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Reds beat rivals

On January 13, 2012, in spirit Levels, by Luke Judge

Last updated at 10:48, Monday, 19 December 2011

TRUE to form, Prudhoe YC U12 Reds defeated their Yellows rivals 3-1 when they went head to head in the North East Youth Development League (NEYDL) Premiership.

The Reds, having reached the quarter finals of the County Cup and sitting pretty in second place, were favourites for the contest and opened the scoring early on.

However, they were rocked back by the Yellows and the teams turned around level at 1-1 at the interval.

The plucky Yellows pushed them all the way in the second period, but the Reds added two further goals to clinch the points.

A Darren Graham goal 10 minutes from time earned Prudhoe YC U11 Reds a deserved share of the spoils against Wansbeck.

After their Pin Point Recruitment Junior Football League two opponents had taken the lead on the quarter hour, man of the match Graham drifted past two challenges and fired low into the net to earn his side a 1-1 draw.

Prudhoe deserved more from the game after creating numerous chances, but nearly conceded themselves late on but for a fantastic saving block from two yards by Luke Stanley.

The point capped off a good weekend for U17 team, with five of the boys winning a 5-a-side Futsal tournament in Westgate the previous day.

In the final against a strong home team containing many 18 and 19-year-olds, Prudhoe battled back four times – the last equaliser coming in the final minute – to take the tie to penalties, with the Tynedale boys winning a thrilling shootout.

A fantastic 6-1 victory for Prudhoe YC U16 Reds over Wallsend United moved the club up to third place in Pin Point League Three.

Mighty Joe Wynne capped off a man of the match winning performance with a hat-trick, James Cram hit a double and Dylan Porter also registered.

Despite a battling performance, Prudhoe YC U15 Yellows narrowly lost 2-1 at third placed Newcastle Pin Point in Pin Point League Three.

Two goals apiece from Adam Greenwood and Michael Armstrong earned Prudhoe YC U15 Reds a 5-0 win over Ryton Cobras in Pin Point League two. Ben Smith got Prudhoe’s other goal, while Andrew Knotts was named man of the match.

In the NEYDL Championship, Prudhoe YC U13 Reds were emphatic 6-1 victors over Ponteland Independiente.

Prudhoe YC U11 Yellows came from behind to defeat Walbottle 2-1 in Pin Point League Five.

Greg Cairns-Moore levelled the scores with a fantastic shot through a melee of players, and he then turned provider for AJ Roxburgh to slide home the winner. the fighting spirit of Prudhoe was epitomised by man of the match Tom Francis who came off with a bloody nose after being kicked in the face, only to return and put in a courageous display.

Three goals in the space of five minutes against the run of play for Wallsend Boys Club stunned Prudhoe YC U11 Reds in Pin Point League Cup.

The Reds came rallying back and Ben Bloomer reduced the arrears shortly before half-time.

They then dominated the second period but could not convert their chances despite Bloomer netting again.

Prudhoe, who missed a penalty, were best served by Matty Cant.

With all pitches in a saturated state at the weekend, Hexham U11 Greens reversed their top of the table clash with Seaton Burn. but it rebounded on them as they suffered terrible travel sickness and in the first half conceded four without reply.

They recovered slightly in the second period with Jack Feeley getting on the score sheet after a great cross from Oliver James, but it was a hill too steep to climb to get back into the match.

Hexham U14 also travelled but had no such problems, although it took until the second half to claim the points at Newcastle East End.

After a goalless first period, Patrick McLoughlin scored with a header which was followed up with strikes from Sam Mannion and Callum Duncan to ensure the points came back to the Tyne Valley.

Wylam Rockettes U12 got their campaign in the Northumberland Girls’ League off to a flying start with a convincing 4-1 win against Forest Hall.

Chantelle Ree broke the deadlock with a brilliant individual effort before Katie Philipson, Georgia Birch and Ellie Ridley all notched.

Playmaker Heather Hamilton, with some brilliant turns and passes, was the Rockettes’ girl of the game.

Meanwhile, Wylam Rockettes U11 went down by the odd goal in five in their opening league game against Newcastle East End.

Despite Rosie Spragg and Lucy Wynne both scoring equalisers, and some excellent defending by player of the match Robyn Briggs, the Rockettes could not deny the opposition a winning third goal.

first published at 09:06, Monday, 19 December 2011 Published by hexhamcourant.co.uk

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Winter Classic a winner for county businesses

On January 10, 2012, in Sets Collectables, by Luke Judge

Ice Line Quad Rinks in West Goshen is buzzing about the game.“To have it in Philly builds interest in ice hockey, which is good for us,” said Ice Line owner John Graves, also president of the InterCounty Scholastic Hockey League. with anything that gets interest generated in ice hockey, “we’re thrilled,” Graves said.In addition, the Winter Classic has direct impact on some members of the InterCounty league who play at Ice Line.Ice hockey players from Bishop Shanahan, Archbishop Carroll, Springfield and Unionville (girls varsity) high schools — all wearing their team jerseys —will participate in the Winter Classic’s opening ceremonies, Graves said. For the players involved, it is a two-day commitment starting with practice on New Year’s Day at Citizens Bank Park.Graves said members of the high school and youth leagues who play at Ice Line also were asked to sell Winter Classic tickets that had been discounted and reserved for youth ice hockey players.the holders of the 800 youth tickets sold by the teams’ members will be in reserved seating near the dugouts at Citizens Bank Park, all wearing their individual team jerseys, said Graves, who also will be attending the game.“Everyone’s excited to see ‘old school’ ice hockey outside,” Graves said.Tori Fiore, executive director of the Brandywine Convention & Visitors Bureau, sees big demand for hotel rooms along the Route 291 corridor in Delaware County near Philadelphia International Airport.to Fiori, that translates to money being spent in eastern Delaware County, but, “I don’t see a lot of people staying in Chester County.”It is just too far this time of year, he explained. Continued…

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Tommy Smith: Liverpool FC can’t afford to repeat the mistakes they made at Man City

On January 9, 2012, in cardiff City, by Luke Judge

THERE were plenty of lessons for Liverpool FC to learn after this week’s defeat at Manchester City. And given that we’re there again on Wednesday, we’d better learn them quickly.

The first leg of the Carling Cup semi-final is at their place, which is just how we’d all want it. but if we make the mistakes and perform as poorly we did in that 3-0 defeat, then frankly the second leg probably won’t matter. We’ll surely have blown it.

The good news is that I don’t believe we can be that poor again, particularly once we get everyone back after several were rested for the game against Oldham last night.

Firstly, we’ve got to cut out the sloppy errors which gifted City their goals. we gave possession away stupidly and defended badly at corners, paying a high price, as you do against the better sides.

But for me we were also too weak right across the midfield and have to show much more bottle and cohesion this time.

It’s in the middle of the park were games are so often won and lost and last Tuesday, while we had some good spells of possession, we never really did anything with it.

There was no creativity, while out wide we never got at their full-backs and managed to turn them or get crosses in from the by-line. Andy Carroll was left alone up front fighting lost causes and with little or no support. it made for very frustrating viewing.

We can’t be as weak again I’m sure and there’s some comfort in knowing that Yaya Toure – one of the best central midfielders in the league and who was one of their main men against us – will this time be missing on African Nations Cup duty. but never mind him. It’s up to us to do the business and ensure this tie is alive after the first leg, through sheer hard work and a lot more belief.

Wembley awaits – but we’ve got to earn the right to be there with a much more confident and committed performance than we watched the other night.

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Camo For More Than Your Clothes

On January 9, 2012, in hunting Clothing, by Luke Judge

Most hunters think of camouflage as the clothes on their back, and while this is a crucial part of any outdoorsman’s approach to game, they shouldn’t stop there if they want to get the max out of their hunting trips. a variety of techniques are available to apply camo to your hunting, and the great thing is they’ll take it easy on the old wallet.

Your WeaponWhether your choice of firepower is a rifle, a shotgun, a crossbow, or a slingshot, you can patch up your weapon to conceal it from sticking out in the woods. first, try cloth. by wrapping a camo pattern around your gun, you hide the natural color and make it less conspicuous. obviously, this is the first purpose of camo, and a cloth can do this in a snap with some fishing line or thin twine. to alter the shape, consider tying small branches, leaves, and twigs at various spots, making sure not to inhibit your sights, scope, or otherwise impair your vision when it comes time to employ the weapon in the heat of the hunt.

Your ClothesSure, you know to slap on your camo pants, jackets, boots, gloves, hat, and anything else camoflauged you can get your hands on, but this only changes your color. While you don’t have to worry about texture, you do need to factor in your silhouette. Animals can recognize the human form, so your objective is to alter your form to blend in with the background. Stick leafy twigs in your hat, slide them inside your boots, tie them to your legs and arms–anything that will warp your shape and make you look like just another bush in the woods.

Your FaceYou probably know about face camo already, but if you’re like most hunters, you don’t take the five minutes needed to apply it before heading out on a hunt. Camo paint isn’t for everybody, especially those with sensitive skin as it may cause rash, hives, or aggravate one’s allergies. if you are able to use it, however, you should always leave the house with your camo face on. this is a great way to change both the color and the shine of your skin, two key elements to staying hidden in nature. Everyone’s face is naturally greasy, albeit to varying degrees, and when you’re hunting the daylight can produce a sheen on your nose, forehead, and cheeks that unmasks you to game. even if you do a good job wiping drying your face, your skin color is likely to stick out, increasing the chance that your targets will see you and bolt.

Your ShadowNot so much your shadow, per se, but the shadows provided to you throughout the woods. Trees, bushes, cave openings–if it’s got a shadow, then you have a means of camouflaging yourself and a good spot to shoot from cover. Shadows are always darkest near their point of origin, e.g. when a tree casts a long shadow, stake your position as close to the tree as possible. the perimeter of any shadow will be more diffuse, lending to the hunter being more visible to game.

Your ScentIf you’re not doing everything in your power to walk into the woods without foreign scents attached to you, your equipment, or your clothes, then you’re cutting your chances in half of bringing home a kill. We outlined how to hunt scent-free in a previous article, but suffice it to say that the basics include using scent-free soap and shampoo, washing your hunting clothes in scent-free detergent, and carrying scent-free wipes in your bag to rid yourself of smells after eating. Storing food and snacks in tightly-sealed containers is also crucial to keeping your tracks from being detected.

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Texans’ defense knows Falcons offer big test

On January 6, 2012, in reliant Handbooks, by Luke Judge

HOUSTON — the Texans’ offense may be down to a rookie starting quarterback and a pair of reserves behind him who need Google Maps to find the training room, but don’t try to tell Houston’s top-ranked defense this confounding turn of events has anything to do with them.

Those guys had obligations, aspirations and high expectations long before the two Matts, Schaub and Leinart, wound up needing surgery. that hasn’t changed one iota.

“Every game,” linebacker Brian Cushing said, “we want to play better than the (last one), whether we had someone go down or whatnot. We just want to continue improving.”

Cushing and his teammates insist they don’t have to play better because fifth-round draft pick T.J. Yates is being thrown into the fray against Atlanta on Sunday in Reliant Stadium. rather, they must play better because that’s what elite teams do as a season progresses — and because the 7-4 Falcons possess the most explosive attack the Texans have seen since Drew Brees passed them silly on Sept. 25 in New Orleans.

Think about this: the Saints scored almost seven more points (23) in the fourth quarter alone that afternoon than the Texans are yielding per game (16.3). plus, New Orleans gained more yards (185) than did Tennessee, Jacksonville and Cleveland in a succession of games. Atlanta, to be sure, much more closely resembles its NFC South rival than the aforementioned.

“(The Falcons) have a lot of weapons at every position — wide receiver, running back, obviously quarterback,” rookie linebacker Brooks Reed said. “Guys are going to have to step it up and make plays. but I’d be saying the same thing no matter who our quarterback is. We’re playing a much better quality opponent this weekend.”

Reed’s honest assessment may hurt the feelings of the lesser offensive teams the Texans have been squeezing the life out of lately, but he’s spot-on. Although the Falcons got off to a faltering start, they have found their wings of late, winning five of six and losing only to the Saints on an afternoon when their Matt — the still ambulatory Ryan — more than held his own against Brees.

Ryan threw for 351 yards to Brees’ 322 and both passed for two touchdowns. Brees needed overtime to finally gain the upper hand.

Houston’s defense figures to have to carry a disproportionate share of the load against Atlanta, and it’s not simply because of Yates’ lack of experience. As stingy run-stoppers, the Falcons trail only San Francisco league-wide, surrendering just 83.5 yards on the ground per game.

The Texans can’t assume they’ll be able to play keep-away from the Falcons — as they did most conspicuously in neutering the Steelers’ Ben Roethlisberger — by methodically hammering away with the NFL’s third-best running attack.

The one game the Texans haven’t been in until the final seconds was in Baltimore, where the Ravens bottled up Arian Foster and Ben Tate. Atlanta will bring at least as much pressure to bear on Foster and Tate, as could Cincinnati the next week. the Bengals have the fifth-best rushing defense.

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Creative Play: Sudoku

On January 5, 2012, in Outdoor Toys & Activities, by Luke Judge

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NFL Playoff Picture: Why Tim Tebow Is Still a Year Away from Playoff Ready

On January 2, 2012, in bears Accessories, by Luke Judge

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Karl Ramonas: Gauroniak achieves perfection

On December 30, 2011, in non-league Clubs, by Luke Judge

Eric Gauroniak captured high game this past week with a USBC-sanctioned 300 game in the Wednesday Handicap Singles, while Raymond Mattson rolled a 793 series in the Certified Collision league at Stuart Lanes.

Stephanie Favors topped the women again by rolling a 276 game in the my Barbershop/Simply Sinful Charters, and a 707 series in the Early Birds.

In the Bonadeo Boatworks Junior league, Sean O’Reilly rolled a league-high 263 game en route to a 683 series while Emily Callari had a 226 game and a 615 series.

JENSEN BEACH BOWL

James Long led the men this past week with a 269 game in the Senior Doubles, while Cory Saechia captured high series with 674 in the Two 2 Tow league at Jensen Beach.

Mary Eckert topped the women with a 195 game and a 527 series in the Fan Club league.

Events on the Treasure Coast

WINTER BREAK LOCK-IN

With the Treasure Coast schools on their winter break this week, many parents are scrambling to find things for their kids to do. this Thursday, from 11:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., SuperPlay USA is having a “Winter Break Lock-In” for the area’s youth.

For only $25, children (ages 7 to 15) can spend a safe, supervised night at the SuperPlay complex, while enjoying cosmic bowling, games, laser tag, miniature golf, music, dancing, food and drink all night long.

Children under 9 must have a chaperone, and all kids must have a signed parental consent form, which is available online or at the center.

Visit the center and get a $5 off coupon card while they last. Coupons will not be available on the day of the lock-in.

For more information, contact SuperPlay USA at 772-408-5800.

VERO BOWL JUNIOR/ADULT HOLIDAY TOURNAMENT

This Saturday at 2:30 p.m., Vero Bowl will have a Junior/Adult tournament.

The entry fee is $25 per team with all winnings going into the USBC “Smart” scholarship program. Bowling will consist of three games, and check-in starts at 1:30 p.m.

For more information, call Vero Bowl at 772-299-7467.

JENSEN BOWL NEW YEAR’S PARTY

Jensen Beach Bowl is having a New Year’s Eve celebration for adults. the cost is $20.11 per person, which includes bowling from 9 to 11 p.m., shoe rental, colored-pin strike prizes, party favors, and a champagne toast at midnight.

Purchase four tickets before Thursday and get the fifth free.

For more information, contact the center at 772-225-2695.

WEEKLY SCORES

Note scores are in this order: Men’s high game and series, women’s high game and series, boys’ high game and series, and girls’ high game and series (where applicable).

STUART LANES

Wednesday HDP Singles: Eric Gauroniak 300; Ed Rehnberg 769.

Saturday Fun never Stops: Mike Freund 248; Mike Freund 644, Shelley Van Allen 204; Shelley Van Allen 573.

Bonadeo Boatworks Juniors: Sean O’Reilly 263; Sean O’Reilly 683, Emily Callari 226; Emily Callari 615.

Bowlopolis: Dylan Doughney 123; Dylan Doughney 344, Madison Moxley 101; Madison Moxley 296.

Yacht and Country Club: Joe Gemmell 214; Joe Gemmel 584, Hedy Lambe 214; Hedy Lambe 537.

Bono’s: Grady Stephens 258; Edmund Brown 688, Lisa Clark 184; Bonnie Bennett 497.

Certified Collision: Steve Robinson 279; Raymond Mattson 793.

Ridgeway: Ed Zuidema 207; Lennie Ferrara 551, Ruth Mc Kenzie/Diane Burns 166; Diane Burns 467.

Forest Hill Funeral Home: Raymond Mattson 268; Raymond Mattson 712, Julie Coker 257; Julie Coker 685.

Early Birds: Stephanie Favors 258; Stephanie Favors 707.

Cambridge: Main Forman 205; Main Forman 544, Sue D’Elia 160; Sue D’Elia 451.

Conquistador: Lona Ciliotta 191; John Mc Intyre 208.

St. Lucie Pinbusters: Andy Trotto 197; Andy Trotto 498, Gina Coffin 159; Barbara Ulherr 424.

My Barbershop II/Simply Sinful Charters: John Mc Ghee 248; Burt Anderson 679, Stephanie Favors 276; Stephanie Favors 673.

J. A. Taylor: Tj Baral 279; Curtis Wicks 728, Rhonda James/Tia Hellriegel 242; Shelley Van Allen 579.

Southriver:Sam Scalia 207; Joe Briscuso 501, Wanda Pascarett 174; Wanda Pascarett 425.

Jensen Beach Bowl

Fun Club: Mary Eckert 195; Mary Eckert 527.

Pinelake Village: Jim Hillock 219; Ron L’Ecuyer 551, Faith Edwin 168; June Long 435.

Nettles Island: Dick Brandenburg 195; Dick Brandenburg 538, Arloa Konig 197; Bert Sevigny 496.

Pinelake Gardens: John Lousberg 236; John Lousberg 616, Pat Brown 179; Pat Brown 451.

Recycled Teenagers: Pep Lefleche 160; Pete Sorenson 418, Dottie Reyes 162; Dottie Reyes 447.

Coffee and Cards: Dan Deel 213; Dan Deel 602, Pat Massey 166; Pat Massey 425.

Wednesday Fun Mix: Tom Flores 257; Tom Flores 623, Laurie Taglieri 177; Laurie Taglieri 488.

Tow 2 Tow Trio: Jes Sprague 243; Cory Saechia 674.

Friday Senior Doubles: James Long 269; James Long 899.

Karl Ramonas’ bowling column is published on Wednesday. Fax league scores to 772-672-3752 or e-mail . Join Karl on Facebook at facebook.com/tcbowling.

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Barbie Party Games for a Festive Event

On December 29, 2011, in contemporary Collectable Barbiedolls, by Luke Judge

Barbie Party Games should help those at the party, whether it’s a sleepover, or just a birthday party or both feel relaxed and happy. here are a couple of good games to try.

My first suggestion for the Barbie party is called ‘Tell a Truth’. It’s a variation on the True or Dare game, without the unpleasant dares. You’ll need a ball of yarn. Tell each of those playing the game to cut of a piece of string for themselves, as large or small as they like. then when everyone has their string you’ll reveal what its for. each person must tell some truthful story or factoid about themselves as they wind the string around their index finger.

Those that have taken lots of string will probably end up revealing a bit more about themselves than they would like, but that’s part of the fun of your friendly barbie party. They’ll quickly find that its hard to talk slowly and wind fast if they intend to cheat a little bit. And if anyone stops to think they have to stop winding yarn too. as soon as the yarn runs out they stop talking.

The second barbie party game is called, ‘Newspaper Barbie Dress’. Have the party divide into two or three groups. Give each of them the task of creating a fancy dress out of newspapers that Barbie would wear to show to the rest of the party group. You’ll need for each group; two newspapers and lots of safety pins. This should be enough to create a nice dress.

Each group gets ten minutes to make the Barbie dress. They’ll have to use one of their own members to model the dress for the rest of the party group. At the end each model comes out and shows off their newest fashion piece and the rest of the party votes on which group has the best Barbie party dress.

Tagged with: barbie party • dares • game • index finger • truthful story

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HS Summer of Cricket Story Template

On December 27, 2011, in carrier Bags, by Luke Judge

LATELY, Cricket Australia has made enough mistakes to fill an old Greg Ritchie uniform.

They make all the right noises beforehand but, like an eager 10th grader at his end of year dance, when the moment arrives they come up tragically short on results.

We hear about their youth policy, and see Simon Katich tossed out of the Test team a year ago. we see their rotation policy, and see healthy men rested while others seem to be breaking down.

Yet there is nothing in there about a winning policy, and isn’t that what it’s all about?

A popular little game that we like to play here in the Games Faculty – to focus the mind, you see – is to imagine this: if Mars was coming to conquer the world tomorrow and was sending their best 11 into battle in place of little green men with ray guns, who would we pick to play?

The point of that little exercise is to remind us what’s at stake – and determine if we have our focus on what it takes to achieve that objective.

Would we really want to send in Phil Hughes to open the batting with all that at stake? Or, if our lives depended on it, would we prefer the rock solidness of Katich, old man that he is, still getting runs in Shield cricket?

If it isn’t about winning, what is it all about?

Success can breed laziness in sport. It is harder to stay at the top than to get to the top, but almost always most of the hard work is done the opposite way.

For 12 years (1995-2007) Australia dominated world cricket, one of the most remarkable eras in world sport. we all knew it was going to come to an end and that when it did it would most probably coincide with the retirements of the great names from that team, the Waughs, McGraths and Warnes, as it did.

But the fall has been steeper than most anticipated, a confusion underlined by the fact nobody can point out why Australia are performing so poorly at present.

The youth policy was supposed to fix it, but didn’t, as was the rotation policy.

The Argus Report was commissioned, the selectors were changed, the Argus Report was delivered, the selectors were expanded and some tangible changes made.

It is all decoration.

Last week Australia lost to New Zealand.

What the reports and inquiries have achieved is to take the focus away from what is really the problem; that the Aussies have grown soft.

Australia rose to dominance on the back of the steely grit of Allan Border as captain and Bob Simpson as coach.

They did it without batting coaches and bowling coaches and the other professional bag carriers that populate the team bus these days. they did it on hard work.

Realising they lacked the talent of other nations, Border and Simpson took Australia back to basic cricket by constantly drilling them to get better. The hard work slowly added steel to their game.

It began with fielding, where talent didn’t matter near as much as desire.

They fielded to save every run. they bowled for a wicket every ball. they batted to score hundreds.

They were relentless and ruthless, and that’s what made them so hard to beat.

Nowadays, players "know their bodies", so they limit the hard work. they get away with it because so much of modern sport is about "recovery", so when the going gets tough the coaches are forced to concede. they no longer go to the dark place, leaving the nets with blisters and an aching back, but stronger for it the following day. What’s missing is grit.

When Jeff Harding arrived in America for a world title fight a man met him at the airport and picked up his bag.

"get away from that," Harding barked. "I carry my own bags."

It was his way of ensuring he never got soft.

When Ricky Stuart took over the Roosters he started booking them into a one-star hotel before games instead of the five-star deal they were used to. he didn’t want them to be soft.

The great jockey Willie Shoemaker once described his lack of desire to keep chasing rides by saying it’s tough to get out of bed when you’re wearing silk pyjamas, which is when he knew it was over.

The Australians used to play their cricket the same way, through Border, mark Taylor, Steve Waugh …

Somewhere along the line, though, they went away from what got them there.

Worse, the administrators oversaw it happening, and now compound the problem by getting rid of the likes of old man Katich, who is as tough as any five of the rest, and by addressing everything but the problem.

The answer for Australian cricket is both simple and hard. they need to get out of Willie’s silk pyjamas.

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