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Cursi gets ready for All Star game action
Those people who know me in the Trop know I have a good baseball relationship with one of the members of the Rays staff. I would like to think I have a good rapport with several people, but you never really know what is said off the field. Anyways, I have had a post-game gesture with this person since 2001, and I have never tried to revert or change that routine for the fear of breaking a superstition. It is more me than him, but I truly look forward to it right after each third out in victory or in defeat. It is a simple gesture, but it is a bond I have with him in my baseball world.
It is a simple hand salute off the baseball cap, but it has symbolism beyond just the motion to me. I met this guy back in 2001 when I was sitting the the Bullpen Cafe ( before Checkers bought the rights) and he used to always come over before the games to chat with myself and a good friend. I got to know this guy pretty well beyond the foul lines on the diamond, and also had on a few occasions had the chance to meet him over at Ferg's with others for a post-game brew and some chatter. It was a special time for me because he was living the dream. He was on the field. It did not matter to me that ex-Ray Toby Hall or Greg Vaughn was standing right next to me up in the upstairs bar at Ferg's run by former Rays Tony Saunders. Those were the simple times with Rays Bullpen catcher Scott Cursi and they have been amazing.
I have gone on road trips following the teams in recent years and Cursi and Chico Fernandez, the Rays Video Coordinator have always welcomed me into their post-game events and we have spent some good times in other cities. Places like Cleveland where we went after a game into the Warehouse District and did the usual pub crawls checking out the nightlife and the local club scene. Or maybe it was a great atmosphere of Swannee's in Seattle when I went a few years ago and he told me of prior years when Wade Boggs and Fred McGriff were in this same small bar drinking a few beverages and there with the fans. I just wanted to give you guys another side of the guy former Rays broadcaster Joe Magrane called "The Enforcer."
So when Cursi came over the other day before the game and we chatted for a bit I told him I was upset for finding out that he was getting married in December by seeing it in the Rays 2009 Media Guide. But what he told me next was exciting, even bigger to me than the fact he and Stephanie were going to tie the knot on the beach. Cursi sat there and told me he was going to get a chance to maybe catch during the 2009 State Farm Home Run Derby. I was not totally surprised since I knew he was going to be at the All-Star game in the Bullpen anyways as a member of Rays Manager Joe Maddon's staff. But the added thrill of seeing Scott catch with the world watching him was simply amazing.
But in the last week there might be a small problem here with Cursi even catching in the Home Run Derby. You see, Evan Longoria can bring along his own pitcher for the event, and Cursi is one of the staff who almost daily throws Batting Practice to the Rays players. In such, you would think he would want a Rays staffer, since they are already there for the All Star game to throw to him. But there is a simple answer.
But to even throw more cold water on either idea is the fact that Longoria, who was imformed by MLB he was the highest vote getter in the American League to participate in the State Farm Home Run Derby, might bow out of the competition to save his ailing hamstring. With the health concern, that is a good idea for Longo, but hopefully he is not pulling out after a poor showing
in the 2008 Home Run Derby. Maybe teammate Ben Zobrist could take his spot? I wonder, have there ever been any switch-hitting home runs hit during the Home Run Derby? I will check on it and let you know the answer…..
It almost makes me want to find some way financially to make it to the game and see it in person. I do not want an outfield seat, but just something near the field so I could yell out to Cursi before he squatted behind the dish and watch dinger after dinger disappear into the St. Louis night. Think of how amazing that is going to be for the guy who has put in countless hours and time warming-up pitchers and coming in and catching pitching prospects and potential free agents over the years for the Rays. I thought 2008 might be the top of the proverbial mountain for some people in the Rays organization, but the hits just keep on rolling here for Cursi.
I am truly so excited that my baseball buddy get to live the All-Star dream on the field this season and also get to attend some of those exclusive and sought after events during the All-Star experience. I can not think of anyone else in baseball that I think deserves that honor than Cursi. Seriously here, the guy has bled Rays green, blue and even yellow for this franchise and this is another great life experience for him in his position with the Rays. But I think I need to let you know a little bit about Scott Cursi before I go today. He is in his 11th season with the Rays organization, and his 13th in professional baseball. He spent three seasons as the Bullpen Catcher for the Double-A Orlando Cubs and the Orlando Rays of the Southern League from 1996-1998.
And sometimes you will also see him late in the Rays Batting Practice throwing balls to the hitters on the mound. Cursi played college baseball at Seminole Community College in Orlando and graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in Physical Education. Before he made his trek to Florida, Cursi spent four seasons coaching for Bishop Waterson High School in Columbus, Ohio under Ohio baseball legend Scott Manahan. The guy knows baseball inside and out, and that has only endeared him more to the Rays.
So Congrats Scott. You deserve a spot in the television of the world, and you can be sure all of Tampa Bay will be watching for you to put your mask on and squat behind the plate during the State Farm Home Run Derby. I know you will have some great memorable chats with some of the hitters that night, and I hope I can hear some of those stories some night after a game over some cool, refreshing beverages with great company. But until then I will just give to the hand salute to the cap back every night and wish you a safe road trip, and tons of great baseball memories.
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How exciting it is for Scott Cursi! I hope he gets the chance to catch on the field and I hope that you get the chance to go to the game! Good luck – you are living the dream for a lot of us fans! :-)
Of all the guys I have met that have worked for the Rays on the field, he is the guy who deserves everything he has gotten in the last two seasons. Celebrating a playoff berth, a American East title, a World Series spot, and now a chance to catch during a premier event on Monday.
Julia, he is living the dream for all of us.
I just hope he gets a chance to again take out the line-up card tonight.
They seem to win when he takes the card to the umpires…….maybe that will be a new job responsibility for Scott.
Rays Renegade
This is what dreams are made of. I hope he gets to live that dream, and when he does, those stories will be told and re-told for a long time. This is what the game is all about. Dreams coming true for EVERYONE involved – not just the players.
I can tell you if I do not get to the All Star game, or the HR Derby, I will be one of the first people who would love to interview him about the experience.
He definitely deserves the kudos and the adulation of the young kids for his work ethic with the Rays.
He is one of those "diamonds in the rough" everyone is baseball is always trying to find.
Rays Renegade


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Bradham could fit in the NFL at any 4-3 LB position, and inside in a 3-4 because he doesn't offer much of an edge rush. Ferocious against the run and very good in coverage, Bradham is extremely versatile. Best fit would appear to be outside in a 4-3, either side.
Positives - Fearless, relentless, and fast. Covers a lot of ground on the field. Is usually around the ball. Solid tackler. Can turn and run with TEs in coverage. Can anchor despite slightly high cut build, and uses hands well to shed blocks. Dedicated hard worker on and off the field with virtually perfect durability record.


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The Cardinal may have had the upper hand in recent years, winning the past seven consecutive meetings, but it's been anything but easy. And forget that season-opening 6-1 victory over Santa Clara.
The teams have four common opponents. Stanford went 4-0 against California, Boston University, Georgetown and San Diego State. Santa Clara went 2-0-2 against those same teams. The Broncos also own a scoreless draw against No. 2 BYU.
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COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (Friday, July 13, 2012) – Colorado Rapids Academy midfielder Dillon Serna has been named to the United States Under-20 National Team by head coach Tab Ramos for the upcoming Northern Ireland Milk Cup. The Brighton, Colo. native is part of the 18-player roster for the tournament, which runs from July 21-26.
"Dillon continues making great strides in his game, and has been impressive for the Rapids U-18's and with the first team in training," said Rapids Technical Director Paul Bravo. "This is a great honor for both him and the club and we wish him and the U.S. U-20's the best of luck in the upcoming tournament."
MORE: Serna continues success track with latest USYNT invite
The U.S., two-time winner of the competition, faces Denmark at 7 p.m. local time (12 noon MT) on Saturday, July 21, and meets Turkey on July 23 at 8 p.m. local time (1 p.m. MT). Also participating in the six-team tournament are hosts Northern Ireland, Chile and Mexico. The playoff games to determine final placement in the event, including the championship, will take place on Thursday, July 26. More information can be found at ussoccer.com.
Serna has previously participated with the United States Youth National Teams, having played every minute for the U.S. U-18's at the Lisbon International Tournament this past May and was a part of the U.S. U-17's at the 2011 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Mexico. The midfielder has been a standout this season for the Colorado Rapids Under-18 Team, which has advanced to Finals Week, the 8-team national championship for the U.S. Soccer Development Academy. Serna, who departs on Sunday to join the U.S., will miss Finals Week, which starts on Monday, July 16.
The left-footed midfielder has trained with the Rapids first team throughout this season, and has one assist in six games (four starts) in Rapids Reserves action in 2012. Serna will attend the University of Akron starting this fall, where he will play for the 2010 NCAA Division I champions.
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Last night may have been the first time that Triano has played all three at one time.
He said in the post game presser it was because of match-ups.
When Johnson was a Pistons player one of their more knowledgeable fans suggested for years that the Pistons play Johnson at the SF.
I had serious reservations about that because at the time Johnson had not shown he could make the outside shot or beat his man off the dribble.
However, now that he has shown that he can do both and is getting better at it all the time I wonder if Triano is seriously considering playing him more often at SF along with Bargnani at Center and Davis at PF.
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Currently I'm writing a chaptered Lily/James fic where, naturally, the main characters are the Marauders. However, I'm running into a few roadblocks.
What do you guys think about Wormtail's character? I've read way too much fanfiction, and now I have no idea what my stand on the matter is. Part of me says he's uncool, a tagalong, obtuse, etc. There's certainly canon evidence for that. And yet...the Marauders didn't outright reject him. Did he have his redeeming qualities, do you think, or was he just a very persistent tagalong?
What do you think about swearing with the Marauders? As a high school student, I know full well most teenage boys will not say "gosh darnit!" when life isn't going their way. And yet...swearing in the books is very minimal and light, the worst being Mrs.Weasley's explitive shouted at Bellatrix during the last battle in DH. So, do you think swearing is OOC? What do you think?


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Discussion in 'General Pro Player Discussion' started by Sabratha, Aug 8, 2012.
Who would have won the grand slams from 2004-2010?
All those "nobodies" like Roddick and Hewitt.
Roddick +7 slams.
2003 Wimbledon:
2004 Wimbledon:
The mental slump that Roddick fell into is equivalent to the mental slump that Murray has just gotten out of. The constant losing to Federer and not winning any more slams REALLY got to Roddick.
Victories build confidence which and also create imposing figure for others to beat and builds knowledge & experience of how to win.
Roddick would have maintained his confidence in order to continue pre2005 attacking form and not the post 2005 pushing form. He'd probably have 7+ at least (3+ of which are Wimbledon). And discussion whether he's just below Agassi in best list (even though hes not).
Whoever got bounced out by Fedal the most in any F/SF during that time.
i'll try:
2003 wimbledon - philippousis
2004 australia - safin (or ferrero)
2004 wimbledon - roddick
2004 us - hewitt
2005 french - coria
2005 wimbledon - roddick
2005 us - agassi
2006 australia - baghdatis (or nalbandian)
2006 french - ljubicic (or nalbandian)
2006 wimbledon - baghdatis
2006 us - roddick
2007 australia - gonzalez (or roddick)
2007 french - djokovic (or davydenko)
2007 wimbledon - djokovic
2007 us - djokovic
2008 french - djokovic
2008 wimbledon - safin
2008 us - murray (or djokovic)
2009 australia - roddick (or verdasco)
2009 french - soderling
2009 wimbledon - roddick
2010 australia - murray
2010 french - soderling
2010 wimbledon - berdych (or murray)
2010 us - djokovic
2011 french - djokovic (so novak would have won calendar slam in 2011)
2012 french - djokovic (novak would have won an unprecedented seven straight slams)
2012 wimbledon - murray (or djokovic)
I think 2012 Wimbledon will have definitely been Murray, and I think Del Potro would have beaten Soderling in the final of French Open 2009 (has a 4-1 H2H against Soderling, and has won their only clay encounter in Estoril, 6-4 7-5).
Tommy Haas may have also been a competitor for the 2009 Wimbledon title, having made the semi-final. Against Roddick, he leads 7-6. Not much of a lead, but it's a competitive H2H.
it's amazing that djokovic could possibly have at least 12 slams already if not for federer and nadal. and they might have come in streaks of 5 consecutive and 7 consecutive slams, including a non-calendar year slam and a calendar year slam.
meanwhile, hewitt would have added only 1 slam and roddick would add 5.
then clowns like Murray would actually have a slam.
i wasn't sure about their head to head. so maybe you're guess is better.
All the self-appointed cross-era pundits would say that it is an exceptionally strong era with so many people in with a fighting chance to win.
we would have someone else that would enter the tennis scene that would take Roger's and Rafa's place. There seems to be always one or two dominant player within the field at any time during history.
There would not have been djokovic 2.0 and tennis used to be a much sad place. These 2 players brought the best out of many.
2003 Wimbledon - Roddick
2004 Australia - Safin
2004 French Open- Coria
2004 Wimbledon - Roddick
2004 US - Hewitt
2005 Australia-Safin
2005 French - Davydenko
2005 Wimbledon - Hewitt
2005 US - Agassi
2006 Australia - Haas
2006 French - Djokovic
2006 Wimbledon - Baghdatis
2006 US - Roddick
2007 Australia - Gonzalez
2007 French - Davydenko
2007 Wimbledon - Djokovic
2007 US - Djokovic
2008 Australia- Djokovic
2008 French - Djokovic
2008 Wimbledon - Safin
2008 US - Murray
2009 Australia - Roddick
2009 French - Del Potro
2009 Wimbledon - Roddick
2009 US- Del Potro
2010 Australia - Murray
2010 French - Soderling
2010 Wimbledon - Berdych
2010 US - Murray
2011 Australia- Djokovic
2011 French -Djokovic
2011 Wimbledon- Murray
2011 US-Djokovic
2012 Australia-Berdych
2012 French - Djokovic
2012 Wimbledon - Murray
2007 wimbledon -Djokovic???:-?:-?
Federer is a genius. He has played the game like no other can, and in his absence whilst others might have won the titles he has, not one of them could / can play as he does. His contribution to the sport is unique.
I have no comment to make about Nadal, other than he has collected lots of titles. These would obviously go to others.
forums full of: "Coria the king of clay" (of his generation)
"who's a better grass courter Roddick or sampras?"
Safin with more titles AO and USOs having reached al major finals
and a couple of WTFs
and so on...
All right, I'll give it a go:
2003 Wimbledon: Mark Philippoussis
2003 US Open: Andy Roddick
2004 Australian Open: Lleyton Hewitt
2004 French Open: Gaston Gaudio
2004 Wimbledon: Lleyton Hewitt
2004 US Open: Lleyton Hewitt
2005 Australian Open: Marat Safin
2005 French Open: Guillermo Coria
2005 Wimbledon: Lleyton Hewitt
2005 US Open: Lleyton Hewitt
2006 Australian Open: Marcos Baghdatis
2006 French Open: David Nalbandian
2006 Wimbledon: Marcos Baghdatis
2006 US Open: Andy Roddick
2007 Australian Open: Fernando Gonzalez
2007 French Open: Nikolay Davydenko
2007 Wimbledon: Richard Gasquet
2007 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2008 Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
2008 French Open: Novak Djokovic
2008 Wimbledon: Marat Safin
2008 US Open: Andy Murray
2009 Australian Open: Fernando Verdasco
2009 French Open: Robin Soderling
2009 Wimbledon: Andy Roddick
2009 US Open: Juan Martin del Potro
2010 Australian Open: Andy Murray
2010 French Open: Robin Soderling
2010 Wimbledon: Andy Murray
2010 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2011 Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
2011 French Open: Novak Djokovic
2011 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic
2011 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2012 Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
2012 French Open: Novak Djokovic
2012 Wimbledon: Andy Murray
This would mean:
Novak Djokovic: 10 majors
Lleyton Hewitt: 7 majors
Andy Murray: 4 majors
Marat Safin: 3 majors
Andy Roddick: 3 majors
Marcos Baghdatis: 2 majors
Robin Soderling: 2 majors
Mark Philippoussis: 1 major
Gaston Gaudio: 1 major
Guillermo Coria: 1 major
David Nalbandian: 1 major
Fernando Gonzalez: 1 major
Nikolay Davydenko: 1 major
Richard Gasquet: 1 major
Fernando Verdasco: 1 major
Juan Martin del Potro: 1 major
Instead, in reality, we have:
Roger Federer: 17 majors
Rafael Nadal: 11 majors
Novak Djokovic: 5 majors
Lleyton Hewitt: 2 majors
Marat Safin: 2 majors
Andy Roddick: 1 major
Gaston Gaudio: 1 major
Juan Martin del Potro: 1 major
BS thread, because of the butterfly effect. If Federer and Nadal never existed how would have tennis evolved in the 2000s? There is no way to project the finalists would have been the same.
From 2003 to 2007: Roddick, Hewitt , Davydenko, Nalbandian. From 2007 to 2012: Djokovic, Murray and maybe Tsonga, Berdych too (and let's not forget Soderling at RG!).
Tennis would've been far less interesting.
I have to agree. There would have been good players and good matches, but not the same kind of epic rivalries that we've had.
Safin wasn't denied by Federer or Nadal many times. Coria would have won Rome and Montecarlo in 2005 and hamburg in 2004, nothing more.
Wimby 2003: Roddick
USO 2003: Roddick
AO 2004: Nalbandian (Safin was burn out in the final)
RG 2004: Gaudio
Wimby 2004: Roddick
USO 2004: Agassi
AO 2005: Safin
RG 2005: Ferrer (I don't remember exactly the draw)
Wimby 2005: Hewitt
USO 2005: Agassi/Nalbandian/Hewitt, hard to say
AO 2006: Baghdatis (Haas maybe)
RG 2006: Nalbandian
W 2006: Baghdatis
USO 2006: Roddick
AO 2007: Gonzalez
RG 2007: Davydenko
W 2007: Djokovic
USO 2007: Djokovic
AO 2008: Djokovic
RG 2008: Djokovic (Novak Slam, LOL)
W 2008: Safin
USO 2008: Djokovic
AO 2009: Del Potro (maybe Verdasco)
RG 2009: Del Potro
W 2009: Roddick
USO 2009: Del Potro
AO 2010: Murray
RG 2010: Soderling
W 2010: Berdych
USO 2010: Djokovic
AO 2011: Djokovic
RG 2011: Djokovic
W 2011: Djokovic
USO 2011: Djokovic (Grand Slam)
AO 2012: Djokovic
RG 2012: Djokovic
W 2012: Djokovic (8 in a row)
There is not knowing, what could have happened.
I disagree about Delpo in 2009 USO. If Fed had not been there, I think Djoko would have won that one and Delpo would still be slamless.
True enough, but this thread is purely hypothetical.
Djoko would not have lost his cool the way Fed did after that ump decision (was it in the 3rd?) and he would not have gone AWOL in the 5th the way Fed did either. Fed just let the match slip away in the 5th. No fight at all. Djoko is a great hard court player and he is much younger than Fed, he was more experienced than Delpo in big matches, with all that put together he would have found a way to prevail in his second USO final (probably his 3rd consecutive if Fed hadn't been there in USO 2008).
How do you know that?
How do you know that?
And Del Potro is not?
That is the only correct/sensible thing in your post.
Do you realize, that Del Potro beat Djokovic in 2011? The year, when Djokovic made most of his name as a monster on all surfaces? Do you realize, that the last win of Djokovic over Del Potro on relative fast surfaces dates back from 2008, when Del Potro was only 20 years old? That they won their maiden Major at the same age?
Delpo didn't beat Djoko in USO in 2011. We're talking slams. Look, there is no way to know for sure but we're making hypothesis right now. That's mine. ETA: also Murray is a bad matchup for Delpo and if Rafa and Fed didn't exist, Delpo would have had to play Murray a lot more often.
Incredibly bold prediction.
If Roger Federer didn't exist, there would be no need to watch tennis on television. IMHO.
2003 Wimbledon- Philipoussis
2004 Australian Open- with draw rearranged toss up, depends who draws who what day, going to guess Nalbandian I guess
2004 Wimbledon- Roddick
2004 U.S Open- Agassi
2005 French- Puerta, how could it be Coria who lost to Davydenko in the round of 16 anyway
2005 Wimbledon- Hewitt
2005 U.S Open- Agassi
2006 Australian Open- Davydenko
2006 French Open- Ljubicic, Nalbandian was injured in his semifinal
2006 Wimbledon- Mario Ancic
2006 U.S Open- Blake
2007 Australian Open- Gonzalez
2007 French Open- Davydenko
2007 Wimbledon- Tomas Berdych
2007 U.S Open- Novak Djokovic
2008 French Open- Novak Djokovic
2008 Wimbledon- Marat Safin
2008 U.S Open- Andy Murray
2009 Australian Open- Fernando Verdasco
2009 French Open- Robin Soderling
2009 Wimbledon- Andy Roddick
2010 Australian Open- Andy Murray
2010 French Open- Robin Soderling
2010 Wimbledon- Tomas Berdych
2010 U.S Open- Novak Djokovic
2011 French Open- Novak Djokovic
2012 French Open- Novak Djokovic
2012 Wimbledon- Andy Murray
So based on that I have:
Djokovic 10 slams
Agassi 10 slams
Roddick 3 slams
Hewitt 3 slams
Murray 3 slams
Safin 3 slams
Davydenko 2 slams
Berdych 2 slams
Soderling 2 slams
Nalbandian 1 slam
Ljubicic 1 slam
Puerta 1 slam
Gonzalez 1 slam
Verdasco 1 slam
Philippoussis 1 slam
Blake 1 slam
Isn't this a slightly uninteresting hypothetical?
Oh boy. It's sad because you would see lots of players on the rank of Gaston Gaudio taking some majors. I'm sure you would see some odd names that they both eliminated in the early rounds who might have squeaked by to win some titles.
I thought this would make for some interesting discussion in the off season.
The list does not consider the factor of impact made by Roger and Rafa on the other players and also players like roddick might have won more slams
This. So this.
No they'd complain it's a weak era because no one has the talent to rise above the others.
If we didn't have Nadal nor Federer, I think it's safe to say that men's tennis wouldn't be as popular as it is now, as these 2 players have been ticket sellers for the last couple of years. If neither player's existed, I think Andy Roddick would of been the one to bag a lot more slams. Andre Agassi could of won a few more tournaments as well. Sampras wouldn't of been eliminated against Federer at Wimbledon 2001 either and could of won Wimbledon again. I would also add Leyton Hewitt and Djokovic (after 2007).
My guess
2003 Wimbledon: Andy Roddick
2003 US Open: Andy Roddick
2004 Australian Open: Marat Safin
2004 French Open: Gaston Gaudio
2004 Wimbledon: Andy Roddick
2004 US Open: Lleyton Hewitt
2005 Australian Open: Marat Safin
2005 French Open: Ferrer
2005 Wimbledon: Lleyton Hewitt
2005 US Open: David Nalbandian
2006 Australian Open: Tommy Haas
2006 French Open: David Nalbandian
2006 Wimbledon: Mario Ancic
2006 US Open: Andy Roddick
2007 Australian Open: Fernando Gonzalez
2007 French Open: Tommy Robredo
2007 Wimbledon: Richard Gasquet (would have been Djokovic but he fell apart physically in the semis)
2007 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2008 Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
2008 French Open: Novak Djokovic
2008 Wimbledon: Andy Murray
2008 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2009 Australian Open: Fernando Verdasco
2009 French Open: Del Potro
2009 Wimbledon: Andy Roddick
2009 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2010 Australian Open: Andy Murray
2010 French Open: Robin Soderling
2010 Wimbledon: Andy Murray
2010 US Open: Novak Djokovic (maybe Murray.. hard pick)
2011 Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
2011 French Open: Novak Djokovic
2011 Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic
2011 US Open: Novak Djokovic
2012 Australian Open: Novak Djokovic
2012 French Open: Novak Djokovic
2012 Wimbledon: Andy Murray
2012 US Open: Andy Murray
All of those Dominick picks make me because it's soon to be a reality within the next 5 years.
Djokovic would be GOAT and future prime minister of Serbia.
Mirka would marry Philipp Kohlschreiber.
Sureshs would have a successful comedic career touring north america and south asia.
Dimitrov would model his entire game after 7 time GS champion Andy Roddick.
Djokovic has 6 majors.
also he could have had more majors but not necessarily. playing with Federer and Nadal in their primes through and throughout made him a juggernaut he is today.
My post was done before the 2013 Australian Open.
whoops, sorry. wtf is with people lately necroing years old threads??
2003 Wimbledon: Roddick
2003 US Open: Roddick
2004 Australian Open: Nalbandian
2004 French Open: Gaudio
2004 Wimbledon: Roddick
2004 US Open: Hewitt
2005 Australian Open: Safin
2005 French Open: Puerta
2005 Wimbledon: Roddick
2005 US Open: Agassi
2006 Australian Open: Davydenko
2006 French Open: Nalbandian
2006 Wimbledon: Ancic
2006 US Open: Roddick
2007 Australian Open: Gonzalez
2007 French Open: Djokovic
2007 Wimbledon: Berdych
2007 US Open: Djokovic
2008 Australian Open: Djokovic
2008 French Open: Djokovic
2008 Wimbledon: Ancic (great comeback story, Safin's grass mentality comes back to bite him)
2008 US Open: Djokovic
2009 Australian Open: Roddick (Verdasco loses because of what's upstairs)
2009 French Open: Del Potro
2009 Wimbledon: Roddick
2009 US Open: Del Potro
2010 Australian Open: Murray
2010 French Open: Soderling
2010 Wimbledon: Murray
2010 US Open: Djokovic
2011 Australian Open: Djokovic
2011 French Open: Djokovic
2011 Wimbledon: Djokovic
2011 US Open: Djokovic
2012 Australian Open: Djokovic
2012 French Open: Djokovic
2012 Wimbledon: Murray
2012 US Open: Murray
2013 Australian Open: Djokovic
And so the Murray/Djokovic era officially arrives in 2010.
Total Slams in that span:
Djokovic - 13
Roddick - 7
Murray - 4
Nalbandian - 2
Ancic - 2
Del Potro - 2
Davydenko - 1
Agassi - 1
Puerta - 1
Safin - 1
Soderling - 1
Berdych - 1
Gonzalez - 1
what if borg, sampras, federer and nadal didnt exist
only these 4 players have won 11 or more grand slams in open era
I agree with those except:
2004 Australian Open- Safin was way too gassed out by the final to beat any decent opponent. No reason to presume he wouldnt have still had super hard 5 setters vs top players like he actually did this year, even with a rearranged draw. Would have been one of the various contenders who was lucky enough to avoid him until the final. For arguments sake lets just say it was someone in the other half of the draw, so one of Nalbandian or Hewitt is the winner, both who would have had a great shot to beat Safin even under normal circumstances unless he was anything than zoning.
2005 U.S Open- I think you are WAY off on Nalbandian. Nalbandian was quite mediocre at this event, especialy in the Federer loss. Hewitt or Agassi would have won it most likely.
2007 French- Robredo is way too much of a mental midget and devoid of any serious weapons to ever win a slam. Davydenko or Djokovic for sure.
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or Harrelson or Douglas, or Jordan or Dumptoni for that matter...and best of all Jeffies. This is a response to someone saying "Does anyone miss Fields...nah" to which I add the or's....quite frankly don't mis Lin either. Thank you for last year but you pulled some **** so BYE BYE.
Hes already hit more three's than I expected him to make all season.
He's a better finisher than he has shown (at least I hope)
The Jumper is falling at a better rate than expected so that covers up the missed layups.
I suspect once he gets his legs back under him he'll show some of those nice finishes we saw in Chicago.
His Defense is every bit what I thought it would be. Love the tenacity on the boards
Food for thought
Landry Fields 5 million dollars (I even rounded down)
Brewer 1.06 million dollars
Fields: 2.4 ppg. 3.2 rebs 1.6 ast .6 stls .208 FG% (whoa)
Brewer: 10.5 ppg 7.0 rebs 1.5 ast 1.2 stls .471 FG%
Nuff said.
"I'd Rather Melo shoot with 3 men on him than Jefferies shotting wide open"
-Jeff Van Gundy
Best contract in the league by far.
Someone give this guy an EXTENSION!
Brewer will be here for the long term hopefully. Would hate to see him, Shumpert and Felton included in a package for CP3.
Humility is a virtue and pride is a vice.


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Yamaha YMC-700 neoHD Media Controller
Key Features
|$800 yamaha.com
|• 3 HDMI inputs, 1 output • Fully graphical onscreen user interface • Transcodes component and composite video to HDMI • HDMI-through allows TV viewing when powered down • Decodes Dolby Digital, Dolby TrueHD, DTS • Auto-setup, level-calibration with supplied microphone • FM tuner with auto-presets • Extensive media streaming and Internet-radio capabilities, including Rhapsody service via Wi-Fi or wired Ethernet connection • GUI-based pre-programmed/ learning remote • iPod, Bluetooth-audio (A2DP) integration via optional docks • Integral IR repeater with 1 IR in, 3 IR out • Dimensions + Weight 113?4 x 35 ?8 x 131?8 in; 8 lb
My people! I have visited the future - one possible future, anyway - and returned to tell you about it. The future will be compact yet compendious, sleek yet complicated, powerful yet subtle, elegantly simple yet intricate and occasionally vexatious, enormously capable but subject to the odd lapse. (In other words, it'll be a lot like the present, only more so.) So it is written; so it shall be.
Or will be if Yamaha's new YMC-700 neoHD Media Controller proves an accurate harbinger. The YMC-700 is certainly neo enough, and it's defensibly HD, but it is in truth as much receiver as it is media controller. Still a black box like so many other A/V components, the neoHD shatters the mold otherwise with its compact size (about the same as a box of Shredded Wheat); cool, tuck-waisted profile; and one-knob, virtually buttonless exterior.
The Yamaha YMC-700 offers both Wi-Fi and wired-Ethernet connectivity for accessing the Internet or music and photos stored on a PC or Mac. (And there's also a USB port to suck content from a flash drive.) It has three HDMI inputs and a user interface that's entirely screen-based - without a TV you can do no more than turn the thing on - and its lone video output is HDMI, so owners of older, pre-HDMI TVs need not apply. Come to think of it, the Yamaha YMC-700 sounds like a lot of current A/V receivers, minus a bunch of buttons and jacks. But it's nevertheless a bold move on Yamaha's part - an attempt to transform the standard-issue two-knobs-plus-zillion-buttons receiver design into something a bit more modern.
Despite the Yamaha's avant-garde format, basic setup was a snap. I ran HDMI cables from my cable box and Blu-ray Disc and CD/SACD players, connected the Ethernet cable running from my household router, hooked up my five speakers and subwoofer, and was done. Elapsed time: 2 minutes, 30 seconds. (The Yamaha also has component- and composite-video inputs for one or two techno-orphan source components.) All five speaker outputs are those cheesy push terminals I thought had long since gone the way of the AM dial. But these take up about one-third of the back-panel real estate; five dual-banana pairings simply wouldn't have fit without making the neoHD bigger.
The YMC-700 incorporates an infrared-repeater facility that lets it command your multibrand source components from its own simplified handset. Yamaha even packs two double-headed IR "flashers" of the stick-on variety, which I adhered to the IR sensors of my cable-box, DVD, and Blu-ray Disc sources as well as my TV. Onscreen setup menu prompts guide you through selecting code sets for each. Most of these worked fine, though none of the supplied ones fully commanded my Comcast/Motorola cable box. (Not the first time for this box!) That said, an IR-learning routine allows those with more patience than me to fine-tune things for complete functionality.
There's also YPAO (Yamaha Parametric room Acoustic Optimizer), an auto-setup routine using a supplied microphone that calibrates speaker "sizes" (crossover settings), distances, and channel levels. The manual did not say whether this included any room/speaker correction. Subsequent test-bench work confirmed that it didn't, although it did reveal a curious 3-dB low-treble dip centered on 5 kHz when the "auto setup" parameters were in place.


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Due to M&J Trimming's 5,000 sq ft showroom being located in New York City, we have decided to make a video for customers who have not yet had a chance to visit us. We hope this video will help you learn more about M&J Trimming and what we have to offer.
For those who had a chance to visit us in New York City and have photos of the showroom, please feel free to share. You can also share your story about your visit to the showroom. We'd all love to hear from you.


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Wanted to make sure you saw this Washington Post article from Dana Milbank on the Republican distortions on gas prices.
Democrats are committed to an all-of-the-above energy strategy, while Republicans seem to be committed to little more than drilling and distorting the facts.
"The Republicans are synthesizing a higher-octane blend in their bid to fuel Americans' anxiety about rising gas prices."
"…And, on Wednesday, the House energy committee obliged: The Republican majority called in a bunch of oilmen for a hearing dedicated largely to blaming President Obama for high gas prices."
"…In fact, domestic oil output has sharply increased under Obama to the highest level in nearly a decade and is expected to continue expanding. Even if that stopped, it's not obvious that European price levels (which are inflated by taxes) would be an automatic result."
"But reason has nothing to do with it. As the stock market advances and the labor market improves, Republicans are losing their best campaign themes. That makes the recent spike in gas prices — in part a byproduct of higher economic growth — a potentially crucial issue for the opposition. The facts aren't on their side (policymakers have little sway over oil prices; and one policy area that is spurring prices, the prospect of attacking Iran, has been pushed by Republican presidential candidates),
"…In this fight, the facts don't matter."


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Links of Interest – September 3
New iPhone Not Expected to Slow Android Growth
Despite the highly anticipated release of Apple's iPhone 5, analysts expect Google's Android mobile operating system to continue to dominate the smartphone market.
Android already leads the market, accounting for approximately 60 percent of all smartphone shipments in the first half of 2012, according to an article on PCMag.com. But even with the forthcoming launch of the next-generation iPhone, Android market share is expected to grow to 70 percent of the global market in the second half of the year, Digitimes Research senior analyst Luke Lin estimated.
Contributing to its growth, several major Android handset vendors like Samsung, Huawei, and ZTE are starting to increase shipments, while second-tier and regional vendors are "aggressively" launching new entry-level Android handsets in China, Lin said.
See Every Hurricane of the Last 150 years on One Map
With hurricane season upon us, one mapmaker offered up an informative and visually impressive look at hurricanes that have struck over the last century and a half.
If it looks a little odd at first, it's because this hurricane map offers a unique perspective of the Earth; Antarctica is smack in the middle, and the rest of the planet unfurls around it like the petals of a tulip, according to an article on msnbc.com.
The effect is not only informative — more than 150 years of hurricane data show that certain regions are consistently in the storms' crosshairs — but also visually arresting.
Mapmaker John Nelson, the user experience and mapping manager for IDV Solutions, a data visualization company, said that this oddball point of view was the best way to tell the story of the data.
"When I put it onto a rectangular map it was neat looking, but a little bit disappointing," Nelson told OurAmazingPlanet. But the unorthodox, bottom-up perspective allowed the curving paths the storms make across the world's oceans to shine, he said.
Sick on the Road? Try the Grocery Store
If you're planning one more trip before the end of summer, it might be a smart idea to familiarize yourself with some ways to cope with ailments while in a foreign land.
Some physicians, pharmacists and scientists have suggested grocery items available almost anywhere that can help cure several ailments, according to a recent article in The New York Times.
"You don't need to pack a medicine chest on holiday," said Dave Harcombe, a pharmacist in Doncaster, England. "I rely on traditional medicine to pay my mortgage," he added. "But in certain cases, home remedies are as good as drugs. There's a place in the world for both of them."
Harcombe used his travel experience and that of his customers to create a list of items that he posted on silvertraveladvisor.com. Debbie Marshall, editor of the site, said the response has been enthusiastic. "It is well worth knowing some of the healing properties of common foods when traveling," she said, noting that acquiring and using conventional medicines in certain countries can be complicated. "Pharmaceutical labels may be written in an unfamiliar language, quantities can be ambiguous and quite often nature has a remedy that will bridge the gap until more conventional aid can be found."
Some of these over-the-counter remedies help combat upset stomachs, bug bites, poison ivy and what to do when you're having trouble with your contact lenses.
Super Mario Bros. 'Demake' Boasts Atari 2600 Graphics
Call it an artistic step forward while relying on graphics from the early '80s.
An old-school style is making a comeback, and "demakes" are apparently all the rage.
"Demakes" adapt modern games to the standards of older platforms, sometimes even programming them for dead hardware, such as the Atari system.
Atari Age forum member Sprybug spent his free time demaking Super Mario Bros. as an actual Atari 2600 game, according to an article on Dvice.com.
If you thought Super Mario Bros. looked bad on the Nintendo Entertainment System, wait until you see what it would have looked like on the Atari 2600. In its current demo form, the graphics are fairly decent for an Atari 2600 game, although Sprybug admits there are some problems with collision detection.
So far, Sprybug's Super Mario Bros. demake has 16 levels (World 1-1 to 4-4) stuffed into a compact 32k file.


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Macquarie spends $49 million to fix private wealth
Macquarie Group has for the first time provided high-level detail on how it's addressing the corporate regulator's concerns around a string of failings in its private wealth division.
In a presentation to its annual general meeting on Thursday, Macquarie outlined that it had spent about $49 million so far on systems upgrades and improving processes to rectify issues identified by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC).
Macquarie's private wealth unit was hit with an enforceable undertaking by the regulator in January 2013, following a series of lapses in record keeping, risk management and employee training dating as far back as 2008.
Macquarie also came under fire as a Senate committee report last month recommended a royal commission into conflicted financial advice, focusing on conflicts within the Nicholas Moore said the group had conducted a review of advisers and of clients' accounts where concerns were identified by customers of Macquarie.
It is also contacting all 87,000 clients to ensure they can raise concerns.
Earlier this month, Senate inquiry chairman Labor Senator Mark Bishop said Macquarie had similar "systematic problems" to CBA, and was critical of Macquarie's engagement with the committee.
The Senate report called for ASIC to be "far more intrusive and less trusting".
Mr Moore noted management within the private wealth arm had changed since the ASIC undertaking and employee training of its 300 advisers had been bolstered.
"A lot of training is going on with advisers, with about 11,500 hours to date."
The unit has completed three of four phases of the implementation program, overseen by ASIC and KPMG.
Macquarie reiterated its commitment to its regulatory obligations and client remediation.
But several Macquarie sources, who declined to be named, said the new advice platform had been slated for an earlier implementation.
Chairman Kevin McCann told investors the undertaking was not as serious as some of the compliance breaches identified at many of its rivals offshore.
"We are not in the situation of some of our competitors offshore," he said of material penalties dished out to firms like JPMorgan and Credit Suisse.
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Location: Pollinating Insect-biology, Management, Systematics ResearchTitle: The montane bee fauna of north central Washington, USA, with floral associations Author
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Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 1/26/2010
Publication Date: 7/12/2010
Citation: Wilson, J., Wilson, L.E., Loftis, L.D., Griswold, T.L. 2010. The montane bee fauna of north central Washington, USA, with floral associations. Western North American Naturalist. 70(2):198-207. Interpretive Summary: Many species of montane plants are dependent on pollinators, mainly native bees. Little is known about the bee pollinators of the mountains of northern Washington and the specific plants they pollinate. Given the concerns about declines in pollinators and the attendant impact on plant reproductive success, a baseline assessment of bees and their plant relationships is of considerable value. A preliminary survey of the bees of the Tonasket Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest discovered a rich array of native bees: 140 species in 24 genera. These pollinators were visiting 57 plant species, with a number of bee species specializing on a single plant genus. Mason bees (Osmia), bumble bees, and ground nesting bees of the genus Andrena were particularly diverse. This study provides the foundation for further exploration into montane pollinators of northern Washington.
Technical Abstract: The mountains of north central Washington contain a variety of habitat types, from shrub-steppe to high alpine meadows. While native bee surveys of some surrounding areas of the Columbia Basin are fairly complete, little work has been done in this region to document the diversity of bees found therein. A survey of native bees in the Tonasket Ranger District of the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest was conducted during the summer of 2004. Collections yielded a diverse bee fauna (140 species in 24 genera) visiting diverse floral elements (57 plant species in 18 families). These preliminary data suggest a rich bee fauna exists in the Okanogan Basin and surrounding mountains.


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Pa. cop investigating poaching is killed
Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove, 31, was fatally shot Thursday night in Freedom Township, southwest of Gettysburg
Duty Death: David Grove - [Freedom Township, Pennsylvania]
FAIRFIELD, Pa. — A Pennsylvania Game Commission officer investigating reports of nighttime shooting and possible poaching was shot to death, sparking a search for a man police say should be considered armed and dangerous.
Wildlife Conservation Officer David Grove, 31, was fatally shot Thursday night in Freedom Township, southwest of Gettysburg, game commission officials said Friday.
State police were searching for a 27-year-old man they wanted to interview about the shooting. Authorities labeled the man, Christopher Lynn Johnson, a "person of interest." He might be injured and in need of medical treatment and should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities said. Police also were looking for a 1999 blue Chevrolet pickup.
"This was a malicious act," game commission spokesman Jerry Feaser told The Associated Press. The last time a game commission officer was killed in the line of duty was 1915, he said.
Game commission executive director Carl Roe called Grove "a bright, young officer" dedicated to promoting Pennsylvania's hunting heritage.
"Our prayers and thoughts go out to WCO Grove's family and friends, as we mourn the loss of one of our own," he said.
Adams County Coroner Pat Felix said an autopsy was under way to determine the cause and manner of death, but she said it appeared Grove had been shot to death.
Online court records list a Christopher Lynn Johnson with a history of burglary convictions and a 2005 guilty plea to a charge of fleeing an officer and endangering the welfare of children.
Grove graduated from Penn State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in wildlife and fisheries science, according to the game commission.
The last game commission officer to be shot and killed in the line of duty was Joseph McHugh in Weatherly, Carbon County, on Nov. 7, 1915.
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So let me get this straight... Rex Ryan wants us to be one of the only running teams left in the NFL's predominately passing league even though we have a horrible O-Line and BAD running backs? HAHAHA. We're so f*cked, God help us.
We might as well just start Tebow from the beginning because he's our best RB. The sad part is our passing game and defense isn't any better. Our LB's got destroyed on one on one's all night just like last season and Tebow telegraphs his passes worse than Sanchez. Our team is such a joke. Embarrassing! The only bright spot was Coples puttin in work against 2nd class citizens.


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Discussion in 'Face Plant' started by PapaYolk, Sep 12, 2012.
I don't even have a cell phone.
NOW it makes sense. So, OP, you're leg was pinned between the tank and the handlebar with the rest of you just sort of... hanging from it? I have the most embarrassing mental picture right now....
I may not know what happend here but I do know where Paul's Market is in Homedale....When you're from SoCal that should count for something!
I thought his phone caught fire because he had a top case on the bike. Fortunately he had blown out his knee in the past and the breeze from that event happened to pass by at that exact moment putting out the fire but knocking the phone from his hand. In the confusion he tried to do a handstand on the bars but someone screamed which startled him. Forgetting he was in a handstand he tried to give the screamer the ADV salute with his right hand which caused the bike to twist and he fell on his knee causing it to again blow out and this time blowing the phone through the spokes and breaking it into pieces.
Really, the exact same thing happened to me once. What are the odds.
Seriously though, glad the OP didn't get more beat up than he did. Darned motorcycles are dangerous even when they're sitting still...
Maybe he is still dangling & sent that MSG from the cell phone. He may need rescue.
Hey! I just want to know if you got The F'n Hamburger or not?!? That'll teach ya trying to be nice to the other 1/2. One little thing snowballs into someother bigger thing, that slithers into another bodacious mess of a problem thing and the next THING you know... NO FRIGGEN HAMBURGER ! !
stick to one rule and it will solve many of your issues. Always wear a helmet when on a bike. Mean you put it on before mounting and take it off after dismounting the bike.
I think its time for the gentleman from Roswell to have the last word. I had attempted to make a humorous remark earlier in the thread, and then realized I forgot the time I was leaving a concert at the Mall in Washington DC, forgot to unlock my steering, and did a high side right in front of a female park police motorcycle cop !
I was surprised to see this thread had not trickled away. I must say, quite entertaining. I guess my writing was less expository and more a self examination of how I ended flat on my back next to my bike with a goodly scuff on the back of my helmet. So the long and short of it is, I fell. I try not to fall a lot. I have RA in my hands, wrists, knees and feet. All the toes on my left foot are dislocated. I carry a cane strapped to my saddle bag. Mounting and dismounting my ride always involves a bit of pain and a carefully choreographed sequence of incremental movements. That day in Homedale, feeling adventurous after a couple gin and tonics in Marsing, I broke my routine, and fell.
Took about a month for my knee to reduce to it's normal creaky self.
Just got done wiping the tears from my eyes, this might be the funniest thing I have ever read! I also have a "carefully choreographed sequence of incremental movements" that prevents an ungraceful dismount. My height : bike height ratio + bag on rear rack = wipeout. If that store has security cameras you may be able to profit from this. Glad to see your all healed up. BTW,great looking road in your picture and love the way you have your bike set-up.
Hey - Yokie - I was the first to start the comedy thread. Hope there are no hard feelings.
Funny stuff
not that you got hurt
but all of the comments and interpretive translations
OP where exactly was that picture taken
hope your feeling better
Kind of a harsh response to an innocent question. I practically make my living writing, and I've read your post three times and I still don't exactly know what the fuck you've described.
Ride on Papa! Sorry to hear about the RA. Was the gin and tonic part of the treatment
What are you pulling behind the bike?
Hawk Missile Launcher?
Yes I brought home the hamburger-- pulled up a shopping cart, hung over it's rear and hop humped it through the store.
The pic is Hell's Canyon, below the damn at the jet boat ramp.
And, yes, that is my prototype camper, Spud, behind my bike: six foot, three inch heated bunk and a galley with a two burner stove. It goes into production next year via patent licensing agreement, at about 115 lbs for the base unit with out electrics ( batt, charger, heated bunk pad, TV).
Here's a YouTube video showing how it works.
Here's the road test thread.
The name of this thread should be changed to "Damn G&T's!"
The cell phone was not the culprit.
This tale just serves as further illustration as to why I do not mix motorcycles and alcohol.
Descriptive writing is not that easy. I certainly could not tell what happened based on the original post, or even after several other attemps at clarification. Perhaps there were more G & T's consumed before posting?
The author knows in his head what happened, but clearly explaining it to others requires a certain discipline. The cutesy prose, while entertaining to read, does not serve the writer well in this particular instance. There are thousands and thousands of riders on this forum for whom english is a second language - it's not particularly polite to insult them because they could not interpret the cryptic writing style.
The only culprit in this tale was me. You must understand it's human nature to disavow one's faults and seek a scapegoat. Just as it's human nature to puff one's own esteem by pointing to what others seem to lack. So forgive me for being human and pointing to your lack of a scene of humor and use of narrow ethnocentric blinders to assume it would insult those who have gone to the trouble of learning English as a second language.
Feel welcome to read the tale at the link: Papa's Yolk, in my sig line and leave a critique if you like; most uppity prats find it a great way to stroke themselves.
My, but grumpy old hump are you.
You bet. I'll take a good ribbing all day long. Some prat wages his bony do-gooder finger in my face, I'm gona bite.
My apologies. I did actually find the whole exchange humorous. Perhaps I crossed the line. I suffer from arthritis, as well. Sometimes it's all I can do to climb onto the bike or off of it. I've come within a whisker of taking a similar spill more times than I care to admit. I hope you don't have long term repercussions from your fall. Riding with arthritis is tough. You have my respect. Again, my apologies.


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After hiring three Mike's in a row, I was glad that Coach Saban was not another.
We didn't exactly thrive under the last three Mikes... I will make an allowance for CMS.
Coach Shula took our job when the top candidates didn't even want to visit Tuscaloosa.
The years of probation were tough, and Mike Shula stepped up when we needed a coach.
He made a number of 'Rookie' mistakes, and was eventually let go.
Mike did get us thru the bulk of our 'Probation Years'...
OJT is a tough way to learn in the SEC, and everyone was gunning for us while we were down.
Over time I've come to judge Coach Shula a little more generously.


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How would you covert IDY to ADY? Should I use the same amount as IDY listed here? More?
Linux,To convert IDY to ADY, you increase the amount of IDY, by weight, by a third. Or you can use the yeast conversion table at http://www.theartisan.net/convert_yeast_two.htm. In using ADY, you should use a small amount of the formula water at around 105 degrees F and rehydrate the ADY in that amount of water for about 10 minutes. The rehydrated ADY can then be added to the rest of the formula water.Peter
Thanks, one last question. Does it make a huge difference if I use olive oil instead of vegetable oil?
I read through this post and several others and wanted to know if I subbed 10-15% Semolina and changed the oil amt to Olive Oil (not EVOO) or Canola oil, what affect it would have on the dough.I didn't see it in any of the replies and I apologize if I missed it.
Anyway, thanks again for your help, I almost gave up making pizzas.I do have a few questions:1. I am having a party and want to have a few skins ready. My wife doesn't like the mess I make. How can I make the skins before hand if I am using a cold dough. Shape them and then put them back in the fridge? or let them come to room temp. first then shape them?2. I think I have read from other forums that you are not a fan of freezing, but have you tried or have any suggestions for freezing this dough for emergency purposes? Thanks.
If you decide to use any of the above methods, I'd like to hear back from you on your results since they may help others who would contemplate doing the same sorts of things.
On another note, do you have a few links to your non-PJ recipes and what is your favorite recipe...if that is possible. I would love to try more. Thanks
can i use this recipe with Cake yeast? in my state is very difficult to buy Active Dry Yeast.
ok if i use Cake Yeast , i have to mix de Cake Yeast with the water , or directly mix with de flour?seeu


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Five-star running back Derrick Green had been on Tennessee's before, even for a game. But, his time at Tennessee for his official visit over the weekend gave him a lot to think about moving forward in his recruitment.
The nation's top tailback spent his time taking in the game-day environment and left saying the Vols made a good impression.
"Definitely," Green answered when asked if the Vols helped themselves with him. "That was my fourth visit and I had a great time and I could tell they needed a running back. The game atmosphere was just unbelievable. It was electrifying and I had a great time on my visit."
The 6-foot, 220-pound running back was able to speak to Jay Graham before the game and then was able to take in some of the special events on campus.
"I got there and I got to speak with my position coach and the head coach and of course I got to see the game and that was exciting and fun and I got to spend some time with the team and I got to go to ESPN Gameday and that was exciting."
Graham and Green have grown close over the last several months and that's a big reason why he's high on the Vols.
"We have a great relationship," Green said. "He's been recruiting me a long time. He wants me and they need me. I'm the guy they want and he made that clear. It's always good talking with me."
Green said the two biggest things that stood out to him during his time on Rocky Top was the appreciation from the fans as well as the family atmosphere around the team.
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"I love it. It's definitely a blessing and a dream come true. Taking pictures and signing a lot of autographs is amazing and a blessing. My first autograph was to a Tennessee fan and they have showed me love for a long time. They were even chanting my name during the game too."
The environment within the team was something that especially stuck out to Green and it was something reflected both on and off the gridiron.
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When it came to the game, Green watched how Tennessee utilized its running backs and believes he would fit right in.
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Best cheesesteaks outside of Philly! ! They even have TastyKakes! ! !
Amazing food
Frankie's is the absolute best! Quintessential east coast sub shop right here in Tucson. The cheesesteaks are amazing, Whiz, add hot peppers!
Try to go when Frankie himself is there. Not only does he heighten the customer service experience ten-fold, but when the Cat is away the mice have been known to try and skimp on the cheese.
Oh, and the phone number isn't right.....
The chocolate babka on Fridays.....oh my god.
Sertinos Cafe closed May 2010.
Unless you are going to Philly to eat at Geno's or Pat's, handsdown Frankie's is the best and most authentic you will find outside of the Philly area. Yes, the rolls make a huge difference.
I may only be 24 and from Kansas, but this place has the best Hot Wings and Sandwiches I have ever had. They know how to make good food here, and will gladly provide without raiding your wallet. I haven't met a sandwich here that wasn't toothsome, certainly don't hesitate to venture away from the top ten. The Chicken Caccitore, Eggplant Parm, and Philly Phanatic are all worthy of your attention, if you order the Italian make it a grinder.
Be prepared to be nice to the servers, generally there's only one on staff (in addition to one of the owners), so they can get overworked if there's a sudden rush.
East Coast Super Subs (ECSS) produces excellent subs; there's no two ways about it.
This is where I go in Tucson for the best hot sandwiches. You'll see a ton of reviews on other aggregates like Yelp! -- but the hype really is warranted. Go here; you won't be disappointed.
The menu details a variety of subs, but highlights the top ten. The *Broadstreet Bully* and the *Jimmy McKenna* are exceptional and worthy of their #1 and #2 rankings.
However, even the sandwiches excluded from their most popular rankings are still righteous (i.e. The Philly Fanatic). The bread rolls ECSS uses on their subs really makes them special.
Always a treat to eat there when in town. Great sandwiches and soups, and the staff are very pleasant.
Absolutely the best Philly cheesesteak in the area. Try one with the cheese-whiz on it. Frankie himself recommended it (along with the garlic option) ... and it was FABULOUS! We stop there now on the way to the Univ of Arizona football games to pick up a couple of cheesesteaks to take along. Frankie's is well worth the experience!
Delicious, fresh-tasting sandwiches. Great variety of choices. Best bread.


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Discussion in 'Shoes and Apparel' started by kimguroo, Jul 27, 2010.
yeh those are most definitely skate shoes as i used to be pretty big into the nike sb scene.
Am I there yet? Prince T22
I'm 5 months into the 6 month warranty. What do you think? Am I there yet? Do you think I should be there by the deadline? I'm playing about 10 hours a week. Combo of matches, drills and lessons. On both hard and clay.
wow, some of you guys must play on sand paper...
LOL...that's funny.
Can't see your pic...
Are you for real or being funny because my pic is HUGE? LOL
In case you're not being funny, try here:
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REPOST because pic disappeared. :-?
I'm 5 months into the 6 month warranty. What do you think? Am I there yet? Do you think I should be there by the deadline? I'm playing about 10 hours a week. Combo of matches, drills and lessons. On both hard and clay.
@AtlTennisGirl, There are no holes that I can see, so there is a possibility you might not get it, that being said, I do not know how strict prince is in terms of granting warranties
They say they will replace if you have worn through the outsole to the midsole. I really don't know what the "midsole" is. :-?
I don't think you can get a new pair until you start seeing some toes.
Doesn't look like you're far from seeing toes though, just rub one of the shoes on sandpaper until you see some toes.
Go back to the first page and you might able to see many pictures of shoes which exposed midsole. Outsole is rubber and midsoles are usually form.
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
I want to wear them for another month, but they are already kinda slick. I had my first slip last Friday. And I slipped twice in today's match.
Maybe I'll use @Say Chi Sin Lo's idea and get some sandpaper. Hee, hee.
They can't tell when you use sandpaper lol
I've already ordered a new pair. I'll have them by Tuesday.
I guess I'll just start walking around in these for the next month.
What kind of shoes?
Prince T22 Orange/White. They just feel so good to me. I'm hoping the replacement thing works out though. If it doesn't it might be my last pair.
Or is replacing shoes every 6 months common?
I don't see a lot of cb 3.3's in this thread. People not wearing them, or just not wearing out? My warranty is about up on mine, and the heal on my right shoe is worn all the way through and showing white, but the front has some life left. With the heal worn through, is it sendable?
Same. The heals on my 3.3 is wearing out a lot worse then the toes of the 3.3
How many people were successful with getting an upgrade from their current shoe to the new model. For example people who got the upgrade from the Propulse 2 to the Propulse 3 even though they had your original shoe in stock? I just got off the phone with a customer rep and they said that they would charge me the price difference. Has anyone ever got charged the price difference when they upgraded?
I have never got a newer model than the shoe I sent in.
The only reason I ask is that there have been people in this thread that have gotten the upgrade for free (Propulse 2 to 3, B6-B7). In my case, I have the All Court 4's and I was trying to get an upgrade to the 5's.
yeah, best of luck then
TW didn't charge me for the price difference when I upgraded from GR3 to GR4.
On top of that I got my GR4 in 4 days.
Did you include a note asking for the upgrade or did they do it without asking?
The upgrade to GR4 was a must. They were out of GR3 on my size.
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Warranty worthy?
^yes, but there still look very wearable so I'd keep going closer to 6 months.
BTW, I always put holes in the outside of both heels on CBs first too, then the inner forefoot of my left.
Are these good to go? Only a week and a half left until 6 months.
^^^^^ wow, how're u guys wrecking the back of your shoes so badly?? do you drag your feet a lot when you walk?
all my shoes wear out at this area... this is around 2 and a half months in, just have to get through the white part
Yes they are.
sportseva115- it's very common to wear the outside of the heel, it's not from dragging it's landing and pushing off I believe. I also wear the inside forefront like you and the toe.
wow, those look almost identical to mine! I wore through more white than that though... you're still on outsole, not midsole haha. it took me another month from there.
It's actually from how people's feet naturally align. Some people's are neutral, others supinate or pronate. If they supinate, meaning your outside heel touches down first when you walk/run, then you'll wear shoes out like that. My buddy's feet supinate, so all his shoes are worn out on the outside heel. I've put on a pair and the things feel weird because they are so lopsided from the uneven wear.
ahh I see... I didnt realize that people differ in their movements so much, thanks for letting me know!
as for the durability, I know I got maybe a month to go, but I wore out the dragon2x area already... theres a hole there now, and I'm afraid if I keep dragging i'll end up burning my socks lol
Are all these cb 3.3 from the 50 40 30 FB promotion? Are you guys sending it back to TW or nike?
The thing I don't get is how you can destroy a shoe in only 6 months? What kind of courts are you playing on?
I live in Iceland so for about 9 months a year I play indoors on a very soft cort. It's kinda like a carpet.
I bought my first pair of tennis shoes in 2009 and I can still play in them. I have five pairs now that I rotate but I don't think one of them is close to the usage I see in some of those pictures.
Outdoor hard courts. I can normally get 3-4 months from CBs before I'm through to the midsole. Those who play more do it even faster. Indoor carpet is great fun, I play that when I'm in Europe over Christmas.
These hard courts. Are they like the ones I see at the US Open or are they "harder". We have some outdoor courts here that are like asphalt and others that are like concrete with a carpet over with some "sand like thing" that you can slide on.
And how many times a week are you playing? I play five times a week. Will take me another 2-3 years to go through my shoes
yeah the black/yellow/white 3.3's are probably from the promotion, mine was just from a nike factory store on sale haha
Sveinsson: for courts, I know what you mean by indoor. when I'm overseas at my home country, the only tennis courts are clay and indoor carpet, and I've been using a pair of cb 2.3's there for more than a year and there hasent been much signs of wear. Whereas here in the US I play on our college courts (similar to US open ones) and they wear out quick. Carpet and clay are much softer so they dont take a toll on the shoes nearly as much
Thanks for the info. Man I would love to play on a clay court. No clay courts here.
How about these???
they look fine!
I cannot fathom how you guys can do so much damage to a shoe in such a short period of time.
Here are mine
Looks self damaged.
how on the earth you can do that??
please share your tips since I can't do that in 12 months... (play three or four times a week)
All my tennis shoes wear out on the right side of the right heel first, followed by the toes.
These were actually shoes worn out by my friend who teaches a lot! He probably wore these out in less than 3 months. He's been using B7 and wearing those out in 2 months!
just a small update: only a week a half after the white outsole appeared, the midsole is now visible (the grey dotted part). so it doesnt take long after the white part is visible.
Normally I would play longer in these rather then sending them in right away, but I already wore a hole through the dragon2x dotted area and it broke one of the lacing straps/ almost went through my socks, so in they go!
haha im a clay courter. my shoes live on forever
It looks fine but that little scratch can easily be from a knife grinder. It's consistent except fore that massive scratch on the left side, normally that scratch will go all the way down not have a stop in it.
But it's not fun washing shoes unless you have sexay ones.
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Cumberland appears to me to be a good # 2 TE.
In my opinion if they do give him a second round tender and pay him $2 million next year I think that is a sign they are moving away from Keller. He is basically Keller but bigger and faster although they both can't block. This frees up $2-$3 million to bring in a good blocking TE like Fasano.Report: Jets consider second-round tender for Jeff Cumberland
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In recent years, there has been scant little action in restricted free agency, and excitement could be lacking once again unless a team decides to make a big offer for Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz or Chargers wideout Danario Alexander.
Nevertheless, restricted free agency isnt without its interesting moments. Heres one: According to Manish Mehta of the New York Daily News, the Jets have given thought to tendering RFA tight end Jeff Cumberland at a second-round level.
Cumberland, who turns 26 in May, showed some promise in 2010, setting career highs in catches (29), yards (359) and touchdowns (three). Should the Jets extend him a second-round tender, he will receive a one-year, $2.023 million contract offer, according to figures reported by NFL Networks Albert Breer in January.
A second-round tender would effectively keep Cumberland off the market; its hard to see any team giving up that high of a pick for him. In short, it would somewhat insure the Jets from the potential loss of UFA tight end Dustin Keller, who figures to draw some interest if he hits the market.
Were the Jets to exercise their right-of-first-refusal on Cumberland, it would save them $700,000, per Breers figures, but it would potentially open the door to a club making a play for the tight end. Cumberland went undrafted out of Illinois in 2010, so only the first- and second-round pick tenders would ensure the Jets any compensation were they to decline to match an offer sheet.
Such are the decisions teams have to make in restricted free agency. Thats usually what passes for excitement.
Cumberland appears to me to be a good # 2 TE.
J Cumberland is a BALLER!!! Jets R goin to draft another BIG TE that can Block & Catch. Team em up w/JC.
I like what I saw out of the kid and think he has potential to help this offense with the right QB throwing the ball to him.
Hayden Smith may be TE #2
cumberland hasn't been able to stay on the field. he should take the jets offer and run.
Cumberland has been injury prone. Yes he seems to have some upside but I would'nt be counting on him to be our #1 T.E. by any means. In fact him and Keller is'nt enough. The Jets need them both and one of those top 2 tight ends in the draft or Fasano Having 2 very good TE's is almost a must nowadays to have a successful offense - it is the position where you can create your best match-up scenarios. So u need 2 tall and fast TE's and 1 good back-up.
Speculation, not news
Cumby is a good player, not worth 2M per year, so no way he gets a 2nd round tag, would rather pay helen
these are not the droids you are looking for
They can't be serious.
Cumberland is an easily replaceable jag.
Would like to see what a healthy josh baker could have done
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I don't think we have a choice. Roster is thin as it is. We can't lose both our TEs before the draft and be forced to pick one where we might not want to.
I don't see it with him.
Seriously, Cumberland is a nobody.
If they are THAT worried about someone tendering him an offer that they will guarantee him a 2M dollar salary for his 2 catches a game OUT OF FEAR SOMEONE WILL SIGN HIM FROM US then I'd say we have serious problems.


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Grand Rapids native David Sennema came to Albion nearly 60 years ago with a gifted singing voice and an eagerness to participate. Naturally, he joined the College choir and sang in the Sigma Nu fraternity's quartet. He graduated from the College with a deep appreciation for the arts and an amazing capacity not only to achieve, but to create.
Drafted into the Army one year after graduation and stationed in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, he concluded that the Palmetto State was the place he would eventually make his mark. In 1964 he became the first full-time executive director of the Columbia Music Festival Association, where he helped to start the South Carolina Philharmonic. And the hits kept coming: in 1967, the first executive director of the South Carolina Arts Commission; in 1970, a move to the National Endowment for the Arts in Washington, D.C., to help lead state arts grants; in 1973, a stop in Springfield, Illinois, to create a master's program in arts administration at Sangamon State University.
He saved arguably his best success for his return to South Carolina, in 1976, when he became director of the state's Museum Commission. There was one thing missing, however: a museum. Starting with a staff of four and virtually no collections, let alone a building, Sennema, over more than a decade of effort, led the way in creating a state museum of history, natural history, and science and technology, as well as art. The South Carolina State Museum opened in 1988 in a historic mill building in downtown Columbia.
In the 1980s, Sennema launched his own arts management consulting firm. Now retired, he has put his magical voice to paper as well--to date, he has written 25 short stories and a one-act play.
Twenty-five years ago, South Carolina awarded its highest citizen honor, the Order of the Palmetto, to David Sennema. It's wholly appropriate that Albion College act similarly through this Distinguished Alumni Award.
In 2006, Sennema received the Elizabeth O'Neill Verner Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award. Presented by the South Carolina legislature, the award honors a South Carolinian who has demonstrated exceptional achievement and statewide impact through his leadership, support, and advancement of the arts.
David and his wife, Martha, live in Columbia, South Carolina, and are the parents of son Daniel and daughters Julia and Alice.


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Last week-end Ivan hit the Philly area and on Sat. I was on the 1100 S for nine hours. For details on the gear I wore, see the MOA GEAR site and for some general comments on the 1100 S, see the MOA OILHEAD SITE.
I bought the 1100 S the Thursday before Ivan hit and I marshalled a bicycle race on Saturday North of Philadelphia. For me, it was a shake down cruise of the new bike. That may sound odd to many, but I have found that extreme conditions bring out the best and the worst of rider, gear, and bike.
As the GEAR report will testify, my rain gear held up well and the 1100 S was just fantastic. Two conditions were encountered: highway and slow urban streets. From Bryn Mawr, PA I took The Blue Route (476) North to the NE Extention to Souderton, PA. That was a ride in very, very heavy rainfall. Once up in Souderton I was off the bike and on the bike and off the bike, but at all times both I and the bike were in a down pour. If you are familiar with bicycle races, let me just say that the race was shortened to a crit. of 26 laps of 3.3 miles in a small town community. If there is one comment about what astounded me most about the bike, it is the great grip that the Metzler tires had. I actually took the long way home (over to see the Perkiomen River) since I realized that my gear and my bike where holding up well. Heck, by 4 in the afternoon, it looked like it was clearing up.
I bought the bike new the Thursday before (over a week ago). Now I have 577 miles on it. I am looking forward to the 600 mile check-up on it. This morning saw 386 miles on the bike and I knew what I wanted to do to move the mileage up. I ran down The Blue Route to 95 South to 495 South to 295 South down to the last exit before the Delaware Memorial Bridge - that is the exit for 9 North. I turned around there and then I went back up 295 and 495 and 95 to The Blue Route. Did it twice today.
See details on breaking in the bike (so far) on the MOA OILHEAD SITE.
I love this 1100 S. What a great bike.
Hey, I still have Sunday to ride. I know a lot of great back roads in Bucks County heading out and about New Hope (I was born in Perkasie). Oh, I can't wait.