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Tyson Gay beats Usain Bolt over 100m for the first time
Posted by ShopinJA in Breaking News, International Sports, Sports Center on August 6th, 2010
Tyson Gay has beaten Usain Bolt over 100m for the first time at a Diamond League meeting in Stockholm.
Gay won the race in a time of 9.84secs, with Bolt over a metre behind in 9.96secs. Both men made good starts, but from 20m, Gay was clearly in the lead, and Bolt was unable to make up the deficit. The two rivals embraced and Bolt congratulated the American before smiling for the cameras.
Tyson Gay beats Usain Bolt to win the 100m at the Diamond League meeting in Stockholm. Photograph: Scanpix Sweden/Reuters
The start of the race was disrupted by two faulty starts as the runners were forced to leave their blocks and restart their routine and the Jamaican triple Olympic champion admitted this was a distraction. Bolt also suffered a calf injury in May, but he refused to blame his preparation, saying Gay was the better man on the day.
“It’s just one of those days for me today,” Bolt told the BBC. “I got a good start but there was no power. But I was ready, I was focused.”
In reference to the faulty starts, he said: “It kind of gets annoying, but I can’t blame that, he (Gay) was ready, he was in better shape than me.”
Gay was equally gracious in victory. “I know what his limitations are, it’s his off-year, and I know he has a lot more left in the tank,” he said, adding that his aim now was to beat Bolt when both men were in top form.
Source: guardian.co.uk
Commonwealth Organisers Wrong to use Bolt
Posted by ShopinJA in Sports Center on July 1st, 2010
The world’s fastest man Usain Bolt will not compete at the Commonwealth Games in India despite his name appearing in the preliminary entry list, his manager was quoted as saying today.
“I can 100 per cent confirm that Usain will not be running at the Commonwealth Games,” manager Ricky Simms told the Times of India.
Simms said he was surprised Jamaica had entered Bolt’s name and urged the organisers of the October 3-14 Games not to raise hopes that the double Olympic and world sprint champion would run in New Delhi.
“Maybe this list was sent in some time ago,” Simms told the newspaper. “The Commonwealth Games is not on Usain?s schedule for this year.
“I do not understand why officials cannot just accept his decision and stop putting out more stories in the press. They should focus on the athletes who are coming to India.”
Bolt’s coach Glen Mills had also said last month that New Delhi was not on the sprinter’s agenda, but Games organisers insisted he would be the star attraction at the Games.
“Bolt will surely come,” organising committee spokesman Lalit Bhanot had told reporters, adding that the Jamaican authorities had included him in the preliminary entry list.
Jamaican Sensation | Jerome Jordan Interview
Posted by ShopinJA in International Sports, Sports Center on June 28th, 2010
Jerome Jordan, a native of Jamaica, picked up the game of basketball at a late age. Attending Tulsa, where he has played for four years, he has grown by leaps and bounds. Known primarily as a defensive player capable of blocking or altering virtually any shot, the “Jamaican Sensation” has focused on preparing himself for the NBA game the past few years.
Jordan has flown somewhat under the radar due to playing in a mid-major conference. At Tulsa, he set conference records for most blocks in a game, most blocks in a Conference USA Tournament, and has more blocks in his career than any other Conference USA player. Jordan led his team to a CBI Championship (where he was named MVP). He stayed at Tulsa for his senior year in order to prepare himself for a pro career. The time has come for him to enter the draft and begin that career. Jordan was gracious enough to talk to Eric Yearian about his draft preparation and what he expects from the NBA.
NBADraft.net: Playing at Tulsa, you didn’t get a lot of chances to play in front of a national audience. How would you describe your game to somebody that hasn’t seen you play?
Jerome Jordan: I think I can get a lot of stuff done on the court. At the defensive end: block shots, rebound, able to move pretty well, able to, you know, I can guard a couple positions, I’m more mobile, [I can guard] fours, and fives, even probably some threes. On the offensive end, you know, I can mix it up, go down low, score with my back to the basket, step away from the basket shoot from 15-17 feet.
NBADraft.net: Are there any NBA players that you would compare yourself to?
Jerome Jordan: I try to watch Kevin Garnett and Tim Duncan, I try to pick up little things from them. They have different styles, Kevin Garnett plays with a lot of power, he can definitely shoot it, has a lot of skills. Tim Duncan is more finesse, but he gets the job done as well. So I watch both of them guys.
NBADraft.net: One of the things that a lot of NBA general managers are reluctant to do is draft someone who stayed for their senior year in college. But with you, it’s kind of different because you’ve only been playing basketball for a handful of years, so how do you think having that mix of experience and potential works to your benefit?
Jerome Jordan: I think it helps a lot. I started [playing basketball] later, so I think my ceiling is still very high. I try to learn new stuff everyday, watching the playoffs right now, picking different people’s brains that I come across everyday, I think my ceiling is still high. I think I’ve learned a lot the last 4 years and I just keep getting better.
NBADraft.net: You mentioned getting better, what are some of the things that you are really working on, as far as your game, in getting ready for this draft and starting your career?
Making Money From Your Backyard
Posted by ShopinJA in Automotive, Business News on June 24th, 2010
Many persons find it challenging to think of practical ideas to earn extra income. The key to making more money is first to identify where people have unmet needs or pressing problems that you can solve for profit. When you are trying to create a part-time source of income, you should always stick to options that fit in with your natural talents or the resources that you already have on hand.
Using these basic principles, it should not be difficult to find several opportunities to become more productive in your spare time. Today, let’s look at how you can use your backyard, whether big or small, and a little elbow grease to work your way into extra cash.
Producing seedlings
The Ministry of Agriculture is currently encouraging persons to focus on backyard gardening, so it’s an opportune time to piggyback on this campaign. Even if you don’t have a green thumb, it is relatively simple to produce seedlings for basic crops such as lettuce, cabbage, string beans and tomatoes for supply to your friends and colleagues. The advantage to growing seedlings is that you can harvest a large crop in a relatively small space.
Growing organic vegetables
While some people will gravitate towards growing what they eat, even more will be happy to buy fresh produce directly from you. You can create a steady income by cultivating vegetables and seasoning produce in a small area of your garden. If you produce crops without using pesticides and chemical fertilisers, then you can tap in on the increasing demand for organic food items.
Preparing container gardens
There are many people who would like to grow their own food items but lack the necessary backyard space to do so. Here’s a perfect solution - you can prepare and sell ready-made vegetable gardens in containers such as large pots or recycled five-gallon paint buckets. After reaping the produce, your customers can return the containers and purchase a fresh supply.
Planting herbs
There is tremendous demand for natural remedies for chronic illnesses, and the market for herbs and spices offers great possibilities. Check around at health food stores to see which types of products are best sellers and then do a little research on how to cultivate and package them. With care and effort, you may even develop an export-quality product that can earn foreign exchange.
Cultivating grass
A unique option for persons who don’t mind getting their hands dirty to earn any honest living is grass cultivation. The popularity of home and garden television shows has spurred many homeowners to become more focused on creating the right curb appeal for their properties. With minimal space and a little technical know-how, you can cultivate grass sod for lawns and supply landscaping companies or homeowners directly.
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