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The task
We're given a list of switches, they can either be on or off
> data Switch = On | Off
If all switches are on, we switch them all off and report True If one switch is off, we do nothing and report False.
In a sequential setting, this task is straightforward. But what if the switches are shared among concurrent threads performing the above task?
In a concurrent setting, the task must be formulated as follows.
Atomically (
If all switches are on, we switch them all off and report True
If one switch is off, we do nothing and report False. )
Sounds like an application of STM. Indeed, here's a solution.
> verifyAndSwitchOff :: [TVar Switch] -> IO Bool
> verifyAndSwitchOff ts =
> atomically $ do
> bs <- mapM (\s -> do v <- readTVar s
> case v of
> On -> return True
> Off -> return False)
> ts
> if (and bs)
> then do mapM (\s -> do writeTVar s Off) ts
> return True
> else return False
We first check that all switches are on. Only then we switch all of them off. Isolation and atomicity of STM are important here.
Isolation guarantees that no intermediate step is visible to any other thread. After checking that all switches are on, we have the guarantee that they are still on, once we switch them off. Atomicity guarantees that all operations are executed all at once or not all which implies that some of the initially read switch values has changed. In this case, we abort the transaction and discard all changes so far and start over again.
It's tempting to immediately turn a switch off once we've read that the switch is on. But what if we read that a switch is still on? We need some additionally functionality to explicitly abort the transactions. That's what the retry and orElse combinators are for.
> verifyAndSwitchOff2 :: [TVar Switch] -> IO Bool
> verifyAndSwitchOff2 ts =
> let loop [] = return True
> loop (s:xs) = do v <- readTVar s
> case v of
> On -> do writeTVar s Off
> loop xs
> Off -> return False
> in atomically $
> (do b <- loop ts
> if b then return True
> else retry)
> `orElse`
> return False
The loop reads the status of each switch and turns the switch off if the switch is on. Otherwise, we 'abort' by returning False. For example, in case of the initial list [On, On, Off, On] we reach the third switch and the intermediate result [Off, Off, Off, On]. We can't just naively exit at this stage because the tasks demands that all changes are done atomically, ie to its full extent or not at all.
Here comes the rescue. The retry combinator allows the programmer to explicitly abort a transaction. That is, we discard all changes (which is important) here. The orElse combinator allows the programmer to compose two transaction. The second transaction will be executed if the first transaction retries. Exactly what we require.
Making the task more interesting
Suppose each switch is attached to an action, sort of a continuation. Let's say an IO action.
> type Cnt = IO ()
We want to return the continuation of the switch which first 'failed'. Here's the updated task description.
Atomically (
If all switches are on, we switch them all off and report True
Otherwise, return the continuation of the first turned on switch.)
The signature of the function we need to implement
verifyAndSwitchOffCnt :: [(TVar Switch, Cnt)] -> IO Cnt
What are our options how to implement the above?
We could adapt our first solution verifyAndSwitchOff. This is pretty straightforward. What about verifyAndSwitchOff2? Previously, we simply return False in the second orElse branch. For the more interesting task, we need to iterate over the list of pairs of switches and continuation and select the continuation of the first switch which is still on. This means that in both case we possibly need to iterate over the list twice. This is inefficient and leads to clumsy code.
Below we make use of an extension of STM where a retrying transaction can pass some information to the second transaction composed with orElse.
The extension is implemented as the STMControl.STMC library. The new primitives are:
newTVarC :: b -> STMC a (TVar b)
readTVarC :: TVar b -> STMC a b
writeTVarC :: TVar b -> b -> STMC a ()
atomicallyC :: STMC a b -> IO b
retryC :: a -> STMC a b
orElseC :: STMC a b -> (a -> STMC a b) -> STMC a b
STMC stands for STM with more control. The first parameter refers to the type of the value transmited in case of a retryC. The parameter in the orElseC combinator is now a function which accepts the result transmitted of the retrying transaction.
The implementation is fairly simple and uses an (abused) reader monad on top of STM. Here's finally an application of the new functionality.
> verifyAndSwitchOffCnt :: [(TVar Switch, Cnt)] -> IO Cnt
> verifyAndSwitchOffCnt tcs =
> let loop [] = return Nothing
> loop ((s,c):xs) = do v <- readTVarC s
> case v of
> On -> do writeTVarC s Off
> loop xs
> Off -> return (Just c)
> in atomicallyC $
> (do r <- loop tcs
> case r of
> Nothing -> return (return ()) -- default (donothing) continuation
> Just c -> retryC c)
> `orElseC`
> (\c -> return c)
The loop checks and resets all switches. In case a switch is turned off we return the attached continuation. We use the Maybe type to indicate failure (Just c) or success (Nothing). In case of success, we return the donothing continuation. Otherwise, we retryC to discard all changes made so far and pass the continuation to the second transaction which then returns this continuation.
I'd say compared to the other options, the STMC solution looks pretty clean and easy to understand.
Making the task even more interesting
That's the final extension, I promise. Suppose that to each switch there's also an attached STM Bool transaction. In addition to testing that the switch is off, we also test that the STM Bool transaction evaluates to True. Otherwise, we discard our changes and return the attached continuation.
> verifyAndSwitchOffCnt2 :: [(TVar Switch, STM Bool, Cnt)] -> IO Cnt
> verifyAndSwitchOffCnt2 tcs =
> let loop [] = return Nothing
> loop ((s,stm,c):xs) =
> do v <- readTVarC s
> case v of
> On -> do writeTVarC s Off
> b <- lift $ stm
STMC are (reader monad) lifted STM operations
> if b then loop xs
> else return (Just c)
> Off -> return (Just c)
> in atomicallyC $
> (do r <- loop tcs
> case r of
> Nothing -> return (return ()) -- default (donothing) continuation
> Just c -> retryC c)
> `orElseC`
> (\c -> return c)
The required changes to our previous solution are minor. In fact, I can't see how to implement the even more interesting task with STM alone. I believe that this task strictly requires STMC or something similar.
The complete source code of this example is available as part of the stmcontrol package on the Haskell platform hackage.
Implementation details
type STMC a b = ReaderT (IORef a) STM b
retryC :: a -> STMC a b
retryC x = do msgChan <- ask
lift $ unsafeIOToSTM (writeIORef msgChan x) -- L1
lift $ retry
What if the transaction is aborted just after execution of L1? Is our use of unsafeIOToSTM (un)safe? It's safe. It's okay to discard the IO action in case the transaction is rolled back. The important point is that if the transaction is explicitly retried, the IO action has been executed (which is the case as far as I understand the interplay of STM and unsafeIOToSTM).

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Final approval was received Monday for the façade upgrade program in Morenci's downtown business district.
Because bids came in a little higher than expected, the Michigan State Housing Development Authority boosted the project cost by $6,622 to $68,063. State funding will cover half of the cost ($34,032) and business owners will cover the remainder.
Businesses participating in the project are Rural Urban Insurance, Pizza Box, T.J. Decker Insurance, Wes' Floor Covering and Johnson's Hardware.
Projects include replacement windows and doors, awnings, brick repair, decorative painting and insulating glass.
If a business is sold within five years of the project completion, a portion of the grant must be repaid to the state agency on a pro-rated basis.
City clerk/administrator Renée Schroeder would like to enroll additional businesses in the program during the next funding cycle.


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Longview, TX (PRWEB) June 02, 2014
Vista College's Longview campus is the first of Vista's eight on-ground campuses to offer a Patient Care Technician (PCT) diploma program. The community is invited to an open house showcasing the new program on June 19, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. at 1905 West Loop 281. Now enrolling for a June 30 class start date, the new Patient Care Technician diploma program provides students with specific, hands-on training in basic care and living activities, preparing them for careers in nursing and residential care facilities, hospitals or home health agencies.
"Many typical duties previously performed by nurses and other staff from several different departments are now being handled by PCTs," said Torris Ferguson, Vista College Campus Director. "There is an increasing need for cross-trained health care workers in all types of health care facilities."
Program topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, time management, emergency care, admission and discharge procedures, rehabilitation, nutrition, phlebotomy, and EKG technology.
Examples of specific skills taught include blood and non-blood specimen collection procedures, rhythm strip documentation, and how to perform routine electrocardiograms. The estimated completion time for this new diploma program is 40 weeks.
"We're excited to bring the PCT diploma program to Longview and the surrounding communities," added Ferguson. "It means that anyone with a passion for healthcare, a commitment to helping provide a better quality of life for others, and the desire to take their career to the next level can receive the training they need to face the workforce with confidence. We hope the community will take advantage of the upcoming Open House, which is a great opportunity to not only learn more about this new diploma program, but also to check out the many other career paths available at Vista College."
Vista College offers a wide variety of career training programs throughout Texas, New Mexico and online. Each career program is staffed with industry experts and leading professionals, ensuring students an affordable, quality education that will help them pursue successful careers in their chosen fields. Those interested in a new and exciting career path in the healthcare industry should contact Vista College in Longview at 903-704-0544.
About Vista College
Vista College is a network of private, post-secondary career colleges offering a variety of training programs. These include healthcare, business, cosmetology, legal, technology and trades. Vista College offers online programs and has seven on-ground campuses in Texas (Amarillo, Beaumont, College Station, El Paso, Killeen, Longview and Lubbock) and one in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Vista College is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) located at 7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325, Atlanta, GA 30350. (770) 396-3839. Vista College's online campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Consumer information may be viewed at http://www.vistacollege.edu. The Longview campus is located at 1905 West Loop 281, 75604. Call 903-704-0544 for more information.


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Awareness of a scheme to help keep vulnerable people warm, including those in Wiltshire, is being raised during Vascular Disease Week which runs from March 17-23.
The npower Health Through Warmth scheme helps homeowners with long-term illnesses, including circulatory conditions such as vascular disease, with the funding and installation of heating systems.
The scheme works closely with charities, local authorities and home improvement agencies to deliver support and raise awareness of the vital role that a warm home has on a person's wellbeing.
Last year, npower Health Through Warmth installed £4 million worth of heating and insulation measures in the homes of vulnerable people across England and Wales and is now encouraging people with long-term illnesses to find out whether they could be eligible for assistance.
Elaine Midwinter, npower Health Through Warmth scheme manager, said: "National awareness campaigns, such as Vascular Disease Week, provide vital information and advice about serious health conditions and the help that is on hand to those affected.
"This March, and throughout the year, we want to encourage people to contact us to see if they are eligible for help."
Help from npower Health Through Warmth may be available to vulnerable homeowners who have long term and cold-related illnesses, a low income with little or no savings and who are unable to fully fund measures, such as a new boiler or heating system.
They do not have to be, or become, an npower customer to benefit from the scheme.
Health Through Warmth was set up in 2000 by npower, in partnership with National Energy Action (NEA) - the national fuel poverty charity.
Since being founded, more than 82,000 vulnerable residents in England and Wales have been referred to npower Health Through Warmth for aid with heating and insulation.
For more information about Health Through Warmth, or to find out if you or someone you know could be eligible for help, visit www.healththroughwarmth.com


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Marshawn Lynch is paying the price for keeping his lips zipped.
The league fined the Seattle Seahawks running back $50,000 for failing to speak with the media throughout the season, a team source told NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport.
The NFL fined Lynch this week only after it found out he had violated the league's media policy, per Rapoport. ESPN's Adam Schefter was first to report the news of the fine.
Lynch kept quiet until Friday, when he sat down with reporters for a brief conversation about his 1,257-yard, 12-touchdown campaign, which helped the Seahawks earn the top seed in the NFC. ESPN.com's Terry Blount clocked Lynch's Q&A at 1 minute, 23 seconds, a chat scattered with clipped responses.
One reporter asked: How has the season gone?
"Gone pretty well," Lynch said.
How do you feel about Seattle's chances?
"I feel good. I like our chances."
Think you'll have a big game next weekend?
"I just hope to win, boss."
Nobody promised poetry, but -- thanks to a league-mandated slap on the wrist -- Lynch's silent streak is over.
The "Around The League Podcast" is now available on iTunes! Click here to listen and subscribe.


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Good Life Remix feat. B.O.B. by Interscope Records
Love the remix of One Republic's "Good Life"? We know you do. You have to, 'cause B.o.B makes everything awesome. And if you tune into VH1 at 9PM EST TONIGHT, you can watch B.o.B tear up the stage in a live performance!
This is just some of the awesome stuff you're going to be seeing! Remember, 9PM tonight (8/18)!


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Israel, Gaza militants trade fire after teen killings
JERUSALEM: Israeli warplanes pounded Gaza Thursday and militants hit back with 15 rockets, further hiking tensions after a day of violence triggered by the suspected revenge killing of a Palestinian teenager.
But there was no immediate sign of a return to the clashes that had engulfed east Jerusalem on Wednesday, following the kidnap and murder of 16-year-old Mohammed Abu Khder in what many believed was a copycat killing following the abduction and murder of three Israeli teens last month.
Israel police have so far insisted the motive for the killing was unclear, refusing to say whether it was nationalist or criminal, and have not said how the Palestinian youngster died.
But the lawyer's family told AFP the body had been burnt "beyond recognition" with a joint Israeli-
Palestinian autopsy taking place on Thursday.
It was not immediately clear when he would be buried.
The murder triggered an outpouring of rage in Shuafat, where Abu Khder's family lives.
Clashes raged between stone-throwing Palestinians and Israeli riot police raging from dawn on Wednesday until the early hours on Thursday, also spreading to many other areas in east Jerusalem.
The violence injured 232 people, 178 of them in Shuafat alone, said Dr. Amin Abu Ghazali, head of field operations for the Red Crescent in east Jerusalem.
Of that number 187 were wounded by rubber bullets and six by live bullets, he told AFP.
The killing was roundly denounced on all sides, both at home and abroad.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu denounced it as "despicable" and urged both sides "not to take the law into their own hands."
And one of the families of the three murdered Israeli teens described it as a "horrendous act."
Hamas warning
Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas demanded Netanyahu take decisive against revenge attacks and called for the killers to be caught and punished.
But the Islamist Hamas movement, whom Israel has blamed for the kidnap and murder of the three teenagers in June, said it held Netanyahus' government directly responsible.
"You will pay the price for your crimes," it said.
There was no let-up in the violence in and around Gaza, where Hamas has its stronghold, with militants firing 20 rockets at southern Israel on Wednesday, one of which hit a house in Sderot, the army said.
No-one was injured.
Overnight, the Israeli air force staged 15 strikes on "Hamas targets," among them concealed rocket launchers, weapons storage facilities and militant activity sites, a statement said.
Palestinian medics said 11 people had been wounded, one of them seriously.
But militants continued the cross-border rocket fire, with a second strike on a house in Sderot, the army said. Again, no-one was injured. So far 15 rockets have hit the Israeli south since midnight.
Back in Jerusalem, police threw up a security cordon around Shuafat, fearing another outburst of violence after the results of the autopsy, which was due to be completed by mid-afternoon. No time has yet been set for the funeral.
Muhannad Jbara, lawyer for the Abu Khder family, said the police had been in touch late on Wednesday to formally confirm the body found in a west Jerusalem forest was that of their son.
"The body was so badly burned that it was beyond recognition," he said.
Eyewitnesses told AFP the youngster was forced into a black Honda Civic by "two Israelis" with a third sitting in the driving seat, which drove off at high speed, evading two cars which tried to follow it.
They said the car's registration number had been given to the police, who had also been examining footage from CCTV cameras in the neighborhood.
The killing drew condemnation from capitals around the world, including from the UN and the International Committee of the Red Cross, which said the abduction and murder of civilians "must stop now."
Tensions have soared across the region since June 12 when three Israeli teenagers disappeared in the southern West Bank, triggering a vast search and arrest operation across the West Bank.
Their bodies were found on Monday, but the hunt for their killers continues, with troops arresting another 13 Palestinians overnight, the army said.
After the three were buried on Tuesday, more than 200 Israeli extremists rampaged through Jerusalem, dragging people out of cars and chanting "Death to Arabs."


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- M.F.A., Smith College
Teaching Interests
- Jazz technique
- Acting I
Educational Background
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Shimmer 5
Fiber Wall Hanging
Created by Tim Harding
Richly textured fiber wall piece made in a collage-layered, reverse applique technique of iridescent, lustrous, hand-loomed Indian silks on a two-ply cotton duck backing. Signed on reverse at bottom. Installation materials included. Part of the artist's "Shimmer Series."


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The Fine Art of Baloney Detection
| This might be
|But we're not sure
|Who's asking?
The Fine Art of Baloney Detection[1] is an essay by Carl Sagan in his seminal work against pseudoscience, The Demon-Haunted World.
In this essay, he gives advice for devising conclusions, as well as advice for avoiding logical and rhetorical fallacies. Together, the set of warning signs for common fallacies constitutes what Sagan very politely calls a "Baloney Detection Kit." Sagan categorizes the logical and rhetorical fallacies as below. Here is given the type of fallacy, a definition of each, and an example from the current internet.
Using the detection kit[edit]
Sagan makes a few suggestions about the "tools" a skeptic should keep ready in their Baloney Detection Kit. These are not merely measures to identify bad arguments, but constructive ideas about how to come up with better alternatives:
- Seek independent confirmation of alleged facts.
- Encourage an open debate about the issue and the available evidence.
- "In science, there are no authorities. At most, there are experts."
- Come up with a variety of competing hypotheses explaining a given outcome. Considering many different explanations will lower the risk of confirmation bias.
- Don't get too attached to your own ideas, lest you get reluctant to reject them even in the face of evidence to the contrary.
- Quantify whenever possible, allowing for easier comparisons between hypotheses' relative explanatory power.
- Every step in an argument must be logically sound; a single weak link can doom the entire chain.
- When the evidence is inconclusive, use Occam's Razor to discriminate between hypotheses.
- Pay attention to falsifiability. Science does not concern itself with unfalsifiable propositions.
What to look out for[edit]
Type of fallacy
An ad hominem argument attacks the messenger, not the message itself.
"The secular geologists can't hear or see the message [about creationism] because of their academic indoctrination in anti-Biblical, naturalistic, uniformitarian assumptions. The reason that most Christian geologists can't see it is the same, plus the fact that they have believed the scientific establishment more than the Bible that they claim to believe is the inspired, inerrant Word of God."[2] This doesn't say anything about the argument of creationism, but rather the scientists.
This type of argument relies on the identity of an authority rather than the components of the argument itself.
"Lastly, young earth creationists believe that the Book of Genesis is historical in nature and that Bible exegesis warrants a six-day creation with each day being 24 hours."[3] The argument is that the Bible is the Word of God, so everything in it must be true by definition.
Saying that because the implications of a statement being true would create negative results, it must not be true.
"If we allow people to believe the evolutionist doctrine that they are nothing but animals, human civilization will be DESTROYED in a tidal wave of immorality!"
If something is not known to be false, it must be true.
We refer the reader to the Answers in Genesis page on the non-constant speed of light.[4] It's interesting because the creationists who propose how the speed of light has changed have backed off from their claims, and now the website is claiming that a few scientific articles (like 2) make the possible claim for slight variations in the speed of light (much too small to explain the chronology problem), therefore it must have been different in the past, and therefore the whole speed of light is questionable and must be thrown out. Never mind the consequences if the speed of light changed from fast to slow; atoms and the energy of photons would be so messed up that the early creation earth would probably fry any young earth. Of course, the creationist just put a "time dilation field" around it, and everything is OK. Never mind that there is no evidence for it.
Stating a universal principle, then insisting that it doesn't apply to your assertions for some reason.
Everything MUST have a cause. Except God.
Begging the question/ assuming the answer
This occurs when a statement has an unproven premise. It is also called "circular reasoning" or "circular logic".
"A man from a primitive culture who sees an automobile might guess that it was powered by the wind or by an antelope hidden under the car, but when he opens up the hood and sees the engine he immediately realizes that it was designed."--Michael Behe[5] Most of Behe's arguments say, if it looks designed, it must be so. This assumes the answer to the question.
Looking at only positive evidence while ignoring the negative.
Remembering the instances where you predicted that it would rain for an event, while ignoring all of the instances where you predicted rain and there was none.
Statistics of small numbers
Using small numbers in order to report large percentage increases
"Our membership has increased 100% in the last year." (In reality, this could mean that the one prior member has recruited an additional member, and says nothing about the total number of members. An organization with 100,000 members which grows by 100% has increased its membership by 100,000, a far cry from increasing membership by one more member.)
Misunderstanding of the nature of statistics
Ignorance about central statistical assumptions and the definition of metrics.
Astonishment when confronted with the fact that half of all people have an IQ below 100, a value that was defined as the median score in the first place.
Being inconsistent in any form, especially as in holding double standards.
Evolution isn't good science, since it can't be proven. Intelligent design is good science, because it can't be disproved.
Latin for "it does not follow."
|"Living specimens of orders of animals that were believed to have been extinct for millions of years have been found before, such as the Diatomyidae Squirrel, the Wollemi Pine, and the Coelacanth [and therefore dinosaurs co-existed with humans]."[6] The no-longer-extinct pine trees, squirrels and fish have no real connection to the extinct dinosaurs.
Basing an effect on a cause only on the basis of chronology.
|"In Romania, abortion was illegal under two decades of rule by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, and the country enjoyed one of the lowest breast cancer rates in the entire world during that time, far lower than comparable Western countries."[7] Just because the breast cancer rate went down does not mean that the illegality of abortions caused it. See also: Correlation does not equal causation
Excluded middle, or false dichotomy
portraying an issue or argument as having only two options and no spectrum in between.
Arguably, "Either you are with us, or you are with the terrorists." George W. Bush[8]
Short-term vs. long-term
Assuming a current trend has remained constant throughout its history and will continue to do so in the future, even though no evidence suggests such an extrapolation is justified.
|Currently the earth's magnetic field is decreasing in intensity. At this rate, according to the time-frame supposed by evolution, the field would have originally been so powerful as to render earth inhospitable. Evidence, of course, suggests that the earth's magnetic field not only waxes and wanes, but even switches polarity every so often.
Slippery slope, related to excluded middle
Saying something is wrong because it is next to or loosely related to something wrong.
If gay marriage is legalized, all of our children will be converted to homosexuality, and Satan will win.
Just because two phenomena happen simultaneously does not mean that one causes the other.
People who go to church are happier than others. Thus, God makes people happy if they go to church.
Misrepresenting a position to make it easier to criticize.
"Evolutionists believe that everything just poofed into existence!"
Suppressed evidence and half-truths
Drawing an unwarranted conclusion from premises that are at least in part correct.
The fact that atmospheric scientists still have minor disagreements about the specifics of global warming is misrepresented as indicative of a lack of consensus about the existence of the phenomenon. So it is with evolution, which also is host to minor disagreements as to how it happened, e.g. punctuated equilibrium, but this doesn't challenge its validity.
The usage of vague, non-specific references.
"Some say..."; "It has been suggested..."; "It is widely thought..." and so on.
See also[edit]
External links[edit]
- ↑ http://www.positiveatheism.org/writ/saganbd.htm#BALONEY
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/index.php?title=Arguments_for_a_recent_creation&oldid=199468
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/Young_earth_creationism
- ↑ http://www.answersingenesis.org/docs2002/0809_cdk_davies.asp#r1
- ↑ http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/authors/m/michael_behe.html
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/dinosaur
- ↑ http://www.conservapedia.com/Abortion
- ↑ http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20061011021557/http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2001/09/20010920-8.html


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Chris and Jeff Galvin
Jeff GalvinInspired by his older brother Chris, Jeff started his career at the same small neighbourhood restaurant where Chris once washed the pots for Antony Worrall Thompson. Jeff joined The Savoy hotel as a young Commis under the direction of Anton Edelman before progressing to the role of Junior Sous Chef at David Levin's Michelin-starred Capital Hotel, working for renowned Chef Philip Britten. In 1994 he was appointed Sous Chef by Nico Ladenis at Chez Nico at 90 Park Lane and was part of the kitchen brigade that achieved the elusive third Michelin star. He joined Chris for the opening of Orrery in Marylebone in 1997 before being reunited with David Levin as Head Chef at The Greenhouse restaurant in Mayfair. His Michelin-starred experience led to his appointment at Marco Pierre White's three Michelin-starred Oak Room, where he was Head Chef under the direction of Robert Reid, and in May 2000 Marco appointed him as Executive Chef at L'Escargot, which held a Michelin star for five years.
In 2014 Jeff was awarded the prestigious Master of Culinary Arts (MCA) the UK hospitality industry's most prestigious award
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April 1, 2013—(Ithaca, NY) The Paleontological Research Institution and its Museum of the Earth will kick off the Museum's 10th anniversary celebration with the installation of a new, permanent exhibit on the science of glaciers: "Our Changing Earth—Glaciers." This hands-on and fully interactive exhibit was created by Dr. Robert Ross, Associate Director for Outreach, and Beth Stricker, Director of Exhibitions, with assistance from Adirondack Studios. This exhibit is part of the Museum's efforts to revitalize and expand specific areas in the facility for Early Learners, or children between the ages of 2-5. These new exhibits will give these young members and their caregivers an opportunity to visit, explore, and learn. According to Dr. Robert Ross, "We want kids to get excited for science at an early age to make sure that they are always interested in science as they get older!" This exhibit will feature interactive ice cores, a chance for children to climb through a glacier to see the inside, and learn all about glacier movement, development, and how they have affected today's landscapes.
This exhibit will be joined in the coming months with a new coral reef exhibit which will also show the delicate nature of these two very different ecosystems. While it may seem odd that a coral reef will be sitting next to a lifelike glacier, Dr. Robert Ross explained the connection: "Our new exhibitions, on glaciers and corals, tell the story of climate change and its impact upon the Earth, from poles to tropics. While at first it may seem a surprising juxtaposition, in fact changes in these two extensive and sensitive environments, at opposite ends of the climate spectrum, are among the most prominent and symbolic signs of human-induced climate change." The coral reef will take at least a year to create its own thriving ecosystem. Two large 800lb glass tanks have been installed and will need time to create the right settings for the coral and other wildlife. Once the living fish and other plants have been added, it will take at least a year for the coral to grow and thrive into a fully settled coral reef structure.
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The Museum of the Earth is a public educational venue of the Paleontological Research Institution. Come explore the Earth's past and understand your role in its present and future through a unique mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. Touch and feel history through hands-on exploration of fossils and dinosaurs at Discovery Labs. View more than 650 specimens from the PRI's world-class collections, including the skeletons of the Hyde Park Mastodon and Right Whale No. 2030. Enjoy the 500-foot art mural, Rock of Ages, Sands of Time. PRI is affiliated with Cornell University. The Museum of the Earth is a proud member of the Discovery Trail.
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Saying he is wearing a full, straight knee brace and will need to be on crutches for at least three weeks, Tiger Woods made his first public remarks Monday since undergoing reconstructive surgery on June 24, but he offered no timetable for his return to competitive golf.
"I really don't know," Woods said during a conference call to promote his AT&T National, a tournament near Washington, D.C., that he hosts but will be unable to attend. "We'll have to see how this thing heals and everyone heals at a different rate. Some six months, some at nine and some at 12. To be honest with you, no one really knows until we start the rehab process and see how this thing goes."
Woods, who won the U.S. Open in dramatic fashion in a playoff over Rocco Mediate on June 16 at Torrey Pines in San Diego, said the ACL in his left knee was reconstructed using a graft taken from his right hamstring. He said that some cartilage damage was repaired during the surgery. And he acknowledged that this surgery was inevitable.
Woods injured his ACL last summer while jogging, he said, after the British Open. He was able to play the remainder of the year — winning four of his last five official events — and then he spent the offseason strengthening his leg in hopes of putting off surgery.
"My ACL wasn't all that great to begin with," he said. "There wasn't a whole lot left. You need to train and develop your hamstring and glutes as much as possible to hold it. Everyone was surprised it lasted as long as it did."
But despite playing well through the early part of the 2008 season — victories in his first four events — the knee got worse. Woods had arthroscopic surgery on April 15, two days after finishing second at the Masters.
"That was to get me through the rest of the '08 season," he said. "And then have it [reconstructive surgery] done after the '08 season. [But] I developed stress fractures and decided to bag it for the rest of the year."
Those stress fractures developed sometime while rehabbing from the April 15 surgery.
"I didn't play the Memorial because of that," Woods said. "I basically couldn't practice. Couldn't play more than nine holes. After dealing with that, I decided to make the U.S. Open my last event of this season, no matter how it turned out."
It turned out to be one of the most remarkable tournaments in recent memory and a victory that Woods put at the top of his 14 major championships.
Unbeknownst to those outside of his inner circle, Woods could barely walk in the days leading up to the tournament. His first 18-hole round walking was the first round of the U.S. Open. He had barely practiced and winced in pain often throughout the tournament.
That pain was apparently due to the stress fractures more than the knee, which Woods said has been troublesome for years.
"I've been trying to adjust over the years to alleviate some of the stress I do put on my left leg," he said. "My left knee has been sore for 10 or 12 years. It'll be nice to finally have a healthy leg. My doctors have assured me my long-term health will be better than it's been."
Woods expressed regret at having to miss the British Open and PGA Championship "at venues that I liked. To not be able to go is frustrating."
Asked if he would make an appearance at the Ryder Cup in September or be an assistant captain if captain Paul Azinger inquired, Woods said: "I'm not part of the team. I'm out of it now. It's about those 12 guys. It's not about me. I'm not a part of that crew."


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Update 9.3.2011: It won the 2011 World Whisky Awards prize for the best blended whisky in the world!
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Hibiki 21-year-old. 43 percent alcohol.
Nose: An extremely rich bouquet; Seville oranges, bananas, licorice, polished leather, bourbon barrel oak, vanilla, orange coffee.
Palate: Smooth and creamy to start; then a big dollop of sweet spices, nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla, licorice. More of the Seville oranges plus white plums, leather and sweet cigar leaf.
Finish: Long, with a fruity/dry combination dominated by the flavors on the palate.
General comment: A sophisticated blend. I highly recommend it.
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Every time the emergency and police phone numbers are dialed within the city of São José dos Campos, São Paulo, Brazil, the municipality is ready to act and dispatch the needed services. Whether a fire, road accident, crime or natural disaster, the caller in distress will receive prompt support and lives can be saved. To be able to meet the required response times and handle all types of complex situations, the Brazilian city of São José dos Campos selected an emergency response system developed by Ericsson.
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Supporting National Women's Day
In celebration of International Women's Day, Ericsson Latin America has opened the door to young females in Chile, Mexico and Colombia, to learn more about what we do, specially seeking the boost the number of females in the ICT Industry. Talented female engineers that currently work in Ericsson shared the latest innovations in the ICT industry and gave the next generation a glimpse of the work we do every day.
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THE TOUGH CUSTOMER- Unhappy ending: Customer, furniture-seller at odds
Last week brought a surprise email from Meghan Pianta, the UVA fourth year about whom I wrote last winter ["Keeping cool: Under the Roof on top of the problem," February 7].
Pianta had purchased about $800 worth of furniture earlier this year from Under the Roof, the former Main Street retailer that has since moved to Waynesboro. When her furniture was not delivered on time and she was unable to contact the closed store, she called me.
I was able to reach co-owner Jeffrey Grosfeld on my first try. To explain Pianta's problems, he told me the store's move had wreaked havoc with its voice-mail and email. He also agreed Pianta had a valid complaint and quickly took steps to put it right.
So I wrote, "Because Pianta kept her cool, and because once Under the Roof became aware of the problem, the owners didn't hem or haw but just fixed it with alacrity and integrity, a happy resolution was reached."
At the time, several of Pianta's items were on back-order, but Pianta said she would wait and take all her items in a single delivery, since she didn't need the furniture until she moved after graduation.
But under the subject heading "Frustrated Consumer," Pianta wrote me last Friday, "Just thought you should know that I still don't have my furniture from Under The Roof. ... The only thing standing between me and graduating and moving out of this town is a horribly run furniture store.... Ughhh."
I called Pianta for details and called Under the Roof as well, where I had to leave a message on an answering machine.
I didn't hear back from either by my deadline, and filed a story stating as much.
Late Friday at about 10:40pm, Grosfeld emailed me saying he was unable to get past a busy signal at my house earlier that evening when he tried to return my call. I didn't see the email until Saturday morning.
Grosfeld said that his store had, in fact, been in touch with Pianta since February and the two had agreed to a May 10 delivery date for her order, which was on schedule.
He further said, "I ask that you consider not writing an article about this because it is not 'good press' for a company to appear in your column in most cases."
Grosfeld copied Pianta on his email, generating this comment from her: "I did not email Alan again in hopes of stirring up more problems with this situation. I just thought it was laughable that even 6.5 months later I still don't have my furniture. I do not want another article or anything of the like. I was merely updating him on the situation."
She continued: "It's frustrating that Under The Roof has not been proactive in contacting me and that I've had to make repeated phone calls and emails to find out that my furniture will not be delivered until May 10 (the absolute last day I had to have it). If my flexibility and patience need to be blamed for why the furniture is late, so be it."
I understand Grosfeld's concerns about my column, as well as Pianta's ex post facto statement of her intent. But this column serves only it readers, and the continuing conflict between these parties carries a valuable lesson– namely, the importance of maintaining easy lines of communication with customers. At the end of the day, all of Pianta's complaints boil down to her difficulty in getting in touch with Under the Roof, even though Grosfeld claims his communication with her was adequate.
In that light, I can appreciate Pianta's frustration. After all, I got an answering machine in the middle of a business day when I tried to call the store.
This isn't to fault Under the Roof in this particular matter. In fact, I'm not quite sure what has Pianta so peeved. She agreed to a May 10 delivery date, and Under the Roof says it will deliver on time. Why the fuss?
Pianta should have known that her email to me might have the effect of "stirring up more problems"– that I might write another column. I'm inclined to believe Grosfeld's claims that, notwithstanding my personal experience, his store has adequately communicated with Pianta, at least since my initial column.
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Rob Parker, formerly with ESPN and the Detroit News, reports the St. Louis Rams will cut ties with Titus Young 10 days after claiming the troubled wide receiver off waivers from the Detroit Lions.
Given the ouster by ESPN after his controversial remarks on Robert Griffin III, Parker has a new gig with The Shadow League, a "sports, culture, life" website run by a former ESPN executive.
Jim Thomas of the St. Louis-Post Dispatch says the Rams decline comment. Young's agent hasn't commented either. (That's a sign the report is on point. Why else would they not deny it?)
Parker's sources went as far as saying Young might not play football again, which suggests deeper problems off the field. The Detroit News reported last month that the Lions had pleaded with Young to seek help for serious emotional and mental issues. At this time, there are no details on Young's falling out with the Rams.
The Rams were the only team to put in a waiver claim for Young earlier this month. Even if it wasn't serious off-the-field trouble that led to his quick release in St. Louis, he will have trouble finding another team willing to put up with his baggage.Follow Chris Wesseling on Twitter @ChrisWesseling.


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Veteran Tyrell Eyes Return to Tampa
At the end of training camp, Dana Tyrell was given the unfortunate news.
Despite more than 100 National Hockey League games to his credit, there was no room for Tyrell on the Tampa Bay Lightning roster. The speedy winger cleared waivers and was sent to the AHL's Syracuse Crunch for the third time in two years.
"It definitely doesn't feel good to be put on waivers, but that's a part of the business and a part of the game," Tyrell said. "I've been through it before, so I knew what to expect this year. It's nothing I'd want to go through again."
Instead of sulking over the demotion, Tyrell focuses on developing his game so he can earn a permanent spot in the NHL.
"I've got to do whatever it takes and keep working on my game to get back to the NHL," said the 5-11 forward. "That's bringing my work ethic every day, and I have to make sure I'm giving 100 percent every day."
"He's been great; he's done nothing but work his tail off, and I think you see that in the games," said Crunch coach Rob Zettler. "It's a tough situation and I've been in it before; you always want to be in the next level in the NHL, and you're always looking for ways to get there."
Tyrell, Tampa Bay's second-rounder in 2007, is a third-liner that brings energy by utilizing his speed. Not known for his offense, the 24-year-old has chipped in 24 points in 125 NHL games.
"The coaches and everyone know that's what I bring to the table," Tyrell said. "I've got to use my speed, chip pucks in, and create energy. That's the role I like to play. I like to chip in offensively too, but playing on the third line as a role-player suits me."
With the Crunch, Tyrell is in the same role. The Airdrie, Alta. native has three points in the first 11 games, but plays a big part on Syracuse's shutdown line with captain Mike Angelidis.
"He's a guy we count on in a lot of key situations," Zettler said. "He's playing 17 minutes a night and he is usually out there after a goal for or against to try to help set the tempo for us. He's on for a lot of situations, [like the] penalty kill, and to protect the lead. He's been a key player for us so far."
Tyrell hopes to continue to be a big part of the Crunch's success, and is confident he'll get another chance with the Lightning.
"At the end of training camp, there wasn't a roster spot available for me," Tyrell said. "I'm down here in Syracuse now, I just have to develop my game and try to prove to them that I deserve to be back up there, so that's what I'm working on."
"He'll find his way back up there again," Zettler said. "It's just a matter of time and doing the right things."
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The management of Suvarnabhumi Airport have received some consolation from a reader poll by Smart Travel Asia, an independent online travel magazine, that voted it the world's fourth best airport. The top three finishers in order in the Smart Travel Asia poll were Hong Kong International Airport, Singapore Changi and Kuala Lumpur International Airport in its Travel Poll 2007.
The poll ranked Suvarnabhumi International Airport ahead of South Korea's Incheon International Airport, which last March was named the "Best Airport Worldwide for 2006″ by the Geneva-based Airports Council International (ACI). Incheon was fifth in the Smart Travel Asia poll.
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I really enjoyed this piece at Arc of the Universe, which may be a happy new find. It describes itself as a blog "where secular and religious meet in conversation about global justice."
In any case, from the piece by contributor Michael Griffin:
"…the policies of this week, in particular the executive order of Friday, deserve robust condemnation—especially from Catholics. We are the tradition of faith and reason. Not only is this order unchristian but it is also irrational. Of the terror attacks that have occurred in the U.S. since September, 11, the number of perpetrators from the list of banned countries is precisely zero. Why was Saudi Arabia not on this list, or Russia, both of whom have been home to terror perpetrators in the U.S.?
While there are more eloquent ways to state the opposition to this ban, I think that the faith and reason test is simple and clear. Indeed, if our Thomistic tradition teaches us that grace perfects nature, then what we are seeing is how irrationality perverts faith. And indeed, I dare say that some outside of our Catholic, pro-life fold are waiting to hear from more of us about why our faith—faith in the person and teachings of Jesus—is not quite as offended by the present actions as it was by the previous administration."
Please go read the whole thing, it's worth your time.
I'm interested in the fact that conservatives (whatever that means any more) are so willing to defend this action. Partisanship isn't surprising, of course, but I don't think this is a conservative solution.
I consider myself a conservative because I resist throwing out things that work; I think it's quite proper to acknowledge the value in tradition, in something that developed for a reason and has stuck around for a reason (see: Electoral College). I'm concerned, always, with unintended consequences of big changes. For example, while I argued against Obamacare and thought it was a terrible idea, I'm also deeply worried about the consequences of a reckless repeal. And, American conservatism tends toward small-government, federalist, subsidiarity-based solutions that I will almost always prefer to big-government bureaucracies.
I'm instinctively skeptical when someone tries to sell me on some Big Thing that will Fix All My Problems. So, I'm as skeptical when President Trump tells me that keeping out all the Iraqis will keep me safe, as I am when the cashier at Best Buy tells me about the extended service plan for my printer.
It's absolutely true that there have been no recent fatal attacks in the U.S. by people from these countries. Every fatal act of terrorism in the U.S. recently has been committed by a U.S. citizen or legal resident. While there have been three attacks in recent years by immigrants from these countries, none were fatal–and in two of the three examples, the attacker was brought over legally at the age of two. Now, that's not nothing. And this list of countries is, in fact, totally defensible for other reasons. But the facts call for a serious process of vetting visa applicants and refugees. The facts do not automatically justify a total shutdown of travel from these countries. The difficulty must be weighed against our moral obligations, which are also not nothing–both to refugees in need of help in places like Syria, and to already-vetted travelers who may now be separated from their families and lives.
What stuck out for me in the above quote was, "if our Thomistic tradition teaches us that grace perfects nature, then what we are seeing is how irrationality perverts faith." St. Thomas Aquinas wrote that "grace does not destroy nature but perfects it," that is, God does not have to change who we are or violate our will in order to save us; rather, he invites us to allow him to restore what is lost and broken in us. We remain always free, always ourselves, while pursuing what is good. It's an interesting observation that, conversely, one must ignore the rational case for welcoming refugees in order to ignore the religious case. If we choose to turn away from what is good, we are no longer fully free to consider the matter from the standpoint of reason, either.
None of this is to say that reasonable people can't disagree. If one's priority is protecting America *at any cost*, then you can make a case for these restrictions. But real people are harmed by this action, like the example given in the article; and if you include that fact, the case starts to get real shaky real fast.


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Members of the public have until mid August to tell South Carolina regulators what they think of a proposed environmental cleanup plan slated for a contaminated site located near the Crescent residential community.
For years, the former Mister Label property was used for commercial printing, where toxic chemicals were used and stored.
The land targeted by the pending agreement with Jaz 278 consists of 66 acres located at 34 Bluffton Rd. It is bounded to the north by Fording Island Road and the Crescent development.
State records show Jaz, a Roswell Ga. company, plans to acquire the property and develop it in conjunction with the adjacent parcel for a regional shopping center.
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The Panthers move to 17-5 overall and 5-1 in the SCAC with the wins.
Both of BSC's runs in the top of the eighth inning of game one were scored as a result of a Rhodes error, bringing senior Beth Lefler and junior Brittany Berkopec across the plate. The Lynx were unable to score in the bottom of the eighth, giving BSC the 2-0 win.
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Ok, so this clip here was shot by yours truly on the day we did our first extended stay. It starts off in the little hiding place that we have talked about before in earlier posts. We are waiting in here, calculating the time that the car we were riding in would reach unload, to see if any alarms would go off since it would be empty!! :) Heh, but of course nothing of the sort happened.
Then we have a couple shots from the space catwalk, undersea catwalk, and then behind the mesa verde grove. And as I watch these again, I hate the fact that its so dark, I really wish there was a way to see it exactly how we saw it when our eyes adjusted to the dark. :( At one point behind the grove you can see me turn my camera light on for a few seconds. But unfortunately I didnt leave it on for very long, 1. because it burned thru my battery real quick, and 2. I was scared someone would see us for sure if we were walking around with a spotlight on. While I am looking thru one of the holes that Hoot gets one of our cool harvester shots from (that we have shown in earlier posts) you can hear the ride stop speil, then you can here us talking about finding a hiding spot, we were always certain that the ride was stopping because of us. :)
Then when our stay is done, we find a gap, and get back to the front of the cars and follow our gap out like the good old days. At one point at the kitchen, I turn around and shine my light at the cave again, then I run up the stairs to no where behind the daughters computer room. It might be kinda hard to tell here, but we are very excited because it appears that our mission was a success, although we still have to exit the ride. And by mission I mean our plan to see if we could indeed stay in the ride for hours and not get caught. Because if this worked, then this opened up a whole new realm of possibilities, no longer would we be restricted by how large our gap was. You can hear me (right after Hoot gets his monkeyshine on with the octopus) talking about what a 'fun ass fuckin day' it was, then in space you can hear my schoolboy excitement again talking about 'we were up there man', meaning when we were up on the catwalk above space. Then right after that we point out where Hoot almost died on an earlier trip, which we posted about before.
Then we finally come around to unload, we are nervous but excited. We tell ourselves to just be confident and walk out like normal. Then you can see our relief and hear Hoot proclaim '4 goddamn hours later', hehe, damn it was awesome, mission success! Then I love it right at the end of this clip, you can hear Hoot asking me if we want to ride again. Heh, we could never get enough, we were just in there for 4 hours, and we are still thinking we can get one more ride-thru before future world closes! Enjoy!


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Welcome to my blog and the place where I will post my photos and musings from my life as an ultrarunner. My nickname "Shining" was given to me by a group of very special students after I finished my first 100-miler, the Massanutten Mountain Trails 100. They were the inspiration that enabled me to finish this awesome race, and I try to live each day with a "shining" attitude!
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Thoughts on tapering from the experts
Take home messages:
1. Kim reported that she sees lots of runners neglect their flexibility and core strength routine in the last weeks leading up to their race because they are in a taper mindset...they aren't running as much so they aren't stretching, and they aren't lifting as much so they ignore the core workouts. This describes me to a tee, and is something I am being very mindful of this week.
2. Bob reported that during the taper, runners tend to ignore icing and stretching the nagging aches and tweaks that naturally accompany training (and that were attended to regularly during training) and this can lead to tight calves and Achilles on race day. He also shared his personal experience of trying to fit in one more long run the weekend before a big marathon, with disastrous results. The rule of thumb with this crowd was to take at least two weeks of reduced mileage before a marathon. I take three weeks before a 100-miler, with no long runs longer than 2 hours during those weeks, but I still do tempo runs and speed work up to 10 days before the event, but with reduced mileage.
3. Art shared that the research proves that even a little 20-minute jog the day before a marathon depletes glycogen stores. He suggests no running for the last 48 hours before the event, in order to store glycogen fully. He also talked a great deal about the importance of fueling and rest during the taper---increase foods with moderate glycemic index (pasta, cereal), 65% of daily nutrients should be carbs, and increase sleep hours the week before the race (very important for the Gstone runners!).
4. Richard is a big believer in the power of self talk and visual imagery during training and the race. He suggests each night before bed taking the time to visualize running the pace you want, as well as visualizing the course/trail and talking to oneself about the how you feel. These points hit home with me---I use positive self-talk and have a mantra ("easy and light", "take it slow", "make every moment count", etc), and I visualize my 100-mile pace through the course. I am very glad that I ran 95% of the Gstone course in training---this has really helped with my visualization practice.
Many in the audience had questions about marathon fueling and nutrition, as well as prevention of cramping. Ultras make all this easy to deal with since we carry our stuff and/or have crew---the 'thoners have to rely on the race drink (usually junk like Gatorade) and don't even consider bringing their own fuel, electrolyes, etc. Too much to worry about, for me... I love running ultras that demand more self-sufficiency such as Hellgate, Catawba, TWOT. It is an extra challenge that makes the adventure more fun!
Tonight: pack all the gear and get some good zzzzzzzzzz....
7 comments:
- meredith said...
This is the most wonderful post! I feel like I was there, and needed to see every word of this. I will use your post again! I wish you all the best. Suffer strong, and enjoy every minute :)
- October 1, 2008 at 2:53 PM
- Kim said...
I met you over at Cheat Mtn, and wish you the best of luck this Friday! I'm running the 24 hour race in VA Sat, so I will be thinking of you and Dan Lehmann and Slim as I am out on my run!! Have a great time!
- October 1, 2008 at 7:46 PM
- Sophie Speidel said...
Great to hear from you! I am glad the post was helpful---they spoke for 2 hours and I appreciated every word. I will be thinking of you while I am out there, remembering our good times at MMTR!
What is next for you?
Thanks for your good wishes as well--I will be running near Dan and Snipes and will be sure to give them your best. Have a great 24-hour---the weather will be perfect.
- October 2, 2008 at 10:21 AM
- Andrew Speidel said...
Hi Sophie...I'll be watching and thinking of you as head into the Grindstone. Best of luck!
By the way, have you seen this WS100 flyover? http://ws100.com/flyover.htm
- October 2, 2008 at 11:33 AM
- Rowdy Racing Blog said...
I can tell you all that Sophie is eating and sleeping a lot more this week! Can't get outta bed!
- October 2, 2008 at 3:18 PM
- Sophie Speidel said...
Speidel boys---
Thanks for the WS flyover, Andy--for some reason I can't get it to work on my computer. Perhaps your bro can help me.
Yes, Rusty (Rowdy) is correct---I slept in every morning this week in an attempt to maximize the taper. Now, let's get this show on the
- October 3, 2008 at 9:02 AM
- Andrew Speidel said...
Hi Sophie!
You rock! I've been following the Grindstone 100 reports... CONGRATULATIONS on you finish! Get some well deserved rest, but that doesn't mean you can slack on you great race reports. Get a copy to Trail Runner and Ultrarunner so they can publish it!
Great job,
Your Bro-In-Law
- October 4, 2008 at 10:43 PM


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