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"On This Day In Tennis History" Mobile App Now Available On Kindle
NEW YORK – "On This Day In Tennis History," the book and mobile app that documents daily anniversaries of historic and unusual events in tennis history, is now available as an electronic Kindle download. The new electronic version – and the mobile app – have been updated with recent tennis happenings into 2014.
The Kindle edition of the compilation is available for $7.99 here on Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/This-Tennis-History-Day-Day-ebook/dp/B00JQDZ43U/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&sr=8-1&qid=1402513835 The mobile app is available for $1.99 in both Apple's AppStore and the Google Play Store at www.TennisHistoryApp.com.
"On This Day In Tennis History" provides fans with a fun and fact-filled calendar-like compilation of historical and unique tennis anniversaries, events and tennis happenings for every day of the year. Presented in a day-by-day format, the entries in this mini-encyclopedia include major tournament victory dates, summaries of the greatest matches ever played, trivia, birthdays and statistics as well as little-known and quirky happenings.
The mobile app is easy-to-use and packed with fascinating details featuring captivating and unique stories of players such as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Serena Williams, Maria Sharapova, Novak Djokovic, John McEnroe, Chris Evert, Billie Jean King, Jimmy Connors, Martina Navratilova, Venus Williams, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras among many others.
Features of the "This Day In Tennis History" app include:
• Easily browse daily anecdotes and facts
• View birthdays for top legends and current players
• Tweet and email options makes sharing a breeze
• Set up daily reminders
• Quickly search the archive by player
• Save your favorite entries
• No internet connection needed
• Entries will be updated periodically
"On This Day In Tennis History" was created by Randy Walker, the former USTA press officer now the managing partner of New Chapter Media (www.NewChapterMedia.com) and developed and designed by Miki Singh, the former ATP Tour press officer and the founder of www.FirstServeApps.com. Most of the content in the app was originally published in Walker's hard copy book "On This Day In Tennis History" ($19.95, available here on Amazon.com http://m1e.net/c?96279190-.PAh92abybkPc%4018743019-Kel6bOgMLp6Qc published by New Chapter Press.
Said Tennis Hall of Famer and current U.S. Davis Cup captain Jim Courier of the book, "On This Day In Tennis History is a fun read that chronicles some of the most important—and unusual—moments in the annals of tennis." Tennis historian Joel Drucker, author of the book "Jimmy Connors Saved My Life," called the book compilation "an addictive feast that you can enjoy every possible way—dipping in for various morsels, devouring it day-by-day, or selectively finding essential ingredients."
The app can be found by searching "Tennis History" in the iTunes App Store and Play Store or directly at these two links:
Apple iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/this-day-in-tennis-history/id647610047?ls=1&mt=8
Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.firstserveapps.thisdayintennis
Fans can follow the app on social media at www.Twitter.com/ThisDayInTennis and at https://www.facebook.com/thisdayintennis
Founded in 1987, New Chapter Press (www.NewChapterMedia.com) is also the publisher of "Andy Murray, Wimbledon Champion, The Full Extraordinary Story" by Mark Hodgkinson, "The Greatest Tennis Matches of All-Time" by Steve Flink, "The Education of a Tennis Player" by Rod Laver with Bud Collins, "Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness From Yourself And Others" by Rick Macci with Jim Martz, "Court Confidential: Inside The World Of Tennis" by Neil Harman, "Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection" by Rene Stauffer (www.RogerFedererBook.com), "The Bud Collins History of Tennis" by Bud Collins, "The Wimbledon Final That Never Was" by Sidney Wood, "Acing Depression: A Tennis Champion's Toughest Match" by Cliff Richey and Hilaire Richey Kallendorf, "Titanic: The Tennis Story" by Lindsay Gibbs, "Jan Kodes: A Journey To Glory From Behind The Iron Curtain" by Jan Kodes with Peter Kolar, "Tennis Made Easy" by Kelly Gunterman, "A Player's Guide To USTA League Tennis" by Tony Serksnis, "A Backhanded Gift" by Marshall Jon Fisher, "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games" by Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli (www.Boycott1980.com), "Internet Dating 101: It's Complicated, But It Doesn't Have To Be" by Laura Schreffler, "How To Sell Your Screenplay" by Carl Sautter, "Bone Appetit: Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog" by Suzan Anson, "The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According to Hoyle" by Stewart Wolpin among others.
Numbers Don't Lie…Or Do They?
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by Thaddeus McCarthy
When we talk about the greatest rivalry in tennis history (GROAT), men and women, experts are often unanimous in their verdict. Everyone points out that it is of course Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova. Surely with 80 clashes and yet an only slim 43-37 favour for Martina, then this rivalry has the numbers to back it up. Considering that the next largest rivalry in the women's game is only 43, and the longest in men's is 39, then surely their needn't be any more proof that the Evert/Navratilova is and was the greatest. Similarly we could say the same thing (but to a lesser extent) with Nadal's 8 French Open titles, or with Federer's 17 Grand Slams or with Margaret Court's 24.
Although in the context of this article, and to better illustrate my point, I will first discuss whether the greatest rivalry is really Evert and Navratilova. The point I will be making in this article is that numbers are not always the most effective method in measuring greatness. I think this point is known by many, but must be remembered in the tennis context if we are to continue to have lively debate over such metrics as The Greatest of All Time. To start, I am going to go out on a limb here and say that the greatest rivalry in tennis did not read 43-37. I know, I know, you must be thinking, "but what else could it be?" Well maybe it could be the McEnroe/Borg rivalry, as even though they met 14 times, they were the duo that launched tennis into the stratosphere. They were the perfect example of two players who had totally contrasting temperaments. On one side there was McEnroe, the bratty, brash New Yorker, and symbol of serve and volley tennis. At the other end there was Borg, the cool, calm Swede who arrived on the scene with this style of topspin baseline tennis that we hadn't seen, and haven't until the arrival of Nadal. Concerning Nadal and his rivalry with Federer, the fact that the record reads 23-10 in Nadal's favour does not discount it as being perhaps the greatest. Just as the fact that McEnroe and Borg only having 14 clashes does not discount them.
There was an academic paper done in 2012 that looked at players past and present, and measured greatness not just upon numbers but on the quality of opposition and their dominance of their respective eras. Jimmy Connors ranked on top of the list, helped no doubt by his unusually long career. Ivan Lendl was next, with Federer back in seventh place, and Nadal way back in the 20s. The paper illustrates perfectly that numbers are not the be all and end all. In saying that though, the findings of it surely arose some debate among us ardent fans out there. It surely would have to be questioned if Jimmy Connors ever dominated for an extended period of time. In 1974 he definitely was the top player; his 99-4 record is demonstrative of that. Although he remained year-end No. 1 for 4 consecutive years, he was beaten in many Slam finals during that period by Borg, McEnroe and others. To have Federer in seventh behind Lendl seems absurd, but not unarguable. Lendl was a player I have enormous respect for, the way he dominated his opposition and brought in power tennis is proof of his first-rate greatness. The point I am making with the findings of this paper is not to say whether they are true or not though, but to say that they show us that numbers are not always the truest measure of things.
Now, back to the rivalry debate, there is no doubt that the fact Nadal has such an absurdly lopsided rivalry against Federer means that he has dominated their clashes. Considering the fact also, that is closing in on his 17 Grand Slam tally means that he is pushing further into the GOAT argument, currently occupied by the Fed Express. When you add in metrics, as those used in the academic paper to measure the 'true' GOAT rankings, like quality of opposition, and the dominance of an era, then Nadal would come out on top again. The players Fed used to whip in his heyday; like Nalbandian, Hewitt and Davydenko, do not stack up as quality opposition, as would Federer himself, Djokovic, or Murray. Those last three are the players Nadal has had to beat to win his big titles. He has positive records against all of them, whereas Federer only has a positive record against Djokovic (a slim 17-16). If you solely look at the numbers in 2014 as a measure of GOAT status, then Nadal is very close to overtaking Federer.
But when you consider non-numerical metrics, like the way that a certain player has influenced the sport globally and is so widely admired by his peers outside of tennis; then Nadal's achievements do not come close to Federer's. Multiple times Federer has been ranked as the second most admired man in the world, behind only (the now late) Nelson Mandela. Can Nadal or any other tennis player lay claim to a feat as monumental as that? Probably not. But that sort of award does not do justice to what Federer has done. All around the world young people have picked up tennis rackets and strived in many fields (not only tennis) to emulate a similar level of grace and determination as he displays on the tennis court and in life outside it. Which is not to say I don't admire Nadal, actually I idolise him equally as I do Federer. But as a shining beacon for the sport Federer is unmatchable, as no-one currently or in tennis history can compete with him.
'Beauty is in the eye of the beholder' is a common saying, which means that different people will look beautiful to different individuals. Any all-time greatest ever measure in tennis, whether that be the GOAT or Greatest Rivalry, will always be up to the individual to decide. How the individual should decide, should not just be based on numbers alone, but on the influence their player or players have had within and outside the game worldwide. But, then again, that is up to the individual to decide. What this articles purpose is, is to show you that to make your decision on numbers alone is flawed. There are other things to consider when making your decision on who should be the GOAT, or GROAT.
Nadal's Mental Toughness and Greatest Ever Passing Shots On Full Display In Gap-Widening Win Over Federer
Rafael Nadal's 7-6 (4), 6-3, 6-3 win over Roger Federer in the semifinals of the Australian Open has shown that what was once considered the greatest rivalry in the history of men's tennis is now a decidedly one-sided affair.
Nadal now leads his rivalry over Federer 23-10, including a 9-2 record in matches at Grand Slams.
"Even when Federer was right smack in his prime, Nadal always had his number," said Steve Flink, tennis historian and author of the book THE GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME, after Nadal's Australian win. "Now the gap has widened as Federer approaches 33. Federer has found renewed spirit with his larger headed racket but Nadal gave him a hard dose of reality with a performance of the highest order."
In his GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME book, available here: http://www.amazon.com/The-Greatest-Tennis-Matches-Time/dp/0942257936/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1390661275&sr=8-1&keywords=greatest+tennis+matches+of+all+time, Flink rates the 2008 Wimbledon final between the two as the No. 1 match of all time. He also gives rankings to players in the greatest strokes and attributes categories of all-time, assigned Nadal the No. 1 ranking of all-time in "Mental Toughness" and "Passing Shots" categories, both of which were on full display in Nadal's crushing win over the Swiss maestro.
"His renowned mental toughness was fully on display — especially in the first set of this semifinal," said Flink of Nadal in Friday's match. "Federer knew he had to win that set and he played great tennis en route to a tie-break. Then Nadal took total control of the match. He demoralized Federer with his pinpoint passing shots."
"In my mind, no one has ever produced better passing shots in the history of the game," continued Flink of Nadal. "Federer had attacked very effectively in defeating Tsonga and Murray back to back. He was delighted with his transition game, with good reason. But his approach shots were not good enough to thwart Nadal, and even when Roger did make better coming in shots, Nadal came up with spectacular winners at full stretch on the run. In the final analysis, Nadal put Federer firmly in his place. Federer had lost his serve only twice in five matches but Nadal broke him four times. That was no accident."
THE GREATEST TENNIS MATCHES OF ALL TIME features profiles and rankings of the greatest matches of all time dating from the1920s featuring Bill Tilden and Suzanne Lenglen up through the modern era of tennis featuring contemporary stars Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. Flink breaks down, analyzes and puts into historical context the sport's most memorable matches, providing readers with a courtside seat at these most celebrated and significant duels. Flink also includes a fascinating "greatest strokes of all-time" section where he ranks and describes the players who best executed all the important shots in the game through the years. Other champions featured in the book include Don Budge, Maureen Connolly, Rod Laver, Margaret Court, Billie Jean King, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Jimmy Connors, Chris Evert, Martina Navratilova, Pete Sampras, Andre Agassi and Steffi Graf among many others.
The book has received high praise from some of the most respected names in the sport, including Chris Evert, a winner of 18 major singles titles in her career, who wrote the foreword to the book.
Said seven-time Wimbledon champion Pete Sampras, "Steve Flink was there reporting on almost every big match I played in my career. He has seen all of the great players for the last 45 years. I encourage you to read this book because Steve is one of the most insightful writers on the game that I have known and he really knows his tennis."
Said former U.S. Davis Cup captain and player Patrick McEnroe, "As a writer and a fan, Steve Flink's knowledge of tennis history and his love of the sport are second to none, which is why you should read his new book."
Said ESPN's Cliff Drysdale, "To see tennis through the eyes of Steve Flink is to wander through a wonderland. These are not fantasies because Steve captures the essence of tennis matches in graphic detail. There is no one more passionate or caring about his subject. In this absorbing book, I can relive matches that I have called on television."
Founded in 1987, New Chapter Press (www.NewChapterMedia.com) is also the publisher of "Roger Federer: Quest for Perfection" by Rene Stauffer (www.RogerFedererBook.com), "Macci Magic: Extracting Greatness From Yourself and Others" by Rick Macci, "The Bud Collins History of Tennis" by Bud Collins, "The Education of a Tennis Player" by Rod Laver with Bud Collins, "The Wimbledon Final That Never Was" by Sidney Wood, "Acing Depression: A Tennis Champion's Toughest Match" by Cliff Richey and Hilaire Richey Kallendorf, "Titanic: The Tennis Story" by Lindsay Gibbs, "Jan Kodes: A Journey To Glory From Behind The Iron Curtain" by Jan Kodes with Peter Kolar, "Tennis Made Easy" by Kelly Gunterman, "On This Day In Tennis History" by Randy Walker, "A Player's Guide To USTA League Tennis" by Tony Serksnis, "Boycott: Stolen Dreams of the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games" by Tom Caraccioli and Jerry Caraccioli (www.Boycott1980.com), "The Lennon Prophecy" by Joe Niezgoda (www.TheLennonProphecy.com), "Bone Appetit, Gourmet Cooking For Your Dog" by Susan Anson, "How To Sell Your Screenplay" by Carl Sautter, "The Rules of Neighborhood Poker According To Hoyle" by Stewart Wolpin, "People's Choice Guide Cancun" by Eric Rabinowitz, "Lessons from the Wild" by Shayamal Vallabhjee among others.
Pete Sampras & Sports' Life Lessons: "Nothing Is Given To You, You Have To Earn It"
Pete Sampras spoke of the life lessons of sports – saying "Nothing is given to you, you have to go out there and earn it" – this week in a radio interview with Grant Napear of KHTK Radio in Sacramento, Calif., where he will be competing in the PowerShares Series tennis circuit event February 26 at the Sleep Train Arena.
"In life, in a lot of ways, you see a lot of people get breaks when they don't deserve them," Sampras, the 14-time major singles champion, said to Napear. "I just feel that with sports, nothing is given to you, you have to go out there and earn it. There are a lot of good life lessons that you can learn from sports and it's something I am trying to instill in my kids."
Sampras is playing two events on the PowerShares Series in 2014, in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 25 at the Energy Solutions Arena and in Sacramento on February 26.
"I love sports," Sampras said. "I love watching anything from the NFL to golf to college football. I think sports is the real deal. There are great stories. There are emotional stories. It's very real. I love tennis because it is the ultimate one on one sport. It's one will against another will. You put it all out there. If you don't play well, you are going to lose. That's the way I kind of like it."
In his appearance on Napear's show, Sampras discussed other topics outlined and excerpted below:
On Why American Tennis Has Lost Its Dominance In Global Tennis:
"I don't know if it is really us, but I think the world has gotten a little bit better. Through television and the internet, it seems like there are just more people playing tennis. You look at the top players in the world, you got Rafa (Nadal) being from Mallorca and (Novak) Djokovic being from Serbia and Roger (Federer) from Switzerland. Twenty years ago, maybe tennis wasn't popular in those countries, now they are and the best athletes from these countries are playing tennis and not just playing soccer. So it's a combination of those things. The American players today are doing as well as they can and it's just they are a level or two behind. I just think the world has gotten better. Maybe they start younger. Maybe college tennis in this country isn't quite what the satellite tour might be in Europe. There are a lot of different reasons. At the end of the day, I think the world has gotten a little bit more into tennis and all these great athletes are playing tennis and they are not just playing soccer."
On Novak Djokovic Rebounding From Tough Losses In 2013:
"For Djokovic, he's going to be right there. It's really the top three or four guys. We will see what Roger does, if he can come back from where he's at, but I see Djokovic and Rafa being the best two players. I think they will compete for all the majors. I'm not saying they are going to get to every final, but I just think that those two guys, they are truly the best players. Djokovic did have some tough losses. He got to the Wimbledon final and ran into (Andy) Murray which was a great story for him. He lost a tough French and lost a tough US Open so Djokovic will bounce back. He's a great player and I just think he and Rafa are just a level above everyone else. They have developed a pretty good rivalry"
On The 12-City 2014 PowerShares Series Tour and Playing in Sacramento:
"It's a fun tour. Sacramento, we've never been there so I'm looking forward to playing. John (McEnroe) and Jim (Courier) and James (Blake), they are obviously great players and good friends. It's fun night but at the same time, it's competitive. We just hope people come out and support it and watch it like and feel like they enjoyed their night. I'm looking forward to it and excited that Sacramento got it this year. I've been there a few times, played there a couple times. It's a good town."
On Still Playing Tennis Competitively On The PowerShares Series:
"I still enjoy playing. I really do. I love hitting the ball and just getting a good workout in and going out and competing against some of these old friends of mine. It's fun and I get to catch up with some friends, some old stories. And for whatever reason, these people still want to see us play, so I'm excited. It keeps me busy, keeps me involved in the sport and the sport has been good to me. I'm looking forward to hitting a few balls, getting in tennis shape and having some fun."
To listen to the full interview, go here: http://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2014/01/07/the-grant-napear-show-january-7-2014/
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The full 2014 Power Shares Series schedule with field of players are as follows:
Wednesday, February 5, Kansas City, Sprint Center – Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Michael Chang
Thursday, February 6, Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Arena – Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Michael Chang
Thursday, February 13, Birmingham, Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex – John McEnroe, Andy Roddick, Jim Courier, Mark Philippoussis
Friday, February 14, Indianapolis, Bankers Life Fieldhouse – John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Jim Courier, Mark Philippoussis
Wednesday, February 19, Denver, Pepsi Center – Andy Roddick, James Blake, Jim Courier, Mark Philippoussis
Thursday, February 20, Houston, Toyota Center – Andre Agassi, Jim Courier, Andy Roddick, James Blake
Tuesday, February 25, Salt Lake City, Energy Solutions Arena – Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, James Blake
Wednesday, February 26, Sacramento, Sleep Train Arena – Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, James Blake
Thursday, February 27, Portland, Oregon, Moda Center – Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, Jim Courier, James Blake
Wednesday, March 12 Nashville, Bridgestone Arena – John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Jimmy Connors, Pat Cash
Thursday, March 13, Charlotte, Time Warner Arena – John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, Jimmy Connors, Pat Cash
Friday, March 21, Surprise, Ariz., Surprise Stadium – Pete Sampras, Jim Courier, Todd Martin, Michael Chang
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Forget The GOAT Debate! Let's Talk About The GROAT!
By Thaddeus McCarthy
As we are in the (short) off-season, I thought now would be a perfect time to look at some historical aspects of our great game. Rather than discussing my opinions on the Greatest of All Time (GOAT) debate (which is a boring and tedious one), I will instead talk about the GROAT (Greatest Record of All Time) debate. Whether it is Roger Federer's 17 Grand Slams, or Rafael Nadal's 81-match clay-court win streak, we certainly have an array of options. The records I will compare will be only men, as it is too difficult to compare both sexes. I also don't want to get into a debate on the relative importance of the two.
Two factors are most important here; the first is the difficulty of acquiring the record, and the second is how important the record is too the game's history in general. The difficulty of acquiring the record can be looked at by the closeness of the results, the quality of the opponents, and the next person in the category. How important the record is can be looked at by how widely known is, and is revered by players and historians.
I would like to start off by talking about a record that unfortunately never was, Federer's 19 consecutive Grand Slam finals. The match which broke this streak was the 2008 Aussie Open semifinal versus Novak Djokovic, which coincidentally your writer watched from the stands. I remember thinking that Fed was not his normal self. He did in fact have mononucleosis, which did slow him down. But let's for now go back to fantasy and believe that Federer won this match, in which case I believe we certainly would have had the greatest record in tennis, and arguably in sports. Why? Well there were many close matches throughout, such as Janko Tipsaravic at Aussie 08, won 10-8 in the 5th. The opponents Federer had to face in this time (2005-2010) before the final were very good; such as a young Novak Djokovic, Andy Roddick, and David Nalbandian. The next person in the consecutive finals category is Rafael Nadal with 5, which is not even close. And it's standing in the history of tennis and sports would undoubtedly be exemplary. It would be near on five years of constantly finishing in the top two of sports major tournaments… ridiculous.
As it is in reality land, we have Federer's 23 consecutive semi-final streak to admire. The matches were close and the opponents were still very good. The next person in the category though is Novak Djokovic with 14, which is much closer than five. It is probably the best known record in tennis, and has been talked about as one of the greatest in sports. But is it the greatest? His own 17 Grand Slams stand out as maybe a better known record. Nadals 81-match clay court win streak, or his 7/8 titles at 4 different tournaments (French Open, Monte Carlo, Rome, Barcelona) were both far beyond anything else. Jimmy Connors 109 single titles record will likely never be approached. Guillermo Vilas's 16 titles in a single season will not be overtaken in the modern age. You could also include Rod Laver's two calendar year Grand Slams or his 200 total titles in this company.
For Nadal's two greatest records there is one match which stands out above all others, and that is the 2006 Rome Final, which went over 5 hours. It was the longest match in the Nadal-Federer rivalry. Winning this match enabled Nadal to break Vilas's record 53 straight clay wins. Jimmy Connors total titles record of 109 is a reasonably known record throughout the tennis public. The next person in the category is Ivan Lendl with 94. Seeing that Fed only won a single title this year to notch up his 77th, we can clearly see how difficult it is. The Vilas record of 16 titles in one season (1977) is practically unbreakable. Especially considering that Federer in his best year of 2006 'only' won 12. Most of those for Vilas were on clay though, so one has to question his all-court mastery. Rod Laver's calendar Grand Slams, one in the amateur era and one in the professional; will be hard to emulate. It has to be remembered though that these were the transition years when neither (amateur/professional) had all the great players in their respective competitions. One has to think that it would be somewhat easier to accomplish the true Grand Slam then, than from the 70s onwards.
At the end of the day, it all comes down to that which is best known by the general public and appreciated by historians. And unfortunately Vilas's, Nadal's and Connors records; while undoubtedly great, are not well known by the general public. The Laver calendar Grand Slams are well known, but the quality of the opposition in those days was spread across two separate competitions. The record which stands out I believe (and I know it may be obvious) is the Federer semi-final streak of 23. The reasons for it are many. It is one of the best known records in tennis and is revered by historians and the public alike, most importantly though it demonstrates consistent excellence over a prolonged period. Among the great records in sports it is arguable where this stands alongside the likes of Tiger Wood's 142 consecutive cut streak or Wilt Chamberlains 100 point game. Within tennis though, nothing is on par with it. We needn't live in a fantasy land, because the reality of 23 consecutive top four finishes isn't half bad.
Grigor Dimitrov Q&A: Fun Fan Encounters, Ultimate Dinner Guests, and Maria Sharapova
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty-two-year-old Grigor Dimitrov has much to be happy about.
He kicked off his 2013 season by reaching his first ATP final in Brisbane, pushing Andy Murray in a tight two set match. He continued his good performance making two more semifinals and one quarterfinal on the year, while taking tennis' top men to their limits on court.
In Monte Carlo in April, Dimitrov took Rafael Nadal to three sets, and a few weeks later, he stunned world No. 1 Novak Djokovic in Madrid. Directly following his win over the Serbian, tears welled up in the young Dimitrov's eyes, and it was clear how much the win meant to him. His ranking also catapulted to a career-high of 26 in the world.
After his successful clay court campaign, the focused Bulgarian now shifts gears to the U.S. hard courts and hopes to build on his great season.
"The clay season was a lot of fun this year for me," commented Dimitrov following his first round win over Xavier Malisse at the Citi Open in Washington, D.C. "I would like to do even better on the hard court … I love playing in the States. It's a place where I always feel comfortable."
Charismatic and approachable, Dimitrov has also gotten plenty of buzz surrounding his off court relationship with WTA player, Maria Sharapova. Though he prefers his privacy about his personal life, he realizes it is an inevitable popular topic with the press and fans.
"Of course, there is a lot of talk off the court, and in the end, I think that's part of the game … In England (during Wimbledon), in general, there were a lot of these questions. But what can I do?" stated Dimitrov, still smiling.
On Tuesday in Washington, D.C., I had a chance to sit down with the enchanting Dimitrov for a few minutes as he talked memorable moments, crazy fan encounters and who his ultimate dinner guests would be. After the interview, he extended his hand as I stepped off a rather tall stage that a three-year-old would probably enjoy jumping off of. What a perfect gentleman.
What is your most memorable moment on court?
I think definitely there are many, and one of them was when I played Novak Djokovic this year. I think that's one of the most memorable matches for me. Of course, can't forget the match against Rafa (Nadal). I'm trying to make every moment to stay with me and keep it in a special way.
If you weren't a tennis player, what would you be doing?
I would be definitely into sports. My mom is a former volleyball player. I like playing soccer, volleyball, basketball – any sports. I'm pretty active when I have my time off, so I would definitely try to be sport-oriented but I don't think there's one sport in particular over the others.
If you could have dinner with any three people, living or dead, who would they be and why?
Johnny Depp, for sure. This is my number one pick of all-time. Other two … my girlfriend, but I'm having dinner with her every night. (Laughs)
Hmm. Two people … I would go with … Monica Bellucci. And then … it has to be a musician, but I cannot name one. Any musician that I like nowadays that would be it probably.
What is the funniest or craziest encounter you've had with a fan?
I must say there are lot of these, because I always do some things with the fans whether it's going to be practice or when I come out to sign autographs. I always do something – whether I'm going to give a t-shirt or wristband. The fans always have some funny gifts. Once I got one crazy gift, I received a little (stuffed) bear and there were sentences in Bulgarian on it. I don't know how long that took, but I think it was an extremely big effort for someone to do it. I remembered that for quite a bit; I was in Asia then. In Asia, I think I had one of the biggest supporters out there. One year, it was just crazy; everyone had their t-shirt with my sign, and they made a special t-shirt for the matches. So I think that was kind of cool.
Plotlines to Ponder: US Open Series Edition
The Emirates Airlines US Open Series begins next week with tournaments at Atlanta (ATP) and Stanford (WTA). More events on both Tours follow during each of the five weeks between now and the US Open, including consecutive Masters 1000/Premier Five tournaments in Canada and Cincinnati. As the action accelerates toward the final major of 2013, here are seven key narratives to follow.
1. Will Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray seize the upper hand?
The top two men in the world have contested the finals at the last three non-clay majors and enter the summer hard courts as co-favorites for the US Open. Fittingly, Djokovic and Murray each have won once in New York, although the Serb has reached four finals there to the Scot's two. While Murray has won multiple titles at both Masters 1000 tournaments this summer, Djokovic never has conquered Cincinnati despite winning three times in Canada. A victory for either man over the other at one of those events would earn that player an edge heading into New York. So would a Canada/Cincinnati sweep, a feat that has occurred only three times on the men's side in the Open era. Back on their best surface for the rest of 2013, Djokovic and Murray have an opportunity to take their rivalry another step forward. Abrupt shifts have defined it so far, so predict at your peril.
2. Will Serena Williams restore order in the WTA?
The world No. 1 has compiled a somewhat strange season, dominating Roland Garros and racing undefeated through the clay season but losing by the quarterfinals at the two non-clay majors. Serena usually responds with courage to adversity such as her stunning loss to Sabine Lisicki at Wimbledon. One need think back barely a year to the second-half surge that she reeled off after a much more disheartening setback against Virginie Razzano. The dominance of the top three women since the start of 2012 prepared few viewers for the implosion at Wimbledon. That fortnight echoed the chaotic period in the WTA that preceded the current Serena/Maria/Vika Rule of Three. For reasons developed further below, the top-ranked woman and defending US Open champion stands the best positioned of that trio to curb her inferiors. Even as she approaches 32, her aura still intimidates.
3. Will Roger Federer or Rafael Nadal pose the greater challenge to the top two?
On the surface, literally and figuratively, this question seems easy. Federer has compiled the superior record of the two in the US Open Series and at the US Open. For most of their careers, he has been the better man on hard courts and the better man in the second half, when his rival's energy wanes. That said, Nadal has surpassed Federer in recent years at the US Open, notching consecutive finals in 2010-11. He also has produced the stronger season of the two by far, reaching the final at every tournament except Wimbledon, claiming a key hard-court title at Indian Wells, and overcoming Djokovic at Roland Garros. Federer has won just one title in 2013 and has not defeated a top-five opponent. The two superstars never have met in the US Open Series or at the US Open. They responded in contrasting ways to early Wimbledon losses, Nadal resting his ever-fragile knees and Federer entering two clay tournaments in July.
4. Can the Wimbledon women's finalists consolidate their breakthroughs?
Hovering over Murray's quest to defend his US Open title is the question of how he will respond to his Wimbledon feat. The women's champion there also faces the task of overcoming the inevitable post-breakthrough hangover. Like Murray, however, Marion Bartoli may have the maturity to avoid that lull. She has earned some of her finest successes on North American hard courts, including a Stanford title won from Venus Williams, finals at Indian Wells and San Diego, and semifinals at Miami and the Rogers Cup. Bartoli might return at Stanford next week.
Much more a grass specialist than Bartoli, the woman whom she defeated in the Wimbledon final has reached four quarterfinals there but none at any other major. Sabine Lisicki still looks to build on her victories over two top-four opponents at Wimbledon, and there is no reason why her massive serve cannot shine on fast hard courts. Her main challenge has consisted of staying healthy long enough to build momentum, so her ranking could climb if she does.
5. What to expect from Wimbledon's walking wounded?
About five top-eight players limped out of the grass season with injuries that may linger. On the men's side, Juan Martin Del Potro should recover quickly from a minor sprain caused by hyper-extending his left knee. The Wimbledon semifinalist and former US Open champion should prove the most compelling threat in New York outside the Big Four. World No. 3 David Ferrer may need more time to recover from his ankle injury, while Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has voiced uncertainty over whether he will return from a knee injury by the Open.
Eager to ignite her partnership with Jimmy Connors, Maria Sharapova withdrew from Stanford next week to rest a hip injury incurred at Wimbledon. Sharapova posted playful photos of her rehab work, not sounding overly concerned. Still, both Sharapova and Victoria Azarenka may need to brush off some rust early in the US Open Series. Limited to one match since Roland Garros, Azarenka has played only five tournaments in the last five months. Her coach, Sam Sumyk, reported that her knee incurred no structural damage, though.
6. Will home soil inspire the American men?
At the US Open last year and at Wimbledon this summer, nobody in this group reached the second week, something once taken for granted. With Andy Roddick retired and Mardy Fish chronically ill, American men's tennis has plunged down an elevator shaft with embarrassing velocity. Not much light shines into the bottom of the shaft from former phenom Ryan Harrison, who has developed into an uninspired journeyman. The more explosive Jack Sock may evolve into a future star, as French sports magazine L'Equipe thinks, but his time will not come for at least a few years. Until then, the two lethargic giants John Isner and Sam Querrey remain the only real hopes for the US. The good news is that they have played their best tennis on home soil, winning 10 of 13 career titles there. The bad news is that neither has done anything meaningful on hard courts this year.
7. Which rising stars on each Tour will shine?
In the wake of a Wimbledon semifinal appearance, many eyes will focus on Jerzy Janowicz over the summer. The boyish, lanky Pole has virtually nothing to defend during the US Open Series as he aims to rise toward the top 10. Grigor Dimitrov has drawn attention mostly on account of his resemblance to Federer and his relationship with Sharapova, but he impressed at both Indian Wells and Miami this year. And the deeply talented, deeply enigmatic Bernard Tomic could build on a promising Wimbledon if he finds more discipline on the court and stability off the court.
The women's game features some youngsters who have advanced faster than their male counterparts. One of three women to reach the second week at every major in 2013, the 20-year-old Sloane Stephens offers the home nation its most genuine threat outside Serena. Stephens needs to transfer some of her feistiness from verbal barbs to her game, not an obstacle confronted by the powerful Madison Keys. American fans should relish the sight of Keys this summer, showcasing a serve reminiscent of the Williams sisters and the penetrating groundstrokes designed for WTA success. Reaching the second week at Wimbledon and at last year's US Open, meanwhile, British teenager Laura Robson has shown the power and belief to strike down the elite.
From Djokovic to Federer, What's Ahead in the Summer for the ATP Top 5?
(July 16, 2013) With the U.S. Open looming in the near future, what does the summer hard court season hold for the ATP top 5? Nick Nemeroff recaps the players' recent results and gives an outlook into the season going forward.
2013 has been quite the lackluster season for Roger Federer. The Swiss has only one title to his name (Halle), and has failed to reach the final in all five of the tournaments where he entered as the reigning champion. Federer is 1-5 against the top 10 this season, including two demoralizing losses to Rafael Nadal in Indian Wells and the final of Rome.
In all of Federer defeats this season (Andy Murray, Julien Benneteau, Tomas Berdych, Nadal twice, Kei Nishikori, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, and Sergiy Stakhovsky), he was entirely unsuccessful in controlling the middle of the court and found it hard to neutralize the offensive weapons of his opponents. Moving forward, I would anticipate Federer to be less inclined with working his way into points, a strategy highly uncharacteristic of the distinctive first-strike tennis which guided him to 17 grand slams.
Federer's summer schedule is highly dense as he has entered Montreal, Cincinnati, and of course, the U.S. Open. But what has come as a bit of a surprise to many, Federer is playing on the clay of Hamburg and Gstaad in what appears be an effort to get more match play in before the hard court stretch and to gain back some of the confidence he lost earlier in the season.
With Nadal, the lingering questions always revolve around his ever so fragile knees. Following his opening round defeat to Steve Darcis at Wimbledon, Nadal expressed that the stress and pain put on his knees is amplified on grass due to the consistently lower positions he must execute in order to properly strike the ball.
Though the tour is transitioning from grass to hard, Nadal's knees will continue to be tested. Despite the fact that hard courts yield higher bounces which mean the Spaniard will see more balls in his desired strike zone thus less bending and lunging for lower balls, hard courts are called hard courts for a reason—they are hard—especially on Rafa's knees.
Before the U.S. Open, Nadal will be playing in both Montreal and Cincinnati, two events that will surely allow him to gauge the status of his knees. If Nadal can remain healthy, as he proved in the seven tournaments he has won in 2013, he can be absolutely devastating. Remember, besides the six clay court tournaments he won, Nadal also won Indian Wells defeating Federer, Berdych, and Juan Martin Del Potro en route to the title.
David Ferrer has reached the semifinals of 4 of the last 6 grand slams, including a career best run at this year's French Open where he overcame his grand slam semifinal struggles getting to the final before losing to Nadal.
Undeniably, Ferrer's premier surface is clay. Ferrer is often praised for his speed, consistency, retrieval abilities, and his fighting spirit. The narrative around Ferrer often clouds one of the most overlooked and important aspects of his game that being his aggression. For one of the smallest guys on tour, Ferrer really injects a mountain of energy into each and every shot and certainly can put a significant amount of pace on the ball.
Ferrer will be less inclined to grind on hard courts and as a result, his underestimated finishing power should be on full display.
Regardless of what Andy Murray does for the rest of the season, his 2013 will be remembered for his triumph at Wimbledon. Despite it being one of the most bizarre tournaments any of us have ever witnessed, the British fans' 77 years of agony finally ended.
The joys of success must be quickly celebrated as Murray has a whopping 2000 points to defend from his U.S. Open title last year. Murray should feel less pressure in the U.S. Open warm-up even tournament as he only has 180 points to defend in Montreal and Cincinnati.
Over the past several years, Murray's game has evolved leaps and bounds under the careful supervision of the ever stoic Ivan Lendl. In prior years, Murray game was characterized by inexplicable passivity and constant mental battles. Today, Murray has flip the switch on that characterization and has learned to better control the myriad of thoughts running through his head and utilize his powerful groundstrokes in a manner that is more proactive rather than reactive.
Look for Murray's second serve to be a key shot as he looks to defend his U.S. Open crown especially if he ends up facing either Ferrer or Djokovic, two of the best returners in the game.
Shock and disbelief were coursing through my veins during the Wimbledon final as Novak Djokovic put forth one of the most substandard performances of his career. Coming from a guy who usually steps up in the biggest moments and has ice running through his veins, Djokovic surely was not expecting such an outright defeat.
Having lost two of his last three major finals to Murray, the Serbian will enter the hard court swing looking to restore the form that catapulted him to the number one ranking, a level of play far distant from what we saw in the Wimbledon final.
The next several months will be a key stretch for the Serb as he looks to maintain a grasp of the top ranking. In 2012, Djokovic won Canada and reached the final of Cincinnati and the U.S. Open meaning he has serious points to defend.
The Magnificent Seven: Memorable Men's Matches from the First Half of 2013
Just past its halfway point, the year 2013 has featured twists and turns, tastes of the familiar and the unfamiliar, and plenty of memorable matches to recall. This first of two articles counts down the seven most memorable men's matches of the first half. Not necessarily the longest, the closest, or those that featured the best tennis, each of them connected to narratives broader than their specific outcomes.
7) Grigor Dimitrov d. Novak Djokovic, Madrid 2R, 7-6(6) 6-7(8) 6-3
During the first few months of 2013, Dimitrov progressed slowly but surely in his ability to challenge the ATP elite. First, he served for the first set against Djokovic and Murray in Indian Wells and Miami, respectively. Then, he won a set from Nadal on clay in Monte Carlo. Dimitrov's true breakthrough came at the next Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid, where he withstood an extremely tense encounter against the world No. 1. When Djokovic escaped the marathon second-set tiebreak, the underdog could have crumbled. Instead, Dimitrov rallied to claim an early third-set lead that he never relinquished. Having won the Monte Carlo title from Nadal in his previous match, Djokovic showed unexpected emotional frailty here that undercut his contender's credentials in Paris. (He did, however, avenge this loss to Dimitrov when they met at Roland Garros.)
6) Sergiy Stakhovsky d. Roger Federer, Wimbledon 2R, 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 7-5 7-6(5)
Ten years before, almost to the day, a youthful Roger Federer had burst onto the tennis scene by upsetting seven-time champion Pete Sampras at the All England Club. An aura of invincibility had cloaked Federer at majors for much of the ensuing decade, contributing to a record-breaking streak of 36 major quarterfinals. That streak forms a key cornerstone of his legacy, but it ended at the hands of a man outside the top 100 who never had defeated anyone in the top 10. Federer did not play poorly for much of this match, a symbol of the astonishing upsets that rippled across Wimbledon on the first Wednesday. Rare is the occasion when he does not play big points well, and even rarer is the occasion when an unheralded opponent of his plays them better. Stakhovsky needed the fourth-set tiebreak almost as much as Federer did, and he struck just the right balance of boldness and patience to prevail.
5) Andy Murray d. Roger Federer, Australian Open SF, 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3 6-7(2) 6-2
Murray ended the first half of 2013 by thrusting not a monkey but a King Kong-sized gorilla off its back. He rid himself of another onerous burden when the year began, nearly as meaningful if less publicized. Never had Murray defeated Federer at a major before, losing all three of their major finals while winning one total set. A comfortable win seemed within his grasp when he served for the match at 6-5 in the fourth set, only to see a vintage spurt of inspiration from the Swiss star force a fifth. All the pressure rested on Murray in the deciding set after that opportunity slipped away, and yet he composed himself to smother Federer efficiently. Murray's third consecutive appearance in a major final illustrated his improving consistency, a theme of 2013. Meanwhile, his opponent's sagging energy in the fifth set revealed another theme of a season in which Federer has showed his age more than ever before.
4) Rafael Nadal d. Ernests Gulbis, Indian Wells 4R, 4-6 6-4 7-5
Although South American clay had hinted at the successes ahead, neither Nadal nor his fans knew what to expect when he played his first marquee tournament since Wimbledon 2012. Even the most ambitious among them could not have foreseen the Spaniard winning his first hard-court tournament since 2010 and first hard-court Masters 1000 tournament in four years. Nadal would finish his title run by defeating three straight top-eight opponents, but the decisive turning point of his tournament came earlier.After falling behind the dangerous Ernests Gulbis, he dug into the trenches with his familiar appetite for competition. To his credit, Gulbis departed from his usual insouciance and stood toe to toe with Nadal until the end, even hovering within two points of the upset. But Nadal's explosive athleticism allowed him to halt the Latvian's 13-match winning streak in a series of pulsating exchanges. He ended the match with his confidence far higher than when it began.
3) Novak Djokovic d. Juan Martin Del Potro, Wimbledon SF, 7-5 4-6 7-6(2) 6-7(6) 6-3
Here is a match that does belong on this list simply because of its extraordinary length, tension, and quality, even if it ultimately lacks broader implications. Neither man had lost a set en route to this semifinal, and its 283 blistering, sprawling minutes showed why. Refusing to give an inch from the baseline, Djokovic and Del Potro blasted ferocious serves and groundstrokes while tracking down far more balls than one would have thought possible on grass. The drama raced to its climax late in the fourth set, when the Argentine saved two match points with bravery that recalled his Indian Wells victories over Murray and Djokovic. Triumphant at last a set later, the Serb emitted a series of howls that exuded relief as much as exultation. We will not know for the next several weeks what, if anything, will come from this match for Del Potro, but it marked by far his best effort against the Big Four at a major since he won the US Open.
2) Novak Djokovic d. Stanislas Wawrinka, Australian Open 4R, 1-6 7-5 6-4 6-7(5) 12-10
Just halfway into the first major of 2013, everyone concurred that we already had found a strong candidate for the match of the year. The second-ranked Swiss man lit up the Melbourne night for a set and a half as Djokovic slipped, scowled, and stared in disbelief at his unexpectedly feisty opponent. Once Wawrinka faltered in his attempt to serve for a two-set lead, though, an irreversible comeback began. Or so we thought. A dazzling sequence of shot-making from Djokovic defined proceedings until midway through the fourth set, when Wawrinka reignited at an ideal moment. Two of the ATP's most glorious backhands then dueled through a 22-game final set, which also pitted Wawrinka's formidable serve against Djokovic's pinpoint return. The underdog held serve six times to stay in the match, forcing the favorite to deploy every defensive and offensive weapon in his arsenal to convert the seventh attempt. Fittingly, both of these worthy adversaries marched onward to impressive accomplishments. Djokovic would secure a record three-peat in Melbourne, and Wawrinka would launch the best season of his career with victories over half of the top eight and a top-10 ranking.
1) Rafael Nadal d. Novak Djokovic, Roland Garros SF, 6-4 3-6 6-1 6-7(3) 9-7
The stakes on each side loomed a little less large than in the 2012 final, perhaps, with neither a Nole Slam nor Nadal's record-breaking seventh Roland Garros title on the line. One would not have known it from watching a sequel much more compelling than the original, and one of the finest matches that this rivalry has produced. Somewhat a mirror image of their final last year at the Australian Open, it featured a comeback by one man from the brink of defeat in the fourth set and a comeback by the other from the brink of defeat in the fifth. Nadal led by a set and a break and later served for the match before Djokovic marched within six points of victory, but one last desperate display of will edged the Spaniard across the finish line. Few champions throughout the sport's history can match the resilience of these two champions, so the winner of their matches can exult in a hard-earned triumph. While Djokovic proved how far he had progressed in one year as a Roland Garros contender, Nadal validated his comeback with his most fearless effort yet against the mature version of the Serb. Only time will tell whether it marks the start of a new chapter in their rivalry, or a glittering coda that illustrates what might have been.
Check back in a day or two for a companion article on the seven most memorable women's matches.
Nike Men's Fall Preview: Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Juan Martin del Potro
It may still be the grass court season, but Nike has already released what several of their key male athletes will be wearing come fall, including Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Juan Martin del Potro.
Rafael Nadal: The Spaniard will be adding a pop of color to Nike's lineup, sporting the Nike Men's Fall Premier Rafa Crew in Sonic Yellow with Armory Navy accents. The same modern scooped V-neck he donned at Wimbledon will stick around. A sublimated graphic print on the chest, as well as a laser-perforated graphic on back keep the shirt design fairly subtle — the though the "X" on the front alludes to superhero status. The top will be paired with the Nike Men's Fall Premier Rafa Woven Short in Armory Navy.
Roger Federer: The Swiss maestro will attempt to go for his sixth US Open title in a newly-refined polo, the Nike Men's Fall Premier RF US Open Polo in Light Armory Blue. A contrast self fabric collar and subtle side panels make this one of Federer's most elegant looks, and the pale grey/blue palette adds just enough color to not oversimplify the top. He'll combine it with with the Nike Men's Fall Premier RF Twill Short in White.
Not to be forgotten, Federer also has his own line of practice RF tees, including the Nike Men's Fall RF Trophy V-Neck T-Shirts in Armory Navy or Wolf Grey (left and middle). The Nike Men's Fall Graphic T-Shirt (right) will also bring a light-hearted smile for all Nike athletes donning the shirt. It comes in Armory Navy (pictured below), Sonic Yellow and White.
Juan Martin del Potro: The Tower of Tandil has regularly taken a low-key approach to his outfits, and the fall season is no different. He'll be wearing the Nike Men's Fall Advantage UV Crew in Light Armory Blue (pictured below), Dark Armory Blue and Sonic Yellow, as well as the Nike Men's Fall Gladiator 10″ Plaid Short in Light Armory Blue (pictured below), Vintage Green, Geyser Grey, and Armory Navy.
Other tops that could potentially be worn by the rest of the Nike athletes also have some great designs, including the Advantage UV Graphic Crew (left), Advantage UV Graphic Polo (middle) and Rally Sphere Stripe Polo (right).


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"Deborah Raney reminds us that God's ways are not our ways but His paths lead to fulfillment and joy.
--Angela Elwell Hunt, author of "The Note" and The Heirs of Cahira O Connor series
Her Second Husband Healed the Sorrow of a Tragic Loss.
Her First Has Just Returned from the Dead.
Which Man Has the Right to Claim Daria's Heart?
After two years of serving as a missionary in a remote area of South America, Daria Camfield has returned to the States to mourn her husband, reportedly killed while providing medical aid to a neighboring Colombian village.
One family discovers how God can redeem any tragedy.
At first, Daria finds comfort only in the daughter born to her after Nate's tragic death. As she begins to heal, she also finds a listening ear and a tender heart in her new boss, veterinarian Colson Hunter. Determined to move forward with life, Daria ignores the still small voice calling her to wait and accepts Cole's marriage proposal. But after the wedding, Daria's new dream life turns into a nightmare with the arrival of an unbelievable
telegram: Nathan Camfield found alive. Flying into K.C. Int l. via Bogota
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husband, abandoning Cole? Or will she reject Nate and choose the only man her daughter has ever called Daddy --a man she has come to cherish with all her heart?
About the Author
Deborah Raney s first novel, A Vow to Cherish, inspired the World Wide Pictures film of the same title and launched her writing career after twenty happy years as a stay-at-home mom. Deb now has more than two dozenpublishednovels. She and her husband, Ken Raney, recently traded small-town life the setting of many of Deb's novels for life in the (relatively) big city of Wichita, Kansas. They love traveling to visit four children and five small grandchildren who all live much too far away. Visit Deb on the web atwww.deborahraney.com. Twitter: @authordebraney

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Katie Holmes in Current/Elliott High Waisted Skinny in Townie
Katie Holmes was spotted spending some time with her parents at Malibu Pier in Malibu, California. The actress wore her Current/Elliott High Waisted Skinny Jeans in Townie with some Adidas Stan Smith sneakers and simple t shirt with a statement necklace.
I really like the pairing of these jeans with the sneakers. I love the way they fit her and the way they fall on the shoes. There is some stacking to them that is just enough to keep the look feeling casual without looking sloppy. What do you think of the pairing? You can click here to purchase these jeans from SHOPBOP for $198.
Katie Holmes in Current/Elliott High Waisted Skinny in Townie
Katie Holmes was all smiles as she dropped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show in Burbank, California. For the interview, the actress wore a pair of the Current/Elliott High Waisted Skinny in Townie with a printed shirt and her favorite Isabel Marant pumps.
We haven't seen Katie in a pair of Current/Elliott jeans in a while. We used to constantly see her in many of their styles and I do find it great to see her in them again as she was one of the frontiers for the brand and brought them to the spotlight. I wonder if we will be seeing her in them more and which style next? You can click here to purchase these jeans from SHOPBOP $198.
Katie Holmes in STROM Brand Tre Codex Skinny Jeans
Photographed while out and about in New York City, Katie Holmes looked to be in good spirits. She wore her STROM Brand Tre Codex skinny jeans with a black turtleneck, cropped black leather jacket and boots.
I find Katie's style to be hit or miss. I appreciate that she tries new things out but sometimes it just misses the mark a bit. This is one of those outfits for me. I think it would be much better without the jacket, which I think is a bit too cropped and makes the proportions off.
Katie Holmes in a Current/Elliott Oversized Trucker Denim Jacket
Katie Holmes was seen with a Diet Coke and chatting on her cell phone on the set of an 'Oil of Olay' commercial in New York City.
Katie wore a double denim outfit, pairing together the Current/Elliott Oversized Trucker Denim Jacket with some washed black straight cropped jeans and a tee. We recently saw this denim jacket on Jessica Alba and I'm pretty sure it's going to be incredibly popular this Fall! Buy it online at Shopbop for $368.
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The "virus" is spreading all over the whole IT Service Management "body", affecting Service Desk function largely.
This is an effort to coin understanding of Agile and Lean principles from the perspective of Service Desk function and summarize implications on everyday's work. Some applicable designs of the Kanban boards will be discussed and could serve as a basis of your own experiments.
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School board reinstates programs
There are 6 comments on the ThisWeek Community Newspapers story from Jun 8, 2011, titled School board reinstates programs. In it, ThisWeek Community Newspapers reports that:The Hilliard City Schools Board of Education approved the reinstatement of gifted education and middle-school sports in the district at a special meeting on June 6. Board members voted 4-1 to reinstate gifted education programming in grades K-5 for school year 2011-12, but cuts for students in grades 6-12 will not be restored.
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#1 Jun 8, 2011
It would seem that cutting these programs was just a ruse to get the voters to pass the levy. Since the levy did not pass, and these cuts won't be made, I would guess I made the right decision not to support it.
#2 Jun 8, 2011
I will never support it again until we get back to basic education.
#3 Jun 9, 2011
Please define "basic education."
#4 Jun 9, 2011
What about the 5th grade band and strings being reinstated, talk about something that grows the brain and children. Truly a shame, and I'm a sports fan and coach as well as a music education supporter. The district has lost my supportive vote in the future. Priorities are screwed up, reinstating an extra-curricular that requires "good grades" to participate, but eliminating a truly cognitive and physical experience in 5th grade band/orchestra. Idiots.
#5 Jun 9, 2011
I agree "no means no." Who is going to vote for the levy next time if given empty threats?" It sounds like the teachers made the biggest sacrifice. I'm kind of surprised since they just froze their salary for 18 months prior to this freeze. I noticed the adminstration was not mentioned, I'm just wondering did they freeze their salary. In 2008 special education services were eliminated how about bringing those back before we bring back items from this levy we were told would be eliminated??
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You have to wonder if Doug Maggied was sincere in his "no" votes... or if he was just kicking off his re-election campaign a few months early...
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Findings from aggregate-level and ethnographic research suggest that poverty and delinquency are related. The inability of individual-level quantitative research to demonstrate consistent evidence of this relationship, however, has been used to call into question whether poverty is indeed related to an increased propensity for delinquent involvement. This may be due to the difficulty individual-level analyses have in identifying the group most important in uncovering the relationship of poverty to delinquency—those individuals that experience persistent childhood poverty. This paper provides an assessment of the effects of both the level of exposure to poverty and its timing on delinquent involvement using fourteen years of longitudinal data for a national sample of younger adolescents. Findings indicate that exposure to poverty and the timing of such exposure are indeed related to an increased likelihood of involvement in delinquency.
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I've tried the wonderful 10 minute installation process but have run into a bit of a snag. After logging in using the supplied admin account I'm placed in a very restricted admin pannel at /wp-admin/. Typically this page displays a bunch of admin links across the top of the page, all of which are missing. Selecting any of the links in the body of the page such as "Change your site's look or theme" results in a new page with the message "You do not have sufficient permissions to access this page."
Does this suggest that the supplied admin account doesn't have "sufficent permissions"? Is this a bug in the install or did I miss something?


text: I came across a new source of data which I think is really worth sharing: ThinkNum. It gathers around 2,000 sources of data but more importantly it allows the user to manipulate this data via functions and graphics and there is an R package available on CRAN. Interested readers can find a very good post


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Our annual Research Colloquium brings together a select group of scholars that are conducting empirical research on broadly defined social outcomes, within the nonprofit sector in the United States and elsewhere. Papers are presented by faculty invitees, and participants engage in a forum to provide feedback on the early-stage research papers of invited doctoral students as well. The most promising of the student papers receives a $5,000 award from SE@G.
We held our first research colloquium in May 2013 and welcomed 19 faculty and students from nine universities in order to encourage disciplinary and multi-disciplinary analyses of how both for-profit and non-profit organizations are contributing to critical and specific societal outcomes.
The event has continued to grow annually and in May 2015, we hosted 34 faculty and graduate students from 22 different institutions, focusing on early-stage research projects that either work with or study entrepreneur accelerator programs.