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It does not appear that Emilio Bonifacio will be out of a job for long.
Bonifacio was designated for assignment when the Royals re-signed Bruce Chen, and has since been given unconditional release waivers by the club. At 2:00PM EST on Wednesday, should no team claim the 28-year old, he will become a free agent. It is unlikely that any team will claim him before the deadline; the team that signs him would be on the hook for Bonifacio's 2014 salary of $3.5 million, whereas they would be able to sign a brand new contract for the infielder after the deadline. The Royals would have to pay a termination salary (approximately $575,000) to Bonifacio if no team claims him.
Bonifacio's release comes as a bit of surprise to media members, as he appeared to be a huge asset for the team down the stretch after being acquired from Toronto. During his 42 games with Kansas City, Bonifacio slashed .285/.352/.348, seeing time at second and third base.
The Orioles are rumored to be one of the teams with strong interest in Emilio, who should find a home by the end of the week. Bonifacio not only would provide bench depth, but would be valuable insurance at third if Manny Machado experiences problems coming back from reconstructive knee surgery.
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Plum-Raspberry Jam
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Nutritional Information
Amount per serving
- Calories: 40
- Calories from fat: 2.3%
- Protein: 0.1g
- Fat: 0.1g
- Saturated fat: 0.0g
- Carbohydrate: 10g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Sodium: 6mg
- Cholesterol: 0.0mg
- Canning Instructions
- 3 1/2 pounds ripe plums
- 3 1/2 cups raspberries (1 lb.)
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon butter (optional; see
- 1 box (1 3/4 to 2 oz.) dry MCP or Sure-Jell pectin (jam does not set well with Ball Fruit Jell pectin)
- 1. Follow steps 1 through 4 of Canning Instructions, using seven pint-size jars.
- 2. Coarsely chop plums (do not peel); you should have 7 3/4 cups. Coarsely chop or mash raspberries; you should have 2 cups.
- 3. In an 8- to 10-quart pan, combine plums, raspberries, lemon juice, butter (if using), and pectin. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat, stirring often. Stir in sugar; when mixture resumes boiling, stir for exactly 4 minutes if using MCP pectin (1 minute if using Sure-Jell pectin).
- 4. Skim and discard any foam from jam.
- 5. Follow steps 5 through 11 of Canning Instructions, leaving 1/4 inch of headspace in each jar and process jars for 5 minutes (see notes).
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- Add butter to jams and jellies to prevent foam from forming during cooking. If you omit the butter, skim off the foam before ladling jam or jelly into jars. The recipe will yield about 1/4 cup less.
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Rich Reardon will oversee equipment company's sales in Southwestern U.S. and Western Canada.
Bulk Handling Systems (BHS), an equipment company based in Eugene, Ore., has named Rich Reardon regional sales manager. He will oversee BHS, Nihot and NRT product sales in the United States Southwest through Texas, as well as Western Canada. Reardon has more than six years of experience with BHS in a sales leadership function.
"Rich has a great mind for system development and has been a major factor in BHS' success over the years," says Steve Miller, CEO of the company. "This is a tremendous addition to our outside sales team; Rich will provide great value to our customers in his region."
"I'm looking forward to the direct customer interaction. As a manager, the best part of my job was in the field, strategizing and following through on systems solutions," Reardon says. "Now, I'll be able to do this on a daily basis, and I can't wait to hit the ground running."
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Fiscal Federalism and Optimum Currency Areas: Evidence for Europe from the United States
AbstractThe main aim of this paper is to estimate the extent to which the Federal Government of the United States insures member states against regional income shocks. We find that a one dollar reduction in a region's per capita personal income triggers a reduction in federal taxes of about 34 cents and an increase in federal transfers of about 6 cents. Hence, the final reduction in disposable per capita income is around 60 cents. That is, between one-third and one-half of the initial shock to the region is absorbed by the Federal Government. Taxes respond more strongly to regional imbalances than do transfers. The main mechanism at work is the federal income tax system, which implies that the stabilization process is automatic rather than specifically designed each time there is a cyclical movement in income. Some economists may argue that this regional insurance scheme, provided by the Federal Government, is an important reason why the US system of fixed exchange rates has survived without major difficulties. According to this view, Europeans who look to the United States as a model for Europe should seriously consider the creation (or expansion) of a federal fiscal system at the same time as they create a European Central Bank that issues a unified European currency. The creation of the latter without the insurance mechanism provided by the former could endanger the entire process of monetary unification. Approximate calculations of the impact of the existing European tax system on regional income suggests that a one dollar shock to regional GDP will reduce tax payments to the EC government by half a cent. Hence, the current European tax system has a long way to go before it reaches the 34 cents response of the US system.
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Adam Sandler is being accused of stiffing a small Massachusetts restaurant, but it looks to us like the restaurant owner is a publicity hound.
Here's the low down. Adam is filming a movie in Peabody, MA. Last month, Adam's company, Happy Madison Productions, made a deal with a restaurant -- A Taste of Italy -- to cater a meal for the cast and crew. The owner brought the grub and got paid and everything was hunky-dory.
But the restaurant owner claims the production company asked him to stock up on food for 2 BBQ's the following week. He claims he did just that, but Adam's company never called, leaving him with bags full of groceries to the tune of $2,500.
The restaurant owner says Adam's company wouldn't pay, so in retaliation, he put a sign in the window of his restaurant which read, "ADAM SANDLER ATE HERE AND NEVER PAID."
Reps from Adam's production company tell TMZ .. they never made any promises about catering future BBQ's and as far as they're concerned ... it's case closed.
And, we're told, Adam has never eaten at A Taste of Italy -- and we're guessing he never will.
Maybe Adam dashed because they didn't make them EXTRA SLOPPY?
Sadly, this is the funniest thing that's involved Adam Sandler since the late 90's. Ah, the good old days when Sandler could make a funny movie. It seems he's put his foot down and made it clear that his movies from now on are just painful to watch and flat out dumb. He seriously hasn't made a funny movie since the Wedding Singer.
Punch Drunk Love was a good movie but that wasn't a comedy. Maybe he should just stick to dramas because he seems to have lost his comedic abilities.
What kind of movie is he making? Another following the script: baby talk babble, cut to face making, now make like a monkey, run around the room, return to baby talk babble. Sandler and all the SNL alumn have worn out that script...Or is this a murder/robber mystery set in the usual South Boston location like Afleck and Damon have worn out? Sandler, show us something new.
Agreed the restaurant owner should have gotten a signed po or otherwise got the production crew to do***ent the request, but I am sure this owner didn't suddenly get the idea to order a bunch of food that would not normally be consumed by their regular patrons. HM Productions should be sued for the cost of the food not the cost of the finished meals, because that was the owner's loss. Let the Arbitrator or coourt-appointed mediator bring the parties together but that lawsuit should proceed. As for teh "Adam Sandler ate hera and did not payu" that is actually not true and could open them up for legal action themselves.
Not to worry, Adam hasn't made a funny movie in almost a decade and is turning into an overfed aging teenager.
And yes, I am a north shore native, living in MA for life! I hadn't eaten at this restaurant before but there are a lot of places like that in town.
So many of the "elite" do this and do it often. They talk up and tell merchants, proprietors and others that they want to use their services and then nothing happens. If you are in the position to generate and promise doing business with the working man, then follow through. I worked in the luxury business for 12 years and so many rich folk treated businesses and their people like they were second class citizens, many, many times leaving them holding the bag and the bill for merch or services ordered and then never used or picked up. I am glad this man put this sign in his shop! And somewhere along the way Karma will come into play with these types of users!
for the record, I worked on Chuck and Larry as a NON-UNION extra...i fyou know what it means to be non-union then you know that we get only a small precentage of what SAG artists get, including extra sodas snacks, crafty stuff. On this set when Mr. Sandler was made aware of this , the following day there were sodas snacks and crafty for everyone, nut just SAG artists...this never happens on set and furthermore is not protocol. In my opinion, a production company _ Happy Madison that would go out of their way to suply things that were not required of them to supply....would NEVER do something like not pay a bill...this story is for the dogs, or for the trash, this restaurant is off of my places to eat in Massachusetts. I have worked on several sets, Adam Sandler is one of the best Actors/Producers I have ever encountered and I have been around plenty who I would not say the same thing about. He is as real and honest as they come!!!!
Adam lost me with the Longest Yard, what was he thinking? He is short, small and weak with no athletic ability, he couldn't play high school football and we were supposed to believe he was an ex NFL QB? He should stick to what he knows, doing stupid movies where he is in his 40's but talks jibberish and baby talk
I find this hard to believe since they have been filming on CapeCod ,Ma were I live and his company has done nothing but help our island with great donations to our towns ya its a pain to have the extra traffic here in the summer but it's helping our towns
production company are dirtbags and should cover at least half. and yes sandler should step up & tell prod comp to take care of it, even though legally it's not his fault.
THERE HAS TO BE some kind of miscommunication. I would have to see this with my own eyes before I believe Adam Sandler would deliberately walk away from paying. I do not believe the accusation against him and I sincerely hope Adam will quickly clear his good name. He strikes me as a very decent, decent man who does not deserve this kind of publicity. Good Luck!!!
I was on the production staff and let go because of my comments about this. I was right there when the head guy named "Marcio" hired this guy to do 2 BBQ's. He told him to be "on call" 4th of July week. This caterer and his sister said "are you sure?, this is a very busy week for us". Marcio said "yes, do you mind traveling to the Cape?" the caterer said"we will go anywhere you want us" they agreed on a price of $5000 and Marcio also promised more work after the 2 BBQ's. For Adam to say it never happened is just not right, this was the only little place they used for extra food, I know they paid all the other places (hooters, hilltop, kowloon, etc..) they would not dare stiff them. Adam, do the right thing and go to this place and write them a check. Stop acting like a rich ********.
This Guy.. who runs this restaurant.. his real name is Roger Williamson .. check him out on ripoffreport.com He is a con artist and has stolen thousands from single mothers and even tried to get girls to sleep with him by pretending to be a movie producer!
Adam Sandler should sure this man for all the bad things he has done to people (good people) that could not afford to sue him themselves.
Everyone.. please look this guy up... he is HORRIBLE! He tried to scam me out of 25,000 a few months ago!
To Adam Sandler and the employees of Happy Madison Productions, I, on behalf of the citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hope you will not hold the tomfoolery of this one person against us. You are welcomed and admired in our state. For the man who has with no doubt fabricated these lies, we are sorry. The caterer that lays claim to the name of "A Taste of Italy" in Peabody, MA is operating out of the restaurant that just had its grand opening on 04/26/2011 as the "Little Italy Café" located at 65 Main Street, Peabody, MA, the restaurant where the infamous "ADAM SANDLER ATE HERE AND NEVER PAID" sign hangs in the window. Does it seem strange to anyone else that the owner of a restaurant would go to such lengths to draw attention to his situation, yet his name is never mentioned in any of the articles?
This man came to the attention of the Boston Police after running an ad in the Boston area actor's trade publications/internet sites looking for actresses to audition for a part in a movie with Ben Stiller. This news clip from Boston's WCVBtv is self explanatory. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1P8hs2Gx5OY&feature=relmfu
He has used several aliases to avoid detection over the years. He has presented himself as a lawyer and used an actual lawyer's credentials to con a person out of a $7,000 retainer stating he would represent the person in court. He is now on probation for his actions and was ordered by the courts to pay retribution. He claims disabling health conditions prevent him from working. If he prepare food for employees of Happy Madison Productions, that constitutes works and I'm sure the DOR and IRS would like to hear from Happy Madison Productions concerning any money paid to "A Taste of Italy" in Peabody, MA for services rendered, as he owes in excess of $40,000.00 in back child support Women have taken restraining orders out against him, not only in Massachusetts, bilked many landlords in the area out of thousands in rent and has made appearances in small claims court as people try to reclaim the money this man basically stole from them.
If you know this man as several of us do in the area, you'd know the infamous sign wasn't hung in retaliation or even free publicity. It's all about the money and yet another one of this con schemes. QUOTE: "Happy Madison Productions, made a deal with a restaurant, A Taste of Italy, to cater a meal for the cast and crew. The owner brought the grub and got paid and everything was hunky-dory." Not happy with just one paycheck, this clown went back for seconds and wants paid for something that was not agreed upon. After all what's $2,500 to Adam Sandler and Happy Madison Productions, they have millions.
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"Adam, do the right thing and go to this place and write them a check."
Mr. Sandler make the check payable to the Department of Revenue and ask that the money be sent to his small son in North Carolina then Roger Williamson will only owe $35K in back child support.
You are now talking about a former employee, the owner of this restaurant is a woman, a single mother and you are trashing her because of a former employee? This information you posted could have only come from one person and that is Marcio the Chef or Adam's production team who did threaten us about releasing this information. This was all a set up with Adam's production team. They have threatened us in person when they made us drive to Cape Cod to be paid only to have people there to threaten us with physical harm. Marcio knows that a woman is the owner of this cafe but insisted on the former employee to give his name, sign paperwork just so they could link him to this and trash our credibility at the same time. The fact is we delivered FREE pizza that everyone loved. Then we delivered 5 sandwich platters which we were paid for. At that time we were hired to do TWO BBQ's at $2500 each for a total of $5000 and NEVER got paid a penny until we called Adam's Agent, his Manager and the home office of Happy Madison Productions. Then after a 3 1/2 week chase we only got 1/2 of what is owed and promised. Since Marcio & Happy Madison want to trash us because of a former employee and still owe us $2500 WE WILL BE FILING A COMPLAINT IN PEABODY DISTRICT COURT ON TUESDAY MORNING. You BULLIES think you can treate people like this? talk trash about people? No Matter what you want to say about one of our employees/former employees it does not change the fact you owe us $2500. SEE YOU IN COURT MARCIO & ADAM.....get your facts straight you liars...fyi, try making a movie that is actually FUNNY and stop trying to screw people at the box office......


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Six in 10 hospitals routinely swapped electronic health information with healthcare providers and health systems beyond their walls in 2012, says a study from the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology.
Health information exchanges between hospitals and other providers jumped 41% from 2008 to 2012, according to federal government research published this week in Health Affairs.
The study, led by National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, Farzad Mostashari, MD, examined national surveys and found that six in 10 hospitals routinely swapped electronic health information with providers and hospitals beyond their walls in 2012.
"EHR adoption and HIE participation were associated with significantly greater hospital exchange activity, but exchanges with providers outside the organization and exchanges of clinical care summaries and medication lists remained limited," the study said.
"New and ongoing policy initiatives and payment reforms may accelerate the electronic exchange of health information by creating new data exchange options, defining standards for interoperability, and creating payment incentives for information sharing across organizational boundaries."
Mostashari said research suggests that EHRs and HIEs are complementary tools used to enable health information exchange. Stage 2 Meaningful Use, which requires hospitals to exchange data with outside organizations using different EHRs, and to share summary of care records during transitions of care, can accelerate hospital use of HIE to enhance care quality and safety.
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Orange is the New Black is officially back for season two and I could not be more excited. And since I know I'm not the only one who will be glued to their television this weekend (because let's be real, you can't watch just one episode at a time), I knew we'd need a little sustenance to get us through Piper's latest escapades. Enter celeb trainer Harley Pasternak, FITNESS' go-to guy for healthy smoothie recipes. He's whipped up an OITNB smoothie in honor of this momentous day, so we can quench our thirst and curb our appetites without diving straight into a bag of chips—while hopefully watching Red reclaim her kitchen. Bust your blender out, press play and happily sip away, friends.
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This year Oase have released the NEW Aquamax Eco Classic solids handling waterfall and filtration pump. The new model replaces the Aquamax Eco Start pumps with additional sizes which have been added to the range.
The sizes in the range are the 2500, 3500, 5500, 8500, 11500 and 14500 and the max head height, which is the height that the pumps will pump up to is 3.4 metres on the largest pump which is the 14500.
We opened up a 3500 to have a look and write this review, and below is our thoughts and observations..
What's in the Box?
When you open the box the first thing you see are the Oase instructions, which are neatly packed in and in a sealed bag keeping them safe. This is also where you will find the extended guarantee slip, which you send off to Oase to get a 5 year guarantee from them. They respond to this with a certificate with the date of purchase and shows when the guarantee will expire. If you do not send off the form you still get a 3 year guarantee from purchase date though, but it's definitely worth sending it, especially as it's free.
The pump itself it pretty much assembled, all you need to do is open up the sealed bag which contains your hosetails, which you are given two of, one has a ball joint so that it can move around slightly and the other is a rigid hosetail. In this bag you also get seals for the hosetails and 2 hose clips which is very handy as most suppliers do not offer this.
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To get inside the cage there are two screws underneath the front of it which can be removed and then you just push the clip and lift the cage, inside you will find the main pump body which does feel very sturdy, something we'd expect from Oase. The ease of opening this cage though means that maintenance is going to be very easy, and to be honest due to it's solids handling capability it's not often you will need to clean it out.
When you are putting the cage back together, the cable even has a small guide which stops you from pinching it between the top and bottom and ripping the rubber covering, which has happened to a couple of past customers and electrocuted their fish, so it may seem like something small but it happens to protect your pond in quite a big way.
The Conclusion
All in all the pump is alot nicer looking, easier to take apart for maintenance and feeling much better quality than it's predecessor. You may think it's expensive to buy, but with Oase you'll usually find lower running costs and a 5 year guarantee which no other manufacturer offer at present.
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So You Think You Can Dance: The Results
Meredith Hoffa: SYTYCD's season six results are in and I couldn't be more bonkers-thrilled. I cannot believe there is not some sort of parade I can partake in.
The final three contenders -- Russell, Jakob, and Kathryn -- all had the chops to be worthy of the title of America's Favorite Dancer (lamest title ever), but from the beginning of this season, it was Russell who really gave me major jazz hands. Is there anyone who doesn't love an underdog story? Here's a truly dear-seeming guy with little technical training who was the first krump dancer to ever make the top 20. So it was mind-blowing when he was able to pick up every style that was thrown at him, week in and week out, from pasodoble to lyrical jazz to Bollywood to samba. Plus, his ginormous smile has become one of my favorite sights ever; the guy has joy literally oozing out of his pores (and not in a scary-plastic Ashleigh and Ryan Di Lello kind of way). Plus I was just so floored by the grace with which he handled having to dance with a last-minute replacement partner for not one, not two, but three separate routines over the course of the season. Lord knows I will always cherish the profoundly awkward sight of him fox-trotting with Melanie Lapatin early in the season after his partner Noelle was sidelined with a knee injury. At the time, I remember starting to feel that familiar, rumbling wave of secondhand-embarrassment/pity/uncontrollable giggle meltdown approaching. I mean, it was just too ludicrous, the two of them dancing together -- it looked like Russell was dancing with his white friend's mom. BUT, when I saw the way Russell was pulling off the performance with such poise and class, my inner snark was immediately squelched. No giggles.
So, yeah, above all, I'm thrilled with Russell's win. Yet I'm also weirded out by last night's whole totally bizarre, crazypants broadcast. The two-hour finale extravaganza was like the beloved SYTYCD I know and love, yet slightly tweaked. Here are a few of the things I could have done without:
1) The Tappers -- I'm sure tap-dancing is very challenging blah blah blah, and perhaps it is even enjoyable to watch if you are 80 years old, but come on already. Nigel only invited the three hoofers into the top 20 in the first place so he could pat himself on the back and say "Hey, we brought in tappers, look how diverse SYTYCD is!" If you need any evidence of this, just look at how quickly all three were sent packing -- by the very judges who invited them on board with so much ado. Anyway, since these three had no right being in the top 20 in the first place, seeing them again last night was like adding insult to injury. Salt to a wound. Whathaveyou. Their Lawrence Welk-esque routine felt more out of place than ever because of the way it so starkly contrasted with the other competitors' eye-popping, dynamic, dangerous performances of late (Hi, I'm Legacy. I do front somersaults over tables). The tappers just looked more geriatric than ever. And don't even get me started on that creepy face they make when they dance, that face that seems to say, Hey, what am I doing on this stage? Hey, whoa, there goes my foot, what's my foot doing? Wuuuut.
2) Technical Difficulties -- I found myself so terribly anxious when the sound went out and the dancers were momentarily MIA, leaving poor Cat alone on the stage. I've never once seen the unflappable Miss Deeley at a loss, so it was disconcerting to have her thrown for a loop, even for a second. Because I adore her so, I associate with her heavily -- as if we are BFFs in real life and not just in my head -- and so when the glitch happened, I seriously felt a wave of panic. "Cat!" I wanted to shout. "Cat! Don't worry, I'm right here!"
3) "Turn the Tub Around" -- You know, Megan Mullally's commercial for I Can't Believe It's Not Butter? Um. OK.
4) Jennifer Lopez -- Wait, first of all, is she no longer J Lo? Second of all, I've always considered J Lo a talented performer and a tres beautiful lady, but somehow, last night her performance struck me as profoundly unsexy. I'm trying to put my finger on just why this was. Perhaps between the phone call to Santa (grown women wishing for things from Santa makes me squirm!), the massive Louboutin high heel, and the male backup dancers, which only served to give me flashbacks of Paula Abdul making her "comeback" last year on Idol when she fake-sang and got whisked around by all sorts of male dancer/butlers -- oh, and the furry lady Rockette dancers were funny! -- I think the whole spectacle of the performance just struck me as too over-produced. J Lo is lovely without all the bells and whistles.
Anyhoo, in the end, I think horny old uncle Nigel said it best: that the show's true winners are "this program, dance, and America." What a perfectly fitting way to end the season -- with a completely grand, nonsensical, sweeping, self-congratulatory, and yet patriotic statement. From a Brit. So -- hooray America. And hooray, of course, to Russell Ferguson, America's Favorite Dancer.
|Meredith Hoffa's first-person writing has appeared in The New York Times, Boston Globe Magazine, Fit Pregnancy, Business Traveler, and the new anthology, "Rejected" (Villard/Random House, 2009). She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and daughter.
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Classic Caesar Salad
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- Calories: 324
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated fat: 6g
- Protein: 11g
- Carbohydrate: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
- Sodium: 555mg
- 4 (3/4-inch-thick) slices Italian bread, cut into cubes
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 (oil-packed) bottled or canned anchovy fillets
- 1 1/2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 (5 oz.) bags Italian-style salad greens or baby romaine
- 2/3 cup coarsely grated Parmesan (about 2 1/2 oz.)
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a large, shallow baking sheet with foil. Add bread cubes to pan, drizzle with 2 Tbsp. olive oil, season with pepper and toss well. Bake until lightly toasted, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Mash garlic and anchovies in a large salad bowl with 2 forks to make a coarse paste; season with salt. Whisk in vinegar, lemon juice, mustard and Worcestershire sauce; season with pepper. Whisk in remaining 4 Tbsp. oil until well blended.
- Add lettuce to salad bowl and toss well. Sprinkle cheese and croutons on top and toss well again. Serve in salad bowls or plates.
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My 20th High School reunion is rapidly approaching so I went shopping on Sunday to look for a dress.
You walk a fine line when choosing a dress for an event like your 20th high school reunion. You want to look good – like you've held up well through the last 20 years and through giving birth. But you also don't want to look like you're trying too hard or trying to look younger than you are.
One of our regulars, New Mom, was a classmate of mine in high school and is attending the reunion as well. Over the weekend, she emailed me a photo of her dress, and it is perfect. Short and fun, but also classy. It will show off her figure but does not look like she's trying to be a teenager.
So with New Mom's dress in mind, I headed off to the mall.
On a trip to the mall last week, I had seen a fuchsia colored v-neck, column dress with some beading that I really liked. (It kind of reminded me of a flapper's dress – light see-through material over a slip.) I didn't try it on that day because I had three kids with me plus they didn't have my size. The dress was also a little bit pricey at $185. But I kept thinking about this dress. (I liked that it wasn't black because everyone wears black.)
So on Sunday I looked in Macy's, Dillard's and the store that New Mom got her dress (she picked the best one in the store) and ended up back in Nordstrom, where I found the fuschia dress.
I pulled about 15 dresses – some from the sales rack and some regular price. Some black and some with color. Some more conservative and some a little crazy.
After trying on dresses for an hour, I actually ended up liking one of the crazy ones. It is a strapless black sequined dress that stops about mid-thigh. It is made from really stretchy fabric so it is surprisingly comfortable, and I am all about comfort. I look curvy and shapely, and it stays up. (I could use some undergarments to give me a smooth look but I don't really need to be sucked in by Spanx to look good in it.) The dress was also marked down considerably and is less than the fuchsia dress.
I guess my concern with a short, strapless black sequin number is that it looks like I'm trying way too hard to be sexy and not trying to look 38.
Michael thought it was sexy without looking slutty. He thought for certain I was going to complain about it, like that my boobs were falling out of it or that it was too tight somewhere. (I do have one complaint that the sequins rub the insides of my arms, which I kind of remember from prom. Is there a solution for that – like petroleum jelly or powder?)
Rose said it looked like New York. My 3-year-old stylist Lilina told me I was missing something on my feet and brought me her play Cinderella clear plastic high heels to put on with the dress.
To hedge my bet, the store has ordered the correct size in the fuchsia dress for me to try on next week, but Michael's reaction was so great I am really leaning toward the black strapless dress.
So what do you think: Can a 38-year-old mother of three get away with a short black strapless sequined dress for her 20th-high school reunion or ever?
What is the image you want to project at your 10-, 20-, 30-year reunions? How does motherhood play into that image – like it hasn't affected who you are or that's exactly who you've become?
(I will be doing more reunion topics later such as introducing your spouse to boys you made out with in high school! Yikes! Stay tuned!)
July 12th, 2010
6:21 am
Of course you can wear a strapless black dress with some sequins. You are 38, not 70! You are not going to have that body/stand up boobs forever, so enjoy it. If you feel a bit shy about wearing something strapless you could consider a cropped sweater or jacket, then belt it over the dress. Then as the dancing gets going you can take it off. PLEASE wear up to date accessories- the folks at Nordstroms can help you with that. Nothing dates you quicker than bad earrings.
The only thing that could make you look like you are trying to hard is if you loose control, get sloppy- so no dancing on the bar regardless of how many other people do it!
Just do not get up on the bar and dance!
July 12th, 2010
6:33 am
LOL….T, you are too funny. I went to my 20 year reunion in a nice sundress. A size 12. I was a 12 in HS too. I have never been tiny.
In Arkansas, you are not really competing for fashion. Obviously there are those who do live elsewhere like me but many folks do not have malls like we do in there area ( to find something stunning).
As I always tell my clients, "No one hires me for what I look like…they hire me for what I know." I try to look nice but I am not about appearances. I know no one likes to look awful though!
I am proud to be a Mother but my 24/7 life has always been broader than motherhood.
July 12th, 2010
6:52 am
"Can a 38-year-old mother of three get away with a short black strapless sequined dress for her 20th-high school reunion or ever"?
Yes, to ever, but no to the 20th reunion due to "But you also don't want to look like you're trying too hard or trying to look younger than you are".
Sorry, Theresa, but it just sounds TOO "over the top", and especially too formal for the occasion. Really sounds like the dresses I saw on about 10 – 15 22-25 year olds at my niece's wedding a couple of weeks ago.
July 12th, 2010
6:55 am
wear it!!! id definately go with the hubbys opinion…and if you also like it and it feels good then wheres the question? you would know if it was wrong! rrust yourself!
July 12th, 2010
7:05 am
…should NEVER be worn by anyone over the age of 30 – they just scream "look at me – I am a hoochie mama" if over this age…
July 12th, 2010
7:06 am
There is nothing that you can do that would make you look sexy, pretty or desirable. You are no MILF.
July 12th, 2010
7:12 am
…there is no sense in being mean….
July 12th, 2010
7:15 am
T-you've mentioned here before that you have body-image issues with your own husband when the lights are out, so I don't really see why you're trying so hard to impress people who haven't thought much about you since the 10-year reunion. Just go a be yourself. Live to impress the people who live under your own roof and let the others deal with the 7th grade sniping. I hope you have a blast and come away smiling, but you probably won't if
July 12th, 2010
7:16 am
srry, wrong button, but you probably won't if you're going to worry so much about what others think about how you look.
July 12th, 2010
7:29 am
Wear the tight dress—show it off. Life's short, let it out!
July 12th, 2010
7:31 am
To be honest, the fuschia dress is the one that would draw more attention. Stick with the black dress. My 20 year reunion was last fall, and just about everyone was wearing black, present company included! Black says classy, elegant, and for some of us (like me) it hides those extra pounds better!
I was not exactly the most popular person in high school and was nervous about going to the reunion. However, for some reason, that day I decided that I was just going to be myself, and I had a blast. It was obvious that some people were trying too hard, and there were several who were sloshed by 8:30…sad.
July 12th, 2010
7:41 am
While I don't think anything is wrong with either dress, I would say wear the one you feel most comfortable in. The sexiest thing any woman can bring to an outfit is confidence! Enjoy the reunion.
July 12th, 2010
7:43 am
If you work out and keep your body in shape, SURE why not strapless, I get compliments at 50 with my toned body and yes STRAPLESS. Wear whatever looks good, Have a mirror GO FOR IT….Age does not dictate everything.
July 12th, 2010
7:45 am
Going to my 40th reunion next month and will definitely look good, maybe not sexy but good. Heck, after being out of high school for 40 years, just to be standing straight up is looking good!
July 12th, 2010
8:04 am
Hey guys!
I haven't had much time to keep up with the blog lately, I'm sorry!! To say we're busy is an understatement…so there's not much free time. I happened to look at here today and had to comment (obviously!)
Theresa, thanks for the nice things about the dress. Hope it looks half as good on as it did in that picture! It's funny, I stood there in the store asking the sales lady, and my mom, 'does this look too hoochy-momma??' I also got a black cardigan/shrug-thingie to wear over it, in case it's cold, etc.
Theresa, I think you should definitely go with whichever dress you feel more comfortable in! Thankfully it's not high school anymore, and I think most of us are just hoping for a night of being grown-ups, hugging old friends, sharing embarrassing stories, and hearing some awesome 80s music. I don't plan to snicker about your sequins, promise! <3 ya!
July 12th, 2010
8:09 am
Amen new mom. Perfectly said, ya'll have a blast. Just remember, pictures of you dancing will show up on facebook somewhere!
July 12th, 2010
8:10 am
If you are comfortable and your husband likes it, wear the strapless! Go for it!
July 12th, 2010
8:10 am
If you like it and your husband likes it, go for it! It is about how you feel, not what others think of you. I lurk here most of the time and have read enough to know that you are way too conservative to go overboard. I do agree that there are some that have no shame but don't include you in that bunch.
Sequins are going to rub the inside of your arms and there is little you can do about it. I run half marathons and use Body Glide to stop the chafing. You can pick it up at any decent running shoe store. I think Dicks has it but since I always go to Big Peach, I don't know for sure about Dicks. BG is clear and oderless. Pick up a small tube (it looks like a deoderant stick) and try it to see what you think.
Good luck and enjoy the night! I went to my 35th last year and had a blast. We were most definately *not* formal and it was interesting to see what everyone looked like now.
July 12th, 2010
8:13 am
If it looks good on you then do it!
July 12th, 2010
8:34 am
If it looks good on you then why not, but I'd ditch the sequins. Wear something elegant, not flashy to your reunion. Save the sequins for date night with the hubby. You want to be comfortable in what you are wearing. (Make sure you can sit comfortably and that the dress still looks good when you are sitting down). Sequins can be stiff and you're dress may ride up on you while sitting and you don't want to be tugging on it all night. I wouldn't necessarily go with strapless or really short either (at least not both). Pick ONE body part to show off. If you are going short, then don't go strapless. If you love your shoulders, then go with a knee length dress. It is more sexy to have just a hint of skin, but in a dress that compliments your figure, than it is to show off everything you've got.
July 12th, 2010
8:50 am
I swear TWG, you talk about being in your late 30s like it's being 55 or 60! Why wouldn't you wear it? You say you look good in it and it's comfortable -that's pretty much a no brainer. Had you rather wear something matronly that perhaps a 55 year old mother of the bride might wear? If not -then enjoy the black dress.
July 12th, 2010
9:06 am
Listen to Lori
July 12th, 2010
9:24 am
The key to looking young is to not cut your hair short and for god's sake never ever, under any circumstances, should you get a perm. Keep your hair long and natural. If you do that, take care of your skin, and stay thin, you will be desireable for many years to come.
I don't know why some ladies decide to get an old lady hair cut so early in life.
July 12th, 2010
9:25 am
If you like it and Michael likes it, wear it..Like Lori said, though, get rid of the sequins..Unless you consider this a retirement party for old folks..If it were me, I'd probably wear the fuchsia one.. Or something bright..If you know (or think) that most of the women there are going to be in, I'd make sure that I wore something different…
Good luck with whatever dress you choose to wear and have lots of fun..
July 12th, 2010
9:28 am
I agree with Terry Malloy
July 12th, 2010
9:38 am
If your husband approves of the dress then its a winner, especially if you got a quick positive response when you showed it to him. And especially if you kids think you look good in it. It sounds like the whole family thinks you look good in it…so wear it.
Also…being 38 doesn't mean you have to dress matronly. Dress up and have fun! Show your kids that mommy can "shine up" when she wants to. =]
July 12th, 2010
9:42 am
Wear what you love and think is most flattering. I'm also about comfort as a woman in my mid 40's, but if you have it, I say flaunt it (tastefully). On a side note: Terry Malloy, YOU SUCK!
July 12th, 2010
9:44 am
Dressing up for an adult event is one thing, dressing up like that for a child's birthday party or recital is another! I'm all for getting dolled up and going out but I do have to laugh at some of the moms who do the same thing for their child's school events… poor kids.
July 12th, 2010
9:50 am
Go for it!! Take some kind of cover-up or jacket just in case…I agreee about the jewelry. It can make or break an outfit, as well as the shoes.
July 12th, 2010
9:56 am
Wear whatever you are comfortable in. Don't dress to impress others. Dress for yourself and be comfortable.
Don't worry about what other people think, you cannot control that. Wear what you are comfortable in and have a great time.
July 12th, 2010
10:02 am
JATL — what's wrong with being 55? *ahem*. Well, not quite, but I'm certainly within a couple of years! And frankly, if a 70 year old wants to wear sequins and can rock 'em — why the heck not? Except there aren't too many 70-year-old thighs that are fit to be seen in public :-)
I went to my 30th H.S. reunion a few years ago, wasn't really sure if I wanted to go, but got talked into it by my BFF from 3rd grade onwards. I didn't bother buying anything new — I really didn't care enough to spend money to impress people I hadn't seen in 30 years. I had a perfectly nice dress, strappy sandals and I did get a hair trim. Other than that, I may have bought a new tube of lipstick . . . It was fun to see everyone, and my friend and I had fun rolling our eyes at the class slut who was STILL slutty — we discovered her in the cloak closet making out with one of the guys not her husband — some people never change!
July 12th, 2010
10:03 am
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July 12th, 2010
10:04 am
…what were you and your BFF doing in the cloak closet? And, eeeewwwwww, making out at age 48…yuck, yuck, yuck.
July 12th, 2010
10:26 am
OOPS..Should say if you know or think that most of the women will be in black..
@Hey, DB..Learn to read, she didn't say that her and her BFF were in the cloak closet..Also, what's wrong with making out at 48? Did someone wake up grummpy this morning?
July 12th, 2010
11:09 am
OK…here are my questions: Is it a formal gathering and what is the venue? I think that would somewhat dictate what you wear.
For my 10 year, we had a catered meal with a DJ. Most of the folks dressed up a little more than casual. Me personally, I wore a smokin' hot dress that left little to the imagination. I was trying to make a statement! I was just a so/so person in school (not popular, not geeky). I was also going through a divorce.
My 20 year was totally different. We were at the VFW hall in our small little town. We primarily had finger foods and music on a boom box. Yes, it was horrible! I wore khaki capri's with a tank and overshirt. Several people were in jeans.
Please keep in mind, I came from a small country school with only 94 people in our class! We do not scream culture by any means!
I am hoping that at 25 it will be more fun! We have different folks on the planning committe!
So…after all of the rambling, here is my advice! If it is being held at a nice venue, in the evening, on the weekend…I say go for the black, strapless sequined number! Why not?! You are celebrating!
If it is more of a casual venue, I would opt for some comfy slacks or a summery/fall dress! Best of all, make sure you are not going to be the least bit self conscious. If you are, it will ruin your whole night!
July 12th, 2010
11:21 am
@Hey, DB: I was going to get my raincoat and umbrella, duh. We were just a bit surprised, seeing as how she had spent the whole evening griping about what a jerk her 3rd husband was. They didn't make it to the after-party in the suite afterwards, either :-) Oh, and, do share with the class what the statute of limitations is on making out. My husband and I would like to know ;-D
July 12th, 2010
11:22 am
@T: The only people who will think it's too "hoochie" are the ones that can't wear it. Party on!
July 12th, 2010
11:30 am
Keeping in mind the distinction between good and bad taste…..
I think that regardless of your actual age, if you have doubts as to whether or not you're too old to "get away" with dressing in something, or doing something…then you probably are. Of course, that very specific to YOU. If you think you're too old…then just don't do it because your worries are going consume you and keep you from your comfort zone and having a good time.
Just don't complain when another 38 year old, seemingly identical to you decides she's not too old, and has the confidence to do what she wants because she doesn't care what anyone thinks and is comfortable in her own skin. It would just be sour grapes on your part that someone who shares the same number of years as you is so much younger than you.
July 12th, 2010
11:32 am
@DB -there's absolutely nothing wrong with 55, and I know some 65 year olds who are extremely toned and good -looking -nothing matronly there, BUT TWG acts and talks about herself like she's on the downhill slope of middle age -not a 30-something.
July 12th, 2010
11:33 am
TWG – wear what you feel good in and what makes you feel good. The feedback from the family should more than boost your ego about your choice of attire.
Some women, by nature, are a catty crew, and will cast out comments about somebody's attire/hair/shoes/husband etc. Most of it comes from jealousy though, so remember that. Hold your head up, ignore any comments they may choose to toss out, and have a blast.
July 12th, 2010
11:35 am
On a side note….I went to my 20th at the behest of a good friend….what a waste of time. It only served one positive purpose, to remind me why I hated high school so much and wanted to get the hell out of there so bad in the first place.
July 12th, 2010
11:59 am
We moved to Georgia 2 months after I graduated from high school., I went from 3rd grade to graduation with the same group of people. I went to my 20th to reconnect with them. Had a blast, and we are all still friends.
July 12th, 2010
12:04 pm
…restraint, TWG, re: Mr. Malloy.
And, as far as I know, there is no statute of limitations on "making out"; however, IMHO, at any age over about 33 it really is gross and juvenile to refer to whatever as "making out". And as for DB and her husband, if you are married, it is not "making out", rather, it is probably foreplay…
July 12th, 2010
12:37 pm
My 20 year is next year and you'd better believe I'm going to wear something sexy…what I consider sexy of course. :-) TWG, you worry too much about too much. If you are comfortable in something, if you feel good about yourself in something, then go for it! Do something nice with your hair, put on a little lipstick, put on some lovely jewelry, and enjoy yourself! You'll be fine.
July 12th, 2010
1:08 pm
Wear something you are comfortable in, whatever that is! To heck with those people–how many do you care about really? If Michael likes the dress and it fits and you can solve the sequin scratching problem (I had the same problem with the dress I wore to my younger daughter's wedding–miserable)(I'd just cut off the sequins under the arm–who looks under there anyway) then wear it.
Don't wear something that doesn't fit or makes you feel self-conscious. Have a good time.
My 40th reunion(!) was a month ago. I didn't get to go, and I am a little disappointed. I just didn't have the funds to make the trip with all the details at the time. In addition, traveling any distance isn't very comfortable due to health problems. So, I stayed home. There are a few people I would have enjoyed seeing, and I would have loved to watch everyone. I heard that the guy I carried a torch for for 3 years was going to be there, and I would have enjoyed seeing him and meeting his wife. Also a few of the super-brains I hung out with were supposed to come. That would have been nice.
About 10 years ago I got together in my hometown with my BF and we rode around town and talked half the night. That was lots of fun for me. I was trying to figure out how to get OUT of the workplace, and she was trying to figure out how to get IN. (Neither of us has done it yet–kinda like high school LOL)
The only other reunion I went to was the 5 year, but I learned a lot watching the people I thought I knew. A lot of the old patterns reasserted themselves. Some of the guys I thought were so dumb had actually gotten degrees and were working!
At any rate, I hope you have a wonderful time! And post a "prom" picture of you and Michael as you head out the door!
July 12th, 2010
1:09 pm
TWG – just keep in mind, most of the women going to this reunion, are thinking and going through the same thing you are……
July 12th, 2010
2:25 pm
Theresa I say go for it! The dress sounds fine. Sexy is a state of mind. I've seen plus sized women ooze sexy! You make the dress, not the reverse. I plan on dressing however I want for as long as I want. I joke with my friends all the time that I'll be the sexiest Grandma on the planet. I'll still be wearing whatever makes me feel happy…and sexy. That could mean a cute shirt from Bebe or some hot Baby Phat jeans.
I personally don't think showing more skin is sexy, I think showing less is more. But that's me…girl, do you and enjoy!
July 12th, 2010
3:03 pm
@JJ is right. All of the other women are trying to decide the same thing. For men, it is pretty easy, but women's fashions vary so much that it can be difficult. First I'm trying to work out whether I'll go to the reunion. Then it will be what dress to wear. Defining the dress as 'dressy' means a lot of different things to different people. However, I'll pick out something that feels good to me and gets the husband's "quick" approval. I've found he has good taste and when he hesitates, I should try again.


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Twitter went down this morning. Bryan got more productive
Imagine all the social networks failing at once. What would you do differently with your time if you weren't spending time on social networking? Would it be more or less productive?
I'd spend more time building up my blog – the "other" social network
Maybe I would get some real work done
I was also far more productive this AM when Twitter went down. It was refreshing, actually — like a few-hours camping trip away from it all.
I would get more work done and know less people.
Too bad it wasn't down forever.
I'd be so relieved. Sometimes I feel like the twitter/facebook/linkedin monster is just a ball and chain that I must bow to every morning as I post my requisite daily tweets and status updates.
But I admit, after a few days I'd probably start to tremble with DT-like symptoms :-O.
I never believed in Social Networks.Many may not believe this.Many people say that they are very powerful marketing tool.May be they are right.But there are other ways too.They can help you get build relationship with your potential customers.But if you have good product or services then you do not need too much of convincing to do.
I'd probably start reading my rss feeds again! Social networks like twitter keep me current on news that interests me…with little effort. Don't know if I could go back…
5 years ago all we had was MySpace and it was just getting started. Now many of us really don't what we would do if we didn't have Twitter and Facebook. What will be around 5 years from now?
Some networks will disappear or morph into entertainment or game sites. Social Networking will be an interesting feature that will be integrated into certain services. Amazon might offer a tool to show you what books your connections are buying or iTunes will show you what your friends are listening too.
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I take my application development – social network other.
I actually don't engage in social networks. The last one I was a part of was myspace and that was only to message my friend in TX. My girlfriend on the other hand would get a lot more done during the day.
Social media sites are an important part of today's society, that cannot be denied, however, like almost anything in life, it is moderation and balance that is the key. Too much time spent on anything is not healthy. Long lost friends and family can, again, become acquainted with the goings on in each others lives. Businesses can reach those who are interested in their products or services, etc. Much like the challenges and changes facing print media as a result of the internet, the means by which we communicate are changing from snail mail and greeting cards, to social media. In answer to the question, if social media sites all went down at the same time, we would all take that time and spend it somewhere else, most likely getting chores or work done. Many others, might simply take that time to pick up the phone and call a friend or… go back to some gaming.


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Valentino Rossi didn't underestimate the size of the challenge to win MotoGP races at Ducati.
But Ducati did underestimate the extent to which rivals Honda would improve in 2011, according to Rossi's Aussie crew chief Jerry Burgess.
Rossi has struggled to make a major impact at Ducati since he quit Yamaha at the end of 2010 and has managed just one podium...
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Thats your shit you can smell as your head is wedged up your arse mate!
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Elbowz11 says:
Do you remember when Ducati went chasing Lorenzo and offering him a big pay packet when Stoner went on his sick leave in 2009.
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Mort77 says:
I recently watched the 2007 motogp review of the year and can say hand on heart that Casey Stoner did not walk away with the title - he had to fight bloody hard for it. Rossi had some bad results but guess what? They were mostly of his own doing. Stoner was often beaten to pole/not even on the front row. So one would expect the others - Rossi, Pedrosa etc to race as well as Stoner.
The Brits here might remember when Guintoli came across to race in BSB. There was an interview with him in Bike magazine (I think) and he was asked outright who he thought would win a race, on equal machinery, between Rossi and Stoner. He said Stoner.
The way Rossi has struggled with the Ducati just goes to show how amazing Stoner is.
Yes Rossi was the winningest (is that a proper word?) rider of the naughties but he was fortunate in the last 4 years that Stoner was on the Ducati or he would not be a nine times World Champion.
Stoner's arrival at Honda has lit a fire under the asses of Dani and Dovi who are now having to ride much harder and not settle for a more comfortable result.
I hope that Rossi, JB and the crew get the Ducati sorted but don't expect them to suddenly dominate like they did before.
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Bultoboy says:
Don't buy this advantage for riders who recently came from the 250 class.
These guys are the best in the world and should be able to ride anything fast on tarmac tracks. By anything, I mean anything that is capable of going fast, not an uncompetitive bike.
Whether 500, 1000 or 800, they all have a ridiculously high level of ability and it should take them a relative nano second to adapt.
For example, it's been mentioned that Stoner and Lorenzo in particular had an advantage with 800 as Stoner only had a year on a 1000 after 250 and Lorenzo came straight from 250.
Stoner has had his first ride on the Honda 1000 and if reports are correct, immediately went 2 seconds a lap faster than he did on the 800. Given his limited previous experience on a 1000, that shouldn't have been the case, should it, based on the argument. Lorenzo has yet to ride the 1000 but it will be interesting to see his performance.
Personally I think too much is made of riding styles suiting this bike or that bike. You're quick or you're not.
GOAT - God Of Ass Talk - that was funny.
Dec 10
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eddl says:
Iv'e lost my keys again, anyone seen them?
Where did you last see them?
Aug 11
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veronicaisl says:
very well said gen and zombies...
poor rossi...the biggest upset of his career..hope to see him back but right now he is very frustrated...
Aug 09
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blzebub says:
If he didn't underestimate Ducati challenge, then presumably he just underestimated all the other Ducati riders who not so long ago all out qualified him?
Jul 08
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williewheelbreaker says:
Your sensible, unbiased, and comical posts rule! You just made me laugh again..??? What is WRONG with YOU???
JB's comment makes it sound like the Honda's have had some massive development over the winter? I disagree and think he is back paddling like he has a 1.5 ton croc biting the front of his canoe. Sure a Honda has won most of the races this year but that is down to it's riders, mainly Stoner obviously. Pedrosa had the Honda right on the boil at the end of last season, Casey gelled right away and there you go. We have had some seriously good races this season and the Yams are just as fast as a Honda, look at Barcelona. The bikes just get there differently. ***** Like Laguna, Casey made the most of an excellent opportunity and made a daring pass on Lorenzo into 2, top job, won him the race. But Lorenzo had run a tad wide (I was going to say blew the exit) and nowadays if you miss your acceleration point by more than a foot? Casey cracked him, fair dinkum. ***** If the Honda was so superior Casey would of gone past Lorenzo every lap for however many he had to follow him up the hill. Race craft won the day, similar to Stoner ending up 3rd at Mugello and Sachsenring. Swings and roundabouts? Stoner has the momentum to take Jorge's title and should do as his podium form is his best ever. Where as on the Ducati Stoner was either unwilling and probably often unable to battle close over race distance; with Honda he is obviously comfortable enough to mix it up right to the finish equating to better results for him and a better race for me as a spectator. That IS THE difference this year.... not some monumental leap forward by HRC. Ciao 4 Now.
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