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As part of the digital television transition that started last year, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allocated frequencies to public safety organizations and broadband providers. That spectrum includes the 700MHz band where many UHF microphones transmit. If your wireless mics operate on any frequencies between 698MHz and 806MHz, you may be breaking the law. This frequency range includes the newly defined public safety channels: TV 63, 64, 68, and 69. It's not that the FCC is going to stake you out and swoop in on you in the midst of a wedding. The concern that videographers have is that instead of hearing the bride and groom stating, "I do," your mic may pick up a nearby police dispatcher saying, "We have a 5150 in progress." Wireless systems purchased in the past year or so are probably safe; the mic manufacturers had ample warning to switch their frequencies. However, if you bought your mics before January 2009, it is best to check their frequencies. Even frequency-agile mics may not operate with any other frequencies than those in the outlawed 700MHz band. Look in the battery compartment of the transmitter and receiver for the frequency or channel designation. Below is a link to the FCC that lists mic models by manufacturer.
Event videographers usually have two or three lavaliere (clip-on) mics and one handheld. The lavs go on the officiant, on the groom, and on the reading podium. A bodypack transmitter can connect to the DJ's board to get a direct feed. A handheld RF (radio frequency) mic enables interviews, or it serves as a backup for those times when you need to aim a mic at the DJ's speakers. The receivers need to be portable, camera-mounted systems. UHF band is preferred because, in many cases, the DJ or the church has a VHS system. Videographers like to use UHF so there is less chance of interference. Diversity systems help prevent dropouts, which is crucial for recordings that cannot be repeated. Frequency-agile systems let you select a frequency to avoid interference with the DJ's mic or the PA system in the church.
Videographers don't plan on upgrading microphones or audio gear—not nearly as frequently as they do cameras and computers. Audio equipment doesn't have compatibility issues, and many videographers have invested in good wireless mic systems thinking they would last for many years to come. Unfortunately, many of those systems will soon be sent to the recycling center. For current and future system purchases, videographers need to select transmitters and receivers at frequency bands TV channel 51 and below, which are located in the core television band (UHF frequencies 470MHz–698MHz). These frequencies are not slated for allocation, nor has this even been proposed. Nearly all the wireless mic manufacturers now offer transmitters and receivers in this band. Be cautious about purchasing any used wireless mic systems in the 700MHz band; make certain they operate in the 470MHz–698MHz range.
Videographers are not the only ones who will be affected. Churches and live event venues stand to lose the use of their mics too. Faced with having to spend many thousands of dollars to replace their mic systems, a cadre of Broadway theater owners formed The Coalition of Wireless Microphone Users. They sent a formal petition to the FCC explaining that they use wireless mics only for a few hours rather than 24/7. Their reasoning was that performances and churches could be granted an exception to the ruling. That was a year ago, and the FCC has yet to change its position.
The FCC's Position on the 700MHz Band The FCC says that using microphones in the 700MHz band "could be extremely dangerous and could even be life threatening." The commission warns of criminal penalties for violation of this law. It gave wireless microphone users 15 months from the originally scheduled transition to DTV, and even with last year's 3-month extension for broadcasters to complete the transition, it was still a full year's notice. As of press time (late April), no extension was offered for wireless mic users.
We spoke with Matthew Nodine, the FCC's chief of staff for its wireless telecommunications bureau. He said that the new regulations prohibit anyone from buying or selling wireless mics operating in the 700MHz band. While the ban on the use of 700MHz wireless systems goes into effect June 12, 2010, the ban on sales took effect Jan. 15, 2010. This ban is not limited to manufacturers; anyone reselling a used transmitter that operates in the band is breaking the law. When asked what penalties are levied for a videographer who continues to use his or her 700MHz wireless mic system after the June 12 cutoff, Nodine said these will be handled on a case-by-case basis. If a videographer's mic interferes with an emergency vehicle and the interference results in a death, it would be considered a very serious case.
Nodine said that the FCC reached out to organizations that use wireless devices operating in this spectrum and asked for public comments. However, he could not confirm that WEVA (Wedding & Event Videographers Association) was one of the organizations contacted. We checked WEVA's website and found that the association's John Zale had posted a notice in February 2009 about the spectrum reallocation. As part of that post, Zale included information on manufacturers' trade-in programs.
When asked if videographers who purchase new mic systems in the 500MHz or 600MHz bands need to worry about another spectrum allocation, Nodine said nothing was planned for the near future. He added that the FCC accepts written comments from anyone. "We read all of these." Videographers may send their comments to the FCC at email@example.com. You can download a PDF that explains the transition program and provides a link to the list of microphones that operate in the illegal band. The FCC has a FAQ as well as a telephone number to call to help you determine if your mic is one that is affected. The website also includes links to websites that may recycle your electronics. Recycling electronic equipment recovers valuable materials from the circuit boards, metal wiring, leaded glass, and plastics. The FCC's page with contact information from wireless microphone manufacturers can be found here.
The Manufacturers' Position It is hard to think of tossing a $1,000 mic system into the recycling bin. So most manufacturers offer a rebate program. The plan is for affected mic owners to purchase a new system and to send their old transmitters and receivers to the manufacturer. They then issue a rebate check; the amount of the check is dependent on the model of the system you purchased and what you returned. Some manufacturers will give you a rebate for the return of a competitor's brand of microphone if you purchase a new one from them.
Most of the wireless microphone manufacturers are offering rebates if you purchase a new system and send in your old transmitter and receiver. You don't need to send in removable lavaliere mics, but handhelds with integrated transmitters need to be traded in.
The rebates range from $30 to $1,000 depending on the model of equipment you have and what you want to buy. Some prescient videographers purchased one of the few wireless transmitters and receivers made with the capability of changing frequencies. The rest of us are stuck with obsolete systems. Unfortunately, the rebate programs of several manufacturers were due to expire before June 2010, although some (such as Shure's) have been extended through the month of June.
We spoke with Audio-Technica's director of educational service, Steve Savanyu, who said that Audio-Technica ceased making wireless systems in the 700MHz band more than 6 years ago and stopped selling them more than 3 years ago. The company currently has systems in the 500MHz and 600MHz band, such as the ATW-1813 with 996 frequencies. The complete system includes ATW-R1810 single-channel receiver, ATW-T1801 UniPak bodypack transmitter, ATW-T1802 plug-on transmitter, and a lavaliere microphone. Even with the latest generation reliability of wireless mics, Savanyu suggests that event videographers, who have no option of doing a retake, carry along a 50' mic cable. You'll need an inline power module such as the AT8538, which sells for less than $100.
You can find Audio-Technica's site with info about the transition here. Rebates are 15% off AT products purchased and AT products sent in, and 5% off competitors' products sent in. The rebate program lasts until Sept. 30, 2010. Sennheiser's rebate, like Shure's, expires June 30, 2010. The manufacturer is able to modify the frequencies or a small number of transmitter and receiver models. For information on Sennheiser's program, click here.
Until June 30, Shure offers rebates as high as $1,000 if you purchase a UR14D or UR24D/SM58 mic combo and return a Shure system. The top rebate for returning another manufacturer's system is $600. While many rebates hover in the $100–$200 range, the rebate for the purchase of a PGX14 or PGX24 with SM58 mic is only $40. You can download the Shure rebate form here.
Samson offers a free replacement for any 700MHz band mics purchased after Aug. 1, 2009; for purchases made between Feb. 1, 2009, and July 31, 2009, the company offers a replacement model for $150. The rebate program for customers who purchased their systems prior to February ended May 31, 2010. As of press time, Samson had made no announcement to extend the program. Its website is www.samsontech.com.
Sony posted this on its digital transition website: "Sony customers with WL-800 Series 'B' suffix models who want to modify their existing channels 62/64 or channels 66/68 wireless systems to operate on alternative channels 30/32 or channels 42/44 (on a charge basis) can contact Sony Service in Teaneck N.J. (201-833-5300) to inquire. Sony customers with previous UWP Series systems operating on channels 62/64 or channels 66/68 should consider replacing their wireless systems with new UWP systems that operate in channels 30/32 or channels 42/44." You can find the Sony transition site here.
Lectrosonics may be able to convert some systems to the new frequencies. If not, the transmitters and receivers may be exchanged for new models "at heavily discounted costs subsidized by the factory." You can read Lectrosonics' "consumer alert" here.
We couldn't find anything on Azden's website (www.azdencorp.com) about the transition, but you can call the company at (516) 328-7500.
AKG has a section on its website explaining the transition; you can contact the company directly for information on rebates. Read more about AKG's stance here or contact the company directly at (818) 920-3275.
Nady manufactures VHF portable wireless microphone systems such as the WHT Handheld Microphone Transmitter, which operates on a separate single frequency in the VHF 170MHz–216MHz band. It also makes the VHF WLT/WGT Bodypack Transmitter and the DKW-1 mini portable receiver. Nady describes the steps it has taken to ensure FCC compliance here.
Buyers' Guide to FCC-Compliant Portable RF SystemsThis is just a sampling of systems that include a bodypack transmitter and a camera-mounted receiver that operate in allowed frequencies. The clip-on mic element is not necessarily included; by and large, lavs are interchangeable. Handheld transmitters that attach to a standard mic and handheld mic-transmitters are included. This list is not exhaustive; check with the manufacturers for new models of transmitters and receivers.
AKG DPT 700 Digital Bodypack Transmitter for DMS 700 Wireless System • Dimensions 3.3" x 2.5" x 0.86"• Price: $995
AKG PT 4500 Wireless Bodypack Transmitter• 1,200 selectable frequencies• Up to 50mW RF output• Backlit display• Uses AA batteries• Works with WMS 4500 system• Price: $599
AKG PT 450 Bodypack Transmitter for AKG WMS450 Wireless System• Band 1/680.200MHz–710.00MHz• Price: $249
Audio-Technica ATW-1811 Single-Channel Receiver• Includes: ATW-T1801 UniPak bodypack transmitter and a lavaliere microphone• 996 auto-scanning frequencies, simultaneous operation of up to 10 systems• UHF Band D: 655.500MHz–680.375MHz• Price: $499
Audio-Technica ATW-1813D Portable Wireless Microphone Combo System• Includes: ATW-R1810 receiver, ATW-T1802 plug-in transmitter, • ATW-T1802 bodypack, and lavaliere microphone• UHF Band D: 655.500MHz–680.375 MHz• 996 channels• Price: $697
Audio-Technica ATW-1823• Includes: ATW-R1820 dual-channel receiver, ATW-T1801 UniPak bodypack transmitter, ATW-T1802 plug-on transmitter, and a lavaliere microphone• Price: $1,795Audio-Technica ATW-T310 UniPak Transmitter for ATW-3110 Wireless Microphone System • Uses 2 AA battery power• Mic/line input connection• Band C: 541.500MHz–566.375MHz• Price: $196
Audio-Technica AEW-T1000 Wireless UniPak Transmitter• For AEW single and dual receivers• Accepts line- and mic-level signals• Band C: 541.500MHz–566.375MHz• Price: $419
Audio-Technica ATW-T702 Wireless Handheld Transmitter• Price: $162.50
Audio-Technica AEW-T4100 Cardioid Handheld Microphone Transmitter• For 5000 Series Wireless• Cardioid polar pattern• IntelliScan frequency detection• Band C: 541.500MHz–566.375MHz• Price: $439Audio-Technica AEW-T3300 Handheld Transmitter • For 5000 Series Wireless• Cardioid polar pattern• Uses 2 AA batteries• IntelliScan frequency detection• Band C: 541.500MHz–566.375MHz• Price: $619
Azden 105ULH—105 Series UHF Wireless Microphone Combo System • 105UPR receiver • 15BT belt-pack transmitter • EX-305 lavaliere microphone • 15HT handheld transmitter • RF carrier frequency range • 566.25MHz–589.75MHz • Price $399
Azden 325ULH Dual-Channel Portable Wireless Microphone Combo System• 325UPR dual-channel receiver • 35HT handheld and 35BT belt-pack transmitters • EX-503 lavaliere dual-channel UHF portable • RF carrier frequency range • 566.125MHz–589.875MHz • Price: $799
Azden 1200 Series Slot-In Portable Wireless Lavaliere Microphone System • 1200BT belt-pack transmitter • Azden EX-503 lavaliere microphone • 638.125MHz–661.875MHz • 188 channels • Price: $995 Azden 1200BT Belt-Pack Transmitter for 1200 Series Receivers • 188 DTV-compliant frequencies• Multifunction LCD• Price: $299Azden 35HT UHF Handheld Microphone (566.125MHz–589.875MHz)• Digital LCD display• 188 selectable frequencies• Uses 2 AA batteries• Price: $229Electro-Voice REV-BP Bodypack Transmitter for REV Series Wireless Microphone System • C2 Band: 650MHz–674MHz/TV channels 44–47• 950 possible frequencies; programmable in 25kHz steps • Price : $556
Electro-Voice HTU2D-267 Handheld Transmitter With N/D267 Microphone Head • 1,122 possible frequencies; programmable in 25kHz steps • Price: $199 Lectrosonics 100 Series UHF Portable Receiver• Frequency block 22• 256 selectable frequencies over a 25.6MHz band • UCR100 UHF frequency-agile receiver • RF carrier frequency range • 537.6MHz–608MHz, 614MHz–793.5MHz (in 10 blocks) • Price: $514.95
Lectrosonics LMa Frequency-Agile Digital Hybrid UHF Belt-Pack Transmitter• Digital Hybrid Wireless technology• No compander noise• Servo bias audio input• 256 frequencies• 200, 100, and IFB series-compatible• Frequency block 20• Price: $649
Lectrosonics VRS Receiver and LM Transmitter With M152 for Venue System (Frequency Block 19)• 256 Selectable Frequencies • Both transmitter and receiver offer 256 selectable UHF frequencies over a 25.6MHz range• Price: $1,095
Lectrosonics SMa Sub-Miniature Microphone Transmitter• Sub-miniature design• Digital Hybrid Wireless technology• Frequency block 21• Dimensions: 2.3" x 1.8" x 0.64" • Price: $1,129Lectrosonics 400 Series Wireless Lavaliere Microphone System• UCR411 camera-mountable receiver• LMa belt-pack transmitter• M152 lavaliere microphone• Frequency block 20• 256 frequencies• Price: $2,501Lectrosonics 400 Series Wireless UHF Lavaliere System • UCR401 portable receiver• LM Digital Hybrid Wireless transmitter• M152 omnidirectional lavaliere mic• Frequency block 20• Price: $2,056
Lectrosonics 100 Series Wireless UHF Lavaliere Microphone System• M152 lavaliere mic• RF carrier frequency range 537.6MHz–608MHz • Price: $1,260
Lectrosonics 400 Series Wireless Lavaliere Microphone System• UCR411 portable receiver• MM400 watertight transmitter 3.03" x 2" x 0.69"• M152 omnidirectional lavaliere• Frequency block 20• Price: $2,837Samson UM1 Portable Wireless Lavaliere Microphone System• CT7 bodypack transmitter• UM1 UHF diversity receiver • LM10 Lavaliere microphone • Price: $219
Sennheiser EW112-p G3 Camera-Mount Wireless Microphone System With ME2 Lavaliere Mic• Band A: 516MHz–558MHz frequency• EK 100 G3 portable UHF receiver• SK 100 G3 bodypack transmitter• ME2 omni lavaliere• 42MHz bandwidth• 1,680 tunable UHF frequencies• 12 compatible frequencies per bank• Price: $599.99 Sennheiser ENG Package 1 (G: 626MHz–668MHz)• EK 2000 receiver• SK 2000 bodypack transmitter• SKP 2000 plug-on transmitter• Synchronize frequencies via infrared• True diversity technology• Four output power settings • Mic- or line-level input on transmitters• Price: $2,497Sony WCS-999 Camera-Mountable 900MHz Lavaliere Microphone System• Single-channel • RF carrier frequency range • 912MHz–915MHz • Mixed user reviews, mostly negative• Price: $101.99
Sony UWP-V1 Wireless Lavaliere Microphone Package (30/32; 566MHz–590MHz)• UTX-B2V belt-pack transmitter• Omnidirectional lavaliere microphone• URX-P2 portable receiver• Selectable mic/line input• Price: $525Sony UWP-V6 Wireless Plug-In and Lavaliere Microphone Package (42/55; 638MHz–662MHz) • UTX-P1 plug-in transmitter• UTX-B2 bodypack transmitter• Lavaliere microphone• URX-P2 portable receiver• Selectable mic/line input• Price: $730
Stuart Sweetow (sweetow at avconsultants.com) runs Oakland, Calif.-based video production company Audio Visual Consultants. He taught video production at UC Berkeley Extension, was associate editor of Wedding and Event Videography, and was a contributing editor to Camcorder & Computer Video magazine.


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Discussion in 'Racquets' started by VOLLEY KING, Mar 2, 2012.
yeah. that would be nice!
Glad to help out . Xoxoxo
hitman - what is the length of the es 133 normally? i didn't realize when i tried it that it was a superlong. that definitely makes sense why i found it slightly sluggish and cumbersome up at net.
It's 28-1/2". The extra length provides great reach, but hinders the maneuverability IMHO.
My previous racket, the Wilson Hyper Carbon Hammer 2.0, was also extended length, so I cut about 3/4" off of it. It plays pretty well now, but the frame is so stiff that it also hurts my arm/shoulder.
Tom uses it in USTA seniors. It's not the right choice for me but works for him :
gotcha. that makes sense. i find 27.5 inch sticks about my limit for extended length. i hit upper hoop in regular length sticks. wonder if extended length helps hit more dead center.
couldn't you just choke up on the es 133 and see if that alleviates the problem before taking a saw to it?
I just don't have that level of self control on the court. No matter what length racket I use, I always end up gripping the racket all the way at the end, with the butt end in the middle of my palm. I always have a nasty callus in the middl of my palm, gets irritated and sore, PITA.
One of the 4.5 guys I play with uses a Wilson Outer Limits (135 head, 28-1/2" length). He always chokes down on the racket quite a bit. I just can't do it for more than a few minutes, then I forget and lapse back to my old ways.
Guess I'm just a recidivist. I've been called worse before....
OK, I finally got to hit with the Vortex ES 108 yesterday, hit for over an hour outdoors in a mild breeze. The racket is strung with MSV Hex @ 50 lbs, string is about 2 years old. The feel of the racket is unlike any other I have ever hit with, VERY plush and soft, feels like you're hitting with a foam rubber frame, with leather strings.
This racket is not nearly so powerful as the 133, requires a full swing to drive the ball deep. If I didn't take a full swing, the ball would invariably go into the net, or land quite short. After a while, I found that this really helped my strokes, and I got more and more consistent the longer I played. There was little or no trampolining at all. Even so, i found it fairly easy to drive baseline half-volleys deep into the court. A few times I got caught hitting a FH with the wrong grip, was able to zing back a FH slice with good pace and depth. Overall, I felt very comfortable with the racket. The few serves I hit felt very natural, went in the court with little effort.
Now I am ready to have the racket restrung, am wondering what strings to use. I have a package of Tecnifibre X-One Biphase 17g, and a couple sets of PowerMaxx Light Touch 16L natty gut. I am thinking of trying a hybrid setup at low tension. The previous owner of the racket recommended that I stick with the MSV Hex at 50 lbs, and I've also been reading about the WeissCannon Dual Reality hybrid setup, supposed to be very easy on the arm/shoulder.
So many options!!! Guess I will start with a hybrid setup, X-One crosses @ 50, PowerMaxx mains @ 45.
Vortex actually makes a great multi in 15 gauge that I liked very much.
I think I'll try a hybrid setup with the strings that I already have in my possession, see how I like them. Chances are that they won't last as long because of the thinner gauge. If so, I can try the Vortex hybrid string next.
BTW, I hit again yesterday, in a stronger breeze. After a very short time, I switched from the ES 108 to the 133. Wow, the 133 is the BOMB in the wind! It is so powerful that hitting into the wind it is EZ to drive the ball deep, just have to hit it high, with some top. Every shot I hit into the wind landed at least halfway between the service line and the baseline, and many were right on the baseline. I could whack BH slices as hard as possible, and they would flare out and settle right on the baseline, and then just DIE. Hitting with the wind was equally effective, 'cause I could easily slice the ball off both sides, keep the ball low.
The 133 is a fun racquet for sure .
Puts a smile on my face.
I think you may have called it right from the beginning and the 116 may be just right for you.
But if you love that powerangle then I think that's actually the best.
Fun to play around anyway.
There is a 116 for sale on the auction site, but the price is too high. It is listed with a "Best Offer" option, so if it doesn't sell, I might make a last-minute offer. I could end up with three different Vortex rackets!
The PowerAngle is a dead issue, at least for the time being. The frame is cracked, could be a design flaw.
Can't you buy another one?
Yes, I could buy another one. But one can only have so many rackets, and do any of them justice. I am encouraged enough by my experience with the Vortex rackets to want to complete my exploration of their capabilities.
The one drawback I see with the PowerAngle Grand racket is that it is several points head heavy, and I like the neutral balance of the Vortex. Also, there is some sort of vibration in the racket, not sure if it can be tamed with the right stringing setup. Several playtest feedbacks have mentioned this vibration. The demo racket I tried from TW was strung with Wilson NXT, and I didn't care for the feel. The one I bought at auction was strung with a poly @ 60 lbs. It played OK, but I was worried about the impact on my shoulder. So far, the Vortex rackets have not seemed to irritate my shoulder.
Good luck !
hitman -- assuming the powerangle or vortex sticks aren't too heavy - either static weight or swingweight - it's not too hard to get either balanced the way you like it. for the powerangle you can add a bit of lead or weight to the handle and even that balance out or even make it HL. just a thought when you come across a stick that does 95% of what you want but missing a certain something.
btw look at the specs of the prince O3 white that john isner is playing with. naturally his is leaded up pretty beastly but its:
100 sq. in. / 645 sq. cm.
Length: 27 inches / 69 cm
Strung Weight: 11.3oz / 320g
Balance: 4pts Head Light
Swingweight: 322
Stiffness: 65
Beam Width: 23-25-22 Tapered Beam
Composition: GraphitExtreme / Copper / Titanium / Tungsten
Power Level: Low-Medium
Swing Speed: Moderate-Fast
Grip Type: Cushion Fit
String Pattern:
16 Mains / 19 Crosses
Funny you should say that. I was looking at it as well.
I really love that kid.
He just seems so nice.
Great to see an American finally back in the mix . He has won me over and I really hope he can win something . He is really exciting to watch .
But I digress .
VK -- i like the kid too. liked his comment regarding fed's lucky backhand lob in the 1st set tiebreak - he took it in stride and said he benefitted from a lot of luck this past week too. no complaints. it's a big if -- but if he can improve his groundies even more than he already has, he can crack the top 5 i think. i think he plays how i wish roddick would have in his prime - big serve, big forehand, and never let your opponents get any rhythm.
o3 white is a solid stick. nice weight stock and surprisingly comfy. only 65 stiffness and those huge holes makes for a soft ride.
Yeah he is a giant with a baby face. I think everyone likes him .
The stick looks really interesting . It's just the right weight and balance that I like......
I was surprised however how thick the beam was.
It must be powerful?
I watched the entire match yesterday, was struck with how easily Isner moves around the court, always seems to be in position without having to scramble. First set it seemed that he was playing well within himself, not forcing any shots, hitting good pace without trying to hit clean winners. As the match wore on, he started hitting out more, made a few more unforced errors. Federer just picked him apart with placement, combined with his usual pace and spin --- deadly combination.
Have to admire Fed for how he has risen to the challenges to his supremacy, elevated his game. What a champion! Hopefully Isner is now in that elite company for good.
Re his racket, noticed the comment about the comfy feel resulting from the wider string spacing. That's another reason I like the Vortex rackets, they feel so EZ on the arm/shoulder.
I have to hand it to Fed.....his returns were amazing .
Fed is the better player for sure.....but I just love this kid. I think everyone does.....he is a giant with a baby face. He is also really fun to watch.
I really hope he keeps it up. I would love to see the USA win a grand slam. Is great to see him in the top 10.
I'm glad you like the Vortex. They are very nice sticks. I have the 116 and just won't part with it. It's a great racquet and possibly their best doubles racquet.
It's like a 133 "light".....less power and more maneuverability . A monster at the net.
I think I mentioned that Tom (from Vortex) recommended that I cut the 133 frame back to 27-3/4" --- he says that what he uses for USTA play.
So, a few minutes ago I got out my hacksaw, cut 1/2" off the shaft, put a new gel-cushioned grip on the racket. I was afraid to cut off 3/4", thought I would go one step at a time.
I have a USTA dubs match this Friday afternoon, can't wait to get into competition.
Meanwhile, my shipment of PowerMaxx Light Touch natty gut came in, so I will get the 108 restrung ASAP to see how it plays.
OMG.....your kidding!!!! You are too funny.....I think you are as crazy as I am!!
Maybe I should have done that?? It's a very odd stick. It's definitely fun to play with.
That really does sound like a good plan I must admit. I never thought of doing that? You have to tell me the results .
But why can't you get the 116? Is Tom and Joe sold out??
Good luck with the 108! It's a bit more demanding than the 133. The strings will make a big difference.
You are pretty dedicated....sawing off the handle .....omg!!!
You complete me .
LOL! This is NOT such a big deal. I did the same thing with my Wilson Hyper Carbon Hammer 2.0, and it turned out just fine.
I tried to order an ES 116, but Vortex was back ordered, so I switched to the 133. I still might try to get my hands on a 116 --- might as well get acquainted with the whole family! The auction ends in 13 hours, so I might put in a "best offer" bid, see if it gets accepted. I kinda doubt it though.
We'll see. Meanwhile, going to a USTA practice team session tomorrow morning, so we'll see how the modded 133 plays.
One thing I've noticed is that the black color of the strings has alread worn off at all the string intersections. This beast might go through strings like water.
Lol...."the beast ".....perfect description.
I hope you get the 116.....it's probably the right one of ever there was one you liked.
Try the multi from vortex they are pretty good.
I'm really glad your enjoying the sticks. As you guys said "it puts a smile on your face."
Good luck in USTA!!!! I hope "the beast" works out for you.
You could always go illegal and use the Gamma Big Bubba 32", Dunlop Superlong Max 2.25, BBC Titan Graphite or Weed I.
Have you ever hit with them?
I've hit with all of them. Believe it or not the oldest, the Weed I (about 1977), plays the best; a little like the original Prince Classic just with a bigger head. It's illegal because the longest main string is ½" longer than allowed and the head is ½" wider than allowed. The Gamma is so long (3" longer than allowed) and so wide (12 ½", the max allowed) you actually feel wind resistance when you swing! The Dunlop, which is "only" .25" longer than legal, is a bit better but its so powerful it's almost impossible to control your shots. The BBC is easily the worst playing with its enormous flex but it's also the coolest looking! The BBC's longest main string is 20 ½" long, 5" longer than allowed!
I woul love to hit with them.
Does it really give you an advantage or is it a gimmick ?
Speaking of illegal racquets.....I heard that the Head TIs7 is amazing! I've been dying to get my hands on one .
If you want to hit with a really fun illegal racket track down a Dynaspot movable mass racket. The head is filled with fluid which moves toward the tip as you swing. The result is like the Wilson hammer rackets on steroids!
I've see that thing on the net!!! Have you actually tried it???
I have! I've been collecting odd, unusual and illegal rackets for years. Unless they are NOS when I find them I always hit at least a few shots with each racket. The only exception I can remember making is for the Dunlop Twin Shaft since they are notorious for breaking at the welds on almost any shot.
Omg!!!!! There's someone else out there like me????
Awesome stuff......That Dunlop looks really cool.
But I'm seriously interested in that dynaspot. What is it like????
Really interested.
The best way I can describe the Dynaspot is to compare it to the Hammer or Power Weight system rackets except the extra weight is only there on contact. I know that sounds unusual but when you are not swinging the fluid settles to the bottom of the head and the racket feels almost head light; this quality makes getting racket head speed much easier than a typical head heavy racket. Because you can generate good racket head speed, because the racket is head light when you start your stroke, and still get the benefit of head heavy mass at contact you can really generate great power but you still have good control. In my view the Dynaspot technology certainly provides an advantage over a traditional racket and I understand why it's illegal. Kind of like spaghetti stringing - it works!
Show us some more of your collection!
Ok that does it !!!! I have to get one ! Thank you. I'm going to look on the bay. Thanks!!!
I have the spaghetti string. I have an old kneissel/Adidas strung with it.
It is certainly cool.....but not revolutionary . I don't really understand why they made it illegal. But I guess the pros know how to make it do really amazing things .
Take a look at a match from the late 70's on Youtube and you'll quickly see why spaghetti stringing was banned. By today's standards there was almost no topspin back then. Even Borg, the player with the most topspin off both sides back then, wasn't hitting what even average pros hit today. Spaghetti stringing allowed crazy, unpredictable, amounts of spin that even the best pros were not used to. Even Guillermo Vilas, who hit really big topspin for his day, complained that lesser players were getting an enormous advantage. That's why is was banned. With modern rackets and polyester strings (that snap back after contact like the spaghetti strings did) today's players can generate considerably more topspin than was possible in the 70's so spaghetti stringing, while still giving a spin advantage, isn't quite the advantage now that it was back then.
Oh believe me I am fascinated wit spaghetti strings .
I bought the racquet for $300 , and I plays with it.
I read everything I could and I even watched the nastase vs vilas match.
I think in the right hands it probably is devastating . But I didn't get that much of an advantage with it.
I'm sure however a guy like Nastase did !!
cuz you cant have fluid movin around in your racket, bro
where did you get it? i been trying to track one down for a while
That makes no sense.
The pro kennex kinetic series has all kinds of crap .....like little sand particles move all around the racquet . So why the hell not liquid ?
Here is the exact rule:
The whole point of the Dynaspot is to "alter the swing moment of inertia" and "affect the performance of the racket during the playing of a point." The point of the lead particles in the Pro Kennex rackets, according to the manufacturer, is to reduce vibrations and make the racket more comfortable to use. Check out this study.
So all dyanspot would have to do is say "our purpose is to reduce vibrations" and poof it's legal?
No! The fluid in the Dynaspot is free flowing; it travels all the way around the head of the racket and is designed to move toward the top of the head during your swing. In other words by design it "alter the swing moment of inertia." The particles in the Pro Kennex are en-capsulized and designed not to move "in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the racket" and thus it does not "alter the swing moment of inertia." This design feature makes the Pro Kennex legal and the Dynaspot illegal.
I have a pro kennex ....in fact I'm holding one right now. Those crystals do in fact move to the top of the racquet. I'm shaking it and I can feel it. But maybe I'm wrong and it just feels that way?
From what I understand, Pro Kennex got around the rule by putting the particles in "chambers" around the head and allowing the particles to move in a legal latitudinal direction (≈1/4 inch) but not an illegal longitudinal direction (≈12 inches). So, if the chambers in your racket are still intact, what you are probably feeling is the legal latitudinal movement. I know I can hear the particles move in my Pro Kennex but it doesn't seem like they move around the head. Unfortunately, the Pro Kennex is not clear so you can't see the particles moving. The fluid chamber for the Dynaspot is clear and you can see the fluid moving.
Makes sense.
Do you think it should have been made illegal? Does it really give you that much of an advantage. ?
I looked on the bay and can't find one . Any chance you would part with yours?
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Study leaders Sheldon Cohen and Rodlescia S. Sneed of Carnegie Mellon University, Ronald B. Turner of the University of Virginia Health Center and William J. Doyle of the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine exposed 795 healthy adults ages 18-55 to a virus that causes a common cold.
Participants reported their parenthood status, and analyses were controlled for immunity to the experimental virus, viral strain, season, age, sex, race, ethnicity, marital status, body mass, employment status and education.
The study, published in Psychosomatic Medicine, found parents with one or two children were 48 percent less likely to get sick while parents with three or more children were 61 percent less likely to develop a cold.
Both parents with children living at home and away from home showed a decreased risk of catching a cold, the researchers said.
However, only parents older than age 24 were protected from the cold virus, parenthood did not influence whether those ages 18-24 became ill with the cold, the study said.


text: Fellas, as you all know I'm planning to attend the London game... tix are available but those limey mother****ers request a credit card which I don't have, anyone willing to help me out? You'd get your money right away (at least if you have a PayPal account!). There are not many tix left and I'm freaking desperate!


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Comeback Kendrick: Infielder sparks rally
Scores winning run after homer lifts Halos off the deck
By Rhett Bollinger / MLB.com
He certainly didn't want to think about last year -- when he went just 2-for-17 against the Red Sox in the Division Series -- and thoughts of this year's postseason didn't make much sense either.
After all, he wasn't even sure what his role would be the rest of the season, having been sent down on June 11 after batting just .236 through his first 58 games.
But the second baseman played his way back into playing time with the Angels, batting .346 in 20 games in the Minors before returning to Anaheim and hitting a blistering .351 in his next 54 games to lead the Major Leagues in batting after his July 4 callup.
And Kendrick was rewarded even further on Monday in Game 3 of the American League Championship Series against the Yankees, hitting a solo home run to put the Angels on the board in the fifth inning before scoring the winning run in the 11th inning on Jeff Mathis' walk-off double.
"It was fun, to be honest," Kendrick said. "After the start I had this year, I'll take anything I can get. I never even thought of that when I was in the Minors. At the time, I was thinking about Triple-A and wasn't even thinking about Major League Baseball. I was worried about where I was at, but once I got back up here, I started worrying about playing."
Kendrick made the most of his opportunities in the second half, as he split time with Maicer Izturis at second base while playing almost exclusively against left-handed pitching.
But the biggest change for him was a mental one. His teammates noticed, as he appeared much more confident than in years past.
"This year it's a different Howie," said Torii Hunter, whose locker is next to Kendrick's. "He's ready to go. He's a bulldog."
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That new mentality was on display in Game 3, with the Yankees starting left-hander Andy Pettitte and Kendrick in the lineup as the team's eighth hitter.
By the time Kendrick came up in the fifth, however, his team was already down, 3-0, and appeared headed to a seemingly insurmountable three-game deficit in the ALCS.
One swing from Kendrick gave the Angels life, as he drilled a 1-1 cutter from Pettitte over the left-field wall to give Los Angeles their first run of the game while shifting the momentum back to the home team's favor.
"It was our first large hit there," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "So we needed to keep going. Howie had got us back in the game with that home run."
Kendrick came through with another big hit in the seventh inning. With two outs and the game tied, the Yankees turned to right-handed reliever Joba Chamberlain against Kendrick, but the move backfired. Kendrick hit the first pitch he saw off Chamberlain for a triple off the right-field wall and scored on a sacrifice fly hit by Maicer Izturis.
The run gave the Angels their first lead of the day, and although Yankees catcher Jorge Posada hit a game-tying homer in the eighth inning, the momentum was still in the Angels' favor.
And finally in the 11th inning, that momentum tipped all the way into an Angels victory, with Kendrick sparking a two-out rally with a single. Then it was time for Kendrick to flash his speed, coming around from first on Mathis' game-winning hit.
"With two outs, I was just booking it," Kendrick said with a laugh. "After I saw the ball hit, I just started running and didn't think about much except getting to home plate."
And once Kendrick crossed home, he and his teammates celebrated with his teammates the Angels' first win ALCS win since 2005 against the White Sox.
But for Kendrick, he's hoping it was the first of four celebrations against the Yankees.
"I feel good, but today was just one game," Kendrick said. "We still have a lot of baseball left to play."
Rhett Bollinger is a reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Thatz Not Okay: Is My Landlord's Boyfriend Spying on Me?
I moved into the second bedroom of a house owned by a woman my age. It quickly became apparent that she was anorexic, controlling, and neurotic.
She has gone home for three weeks, but her boyfriend continues to come over when she is not here. It is clear to me that he has been instructed to check up on me. Last night I came home to find him asleep in her bedroom.
I have found another place to live. She and I have no contract. She returns in eight days and I can move into the new place seven days later. I do not want to email her notice because I fear her boyfriend will be "looking after" me every day. I have determined that it suits my best interests to wait until she returns and explain that I am not giving her notice because this is an unacceptable, inappropriate invasion (but only the final in a heap of straws). I also intend to demand my deposit back. Is that okay?
Thatz not okay.
Based on your description of events, here is what the owner of the house has done: display abnormal eating habits, either ask or allow her boyfriend to stay in her home while she is away for the better part of a month, be neurotic in a non-charming way.
Here is what you are planning to do: abruptly move out without informing your landlord of your plans, demand she pay you because you didn't like living with her.
Suffering from anorexia doesn't make a person a bad landlord. Not requiring their tenants to sign some sort of legal document prior to move-in does, but not in the way you mean it.
If your landlord's boyfriend is fast asleep by the time you get home, he's doing a piss-poor job of monitoring your movements. And if you're the one doing bed checks ("Last night I came home to find him asleep in her bedroom"), doesn't it sound like you're the one spying on him? You're a fan of intrigue: have you considered the possibility that he was just pretending to be asleep for the four hours you stood at the foot of the bed watching him?
I can see how you might be uncomfortable with a man you don't know particularly well hovering in the shared kitchen every morning. That's the kind of thing you should tell your housemate, not start hatching conspiracy theories about.
It's not unusual to ask someone to keep an eye on your home if you're going to be out of town for an extended period of time. Since it's your housemate's home, she probably has an interest in its continued functionality—especially since someone else is paying her to live there. If, say, the plumbing suddenly breaks down or a chair explodes, she will probably feel better knowing she's installed a proxy to handle the situation.
And if she really did send her boyfriend to check up on you, who could blame her? Your read of situations (311? My landlord barely touched her dinner. And there's a spy in my home!) sort of makes you sound like a lunatic. She was probably worried you'd eat all her sweaters and then burn down the house because a goblin told you to.
If you are counting on the lack of a written agreement to allow you to suddenly vanish from your apartment without giving prior notice, it seems ambitious to think that the woman who owns the home will give you your deposit back just because you "demand" it. How do you envision that playing out?
I'm ghost! I'm out! I got a new lease on life but not an apartment because I don't do paper! Give me my deposit! I've got a big pile of straws!
With no contract, can you prove you gave her a deposit in the first place?
You say you don't want to email your landlord a move-out notice because you "fear her boyfriend will be 'looking after' [you] every day." What's he gonna do? Hang out in the house while you are there? It sounds like he's already doing that. Are you worried he's going to kick it up a notch and start REALLY hanging out? Like sitting backwards on a chair, watching 4-hour blocks of Pawn Stars, microwaving popcorn so the whole house smells like popcorn-type hanging out? Or are the ominous quotation marks around "looking after" meant to imply that it is a euphemism for something else? Are you worried he's going to murder you every day?
If you fear for your safety, you should get out of the house as soon as possible—even if it means crashing with friends until your new place is available. But you sound more annoyed than afraid.
It's entirely possible that this woman really is a nightmare to live with. If so, you should practice enumerating the myriad ways in which this is true, so that you find yourself with a more sympathetic audience next time you complain about her (particularly if the situation escalates to court). For instance, instead of detailing a complicated and tenuously legal escape plan that makes you sound neurotic and controlling, you should come up with a few examples of her own neurotic and controlling behavior, and share them.
As a rule, it's better to end on good terms because you were the bigger person rather than bad terms because you wanted to leave the image of your middle finger hanging in the air like a light painting long after you've gone.
Don't forget to take your straws with you when you leave.
I was hoping you could help me out, if for no other reason than the fact that your roommate is my friendly neighborhood bartender. (I only know this because he mentioned it after noticing me reading Gawker at the bar one night, not stalking here…)
My wife and I got married 8 months ago and I am perplexed by the fact that a half dozen of my friends have not sent a card, nevermind a gift. These are guys I've known for no less than 15 years, they have good jobs and, to those whom are married, I gave decent if not generous wedding gifts. I know etiquette dictates that the gift is their attendance and that you have a year to give a gift, but still - nobody has so much as mentioned it, despite having seen each of them at least twice since.
I have repeatedly asked myself, "Are my friends cheap? Forgetful? Procrastinators? Do they think mistakenly we are rich or supported by rich parents?" If so, I don't really care. But as more time passes I've been stressing over more concerning, though significantly less likely scenarios: "They were all sitting close together, were their cards all lost or stolen during the wedding?" and, "Did I do something to piss them all off?" I feel like knowing the truth will put my mind at ease and I want to contact one or all of them and politely confirm that they have not given a card/gift. Is that okay?
Thatz not okay.
The first thing that is not okay is the fact that your friendly neighborhood bartender is apparently roosting in the walls of my apartment, scuttling around making scritchy-scratchy squirrel noises and living rent-free on my dime. I have two roommates: one is a small dog who can't mix a drink for shit, and the other is not a bartender. (Don't tell casual lies.)
People have a tendency to drag around the adverb "politely" and prop it up in places it has no business being, in the hopes that, when they describe their asshole intentions, they can fool people into thinking they are pillars of grace and civility.
However, just as you cannot politely murder someone or politely grab the last slice of pizza, so is it impossible to politely confirm that your friends have not showered you with the gifts you feel you deserve. That being said, if you do decide to politely accost them, remember to compliment something specific (I like your [brown] [shoes]. Did you get me a gift?) and don't forget to say "please" (I notice you haven't given me a gift PLEASE.).
For someone who claims to have met your friends, you seem to have no idea what they are like and very little confidence they know what you are like.
"Are my friends cheap? Forgetful? Procrastinators? Do they think mistakenly we are rich or supported by rich parents?"
These are things people generally know about their friends 15 years into the relationship. Do your friends know that you are the one who got married? Did they attend your wedding? Is it possible you are mistaking your good friends for the wait staff at the reception venue, who are under no obligation to purchase you a wedding gift?
Even if it weren't rude to emotionally strong-arm people into purchasing you linens, it hasn't been a year since the wedding. You yourself acknowledge that traditional etiquette dictates that people have a year to send a wedding gift. This, of course, is both a blessing and a curse for the gift-givers because people are lazy (I have a whole year to send a gift!) and disorganized (Wasn't there something I was supposed to do this year? Oh, right: Start saying 'Yes' to love.). But you cannot begin needling people for goodies while they are still in their one-year grace period.
Or ever, because it's rude. Gifts are, by definition, optional—otherwise we would call them payments.
If, after a year has passed, you still feel you have to ask your friends if you're wedding-Jewish because wedding-Santa sure didn't bring any gifts to your house—and you shouldn't; diabetics have to take insulin; you don't have to extort your friends for wedding gifts—I suppose the way to do it would be to have the whole gang over for a dinner (A Table 18 Reunion) that accentuates all the registry items you haven't received.
Offer them chips and dip, but then spoon the dip right into their hands because we never did get that Rachael Ray chip-and-dip set. Ask if anyone would like a smoothie, then inform them they will have to consume each of the fruits separately due to the fact we asked for but did not receive a blender. Maybe hold the dinner at an empty airport hangar and tell them it's your home. (We didn't get everything on our registry, but we do have two sets of Taboo.)
(By the way, what sorts of "decent" presents did you gift wrap for your friends' weddings? Two cereal bowls with a $10 bill stuck between them? A pair of nice hand towels where it's not totally clear if they've been used before? A silicone whisk, but not the one on the registry? If the phrase that leaps to mind when you are describing a gift you gave to a friend is "decent," consider just not describing the gift at all. )
You say yourself it is unlikely that a wedding phantom swept through your reception and snatched up all your pals' cards. Given that you have the type of personality which deems it appropriate to demand gifts from friends, it is slightly less improbable that you "did something to piss them all off," but even that is probably not the case.
In all likelihood, your friends are like everyone: they keep meaning to buy you a present. What happens next is one of two things: They send you a crystal decanter 19 months after your wedding, or they feel so guilty they never sent you anything, that they never send you anything (to avoid drawing attention the oversight).
There is one condition under which a little snooping is justified: If an item is marked purchased on your registry, but you never received it.
Apart from that, you must ask yourself whether the gains (6 moderately priced housewares) outweigh the losses (a half dozen 15-year friendships).
(Do consider that friendships fade but your Sur La Table immersion blender has a lifetime warranty.)
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"And he said, Hagar, Sarai's maid, whence camest thou? and whither wilt thou go? And she said, I flee from the face of my mistress Sarai."
"And he went in unto Hagar, and she conceived: and when she saw that she had conceived, her mistress was despised in her eyes."
"Diamond Dave set the pace. I talked to Sammy (Hagar), and we're interested in doing some Sammy tunes ... but we haven't really experimented with them live."


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Phillies remember fun-loving Hancock
Cards reliever killed in car crash played in Philly in '03, '04
By Ken Mandel / MLB.com
PHILADELPHIA -- After the initial disbelief, then the sadness and reality of Josh Hancock's death early Sunday morning, Phillies reliever Geoff Geary forced a smile and told of the pitcher's fun-loving side. "He was a prankster," Geary said, of the Cardinals reliever who was killed in an automobile accident early Sunday morning. "He was always doing things to get under my skin." With that, Geary, who roomed with Hancock in 2004 at Spring Training, launched into the tale of an unfortunate rental-car incident during their time spent together in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in '03 and '04, and briefly with the Phillies. "Once in Spring Training, he got the keys to my rental car, and stuck baby powder in the vents," Geary said. "When I got in the car, I noticed there was baby powder all over the center console. If you're going to pull a prank, at least try to clean up your mess. But the only way to clean out the vents is by turning on the air conditioning. You'd be amazed by the smoke screen. So of course, he got the last laugh, watching me try and clean out the mess." Geary, who had planned to get Hancock back with a cricket-laden prank, was one of many Phillies who knew Hancock from his two seasons in the organization after he was acquired before the 2004 season. Ryan Howard and Chase Utley passed through Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, and Ryan Madson spent 2003 in the Red Barons' starting rotation with Hancock. Madson confessed to being Hancock's sidekick for such antics, but remembers the helpful side. "He helped me out a lot when I came up [in 2004] because he had already been in the big leagues," Madson said. "My heart goes out to his family." "Ryan and I looked at each other, and we were kind of quiet today," Geary said. Dealt to the Reds on July 30, 2004, Hancock got his first Major League win in an unusual way. Acquired after a game against Houston was suspended at 10:42 p.m. ET, he made it to Cincinnati the next day in time to pitch in the 11:30 a.m. completion of that game. In that 3-2 victory, he threw a scoreless 13th inning. Hancock didn't even meet then-Reds manager Dave Miley until he returned to the dugout after that inning. Released by the Reds in 2006 during Spring Training, he was snapped up by the Cardinals, and became a contributor to the 2006 World Series champions.
"I was jealous," Geary said. "He was with Boston when they went to the playoffs, too. I was like, 'Gosh, that guy is so lucky.' He contributed a lot to that team. It's a weird situation to realize he was here one minute and he's gone now. It's tough to take."This is the second former Phillie to die since the 2006 season ended. Players also felt the loss of Cory Lidle, who died Oct. 11, 2006, in a plane crash in New York City. "It's so much worse when you lose somebody you know," Brett Myers said. "It's that much tougher to swallow. It's hard on you, but I just feel for his family and everybody who he's influenced."
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Oswalt could join Rox soon after dominant outing
By Ian McCue / MLB.com
DENVER -- Roy Oswalt looked more ready than ever for the Major Leagues Friday night, tossing 8 1/3 scoreless innings in what was likely his final start with Double-A Tulsa.
Oswalt, a three-time All-Star with the Astros, gave up only five hits and two walks on 102 pitches, striking out seven. It was his strongest start in Double-A after he allowed just one run in seven innings Sunday.
"I think the plan is whenever we felt like he could help us, he's a piece for us," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "The next step is just figuring out when and where he fits."
It seems likely Oswalt will join the Rockies' rotation next week, possibly taking the place of left-hander Jeff Francis.
Tulo preaching positive message during absence
DENVER -- Not long after Troy Tulowitzki stepped into the Rockies' clubhouse Saturday, teammates stopped by his locker to offer hugs and words of support.
The disappointment was clear on Tulowitzki's face, but he was resolute in his first public appearance since he broke a rib Thursday diving for a ground ball. The injury will keep him out for four to six weeks during the heart of a season in which he was putting up Most Valuable Player-worthy numbers.
Tulowitzki said he felt immediate pain when he came up from the diving stop and knew it was more than a routine bruise.
"It was tough to take," Tulowitzki said. "I knew something was wrong when I was coming off the field. I couldn't run, I couldn't hit, I couldn't do anything and I knew there was a possibility it was broken."
The injury marks the latest hurdle for Tulowitzki in a career riddled by injuries, as he never returned from a groin injury that knocked him out at the end of May last year. Manager Walt Weiss said Tulowitzki had dealt with rib soreness before breaking the rib, but Tulowitzki said while it could have weakened the area, it was never a serious enough injury to keep him off the diamond.
Helping to ease the pain was that the injury came on an aggressive play in a tight game. This was not something he could have prevented with any type of precautionary treatment, leaving no room for regret.
"Originally, I was very emotional," he said. "I worked so hard to get back and have a good year, and team-wise we were doing good. But now, a day later, things start to sink in and you realize that this is still a good team that we are putting out on the field."
It did not take long after news spread of Tulowitzki's injury that the messages started pouring in from across the Major League Baseball landscape. They came not just from mentors and close friends like veteran slugger Jason Giambi, his teammate in Colorado for four seasons, but also came from more unfamiliar faces around the league, players with whom he had more bumped into than established tight bonds.
"More than anything, it showed that I go about my business the right way, because those guys wanted to reach out," Tulowitzki said. "Guys on different teams that I didn't even know really, found my number and texted me. So that meant a lot to me. I thank those guys. And I'll remember that and I'll reach out if guys get hurt, because I know it helped."
If the Rockies can somehow stay in the National League West race without a critical piece in the middle of the order and an outstanding infield arm and glove, Tulowitzki will be back to help with the second-half push. And he said he is confident this team has the talent to contend without him.
"It's not like some miracle is going to happen and we win a whole bunch of games because I'm back," Tulowitzki said. "We could easily struggle when I come back, as well. I believe in this team and I believe we will be right there when I do come back."
Fowler still struggling to swing bat, sits Saturday
DENVER -- Rockies center fielder Dexter Fowler is still struggling to swing a bat after bruising his right knuckle when a pitch struck his hand on Thursday.
The injury kept Fowler out of the lineup for the second straight game Saturday, but manager Walt Weiss said he is making progress.
"Closer than he was yesterday, but he still can't swing the bat," Weiss said.
Fowler was on a tear through the first half of June, hitting .381 and slugging .643 with two home runs and seven RBIs. Fowler did appear in Friday night's loss to the Phillies as a pinch-runner.
Tyler Colvin made his second consecutive start in center field, and shortstop Josh Rutledge has taken Fowler's usual spot at the top of the order. Colvin made his rpesence felt, hitting a two-run homer in the first inning.
Betancourt progressing, but return date uncertain
DENVER -- It's still not clear how long it will be before reliever Rafael Betancourt rejoins the Rockies' bullpen as he recovers from a groin injury.
Betancourt is eligible to come off the 15-day disabled list Sunday, but said Friday he planned to throw a light bullpen session that day and again Sunday. He also said he will start to face hitters on Colorado's upcoming seven-game road trip.
"I don't know exactly when he's going to be back with us, but he's doing well," Rockies manager Walt Weiss said. "There's been no setbacks, he was progressing nicely and passing all his tests until now. We're just going to continue to move forward."
Worth noting
• Rockies manager Walt Weiss said the team is treating Tyler Chatwood's return to the mound Saturday like a regular start, and he will not be limited to a specific pitch count. Chatwood has not pitched since a June 3 start at Cincinnati, when he left after four innings with right triceps soreness.
• Josh Rutledge, recalled from Triple-A Colorado Springs Friday with Troy Tulowitzki on the disabled list, moved back to his natural position of shortstop against the Phillies Saturday. He started at second base Friday, but DJ LeMahieu will take over there after sitting out the series opener.
Ian McCue is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Sri Lanka: Refugees want to return, says UNHCR
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COLOMBO, 5 January 2011 (IRIN) - The number of Sri Lankan refugees wanting to return home since the end of the conflict in 2009 is increasing significantly, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) says.
Thousands fled abroad because of the decades-long conflict between government forces and the now defeated Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), which had been fighting for an independent Tamil homeland.
"Many of these refugees have been away from Sri Lanka for years and want to come back, be reunitefd with their families and pick up the threads of their lives," Jennifer Pagonis, deputy country representative for UNHCR, told IRIN in Colombo on 5 January.
In 2010, the number of refugees helped to return to Sri Lanka jumped to 2,054 against 843 in 2009. Most of the returnees came from refugee camps in Tamil Nadu in India, with several from countries such as Malaysia, the agency said.
Another 2,742 refugees, who returned to Sri Lanka of their own accord, approached the agency's offices in the north for assistance.
UNHCR expects more refugees to voluntarily return in 2011 and is working to making the return process quicker and easier.
"One of the main concerns is reclaiming their land. They also need help with restarting their livelihoods with basic household items and assistance," Pagonis said.
According to the latest Indian government figures, as of 1 November 2010 there were more than 70,000 Sri Lankan refugees living in some 112 camps in Tamil Nadu and 32,467 living outside the camps.
A total of 146,098 Sri Lankan registered refugees are in 64 countries, including India, France, Canada, Germany, UK, Switzerland, Malaysia, Australia, the United States and Italy.
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W Golf - Archives 2017-18
Inclement weather canceled play on Sunday, ending the Atlanta Athletic Club Highlands Ladies Fall Intercollegiate Invitational after two rounds.
Women's Golf completed Day Two of the Atlanta Athletic Club Highlands Ladies Fall Intercollegiate Invitational.
Catharine Roddy finished the first day of the Atlanta Athletic Club Highlands Ladies Fall Intercollegiate Invitational with a nine-over 81 as the Big Green ended the round in 13th place.
A trio of Dartmouth golfers carded a seven-over 79 in the third and final round of the Princeton Invitational to help the Big Green pull ahead of Yale to place ninth.
Senior Jessica Kittelberger played two solid rounds on Saturday at Princeton, finishing the day at seven-over par to tie for seventh heading into the final round on Sunday.
Maddie Nelson and Moon Cheong each carded a two-over 74 on Sunday at Hanover Country Club, helping the Big Green secure third place, one stroke ahead of Boston University.
Senior Jessica Kittelberger was one of four players to finish the first day under par, while two other Big Green golfers are tied for 11th.
The Big Green women's golf team tees off this weekend by hosting the Dartmouth Invitational featuring 10 other teams.
Three members of the Dartmouth women's golf team were named to the Women's Golf Coaches Association (WGCA) All-American Scholars Team, as announced by the organization this week.
Ten Dartmouth student-athletes were honored with Academic All-Ivy recognition for the 2017 spring season, the league office announced Thursday afternoon.


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Texas grabs another Ledbetter in 19th round
By Master Tesfatsion / MLB.com
The Rangers selected right-handed pitcher Ryan Ledbetter in the 19th round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Saturday.
The club took his brother, David, in the third round on Day 2 of the Draft on Friday. Both attended Cedarville University in Ohio.
Ryan went 6-3 with a 3.05 ERA in 13 appearances (nine starts) during his junior season. He allowed 24 runs (19 earned) on 54 hits in 56 innings pitched. He had 59 strikeouts, 28 walks and a .257 opponents' batting average.
Rangers select Cordell in the 11th round
The Rangers selected outfielder Ryan Cordell in the 11th round with the 340th overall pick of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Saturday.
Coming out of high school in 2010, Cordell was prepared to go to junior college for a year, with the intention to transfer to Liberty until a scholarship opened up late in the spring. He has improved dramatically since then, emerging as a true prospect.
Cordell's 6-foot-3, 205-pound frame -- combined with his plus speed -- presents scouts with an attractive package of raw tools with plenty of upside.
His swing can get long and he is more of a line-drive hitter now, but he has the potential to develop average pop. Cordell covers ground well in the outfield and he has an average arm.
Southpaw Thompson picked in 12th round
The Rangers took left-handed pitcher Derek Thompson with the 370th overall selection in the 12th round.
Thompson is the first left-handed pitcher selected by the Rangers in the Draft. He's listed at 6-foot-3, 170 pounds. He attended John A. Logan College in Illinois.
Thompson went 8-3 with a 2.37 ERA in 13 starts. Three of his four complete games were shutouts. He struck out 118, with 12.16 strikeouts per game, and allowed 30 walks.
Rangers choose Olmstead in 13th round
The Rangers took outfielder Taylor Olmstead with the 400th overall selection in the 13th round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Saturday.
Olmstead attended Greenwich High in Connecticut. According to Maxpreps, Olmstead hit .338 in 24 games with a .402 on-base percentage. Olmstead is listed at 6-foot-3, 200 pounds and plays right field.
Olmstead also played football in high school as a safety and tight end. He's committed to play baseball at UConn.
Texas takes pitcher Smith in 14th round
The Rangers picked right-handed pitcher Jarred Smith from State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota with the 430th overall selection in the 14th round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Saturday.
Smith is listed at 6 foot, 190 pounds. He went 2-1 with a 1.71 ERA in 17 appearances. He allowed four runs on 11 hits in 21 innings pitched. He had 23 strikeouts, averaging 9.86 a game, with seven walks and a save.
Smith mainly played shortstop, hitting .315 (69-for-219) in 56 games with three home runs, 37 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.
Rangers tab lefty Ege in 15th round
The Rangers selected University of Louisville left-handed pitcher Cody Ege with pick No. 460 in the 15th round of the 2013 First-Year Player Draft on Saturday.
The junior is listed at 6-foot-1, 185 pounds. He went 4-1 with a 1.26 ERA in 34 appearances. He allowed four runs on nine hits in 28 2/3 innings pitched. He had 44 strikeouts, seven walks and a .102 opponents' batting average.
Ege was 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA in 40 appearances his first two seasons at Louisville. He had a .290 opponents' batting average during that span.
Rangers choose local product in 38th round
The Rangers took a local prep product with one of their last picks in the Draft.
The club took shortstop Sheldon Neuse in the 38th round out of Fossil Ridge High in Fort Worth, Texas. He played on Team USA's 16-and-under National Team in 2010. He's committed to the University of Oklahoma.
"We know the kid well," Rangers' director of amateur scouting Kip Fagg said. "He's a very good player and a very good kid. …We'll see what happens moving forward, but we sure like him as a person and as a player."
In the Pipeline
The Rangers have drafted heavy on position players the last few years, but they've stocked up on arms this year. MLB.com has nine pitchers in the Rangers' top 20 prospects, including Martin Perez, Justin Grimm and Nick Tepesch.
Master Tesfatsion is an associate reporter for MLB.com. This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.


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Gasol will make Amare look softer then he did last night
With Bynum out, Gasol will player center you dumbass
Watching this makes you miss the lockout. At least we were believers then.
Douglas is a mother****ing fool
Jared Jefferies
Some say that he once threw a rock in the air.......and missed
Nice. Throw it down. Show some life.
STAT throw a pass to Fields - knee high - from 6 feet away..The Dude is just off in everything he does.
Alright, single digit lead. Keep it going.
WHAT!!?? DId STAT just blocked Pau Gasol?
Stoudemire with some defense!!!!
Why can't Antoni fight the Knicks battle with the refs? Our guys get so many technicals because Antoni doesn't work the refs. When is the last time we seen him say anything to the refs when they call a bad call?
Not to mention how is he motivating any of his players? He just sits there with that stupid smug look on his face and doesn't coach sh*t. This is the most frustrating Knicks team I've ever watched in my life. At least we expected to lose when we didn't have stars.
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Shot clock violation playing MDA's SSOL... EPIC!
Good points. Doc Rivers always working the refs..


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Ford isn't the only company that can dish out full-size pickups with relatively decent fuel economy these days. Ford made headlines two year ago (and saw
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Not one to let Ford sit around and bask in the media and sales spotlight, Chrysler is giving its 2013 Ram 1500 a heart transplant as well. In this case, instead of the tired old 3.7-liter V6 that has soldiered on as the base engine in the Ram 1500 for far too long, it has been replaced by Chrysler's corporate V6: the 3.6-liter Pentastar.
Whereas the old 3.7-liter engine produced 215hp and 235 lb-ft of torque, the Pentastar V6 blows those numbers out of the water with 305hp and 269 lb-ft of torque. For comparison, Ford's based 3.7-liter V6 engine in the F-150 generates 300hp and 275 lb-ft of torque.
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Despite the massive increase in power and torque, fuel economy has also gone up significantly with the new Pentastar V6. Fuel economy numbers increase from 14/20 (city/highway) with the old 3.7 to 18/25 with the new 3.6 in 4x2 trim (these figures are also ahead of the 3.7-liter V6 in the Ford F-150 which is rated at 17/23).
It also helps that the '13 Ram 1500 makes use of a new 8-speed automatic transmission to help boost fuel efficiency.
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All of this newfangled technology doesn't come for free, however. The '13 Ram 1500 with the Pentastar V6 and 8-speed automatic transmission starts at $23,585 compared to $22,420 for the '12 Ram 1500 with the 3.7-liter V6 and 4-speed automatic transmission.
With both Ford and Chrysler stepping up to the plate with power and efficiency for the full-size pickups, all eyes should now be on General Motors and its Silverado 1500/Sierra 1500.
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Hey, so rather than get an ordinary yacht to sail around the world
spreading the FSM faith, why not something a little more pirate-like.
I was in Bonaire with my family and this Junk was docked there and
seemed sufficiently pirate-like for you.
I like it. Let's brainstorm fundraising ideas. Also, we'll need to figure out how ship-time will be organized. Ideas/Volunteers?


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==B Opening volley==
The O.C. (sic) was equal parts awe-inspiring, humorous, deeply touching and, at times, an endurance test. The atmosphere in and around the Olympic Stadium was actually very relaxed and upbeat. Dress code was largely casual, security was friendly, efficient and a piece of cake. The run up was largely uneventful with two notable exceptions: we walked past Christine Lagarde with her small entourage - nice tan - and an NBC reporter grabbed me for an interview, trying unsuccessfully to get me to comment on whether Trainspotting would be mentioned during the ceremony – very cheeky.
Most of the Olympic Park was, wisely, closed off for the O.C., which left thousands of folks standing around looking for places to sit – resulting in mass 'plunking down' on the pristine, new pavement outside the stadium. Getting in, around and out of the stadium was extremely efficient. Following advice to arrive early meant no wait at the huge bank of airport-style security scanners, which was staffed by the fine men and women of the Royal Air Force. Required to be in our seats 90 minutes prior to broadcast, it seemed likely, and indeed was the case, that Danny Boyle would address the crowd, and that we would receive some pre-show instructions.
==B Herding cats==
Boyle emphasized in his few, brief words that this event was just the 'warm up' for the Olympians, and that for him the night was all about the volunteers, performers and staff alike. Quasi aerobics-instructor volunteers, Mechanicals, followed Boyle and attempted to direct everyone on how to wave on queue the digital ping-pong paddles that were installed behind every seat. Acting as cheerleader coaches, with their brightly colored matching baggy-trouser uniforms, the Mechanicals directed us on how to follow basic formations (left-right, down-up) and when to put on our 3D glasses, which were handed out upon entry.
The glasses ended up being more exciting in concept ("3D ceremony?") than practice, and the 60,000 attendees behaved more like excited cats than a well-trained unit, which of course we weren't. If some of the fan participation didn't quite work out, it didn't detract one smidgen from the evening, and actually added a bit of gleeful mischief to the night.
==B Rings of fire==
Central to the night was of course the 90-minute parade of Olympic athletes. Watching the world's best athletes in one place, setting aside politics and doing their countries proud, was endlessly intriguing. There were huge cheers for Team USA and explosive roars from the partisan crowd for Team GB. A touching moment, early on, was the series of children's choirs from every U.K. country, singing representative hymns. But the biggest crowd-participation was Sir Paul's 'na na na' sing-along caper, which was doubly impressive considering the crowd had been (mostly) in their seats for six hours.
You didn't have to be in attendance to realize that the Olympic rings flying in from the eves were other-worldly, or that the industrial smokestacks climbing out of the ground were extremely impressive. It was fitting and appropriate, though, that O.C. highlights included the small moments, whether of Mr. Bean, Bond or Butterfly (as in 'Float like a…'). What isn't apparent on your TV screen, is that the stars of the show, and indeed of the Olympics, are the 70,000-strong Games Makers volunteers. They were posted throughout the grounds and stadium, and really set the positive, almost ebullient tone. Where ever you go in tourist and Olympic London, their purple and 'Grenadier Guards red' shirts ensure that a smiling, helping hand is never more than a few feet away.
==B Music to our ears==
Music has always been an integral piece of Boyle's cannon, and he was true to form with his O.C. selections. Classical, teeny-bopper, pop, punk, arena rock, you name it. Personal highlights included New Order's genre-defining dance hit Blue Monday, two (!) tracks from the Sex Pistols, the Jam, the Kinks and Beatles - inspired choices, all. Mike Oldfield playing his hit Tubular Bells sent me right back to Sue Sasso's class at Addison Elementary, when we all crowded around the record player imaging what the Exorcist looked like (hehe). All the other live performances were thrilling: Dizzy Rascal, the Arctic Monkeys and of course Simon Rattle and the London Symphony Orchestra with their somewhat 'bonkers' special guest.
==B London on stonking good form==
With the first week of the 2012 Olympics in the bag, the resounding consensus, based on our experience and that of our friends attending Olympic events and public festivals, is that London is functioning very smoothly and more than rising to the occasion. The medal table is well and truly filling up, with records being set at a rapid pace and controversy, badminton notwithstanding, kept to a minimum. When asked which country I support, I fall back on the parents' prerogative: I couldn't possibly choose a favorite. Between my homeland and my country of residence, I thankfully haven't had to do too much choosing. Amidst following Team USA, it's worth highlighting that Britain is threatening to exceed their record, set in Beijing, of 19 Olympic gold, and that yesterday they enjoyed their biggest ever one-day gold medal haul, behind 'Golden Girl' Ennis. These are truly proud days for London and Great Britain.
I look forward to reporting more on London 2012, and to further reflections on being a Palo Alto expat in this fine land.