Making a splash
Ryan Sweeting made a flying leap into the River Oaks pool after Sunday's victory, soaking a number of the camera-ready onlookers with a perfect cannonball.
This champions "tradition" goes back only to 2008, when the ATP returned to River Oaks after a quarter-century hiatus. Apparently one of the Tour trainers convinced doubles champions Ernest Gulbis and Rainer Schuettler they had to take the plunge because all the winners had done it at River Oaks for decades.
Not knowing any better, they jumped in, and so did singles champion Marcel Granollers the next day. Now it's expected.
All that River Oaks officials ask is that the players take their clay-caked shoes off first.
Going forward
Only the 2012 tournament remains on River Oaks' five-year contract with the USTA to host the Clay Courts. Tournament director Van Barry admitted he has had no discussions yet with the governing body for American tennis, which owns the century-old competition, about extending the relationship, saying talks don't need to begin before next spring. But Barry said he fully expects the relationship to continue.
River Oaks was affiliated with the ATP from the early 1970s through 1983, then continued hosting an independent exhibition tournament through 2007, when Westside Tennis and Fitness decided to give up the Clay Courts after a seven-year run.
Hoping the keep it in Houston — it's Texas' only major tournament for men or women - despite strong interest from at least three other cities, the USTA entered into talks with River Oaks and the deal got done by early May. Originally, it was for one year with a four-year option to follow if both parties were pleased with how the 2008 tournament went. They were, and they remain so, according to Barry.
"It's been a great partnership," he said.
Across the pond
The European clay court season kicks off in Monte Carlo this week. American tennis will be represented there only by the Clay Courts champions Bryans, Bob and Mike, in doubles.
Eight tournaments on clay follow leading into the French Open, the season's second major, at the end of May. The Bryans won the first of their 10 doubles majors there in 2003, but they've been shut out since.
By the numbers
2 Americans given wild cards who have gone on to win the tournament: Sweeting and Mardy Fishin 2006.
4 Americans to have won the clay courts title since it moved to Houston in 2001.
2011年4月11日星期一
2011年4月7日星期四
Protect your feet: Best road bike shoes for men
All road bike shoes are not created equal. Depending on what you're looking for, they can range from the fairly simple (and therefore less expensive) to the most technologically advanced, and it all depends on what you're willing to invest.
If you're a beginner or more casual cyclist, you don't really need to go high-end necessarily. If, however, you spend time on your bike pretty much every day, the shoe you buy ends up being incredibly important.
Like the shoes themselves, not all manufacturers are created equal.
Sidi
The best-selling and most popular bike shoe on the planet, the Sidi Genius 5 leads the pack. You should be able to get last year's model for under $150, especially if you shop online, but if you want the latest and greatest, expect to pay upwards of $250 for a pair. The Genius 5 features water-repellent Lorica, which also allows for a more breathable shoe.
The company also makes the high-end Ergo 2, which they claim is the most technologically-advanced shoe on the market. It retails for upwards of $450.
Shimano
One of the reviewers for the LiveStrong Foundation endorsed this year's Shimano SH-R132 road bike shoe, which retails online starting at around $120, although it's easy to find sites that charge upwards of $150 for the same model. The shoe apparently is a heavyweight, though, so only the hardcore cyclist will want to jump for this one.
Dromarti
The folks at Bicycling magazine are big fans of this company's Eroica Nero model, which is due to make its debut for 2011 this month. A simple aesthetic and adjustable fit are hallmarks of this shoe, which is made of old-fashioned leather to boot.
Dromarti set a starting price of $210 for this shoe, but you may be able to find them for less if you shop around.
Pearl iZumi
Customers at Best Bike Apparel are in love with this company's Men's Select Road Road Cycling Shoe, which retails starting at around $80 pretty reliably. People seem to enjoy the look of this shoe a great deal, with its white and silver motif, and many informal reviews mention the shoe's comfort right out of the box.
Good for the casual to moderate cyclist.
Specialized
The S-Works Road Shoe seems to have gotten high marks from just about everybody who has reviewed the 2011 redesign. Definitely a high-end shoe, these retail anywhere from $300 to $350 and sometimes more. The shoes feature two dials that allow you to adjust fit at both the arch and the ankle, and are made of Micromatrix on top and carbon fiber on the bottom.
Specialized claims that this is the lightest shoe on the market.
If you're a beginner or more casual cyclist, you don't really need to go high-end necessarily. If, however, you spend time on your bike pretty much every day, the shoe you buy ends up being incredibly important.
Like the shoes themselves, not all manufacturers are created equal.
Sidi
The best-selling and most popular bike shoe on the planet, the Sidi Genius 5 leads the pack. You should be able to get last year's model for under $150, especially if you shop online, but if you want the latest and greatest, expect to pay upwards of $250 for a pair. The Genius 5 features water-repellent Lorica, which also allows for a more breathable shoe.
The company also makes the high-end Ergo 2, which they claim is the most technologically-advanced shoe on the market. It retails for upwards of $450.
Shimano
One of the reviewers for the LiveStrong Foundation endorsed this year's Shimano SH-R132 road bike shoe, which retails online starting at around $120, although it's easy to find sites that charge upwards of $150 for the same model. The shoe apparently is a heavyweight, though, so only the hardcore cyclist will want to jump for this one.
Dromarti
The folks at Bicycling magazine are big fans of this company's Eroica Nero model, which is due to make its debut for 2011 this month. A simple aesthetic and adjustable fit are hallmarks of this shoe, which is made of old-fashioned leather to boot.
Dromarti set a starting price of $210 for this shoe, but you may be able to find them for less if you shop around.
Pearl iZumi
Customers at Best Bike Apparel are in love with this company's Men's Select Road Road Cycling Shoe, which retails starting at around $80 pretty reliably. People seem to enjoy the look of this shoe a great deal, with its white and silver motif, and many informal reviews mention the shoe's comfort right out of the box.
Good for the casual to moderate cyclist.
Specialized
The S-Works Road Shoe seems to have gotten high marks from just about everybody who has reviewed the 2011 redesign. Definitely a high-end shoe, these retail anywhere from $300 to $350 and sometimes more. The shoes feature two dials that allow you to adjust fit at both the arch and the ankle, and are made of Micromatrix on top and carbon fiber on the bottom.
Specialized claims that this is the lightest shoe on the market.
2011年4月5日星期二
Men invited to Walk a Mile in women's shoes
In an effort to further involve men in bringing awareness to violence against women, Sexual Assault Support Service for Women of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and Akwesasne is inviting men to walk a mile in a woman's shoes. Literally.
On Sunday, May 15, at noon, men will be stepping into high heels in order to participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an international men's march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence, which will be held in support of SASS.
"It's never been done before in Cornwall," explains Lisa Montroy, special events co-ordinator with SASS.
"It's been done in other communities, in the United States and in Canada," communities such as Toronto, Edmonton and Halifax.
"There's sort of a new paradigm shift about the fight in violence against women, that men should be involved and want to be involved," says Montroy. "In the past, it's been a women's issue, and a women's cause."
Montroy says SASS used to hold Take Back the Night, an internationally held march and rally intended to protest and direct action against rape and sexual violence.
Want to tell us what you think. Then send a letter to the editor or post a comment on this article on our website: "But we got a lot of criticism from the community because we didn't involve men," explains Montroy. "We were really conscious of the fact there were men out there who really wanted to support it and didn't have an opportunity. There really wasn't any other event men could take part in."
So when Montroy heard about the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event, she thought this idea was "brilliant."
"This is really a chance for men to step up and say we want to be a part of the solution," she says. "We wanted to speak to the criticism that men aren't involved."
Montroy says SASS will be partnering with Kinsmen Club of Cornwall for the event.
"They're absolutely on board," she says. "They're giving us money to buy all of the shoes."
Shoes for the walk will be provided. Montroy estimates the actual walk will be less than a kilometre.
Currently, Montroy says about eight men are registered, but hopes 40 will sign up for the walk.
"We'll have a couple of police officers come out in full uniform," she says. "It's not a drag show. Men will be wearing regular clothes. We don't want any group of people to feel demeaned by this."
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will begin at around noon at the Lamoureux Park clock tower on Water Street. A barbecue will also be held to raise funds for SASS. The entire event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"We plan to make this an annual event," says Montroy. "This could be a really large community event. It's a good, fun, positive experience and event. And, it's a lot of fun."
Men may register for this event as individuals, or as part of the team. Pledge forms are available, and participants are encouraged to set personal fundraising goals.
On Sunday, May 15, at noon, men will be stepping into high heels in order to participate in Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, an international men's march to stop rape, sexual assault and gender violence, which will be held in support of SASS.
"It's never been done before in Cornwall," explains Lisa Montroy, special events co-ordinator with SASS.
"It's been done in other communities, in the United States and in Canada," communities such as Toronto, Edmonton and Halifax.
"There's sort of a new paradigm shift about the fight in violence against women, that men should be involved and want to be involved," says Montroy. "In the past, it's been a women's issue, and a women's cause."
Montroy says SASS used to hold Take Back the Night, an internationally held march and rally intended to protest and direct action against rape and sexual violence.
Want to tell us what you think. Then send a letter to the editor or post a comment on this article on our website: "But we got a lot of criticism from the community because we didn't involve men," explains Montroy. "We were really conscious of the fact there were men out there who really wanted to support it and didn't have an opportunity. There really wasn't any other event men could take part in."
So when Montroy heard about the Walk A Mile in Her Shoes event, she thought this idea was "brilliant."
"This is really a chance for men to step up and say we want to be a part of the solution," she says. "We wanted to speak to the criticism that men aren't involved."
Montroy says SASS will be partnering with Kinsmen Club of Cornwall for the event.
"They're absolutely on board," she says. "They're giving us money to buy all of the shoes."
Shoes for the walk will be provided. Montroy estimates the actual walk will be less than a kilometre.
Currently, Montroy says about eight men are registered, but hopes 40 will sign up for the walk.
"We'll have a couple of police officers come out in full uniform," she says. "It's not a drag show. Men will be wearing regular clothes. We don't want any group of people to feel demeaned by this."
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes will begin at around noon at the Lamoureux Park clock tower on Water Street. A barbecue will also be held to raise funds for SASS. The entire event will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
"We plan to make this an annual event," says Montroy. "This could be a really large community event. It's a good, fun, positive experience and event. And, it's a lot of fun."
Men may register for this event as individuals, or as part of the team. Pledge forms are available, and participants are encouraged to set personal fundraising goals.
2011年3月31日星期四
Where to buy running gear in the Alton, Illinois area
As the weather begins to warm up, more individuals will be looking to purchase good running gear. This article will explain where to go in the Alton, Ill., area to purchase these items.
Alton is located northeast of St. Louis, Mo.
First to the Finish
This running store is located in Carlinville, Ill. You can order over the internet, by phone or by visiting the store. You can even find them on Facebook.
They carry many brands of shoes, spikes, sweats, tents, watches and other track supplies. Mike Viano founded the store about 20 years ago. Viano and his family have a strong background in competitive running. They can ship most orders within 24 to 48 hours.
Finish Line
This store is located at the Alton Square Mall. They specialize in three areas of shoes (men's, women's, children). They also carry different brands of running clothes and accessories. They carry everything from sunglasses to sandals.
They are located on the first level and are open from 10 a.m, to 9 p.m., Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Their phone number is 618-465-9630.
You can order on line and they now except PayPal. You can purchase gift cards up to $250.
Nike Factory Store
Located at the Mills Mall in Hazelwood, Mo., this store offers a unique experience. Besides running shoes, they carry all sorts of sports gear. They are located in suite 318, near entry 3. Their phone number is 314-227-5575.
It is the family headquarters for the value customer. Most products here are from past seasons and are offered at discount prices.
Reebok Outlet
This outlet is also located at the Mills Mall. It is in suite 158, near Cabela's. You can save up to 65 percent on some items including shoes. they have accessories for the entire family.
The Mills is located just across the Mississippi river from Alton.
Blacks Sporting Goods
Blacks is located at 2729 Govelin Street in Alton. They are located just off the Belt-line Highway. This is a small sporting goods store. You can order your running gear through them. They do a lot of work by catalog.
On a personal note, I have done business with them for years and have found them to be very reliable.
These are five running gear stores that I would recommend to anyone.
Alton is located northeast of St. Louis, Mo.
First to the Finish
This running store is located in Carlinville, Ill. You can order over the internet, by phone or by visiting the store. You can even find them on Facebook.
They carry many brands of shoes, spikes, sweats, tents, watches and other track supplies. Mike Viano founded the store about 20 years ago. Viano and his family have a strong background in competitive running. They can ship most orders within 24 to 48 hours.
Finish Line
This store is located at the Alton Square Mall. They specialize in three areas of shoes (men's, women's, children). They also carry different brands of running clothes and accessories. They carry everything from sunglasses to sandals.
They are located on the first level and are open from 10 a.m, to 9 p.m., Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Their phone number is 618-465-9630.
You can order on line and they now except PayPal. You can purchase gift cards up to $250.
Nike Factory Store
Located at the Mills Mall in Hazelwood, Mo., this store offers a unique experience. Besides running shoes, they carry all sorts of sports gear. They are located in suite 318, near entry 3. Their phone number is 314-227-5575.
It is the family headquarters for the value customer. Most products here are from past seasons and are offered at discount prices.
Reebok Outlet
This outlet is also located at the Mills Mall. It is in suite 158, near Cabela's. You can save up to 65 percent on some items including shoes. they have accessories for the entire family.
The Mills is located just across the Mississippi river from Alton.
Blacks Sporting Goods
Blacks is located at 2729 Govelin Street in Alton. They are located just off the Belt-line Highway. This is a small sporting goods store. You can order your running gear through them. They do a lot of work by catalog.
On a personal note, I have done business with them for years and have found them to be very reliable.
These are five running gear stores that I would recommend to anyone.
2011年3月30日星期三
Walk A Mile In Her Shoes
The Men's March To Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence! Men, Women and Children are invited to be a part of this event. Walk a Mile In Her Shoes is about making a difference and prevention of Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. Samantha Church, survivor, will speak before the Walk at 5:30pm. She will tell her story of survival and courage and how it has affected her life. For more information, call Albion Fellows Bacon Center at 812-422-9372 or USI Assistant Program Director of Student Wellness, Christine Tolis, at 812-461-5483. This event is a great opportunity to raise your voice as part of Safety Week. This project is licensed by Frank Baird and Walk a Mile in Her Shores, a Venture Humanity, Inc. Project.
2011年3月29日星期二
Who says comfy shoes can't be fashionable?
The only thing worse than unstylish shoes is uncomfortable shoes, a fact I learned while walking abroad once in footwear that pinched. After a whole day trekking in fashionable flats that somehow morphed into torture devices, I was hobbled to the point where I couldn't take another step. Looking around in desperation I spied, like an oasis in the desert, a Clarks store. The comfy-looking shoes in the shop window looked like a sure escape from pain, so I limped into the store. Minutes later I emerged with a spring in my step, my feet lovingly cushioned by black walking shoes that managed to be comfortable and stylish at the same time.
That's how I became a fan of Clarks, which Cinderella brought to the Philippines in 2007. Though Clarks shoes are a British institution that have been around for almost 200 years, these aren't your grandparents' shoes — not by a long shot.
"In the past Clarks has been associated with mature styling, but five years ago we started taking it in a younger direction," says Fong Wan Kwan, general manager of Clarks Southeast Asia. "We let the product speak for itself, so the shoes are the star."
Another misconception is that Clarks is just for men. That's far from the truth, though they do offer fantastic work, sports and dress shoes for men.
"It's actually a ladies' and men's brand," clarifies Richie Santos, group manager of Cinderella's imported division. "The strength of our sales right now is 60 percent ladies and 40 percent men, so we have a lot of new and fashionable styles for women."
Evidence that Clarks has indeed reinvented itself for the current generation was its recent spring/summer 2011 launch in Singapore, an ultra-stylish event that took place in Sentosa's exclusive One∞15 Marina Club. In addition to not one, but three fashion shows, Clarks offered Southeast Asian media a yacht cruise around the island, a reminder of Clarks' expertise in making boat shoes, and a perfect excuse to wear nautical, one of summer's top trends.
We also visited the top-performing stores in Ion Mall on Orchard Road and the Marina Bay Sands; here in the Philippines we have seven Clarks boutiques, the newest and biggest of which is the one in Mall of Asia.
At the stores and later, during the fashion shows, I was amazed at how far Clarks has come style-wise. Always on the lookout for that rare specimen — fashionable high heels with comfortable soles —I spotted quite a number of them in styles that are as forward as any designer Italian or French brand.
Here's a quick breakdown of Clarks' SS 11 lines to guide you:
Walk On Air
Collection: Active Air
What it's about: Comfort taken to a whole new level.
Innovative technology: Air Flow System, hundreds of tiny pockets in the insole that trap air, creating a cushion to absorb impact between the wearer and the ground beneath.
Made from three different densities of foam so it doesn't flatten with wear, the foot bed is also moisture-wicking and quick-drying to combat odor and keep germs and bacteria at bay.
Must-haves for women: The Faun Robe, a wedge pump that works equally well with business attire or shorts; or the Rhythmic Vibe, a flat sandal great for weekend wear.
Must-haves for men: Reflect Mocc driving shoes or the Movers Sun sandal, which Clarks claims is its "most comfortable sandal — ever."
Walk Further, Feel Fitter
Collection: Sports
What it's about: A range of performance footwear of which Clarks' boat shoes are best in class, earning the endorsement of elite, Olympic-level sailors.
Innovative technologies: Aquadx Water Drainage system for expelling water and preventing sliding; an Atsu Massage Footbed to stimulate the feet and improve circulation; and rock soles for slip-resistance.
Must-have for women: The Idyllic pump, a sports shoe inspired by the Pilates trend, not to mention it's so cute you'll want to use it as an everyday flat.
Must-haves for men: Rocco Fuse, the ultimate urban walking shoe with its oxford-meets-trainer looks; and Quay Port, an authentic tricolor boat shoe that functions just as well on a deck as it does on a beach or city sidewalk.
Work and Play Shoes
Collection: Look and Feel
What it's about: Clarks' most fashionable line covers all your wardrobe needs for work, play and parties.
Innovative technology: Softwear, specially engineered underfoot cushioning technology
Must-haves for women: Bodrum Market, a leather peep-toe pump; Scenic Way, an on-trend platform sandal; Arizona Sands, lightweight, super-soft metallic ballet flats; and Capricorn Moon, the perfect work shoe with its sleek-but-stable wedge style and ankle strap.
Must-have for men: Wingtip shoes are back, according to Santos, and Clarks has them in premium leathers with an Atsu massage foot bed to boot.
If "Helen and David" were the original muses Clarks had in mind when designing for its customers, today it's "Sam and Anne," a thoroughly modern young couple with small children, according to Evelyn Ladim, general manager of Clarks Philippines. "Clarks also has a children's line that will soon be available here."
"In Manila our partner Cinderella has done a fantastic job for the brand," notes Fong. "They have really gone with us in a shared direction and increasingly they're going to offer to the Philippine market the most up-to-date collections we have in London. It's a market that has great potential."
Clarks, which sells in 165 countries around the world, is the No. 1 shoe retailer in the UK and the fastest-growing brand in the Asia-Pacific. They sell about 45 million pairs worldwide each year with a turnover of about US$1.7 billion, making it the No. 1 casual shoe brand in the world.
Founded in 1825 by brothers Cyrus and James Clark in an English village called Street, Clarks started as a maker of sheepskin slippers. Since then they've shod customers in every conceivable style, from court shoes to sneakers, with the brand really taking off after it launched its Desert Boot in 1950, and again with its Wallabee in the '60s. You can still see these iconic shapes in many of Clarks' shoes today.
"We're happy our principals are reinventing the brand," says Santos. "Comfort shoes is where their strength is — that's the core of their business — but now we have a lot more fashionable shoe designs for men and women."
* * *
Clarks stores are located on the second level South Wing, SM Mall of Asia; second level Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila; third level The Block, SM City North Edsa; second level Bldg. A, SM Megamall; ground level Glorietta 3; ground level Greenhills Shopping Center; and ground level inside Cinderella in Alabang Town Center.
That's how I became a fan of Clarks, which Cinderella brought to the Philippines in 2007. Though Clarks shoes are a British institution that have been around for almost 200 years, these aren't your grandparents' shoes — not by a long shot.
"In the past Clarks has been associated with mature styling, but five years ago we started taking it in a younger direction," says Fong Wan Kwan, general manager of Clarks Southeast Asia. "We let the product speak for itself, so the shoes are the star."
Another misconception is that Clarks is just for men. That's far from the truth, though they do offer fantastic work, sports and dress shoes for men.
"It's actually a ladies' and men's brand," clarifies Richie Santos, group manager of Cinderella's imported division. "The strength of our sales right now is 60 percent ladies and 40 percent men, so we have a lot of new and fashionable styles for women."
Evidence that Clarks has indeed reinvented itself for the current generation was its recent spring/summer 2011 launch in Singapore, an ultra-stylish event that took place in Sentosa's exclusive One∞15 Marina Club. In addition to not one, but three fashion shows, Clarks offered Southeast Asian media a yacht cruise around the island, a reminder of Clarks' expertise in making boat shoes, and a perfect excuse to wear nautical, one of summer's top trends.
We also visited the top-performing stores in Ion Mall on Orchard Road and the Marina Bay Sands; here in the Philippines we have seven Clarks boutiques, the newest and biggest of which is the one in Mall of Asia.
At the stores and later, during the fashion shows, I was amazed at how far Clarks has come style-wise. Always on the lookout for that rare specimen — fashionable high heels with comfortable soles —I spotted quite a number of them in styles that are as forward as any designer Italian or French brand.
Here's a quick breakdown of Clarks' SS 11 lines to guide you:
Walk On Air
Collection: Active Air
What it's about: Comfort taken to a whole new level.
Innovative technology: Air Flow System, hundreds of tiny pockets in the insole that trap air, creating a cushion to absorb impact between the wearer and the ground beneath.
Made from three different densities of foam so it doesn't flatten with wear, the foot bed is also moisture-wicking and quick-drying to combat odor and keep germs and bacteria at bay.
Must-haves for women: The Faun Robe, a wedge pump that works equally well with business attire or shorts; or the Rhythmic Vibe, a flat sandal great for weekend wear.
Must-haves for men: Reflect Mocc driving shoes or the Movers Sun sandal, which Clarks claims is its "most comfortable sandal — ever."
Walk Further, Feel Fitter
Collection: Sports
What it's about: A range of performance footwear of which Clarks' boat shoes are best in class, earning the endorsement of elite, Olympic-level sailors.
Innovative technologies: Aquadx Water Drainage system for expelling water and preventing sliding; an Atsu Massage Footbed to stimulate the feet and improve circulation; and rock soles for slip-resistance.
Must-have for women: The Idyllic pump, a sports shoe inspired by the Pilates trend, not to mention it's so cute you'll want to use it as an everyday flat.
Must-haves for men: Rocco Fuse, the ultimate urban walking shoe with its oxford-meets-trainer looks; and Quay Port, an authentic tricolor boat shoe that functions just as well on a deck as it does on a beach or city sidewalk.
Work and Play Shoes
Collection: Look and Feel
What it's about: Clarks' most fashionable line covers all your wardrobe needs for work, play and parties.
Innovative technology: Softwear, specially engineered underfoot cushioning technology
Must-haves for women: Bodrum Market, a leather peep-toe pump; Scenic Way, an on-trend platform sandal; Arizona Sands, lightweight, super-soft metallic ballet flats; and Capricorn Moon, the perfect work shoe with its sleek-but-stable wedge style and ankle strap.
Must-have for men: Wingtip shoes are back, according to Santos, and Clarks has them in premium leathers with an Atsu massage foot bed to boot.
If "Helen and David" were the original muses Clarks had in mind when designing for its customers, today it's "Sam and Anne," a thoroughly modern young couple with small children, according to Evelyn Ladim, general manager of Clarks Philippines. "Clarks also has a children's line that will soon be available here."
"In Manila our partner Cinderella has done a fantastic job for the brand," notes Fong. "They have really gone with us in a shared direction and increasingly they're going to offer to the Philippine market the most up-to-date collections we have in London. It's a market that has great potential."
Clarks, which sells in 165 countries around the world, is the No. 1 shoe retailer in the UK and the fastest-growing brand in the Asia-Pacific. They sell about 45 million pairs worldwide each year with a turnover of about US$1.7 billion, making it the No. 1 casual shoe brand in the world.
Founded in 1825 by brothers Cyrus and James Clark in an English village called Street, Clarks started as a maker of sheepskin slippers. Since then they've shod customers in every conceivable style, from court shoes to sneakers, with the brand really taking off after it launched its Desert Boot in 1950, and again with its Wallabee in the '60s. You can still see these iconic shapes in many of Clarks' shoes today.
"We're happy our principals are reinventing the brand," says Santos. "Comfort shoes is where their strength is — that's the core of their business — but now we have a lot more fashionable shoe designs for men and women."
* * *
Clarks stores are located on the second level South Wing, SM Mall of Asia; second level Midtown Wing, Robinsons Place Manila; third level The Block, SM City North Edsa; second level Bldg. A, SM Megamall; ground level Glorietta 3; ground level Greenhills Shopping Center; and ground level inside Cinderella in Alabang Town Center.
2011年3月22日星期二
Fashion Summons Back Don Johnson, Sinatra
Swimsuit season may be months away, but spring brings men other kinds of suits (and accoutrements) to shop for. Main Street retailers are far ahead of the curve; shelves at J. Crew and Brooks Brothers are already stocked with what could be some of the season's must-have items, including countless versions of leather boat shoes, striped-shawl collar cardigans and dark linen suits.
Some trends for spring and summer are altogether new, while others give favorites more dramatic and enhanced variations.
The fashionable foot has two notable varieties for spring, the more formal being colorful interpretations of the classic boat shoe with a black-and-white leather version from Gucci or a Quoddy's clematis blue version from J. Crew with a campfire moccasin-spin for $230. Sandals are the other, managing to evolve from last season's understated and sleek-heeled variations to outright Roman gladiator (aka Jerusalem cruiser or Jesus sandal) style with occasional ankle-strap detailing. Lanvin designer Alber Elbazmore has a more luxurious adaptation; he debuted a two-tone lizard-skin version of the chunky sandal with rubber sole in his recent Paris show.
Summer suits favor linen fabrics and subtle prints. English-born Simon Spurr brought his Saville Row skills that defined such brands as Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Saint Lauren to his own recent Simon Spurr show in New York with a line of remarkably tailored, refined suits favored by such Hollywood trendsetters as James Franco and Justin Timberlake. Spurr's take on the casual suit -- a tan linen two-button suit with not-too-snug inseam and engineered strip -- won't have you looking like a wrinkled napkin by the end of the workday. It's one of the best linen suits seen for the season, and his gingham wool two-button suit is another standout. It has a lighter seasonal weight and a matching vest that adds a dressier dimension.
Some trends for spring and summer are altogether new, while others give favorites more dramatic and enhanced variations.
The fashionable foot has two notable varieties for spring, the more formal being colorful interpretations of the classic boat shoe with a black-and-white leather version from Gucci or a Quoddy's clematis blue version from J. Crew with a campfire moccasin-spin for $230. Sandals are the other, managing to evolve from last season's understated and sleek-heeled variations to outright Roman gladiator (aka Jerusalem cruiser or Jesus sandal) style with occasional ankle-strap detailing. Lanvin designer Alber Elbazmore has a more luxurious adaptation; he debuted a two-tone lizard-skin version of the chunky sandal with rubber sole in his recent Paris show.
Summer suits favor linen fabrics and subtle prints. English-born Simon Spurr brought his Saville Row skills that defined such brands as Ralph Lauren Purple Label and Saint Lauren to his own recent Simon Spurr show in New York with a line of remarkably tailored, refined suits favored by such Hollywood trendsetters as James Franco and Justin Timberlake. Spurr's take on the casual suit -- a tan linen two-button suit with not-too-snug inseam and engineered strip -- won't have you looking like a wrinkled napkin by the end of the workday. It's one of the best linen suits seen for the season, and his gingham wool two-button suit is another standout. It has a lighter seasonal weight and a matching vest that adds a dressier dimension.
2011年3月20日星期日
Jimmy Choo's fragrance face-off with ... the Toronto Maple Leafs?
Skates versus stilettos, pucks versus purses, goalies versus glossies.
Until recently, finding parallels between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jimmy Choo would have been an exercise in futility. But both the NHL team and the luxury footwear label have just unveiled their first fragrances, which can only mean one thing: Let the perfume playoffs begin!
First, some context. A scent from Jimmy Choo was long overdue. The luxury brand, now 15 years old, continues to be both successful and much coveted. Product extensions include handbags and men's shoes, sunglasses and scarves (let's pretend the collaboration with UGG boots never happened). For Jimmy Choo, overseen by co-founder and former British Vogue editor Tamara Mellon, a fragrance is a natural and expected ancillary category.
Now consider how Leafs jerseys and the related apparel represent one of the most ubiquitous clothing logos in Canada. It is the very antithesis of exclusive. The problem is that a fiercely loyal fan base does not guarantee the success of a product that has little relation to the overall brand.
So whereas a fragrance allows the Jimmy Choo brand to be more accessible, the Leafs scent is designed to work in the opposite way – to elevate the brand. Guess which approach makes for an easier sell.
Thankfully, the Leafs fragrances (Blue for men, White for women) do not smell like sweaty jerseys and locker rooms. Neither is the Jimmy Choo juice redolent of leather or suede.
Scent-wise, the Choo works on many levels. Floral, fruity and dessert-like, it is sweet but also complex thanks to notes of toffee and patchouli. Teenagers, thirtysomething professionals and soccer moms alike would all appreciate its bright sensuality and soft suggestion
of glamour.
White is also surprisingly wearable, although not nearly as sophisticated. The olfactory profile includes white lily, rose, patchouli and vanilla and the effect is somewhat evocative of hairspray. Let's just say I've smelled much worse.
Alas, the men's scent, Blue, deserves time in the penalty box. Its base consists of apple, bergamot and sandalwood and other notes including musk. If a Tom Ford fragrance is akin to Most Valuable Player, Blue wouldn't even rank as a peewee player. It reminds me of colognes from the mid-1990s and I'd be mighty peeved to have season tickets beside someone who smelled like Blue every game.
But I reserve my biggest complaint for both Leafs flacons. Sporting the logo in black ink, the clear labels are no better than what I'm capable of printing at home, while the shapes – squat and bean-like for women, square with a nipped centre for men – have little visual appeal. The caps are a particularly fine example of cheap.
By contrast, the Jimmy Choo bottle is a playful juxtaposition of a blush pink, cocoon-shaped, faceted bottle with a black and silver cubed cap.
Although Leafs wives and girlfriends were apparently involved in the creation of the scents, the players sat out the sniff tests. Mellon, meanwhile, told fashion scribe Derek Blasberg in an interview last November that she had to do a lot of smelling. “You just have to go with what you like and hope everyone else likes it.”
Now if I told you that one brand offers 50 millilitres of its fragrance for $89.99 and the other sells a 60-millilitre bottle for $73, you'd probably guess Choo was the former and Leafs the latter, right? Think again. It is, in fact, the other way around. How's that for sticker shock! (In the Leafs case, though, $25 from each sale of the fragrances will be donated to the MLSE Team Up Foundation, a youth sport and recreation charity.)
Ultimately, White and Blue have all the trappings of novelty product, while Jimmy Choo seems poised to become the season's top scent. So it's not that one is necessarily a winner and the other a loser. It's a matter of whether each achieves its goal.
Until recently, finding parallels between the Toronto Maple Leafs and Jimmy Choo would have been an exercise in futility. But both the NHL team and the luxury footwear label have just unveiled their first fragrances, which can only mean one thing: Let the perfume playoffs begin!
First, some context. A scent from Jimmy Choo was long overdue. The luxury brand, now 15 years old, continues to be both successful and much coveted. Product extensions include handbags and men's shoes, sunglasses and scarves (let's pretend the collaboration with UGG boots never happened). For Jimmy Choo, overseen by co-founder and former British Vogue editor Tamara Mellon, a fragrance is a natural and expected ancillary category.
Now consider how Leafs jerseys and the related apparel represent one of the most ubiquitous clothing logos in Canada. It is the very antithesis of exclusive. The problem is that a fiercely loyal fan base does not guarantee the success of a product that has little relation to the overall brand.
So whereas a fragrance allows the Jimmy Choo brand to be more accessible, the Leafs scent is designed to work in the opposite way – to elevate the brand. Guess which approach makes for an easier sell.
Thankfully, the Leafs fragrances (Blue for men, White for women) do not smell like sweaty jerseys and locker rooms. Neither is the Jimmy Choo juice redolent of leather or suede.
Scent-wise, the Choo works on many levels. Floral, fruity and dessert-like, it is sweet but also complex thanks to notes of toffee and patchouli. Teenagers, thirtysomething professionals and soccer moms alike would all appreciate its bright sensuality and soft suggestion
of glamour.
White is also surprisingly wearable, although not nearly as sophisticated. The olfactory profile includes white lily, rose, patchouli and vanilla and the effect is somewhat evocative of hairspray. Let's just say I've smelled much worse.
Alas, the men's scent, Blue, deserves time in the penalty box. Its base consists of apple, bergamot and sandalwood and other notes including musk. If a Tom Ford fragrance is akin to Most Valuable Player, Blue wouldn't even rank as a peewee player. It reminds me of colognes from the mid-1990s and I'd be mighty peeved to have season tickets beside someone who smelled like Blue every game.
But I reserve my biggest complaint for both Leafs flacons. Sporting the logo in black ink, the clear labels are no better than what I'm capable of printing at home, while the shapes – squat and bean-like for women, square with a nipped centre for men – have little visual appeal. The caps are a particularly fine example of cheap.
By contrast, the Jimmy Choo bottle is a playful juxtaposition of a blush pink, cocoon-shaped, faceted bottle with a black and silver cubed cap.
Although Leafs wives and girlfriends were apparently involved in the creation of the scents, the players sat out the sniff tests. Mellon, meanwhile, told fashion scribe Derek Blasberg in an interview last November that she had to do a lot of smelling. “You just have to go with what you like and hope everyone else likes it.”
Now if I told you that one brand offers 50 millilitres of its fragrance for $89.99 and the other sells a 60-millilitre bottle for $73, you'd probably guess Choo was the former and Leafs the latter, right? Think again. It is, in fact, the other way around. How's that for sticker shock! (In the Leafs case, though, $25 from each sale of the fragrances will be donated to the MLSE Team Up Foundation, a youth sport and recreation charity.)
Ultimately, White and Blue have all the trappings of novelty product, while Jimmy Choo seems poised to become the season's top scent. So it's not that one is necessarily a winner and the other a loser. It's a matter of whether each achieves its goal.
2011年3月8日星期二
John Lobb Inspired Footwear made by Gaziano and Girling exclusively for Bespoke-England
A pair of classic gentleman's shoes play a vital role in making the first impression both in the personal or business sense. Men's shoes are currently manufactured by hundreds of companies worldwide, with English footwear manufacturers like John Lobb and Gaziano Girling making it to the elite list in the global up-market shoe industry.
When it comes to English footwear, Nick Anderson of Bespoke England England Ltd. has supplied and fitted the biggest names in bootmaking in London and Northampton: John Lobb, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, and more recently, the fine English shoe brand, Gaziano & Girling.
To celebrate the opening of its newest shop in Uppingham, Bespoke England Ltd. is excited to announce two new shoe styles by Gaziano Girling – the ‘Uppingham' and the ‘Oakham'. These shoes have been specially commissioned and are exclusive to Bespoke England. These products embrace the high specification of John Lobb in terms of quality and craftsmanship, but are available in more diverse selections.
The ‘Oakham' is based on the John Lobb ‘Chapel' double monk strap shoe. The John Lobb ‘Chapel' is a single whole cut shoe, whereas the Gaziano and Girling ‘Oakham' from Bespoke England is a combination monk strap shoe, called ‘combination' because there is the option to use two different materials in the construction. While the ‘Chapel' is only available in very limited colours, the ‘Oakham' may be ordered in over 35 different colours including suedes, grains and exotic skins.
The ‘Uppingham,' on the other hand, is comparable to another John Lobb shoe: the ever popular ‘Vintage 2002'. The Uppingham is a two-tie Derby shoe with hand-stitched detail, and the ‘Uppingham' can also be made as a combination shoe, which, according to Nick Anderson, "allows for a wide range of choice that is just not available from other high-end brands.”
At this new shop in Uppingham, Rutland, Nick Anderson holds healthy stock of ready-to-wear shoes by Gaziano Girling – although custom made shoes do permit greater choice it involves waiting for the order to be completed. For customers with specialist requirements in either size or materials, Bespoke England Ltd. are also able to offer hand- and bench-made bespoke shoes from highly skilled craftsmen at Gaziano and Girling – so chosen for their outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and pride in their finished product.
When it comes to English footwear, Nick Anderson of Bespoke England England Ltd. has supplied and fitted the biggest names in bootmaking in London and Northampton: John Lobb, Edward Green, Crockett & Jones, and more recently, the fine English shoe brand, Gaziano & Girling.
To celebrate the opening of its newest shop in Uppingham, Bespoke England Ltd. is excited to announce two new shoe styles by Gaziano Girling – the ‘Uppingham' and the ‘Oakham'. These shoes have been specially commissioned and are exclusive to Bespoke England. These products embrace the high specification of John Lobb in terms of quality and craftsmanship, but are available in more diverse selections.
The ‘Oakham' is based on the John Lobb ‘Chapel' double monk strap shoe. The John Lobb ‘Chapel' is a single whole cut shoe, whereas the Gaziano and Girling ‘Oakham' from Bespoke England is a combination monk strap shoe, called ‘combination' because there is the option to use two different materials in the construction. While the ‘Chapel' is only available in very limited colours, the ‘Oakham' may be ordered in over 35 different colours including suedes, grains and exotic skins.
The ‘Uppingham,' on the other hand, is comparable to another John Lobb shoe: the ever popular ‘Vintage 2002'. The Uppingham is a two-tie Derby shoe with hand-stitched detail, and the ‘Uppingham' can also be made as a combination shoe, which, according to Nick Anderson, "allows for a wide range of choice that is just not available from other high-end brands.”
At this new shop in Uppingham, Rutland, Nick Anderson holds healthy stock of ready-to-wear shoes by Gaziano Girling – although custom made shoes do permit greater choice it involves waiting for the order to be completed. For customers with specialist requirements in either size or materials, Bespoke England Ltd. are also able to offer hand- and bench-made bespoke shoes from highly skilled craftsmen at Gaziano and Girling – so chosen for their outstanding craftsmanship, attention to detail and pride in their finished product.
2011年3月2日星期三
Charlie Sheen to Howard Stern: 'People would revolt' if John Stamos replaced him
Charlie Sheen took his "movement" to The Howard Stern Show this morning, and, sure enough, he peppered their conversation with the bizarre Sheenisms that are probably at this moment being ironed on thousands of poorly-manufactured ironic t-shirts. He referred to women who have sold their intimate Sheen stories to the press as "retarded zombies," and coined the sure-to-be-a-winning campaign slogan, "Hope is for suckers and tools." But his tiger blood seemed calm when Stern asked him about the rumor that John Stamos might be called upon to fill Sheen's shoes on Two and a Half Men. (For the record, insiders are denying the rumor.) "Would you be mad if Stamos replaced you?" asked Stern. "No, it's not his fault," Sheen replied. "He can't replace you, you say?" Stern provoked. "I don't know, I think the people would revolt."
Sheen promised to call Stern back tomorrow morning, and Stern volunteered to reach out to Chuck Lorre and then mediate as the two addressed their disagreements. What are the chances Lorre takes the bait?
Sheen promised to call Stern back tomorrow morning, and Stern volunteered to reach out to Chuck Lorre and then mediate as the two addressed their disagreements. What are the chances Lorre takes the bait?
2011年2月27日星期日
Champion Michigan Gymnast Rises Far Above a Disadvantage
Chris Cameron is the defending N.C.A.A. all-around men's gymnastics champion, a member of the University of Michigan's defending N.C.A.A. championship team, and a rising star for the national squad.
His skill is even more remarkable given that he was born with hemihypertrophy, a congenital abnormality that causes one side of the body to grow faster than the other. At 12, Cameron had a growth plate removed from his fast-growing left leg to allow his right leg to catch up. The operation evened the length of his legs, but Cameron's muscles developed differently, wrapping themselves around bones that are nearly identical in length but unique in structure, size and bone density.
"The calf is probably where you see the biggest difference," said Cameron, 22, nonchalantly rolling up his pants to show the contrast between his limbs. Both legs bear the bruises and scabs that all gymnasts have, but the right one is noticeably slimmer than the left. Cameron estimates that there is about a 10-pound difference between them.
"I have to tighten my right shoe a lot more than the left, or wear two pairs of socks if I'm wearing dress shoes. Other than that, it's absolutely no hindrance at all," Cameron said.
In fact, Cameron's seeming imperfection gives him an edge in his signature events. On rings, he has less dead weight dangling below him as he twists and turns through his Maltese crosses and handstands. On pommel horse and floor, it's easier to keep his momentum going, and he can perform leg flares, a high-value move that adds difficulty points to his start values.
"If I get a little tired, where a lot of people would kind of drop down in their circle and get smaller and then they hit the pommel horse, I can keep going," he said. "Once I get my left leg up, the right leg kind of pops my whole body up, so it gives the flares a good look."
"Chris does some very aggressive and yet still stylish gymnastics," said Kevin Mazeika, the United States men's national team coordinator, who named Cameron to his squad in 2009. "It's fun to watch him."
Having different legs on one body, however, has disadvantages. Cameron has an uneven stride, which hurts him in vault, in which the gymnast needs a running start to launch himself onto the apparatus. He cannot point the toe on his right foot as well as he would like. And he endured teasing in middle school.
"He went through a period where he didn't want to wear shorts because he didn't want anyone to see," Cameron's mother, Suzanne Heckman, said. "But on a more personal level, he was better able to be at peace with who he was. Because of his success in gymnastics, he knew that being different wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It gave him a mental perseverance."
Today, Cameron can laugh at his asymmetry. His teammates call him Little Leg, and last Halloween, he dressed up as a peg-leg pirate, borrowing a cane from the team trainer and painting his skinny leg to make it look like wood. A daredevil, he surfs whenever he is home in Winter Haven, Fla., and he helped his teammate Thomas Kelley build a skateboarding halfpipe in the backyard of their shared house in Ann Arbor. While most gymnasts struggle to find the sweet spot between easy routines they can execute perfectly and more challenging moves that have a higher point value, Cameron always pushes for greater complexity.
"That's really the name of the game," Cameron said, "deciding how much risk to take, deciding whether or not the juice is worth the squeeze, so to speak. You can't fall behind the curve, difficulty-wise."
Cameron's high expectations have had an effect on his entire Michigan team. After losing eight all-Americans from the 2010 championship team, the Wolverines are rebuilding. Beset by injuries, they stumbled in their season opener against Penn State but rebounded against No. 2 Illinois and No. 12 California-Irvine. Michigan, currently ranked No. 6, came up short, 351.25-346.20, at home against No. 5 Stanford on Saturday in a rematch of last year's national championship, in which the Wolverines edged the Cardinal by 0.7 on the meet's final rotation. Cameron will play a major role in Michigan's drive for a another title.
"He's very good with the athletes when it's time to take the next step," Coach Kurt Golder said. "Sometimes, you're a little afraid as a gymnast to actually do the skill out of the pit, or just to do it, period. When he believes somebody can do something, he just tells them, ‘You can do this, and you're doing to do it.' "
Cameron also has a knack for figuring out easy fixes to other gymnasts' problems. He recently talked his teammate Ian Makowske into adding a Gaylord II, a twisting release move named for the Olympic gymnast Mitch Gaylord, to his high bar routine. Makowske, a walk-on for the Wolverines, nailed the routine Feb. 6 at the Winter Cup. His score, 15.350, was Makowske's best ever, and good for third place against the best talent in the nation.
"It adds a good five-tenths to my routine, which is huge, and it's kind of similar to a skill I do very, very well," said Makowske, who is also Cameron's roommate. "He's done so much with his own gymnastics that he knows how to help other people."
In addition to another N.C.A.A. title, Cameron wants one of the six spots on the 2012 Olympic team. At the world championships in the Netherlands in October, Cameron and Team USA were uneven. The team finished fourth, and Cameron fell on pommel horse, scoring 14.333, more than a point off his personal best. Pommel horse has traditionally been the Americans' worst event in international competition, and turning a perceived weakness into a strength is something Cameron knows how to do.
"It's a matter of adaptation," he said. "The rules of the sport are constantly changing, the skills are being updated and the level of gymnastics is advancing constantly. Everybody has to adapt to the changes of the sport. I just had to do it a little differently."
His skill is even more remarkable given that he was born with hemihypertrophy, a congenital abnormality that causes one side of the body to grow faster than the other. At 12, Cameron had a growth plate removed from his fast-growing left leg to allow his right leg to catch up. The operation evened the length of his legs, but Cameron's muscles developed differently, wrapping themselves around bones that are nearly identical in length but unique in structure, size and bone density.
"The calf is probably where you see the biggest difference," said Cameron, 22, nonchalantly rolling up his pants to show the contrast between his limbs. Both legs bear the bruises and scabs that all gymnasts have, but the right one is noticeably slimmer than the left. Cameron estimates that there is about a 10-pound difference between them.
"I have to tighten my right shoe a lot more than the left, or wear two pairs of socks if I'm wearing dress shoes. Other than that, it's absolutely no hindrance at all," Cameron said.
In fact, Cameron's seeming imperfection gives him an edge in his signature events. On rings, he has less dead weight dangling below him as he twists and turns through his Maltese crosses and handstands. On pommel horse and floor, it's easier to keep his momentum going, and he can perform leg flares, a high-value move that adds difficulty points to his start values.
"If I get a little tired, where a lot of people would kind of drop down in their circle and get smaller and then they hit the pommel horse, I can keep going," he said. "Once I get my left leg up, the right leg kind of pops my whole body up, so it gives the flares a good look."
"Chris does some very aggressive and yet still stylish gymnastics," said Kevin Mazeika, the United States men's national team coordinator, who named Cameron to his squad in 2009. "It's fun to watch him."
Having different legs on one body, however, has disadvantages. Cameron has an uneven stride, which hurts him in vault, in which the gymnast needs a running start to launch himself onto the apparatus. He cannot point the toe on his right foot as well as he would like. And he endured teasing in middle school.
"He went through a period where he didn't want to wear shorts because he didn't want anyone to see," Cameron's mother, Suzanne Heckman, said. "But on a more personal level, he was better able to be at peace with who he was. Because of his success in gymnastics, he knew that being different wasn't necessarily a bad thing. It gave him a mental perseverance."
Today, Cameron can laugh at his asymmetry. His teammates call him Little Leg, and last Halloween, he dressed up as a peg-leg pirate, borrowing a cane from the team trainer and painting his skinny leg to make it look like wood. A daredevil, he surfs whenever he is home in Winter Haven, Fla., and he helped his teammate Thomas Kelley build a skateboarding halfpipe in the backyard of their shared house in Ann Arbor. While most gymnasts struggle to find the sweet spot between easy routines they can execute perfectly and more challenging moves that have a higher point value, Cameron always pushes for greater complexity.
"That's really the name of the game," Cameron said, "deciding how much risk to take, deciding whether or not the juice is worth the squeeze, so to speak. You can't fall behind the curve, difficulty-wise."
Cameron's high expectations have had an effect on his entire Michigan team. After losing eight all-Americans from the 2010 championship team, the Wolverines are rebuilding. Beset by injuries, they stumbled in their season opener against Penn State but rebounded against No. 2 Illinois and No. 12 California-Irvine. Michigan, currently ranked No. 6, came up short, 351.25-346.20, at home against No. 5 Stanford on Saturday in a rematch of last year's national championship, in which the Wolverines edged the Cardinal by 0.7 on the meet's final rotation. Cameron will play a major role in Michigan's drive for a another title.
"He's very good with the athletes when it's time to take the next step," Coach Kurt Golder said. "Sometimes, you're a little afraid as a gymnast to actually do the skill out of the pit, or just to do it, period. When he believes somebody can do something, he just tells them, ‘You can do this, and you're doing to do it.' "
Cameron also has a knack for figuring out easy fixes to other gymnasts' problems. He recently talked his teammate Ian Makowske into adding a Gaylord II, a twisting release move named for the Olympic gymnast Mitch Gaylord, to his high bar routine. Makowske, a walk-on for the Wolverines, nailed the routine Feb. 6 at the Winter Cup. His score, 15.350, was Makowske's best ever, and good for third place against the best talent in the nation.
"It adds a good five-tenths to my routine, which is huge, and it's kind of similar to a skill I do very, very well," said Makowske, who is also Cameron's roommate. "He's done so much with his own gymnastics that he knows how to help other people."
In addition to another N.C.A.A. title, Cameron wants one of the six spots on the 2012 Olympic team. At the world championships in the Netherlands in October, Cameron and Team USA were uneven. The team finished fourth, and Cameron fell on pommel horse, scoring 14.333, more than a point off his personal best. Pommel horse has traditionally been the Americans' worst event in international competition, and turning a perceived weakness into a strength is something Cameron knows how to do.
"It's a matter of adaptation," he said. "The rules of the sport are constantly changing, the skills are being updated and the level of gymnastics is advancing constantly. Everybody has to adapt to the changes of the sport. I just had to do it a little differently."
2011年2月22日星期二
Frugal Family: A Sharp Deal on Suits at Victor's
In hard fiscal times, it's important to find the right deals to keep your finances in the black. See a couple of good deals for the family this week.
1) Head over to Joaillier in Ridgewood and get a free jewelry cleaning and inspection off one piece starting on Feb. 25. Customers will also get 25 percent off all jewelry cleaners, polishing cloths and jewelry organizers.
2) Victor's Fine Men's Clothing is having a sale on suits. Stop by the East Ridgewood Ave shop, grab one suit and get the second free. The sale ends Feb. 28
3) Ecco/The Village Tannery will be doing a buy one pair of men's, women's or children's shoes and get the second half off. The sale will run for at least another week, a store worker said.
4) Select women's shirts at Ann Taylor on East Ridgewood Avenue are on sale by as much as 50 percent.
5) Head over to Old Navy in Paramus and get $10 off any $50 or more purchase.
1) Head over to Joaillier in Ridgewood and get a free jewelry cleaning and inspection off one piece starting on Feb. 25. Customers will also get 25 percent off all jewelry cleaners, polishing cloths and jewelry organizers.
2) Victor's Fine Men's Clothing is having a sale on suits. Stop by the East Ridgewood Ave shop, grab one suit and get the second free. The sale ends Feb. 28
3) Ecco/The Village Tannery will be doing a buy one pair of men's, women's or children's shoes and get the second half off. The sale will run for at least another week, a store worker said.
4) Select women's shirts at Ann Taylor on East Ridgewood Avenue are on sale by as much as 50 percent.
5) Head over to Old Navy in Paramus and get $10 off any $50 or more purchase.
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