found it somewhat hard to judge the finish. I have no doubt I could improve a few tenths if I really trained for this event. But I am honestly quite happy with this time. I wasn't even sure that I could go a 30.97. And this time is only .3 off my time from 4 years ago when I was much more focused on long course. Here is the video Fort21 took where you can see me racing the speedy 50-54 world record holder and my buddy Susan Williams:
50 back:
former WR: 33.75
my swim: 33.08
Though I got off the blocks fast, I was a bit flat on my start. But my SDKs and breakout were really solid, and probably gave me the lead/win (barely) in this race. I had a good stroke rate, but I felt like the race went on forever. Where was the wall?! I took more than twice as many strokes as I do in my SCY 50 back (46). I would have liked to be a couple tenths faster, but I am still so happy to come away with a world record. Here is the video that my daughter -- who showed up at the meet to surprise me for my birthday -- took:
I'm going to keep working out and swimming, but not at my usual hard core pace. I want to be fresh for the fall racing season. Very happy that I can now just goof off at my upcoming beach week with friends!
Updated July 12th, 2016 at 04:28 PM by The Fortress
This was not the meet of my dreams (said in dramatic understatement). Before leaving, I had some GI issues from the antibiotics that I was on for the sinus infection. But I felt fine during the drive up to Toronto. Unfortunately, then I was the unlucky recipient of Lil Fort's stomach virus Friday night. It seems to be going around here. So I was not exactly my usual self. CN ended up being basically a one day meet.
100 breast, 1:24.3, 1st
All was well the first 50m, out in 38.7. But I was tired at the start of the second 50, so knew I was in trouble. Unlike my 100 breast at USMS nationals, I had a spectacular collapse, coming back in :45. Stroke fell apart, and I felt like I was going backwards the last 25. Considering that I swam a 1:22.0 last November on 3 days rest, this is pretty darn awful and close to a personal worst. As a result of this, I scratched the 100 IM. I just did not have the energy to get through that event, which I think is much harder than the 100 breast. I did consider leaving the meet at this point, but I was already there and didn't want to be a baby.
50 free, 28.3, 1st
This is a solid time considering. I actually thought I'd be at least .5 slower. It just lacked punch. And I can't say I was mentally all there. For 50s, you have to be ready to rip.
50 breast, 37.6, 1st, NR
I did not feel well on Sunday am, but I decided to just swim this event and then leave. (I had zero desire to swim the 100 back.) From the video that Mark took, I had a good start and good first 25 until I misjudged the turn (big glide into fina wall). Then I had another major fade the second 25. The time is well off my PR but fast enough to get under the national record of 38.3. So that was a silver lining from the meet.
I watched Mark swim a great 50 breast (all his event swere awesome!) and then felt awfully sick to my stomach. I had to rest awhile before I could leave. And it was a long (7.5 hour) drive home with traffic at a standstill on Queen Elizabeth Way.
So a big waste of a taper and all that 100 training ... But so goes life sometimes. Onward and forward! I slept for 11 hours last night and still feel exhausted. I am going to avoid the pool for a couple days. I think I've inflicted enough torture on the poor body for while.
Updated May 24th, 2016 at 11:43 AM by The Fortress
We made it home from nationals safe and sound -- after a bit of a harrowing drive in the midst of hail and a tornado watch. The best part of nationals for me was hanging out with great swim friends and my RAM team. And I love the spectating at nationals -- got to see so many great races and was really happy for my friends and fellow bloggers that kicked ass. My coach and friend Bill White, who hadn't competed in SCY since 2002, swam out of his mind. Hopefully, we can persuade him to come to more USMS meets! And my Jimby was very happy to grab a well paced win in the 500 free. Of course, it was great hanging out with Stewart and Mark and I finally got to meet Mr. Unruh (who also swam out of his mind).
For various reasons, this was an extremely challenging meet for me. I had felt pretty good a couple days before leaving. But whatever was blooming in NC did not agree with me and I had a bad allergy/asthma flare starting Friday afternoon. Lot of hacking and not enough oxygen to power the SDKs. Hindsight is 20/20 of course. But I was probably pushing the envelope to have competed in the meet. And so it was a mixed bag.
50 back, 1st, 27.7
I did two starts with the backstroke ledge in warm up, and they seemed fine. But at race time, I fumbled around with the ledge and couldn't seem to get it in the right place. It ended up being a little lower than I would have liked. Then the starter held us for a long time and my arms were shaking. I was a little deep on the start, but it was solid. But then I had a glide into the turn. I was just happy to get the win. And anytime you beat the speedy Susan Williams that is saying something.
Mixed 200 free relay (can't remember our time), 24.7 split
I didn't execute this very well either. I jammed the turn and went off the wall way too deep. I had trouble breathing after the race and it seemed to precipitate a 5-6 hour coughing spree.
Started off the day by tearing a hole in a new tech suit that I had only worn once at the Albatross meet ... Grr!
50 breast, 32.8 DQ
More bad execution here. My start was not very good and my heels broke the surface on my breakout. Off the turn on my pulldown, I could feel my feet move. I knew I was at risk for a DQ and sure enough it was enough undulation to draw the call. Obviously, I need to be hyper vigilant about this (and I was in my 100 breast).
50 free, 4th, 25.4
I can't say that I was too excited to swim this race and was worried about air/breathing. This time, I had a great start but instead of jamming the turn, I only got my toes on the wall. So my Lochte turn, which is usually an asset, was a liability. This is a pretty mediocre time for me; I went faster at the Sprint Classic. No idea why I had such trouble with my freestyle turns this meet.
50 fly, scratch
I didn't feel like I had the lungs to SDK well, so opted to scratch and rest on my 26.0 from a month ago. Was happy for Susan who crushed the field in my absence.
100 breast, 1st, 1:13.7
I really wanted to end nationals on a positive note and, hey, at least you get to breathe in breaststroke. I felt like I had very good walls and a good 4th 25. It was a dogfight to the finish. It is a very rare occasion indeed when this drop dead sprinter comes from behind to win a 100. So I was happy with the result, which is only .3 off my PR from a few years ago.
So this was definitely not the meet I had hoped for. But so goes life. Hopefully, my lungs/ears/sinuses will be happier heading into Canadian Nationals. I was in the mood for a workout today and so headed to Sewy and did the following:
Swim/SCY/Solo @ Sewy
Warm up:
600 various
100 scull
8 x 25 shooters
Main sets:
20 x 25 @ 100 pace @ :45
-- done as 5 x 4 x 25 IM order
2 rounds:
10 x 25 fly w/fins @ 100 pace @ :45
20 x 25 breast @ 100 pace @ :45
10 x 25 dolphin kick @ 100 pace @ :45
Total: 3700
Updated May 2nd, 2016 at 05:53 PM by The Fortress
I had a good night of sleep but woke up with some butterflies; all good stuff. Not knowing the heats is always a little bit of a challenge with 1000/1650 so we headed over to the pool for an early warmup and the came back to the hotel when we knew our heats. One of my team mates, Bill, was in heat 17 and I offered to count so we headed back over at event 9. I jumped back in and did a slow easy warm up. I then counted for Bill before jumping back into the warmup pool again for a few pace 50s. I felt great.
I went up to the blocks as the heat ahead of me flipped at 200 and moved the fins and generally got ready. I noticed Patrick was late to get to his block(I assumed he was doing his pace work). I was next to Dave Sims and Patrick was the other side of Dave. My game plan was to be smooth at 500 and build the second 500. I was using a counting pattern of 4,3,2,1 50s and trying to keep my stroke count at 11/12. I had a good start and felt long and smooth. At 100 I caught My first sight of Patrick and knew he was out fast. I kept my stroke long and at 150 I sensed Patrick was a long way ahead of us. At 200 Dave Sims and I were coming into the flags at the 200 turn as Patrick was coming out. I felt like I was holding a good pace and felt like Patrick was out too fast. I got into a good grove and Dave and I were stroke for stroke. At 500 I felt good and started to build again holding my 4,3,2,1 50. As we got toward the end of the next 4 X 50s Dave and I had been back and forth and I lost focus on my 50s count and more and more got into a race. At 150 to go Dave seemed to pickup his pace considerably and despite wanting to go I felt like if I held my stroke count another 50 I could sprint the last 100. As we came into 100 to go I heard the bell. My first reaction was wtf. I knew Patrick was ahead but knew he had not lapped us. It took me a few minutes to realize I had miscounted somewhere and we only had a 50 to go. I picked up my pace but by the time I got going Dave was a body length ahead. I sprinted but definitely had another fast 50 in me. I always have a counter but seldom look at the count, instead try to keep my stroke count long and head down. I guess I learnt a lesson here. I think in future I will check 200 out.
My final time of 10:14 was a good time for me and I believe this sets me up to have a great meet. Despite my snafu with counting my splits were very consistent and I even negative split the race. In hindsight I was probably 3 seconds too slow on the first 500. I enjoyed the race!
It's been a strange buildup to Spring Nationals for me. This spring has been filled with challenges and even 3 weeks ago I was on the fence about traveling to Greensboro. As I write this I am a day out from my 1000 and I feel as good as I have felt in a very long time. Very strange how the body and mind can be world's apart and then in a very short space of time my head is in a good spot and physically I feel strong. I am really looking forward to this meet! I don't have any specific goals for the meet which is also a strange place for me. I am really hoping I can get myself into a position to race some of the fast guys in my age group. My free has been improving since our zone meet and I hope it comes together. It's always challenging finding the right mix of endurance and speed when you swim all the frees from 100 to a 1000. My back feels great and I believe I will get close to best times in both the 100 and 200.
I shaved down last night and registered for my longer events. I then headed to bed reasonably early. This morning I had an 8am flight to Raleigh followed by an hour drive to Greensboro. I could not find a reasonably priced direct flight so instead used southwest air miles to fly to Raleigh. Storms came through last night and unfortunately the flight was delayed about 30minutes; it could have definitely been worse.
The drive from Raligh to Greensboro was great and was a very easy drive. Once I got to town I checked in at the hotel(Holiday Inn which was very nice) and then headed to the pool where I met up with Steve Unruh. The plan was to have an early dinner together however one of my team mates phoned and asked if I could meet him in Charlotte. I ended up driving to Charlotte to pickup my buddy and did not get back until about 9pm. I went straight to bed.
Unfortunately results are not posted on line for this meet yet and I did a really bad job seeing exact times. I was not really looking forward to this meet and was not confident I would swim that great. As it turned out I enjoyed the meet much more than I thought and swam pretty good. I am still no where near where I have been or want to be but I am improving and despite being tired after each swim my confidence is coming back.
Day 1
500 free - 5:03 - this time is not that great but I was pleased with the fact that I swam this and actually had energy left at the end. I was out way too slow and conservative and negative split this one. I think with some rest I will have a good swim at Nationals.
200 back - 2:02.7. I was really pleased with this swim. Again I was out very conservative but came back really strong. My splits were :29, :31,:31,:31 and I felt like I could have turned at 200 and done another 50 at that pace. This was probably my best swim all weekend and the one I feel most confident with right now.
50 free - :23.1 from my best swim this weekend to my worst. I had an ok start but my turn was awful and I felt like I died coming back. How can I die in a 50?
Day 2
200 Breast - 2:33.4. I have never swum the 200yd breast before so I can proudly say this was a life time best. 100% not my event and likely the last time I swim this for a while. That said I enjoyed swimming in the same heat as Dave Guthrie and it was fun in a very painful way!
100 Free - :50.5. I had a good start and felt good through 75. Steve Wood was in the next lane to me and I was ahead until the last turn where I jammed my turn similar to the 50 and never recovered. Despite a poor last 50 this was a much better swim than 2 weeks ago and I believe I have a good 100 in me in the not too distant future.
200 IM - 2:09.3. I was very tired on this one. If the 2IM did not include breast I would have another event to swim frequently but alas my breast is just not strong enough and I have little to no desire to work on this stroke. It's so alien to me!
My plan was to make a decision on nationals after this meet based on how I felt and how I swam 3 weeks out. At the end of the meet yesterday I was thinking I would pull out however I had a great nights sleep and woke this morning feeling decent. Despite not setting the world on fire this weekend I have decided I will not embarrass myself at Nationals and will compete. I enjoy racing and will do my best to race and have fun and it will be what it will be.


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Finding a place to rent can be so time-consuming and stressful that once you decide on a house or apartment that fits your budget, size, and location needs, you might not pay attention to the mundane lease terms or if the landlord is trustworthy.
However, if you have a shady landlord and lease agreement, you could pay more for your rental and be stuck handling repairs.
Andrea Amszynski, a speech therapist, thought she had a perfect situation when she found a room for rent in a five-bedroom, three-bath house when she was moving to Savannah, Ga. The room was advertised on Craigslist, and she made an appointment to view the house.
"I met the landlord, or who said he was the landlord at the time," she says. "And he showed me all round the house."
She signed a lease and put down $700, which included one month's rent and a security deposit. A few weeks later, when she couldn't get hold of the landlord, she discovered the man she paid wasn't the landlord, but a past tenant scamming her. She filed a police report, but was unable to recover her deposit.
Though this is a fairly extreme case, there are other ways that landlords mislead tenants. At a time when half of renters spend at least 30% of their household income on rent and utilities, being on the lookout for these lies may keep you from spending more than you need on living expenses.
"You can break your lease any time you want."
Another term buried in the lease that could cost tenants in the long run is "contract renewal terms." In this situation, the rent agreement is renewed for another year if the tenant doesn't inform the landlord within a certain period — typically 60 days — from the end of the first agreement.
"Then, if you want to get out of what they've written, you've got to pay so much money … like a whole month's rent," says Sarah Hubbuch, who manages two properties in Georgia and Florida.
"You'll have to cover the cost of that repair."
Repairs are inevitable, such as a clogged toilet, leaky pipe, air conditioning unit that blows out warm air, broken refrigerator, or burned-out light bulbs. However, problems can arise about who should pay for the repair and how quickly the repair needs to be done.
Hubbuch says things such as appliances, water heaters, or anything that could need repair after normal wear and tear should be a landlord's responsibility to fix and cover financially.
"It's part of the contract," she says. "And me, personally, I would tell the landlord I can't pay rent until these things are fixed."
But that also may mean you'll have to buy fans until the landlord decides to fix the AC or pick up a pack of new light bulbs.
"I can give you your security deposit back whenever I want."
Joel Cohn, legislative director for D.C's Office of the Tenant Advocate, says inappropriate deductions from security deposits are a common complaint filed by tenants.
"An appropriate deduction from the security deposit would be something beyond ordinary wear and tear," he says. "So, if the tenant caused some damage to the property, then it would be appropriate for the landlord to make that deduction."
As a property manager in California, David Roberson says the traditional security deposit of one month is more than enough for repairs. He is principal of Silicon Valley Property Management Group, which manages apartments for rent in San Jose, California.
"Most of the time, tenant damages are less than $1,000 to a unit when they're leaving, so if you get a $5,000 security deposit (typically up to two months' rent), that's going to be fairly adequate to cover 99% of the damages," he says.
If there is no damage, a tenant should receive their security deposit back in a timely manner. Depending on the state, that time frame can change. For example, in Washington, D.C., landlords have to provide the tenant with an itemized list of deductions to cover appropriate expenses. The list needs to be sent to the tenant within 45 days after they move out, and the price tag attached to repairs needs to be reasonable. Landlords then must return the remaining balance to the past tenant in an additional 30 days after the tenant received the list.
Check your state's rental guidelines on security deposits to be sure you know when to expect your deposit back.
"I can come and go as I please."
Understandably, a landlord may need to enter the rental at some point during the lease. Each state has its own rules for under what circumstance and with how much notice they would need to give tenants before entering the property.
"When a tenant signs a lease, they actually hold the rights to the leasehold," Roberson says. "So for the term [of the lease], it's their property."
In California, he says, landlords need to get written permission to enter a property, or there has to be reasonable evidence that the tenant is violating terms of the lease, is doing something illegal, or there is an emergency.
Cohn says that in other states and D.C., generally landlords need to give a "reasonable" written notice 48 hours ahead of time in non-emergency situations.
"I can get you a great deal on the rent."
While some parts of the lease can be clear, some landlords will try to bury items in the lease that could cost tenants.
One practice is known as concession pricing. Cohn says he has seen this tactic used in rent-controlled buildings in Washington, D.C.
Here's how it works: The amount for a one-bedroom apartment is $1,500, but that's a high rent for the area. The landlord advertises it for $1,000 to attract potential renters, but reports the $1,500 to the rent administrator — the office in some large cities that controls rent — and then buries the $1,500 amount in the lease.
The landlord essentially is telling the tenant, "Yeah, this $1,500 amount, don't worry, we're going to give you a concession deal. You only have to pay $1,000. And, by the way, this is rent controlled, so you're protected in terms of the amount of rent increase," Cohn says. However, if the tenant decides to renew their lease, they may see their rent not just go up to $1,500, but $1,500 plus the rent control cap for the area. The landlord would legally be allowed to raise it that much since they told the rent administration that they were already charging $1,500 for rent.
Tips for protecting yourself as a renter:
Research your landlord before signing the lease.
Ask current tenants about their experience with the landlord. In some instances, you also may find landlord reviews online through sites such as Yelp and Review My Landlord. And if you want to confirm that the person is indeed the landlord, look up the property record online to find the owner's name. "Most of the time the landlord should be paying the property tax, and that is public info," Amszynski says.
Get everything in writing.
Read the lease thoroughly and ask about any lingo or terms that are confusing. In addition, get any verbal agreements, such as rental rates or promises to repair items before you move in, in writing. Protect your security deposit before you move in by walking through the rental with the landlord. "Make sure that you and the landlord go through the list of things that were already wrong with the house before you move in so they can't come back and say you did it," Hubbuch says.
Know tenant rights for your area.
A Zillow study in 2014 found that 82% of renters don't understand laws on security deposits, credit, and background checks, 77% of renters don't understand privacy and access rights, and 62% of renters don't understand laws on early lease termination.You'll be able to find resources online that outline tenant rights and landlord rights in your state. The Washington, D.C., Tenant Bill of Rights and the California Tenants guide are two examples of guides.
Get insured.
Renters insurance covers damage to your belongings inside a rental, but only 41% of renters said they had renters insurance, according to 2016 data from the Insurance Information Institute. Premiums average $15-$30 a month, depending on the size and location, and the average U.S. premium for renters insurance is $190 for 2014 — the most recent year available — according to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. A standard renters insurance policy also covers your liability for injuries to someone else or their property while they are at your rental, but it doesn't cover damages you might make to the property. Roberson says he requires his tenants get tenant liability insurance to cover up to $100,000 in damages from situations such as a fire or driving cars into garage doors. He offers it to them for $14.50 a month. The Insurance Information Institute notes an excess liability policy generally costs between $200 and $350 annually, which provides an additional $1 million of protection.
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Annual Health Fair Huge Successby Kim Johnson • October 24, 2007 Share:
The Annual Wabash Community Health Fair drew students, faculty, and staff from all over campus. Participants took advantage of the opportunity to receive free screenings including cholesterol, glucose, percent body fat, and blood pressure. Flu shots were also available for a fee.
Cathy Metz, Human Resource Director and Wabash College Wellness Committee member felt the Health Fair was a positive event for the campus. "The purpose of the fair was to encourage people to think about their health," she said, "even if it's only for the day, an hour, or the time they are at the fair. It is also a great opportunity to see what the Crawfordsville community has to offer."
More than 25 area businesses were on hand to give advice on topics such as nutrition, exercise, preventing back pain, substance abuse prevention, and financial planning. In addition, a massage therapist was on hand to give chair massages to lucky passers-by. Several health service agencies such as Red Cross, AHEAD, and Head Start were also present promoting opportunities for the Wabash Community to get involved.
Brian Anderson, Wellness Director and Wrestling Coach at Wabash College felt the turnout for this year's health fair was better than in years past. "We are very pleased with the turnout," he said. "Not only are there more people here but those who are here are a lot more engaged with the exhibitors."
The participants walked away from the health fair with a little more knowledge about their health as well as lots of free stuff. Additional prizes were given at the conclusion of the Health Fair and those willing to run or walk a 5K during the health fair hours took home a free t-shirt.
The student living unit with the highest percentage of students in attendance at the fair won a $300 give certificate towards a house hog roast by Hog Wild. In addition, one student won an iPod Nano and a faculty/staff member won a $100 gift certificate to the Beef House Restaurant.


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Texarkana Arkansas Hires a New Superintendent of Schools
The Texarkana, Arkansas School Board has hired a new Superintendent.Mrs. Becky Kesler will succeed Russell Sapaugh who is retiring this Summer. Kesler has served as Assistant Superintendent for the past seven years, and was previously the Human Resource Manager for the district. She started her career with Texarkana as the Principal at Union Elementary.
The new Superintendent takes over on July 1st. Kesler says she is "honored and excited to be the next Superintendent of T.A.S.D.