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Despite a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Wigan yesterday, we should all remember what a great season this has been. Alright we only finished 13th in the league and scored less points than last year, but we did make the FA Cup Final and secure a 4th successive season in the top flight. Joining us next year will be Wigan as they beat the drop with a precious win at the Britannia.
Hugo Rodallega, a reported Stoke target, scored the goal late in the day to end our unbeaten home record in 2011. Before that though we were dominate and really should have been out of sight by half time. Kenwyne Jones went close on several occassions and even had one ruled out, but it was clear as the afternoon progressed that this was the Latics day.
Tony Pulis made 5 changes from the side that was crushed by Man City in mid-week. The main guns of Jones, Etherington, Pennant and Delap returned to the side, and Asmir Begovic replaced Thomas Sorensen in goal. Robert Huth however, didn`t recover in time from a knee injury and so Danny Collins retained his place.
Wigan had the slight edge in the early stages, as only a win would be enough to give them a chance of survival. But in the swirling wind, Delap`s throws were causing havoc and Shawcross almost benefited by flicking one on. Ali Al-Habsi in the Wigan goal looked very uncomfortable under the high ball, and most of the Potters set-pieces were aimed in his direction.
One matter yet to be decided was to who would win the battle for the clubs top goal scorer, Kenwyne Jones or Jon Walters. Well, the two combined to put the ball in the net. Delap`s throw landed right on Jones head and his goal bound effort was sure to give Al-Habsi problems, but Walters standing in a clear off side position stuck out a foot and diverted the ball in. Correctly it was ruled out, and it certainly wasn`t one of Walters brightest moments.
That set-back didn`t put Jones off and he came within inches again of netting his 13th of the season. Delap heaved another throw in the box, and as Al-Habsi ran into no-mans land, Shawcross flicked it on and Jones`s volley was cleared off the line.
Wigan didn`t threaten once in the first half and will still be wondering now how they stayed level. Al-Habsi made crucial saves from both Jones and Pennant from distance, but it looked just a matter of time before the ball would be nestling in the net.
Wigan learnt during half-time that they were currently being relegated, and immediately upped the tempo and pressure in the second half. Roberto Martinez`s side came close as N`Zogbia, surely in his last Wigan game, hit the side-netting from an angle, and Connor Sammon drew an impressive save from Begovic.
The Bosnian now became the most important player in a Potters shirt, as he smothered Tom Cleverly`s shot when it appeared his would score. The Stoke midfield, who included the impressive Glenn Whelan, were tiring and Wigan`s 4-5-1 formation saw them dominate the game. Diame strolled forward and forced another save from the young keeper, but all in the stadium sensed what was coming.
N`Zogbia burst down the left outsmarting Andy Wilkinson and his pin point cross was easy for Rodallega to head home with 12 minutes to go. The Wigan fans were delirious as that goal had all but certainly kept them up.
Stoke ran out of steam and suffered their first home defeat since the 28th of December. However, it has been a fantastic season full of high moments and not just those at Wembley. We have scored more goals then in any previous season in the Premier League and netted 10 home wins again. Congratulations Stoke on a super campaign, and well does to Wigan for staying up!
See you next season.
Stoke: Begovic, Wilkinson, Shawcross (c), Collins, Wilson, Pennant, Delap, Whelan, Etherington (Whitehead 72), Walters, Jones (Carew 78). Subs: Nash, Shotton, Tonge, Pugh, Diao.
Wigan: Al-Habsi, Boyce, Caldwell (c), Alcaraz, Figueroa, Diame, McCarthy, Watson, N`Zogbia (Moses 90), Sammon (Cleverly 67), Rodallega (Di Santo 86). Subs: Kirkland, Lopez, McArthur, Gomez.
A tame end to a Great season
Despite a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Wigan yesterday, we should all remember what a great season this has been. Alright we only finished 13th in the league and scored less points than last year, but we did make the FA Cup Final and secure a 4th successive season in the top flight. Joining us next year will be Wigan as they beat the drop with a precious win at the Britannia.


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It is located between Jaco and Playa Hermosa. Five minutes south of Jaco. You will have to go down a steep cliff.
DistanceTake a car
WalkShort walk (5-15 mn)
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You will have to park your car at the side of a highway that goes from Jaco to Hermosa and climb a cliff to get to the spot. If you leave anything inside the car it WILL be stolen. I am saying that from own experience.
In rising tides this wave may have a very nice formation. However, Perro Fino's powerful wave and sharp rocks in the bottom make it a dangerous spot. This is not a place you want to surf alone, specially if you have never been there before. Don't be deceived by the sometimes large interval between sets. You don't want to be caught in the impact zone and be dragged toward the rocks.
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By surf homey , 03-11-2003
No se - I never saw anybody surfing there, but its nice to look at from the cliff when driving between Jaco and Hermosa. In reality there are so many other better places which are easier to get to. I don't really think it's worth it to fuck around on that cliff and those rocks but whatev's
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X local.. It's called El Gato..The cat - Never heard it called "fine dog" in all my years I was there.Only breaks on a major swell and even then it's not that good compared to other spots.Have seen people get in serious trouble on big swells when current grabs you and sweeps you to the south,no man's land,almost nowhere to get out on shoreline,lots of sharp rocks,so your pretty much fucked.Better to just surf it's next door neighbor... Crazy rock.
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no title - Very strong wave. It´s better if you get in with someone who knows the spot. If the swell is overhead you better watch out for that big rock in the middle. But it´s a really good wave after all.
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People complain of a stiff and/or painful back but it is most painful near the fold of the hip in the front. They move stiffly and tend to have other back problems. The low back has flattened and become stiff. It may or may not have pain that feels like they are fragile and may move in a way that makes their back "go out."
Many of the cases that I've seen have already been to a doctor for an ultra-sound or cat scan without notable problems in the radiology report.
The cases that I've seen fall into one extreme or the other. They are either young and very athletic or older and notably overweight. Both of these postures create an imbalance between the deep abdominals and the superficial abdominals. One study showed this as being most common in teenage female soccer players with very tight abdominals. I have also seen this in overweight people with a tight, bloated abdomen.
If they can associate an activity that started the problem, it is something that pulls the pelvis forward on one side. Clients have reported that this started after activities like kicking a ball, sex and slipping on ice.
Self Care
Self-care should be recommended and followed up by your bodywork professional. This can be an extreme imbalance that leads to herniated discs.
Therapy Notes
This is a condition known as "Psoas Paradox" or "Psoas Minor Syndrome." In both descriptions, the upper sections of psoas major/minor have tightened to lock the low back in a compressed reverse curve. Psoas frequently not present but when the psoas minor is involved, the taut tendon can be palpated through the abdominal wall.
Care must be taken during treatment as attempts to stretch or work directly on the psoas, while the client is supine, can be problematic. Staring with techniques to restore the lumbar curve while prone can be helpful. Effective and safe treatment of this requires a good working knowledge of the dynamics of deep abdominal and low back work.
Some medical professionals resolve this with minor surgery that clips the psoas minor tendon.
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text: Artifact Details Title Presper Eckert UNIVAC employee badge Catalog Number 102662176 Type Physical object Description Object is an employee badge for "J. P. ECKERT, V P UNIVAC". Contains a photograph. Front has a logo "UNIVAC, DIVISION OF SPER????? CORPORATION" and "ST. PAUL 16." and "MINNESOTA". Back says "If found drop in nearest mail station; return postage guaranteed. Univac Division of Sperry Rand Corp. Univac Park St. Paul 16, Minn." Date 1951 ca. Manufacturer Sperry Rand Corporation Dimensions overall: 1/2 in x 2 in x 2 5/8 in Category Ephemera/badge / button Credit Purchase of the Computer History Museum Lot Number X3115.2005


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Welcome Home Center Open in Wortham Oaks by Lennar San Antonio
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- Jan 21, 2014
By Anca Gagiuc, Associate Editor
A new Welcome Home Center is open in North Central San Antonio, at 22307 Akin Doe. Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, introduced the Oak Knoll Collection in Wortham Oaks.
The Oak Knoll Collection offers five floor plans ranging from 1,580 to 2,743 square feet. Pricing starts at $199,400 and goes up to $257,400. The more spacious alternative is featured at the Welcome Home Center and includes four bedrooms, with the master bedroom on the ground level, 2.5 baths, two stories, a two-car garage and a study and game room.
"Wortham Oaks is a wonderful master-planned community on San Antonio's Northside that's still at a more affordable price," Tony Cerna III, director of sales and marketing for Lennar San Antonio, said in a news release. "The Oak Knoll Collection features one- and two-story plans designed with families in mind."
The amenities for this gated community include a swimming pool, a pavilion and trails among native Live Oak trees. The community includes plans for a future Judson ISD elementary school. Lennar is known to offer luxurious touches as standard in its Everything Included communities, as well as GE Energy Star appliance packages, 9-foot and 10-foot ceilings per plan, covered patios, two-inch faux wood blinds, energy efficiency features and more.
"This excellent Northside location gives residents easy access to Highway 281, Loop 1604 and IH-35," Cerna continued. "Whether you work downtown or at nearby military bases, Wortham Oaks is centrally located on the north side of the city, with lots of shopping, entertainment and dining options nearby."
Photo courtesy of Lennar.


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Remember in middle school when buying gym shoes was so easy?
Step 1) Walk in to the sporting goods store
Step 2) Find the coolest/best looking/whatever floats-your-13-year-old-boat shoes
Step 3) Whine until your parents break down and buy them in your size
Easy, right?
Yeah, I wish it was still that easy.
There is so much conflicting information out there about what kind of shoe you should be in or avoid. Some people swear that all pronation should be controlled, while other say only extreme pronation should be controlled. There are lots of well-meaning articles out there touting the dogma of pronation control, and this has been the accepted practice for a long time now. New(er) research says that you should just buy the shoe that's the most comfortable to you, regardless of what it's specs are. Then there's the minimalism vs. maximalism debate (not to mention the myriad options on the spectrum in between). Then there's the colors. I know "they" say color shouldn't matter, but I'm sorry, it does. Clashing is lame, no matter how fast your mile. #sorrynotsorry
And that's not even taking into consideration the people who argue that people shouldn't even run in shoes!
Geeze, that's exhausting…
Admittedly, I have long been of the mindset that even though your feet may over-/under-pronate, most people don't "fix" that in their daily lives. Your body adapts to whatever your quirky gait may be by adjusting accordingly throughout your life. If I don't "fix" it in my daily shoes, what impact will "fixing" it have on my natural mechanics and what might the unintended consequences be? Basically – if it's not broke, don't fix it.
Of course, as soon as persistent injury – or even a single injury that can't be assigned to a particular, acute event – enters the picture, it's time to re-evaluate.
For the last three years, I've been running in the Brooks PureCadence line – a 4mm drop shoe with moderate cushioning and a smidge of stability. I ran in the 1st gen and 3rd gen. I have loved these shoes since day one. Truly. They served me well through so many races and were wonderful through the half marathon distance.
However, when I decided to take on the marathon, I considered switching it up for two reasons: a) more cushioning for the greater distances, and b) a higher drop to help my persistently achey achilles.
Given my past experience with finding new shoes, I was pretty nervous to go through the
ordeal process again.
Several weeks ago I met with a physical therapist (who is now my new PT), who recommended trying out an 8mm or 12mm drop to help my achilles, when I came hobbling in to her eval clinic. I first tried the Saucony Guide. They didn't feel awful, but they didn't feel great. And they irritated old shin splints which had been behaving for the last year.
So I took them back and exchanged them for the Mizuno Wave Inspires. (They clearly didn't leave much of an impression on me – I had to go look back at my receipts to remember which pair came second!) They were nice shoes, but the rise on the shoe was really high and irritated my ankle bone.
Sooooo I exchanged them for the Asics Gel Kayano. This is a well-known powerhouse shoe that tons of people have had success with. It must be good – it's in its 21st iteration. Third time's the charm, right?? It's a 13mm drop and super, super cushy. Honestly, they felt like slippers when I tried them on. I took them out for a hilly long run, but had to switch out of them halfway through – although they made my achilles feel amazing, they were causing some serious pain in my left forefoot on the uphills and flats. The pain got so bad that I switched back into my PureCadences halfway through the run, willingly sacrificing my achilles' comfort for my forefoot's comfort.
After this experience, I think I figured out what the problem was – too high of a heel-to-toe drop, along with too-cushy of a shoe, seems to cause the excruciating forefoot pain. So back to the (oh-so-amazing and accommodating) running store I went, for option #4. Brooks Ravenna. Cushioned but not squishy. Slightly lower 10mm drop. Supportive with a noticeable arch. I took them out for a spin on the track and they felt okay, so I decided to run my 18 miler in them. The arch support was higher than I'm used to, though, and that caused foot and leg discomfort for the first several miles, and then around mile 7 the forefoot pain came back and didn't go away for the remainder of the 18 miles. Hoping that that was just because we were running on such a hard surface, I ran one more track workout in them, but no dice. Plus, they absolutely destroyed my feet! The 4th time was not the charm, either… *sad face*
I spoke to one of my coaches, who is also the manager of our running store, about all of the issues I've been experiencing and all of the shoes I have been through and she recommended the Saucony Zealot. It's a lot like the PureCadence – lightweight with a minimal drop – but it has a cushier (but more adaptable) ride. It's technically a neutral shoe, but has a flat, solid sole that doesn't allow for a whole lot of motion. I took them out tonight and so far they feel good (*fingers crossed, knocking on wood*), but I'm not getting my hopes up just yet. Having been in the higher drop shoes for the last several weeks, my achilles is feeling better than it's felt in a year (yay!!) and I'm nervous about returning to a lower-drop shoe. Plus, they are kind of squishy, which makes me nervous.
So next time you're due for new shoes and plan to go in to your LRS for a proper fitting (something which, despite all of my opinions, I still totally support), be an educated consumer. The fitter may be an expert on shoes, but you're an expert on you. Only you know what works and what doesn't work for you. Only you know what feels comfortable and what doesn't. Don't be afraid to question them or speak up if something just doesn't feel right. And don't be afraid to take full advantage of their return/exchange policy. Trying out shoes is part of the game – don't feel guilty about putting mileage on shoes and then returning them. Running shoes are no small investment and can totally make or break the running experience. It's so important to make sure you're getting your money's worth – and getting the best experience for your feet. You can't #findyourstrong or #runhappy if your feet hurt. 🙂


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Dangers of Ionic Hair Dryers
Ionic hair dryers are some of the latest hair-care styling accessories to flood the beauty market. Research shows that ionic dryers can improve hair's sheen and reduce frizz. However, they carry the same dangers as regular dryers.
How It Works
A conventional hair dryer, sometimes known as a blow dryer, emits hot air that speeds up the evaporation of water present when hair is wet. Similarly, an ionic hair dryer produces hot air that transforms the temperature of air and thus enables water to change from a liquid to a gas more rapidly. But along with hot air, an ionic dryer also emits negatively charged ions. These ions supposedly attach themselves to positively charged wet hair, causing the hair cuticle to remain flat and moisture to be "locked in," according to cbsnews.com. The function of the ionic dryer is also reported to eliminate static electricity that results in hair "flyaways." Ionic dryers proclaim to dry hair faster, reducing the time a woman may spend on getting ready in the morning. However, tests that have proven that ionic dryers help increase the sheen of hair have not proven conclusively that they dry hair faster, according to abcnews.go.com.
Dangers of Use
Hair dryers have evolved over the decades, and their technology has increasingly become more and more safety-inclined. Yet without proper caution, hair dryers can be dangerous, and ionic dryers carry the same risks as conventional dryers, such as the risks associating with whirling fans, high heat, hair damage, electromagnetic shock and electromagnetic fields.
For instance, modern dryers come equipped with protective screens that shield the ventilation fans in the back of the dryer. But hair that gets too close to the screen may still be caught inside the whirling fan. Hair that is caught will have to be cut or ripped out, which may be painful and may cause split ends.
Though dryers have a good deal of insulation on their bodies to prevent the device from becoming too hot, you can still burn yourself by touching the barrel of the dryer shortly after prolonged use. Dryers also have a protective screen or grill on the end of the barrel to prevent children from potentially sticking their fingers down into the heating element, which may result in severe burns.
Hair Damage
All dryers, like most thermal styling tools, will cause damage to the hair shaft, as a cbsnews.com article states. But the damage is relative. Using the dryer at too high of a setting may burn hair significantly and cause split ends. Consequently, split ends may cause hair to look dull or frizzy, counteracting the beneficial effects of ionic drying.
Electromagnetic Shock
Of course, like any electrical device, dryers carry an electromagnetic shock warning. Many are accompanied by a water immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the dryer falls into water. However, is prudent not rely solely on this device, and avoid contact with water when the dryer is plugged in.
Electromagnetic Field
Finally, though a minimal risk, hair dryers, like some electric razors, emit an electromagnetic field. This EMF can be as high as 200 to 400 mg (or units measured by a Gauss meter, an instrument which measures the strength of magnetic fields), according to mercola.com. According to Dr. Mercola's website, Dr. David Carpenter, Dean at the School of Public Health, State University of New York believes it is likely that up to 30 per cent of all childhood cancers come from exposure to EMFs. Moreover, as the site states, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) warns, "There is reason for concern" and advises "prudent avoidance." Dr. Mercola recommends that hair dryers not be used on children as it may interfere with their development. As with all potentially hazardous devices used on the body, read the warnings labels on your hair dryer before use and proceed with caution.


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Christ, Christ Jesus, Covenant of Grace, Covenant theology, God, God the Father, Mediator, Westminster Larger Catechism
Westminster Larger Catechism in modern English question number thirty-six:
Q. 36. Who is the Mediator of the Covenant of Grace?
A. The only Mediator of the Covenant of Grace is the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God. He is of one substance and equal with the Father, yet he became a man in the fullness of time. Thus he was and continues to be God and man, one person in two entirely distinct natures, forever.


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Barrel Butte is the overall third steepest publicly accessible summit in Nebraska, according to measurements by the National Elevation Dataset. The western side lies on national forest land, while the eastern side is part of the Bighorn Wildlife Management Area. This is one of the most difficult public summits in the state, and should not be attempted by inexperienced hikers and scramblers. The west faces of the two main rock buttresses are almost completely vertical. The rock composition is soft and somewhat crumbly, making a technical climb out of the question. The northern buttress is slightly higher than the southern one. The east side offers the only possible route to the summit.
If you explore the thick forest and canyon area on the southern parts, you may encounter wreckage from a GP Express Cessna passenger plane that crashed there in 1987, plus in a separate crash, a small private plane that hit the west face of the summit with enough force that part of it was thrown over the ridge to the other side. The wreckage of both planes remained largely obscured until the great fires of 2012 destroyed most of the forest there. The destruction caused by those fires and the resulting snag hazards has made hiking and climbing at Barrel Butte a matter of care and caution.
To hike the to the east side of Barrel Butte, travel 9 miles west from Chadron on Highway 20. Turn south on Eleson Road and follow it south for 9 miles, until you get to Bethel Loop Road. Follow Bethel Loop Road for 2.8 miles to the entrance road for the Bighorn Wildlife Management Area. If you are traveling from Crawford to the Bighorn WMA, drive east 2 miles on Highway 20 to Bethel Road. Drive 9.6 miles to Bethel Loop Road and turn there. It's about 1.5 miles to the Bighorn WMA. From whichever route you use to drive to the Bighorn WMA, follow the Bighorn road to the parking area. From there, it's all on foot.
To hike to the west side of Barrel Butte, travel west from Chadron on Highway 20, just over 17 miles, then turn south on Hartman Road. From Crawford, drive east about 7 on Highway 20 to reach Hartman Road. Once you are on Hartman Road, go south 3 ½ miles, then turn east on West Ash Road and follow it for about 2.8 miles (it will curve to the south). You should be just to the west of Barrel Butte. Since no vehicles are allowed on forest service land, you will need to find a safe place to part just off West Ash Road.