happy thanksgiving - i hope you ate less than i did and gave thanks while you were at it. pete deep-fried the turkey on saturday nite - pics to come - and now i am forever doomed to eating turkey cooked this way as it was incredible. thx p&n. good times.
anyone watch the season premiere of BSG? holy frackin' intensity starbuck? nothin like watching people blow themselves up, roaming death squads and prisoners being tortured to help you give thanks!
Oct 9, 2006
Oct 6, 2006
Oct 5, 2006
-from the "sledgehammer of justice" file comes this press release-
Lyon, France - Interpol, the world's largest police organization, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have committed to work together to identify areas for collaboration in combating the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.
The need for stronger and more unified action in tackling the problem of doping was underlined as a key point during the meeting between Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble and WADA Director General, David Howman at the General Secretariat on Monday 2 October.
A global congress on combating doping in sport was among the proposals discussed during the meeting, which would bring together experts from the policing and sporting worlds to develop best practice and inter-agency co-operation at all levels.
"Doping in sport is not only a crime in the conventional sense of the word, but it is also morally dishonest and harmful at so many levels. From the trainer who convinces a young, impressionable athlete that taking drugs is the only way to win, to record breaking performances which are now questioned by the general public," said Secretary General Noble.
"The deception associated with doping is now spread so far and so wide, that there are some sports where every single individual who breaks a record falls under suspicion.
"The enormous profits associated with major sporting events for individuals, companies and even countries have made it easy for those who should be acting to turn a blind eye."
Interpol and WADA are to draw up a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a clear framework for co-operation in tackling doping.
"Many athletes are not aware of the consequences of taking performance enhancing drugs, both legally and physically," said Mr Howman.
"While much has been done during recent years to raise awareness in the sporting world of the damage doping can do, with support from the law enforcement community in identifying and prosecuting the suppliers, I am sure that far more progress can be made.
"It is important that we take action now, to protect young sportsmen and women from harm, and to protect the integrity of sport itself."
The need for a co-ordinated and worldwide effort to combat doping in sport was also underlined by the Interpol Secretary General.
"By working with the World Anti-Doping Agency, Interpol is clearly showing the world that this is not acceptable, that action will be taken against those who cheat, and that honest athletes can achieve the results they deserve," added Mr Noble.
In 2004, Interpol hosted the first International Working Group on doping agents, attended by delegates from 16 countries in addition to WADA, the International Olympic Committee and the Council of Europe. The group recognised as essential the need for stronger legislation to deter criminals from what is viewed as a high-profit low-risk crime.
ok - this might actually be the beginning of the real fight against "organized" doping in sports - we will see. one part of me thinks this might be akin to killing a bug with a hammer but maybe this is exactly whats required to put the fear of god into the drug pushers. doping will never go away but it would be nice to see the systematic-nature of it broken down.
Lyon, France - Interpol, the world's largest police organization, and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) have committed to work together to identify areas for collaboration in combating the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sport.
The need for stronger and more unified action in tackling the problem of doping was underlined as a key point during the meeting between Interpol Secretary General Ronald K. Noble and WADA Director General, David Howman at the General Secretariat on Monday 2 October.
A global congress on combating doping in sport was among the proposals discussed during the meeting, which would bring together experts from the policing and sporting worlds to develop best practice and inter-agency co-operation at all levels.
"Doping in sport is not only a crime in the conventional sense of the word, but it is also morally dishonest and harmful at so many levels. From the trainer who convinces a young, impressionable athlete that taking drugs is the only way to win, to record breaking performances which are now questioned by the general public," said Secretary General Noble.
"The deception associated with doping is now spread so far and so wide, that there are some sports where every single individual who breaks a record falls under suspicion.
"The enormous profits associated with major sporting events for individuals, companies and even countries have made it easy for those who should be acting to turn a blind eye."
Interpol and WADA are to draw up a Memorandum of Understanding to provide a clear framework for co-operation in tackling doping.
"Many athletes are not aware of the consequences of taking performance enhancing drugs, both legally and physically," said Mr Howman.
"While much has been done during recent years to raise awareness in the sporting world of the damage doping can do, with support from the law enforcement community in identifying and prosecuting the suppliers, I am sure that far more progress can be made.
"It is important that we take action now, to protect young sportsmen and women from harm, and to protect the integrity of sport itself."
The need for a co-ordinated and worldwide effort to combat doping in sport was also underlined by the Interpol Secretary General.
"By working with the World Anti-Doping Agency, Interpol is clearly showing the world that this is not acceptable, that action will be taken against those who cheat, and that honest athletes can achieve the results they deserve," added Mr Noble.
In 2004, Interpol hosted the first International Working Group on doping agents, attended by delegates from 16 countries in addition to WADA, the International Olympic Committee and the Council of Europe. The group recognised as essential the need for stronger legislation to deter criminals from what is viewed as a high-profit low-risk crime.
ok - this might actually be the beginning of the real fight against "organized" doping in sports - we will see. one part of me thinks this might be akin to killing a bug with a hammer but maybe this is exactly whats required to put the fear of god into the drug pushers. doping will never go away but it would be nice to see the systematic-nature of it broken down.
Oct 1, 2006
I have added Saskatchewan and Manitoba to my territory, effective October 1. Two timezones, 3 provinces, 3 area codes and a whole lotta prairie are now part of my world. I am excited to take on the challenge of growing business in the area - but even more excited about checking out what makes this part of canada tick. i am looking forward to sampling a little bit of nitelife in winnipeg, brandon, and saskatoon. i am sure i will need a little bit of stimuli after driving to winnipeg and back again in less than a week. my first trip out is scheduled for the end of October - hopefully before the first snow flies! anybody out there who has information on the best places to eat, best places to stay, and best spot to tilt back a pint - feel free to leave a comment for me.
Sep 29, 2006
Vegas Baby!
so...i decided i had had enough of las vegas and changed my flight to come home a day early. there is only so much stale-air-conditioning-bad-food-fat-yank that a self-respecting canadian can take ya know! having said that - the interbike show was pretty cool. this is the ultimate place to come if you are into bicycles as pretty much everything in the bike universe is on display for 3 days. i made it out to the on-dirt-demo on tuesday with the intention of doing a couple shuttles and hitting the dirt jumps. good intentions. what really happened was that it was tough to get a bike so i ended up sampling the beer being poured by mavic, kona, etc. that in itself was fun - nothing quite like drinking beers in 100+ degree heat in the desert. here are some photos i thought were note-worthy...
so...i decided i had had enough of las vegas and changed my flight to come home a day early. there is only so much stale-air-conditioning-bad-food-fat-yank that a self-respecting canadian can take ya know! having said that - the interbike show was pretty cool. this is the ultimate place to come if you are into bicycles as pretty much everything in the bike universe is on display for 3 days. i made it out to the on-dirt-demo on tuesday with the intention of doing a couple shuttles and hitting the dirt jumps. good intentions. what really happened was that it was tough to get a bike so i ended up sampling the beer being poured by mavic, kona, etc. that in itself was fun - nothing quite like drinking beers in 100+ degree heat in the desert. here are some photos i thought were note-worthy...
Sep 24, 2006
Jesse's B-Day party in pictures...
...but first - by the numbers...
64 - number of empty beers in the morning
22 - revellers
5 - bags of chips
4 - people that had to sleep over
3 - bikes of mine ridden home by revellers
2 - bottles of gin
1 - 40 of rum
1 - 26 of tequila
1 - dairy queen ice cream cake
1 - lost jimmy - what happened buddy?
...but first - by the numbers...
64 - number of empty beers in the morning
22 - revellers
5 - bags of chips
4 - people that had to sleep over
3 - bikes of mine ridden home by revellers
2 - bottles of gin
1 - 40 of rum
1 - 26 of tequila
1 - dairy queen ice cream cake
1 - lost jimmy - what happened buddy?
Sep 21, 2006
World Championships News -
From Canadian Cyclist - Canadian national time trial champion Alex Wrubleski, at her first Worlds, crashed in the final few kilometers when she misjudged a corner in the technical and twisty city streets."Five kilometers to the finish, I didn't realize that the course was entering a more technical section and I had my head down. I looked up too late into a corner, and just went straight into a fence. Before that, I felt solid, and I think I would have been top-15 for sure.""I'm not sure exactly how I hit the fence, but it was pretty much straight on - I don't think the marshal expected me to come straight at him! It bent the front wheel, and I banged up my (left) knee; but I think it should be okay for Saturday (road race)."
FYI - the is a 2-page spread in the latest velonews featuring Alex - check it out.
You gotta admire the girl for pushing so hard she crashed! Better luck awaits in the roadrace alex!
From Canadian Cyclist - Canadian national time trial champion Alex Wrubleski, at her first Worlds, crashed in the final few kilometers when she misjudged a corner in the technical and twisty city streets."Five kilometers to the finish, I didn't realize that the course was entering a more technical section and I had my head down. I looked up too late into a corner, and just went straight into a fence. Before that, I felt solid, and I think I would have been top-15 for sure.""I'm not sure exactly how I hit the fence, but it was pretty much straight on - I don't think the marshal expected me to come straight at him! It bent the front wheel, and I banged up my (left) knee; but I think it should be okay for Saturday (road race)."
FYI - the is a 2-page spread in the latest velonews featuring Alex - check it out.
You gotta admire the girl for pushing so hard she crashed! Better luck awaits in the roadrace alex!
Sep 18, 2006
starbucks is evil!!! the truth is out!!! not only does it cost you sixbucks everytime you walk into one of their stores - now it may kill you!!!
A regular latte or cappuccino from a Canadian coffee shop packs a punch in fat and calories, a new report shows. Starbucks started the sweet trend to lure people who don't necessarily like plain coffee. The Centre for Science in the Public Interest took a close look at the offerings from Canada's big three coffee chains, Tim Hortons, Starbucks and the Second Cup. Starbucks' blueberry green tea Frappuccino was the worst, weighing in at 560 calories and nine grams of fat per 16-ounce serving. A Tim Hortons double-double — with two creams and two sugars — has 160 calories per 10-ounce cup. A black coffee had about 10 calories and no fat. One drink could pack the 500 to 600 calories of a healthy dinner of chicken breast, rice and vegetables, said Dana Wilkinson, nutrition research co-ordinator at the University of Alberta. Starbucks declined to comment on the report's findings. In a statement, the company said they offer "a wide variety of options." Starbucks started the sweet trend to lure people who don't necessarily like plain coffee. The strategy introduces people to coffee culture through a form they're already familiar with, such as milkshakes and soft drinks, Bouchard said. The strategy worked, and the high-calorie drinks are among the most popular at coffee kiosks across Canada. But a single beverage can represent a quarter of your recommended daily caloric intake, with little nutritional value. A daily double-double or low-fat latte adds up to an extra 17 pounds of fat in one year.
well - i guess that means no more daily double-double's for me if i want to maintain this svelte figure of mine.
A regular latte or cappuccino from a Canadian coffee shop packs a punch in fat and calories, a new report shows. Starbucks started the sweet trend to lure people who don't necessarily like plain coffee. The Centre for Science in the Public Interest took a close look at the offerings from Canada's big three coffee chains, Tim Hortons, Starbucks and the Second Cup. Starbucks' blueberry green tea Frappuccino was the worst, weighing in at 560 calories and nine grams of fat per 16-ounce serving. A Tim Hortons double-double — with two creams and two sugars — has 160 calories per 10-ounce cup. A black coffee had about 10 calories and no fat. One drink could pack the 500 to 600 calories of a healthy dinner of chicken breast, rice and vegetables, said Dana Wilkinson, nutrition research co-ordinator at the University of Alberta. Starbucks declined to comment on the report's findings. In a statement, the company said they offer "a wide variety of options." Starbucks started the sweet trend to lure people who don't necessarily like plain coffee. The strategy introduces people to coffee culture through a form they're already familiar with, such as milkshakes and soft drinks, Bouchard said. The strategy worked, and the high-calorie drinks are among the most popular at coffee kiosks across Canada. But a single beverage can represent a quarter of your recommended daily caloric intake, with little nutritional value. A daily double-double or low-fat latte adds up to an extra 17 pounds of fat in one year.
well - i guess that means no more daily double-double's for me if i want to maintain this svelte figure of mine.
Sep 13, 2006
Sep 8, 2006
...back from montreal!
I went to the annual BTAC show in montreal - here are some photos of stuff that caught my eye...
the new wilier cento - very beautiful!
lapierre bikes from france are now available in canada and they had some amazing looking mountainbikes including this DH machine - slick!
this "alien" sculpture was created my buddy steve mitchell out of old bike bits!
the new xtr components are without question the most incredible hardparts i have ever seen.
I went to the annual BTAC show in montreal - here are some photos of stuff that caught my eye...
the new wilier cento - very beautiful!
lapierre bikes from france are now available in canada and they had some amazing looking mountainbikes including this DH machine - slick!
this "alien" sculpture was created my buddy steve mitchell out of old bike bits!
the new xtr components are without question the most incredible hardparts i have ever seen.
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