Source: http://scubadivergirls.com/blog/?p=9654
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Sunday, 4 March 2012
The Rebirth of the Legend?Aqua Lung?s Newest Regulator Series
The girls all showed up for an early morning dive at La Jolla cove. The air temperature that morning was 37 degrees making a water temperature of 58F seem almost inviting. They looked a little hesitant upon exiting their cars and Wendy said, ?this is crazy cold?not sure I want to get my wetsuit on!? [...]
Rousimar Palhares celebrates 32nd birthday with his first cake ever
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His teammates at Brazilian Top Team changed that last week when they surprised "Toquinho" with a cake.
That was really a big surprise for me. I became a child again because this was the first time in my whole life I celebrated my birthday with a cake. Everybody knows my family always had a very humble life. I thank my BTT partners to have given me this happiness. I hope this is going to be a year of much work and that God can continue giving me the opportunities to represent Brazil and show my talent inside the Octagon.
He turned 32, and this was the first time he ever celebrated his birthday with a cake. He doesn't know the joy of red velvet or angel food or German chocolate or ice cream cake or cupcakes or yellow cake with chocolate frosting. This cake could set up a scenario where the muscle-bound Palhares takes a nosedive into the seedy underbelly of too much cake. When visiting New York for next week's UFC on Fox 3 press conference, he could visit Carlo's Bake Shop in Hoboken, N.J., get a taste of Buddy from "Cake Boss" famous cake, and give up heel hooks forever.
Or, he could be so inspired by his teammates' kindness that he runs a giveaway of autographed shirts on his website.
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UFC on FX 2 opener: Costa Philippou hands Court McGee first loss in the UFC
Maybe the best guy from Season 11 of "The Ultimate Fighter" never got his real chance. Costa Philippou lost his qualifier fight that season and missed the chance to face the eventual champion Court McGee. He didn't let the opportunity slip away tonight.
Philippou (9-2, 3-1 UFC) was the bigger, more efficient fighter over the first two rounds helping him score a unanimous decision victory, 29-28 on all three cards in the first fight on the FX portion of the UFC's latest card in Sydney, Australia.
The 32-year-old, who works out of Matt Serra's camp in Long Island, N.Y., has now won three straight in the UFC and took out a guy who was unbeaten with the promotion.
McGee (13-2, 3-1 UFC) is a wrestler/grappler but anytime he got his hands on Philippou, he looked like a midget in the middleweight division. The thickly muscled Philippou would just toss him aside or easily stuff the takedown attempts. McGee only made good on 1-of-11 tries.
When it was standing it was a complete mismatch over the first 10 minutes. McGee turned it up a notch in the final round landing some good shots as part of combinations. Why didn't he do it in the first two rounds? He got rocked so often early that it made him shy away from jumping into the pocket.
UFC on FX 2 undercard:
James Te Huna def. Aaron Rosa via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 2:08.
Anthony Perosh def. Nick Penner via TKO (punches) - Round 1, 4:59.
Steven Siler def. Cole Miller via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
Andrew Craig def. Kyle Noke via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28).
T.J. Waldburger def. Jake Hecht via submission (armbar) - Round 1, 0:55.
Daniel Pineda def. Mackens Semerzier via submission (armbar) - Round 1, 2:05.
Shawn Jordan def. Oli Thompson via TKO (strikes) - Round 2, 3:53.
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Freelance ?Slickwalking? in Snow Canyon, Utah
Snow Canyon, just outside St. George, Utah, is one of our all-time favorite places to camp. We describe it in detail in our guidebook: “Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country.” It’s Trip 1, on page 34. So on our recent migration south, from Canmore, Alberta, to Tucson, Arizona, we camped here and explored [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2012/01/snow-canyon-utah/
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Getting used to the cold
Each session in cold temperatures is teaching me how to get better in keeping my body protected against the cold air. Today, December 30th, a nice breeze was on and I was motivared to test my latest toys: Titanium socks, 1mm thick seamless gloves combined with my drysuit and a 5mm strong Titanium Arctic hood. [...]
Source: http://www.chrispressler.com/?p=1711
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Pirates of the Caribbean: Salt Cay and Bohio, Grand Turk (Part 1)
The Salt Cay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Turks and Caicos Islands, British West Indies. It is 90 miles north of the Dominican Republic, 650 miles southeast of Miami. It is only a 30-minute flight from Providenciales (or 20 minute by ferry from Grand Turk further north). Yet this island of only 101 [...]
Source: http://scubadivergirls.com/blog/?p=9623
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Saturday, 3 March 2012
Junior Dos Santos Interview - UFC
Heavy-handed Junior Dos Santos steps back into the Octagon? against a man considered to be an equally dangerous striker, Shane Carwin. Will Junior's speed advantage be enough to hand Carwin his first KO loss? Watch UFC 131 Live on Pay-Per-View and www.UFC.tv on Saturday, Jun 11th at 6/9PM PT/ET.Source: http://mmalice.com/ufc/junior-dos-santos-interview-video_8d42cdb57.html
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival Starts Tomorrow!
If your weekend is still open and you’re looking for something fun–and inspiring–to do, don’t forget that the Wild and Scenic Film Festival in Nevada City starts tomorrow, Jan 13th. Films this year run the gamut from explorations of the Congo River, New Environmental Activists, and Biodynamic Farming in Egypt, so there is probably literally [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/yXQZZX7rco4/
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Kicking off a new year
Little reminders (to myself) for making this the best year yet. Getting back into the swing of things after the holidays can be awkward. Either emails piled up at work or they didn’t – so much so that you’ve either got your hands full for days of catching up or you’re not really sure where [...]
Source: http://skydivechick.com/2012/01/kicking-off-a-new-year/
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Flyweight final set as Demetrious Johnson and Joe Benavidez win at UFC on FX 2
Update: UFC president Dana White announced at the post-event press conference that the McCall-Johnson decision was read incorrectly. The decision was supposed to be a draw, and the fight should've gone to a 'sudden-death' fourth round. White says the UFC will try to set up a rematch in April.
Demetrious Johnson and Joseph Benavidez took very different paths to the final, with Johnson winning a tight decision and Benavidez getting a second-round knockout at UFC on FX 2 in Australia. Those wins set them up to face off for the first ever UFC flyweight (125-lb.) championship.
Johnson survives to win split decision
Despite a terrible third round, Demetrious Johnson won the UFC's first flyweight fight in a majority decision. 29-28, 29-28, 29-29. Though the crowd in Australia yelled their displeasure, Ian McCall's strong third round was not enough for the win. The fight was originally announced as a split decision in Johnson's favor, but MMA Junkie showed score cards from on-site that showed one judge scored the first round as a 10-10 draw.
Johnson started with fast kicks followed by sticking and moving. McCall got a takedown on an inside trip, but Johnson managed a reversal and brought the fight back to the feet. McCall took advantage of a leg kick, using it to take Johnson to his back. When McCall stopped takedowns, Johnson still would make him pay on the way out with a punch or two.
The second round featured continued furious action, with the fighters standing in front of each other early in the round and trading blows. Johnson peppered McCall's legs with kicks, while McCall landed powerful shots when he could get his hands on Johnson.
Early in the third round, McCall bent over when he was inadvertently kicked in the crotch, but referee Leon Roberts did not stop the fight. Johnson took advantage and landed several punches before McCall responded.
Johnson tried a flying knee, but McCall just used it to take Johnson to the ground and land several elbows. They returned to their feet, but then McCall got another takedown. He took Johnson's back, stretched him out, and landed a bevy of strikes. Somehow, Johnson kept the fight alive and got back to his feet. With less than a minute left, Johnson tried for a takedown, but after a scramble, McCall ended up on top and then in full guard. He laid into Johnson's face with strike after strike, yelling to the crowd as he punched in the final seconds of the fight.
Benavidez earns final berth with TKO
Benavidez didn't leave it in the hands of the judges, knocking out Yasuhiro Urushitani in the second round.
Urushitani showed strong takedown defense early in the first round, but Benavidez was able to get him down late in the round. He took his back, controlling him with body triangle and a rear naked choke. However, it was too late in the round to end the fight. Urushitani survived.
Benavidez wasted no time in the second round. He knocked Urushitani down with a short right hook and finished him with ground and pound. The fight was stopped 11 seconds into the second round.
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Watch Georges St. Pierre get beaten by Japanese children in the cutest video ever produced
UFC welterweight champ Georges St. Pierre headed to Japan for UFC 144. He visited a school for young kids and was promptly beaten by children wielding swords.
Seriously, watch the first two and a half minutes of this video. Your day will improve. Watch as GSP beams while the children warm up, then see him not keep up as they run through exercises with plastic swords. Finally, see how they suddenly turn on him and beat GSP over the head until he submits to strikes.
After he talks about how he would have rather played with swords as a kid than with a hockey stick, they show a visit to the mayor of Saitama, Japan, and a visit to a dojo where kids aged around seven beat each other up. But if you can't watch the whole six minutes, at least press play for the first two and half.
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Shane Carwin Discusses Leaner Diet, Plan of Attack Against Junior dos Santos - UFC 131
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Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva breakdown their upcoming fight - Strikeforce
At the Strikeforce Heavyweight GP in Dallas, TC Inside MMA correspondent Ron Kruck caught up with Alistair Overeem and Antonio Silva. The Reem spoke about his victory over Fabricio Werdum and the challange that lies ahead in Silva. Bigfoot spoke about how to do the impossible and beat OvereemJoachim Hansen Antoni Hardonk Dan Hardy Lee Hasdell Musse Hasselvall
Friday, 2 March 2012
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 - UFC 131
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 Video by UFC 131Jeff Big Frog Curran Dai Shuanghai Mac Danzig Karen Darabedyan Viacheslav Datsik
A rock climbing training blog - why?
If you are hoping to improve your ability or learn more about training techniques and tools, then this blog will give you some of the answers - because that’s what I’m going to do too!
I’ve been climbing for about three years and have developed enough basic ability to get me up 6a routes. I’ve set [...]
I’ve been climbing for about three years and have developed enough basic ability to get me up 6a routes. I’ve set [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rock-climbing-blog/~3/aFRHTPVmui0/philsheard
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Grayscale Teaser
Grayscale is a video out of boston with a pretty impressive teaser.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/Qg8MwU_nSzw/grayscale-teaser.html
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Check out pictures from UFC 144 in Japan
Start your day with a gallery of pictures by Tracy Lee from UFC 144, including Benson Henderson's big win, Anthony Pettis' knockout and everything else from Saturday night's action in Saitama.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/check-pictures-ufc-144-japan-114406536.html
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Class IV-V rafting trip in Patagonia this winter
Our annual rafting expedition to Chile’s beautiful Patagonia region is just around the corner.� The “Rio Futaleufu” is a genuinely world-class river.� Challenging rapids, high-volumne water, jaw-dropping scenery………..all that and then you get to come home every night to a wood-fired hot tub, tasty dinners, fabulous local wines, and a comfy bed.� Did I mention [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/T3ou1fsu2VQ/
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Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot - Strikeforce
Jorge Masvidal Makes the Case for Title Shot Video by StrikeforceSource: http://mmalice.com/strikeforce/jorge-masvidal-makes-the-case-for-title-shot-video_817181133.html
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O?NEILL EVOLUTION TO WELCOME IN 2012 NEW YEAR IN STYLE
Davos, Switzerland, 11 October 2011 ? The O?Neill Evolution 2012 will once again launch a New Year in euphoric fashion from January 2nd until 7th. The 6 Star Men and Women?s TTR World Snowboard event will see some of the most progressive riders from around the planet gather at the base of the Jacobshorn in [...]
Source: http://snowboardaction.net/o%ca%bcneill-evolution-2012-year-style/
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Jaakko Ojanen Part
Young Euro ripper Jaakko Ojanen has a possible world record 50-50 in the middle of a gnarly part.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/p79jdR3roYo/jaakko-ojanen-part.html
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Thursday, 1 March 2012
Reflecting and resolving ? part 2
In an effort to keep my posts quick and easy to read, I broke up this posts into two part. Part 1 was posted yesterday, and I discussed 2011, took a look at the goals I set at the beginning of the year and where I netted out. This year, my goals are a little [...]
Source: http://skydivechick.com/2011/12/reflecting-and-resolving-part-2/
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UFC on Fuel TV Predictions- Kamikaze Overdrive MMA
UFC on Fuel TV: Ellenberger vs Sanchez Predictions -- UFC on Fuel TV: Ellenberger vs Sanchez predictions for 3 main card fights. The rest of my predictions can be found @ kamikazeoverdrive.netCheck out my MMA Rankings for all 7 UFC divisions; the ...
Source: http://www.mmanews.com/video/mrj86/1147
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The odd path Benson Henderson and Anthony Pettis took to UFC 144
Those MMA fans who have been living under a rock since December 16, 2010, when Pettis beat Henderson, might wonder how it's Henderson, not Pettis challenging Edgar.
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After winning the WEC belt in their final event before being absorbed by the UFC, Pettis was supposed to get the next UFC lightweight title shot. He was supposed to fight the winner of Edgar and Gray Maynard's New Years Day 2011 bout.
But Pettis was put on the backburner when Edgar and Maynard's bout ended in a draw. Their rematch was more important than unifying the WEC and UFC belts. Pettis opted not to wait for a title shot, and lost a decision to Clay Guida in June.
For Henderson, it was a win over Guida -- plus beatdowns of Jim Miller and Mark Bocek -- that earned him the title shot at Saitama Super Arena this weekend. No fighter wants to lose, particularly when his belt is on the line, but the loss to Pettis still bothers Henderson. His laid back strategy late in the bout still makes him angry. Was it the best thing to happen to him?
"It was heart-wrenching," he said to MMA Fighting's Ben Fowlkes. "I was sad, and I'm still sad. It was heart-breaking. ...Every time I'm out there, I give you guys everything. I open up my heart and soul. I hold nothing back. To come up short, and to come up short in that manner, that hurt. But I'll never let that happen again."
Even Pettis has noticed the difference in his former opponent.
"Ben was on a tear. He was killing guys in the WEC. Then I come in there, we go five rounds and I win the decision, and he was back to square one. I think a loss makes everyone a little hungrier, and that's what it did for him."
Pettis beat Jeremy Stephens in October. He will fight Lauzon early enough on Saturday's card that, if healthy, he can sit in the crowd and watch Henderson take on Edgar. At just 25, Pettis has plenty of time to get back to a title fight, and what could serve as better fuel than watching the man he beat take the title shot Pettis was supposed to get.
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Free clips for Chris Sharma ?King Lines? climbing video?
Interested in downloading high-quality clips of Chris Sharma climbing?
Today I checked out the website for Chris Sharma’s King Lines movie - and there’s a new addition!
Early versions of the DVD didn’t feature all of the extras properly, so the website features downloadable clips from the extras.
This won’t replace the need to buy the DVD, but [...]
Today I checked out the website for Chris Sharma’s King Lines movie - and there’s a new addition!
Early versions of the DVD didn’t feature all of the extras properly, so the website features downloadable clips from the extras.
This won’t replace the need to buy the DVD, but [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rock-climbing-blog/~3/v-YQWecn-lk/philsheard
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Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Givin Welcomes Forrest Burki
Our friends over at Givin Films just added Forrest Burki to the roster--some fresh clips from the poncho man, featuring the music of Scott Sullivan and Wes Makepeace.
Welcome to the crew Forrest Burki from Aaron Hooper on Vimeo.
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Following your dreams
You have to follow your own dreams in life, not the dreams that others have for you. Denying yourself to appease others is simply a waste of a life, if you ask me. Now, I’m not going to lie, those statements are bold, and truth be told, I’m writing this more as a reminder to [...]
Source: http://skydivechick.com/2012/01/following-your-dreams/
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Tina Watson Dies while Scuba Diving
Gabe Watson has been found guilty for his wife?s Tina Watson?s death while scuba diving. The prosecutors from the state?s attorney general office announced that Watson switched off Tina Thomas Watson?s air supply while they were diving in the Great Barrier Reef in an attempt to collect on a life insurance policy. Watson, who has [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/tina-watson-dies-while-scuba-diving/
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Mark Hunt takes out Cheick Kongo in the first round at UFC 144
Mark Hunt made his name in combat sports in Japan, as he was a well-known and credentialed kickboxer. He thanked the Japanese fans with a quick knockout of Cheick Kongo at UFC 144.
[Video: Watch Hunt-Kongo fight highlights]
The two tentatively felt each other out, but when Kongo came inside, Hunt met him with a huge left that sent Kongo flying. Kongo returned to his feet, then Hunt threw a right-left combo that wobbled his opponent. He followed it with uppercuts until Kongo's legs fell out from underneath him. The bout was stopped at 2:11 in the first round.
At 37 years old, Hunt now has three straight wins in the UFC and an overall record of 8-7. For Kongo, this loss stops him from getting a three-fight win streak.
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Video: Ryan Bader knocks out Keith Jardine
Though he has a strong wrestling background, Ryan Bader has plenty of power in his hands. He showed this when he knocked out Keith Jardine in the third round of their bout at UFC 110.
Bader had a long undefeated streak that was stopped by eventual champion Jon Jones. Tito Ortiz added to Bader's troubles by submitting him at UFC 132.
He got back on the winning track with a first-round knockout of Jason Brilz in November. This weekend, he has another chance to show he's in the upper echelon of light heavyweights against Quinton "Rampage" Jackson. Will he do it, or will Jackson get the win? Tell us in the comments, on Facebook or on Twitter.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/video-ryan-bader-knocks-keith-jardine-151113024.html
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Bouldering Burbage photos
Finally a little sun! Yesterday I went climbing in Burbage (specifically Burbage south boulders) in the Peak District near Sheffield. I’m really glad I’ve got these boulders within 15 minutes of my home.
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rock-climbing-blog/~3/cezufJsw-4w/philsheard
Junior dos Santos Looking to Exploit Shane Carwin's Lack of Cardio at UFC 131 - UFC 131
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Melange Montage 2
Melange has a new montage of Euro goodness.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/EMjVIKF5usQ/melange-montage-2.html
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Tuesday, 28 February 2012
Grand Canyon: The Long Way Down (and up!)
IF YOU THINK HIKING NINE MILES IN OR OUT OF THE GRAND CANYON IS AS EASY AS WALKING TO THE STORE, AND IF YOU SORTA-KINDA GET IN SHAPE IN BETWEEN GOING TO THE MOVIES AND MAKING DINNER, YOU’LL BE JUST FINE, THINK AGAIN. VETERAN O.A.R.S. GUIDE, JEFFE ARONSON OFFERS INSIGHT INTO WHAT IT TAKES TO [...]
Source: http://whitewaterraftingblog.oars.com/post/grand-canyon-the-long-way-down-and-up
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Video: Matt Kurle and Dan Patrinellis on Ernie?s Canyon
This is a sweet video by whitewater kayaker Matt Kurle of him and Dan Patrinellis paddling the Ernie’s Canyon section of the North Fork of the Snoqualmie River in February 2011.� Apparently this video won first place at�an outdoor film festival recently, so congrats Matt! Ernie’s Canyon is one of the most difficult whitewater kayaking [...]
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Wild and Scenic Film Festival: Jan 13-15 2012
Start the new year out with some inspiration, some beauty, some cold hard facts, and the information you need to make a difference!� The annual Wild and Scenic Film Festival in the lovely Sierra Foothills town of Nevada City is back! The three day festival runs January 13, 14, and 15 and will showcase diverse [...]
Source: http://feed.aorafting.com/~r/aoblog/~3/SkZfJxdFFdg/
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Threshing Around in the Philippines
By Roving Correspondent and honorary Scuba Diver Girl: Robin Esrock Underwater photography by Mark Pacey Photos by Robin Esrock A plane, another plane, a 4-hour drive, a small boat, a larger boat, another smaller boat, and at last my toes touch the squeaky-white beaches of Malapascua Island. It?s one of the premier diving spots in [...]
Source: http://scubadivergirls.com/blog/?p=9680
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UFC 144 Predictions- Kamikaze Overdrive MMA
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A rock climbing training blog - why?
If you are hoping to improve your ability or learn more about training techniques and tools, then this blog will give you some of the answers - because that’s what I’m going to do too!
I’ve been climbing for about three years and have developed enough basic ability to get me up 6a routes. I’ve set [...]
I’ve been climbing for about three years and have developed enough basic ability to get me up 6a routes. I’ve set [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rock-climbing-blog/~3/aFRHTPVmui0/philsheard
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It's Not Over, Until It's ALL OVER. - UFC
This Saturday night, two of the most talented KO artists in UFC history meet in the Octagon. Don't miss UFC 131: Dos Santos vs Carwin Live on Pay-Per-View or www.UFC.tv at 6/9PM PT/ETSource: http://mmalice.com/ufc/its-not-over-until-its-all-over-video_fe8c32076.html
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Up Close With Xavier de Le Rue
In this video by Dakine, we get a closer look at Xavier de Le Rue as a freerider, a man and as a father. He outlines his motivation behind snowboarding as he tries to evolve the sport and take things to the next level. He's one of the most talented freeriders in the sport today, and at age 32, he's had a profound influence on the snowboarding culture. Watch the video to find out more about the man behind the goggles.
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Monday, 27 February 2012
Tracking Sevengill Sharks in San Diego
Article contributed by Michael Bear Beginning around 2009, those of us who had been diving in the San Diego area for over a decade began hearing increasing numbers of� reports of encounters between local divers and Broadnose Sevengill sharks. This seemed a bit odd, since those who had been heavily involved with the diving community [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/tracking-sevengill-sharks-in-san-diego/
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THE BRITS ANNOUNCE HEADLINE AND DJ LINE UP 18TH ? 25TH MARCH, LAAX, SWTIZERLAND
Brace yourselves for a live AV set from DJ Yoda, a SCRATCH night to remember as Mr Thing and Yungun join Scratch resident Matt Smooth and DJ Lyley, dance floor devastation with DJ Cheeba and a night of technical trickery at the Whitelines Rail Jam. With an on-mountain Reggae BBQ, The Sledgercross and a Punk [...]
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What to look for: UFC on Fuel TV 1
The UFC rolls out its first major card debut tonight on Fuel TV in Omaha, Ne. Jake Ellenberger has a chance to work his way into the welterweight title mix with a big win over Diego Sanchez, but the card features much more beyond the main event (Fuel TV 8 p.m. ET).
The heavyweights are definitely can't miss this evening. Stefan Struve faces the division's great anamoly in Dave Herman. A chiseled 235 pounder Herman seems to fight with little strategy, but he is dangerous. He's mocked jiu-jitsu in the past. He'd better take it seriously against Struve, who has 15 submission wins in his 21 victories.
The other thing to watch for with Herman is what sort of look he brings to the Octagon tonight. Yesterday, he looked like a Russian lumberjack.
Sanchez will be walking into a road spot against Omaha's Ellenberger. The city is fired up for the return of the rising UFC star.
Today Ellenberger ? born and bred in Omaha and the assistant coach at the University of Nebraska-Omaha ? was presented with the Key to the City by David Dover, Deputy Chief of Staff to Omaha Mayor Jim Suttle. The former US Marine said: "I'm honored to be recognized by the city I grew up in and fight for. It's extra pressure to fight in your hometown with all your family and friends in the front row, but I know the support from the local fans will be awesome."
UFC looks to boost FUEL
The Fox deal was a no brainer for the promotion, but it does come with some early risks by using FUEL as its clearance house for programming.
Spike was in 100 million home. Fuel is still a work-in-progress with only 36 millions. That will get boosted into the mid-40's tonight due to a free preview this week. Unfortunately, like many young networks FUEL is fighting for clearance with cable companies. Comcast, the nation's biggest cable carrier, still doesn't offer the channel. That said, the Fox folks are enthused by the early uptick with the UFC partnership.
"We've had an 80 percent increase in the target demographic of men ages 18-49, and a near 230 percent increase in overall prime-time ratings from past ratings periods," Fuel TV vice president George Greenberg said. "To say I'm jacked would be putting it mildly."
Dillashaw needs a quick bounce back victory
The pre-show favorite for the 135-pound title on Season 14 of "The Ultimate Fighter," Dillashaw was surprised by the much smaller John Dodson in the final. He was finished on what he thought was a flash knockdown.
The powerful wrestler faces a challenge in the very rangy Walel Watson. He's not impressed.
"He's obviously going to be the tallest bantamweight I'll ever fight. He's got a long reach. Other than that, I don't find him too dangerous. Yeah, he's going to use his reach to his advantage, but he's not dangerous with it. He likes to stay on the outside obviously and use it to his advantage, but I'm not too impressed with his ground game or his [aggression]," Dillashaw told Sherdog.
The key phrase there is aggression. Watson's striking game can be dynamic, but he rarely sits down on his strikes. He is dangerous off his back which makes this fight really interesting since Dillashaw is probably going to look for the takedown and top control. He needs to be consistently active or he could get caught.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/look-ufc-fuel-tv-1-155155936.html
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Tennessee fights canceled after liquor license denied
Extreme Fight Night had to return $6,200 in sponsorship dollars after his permit was denied in Gallatin, Tenn. The city claims they didn't approve the permit because it was designated for non-profit organizations only.
"They (the attendees) will bring beer in their cars, they will be drinking in the parking lot ? we will have no control," said the company's marketing director, Christine Swartz, at the beer board hearing. "Whereas, if we sell beer within the venue, we have security; we can control that. If someone has more than one, or we think they're on the brink of a situation, we can physically have them removed."
The story ended well. Extreme Fight Night found another venue to run their fights that had beer. Fight fans had their cold beer in hand again. Phew.
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?Rampage? Jackson growing weary of mixed martial arts
This weekend is a dangerous spot for Quinton Jackson. "Rampage" sounds less than motivated to face Ryan Bader and he admits he's sick of facing light heavyweights with a wrestling base.
"Sometimes it is hard to get motivated. Like when I fought Matt Hamill, I really wasn't motivated for that fight. At the end of the day, it's my job to fight," Jackson said. "I am kind of tired of fighting a bunch of wrestlers. I'd like to fight more striking-based fighters."
Jackson isn't getting his wish at UFC 144. Ryan Bader is a former All-American wrestler at Arizona State. His striking has gotten better, but he's already admitted there's little chance he's going to simply stand and bang with a guy like Jackson.
"I'm getting kind of bored with guys who want to take me down all the time. [...] I just want to excite people. I know fans are saying I'm one dimensional because i just try to knock people out. I just like knocking people out," said Jackson.
Who doesn't, right? But to do that a fighter has to be well-rounded enough to mix up his game, add to it and then improvise in the cage. Jackson doesn't seem to be adding much to his game at all. He's not a huge fan of training and he certainly isn't in the gym year-round working on his game. It sounds like he's already got his eye on his next challenge.
"The opponents I'm getting, a lot of people just want to take me down. I want to try and see how I'll do in both [boxing and MMA]. I haven't done boxing yet, so before I lay down the fighting, I want to try boxing," said Jackson.
At minus-260, Jackson is a big favorite in the fight.
You can watch UFC 144 right here on Yahoo! Sports
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Top 5 Snorkeling Spots in Maui
If you are in search of the best snorkeling in Maui, you will not be disappointed in your visit to this island of paradise. Maui is surrounded by hot spots for snorkelers and divers, depending on where you want to go and what you want to see. Snorkeling can be just about anywhere on the [...]
Source: http://www.prideofmaui.com/blog/snorkeling-maui/top-5-snorkeling-spots-in-maui.html
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Dan Hardy vs. Duane Ludwig Set for UFC 146
Amidst a four fight loss streak, Dan Hardy is ready to return to the win column. He now knows who he'll be returning to the Octagon with, as Hardy is now set to take on Duane "Bang" Ludwig at UFC 146. The event is expected to take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 26th.
Source: http://mmafrenzy.com/27666/dan-hardy-vs-duane-ludwig-set-for-ufc-146/
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Sunday, 26 February 2012
Jin Shimizu City Of Rats Interview and Teaser
Jin Shimizu gets a few lines in Paris and has an interview for Slam City's City Of Rats.
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Anthony Pettis, Hatsu Hioki impressive at UFC 144
With that perfectly-placed kick, Pettis won his second fight in a row. After the fight was stopped, he jumped on top of the fence and gestured for the belt.
[Video: Watch Pettis-Lauzon fight highlights]
"Winning that fight is an amazing feeling.� I was on a bit of a down streak in 2011, but 2012 is my year and I'm getting a title shot.� I'm back, focused and ready to go, I didn't get touched.� I think I confused him with my southpaw, had him biting on the jab then threw the high kick and it landed.� I wanted to put on a good show for the fans because without them, I wouldn't be Anthony Pettis," Pettis said after the fight.
A title shot was supposed to be his after he won the WEC's lightweight belt in December of 2010. However, a loss to Clay Guida in June squashed those plans. Now, with an impressive knockout of Lauzon and a win over Jeremy Stephens, he's making a case that he belongs at the top of the UFC's stacked lightweight division.
Heading into the fight with Pettis, Lauzon was riding a high after stopping both Melvin Guilland and Curt Warburton in the first round. This loss sends him back to the drawing board.
Hioki wins over Palaszewski
In just his second UFC bout, Hatsu Hioki showed that he should be the next challenger for Jose Aldo's featherweight belt with a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28 dismantling of Bart Palaszewski.
In the first round, Hioki knocked Palaszewski down early. Palaszewski returned to his feet only to be taken down again. Hioki moved to side guard and threw repeated punches. To avoid strikes, Palaszewski gave up his back. As he tried to move out, Hioki pulled Palaszewski's arm into an armbar. He defended and moved out, but Hioki got back on top and threw several strikes. Palaszewski was more comfortable in the second round, keeping the bout standing. He was able to land more combinations than Hioki.
[Video: Watch Hioki-Palaszewski fight highlights]
In the third, Hioki brought the fight to the canvas immediately, taking down Palaszewski with a nasty trip. Hioki moved to side control and again used repeated shots to Palaszewski's head. When Palaszewski tried to escape, Hioki took his back. Palaszewski avoided the submissions, but Hioki's dominance was clear.
Source: http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/mma-cagewriter/lauzon-pettis-hioki-pal-035749883.html
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Jordan West
Spots are rough in Cincinnati but Jordan West handles them in this new part. Instrument has an interview to go along with the part too.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/x_jOHRg-NW0/jordan-west.html
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Greenpeace to Protect Pacific Ocean Life
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organization present in 40 countries across Europe, the USA, Asia, Africa and the Pacific, passionate about ensuring a peaceful and stable world for future generations. This is done by catalyzing an energy revolution to address the climate change; protecting the world?s ancient forests; campaigning for sustainable agriculture; and defending [...]
Source: http://www.dailyscubadiving.com/greenpeace-to-protect-pacific-ocean-life/
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?Where Locals Hike in the West Kootenay, The Premier Trails in Southwest B.C. near Kaslo & Nelson?
Completely revised 3rd edition due out next summer. Exciting new trails will include several originating at Sol Mountain Lodge and Mount Carlyle Backcountry Lodge It?s been more than a month since our last post. If you were following our blog until then, we apologize for our lengthy disappearance. We spent most of that time hiking [...]
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Remembrance
“It’s okay Mom- you can go now. I will take care of Dad and George. I love you with all of my heart.” Tears streamed down my face as I spoke, clutching her feeble cold hands so tightly I couldn’t … Continue reading
Source: http://www.prana.com/blog/2012/02/17/remembrance/
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Jon Hartley in LA
Up and comers skating LA is usually a bunch of mediocre ABDs, but Jon Hartley is making pros look dumb in this new part.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/dgkk-iM72sI/jon-hartley-in-la.html
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Saturday, 25 February 2012
Advice from 30,000 miles on the Trail
Water Walkin’ One of our readers recently posed a good question: “Your guidebook, ‘Hiking from Here to WOW: Utah Canyon Country,’ has several photos of you guys splashing through water. We’re wondering, what’s your footwear solution for dry/wet/dry/wet terrain?” It’s now too cold for hiking through water in the canyons of Utah. But the daytime [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2011/11/water-walkin/
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MMA Marketplace: Frankie Edgar?s walkout shirt takes on Benson Henderson?s
It's time to break down the most important part of Saturday's title fight between the champion, Frankie Edgar, and the contender, Benson Henderson. Which man has the better walkout shirt?
The champ brings an Affliction shirt that is thankfully free of gold foil accents and gargoyle heads. It still looks like an Affliction shirt because of the frayed edges and upside down fleur-de-lis, but doesn't burn the eyes the way other Affliction shirt can. Henderson's Dethrone shirt has heavenly undertones behind his nickname of "Smooth."
What really sets the shirts apart is their price. The Edgar Affliction shirt retails for a whopping $58, while the Henderson Dethrone shirt is is just $27.99. Two Henderson shirts cost less than one Edgar tee. The winner here is clear: Benson "Smooth" Henderson.
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Windy Vietnam 2011
The PWA season started in Vietnam with a very early event in the 2011 season. Before the event I stayed at Fuerteventura and was much better used to the hot temperatures of South East Asia. I really felt good, but could not warm up before the event on the water because my new Reflex II [...]
Source: http://www.chrispressler.com/?p=1600
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Daz� J� Vu
See some gnarly shit including soem crazy roof drops in Daz� J� Vu, a montage out of Florida.
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Bouldering Burbage photos
Finally a little sun! Yesterday I went climbing in Burbage (specifically Burbage south boulders) in the Peak District near Sheffield. I’m really glad I’ve got these boulders within 15 minutes of my home.
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Although in a climbing wall / gym I’m happy on 6a/6b the techniques on grit boulders are a different world: lots of smearing [...]
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/rock-climbing-blog/~3/cezufJsw-4w/philsheard
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Friday, 24 February 2012
The Opinionated Hikers on Patrol for You
Parks Canada is Off Route Visitation to Canada?s Rocky Mountain National Parks has been declining. In an effort to reverse that trend, Parks Canada has announced it will allow the construction of a via ferrata in Banff National Park, at Mt. Norquay Ski Area, above Banff townsite. Parks Canada does not construct new hiking trails [...]
Source: http://www.hikingcamping.com/blog/2011/08/the-opinionated-hikers-on-patrol-for-you/
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UFC on Fuel TV Predictions- Kamikaze Overdrive MMA
UFC on Fuel TV: Ellenberger vs Sanchez Predictions -- UFC on Fuel TV: Ellenberger vs Sanchez predictions for 3 main card fights. The rest of my predictions can be found @ kamikazeoverdrive.netCheck out my MMA Rankings for all 7 UFC divisions; the ...
Source: http://www.mmanews.com/video/mrj86/1147
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Jon Hartley in LA
Up and comers skating LA is usually a bunch of mediocre ABDs, but Jon Hartley is making pros look dumb in this new part.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/MostlySkateboarding/~3/dgkk-iM72sI/jon-hartley-in-la.html
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Danny Sommerfeld VS. Frankfurt
Danny Sommerfeld cruises through Frankfurt with raw speed and power.
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Quick strikes: Why Condit-Diaz 2 makes sense, Barao?s rankings, and Alvarez?s smart choice
But the bout makes sense on several levels. For one, the most optimistic scenario for Georges St-Pierre's return to the cage is November. In addition to GSP, Condit and Diaz, the welterweight division has vets like Josh Koscheck and Jon Fitch hanging around and up-and-comers like Jake Ellenberger and Johny Hendricks knocking on the door. A nine-month gap between Condit winning the interim title and challenging St-Pierre, which, again, is a best-case scenario, is a long time to have both guys with title belts on the sidelines when so many solid fighters are looking for their opportunity.
For another, as much as both Condit and Diaz's fans want to claim their guy won in a convincing manner, the margin of victory in their UFC 143 bout was razor-thin. The fact the decision is still the lead topic of conversation in MMA days later shows there's plenty of interest. Which leads to our final reason to make the match: Business. Condit-Diaz 2 is a surefire hit in a year in which the UFC has already had to scrap a planned Montreal date because of a lack of viable headlining bouts. Whether the rematch is a pay-per-view or UFC on Fox headliner, the match will attract attention along the lines of the biggest bouts of the year.
*Renan Barao moved up to No. 4 in MMAWeekly's bantamweight rankings after his UFC 143 win over Scott Jorgensen. Gaudy 28-fight win streak notwithstanding, I'm not convinced Barao is the next big thing at bantamweight. An inability to finish Jorgensen, in and of itself, is nothing to be ashamed of, as Jorgensen has only been stopped once in his career.
But Barao's pace slowed considerably starting around the midpoint of the fight, and that's not going to cut it if he's in the cage with Dominick Cruz for five rounds, or with Urijah Faber, for that matter. A matchup with Joe Benavidez, assuming Benavidez gets the win over Yasuhiro Urushitani on March 3, would be an interesting gauge of where Barao reallly stands among the bantamweight elite. (Update: I straight-up forgot Benavidez is going into the flyweight tourney. I still think he'd be a good match for Barao, though).
*Kudos to Eddie Alvarez for turning down entry into Bellator's next lightweight tournament and taking a date with Shinya Aoki instead. The bout takes place April 20 at a location yet to be announced. Alvarez's decision puts the spotlight on what's going to be a kink in Bellator's tourney system going forward: Why should Alvarez have to fight his way through three opponents just to get another crack at the championship?
Tourneys are a great way for an up-and-coming fighter to gain exposure, but when you've already made a name for yourself, as Alvarez has, there's little to gain and tons to lose. Alvarez needs to stay sharp in the wake of his title loss. He'll have a far bigger test of his skills fighting someone the caliber of Aoki, and will have more motivation in attempting to avenge his 2008 submission loss, than he would in slogging his way through another tournament.
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