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Game development is a puzzle game

Rebecca will help you train to keep in shape…! (from Planet Stronghold 2)

Game development feels like a puzzle game to me. How? Simple, let’s consider one of my games. How many roles/elements are needed to make one?

Let’s try to make a list:

  1. gameplay/rules = work of the game designer
  2. programming/coding = work of the coder
  3. artwork = work of the artist (in many cases, 2 or more for backgrounds and GUI)
  4. story/text = work of the writer
  5. music/sfx = work of the musician
  6. marketing/promotion = work of the PR guy
  7. hosting/demo/support = support / web dev guy

So as you can see, for each of my games there should be the need of 8 people. In reality, I almost always do point 1,2,6,7 myself, and sometimes I also do some GUI and write storyboards for the texts!

In the past I used to to really EVERYTHING on my own (using Poser 3d and royalty free music tracks) but luckily I realized that was much better to hire other people to help 🙂

The main problem when working with external people, is that since to finish a game you need all those roles/elements, often happens that I have some areas covered/completed, while others not. Some people work fast in an aspect of a game, others slow downs in different aspects.

In the end that’s why I say it’s like a puzzle game. You need all the pieces to finish and release the product. Unfortunately very often that takes a lot of effort 😀 but like all things in life, nothing comes easy, you have to sweat and work hard.

Another thing I often have to decide is the scope of the game. For example now I am playing with the great freeware tilemap editor Tiled, trying to make isometric tilemaps. For which game? well for Planet Stronghold 2, but also thinking if to make them for Seasons Of The Wolf.

The idea was to have a big map like Loren, that once clicked would let you zoom-in and explore the areas in more details, rendered as isometric map. I think the idea is great and I’m sure that I can make it, the only problem is: how long will take me? will I need extra tiles, so contact artist to make more?

When making those decisions I need to consider that there are two types of fans: those who wants the games fast and pressure you to finish them, and others that say “take as much time as you need”. But besides what fans say, I need to keep releasing games at regular intervals to survive in the competitive world of indie games, so right now, I am unsure if to use this system.

I set myself a deadline – if I can have the isometric map thing working in 2 weeks I’ll use it, otherwise not. Also because in theory very shortly Roommates public beta should start, and then will have even less time to make tests… 🙂

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  1. Lua Games says:

    You resumed well a game developer situation, making a game is difficult and take time, but I love to produce dreams and share them with the game fans and wouldn’t exchange that for anything else.

  2. Callista says:

    This is quite an informative entry. I knew that developing a game requires a lot of hard work but you’ve broken it down quite well. ^^

    I see that you tend to rely on others to help with game development and I can understand why. It can be difficult managing those employed to help with the work and make sure that they contribute well and in a timely manner. I have some experience working in a group and am currently helping with an indie game as well so here’s what I think:

    It’s important to set deadlines for those who are hired to do the writing, artwork, etc., but it’s as important to make sure that the deadlines are realistic. I work as a proofreader so whenever I’m working on a project, I’ll give it my all. However, I would want a realistic deadline, seeing that I have other projects to work on at the same time. Also, it’s a good idea to give motivation-more positive than negative, I think-to those helping out, as a way to encourage them.

    Now as to the dilemma of those who want games quickly…well, I’m one of those who’d rather that the developer take the time to make a good game than one that’s rushed. If it’s rushed, there’s bound to be errors or something that I don’t like. For me at least, when it comes to games, I really love one that has a good, engaging storyline and that’s even more important than art. So if a game has a terrible storyline or one that I feel that I can’t connect with the playable character whatsoever, I won’t even consider purchasing it.

    Gosh, I made a longer comment than I meant to but yeah, those are my initial thoughts and all that. XD

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      Oh believe me, my deadlines are always very realistic. I have also postponed them many times 😉
      And when I’m talking about “quickly”, I mean more like “in the next year” 😀 I don’t rush games, but I don’t want also to be stuck for months on an aspect when everything else is ready. Sadly there’s not much I can do, so that’s why I start many games. Eventually all pieces of the puzzle come together!

  3. Lonestar51 says:

    I believe you are missing the eight role: The one of the producer.

    Basically, someone who gets an idea from the designer, analyses how much work of what type is needed (e.g. x character pics, y CG, z personmonths programming) and talks with the programmer, artist, writer etc. when the stuff can be ready. And who makes weekly (or monthly or daily) meetings to get the status, who interferes when two people start bickering (“no, the girl has red hair” “Thats awful, give her green hair!”) and who checks regulary how the deadlines can be met. (OK, in your case deadlines are a bit relaxed, as you do not really promise anything before the game is in the finishing stage. Still, you would not want the artist finish his/her part, pay him/her, and then loose a few years waiting for the writer…) Of course, speaking of deadlines, the producer would be the first one to get the blame in case of delays.

    I know you are already doing this role, but I this should point out it is a valid role, and an important role. (OK, not if you are doing everything yourself, but as you have now a dozen or so games on your roadmap, and lots of people working for you…)

    So you are wearing one more hat, in addition to designer, programmer, user support,… There is a lot of stuff to do, and I am amazed of how much you do! In this vein: keep up the good work.

    • admin says:

      Haha yes you’re right. I’m so used to do the producer role myself that I don’t even take that role into account but is true, that’s an important role 🙂

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Arfon Williams says the job can only be done with help from the public.

Mr Williams is designing schemes to tackle criminal and anti-social behaviour, working closely with businesses to define crime and safety issues.

A former Welsh Guardsman who went on to a 27-year career with Merseyside Police, Mr Williams spent most of his service in CID in Liverpool and Wirral.

Since taking up his new role, he has visited dozens of local businesses.

He told the Globe: "The chamber is concentrating very much on addressing crime-related issues, but we can't do that without help from the public.

"I'm currently conducting a perception of crime survey. Once that is completed, we will tackle issues arising from it.

"I want to know what people think. I'd encourage traders across the borough to let us know their concerns.

"There are no quick and easy solutions to the issues which face us all each and every day, but believe that one of the most effective ways to reduce crime and ultimately the financial impacts of crime, is for businesses to work together if finding and initiating solutions."

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Why You Shouldn't Stress Too Much About Spending Money

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It's funny how consumer spending habits differ from person to person. Some people spend freely, yet others are tight with a dollar and only spend when absolutely necessary. (See also: Find Your Hidden Spending Habits and Save)

For those in the latter group, spending money may invoke negative feelings, such as guilt or anxiety.

Perhaps your parents drilled into your head the dangers of overspending, or emphasized the importance of frugality and saving every penny. Or maybe you've experienced economic hardships in the past, and now avoid spending as a way to avoid repeating history.

Financial sensibility might benefit your bank account, but being overly preoccupied with money and spending can have a negative impact on your health. In a 2007 survey conducted by the American Psychological Association, "73% of the respondents cited money as a significant source of stress in their lives." Additionally, the APA's Stress in America Report cited financial worry as a common cause of stress.

Stress might seem like a harmless response to everyday life, but when it's chronic or long-term, you could face a variety of health problems, such as heart disease, digestive issues, sleep problems, and depression. (See also: Your Debt Is Killing You)

It's smart to keep close watch of where your money goes; but given the potential health risks of stress, here are a few reasons why you shouldn't stress too much about spending money.

1. You're Buying Stuff That You Actually Need

As much as you may hate going into your pocket, spending money is the only way to get the things you need, as well as take care of personal obligations.

If you're like some people, you may not have a problem spending money on fixed expenses, such as your mortgage, utilities, and loan payments. But when it comes to variable expenses or non-essential spending, you freak out.

Granted, some people take spending to the extreme, buying a bunch of stuff that they don't need, nor can afford. This type of spending can impact whether they're able to handle all financial responsibilities, which certainly creates a stressful situation.

But if this doesn't apply to you, and you're spending money on things that you need — give yourself a break. Worrying about spending isn't going to add to your life or undo the fact that you have to make a particular purchase.

There is always going to be something that you need, whether it's shoes, a new jacket, an auto repair, or stuff for the house. Spending is a part of life, and if you're spending wisely, you shouldn't stress over it.

2. It's OK to Spoil Yourself

Why shouldn't you enjoy the fruits of your labor? If saving is a priority, you're able to build a sizable financial cushion and better prepare for your retirement years. But there is no rule that says you have to devote every extra cent to your future.

If you have a solid savings plan in place, treating yourself to a spa day, going on a mini-shopping spree, or taking a vacation isn't the kiss of death. Likewise, if your personal finances are in pretty good shape — meaning you have a three- to six-month cash reserve in the bank, a manageable level of debt, and consistent income, you can likely afford many of the purchases you make.

It's all about a balanced view and moderation — save a lot, spend a little, and don't stress out over it. (See also: Little Luxuries That Go a Long Way)

3. Retail Therapy Can Work

Whether you're struggling with a breakup or you had a bad day at work, heading to the mall and buying a new pair of shoes might put a smile on your face.

But retail therapy, which is shopping to make oneself feel happier, has received a bad rap over the years, often being linked with filling a void. And if you've ever hit the mall to cure sadness, you may have later stressed about so-called "irresponsible spending."

Don't be too hard on yourself. Retail therapy works.

Researchers from the University of Michigan conducted three experiments to determine whether shopping "restored a sense of control in people to counter feelings of sadness." According to the findings, "shopping was up to 40 times more effective at giving people a sense of control, and they were three times less sad compared to those who only browsed."

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"In small, manageable doses [retail therapy] can soothe the soul. Shopping isn't a problem when it's done in moderation, just like moderate use of alcohol," explains San Francisco therapist Peggy Wynne

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The article stated "...spending money is the only way to get the things you need...".

I'd beg to disagree. You can borrow things you need, trade for them, make them, etc.

Spending is easy. Too easy sometimes. Perhaps we could find a way to get what we need without always spending cash.


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Ochlocracy, also known as mob rule, is the term used to describe a form of government. It operates on similar concepts to majoritarianism. Under this idea, control is gained by masses of people as a type of large crowd manipulation.

Crowd psychology is the main concept that comes into play with ochlocracy. This is a form of social psychology that depends on a large group joining and acting together. History is peppered with instances where mob rule has dictated decisions the government or its ruling agents have made. Examples include the public hangings of the suspected Salem witches and lynchings of one type of people by an opposing group.

Group behavior and peer pressure often influence the effectiveness of ochlocracy. Social scientists have identified classical and convergence as the two main theories to explain mob rule and crowd psychology. Each theory is led by the common factor of group mentality, but they differ on how that mentality comes about.

Classical theories of ochlocracy suggest that the individual minds of people form a united way of thinking, but that the crowd forms the people instead of the people forming the crowds. Each member of the group is fueled by the others, and they feed off the emotions of others, increasing their own. The result is a mob that acts completely as one with growing enthusiasm, and each individual loses touch with their original thoughts and intentions.

Convergence theories of ochlocracy operate under the idea that crowds are formed by individuals, each with their own desired goals. Individuals with common goals form groups. They may join for a common reason, yet they each retain their original intentions without being influenced by others. In a large mob group, smaller groups can be seen performing different actions than the mob as a whole. These smaller sub-groups have converged to accomplish their intended goals.

Protests and rallies are modern day examples of ochlocracy. In these instances, groups of people unite to either show support or show objection. When the emotional levels of these crowds gets out of hand, mob mentality becomes evident, particularly when uprisings and rioting occurs.

Peer pressure can also be categorized as a form of ochlocracy. In the same manner as protests and rallies, groups of people in the same age group, social class, or religion can group together for a specific purpose. Mob rule in some form can be seen just as much today as it was centuries ago.

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Chylothorax is a medical condition in which a fluid known as chyle accumulates in the cavity which surrounds the lungs, making it difficult for the lungs to inflate. As a result, the owner of the lungs experiences difficulty breathing, which results in reduced oxygenation of the blood and a cascading series of medical complications which can lead to death in severe cases.

Patients can develop this condition in response to thoracic trauma, including trauma caused by surgery, and the condition can also develop as a complication of lymphoma. Premature babies can also develop this condition, and in some families, there is a history of congenital chylothorax which may lead a doctor to recommend special measures during labor and delivery to protect newborns.

This condition is a type of pleural effusion, meaning that it is a medical condition characterized by a buildup of fluid (effusion) in the pleural space, the cavity which surrounds the lungs. The pleural space normally has some fluid present to lubricate the lungs and facilitate breathing. In pleural effusion, fluids such as blood or chyle fill up the pleural cavity, inhibiting lung function.

Chyle primarily contains lymph, mixed with some fatty acids which give it a milky color. It is a byproduct of digestion which normally drains away through lymph ducts in the chest. When these ducts become blocked, the fluid can spill over into the pleural cavity, leading to chylothorax.

Patients with the condition usually experience severe difficulty breathing, and their lungs may even collapse from the fluid buildup. Medical imaging studies such as X-rays and MRIs can reveal a fluid buildup, and biopsies can be used to determine which type of fluid is present. In some cases, chylothorax can resolve itself, but it may be necessary to insert a tube to allow the fluid to drain, and then to address the cause of the buildup of chyle so that the pleural effusion will not happen again.

The risk factors are well known, and people who have these risk factors will be monitored closely for the sounds of fluid buildup. For example, people who experience trauma to the chest will be evaluated in their medical workup to look for signs of chyle around the lungs, and patients are routinely monitored after surgery for the signs of any complications, including chylothorax. People with lymphoma will also be examined for the signs of complications when they receive treatment and care.

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If there is an issue with Clylothorax after a infant's heart defect repair, could this be the operating surgeon's mistake or is this just a common condition from trauma during surgery?

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@Emilski - I actually just got back from having a cat with chylothorax. I noticed one day that my cat seemed to be coughing a lot. I thought at first maybe it was just a hairball or something, but then he acted like he was having trouble breathing. I took him to the vet and they decided that he had chylothorax.

Apparently chylothorax can happen in dogs and cats or any other mammal, but the causes aren't always clear. The vet told me that sometimes it is caused by a tumor, but that wasn't the case here. The process of the overflowing thoracic ducts is the same, though.

The vets drained the fluid, and kept him for a few days for monitoring, and now he seems to be okay. He didn't fall or do anything to hurt himself that I know of, so I don't know what could have caused it.

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@JimmyT - I was wondering the same thing, and looked up some more information. I couldn't really find any good information about why the duct would become blocked. I did find some articles that talked about how damage to the thoracic duct could cause it to tear in which case the lymph and fatty acids would just leak out into the pleural cavity.

Something I was thinking was that maybe trauma to the chest could bruise the duct or cause it to swell somehow. I would expect that something like that might cause a blockage. Maybe someone with more knowledge can help us out.

When I was reading, I saw a few pages with information about chylothorax in cats. Has anyone ever heard of this? Is it caused by the same things, and how common is it?

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The article says that chylothorax is caused by chyle that overflows in the chest when the lymph ducts are blocked, but what exactly causes them to be blocked in the first place? Is there a physical obstruction, or is there just so much lymph that it can't all be processed fast enough?

I know lymph is mostly white blood cells that carry away bacteria and other pathogens from our body. Is the increase in lymph usually a result of some other underlying problem like an infection?

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I had heard of conditions where someone's lungs could start to fill with fluid, but I didn't know a condition existed where the fluid formed around the outside of the lungs.

When chylothorax begins, how long does it usually take for the chest cavity to fill up to the point where serious issues occur? The article mentions people being monitored after surgery or during lymphoma checkups, it sounds like sometimes it could take quite a while until problems arise. Is that right?

Are there any times when chylothorax is present when there hasn't been one of the usual indicators like a chest trauma or surgery?

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The autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects joints in causing pain, inflammation, and decreased mobility. About 1% of the population suffers from this type of arthritis, with women being two or three times as likely to develop it. While there is neither a known cause nor a cure for this degenerative condition, early diagnosis and treatment can extend joint flexibility and reduce discomfort.

The reason rheumatoid arthritis classifies as a systemic, autoimmune disorder is that it occurs throughout the body when the antibodies begin to attack healthy tissue. This type of arthritis can affect muscles and organs, in addition to joints, as it progresses. Usually, onset of rheumatoid arthritis occurs between 40-60 years old, and first manifests in the wrists and hands. The medical community believes there is a genetic as well as environmental factor in its development. Cigarette smoking increases your risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

Rheumatoid arthritis goes through worsening stages, but can also have cycles of flaring up and going into remission. At first, joints stiffen and redden when their delicate lining, the synovium, swells. Symptoms will vary from pain and discomfort in symmetrical parts of the body, to a low fever, loss of appetite, or fatigue. Next, the body reacts by trying to cushion the joint, thickening the synovium. Finally, antibodies assault the entire joint by breaking down bone, ligaments, tendons, synovium, and cartilage. This results in deformed or askew joints that bend with difficulty. The whole joint area will be inflamed, discolored, heavy, and painful.

Doctors can diagnose rheumatoid arthritis by taking a history of your joint paint and ruling out other types of arthritis. Treatment by a specialist, a rheumatologist, will be personalized to both reduce symptoms and postpone worsening joint health. Your tailored treatment might include mild exercise, anti-inflammatory medicine or cortisone shots to reduce swelling, analgesics to ease pain, or medication like prednisone to prevent further damage to joints. In some cases, your doctor might extract liquid from the joints with arthrocentesis. This relieves some pressure and gives the doctor something to chemically analyze. Overall, treatment of RA continues to improve with better medication and a broad understanding of this disease that affects the whole body.

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I just found out today I had a low-positive result for RA two years ago, but no one told me before. My fingers (I have trigger finger, too) and ankles all swelled up, and I am being referred to a rheumatologist.

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in ayurveda there are good treatments for it.

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i'm a male, 36 years old, living in canada. i have lot of pain in my knees. doctor told me its arthritis, but i don't know yet, because he didn't check anything. i want to know which type arthritis i have. how does he decide without any tests? how do i prevent it?

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Drinking green tea might help with inflammation of joints. Of course it will not prevent rheumatoid arthritis, but it has shown to have beneficial effect.

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W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini-Triathlon makes global impactSubmitted: 08/27/2016

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RHINELANDER - The 4th annual W.I.L.D. Hodag Mini-Triathlon took place in Rhinelander on Saturday.

W.I.L.D. stands for Wise International Leadership Development. Money raised will benefit that foundation locally and around the world.

"Teaching young people, older people, because we work with other people here in our area, we work with some people throughout the United States. But our main thrust is Africa and also Nepal," said race director Mike Prom.

The main focus for the organization is on leadership in Africa. With so many youth in that area, there are plenty of opportunities to make an impact.

"Over 70% of the population is 25 and younger. So whoever develops the minds of the young people in the next 20 years will be running the charge in Africa. We want to help develop people," said Prom.

The mini-triathlon and the kayaking instead of swimming option allowed for more people of all ages to participate, regardless of skill level.

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RHINELANDER - Saturday afternoon, the Pawzitive Games visited Rhinelander, allowing furry four-legged dogs to compete. There was dock jumping, speed races and agility courses.

"Just seeing the dogs jump first and then being able to grow with their jumps and getting bigger and bigger jumps," said Pier Pups announcer Todd Oilschlager.

For dogs to be competitively jumping in the Northwoods isn't that far fetched. Most dogs jump off the dock at the lakes for fun anyway. When they get into a pool setting, it might not be as easy.

"Most people get into the sport from jumping their dog at the lake or off their pier and then when they transfer over trying to get into the pool, clear water compared to lake water, is quite different for training," said Oilschlager.

Watching the dogs fly and splash can look easy, but some skills and techniques are important.

"Trying to get that timing as the dog runs down the doc and then the owner throwing the toy at the right time so the dog can jump up and try and catch the toy in the air is the ultimate goal," said Oilschlager.

It wasn't just jumping going on at the event.. There was also an agility course. Rhinelander trainer, Abby Belbot hasn't been competing for long, but she doesn't let the age gap stop her.

"If some people want to do it, then do it because some people are better than others, if they're younger or older," said Belbot.

Going into the competition, Abby had confidence in her four-legged friend, Lilly.

"She's going to do good, she's done this before. I know we're going to get 2nd or 3rd or maybe even 1st," said Belbot.

But the afternoon also came with some distractions that affected their performance.

"There are other people and dogs around and different smells. She doesn't really get the concept of going through the course with all these noises and smells and stuff," said Belbot.

When those distractions slow them down, Abby doesn't let it frustrate her too much.

"I get a little mad but I pet her and I give her a treat, I give her some water. Something that will be able to calm her down and then try again," said Belbot."

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TOMAHAWK - Tomahawk ran away from Phillips in the second half of Friday night's contest. It was just 8-6 at the halfway point but the Hatchets overwhelmed the Loggers during the second stanza.

Easton Phalin fired a first half touchdown pass to Jackson List in the first half for the Hatchets. They'd go on to win 40-6.

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Antigo topples Oconto 30-8Submitted: 08/26/2016

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ANTIGO - Antigo took down Oconto 30-8 Friday night behind a strong game from quarterback Matt Winter.

Winter tossed a touchdown pass to Adam Schmidt in the third quarter that extended the Red Robins lead to 24. They cruised the rest of the way from there to move to 1-1 on the season.

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River Falls tops Merrill 21-14Submitted: 08/26/2016

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MERRILL - Merrill hosted River Falls in the first game at the Blue Jays new stadium. It turned into a shootout in the first half as the Wildcats of River Falls took a 21-14 lead on an impressive touchdown throw and catch from quarterback Joey Davis to wide receiver Matt Wachtler.

It proved to be the game winning touchdown for the Wildcats. Nevada Laabs scored twice on the ground for Merrill.

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WITTENBERG - Rhinelander took a trip to Wittenberg-Birnamwood Friday night.

Rhinelander's Logan Freund found Josh Francisco on a pass in the first halfm and after Francisco fumbled, Reuben Gozik recovered it in the endzone to give the Hodags a 7-0 lead.

Rhinelander dominated defensively and went on to win 31-13.

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MERRILL - The new Jay Stadium at Merrill High School has players pumped up for their home opener.

"They're very excited. They got to practice on it the past two nights," said Activities Director Rick Bonnell.

The stadium is exciting for the team, but also for the school. Now they can play soccer on the field as well.

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RHINELANDER - For years, Kiah Francis has been outpacing her competition in the pool, but she owes her success to more than just talent.

"It's definitely her drive, like I said training on her own and being willing to drive an hour to Wausau all her life," said Rhinelander varsity swim coach Lindsay Byrka.

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THREE LAKES - Wisconsin Badger basketball fans know their team plays old-school, fundamental hoops.

It's something of a lost art, but high school coaches hope to bring it back.

So Monday former Badger basketball standout Brian Butch offered to help, teaching kids in Three Lakes the skills he focused on as a kid.

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GREEN BAY - The Packers completed their second week of organized team activities this past week.

Green Bay is using some new drills too.

That's because the wide receiving squad has a new coach.

Luke Getsy is using bricks, Nerf balls, and juggling as tools for drills.

The Packers wide receiving core struggled last year.

Randall Cobb thinks the new mentality will help.

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GREEN BAY - The 2016 NFL Draft wrapped up Saturday.

The Green Bay Packers added seven players to their team:

Round one: Kenny Clark, DT, UCLA
Round two: Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana
Round three: Kyler Fackrell, LB Utah St.
Round four: Blake Martinez, LB, Stanford; Dean Lowry, DE, Northwestern
Round five: Trevor Davis, WR, California
Round six: Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford

The smallest player out of the group stands at 6'1"

Thompson says adding bulk was one of their goals.

"There are things you'd like to add to your team," says General Manager Ted Thompson. "Athletic ability, size, that sort of thing. We do think we were able to do that [Saturday]. You don't have to be big to play in the NFL, but it helps, and we were able to get some bigs on both sides of the ball."

It takes a lot of planning and focus to draft well, but Ted says the process is still far from over.

"It's easy to sit here and proclaim 'okay, everything's good,'" says Thompson. "Quite frankly, everything is just getting started. We've got an extraordinary amount of work and people to talk to and things to see over the course of the next 24-48 hours to get to the point where you start winding up the roster from the draft itself."

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MILWAUKEE - Adeiny Hechavarria had four hits, including one of four Miami solo home runs, to help the Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-5 on Saturday night.

Giancarlo Stanton, Derek Dietrich and Marcell Ozuna also homered as Miami won its seventh consecutive game. It is the longest winning streak for Miami since it won seven consecutive games May 1-7, 2012. The Marlins are 12-11, the first time they have been over .500 since being 64-63 on Aug. 22, 2014.

Wei-Yin Chen (2-1) allowed three runs with two walks and four strikeouts one night after the team took a combined no-hitter into the ninth inning.

David Phelps pitched the ninth for his first save of the season.

Milwaukee starter Chase Anderson (1-3) had his third consecutive subpar outing, allowing six runs in just 4 1/3 innings.

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MILWAUKEE - Maikel Franco homered twice and Aaron Nola pitched seven strong innings as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2 on Friday night.

The Phillies snapped a seven-game losing streak to the Brewers.

Franco hit a two-run home run in the fifth to give Philadelphia a 4-1 lead. He blasted a solo shot over the Brewers bullpen in left in the seventh to stake the Phillies to a four-run lead.

Nola (1-2) allowed four hits and retired 11 consecutive batters at one point and 16 of 17 to close out his outing.

Milwaukee starter Zach Davies (0-2) surrendered four runs and nine hits over six innings.

The Brewers took a 1-0 lead in the first on Chris Carter's run-scoring single. The Phillies tied the game in the fourth on Darin Ruf's RBI single.

The Brewers added a run in the ninth on consecutive doubles by Carter and Aaron Hill.

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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - Jaime Garcia pitched a one-hitter, allowing only Domingo Santana's lined single into right field with two outs in the sixth inning, as the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-0 Thursday.

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MILWAUKEE - Jimmy Nelson struck out nine in six innings, and the Milwaukee Brewers took advantage of early wildness by Houston ace Dallas Keuchel in a 3-2 win over the Astros on Sunday.

The AL Cy Young Award winner walked four in the first inning and gave up a two-run single to Aaron Hill. Keuchel (1-1) left with two outs in the sixth with a career high-tying six walks, including an intentional pass to Ryan Braun in the fourth.

Domingo Santana added an RBI double in the fourth for rebuilding Milwaukee, which took two of three in the interleague series against the AL West contenders.

Nelson (1-1) settled down after allowing a leadoff homer to deep left to Jose Altuve on the game's first pitch. Jeremy Jeffress pitched a perfect ninth for his third save.

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PANAMA CITY BEACH - Gulf World Marine Park has a brand new addition.

One of the park's female rough-toothed dolphins gave birth last week to a male calf.

Doris delivered the baby dolphin around 6:00 last Friday night.

Gulf World staff moved the mom and calf to a separate pool Sunday after the calf had some problems nursing.

The staff will assist in the feeding process and continue to monitor the calf 24 hours a day for the first three to five months.

Dr. Lydia Staggs is a Veterinarian at Gulf World and said "24/7 is quite the schedule. But we have a very dedicated, wonderful staff that is always eager to help out and always eager to take calf watch and baby watch."

After she was asked how friendly the rough-toothed dolphins were, Dr. Staggs added, "The rough-tooth dolphins are a little bit more curious than the bottle-nosed dolphins I would say. They're very playful. They're the ones that will, if you're standing next to their habitats, they'll squirt water at you behind your back and soak you, so, they're a little bit more mischievous but it's a good thing."

Doris has been at Gulf World since she was rescued off Cape San Blas in 2004 when she was stranded after Hurricane Ivan.

The father is Astro, a rough-toothed dolphin rescued in 2005 in Houston, Texas.

Staff members will wait to name the calf until after one month.


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Paxton Baseball Set For Uncharted Territory

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Paxton, FL---Paxton's head baseball coach the excitement level is understandably high as he and his team prepare to head to Fort Myers for the program's first ever trip to the state finals.

Chris Davenport telling me by phone Thursday he's never even been down to watch the state finals, so this is a new experience for all involved with Paxton baseball.

Coach Davenport says it is a very exciting time for them, the players are thrilled to charting this new territory, but he adds they've stayed focused on what he calls the business trip ahead.

He says the team set winning the region as a preseason goal, now with that accomplished, they want to take advantage and try to win it all.

Davenport adding the baseball players watch the girls basketball team get it's state championship rings Wednesday and that was a nice reminder of what's at stake.

The coach telling us the team will practice again Friday and Saturday morning, then head south after graduation Saturday afternoon.

Paxton at 20-4, faces Williston in the 1A state semi's Monday afternoon in Fort Myers.

Chipley faces Lafayette in the other semi Monday at 10 a.m. eastern.

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More County Officials Ask Residents To Conserve Water

Officials in several Kentucky communities are now asking people to cut back on water.

As of Tuesday afternoon, voluntary restrictions were up in parts of seven counties. Pulaski, Scott and Shelby joined the list on Tuesday.

Because of the water shortage in the Peytona area of Shelby County, the school system has canceled classes on Wednesday at Heritage Elementary.

Many supervisors of water districts in those counties are asking people to hold off on watering the lawn, washing cars or filling up swimming pools.

Officials with many water companies tell us they hope enough people will conserve so they won't have to issue mandatory restrictions.

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A number of prominent human rights organisations in Israel, including B'Tselem, The Public Committee against Torture in Israel and The Association for Civil Rights in Israel have published an open letter to the President of Israel, Shimon Peres, Member of the Knesset, Reuven Rivlin, and Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyhau, urging them to condemn the assault and delegitimization of human rights organizations in Israel by by extremist organizations (NGO Monitor, Im Tirtzu and others). Please see the letter attached.

Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim failed in his bid to get a stay of his sodomy trial and the hearing proper is now set to begin on Wednesday. In rejecting the stay application on Tuesday, High Court judge Justice Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah said there were no special circumstances to warrant a stay of the sodomy trial. “I find that there is no special circumstances in the law of proceedings (shown by Anwar) to grant a stay. The trial will proceed,” he said in his ruling in a packed courtroom.

Sixteen defendants currently facing a “show trial” in Tehran have been selected to intimidate specific  groups of dissidents and pave the way for applying the charge of Mohareb, or “enemy of God,”  to large numbers of  dissidents and protestors, charges that can lead to their execution, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran said today.  Five of the sixteen defendants prosecuted in the post-Ashura trials of 30 January face the death penalty, having been charged with that crime.

The Human Rights Bureau (HRB) of the HAQ Movement expresses its concerns about the ongoing smear and defamation campaign waged by state-supported electronic and printed means of publications. Some dailies, in Arabic and English, newspapers as well as electronic forums stage that campaign whenever an international related activity (Report, Press Release, Petition, Seminar, Article) is posted out covering aspects of human rights of violations in Bahrain. The waged smear campaign was focused on Mr Nabeel Rajab, President of (BCHR), Ms Ghada Jamsheer, President of Women's Petition Committee, Dr Abdulla Al-Derazi, Secretary General of the Bahrain Human Rights Society, and Mr Mohamed Al-Maskati, President of Bahrain Youth Human Rights Society.

Publié le 26 janvier 2010: L’élection présidentielle d’aujourd’hui va se tenir dans un climat particulièrement tendu, notamment pour la presse qui a été confrontée à de multiples entraves. Les médias d’Etat ont été utilisés pour promouvoir le candidat sortant Mahinda Rajapaksa. Certains médias privés ou d’opposition ont été les cibles d’attaques qui ont culminé avec l’enlèvement, le 24 janvier au soir, du journaliste politique Prageeth Eknaligoda. Reporters sans frontières appelle les deux camps à tout faire pour ne pas créer un "scénario à l’iranienne" où des élections contestées et contestables ont débouché sur un cycle de manifestations et de répression, dont la presse serait évidemment la victime.

Le 22 janvier 2010, Ameni Rezgallah et Hanen Dhahiri ont été kidnappées. Les deux militantes de l’UGETavaient été condamnées, le 21 décembre 2009, par le tribunal de première instance de Manouba à 6 mois de prison pour entrave à la liberté de travail, 6 mois de prison pour dégradation du bien d’autrui et à 9,6 dinars d’amende pour tapage. Ces accusations de droit commun sont l’habillage que les autorités tunisiennes ont présenté en guise  d’unique réponse pour les revendications légitimes des étudiantes et à leur mouvement de protestation qui a duré 28 jours.

Change for Equality: Somayeh Rashidi is an activist involved in the One Million Signatures Campaign. This women’s rights defender was summoned to court for interrogation, after her home was searched and her property seized. She appeared in court on December 19, 2009 and after a few hours of interrogation the investigative judge ordered an arrest warrant for her and transferred her to Evin prison.

26 January 2010: Tension surrounds today’s presidential election, especially for the press, which has had to face many obstacles. Use of the state media to support President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s campaign for another term has been accompanied by harassment and violence against privately-owned opposition media, culminating in the 24 January abduction of political reporter Prageeth Eknaligoda. Reporters Without Borders appeals to both sides to make every effort to avoid an Iran-style scenario in which the challenging of a questionable election result leads to a cycle of demonstrations and repression in which the press would clearly be one of the victims.

Police in Uzbekistan are compiling an unusual criminal case against one of the country’s leading photographers, Umida Ahmedova. The charge is defamation, and the insulted party is the population of Uzbekistan. IWPR has learned that Ahmedova was required to sign an undertaking not to leave the country by a police investigator on January 13. A month earlier, she was charged with defamation and with harming Uzbekistan's reputation, RFE/RL radio reported. The case against her is based on two articles of the criminal code, carrying penalties of up to six months in jail. Update on Uzbekistan: Woman Human Rights Defender Umida Ahmedova Facing Charges

Iranian judicial and prison authorities have refused to release any information about charges against women’s rights activist Somayeh Rashidi (24), who was arrested on 19 December 2009, the International Campaign for Human Rights in Iran reported today. During the past two months, over a thousand people have been detained through the use of a blanket detention order, which is effectively a license for security and intelligence agents to arrest anyone at will. Hundreds of these detainees, similar to Somayeh Rashidi, have disappeared into Iranian prisons without any information available to their families or lawyers.

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Homecoming set for 'Idol' star Matt Giraud

May 5, 2009

KALAMAZOO--A homecoming celebration is set for Thursday evening, May 7, at the Arcadia Festival site in downtown Kalamazoo to honor Western Michigan University graduate and "American Idol" star Matt Giraud. Gates open at 4 p.m., and admission is free.

The celebration begins with live music at 6 p.m. featuring piano players from Monaco Bay, one of several Kalamazoo establishments where Giraud has performed.

Fox 17 news anchor Michele DeSelms will emcee the tribute to Giraud, which begins at 7 p.m. with a performance by local band Drop 35 and remarks by Kalamazoo Mayor Bobby Hopewell. Giraud will address the crowd, and the tribute will conclude with a performance by Gold Company, WMU's internationally acclaimed vocal jazz ensemble.

A number of downtown restaurants are planning special events for the evening.

Media contact: Mark Schwerin, (269) 387-8400, mark.schwerin@wmich.edu

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Explanation of the criteria for classification and numbering of components   J04.2.02
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Explanation of the dates on the component's description

1.   Purpose and objectives

     The HBV Model is a computerized catchment model that converts precipitation, potential evaporation, and snowmelt, if applicable, into stream flow/reservoir inflow by simulating of the natural hydrological processes.

     It is part of a computerized system for hydrological forecasting, discharge simulation, design flood computations and climate change studies, the HBV/IHMS (Integrated Hydrological Modelling System). Special versions of the model (HBV-N and PULSE) can be used for simulation of water quality,
e.g. nitrogen, pH, and alkalinity.

2.   Description

     The model includes a snow accumulation and snow melt routine, a soil moisture accounting routine, a groundwater routine, and a routing procedure.

     Standard HBV model routes generated runoff by combining e.g. Muskingum with an additional Lag-function. Routing through lakes is done by level- pole routing, in case of regulations, reservoir operation strategies in very complex systems of reservoirs can be taken into account.

     The most important parameters are estimated through a calibration procedure, which generally requires 3 to 5 years of simultaneous streamflow and meteorological records.

     If there are no stream flow records available, the parameters can, in some cases, be estimated from known basin characteristics.

3.   Input

     Precipitation totals - and in case of snowfall also mean air temperature for the time-step used - and potential evapotranspiration.

     The HBV/IHMS software can handle any of the following time steps: 24, 12, 6, 4, 3, 2, and 1 hours.

4.   Output

     The modelling system has extensive graphical presentation facilities. Various methods of checking data before calibration, simulation or forecasting can be applied. Printed or plotted output includes
precipitation, recorded and computed streamflow, accumulated differences between recorded and computed streamflow, computed soil moisture, snow accumulation, snow melt, and evaporation as well as statistical analyses of results.

5.   Operational requirements and restrictions

     The core program of the simulation model is written in FORTRAN, whereas a graphical user interface  (GUI) under Windows 95/NT is used on PC platforms.

     Installation and modification of the program needs professional personnel with specialized training.

6.   Form of presentation

     Users' manual in English plus diskette or CD with software programs.

7.   Operational experience

     The HBV Model has been in real-time operation for streamflow forecasting since 1977. It is now the standard forecasting tool in Sweden, where some 50 catchments are calibrated for the national warning services, mainly in small and unregulated rivers. Forecasting for the hydropower companies are made in an additional 70 catchments. In addition operational or scientific applications of the HBV-model are known from more than 40 countries around the world.

     Participation in the two WMO projects, Intercomparison of models of snowmelt runoff (1977-83) (ref: O.H. Report No. 23 Intercomparison of models of snowmelt runoff, WMO No. 646), and Simulated realtime  intercomparison of hydrological models (1986-89) (WMO O H Report No. 38, 1992), has given additional experience of runoff modelling in a number of hydrological basins in Europe, United States, and Canada (areas 8.4 Km2 to 2300 Km2). The model has been applied to catchment areas ranging from less than 1 Km2 to over 30000 Km2. The use of the model is well documented.

8.   Originator and technical support

     The HBV Model and the HBV/IHMS software has been developed at the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI).

     Technical support is provided by the SMHI.

9.   Availability

     Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) SE-601 76 Norrköping, SWEDEN

10.  Conditions on use

     To be negotiated in each case.

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(THE HILL) Former NBA star Charles Barkley threw down some political smack talk against Mitt Romney Sunday night, saying the presumptive GOP presidential nominee would be beaten “like a drum in November.”

“Mitt Romney, listen man. We’re gonna beat you like a drum in November,” Barkley said during the TNT broadcast of Sunday night’s Celtics game. “Don’t take it personally. I like you, you seem like a nice guy. But you’re going down, bro.”

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(WITI-TV) A saxophone player was assaulted outside the Summerfest grounds near Chicago St. on Wednesday, June 26th around 11 p.m.

26-year-old street performer Cassandra Struve became a target on opening night while she was playing an old jazz song.

“I was playing Minnie the Moocher, classic Blues Brothers song,” said Struve. “A lady with a child in her hand came up to me, smacked me in my face and said ‘don’t play that.'”

Struve says three African American women confronted her and shouted that a white girl could not play the song.

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And my nickname is catching on...I was also the first to say Langy.  I should get paid for this stuff.

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40 Years Ago, Feb. 13, 1974

Shop open for business

Betty Jo Hassert and Lana Albach have recently collaborated in a business adventure that is bound to make every woman on Grand Island happy. Long-time Island residents, the mother-daughter duo recently opened their own beauty salon on the Witnauer Plaza, opposite Town Hall. Patrons will remember Betty Jo from Jeanine's Salon and Lana was formerly employed by Mr. Carlo's Salon on the Grand Island Plaza.

Mrs. Hassert has been a beautician on the Island for about 12 years. Daughter Lana, whose talent won her a scholarship to the Doyle Beauty School, is a graduate of that institute. Together they hope to meet the needs of the women in this growing community.

30 Years Ago, Feb. 10, 1984

Stiffer penalties in effect for drunk drivers

A new state law, effective Jan. 1, 1984, calls for stiffer penalties for motorists convicted of drunk driving.

First-time offenders will receive a minimum six-month suspension. Under the old law, both first-time and repeat offenders faced a six-month revocation. A driver now who is convicted twice within 10 years of drunk driving will have his license revoked for at least a year.

The new law also requires judges to suspend licenses when sentencing drunk drivers rather than notifying them by mail. Under the old law, there was no provision to force a driver whose license was suspended to surrender it.

A judge may, in some cases, postpone a license suspension to enable the driver to apply for enrollment in a state-approved program for drunk drivers.

20 Years Ago, Feb. 11, 1994

Verdict on Whitehaven Road

There may be a light at the end of the tunnel for drivers using Whitehaven Road.

The roadway, constructed in 1977, has been plagued with problems ranging from cracked pavement to serious buckling and heaving resulting in structural damage.

Erie County 10th District Legislator Charles Swanick is letting residents know that the consulting firm of Olsen & Terzian has now finished the survey of the roadbed to ascertain what was causing the excessive problems.

"Basically, the findings say the increase in traffic in recent years has compacted the underlying roadbed to such an extent that water cannot drain out, Swanick said. "The water freezes and forces the road itself in place. Although that's a very simplified version of a very long report, the point is that we now know how to proceed. There sections that can be repaired, and sections that may have to be completely rebuilt.

"Our next step will be to meet with the Highway Department and put together a timetable on the project."

Swanick assured residents that he intends to get the work underway as quickly as possible.

10 Years Ago, Feb. 13, 2004

Hoyt supports consolidated ECC campus

Assembly member Sam Hoyt has reiterated his support for Erie County Executive Joel Giambra's proposal to consolidate all three Ere Community College campuses in one downtown location.

"I fully support County Executive Giambra's proposal and believe that such a move would not only save taxpayer dollars, but would provide an influx of activity in Buffalo's downtown core," Hoyt said.

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Boss's backing for frontmen

Dean Saunders has confirmed that the club are still trying to add to the squad during the loan window, but has said he is confident in the ability of his current strikers to deliver the goals to keep Wolves in the nPower Championship.

After bringing in two defenders during the window so far, the manager has admitted that he would like to boost his forward line going into the final weeks of the season.

However, the Welshman - prolific during his own playing career - said that he is satisfied that his existing playing staff possess the neccessary fire power.

"I've tried different combinations - I played Bjorn Sigurdarson and Sylvan Ebanks-Blake at Barnsley, then I put Bakary Sako just behind Bjorn against Cardiff," Saunders said.

"They combined well for our goal at Barnsley and they created a few chances between them against Cardiff - Bjorn's put in three or four great crosses they we've really got to score from.

"He's doing well - he's quicker than the rest over a long distance and he's a bit different."

Sigurdarson played the second half in the 2-1 defeat to Cardiff on the right wing, making way for Ebanks-Blake and Kevin Doyle, who both came on as half-time substitutes.

The change in formation saw Wolves pose a far greater threat to the league leaders, and almost draw level late on as Ebanks-Blake missed from close range after a Sako cross.

"Sylvan looked dangerous," said the manager. "I said to him after the game that he's run from his own box to get on the end of that chance, that's the main thing. If he makes that run again next week, the chances are he'll score.

"I thought Doyle played well as well when he came on - that's probably the best he's done since I've been here," he continued.

"He looks sharp, I just think he needs a bit of belief and confidence. If you care, which he does, it kills you when you're not scoring. It'll be hurting him, the situation we're in."

As well as praising the senior members of his strikeforce, the manager also had words of encouragement for the younger frontmen at the club after watching the under 21's come from behind to beat West Ham in midweek.

"I watched Jake Cassidy play alongside Liam McAlinden for the under 21's and they were magnificent," he said. "It was the best exhibition of two strikers playing together I've seen for a long time, so they're playing their way in as well.

"McAlinden's a goalscorer. He's a bit lightweight at the moment, but every time I've seen him, he's got in on goal and he's looked dangerous.

"Likewise, if Cassidy comes into the side and scores four or five goals for us between now and the end of the season, I wouldn't be surprised."

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Running can be a fun way to keep fit, but only if you have the right shoes. Jogging or running in improper footwear can lead to blisters in the short term and to foot, knee, and back pain, in the long term. Therefore if you want to take up running, even if it's just around your home in Rosedale, Toronto you should take care to buy the proper footwear. If you're not sure how to find the right shoe, this guide should help start you off on the right foot.

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The proper type of shoes to wear running or jogging are athletic shoes or "sneakers" - specifically running shoes. Flat soled skateboard sneakers will cause you pain and non-sneaker shoes (such as boots or even hiking shoes) are too stiff and will cause blisters. The best thing to do is to go into the sport store or shoe store near your Oakville condos and check the shelves for the shoes that are labeled "running." Cross-trainers will also work for most people because they're like the 3-season tire of shoes.

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The most important thing about your running shoe is that it should fit you properly. Just like you shopped around before picking a Brampton mortgage, you should try on several different models and sizes of shoes before you decide. Ordering online based on your typical size or buying without trying on are big no nos. Walk or jog around the store with the shoes on. Are they slipping at the heels? Pinching your toes? If there's any discomfort in this initial test, it will only get worse as you run.

Some women have a lot of trouble getting running shoes that fit. Women with narrow heels, flat arches, or very wide feet will find it almost impossible to find a pair of factory-made running shoes that fit adequately. In this case, it may be worth it to consider foregoing the Puerto Vallarta condominium rentals this year and spending the money on a custom made pair of shoes. A less pricey solution might be to modify the factory made shoe with custom orthotics.

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Buying a pair of running shoes need not be expensive, but be aware that buying cheaper non-brand name shoes is like buying older Toronto properties for sale - they fall apart faster. A good solution is to go for a popular brand like New Balance or Nike on sale. Athletic stores often sell last years' models at clearance prices.

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Those who watched the Teen Choice Awards Monday night still missed one of the show's most talked about moments.

Dane Cook's on-stage joke about Vanessa Hudgens's nude photos was cut from the televised broadcast.

On Sunday, when stars gathered to tape the pre-recorded awards ceremony that aired one day later, the comedian called out the former High School Musical star's name.

"Girl, you gots to keep your clothes! Phones are for phone calls, girl," he said, referencing her most recent topless pictures to be leaked online. (Photos of her posing nude in lingerie also surfaced in late 2007, forcing Hudgens to apologize and say she was "embarrassed over the situation.")

The camera -- which panned on her smiling face when her first mentioned the 20-year-old star -- zoomed in on her less-than-pleased reaction.

Fox, the network that aired the Teen Choice Awards, cut the clip from Monday's show.

After the show on Sunday, Cook told Access Hollywood that the joke was a late addition to his bit.

"That's the best part about being a comic when you go, 'Maybe I can say the thing that everybody is kind of feeling and nobody [is saying].' The elephant in the room moment. So, I'll take it, I'll take the hit. It's okay."

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Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley are bidding adieu to their Southern colonial style home.

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The famous spouses are selling their stunning home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Feliz for $2.659 million, Zillow reports. The actress, 34, bought the home for $2.5 million in 2007 shortly before she and the musician, 32, tied the knot. The couple later adopted two daughters: Naleigh (in 2009) and Adalaide (in 2012). See inside Heigl's home by clicking here.

The dramatic facade of the stars' home features white columns and a red door. Heigl, Kelley and their little girls used to kick back on a deck, patio and pool area with a cabana.

The 3,690-square-foot poperty -- built in 1922 -- has four bedrooms, two fireplaces, a chef's kitchen and a master suite with a walk-in closet and spa-style bath. The majority of the home features high ceilings and hardwood floors.

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Fuller Edges McCreadie at River Cities Speedway for First WoO LMS Victory of the Season

New York Driver Returns to Victory Lane at Site of First Career Series Victory

By Joshua Joiner, WoO LMS P.R. Coordinator

GRAND FORKS, S.D. – July 18, 2014 – A return to the site of his first career series victory was just what Tim Fuller needed to return to victory lane on the World of Outlaws Late Model Series.

Competing at the track where he earned his breakthrough series victory during his rookie WoO LMS season in 2007, Fuller of Watertown, N.Y., overtook Tim McCreadie midway through Friday's A-Main at River Cities Speedway and turned back McCreadie's late challenges to claim his first WoO LMS victory since Aug. 17, 2013.

The fifth-starting Fuller made the winning pass as McCreadie, also of Watertown, struggled to clear traffic on lap 24 of the 50-lap race. McCreadie recovered to pressure Fuller through the closing stages of the caution-free event, but Fuller turned back each of McCreadie's challenges to earn $10,050 for the 14th WoO LMS A-Main victory of his career.

"To be honest, I really don't even think of this place as one of my better tracks," said Fuller, who recently returned to full-time WoO LMS competition after running roughly half of the national tour's races through the first half of the season. "It's not really my style of track, but for whatever reason we run good here. I guess there's something about the track that clicks with me, but I really can't tell you what it is."

Fuller's Clements-powered Kennedy Motorsports Rocket Chassis crossed the finish line 0.910 seconds ahead of McCreadie, who settled for second after leading the race's first 24 laps from the outside of the front row. Polesitter Brady Smith of Solon Springs, Wis., finished third with third-starting Shane Clanton of Zebulon, Ga., placing fourth. WoO LMS points leader Darrell Lanigan of Union, Ky., improved one position from his sixth starting spot to round out the race's top five finishers.

Fuller put himself in contention early with a charge to third on the race's opening lap. He pulling away from an early back-and-forth battle with Jimmy Mars of Menomonie, Wis., Fuller began to pressure Smith for the second spot just after lap 10 as both he and Smith closed in on McCreadie in traffic.

Fuller and Smith went back and forth for second just behind the leader before Fuller cleared Smith for good on lap 18 and set his sights on McCreadie. By lap 20, Fuller was pressuring McCreadie in traffic as Smith and Clanton battled side-by-side for third just behind the leaders.

As McCreadie struggled to find a way around the slower cars of Lance Matthees and Jordan Yaggy, Fuller took advantage to drive around both McCreadie and Yaggy to take the lead in a three-wide, race-winning move on lap 24.

Fuller opened a slight advantage after moving out front and used numerous slide jobs to clear traffic without opening the door for McCreadie.

"Timmy got hung on the bottom and I wasn't leaving the top," said Fuller, who survived a lap-33 scrape with Clint Smith while attempting to put him a lap down. "We had to slide lapped cars because everybody wanted to stay on the top. But we managed it and got through those guys like we needed to.

"This thing looked like it had been through a demolition derby anyway, so I didn't care if I wrinkled up a quarter-panel. You just had to be rude every now and then and take it."

Fuller's lap-33 contact with Clint Smith allowed McCreadie to close the gap. McCreadie kept pace with Fuller the rest of the way, but Fuller's aggressive handling of traffic prevented McCreadie from making a serious bid for the lead.

"I just never really had a chance," said McCreadie, who scored his third top-three finish in the past four WoO LMS events. "We didn't get as many guys running side by side like they were early in the race. They all went to the cushion and left room where he could slide 'em. Early when I was stuck there behind them, they're running double file and there was no room to slide them.

"He did a good job. He knew what to do. When he got by me, he didn't mess around with anybody. He did it the way I should've done it, which was lay a fender on them. I was just being too nice to everybody and should've been more aggressive."

Mars faded to sixth at the finish after running as high as third early in the race. Rick Eckert or York, Pa., was seventh with Eric Wells of Hazard, Ky., eighth. After going to a backup car following hot laps, Chub Frank of Bear Lake, Pa., advanced from 18th to ninth in the main event with rookie contender Chase Junghans of Manhattan, Kan., rounding out the top 10 finishers.

Friday's race concluded the WoO LMS Wild West Tour. The four-race stretch took the national tour through the Upper Midwest with events at Hibbing (Minn.) Raceway, Deer Creek Speedway in Spring Valley, Minn., Brown County Speedway in Aberdeen, S.D., and River Cities.

The WoO LMS returns to action Thursday, July 24 at Independence (Iowa) Speedway, before heading to Fairbury (Ill.) American Legion Speedway Friday and Saturday, July 25-26 for the $25,000-to-win Prairie Dirt Classic.

For more information on the WoO LMS, visit www.worldofoutlaws.com.

Fans can also follow the WoO LMS on Twitter at Twitter.com/WoOLateModels and Facebook at Facebook.com/WorldofOutlaws.

Results of World of Outlaws Late Model Series Wild West Tour event at River Cities Speedway (Finishing Position/Start/Driver/Laps Completed/Money Won):

1. (5) Tim Fuller/50 $10,050
2. (2) Tim McCreadie/50 $5,650
3. (1) Brady Smith/50 $3,000
4. (3) Shane Clanton/50 $3,050
5. (6) Darrell Lanigan/50 $2,650
6. (7) Jimmy Mars/50 $1,700
7. (8) Rick Eckert/50 $2,050
8. (12) Eric Wells/50 $1,850
9 (18) Chub Frank/50 $1,950
10. (4) Chase Junghans/49 $1,900
11. (11) Frank Heckenast Jr./49 $1,600
12. (15) Morgan Bagley/49 $1,550
13. (17) Adam Hensel/49 $1,450
14. (9) Clint Smith/49 $1,450
15. (16) Dustin Strand/49 $850
16. (14) Lance Matthees/49 $900
17. (13) Boom Briggs/49 $1,320
18. (22) Bill Mooney/48 $750
19. (21) Zach Naastad/48 $730
20. (20) Jordan Yaggy/25 $700
21. (23) Gregg Hill/21 $700
22. (10) Mike Balcaen/15 $700
23. (19) Joey Pederson/14 $700
24. (24) Ward Imrie/2 $725

* Earnings include Winners Circle program and cash contingency award bonuses

Time of Race: 11 Mins., 35 Secs.
Margin of Victory: 0.910 Secs.
Yellow Flags: none
Lap Leaders: McCreadie (1-24); Fuller (25-50)
Provisional Starters: Hill (WoO LMS points), Imrie (fast qualifier)
WoO LMS 'Bonus Bucks' Winner: Hensel ($500)
WoO LMS Rookie Bonus: Junghans ($250)

Ohlins Shocks Time Trial Results (Position/No./Driver/Hometown/Best Lap):

Group A

1. 24-Rick Eckert/York, Pa., 13.205
2. 25-Shane Clanton/Zebulon, Ga., 12.452
3. 99B-Boom Briggs/Bear Lake, Pa., 12.470
4. 2-Brady Smith/Solon Springs, Wis., 12.480
5. 44-Clint Smith/Senoia, Ga., 12.521
6. 90-Lance Matthees/Winona, Minn., 12.651
7. 19-Tim Fuller/Watertown, N.Y., 12.655
8. 10-Mike Balcaen/ Winnipeg, Manitoba, 12.702
9. z17-Zach Naastad/ Northwood, N.D., 12.794
10. 33x-Adam Hensel/Baldwyn, Wis., 12.875
11. 7p-Joey Pederson/East Grand Forks, Minn., 12.941
12. 10w-Ward Imrie/ Winnipeg, Manitoba, 13.117
13. 2A-Casey Arneson/Fargo, N.D., 13.245
14. 14-Aaron Olson/ Mekinak, N.D., 13.275
15. 44m-Jeff McDonald/Forest River, N.D., 13.908
16. 84-Josh Johnson/Harwood, N.D., 14.396

Group B

1. 28m-Jimmy Mars/Menomonie, Wis., 12.316
2. 29-Darrell Lanigan/Union, Ky., 12.524
3. 39-Tim McCreadie/Watertown, N.Y., 12.658
4. 18-Eric Wells/Hazard, Ky., 12.754
5. 14m-Morgan Bagley/Tyler, Texas, 12.769
6. 18c-Chase Junghans/Manhattan, Kan., 12.802
7. 99jr-Frank Heckenast Jr./Frankfort, Ill., 12.859
8. 71-Dustin Strand/Grand Forks, 12.986
9. 77-Jordan Yaggy/Rochester, Minn., 12.997
10. 2m-Bill Mooney/ Selkirk, Manitoba, 13.150
11. 99*Chub Frank/Bear Lake, Pa., 13.187
12. 9-Steve Anderson/Grand Forks, N.D., 13.257
13. T1-Tommy Corcoran/East Grand Forks, N.D., 13.323
14. 11-Troy Schill/Grand Forks, N.D., 13.359
15. 8-Gregg Hill/Eveleth, Minn., 13.441
16. 28-Jeff Provenzino/Hibbing, Minn., no time

Heat No. 1 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Eckert, Fuller, C.Smith, Briggs, Naastad, Pederson, Ameson, McDonald.

Heat No. 2 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Clanton, B. Smith, Balcaen, Matthees, Hensel, Olson, Imrie, Johnson.

Heat No. 3 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Mars, T-Mac, Heckenast, Bagley, Yaggy, Frank, Hill, Corcoran.

Heat No. 4 (10 laps – Top 4 Transfer): Lanigan, Junghans, Wells, Strand, Mooney, Schill, Anderson.

B-Main No. 1 (12 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Hensel, Pederson, Naastad, Arneson, McDonald, Johnson, Imrie, Olson.

B-Main No. 2 (12 laps – Top 3 Transfer): Frank, Yaggy, Mooney, Corcoran, Andreson, Schrill, Hill, Provenzino.

World of Outlaws Late Model Series Contingency Award Winners (awards presented to noted finisher/qualifier or next highest displaying decal):

Ohlins Shocks ($50 cash to fast qualifier): Lance Matthees
Comp Cams ($50 certificate to A-Main winner): Tim Fuller
MSD Ignition ($50 cash to A-Main winner): Tim Fuller
Quartermaster ($100 certificate to A-Main winner): Tim Fuller
Wrisco (three sheets of aluminum/certificate to A-Main winner): Tim Fuller
STP ($50 cash to 2nd-place finisher in A-Main): Tim McCreadie
Penske Racing Shocks ($50 to 3rd-place finisher in A-Main): Eric Wells
Roush-Yates ($50 cash to 4th-place finisher in A-Main): Rick Eckert
Mobil 1 ($50 cash to 4th-place finisher in A-Main): Chub Frank
JE Pistons ($50 cash to 5th-place finisher in A-Main): Darrell Lanigan
Lincoln Welders ($50 cash to 6th-place finisher in A-Main): Chub Frank
American Racing Wheels ($50 cash to 7th-place finisher in A-Main): Chub Frank
VP Racing Fuels ($50 cash to 8th-place finisher in A-Main): Chub Frank
Edelbrock ($50 cash to 9th-place finisher in A-Main): Chub Frank
Comp Cams ($50 cash to 10th-place finisher in A-Main): Chase Junghans
Cometic ($50 cash to 12th-place finisher in A-Main): Morgan Bagley
JRI Shocks ($50 cash to 13th-place finisher in A-Main): Lance Matthees
Superflow Dynos ($50 cash to 14th-place finisher in A-Main): Clint Smith
Quartermaster ($25 certificate to 15th-place finisher in A-Main): Lance Matthees
JE Pistons (one set of rings certificate to 16th-place finisher in A-Main): Lance Matthees
Roush-Yates ($50 certificate to 18th-place finisher in A-Main): Bill Mooney
Quartermaster ($50 certificate to 19th-place finisher in A-Main): Jordan Yaggy
Arizona Sports Shirts ($100 certificate to 20th-place finisher in A-Main): Jordan Yaggy
Mobil 1 (20% off certificate to 20th-place finisher in A-Main): Jordan Yaggy
JE Pistons (one set of rings certificate to 21st-place finisher in A-Main): Gregg Hill
Roush-Yates ($50 certificate to 22nd-place finisher in A-Main): Mike Balcaen
MSD Ignition ($25 cash to 24th-place finisher in A-Main): Ward Imrie
Armor All (one case of product to highest-finishing non-WoO driver): Tim Fuller
Reliable Painting (one free tire to highest pill draw for full-time WoO driver): Chase Junghans

2014 World of Outlaws Late Model Series Point Standings as of July 18 – 21 A-Mains completed (rank/driver/points/deficit to leader):

1. Darrell Lanigan 3110
2. Rick Eckert 2898 (-212)
3. Tim McCreadie 2882 (-228)
4. Morgan Bagley 2812 (-298)
5. Chub Frank 2784 (-326)
6. Eric Wells 2726(-384)
7. Shane Clanton 2722 (-388)
8. Frankie Heckenast Jr. 2666 (-444)
9. Clint Smith 2614 (-496)
10. Chase Junghans 2516(-594)
11. Rick 'Boom' Briggs 2466 (-644)
12. Tim Fuller 1600 (-1510)

The World of Outlaws Late Model Series is brought to fans across the country by many important sponsors and partners, including: American Racing Custom Wheels (Official Custom Wheel), Arizona Sport Shirts (Official Apparel Company), Armor All (Official Car Care Products), Hoosier Racing Tires (Official Racing Tires), KMC (Official Custom Truck Wheel), Lincoln Welder (Official Welder), STP (Official Fuel Treatment), VP Racing Fuel (Official Racing Fuel), DirtonDirt.com (Hard Charger Award) and McCarthy's One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning (Raye Vest Memorial Pill Draw Award); in addition to contingency sponsors: Butlerbuilt, Cometic Gasket, Comp Cams, Edelbrock, JE Pistons, JRI Shocks, Klotz Synthetic Lubricants, MSD, Ohlins Shocks, QuarterMaster, Roush Yates Performance Parts, Superflow Dynos and Wrisco Aluminum; along with manufacturer sponsors Capital Race Cars, Integra Shocks, GRT Chassis, Jake's Carts, Racing Electronics, Rocket Chassis and TNT Rescue.

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