Philippines storm dealth toll rises to 684
The death toll from tropical storm Washi in the Philippines has risen to 684 with still undetermined missing, National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council ( NDRRMC) said Monday.
According to NDRRMC executive director Benito Ramos, 336 died in Cagayan de Oro city, 279 in Iligan City, 17 in Bukidnon, 38 in Negros Oriental, one in Mandaue City, three from Zamboanga del Norte, five fromwholesale fashion jewelry Compostela Valley and five from Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
Ramos said they expect the death toll to increase in Cagayan de Oro City and Iligan City, noting that retrievalcheap wholesale jewelry operations were still continuing.
On the number of still missing, Ramos said: "I lost count already. Even the local government here (in Cagayan de Oro City) doesn't know exactly how many are missing. We lost count of the missing."
"Normally a body, if not bloated, sinks. But oncechina jewelry wholesaleit takes in water, it floats after several days so this figure will rise," said Ramos.
The official added some of thejewelry shop decomposing bodies found in Iligan City and Cagayan de Oro City had been buried in mass graves. The bodies have yet to be claimed by their relatives, so local officials decided to bury them.
2011年12月21日星期三
2011年12月5日星期一
23 Housing applicants exposed as cheats
23 Housing applicants exposed as cheats
ALMOST 10,000 applicants for budget homes were disqualified this year after fashion jewelry wholesalethey were found to have lied in their forms for housing in cities including Shanghai and Beijing.
Of a total of 9,981 disqualifications, 2,645 were in Shanghai, 5,144 in Beijing, 2,077 in Luoyang in Henan Province and 115 in Henan's Zhengzhou and Kaifeng, the Legal Evening News reportedwholesale crystal jewelry yesterday.
Some applicants working for tobacco or telecom companies wrote that their family income was zero, while a staff worker from the Agricultural Bank of China was found using a fake income certificate to qualify for affordable housing, the newspaper reported.
It said some inspectorsfashion earringswere found unwilling to highlight errors in documents for fear or reprisals.
One case reported by Henanjewelry manufacturers housing authorities showed that eight high-ranking officials, all Communist Party members, lied in their documents to apply for budget homes, but their applications had been approved by inspectors until their details were made public, the newspaper said.
Liang Yuemin, an official with Henan Province Academy of Social Science, told the newspaper that inspecting applications was proving difficult as the workload was heavy and there were not enough inspectors to ensure that every detail was carefully checked.
Liang said that sometimes inspectors skipped the verification of applicants' documents, which allowed some cheats to pass the qualification process.
Meanwhile, housing authorities are working out stricter regulations to punish applicants who cheat.
In Hebei Province, a new regulation cancels the right to apply for budget homes for life if an applicant is found to have cheated just once.
Applicants who are found cheating also face a 30,000 yuan (US$4,714) fine.
In Beijing, anyone found to have lied in their documents when applying for budget housing would be disqualified immediately even if they had moved in to the affordable house.
Shanghai Municipal Housing Support and Building Administration Bureau officials said previously that individuals who falsify details in their applications would be severely punished, including a five-year ban on applying for a home.
ALMOST 10,000 applicants for budget homes were disqualified this year after fashion jewelry wholesalethey were found to have lied in their forms for housing in cities including Shanghai and Beijing.
Of a total of 9,981 disqualifications, 2,645 were in Shanghai, 5,144 in Beijing, 2,077 in Luoyang in Henan Province and 115 in Henan's Zhengzhou and Kaifeng, the Legal Evening News reportedwholesale crystal jewelry yesterday.
Some applicants working for tobacco or telecom companies wrote that their family income was zero, while a staff worker from the Agricultural Bank of China was found using a fake income certificate to qualify for affordable housing, the newspaper reported.
It said some inspectorsfashion earringswere found unwilling to highlight errors in documents for fear or reprisals.
One case reported by Henanjewelry manufacturers housing authorities showed that eight high-ranking officials, all Communist Party members, lied in their documents to apply for budget homes, but their applications had been approved by inspectors until their details were made public, the newspaper said.
Liang Yuemin, an official with Henan Province Academy of Social Science, told the newspaper that inspecting applications was proving difficult as the workload was heavy and there were not enough inspectors to ensure that every detail was carefully checked.
Liang said that sometimes inspectors skipped the verification of applicants' documents, which allowed some cheats to pass the qualification process.
Meanwhile, housing authorities are working out stricter regulations to punish applicants who cheat.
In Hebei Province, a new regulation cancels the right to apply for budget homes for life if an applicant is found to have cheated just once.
Applicants who are found cheating also face a 30,000 yuan (US$4,714) fine.
In Beijing, anyone found to have lied in their documents when applying for budget housing would be disqualified immediately even if they had moved in to the affordable house.
Shanghai Municipal Housing Support and Building Administration Bureau officials said previously that individuals who falsify details in their applications would be severely punished, including a five-year ban on applying for a home.
2011年11月3日星期四
Fresh violence kills dozens in Syria's Homs
Fresh violence kills dozens in Syria's Homs
Different accounts on deaths emerged Thursday from Syria's central province of Homs,,Nike shox shoes, one of the country's most volatile areas, a day after Syrian authorities pledged to withdraw its forces from protest centers under a peace plan initiated by the Arab League (AL) to end months of bloodshed.Moncler Jacket
The Qatari-based al-Jazeera TV quoted an activists group, Local Coordination Committees, as saying that at least 19 people were killed Thursday during army operations in Bab-Amro area in Homs.
The unrest-torn city has witnessed a flare-up of violence since Tuesday ahead of the AL ministerial committee's scheduled meeting with a Syrian delegation to discuss ways of putting in force the AL plan to defuse tension in the country.
Syria-news website reported that a total of 72 people were killed over the past 24 hours in Homs by masked gunmen who targeted passing cars and civilians.
The discrepancy couldn't be resolved as journalists are banned of independently heading to restive areas.
Earlier in the day, the private al-Watan newspaper said more than 24 people were killed in Homs on Wednesday, including 13 army personnel.
According to the report, the National Hospital in Homs received Wednesday 18 mutilated bodies along with tens of wounded, some in a critical condition. Al-Ahli Specialist Hospital also received several bodies and more than 50 injured.,hair weave,
Fierce clashes erupted late Wednesday in Homs after Qatari foreign minister Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, who led the AL ministerial committee, announced Syria's approval on the Arab initiative.,Jogos Quentes Gold,
A peace plan for ending the months-long Syrian political crisis was reached Wednesday between the Syrian government and the AL.
The plan calls for stopping violence and withdrawing military vehicles from Syrian streets, in addition to releasing detainees and holding a dialogue between the Syrian authorities and the opposition.
The Syrian opposition abroad has shown no appetite in embarking on a dialogue with the Syrian regime and questioned its intention, accusing the regime of "trying to buy time."
Syria has overtly charged that some countries are behind the unrest in the country and even fund what it called armed terrorist groups it blames for killing hundreds of policemen and military personnel across the country since the start of violence in mid March.
Syria also says weapons have been smuggled into the country and reached hands of those terrorist groups via neighboring countries.
Different accounts on deaths emerged Thursday from Syria's central province of Homs,,Nike shox shoes, one of the country's most volatile areas, a day after Syrian authorities pledged to withdraw its forces from protest centers under a peace plan initiated by the Arab League (AL) to end months of bloodshed.Moncler Jacket
The Qatari-based al-Jazeera TV quoted an activists group, Local Coordination Committees, as saying that at least 19 people were killed Thursday during army operations in Bab-Amro area in Homs.
The unrest-torn city has witnessed a flare-up of violence since Tuesday ahead of the AL ministerial committee's scheduled meeting with a Syrian delegation to discuss ways of putting in force the AL plan to defuse tension in the country.
Syria-news website reported that a total of 72 people were killed over the past 24 hours in Homs by masked gunmen who targeted passing cars and civilians.
The discrepancy couldn't be resolved as journalists are banned of independently heading to restive areas.
Earlier in the day, the private al-Watan newspaper said more than 24 people were killed in Homs on Wednesday, including 13 army personnel.
According to the report, the National Hospital in Homs received Wednesday 18 mutilated bodies along with tens of wounded, some in a critical condition. Al-Ahli Specialist Hospital also received several bodies and more than 50 injured.,hair weave,
Fierce clashes erupted late Wednesday in Homs after Qatari foreign minister Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jabr Al-Thani, who led the AL ministerial committee, announced Syria's approval on the Arab initiative.,Jogos Quentes Gold,
A peace plan for ending the months-long Syrian political crisis was reached Wednesday between the Syrian government and the AL.
The plan calls for stopping violence and withdrawing military vehicles from Syrian streets, in addition to releasing detainees and holding a dialogue between the Syrian authorities and the opposition.
The Syrian opposition abroad has shown no appetite in embarking on a dialogue with the Syrian regime and questioned its intention, accusing the regime of "trying to buy time."
Syria has overtly charged that some countries are behind the unrest in the country and even fund what it called armed terrorist groups it blames for killing hundreds of policemen and military personnel across the country since the start of violence in mid March.
Syria also says weapons have been smuggled into the country and reached hands of those terrorist groups via neighboring countries.
Fed lowers US economic outlook
Fed lowers US economic outlook
The economy is expected to grow by 1.6 to 1.7 percent in 2011 and 2.5 percent to 2.9 percent next year, said the U.S. central bank in an update projection released at a press conference after the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the interest rate policy making body of the Fed.
The economic growth remains "frustratingly slow" although it strengthened in the third quarter, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told reporters.
He said the central bank is looking for growth and the job market is expected to improve gradually over the next two years, but at a sluggish pace.
In its June projection, the Fed said that the economy would increase by 2.7 percent to 2.9 percent in 2011, and 3.3 percent to 3.7 percent in 2012.
In Wednesday's forecast, the central bank saw the unemployment rate will stay at 9.0 percent to 9.1 percent in 2011, and 8.5 percent to 8.7 percent in 2012. These numbers are worse than the June projection, which expected the widely watched unemployment rate to fall to 8.6 percent to 8.9 percent in 2011, and 7.8 percent to 8.2 percent in 2012.
In a statement released before the press conference,Prada handbag sale the Fed said that "economic growth strengthened somewhat in the third quarter, reflecting in part a reversal of the temporary factors that had weighed on growth earlier in the year."
However, "recent indicators point to continuing weakness in overall labor market conditions, and the unemployment rate remains elevated," said the Fed.
The U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 9.,Video capture cards,1 percent in September,,Roger Vivier flat shoes, with 14 million Americans out of work.
The Fed continued to see "a moderate pace of economic growth over coming quarters and consequently anticipates that the unemployment rate will decline only gradually."
Based on information received since the FOMC met in September, the Fed saw "household spending has increased at a somewhat faster pace in recent months." Business investment in equipment and software has continued to expand, but investment in nonresidential structures is still weak, and the housing sector remains depressed.
The central bank also noted longer-term inflation expectations have remained stable.
As a result of the current economic performance, the Fed decided to keep its current programs to help the economy grow.
In its previous meetings, the FOMC decided to keep the interest rate at the historic low level of zero to 0.25 percent and to extend the average maturity of its holdings of government securities, a policy called "operation twist" to keep the low interest rate environment in order to boost the recovery.,wholesale POLO Ralph Lauren SERIES,
The Fed expressed Wednesday that it is open to take new stimulus if the economic conditions deteriorate in the future.
"We remain prepared to take action as appropriate to make sure the recovery continues," Bernanke said.
But he refused to provide more details about the new measures.
The Fed had implemented two rounds of government securities buying program, known as quantitative easing policy after this round of financial crisis burst in 2008.
Many economists criticized that the Fed's monetary polices are not effective.
Bernanke defended himself Wednesday by saying that the economy and financial market conditions would have been worse if without the Fed's actions.
The U.S. economy grew only 0.9 percent in the first half of this year before rising 2.5 percent in the third quarter. The market held that the growth rate in the fourth quarter would be around 2.5 percent and 3 percent, a pace not fast enough to bring down the high unemployment rate.
To promote faster economic growth and create more jobs has become the top priority of U.S. macroeconomic policy makers.
The economy is expected to grow by 1.6 to 1.7 percent in 2011 and 2.5 percent to 2.9 percent next year, said the U.S. central bank in an update projection released at a press conference after the meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), the interest rate policy making body of the Fed.
The economic growth remains "frustratingly slow" although it strengthened in the third quarter, Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke told reporters.
He said the central bank is looking for growth and the job market is expected to improve gradually over the next two years, but at a sluggish pace.
In its June projection, the Fed said that the economy would increase by 2.7 percent to 2.9 percent in 2011, and 3.3 percent to 3.7 percent in 2012.
In Wednesday's forecast, the central bank saw the unemployment rate will stay at 9.0 percent to 9.1 percent in 2011, and 8.5 percent to 8.7 percent in 2012. These numbers are worse than the June projection, which expected the widely watched unemployment rate to fall to 8.6 percent to 8.9 percent in 2011, and 7.8 percent to 8.2 percent in 2012.
In a statement released before the press conference,Prada handbag sale the Fed said that "economic growth strengthened somewhat in the third quarter, reflecting in part a reversal of the temporary factors that had weighed on growth earlier in the year."
However, "recent indicators point to continuing weakness in overall labor market conditions, and the unemployment rate remains elevated," said the Fed.
The U.S. unemployment rate stayed at 9.,Video capture cards,1 percent in September,,Roger Vivier flat shoes, with 14 million Americans out of work.
The Fed continued to see "a moderate pace of economic growth over coming quarters and consequently anticipates that the unemployment rate will decline only gradually."
Based on information received since the FOMC met in September, the Fed saw "household spending has increased at a somewhat faster pace in recent months." Business investment in equipment and software has continued to expand, but investment in nonresidential structures is still weak, and the housing sector remains depressed.
The central bank also noted longer-term inflation expectations have remained stable.
As a result of the current economic performance, the Fed decided to keep its current programs to help the economy grow.
In its previous meetings, the FOMC decided to keep the interest rate at the historic low level of zero to 0.25 percent and to extend the average maturity of its holdings of government securities, a policy called "operation twist" to keep the low interest rate environment in order to boost the recovery.,wholesale POLO Ralph Lauren SERIES,
The Fed expressed Wednesday that it is open to take new stimulus if the economic conditions deteriorate in the future.
"We remain prepared to take action as appropriate to make sure the recovery continues," Bernanke said.
But he refused to provide more details about the new measures.
The Fed had implemented two rounds of government securities buying program, known as quantitative easing policy after this round of financial crisis burst in 2008.
Many economists criticized that the Fed's monetary polices are not effective.
Bernanke defended himself Wednesday by saying that the economy and financial market conditions would have been worse if without the Fed's actions.
The U.S. economy grew only 0.9 percent in the first half of this year before rising 2.5 percent in the third quarter. The market held that the growth rate in the fourth quarter would be around 2.5 percent and 3 percent, a pace not fast enough to bring down the high unemployment rate.
To promote faster economic growth and create more jobs has become the top priority of U.S. macroeconomic policy makers.
2011年11月1日星期二
Rapids Season in Trouble with so Many Starters Out: Injury Update
Rapids Season in Trouble with so Many Starters Out: Injury Update
The Colorado Rapids are the defending champions in MLS. However, it looks like they will have a really hard time repeating.,Probowl jerseys wholesale,,Dallas Cowboys jerseys wholesale, Colorado suffered a 2-0 loss at home to Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of their conference semifinal. That means they will have an almost impossible climb to make if they want to advance to the next round. To make matters worse, the Rapids lost three starters to injury in the game. Drew Moor, Caleb Folan, and Kosuke Kimura will all miss the second leg against Sporting Kansas City. In all likelihood, that will be the last game of the season for the Rapids.
Moor and Kimura are both key defenders for the team. Moor has a separated shoulder and should miss up to a month of action. That means his season is essentially over no matter how far the team advances. Meanwhile Kimura fractured a foot and is expected to miss six weeks of action. That might be the bigger blow to Colorado. He has played nearly every minute during the 2011 season for the Rapids. They don't really know how to play without him. He's a proven veteran that won't be easy to replace.,Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys, The defense is really going to struggle without these guys available.
The loss of Folan is a big blow for the Colorado offense. As the top striker on the team, Folan is a key player in terms of setting up the attack.,Vikings Jerseys buy offers, But a knee injury suffered in the first half might have ended his season as well. Folan will definitely miss the second game against Sporting Kansas City. That means his season is effectively over. Colorado had already lost a couple of regulars to injury during the regular season. The loss of these three players effectively means that Colorado will be playing a team of reserves against Sporting Kansas City.
Folan and Conor Casey are two of the top scorers on the Rapids. Neither will be available for the game. It's difficult to imagine how will pick up the scoring slack for the Rapids, especially since they need two goals. They will also be down all three starting defenders. It is equally difficult to imagine how they can stop the opposing attack. All of these injuries are adding up to what should be a crushing end to Colorado's title defense.
The Colorado Rapids are the defending champions in MLS. However, it looks like they will have a really hard time repeating.,Probowl jerseys wholesale,,Dallas Cowboys jerseys wholesale, Colorado suffered a 2-0 loss at home to Sporting Kansas City in the first leg of their conference semifinal. That means they will have an almost impossible climb to make if they want to advance to the next round. To make matters worse, the Rapids lost three starters to injury in the game. Drew Moor, Caleb Folan, and Kosuke Kimura will all miss the second leg against Sporting Kansas City. In all likelihood, that will be the last game of the season for the Rapids.
Moor and Kimura are both key defenders for the team. Moor has a separated shoulder and should miss up to a month of action. That means his season is essentially over no matter how far the team advances. Meanwhile Kimura fractured a foot and is expected to miss six weeks of action. That might be the bigger blow to Colorado. He has played nearly every minute during the 2011 season for the Rapids. They don't really know how to play without him. He's a proven veteran that won't be easy to replace.,Philadelphia Eagles Jerseys, The defense is really going to struggle without these guys available.
The loss of Folan is a big blow for the Colorado offense. As the top striker on the team, Folan is a key player in terms of setting up the attack.,Vikings Jerseys buy offers, But a knee injury suffered in the first half might have ended his season as well. Folan will definitely miss the second game against Sporting Kansas City. That means his season is effectively over. Colorado had already lost a couple of regulars to injury during the regular season. The loss of these three players effectively means that Colorado will be playing a team of reserves against Sporting Kansas City.
Folan and Conor Casey are two of the top scorers on the Rapids. Neither will be available for the game. It's difficult to imagine how will pick up the scoring slack for the Rapids, especially since they need two goals. They will also be down all three starting defenders. It is equally difficult to imagine how they can stop the opposing attack. All of these injuries are adding up to what should be a crushing end to Colorado's title defense.
Stoke 1 - 2 Liverpool
Stoke 1 - 2 Liverpool
The hosts went ahead just before the break when Kenwyne Jones headed a low cross from Jon Walters into the corner.
Liverpool hit back when Suarez nutmegged Ryan Shotton and curled a stunning strike past Thomas Sorensen.,MLB Jerseys,
And four minutes from time, Jordan Henderson volleyed a cross to the far post where Suarez headed home.
Liverpool then withstood a late onslaught to reach the last eight for the first time in four seasons and exact revenge for their 1-0 league loss to Stoke in September.
For the hosts, who had a Walters goal harshly ruled out in the first half, defeat at least enables them to focus their attention on the league and on continuing their impressive progress in Europe.
After a relatively even opening, in which Walters and Carroll both went close from long range, the Reds took control of the first half and almost went in front through Suarez.
Lucas played a one-two with Maxi Rodriguez and squared the ball for the striker, whose shot from point-blank range was smothered by Sorensen.
A fortunate deflection then fell at the feet of Carroll,,NBA finals 2010 Jerseys, but his shot with his weaker right foot was straight at the Stoke goalkeeper.
Stoke thought they had taken the lead against the run of play when Walters headed a Rory Delap long throw into the net only for referee Lee Probert to disallow the goal for a push on goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Any sense of grievance was short-lived as Stoke took the lead following a sloppy error from Liverpool centre-back Sebastian Coates.,Hakeem Olajuwon Red Jerseys,
The Uruguayan's mis-hit clearance enabled Walters to escape down the right wing and send over a low cross for Jones to glance a header into the far corner.
Shortly afterwards, Suarez wriggled into the box and stayed on his feet under a challenge from Ryan Shawcross before dragging a shot well wide.
Stoke began the second half on the front foot but were undone by a moment of magic from Suarez.
Picking up the ball on the left, he skipped past Shotton, advanced into the area and whipped an unstoppable shot just inside the far post.
With the game drifting towards extra-time, Reds boss Kenny Dalglish introduced Craig Bellamy and the Welsh striker was soon into the thick of the action, exchanging passes with the disappointing Carroll before hitting the post from the edge of the box.
Liverpool's winner arrived moments later when a headed clearance fell to Henderson just outside the box.
The midfielder's first-time cross picked out the unmarked Suarez at the far post and the Uruguayan planted a header across Sorensen.
Suarez hobbled off soon afterwards with a calf problem and watched from the sidelines as some desperate defending prevented Stoke from taking the game into extra-time.
The hosts went ahead just before the break when Kenwyne Jones headed a low cross from Jon Walters into the corner.
Liverpool hit back when Suarez nutmegged Ryan Shotton and curled a stunning strike past Thomas Sorensen.,MLB Jerseys,
And four minutes from time, Jordan Henderson volleyed a cross to the far post where Suarez headed home.
Liverpool then withstood a late onslaught to reach the last eight for the first time in four seasons and exact revenge for their 1-0 league loss to Stoke in September.
For the hosts, who had a Walters goal harshly ruled out in the first half, defeat at least enables them to focus their attention on the league and on continuing their impressive progress in Europe.
After a relatively even opening, in which Walters and Carroll both went close from long range, the Reds took control of the first half and almost went in front through Suarez.
Lucas played a one-two with Maxi Rodriguez and squared the ball for the striker, whose shot from point-blank range was smothered by Sorensen.
A fortunate deflection then fell at the feet of Carroll,,NBA finals 2010 Jerseys, but his shot with his weaker right foot was straight at the Stoke goalkeeper.
Stoke thought they had taken the lead against the run of play when Walters headed a Rory Delap long throw into the net only for referee Lee Probert to disallow the goal for a push on goalkeeper Pepe Reina.
Any sense of grievance was short-lived as Stoke took the lead following a sloppy error from Liverpool centre-back Sebastian Coates.,Hakeem Olajuwon Red Jerseys,
The Uruguayan's mis-hit clearance enabled Walters to escape down the right wing and send over a low cross for Jones to glance a header into the far corner.
Shortly afterwards, Suarez wriggled into the box and stayed on his feet under a challenge from Ryan Shawcross before dragging a shot well wide.
Stoke began the second half on the front foot but were undone by a moment of magic from Suarez.
Picking up the ball on the left, he skipped past Shotton, advanced into the area and whipped an unstoppable shot just inside the far post.
With the game drifting towards extra-time, Reds boss Kenny Dalglish introduced Craig Bellamy and the Welsh striker was soon into the thick of the action, exchanging passes with the disappointing Carroll before hitting the post from the edge of the box.
Liverpool's winner arrived moments later when a headed clearance fell to Henderson just outside the box.
The midfielder's first-time cross picked out the unmarked Suarez at the far post and the Uruguayan planted a header across Sorensen.
Suarez hobbled off soon afterwards with a calf problem and watched from the sidelines as some desperate defending prevented Stoke from taking the game into extra-time.
PDGA: A Look at the Top Five Women Disc Golf Pros in the World
PDGA: A Look at the Top Five Women Disc Golf Pros in the World
There are currently 236 PDGA rated professional women disc golfers in the world, compared to 3,328 men. Though the women's number grew by 16 over the last two months, there is still a long way to go. Disc golf is one of the best sports for women, with women's leagues popping up all over the nation. It's easy to learn and inexpensive to play, we just need to get the word out and invite female friends and family to try out this fun sport.
In the meantime, there are some awesome women disc golfers who are ranked the best in the world. Here is a look at the top five rated PDGA women in the world, and their career in 2011.
Valarie Jenkins
Jenkins is a household name in the world of disc golf, and grew up in a family who was already addicted to the sport. They traveled around the country playing in disc golf tournaments, and brother Avery is also a top disc golf professional.
Jenkins is rated the number one woman in the world, and now calls Capitola, California home. She was the winner of the PDGA Championship in Appling, Georgia last month as well as the United States Women's Disc Golf Championships in Round Rock, Texas. Jenkins was also crowned champion at the European Open in Finland back in July, along with several other victories in 2011.
On the "About Me" section of her web site, she says she could "live on Slushies and Rice Krispie treats." Yum. She also loves the "Food Network," and her favorite quote is, "Live every day like it's your last." Definitely a good motto to live by.
Sarah Stanhope
Stanhope is rated the number two best woman disc golf professional in the world, and hails from Greenville,,custom Bears jerseys, South Carolina. She is the 2010 Women's World Champion, and this year she came in second at the PDGA Championship in Georgia, third in the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships, and was fourth in the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. She has had several victories, including the IDGC presents Global Tournament and the Atlanta Open.
Stanhope offers this advice to new players, " Absolutely learn how to throw backhand and sidearm. You need both to reach the next level of your game. Also when you are working on your weaker throw, focus on accuracy first and distance second."
Liz Lopez
Lopez is ranked as the third best woman disc golf professional in the world. She is from San Antonio, Texas, and says that one of her best moments in the sport was getting to play on the home course of Val Jenkins, and then actually getting to compete alongside her and some of the other top women disc golfers.
Lopez placed third at the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in California, and second at the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships. She captured a victory in the Four States Open and several other prestigious tournaments this year.
Sarah Hokum
Hokum has also had an exceptional 2011, and she is rated the fourth best woman professional disc golfer in the world. She placed third at the PDGA Championship in Georgia and fifth in the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships. She had a victory in the Vibram Open at Maple Hill in Massachusetts after battling it out with Stanhope, winning by just a stroke.
Hokum had another win at the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open,,custom Dolphins jerseys, along with several other tournaments this year.
Paige Pierce
Pierce has moved up a place in the ratings to fifth, and is now one of the top-five best women disc golf professionals in the world. She is from Plano, Texas, and is just 20 years old with a long list of impressive accomplishments.
Pierce was crowned champion in the PDGA Professional Disc Golf Championships in California, and came in second at the European Open in Finland.,custom Patriots jerseys,
Congratulations on a job well done to all of these outstanding women!
There are currently 236 PDGA rated professional women disc golfers in the world, compared to 3,328 men. Though the women's number grew by 16 over the last two months, there is still a long way to go. Disc golf is one of the best sports for women, with women's leagues popping up all over the nation. It's easy to learn and inexpensive to play, we just need to get the word out and invite female friends and family to try out this fun sport.
In the meantime, there are some awesome women disc golfers who are ranked the best in the world. Here is a look at the top five rated PDGA women in the world, and their career in 2011.
Valarie Jenkins
Jenkins is a household name in the world of disc golf, and grew up in a family who was already addicted to the sport. They traveled around the country playing in disc golf tournaments, and brother Avery is also a top disc golf professional.
Jenkins is rated the number one woman in the world, and now calls Capitola, California home. She was the winner of the PDGA Championship in Appling, Georgia last month as well as the United States Women's Disc Golf Championships in Round Rock, Texas. Jenkins was also crowned champion at the European Open in Finland back in July, along with several other victories in 2011.
On the "About Me" section of her web site, she says she could "live on Slushies and Rice Krispie treats." Yum. She also loves the "Food Network," and her favorite quote is, "Live every day like it's your last." Definitely a good motto to live by.
Sarah Stanhope
Stanhope is rated the number two best woman disc golf professional in the world, and hails from Greenville,,custom Bears jerseys, South Carolina. She is the 2010 Women's World Champion, and this year she came in second at the PDGA Championship in Georgia, third in the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships, and was fourth in the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships. She has had several victories, including the IDGC presents Global Tournament and the Atlanta Open.
Stanhope offers this advice to new players, " Absolutely learn how to throw backhand and sidearm. You need both to reach the next level of your game. Also when you are working on your weaker throw, focus on accuracy first and distance second."
Liz Lopez
Lopez is ranked as the third best woman disc golf professional in the world. She is from San Antonio, Texas, and says that one of her best moments in the sport was getting to play on the home course of Val Jenkins, and then actually getting to compete alongside her and some of the other top women disc golfers.
Lopez placed third at the PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships in California, and second at the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships. She captured a victory in the Four States Open and several other prestigious tournaments this year.
Sarah Hokum
Hokum has also had an exceptional 2011, and she is rated the fourth best woman professional disc golfer in the world. She placed third at the PDGA Championship in Georgia and fifth in the U.S. Women's Disc Golf Championships. She had a victory in the Vibram Open at Maple Hill in Massachusetts after battling it out with Stanhope, winning by just a stroke.
Hokum had another win at the Pittsburgh Flying Disc Open,,custom Dolphins jerseys, along with several other tournaments this year.
Paige Pierce
Pierce has moved up a place in the ratings to fifth, and is now one of the top-five best women disc golf professionals in the world. She is from Plano, Texas, and is just 20 years old with a long list of impressive accomplishments.
Pierce was crowned champion in the PDGA Professional Disc Golf Championships in California, and came in second at the European Open in Finland.,custom Patriots jerseys,
Congratulations on a job well done to all of these outstanding women!
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