How do I develop a proper distance running form?

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Matthew

New to distance running and running in general. I'd like to develop proper form in order to protect myself from injury and improve my speed. Specifically I'd like to know some good drills if there are any.

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Great drills that you can do to help with your form and flexibility are warm-up drills that High School and Collegiate track athletes do. This not only warms you up but it increase your flexibility so that you can have a longer and more efficient stride length. It also starts muscle memory where you teach your legs exactly how to run properly. Great drills to start with are these:
Caricoca
Skipping A's
Skipping AA's
Skipping A' & B's
Skipping C's
Butt-Kicks
Walking Lunges
Bounds

Here is a great link that has a lot of the drills with it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcH97Dx8VCk

Reece Vega
Mile One Running Shop
Minot, ND
http://www.mileonerunningshop.com/

Is there a difference between a distance track spike and a cross country spike?

I need to buy spikes for cross country, and I found one that I really liked, and it's a distance track spike. :/

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the guy who answered before me is an idiot. he actually thought you were referring to spikes that you insert into the shoes themselves. but yes there is a difference. Here is a rule of thumb: you can use cross country spikes for track, but i'd really watch out with using a track spike for cross country. Cross country spikes generally have more support, which is needed because you are running on all sorts of different terrain.

Here is an example: I LOVE the nike zoom victory spikes. They are very lightweight. The ones for track are much lighter and less supportive because you are just running around in circles on a stable surface. Using those for xc would be risky. But the nike zoom victory xc spikes have more support and are still pretty lightweight and would work well for track as well.

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What is a good time watch for running?

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Jorge Vill

I'm looking for something that might have laps or something as distance set compared to time viseversa. Something that could running oriented.

I have been looking at some Casio's Ilumminators, still not sure if my best option.

Also I am not looking to spend 500 dlls on a watch, my budget would be 80 dlls tops.

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I have a Timex Ironman watch. I bought it for $30 at Target. It holds 30 splits, when you split, it will show you your overall time and current split time. It is water resistant up to 100m (more than enough for me). It has a count down timer (I use for core workouts). You can even set it to have an alarm remind you of special days coming up (too much work for me to use this option). I love this watch. It was not expensive and is comfortable and lightweight.

What is a reasonable running time for crosscountry? any good training advice?

will b

HELP, i am 13 and will be a freshman next year. I want to try out for running at the school, but running there is strict and i need help. coach says i will need to get below 25 minutes, or do well in the time trials. lately i have been increasing my running length from less than a mile, to almost 2 miles, the to 2.5 miles, which is where i am at now. I ran a 5k at st. patricks day and got 26.14 time., in which i was fairly happy about. after about 2 months of training the way i do everyday, i still dont know if i will be able to break that 25 min. plus, if anybody can help, the reason im going so slow is because of constant cramps that are very painful. i know if i get conditioned enough, they will go away, but how long will that take?

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You may not like this.......

The answer is to run more than 5K as practice at least 3 times a week.

If you just started to break 1 mile per day, basically you just started. Nothing wrong with that..........just don't expect awards. You already ran a 5K so your start is actually good.

As you begin to increase your weekly mileage, you will begin to see improvement in your mile splits.

Get a watch with a timer and keep a log of your time per lap and per mile. As you begin to amass more information, you will also get a feel for how to pace yourself.

Vary your workout. Hills one day, interval running one day and a day of just constant running at close to race speed to your maximum training distance.

One of the things that helped me was cycling. Works well for conditioning. By cycling I mean the Lance Armstrong cycling, not going for a ride around the block with friends. A ride where you are constantly pedaling for 30 minutes is a good start. As a note, take a cell phone and be careful.

You have competed in a 5K so you likely live somewhere that has a running club. Find out. Running with more seasoned runners is very helpful.

Cramps........look into stretching or diet. Don't have a full meal before running.

Right now you should not be focused on a "good" running time. Focus on practicing with personal goals. By this I mean if you keep a running log, you will be able to gage how fast you are becoming. If your goal is to get faster, there is no point in trying to get to 6 minute miles as a beginner.

Your 5K time breaks down to 7 min 25 sec per mile. Your goal is to reduce that time. Start timing yourself. The person you have to beat is YOU........over and over again.

If you are committed to improvement through daily year round practice you will feel the full wrath of that Coach........as part of the team.

Good luck. Hope this helps.

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what kind of protein powder can a woman take to help lose weight?

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aching_for

i'm just trying to learn more about protein powder. my husband drink protein shakes with added carbs to gain weight. but when i read mags they say to drink protein shakes to lose weight/gain muscle.

i'm 5'2" and 129 lbs and i'm trying to get down to 105-110 lbs. by the middle of august (my honeymoon). should i be drinking protein shakes to help me lose weight? i'm having trouble losing weight even with going to the gym 3-4 days a week.

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Good news! You use the same shakes to bulk up and to slim down.
Specifically, it prevents your body from breaking down muscle as you lose weight. If you are working out, it will also allow your muscle mass to increase.

So, the question is, do you want to look good, or do you want to lose weight? Somewhere in the middle, there is a HOT little you, right? So you want to find the right combination of getting rid of fat, increasing muscle, and getting to the place where you look really good.

You need to add muscle, not just tone up or burn calories..

Don't be doing cardio. Cardio is counterproductive. It helps train your body to burn calories more efficiently, which is great if you are starving and don't want to lose weight, or want to be able to run a half marathon. But that isn't our case here. We want our body to BURN as many as possible. So, stop running for distance...

Do high intensity interval training instead.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-intensity_interval_training
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulPnlyWURz4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sE9_gYhACiA
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFGAv4sVfkg

In other words, sprint for 45 seconds. Walk for 2 minutes, sprint for 45 seconds, walk for 2 minutes. repeat that five times. I do this on an elliptical machine at the gym. You can do it at the high school track if you want. the goal is to absolutely hit the wall and then recover, then do it over. It is grueling, but not as grueling as 45 minutes of "jogging".

Most people eat way too much junk.
Cut the sugar as low as you can. Reduce the amount of bread you eat each day to maybe 2 slices a day or less. Drop the butter, milk and ice cream. No soda, not even diet. Drink water and lots of it, like 3 liters a day. Eat 6 times a day, make certain you have an endless supply of apples and bananas. You can't get real fat eating a 70 calorie fruit:-) Snack on that instead of 400 calories of potato chips. Now, increase the amount of protein you eat, which for you would run about 80 grams a day, or more if you can find it. Do not eat protein free salads. It will hinder your goal of fitness.

You need to track your overall calorie intake, and target a 500 calorie deficit, which is probably about 1500 calories a day for you. Keep track of everything you eat, and the calories that consume. Put it into a spreadsheet, or track it on a sheet of paper. You can find out the calorie counts of most foods either on the product itself or on the web at http://www.calorieking.com and other places out there as well.

You could start doing body weight workouts, push ups, crunches, sprints, squats, lunges etc.
Take up a sport this summer. Swimming is great, bicycling is great too. Follow each workout with that protein shake and it will give you positive results.

For some great body weight exercises, go to http://bodyrock.tv

Go to youtube.com and search for core and abs exercises. I like planks and working with a fitness ball, lots of variations on the theme.

You need to lose just a few lbs and add muscle so that you are lean and fit, as opposed to bony and sickly looking. You can really start to look good in just a month or so, looking great in 2 or 3. But it is HARD work, there is no easy option. Go check out what Jessica Simpson did to prepare for her movie role as Daisy Duke. It is hard work. Is it worth it? I bet you will say that it is, when you get there.

Good luck, congratulations newlywed. I've been at it for 20 years now, and it can be a very good thing.

Why are apes faster and stronger than us?

c

This is probably going to seem like a really dumb question, but please don't try to make me feel stupid.

Anyway, I was watching Planet of the Apes, and I was thinking, "When we evolved... Why did we lose strengh and speed?" it's sort of like we downgraded a little bit. Well I can't think of anything else that would make me seem less stupid so... Why is it?

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Apes are not faster than us. We can run pretty fast, if we are well trained. It has been pointed out that some of the fossil footprints left behind by Australian aboriginines showed that they ran faster than the fastest Olympic sprinters. The average man and woman do not get as much exercise as the average hunter gather gets. That may be the reason we do not run very fast. We can, however, run for longer distances than the apes. I doubt that any ape would be able to survive a marathon race, but the average man or woman can be trained to run a marathon in just a couple of years. It appears that we are not built for absolute speed, but for efficient locomotion over long distances. That is probably because we have to cover long distances on the savanna to find prey and to gather plant food. The !Kung Bushmen of Africa hunt for following prey for long distances, tracking them using their footprints, tiring them out by making them sprint repeatedly and incurring oxygen debt in the form of lactic acid buildup. IOW, the !Kung Bushmen hunted similarly to African wild dogs and wolves.

In terms of strength, we do have noticeably weaker jaws than apes. It has been suggested that ape brains cannot grow bigger because of the massive muscles that are attached to their skulls. These muscles are missing from our skulls so our brains can keep growing for a longer period of time during childhood. So, we may have given up some brute strength for intelligence. Not a bad tradeoff because we are able to make much better tools than apes. The spears, bows, arrows, and stone axes that our ancestors made were actually more deadly weapons than the jaws and teeth of the apes. Neanderthal men, one of our closest relatives, appeared to have wrestled big game animals with short weapons. Chimps and gorillas would not have the strength or the weapons to do that. Neither do we, but we can bring down large animals with spears and arrows. In fact, our hunting method is probably superior to those of the Neanderthals since many Neanderthal skeletons had injuries that probably resulted from such close combat during hunts. They also lived shorter lives than Cro-Magnon men on average. Despite our inferior strength, we have outlasted the Neanderthals and we are, unfortunately, in danger of exterminating our closest living relatives: the chimpanzee and the gorilla.

Finally, genetics is not the only de

How to increase stamina and running speed?

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Azazel

Could someone tell me how to increase my stamina and my running speed. Any tips?

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Run, run and run. It's the only way you're going to be able to improve your stamina so that you can run faster without getting tired. The reason that you're feel so tired after your runs is because your body is out of shape, and when you're out of shape it really hurts to exercise. But here's the good news, anyone can be a good runner, you just have to be willing to put the work in so that you can build up your endurance. Endurance is the key to all running, it's the foundation for everything that you'll do whether it's long distance or short sprints, if you don't have endurance you're not going to be able to do either very well. I suggest that you start where you can, if you can only run 1 mile, than run 1 mile 4-5 times a week until it gets easy for you to do, then increase your distance to a full mile. Keep running that mile until it gets easier for you to do, start with what you can and allow your body to adjust and grow stronger. Remember you don't have to run fast, in fact you can run as slow as you want, just don't walk. Do this for a couple of weeks and you'll find that it's much easier for you to do, you won't have cramps or stitches, your legs will start feeling better and your times will be dropping. This is a sign that your endurance is starting to grow, at that point you can start upping your mileage and trying to drop your times.

Usually it takes about 6 weeks for your endurance to really build up and and for it to start having effects on your stamina and cardiovascular health. But I guarantee you'll start seeing results WAY before then, after only a couple weeks, of running 4-5 times a week, you'll start to notice that running a mile is much easier, cramps are much less frequent and that you're not nearly as winded. So by the time that you run the race at your school you should be able to drop your times substantially. But I cannot stress enough, the only way you're going to build up your endruance is through continued running. You can't run once a week and believe that you're going to be in good shape, you have to be out at least 3-4 times weekly.

Set a mileage goal for yourself, DON'T go by time. That way you have an actual goal instead of simply running until your time is up, it's much more motivating to be running a preset distance and it doesn't feel quite as long. Try using this website: http://www.mapmyrun.com/ Here you can map your runs and figure out where and how far you need to go, I find it's really helpful if you don't have a gps sport watch.

So, as for a training plan, your schedule could look a little something like this:
For the first month or so I would focus mainly on building endurance, the only way you're going to be able to do that is through running often. Don't feel like you have to go out and run three miles on your first day, you're the only person who knows your body and knows what it can and can't do. So for right now, do what you can, and start building up your strength. Then, when you feel like you're in better shape you can start upping your distances.

Monday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Tuesday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Wednesday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Thursday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Friday: Distance run (1-3 miles as slow as you would like, without walking)
Saturday: Rest or distance run
Sunday: Rest

If you follow this schedule for a couple of months you'll find that running 2 or 3 miles is not big deal at all, you won't have cramps, you won't run out of breath and you'll feel great. That said, the only way you're going to improve is to work hard and stay dedicated, running once a week is not going to build up your endurance. Stick with it and I think you'll be amazed at the results. I hope that helps, feel free to message me if you have anymore questions!

How do I start taking up running for exercise?

jamiesch@p

I want to take up running, I only walk a little bit, but I will start more, what it the best way to train my self to run a mile.

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First, find a way to keep you motivated to run everyday.
Then, find comfortable shoes. The shoes have to provide adequate support.
After that, decide if you want to run indoors or outdoors; outdoors provides scenery, routes, and terrain, but causes strain on your knees and shins, due to the hardness of the concrete. This can be prevented by running on grass, or getting cushioned shoes, which reduces the impact. Indoor running will be more tedious, because the treadmill doesn't go anywhere. Also the treadmill doesn't give you as much of a workout as running outdoors.
Stretch AFTER you run; before can increase odds of injury. Make sure that you stretch the muscles needed in running; arms, calves, hamstrings, quads, and gultes.
Run every day. Routine is crucial for building up this habit. For a break, take Sundays off, then every other Sunday, then finally the last Sunday of the month. If you start feeling fatigued every time you jog, decrease your distance, or go at a slower pace. Also, keep your distance recorded.
Start off slow. When you start to feel comfortable, then you can increase the speed.
The Golden Rule in running is to never increase your mileage by more than roughly 15% each week. This helps prevent injury and feelings of frustration. It is also a better faster and easier way to get fit (instead of having large jumps in mileage).

Don't overhydrate in the summer; this can cause a sodium imbalance, which is just as bad as dehydration.
I recommend a sports drink every 2 days, so water, water, sports drink.
Watch where you're going in cold weather; icy surfaces can lead to injury.
Enjoy running, and good luck!

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Why is English Football so popular when they suck so bad?

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Q. They have never been in the top 3 in Olympic or FIFA competition, yet everyone wants to watch Manchester United and Chelsea. Why is this?

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Chelsea- Just won the Champions League.
Manchester United- 19 league titles, world renowed club, 3 Champions league titles.
Liverpool- 5 champions league titles.

The EPL is the best, most contested league in the world. No matter how much of Barcelona "Just let Sergio Busquets dive and let Messi run riot" or any of that in any other league. The EPL is football boiled down to the core. Pure football, passionate fans, and the greatest show on earth.

To all turks out there. How is Harry Kewell doing over there?

Joe K

I'm a Liverpool fan and want to know how he's doing. I used to rate him very highly until he had his injury spell.

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Hi there, I'm a Galatasaray fan.. Harry Kewell's doing great job here at Galatasaray this season. Except few games he had missed due to his injuries, he is giving his best on the pitch. He has 6 goals at Turkish Super League, and 3 goals in 6 Uefa Cup matches - including a stunning strike he launched to Bordeaux nets ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K_JazU0zLE ). Last thursday, we played against Hamburg at Germany, and Kewell played last 40 minutes as a center back, after our starting center back Emre Asik has been sent off, and Harry did a great job even at defence.

Kewell is amongst the best foreign players ever played for Galatasaray such as Gheorge Hagi, Gheorge Popescu, Claudio Taffarel and Dean Saunders. And Galatasaray fans love him as seen on this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV0SLIcbEhc and showing great respect to his football and his excellent personality.

By the way, Liverpool is my favorite Premiership team. I wish you good luck with your title run.. Peace...

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Comments on my College Essay?

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lulu!

My Undefeated Fighter
My mind was wandering at the speed of light. A million thoughts bombarded my mind as I became lost in them staring out the window of my brother's car. What if I'm not ready to see him this way? I need to be strong. My mind jumped to the worst case scenario â I started thinking about an episode of âHouseâ where the family visited the patient and the patient started puking blood. I shook my head, eschewing my mind from this lovely visual.
My brother pulled up to the valet parking, gave the keys to the closest man in a red vest, and we ran into the building. The front desk seemed like a mile away and within a fraction of a second it was right under our noses. At this moment I realized, no matter what state he was in, how grotesque he looked, I can take it, for him. The lady working the front desk smiled politely, âCan I help you?â she asked. âYes.â I replied, breathing heavily. âWe're here for Junie Fuertes.â I articulated on the name. I knew the next question that would slip out of her mouth. I watched as the words spilled out in perfect harmony with my expectations. âHow do you know the patient?â, she asked monotonously. I knew the answer, but I never thought it'd mean this much until now. It was my key for me to see him during a time where he desperately needs us. It was like I was in a bad version of âNational Treasureâ where I need this one fact of information to get where I needed to go. I raised my head up at the lady, looked deep into her eyes, and said firmly, âHe's our father.â
I remember sitting in a bus after school when all of a sudden I hear a couple of kids having a heated debate. âMy dad can lift that bus right there!â, the boy pointed at the transit bus stagnant right next to us. âWell, my dad can lift that bus with one hand!â, the little girl refuted. Since I was little, I knew, that my father couldn't do that, but I wanted to join in their little feud. I wanted to interrupt and say âWell my dad can compute equations on the computer in less than a minute and type on a calculator without looking!â I smiled at the thought. I never saw my father as a superhero, but I knew that he would always be there. The way he always knew how to reach a certain location without a GPS, how he could fix anything broken I gave him, these were the things that I was impressed with. But when he was the one who suddenly became âbrokenâ I was forced to see him in a different light. I thought to myself âGet me out of this light!â. I wanted to be back in the darkness where my dad would never be knocked down, an undefeated fighter.

I have to write 250-500 words and I just got it to be 499 words so I cant fit anything more. Any comments or criticisms would be helpful.
Thank youu!

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If your word-count conscience, I'm pretty sure college essays don't need titles. Anyway, I would cut one of the allusions, either House or National Treasure, in order to prevent any undue disconnect. I see areas where you can cut several words at once; "I was impressed with," "where the family visited the patient," and "during a time where he desperately needed us" are a few. These can be changed to "impressed me," "where a visiting family witnessed a patient puking blood," and "when he desperately needed us." Perhaps the phrase "at the speed of light" is cliche. I don't want you to think I didn't like your essay; I thought it was really good! But cutting some words can make room for other content and make the piece more concise. Good luck in your college search!

Beginner to understanding how to familiarize with streets, areas, and public transportation around LA?

shadowfree

How do I get really familiar with the streets and area of Los Angeles really, really well? Im only 17, dont have a drivers license and Im driven around most of the time and not really exposed to a lot of areas( I guess because my family gets a little worried about me being on my own) and I feel like I want to start traveling on my own and getting a lot more familiar traveling around Los Angeles. I also want to get really familiar with taking public transportations systems like the Metro and knowing how the buses, subways and rail lines work and their stations( I checked the website but I want to get a better feeling of it though) Do you think guys that I might need a map or GPS of some sort or what becauseI really want to start getting familiar with the streets and areas in Los Angeles( especially so well that to the point I wont always have to depend on going to the website of metro and checking up the time schedules or directions, because I'll be very knowledgeable of it already) to be honest I'm really new to this and I dont want to get lost while Im being exposed to this new thing for me so if you can help me out everyone because this really means a lot to me if I want to travel and know LA.

Thanks!!!

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A GPS might help, but maybe you should use the internet to begin with. The reason why I say that is because maybe you cannot afford the GPS at the moment, but if you can afford a GPS then let me run down how simple it is to use one. I will be referring to my current GPS for instructions, but these instructions are so general that they should apply to any GPS.

Quick over view about GPS to help you determine if you want or need one. GPS's use satellites to help aid you navigation. GPS's are loaded with maps to show you where you're going on a journey and stop you from getting lost. This simple demonstration uses Newelectronx GPS to show you how to get to your destination.

Step 1: You will need
* a newelectronx GPS
* some form of transportation (bus, bike, motorcycle, car, train, etc)
* a start point (A)
* and end point (B)

Step 2: Position your newelectronx GPS
Find a position to place your newelectronx GPS in your car where it is easy for you to see the screen without turning your head away from the road ahead. Do not place it directly in your eye line, but close enough to view the screen. The screen is very large (5 inches) so anywhere you put it, you should have no trouble seeing it. Use the car mounting bracket and windshield holder that came with it to mount it. If you are walking or on the bus then hold it in your hands. Remember, it can be used with battery power or car charger.
Step 3: Turn your newelectronx GPS on
To find your current position, your newelectronx GPS links to the Global Positioning System satellites, which takes no time at all. Turn on your newelectronx GPS as soon as possible to avoid delaying your journey. Most other GPS's need a clear line of sight to the sky or they need to be stationary to get a good signal from the satellites or any satellite signal at all, but I have found that newelectronx GPS can receive satellites without these conditions. My Garmin would not be able to connect in the garage or in a multi-storey car park (like the ones in LA), but my newelectronx GPS does most of the time. The receiver can be built into a screen or an external box connected to a screen, depending on your GPS model. So make sure you get a good GPS, if you decide to buy. OK?
Step 4: Enter your destination (this is the fun part)
Decide where you want to go, and enter the information into your newelectronx GPS. It has a pre-loaded road map, that is searchable by place name, road name or postcode. Make sure you enter this information before you set off on your journey. Trying to do so whilst on the road is distracting and potentially dangerous. So, remember before you leave the curb in any vehicle - put in your destination first.
Step 5: Follow the instructions
Once your newelectronx GPS has worked out a route for your journey, it will display a map of the road ahead, with an arrow pointing in the right direction. You will also hear a ladies voice or man voice telling you turn by turn instructions. The arrow move as you move, the road moves & changes as you move, and the voice instructs you as if someone is in the car with you reading a road map. Your newelectronx GPS will tell you in good time, on the screen and via voice prompts, how long to stay on the road you are on, what your next turn will be, and the name of the road you are turning onto. Do not be tempted to watch the screen for too long, keep your eyes on the road and take in the information with a glance and through your ears.
Step 6: Don't panic about a wrong turn
With a newelectronx GPS you are never lost, because it always knows exactly where you are. If you make a wrong turn, don't try to retrace your steps. Your newelectronx GPS will sense you have gone the wrong way, and recalculate your route to get you back on track.
Step 7: Think for yourself
Most GPS is not infallible, always keep your brain on and don't take the instructions you are given without double-checking them for yourself, especially when it comes to potentially dangerous maneuvers such as a u-turn. With some GPS's that you purchase, it might be best to keep a road map in the car and look up the page that has your destination on it, so you have a sense of the direction you should be headed. A road map comes in handy when your GPS maps are old and not updated.
Step 8: Arriving at your destination
Once you have reached your point 'B', make sure to pack your newelectronx GPS away. Police say that one of the fastest rising reasons for car crime is a GPS theft. Don't leave it visible. have some wet wipes handy to clean off any suction cup marks and remove any signs that the car contained a GPS.
Congratulations! Now you are done and know another part of your big city. Give it ago and again and again until you feel comfortable with your local surroundings. There are many different types of GPS devices available, so for information about buying a GPS then look here:
http://www.newelectronx.com/help.php?category_id=44
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How did trains get from England to the continent before the tunnel?

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Erika

To the best of my knowledge the channel tunnel was built in the 90's. However, I'm watching Hercule Poirot here and there he says "I must catch a train to London" while he is in Paris. There was also the Orient Express which has run from London at some point. T'his is somewhat confusing. Did they have a bridge or something and if they did why was the tunnel such a 'marvel'? Or did they have some big ferries or alike that could could take on trains?

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Normally you'd catch a train from Paris Gare du Nord to Calais or Boulogne, then walk on to a ferry to Dover or Folkestone, sail across the Channel, then catch another train from the port to (usually) London Victoria. The system actually worked pretty well because there were dedicated railway stations in each of the ports, so the distance you had to walk was pretty short. It is still possible to travel from London to Paris this way, though the dedicated stations have been closed since the Tunnel opened and you have to take buses between the stations and the port, and it usually takes 10-12 hours instead of about 2 hours through the tunnel. The Orient Express is actually two trains - the British one never crosses the Channel, and Continental trains are usually built too wide or tall to get under bridges or through tunnels in Britain.

There was actually one train, the Night Ferry, which consisted of sleeping cars which were shunted on and off a ship in the middle of the night, so you could actually go to bed in Paris (or Brussels) and wake up in London (and you'd probably wake up when they were shunting you on and off the boat as well!) - the service ran between 1936-1939 and 1947-1980.

Does anyone know good movies settled in the 18-19th and the beginning of the 20th century?

Lawliet

I recently watched Pride and Prejudice and Vanity Fair, but I'd also like to see mystery movies (like the one with Sherlock Holmes made last year).

Thank you.

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Johnny Depp has made two really good movies that fit the bill...

From Hell (2001)

The infamous Jack the Ripper case set in London of 1888. The Ripper has been running amok in the Whitechapel district murdering and dissecting prostitutes. Scotland Yard Inspector Fred Abberline, aided by his partner, Peter Godley, are on the case to figure out who this serial killer is and why he is killing these women in such a brutal manner. Abberline is an opium addict and when "chasing the dragon" he is able to have visions of the future, a certain psychic ability that allows him to solve cases. As Abberline and Godley investigate the crimes, they become acquainted with the prostitutes who were friends and colleagues of the victims. Abberline begins to fall in love with Mary Kelly, one of the prostitutes, or as the nobles called them "unfortunates", being hunted down by Jack the Ripper. Abberline digs deeper and deeper into the conspiracy and attempts to solve the case before Mary Kelly is the next victim.

Sleepy Hollow (1999)

Constable Ichabod Crane of the New York police arrives in the small village of Sleepy Hollow in 1799 to solve a mystery of murders. With all the victims found with their heads missing, everybody in Sleepy Hollow is talking about the ghost of the "headless horseman". He is supposedly out in the woods seeking revenge for his murder many years ago. Crane, believing only in logic, refuses to believe the public's theory about the horseman and begins his investigations, only to find his faith shattered when he himself encounters the headless horseman. A magical tale of sense against myth.

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How do you ease a nagging feeling about my husband seeing another woman and I have prayed for answers to?

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melody

i've prayed to God to show me the answer about this feeling of him seing another woman. Im waiting for answers to show me a hint if he doing something not right. I love him and I have not betrayed him. Please help.

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It's common for a spouse to get the feeling first, before the evidence. Trust your intuition.

If your husband is cheating, then he has to be communicating with the lover in some way. Either he is using a phone (his work phone, his cell phone, a second cell phone you know nothing about, or a public pay phone), his computer (at work, or at home) and of course, seeing her in person.

You can access the cell phone bill by logging on to the company's website and making up an account with the cell number listed.... then you can review all the calls he's made and received (and to and from which numbers) and how often he sends or receives texts (if its a lot, who is he communicating with?)

You can look at his computer and see what his 'history' is. If he has not erased the history each and every time he's used it, then you can see what he's been doing online.

Usually you can tell something's up because there are CHANGES in the spouse's behavior. Like, he gets more secretive and possessive of his cell phone, won't let you look at it, will go out the room to talk to someone, will take the cell into the bathroom with him, will be texting all the time. He'll be running out to the store all the time, and not coming back with much (check the receipt to see the TIME he paid and left the store.... and what time gap there is).
He'll often distance himself emotionally, but sometimes they become MORE affectionate with you to throw you off (and because they are feeling happier with having a lover on the side).

He'll be spending more care on his personal hygiene, diet, health. Going to the gym. Dressing better. Keeping scrupulously clean. Doing new stuff (shaving his body?).

He'll be appearing with new items (gifts from her) which he claims HE bought, but has no receipt for, nor does he know the price, nor WHICH store stocks them (check it out if he names a store).

His bank statement, or credit card, or ATM card will be showing mysterious purchases, cash removals from places he wasn't supposed to be at, check for gift purchases for her, concerts, movies, dinner, and -- Hotel Rooms.

If there are several things changed in his behavior, you know the answer.
You may want to 'catch' him, or you may just confront him -- it's up to you

So -- bottom line, you ask 'how do you ease a nagging feeling about a cheating husband' and the answer is you investigate further, and you begin to watch him very carefully to see what's up.... that's how the nagging feeling goes away -- with evidence

What are the best ways to train for and learn to throw javelin?

Neici

I will be trying out for my university's D1 women's track and field team. I have had some success in throwing and relays, but not world class like the recruits. But to prepare for the grueling tryouts, along with the season if I make it, I need to learn some javelin technique before September. I also would love any specific drills for the javelin throw. Thanks for any advice.

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Well i throw as like a tenth discipline so i'm no expert but i know the basic technique.
While you're running you need to have the javelin tip placed parallel to your eye (basically right next to it) or as close as possible to ensure a straight throw. The straighter it is the more distance it travels obviously.

javelin is an explosive sport, heres a vid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoOzQokJyN0

the best site i could find for coaching:
http://www.javelincoach.com/

Hope this helps.
cao

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I'm looking for a running watch that diplays both the split time and overall time simutaneously.?

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tTate

I know the Garmin has it, just looking for something more cost effective. Not interested in the GPS. My Nike and Ironman have splits and overall but not on the screen at the same time. Thank you~

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I don't know about you, but I've got an Ironman that's got splits and overall on the same screen...however, it's a women's watch, and I don't know what it's called, since it was a gift. I do know that they've got a male counterpart...just letting you know that Ironman does have one out there. Not as much help as it could be, but hope this helps a little.

best watch for semi-beginner runner?

joo

I'd like to purchase a watch that does interval stuff, but I don't need anything too fancy...I don't care if it tracks how many calories burned or whatever. I've heard the getting a running watch with a GPS thing in it is good to log miles, but they're kind of expensive. Right now I'm looking at the Women's TIMEX® SLEEK 150 TAP SCREEN MID; I love the tap screen function and this seems good for intervals.

Does anybody have any suggestions for what watch I should get? I'm kind of a beginner runner; I run three to four miles a day but I'm going to start running more and start doing interval training. Thanks!

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I use a Timex and it has never let me down and I have used it for a marathon and many long runs.

You can time up to 26 intervals and then recall the time and see how fast you ran each interval.

This is the newer version of the watch I use
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B000HZX97Y?ie=UTF8&tag=fitne21-21&linkCode=as2&camp=1634&creative=6738&creativeASIN=B000HZX97Y

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What song is Mariah Carey featured in, where the music video she is running from Godzilla?

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jLsXo11

I think the setting is in new york in her apartment.

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Is It "Boy(I Need You)"?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkWzl_z7L0g

How old can a child be legally allowed to stay home alone in New York City?

startist2

How old can a child be legally allowed to stay home alone in Manhattan, New York?

Answer
It depends on the child due to their "special needs" or "emancipation" status.

You can read my article on "Living Alone in New York" for more info.
http://411newyork.org/guide/2008/12/01/living-alone-in-new-york/

Also, here is a check list from OCFS to determine if a/your child can be left alone.
http://www.ocfs.state.ny.us/main/prevention/faqs.asp#supervision

If possible, become good friends with neighbors who has kids around the same age so you can alternate watching each other kids so if you have a emergency and have to run out, it will be a bit easier to rely on someone or look for a sitter near to you.

Hope I've helped.

Steve
http://411newyork.org

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Will running on a cruise ship's track with my gps watch mess up the distance?

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j157330

Hi, I am going on a cruise soon and was wondering if when I run on the track that is on the cruise, will the distance and pace results of my Garmin Forerunner 450 (gps running watch) be messed up because of the ship's motion?

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Although I don't have such a watch, I'm quite sure the answer is yes. GPS determines the longitude and latitude and calculates distance, speed, etc from that. Your cruise ship should have a sign on the walking deck that states how far one lap is.

Tips to keep a steady jogging pace and breathing?

Jellllay

i have tryouts, and we have to run laps around the field. i lose my breath really easily, but ive been training for my sport and for some reason i lose my breath and end up walking. what are some tips to keep a good, steady pace and better ways to breath to keep me from losing my breath.

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Losing your breath is usually a function of the effort your are making relative to the condition you are in. So, even if you have been training for your sport, it is possible you will reach a point that you have to stop running because you are out of breath and walk. Another possibility is that you start running to fast (for your present level of conditioning, get out of breath and have to walk.

In any case to answer your question, you say yo have to run laps around a field. Well to pace yourself you need a watch with a second hand, say you are running the laps in 5 minutes, well when you get to half a lap you should be around 2 1/2 minutes, any faster slow it down, any slower pick it up. If you can't pick it up then your are not incondition to run at that speed.
Good luck!

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What are the most comfortable and natural feeling hair extensions?

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Alyssa

My natural hair length is medium, about armpit length, I tried clip in extensions but my boy friend HATES them. He mostly hates that every time he tried to run his fingers through or touch my hair he can feel the clips. I really want to keep trimming my natural hair to keep it healthy, i just cant take this bland length anymore. I know the clip ins are relatively safe and easy, what are some better alternatives? safe that feel and look more natural, i know there's a ton of types and procedures, i am not opposed to a more permanent procedure, and price is not too much of an issue.

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I do not recommend them, specially if you've got thin or thinning hair, trying to grow hair or Afri-Amer. They will only make your hair thinner or hair falls. Price is not an issue, but it's a CHOICE, your BF and your hair, or . . . . the following.

May 22, 2011: Model and businesswoman Katie Price, who was formerly topless model Jordan, is demanding compensation from a top Los Angeles hair salon after she spent $17,000 on hair colourings and extensions that she claims were botched, leaving her hair so damaged it began falling out.

"Hair extensions can cause some damage to your real hair," says Placid Braganza, a design artiste. "Since they are attached using thermal heat, knotting, braiding or gluing, they can hamper hair roots or even break, split or burn hair strands if not done carefully," he adds.

Published 8-10-12: Even supermodels have bad hair days, but from the looks of this recent photo, Naomi Campbell appears to be dealing with something far worse.
A photo of the 42-year-old beauty vacationing in Ibiza earlier this week shows what appears to be a receding hairline.
Florida hair surgeon Dr. Alan Bauman, who has not treated Campbell, said the former supermodel appears to be suffering from traction alopecia â hair loss due to extensions.
âExtensions, weaves, anything artificial hanging on hair â no matter whether you attach it with glue, special magnets, tape â itâs going to cause damage over time,â Bauman told ABCNews.com. âAnd unless you give your hair a break from those extensions, it wonât rebound.â
READ: Health Hazards of Hair Extensions - ABC news. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/health-hazards-hair-extensions/story?id=18411026

Traction alopecia is hair loss that occurs as a result of continuous pulling of the hair. Pulling may occur from hairstyles such as tight cornrows, plaits or braids with or without extensions, weaves, ponytails or even hair rollers or curlers. Natural hairstyles can also lead to traction alopecia as well. Long heavy locks and tightly coiled twists can lead to traction alopecia. The hair loss associated with traction alopecia typically occurs at the frontal hairline, at the temples or the area of the scalp above the ears. It may also occur at the posterior hairline. Google: Hair extensions causing young women to lose hair June 6, 2013.
Randee Bank also had problems after using hair extensions. "I still have bald spots. The hair has not grown back," said Bank.
Watch: Good Hair a documentary by Chris Rock 2009 on BET or HBO. According to Tyra Banks, 80% of the black population are part of the trillion dollar hair industry. Clips on youtube videos, also.

Google: Worst Celebrity Wigs & Weaves.
Example from YA!
"So for a long time I wanted hair extensions. After a lot of research, I decided to get hairdreams hair extensions. I have blonde curly hair that is just past shoulder length, and when I went for my consultation a few days ago I asked if I should get curly extensions. The woman said that she didn't think so, but she could perm them before I got them, but she didn't think she would need to.

I got them put in yesterday, and they straightened my hair to put them in. This morning I wet all my hair and the extension hair, because I wanted to see how it would look curly. Long story short, I have straight extensions bonded into my curly hair. I really don't like the way it looks, I tried scrunching it, I tried everything I possibly could without using heat on my hair, because my hair is really damaged and I don't like using heat on it.

I want the extensions taken out. I really don't like the way they look, I should've thought about it more before jumping right in to getting them put in. Do you think I would be able to get my money back? They were really expensive and I feel like I just wasted my money".

How can i prevent my hairline from receding with cornrows?

Ringmaster

Im 15 and I've had cornrows all my life and im starting to worry about it eventually causing a receding hairline. I naturally have a big forehead (runs in my family) but im afraid cornrows might make it worse. Im african american so my hair is very coarse and thick. I prefer to keep them in braids because it is to difficult to manage otherwise. However, i really dont want to cut my hair since it could take FOREVER to grow it back. What do you think i should do?
I'm a guy BTW

Answer
I do NOT recommend them.
I also do not recommend them, specially if you've got thin or thinning hair, trying to grow hair or Afri-Amer. They will only make your hair thinner or hair falls.

May 22, 2011: Model and businesswoman Katie Price, who was formerly topless model Jordan, is demanding compensation from a top Los Angeles hair salon after she spent $17,000 on hair colourings and extensions that she claims were botched, leaving her hair so damaged it began falling out.

"Hair extensions can cause some damage to your real hair," says Placid Braganza, a design artiste. "Since they are attached using thermal heat, knotting, braiding or gluing, they can hamper hair roots or even break, split or burn hair strands if not done carefully," he adds.

Published 8-10-12: Even supermodels have bad hair days, but from the looks of this recent photo, Naomi Campbell appears to be dealing with something far worse.
A photo of the 42-year-old beauty vacationing in Ibiza earlier this week shows what appears to be a receding hairline.
Florida hair surgeon Dr. Alan Bauman, who has not treated Campbell, said the former supermodel appears to be suffering from traction alopecia â hair loss due to extensions.
âExtensions, weaves, anything artificial hanging on hair â no matter whether you attach it with glue, special magnets, tape â itâs going to cause damage over time,â Bauman told ABCNews.com. âAnd unless you give your hair a break from those extensions, it wonât rebound.â
READ: Health Hazards of Hair Extensions - ABC news. http://abcnews.go.com/Health/WomensHealth/health-hazards-hair-extensions/story?id=18411026

Traction alopecia is hair loss that occurs as a result of continuous pulling of the hair. Pulling may occur from hairstyles s

What is the cheapest way for me to watch the tv shows I like?

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David

I like to watch a couple shows, like top chef, law and order, and local news. With websites like hulu and others that stream live tv, is there any way to connect my computer to my tv and avoid paying the cable/satellite bill, while still watching my favorite shows?

Answer
Yea you can, but the video quality obviously won't be super great. It will be average at best. You will need a VGA input on your TV to consider it. If you don't have a VGA/PC input, you will need to buy a PCMCIA card with a HDMI output.

If you have a VGA input, just get a male to male VGA cable to connect your laptop to your TV. Then run a mini phono cable from your headphone jack on your laptop to either your receiver or your tv. You might need a RCA L / R (white / red) splitter.

How do you avoid stomach cramping/side stitches during running?

Sonnie S

My 10 y/o daughter is trying to run 3/4 of a mile to a mile every day except she starts getting stomach cramps and side stitches almost every time (they do go away after she slows down to a walk). She tries to avoid eating anything shortly before running and she drinks plenty of fluids. We don't know what else to do to avoid these cramps.

I was hoping some of you will have some ideas.

Answer
Ok there could be a few things that your doing wrong here but lets see if we can figure something out! Its good that shes not running right before she eats because that's one thing that guarantees cramps. Drink fluids is good but not before you run. Try and cut out caffeine and soda completely its terrible for runners! Give yourself four hours if you have daily product in your system and about an hour if you drank juice. Gatorade and powerade should only be taken AFTER you finish your workout! Water is best but drink it in small per-portions before you run.
Next, if your daughter is a beginner cramps and stitches are normal. Make sure you sit down with her before she runs and do some quality stretching with her ( especially ankle, calf and stomach stretches) She might also want to start doing sit ups to tighten up her core. Lastly watch the way she runs. Is she hitting the ground hard or performing heel to toe when her foot touches the ground? These things can effect the performance of your run resulting in stomach pains and leg pains. Oh and make sure she sets herself up with a good easy pace until she feels comfortable and strong in her mile. Let me know if any of this helps!

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Why do the world cup stadiums have to be so far apart?

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Q. I looked at a map of South Africa for the world cup, and the stadiums are very far apart. This seems crazy. Was there a world cup in the past where all the matches were in one stadium or at least all in the same city/town?

Answer
This is not a situation unique to South Africa, or even to the sport of soccer. The main reason for this though is because South Africa is poorer country. They do not have the finances that large US cities enjoy. Poverty is a severe problem in Africa, and because of this, financial spending goes first to protecting and feeding its people. So soccer stadiums are few and far between. Soccer unfortunately is not a priority when it comes to spending. That aside, South Africa has done a phenomenal job with the resources they have to put on the 2010 World Cup. The stadium in Polokwane ranks among the very best in the world. I heard this live while watching a game â the commentator spoke very highly of the stadiumâs structure, capacity and pitch. More than one stadium is required because of the amount of soccer games that are played at the World Cup. Iâve been streaming all 3 live every day. The fields get pretty beat up and chewed through because of the hard running and soccer cleats, so in order for the games to be played one after another (because repairs to the field are needed), many stadiums are needed.

How is the education system in your country?

In South Africa they took away corporal punishment a while ago and the children have been given more rights, my friend studying teaching says the kids have started losing respect and there is choas in the classroom? We are basing our eduction on the US and UK. What do you think? And how is it in your country?

Answer
I Found That The Magical Foreign Students With There Long Lustrios Hair That Looks So Tasty, Acheive Better Results And Feel A Urge To Learn, maybe Because They Pay Well Over The Queens Weekly Wages For There Course And have Everything To Lose,...Now The People Who reside in The Country Where Education Is Well taught Are Obstucted By Other Things Such As

-Crime, Social Interaction, Computer Games, Isolation And Not Conerned For There learning Well Being As They Have Never Left There Country And felt The Brain Activity Of Other Places Outside There Crummy Likke Cookie That They Constonstly Chew And Lick To Get A feeling Of HOME

So When They Enter A Classroom They let Loose There Frustrion Of Not Being Able To Concentrate, Adapt To the Surroundings Of edcuation And Learn To Absorb Material And project There Own Ideas - They Just Have Never Allowed Them Self To Follow Or Advance The Mind In This Path

If The Tv Watching CrackHeads Would Just Read A Likkle, Learn Other Cultures And Ideas And Apply It To Them Self They Would be Like A Crazy Not Stop Alien Boy Who Needs To Buy New Fingers As These Are All Running Low On The Moving Liquid That Help The joints Move Nicely

I say Bring Back The Shock System Of Placing The Student In To A Sitution Where They Could Understand That Education Seperates You Living In A World Where You Get By With A Steady Job Or Become Goverment Property Abd Never Being Able To Escape With No Education

Rainy Glittery Showers Kitten

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Samsung intercept or blackberry curve 8530 for boost mobile?

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pinkisses

I'm currently with the blackberry curve 8330 for tmobile, and I've been thinking about switching plans. I came across the "Samsung Intercept" watching reviews on YouTube, but seen many negative responses towards the phone. I must admit the phone does look pretty cool but I don't want to waste my money, so which should I get ?

Answer
Samsung Intercept Android Phone, Grey Steel (Sprint)
The Android OS runs smooth especially when running several apps in the background. I can have Sirius XM or Pandora, Email, web browser, and Sprint Navigation all running and the phone doesn't flinch.
- The video quality far surpassed my expectations. Streaming video looks great and plays flawlessly on YouTube and Sprint TV.
- The slide-out keyboard buttons are larger than most phones and easy to manage. The phone fits nicely in my hand.
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How do I convince my dad ( a hard sole Christian) to let me watch Kristen Stewart's Twilight and Speak?

abb123 J

I saw reviews and trailers for both movies and I am 15 years old I think I can handle them but my dad says no to everything!! Everyone says Speak is really good and I have already read the book before and Twilght looks ssoooo awesome, help?!

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I know this must be tough. Your dad obviously wants to protect you from images/stories that he deems as either inappropriate or potentially harmful. You obviously disagree with this. What you need to do is sit down with your father and ask him to explain his reasoning. Is he afraid of scenes that may depict sexual themes? Violence? Material that runs counter to his/your beliefs (this last one is tricky)? Listen to him and try to see things from your perspective. After that, ask him to hear your reasons for why you wish to see these films. You could then try to tell him that as you grow up, you will be exposed to images like this and probably worse. Then point out that this may be a good opportunity while you are still young, on how to deal with these kinds of messages. If he is so concerned, then perhaps you could encourage him to watch it with you and promise to discuss the themes/images both of you think may be controversial.

This seems like a lot of work, but it really is an opportunity to show you are mature enough to handle such films and other challenges. He may appreciate your willingness to hear him out and the opportunity to see what kinds of things you are enjoying.

One more thing, if it is his fear that these things are anti-christian, it is a bit harder, but stress that you understand that vampires and the like are fictional, and watching movies such as these is hardly going to make you suck blood any-time soon (again, a good reason for him to watch with you and see for himself). Good Luck.

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what is the difference between the Federation cup and the World Cup?

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JROTC Staf

and how is Ireland doing if Ireland is in it?

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The FIFA Confederations Cup is an association football tournament for national teams, currently held every four years. The competition is organised by FIFA. It is contested by the winners of each of the six FIFA confederation championships (CAF, CONMEBOL, UEFA, AFC, OFC, CONCACAF), along with the FIFA World Cup winner and the host country, to bring the number of teams up to eight.

The tournament was originally organised by and held in Saudi Arabia and called the King Fahd Cup (or Intercontinental Championship), contested in 1992 and 1995 by the Saudi national side and some continental champions. In 1997, FIFA took over the organization of the tournament, named it the FIFA Confederations Cup and staged the competition every two years.

Since 2005, it is held every four years, in the year prior to each World Cup in the host country of the forthcoming World Cup. Considered a dress-rehearsal for the World Cup it precedes, it uses around half of the stadia intended for use at the following year's World Cup and gives the host nation, who qualifies for that tournament automatically, a vital taste of competitive football during two years of friendlies. At the same time, participation was made optional for the South American and European champions.

When the World champion is also winner of its confederation championship, then the World Cup runner-up also enters the Confederations Cup, ensuring eight teams for the tournament. In the 2005 tournament, however, Brazil, as World champion, and World Cup runner-up Germany, as host, had qualified. When Brazil also won the Copa América, the vacant eighth spot was awarded to Argentina, runner-up in the Copa América.


The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international football competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, because of World War II.

The current format of the tournament involves 32 teams competing for the title at venues within the host nation(s) over a period of about a month â this phase is often called the World Cup Finals. A qualification phase, which currently takes place over the preceding three years, is used to determine which teams qualify for the tournament together with the host nation(s). The World Cup is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world, with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the 2006 final.

Will Scotland qualify for the 2010 World Cup?

barrieboy5

Just watched the game. Second half was enjoyable. I've been trying to work out how scotland can finish as one of the top placed runners-up. Assuming we beat Holland (:p) on Wednesday, which teams from other groups are we hoping slip up? Am i right in saying the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland? Remember points won against the lowest seed in the group are subtracted from any teams final points tally.

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even if Scotland dont beat holland on wednesday but still finish second, they may still qualify for the play offs. the other 8 groups second place finishers will end up having points & goals awarded against the bottom finishers deducted from their total. Unfortunately, some of them have 2 or 3 games to play yet. An example is Hungary.
They have beaten malta twice(malta are bottom), so if hungary finish 2nd, they will lose 6 points and the goals, Hungary are currently on 13 points, so you could say that in theory they only actually have 7 points. This is just an example. Sky sports shown a table on their program this morning showing Scotland in 6th place out of nine to qualify for the play offs, it would be a major boost if they beat Holland though, I'm actually English, but i wish you the best of luck.

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Watches that measure walking and sprinting in Metres?

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Paul

i've been searching for a gps sports watch that measures running and walking distances in metres but i can't seem to find any, the ones i find seem to measure in miles and k/m. I want to measure in metres for 100m sprints so mileage is no use it has to be in metres. I'm just wondering though, is there any portable device available that measures walking and running distance in metres ?

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The Suunto Ambit displays the kms in such resolution that you can read the 10-meter increments. I suppose other GPS watches are like that too. And some smartphone apps might do the same.

But note that GPS accuracy is not very high, so the single-digit readings are not that reliable.

I am looking for a good online running store based out of Australia?

smashH

I am looking for an australian running website that will allow me to order shoes online and ship them to a rural address. Does anyone have any suggestions? I have been looking to buy a pair of nike air zoom haywards online and can only find them in America. Any good suggestions for Australian running sites? Many thanks.

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Dear here are some of the Australia based stores online:

http://www.nike.com.au/g1/au/index.asp

http://www.myshopping.com.au/PT--240_shoes_Nike__fs_9431_e__

http://www.shopferret.com.au/shop-nike-shoes.html

Hope this helps. Just in case you are looking for good idea on running watches, you may find fair, non-selling tone reviews here http://www.runningwatchreviews.com/97/garmin-forerunner-405-wireless-gps-enabled-sports-watch/. Lots from nike and other brands :)

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monitor watch that will cover heart rate + speed + distance?

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shopaholix

I am a new "runner" and would like to buy a monitor watch that has heart rate + speed + distance. I really don't need something fancy at this point but I would like to have the three features at least. Thanks a lot!

Answer
Garmin has a full range of GPS + HRM watches. The Forerunner 110 is the entry-level model. The 305 has many great features for more professional runners, but is a bit bulky. The 610 is very advanced and well designed, but more pricey.

You could also get a Nike+ foot pod, and connect that to an ipod. Nike also sells a GPS watch now, but it's fairly new and good reviews are hard to come by.

Polar and suunto also have several models each, but their GPS unit is external (you wear it on your belt or arm), so that's less convenient.

What training/GPS watch to buy?

Leonard Mc

Hello,
as i have mentioned before i am kind of a beginner runner. Im doing quite well, already have placed running in my every day schedule . Ive read about all these training /GPS running watches on the market and i think i should buy one. I would love to track my training and i also saw that some have set programmes but im so confused on picking the right one for me. Please help!
Thanks!

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Ahh, the watch search..
Been there, done that, love to share.

First off, it totally depends on what stats you are looking for and how much money you willing to spend.
There are watches that track distance, calories, pace, time and heart rate if you get a heart rate monitor (i would advise that, specially as a smoker).

There are watches that track all the above while cycling or swimming too. In fact there are even watches that have even a barometric altimeter, compass and a hunt/fish calendar..Ok yeah i know, not for running, but still its amazing.
As Apollenaire stated above me, i swear by garmin too.

If you want to expand your training to cycling and swimming, i strongly recommend the Garmin Forerunner 310xt. Its as far as i know the only watch out there that can deliver on all 3 modes and is 100% waterproof. http://www.runningwatchesreviews.com/whrm-review-the-ultimate-tool-or-just-another-stop-watch/
If you want to just have a watch to track your running and all that in a really really really simple way, id get the Forerunner 110. Its made just for running and is as easy to use as a stop watch.(plus it looks too cool and comes in many colors) http://www.runningwatchesreviews.com/garmin-forerunner-110-gps-sport-watch-with-heart-rate-monitor-review-think-pink/

Note: if you do get a heart rate monitor and you dont like the strap , good thing about garmin is that you can buy a polar strap and it will work fine with the garmin transmitor, but the polar transmitor doesnt work with a garmin watch.

Take care and keep running!!

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