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This headstone is from Lewes Cemetery, in Lewes, East Sussex. It was taken by me on the 16th October 2009, when I paid the cemetery a visit in search of GEERING gravestones.
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This headstone is a really treasure trove of information, prior to this I hadn't actually got around to finding out about Gertrude Emily GEERING (so many relations, so little time).
So not only do I get Gertrude's date of death, the name of her husband (and his age and date of death), but also I get her parents names as well, which confirms this is the right person.
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It was something of a surprise to discover that the tiny rural village of West Dean (near Chichester), Sussex has a connection with such a famous and iconic piece of furniture.
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Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you Fanny
here i am again madam fanny for your great day 2 class...
i have to take a break first then going back for the class...thanks....now, just downloading presentation slides to cover up with the discussion...
Thanks Fanny
Thank you for making this class available after the live session
Thank you for archiving this class
No project at this time, no licenses. General interest.
I am familiar with channel models.
I am not involved with licensed radio technology
I have not used controlled over the air testing.
I have not used conducted testing
i am not involved with R&D testing
What are some examples of what goes into Q0S?
I have bacground in EMC testing but not familiar with MIMO wireless type radios. How much does this type of testing differ from normal EMC testing of a typical radio from the 1970 technologies?
Thanks Fanny!
Is the size of the box predetermined by the frequency of the unit under test?
Alot of my testing was done in a EMi/EMC box.
Thanks good lecture
No I havent used these emulators
no controlled over the air testing
no conductive testing
Ready to pick up the rest of the missed week
Okay a bit more review
Thank you Fanny!
@Ann - re. channel emulation... yes
@Ann - re. technology requiring certification... yes, LTE
@Ann - re. controlled over the air testing... yes
@Ann - had tons of fun with banks of 50-100 mobiles, matrix programmable attenuators (simulating handoffs, interference, fading, etc...)
@Ann - re. conducted testing... yes
@Ann - re. involvment in the testing... used to be deeply involved in CDMA and EVDO testing. Now - dealing with LTE.
Great to have access to the recorded sessions!
I appreciated the lecture
Good information
good day
thank you
good info
Thank you Fanny.
Good lecture; Thanks a lot
Okay Bye
See you all tomorrow
Thanks Ann, Fanny, and everyone else. e-see you tomorrow!
Fanny, thank you!
@Fanny: In one of your earlier comments, you say "important in the radio design to filter the power supply well" However, 60HZ is expected to go through the shielded boxes due to its massive "skin effect" on the walls. How do you threat that?
thanks Fanny, Ann and see all tomorrow.
thank you all for joining! i look forward to tomorrow's lecture
you can find a paper on channel emulation, including the doppler fading on our website at http://octoscope.com/English/Collaterals/Whitepapers/octoScope_WP_MIMOChannelEmulator_20101202.pdf
Thanks for the Lecture, Fanny
yes - enclosure make up the controlled RF environment. The communications medium is the air inside coupling the DUT and the test antennas and any attenuators that may be connected.
In case you missed my question, can you recommend papers on doppler fading measurement? Thank you for the lecture.
Good Day Fanny:
would you be able to conduct a simulation ( usiung software simulator) instead of using actual channel emulation. When do use OTA vs controlled enviroment. would you able to duplicate drive test results in a controlled enviroment?
sometimes you can see the harmonics of the 60 Hz on the signal and sometimes it will appear on the baseband signal as wobble - important in the radio design to filter the power supply well
@Fanny: I know the two enclosures are supposed to be an isolation, but isn't it also supposed to be a controlled communication medium? That's why Ireferred to it as "wall". Please, clarify.
Late but here are my answers to the Q.
1) yes a while back 2) yes a whie back 3) No 4) No
Will the wireless signal transmittion generate a 60Hz hum noise eventhrogh they are high frequency?
thanks lot for detailed slides
I will check on slide 6 graphics - thanks
the enclosure wall acts to isolate the signal, not radiate it... hopefully :)... though anything is possible
Fanny, were the graphics in slide 6 different from the rest? They don't show up in Google Docs.
Thanks, it was a great presentation...see you all tomorrow!
@Fanny: In the test box, the "wall" between the enclorures is then an antenna system, right?
yes - wiring will act like antenna and couple signals bidirectionally - from the outside into the test set up and from the test setup out to any other receivers
the filters have to be low pass, passing through Ethernet and USB signals and filtering out the carrier frequency (e.g. 700 MHz up to 6 GHz) where the DUTs operate
@octoscope: Since wiring can bring RF into the controlled test environment, it would seem it can also leak it out which would seem to have security implications. Care to comment?
@Ann: not very familiar with channel emulation.
@Ann: not involved with that sort of testing.
@Ann: software engineer, no current wireless apps, seeking general information for possible future use.
When you add noise to the test setup for LTE, do you cover the entire transmit band or only on the subcarrier BW you're transmitting?
Your informative lectures are invaluable, Thanks until tommorrow.
can you maintain the 90 db isolation with filtere lines coming in the boxes? Are these narrow band filters covering just the 700MHz to 6GHz ?
the signals on slide 4 were plotted using excel, collected by our own embedded software that read RSSI and data rate directly from the DUT
Thank you Fanny and Ann. I really don't mind stepping off the path for questions or side comments. These sessions are more of a journey than a point-to-point goal. I also like the interaction during the session.
Tank you. see you tomorrow
Thanks to all for great and informative lectures.
Yes - on the last slide 'April' should be 'July'
First time at your session....the slide deck was very helpful. Thank you
Thanks for the presentation Fanny, I was wondering what is the software you used for plotting the signals on slide 4
thanks fanny goog presentation
Thanks for the information
Thanks Fanny and Ann.
certain portions of compliance test deal with the performance of the RX and Tx, so R&D test can reduce the compliance test efforts
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much Fanny. Great presentation... see you tomorrow
Will the USB cable to octoBox copule the noise to the PC inside? Thank you!
Thank you.
Thanks Fanny! Great session!
@Ann - thank you for your efforts and thanks to DigiKey
Can you recommend papers on the Dopler measurement
thank you Fanny,
thanks Fanny , see you tomorow
Thanks! bye!
Great presentation thank you Fanny
Thank you so much Fanny and Thank you for planning those lectures.
thanks Fanny
@Fanny - great presentation - see you tomorrow
Agreed, good presentation, thank you Fanny.
April? July right, in your ppt.
Good talk, thanks
Your slide shows April 11 not July
Good presentation! See you tomorrow.
how much of this R&D test reduce effort for compliance test
good lecture Fanny, bye
A reminder, if you've got additional questions for Fanny, she will answer them in the second part of the show on the comments page, starting in just a few minutes.
jl, we are now runnng out of time (Fanny was just prompted to 'pick up the pace') thanks to all the questions during the lecture.
@BurghEE - I am refering to Ann's questions (or other in depth pertitent questions). it is understood that questions from the audience are queued for the Q&A questions at end of sessions.
1) no, 2) no, 3) Not needed, 4) yes
I think it is distracting to have the questions during the lecture....
jl, you're questions are basic - i.e."what is conducted testing?" - there are plenty of fundamental reviews available rather than sidetracking a technical presentation.
1) Yes, 2) No, 3) No, 4) Yes
Can we by these smaller chamebers and what are they refered to as?
No for all 4 questions.
@BurghEE - I prefer questions between slides close to the topic rather disassociated at the end of session. my 2 cents ;)
Channel Emulation , is used to carried traffic from BSc to RBS, when use Ip transport Network
4) no
I can't get the slides. It took me 20 minutes to download them, and eventaully the file turned out to be corupt so Power Point couldn't show it...
If you haven't told us yet, please let us know 1) if you've used conducted testing, 2) if you've used controlled over-the-air testing, 3) whether you're involved with licensed radio technology that requires carrier certification, and if so, what technology: GSM, CDMA, 3G, or LTE?, and 4) if you are familiar with channel emulation.
Carrier Certification, not needed
Questions between every slide are disrupting this presentation.
Please collect them all for the end and have a Q&A.
not very familiar
not channel emulation
Not currently
no experience with a channel emulator
no on channel emulation
Channel emulation: Yes, I understand its functionality.
channel emulation - no
I understand channel emulation.
Familar - yes; used - no.
Yes, used it in CPE chip set testing for ADSL/VDSL dslams and such
@Ann - no, not familiar with channel emulation
novice here, mostly a learning experience
Not familiar with channel emulation.
channel emulation - not familiar
Yes on Channel emulation
1 no
2 no
3 no
1)n 1)y 3)n
1) no
2) no
3) no
1) y
2) y
3) n
1) No
2) No
3) No (future)
1) conducted testing - no
2) controlled over-the-air testing = no
3) licensed radio tech = no
thanks Ann
1 yes
2 yes
3 yes
4 gsm a while back.
Over the air testing, yes, in GSm and WCDMA
3)Not currently involved
3) near future
1) yes
2) yes
we use an independent lab for all this testing
If you haven't told us yet, please let us know 1) if you've used conducted testing, 2) if you've used controlled over-the-air testing, 3) whether you're involved with licensed radio technology that requires carrier certification, and if so, what technology: GSM, CDMA, 3G, or LTE?
prefer posting questions rather than interrupting Fanny.
No licences needed
no no license test only (low Power)
CDMA, EVDO, 3G and LTE.
Ann your voice is too quiet.
no licensed frequency use here.
Not currently testing that.
Principal Engineer, Biomedical Engineering - Medical devices; integrating wireless sensors to surgical instruments. 802.15.4
Please repeat since your voice is so low that it's hard to hear all of it.
No current RF devices.
@Ann - your voice is not projecting over the radio, it is weak and hard to hear. Could you please post your questions so that we have a reference to what is being answered. Thanks
repeat from Jl
I used to do it a long time ago, today I am working in ideveloment Mobile Network in my Country, Install RBS equipment 2G, 3G , feeder and Antennas also,
No. Just ISM band
Not involved in licensed radio.
Yes and Yes to all
3G and LTE
no licences needed
not involved
I'm a bit late but at lest I can catch the end and pick up the beginning later
A: I am a software engineer (contract), currently in the medical device industry, working on microcontroller based medical ventilators.
have not used over-the-air testing, usually even conducted tests were done in a screen cage for emergency frequencies.
OTA, but not controlled
OTA testing - Yes for checking interoperability and interface compliance.
Our lab creates an OTA test environment for our customers where we're able to control the signal level as well as lab signal vs. commercial signal.
zigbee - theft management, inventory control
Have not used
Yes, controlled OTA in a RF chamber
No I haven't used those controlled OAT
Lead Engineer, Medical Simulation, Bluetooth and/or short range wifi
Controlled OTA testing - nope.
Have not used yet.
@Ann - could you repeat your question - or post it
No I didnt used that.
never used
For those of you just joining us, please let us know your job title, your industry and the applications you're working on.
If you've got additional questions for Fanny, she will answer them in the second part of the show on the comments page.
Slide 6 seems to be missing graphics when viewed in Google Docs.
used conducted and radiated
conducted and radiated testing
mDGn, refresh your web page. It worked for me.
@ANN: can you ask Fanny to discribe the isolation boxes im more detail? Like, 'what is the material of the wall between?'
Neither conducted nor radiated
Yes. We used conducted testing.
Yes, both conducted and radiated.
I can not hear a thing.
used conducted testing a while ago for CDPD wireless MODEM testing
I've been involved in using conductive testing...
yes, both conducted and radiated
I've used conducted testing.
Yes have used conducted testing (helped develop the test instruments for conducted testing)
Yes conducted testing
no conducted testing
Yes We have done conducted and radiated for airborne equipment
Yep, conducted and radiated
I have not used conductive testing
HW design
@Ann - have not used conductive testing - what is it?
no I didnt used conducted testing
Yes on conducted testing
Hardware Architect
Hello friends, It´s continue Interesting
Iuse ready made modules for my RF (LFN sensor nets) -- but it helps to know how to read the specs -- so that the physical layout of the net can be made easier.
Hello everyone
Goombi Ohio
Lab & Automation Manager, Berkeley, CA
possibilities: BT, NFC, MiWi, CDMA
Working on wireless lighting control systems (Sr. Sw Embedded Engineer)
yes, wifi and bluetooth
Hi all
Zigbee, and a little WiFi
GSM and 802.11b/g
Automotive CAN/LIN EMC Testing.
I'm working on 4G LTE.
hello all
good to be back
sensor nets
bluetooth and short-range wifi
Hello Fanny, I Am Here,
not involved at this time
hi all,
Yes. Bluetooth
LTE and EVDO
Hi everyone!
Ann - Am I the only one having trouble hearing you? Fanny is loud and clear but your volume is very low....
hello all :)
Yes. Currently involved 802.15.4, cellular and Low power bluetooth
Hi Ann and Fanny!
Hello, I'm not working on any wireless project now, just seeking information.
I am firmware engineer for embedded system.
firmware engr for smart energy applications
I was involved in my last position! Software Defined Radio for military tactical products.
@Ann - not involved with testing at this time
Yes and Zigbee
Hello, I#m not involved in testing
hello everyone
Zigbee// Motes
Yes, RF mesh networks!
yes, wifi
Yes on R&D testing no radio
Hi from Portlandia
hello you guys
Hi Fanny!
Hi guys
Hi There!
Hello from Greentown, IN
hello everyone, looking forward to another good day and presentation
Loud and clear
Hi from Silicon Valley! working in a sensor networks startup
atlanta, georgia
Sr Electrical Engineer, product development, working on second wireless design (first with certification req)
Hi, from MA.
Embedded Systems Designer. Both HW/SW. Background info only.
San Deigo CA
Hi from NW Minnesota
Hello from sunny Lake Simcoe (Ontario) area
Hello from Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Hello from Fargo, ND
System Engineer, Medical Devices, adding wireless access to medical image and patient data to new products.
Greetings from Minnesota! Quality Engineer, electrical systems. Consumer products, remotes.
Hello from Mountain View, CA
Hey Y'all
System Engineer; Retail industry; specification of wireless cards and network devices for point-of-sale systems
hi from Orange Co CA.
Hello from Austin, TX
Hi, RF Communications engineer
Hi there. Project Engineer, no current wireless projects
Recent Masters program graduate in Telecom. I have done my masters degree on Smartphone Network Performance measurement.
Hi from San Antonio
Hi Ann,
Hello from Sunny Can Jose, CA. R&D Lab Engineer @ NXP Semiconductors.
Howdy folks!! :)
Hi and good morning Fanny and to all.
Mgr Des&Eng, sw/hw/fw
No current wireless projects
Sr. Consultant I'm currently working on government computer network systems, but I used to work on networking software defined radios. I have a lot of "bits and pieces" of technical information stored and I find it useful to have such overviews as these webinars contain. It kind of ties things together for me.
Good afternoon, everyone
Thanks for useful lectures and valuable information...
Sustaining Engineering Project Leader, the company designs and manufactures Guided Wave RADAR level gauges for mobile tanks/tank truck industry. Wireless applications involve Bluetooth and possibly WiFi in the future.
Hi Fanny And All
Good morning Fanny, Ann and all.
RF technologies, working with handheld RF transmitters and receivers.
electronics lpe, general knowledge
Hi I am an Engineering Technician working for a company that does MEMS magnetic sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes. We also do Inertial navigation systems and wirelesss mesh networks (motes) used in Agriculture and net accesable sensing. I am really enjoying these classes. Looking forward to todays.
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I am an Engineering Team leader looking at large scale installations of wireless infratructure in remote environment.
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Dozens of locals descended upon the parking lot outside of Save-a-Lot on York Street Monday to make use of the government's cell phones free cell phone program.
The phones, often referred to colloquially as "Obama phones," are provided through the Lifeline program, which was established in 1985 to provide low-income people with telephone service.
In 1996, the Universal Service Fund was created to subsidize the program; and, last year, the FCC created a national database to verify Lifeline eligibility for customers.
"These are basic handsets," said Paul Donsky, the media contact for Life Wireless, a company that provides the mobile-phone service through Lifeline. "They're not smartphones, and the minutes are limited to 250 a month, which works out to about an hour a week. They're intended primarily to be used for emergencies and other basic communication needs."
Keisha Williams of Aiken was one of the local residents who lined up to receive a phone Monday. She said she has several friends who have used Lifeline and described the process of getting a free phone as an easy one.
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Research has shown that many low-income people do not realize that Lifeline's services are available to them, he said.
Eligibility requirements for prospective Lifeline subscribers vary by state, but according to a Life Wireless document, those with a household income up to 135 percent of the federal poverty level or receiving government assistance from a select list of programs are eligible for service.
The phones are limited to one per household, Donsky said.
Lifeline has been met with plenty of opposition from Republican leaders, such as Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul, who said in December that the program, which cost the government $1.6 billion in 2011, is contributing, in part, to the country's financial troubles.
But others, like Nash, said Lifeline meets vital needs for underprivileged employment-seekers.
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If you don�t like some of the recent changes to your airline loyalty program, talk to Mike Croswell. He�s a United Airlines �Million Miler� who assumed that his three decades of devotion to the airline would be reciprocated after he stopped being a frequent flier.
He assumed wrong.
�The money I spent chasing Million Mile status is without a doubt the poorest investment of my career,� says Croswell, who lives in Aspen and joined United�s frequent-flier program, MileagePlus, in 1983. �I have zero benefits that were promised to me.�
Million Milers are, as the name suggests, travelers who have given their long-term loyalty to one airline. In exchange for flying a million miles, they�re typically offered lifetime �elite� status that includes access to upgrades, preferred treatment and other perks reserved for an airline�s top customers.
But as airlines begin to aggressively restructure their frequent-flier programs, some veteran air travelers who have retired but were depending on the benefits they worked for while they were still frequent fliers have found that their airlines no longer are treating them like the valued customers they thought they were.
Croswell says his benefits have evaporated since United�s merger with Continental. Gone are many of the upgrades and other perks, and his boarding pass doesn�t even note his �Million Miler� status anymore.
�Imagine putting money in a savings account, and the day you go to redeem the promised return, they say, �Sorry, we changed the rules. Your money is worth nothing now,�� he says. �I feel betrayed.�
United Airlines did not respond directly to Croswell�s criticisms and would not provide a representative of its MileagePlus program for an interview. But Charles Hobart, a spokesman for the airline, said United�s loyalty program is �very generous to customers who have been loyal to us in the past.�
He says, �Our program is very generous to customers who currently and consistently reward us with their business, and we think it makes sense to reward our most frequent fliers.�
In other words, if you continue showing your loyalty to United by flying on it, the airline will continue to reward you with benefits. Stop flying, and the rewards may not be as magnanimous.
One reason United isn�t talking is that it is the subject of a lawsuit brought by another Million Miler. George Lagen, a Chicago-based frequent flier, sued United in May after the airline reduced his elite status. United has tried to get the case thrown out, claiming it has the right to modify its frequent-flier program, but in late January, a federal judge refused to dismiss the case.
Lagen�s case is one of several lawsuits against United resulting from changes that occurred after it merged with Continental Airlines and began trimming the benefits of its combined frequent-flier program. But the Million Miler dustup is the most closely watched, not just among frequent travelers but also within the airline industry.
Although incremental devaluations of frequent-flier programs aren�t unusual, this marks the first time a major airline has made such dramatic downgrades for its most established customers. If United prevails in court, it almost certainly will embolden other airlines to take similar steps.
Actually, it may have done that already, at least in the minds of frequent travelers. A new survey by Deloitte suggests that airline-loyalty programs are eroding and on the �decline.� Only 55 percent of air travelers consider loyalty programs of �high importance� when choosing an airline, the study found. Since this is the first study of its kind, there are no previous numbers to compare it with. But a conversation with others with �lifetime� elite status fills in some of the missing detail.
For airlines and their customers, it�s a damned-if-you-do, damned-if-you-don�t scenario. Take one of the programs with relatively generous rewards, even for its longtime customers. These have become so watered down that they are �useless,� to hear passengers such as Paul Lewis, a Denver-based consultant who lives in Santiago, Chile, talk about it.
Lewis is a lifetime �gold�-level elite on American Airlines, which he manages to get upgraded to platinum status because he still travels frequently. But he says his gold status is almost meaningless because American has swelled the ranks of its elites by making it too easy to reach that level. As a result, snagging an upgrade is nearly impossible because there are too many other golds competing for a business-class seat.
Even so, platinum status is barely enough to keep him loyal. If he slipped back to gold for some reason, he says he�d be out the door, �lifetime status or not.�
For some, even lifetime platinum status doesn�t cut it. Don Domina, a retired sales vice president for a construction equipment manufacturer in St. Louis, was awarded lifetime platinum status on American Airlines, but he has stopped giving his business to the airline, in part because he�s retired and in part because the benefits aren�t what he�d been led to believe they were when he became a frequent flier on American.
�I did get a call from American wondering where I had gone,� he said, adding, �There is no love.�
The solution? Cut benefits so the most deserving frequent fliers get the special treatment they deserve. United tried to do that when it merged its loyalty program with Continental�s, and Delta has announced similar changes starting next year, when it plans to tie its elite levels with the amount of money passengers spend. But that provokes a different kind of backlash.
Jonathan Yarmis, a technology analyst based in New York, is a United Million Miler and a lifetime gold-level flier. Though he gets upgraded from time to time because of his status, he says that scoring one of the better seats is �rare.� I asked him whether he still felt appreciated after the recent changes. Not really, he said. Unless you�re at the top of the elite-level ladder, �you�re just not worth that much.�
It doesn�t seem to matter if an airline keeps its elite levels easy to maintain for Million Milers or, for that matter, the mileage opportunists who manage to collect rewards without darkening the door of an aircraft; or if the airline starts to cut its programs in order to make its top-tier customers happy. Too many loyal travelers say they feel burned.
Croswell, who as a United Airlines 1K member in 1996 once was asked to give up the first-class seat from London to Washington that he�d been upgraded to for a Million Miler, and gladly did it because he says he knew that one day �my time would come� to be recognized, is done playing the loyalty game.
�I�m still flying,� he says. �But not on United.�
Christopher Elliott is the ombudsman for National Geographic Traveler magazine. Email him at email@example.com, or troubleshoot your trip through his website, www.elliott.org. Distributed by Tribune Media Services.


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This is another gem from the WSFHS Open Day and Family History Fair last weekend. The subject will need no introduction to readers of my blog. I have featured Framfield church several times because of its connection to my HEMSLEY ancestors.
This card was published by J. Frisby of Uckfield, it was posted in Uckfield on the 14th November 1912. It was sent to Mr J. Bolton of 11 Commercial Street, Scarborough. The message is a little cryptic: Dont think we have forgotten you altogether. We heard about you having one of our set in the Church. What do you think of the Lytch Gate.
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As the Central Savannah River Area tees up for the 77th edition of The Masters Tournament, tournament officials have a few things spectators should keep in mind when preparing to head out to the Augusta National Golf Club this week.
Because the Masters Tournament is an international competition and contestants are considered invited guests, spectators are expected to behave with dignity and consideration at all times.
"In exchange for the privilege of viewing one of golf's greatest spectacles, it is anticipated that you will act courteously and display equal encouragement to all participants," Augusta National states on its website. "Bad manners will not be tolerated."
Patrons are asked to remain quiet when silence is required, be still when a shot is being executed and follow instructions from officials. Players should not be accosted, even if they are acquaintances.
Any excessive noise or shouting is not tolerated during the tournament and could result in the spectator being dismissed, according to Augusta National. Additionally, spectators are instructed to use crosswalks and never go "under the ropes" for any reason.
While it may be tempting to try and snag an autograph from your favorite golfer while he's passing by, the golf course maintains a "no autograph" policy. According to the tournament's website, autograph seeking is only allowed around the practice range and on the Par 3 course on Wednesday.
Cell phones, PDAs, tablets and any other electronic devices are prohibited inside the golf course and will result in the permanent loss of tickets, removal from the premises and a "substantial penalty" against your hosting company. These items may be checked in with concierges in the hospitality areas.
In addition to cameras and cell phones, other prohibited items include weapons of any kind (regardless of permit); beverage containers and coolers; alcoholic beverages; flags, banners and signs; folding armchairs, rigid chairs or stools; ladders and periscopes, radios, televisions and tape recorders, and strollers.
Augusta National will have chairs for sale on the course. Spectators may not carry more than one chair at a time and cannot run to put out chairs.
Personal bags or purses larger than 10 inches in width, 10 inches in height and 12 inches in diameter will not be allowed onto the premises, and all items will be subject to search.
Cameras are allowed for personal use only on practice round days – Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday; however, cameras are not allowed during tournament play.
Animals and pets are not allowed on the grounds except animals trained to assist or guide the physically impaired.
AP photo Spectators make their way to the sixth hold past blooming azaleas during the first practice round for the Masters golf tournament Monday in Augusta.×
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Hayden Ploeger didnt have much trouble making his decision about where he would go to college.
Presbyterian College is the only school that made me a definite offer, the South Aiken High School senior golfer said on Tuesday after signing his letter of intent at the school library in front of family, friends and school officials.
While Ploeger said there were other colleges that he considered or showed interest, Presbyterian had the edge because of its commitment to him. And when he visited the campus, he felt even better about the decision.
I took my official visit and enjoyed seeing students on campus, Ploeger said. I met the players on the golf team and they were a great bunch of guys. I went to a class and there were only 15 students in it, so that was good. With smaller classes, the teacher gets to know you one-on-one.
Ploeger plans to excel in the classroom as well as on the golf course. Hes interested in majoring in Chemistry and pursuing a postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, two programs hes heard good things about at Presbyterian. He said his ultimate goal is to be an academic All-American, which isnt a stretch for a student who had a 4.973 GPA through his junior year in high school.
Hes a quality person, a hard worker and mature beyond his years, said Drew Jernigan, Ploegers coach on the South Aiken golf team. Hes very intelligent and will be a successful person, much less golfer.
On the golf course, Jernigan said Ploegers strengths are his short game and his intellect, which helps him manage every shot over the course of a round. Ploeger added that consistency is among his strengths, especially when it comes to hitting off the tee. Ploeger isnt the biggest hitter, but he finds fairways and leaves himself in good shape.
I want to become a better putter, Ploeger said of an area he expect to improve at the college level. Thats what makes a good player great.
If Ploeger makes a successful transition, he should have the chance to be a starter for the Presbyterian golf team as a freshman.
He said he wants to help it make the NCAA playoffs and contribute all around during his time in college.
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Tonight in Kansas City it was a Giants All Star Game. Matt Cain got the win for the National League in the 8-0 shutout and Pablo Sandoval tripled in the first inning to drive in 3 runs, including Buster Posey. Melky Cabrera didn't do too badly either. For going 2 for 3 with a home run and driving in 2 runs, he won the Ted Williams MVP Award (ironically enough, the last Giants player to win the award was Bobby Bonds, in 1973, when the game was also held in Kansas City). Congratulations to our great fans who voted in the Stars of the All Star Game!


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Linda Lyden was close to tears as she described her beloved life-size knight statue, stolen from Castle Toys and Games.
"Everybody takes their picture with it outside," she said.
The statue was stolen in the middle of the day.
"We had two witnesses, but we still don't have him, and I'm hoping we can get him back," Lyden said.
The Yellow Falcon knight, standing at four and a half feet tall, is a Playmobil figurine.
"This is Sir Plays a Lot. The customers named him. He's been through a lot, so he's not able to stand on his own anymore," said Lyden, referring to another statue n her store.
The tall figurines are expensive and are only available for order once a year.
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Max Clifford Rogers, 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at his home in Bayfield. He was 90.
Mr. Rogers was born May 27, 1922, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Noble and Louie Rogers. He spent his youth in the Phoenix area as well as in Snowflake, Ariz.
Mr. Rogers served in the Air Force during World War II. He was a B-24 bomber pilot, but he missed being sent overseas because the war ended.
He married Frances L. Murphy on June 9, 1946, in Phoenix.
After working his way through college, Mr. Rogers earned a degree in animal husbandry at Arizona State University while at the same time raising a family.
During his working years, Mr. Rogers owned a chicken ranch, drove dump trucks, cement trucks and school buses. He also raised quarter horses.
The family moved to Bayfield in 1990, settling in a landmark rock house on County Road 510. There, Mr. Rogers ranched, gardened � specializing in tomatoes � and raised miniature horses.
Mr. Rogers was preceded in death by grandson Christopher Noble Rogers and a great-grandson, Samuel Smith.
Mr. Rogers is survived by his wife, Frances Rogers, of Bayfield; children Nancy Rutan of Florida, Patty Smith, Margaret Chatham and Joyce Parker, all of Bayfield, Linda Price of Mesa, Ariz., Clifford Rogers of Denver, Mary Wardell of Durango, and Harold Rogers of Keene, N.H.; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012, at the Bayfield Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Bishop Bruce Edmonds will officiate. Burial will follow at Pine River Cemetery in Bayfield. A viewing will be held one hour prior to the services at the same church.


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I think that site is ranking the top efficiency. Either way it seems about right.
WTF..,.. So Hibbert is # 18. Wow! Indiana should trade Hibbert for DJ then lol
I would. DJ will be the best center in the league within the next 3 years.
Also, look at the minutes and sort by at least 800 minutes to get a better picture of the rankings.
Can someone with Insider access please post the top ten centers according to this article:
http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/story/_/ ... rs-2013-14
I'm curious if Deandre made this list. I mean, he is leading the league in rebounds, FG%, and 3rd in blocks right now.
I can give 2 snaps about a top 10 list, Especially one that has Anthony Davis over Boggie Causins, Out of every big man in the League he is the only guy who is truly Unstoppable, His inside game is Second to none and he can hit from outside with the best of them, He plays Good Defense and is as intense as it gets on the Court, don't get me wrong I think Anthony Davis is a Really great player especially for his age, but Most of his buckets is off people being Lazy Defensively and him hustling. From watching him (When ever he's Healthy) he's not that effective when somebody hit's him, Bigger players can dominate him in the paint, and most of his defensive skillz right now is help defending witch right now he is probably the best at right now, and he has a solid perimeter Defense game. He is a great player but he need's to do more for me to put him at number 1, to me he looks like a really Tall SF.
I literally just posted this on the other page
According to Basketball Reference DJ is number 2 in Defensive Win Shares. Blake at number 8! I'm so proud of our boys.
http://www.basketball-reference.com/lea ... aders.html
^Tied at 3.0 with Hibbert.
"Win shares" has always intrigued me. It is a stat I've never cared much for. Defensive win shares for example is an estimate of wins contributed by a player due to his defense. I think when you rank high in multiple areas though, it tends to bode well for you. So I won't throw it away or anything, but if a guy has on of the lowest Drtg, seems to be playing good defense, and win shares also says he's doing well, then it is just another factor to support that thought that the players defense is having high impact.
In terms of Hibbert, we have to remember that last season and again this season, he's pretty average offensively against the whole league except for Miami. Miami made him look like an offensive machine, but against other teams, that isn't the case. Defensively is a different strory.
...but also remember that a stat like eff is a pretty simple box score stat, just measuring simply quantified tangible production (doesn't it just add up all the "good" and subtract all the "bad"). It isn't anything super in-depth and it doesn't measure being a monster that people shoot terrible percentages against in the paint.
If we look at PER which is a little more in-depth, takes pace into account and also the fact that not all guys are playing the same minutes into account (the reasons which can be debated in terms of value), etc
C's Playing 15+ MPG Ranked By PER
Now we have a list that probably makes more sense (Top 5: Lopez, Horford, Drummond, Howard, Pekovic), then when we add our subjective qualifications of defensive impact or lack thereof, Hibbert who is 10th in C's in PER moves closer to being a Top 5 C in the league which is what most would generally think of him.
PS: For some reason Cousins isn't coming up in the search, but he would actually be #1 among C's in PER
Wins Produced (WP) is a stat I prefer over PER. They have him ranked #2 (I filtered it to +390 mins). Adjust to +1000 mins and I think you'll weed out the "fat" and get to the meat. Jordan is doing very well this season to say the least.
http://www.boxscoregeeks.com/players?di ... s_produced
Yea, I'm not huge on PER myself, just a good reference stat for how does this guys statistical production rank. I'll look more into wins produced, seems interesting
Like PER, it's a useful tool in the "Box".
I Think you'll like this site (and Wages of Wins) once you find out how's it's calculated. Not perfect by all means (none are at this point), but they continue to improve the model as new data comes in. Based on the formula from Dave Berri of Wages of Wins Journal.
See the FAQ on both sites for more info on what they put in the numbers.
I agree Jamal, 16+ rebounds in his last 3 games against Tyson, Hibbert and Drummond.
"He did the Mash, he did the Monster Mash. He did the Mash, It was a graveyard smash. He did the Mash You'll catch on in a flash
Any questions about DJ?
The bottom of the bottle of cognac looms real close.
16 Pts, 21 Rebs, 4 Blks against the Pistons' big line up. DJ is having a great year.
Let's see if the coaches respect him. Honestly he has zero competition on the west at the center position. Who's in the west pekovic? But Pek is on a losing team. Gasol is injured.. There is Davis but he's practically a 4
He's having a great impact on our team, Positive impact, he will be monster important to us in the playoffs.
Gasol is back! They did remove the C spot from the ballot didn't they?
Now its just frontcourt and backcourt, so I doubt DJ will make it with all the great forwards, either Love or Aldridge will be that backup forward.
Dj is going to be huge for us in the playoffs this year, just imagine if we had this DJ the last 2 years in the playoffs along with this years Blake.
I forgot. For some of you youngsters The Monster Mash is an old song
Good read on the very good year Jordan is having by Steve Perrin:
http://www.clipsnation.com/2014/1/21/53 ... dan-part-1
Note: Not sure why Steve didn't mention the reason why Jordan's PPG is down this year is because he's attempting +2 shot less then last year, other wise he'd be real close to what he was last season.
Doc has emphasized defense with them. Even after high scoring games he would try and remind the players that offense is fools gold. It is defense that will determine the outcome
i can't believe Deandre wasn't picked for team USA. he should have been there over faried and drummond
Yeah, I was surprised he wasn't there. I hope he uses it as motivation to continue improving. I still feel he has a lot of potential, but get worried that not getting picked as an all star and this snub could set him back. I'm hoping he plays with a chip on his shoulder.
We lack a better perimeter defender, he is really at such a disadvantage compared to the other bigs.
His tweet indicated he is pissed
He should do what parsons said he was going to do - use it as motivation.
I definitely think faried over DJ is really stupid DJ has grown immensely and they have Tyson chandler on the team why for his defensive purposes and DJ is playing better defensively thank chandler faried or Drummond his 5th in DPOY award that's a bunch of Bull
I was listening to Clipperblog live's Clips vs. Okc podcast, and Andrew Han had an interesting idea of giving DJ the ball when he is out there with the bench units. I like that idea, for all the same points that Andrew was making. I think developing a post presence with the bench could help us by making the defense have another thing to worry about.
Baby steps man, DJ took a huge step this year ready, we don't need to over confuse the guy... Maybe becoming am offensive option can be included next year
I know what you are saying, but thought it could be helpful when he is out with the bench. I'm advocating to run the offense through him, just give him a few more looks with the offense. There are times where he has some good match ups, and I would like to see us take advantage of that as a team. Not to mention I think DJ has twice the footwork that Dwight does, just doesn't have the best hands.
Clippers offense, starters or the bench, have 0 offense that goes through DJ. He doesn't have any plays. All his offense and scoring comes from hustle and crashing the boards. I think that is best for him so he doesn't try to do too much. I don't think he has a very high BBall IQ so its best to just say, "go run and get rebounds, if you have an opportunity to put it back in, then go get your buckets"
This guy is doing WORK! He has put to rest every doubt I had about him, and NOW he's starting to protect the paint more as well instead of just rebounding.
At the end of last season I remember reading all these post about trading Deandre Jordan With reason of course because of his lack of performance but I always made the argument that VDN had a lot to do with it giving people the example of Bull's Noah performance before and after VDN. Long story short, Once I heard that the Clippers new coach was Doc I knew that DJ would be a completely different player and be utilized by his strong attributes without exposing his weaknesses or expect stuff from DJ that hasn't been taught to him yet like VDN would.
With that being said, what I'm trying to get at is that DJ is slowly being incorporated into the offense. Don't need DJ to be an offensive force when defensively DJ has been a monster and a league leading rebounding machine not to mention playing more minutes especially in the fourth quarter and staying out of foul trouble. Off the court DJ may be a clown but on the court DJ's work ethic has been impressive. I give Doc the majority of the credit but I also give Blake and CP3 credit for giving DJ the opportunity to develop and to continue developing. People forget that DJ is only 25 years old. Players peak at 27 years old. That's two more years of solid developing for DJ.
These past two seasons we all criticized DJ for not living up to his salary in terms of production but like I said before part of the blame goes to VDN. This season DJ has lived up to his salary and some. To throw a comparisons out there, DJ has Tyson Chandler's numbers from last season and one can argue that defensively DJ has surpassed Tyson Chandler at 31 years old. That was everyones target on the "Let's trade DJ" thread but thanks to Doc DJ is still a Clipper and a much improved player.
There are three questions that arise from DJ's new found development:
Can DJ continue developing after this season?
Does DJ need to be an offensive force?
What's gonna happen in the summer of 2015 when DJ is a free agent?
I have my answers I want to read your input on these questions!
I think DJ's BBall IQ is much better then you give him credit for. His BB IQ is just fine to handle more offensive plays for him.
We need DJ more then we need Grange buddy! 14 rebounds a game is what he does, along with changing every shot in his vicinity!
Not just that, he makes players pass up shots and pass causing turnovers. So you can say he Rebounds, Blocks Shots, Alters Shots , and forces turnovers.
I was talking strictly on offense in crunch time. If we are going against Pop in the WCF and he decides to hack a DJ we aren't going to rely on DJ's slight improvement at the line to determine our Finals fate.
And I'm not sure DJ changes "every shot in his vicinity"
DJ allows 51% at the rim. Technically he lets more shots go in at the rim than not. Still needs work.
DJ is an average defender. Howard, Noah, Duncan, Gasol, Chandler, Hibbert and Sanders are all better defenders. DJ is much improved but he still has away to go to be top tier
I think rebounding is a defensive trait that gets grossly over looked. Good defense is worthless if you don't have an elite rebounder to secure the defensive effort. DJ leads the league in rebounds and that alone puts him on the floor in the last 2 minutes of a close game.
Not to mention DJ has been nearly perfect in late game defensive assignments. Jordan IS top tier. It's time to put that argument to rest, he's been doing this ALL season long.
Which centers do you feel can lock down their man? I still believe that if he ever gets that back to the basket move down he and BG can get Centers/PF's in a lot of foul trouble. I have yet to figure out why in blow out games do they not work on it. DJ can get a starting center in foul trouble I don't care if he hits his shots or not. He has really good form BUT-- so do his FT's
It's not even so much about DJ "locking" someone down. The most telling stat is Opponent FG% At Rim, and in that stat DJ is absolutely TERRIBLE. DJ is at 50.8% where in a list of people that play over 20 mins a game and average greater than 1.5 blocks per game, he is 2nd highest with only Pau Gasoft being higher at 54.9%. Even Timmy D is better than DJ at 49.1%.
This is why DJ is an "average" defender. Sure he alters some shots, yes he rebounds amazingly, but he can't guard the paint to save his life. It would be amazingly beneficial to the team to get this number to sub 45%.
Agreed. Not sure why this ended up in the jj injury thread but I concur about dj. He seems to get scored on pretty easily. Weak side shot blocking doesn't mean everything
This has been his problem for most of the season. The blocks are nice and look in the stat line, but I would prefer he play better all around defense. Protect the rim, without the necessarily getting blocks.
ANYWAY, I thought this was a JJ Redick thread lol. I'm really excited to hear he's rehabbing and getting closer to returning. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
JJ Reddick thread discussing DJ wow I thought there is an update for JJ's injury
That stat seems to be more of a team defensive stat than one player for it and then not taking into account when other players get offensive rebounds and second chance points seem sketchy. Add on we try to make it more of a point to run off shooters if DJ was not protecting the rim at a much higher level the team would have far more problems than it currently has now. Een watching the games its far in between when an opposing center has gone off against us if talking man defense.
As for the actual topic and legit discussion that JJ has made a huge stride going through a practice with full contact. Would see Doc returning him April 3rd so during the team road trip the road does not tear on his body in any unneeded way.
why did you say "even Timmy D is better than DJ"l is that surprising though? Duncan is an elite defender and the Spurs hold opponents to the 4th lowest pts/possession in the league, I don't think we should be surprised.
I wouldn't say those numbers imply DJ is terrible, Gasol's numbers for example are terrible. They say DJ isn't elite, but we didn't think that anyways, just that he's better and good. The stat is a good starting point, but like all stats we need some context.
DJ can sometimes be lax in contesting shots he feels he has no chance at, but the amount of penetration the team allows affects the numbers, the pick and roll defense can affect it because if a big is chasing a small who has gotten free on the pick and roll, they are within five feet when that guy is making the layup. Offensive rebounds given up also plays a part.
I think DJ has work to do there, sometimes his timing can be a bit off, but he isn't terrible by any means.
He watches the ball too much and loses sight of players who are close to or in easy scoring position.


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2011: A year of deep and accelerated change
Four major planets – Jupiter, Chiron, Uranus and Neptune change signs this year, indicating 2011 is going to be a year of deep and accelerated change.
Jupiter and Uranus change signs from Pisces to Aries, Jupiter on the 23 January and Uranus on the 13 March, whilst Chiron and Neptune move from Aquarius into Pisces on the 9th February and the 4th of April respectively.
Noteworthy too, and very much in keeping with the theme of accelerated change, is the fact that Jupiter, the good luck planet in pop astrology, that also rules over religion, philosophy and the higher mind, races through Aries in less than 6 months in 2011, which is less than half the full year it normally spends in a sign! Which is just what it will do when it enters Taurus on 4th June where it will stay until 12th June 2012.
The pace of life will especially quicken and intensify though when Uranus, the planet of freedom, individualism and technological innovation joins Jupiter in Aries from mid-March onwards. Some will no doubt be moved to cry 'stop the world I want to get off', but wiser heads [Aries rules the head in the body] will get with the program and choose to align with the new wave of fiery Aries energy that is about to sweep the planet.
We can confidently expect breakthrough solutions to previously intractable problems when Jupiterian optimism and Uranian revolutionary thinking is infused with Aries drive and enthusiasm. Together they will provide the irresistible momentum to blast through the forces of inertia and resistance currently holding back a wave of much needed change. The time is now ripe to generate new ideas and action plans to be put into motion through March, April and May, and consolidated thereafter during Jupiter's sojourn in earth sign Taurus.
Finally, the ingress of Chiron the wounded healer, and Neptune the planet of oceanic love and unity consciousness into Pisces from Aquarius will correlate with a shift from lofty humanitarian idealism to deeply felt compassionate responses on the subjective individual level to all the trials and tribulations that we spiritual beings must inevitably face whilst having a human experience. The Dalai Lama's oft-quoted 'kindness is my religion' may well sum up the spirit of the times.


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The High Weald Landscape Trail is a 90 mile route that runs from Horsham in West Sussex to Rye in East Sussex. The High Weald is an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) and according to the High Weald AONB website its key features are "its rolling hills, scattered farmsteads, small woodlands, irregular-shaped fields, open heaths and ancient routeways".
The walk begins in the town of Horsham, West Sussex at the railway station in the north of the town. The first half a mile or so of the route is not very inspiring but it soon breaks free of the residential streets of Horsham and heads into woodland. Soon the tarmac gives way to dirt tracks and before long the dog walkers begin to thin out and the town becomes a distant memory.
The dominating feature of the first part of today's walk was the woodland, ranging from the "small woodland" mentioned above, with narrow paths winding through the bluebells to a larger forest with stacks of recently felled timber alongside the wide tracks.
The dominant industry in this area was iron working, hence the need for timber and also water. There are several ponds/lakes which provided the water, the one below is Carterslodge Pond near Slaugham, West Sussex.
The route had been mainly heading in an easterly direction for about five miles, but it started heading in a more southerly direction as it emerged from the woodland and into a more open landscape and headed towards the village of Slaugham, West Sussex. I have never been to Slaugham before, expect in family history records, and this was one of the highlights of today's walk.
Despite having several family connections in the village I didn't really have any specific destination other than the parish church, even then it was just to have a general look around, rather than searching for any specific gravestones.
Both the church and village were beautiful in the sunshine. With the exception of the modern cars and a few other modern trappings it did look like the village could be stuck in a time warp, and I began to wonder whether I had walked onto the set of a period drama.
The route continued southwards another three or four miles through similar landscape, another lake and a few smaller patches of woodland before hitting a quiet country road between Warninglid and Bolney. Not long after a glimpse of a trig point, a separate road branches off to the east and then another footpath heading off south again winds its way onward to the village of Bolney.
The Eight Bells pub (pictured above) provided some welcome refreshment and a chance to take the weight off our feet, whilst we waited for the rather infrequent bus back to Horsham.
Just across the road was Bolney church, which looked glorious in the sunshine and to my surprise and delight it was unlocked. So for the first time I was able to set foot in the church that has been such a prominent feature in the lives of my ancestors and in my own research.
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Alrighty. Sorry David. My Bad.
JJ is finally returning YAY, time to get our group healthy and ready cause when it rains it POURS, and it's gonna rain tonight baby!
WHY, just WHY WHYYYYYYY? 2 chances to 3s?! are you kidding me? At least this team showed fortitude coming all the way back, BUT WE LOST! Damn!
I'd like to know what he and collison were thinking - I guarantee you that we would have won otherwise.
We would've won if one of them made them as well. And JJ was under strict command from Doc to shoot it... Least that's the way I see it. He just got back, Doc wanted him to get his feet wet, last time it was a 3 from Reddick that put us over the top!
But it wasn't a smart play...we were down two with almost 2 minutes remaining.
I KNOW THAT! That's why I'm upset!


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Students were kept inside a Boston school building on Thursday after a coyote was spotted walking along a street.
It was seen just before noon walking along Blue Hill Avenue and in the area of Mildred Avenue.
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Boston police were called, and the female coyote was caught in the backyard of a nearby home around 12:30 p.m.
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NLDS – Game 5 – Celebration – Finals
Tournament Time!
This week we look back at Game 5 of the National League Division Series. We had a reason to celebrate after losing the first two games in SF, then sweeping the Reds in their home ballpark to move onto the next series.
The winners of each week's tournament will be published in the 2013 Giants Yearbook.
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Poor guy- get well soon Matt! Probably will have to wear a mask when he returns.
Effing Grizzlies, man! I don't care if it was an accident.
Makes me hate Randolph even more.
^ I hate her too. Get well soon Matt
Let's go Reggie. I'm calling it now. Reggie Bullock drops 20 in a game in the next 2 weeks.
I really think he's got a chance to drop in a big game or two.
Our 3 guard lineup isn't working that well. We need to at least be playing bullock or Dudley for size purposes for most of the game.
What happened to Matt at the hands of Zach Randolph makes me dislike the Grizzlies even more. I hope Matt comes back better than ever and take revenge by having the best year of his career. He's had some bad luck on injuries this season. It's time for good luck to step in. Get well soon, Matt!
I don't know how to hate them anymore then I do. They are a lowlife, classless team that has to fight because if the game was based on skill they would be in last. A-holes sharpen their elbows before every game.
I also fault the NBA for letting them get away with their bull-**** all the time
^ Right on, Ron.
Man, Matty B just can't seem to get a break and stay on the floor this season.
Get well soon, the bench needs you.
On the bright RB25 gets some quality time.
i hope he comes back sooner.
WHAT? He can still play, can't he? Who needs depth perception?
any other team would get the benefit of the doubt,but due to their history the "dirty bears" must have done that on purpose. I hate that team
without matt our bench D is terrible
just read on Matts twitter account he was cleared to workout 12/12
Wonder if he plays tonight?
I kind of want to see more of stephen Jackson, I am not pining for barnes to rush back. I really liked what I saw last night, as I said in the game thread he is like the first small forward we have had In a While that has real post moves. I think that adds a different dimension to the team. Barnes had a great game 6, but Jackson has a track record of delivering in post season. I'd like to hold onto him.
He was doing 3 point drill and free throw before the spurs game
For the first time I actually agree with you.
Honestly I wouldn't mind the experimenting, but keeping him really handcuffs us going forward. I would much rather experiment by picking up a quality big later; having a full roster makes that pretty difficult. So I would be surprised if Jackson was kept for the entirety of the season.
It's true that Jackson is the first SF we've had that scores in the post though and I think that works with our second group pretty well, especially defensively. But most of our offense depends on creating open jumpers and Jackson just can't shoot well enough to coexist in the long-run.
They can play together, both can guard either forward spot against most teams. If Jax keeps getting better, no way they release him. Dump Wayns first if they want to sign Lamar or whoever.
We don't need a 3rd PG, when CP takes his annual 10 game injury hiatus in Feb., we just give Collison 35mins and split the rest of those minutes between the three SGs. They're all smart vets and they can all handle. I'd rather have any 2 of those guys out there vs. giving Wayns minutes.
Whether or not a 4th SF is more important than a 3rd PG; we're hooked to pay Wayns his 800k no matter what because of his injury. If we release him and then pay another 1.3 mill for an Odom/Odom-like player we'd still be under the hard cap. So it's all about whether Jackson plays well enough to warrant 900k more in our tax.
For me Jackson would have to show that he could still play quality minutes when our team is fully healthy for management to take that risk. If playing the 6'8" at power forward is actually effective down the line then sure. I don't think that happens unless there's a plan to move one of the other wings before the deadline.
I don't really know much about Malik nor do I wish anything bad for him, But I just really like Jack on this team, he has value beyond his play on the court, kinda like Chauncy Had, plus watching him throughout his carer he can Play Pg through PF, and I think we need him, I like the Idea of Throwing Multiple guy's out their for a guy like Durant, Plus with all of our 2's and 3's being really good we can treat them like a football squad were we keep recycling fresh players at the position that could work, but it's a little over whelming to look at the Roster and see so many players at the 2 and 3 position lol we have 3 pg 4g and 3 sf that's allot man.
Matt Barnes being cryptic on Twitter 15 hours ago:
"Just got out of the eye doctor & he said..... ??"
That's pretty annoying. Come on Matt don't wind up your fans.
If it was bad news, I think he wouldn't have bothered. I think he suits up tonight!
Tonight!! Now that's exciting.
I wonder what is going on with Dudley and his tendonitis? He seems to be playing better but if Matt and Jackson are available will he get some time off?
He made a video explaining he had to have another surgery and be out two extra weeks a little while back on instagram. I would not underestimate the versatility of Matt Barnes' social media usage. Though if he did get 10-15 minutes in today it would go a long way down the road for matchups we need him for...like Christmas day.
Mondays game showed some promise from Jackson. In 17 minutes he made 3/5 shots for 6 points. While this isn't huge production you can tell these few games have served to shake off some of the rust. My hope for Jackson isn't so much for him to be a big scoring contributor, but to provide some grit that the squad lacks when Barnes isn't present. As long as Jackson puts up about 8 points on effeicient shooting that will be good production.
I particularly think Jackson will come in handy when we play teams with dirty players. We can throw Jackson on guys like Ibaka or Randolph to get physical.
I agree with @PageC4, I think a lot of these dirty players will watch their P's and Q's with Jackson around. I really want to keep him around due to that fact.
I also wouldn't mind seeing Jackson go at Ibaka, that would be great.
Jackson has previously faced off against Ibaka, and he's even gone as far to warn Ibaka that it would go down. If an angry Matt Barnes isn't enough of a deterrent then Jackson will surely provide that.
barnes cleared to play unsure if he will play tonight against the pelicans
Yeah, I kinda like what I see with Jackson. I also watched his interview with Madelyn Burke and am kinda rooting for him. Just not sure how we can keep him with Jared and Matt.
Good news that he's even cleared, though. Looking forward to having an up-to-speed Matt Barnes back after a couple of games to get his legs.
Great news. Much overdue. Hope he can get 5-10 minutes in tonight.
Think team continues to go small off the bench with Barnes and Jackson at the 3 and 4. It only really gets cluttered a little when Bullock comes back but even then he will probably be on standby.
they should give dudley some time off before he gets even worse.
let him heal up a bit. we need him at 100% after the all star break
any word on if barnes is going to play tonightt?
According to Rotowire, he'll dress, but Doc said he hopes to avoid using Barnes before he gets a practice in. He participated in shoot around in his goggles so look for those.
Glad Barnes will get the extra reps by not playing.
Doc is saving him like Jamison
So we will most likely see him play against the Nuggets. He will have had a chance to get some practises in.
Matt Barnes is better than SJax except for playing the 4 spot. That extra weight SJax gained allows him not get out muscle but still quicker that forward which allow him to successful defending them
Will he play against the Nuggets??
Has anybody heard any news??
its good to see that due to Dudleys amazing turn around Matt Barnes wasn't needed. we can slowly integrate Matt in the lineup and let Dudley reduce his minutes to rest his tendonitis
Will the goggles become a permanent thing?
Does anyone have images of barnes with the birth control goggles yet?
Odom? Yea, interestingly enough, the fatness is actually a positive for Jackson in terms of using him as a backup small ball 4
That quote was stolen from a WWII song
Praise the Lord and pass the ammunition
They're not goggles those are shades, trust Matt to manage to still look cool.
Is he playing tonight?


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