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The Playmaker
Nova Conners is a big physics nerd and football fan. So she's ecstatic when the Atlanta Cruisers offers her a job based on her final thesis. She jumps at the chance—a dream job. But their star quarterback, Maxwell Garland, is an arrogant, driven player who refuses to listen to anyone: not his coach, not his team, and especially not a physics nerd. But if they want to keep their jobs, they can't let anything get in the way of being professional…like their uncontrollable lust for each other.
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I fiddle nervously with the unraveled string from my sweater as I sit patiently in Dr. Ronan's office. I have no idea the reason for which he's called this impromptu meeting.
All I know is that it has something to do with my final thesis, and that worries me.
It's now August, and while I should have my final grade by now, I don't; and though I've already graduated, I have yet to receive my degree.
I took a monumental risk with the topic of my dissertation—giving it a somewhat personal aspect—and I'm not sure how I fared in comparison with my classmates.
Most assume that being a "child genius"—the moniker kids in grade school bestowed upon me to prolong my humiliation well past high school—means that everything comes easy to me, including school.
However, this isn't the case.
Having skipped two grades means that I've had to adapt to the level of academia that challenges me; and that being said, I quickly discovered that getting my PhD among students who were more well read and more cultured and who had more resources proved to be no small feat.
Not only had I had to acclimate to the rigorous course work, but I did so at a time in my life when most people my age were decorating their graduation caps or packing up their dorm rooms.
Instead, here I am, twenty-four years old, living in a world where my peers are four years my senior.
I have no real-world or life experience, and I graduated with a doctorate in applied mathematics and physics with not a clue in hell about what to do with it.
To say that my emotional maturity has been stunted would be an understatement.
Most girls my age have taken their first shot at relationships and broke up with their first—and possibly second—boyfriend, had their first kiss, and experienced their first orgasm.
According to the standard IQ test, I may be intellectually superior to most men and women my age, but socially, I'm nothing short of an idiot.
Playing catch-up socially and emotionally only made keeping up with my studies all the more challenging.
That coupled with the fact that I work two jobs to help support my father and myself, I'm surprised I managed to finish with an A in all my courses—all except my capstone. So far.
I'm wondering what's taking Dr. Ronan so long to meet me when the click of the doorknob turning nearly causes me to jump.
I smooth the cheap, rough fabric of my skirt as the handsome man shuffles behind his desk, carrying a yellow file of some sort.
On my first day of classes, I developed a crush on my professor.
I remember thinking he possessed a studious but laid-back charm, and his piercing blue eyes, salt-and-pepper hair, and manicured beard didn't hurt.
He's not the typical "teacher" type; if anything, he reminds me more of a lumberjack than a grad school professor, but that rugged, outdoorsy look is what draws women—like my classmates and me—to him like moths to a flame.
Unfortunately for us, though, the man is very happily married.
"Sorry to make you wait, Nova. I've been on the phone for the last half hour, and I only just ended the call."
Dr. Ronan's eyes brim with excitement, and while I'm relieved he doesn't seem to have called this meeting to rip my thesis to shreds, my earlier trepidation has been replaced with curiosity.
"It's all right. But what exactly am I here for?"
Dr. Ronan chuckles, and the fact that he's practically bouncing in his seat has me on edge to hear his news.
"Miss Connors, in all my years of teaching, I've never had a thesis quite as innovative as your own, and well, that being said, I think you should know that I took the liberty to share it."
I nervously tug at the piece of string once more as wait for him to get on with it.
It's not unusual for professors to share their students' work, but it is unusual when they act as though a twenty-page dissertation on how physics can save a failing football team's season—and potentially the quarterback's job—is the equivalent of Christmas morning to a seven-year-old.
"Miss Connors, do you know who Gabriel Winters is?"
My jaw nearly hits the floor, and I'm not sure I've heard him right. "I'm sorry, did you just say Gabriel Winters as in head coach of the Atlanta Crusaders, Gabriel Winters?"
Surely he did not share my senior thesis with the head coach of the very team I wrote about? Suddenly, my excitement dissolves into panic.
I'm not sure how a head coach would feel about some random math nerd criticizing his franchise player's offensive strategies.
"Yes, Nova. I sent him and Mike Rodney, the offensive coordinator, your thesis, and I'm not going to lie to you, I didn't even expect them to read it, but they did.
"I just got off the phone with Rodney, and he wants you to come in for an interview."
My professor claps like a giddy schoolgirl who's just passed a love note to her crush, and to be honest, I can't help but revel in his excitement. There's only one thing I don't understand…
"Wait. When you say interview… Wha—"
"He wants to outsource you as a consultant to help him with the offense this season. Nova, your thesis was so brilliant, an NFL team wants to hire you to help them use it!"
I really try to listen to Dr. Ronan after I hear the words "consultant" and "NFL team wants to hire you," but I can't.
All I can think about is the fact that I'm interviewing for a job that seemed like a pipe dream just yesterday.
After my mother left when I was twelve, my father and I watched football together as a means to bond and to cope with her being gone.
Eventually, the sport grew on me, and it became my and my father's very own religion. I grew up watching the Atlanta Crusaders, and now they want me to work for them?
The first thought that enters my mind after I finally leave my professor's office is, I have to tell Dad.
"Call me as soon as you're done with the interview! I mean it, Nova Danielle Connors! Don't you dare blow me off!"
I try to balance my cell phone between my ear and shoulder as I trek my way down the hall to the offensive coordinator's office.
My best friend Lily has just received the CliffsNotes version of the last few days of my life.
Since breaking the news of my newest job opportunity to my father, I've managed to grow a gray hair or two from the sheer stress of it all.
Once the elation wore off, pure anxiety was left in its wake, and my preparation for this interview has been nothing short of OCD-level obsessive.
My father made sure to quiz me on probably every play and formation used by the Crusaders since the eighties, not to mention the team's history.
I'm almost positive Dan Connors has chewed his fingernails to the nub by now, and I only left his home not twenty minutes ago.
"Lil, I will. I promise. But I'm here now; I've got to go!" I whisper-shout into my phone.
"Aah! I can't believe this! We're going to be working together!"
I giggle at Lily's comment. "I'm pretty sure that as an offensive consultant, I won't be spending much time with the cheerleaders, Lil," I remind her.
"Yeah… I still think you should've tried out. You're just as good a dancer as me." I internally cringe at her statement. Lily is being kind.
We both met when my father signed me up for ballet classes at her mom's studio when we first moved to Atlanta from Memphis.
While I did take to ballet, and both of us might be classically trained, Lily is talented in all genres of dance, and she possesses the showmanship needed for professional cheerleading.
I myself prefer the precision and the challenge ballet presents. Besides, I decided not to continue with it after I graduated from university, and Lily has.
"But I have so much fun watching you from the sidelines. You know you're the best one out there. But okay, Lil. Seriously, I've got to go!"
Without waiting for a response, I stab at the screen to end the call and knock at the door.
Because Rodney's office is on the lower level of the Crusaders' stadium near the field, it took directions from several different staff workers, an elevator, and a few wrong turns to find it.
I'm suddenly grateful I left an hour early to be on time.
"Come in!" the muffled voice from behind the door calls to me.
I'm not sure what I expected to find when I enter, but what I see is one of the most disorganized offices I've ever seen.
Filing cabinets stuffed to the brim with file folders are barely closed.
A tall bookshelf behind Rodney's desk is equally full of play binders dating back to before I was born, and the desk in front of me looks to have just been cleared away only moments ago.
From what I've seen on television, Rodney is a fit man in his mid to late forties with dark, dark brown hair and green eyes.
His tall frame is sturdy and still holds the muscular build from his days as a quarterback for San Diego.
However, here in person he looks just a bit older, and the dark circles beneath his eyes belie the energetic smile he's giving me.
He stands and offers me his hand, and I shake firmly before taking my seat.
"It's nice to meet you, Miss Connors. I have to say, it's not every day I meet someone quite like yourself."
"You mean a football-obsessed science slash math geek?" I joke. Rodney laughs heartily, and I instantly decide that I like him. The way his eyes crinkle when he smiles reminds me of my father.
"Honestly, yes. And I mean that in the best way. Your dissertation surprised me, though."
"How so?" Other than the fact that someone like me wrote it at all, I can't imagine what about it would surprise him.
As the offensive coordinator, he's probably aware of everything I said in my thesis and more. This team is his baby, his life.
I can't imagine I've offered some enlightening revelation regarding the technique of his franchise, albeit losing, player.
"Well, for one thing, your thesis mostly focused on the mathematical elements of improving speed and accuracy in throwing technique, but I couldn't help but notice that you seemed to criticize the quarterback's mentality as well. Why?"
"Well, Mr. Rodney. From a mathematical standpoint, I can most certainly place the blame on the technique, reaction time, poor conditioning, et cetera for your QB1's performance last regular season.
"But from a personal standpoint, everyone knows that the flower grows from the root. Have you ever seen Ice Princess?"
"Ice Princess?"
I nod.
"In the film, the main character is a physics scholar who figures out the exact formula to perfect figure skating technique.
"But she says in the movie, 'The computer doesn't make the jumps for you.'
"It's the same concept, Mr. Rodney. The system, the strategy, the plays, his technique… None of it works if the leader of your team doesn't, sir."
I fidget nervously. I know that he wants my honest opinion, but I can't help but feel like a fish out of water critiquing someone who probably knows more about football than I ever will.
However, the truth is in the performance. Which by the looks of every single pre-, regular-, and postseason game, has been less than stellar.
I'm not sure how I expected Rodney to react, but when I see him break into a wide grin, I can't help but wrinkle my brows in confusion.
"Ms. Connors, how would you like to be an offensive consultant for our upcoming season?
"You'll be working mostly with myself and Mr. Garland, but you'll still report to the head coach, all the same. I'd like to get you started—"
"I'm sorry; did you just say I'm going to be working with you and Garland as in the quarterback, Maxwell Garland?"
I have to blink myself out of the shocked expression I'm wearing, and for the second time this week, I pick my jaw up off the floor.
Holy. Shit.
"Yes, Ms. Connors. The quarterback is the captain of the team. Like you said, we're the flower. He's the root.
"Besides, I'm looking forward to introducing you, and after reading your thesis, he's excited to meet you."
I suddenly feel my hands clam up, and my head is dizzy. I probably just insulted a multimillion-dollar athlete, and now I have to work with him?
I'm not sure how I plan on smoothing this over, but one thing's for sure, this is not going to be good.
Victoria Hutson has had a tiring four years of college, working to support herself after the passing of her mother. Now that she's done with that part of her life, she's found a stable job and she's letting loose for once. Except her choice of "letting loose" means having sex with a handsome green eyed man she doesn't know…and recognizing said green eyes on her boss the first day she comes into work.
Age Rating: 18+ (BDSM)
Maeve hasn't been home since her father died and she was sent to boarding school, but now she's returned to sell the house and finally move on. She's not back long when she meets some old friends who convince her to go to the Mates Ball—an odd name, but it sounds fun enough. However, when a strange yet intoxicating man approaches her at the ball and declares that she's "MINE" a change begins to happen in her…one that reveals a dark secret about the town and her family.
His Nerd
Ava Darling may be a nerd, but she can't wait to leave high school. On a good day, her fellow students ignore her; usually, they tease her. It's just one more year though. Then she can move on to university and a fresh start. Unfortunately, a cruel prank puts Ava dead in the sights of school bad boy Hunter Black, who comes to her with a bizarre proposal. The two couldn't be more different, but if they team up, they might find that secretly—very secretly—they have more in common than they think!
Artemis' Gift
Penelope is human, but after being raised by a werewolf Alpha…well, let's just say she's different from other humans. She also carries the mark of the Huntress, which gives her special abilities. Still, Penelope never dreamed that her powers would have any effect on the Alpha King, Sirius, who hates all humans—or that there would be a bond between them. What will Sirius do when he finds out that his destined mate is human? Will he choose hate…or love?
The Laird's Marker
Fate intervenes to save Ally from her abusive husband… but then she finds herself in a completely new world. Transported back in time to the 1700s, she's mistaken for Emily, a ward of the King. When she's sold off to be the wife of a former Scottish Privateer, does another marital nightmare await her? Or will she finally succeed in finding a new life all her own?
Note: This story is the authror's original version and does not have sound.
I Shouldn't Want You
A night of drunken sexual tension. A secret tryst. It wasn't supposed to get more serious, but…
Torn between her best-friendship with Brogan and her friends-with-benefits turned maybe, actually real relationship with Brogan's brother Danny, Anna must make an overwhelming decision.
Alpha Rylan
Alpha Rylan may be the leader of the Purity Pack, but he's anything but pure. The day Dawn found out she was mated to the cruel alpha, she fled, and she's been on the run with her sister ever since. When Rylan comes to her with a deal—speak to him one last time and he'll stop pursuing her—Dawn sees a way out. But then she finds herself unable to escape: trapped with the man she hates the most. Will she ever be able to rid herself of Rylan? And when the time comes will she want to?
Disclaimer: Please note that this story is not directly connected to Stolen by the Alpha, which is an immersive and reimagined adaptation of Alpha Kaden. This story is part of the author's original version of the Alpha Series, and you can enjoy it as a standalone story!
Shadow Pact
For centuries William has been executioner for the Coven, a sinister organization that keeps supernatural creatures in line. Everything changes the day he rescues Emily from a pack of werewolves. Not only is she a human, but she's trying to save the life of the woman he's supposed to kill. If he didn't feel so strangely attached to her, William would get rid of them both. Instead, he requests the Coven's mercy, which sparks an earth-shattering revelation.
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I little over 6 years ago, Dan shared a link to a post I wrote on my own site about harmonious color. The response was great from you here on Muddy Colors and after that Dan asked me to be part of MC. It has been a great 6 years, posting every other week. It has pushed me to think deeper, write with more purpose and find meaningful things to share. I am thankful to Dan and the rest of the Muddy Colors crew for having my on board. It has been great to see it grow, adapt and prepare for many more years to come.
The painting above, Pierrot's Embrace, by Guillaume Seignac – fig. 4 – has what is essentially white light illuminating the painting. Now let's take a look at the same painting cast under a 25% red light – fig 4a.
I found your article very interesting. It also nicely lines up with the MC video on skin color from a couple months ago. Just acknowledging that your articles are actually helping people (like most MC articles do in fact).
An incredibly informative and helpful article. No wonder you were invited to write on a regular basis!
I do have one science clarification I feel I should share. Most colors we see are reflected light in which case the photon that is the right wavelength is never absorbed into the molecule it just bounces right off. When an a molecule absorbs a photon and it's energy, and an electron makes that jump to a higher energy shell, then drops back down and emits a photon at a different wavelength that molecule is fluorescing. This is what makes white fabric glow under black light. It's absorbing UV light and then emitting visible light.
Thank you so much, especially for the summation at the end! I have such trouble with color, and this post will really help.


Iran has arrested the family of a Kurdish student whose execution, scheduled to take place on Boxing Day, was delayed because of protests outside the prison in which he has been held for three years.
A source close to the family of Habibollah Latifi, a 29-year-old student activist, said his parents and his three brothers and three sisters were arrested last night.
Human rights activists fear Iran might carry out the death penalty in secret.
At least 10 other Kurdish activists who have been active in the campaign to prevent Latifi's execution were also arrested. Among them was Simin Chaichi, a prominent Kurdish poet.
Latifi was scheduled to be executed yesterday , but the prison governor halted the execution when around 300 protesters gathered outside Sanandaj prison, where he has been since 23 October 2007.
His parents were then given permission to meet him after dawn.
PUK media, an official news website of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), reported that Jalal Talabani, the president of Iraq and the founder of the PUK, had intervened to persuade the Iranian authorities to stop Latifi's execution.
However, Iran's ILNA state news agency quoted Latifi's lawyer, Saleh Nikbakht, as saying that "the claim that some officials in the countries of our neighbourhood have intervened to prevent the executions of some culprits including Latifi is not true".
Shahab Sheikhi, a Kurdish journalist and human rights activist based in Germany, said: "I am absolutely sure that the reason Iran halted Latifi's execution temporarily is because of the protest outside the prison and also the international attention to his case.
"However, we are very worried that these arrests might be the indication that Iran wants to execute him in secret.
"Sentencing Latifi to death at this critical situation in Iran, when so many people are unsatisfied with the economic situation in the country, has different functions for the Islamic republic.
"Iran wants to show off its authority and control at this moment by executing an opposition activist like Latifi who has been very persistent to his innocence during interrogations and tortures that he had faced."
According to Sheikhi, telephone communications in Sanandaj faced interruptions last night as security officials raided the houses of several activists.
A Guardian phone interview with Latifi's sister, Elahe Latifi, on Friday was also repeatedly interrupted by intelligence services intercepting the conversation.
Iran says Latifi, a member of the Kurdish minority in Iran, is linked to a series of bombings in Kurdistan province in 2007 and is a member of the Kurdish Independent Life party (PJAK), an armed opposition group.
It has convicted him of Muharebeh (enmity against God), a crime punishable by death under Iranian law.
His family denies his connection with PJAK and claims the charges against him are fabricated.
According to Amnesty International, which has been campaigning to stop his execution, his trial was held behind closed doors and in the absence of his lawyer.
In France, six protesters chained themselves to the fences of the Iranian embassy in Paris in a recent show of support.


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Custom creating these multi-dimensional, multi-generational itineraries is one of our greatest passions. Over the years, our team have put together incredible trips for family groups of 20 plus, travelling from all over the world for unforgettable journeys in Africa. With a myriad of destinations for young and old, we work with your family to create the perfect once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Victoria Falls is great for teens with the abundance of adventure sports from bungee jumping to white-water rafting, all in close proximity to one of the most remarkable natural wonders of our planet.
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South Africa has it all. Every generation will be in their element: from big game safaris to beaches, fine dining, winelands, walking, boating, and so much more. Modern infrastructure and a diverse range of attractions and accommodation make it easy to tailor a holiday to the varying activity levels of three generations. Whatever holiday you imagine, South Africa will provide.
Beaching in Zanzibar with attractions from spas and bars to children's clubs and discos, while activities include horse riding, hiking, golf, diving and every possible water sports – there really is something for everyone.
The Cape Winelands offers a wide variety of activities for kids such as a Grape Juice Tasting; tours that teach about vineyard insects on colour-in activity sheets; natural fun like Eagle Encounters, butterfly enclosures and reptile parks; artistic climbing frames alongside tranquil picnic lawns on wine farms; carriage rides through the vines; and more.
Stargazing in the wild is completely different without noise or lights to interrupt the view. Together, you can find the Southern Cross, read the night sky and learn from your guides about African folklore.
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Bush Safari – nothing compares to a few unforgettable days at a luxury lodge in the wild, watching a herd of elephant at a waterhole, sundowners in the bush, lion call at night. These are the moments that your family will be talking about for many years to come.


This week I had the wild-at-soul privilege of performing at an extremely special event – Mr Andrew Galan launched his first book of poetry, That Place of Infested Roads, at the Phoenix this week. Launching any kind of book, anywhere at any time, is a pretty rad achievement, but this one sat particularly close to my heart as Andrew has been carving out a really phenomenal voice and style over the last few years, and I'm excited that this book can act as a kind of snapshot for where he's at now. In two more years he will have changed completely, this much we know for sure.
Right now though, Mr Galan's poems are weird unsettling stabs from the outside. He strings together disparate images in a strange, halting, sometimes stumbling flow. Sometimes stanzas rush and surge and tumble, and then trip you when you come to the end of a line and realise the poem has shifted under your feet.
There are dense clusters of references – pop culture, high culture, places and people – but knowing who or what Galan is referencing doesn't by any means decode the poems – he uses these symbols in counterintuitive ways that confound any simple readings. Sci fi authors such as Frank Herbert, J.G. Ballard and Ray Bradbury take part in eerie military actions amid 'squeezebox drone', just to take the first example I find when I open the book.
What I love about Andrew's writing is that it circles around a deep, passionate, almost scary emotion. There's so much heat and urgency in what he's writing, you know it straight away. At the same time, he never wades in and announces anything directly, never gives you the answer to what he's striving to express. Reading his work, and listening to him perform it (which is a whole other visceral experience) forces you to switch off certain sense-making parts of your brain and try instead to see and feel the ideas he's unpacking.
Anyway, this is not a review nor was meant to be, this is just me expressing my appreciation and admiration to one of the most distinctive and exciting artistic voices in the ACT scene, as well as one of the warmest and most generous people I've ever worked with.
For the launch, Andrew gave each performer a poem from his book to interpret and perform. Mine was 'The upstairs food court', an image-rich depiction of (what I took to be) the second level food court of the Canberra Centre shopping mall. It's a sparse, measured poem with a devastating final line.
My approach was to type out the poem into a word document, then sit throughout the performance adding in new lines, comments, snippets from other poems, scraps from the conversation around me and the MC interludes. And then I performed that. It worked well on the night but it's not something that holds up well after the fact, I think, because it relies so much on the circumstances of the night. Still, there were some lines I enjoyed – this is one.
is it a personality that wounds me? when we met at andrew's place to eat ice cream?


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Cosmetic palettes are archaeological artifacts, originally used in predynastic Egypt to grind and apply ingredients for facial or body cosmetics. The decorative palettes of the late 4th millennium BCE appear to have lost this function and became commemorative, ornamental, and possibly ceremonial. They were made almost exclusively out of siltstone with a few exceptions. The siltstone originated from quarries in the Wadi Hammamat.

Many of the palettes were found at Hierakonpolis, a centre of power in pre-dynastic Upper Egypt.  After the unification of the country, the palettes ceased to be included in tomb assemblages.

Notable palettes

Notable decorative palettes are:
 The Cosmetic palette in the form of a Nile tortoise
 The Narmer Palette, often thought to depict the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt under the pharaoh Narmer, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
 Libyan Palette, Egyptian Museum, Cairo
 The Four Dogs Palette, displaying African wild dogs, giraffes, and other quadrupeds, Louvre
 The Battlefield Palette, British Museum and Ashmolean Museum
 The Bull Palette, at the Musée du Louvre, named for the bull at the top — obverse and reverse — trampling a man
 The Hunters Palette, British Museum and Louvre

Even undecorated palettes were often given pleasing shapes, such as the zoomorphic palettes, which included turtles and, very commonly, fish.  The fish zoomorphic palette often had an upper-centrally formed hole, presumably for suspension, and thus display.

There are also Near East stone palettes, from Canaan, Bactria, and Gandhara.

History of Egyptian palettes
Siltstone was first utilized for cosmetic palettes by the Badarian culture. The first palettes used in the Badarian Period and in Naqada I were usually plain, rhomboidal or rectangular in shape, without any further decoration. It is in the Naqada II period in which the zoomorphic palette is most common. On these examples there is more focus on symbolism and display, rather than a purely functional object for grinding pigments. The importance of symbolism eventually outweighs the functional aspect with the more elite examples found in the Naqada III period, but there is also a reversion to non-zoomorphic designs among non-elite individuals.

List of famous ancient Egyptian Predynastic palettes

Other palettes

See also
List of ancient Egyptian palettes

References

 David Wengrow, The Archaeology of Early Egypt: Social Transformations in North East Africa, Cambridge University Press 2006
 Erik Hornung, Conceptions of God in Ancient Egypt: the one and the many, Cornell University Press 1982

External links
Corpus of Egyptian Late Predynastic Palettes by Francesco Raffaele
Cosmetic Palettes, University College London

Archaeological palettes
Palette
Palette
Gerzeh culture
Naqada III
Amratian culture
Badarian culture

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Air Box Used primarily on Pro Stock Motorcycles, it settles "negative air" around carburetors the way a hood scoop does on a car.
Air Foil The same as a wing — a stabilizer, generally used to create downforce, which increases stability and tire-to-track adherence at high speeds.
Backpedal When a driver lets off the throttle to regain traction or to avoid or stop tire shake.
Bang the blower An explosion inside the supercharger caused by a flame from the combustion process accidentally re-entering the supercharger, where fuel and air are present. Generally caused by a stuck or broken intake valve that normally would be closed during the combustion sequence.
Burned piston When a cylinder runs lean (too much air in the air-to-fuel mixture) and excessive heat burns or melts the piston.
Breakout Used only in handicap racing. Refers to a vehicle running quicker than the racer has predicted, or "dialed." The racer who breaks out loses unless his or her opponent breaks out by more or commits a more serious foul, such as leaving too soon (see "Foul Start") or crossing the centerline.
Bumped When a racer is moved from a higher qualifying position to a lower one after another competitor improves.
Burnout Spinning the rear tires in water before a run to heat and clean them and put rubber on the track for better traction.
Christmas Tree Also called the Tree, the electronic starting device between the lanes on the starting line.
Chute Short for parachute, this device helps slow the car at the end of a run.
The bell-shaped housing, or bellhousing, used to encase the clutch and flywheel.
Clutch Lockup The progression of clutch-disc engagement controlled by an air-timer management system.
Deep Stage To roll a few inches farther into the stage beam, indicated by the pre-stage lights on the Christmas Tree turning off. In that position, a racer is closer to the finish line and also closer to a foul start (red-light).
Dial-Under Used in Super Stock and Stock, when a driver selects, or dials, an elapsed time quicker than the national index. Drivers select a dial-under, or e.t., that they think their car will run based on previous performance.
Diaper An absorbent blanket made from ballistic material, often Kevlar, that surrounds the oil pan to contain oil and parts in case of an engine explosion; required for Top Fuel, Funny Car, Top Alcohol Dragster, and Top Alcohol Funny Car.
Digger Another word for dragster.
Dropped cylinder When a cylinder runs too rich (too much fuel in the air/fuel mixture) and prevents the spark plug(s) from firing.
Dropped Cylinder When a spark plug fails to ignite, substantially decreasing total power output by the engine. A dropped cylinder is often distinguishable by raw fuel spewing from an exhaust header.
Elapsed Time (e.t.) The time it takes a vehicle to travel from the starting line to the finish line.
Eliminations The portion of an event that determines a race winner, usually Sunday. Vehicles are raced two at a time, resulting in one winner and one loser. Winners continue to race in a tournament-style competition until only one remains.
Flopper Another word for a Funny Car.
Foul Start Also known as a red-light. When a vehicle leaves the starting line before the green light, indicated by the red light on the Tree. When a foul start occurs in eliminations, the racer is eliminated from further competition at the event (unless his or her opponent commits a worse infraction). A red-light in qualifying has no impact on the racer's attempt; his or her time still counts toward qualifying for the event.
Full Tree Used in Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman for which a handicap starting system equalizes competition. The three amber lights flash consecutively five-tenths of a second apart, followed five-tenths later by the green light.
Handicap The head start given to the slower car in a race featuring two vehicles of varying performance potentials. Used in Comp, Super Stock, Stock, Top Dragster, and Top Sportsman.
Holeshot Win When a racer with an e.t. slower than that of his or her opponent wins an eliminations round because he or she had a better reaction time, or left the starting line first.
Index An e.t. assigned by NHRA as a predictor of performance for vehicles in that class. Indexes allow various classes of cars in the same eliminator to race competitively.
Interval Timers Elapsed time clocks at 60, 330, 660, and 1,000 feet that record the e.t. from the starting line to those intervals.
Loud Pedal Gas pedal or throttle.
Methanol Pure methyl alcohol produced by synthesis; used in some Top Alcohol Dragsters and all Top Alcohol Funny Cars.
Nitromethane Known as "nitro," CH3NO2 is the result of a chemical reaction between nitric acid and propane. Primary fuel for Top Fuel dragsters, Funny Cars, and injected nitro dragsters in Top Alcohol Dragster.
Oildown When a race car deposits oil from the engine onto the racing surface, causing a delay.
Pre-staged When a racer is approximately 7 inches behind the starting line and the top half of the circle of small blue lights atop his or her side of the Christmas Tree is illuminated.
Pro Tree Used in Top Fuel, Funny Car, Pro Stock, Pro Stock Motorcycle, Top Alcohol Dragster, Top Alcohol Funny Car, Super Comp, Super Gas, Super Street, and Pro Mod, all of which feature heads-up (no handicap) competition. The three large amber lights flash simultaneously, followed four-tenths of a second later by the green light.
Rail Another name for a dragster.
Reaction Time The time it takes for a vehicle's front tires to clear the staging beam after the green light comes on; measured in fractions of a second. A perfect reaction time is .000.
Safety Safari® A team of men and women responsible for transporting equipment from race to race, preparing and maintaining the racing surface, and providing support in an emergency. The NHRA Safety Safari is presented by AAA.
Sand Trap Located beyond the shutdown area; used to help stop errant race cars.
Shutdown Area Area past the finish line where race vehicles come to a stop and racers are picked up by their crews.
Sixty-Foot Time The time it takes a vehicle to cover the first 60 feet of the racetrack. It is the most accurate measure of the launch from the starting line and is the interval most critical to a quick e.t.
Slick Racing tire that does not have tread.
Slider clutch A multi-disc clutch designed to slip until a predetermined rpm is reached; decreases shock load to the drive wheels.
Speed Trap The final 66 feet to the finish line where speed is calculated.
Staged When the front wheel or wheels of the vehicle are on the starting line. Once the racer is staged, the calibrated countdown of the amber lights leading to the green starting light may begin anytime.
Stripe Slang term for the finish line.
Supercharger A crank-driven air/fuel-mixture compressor, also called a blower. It increases atmospheric pressure in the engine to produce more horsepower.
The Wally® Official NHRA trophy.
Time Slip Given to the racer or crew after a run, it lists the reaction time, interval times, elapsed time, and speed.
Tire Shake A severe vibration that usually occurs at the beginning of the run and is the result of losing traction.
Treed A racer whose reaction time is significantly slower than an opponent's is said to have been Treed.
Turbocharger An exhaust-driven intake air compressor (see supercharger).
Weight transfer Critical to traction. Vehicles are set up to provide a desired weight transfer to the rear wheels. Upon acceleration, the front wheels lift and the weight shifts to the rear wheels, which makes them less likely to spin.
Wheelie bar(s) Used to prevent excessive front-wheel lift.
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Enum PartyNames

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java.lang.Enum<PartyNames>

party.PartyNames

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public enum PartyNames
extends java.lang.Enum<PartyNames>

Default party names.

Enum Constant Summary

Enum Constants

                                Enum Constant and Description

                                BEIGE

                                BRONZE

                                COPPER

                                GOLD

                                NEON

                                ORANGE

                                PURPLE

                                SILVER

                                TEAL

                                YELLOW

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                                static PartyNames
                                valueOf(java.lang.String name)

Returns the enum constant of this type with the specified name.

                                static PartyNames[]
                                values()

Returns an array containing the constants of this enum type, in
                                        the order they are declared.

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                                clone, compareTo, equals, finalize, getDeclaringClass, hashCode, name, ordinal,
                                    toString, valueOf

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                                getClass, notify, notifyAll, wait, wait, wait

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BEIGE

public static final PartyNames BEIGE

BRONZE

public static final PartyNames BRONZE

COPPER

public static final PartyNames COPPER

GOLD

public static final PartyNames GOLD

NEON

public static final PartyNames NEON

ORANGE

public static final PartyNames ORANGE

PURPLE

public static final PartyNames PURPLE

SILVER

public static final PartyNames SILVER

TEAL

public static final PartyNames TEAL

YELLOW

public static final PartyNames YELLOW

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public static PartyNames[] values()

Returns an array containing the constants of this enum type, in
                                    the order they are declared. This method may be used to iterate
                                    over the constants as follows:

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    System.out.println(c);

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                                        declared

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public static PartyNames valueOf(java.lang.String name)

Returns the enum constant of this type with the specified name.
                                    The string must match exactly an identifier used to declare an
                                    enum constant in this type. (Extraneous whitespace characters are
                                    not permitted.)

Parameters:

name - the name of the enum constant to be returned.

Returns:

the enum constant with the specified name

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                                        constant with the specified name

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Q: Pass data from ajax success to outside else/if statement I'm having an issue taking the appropriate result from my ajax success function and passing it to an external function to be used.
I'm currently taking user input to query a data source via ajax and returning the object, which works fine. I'm appending the results to an option list which is also working. However, when I click the object, I want to pass data associated with that object to the following line in my if/else outside of my ajax call:
$("#groupName").val(result[$(foundOption).attr('srindex')]._source.name);

So my options are correct, and when I click an option it reflects the clicked option in the console. The issue is that I'm not passing the result into my else if correctly, apparently.
The heirarchy of my _source is correct but I just don't know how I need to change my .val argument in order to pull the right value.
Any ideas?
$('#productInput').on('input', function () {
  let _this = $(this);
  let foundOption;
  let optSelector = `option[value='${_this.val()}']`;
  if (_this.val() === '') {
    return;
  } else if ((foundOption = $('#returnedProducts').find(optSelector)).length) {
    console.log(optSelector); //this prints the option[value] of the clicked value as it should
    $("#groupName").val(result[$(foundOption).attr('srindex')]._source.name);
    $("#groupNum").val(result[$(foundOption).attr('srindex')]._source.code);
  } else {

    const searchResult = $(this).val();
    $.ajax({ url: '/account/autocomplete',
      data: {
        search_result:searchResult
      },
      "_token": "{{ csrf_token() }}",
      type: "POST",
      success: function (response) {
        console.log(response);

        console.log(searchResult);
        $("#returnedProducts").empty();

        let result = response.hits.hits;

        console.log(result);
        for(let i = 0; i < result.length; i++) {
          $("#returnedProducts").append("<option srindex=" + [i] + " value=" + result[i]._source.name + ">" + result[i]._source.name + "</option>");

        }
      }
    });
  }
});

my object looks like this
hits
  hits
    _source
      name
      code

A: You can attach set the value of the input#groupName to _this.val().
Also note (foundOption = $('#returnedProducts').find(optSelector)).length this snippet is not making any conditional check but just assigning a value

$('#productInput').on('input', function() {
  let _this = $(this);
  let foundOption;
  let optSelector = `option[value='${_this.val()}']`;
  if (_this.val() === '') {
    return;
  } else if ($('#returnedProducts').find(optSelector).length) {
    $("#groupName").val(_this.val());
  } else {

    const searchResult = $(this).val();
    $("#returnedProducts").empty();
    var result = [{
      _source: {
        "name": "cat",
      },

    }, {
      _source: {
        "name": "cat1",
      },

    }, {
      _source: {
        "name": "cat2",
      },

    }, {
      _source: {
        "name": "cat33",
      },

    }];
    for (let i = 0; i < result.length; i++) {
      $("#returnedProducts").append("<option srindex=" + [i] + " value=" + result[i]._source.name + ">" + result[i]._source.name + "</option>");

    }
  }
});
<script src="https://ajax.googleapis.com/ajax/libs/jquery/2.1.1/jquery.min.js"></script>
<input id="productInput" list="returnedProducts">
<datalist id="returnedProducts"></datalist>
<input id="groupName">

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Formerly known as Trenas Boulevard, the Iloilo River Esplanade has become one of the many places that the people of Iloilo City are proud of. It has become one of the city's newest recreation destinations. Located along the Iloilo River, it certainly is a great place for a stroll, jogging, biking, or just hanging out with friends and family.
The river esplanade spans from Diversion Road up to Carpenter's Bridge, which connects the districts of Molo and Mandurriao. With recreational and fun areas, a breath-taking view of the Iloilo River and the sunset, the Esplanade is an excellent place for people, especially children to play, relax and enjoy each other's company.
City Mayor Jed Mabilog spearheaded the construction of the Esplanade as part of the city's beautification projects. It was opened to the public on August 18, 2012. Since that time, there have already been major improvements to the area including viewing decks, a playground for children, coffee shops and more establishments are being put up in order to add more attractions to the now famous Iloilo River Esplanade.
An eco-park, fitness and recreational venue, the Esplanade serves as an attraction for Ilonggos and tourists. It has become a source of pride for the fun-loving and gleeful people of Iloilo City.


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A Pastoral Letter to my Congregation in the wake of Orlando
Posted by Andrew C. Thompson in Miscellaneous
Dear Church family,
By now we have all learned what happened in the early morning hours of this past Sunday, when a domestic terrorist pledging allegiance to the Islamic State (or ISIS) entered a nightclub in Orlando and proceeded to kill 49 people and wound 53 others. Orlando police eventually killed the attacker after a 3-hour standoff.
The sheer magnitude of this atrocity is overwhelming — may God have mercy on us. The loss of life makes the Orlando massacre the greatest single mass killing by an individual in American history. There have been many issues raised in connection with it in the media over the past few days: the fact that that the terrorist was targeting gay and lesbian people (given that he attacked a gay nightclub), the ongoing debate about gun control, the role of social media in allowing terrorists to glamorize acts of violence, and the mental pathologies of the particular man who carried out the attacks. All of these issues are important and worthy of discussion. Yet at heart I think they are symptoms rather than root causes.
There is a root cause, though, and I think it is important to name it. What motivated the terrorist who attacked the Orlando nightclub — according to his own statements — was a commitment to radical Islam and a desire to inflict punishment on the West. We could easily list out a tragic catalog of other attacks inspired by radical Islam over the past several years. In this country alone, that includes the 2015 San Bernardino shooting, the 2015 Chattanooga attacks, the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing, the 2009 Ft. Hood shooting, and, of course, 9/11 itself. Those are just the incidents that have received the most media attention: because they involved so many deaths, or because they involved attacks on military installations, or because they were so brazen in the way they were carried out. There have been many other similarly motivated attacks besides.
The root cause of the Orlando tragedy and so many others in recent years is a clash of cultures. In the West, we have a foundational commitment to liberty that guides our attitudes towards religious freedom, economic opportunity, and personal self-expression. We certainly don't always agree with one another — but insisting on a conformity of belief or practice is not what our culture is grounded upon. It is rather grounded upon the idea that a people should be free to seek out their own fulfillment and that a society of free men and women is ultimately stronger because of that very freedom. One might say that the history of the United States of America, while far from perfect, is a testament to the fruits that liberty produces.
As a Christian pastor, I believe that religious liberty, in particular, is essential to my own ability to preach the gospel and guide others to faith in Jesus Christ. I can speak in the name of God with the assurance that no government organization or other outside group is going to censor me. I can lead my flock in the ways of discipleship even when those ways are out of step with the broader culture, knowing that no one is going to arrest or imprison us because of it. Because we share a right to the freedom of assembly, we can gather each Sunday for worship knowing that nobody can place a padlock on the doors of our church to keep us from doing so.
The culture represented by those who have carried out heinous acts like the one in Orlando is nothing so broad as "Middle Eastern" or "Islamic," and we should be careful about the language that we use when we are talking about it. I have had Muslim friends and acquaintances at various points in my life, and I've been enriched by those relationships. During a 2007 trip to Egypt, I experienced Muslim hospitality over meals and meetings and was humbled by it. Understanding that the vast majority of Muslims are just as desirous of peace, compassion, and mutual understanding as anyone else is very important.
Yet there is a particular strain of radical Islam that sees itself as being in fundamental conflict with Western values and beliefs. In some cases — including two different incidents in Libya from 2015 when ISIS executed dozens of Egyptian and Ethiopian Christians — the proponents of radical Islam frame their conflict as being between their own faith and that of Christianity. This is the radical Islam of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State. And whether the terrorists who embrace it travel to our country from abroad or are domestic terrorists who "self-radicalize," the danger that radical Islam represents to us is the same. Its culture and our own are simply incompatible.
There are no easy answers to what I am describing here, though I think keeping in mind the actual root cause is important. That's not to say that the symptomatic issues I mentioned earlier are unimportant. Far from it. Yet I would counsel us all to understand what is fundamentally at stake with clear-eyed vision and courage.
My own heart has been troubled by reading story after story about the Orlando massacre since last Sunday. I have been praying for the victims and their families, and I hope you will do that as well. I have also been praying for all of you — something which as your pastor I will continue to do always.
4 thoughts on "A Pastoral Letter to my Congregation in the wake of Orlando"
Brad Baldwin said:
Amen, Pastor!! I believe that Radical Islam is a creation of Satan that keeps western Christians from sharing Christ with many Muslims that would be open to the Gospel.
Deborah Goff said:
Thank you for your sincere, intelligent words. So very refreshing to read.
Ariel Husband said:
Words of wisdom, love, and clarity.
John Hockert said:
Your letter reflects your usual wisdom and careful thought. It is important for us to pray for the victims of this violence. I was blessed to travel to Jordan in early May and experienced the same humbling, radical hospitality and kindness from Arabian Muslims there that you have described. The radical Islamists certainly do not reflect the mainstream of Islam and there is no excuse for the violence that they carried out. However, I think that it is useful to reflect on, and repent of, the cultural imperialism that we in the West have inflicted on Muslim cultures. We have exported not only and, perhaps not mainly, the ideals of religious freedom and democracy. But sadly, we have also vigorously exported such destructive ideas as pornography, same sex marriage, easy divorce, and consumerism. Cultures concerned with maintaining a vital society will naturally resist such imperialistic "exports". None of this decadence reflects Christianity. Nor does it justify or excuse the violence of the radical Islamists. But it seems to me that our role in, or acquiescence of, this cultural imperialism is an area for prayer, reflection, and repentance. In addition, I would encourage that we pray for the persecuted Christians in the Middle East; pray for the traditional Muslims, who even more than Christians, have been the victims of the Islamist radicals; and that we heed Christ's more challenging call to pray for the radical Islamists who have made themselves our enemies.


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The new 1250 is just a big, lovable lump of flat twin, and so far beyond the first air-heads I rode as a youngster as to be nearly unrecognizable.
• Serena Williams will star in a multi-media campaign to support the launch of Serena Williams Jewelry with global diamond manufacturer K.P.
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Harris went 2 of 5 from behind the arc.
The three-point revolution concerns offense, even if multipostional defenders affect games as much as shooters, particularly in the playoffs.
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The largest trade show for the sports gambling industry is right around the corner. To be held April 23-25 in New Jersey and New York, the Betting on Sports America (BSA) is going to be a huge attraction for anyone in the sports industry and this will be the first time that the event's organizer, Sports Betting Community (SBC), has held an event outside the UK.
The BSA is going to include discussions led by 175 industry leaders across 40 sessions. 60 exhibitors and over 100 gambling operators will be on hand and there is a networking event each night at various venues close to the action. The expo is ideal for gambling operators, suppliers, affiliates, payment providers, regulators, sports clubs and anyone else involved in, or looking to get involved in, the sports gambling industry.
There will be plenty of opportunities to networking during the three-day event and several organized events certainly stand out. There will be a networking event at Jay Z's 40/40 Club on Tuesday, another at the Meadowlands Racetrack's Rooftop Bar on Wednesday and a third at the Sky Room Rooftop Bar in Manhattan on Thursday.
Some of the speakers lined up to participate include New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, former MLB player Ryan Howard, William Hill CEO Joseph Asher, USBookmaking and US Fantasy Sports President Vic Salerno, and many others.
SBC is a London-based company that has been involved with sports gambling for the past decade. The company operates the largest business-to-business (B2B) media network in the industry and is behind three of the biggest sports gambling trade shows in the world, Betting on Sports, BSA and Betting on Football.
The entity is also behind the SBC Hall of Fame, which was introduced two years ago. The hall of fame was created to "recognise the individuals who have contributed a great deal to the industry over the course of their careers with a lasting legacy" and will announce this year's inductees Thursday, April 25.
Registration is now available online and space is limited. Don't miss out on this inaugural trade show in the growing sports gambling industry in the United States.


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When talking to people about the current real-estate market, everyone immediately thinks oh what a great time for sellers! While this may be true, its also a great time for buyers! We are in a very competitive market but buyers are still getting low interest rates and can purchase before the prices really go up. Spring and summer are the best times to buy, buying is still cheaper than renting in many areas, and credit score requirements are not as tough as they have been. Timing is everything in so many situations and this is one of them. Buyers should be taking advantage of these conditions, waiting could cost you!
"It is a big deal to buy a house. But if you do your homework and have the right documentation ready, this could be a great time to buy a home for many reasons," says Jay Plum, executive vice president of Huntington National Bank, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
"[Rates] probably won't start shooting up quickly. But a quarter of a point on an interest rate can mean about $100 more each month on [a homeowner's] loan. For a lot of families, that can make a big difference," he says.


In our first entry in this series, we covered some American battlefields from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars in the Northeastern and mid-Atlantic states. In this blog we'll discuss some of the most important battlefields in the South.
The first shots of the Civil War were fired at Fort Sumter in Charleston, South Carolina by Confederate forces on April 12, 1861. Over the course of a day the Confederacy lobbed artillery fire at the fort, before those in the fort surrendered the next day. Over the course of the war the North tried to retake Fort Sumter several times. All the efforts failed. The Union, after being unable to wrest control of the fort back from the Confederates, then decided to continue bombarding Fort Sumter throughout the rest of the war. While the Confederate soldiers managed to repel all Union advances, the fort took unbelievable amounts of damage, which the U.S. Army repaired after the Confederate forces abandoned Sumter ahead of Sherman's march through South Carolina.
Today, the Fort Sumter National Monument is made up of three sites in and around Charleston. From the Fort Sumter Visitor Education Center museum you can take a ferry over to Fort Sumter.
The Battle of Chickamauga (September 18-20, 1863) was the last battle in a Union offensive that brought the war through parts of Tennessee and Georgia. Union progress was halted by Confederate General Braxton Bragg's northern march. While the Union managed to hold its lines for more than a day, a miscommunication created a hole in the Union lines which was then exploited by Confederate Lieutenant General Longstreet. Longstreet drove a wedge into the line that forced a third of the Union soldiers off the battlefield. The remaining Northern soldiers reformed on Horseshoe Ridge and held the line until twilight, when they moved to Chattanooga. It was the second bloodiest battle in the Civil War, with over 30,000 casualties across both sides.
At the Chickamauga National Military Park there are a great number of things to do and see, including guided tours, the Fuller Gun Collection, and more than 50 miles of trails that lead you around the battlefield.
If your history class wants to visit any of these sites, you can always charter a tour bus from Ground Travel Specialists, and leave the driving to us!


I enjoy submission style matches sometimes with body punches as long as all controlled and safe. l like good hard submission style matches.
I do enjoy banter in my matches and be quite verbally aggressive but will tone down if the other guy does not feel comfortable. , I am not in to heel jobber scenarios.
I met easygoing today and had a good workout on the mats. He is a strong physical man and with more matches will be a excellent wrestler.
After a lot of messaging back and forth, Pete and I finally hit the mats. And it was certainly worth the wait. A lovely host and a genuinely great bloke, Pete proved to be a far superior technical wrestler than me. This didn't stop us having a long, sweaty grapple, which was a lot of fun and an excellent work out. A good guy, I recommend Pete very highly. Looking forward to the rematch already.
Met up with Pete when my diary shifted around and an opening presented itself. He has mats so I was happy to make the trip and we spent just under an hour and a half rolling on the mats.
Nice guy, plenty of verbal which he duly got right back.
I had the great pleasure of inviting The Arrow onto my mats today. I met him at the door and l saw fit strong man. Then we stripped and what a body he is solid muscle.
He is probably one of the strongest and fittest men l have met on the mats. We had a great give and take submission match with subs both ways. I found his weakness which at least gave me a chance to put him on the defence.
He verbally matched me which we both enjoyed. If you get the chance get this man on the mats.
Had a fantastic match with Peteuk yesterday who kindly hosted.
Definitely got a gob on him, but genuinely a great person to chat with for hours!
On the mats we were nice and evenly matched, both of us playing the strategy game, with subs either end. Definitely has the strength and skill on him and would recommend to anyone.
Looking forwards to the next one!
I had the great pleasure of welcoming Dan onto to my mats today. He is a strong fit muscular man and an excellent wrestler. We had a good three hour plus match up with submissions both ways.
Pete was kind enough to host me for a brief wrestle last night. He is an extremely friendly and chatty man. Unfortunately due to a particularly harrowing day at work I couldnt put up too much of a fight, however we still had a fun wrestle amd got a good workout from it. Beware of Pete's arms and his grip, he is crazy strong and once he had a grip on me i was unable to break it and my arms were made useless once he had them umder his control!!
I met Simon today for a short match. He is a strong fit man and when he learns more moves he will be a formidable opponent. He is a very good scrapper.
Peteuk a great host makes you very welcome in his home. A safe and sane wrestler as tough as they come, had a really enjoyable match with him. A must meet guys.
Hi have met Mersey a couple of times a great guy and an excellent wrestler. Good to se him back and hopefully get him back on the mats.
Met on Pete's mats today. In the time that has elapsed since our first meetings, Pete has 'got serious' about the gym - he's toned up & gained even greater strength.....so he's a real handful on the mats. Proficient & more than able to hold his own with most guys in a subs match.
I enjoyed our tussle even though I'm more of a give n take guy really.
Pete is welcoming, hospitable, puts you at ease...and then proceeds to give you a hard time!!
Thanks. I'm sure we'll be meeting again soon.
I met Clive today after a number of years, he has not lost any of his strength and likes a good give and take bout. He admits he is a bit rusty but once he has some more bouts under his belt he will be back to his best.
Met Pete at Grove Park (16/01/17) and had an excellent sub match with him. Its rare to find someone so similar in when it comes to stats, strength and a never give up attitude! Pete is a great wrestler. Fast and determined, he's the perfect opponent. Do not hesitate to wrestle him!
l met Ken yesterday at grove park for my first ring match . It is rarely that l meet another man with same weight, stats and strength as myself. We wrestled a good two hour hard submission match with subs both ways.
I had the privilege of meeting Peteuk for a submission fight today. Pete graciously met me at the Colchester train station and drove me to his house where he hosted this brawl, We did a submission wrestling match in his home matroom for 90 minutes and fought to a draw. Neither of us could make the other man submit. It was the best fight I've had in a couple of years. Two guys, exactly the same size and close in age, going all out in a hot sweaty encounter.
Pete is a strong, skilled fighter who has a wide array of moves, techniques and submission holds. He's a relentless competitor and you need to be on your toes in a fight against him. He's smart, funny, confident and has just enough of a cocky attitude to make it interesting. A great fight with a great bloke. Can't wait for our rematch. Highly recommended.
I had the honour of welcoming this strong american on my mats today. He is a strong competitive man and we fought for over an hour and half in a submission match with no subs either way.
Had pleasure of locking up with this tough wrestler again after a long break. He's beefed up and is MUCH stronger than he used to be. We had a long, sweaty session on his mats with subs on both sides. He's a great host, tas ever. Dont miss the chance of wrestling this guy....hes safe, sane, tough and fun!!
After another long gap, I hit the mats with Pete again yesterday! Hes been hitting the gym in the meantime!! Bulked up on the shoulders and arms nicely! Added to his strength too. Always a good host; great mats to wrestle on. We are promised a rematch!
Met up with pete again after a long break. He's a great host, good mats to wrestle on! He's a big, tough guy, who wrestles hard. looking forward to a New Year rematch!
2014 l met Paul today he is still a big strong man.
The photos don't tell the full story; strong and experienced wrestler.
2016-10 - Met PETERUK after 2 years and I find him fitter and stronger ...always a plasure wrestle him in his place *** 2014-10 - an other nice day with Pete and his friends - a lot of wrestling and fun! *** 2013-10 - Nice to meet Pete again after 2 years. lost the match of 2012 we had a very intense session. I will meet him again *** 2011 - Pete is a determined adversary with whom you can have only a very good match. He is well equipped for an hard fight in a very hospitable and friendly venue. Believe me and challenge him!
Met Pete for a quick session when travelling home. He's a great host and could tell as soon as we hit the mats it was going to be a good session. Pete is fit & strong and has great resistance and his banter well humoured. Off the mats was great to talk with a number of surprising stories. Next time will try to reduce my height significantly to ensure an advantage.
I met Aaron this afternoon for a good submission match. We both were sweating buckets as it was a hard fought match up with subs both ways. He is a strong fit man and can only get better. Looking forward to the rematch.
Pete picked me up from the station and drove me to his place. His living room makes a good mat room, and I got some exercise trying, and failing to break his holds. He showed me what I was doing wrong with my arm bars, but even after a bit of tuition, I was still not going to get him to submit. He's a seriously sporty guy, goes to the gym regularly, I was outclassed but he was patient and a great host. Thanks for a great time.
I met Sam yesterday on my mats. He is just getting back into his wrestling and can only improve with more matches under his belt. He is keen to learn and is happy to take on all comers so if you get the chance meet him on the mats.
Can't believe I hadn't written a recommendation for Peteuk. I wrestled him a few years back and can only say he has improved so so much. Physically much stronger and more muscled he puts up a good challenge and is resilient and resistant. He has a great mat set up locally and off the mats an easy going guy to chat and chill with. Organises great meets at his venue and so if you get an invite look him up.
I met Petros today on my mats we met years ago and he has got so much stronger. If you want a real challenge then meet this man he will give anyone on this site a real workout.
13th April 2016: As Pete said, he has been out of action from wrestling the last few months but is well on the road to recovery, so we had a controlled match earlier this week including some practice holds (for my benefit not his lol) What struck me the most is that he has maintained his brute strength - especially in the legs, arms and shoulders, not to mention his solid core, which makes trying to scissor him a tough challenge. Although it is crucial Pete does not go nuts on the mats until fully recovered, he continues to be an awesome wrestler and will be fitter and stronger than ever before in no time.
Met Pete today having wrestled him a few times before. First and foremost he is a great guy on and off the mats, completely safe, sane and reliable. Pete is an excellent, strong wrestler with good skills and technique. He is also adaptable to his opponent's weight, size and ability/experience. Therefore, I highly recommend him not only to other experienced wrestler, but also to anyone wanting to get into wrestling as he's taught me a few moves!
I met Rich today he is a strong fit muscular man. He is a newbie to the wrestling scene and will only get better with more matches under his belt. He has good strong legs and shoulders and once he has learnt more holds he will be a formidable guys in his weight range. If you get the chance take this man on.
Wrestled Pete a few times on the mats in Colchester. A great guy to meet and wrestle safe and sane.
After a few near misses our eventual meet was quite last minute.com and all the better for it.
As his other recommendations state Pete is a great host, picking me up from the station, nice mats, friendly, offers of drinks and a shower, what they forget to mention is to bring your ear plugs. Only jesting. Pete does like to talk but he is a funny guy and even if he did suggest I may be a tad heavier than my stated weight he also paid me some nice compliments which is always wise when you meet an insecure psychopath, he had to find some way of stopping me sitting on him with my hippo arse (I believe that may have been the favoured name but there were so many).
We had a great sweaty tussle, Pete is a strong guy who knows what he is doing. On the shallow front his photo doesn't do him justice, he is looking good (trying ever so hard not to use the phrase for his age but failing) I don't know if he is drinking chicken blood for breakfast but something is keeping him fresh faced (botox? he is an essex boy) and he does have a lovely tan with some great arms and shoulders as well as the incredibly well developed voice muscles. Did I mention he likes to talk?
I think he probably could have gone rougher but sensing I am a big marshmallow we had a nice even paced wrestle and very enjoyable banter, as well as 'serious' wrestling we both allowed the other to put the odd hold on because we trusted each other not to do anything OTT. Although I feel I do need to mention that tickle escapes are not in any of the text books for any wrestle style, those are found in the book called - How to be a Big Cheat - but it was all done in good fun.
Sometimes you meet guys and have a good wrestle but it is nice when once in a while you have a good wrestle and feel totally comfortable with someone. A lovely way to spend a saturday afternoon, well worth a train ride and definitely to be repeated.
I had the pleasure to meet the hunk in the trunks Stephen yesterday on my mats. We had a great give and take battle with dirty tactics both ways. The match lasted for over 3 hours and we both could have continued.
I really enjoyed meeting and wrestling Pete. Friendly off the mats and bold on them. He's strong and quick and had a lot to teach me about wrestling. We are evenly matched in height, weight and strength so we worked up a sweat. Pete had the advantage in terms of technique ... I tried to keep up through sheer enthusiasm. I can recommend Pete for sure and I look forward to another lesson.
Pete is an easy going and funny guy. He has a good sense of humour and has many interesting wrestling stories to tell. Pete is also a great host and knows how to handle his oriental guest.
We rolled around for about two hours on his comfortable mats at his house. Pete was desperately trying to inflict some pain on me but in vain. I always had to be on my guards as I did not know what kind of moves Pete wanna try to make me finally tap. But Malaysian tigers are watchful and attack their victims when they do not expect it and in a way they never would imagine.
Had a great sweaty subs match with Peteuk at his excellent home set up. A strong and in-shape gym-going guy, he's got a mighty fine defence and really makes you work for anything you get off him. He was kind enough to give me some pointers to help me try to improve my attack and is a very generous, welcoming and gregarious host and fun both on and off the mats. He comes very highly recommended and I'm looking forward to the rematch.
I met Craig today he says he is a jobber and a novice.
After chatting for a long time, it was great to finally meet and wrestle Pete. All his time in the gym shows up with good strong muscular body. Had real hard tough wrestle, but very worthwhile. Very chatty and very hospitable guy who went out of his way to look after the logistics. Looking forward to an even longer session next time.
Mike is a deceptively strong fit man and must be one of the best lightweights on this site. He is quick agile and knows how's to work the holds.
I met Ian yesterday on my mats he was tired after a long week of nights. We had a quick match and this man can only get better with more matches.
I met Pete at on his mats in Colchester on 30/31st after a few weeks of winding each other up.
We fought for 2 hours on the Friday night and 2 hours on Saturday morning. Pete has endless energy and is very competitive. On Saturday afternoon Scrapmerchant joined us and the fighting continued for another couple of hours.
Pete is a fantastic host and really made me feel welcome in his home. He is a fun friendly guy and recomend him 100%.
Looking forward to a re-match very soon Pete!
I met Al yesterday on my mats in Colchester.
This man is a new comer to the wrestling scene but is a natural wrestler. He is strong, fit and very competitive but also safe and sane.
If you get the opportunity get this man on the mats.
Met Pete today following a last minute request for a match. Pete was very accommodating. Great mats, with plenty of room to move around. Pete and I were evenly matched, and enjoyed an hour or two of sweaty grappling. Subs were achieved by both sides, but the ultimate winner will remain a secret... I'm sure we will be facing each other again. Thanks Pete!
I met Stu today on my mats. He is a strong fit man and a very good wrestler. We had a good 2 hour plus sweaty grapple and both enjoyed the match. He is great company off the mats as well.
met with Pete and had a great time wrestling with him.. which means he obviously also adapts to his oponents level ( ;-) !
lovely guy and friendly host . highly recommended.
My meeting with Pete was a tutorial rather than a contest, which was exactly what I wanted and needed. He was very hospitable and friendly and also understood my apprehension as a newcomer. He taught me some basic moves and encouraged me to practice them. I came away with some new skills and, perhaps more importantly, some confidence which I lacked at the start.
In reality pete is much more muscled than you can see on his pics, and he's also very strong !
We had a great wrestling bout, sweaty, fun and we really got a good chemistry on the mat.
It was an absolute pleasure and I hope we'll meet again !!!
I had the pleasure in meeting Sylvain on my mats he is a strong feisty man who is good company on and off the mats.
I had a great match with Pete...and a fantastic workout!
He is strong and fit and really made me work for it.
Off the mats, we had a good laugh and he is a perfect host.
Will definitely be meeting up for a rematch.
I met Paul on my mats we had a hard hot sweaty match. He is a very strong fit man who will only get better with more practice and learns some more holds. My mats were covered in sweat which showed how hard we both worked.
A genuine and easy going guy, who was a pleasure to spar with. A brave and trustworthy fighter, who has the fire to box, and a good guy too.
I met Chris today for a boxing session. He is an excellent trained boxer and came down to my level to ensure we both enjoyed the match. If you enjoy your boxing then this is your man.
Fought Pete last Friday!got a few early subs then got taught a lesson!!!great host good strong wrestler!looking forward to round 2!!
Good host with set of mats and room for a good wrestle.
I had a good bout with Peteuk, he has the experience and I will be back for a rematch.
Pete was an excellent host and a great all round guy. Competitive on the mats, although we had to cut our match a bit short, just as we were warming up, so I don't know what the true outcome would have been. Good wrestling space at his place too!
Really enjoyed my match with this guy, he was strong and determined also cocky as well. Made me sweat which are my best matches. Great host, reliable and def not a time waster. Wanna meet again as he comes highly recommended.
It was good to catch up with Pete again after about 5/6 years. He started off teaching me a few basic moves and wasn't long before we got into a good strong tussle and wrestle. He has good mats which were a pleasure to wrestle on. After about 5 yrs away from wrestling, I seem to be getting more confidence. Pete has particularly strong legs and I didn't get a submission out of him. Look forward to plenty of further matches with him. Very accommodating and good to meet up with him again.
10.4.13 - thanks to Pete for organising a small group meet. Had a few bouts with Pete last night but again found him too strong for me. Thanks to his mate Yelp31 for helping out with some basic tuition though. Will meet Pete again I'm sure, and will aim to get stronger beforehand! Great host!
03.12.12: As a novice wrestler I question my own credibility to make recommendations but for PETE UK I have no hesitation in making this exception. Pete has been generous with both his time and hospitality tutoring me in basic wrestle holds and helping me gain that important mat experience over a period of two months. A strong and experienced wrestler, Pete is always unfailingly courteous, reliable and a host par excellence – a safe pair of hands and you could do a lot worse than spending some time in his company. Triple AAA rating. I look forward to further matches as my knowledge and experience broadens.
I have met Nick several times over the last few months. I have seen his confidence grow and he is a competitve man who enjoys a good hard sweaty match.
Good wrestler with a good build, it's a pleasure fight with him.
A very good, nice, kind, and friendly person also off the matts!!
I met Nick at mine on sunday an excellent wrestler and good company on and off the mats.
l met Steve on my mats we had several different styles of matches all great and fun. He is a sociable man and off the mats and a def rematch soon..
I was invited by Pete to Colchester and travelled from Liv St. His hospitality included meeting me at the station, putting down mats at his home, providing drinks and giving me a friendly head start on the mats. However after a couple of hours with his stamina, experience and determination he had the last laugh with the final submission. He is a distinguished sportsman away from the mats and an affable generous companion to spend the afternoon with.
Do you think I had a good time?
I enjoyed a great afternoon's wrestling with Pete. He is a strong, competitive wrestler and we were very evenly matched on the mats. Also, we got on like a house on fire and will definitely meet up again. Pete is very relaxed and easy to get on with. Good wrestling mats and space as well.
Pete is an excellent host, friendly guy, tough wrestler, with strong legs especially. A couple of his subs came out of nowhere and there was one arm lock submission that even now I'm not sure how it happened. Will watch out for it in the rematch. His mats are top notch, and he laid on bottled water and energy drinks. Well worth a trip to Colchester - only 45 mins out of Liverpool St.
Meet Pete earlier this afternoon!! Three great things about Pete... Great Wrestle, Great Host and Great fun !! Can't wait for another meet!!
Met up with Pete yesterday for my first wrestling match and had a great time.
Pete is a great host both on and off the mats.
Showed me quite a few holds/moves which I then applied in a match with him.
His legs are very strong and got caught in quite a few scissors which I had problems getting out of.
Top all round bloke and was very patient with me.
Another definate meet is on the cards.
Pete is a friendly reliable guy, good host and a goood wrestler. Strongly recommended.
Met pete in colchester for a wrestle match and turned out to be one of the best wrestles ive had . Pete is a great opponent eager,strong, technical and a top guy off the mats.