2014年2月9日星期日
Offseason Profile: Darling Has New Challenge
Posted Jan 17, 2008
By Allen Barrett
When Ravens wide receiver Devard Darling left M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 30, there was an added hop to his step.Not only had the Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season finale, but Darling had capped off his best year to date with a memorable performance.
When Ravens wide receiver Devard Darling left M&T Bank Stadium on Dec. 30, there was an added hop to his step.
Not only had the Ravens defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in the season finale, but Darling had capped off his best year to date with a memorable performance. In his first-career start, the receiver pulled in three passes for 49 yards, including a 15-yard touchdown that had turned out to be the game winner.
But amidst the post-game hype surrounding his play, Darling's excitement was geared toward something else. More important than the six points he had put on the scoreboard was the six-pound fan awaiting him at home.
"It's a very vital, very important time for me," Darling said. "I'm just thankful to the Lord that he gave me the opportunity to be a father."
On the Wednesday leading up to the Ravens' final contest, media members had speculated on Darling's absence from practice. It was revealed the next day that he was with his wife, Cicely, who gave birth to Devard Darling, Jr.
"It's perfect," Darling said in regard to the timing of their son's birth. "We kind of planned it that way. I get to spend a lot of time with him and especially through these crucial first months, it'll be good."
Officially 6 pounds, 14 ounces and 20 inches at birth, "D.J.," as he is called, has been the focus of Darling's life this offseason. With the Ravens' 2007 campaign coming to an end earlier than expected, the receiver has been able to devote even more time to his son.
"I just want to do my best with it and guide him in the right way," the new father said.
For Darling, this will involve a parenting process rich with family heritage.
A native of the Bahamas, Darling stands out among fellow teammates for his distinctive voice and easygoing persona. He plans on passing along the island culture to his son, who is sure to connect with his family's roots.
"That's a part of him that's most definitely going to be a huge part of his life," Darling explained. "Even though he was born over here, he's a Bahamian in my eyes. As soon as he gets big enough and acclimated to everything, we'll do some traveling so the family can check him out."
For the time being, however, the Darlings will remain in Baltimore while the wide receiver prepares for next year.
"We're going to stay right here for awhile, especially with this being my contract year and figuring what our next step is and what the Lord has in store for us," Darling said.
After Darling's breakout year, that future could involve great things.
Having only amassed two catches in three seasons with the Ravens, the wideout reeled in 18 passes for 326 yards and three touchdowns in 2007. Appearing in all 16 games, Darling became a fixture on the Ravens' offense and was another downfield target for Baltimore's quarterbacks.
"It doesn't surprise me at all that he had such a great game," quarterback Kyle Boller said after the Ravens' 33-30 loss to the Cleveland Browns on November 18. "He just adds an extra threat to what we have."
"I knew once I got the opportunity, I'd show what I could do," Darling said. "I try to take advantage of every play, so hopefully everyone sees that I can play and be a very productive receiver in this league."
In 2006, Darling trained with wide receiver Derrick Mason in the offseason, something he hopes to continue this year. Through track workouts and other exercises, he expects to improve his speed and stamina and keep his body in top shape. After his performance in 2007, he has proven that he can be potent weapon on the field.
As for his hopes off of it, Darling has his own expectations.
"I just want to be an example for my son, so he can learn from my mistakes and the things I don't do," Darling said. "I want to be the head of the house for him and be the man that he needs me to be."
2014年1月19日星期日
石川遼、確かな自信を胸に2度目の海外5連戦へ！
2012年07月14日00時03分
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「米ツアーメンバーになりたい気持ちは強い」と意気込みを語る石川（撮影：ＡＬＢＡ）
石川遼がメジャー第3戦「全英オープン」から始まる海外5連戦に臨むため、13日深夜出国前に羽田空港で会見を行った。石川は19日(木)からのメジャー第3戦「全英オープン」に出場後、カナダに渡り「RBCカナディアンオープン」に出場。その後、昨年優勝争いを演じた「WGC-ブリヂストン招待」、メジャー最終戦「全米プロゴルフ選手権」、「ウィンダム選手権」と5連戦に挑む。
【関連ニュース】遼、猛追撃2年連続届かず…長嶋氏「また惜しかったね」セガサミーC
ここまで過密スケジュールをこなしてきた石川はこのオープンウィークは下半身のトレーニングなどは行ったものの、主に休養に充てリフレッシュ。万全の状態で2度目の海外5連戦に挑む。石川は今の心境を「なぜかはわからないけど楽しみ」とコメント。しかし、それは根拠のないものではなく、確かな自信に裏打ちされた正直な気持ちだった。
先週の「長嶋茂雄招待セガサミーカップ」では初日こそ出遅れたものの、2日目以降は連日60台中盤を並べ3位タイフィニッシュ。前回の海外5連戦で得たコースマネジメントの重要性や、メンタルのコントロール、ショットの安定感を体現して見せ、「今までの石川遼とはまったく違うプレーだった」と自分でも驚くパフォーマンスを披露した。それだけに昨年大会「歯が立たなかった」と振り返る連戦の初戦となる「全英オープン」にも不安はない。「良いゴルフができる気配がある」と初めての挑戦となるロイヤルリザム＆セントアンズに期待を膨らませた。
「米ツアーメンバーになりたい気持ちは強い」とこの5連戦の大きなテーマは米ツアーの賞金シード獲得だが、このスケジューリングには昨年優勝争いを演じた「WGC-ブリヂストン招待」へ万全の状態で臨むという意図も含まれている。「BS招待はチャンスだと思っています。ティから見える情報とか、グリーンを狙っていくセカンドの背景、芝、グリーンのスピードがすごくフィットしていた」。相性の良さを自覚しているトーナメントで好結果を残すために、優勝経験もある「サン・クロレラ クラシック」をキャンセルしても米国連戦に臨む決断をくだした。
また、今回の遠征ではエースの加藤大幸氏がキャディに復帰。ゴルフ日韓対抗戦「ミリオンヤードカップ」以来のタッグで、2つのメジャーを含む過酷な米遠征を戦っていく。
2013年12月20日星期五
有村、復帰初日“80”の大叩き「言い訳しても変わらない」
2012年03月30日17時22分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 服部 真夕 -3
2 井芹 美保子 0
N・キャンベル 0
イ・ボミ 0
上原 彩子 0
茂木 宏美 0
7 永井 奈都 +1
福田 裕子 +1
キム・ソヒ +1
諸見里 しのぶ +1
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最終18番、1メートルのバーディチャンスを決められず呆然（撮影：ＡＬＢＡ）
＜ヤマハレディースオープン葛城 初日◇30日◇葛城ゴルフ倶楽部(6,587ヤード・パー72)＞
国内女子ツアー「ヤマハレディースオープン葛城」が開幕。左手首の故障によりシーズンインが遅れ、今大会が今季初戦となる有村智恵は8オーバーと大きく出遅れた。
【関連リンク】LIVE写真館でこの日のラウンドを振り返る！
ようやく試合を戦える喜び、そして不安が入り混じって立った1番ティグランド。「今までで一番緊張しましたね。デビュー戦より緊張しました」と、ルーキーのような高ぶる気持ちを抱えてスタートした。しかし、怪我の影響で練習量が確保できなかったツケは大きかった。
4番から3連続ボギーを叩くと、ハーフターン直後の10番から再び3連続ボギー。13番ではセカンドを2メートルにつけバーディを奪ったものの、16番ダブルボギー、17番ボギーと終盤で立て続けにスコアを落としてしまう。悪い流れで迎えた最終18番パー5も、3打目をピン右1メートルにつけたもののこれを決めきれずパー。「すべてにおいて自信を持てるものがなかった」。いいところなく“80”の大叩きで下位に沈んだ。
序盤から“らしい”プレーは見られず、苦しい場面の連続だった。「前半はほとんど芯に当たってなかったです。それをいかに修正しながら、次の一打に集中できるかの戦いでしたね」と、その場その場の対応に苦慮しているうちに18ホールが終了。「構えたときのイメージとか感覚がない状態」。強風が吹き荒れて難易度が格段に上がったこの日の葛城ゴルフ倶楽部を戦うには、心技体すべてにおいて準備不足は否めなかった。
それでも、「手首のせいにするのは簡単だけど、言い訳してもスコアは変わらないので頑張って練習していきたい」と前を向いた有村。「まだまだ出来上がっていないと思ったけど、試合勘を取り戻したかったし、この試合に出たかった。そういう意味では良いスタートが切れたのかなと思います」。まずはスタートラインに立てたことをかみ締め、ここから這い上がっていく。
【初日の結果】
1位：服部真夕(-3)
2位T：井芹美保子 (E)
2位T：イ・ボミ(E)
2位T：ニッキー・キャンベル(E)
2位T：上原彩子(E)
2位T：茂木宏美(E)
7位T：永井奈都 (+1)
7位T：福田裕子 (+1)
7位T：キム・ソヒ(+1)
7位T：諸見里しのぶ(+1)
7位T：斉藤愛璃(+1)
7位T：笠りつ子(+1)
7位T：佐伯三貴(+1)
7位T：表純子(+1)
49位T：横峯さくら(+5)他12名
87位T：有村智恵(+8)他4名
2013年11月27日星期三
遼、連日“68”に不満も…全米プロゴルフ選手権以来の予選通過！
2012年09月07日17時49分
リーダーズボード
順位 選手名 スコア1 上平 栄道 -15
2 キム・キョンテ -13
ゴ・アジュン -13
Ｈ・Ｗ・リュー -13
池田 勇太 -13
6 小田 孔明 -12
7 佐藤 祐樹 -11
上田 諭尉 -11
横田 真一 -11
森田 徹 -11
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27位タイで決勝ラウンドに進む石川遼（撮影：岩本芳弘）
＜TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙 2日目◇7日◇涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部(7,169ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙」の2日目。4アンダーの36位タイからスタートした石川遼は、この日も4つスコアを伸ばしトータル8アンダーの27位タイでホールアウト。実に米国メジャー最終戦「全米プロゴルフ選手権」以来4週ぶりの予選通過を果たした。
「石川遼1打速報」で全ストロークを振り返る
INコースからスタートした石川は、バーディ合戦の中スコアを伸ばせず苦しいゴルフ。後半1番、3番とバーディを奪ったものの、その後はパッティングに苦しみ足踏みを続けた。それでも最終9番パー5でセカンドをピン右10メートルにつけると、「ショット自体はミスだったけど、ほとんど真っ直ぐのラインについてくれた」と上りのパットを強気に打ってイーグルを奪取。最後に見せ場を作って2日目を終えた。
しかし、初日に引き続き“68”は石川にとってはパープレーも同然。「グリーンがキレイに見えて思ったよりコロがらないことが多かった。ベント(芝)グリーンでは一番重いかもしれない」とスピードの出ないグリーンを打ち切れず、バーディチャンスをことごとく逃した。「(スコアを伸ばせず)9ホール終えても、残り9ホールで4つ、5つは伸ばせると思っていたので焦りはなかった」と前を向いたが、もう少し伸ばしておきたかったのが本音だ。
ホールアウト後には、この日のラウンドを観戦したドラコンプロの山崎泰宏と共に約2時間にわたって打ち込みを敢行。ドラコン日本一決定戦L-1グランプリでスイングの教えを受けて以来たびたび石川のスイングを見ている山崎は、石川とほぼ同じ体格で400ヤード近い飛距離を誇るドラコン界きっての理論派。石川もその話に熱心に耳を傾け、最後は明るい表情で練習を切り上げた。
ドラコンプロだけにパターの教えを請うことは出来なかったが、山崎も「ショットは球筋が変わりました。自分の思ったところにショットが出来るようになればリズムも出て、パターも入りますよ」と太鼓判。確かな手ごたえを胸に久々の週末に挑む。
桑田氏、19オーバーでツアー初挑戦終える 立浪氏は26オーバー
2012年09月07日18時33分
リーダーズボード
順位 選手名 スコア1 上平 栄道 -15
2 キム・キョンテ -13
ゴ・アジュン -13
Ｈ・Ｗ・リュー -13
池田 勇太 -13
6 小田 孔明 -12
7 佐藤 祐樹 -11
上田 諭尉 -11
横田 真一 -11
森田 徹 -11
順位の続きを見る
トータル19オーバーでレギュラーツアー初挑戦を終えた（撮影：岩本芳弘）
＜TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙 2日目◇7日◇涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部(7,169ヤード・パー72)＞
三重県にある涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部で開催されている、国内男子ツアー「TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙」の2日目。主催者推薦で出場した元読売ジャイアンツ桑田真澄氏は8ボギー・1ダブルボギーの“82”でホールアウト。トータル19オーバーでレギュラーツアー初挑戦を終えた。同じくプロトーナメント初参戦の立浪和義氏はトータル26オーバーでフィニッシュしている。
ジャンボ尾崎、エージシュートまであと一歩に迫る
桑田氏は前半を3オーバーで終えるなど目標の70台も見えるゴルフを続けていたが、初日に引き続き終盤に失速。緊張と疲れがピークに達すると一気にスコアを落としてしまった。これには、「“70台”を意識すると動かなくなる。本当に金縛りみたいになりましたね。ロボットみたい」と苦笑い。それでも、「機会があればまたチャレンジしたいですね」と今後のトーナメント参戦に意欲を示していた。
190センチと185センチに挟まれて…158センチ上平が単独首位に浮上！
2012年09月07日19時10分
リーダーズボード
順位 選手名 スコア1 上平 栄道 -15
2 キム・キョンテ -13
ゴ・アジュン -13
Ｈ・Ｗ・リュー -13
池田 勇太 -13
6 小田 孔明 -12
7 佐藤 祐樹 -11
上田 諭尉 -11
横田 真一 -11
森田 徹 -11
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連日の好スコアで単独首位に浮上（撮影：岩本芳弘）
＜TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙 2日目◇7日◇涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部(7,169ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙」の2日目も初日に引き続きバーディ合戦が繰り広げられた。予選カットラインは5アンダー。これは、今季の「VanaH杯KBCオーガスタ」を上回るツアー歴代2位の記録となる。そんな中、首位に飛び出したのが上平栄道。INコースからスタートすると4連続を含む9バーディを量産。圧巻の“63”でトータル15アンダーをたたき出して一気にリーダーズボードの頂点に駆け上がった。
桑田氏、19オーバーでツアー初挑戦終える 立浪氏は26オーバー
身長158センチの“ツアー最小プロ”。その上平が今大会はハン・リー(190センチ)、富田雅哉(185センチ)とのデコボコペアリングに組み込まれた。ハン・リーの胸の位置にようやく上平の顔。「パワーゲームですよね」と苦笑いを浮かべたが、誰よりも大きなゴルフを披露した。9バーディはもちろん自身のツアー最多記録で、実は初日に出した“66”がベストスコアだったが、こちらもわずか1日で更新した。
好スコアの要因はパッティングだ。「昨日からグリーンが合っているみたいで、全部入りそうな気がします」と完全にグリーンを制圧。さらに、初日の朝の練習からボールの置く位置を変えたことで、ショットも気持ちよく振ることが出来ている。ドライバーの平均飛距離は265ヤードと飛ばない部類だが、ショット、パットをしっかり噛み合わせてビッグスコアをマークした。
昨年10月31日には長男の瑛翔(えいと)くんが誕生。今大会もウエア、腕につけたバンドに「8(エイト)」の数字をつけて戦っている。「芥屋(VanaH杯KBCオーガスタ)、フジサンケイと2週間あってなかったけど、日曜に遊んでご飯食べて。癒されましたね(笑)」。10か月の愛息の顔を心に刻んで、父はさらに激しい撃ち合いに挑む。
勇太、自分のプレーより気になるのはあの人のスコア
2012年09月07日22時03分
リーダーズボード
順位 選手名 スコア1 上平 栄道 -15
2 キム・キョンテ -13
ゴ・アジュン -13
Ｈ・Ｗ・リュー -13
池田 勇太 -13
6 小田 孔明 -12
7 佐藤 祐樹 -11
上田 諭尉 -11
横田 真一 -11
森田 徹 -11
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今日もスコアを伸ばし2位タイにつけている池田（撮影：岩本芳弘）
＜TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙 2日目◇7日◇涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部(7,169ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙」の2日目。5位タイからスタートしてこの日も“66”をマークした池田勇太がトータル13アンダーでホールアウト。首位と2打差の2位タイと好位置につけた。
遼、全米プロゴルフ選手権以来の予選通過！
しかし、2週連続の好位置にもラウンド中もっとも気になったのは、午後から強く吹いた風の向きでも、パッティングのラインでもない。尊敬するあの人の大記録だ。池田の裏で回っていた尾崎将司がツアー史上初のエージシュートまであと少しというところまで迫っていた。こうなると、いてもたってもいられない。
ホールごとに大会スタッフに「パーか？バーディか？」と尾崎のスコアを確認。16番パー3でボギーを叩いたことを聞いた際には「ガクッときた」と苦笑いを見せたが、自身が上がりの9番ホールに来た時に、池の反対に見える18番グリーンに上がってきた尾崎に変わらず熱いまなざしを送っていた。
尾崎は残念ながら予選落ちとなったが、自身は今季初優勝を狙える位置で予選を終えた。「もう1年も勝ってないから忘れちゃったよ」と煙に巻いたものの、先週も惜しいところで優勝を逃しているだけに、勝利への欲求は高まっている。「相変わらず調子は良いので、明日から楽しみ」。最終組の1つ前から猛然とチャージをかける。
【2日目の順位】
1位：上平栄道(-15)
2位T：金庚泰(キム・キョンテ)(-13)
2位T：呉阿順(-13)
2位T：リュー・ヒュヌ(-13)
2位T：池田勇太(-13)
6位：小田孔明(-12)
7位T：佐藤祐樹(-11)
7位T：上田諭尉(-11)
7位T：横田真一(-11)
7位T：森田徹(-11)
27位T：石川遼(-8)他6名
トーシントーナメント3日目は雷雨のためスタートが遅れる
2012年09月08日07時50分
リーダーズボード
順位 選手名 スコア1 上平 栄道 -15
2 キム・キョンテ -13
ゴ・アジュン -13
Ｈ・Ｗ・リュー -13
池田 勇太 -13
6 小田 孔明 -12
7 佐藤 祐樹 -11
上田 諭尉 -11
横田 真一 -11
森田 徹 -11
順位の続きを見る
＜TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙 3日目◇8日◇涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部(7,169ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙」の3日目は朝からコース付近に雷雨のためスタートが遅れたが、状況は変わらずさらに1時間遅らせて、合計2時間遅れでのスタートとなった。
トップスタートはアウトが10時35分、インが10時40分。石川遼は11時05分に1番ティからスタート、池田勇太は12時25分、最終組は12時35分にスタートとなった。
トーシンゴルフは雷雨のためさらにスタートが遅れる
2012年09月08日09時37分
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順位 選手名 スコア1 上平 栄道 -15
2 キム・キョンテ -13
ゴ・アジュン -13
Ｈ・Ｗ・リュー -13
池田 勇太 -13
6 小田 孔明 -12
7 佐藤 祐樹 -11
上田 諭尉 -11
横田 真一 -11
森田 徹 -11
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＜TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙 3日目◇8日◇涼仙ゴルフ倶楽部(7,169ヤード・パー72)＞
国内男子ツアー「TOSHIN GOLF TOURNAMENT IN 涼仙」の3日目は雷雨のため3時間スタートが遅れていたがさらに30分遅らせることが発表され、当初の予定より3時間30分遅らせてのスタートとなった。
組み合わせはアウトスタート、インスタートを入れ替え、トップはインが12時05分、アウトが12時10分。石川遼は12時35分に10番ティからスタート、池田勇太は13時55分、最終組は14時05分にスタートとなった。
世界最大アマチュアチーム戦、日本代表に松山英樹らが選出
2012年09月08日10時20分
世界最大のアマチュアチーム選手権「第28回アイゼンハワートロフィー世界アマチュアゴルフチーム選手権」(10月4日(木)～7日(日)アンタルヤGC、コーネリアGC)と、女子の「第25回エスピリトサントトロフィー世界女子アマチュアゴルフチーム選手権」(9月27日(木)～30日(日)グロリアGR)の日本代表選手が発表された。
「アイゼンハワートロフィー」には松山英樹(東北福祉大3年)を筆頭に、香妻陣一朗(日章学園高校3年)、小西健太(瀬戸内高校3年)の3人、「エスピリトサントトロフィー」には鬼頭桜(美濃加茂高校3年)、堀琴音(滝川第二高校2年)、松原由美(白鷺中学2年)が選出された。
2013年10月29日星期二
NCAAB basketball picks - big favourites
It's pretty widespread awareness that public tend to overrate favorites. Still now and then in NCAAB, this bets are paying if or had learned what to look for.
Actually, each team, regardless if home, away, underdog or favorite, could be rewarding in certain cases, so do not set your limits low - an edge exists for any of these cases.
I will look at those teams which ought to achieve victory, those double digit favorites.
Though barely 49,3% win against the spread, now and then they are undervalued, for example if they dropped their previous game and were favourite in that game. In this situation they are 50,5% against the spread. This comes from that loss, and one feel comfortable to wager on, for instance, 15 point underdog than a 5 point dog, since one starts match with big odds, although you put money on bad team.
If that big favorite furthermore did not win previous matchup with its current opposition, we get a small odds movement toward that team which gives us 52,3% against the spread for us. This percentage is exactly on the outskirts of profit,so we will need at least one more factor to implement to get moneymaking system. For example it can be that our team, furthermore comes from BB losses, and therefore its form is looking bad.
This system will get that team circa 1,5 point edge on average or 56,5% vs the line. Take care though, do not anticipate that you will find a number of 10+ favorites losing 2 straight games. All the same it is moneymaking edge which is going to help you get solid plays. Still do not forget you should take into consideration other influences which our system consider. Important factors ,for example, injuries, exhaustion or odds movements will influence the result of each match.
The bottom line is: do not bet carelessly any edge, it can lead to poor house. One must examine in details the matches for which the system says you should have some advantage. And then determine is it wise to wager your hard earned money on that double digit fav team.
Actually, each team, regardless if home, away, underdog or favorite, could be rewarding in certain cases, so do not set your limits low - an edge exists for any of these cases.
I will look at those teams which ought to achieve victory, those double digit favorites.
Though barely 49,3% win against the spread, now and then they are undervalued, for example if they dropped their previous game and were favourite in that game. In this situation they are 50,5% against the spread. This comes from that loss, and one feel comfortable to wager on, for instance, 15 point underdog than a 5 point dog, since one starts match with big odds, although you put money on bad team.
If that big favorite furthermore did not win previous matchup with its current opposition, we get a small odds movement toward that team which gives us 52,3% against the spread for us. This percentage is exactly on the outskirts of profit,so we will need at least one more factor to implement to get moneymaking system. For example it can be that our team, furthermore comes from BB losses, and therefore its form is looking bad.
This system will get that team circa 1,5 point edge on average or 56,5% vs the line. Take care though, do not anticipate that you will find a number of 10+ favorites losing 2 straight games. All the same it is moneymaking edge which is going to help you get solid plays. Still do not forget you should take into consideration other influences which our system consider. Important factors ,for example, injuries, exhaustion or odds movements will influence the result of each match.
The bottom line is: do not bet carelessly any edge, it can lead to poor house. One must examine in details the matches for which the system says you should have some advantage. And then determine is it wise to wager your hard earned money on that double digit fav team.
Pro football handicapping – revenge – do or die
I know you heard about revenge in many places in betting on sports, although does revenge, when it comes down to NFL picks, have anything to do with winning by making right football picks?
Well, it does sometimes, sometimes it doesn't, just like with any other sport.
When researching this trends, i get it done starting with all applicable games.
Making an examination at last twenty seasons at teams which lost in their last encounter with their opposition and were favorites in that last game, You will find out that there's no actual edge for teams that are on revenge. This is true in both situations whether last matchup was played in current or one of previous seasons.
However lets have a look what goes on if this game should be be referred to as "dog revenge" i.e. if team failed to win that last matchup as a dog. It seems that dogs get small edge. (51.7% win against the spread). This is a stunner, don't you think?
If we go on in our quest for favourable NFL picks, and take a look at teams which are on a double "dog revenge" i.e. they lost last 2 matchups vs. their opposition as a dog, we come to a profitable information: in 53.7% cases, its gonna be worthwhile to bet on that team. You must admit this is even more stunning!
You might ask why doesn't it work out like in some of other sports, when losing favourites get extra boost in following game? Simply said: cause teams have small amount of games. And they don't get excited and fired up for a revenge cause so much time has passed.
And why do former dogs get so fired about a rematch? The truth is they truly aren't all that excited to get revenge. Because my observances are made looking at a closing line odds, the only explanation is: line move. Required line movement is just 1 point to get us this sort of gain. It is very expected because casual handicappers put importance on past encounters.
This plain pro football system will give you 50-60 plays every year and one must have a good argument to go against it.
Well, it does sometimes, sometimes it doesn't, just like with any other sport.
When researching this trends, i get it done starting with all applicable games.
Making an examination at last twenty seasons at teams which lost in their last encounter with their opposition and were favorites in that last game, You will find out that there's no actual edge for teams that are on revenge. This is true in both situations whether last matchup was played in current or one of previous seasons.
However lets have a look what goes on if this game should be be referred to as "dog revenge" i.e. if team failed to win that last matchup as a dog. It seems that dogs get small edge. (51.7% win against the spread). This is a stunner, don't you think?
If we go on in our quest for favourable NFL picks, and take a look at teams which are on a double "dog revenge" i.e. they lost last 2 matchups vs. their opposition as a dog, we come to a profitable information: in 53.7% cases, its gonna be worthwhile to bet on that team. You must admit this is even more stunning!
You might ask why doesn't it work out like in some of other sports, when losing favourites get extra boost in following game? Simply said: cause teams have small amount of games. And they don't get excited and fired up for a revenge cause so much time has passed.
And why do former dogs get so fired about a rematch? The truth is they truly aren't all that excited to get revenge. Because my observances are made looking at a closing line odds, the only explanation is: line move. Required line movement is just 1 point to get us this sort of gain. It is very expected because casual handicappers put importance on past encounters.
This plain pro football system will give you 50-60 plays every year and one must have a good argument to go against it.
2013年10月22日星期二
Finding the Right Jump Program - Following these Easy Tips Will Get You the Jump Program that's Right for You
The 1st query in any sportsman's mind is going to be, "Can such a program work for me?" unfortunately, most programs don't work, and this fact not only leads to lost time and cash - it could also create a position where a sports figure is risking injury.
There are numerous considerations when assessing jump programs, and by gaining a larger appreciation of the lacks of the bulk of the info available, it gets less difficult to find the right program to help someone realize their goals. Other times, a jump program is formed as part of a promoting program where the true goal is to earn income. In all cases, it's important for a sports figure to conscientiously research many jump programs to find a bonafide one. The main reason for that is that an inferior program isn't total when teaching a sports figure the easy way to actualize a diversified coaching regimen.
This is urgent, as it is not productive to basically target 1 or 2 systems when there are no less than 9 variables concerned in effective vertical jump coaching. Working on one's explosion is just one facet of improving jumping capability, but many programs will act like this one element is the "Holy-Grail" of a jump program.
Training and coaching are vital components of any athletic coaching program, as it is imperative for an athlete to not only receive feedback, but also to be certain that they're following the steps correctly and safely. Almost all of the jump programs available leave an athlete on their own when it comes to support. It is impractical to believe that an individual will experience dramatic results threw just the reading of a book or article.
It takes much more than this to get to the goals set out. Even if supplied with all of the best info on the easiest way to improve one's vertical jumping capabilities, failure is inevitable if a sports figure doesn't take controlled and dedicated approach to their coaching. The private attributes that are required to achieve success at any kind of coaching has to come from inside, and there isn't any jump program in the world that can do the work for an individual. A good program is a starting place, but there are more mandatory tools that has to be exploited if a sportsman is going to get the most out of their efforts.
There's no use investing money and time into a jump program if somebody isn't going to show the work-ethic and commitment needed. Along the same lines as correct discipline, a particular diet program have to be used together with correct coaching if you're going to reach their potential. Finding a jump program that gives a reasonable diet plan is imperative in permitting muscles to get the fuel they need to be as strong and efficient as possible. Jump programs aren't solely to be thought of as being advantageous to those wanting to boost at basketball, football, or any sports that requires a good vertical jump.
There isn't any other program that accounts for the genuine formula required for improving one's vertical like The Jump Manual. Don't depend on writers to do a coach's job - instead enroll the help of pro sports trainers who take pleasure in what they do.
There are numerous considerations when assessing jump programs, and by gaining a larger appreciation of the lacks of the bulk of the info available, it gets less difficult to find the right program to help someone realize their goals. Other times, a jump program is formed as part of a promoting program where the true goal is to earn income. In all cases, it's important for a sports figure to conscientiously research many jump programs to find a bonafide one. The main reason for that is that an inferior program isn't total when teaching a sports figure the easy way to actualize a diversified coaching regimen.
This is urgent, as it is not productive to basically target 1 or 2 systems when there are no less than 9 variables concerned in effective vertical jump coaching. Working on one's explosion is just one facet of improving jumping capability, but many programs will act like this one element is the "Holy-Grail" of a jump program.
Training and coaching are vital components of any athletic coaching program, as it is imperative for an athlete to not only receive feedback, but also to be certain that they're following the steps correctly and safely. Almost all of the jump programs available leave an athlete on their own when it comes to support. It is impractical to believe that an individual will experience dramatic results threw just the reading of a book or article.
It takes much more than this to get to the goals set out. Even if supplied with all of the best info on the easiest way to improve one's vertical jumping capabilities, failure is inevitable if a sports figure doesn't take controlled and dedicated approach to their coaching. The private attributes that are required to achieve success at any kind of coaching has to come from inside, and there isn't any jump program in the world that can do the work for an individual. A good program is a starting place, but there are more mandatory tools that has to be exploited if a sportsman is going to get the most out of their efforts.
There's no use investing money and time into a jump program if somebody isn't going to show the work-ethic and commitment needed. Along the same lines as correct discipline, a particular diet program have to be used together with correct coaching if you're going to reach their potential. Finding a jump program that gives a reasonable diet plan is imperative in permitting muscles to get the fuel they need to be as strong and efficient as possible. Jump programs aren't solely to be thought of as being advantageous to those wanting to boost at basketball, football, or any sports that requires a good vertical jump.
There isn't any other program that accounts for the genuine formula required for improving one's vertical like The Jump Manual. Don't depend on writers to do a coach's job - instead enroll the help of pro sports trainers who take pleasure in what they do.
2013年10月16日星期三
I want to play college football - Getting recruited for football
The recruiting process can be a confusing thing to a young student athlete who doesn't know anyone who's gone through it before. If you are feeling totally lost like I was in high school, here are 3 simple steps to get your recruiting journey on its way.
Step One-
Where do you want to play? Everyone has their dream program where they've wanted to play ever since they started playing football. But you've got to leave yourself open to other options because life doesn't always work out the way you planned. Make a list of the top five schools you want to play for (for most people these are the big name Division 1 schools). Then make a list of about ten to fifteen other schools that may not be your all time favorite but that you would like to play for. Then pick around twenty to twenty five programs that are schools where you would like to play for because of varied reasons like their geographic location or maybe have an education program that you are interested in i.e. you want to be a writer and they have an excellent journalism school. Don't just limit yourself to Division 1 schools either. Of course they are going to be on the top of your list but you should also include Division IAA schools, Division II and III as well as Junior Colleges and NIAA's. To increase your odds you should be contacting anywhere from close to 50-100 coaches.
Step Two-
Write your Educational and Athletic Cover Letter and post it. This is usually a document that is no longer than one page with all of your important school and football information on it. You'll have things like your name and contact information, GPA, Class Rank, as well as your ACT and SAT scores if you have taken them at that point, and any extracurricular activities. You will also have things like your height, weight, position, maybe any accurate combine numbers, your statistics by year and any honors you have received like All Conference. Also include references like your high school coaches phone and e-mail number. This should be brief and to the point. If you think some information is not important, then don't include it, because coaches see tons of these things all the time and only look for certain things. Now start posting this on online recruiting sites, as well as mailing or e-mailing it to coaches. Do not mass email your Cover Letter to coaches without first taking the time to personalize it, like putting Dear, (Coaches Name), and writing a few lines about why you want to play for their program. If you don't do this it makes you look lazy. If you don't take the time to personalize it, the coach probably won't take the time to look at it. If you need more help you can always Google search "Athletic Cover letter" or "Athletic Resume".
Step Three-
Create a Highlight video. Back when was in high school (wow that makes me feel old) most of the games were filmed on VHS and you had to get two VCR's to edit your highlight tape. Now it is much easier to upload your video to a computer edit it and then post it online, so a coach can watch it over the internet. This makes things a lot cheaper. Coaches usually want to see a highlight tape and then a film of a full game if they are interested in you. When it comes to your highlight tape, don't worry about cool effects or good music. The coach will most likely just mute the video and you don't want silly effects distracting from what's really important, you making plays. On your highlight tape try and put all your better plays towards the front because coaches don't have much time to be watching your video all day. When you send your video to the coach make sure you also attach your Cover Letter.
Step One-
Where do you want to play? Everyone has their dream program where they've wanted to play ever since they started playing football. But you've got to leave yourself open to other options because life doesn't always work out the way you planned. Make a list of the top five schools you want to play for (for most people these are the big name Division 1 schools). Then make a list of about ten to fifteen other schools that may not be your all time favorite but that you would like to play for. Then pick around twenty to twenty five programs that are schools where you would like to play for because of varied reasons like their geographic location or maybe have an education program that you are interested in i.e. you want to be a writer and they have an excellent journalism school. Don't just limit yourself to Division 1 schools either. Of course they are going to be on the top of your list but you should also include Division IAA schools, Division II and III as well as Junior Colleges and NIAA's. To increase your odds you should be contacting anywhere from close to 50-100 coaches.
Step Two-
Write your Educational and Athletic Cover Letter and post it. This is usually a document that is no longer than one page with all of your important school and football information on it. You'll have things like your name and contact information, GPA, Class Rank, as well as your ACT and SAT scores if you have taken them at that point, and any extracurricular activities. You will also have things like your height, weight, position, maybe any accurate combine numbers, your statistics by year and any honors you have received like All Conference. Also include references like your high school coaches phone and e-mail number. This should be brief and to the point. If you think some information is not important, then don't include it, because coaches see tons of these things all the time and only look for certain things. Now start posting this on online recruiting sites, as well as mailing or e-mailing it to coaches. Do not mass email your Cover Letter to coaches without first taking the time to personalize it, like putting Dear, (Coaches Name), and writing a few lines about why you want to play for their program. If you don't do this it makes you look lazy. If you don't take the time to personalize it, the coach probably won't take the time to look at it. If you need more help you can always Google search "Athletic Cover letter" or "Athletic Resume".
Step Three-
Create a Highlight video. Back when was in high school (wow that makes me feel old) most of the games were filmed on VHS and you had to get two VCR's to edit your highlight tape. Now it is much easier to upload your video to a computer edit it and then post it online, so a coach can watch it over the internet. This makes things a lot cheaper. Coaches usually want to see a highlight tape and then a film of a full game if they are interested in you. When it comes to your highlight tape, don't worry about cool effects or good music. The coach will most likely just mute the video and you don't want silly effects distracting from what's really important, you making plays. On your highlight tape try and put all your better plays towards the front because coaches don't have much time to be watching your video all day. When you send your video to the coach make sure you also attach your Cover Letter.
2013年10月14日星期一
First Time Playing Paintball
People often anticipate and fear the first time they play paintball. Questions that typically come to mind are, "Does it hurt?" and "Is it dangerous?" The truth is, paintball is a fun game for most people who don't mind a little minor pain here and there.
To begin, players are going to need paintball markers to shoot paintballs, goggles, a face mask, knee pads, elbow pads, and a cricket box if the player is a male. Goggles should not be removed. This is to prevent damage to the eye while players are firing in the person’s direction.
Since there is some pain associated with being hit on bare skin, it's best to cover up as much exposed skin with clothing as possible to lessen the pain. The heavier the clothes, the less soreness. This game is very safe, as long as players provide proper protection to their eyes, mouth and ears. Teeth can be chipped and eardrums can be ruptured without taking necessary precautions. Markers should be kept around 280 feet per second (FPS), plus or minus 15 FPS.
As for the stings, most of the time they last for only a minute, and sometimes the pain isn't there at all. Paint that hits exposed skin hurts much more than contact with layers of clothing. If a close range shot hits a player, it will likely sting as well as bruise. The closer the shot, the more pain. The paint will wash out of clothes, but it may cause some tearing and ripping. It's best for the player to wear clothes he or she can easily do without for everyday school or work activities.
The breakage of skin and some bleeding may be caused by paintballs shot at close range, but typically, these minor injuries are nothing to fuss over. Bruises or welts caused by shots typically go away in less than a week.
Other players will often target others known to be new to the game. Often, people that are new can be easily identified by them standing around and just shooting. When a player is known to be new, many may swarm to his or her spot and begin to shoot. One hit may only sting, but many shots at once hurts, especially if those shots are at close range.
It's best for people to approach the game of paintball with strategy. Playing with a teammate and staying concealed is the best way to be victorious. New participants may not understand the game at first, but as they get better, they usually come to love this excellent sport.
To begin, players are going to need paintball markers to shoot paintballs, goggles, a face mask, knee pads, elbow pads, and a cricket box if the player is a male. Goggles should not be removed. This is to prevent damage to the eye while players are firing in the person’s direction.
Since there is some pain associated with being hit on bare skin, it's best to cover up as much exposed skin with clothing as possible to lessen the pain. The heavier the clothes, the less soreness. This game is very safe, as long as players provide proper protection to their eyes, mouth and ears. Teeth can be chipped and eardrums can be ruptured without taking necessary precautions. Markers should be kept around 280 feet per second (FPS), plus or minus 15 FPS.
As for the stings, most of the time they last for only a minute, and sometimes the pain isn't there at all. Paint that hits exposed skin hurts much more than contact with layers of clothing. If a close range shot hits a player, it will likely sting as well as bruise. The closer the shot, the more pain. The paint will wash out of clothes, but it may cause some tearing and ripping. It's best for the player to wear clothes he or she can easily do without for everyday school or work activities.
The breakage of skin and some bleeding may be caused by paintballs shot at close range, but typically, these minor injuries are nothing to fuss over. Bruises or welts caused by shots typically go away in less than a week.
Other players will often target others known to be new to the game. Often, people that are new can be easily identified by them standing around and just shooting. When a player is known to be new, many may swarm to his or her spot and begin to shoot. One hit may only sting, but many shots at once hurts, especially if those shots are at close range.
It's best for people to approach the game of paintball with strategy. Playing with a teammate and staying concealed is the best way to be victorious. New participants may not understand the game at first, but as they get better, they usually come to love this excellent sport.
Paintball Is More Popular Than Ever
Paintball has been one of the most exciting and adrenaline pumping sports of modern day. Invented 30 years ago for use in military exercises and training, the game would slowly move to the private sector where it was then played residentially by a number of weekend warriors.
By the early 1990s, the game had become a national sensation where leagues, tournaments, and eventually champions were born. There are a few different types of play that people enjoy. There is the traditional open-air environment where Capture the Flag is the most enjoyed game, and there are warehouse games, or speedball play, where players use barriers and rapid-fire techniques. Equipment has also came a long way from simple pistol grip single-shot guns to automatic rifles and even special paintball pants instead of sweats.
Open Air Play For many, open air play is the only way to play the game. Open air play consists of a large field where there have been artificial barriers erected as well as many natural barriers and hiding places. Open air play is usually a flagged, wooded area where anything within that field is fair game. The game most often played on these fields is some version of Capture the Flag. Capture the flag is where players are divided into two teams. Each team has a flag placed within their side of the field, usually somewhere in the rear. Once game play begins, the two teams attempt to capture each others' flag without being shot.
Warehouse Play Warehouse play is slightly different than open air play. Warehouse play usually involves a warehouse converted into a paintball field, simulating close combat. Players do not hunt one another as in open air play but mainly stay in a strategic position in an attempt to hit other players. This type of game play incorporates rapid fire techniques, which is when a player uses both the middle-finger and index finger to pull the tripper in rapid succession. Players may use over 100 paintballs in one game.
Tools of the Trade Equipment has undergone many transformations over the last few years. There are guns that are fully automatic. There are even paintball grenades, which are paint filled plastics that explode in a large radius. For those that don't like getting their clothes covered in paint, there are paintball pants, paintball jerseys, and even paintball helmets that can be purchased. There are even different types of paintballs such as high velocity and increased accuracy paintballs. One can find used equipment on many classified internet trading websites as well as their local paintball field.
By the early 1990s, the game had become a national sensation where leagues, tournaments, and eventually champions were born. There are a few different types of play that people enjoy. There is the traditional open-air environment where Capture the Flag is the most enjoyed game, and there are warehouse games, or speedball play, where players use barriers and rapid-fire techniques. Equipment has also came a long way from simple pistol grip single-shot guns to automatic rifles and even special paintball pants instead of sweats.
Open Air Play For many, open air play is the only way to play the game. Open air play consists of a large field where there have been artificial barriers erected as well as many natural barriers and hiding places. Open air play is usually a flagged, wooded area where anything within that field is fair game. The game most often played on these fields is some version of Capture the Flag. Capture the flag is where players are divided into two teams. Each team has a flag placed within their side of the field, usually somewhere in the rear. Once game play begins, the two teams attempt to capture each others' flag without being shot.
Warehouse Play Warehouse play is slightly different than open air play. Warehouse play usually involves a warehouse converted into a paintball field, simulating close combat. Players do not hunt one another as in open air play but mainly stay in a strategic position in an attempt to hit other players. This type of game play incorporates rapid fire techniques, which is when a player uses both the middle-finger and index finger to pull the tripper in rapid succession. Players may use over 100 paintballs in one game.
Tools of the Trade Equipment has undergone many transformations over the last few years. There are guns that are fully automatic. There are even paintball grenades, which are paint filled plastics that explode in a large radius. For those that don't like getting their clothes covered in paint, there are paintball pants, paintball jerseys, and even paintball helmets that can be purchased. There are even different types of paintballs such as high velocity and increased accuracy paintballs. One can find used equipment on many classified internet trading websites as well as their local paintball field.
2013年10月13日星期日
Athletes World Records Electrolytes,Hydration,& Performance
Kick It Into High Gear!
Electrolytes, Hydration, & Performance. When your body is working at high performance levels, body temperature is raised, increasing sweat production and the need for re-hydration, as well as electrolyte replacement. The rise in body temperature is caused by a few different factors: muscles are working at peak performance to enhance athletic ability, and they are producing energy in the form of heat, which raises the core body temperature. Also contributing to this rise in temperature is the increased blood flow, which is a result of the sweating process as your body tries to cool the skin.
As sweat output increases, water input isn’t generally maintained to the proper equilibrium needed to keep you body at a stable hydration, therefore causing dehydration. This can lead to decreased daily athletic ability and an increased risk of injury, as well as unnecessary fatigue and exhaustion.
Because these factors cause your body to be at high risk of dehydration during athletic performance, re-hydration play a major role in maintaining a healthy athletic regimen. Some athletes may believe that water is sufficient for hydration, and although water intake is very important, water alone cannot replace the minerals lost during exercise and sweating. This is because sweat contains vital minerals and nutrients know as electrolytes.
Electrolytes are essential to all higher life forms and are a composition of sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. A excellent quality sports drink will contain all six. Beware of those that short-change you in the electrolytes. Without electrolyte replacement, over-hydration or hyponatremia (a condition which can lead to nausea, vomiting, headache, and in extreme cases, coma) can occur. Adequate electrolyte supplies also help stimulate the thirst mechanism which lags behind the need. It also helps reduce post-workout soreness and helps prevent muscle cramps. Beware of sports drinks that tout themselves as "sodium free". "Low sodium" is a sales pitch for foods, but for a sports drink, it is most inappropriate. You need about 100 mg of sodium to adequately absorb the water for proper hydration.
But now, to energy replacement. The last thing an athlete needs to run out of is energy. Energy means blood glucose which goes into the muscle to form muscle glycogen to power the muscle. You can maintain a proper supply by consuming about 25 grams of carbohydrate every half hour as you exercise. Most sport drinks tend to be too low in carbohydrates, about 3.9%. Research shows 25 grams of carbohydrate or 11% to be optimal for energy replacement.
The Shaklee Corporation consistently takes a different approach. The difference is that they developed a product called Performance, based on solid research and then proved that the product works. The most amazing development and test of a sports drink was the Daedalus Project. A human powered airplane called the Daedalus was to be powered 74 miles across the Aegean sea. This meant 74 miles of a man pushing bicycle type pedals to keep a propeller going and the plane aloft.
This is a phenomenal endurance test. The energy output is equal to running three marathons back to back. Performance is a patented carbohydrate delivery system called "Opticarb".
The flight took place April 23, 1988. After four hours and 74 miles later, the flight ended successfully. The pilot was monitored during and after the flight. Now read this carefully.
His heart rate never exceeded 142
At no time during the flight did he experience any significant fatigue.
This is important: his blood glucose stayed constant.
He drank nearly four quarts of fluid.
Body weight loss was minimal showing he was well hydrated.
(They predicted an eight pound weight loss.)
His electrolytes remained in a normal range.
The ONLY source of fluid, electrolyte, and energy replacement was Performance by the Shaklee Corporation. That was 1988; the formula has not been changed because it is still on the cutting edge of nutritional research, and Shaklee has the proof to back it up.
Proper fluid replacement can enhance and improve the performance of any athlete. Anytime you are doing anything physical (athletics, yard work, your job) and perspiring 30 minutes or more, choose Performance. (See links below article for more info, pictures and more.
Electrolytes, Hydration, & Performance. When your body is working at high performance levels, body temperature is raised, increasing sweat production and the need for re-hydration, as well as electrolyte replacement. The rise in body temperature is caused by a few different factors: muscles are working at peak performance to enhance athletic ability, and they are producing energy in the form of heat, which raises the core body temperature. Also contributing to this rise in temperature is the increased blood flow, which is a result of the sweating process as your body tries to cool the skin.
As sweat output increases, water input isn’t generally maintained to the proper equilibrium needed to keep you body at a stable hydration, therefore causing dehydration. This can lead to decreased daily athletic ability and an increased risk of injury, as well as unnecessary fatigue and exhaustion.
Because these factors cause your body to be at high risk of dehydration during athletic performance, re-hydration play a major role in maintaining a healthy athletic regimen. Some athletes may believe that water is sufficient for hydration, and although water intake is very important, water alone cannot replace the minerals lost during exercise and sweating. This is because sweat contains vital minerals and nutrients know as electrolytes.
Electrolytes are essential to all higher life forms and are a composition of sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium, chloride and phosphate. A excellent quality sports drink will contain all six. Beware of those that short-change you in the electrolytes. Without electrolyte replacement, over-hydration or hyponatremia (a condition which can lead to nausea, vomiting, headache, and in extreme cases, coma) can occur. Adequate electrolyte supplies also help stimulate the thirst mechanism which lags behind the need. It also helps reduce post-workout soreness and helps prevent muscle cramps. Beware of sports drinks that tout themselves as "sodium free". "Low sodium" is a sales pitch for foods, but for a sports drink, it is most inappropriate. You need about 100 mg of sodium to adequately absorb the water for proper hydration.
But now, to energy replacement. The last thing an athlete needs to run out of is energy. Energy means blood glucose which goes into the muscle to form muscle glycogen to power the muscle. You can maintain a proper supply by consuming about 25 grams of carbohydrate every half hour as you exercise. Most sport drinks tend to be too low in carbohydrates, about 3.9%. Research shows 25 grams of carbohydrate or 11% to be optimal for energy replacement.
The Shaklee Corporation consistently takes a different approach. The difference is that they developed a product called Performance, based on solid research and then proved that the product works. The most amazing development and test of a sports drink was the Daedalus Project. A human powered airplane called the Daedalus was to be powered 74 miles across the Aegean sea. This meant 74 miles of a man pushing bicycle type pedals to keep a propeller going and the plane aloft.
This is a phenomenal endurance test. The energy output is equal to running three marathons back to back. Performance is a patented carbohydrate delivery system called "Opticarb".
The flight took place April 23, 1988. After four hours and 74 miles later, the flight ended successfully. The pilot was monitored during and after the flight. Now read this carefully.
His heart rate never exceeded 142
At no time during the flight did he experience any significant fatigue.
This is important: his blood glucose stayed constant.
He drank nearly four quarts of fluid.
Body weight loss was minimal showing he was well hydrated.
(They predicted an eight pound weight loss.)
His electrolytes remained in a normal range.
The ONLY source of fluid, electrolyte, and energy replacement was Performance by the Shaklee Corporation. That was 1988; the formula has not been changed because it is still on the cutting edge of nutritional research, and Shaklee has the proof to back it up.
Proper fluid replacement can enhance and improve the performance of any athlete. Anytime you are doing anything physical (athletics, yard work, your job) and perspiring 30 minutes or more, choose Performance. (See links below article for more info, pictures and more.
Poontoon Boats and Hurricanes
Small pontoon boats and other boating vessels are particularly vulnerable to storms, hurricanes in particular. When a hurricane is bearing down on your area, it can be frightening for lots of reasons. As we're going through our preparations, there's a long list of things to check off, and it can be easy to forget some of the little things. But one thing that shouldn't be forgotten is to prepare your boat. It's dangerous to assume that your boat will be safe because it is a natural floating device, but it doesn't take much to unleash a boat from a dock and send it out into the water, after which you may never see it again.
Your boat is a big investment, so if you have time, make sure it's ready. And even if there isn't a hurricane on the horizon, if you live in a hurricane-prone area it can't hurt to put some of these measures in place at all times.
What to do before the storm comes
If you want to be safe from a hurricane, here are some steps to take on the boat:
· Check all of the boat's windows, ports, doors, and hatches to ensure that they are completely watertight. To be safe, you might want to use some duct tape to seal them up.
· If you have hurricane insurance, take pictures of everything that you have on the boat, including all furniture, gear, and equipment.
· Make sure the boat's fuel and water tanks are full and that any batteries are charged.
· Keep all of your insurance and boat registration documents in a safe location where they won't be damaged.
· Make sure everything on the boat is tied down or securely stored away.
And if your boat is too large to be trailered and taken away from the dock, here are some steps you can take dockside to make sure your boat is safe:
· Double up all ropes and lines attaching the boat to the dock.
· Make sure all the lines are tied high up on the pilings. This will protect the connection from storm surges.
· If there are strong trees or other nearby fixtures that are very secure, consider using extra lines to tie the boat to these.
· Cooperate with others on the dock for additional solutions that benefit everyone.
· If the hurricane is bearing down and your boat is secure, be a good neighbor and help others on the dock.
Trailered boats
Of course, if your boat is easy to trailer, the best idea is to take it out of the water and secure it safely in a warehouse or garage. However, if you must store it outside, here are some tips to keep in mind:
· Keep the boat somewhere where it will be protected from flying debris and falling branches.
· Deflate the trailer tires and add as much secure weight to the boat as you can.
· Secure the boat to nearby fixtures, especially secure buildings and large trees. If possible, lash the boat on all four corners.
And those are just a few ways to protect your pontoon boat and other sea faring vessels.
Your boat is a big investment, so if you have time, make sure it's ready. And even if there isn't a hurricane on the horizon, if you live in a hurricane-prone area it can't hurt to put some of these measures in place at all times.
What to do before the storm comes
If you want to be safe from a hurricane, here are some steps to take on the boat:
· Check all of the boat's windows, ports, doors, and hatches to ensure that they are completely watertight. To be safe, you might want to use some duct tape to seal them up.
· If you have hurricane insurance, take pictures of everything that you have on the boat, including all furniture, gear, and equipment.
· Make sure the boat's fuel and water tanks are full and that any batteries are charged.
· Keep all of your insurance and boat registration documents in a safe location where they won't be damaged.
· Make sure everything on the boat is tied down or securely stored away.
And if your boat is too large to be trailered and taken away from the dock, here are some steps you can take dockside to make sure your boat is safe:
· Double up all ropes and lines attaching the boat to the dock.
· Make sure all the lines are tied high up on the pilings. This will protect the connection from storm surges.
· If there are strong trees or other nearby fixtures that are very secure, consider using extra lines to tie the boat to these.
· Cooperate with others on the dock for additional solutions that benefit everyone.
· If the hurricane is bearing down and your boat is secure, be a good neighbor and help others on the dock.
Trailered boats
Of course, if your boat is easy to trailer, the best idea is to take it out of the water and secure it safely in a warehouse or garage. However, if you must store it outside, here are some tips to keep in mind:
· Keep the boat somewhere where it will be protected from flying debris and falling branches.
· Deflate the trailer tires and add as much secure weight to the boat as you can.
· Secure the boat to nearby fixtures, especially secure buildings and large trees. If possible, lash the boat on all four corners.
And those are just a few ways to protect your pontoon boat and other sea faring vessels.
2013年10月10日星期四
Cricket Rules & Regulations
Cricket was brought by the British.The beginning of cricket are very indistinguishable, and many theories have been put onward suggesting its beginning. Cricket was first start by England. in the 16th century. At the end of the 18th century, it is the national sport of England. To play this game there are some rules and regulations have been developed to it. This game managed by the umpire which the main module of this game. Cricket rules are applied on 2 individual teams to play perfect. Every player follows these rules. Cricket is the most popular game, and played in a big ground, having a oval-shaped field. There are some tools are used to play this sports game that is:- bat, ball, and gloves, pitch, wickets, Bowling, popping, and return creases, Covering the pitch. To play a match there are two teams, each team consisting of a maximum of 11 players to play in ground, compete in one or two innings depending on the time and agreement of the team. An inning will be distinct as both batting and fielding for each playing team. One team goes to the batting side and the other team goes to fielding sides. Two batsmen take the field at one time, one man at each wicket, which are 23 yards apart During an inning, there is 6 balls in 1 over & 6 balls will be bowled to one wicket, and then the fielding team will bowl six balls to the batsman who playing to save his own wicket and increase the score board. Batsmen are members of the cricket team responsible for scoring a run during a game. The fielding team may change bowlers at the end of overs according to the need. There is the main member in the cricket is umpire, whose tasked to maintain the game, are the ones to declare if there is an out or a runout. Another function of the umpire is that he can decide when the game will start and when match will stop A batting team may freely end their batting inning at the end of any over. Either team may request that a game can be stop due to light or weather or other special circumstances. The request will be measured by the umpire or decided by Rock-Scissors-Paper Democracy. The team with the most runs at the end wins. An umpire makes the decisions during the course of the game. If an umpire is not available, decisions once again will be made by using Rock-Scissors-Paper democracy.
Scoring and winning
Scoring runs :- For batting team runs are scored by batsman when the two batsmen plays in play ground ,run to each other's end of the pitch. Batsman can make several runs one ball
Boundaries :- Boundary is the line where the ball once touched then batting team will get four runs. if bowler make a wide ball & wicket keeper is not able to caught the ball & ball touched the line then the batting team will get 5 runs extra and that ball not count in over.
The over :- An over keeps 6 balls to bowled without wide balls & no balls. But if a bowler make these then batting team will get 1 extra runs to increase score board.
Dead ball.:- A ball becomes dead ball when all the action from that ball is over. Once the ball is dead, no runs can be scored and no batsmen can be dismissed.
Scoring and winning
Scoring runs :- For batting team runs are scored by batsman when the two batsmen plays in play ground ,run to each other's end of the pitch. Batsman can make several runs one ball
Boundaries :- Boundary is the line where the ball once touched then batting team will get four runs. if bowler make a wide ball & wicket keeper is not able to caught the ball & ball touched the line then the batting team will get 5 runs extra and that ball not count in over.
The over :- An over keeps 6 balls to bowled without wide balls & no balls. But if a bowler make these then batting team will get 1 extra runs to increase score board.
Dead ball.:- A ball becomes dead ball when all the action from that ball is over. Once the ball is dead, no runs can be scored and no batsmen can be dismissed.
More Running, More Happiness
In this chapter, I mean to talk on the psychological changes caused by running. After runners' jogging, I require to think about their mood on the base of their reports. Second, we will observe how the psychological phenomenon affects the life.
While people talked with me, most of them told me that their psychology benefits a lot from running. I am not shocked at it, because I am the person who gets benefits. It is easy to illustrate some benefits to people. We will feel our brain power intensified and spirits concentrated. Your mind will get training. Through jogging, you cultivated your absorption and resolution from a set of barriers. After experiencing the long-distance race, you will discover that strong will power was produced in the process. It can strengthen the teamwork spirit. This point surprises us a lot. Since running is the solo-activity, we can not gain teamwork from running. However, jogging involves mutual cooperation as a matter of fact. It demands terrific awareness of teamwork for travel jogging, especially in the poor situation. You may not observe these advantages every day or after once running, but they actually exist. Our daily words are not used to describe these phenomena, so other profits also can not be described. It is important for running to have persistence, explosive strength and ability of suffering pains. These all have a slim power to influence on the life.
Once people talk with me, they use magnificent words and even poetic words to describe these phenomena. Therefore, smartness is not the reason that they have advantage in clarifying their thoughts. As long as the topic turns to the running spirit, they manifest their outstanding eloquence. Running can relieve ourselves and alleviate pressure. Running turns our attention to the landscape, so it is easy to banish our depression. If you are in the trouble, then running is suitable for you. Running can cultivate the persistent, increase the patience, improve the sensitivity and accumulate the ability to adapt the environment. People who do sports for a long time have three advantages in the work. They are fast speed, high potential and recovery. Besides jogging, can you think the better plan to sort out your mind and slow down the nervous.
Take Nancy for example, she was a little editor of one weekly magazine when I talked with her. Later she left that company and went to another company. In this way, she could run several times per week and many miles in total. She said that she felt the controlling of life through running. It is good feeling to do thing depending on her not others. She said, I love running, because there are obvious beginning and ending. I might set a goal and achieve this goal. I love difficulties of running. Because you use your effort to run and you will feel wonderful after that. Running contributes to a happy feeling.
A young person has suffered asthma several years. Asthma is terrible, he said. So he determined to run. Even though he does not like to say running heal his asthma, he endured it better after joining in running. He said running is the most marvelous thing in his life.
While people talked with me, most of them told me that their psychology benefits a lot from running. I am not shocked at it, because I am the person who gets benefits. It is easy to illustrate some benefits to people. We will feel our brain power intensified and spirits concentrated. Your mind will get training. Through jogging, you cultivated your absorption and resolution from a set of barriers. After experiencing the long-distance race, you will discover that strong will power was produced in the process. It can strengthen the teamwork spirit. This point surprises us a lot. Since running is the solo-activity, we can not gain teamwork from running. However, jogging involves mutual cooperation as a matter of fact. It demands terrific awareness of teamwork for travel jogging, especially in the poor situation. You may not observe these advantages every day or after once running, but they actually exist. Our daily words are not used to describe these phenomena, so other profits also can not be described. It is important for running to have persistence, explosive strength and ability of suffering pains. These all have a slim power to influence on the life.
Once people talk with me, they use magnificent words and even poetic words to describe these phenomena. Therefore, smartness is not the reason that they have advantage in clarifying their thoughts. As long as the topic turns to the running spirit, they manifest their outstanding eloquence. Running can relieve ourselves and alleviate pressure. Running turns our attention to the landscape, so it is easy to banish our depression. If you are in the trouble, then running is suitable for you. Running can cultivate the persistent, increase the patience, improve the sensitivity and accumulate the ability to adapt the environment. People who do sports for a long time have three advantages in the work. They are fast speed, high potential and recovery. Besides jogging, can you think the better plan to sort out your mind and slow down the nervous.
Take Nancy for example, she was a little editor of one weekly magazine when I talked with her. Later she left that company and went to another company. In this way, she could run several times per week and many miles in total. She said that she felt the controlling of life through running. It is good feeling to do thing depending on her not others. She said, I love running, because there are obvious beginning and ending. I might set a goal and achieve this goal. I love difficulties of running. Because you use your effort to run and you will feel wonderful after that. Running contributes to a happy feeling.
A young person has suffered asthma several years. Asthma is terrible, he said. So he determined to run. Even though he does not like to say running heal his asthma, he endured it better after joining in running. He said running is the most marvelous thing in his life.
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