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[Dragon]

SIESTA TIME!!!





The Pulse!  No. #80



AFTER 5 ISSUES IT'S TIME FOR THE PULSE TO TAKE ANOTHER SIESTA!


It's been fun the last couple of months putting together the Pulse again!  Sadly it is time consuming and even though I try I cannot keep up with it anymore at this time.  Dragon has a lot of other projects he is envolved with and have been very busy with life in gerneral as I am sure many of you are.  Tons of love and kudo's to Ken, Ray, and Tracie for being there each and every newsletter, there would never have been a Pulse Return with out all of your hard work and effort.  Will there be a Pulse again in the future?  Well you never know. Never want to say this will be the last one because I know there are a lot of CP's out there (like my self LOL); and one of them may step up to the plate in the future.  So instead of saying goodbye to the Pulse, lets just say; "Until next time...."  



WA-HOOOOOO!  I GOT A GOLDEN SCARF!!!


Congrats to our boy Teddy Mitalas For winning a Golden Scarf!  

 







STRAIGHT FROM THE WHISTLES MOUTH!


Dissent (What is it?)


Ask yourself these questions?
Would you yell at you mother or father in a public place in a disrespectful manner?
How would you feel if while at work a co-worker (even your boss) yelled at you at the top of their lungs in front of fellow employees?
That is what goes through my mind when I have to deal with an unruly player or coach during a game.   That unruliness can come in the form of words and/or action.  Words are easier to deal with when you factor in what was said, how it was said and how loud it was said.  Actions are harder to deal with, because there are cultural differences that come into play.  There are some common gestures that do cross cultural lines; I’m sure you can guess what they are.
Regardless of words or action, one must determine if it is simple whining?  Sometimes do to the atmosphere of the game a referee must let a little frustration (whining) go on without reacting to it.   For example: the score of the game is close, the game is a nice battle or a player may be on the receiving end of a tough tackle.   I usually give a little leeway when action occurs near the “money making ends” if the field (near or inside the penalty areas).   One of my pet peeves is a coach or player who argues/whines about something (foul or throw in) that happens near the half way line.   Unless you have a player who can truly do something from that area of the field (create a serious scoring opportunity); what is the big deal?
Another aspect of Dissent that must be evaluated is if the action is: private, public or provocative.
If private: usually a quiet word between referee and player or coach can solve the problem.
If public: a referee must decide if a stern word or a yellow card is necessary.
If provocative: a yellow card is your only option, if not other players will follow suit.
The key thing with Dissent in my opinion is to draw a line early in the game with what type of negative behavior you will deal with.  If the tone is set early, you can prevent problems later in your game.
Ray Moffatte, Jr  (RedKard)




WPS' ~ IRON CHEF!





Everybody loves subs, this is healthy and low fat. Easily made ahead of time and taken to the pitch.
 
Low fat chicken parmesan sub;
Ingredients
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts cut into 4 portions or 4 small breasts), (2 large breasts cut into 4 portions or 4 small breasts)
4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
2 6-ounce bags baby spinach
1 cup marinara sauce, preferably low-sodium (see Tip)
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella
4 soft whole-wheat sandwich rolls, toasted
Preparation
1.Position oven rack in top position; preheat broiler.
2.Combine flour, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Place chicken between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet or a heavy saucepan until the chicken is an even 1/4-inch thickness. Dip the chicken in the flour mixture and turn to coat.
3.Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add spinach and cook, stirring often, until wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a small bowl.
4.Add 1 teaspoon oil to the pan. Add half the chicken and cook until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Transfer to a large baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil and chicken; transfer to the baking sheet.
5.Top each piece of chicken with the wilted spinach, marinara sauce and Parmesan. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil until the cheese is melted and the chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Serve on rolls.





WPS' PAPARAZZI!


WPFC 92 CHAMPS!


Congrats on winning the Surf gals!  To Many this is the True National Championship!



THE FAST LANE!




Autocross is a form of motorsports that emphasizes safe, low-cost competition and active participation. An autocross is a timed competition where drivers navigate one at a time through a temporary course marked by traffic cones, rather than racing on a track with multiple other cars, as in road racing or oval racing. Autocross tends to place more emphasis on car handling and driver skill than on sheer horsepower, and events typically have many classes which allow almost any vehicle, from economy sedans to purpose-built vehicles, to compete. Speeds are slower in absolute terms when compared to other forms of motorsports, usually not exceeding highway speeds, but the activity level (measured in discrete turns per minute) can be higher than even Formula One due to the large number of elements packed into each course. Autocross courses are typically 40 to 70 seconds in length. In addition to being a national-level motorsport in its own right, autocrossing is a good way to learn skills that transfer to road racing, as drivers learn vehicle control and club ethics.
Autocross events are usually held in large paved areas like parking lots or airfields. Typically, new courses are created for each event so drivers must learn a new course each time they compete. Prior to driving, a competitor will walk the course, taking mental notes, and developing a strategy to be refined upon subsequent runs. National organizations such as the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) and National Auto Sport Association (NASA) sponsor autocross events throughout the United States, and many areas have independent autocross clubs. Automobile manufacturers and their associated clubs (e.g. the BMW, Porsche, Corvette Car Club of America and others ) sometimes hold marque autocross events.




 
Q; can I take any car to an autocross and participate ?
A; yes, as long as it's street leagal (to get to the event) and can pass a safety inspection you may compete.
 
Q; does it have to be a high performance car ?
A; absolutely not. You can autocross with an SUV, a station wagon, a mini-van or even a pick-up. The emphasis is on car control and being smooth.
 
Q; what else would I need ?
A; usually a helmet and depending on who is hosting the event, possibly a membership in either the car club, or in SCCA (Sports Car Club of America)
 
Q; how do I get involved ?
A; contact your local SCCA chapter or do a search for autocross events in your area. Go watch one, see if it looks like fun. Talk to those sponsoring the autocross.
 
Q; how much does it cost ?
A; very little. If you join SCCA usually the fee to autocross is tiny, or free. If it's just a local event put on by a car club it's extremely affordable.
 
Q; is it bad for my car ?
A; no, the courses are tight, speeds are low and a typical run last less than a minute.  
 
Q; will I get addicted ?
A; yes.

*Pony Tales*

Our car club, Northwest Mustangs and classic Fords recently attended the Portland Vintage races. The weather was beautiful and the racing was superb. If you've ever been curious about attending a car race but thought it may be overwhelming to attend a race drawing huge crowds and high ticket prices, check out vintage racing. Small crowds, easy going atmosphere and low cost.
 
We all met in the morning at Starbucks, then rolled into the racetrack to get ready for the day's activities. We set up in the car corral where other local car clubs were gathered. We had 9 cars total show up over 2 days. The 69 Mach 1 in our corral took an award for best appearing car so it was pretty neat.
 
August 21st we put on our annual car show that benefits the Shriners hospital for children in Portland. Admission is free. We will have several vendors on site providing food and giving away prizes. Location is the old Camas high school in Camas Wa.
 
If you're in the SW Wash area, or plan to be Aug 21st please feel free to stop by and say hi !!!











WPS FAMILY CIRCLE FOUNDATION!



The WPS-FCF is NEVER going away!  If you ever hear of anyone needing good thoughts and prayers Please feel free to post it on our pages here at WPS!  In the past I have seen it work with my own eyes, so never stop believing that we cannot help our friends when they are in need!



BRAT JR'S CORNER!


BU14 EFC Squad at Surf Cup


BU12 Harbor at WA Games




Da Champs!


FWBO
GU12 Norpoint


Synergy 95 vs Harbor




GU15 Cosmos playing in GU16 bracket vs Kent United in finals



Da Winners Kent United


Reign 94 vs Marauders




Anyone care to comment?


WPFC 95 ECNL at the RC
Champs 4 years in a row!








GU16 RC Champs SHill Rev






DRAGON'S BREATH ~ THE PULSE WRAP UP!

Hope you enjoyed this last issue (at least for now) of the Pulse!

Thats all for now, Play with Heart & Fire Always!!!

[FF97]

Thanks D and staff.

[kennard04]

gotta be alot of work for you D. But I had fun doing the car stuff. Let me know if and when you do another and I'm there for ya dawg, Ken 

[MA]

Enjoy your break     Great pulse and it was cool to see some familiar photos.  We are looking forward to time off as well. Take care.

[TheWarpedDog]

Thanks Drag...it's nice to see the pulse and also, I can SO relate to life taking time.

Thanks RedKard, Brat...and Ken.  Nice stang, will have to hook up when I'm southwest again.

[kennard04]

just a little bonus video.

And a reminder to GO OUT AND LEARN TO DRIVE YOUR CARS !! You'll be safer and more competent on the road. Hopefully so will a few of your fellow commuters. And you'll have alot of fun.

[Brat Jr]

Have to add this in there too!
WTG WPFC and Athena! I hope this partnership continues for a very long time!


WPFC is pleased to continue our unique partnership with Athena Partners and local foodservice businesses, including Sysco Foodservices of Seattle, by presenting Athena with a check for $22,850 at the Rainier Challenge.

[bigb]

Great Job  and thanks for the good reading.