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Visit three beautiful Greek Islands in one day on an island-hopping cruise from Athens. Visiting the Saronic Islands of Hydra, Poros and Egina, this sightseeing tour includes a delicious Greek lunch and hydrofoil boat transfers. Sightsee, shop, swim or join exciting excursions, like a trip to the Temple of Aphaia (own expense), on this must-do day trip from Athens. Enjoy free time on each contrasting island, from the pretty windmills and waterfalls of Poros, to the quaint alleys and charming red-tiled houses of Hydra and the vibrancy of the larger island of Egina.
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The Lioness Rampant, by Tamora Pierce
Published in 1983, the books include a girl who disguises herself as a man to do the job she wants, safe sex and birth control, and race issues. She also dealt with other prejudices in publishing at the time: female writers with female protagonists were writing "young girl books", her book had to be split into a series because it was too long for young readers, and fantasy and magic are for boys so why write a story with a main female protagonist. Her books have been found on banned lists (http://www.ci.springfield.or.
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I just received this email. I'm so thrilled that I only had to wait 16 months. LMAO
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I put in a few of those "notify me when item is in stock" requests about 6 months ago, but have since found what I was looking for. Guess I'll be getting some 'notifications'... someday. Elephants & computers never forget! LOL
Some folks must be REEEEEAAALLL patient.
I put a "notify me when they arrive" with B&H Gun Rack out for one of the extremely hard to find PMR 30s on 12/3/2011 and they notified me they were in and I bought one on 12/7/2011. It does work, but only with some I guess.
buds programs seem to be a little out of date with the times. I would email them notifying of their notification systems deficiencies. who knows, they might actually find and fix the problem and in the future you (and everyone else of course) will be notified in a timely manner.
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LEXINGTON — The John Hardin Bulldogs relied on their balance Thursday afternoon as the two-time defending 5th Region Tournament champions beat the 16th Region champion Fleming County Panthers 79-69 in the first round of the KHSAA Boys' Sweet 16 State Basketball Tournament at Rupp Arena.
Senior point guard Brandon Price had a team-high 20 points, four rebounds and a game-high six assists for the Bulldogs, who advance to play the Montgomery County Indians in Friday's quarterfinals at 6:30 p.m. Montgomery County advanced with a 71-63 win over 4th Region champion Warren Central in Thursday's opening quarterfinal.
All five John Hardin starters scored at least eight points as the Bulldogs (29-3) won their school-record 21st consecutive game.
Junior forward Keon Williams added 19 points and a game-best 12 rebounds for John Hardin, while senior forward Ricky Burns also posted a double-double (12 points, 11 rebounds) and senior forward Daveon Greene approached another double-double (14 points, seven rebounds).
Junior guard Patrick Anderson chipped in with eight points for the Bulldogs, who never trailed and were able to take their largest lead at 17 points – 64-47 – with 4:40 left in the game on a layup by Greene.
Williams and Burns had as many combined rebounds by themselves, 23, as Fleming County did as a team.
Fleming County guard Darion Burns matched Price with a game-high 20 points. Forward Brady Saunders added 17 points for the Panthers, while forward Troy Steward had 13 and guard Austin Crisp had 11.
It was the second straight season the Bulldogs won their State opener. Last year, they beat Johnson Central.
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Hanover, N.H. - Jodi Battaglia and Persy Sample keyed a second-half run in leading UAlbany to a 10-7 come-from-behind victory over Dartmouth in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Sunday, May 15 at rain-soaked Scully-Fahey Field. The unbeaten Great Danes advanced to meet second-seeded Northwestern in the NCAA quarterfinals on May 21 at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.
Dartmouth (11-5) erased a 5-4 deficit in the final period with consecutive goals. Hana Bowers curled from the left to the middle and sent a blast over the goalkeeper's head to tie the contest. After Kristen Giovanniello made a save leading to an offensive possession, the Big Green went ahead as Sarah Parks found Hilary Smith in the middle of the zone with 17:03 remaining.
UAlbany (18-0) regain the lead with three straight goals over a four-minute stretch. Nikki Branchini, who moved up to offense from her defensive midfielder position, sent a free-position attempt into the right side of the cage to start the decisive run. Sample, a freshman attacker, curled from the left and fired a low shot into the far right corner. Battaglia then made a full-extended catch of Sample's feed from behind to find the net and record an 8-6 advantage. The Great Danes, who entered NCAA play as the only undefeated team at the Division I level, padded their margin in the final minutes. Jess Antelmi forced a turnover that led to an offensive possession where Allie Phelan drove from the right from a spread attack to beat the goalie low to the left side. Taylor Frink added an empty-net goal for a 10-6 cushion after Dartmouth received a yellow card during a defensive double-team.
"We had some pre-game jitters, but then we stepped it up," said Battaglia, who recorded her 23rd career hat trick with three goals and set a school-record in that category. "We have always grown from adversity this season. Someone has stepped up at different times and in different ways." Dartmouth raced to a 3-0 lead in the opening five-plus minutes. A pair of Great Dane turnovers led to the first two goals. Sarah Plumb set up Greta Meyer, who faked and scored from right of the crease. Meyer later finished off a transition play with a bounce shot after Parks gathered in another miscue. Kirsten Goldberg later drove around a defender from the right point and placed a shot to the left of the goalkeeper.
UAlbany regrouped by scoring four times in a span of 13 minutes and 11 seconds. A cutting Amanda Pollock deposited a Rachael Burek feed. Battaglia tallied back-to-back goals, the second when she sent a free-position shot inside the left post. Phelan, a freshman midfielder, put the America East Conference champions in front, 4-3, by driving from the right point and moving across the top of the crease. "We had an early case of nerves," offered first-year UAlbany coach John Battaglino, whose team is ranked No. 8 in the IWLCA coaches' poll and No. 6 by deBeer/Inside Lacrosse. "But the theme of the year has been to find a way. This team has stayed together and found a way to overcome."
Meyer had three goals and Bowers added a pair for the Big Green, who earned an NCAA at-large berth and were making their 12th tournament appearance. UAlbany goalkeeper Anna Berman matched a career-high with nine saves. Sample tied a career-best point total with one goal and two assists. "Someone new has played well each game," stated Branchini, who scored a goal for the first time since April 16 and has 21 on the season. "That's why we have been successful. The team needed me to move to offense and it gave their defense a different look."
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We are all lifelong learners. We attend elementary, middle and high schools. We proceed to a college or technical school and then into the work force. While in our vocations, we stay on top of new strategies and professional development. Then, when we retire, we read books and periodicals to keep our minds sharp.
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Walt Disney once said, "If you can dream it, you can do it." This past fall, a group of 28 shareholders, representing the education, business and parental sectors of our community, joined forces as a strategic planning team to create the future of the Elizabethtown Independent School District. While these individuals possessed valuable intangible assets, expertise, leadership and experience, the capacity of their leadership in addition to their commitment to our school district gave purpose to the plan itself.
Students at Vine Grove Elementary School have the opportunity to learn an instrument with historic significance to Kentucky.
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When people think of music in schools they often think of the band they see on the football field at halftime or chorus performances throughout the year. Those are two important aspects of music in schools, but music education is found in many forms.
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posted at 7:08 pm on August 12, 2012 by Libby Sternberg
The usual suspects are rending their garments over the selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate. Witness the New York Times editorial, Mr. Ryan's Cramped Vision (a title that has to take a prize for irony, n'est ce pas? The New York Times complaining about someone's narrow view of the world? Have they no mirrors at the Gray Lady offices?).
In this piece, the paper's opinionaters are so distraught over the selection of Ryan for vice presidential candidate that they are forced to side with Catholic bishops who've objected to the Ryan budget. (NYT ♥Catholic bishops—when did this happen?) And, of course, while the Times's editorialists worry about the underprivileged under Scrooge Ryan, they tsk-tsk over the bounty he will provide for the wealthy:
All of this will be accompanied, of course, by even greater tax giveaways to the rich, and extravagant benefits to powerful military contractors. Business leaders will be granted their wish for severely diminished watchdogs over the environment, mine safety and food quality.
"Tax giveaways?" For the love of God, can we please get rid of dishonest euphemisms like this? A tax break just lets you keep more of your own money. It doesn't take money from some unsuspecting naïf and hand it out to a wealthy fat cat in a cutaway and top hat. You might not like that fat cat having so much money, but guess what? It's not your money, and it's not your judgment to make. Stop thinking of the economy like it's a Monopoly game, for crying out loud. Can't we at least expect that level of sophistication from the "paper of record?"
But, wait, there's more. The Times ends their wail with:
Mr. Romney had already praised the Ryan budget as "excellent work," but until Saturday the deliberate ambiguity of his own plans gave him a little room for distance, an opportunity to sketch out a more humane vision of government's role. By putting Mr. Ryan's callousness on his ticket, he may have lost that chance.
A "more humane vision of government's role"? "Mr. Ryan's callousness?"
That's in the eye of the beholder, NYT. From a conservative's vantage point – even from some liberals' view – it's the height of callousness to ignore the fiscal challenges our country faces. And it's grossly inhumane to continue funding programs that do not open the door to opportunity but instead stymie initiative and self-respect. And…asking other people to fund these ineffective programs is not compassion, unless you're using a relativist definition that takes into consideration how self-righteous the "takers" feel when purloining neighbors' cash for their "good deeds."
This compassion/humane argument always steams me. It's as if liberals like those at the New York Times are rock solid sure that their approach confirms how compassionate they are, and anyone who disagrees and wants to try other ways to help those in need…is just a scurrilous scumbag who wants to reap profits instead of helping people. Nice caricature. Makes disagreements so much easier when you can smugly assume the mantle of virtue while portraying your adversaries as heartless profiteers.
Whenever I'm confronted with this kind of reasoning, I end up thinking of …drivers who annoy me by waving on left-turners while backing up traffic.
You know the type. You're sitting in a long line at a light, and someone up ahead gets the notion to "help" an oncoming left-turner by stopping and waving them through the intersection, even when doing so might create a hazard for the turner.
The waver has no idea who is more deserving of moving forward. For all he knows, the line of cars behind him might contain a mother rushing a sick child to the doctor, or a father hurrying to see his daughter in a school play or even a spouse hoping to make it to the airport before her loved one flies off for a deployment…and the left-turner could be a drug dealer on his way to his latest score. No, all that matters to the waver is how good he feels about himself for doing something "nice" for someone else.
That's what these noxious editorialists are like. They assume because they think the action is humane and compassionate, it must be—after all, they're thinking of it! And they're good people! Break out the champagne! Who cares whether the policies they advocate actually work to bring people out of poverty into opportunity? What really matters is how good these do-gooders feel about themselves.
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It would be nice to have other interior options, but I'm assuming the option packages are configured in a way to keep the ST's price low. I went with the ST2 package, as it had everything I wanted. The only thing I would want from the ST3 package would be the full leather recaros, but I couldn't justify the extra money to get them. And the ST2 package already put the car way over my price range.
That being said, I still think the ST2 package is the best value when you consider what is included. Those partial leather Recaros are sweet (and give you the option to add some color to the interior), you get a 10 speaker Sony audio system with XM and HD radio, 8 inch touch screen with MFT/SYNC, and dual zone climate controls for 2300 bucks.
I have a Boykin Spaniel that sheds pretty badly, but I'll just grab a $40 neoprene seat cover from Pet Smart. I hope you decide on the ST; it'll be a fun commuter!
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I research things like crazy before I buy. This research usually goes on for a long time. I've started researching my next car. Currently I own a F-350 diesel crew cab long bed and a 2009 Focus SES. My daily commute is 40 miles one way - part rural, rural interstate, and the loop around Baltimore. The Focus has been a good daily commuter. It's nothing exciting but it generally provides a nice comfortable ride and gets decent fuel mileage. I do enjoy My-Sync and combined with my Android phone, I don't really want for much technically speaking. It's not the best handling car, but good enough for my general commuting use. My biggest complaint with it is how it gets thrown around by the wind.
Anyway, because I rack up a lot of miles annually, I'm starting to investigate possibilities for a replacement. My initial intent was going to be to replace it with a new Focus. I've driven two long term rental 2012 foci for 3 or 4 months. I must say that I've loved the Focus (both were SEL's). While the SEL is not a sports/performance car, it is (based on my experience) a notch above other run of the mill cars (that I've driven) in it's category and above. My only complaint so far would be a couple of bugs with the DCT transmission. Both SEL's that I rented had the terrible hesitation from a standing start and the feeling of clutch slippage when taking off - until shifting into second.
My plan was to wait until Ford worked out the kinks of the DCT transmission and then retire the 2009 Focus for a new Titanium perhaps. I figure that those kinks might get worked out by the 2013 or 2014 model year.
However, I've just become fully cognizant of the Focus ST. I roughly knew that something like it was in the making, but hadn't been following it very closely. Now that I've looked into it, it's got my interest piqued. It may fit the bill as a comfortable daily driver and still be able to offer some excitement without a huge tradeoff in MPG's. Lots of things things to consider here...
Why I say "Almost there" is because of how the car is optioned out. Right now my Focus has cloth seats. What a big mistake. My black labs make a mess of it. Their hair get's deeply imbedded into the pours of the fabric. It's a pain to get out. Never again. The next car must have leather seats. There is were the rub begins. To get leather in the Focus ST, you have to get the ST3 package. I'm not a big fan of built in navigation systems and would prefer to skip it. I've also never been a fan of black interiors. I wish they would offer leather in lighter colors. All in all, I think the options are two narrow - pinning you into too many things you don't want just to get what you consider a must have. Not that this is anything new. All makers seem to do this in my opinion - especially in the initial year a new model is offered.
Last but not least - of the things preventing me from racing down and opening my wallet right now - is that fact that this is the first year for this model. Like the issues I mentioned above with the regular Focus - and the need to wait until they are ironed out - waiting until at least a year has passed for a new model is a consideration that's always in the forefront of my mind.
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In case you didn't know, they have decided that Ubuntu 11.04 will use Unity as the default GUI, thus leaving long time favorite GNOME behind. Anybody using Ubuntu for some time was aware that the switch to GNOME shell was going to be anything but smooth. It came to a point where it was somewhat clear that Ubuntu could end up looking for an alternative, specially in the light of all the criticism behind GNOME3 pre-releases. I have to admit, though, that it has been a surprise to find that Ubuntu would switch to Unity as soon as 11.04, less than 6 months from now.
Given that Unity is available for download in Maverick Meerkat, I couldn't resist and went on and tested it. Before I go into my review, I have to say that I am aware (and Ubuntu developers admit the same) that Unity is not 100% solid yet.
Downloading and installing Unity in Ubuntu 10.10 is quite simple. Once installed, Unity becomes the default session manager, but it is possible to go back to GNOME anytime. Therefore, if you want to see what's coming, just follow these simple steps:
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Those who have not seen Unity (or GNOME shell) before will probably choke a bit when using Unity for the first time. The look and feel is not a drastic departure from GNOME's, but the way things work is.
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Having said so, the interface is very intuitive and it is very simple to get a hold of it in just a few minutes. Working on several workspaces is possible, but the effect is similar to Compiz's Expo, no sign of any 3D effects here. Word from developers is that they will make it to the final release, though.
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I have the feeling that installing Unity on top of Ubuntu 10.10 producess a "hybrid" setup that falls somewhat in between both, because the former is "boss". After all, the way places are organised, default applications and administration sections all follow the GNOME approach. In fact, it looks like Nautilus will still be there for Ubuntu 11.04, even if the plan is to no longer use it after then. In any case, I am not sure that testing Unity this way really conveys an accurate portrait of how it will eventually look like when it is released for good.
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Even if the GNOME influence is undeniable, it is still easy to see different concepts in Unity. For example, the main workspace view doesn't use old categories anymore, but splits areas into tasks. It's not so much about splitting applications into categories, but about presenting the user functionality areas and ask What do you want to do?.
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As I mentioned before, there is an overall vibe to Unity that conveys this is not a final product, which is to be expected at this stage. It feels more like an early prototype with many areas and concepts still lacking maturity. I won't go into detail, but I found performance far from current standards and a significant lack of flexibility over the current GNOME Ubuntu desktop.
Based on my testing, I am not sure moving to Unity at this stage is such a good idea. I believe it is far from being mature enough to take over from GNOME, too far to close the gap in six months. I understand, though, that sometimes the best way to mature a piece of technology is to jump straight into using it, even if that involves certain risks and lack of overall stability and functionality at first. In fact, this is particularly the case in open source projects, which usually lack proper Alpha and Beta testing.
Aside from issues that are common in any kind of early development, I have found that Unity is not even close to GNOME in terms of flexibility. Its interface is bounded by too many limitations, most of which probably make sense if the target device was a tablet (is Mark Shuttleworth trying to position Ubuntu as a potential iOS competitor?), but not so much in a standard PC. I think that lack of options could prove a decision maker for many in the Linux community, so I hope Ubuntu developers work hard to improve it.
Taking everything into account, my opinion is that it is too early to set Unity as the default Ubuntu desktop manager. I obviously have huge respect for Ubuntu developers and am more than ready to be surprised, but I truly think they have raised the bar way too high this time.
If you try Unity, or after reading this brief review, I am sure lots of questions will come to mind. Here's a (particularly) brief FAQ attempt, which does provide some very relevant answers.
If changing the default desktop manager was not enough, Ubuntu 11.04 is set to undergo some other major changes, the departure from X to embrace the Wayland display server being the most notorious. It seems Ubuntu developers feel the current video server technology is too old and cumbersome (probably about right), so they decided to switch to Wayland, a very young project apparently full of potential.
Once again, this is a major departure from what has been core at Ubuntu, perhaps even more radical a change than a new desktop manager. On the one hand, I applaud the braveness behind all these decisions, specially considering they showcase the very top value at the heart of Linux: Freedom. On the other hand, I wonder it they are trying to take on too much too soon.
For more details, you can read Mark Shuttleworth's own blog ENTRY on the subject.
Yes, there is still room for more changes! Banshee has been designated the default Ubuntu Media Player and will be part of the LiveCD when 11.04 goes live. Banshee developers have embraced the opportunity and have already stated their interest in making an effort to provide the best integration possible, which incidentally will be part of the development of Banshee 2.0.
Ubuntu 11.04 is quickly positioning itself as the most ambitious release to date, incorporating changes that can very much redefine the way we understand the formerly brown Linux distro. I am sure it won't be an easy ride at first, but even if Natty Narwhal is not an example of reliability, it may be the first step towards an even brighter future.


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I know it was set on MPH, and I never mentioned knots, but a lot of others sure did.
Prior to my purchasing the 33 everyone, including the owner, said on a good day, with 15 knots of steady wind, on a beam or broad reach, you might get 4 or 5 out of the boat. With a clean bottom, 15 knots, beam or better yet, a broad reach, 7.5 to 8.2 is not out of the question.
This debate could go on forever, but not for me. I'm headed out this morning for sunny climes and beautiful waters 1,150 miles south of Havre de Grace, MD - the lower, Florida Keys.
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Using the time displayed and the date of September 22 which I beleive was the Saturday mentioned the assist would have been .55 knots of current at Howell Point current reading which is just north of Still Pond 1.5 miles from Worton Creek entrance.
We were out sailing that day headed about the same course 15 miles away going to Annapolis, and there was 15-20 wind with flat conditions. Our C&C MKIII ( racer cruiser) which is not know for being a slow boat was humming along at 7.9 knots with a .2 current assist.
I know Gary and I am sure the MPH was an honest mistake. Since he was comparing to previous data he used on his same boat he was really moving compared to what he had done before. I dont think he was comparing to other boats who obviously have a lower prf rating( Morgan OI 33- 177 vs C&C MKIII 127).
Dont think he would want to challenge us racing. First he would need to stow all his liveaboard stuff now and lighten his load ( smile).
Hope you are having a good time heading south.
Great day for sailing
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I know it was set on MPH, and I never mentioned knots, but a lot of others sure did. As for the accuracy of the speed, I guess that's up in the air (lol) at this time. One thing is certain though. I zoomed past a lot of larger sailboats, probably a couple hundred that day, and made the trip down the bay faster than I, personally, have ever traveled on a monohull boat.
This debate could go on forever, but not for me. I'm headed out this morning for sunny climes and beautiful waters 1,150 miles south of Havre de Grace, MD - the lower, Florida Keys.
All the best,
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Hate to spoil the fun, here, but it's probably about time to note that Gary's plotter is set to display MPH, instead of KNOTS...
Even so, sustained speeds of 8.5 knots on a Morgan 33 is a bit difficult to imagine without a bit of assist from the tide... Without knowing the date in question, I'd still have to guess that the tide was likely on the ebb during much of that ride...
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Gary, sorry, it just doesn't work that way. The fact that two GPS units displayed similar errors doesn't make them less in error. If you stand a 1/4 mile due West of a large iron ore deposit, you could have a hundred compasses, and they will all be in error. The factors that make any GPS unit report errors will make just about all such units in those circumstances report similar errors. For example, it's very common for a stationary GPS to report that the vehicle or vessel in which the GPS is located is either moving or turning, when if fact it's doing neither. Yes, there are well known exceptions to displacement hull speed calcs, but your OI 33 certainly does NOT fall in any of the excepted categories (e.g. multi-hull or ULDB). I understand you took photographs, but they can only prove the possible degree of error of your instruments given the circumstances. Try turning on your GPS while at the dock and watch it for 10 minutes. More than likely it will show your boat changing heading, picking up speed, etc.
BTW, 5 satellites is barely above the minimum number for accurately determining location (4). There are many authorative documents available online to explain why a GPS errors on speed. To pare it down the gist is:
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JohnB, we were in a 5-mile wide stretch of Chesapeake Bay - not a narrow river or channel. The SOG on the Lowrance GPS is extremely accurate, and I checked the tidal currents during the same time frame and the maximum tidal current was less than 1 knot, so that wouldn't account for it either. I knew there would be skeptics - that's why I photographed the GPS.
The Lowrance HDS7 GPS/Plotter is a pretty amazing device, and over the years I've found the Lowrance systems to be extremely accurate, much more so than the Garmin and Raymarine systems many of my friends own. Part of this may have something to do with the number of satellites being tracked at any given time. Obviously, the more satellites tracked, the greater the degree of accuracy. The few times I've looked at the satellite tracking information on the display I've noted that there seemed to be at least 5 to 7 in range that were identified. As for the sampling rate, I've never had a reason to look at it, but I know it is adjustable with just a few button pushes and menus.
I talked with the local, Lowrance rep about boat movement affecting speed accuracy and he agreed that if the boat was rocking in any direction it would have some affect, and the violently the boat's fore to aft movement, the greater the degree of inaccuracy. The boat speed at one point ranged from 9.9 to 10.1 for a period of about 20 minutes. During that period the wind was fairly consistent, very few puffs, and at the end of about 3 hours, like almost every day during the summer, it died off to 5 to 10, at which point the black flies moved in for a feast and the sun began to set.
While I realize those wonderful hull speed formulas were created by some fairly smart folks, for some unexplained reason, they just never seem to be all that accurate. To unequivocally state that the Morgan OI will sail at a certain speed because the math doesn't allow it, well, like I said at the outset - that's why I took the photos. And the guy that was with me on the boat, who was at the helm at the time, is a 25-year veteran sailing instructor, was amazed as well. He verified the speed on his hand-held GPS - just to confirm the Lowrance readings. His handheld GPS was reading 10.4, which I guess is within the margin of error. Maybe that ice cold water that is more dense has a bearing on your sailing speeds in Canadian waters.
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Sorry, but there is NO WAY an OI 30 is going to do 10 knots through the water unless, maybe, surfing down a big wave in high winds.
I think there might be some confusion between SOG and boatspeed going on here. Around here, you can easily get some crazy SOG going with the tide through narrow passes.
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Easy, when you say that the GPS displayed the 10.1 kts max speed was held for twenty minutes –does that mean your boat was traveling at a constant 10.1 kts for that period of time? Or, was that the max recorded speed? If the latter, what was the new max speed after the twenty minutes? I know that on my GPS (both Garmin and Raymarine), I can adjust the sample rate which the unit uses to do the distance and rate calculations. And I know that the relative slow sailing speeds, it is easy to introduce an error with a fast sampling rate. Have you had the opportunity to download the stored memory into your computer for analysis? It is pretty illuminating. The algorithm is using the distance between two points of only a few feet to calculate velocity. It is amazing how much this data fluctuates and it is only after averaging over longer periods of time does the unit achieve it's high degree of accuracy. On faster moving vehicles like planes and autos, the relative motion type errors become small and inconsequential. On my lowly Catalina, I regularly exceed 10 kts and I occasionally get up to 15. In fact, my max walking pace (as recorded by my Garmin Map 12) can get up to 12 MPH (but I must confess, to do it, I swing my arms while holding the GPS). I still say that your average speed over the four hour trip was admirable and your boat is the opposite of being a slug. But if you are sure you are getting those kinds of speeds over time, you ought to be racing because with your PHRF rating you would pretty much win every race you would enter.
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On that particular day, the waters of Chesapeake Bay were nearly flat, the wind was steady for most of the day, which translated into very little fore to aft hull movement. That led me to believe the overall accuracy of the GPS SOG was quite reliable. That 10.1 maximum speed was held for about 20 minutes, which also leads me to believe it was a valid reading.
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I am usually a bit skeptical when I see max speed readings off of a GPS. You can introduce an error by either having the sampling rate set too fast (a lot of factory settings have this at a second or less) and/or having the antenna mounted far from the center of motion. So, if the antenna sways and the sample rate is fast, the relative motion of the antenna is added to the speed of the boat. When I was campaigning my boat I wanted to measure the acceleration out of tacks so I set the sampling speed really fast which made the max speed pretty useless but did give me some pretty good data I could analyze on the computer. Normally, I set the GPS to sample at 30 second intervals. That said, I think that Travelin Easy's over-all speed was pretty fair- averaging 5.6 knots over four hours nets out to running at 80% of hull speed for a good portion of a day.
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Question of the Week:
Question: Cent R. Circle is a soccer student-athlete at Ocean State College. Cent graduated in the spring of 2009 but has returned this fall to play her final season. Cent is enrolled in a full-time course load this semester and all the hours can be applied toward the sport management degree program. Cent, however, is categorized as an undecided student in the institution's computer system.
Does Cent have to actually declare a major?
Answer: Yes.
NCAA Official Interpretation- 9/26/06- Postbaccalaureate Student-Athlete Taking Coursework toward Second Major or Degree (I/II/III)- states that a student-athlete who has graduated and is continuing as a full-time student at the same institution while taking course work that would lead to the equivalent of another major or degree as defined and documented by the institution is not required to officially declare or designate another major or degree. The student-athlete must be enrolled in course work that is acceptable toward any of the institution's other majors or degrees. [Reference: NCAA Divisions I, II, and III Bylaw 14.1.9 (graduate student/postbaccalaureate participation).]
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|Jennifer Lawlor
|Senior Associate AD/Student Development
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|Samantha Hegmann
|Assistant AD/Compliance
|(732) 263-5833
|Kyle Baggerly
|Compliance Intern
|(732) 263-5287
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- Hits at the lower hip (24" from shoulder).


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Special Events, Weekend Festivals
Beyond Human: Artist-Animal Collaborations
Saturday, October 19, 2013 from 10am - 4:30pm
Location: Peabody Essex Museum
Come take a walk on the wild side of art as we celebrate the opening of Beyond Human: Artist-Animal Collaborations. Meet contributing artists, learn to dance like a bird, add to our collaborative environmental rangoli and more!
Paws-On Painting | 10 am-12:30 pm | Create Space 2
How would you paint if you had a trunk or claws instead of hands? Try our animal-inspired painting tools and make your mark!
Collaborative Art: Natural Patterns | 10:30 am-4 pm | Atrium
Join environmental artist Gowri Savoor to create a rangoli masterpiece of natural materials. Come back throughout the day to watch the pattern emerge and evolve!
Painting with Cockroaches | 10:30 am-12:30 pm | Atrium
Beyond Human artist Steven Kutcher demonstrates how he uses a live hissing cockroach to create collaborative artwork.
Elephants Can Paint Too! | 10:30-11 am | meet at the information desk
For children ages 4 and up with adult
Do elephants learn to paint the same way as kids? What tools do they use? Find out as we read Elephants Can Paint Too! by Katya Arnold and look at paintings made by elephants on display in Beyond Human.
A Passion for Birds | 11-11:45 am and 1:15-2 pm | Atrium
Artist Henry Lappen studied numerous birds to create the masks and movements that form his dance. Learn how to strike a pose like a sea gull or soar like an eagle in this participatory, comic performance!
Art of the Hive | Noon-3 pm | Create Space 1
Meet beekeeper Barbara Milhender and find out more about the tools and techniques for working with bees. Then create your own beeswax artwork to take home.
Elephants as Artists | 1-1:45 pm | Morse Auditorium
Recommended for preteens through adults
Tickets available day of program
Beyond Human artist Alex Melamid, co-founder of the Asian Elephant Art & Conservation Project, and the project's director David Ferris discuss their groundbreaking work with Asian elephants throughout Southeast Asia.
Scratch Theremin: EPIC-Tom
2:30-2:45 pm | performance
2:45-3:15 pm | demonstration
Morse Auditorium
Recommended for ages 8 and up
Tickets available day of program
Beyond Human artist Julie Andreyev worked with her canine Tom using a custom theremin with a rug interface to produce this unique improvisational interspecies performance. She accompanies Tom's pre-recorded vocals and rhythms with her own live theremin performance and visuals. After the world premiere of this performance find out how this instrument works -- think electro-magnetic fields! Made possible by a grant from the Canada Council for the Arts.
Bugs in the Movies | 3:30-4:15 pm | Morse Auditorium
Tickets available day of program
Artist Steven Kutcher works as a bug wrangler for television, commercials and movies, including Spiderman, Matilda and We Bought a Zoo. Enjoy his behind-the-scenes stories of working with insects on camera.
Made possible by The Lowell Institute


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Take 5: Top Things To Do in Mission Beach San Diego
A centrally located San Diego beach, Mission Beach consists of a small stretch of sand less than two miles long. Guests staying at resorts near Mission Beach San Diego can enjoy more than the nearby surf and sand, as this beach neighborhood is celebrating its centennial in 2014. Geared towards capturing the essence of this beach community, Mission Beach centennial events consist of a horseshoe tournament, dive-in movies, a beach festival and much more. Aside from these events, there is an array of things to do in Mission Beach year-round.
When staying at our resort near Mission Beach San Diego, take 5 for these top things to do in Mission Beach San Diego:
Eat Here: A vibrant urban bistro, The Mission, prides itself in serving tasty food with artful presentation. A favorite among San Diegans, this beach restaurant is a must-visit for guests of resorts near Mission Beach that want to eat like a local.
Drink Here: Experience the California beach lifestyle with a visit to Wave House. Soak up the sun with tasty cocktails and panoramic views of Mission Beach. Topping the list of popular things to do in Mission Beach, this surfer's paradise for sipping includes tiki bars, fire pits, cabanas and wave machines where you can practice your shredding skills.
Play Here: A visit to Belmont Park is certainly among the top things to do in Mission Beach. Play a game of mini golf, visit the arcade, rock climb or swim in the largest indoor heated swimming pool in Southern California at this shoreline amusement park with rides and attractions for the entire family.
Shop Here: Walk, jog, bike, skate or rollerblade along the Mission Beach boardwalk to find small shops offering a vast selection of San Diego souvenirs, surfing gear and apparel. If you're looking for a memorable SoCal gift to take home, add this to your list of things to do in Mission Beach.
Snap Here: Belmont Park's Giant Dipper makes for an iconic photo shoot subject. Built in 1925 in less than 2 months, the wooden rollercoaster is a Mission Beach emblem that captures the playful, nostalgic spirit of this beach community. Compare your Giant Dipper photos with the exterior of Paradise Point Resort & Spa's lobby; the coaster, visible from the hotel's observation tower, is said to have inspired the undulating architecture of the lobby roof.
For a resort near Mission Beach San Diego, stay at Paradise Point, located just 5 minutes away on Mission Bay.
The "Take 5" blog series introduces visitors to San Diego's unique neighborhoods through recommendations from experts on the area: hotel employees who live there. Check back every month to learn about a new section of the city, always within 10 miles of our centrally located San Diego resort.


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So, who else has "Garanditis"? I can't seem to shake it. I've got a lot of different firearms in the safes but I find myself reaching for the Garand often. Just love it.
Here's a short video I made that might nudge another person into the contagion.
The rifle in the video, by the way, is a "correct" grade from the CMP. Just sold it on Gunbroker for $1,725. I bought it less than a year ago for $1100. Sweet. I'm putting the money toward the TAVOR I've got on order. Not to worry, I've got three more Garands in the gun safe.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKrIx...tion - YouTube


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Weekly Beauty Challenge: Rep your team!
Ladies (and gents), I am not so proud to admit that even though we are having the MOST beautiful late summer in the Bay Area in years, I sat on my bum in the house all day yesterday watching football. I could blame it on my boyfriend, but I'm just as excited that the season has started as he is!
Because we are a community of many interests, I look to you, BeautyTalk, for support (and validation).
For this week's Beauty (sort of) Challenge, we're doing a BeautyTalk roll call: Who's your team? Have you created any looks to support them on game day? Feel free to mention if you haven't yet but plan to, and as always, extra credit for pics!
Show & Tell!
And now that I'm thinking about it, we should just keep this post going. If you do a beauty look to rep your team this season, post a pic here and show it off!
@malday - is this close? I have a hard time finding the right shade for my alma mater (burnt orange)
Minnesota Vikings! I didn't do anything on Sunday but I will soon. I'm sure they lost because I wasn't wearing purple. Ha! Anyway, I'm traveling to London and will be watching them play the Steelers in person on the 29th. So, I'll have to represent the purple and gold on that day. I'm not exactly sure what I will do but I plan on using my new Chanel Taboo for the purple.
@malday - Um, well why didn't you say something??
Sephora Collection Color Hit nail polish in Trick or Treat
Also, I took the liberty cooking up some search results for you> http://seph.me/18JJfeX
Btw, it's kind of my hobby to find polish colors that are exact matches for sports teams (weird, I know), so if anyone else has a request let me know!
@nichelle02 - that's a really pretty purple! Just throwing this out there, but in case you need some other options for color combinations (and I think something with a swirl to represent Viking horns would be really cute). Again, it's a hobby.
Givenchy Acoustic Purple
Color Hit Nail Polish Klein Blue
OCC Nail Lacquer in Traffic
I'm also a Broncos fan and might need to pick up that Sephora polish now! Thank you candacebt
Ooh, and the Sephora My Favorite Jeans polish looks like it will pair perfectly!
@candacebt - nicely done! I hadn't thought of doing a Vikings horn swirl. I'm not that talented beyond doing straight lines. And those purples are pretty spot on. The combination is perfect. You're making me rethink my Taboo!
Seattle Seahawks I will post if I do a look on gameday, unfortunately I was at a bday party yesterday, so I didn't get to bust out the gear.
@kimchikween Bronco orange is just straight up almost neon orange! Have you tried Sephora by OPI I Think I Cayenne for yours? It's a nice rusty orange from the Spice Market set which is on sale right now
@malday - Yay! Glad to help!
@Kiki517 - You're gonna need the perfect teal for that one, that will be a pretty look! (Related: you're going DOWN next week vs my Niners. )
FUNNNN I was drenched in football yesterday and surprisingly, still have NO polish on my fingers!
I'm notorious for game day nail designs.. primarily baseball but I know when to represent my red and gold 49ers!!
And another previous one...(i'll just share two because if I post all my game day nails you guys will think i'm nuts
And seeing as I ordered myself a new football jersey, that means I need a new nail pattern to match. LOL
I'm a Indianapolis Colts fan I'm thinking their colors could make some cute eyeshadow too, with a white lid and blue in the crease/outer third or as liner... hmmm
Please keep this post going all football season! I normally paint my nails for Saturday Michigan Wolverine games (Maze & Blue). I get too lazy to paint them again on Sunday for the Giants (Red, White & Blue), but they are so inconsistent my good luck rituals never seem to work
You guys are all certainly repping. I'm the most un-sporty person in all of the bay area, but I often wear red nails so I guess that's my own unofficial way of showing my 49er pride.
@Kiki1517 - Cuuuuute!! Your kids are adorbz, and I love the teal look! It *almost* makes up for the fact that ya'll pounced on my 49ers.
I will be wearing purple for the Superbowl Champions, the Ravens! As of right now, I have a plain purple on left from the weekend for the game.
@makeupobesessed - May I suggest a Jewelry Top Coat to compliment your look?
Sephora Collection Sugar Plum Fairies Gone Wild> http://seph.me/165ixBv
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Hello everyone,
One year ago I became a TEFL certified instructor and since then, several clients have asked if I can "certify" them. Many language centers here claim to "certify" their students however, I believe it is just a scam or an "internal" certification used to intentionally mislead their clients. Is it possible for a teacher/language center to "certify" their students at a particular CEF level? Or, can it only be done through authorized testing centers administering tests such as CAE, FCE, Ielts, KET, Michigan or TOEFL?


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Lapa Hostel
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- " Located one block off main street for all the great Lapa nightlife, felt secure walking around at night but be careful for pickpockets and several people from the hostel lost their phones while out in Lapa at night. About 10 minute walk to metro, we had no difficulties. Pretty run down hostel on the interior but again a hostel, bathrooms could be cleaner, rooms could be cleaner. Was the worst of hostels I stayed in Brazil. We also booked a 10 bed room but were placed in a 20 bed room. "
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Hey Guys:
I've been cruising the forums for a few months working on this, then I ran into Asok over Fourth of July and he convinced me to stop being a lurker. I'm in the process of building a Boba and a Jango costume for my six-year olds. Thanks to Wizard of Flight for his awesome templates, Fett Full of Dollars for the trash can armor idea, and Stormtrooper guy for his rattlecan colors. The costumes aren't 100% accurate, but hey they're for kids, and I gotta get two of these things done by Halloween! Also, I made a few adjustments for safety/durability once they start playing in them.
The armor is trash can. The helmets are signage, fiberglass, and Bondo. The "ears" are MDF (I got a little excited late one night, and accidentally epoxied the right ears on before I filed the edges down). The gaunt bases are PVC and the tops are MDF sections epoxied together. I cut the left gaunt short in case a hand got snapped back in a fall. The knees are PVC with MDF dart blocks and dowel rod darts. The ammo pounches are craft foam. It's a WIP, but I wanted you to see what I have so far. Thanks for all the help!


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Waitress – And what would you like for lunch?
B list reality star who is very skinny – I would like one piece of steamed broccoli. Nothing on it. One piece. Lightly steamed.
Waitress – So, one whole broccoli?
Soon to be probably ex reality star – No, just one piece. One stem.
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Monday, December 16, 2013
Twins Rotation Starting To Look Crowded
The Twins had one of the worst starting rotations in all of baseball last year. In order to remedy the problem, the team has done their best to be aggressive on the open market. There was even word over the weekend that the Twins were still aggressively chasing veteran starter Bronson Arroyo. If the Twins were successful in signing Arroyo, this would leave a packed rotation for the start of spring training.
Minnesota has a handful of players under team control for next season and they have to be wondering what happened. Scott Diamond, Sam Deduno, Kyle Gibson, and Vance Worley were all part of the rotation at different points last season and it's looking more like a few of these players won't be with the organization when the team leaves Fort Myers.
Scott Diamond, LHP
After a rookie campaign where Diamond was the best starter for the Twins, his sophomore season was met with a slump. He walked more batters in fewer innings and struggled to keep the ball in the park. He looked better in his time at Rochester but he is out of minor league options. This could mean the Twins would have to try and sneak him through waivers and there is a chance another club would be interested in his services.
Sam Deduno, RHP
Deduno surprised a lot of people in his first year with the Twins as he tended to give up walks and hits but he found a way to get out of some jams. His second season with the Twins was even better as he lowered his ERA by half a run per game and his WHIP dropped from 1.54 to 1.35 over close to 30 more innings. Like Diamond, Deduno is out of options but it seems like Deduno would have the inside track for the fifth starter spot.
Kyle Gibson, RHP
There were high hopes for Gibson entering the 2012 season. The former first round pick had looked good in last year's Arizona Fall League and the club was hoping he could make an impact during his rookie season. Gibson struggled throughout his rookie campaign. He still has options remaining so it's looking like a lock for him to start the year in Rochester. His performance there will dictate when the Twins bring him back to the big leagues.
Alex Meyer, RHP
Considered by many to be the top rated pitching prospect in the Twins organization, Meyer will be knocking on the door to the majors next season. He pitched all of last season at Double-A and he culminated his year with a strong showing in the AFL. There is no need to rush him at this point but it could be hard to find a rotation spot for him unless a rash of injuries hit the guys in front of him. He has options left so the Twins will send him to Rochester for the start of the year.
Vance Worley, RHP
Last season's Opening Day starter struggled throughout his first season in a Twins uniform. His WHIP was almost 2.00 and his 7.21 ERA was tough to swallow. When Minnesota traded Ben Revere, Worley was supposed to add some depth to a struggling pitching staff. A year later and it is looking more like Worley might not be part of the organization. He's out of options and the Twins will likely put some of the names on this list ahead of him for the fifth starter spot.
Put yourself in Terry Ryan and Ron Gardenhire's shoes. Who gets the fifth starter spot? Is the player currently on the roster? Leave a COMMENT and start the discussion.
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- JimCrikket said...
I think Gibson and Meyer are opening in the minor leagues.
If you want to avoid having 5 RHPs in your rotation, you give Diamond every opportunity to be your 5th guy. If a lack of a lefty doesn't bother you, Deduno's probably got the most upside of the pitchers out of options. On the other hand, he might be the only one of the three guys out of options with any trade value at all right now, so if TR is inclined to make a trade (and I think he has to be), Deduno might be the most likely SP to be delt.
- December 16, 2013 at 11:51 AM
Nolasco, Hughes, Pelfrey & Correia are givens barring a Correia trade. I think someone, probably Deduno, starts the season on the DL. Since Gibson has options he will start in AAA until someone implodes or goes on the DL. So really the 5th spot comes down to Diamond and Worley fighting it out in ST. My bet is that Diamond will win that job since he is lefthanded. Worley goes to the pen in long relief to begin the season. But if they sign Arroyo both are in jeopardy of a ML job and will be passed through waivers.
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Fee Waiver
Note (August 2016): The HEFCW Student Fee Waiver scheme has not yet been confirmed for 2016/7. The application form is subject to amendment should the eligibility criteria or other details of the scheme be changed by HEFCW.
Please read the details below before applying:
The Scheme
With the support of Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW) Cardiff University is offering a fee waiver scheme for eligible students. Under this scheme, up to £1,200 can be claimed to support part-time tuition fees. To be eligible for the scheme a student or their family must be in receipt of certain Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits or have been registered as a job seeker for at least 6 weeks. Full eligibility criteria and the application form can be found below. The Application Form should be submitted with the Enrolment Form.
The amount of credits that can be funded by this scheme will depend on whether you have studied with us before.
If you have studied with us before you will be able to continue your studies using this scheme, provided you satisfy the eligibility criteria
If you have not studied with us before, you will only be eligible for funding up to 20 credits in this academic year. New students who intend studying 30 credits or more should not apply for funding from this scheme. You may, however be eligible for a part-time student loan to fund your fees.
Please note that the Welsh Government is currently reviewing funding arrangements and as such continuation of this scheme cannot be guaranteed for future years.
Course Eligibility
The scheme only applies to accredited courses. Short courses for professional development are not eligible for the fee waiver scheme
Students should not be studying more than 110 credits in an academic year.
Students who already have the following qualifications are not eligible for the scheme
- First degree, including Foundation Degree
- Certificate of Higher Education or other HEFCW funded HE award
Students who have already claimed funding for 360 credits are not eligible for further funding.
Funding is not available for repeat courses.
Personal Eligibility
Students should be Welsh domiciled.
Students should not be in receipt of a Welsh Assembly Government Part-Time Fee Grant
Earnings Criteria
A student enrolled on an eligible course must meet at least one of the conditions set out in (a) to (d) below:
(a) The student's family is in receipt of :
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Evidence of benefits must be provided at the time of enrolment, which may be in the form of:
1. the completed application form, which can be found at the bottom of this page, or
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Discussion in 'Football, Baseball, and Hockey' started by OLD SKOOL HQ, Apr 1, 2008.
I feel like a Knicks fan
Why not like Lions fan?
Another ugly, ugly loss. Tigers get blown out by Sox 13-2 to go 0-6 to start the season. Offense has been non-existent, pitching stunk, and defense showed some holes. Hopefully, going on the road will help team's morale.
I don't really keep up with the NFL but I doubt that the Lions have one of the highest payrolls in their league.
Actually, Lions were never tight with money and their payroll is in the upper tier of the NFL. Funny how things are, aren't they?
By the way, this is the first game I get to watch and it is such a stinker today.
There is no such thing as high or low payroll like MLB and NBA. Cap controls all teams spending to the same level. It's how and where it's spent that is good or bad. How bad was that for Dumbrowski? Sitting there with the Sunday Night Crew and watching the team disintegrate in front of them.
The 2007 NFL payrolls ranged from $75 million (NY Giants) to $123 million (Washington). I don't think that is spending to the same level. USATODAY.com
I am so numb, its hard to type! Other mind numbing moments: 1. The accident of Vladimir Konstintinov 2. Tigers in World series 2004 3. Larry Bird stole the ball 4. Dantley and Wave bump heads 5. The death of Owen Hart 6. Game 6 loss to Cavs 7. Stewart and Colorado hail mary Michigan 8. Magic has HIV (ignorance set in first) 9. Shock lose to Phoenix in Game 5 10. Zeke's last game to due injury BadBoys lose to Bulls 4-0..tie
Exactly what I had in mind.
I had the same feelings in 2-4, 6-9 and the Badboys lose to Bulls I was sadden by Vlady and had to look up who Owen Hart was...but I recall the incident.. and that's coming from a father whose son flew from California to Orlando a week ago to attend Wrestlemania 24 in person:nerd2: Maybe what the Tigers need is some Road Cooking....or a look at the Green Wall...But why do I have a feeling like the Tigers will be 0-9 when they head into Chicago next weekend??
Well, the difference between this and all the other episodes is that in all those cases there was no tomorrow, and this season is only 6 games old. I have to admit that saying this doesn't make me feel any better, but there's still hope, especially if there's hope for Lions than there should be lots of hope for the Tigers.
Like to know how they come up with that since the cap is $116M. Like I said, depends on how some teams spend it or not.
Please reftain from any future Lions references in my baseball threads by order of the gaming commission and Charleton Heston. Thank you.
Doesn't look good for Tigers in the 1st game in Boston so far. After 4 innings they are down 3-0. They only have 1 hit with 4 K's. Kenny has thrown 89 pitches.
And they leave the bases loaded on the top of the 6th. I wonder if they'll get another chance to get back into the game. This is frustrating, as Tiger's middle of the lineup can't get that "timely hit". Magglio comes up with 2 on 1 out and strikes out. And then Guillen flies out with bases loaded. This is just sad.
How can all of these good hitters be slumping at once? Terrible.
It doesn't seem as though anyone has an answer to that puzzle.
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