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Moderator (9:20 AM)
Hi gang...1st Down topics for you today: 1-Magic lost to Sixers - who do you blame? 2- Can the Hornets get back in ther series against the Nuggets? 3-Marlins have the best record in baseball, what percentage do you give them of making the playoffs??
JJ ( Thorndale Pa.)
Good morning Dana & Jay! Friday was the first time I expierenced the First Take chat. I'm addicted, so informative thankyou! Go Flyers!
Umor (detroit mi)
1-van gundy got out couch.2-Yes. 3-45
Dana Jacobson (9:57 AM)
Good morning everyone. Thumbs up to the new vitamin water. Hope you all enjoyed some great games this weekend. Today by the way, my dog's 10th birthday and no...i'm not having a party!
Tom (Chicago, IL)
This is gonna sound like a hometown question but am I the only one who isn't completely dismissing the Bulls in the firsts round of the playoffs? Boston is missing their best player in KG and they went to 7 games almost every series last year.
Dana Jacobson (9:59 AM)
Tom all the experts i've heard have said it'll be tougher but boston will win. I guess it's how you see it...is that completely dismissing them or just saying, the bulls will challenge them but not win
chris, gilroy,ca [via mobile]
do you see anybody in the western conference giving kobe and the lakers a good match?
Dana Jacobson (9:59 AM)
Chris, go gilroy garlic festival! A good match yes but not winning..shoot gotta go more later
Jessie ( West Chester Pa. )
I know it's just one game, a game that every know it all analyst said would be a beatdown by the Magic! So with that said can my Sixers get just alittle love from you guys and gals. 'Twas a great day for Philly fans yesterday!
Moderator (10:01 AM)
Jessie...today's your day
darryl lebanon pa
for anyone that's been watching the sixers this year Igoudala has become quite the clutch scorer, he's made tons of big shots. See the lakers game for an example.
stephen kc mo
man, i turned magic 76ers game off after 3rd quarter! Thought it was OVER!
James Denver
Ive been saying it all year Magic rely way to much on 3 ball and have Skip to my lew running the point that just makes for bad Playoff basketball.
Sean (TR NJ)
When you have your foot on a opponents throst you can't ease up the Magic did and the Sixer's did what they are supposed to do and thats take advantge and make some shots.
Dana Jacobson (10:05 AM)
ok sorry chirs, ummm i don't see anyone coming out of the west other than the lakers.
James Denver
My Nuggets destroyed the Hornets. Are Skip and Steven A going to change pick. With little or no help from Melo and win by 30. Nuggets Lakers Westernconfrence Finals book it.
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
Isn't it a given for a Van Gundy to be outcoached in the post-season? Just asking.
Tom (River North)
Dana, do you think Red Wings fans should thank the NHL for suspending Lidstrom and Datsyuk for one game? If Columbus had lost that game, Detroit would be playing Anaheim and San Jose would be playing Columbus.
Dana Jacobson (10:07 AM)
Tom I'll say this...sharks must be bitter that they don't have the bluejackets.
Rob (Tallahassee, Fla.)
Blame the players for sure, but it starts with Stan. Plenty of things change the course of games that happen on the court that are out of the players' control, but that's when it's up to the coach to stop it by calling a time out and changing things up or whatever you have to do to stop it.
Will (WV)
The Magic will be fine...they will win in six.
Sean (TR NJ)
How about them Rangers with a 2 game lead over the Caps that and the Ducks over San Jose is a great story.
Dana Jacobson (10:09 AM)
Sean, I think I am more surprised by the rangers. But both great stories. It's why the NHL playoffs are awesome in teh first round...and yes Ive thought that even shen detroits gotten bumped
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
Can anyone at First Take shed some light on the launching pad that is Yankee Stadium? There are fewer flights out of LaGuardia!
Dana Jacobson (10:10 AM)
Johnny - we'll talk about that in hour number 2 with dan graziano a little. Things may actually get worse!!
Brian Thompson (Houston, Texas)
Van Gundy is a terrible coach. If the Magic had say a Larry Brown the Magic would be more prepared.
stephen kc mo
Finally I agree with skip about Dwight!!
stephen kc mo
Jay and Dana, how about my boy Zack Grienke?? possible CY young this year?
Dana Jacobson (10:15 AM)
stephen, buster just said it
Brian Thompson ( Houston, Texas)
Chauncey Billups is the best point gaurd in the league. Chris Paul wa put in MVP talks and no one said anything about Billups. He changed the Nuggets from a 8 seed and possibly out the playoffs to a 2 seed. Chauncey Billups is the best point gaurd in the league.
Will (WV)
I remember watching Grienke pictch at Apopka high.....he has a CY young coming his way...Buster is right!
Dana Jacobson (10:17 AM)
Brian, sad day in detroit when he was traded. denver certainly stepped it up a notch this wknd
James Denver
Skip is finally right about basketball topic. Its a miracle. If Dwight Howard could make free throws Magic could give him the ball down the stretch. Nobody to blame but superman.
Brandon Calfornia [via mobile]
Skips Crazy If He Still Thinks Orlando Can Beat The Cavs Yesterday They Chocked That Lead. Yes They Match Up Well and Beat Them By 30 or So In The Regular Season But the Playoffs are different If they meet up LeBron Will Blast Them.
Jay (Orlando)
remember how many games there are in baseball...a little too early for awards and judging teams
Jay (Orlando)
For how much I like the Magic, if they aren't hitting their outside shots, they really aren't all that great.
Shannon (Johnson City, TN)
With the fast start and what happened a few years ago why shouldn't the Marlins win the pennant. I think they will last
Dana Jacobson (10:17 AM)
jay the fun thing is to try to predict if those teams will still be there..same with guys off to a fast start. BUT i think everyone hears you on that
Sean (TR NJ)
I agree with James Denver. If there is a team to give the Lakers trouble this postseason it wil be Denver and Chauncey Billups.
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
I'm not seeing the Marlins sticking around. Half of their wins came from beating the Nationals.
Will (WV)
Brian, Billups has brought a strong sense of defense to denver which makes that team a whole lot better. But please, best point guard in the league?
James (Avalon NJ )
I got this serious man crush going for Claude Giroux, they go away with time right?
Dana Jacobson (10:18 AM)
Skip still has his on Manu whether he admits it or not...so you've got awhile to go
James Denver
CP3 meet the Finals MVP
Will (WV)
Van gundy is a flopper!
stephen kc mo
Dwight Howard Superman? Sorry, but no one is better than Shaq at his prime! Talk about total domination! until then Howard needs to stop with Superman!
Tim (Baltimore,MD)
Hey Dana good morning to you. Happy 10th to your buddie. What do you think of the Orioles so far?
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
Marlins won't stick around 6 out of 11 of thier wins were against the nationals. 40 percent at best.
Jay Crawford (10:22 AM)
man cody! i was reading you and not listening to skip...lol
Dana Jacobson (10:23 AM)
Tim thanks. Surprised both birds - orioles and blue jays are atop the al east to be honest. BUT I think like buster was just saying about toronto others in the division will catch up, as always so much talent in the al east
stephen kc mo
Rose=franchise player! man, the guy can seriously play.
Tyler RIverside CA
jay or dana with valds being out for awhile and ervin and lakey and also mosley do u think that the angles are out of the divsion race already?
Jay Crawford (10:23 AM)
the kid is a baller!
Rich :Rdg.Pa.
Jay and Dana ,Good Morning, A big fan since way back when "CHECK OUT THE THROWBACK BRO"Do you think we can get an empty seat counter for Yankee stadium .By june the only one behind home plate will be Billy Crystal
Dana Jacobson (10:23 AM)
Tyler, not in April. Tougher yes...but no one is out this early. A's were always going to challenge and now the mariners are making noise. it's a long season
Jay Crawford (10:24 AM)
wow rich! that goes waaaaay back and you have an excellent memory!!! that's a good idea...almost as many hr's as empty seats isn't good on either count.
James Denver
Billups not best regular season point but come Playoff time who do you want with ball in his hands more then Mr Big Shot.
stephen kc mo
I think ive developed a man crush on the top of the royals rotation, ( meche and grienke!)
Justin Franklin, PA
We are going to find out about the Marlins this week for sure. Not just the mets and cubs but the PIRATES. If the rain allows them to play 3 games i am garenteeing 2 out of 3 for the pirates.. Ohlendorph will get a win or Karstens then for sure Maholm will slice the fillet. BOOK IT!
Jay Crawford (10:25 AM)
seriously stephen, being an indians fan and watching greinke pitch often over the past few years, it was only a matter of time since this happened. wow!
Giuseppe, New Jersey
Jay want do you think about the Eagles trade for Jason Peters?
Jay Crawford (10:26 AM)
not nuts about it really giuseppe.
Robert (Spring,Tx)
Good morning Dana and Jay! Will my Rockets finally get out of the first round? if so are we talking about a sweep?
Jay Crawford (10:26 AM)
the magic crystal basketball says......no! sorry..,...
stephen kc mo
We already know Jays man crush is Lebron!
Jay Crawford (10:26 AM)
Will (WV)
The best part of this baseball season is that KC and Toronto are both in first....are you kidding me!
Chris (Lakeland Florida)
Yeah, my newborn dribbled yesterday as well. He's not playing in the playoffs for the Celtics either.
Jay Crawford (10:27 AM)
chris's daily zinger!
Curt (Hartford, CT) [via mobile]
Why is everybody surprised my 76ers won? Stan Van Gundy is not the coach his brother is...he couldn't even get over the hump with Shaq and D-wade in Miami...dude is garbage
David, Atlanta
Will Stephen A Smith be on the program this week? I don't think 1st and 10 is ever better. Him and Skip remind me of PTI.. but a little more raw.
Sean (TR NJ)
Reasons Marlins do so well #1) Pitching, young and talented, but we all know by now the Marlins are one of the best at spotting talent by now right? #2) Great defense, which is attributed to the coaching staff. #3) So far timely hitting and good offense, but they do have a tendancy to taper off a bit.
Chris (Lakeland Florida)
The former "Mr. Wonderful" from the WWF pithces for the Pirates now??? Anyone?
Scott (Kendall Park, NJ)
SKIP IS RIGHT ABOUT THE MARLINS! I am a die hard Mets fan. I know the Marlins will be in it all year. Mets will pull it out though. Phillies will die off - no more than 80 wins.
James Denver
Derick Rose was unbeleivable against Boston. Who thinks OJ Mayo or Beasly should of been number 1 pick now?
Justin Franklin, PA
I have always been a Celtics fan since way back as a child. I am not afraid to admit that the whole KG thing is fishy to me. I honestly believe that he will come back if the celtics move on to the next rounds. (IF THEY DO)
Jay Crawford (10:28 AM)
great point james.
Daniel Lakeland, FL
So is anyone buying what Shaq said about Stan Van Gundy cracking in the playoffs? I put a lot of stock in it because Shaq played under him
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Jay wake me up when the finals start Cavs and Lakers all the way
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Jemele take off those Laker colors.
Cody (shaftsbury,vt)
Jay, manage to stay ten games over .500 in the NL East, not so sure about that.
Jay Crawford (10:30 AM)
no, i said IF they can...why not, they're 10 over after 12.
James Denver
Jay the Rockrtets crushed Portland and stole home court advantage from young team that nesded it. I love you nan but did you watch the game. Houston will get out of first round.
Jay Crawford (10:31 AM)
james, beware of portland in game 2. unless im totally wrong on this, chalk up game one to young jitters...i think they'll shake them off, win game 2, steal one in houston and take the series...i've been wrong before though...
Giuseppe, New Jersey
I feel bad for skip, whats he doing with himself, Manu is injured thats his man crush.
stephen kc mo
kinda funny that a mets fan is talking about the defending champs dying off??
DJ (Durham, NC)
Hey Jay Dana & Skip. Are the Eagles gonna go after Boldin or Edwards to get that big time WR??
Tyler RIverside CA
jay do u think if the cavs were to lose a game at home n they got home court that the pistons wouldhave a mental adavtned on them with all the vets that have been there and done that on this team
Jay Crawford (10:33 AM)
tyler, not detroit, but they wouldn 't want to lose a game to the lakers at home..that would be too much mentally to overcome...
Dana Jacobson (10:33 AM)
DJ, last stuff I was reading was that boldin isn't a no in philly but much less likely with the peters trade. You know if anything's happening with those guys its pre draft so stay tuned
Andrew (Detroit)
Dana, you impressed with Rick Porcello?
Dana Jacobson (10:33 AM)
andrew, yes. nice to be impressed with a pitcher again early in the season!
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Jemele Hill's MSU man crush Shannon Brown played a significant role!
David, Atlanta
Dana, What about the Bears?? Do you think we'll go after a big name receiver to compliment Cutler or just rely on the draft?
Dana Jacobson (10:35 AM)
david chicago doesn't have much to give in return. I think the draft is more likely unless you're going to deplete your defense which not only isn't likely but would be dumb
Jay (Orlando)
how much parity is there now in pro sports? And that cover's all sports...now more dynasty's...whether it be ego's or better all around athletes, or even the salary cap...I think it's simply better athletes, what's your take?
Dana Jacobson (10:39 AM)
FJ, not sure of the number but I know they have a pick. that sounds right I'm trying to remember if it was mosley i was reading or who this weekend. Regardless they talked about it still being possible just very unlikely. It was one of the bloggers and I trust em
James ( Avalon NJ )
Can somebody please tell me what has happend to pitchers tipping their hat to the fans when they get applauded for the job they did? It's seems as if the manners of the new genaration are none existant. Jamie Moyer made me think of that when he tipped his hat in appriciation for fan support. I thought to myself wow you just don't get that recognition from the younger guys! Why might that be?
Dana Jacobson (10:39 AM)
James, honestly hadn't noticed that...will try to pay closer attention
Jeff Clemons, NC
Has any one out there besides me noticed the other (and by other, I mean not the Marlins) team in the NL? They have a 7 game win streak going. They are called the LA Dodgers.
David, Atlanta
Dana.. Maybe get rid of Urlacher if there was a market. He's getting old and seemed to be down on the whole Cutler deal. Lance Briggs could be the leader of that Defense IMO!
Dana Jacobson (10:40 AM)
David, that came up last week and a chicago insider shot it down...
Moderator (10:40 AM)
are the Hawks that good or the Heat that bad?
Chas (Burbank, CA)
Dana, Bout Philly going after Boldin. Don't they also have the #21 pick to offer Ari.?
Moderator (10:41 AM)
Is Magic Johnson right when he says the Lakers are keeping a close eye on the Cavs?
Chris (Lakeland Florida)
Andrew Jackson fact: He is the only President to pay off the national debt. Ironic seeing as Skip MUST have paid off chatters to say nice things about him.
Dana Jacobson (10:41 AM)
Chas, someone else asked this just a moment ago and i responded. not sure his question was posted looking down.
William Glassboro NJ
Hey that comment that Shaq made about Stan Van Gundy in the playoffs apears to be true now
Luke, Sarasota FL
The Hawks are just good at home what's new
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Dana the Lions need to draft Smith and then Sanchez I'm not sold on Stafford are you? I wasn't impressed with his interview with you as I was with Sanchez. It seems like Sanchez wants it more in m eyes.
Dana Jacobson (10:43 AM)
Adam, interviews are nice but not a sign of talent sadly. Sanchez seems more dynamic which yes matters at QB but stafford does have more under his belt. That being said i'm not sold on stafford. I would go smith and actually joshn freeman. curious if all the culpepper stuff about dropping weight looking good is for real. that certainly makes a difference
Umor (detroit mi)
Whoever the lions draft will be WROMG.
Daniel Lakeland, FL
If the Lions were smart, they'd trade the No. 1 pick. Then again, they are the Lions. They're the opposite of smart.
Dana Jacobson (10:45 AM)
come on haters...wait to hate. maybe they'll do something right
Dennis (Pamlico, NC)
The Eagles are gonna trade 1st round picks for multiple later round picks like always, very sad
Chas (Burbank, CA)
Nice point Jeff (NC).
stephen kc mo
CP3's coming out party was last year! this year its Rose! the guy is destined to be super star!
Moderator (10:51 AM)
3rd down topics coming up: Will Derek Rose be a superstar? Are the Celtics in trouble?
Johnnie French (Beaverton, OR)
Moderator, Miami isn't that bad BUT the Hawks are really good. As a Miami Heat fan, I think it's 50-50 chance they win the series but they have a much more overall talented team and not even having J. Moon hurts too.
Mark nj
Wow the Bulls beat the C's by 1 basket in overtime, because Peirce missed a FT & Ray Ray was ice cold? Watch out NBA finals the Bulls are coming! ( This is sarcasim)
James Denver
The Miami and D wade way over rated. They finished season with NBAs 14th best record and would of finished 10th and out of Playoffs in the West. D Wade is great but hes no MVP of league on that team.
David, Atlanta
With Rose and other young players doing well for the Bulls how many more seasons until we are a real contender? I ask this because everyone already counts us out!
Luke, FL
The NL east is a four headed beast, but I can guarantee the Mets wont fold like a house of cards again.
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
If Ray Allen continues to miss shots then, yes the Celtics are in big trouble. I don't think they win without KG anyway but had to figure they could at least win the first round.
Chris (Lakeland Florida)
Mark nj: "This is sarcasm" Nooooooooo
Tyler: McColl, SC
I know it's only one game but against one of the top defensive point guards in the game today, Derrick Rose made it clear that he will be a force to be reckoned with in the NBA for many years to come.
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
Are we going to have the Flashes of Leather voting beginning this week?
Jay Crawford (11:02 AM)
soon johnny,....
David, Atlanta
Jay, don't hate on Dana cause her outfit looks better than yours!
Jay Crawford (11:02 AM)
i hope it does. i make my own clothes
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Any fans on the show debating Skip haha
Jay Crawford (11:02 AM)
Lew *Chicago*
Nice leg and shoe shot!!!
Michael (Jackson, MS)
Nobody has to worry about the question of if Denver can give the Lakers a run, cause the Hornets will win Game 2 and the series, just like Skip's been saying all year.
Jason (normal, IL)
The bulls will have to shoot 60% and the celtics would have to play bad for the bulls to pull off this upset
Where's the love for Mark Martin,he won the race saturday night at the age of 50!!!! I bet Skip couldn't do that..lol love the show!!!! keep up the good work!
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
I predict the Braves will fall out of the NL East race by August 1st. As a Braves fan, I do not think they have the bullpen or enough consistency in the lineup to stay in the hunt nor do I think they have the coaching staff in place that can help bring the team along.
Hubb Decatur , AL
I think the cavs are gonna get nocked off and rose get a little more help nex year, they have a chance.Not this year. M.B for miami is not ready cus wade is doin it all and need help !! He need to up his game and stop hacken!!
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Shout out to Reischa Candidate
Jay Crawford (11:03 AM)
she shouts back
Michael (Jackson, MS)
Nobody has to worry about whether or not Denver could give the Lakers a run, cause the Hornets will win Game 2 and the series, just like Skip's been saying all year.
Dennis (Pamlico, NC)
Where can i find the Jay Crawford clothing line? im way behind on the times
James Denver
Looks to mr Ray Allen cant handle presure last season in Playoffs he disapeared and looked old and washed up against young Bulls.
Jessie ( West Chester )
Are the Marlins for real? Or is it to early to tell?
John, Austin
Dear Cody Ross, Wait until you face me instead of the Nats. Sincerely, Johan Santana
Chris (PA)
I think Derek Rose will be a superstar in the NBA and be one of the Elite point guards. The Bulls have a very bright future ahead of them but hopefully it doesn't fall apart like it did a couple years ago....The Celtics are in trouble because they have a good chance to get upset in this series. Without Garnett they lack a superstar and a big piece in the middle of the paint. Pierce and Allen have to step up to win these games. Rondo did what he could last game but no one else pulled threw. Celtics have to worry about losing this round but there is no way they can win a championship without KG.
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Thats cool
James Denver
Jay and Dana ESPN and FirstTake need to have contest allow one chatter to come debate Skip live in first and 10.
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
How is Jemele not wearing Laker colors she has gold on
Jay Crawford (11:10 AM)
that would be color...not colors...lol
Lew *Chicago*
No love for the Lew today!!! lol
Jay Crawford (11:10 AM)
there ya go.
Rich (Reading Pa.)
Jay Crawford (11:11 AM)
Darius (MO)
Jay I think Skip was wrong last week when he said the Celtics was going to sweep the Bulls so yes Skip is wrong again
Jay Crawford (11:11 AM)
good pt! darius
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
I think I could take skip bayless one on one.
Jay Crawford (11:11 AM)
cody, in what???
Curt (Hartford, CT) [via mobile]
No offense to Jay or Skip but I would love to see the women of First Take run the show...they are not only beautiful and fashiobable but they all know their stuff...I like seeing Skip argue with the world and Jay is great but Dana, Jemele, and Reischea bring a certain level of eye candy and knowledge that makes me wish my girlfriend was hot like them
John (Indiana)
Hey Jay, which team has the most Stanley Cups wins?
Jay Crawford (11:12 AM)
Adam (Akron, Ohio)
i think my DEAD ?GRANDMA caould take Skip one on one
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
Sports debate.
James (Avalon NJ)
It's refreshing to hear the almost child like excitment in Cody Ross's voice. You can tell he has love for the game.
Dana Jacobson (11:14 AM)
James agreed and he was just as energetic in the commercial break. Didn't "turn it on" that is him it seems.
Bryan Brannock-Johnson City,TN
I know they don't cover much NASCAR on First Take, but Mark Martin deserves a mention because not only is the one of only 4 drivers in NASCAR history to win a race at or above the age of 50, but he is so respected by everyone. At least 15 competitors went to victory lane to personally congratulate Mark purely out of respect.
Dana Jacobson (11:16 AM)
Bryan we have a segment in hour number 2 on NASCAR as we do every monday and friday during the season and usually a driver if available during the week.
Dana Jacobson (11:17 AM)
Sorry but debating skip isn't the same as sitting at your neighborhood bar and bustin on eachother. Trust me it's harder than you think.
Yiung Wolfastic (Hopkins, South Carolina)
The bulls can definetly beat the Celtics! Look at all of there talent if you think about it they are the most talented team in all of basketball! I don't want to say it but I think Chicago will knock off the overrated Celtics. Of course they're the defending champs but they've never had to comeback in a series.
Derek (MO)
Derrick Rose gonna be the number one point guard in the league? I think deron and CP3 might have a say on that
Josh (Atlanta)
I am 19 I don't go to the bar with my friends. I actually follow sports closely thank you.
Dana Jacobson (11:19 AM)
Sitting at the bar at your house, what i'm saying is it is difficult to make your point in a short amount of time and do what they do.
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
The Yankees can't send Wang to Scranton but what if they put him on the DL then had him rehab with Scranton? It's a way for them to work around the system.
Adam (Akron, Ohio)
Skip ... Wrong ... NO WAY
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Wow Jay a typo big woop lol
Matt (B-More, MD)
I predicted the Sixers to win in 6. So tell A.I. that I have his back!
Walter (Greensboro,NC)
Why is it so difficult to imagine Ray Allen having another bad game today? In case people have forgotten, he was pretty awful throughout the playoffs last year, and it's not like he has a ton of playoff experience before that.
Michael (Jackson, MS)
Anybody who thinks that Derek Rose is, or will be, better than CP3 shouldn't even act like they know anything about basketball in general. I understand being a fan, but come on, lets be realistic.
Jay Crawford (11:24 AM)
wont be my last...promice
Moderator (11:24 AM)
4th down...whats the reason for all the Yankee Stadium homers, the Yanks bullpen or the Stadium?
Pete Duma (Atlantic city NJ)
Just the other day I was telling a freind that ESPN should have a contest, so the Above Average Fan can go one on one with self imposed Mighty Skip. He doesn't scare me and I would cherish the opportunity to take him on.
Pat W Vermillion SD
Skip, Rondo may be better then Rose now, but if you're comparing progression between the players Rose has had a much better first year then Rondo had if you remember that. Rondo is in his 3rd year, Rose in his first we will see where the two compare two years down the road.
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Iggy ups is a beast what if the original AI was on this team they'd be pretty good.
Steve (Medford, NY)
Am I the only one who can't read his own comments??
Moderator (11:24 AM)
try now steve
Evan (Lawrence, KS)
Doesn't New Yankee Stadium have the same field dimensions as the old one? If that's the case, then the problem is either pitching or a cursed organization. Remember, the Yankees have only won WS titles when they had the old stadium. Is it any coincidence that they haven' won since plans were finalized for the new stadium. The ghost of Babe Ruth is NOT pleased.
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
I don't think it matters if the park is the reason theyre hitting so many HRs, because they have equal opportunity to hit the HRs.
Hey Jay, how about getting GOLIC to come on and debate with SKIP..size does matter!!!lol
Moderator (11:25 AM)
that would be great!
Evan (Lawrence, KS)
If Wang gets sent to Scranton, he could work at Dunder Mifflin, or at Michael Scott Paper Company. That'd be comedy GOLD.
jay crawford (11:25 AM)
id watch! the office rocks! so does the michael scott paper co
Josh (Atlanta)
All of the Above. The Yankees bullpen is garbage and maybe it's just Cleveland's line-up!
Don (Reno, Nv)
Yes, Dana, but their topics are selected prior to the discussion. So that should give both people debating plenty of time to get the point across.
jay crawford (11:26 AM)
good point josh. fact is, both staffsa re horrible. yanks 28th, indians 30th, and both have left handed mashers... the ball does seem to jump out though
Dennis (Pamlico, NC)
About the home runs, its gotta be the pitching, because the lengths and dimensions of the new stadium are the same as the old, so the pitchers just had a bad day
Walter (Greensboro,NC)
Let's be realistic Michael. Derrick Rose had an unbelievable season, and I don't seem to remember CP3 taking his team into the defending champs house and winning in the playoffs as a rookie. In fact I do believe he just got done getting destroyed in game 1 and this is his 4th season, right?
Concerned viewer
Do you have amonia sticks to wake Skip up from his naps during the Commmercials?
Moderator (11:27 AM)
you do have the topics but aren't certain who is arguing what. I am sure there are a lot of people with great knowledge out there. You have a varying amount of time for each topic, someone talking in your ear and a million studio variables I won't get into . Im sure there are people out there who could do it, i just think this TV thing isn't always as easy as everyone thinks it is. I'll leave it at that
jay crawford (11:27 AM)
the man never sleeps
Ryan ( Hanska, MN)
i can't read mine either
jay crawford (11:28 AM)
ryan, and other posters...not all chats get posted...
Adam (Akron, Ohio)
The Office ... TV for people who are BORED with their own lives ...
jay crawford (11:28 AM)
or enjoy comedy
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
The field dimensions are the same but is the stadium exterior the same? There may be changes to those dimensions (height, facades, etc.) that are affecting the wind when the ball gets up in the air.
jay crawford (11:29 AM)
the early thoughts are the wind flow is greater to right than the old park due to design
Chris (Lakeland Florida)
How exactly is the bullpen to blame for Wang's 6IP and an ERA approaching his jersey #?
Adam (Akron, Ohio)
JAY ... ALL OHIO CHATS should get posted
jay crawford (11:29 AM)
they do:)
Patrick (Lebanon,KY)
Good Moring Dand and Jay watch the show every day I love it. Sincer u all have been talkin bout D Rose this morning wat have u all heard about the 2nd coming of him in John Wall the man can play hopes he comes to UK
jay crawford (11:34 AM)
he was in studio with us last week. great athlete! great kid!
Matt (B-More, MD)
That's why I'm hated on!!!! Baltimore tried to steal your team Jay. I am sorry for that. I am a Skins fan and am the only person that owns a Brady Quinn Browns jersey besides his family.
jay crawford (11:34 AM)
Adam (Akron, Ohio)
and Jay, the ESPN execs come over to Nantucket for a golf outing every year towards the end of the summer ... Come this year and ask for Adam as your Caddie ... Good Times
jay crawford (11:34 AM)
id love to...but the execs never invite me! man!
Steve (Medford, NY)
Girardi should just make a rule for his pitchers, no throwing inside to lefty hitters
Johnny (Scranton, PA)
Hey I have to run. As always, thanks for allowing me to express myself in the chat. I really enjoy it. Have a great day First Take crew. Stay safe, spend some time with your families, and I'll check in again tomorrow. Later!
Jonathan (Atlanta, GA)
actually I can't read my own comments either
victor monoroe,la
orlando will win their series new orleans will upset dever in7 and florida marlins don,t make postseason.
Jonathan (Atlanta, GA)
As a die-hard Yankee fan, I would love to say the Stadium......but sadly I must say it's the sorry pitching. I'm hoping it's just rust from a long off season.
jay crawford (11:35 AM)
remember, the indians hit 11 in 4 games..the yankees hit 9
James Denver
I would take Rose over CP3 any day. Rose is taller more athletic and gambles less on defense ttying to get steals like CP3.
Dennis (Pamlico, NC)
Isnt John Wall coming to Duke? Would be a smart move with the other freshman class that are coming, not to mention Seth Curry making the right choice
jay crawford (11:35 AM)
hasnt decided yet
Sean (TR NJ)
The scary thing about the Marlins, all they need is a foot in the door. A wildcard birth could get them to the World Series (we have seen it happen before with them) Rays & Marlins World Series would do wonders for baseball in Florida
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Jay correct the spelling
jay crawford (11:36 AM)
I think the Lakers still cant count out the Spurs even though they lost to the Mavs. They are to onlt team can get them a run for their money
Zach (Hattiesburg, MS)
Of course nd's qb is going to have a great year. Who wouldn't with a cakewalk schedule liek theirs?
watchout for the LANETRAIN....GO VOLS!!..SKIPS FAVORITE TEAM...LOL
Umor (detroit mi)
14 in one inning, it makes coors field looks like a pitchers park.
Michael (Jackson, MS)
Jay and Dana, why don't you guys give your opinion on the debate between Walter and I...CP3 or Rose? I don't think its even close. Rose isn't the scorer or passer that CP3 is.
Ryan (Champaign, IL)
Derrick Rose needs to take a summer to work on defense and shooting like Skip says that LeBron needs to do. If he does that, he will be great.
Dana Jacobson (11:36 AM)
michael - CP3
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
Think there is a chance the yanks made the park lkike that on purpose and aren't saying it?
Cody (shaftsbury, vt)
Good point Chris.
Jay Crawford (11:37 AM)
chris always makes good points.
Phil4/20 (Tampa, FL)
that albert pujols commercial is hillarious
Justin Vescio (Parker,az)
Jay Crawford (11:37 AM)
David, Atlanta
Mingo, You can't argue against the Lakers!! Too many folks ride their bandwagon.
Rich (Reading Pa.)
It's not the stadium ,its the balls ,thay replace the core with superballs for home games
Jay Crawford (11:37 AM)
Walter (Greensboro,NC)
No seriously, I need somebody to tell me why we should expect anything special from Ray Allen. If we're gonna hate on TMac and Melo for not playing well in the playoffs, I think it should be noted the Allen has been a joke artist at best in the playoffs since coming to Boston.
Ryan: (Champaign IL):
Wang needs 46 scoreless IP to get his ERA back to under 4. Its pitching, not the field. Its not like the wind stops blowing when the Yankees bat. With that lineup? They should be able to outscore opponents easily.
Matt (B-More, MD)
off topic... but the new Asher Roth cd came out today. He is the second coming of eminem. You should bring people on to perform their music!
Jay Crawford (11:39 AM)
the yankees have 9, opponents 11 in 4 games
Dana Jacobson (11:39 AM)
Matt we used to do that. People didn't watch so we stopped.
SteveFitz (Cicero, IL)
Derrick Rose's jumper has already come a long way since the beginning of the season, but yes, he needs to work on it more. Add the deadly 3 and watch out.
Dana Jacobson (11:40 AM)
steve, agreed
Sean (TR NJ)
Game three's are always important in the playoffs, but game three is a must win for the Rangers. I know you would think its the other way around, but if the Rangers let hope into the Caps locker room, this series could go 7 and end badly for them.
Dana Jacobson (11:41 AM)
Sean, melrose picked the caps to go to the stanley cup finals. i know..so. but by saying that i mean its a team that knows how to win and you're dead on, give a team like that hope and watch out
Jessie ( West Chester Pa)
Is the Marlins great start resulting in a change in fan attendence?
Dana Jacobson (11:41 AM)
Jessie - Don't know but it sure didn't matter in other years until playoff time.
Adam (Akron, Ohio)
The Marlins start can be credited to none other then THE NATIONALS ...
Dana Jacobson (11:44 AM)
Adam you may very well be right - we'll see in a couple months. I will say this. Don't totally underestimate winning the games you're supposed to win.
Dana Jacobson (11:44 AM)
Jefe you're golden
Dennis (Pamlico, NC)
Everyone hating on the Yankees & Skip just because they are always contenders every year. Greatness doesn't come cheap!!
Jay Crawford (11:44 AM)
Pat (Vermillion South Dakota)
Alex Ovechkin was the reason that the rangers scored a goal he gave the puck up right at center ice for a 2 on 1. But the caps had 35 shots and just could not score, they will bounce back they have to much talent
moderator this is my 1st time let me know if these messages are going through
Jay Crawford (11:45 AM)
um yes
Pat (Washington)
What is the reaction of the rest of the nation with Jr. back in Seattle? Its a huge deal here in the Northwest?
Dana Jacobson (11:48 AM)
Pat, got a little buzz when he went..the team is getting more buzz b/c of it's start but beyond that low on the buzz scale from what i can tell
James ( Avalon NJ )
Do you guys think that the Yankees brass will make alterations to the park at seasons end, like Philly did to their phone booth park? Not that it made much difference!
Phil4/20 (Tampa, FL)
i dont think we see jr as a factor anymore, but its nice he can finish his career there
Zach (Hattiesburg, MS)
I'm glad to see it, but I grew up watching him in Seattle
Justin Franklin, PA
Although the yanks field is generous to hitters,the Yanks bullpen is awful other than Rivera. Skip Bayless could get a hit off the pitchers the yanks have.. well at least get a piece cuz we know he can't do anything athletic
Miguel (Philadelphia)
Skip has to be kidding me when he said people are overreacting about Derick Rose!! He stated during the NCAA tournament that he thinks Ty Lawson was better than Rose. Please pull the tape. Then he says that he only shoots 78% from the line. That's better than Deron Williams' first 2 seasons. Tony Parker's career free throw percentage is 72%.
Phil4/20 (Tampa, FL)
people really just hate skip and the yankees. i dont mind skip, hate the latter. im a boston fan living in tampa, but i think the yankees just need to work things out, there is no way a team that talented will lose too many games this year
Adam G. (Tampa, FL)
Get Joba back as Mo Rivera's set up man I mean cmon on that's what the Yankees need. AJ CC and Pettite can hold down the rotation.
Dana Jacobson (12:02 PM)
talk to you all tomorrow
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it was rather like talking to someone who had stepped off another planet on to this for a short visit of a fortnight and whose whole mental outlook was quite other to that which was regulating most of the affairs on the planet to which he had descended. (Birkenhead, 247)But there developed a feeling of mutual respect in which the common strand of religious commitment and motivation was certainly important. Irwin showed a steely side to his character in these negotiations which led to the so-called Delhi pact of March 1931. Gandhi's concessions were substantial. Civil disobedience would be abandoned and Congress agreed to be represented at future sessions of the round-table conference.
in spite of all the efforts of the Foreign Secretary, the Prime Minister and others, we had arrived at a position which above all we had wished to avoid and in which we were faced with the possibility of three enemies at once. The conclusion which [Halifax] drew was … that this threw an immensely heavy burden on diplomacy and that we ought to get on good terms with Germany. (Roberts, 82)Halifax had been in his new office just three weeks when Hitler incorporated Austria into the Reich. By this time Halifax was becoming more committed to a policy of rearmament, but the Anschluss left him under few illusions about the vulnerability of Czechoslovakia to the next initiative of Hitler's foreign policy. Indeed, he saw Britain's task in the summer of 1938 in terms of making the disagreeable task of forcing concessions on the Czechs as painless as possible.
it surely shows how deeply rooted we are in the elemental instinct that steeplechasing and clay pigeon shooting, in which the fact of killing is absent, does not make nearly such an appeal to us as hunting something for its life. (Birkenhead, 197)But Halifax was not encumbered by any particular intellectual subtlety. He placed a strong faith in his own judgement and, having reached a decision, was not easily deflected from it. In each of the posts he occupied he exuded an old-fashioned aristocratic authority, accentuated by a speech impediment which prevented him pronouncing the letter r. My withers are completely unwung, he told John Wheeler-Bennett in response to criticism of the Munich settlement (ibid., 464). He was not an easy man to know. Most of those who met him were confronted by a form of professional charm which came easily to him, and with only a few close friends did he find it possible to relax his guard. Despite considerable inherited wealth he had a horror of waste and was extremely careful about money. R. A. Butler, who served as his junior minister at the Foreign Office, recalled an occasion at which an official brought in two cups of tea and four biscuits. Pushing aside the biscuits, Halifax insisted, Mr. Butler does not want these. Nor do I. Do not charge me (Butler, 38).
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North Stonington - Resident Kory Bourque's home remained without power Sunday, days after Hurricane Sandy hit. Her house was cold, she said, but she was managing with blankets and candles for light.
But late Sunday afternoon in Town Hall, First Selectman Nicholas Mullane showed her on a computer the areas where power was being restored. She was so grateful for the town's help and to learn she might be getting her power back that she later hugged him in the Town Hall parking lot.
"I'm very, very happy," she said.
Bourque and her family were among the last people in the region waiting to get their power back, nearly a week after Hurricane Sandy.
With the exception of Old Lyme, by Sunday night Connecticut Light & Power has restored power to most of its customers in southeastern Connecticut.
CL&P reported that as of 8:40 p.m. Sunday, 30,877 of its customers statewide were without power. That number - 2 percent of the utility's customers - dropped from more than 120,000 on Friday night and a peak of more than 600,000 earlier in the week.
The only town with a large number of outages remaining was Old Lyme where 419 or 7 percent of customers were still without power.
Some North Stonington residents expressed relief, as power returned to them late Saturday or Sunday. Others thought more could have been done to restore power sooner.
Resident Mike Hayes, whose electricity went back on Sunday at noon, said he was disappointed with CL&P's response.
"It seems as if this part of North Stonington is a low priority," he said.
Hayes has lived in the area through many storms and power outages. During Tropical Storm Irene, he lost power for 7½ days.
"As far as I'm concerned their response is no different than a year ago," he said.
Resident Melissa Rockwell was settling back into her normal routine Sunday after she regained power Saturday night.
Rockwell had spent the week without electricity playing Monopoly with her family, teaching her children canasta, borrowing a generator from a neighbor at times and keeping warm by the fireplace.
She said it was a relief to now walk into a room and not think twice about switching on a light.
She took the power outage in stride, but explained with a chuckle: "We do a lot of camping."
As electricity returned Saturday, cable remained out and she said her only choice for a movie was an old VHS tape. Now that power, the Internet and cable are back, her son has to catch up on a week's worth of online games, and she looked forward to a night of watching TV.
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17 Reasons Why Sergio Garcia Is The Most Hated Golfer In America
REUTERS/Peter MorganIn a surreal moment, some fans cheered when Sergio Garcia hit two-straight balls in the water at the Players Championship earlier this month.
His tantrums, complaining, and Ryder Cup dominance has turned him into the sport's greatest villain since he burst onto the scene in 1999.
Here's why.
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Spencer Nilsen
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Spencer Nilsen (born April 9, 1961)[1] is an American video game music composer. He is best known for his soundtracks to the Sega Mega-CD versions of Batman Returns, Ecco the Dolphin, Ecco: The Tides of Time, Jurassic Park, The Adventures of Batman and Robin and The Amazing Spider-Man vs. The Kingpin as well as the North American version of Sonic CD.
He has also worked on a number of film and television scores and released a new-age album titled Architects of Change in 1989.
He is the former president of Ex'pression College for Digital Arts in Emeryville, California,[2] and co-chairman of the board of Music in Schools Today.[3]
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"BOPPERS AND BOPETTES" night over at the Crossroads in Garwood NJ, North Ave. December 28th 2012 9pm ::: Jeff Rokosz a/k/a KING OF THE BOP will be emcee and dj for this event, spinning the best of 50s/60s/70s/80s HARD ROCK, EARLY HEAVY METAL, BRITISH GLAM, CBGB's-ERA PUNK, GARAGE, GOOD 'OLE ROCK 'N ROLL, maybe even a lil NEW WAVE and FUNK ...KILLER LIVE MUSIC + DJ King of the Bop + ALCOHOL...need i say more?! LETS DRINK, ROCK AND BOP...Stay tuned for updates. *CONFIRMED LIVE BANDS: Strange Things Done In The Midnight Sun, The Accelerators, The Disconnects, BUZZARD WAGON, Traveling in Stereo
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Deal Defeats Palin-Backed Opponent in Georgia Republican Runoff
Former U.S. Representative Nathan Deal won yesterday's Republican runoff for the gubernatorial nomination in Georgia as former Secretary of State Karen Handel conceded the race to him today.
Handel, endorsed by 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, said she wouldn't seek a recount, the Associated Press reported.
With all precincts counted, Deal led Handel by about 2,500 votes, or 0.4 percent of the roughly 580,000 ballots cast, According to AP. An unknown number of provisional ballots as well as those cast by Georgians living overseas and military personnel remained to be counted.
Under Georgia law, a losing candidate can seek a recount if the winning margin is less than 1 percent, AP said.
Handel, 48, was also backed by former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney.
Deal, 67, had the support of other prominent Republicans, including former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee and Newt Gingrich, the former U.S. House speaker from Georgia.
Palin, Romney, Huckabee and Gingrich are all possible 2012 presidential candidates.
Handel and Deal squared off in the runoff because neither candidate got more than 50 percent of the ballots in the Georgia's July 20 primary. Handel won 34 percent of that vote. Deal, who resigned his House seat in March to seek the governorship, had 23 percent.
Democrat Roy Barnes, 62, a former Georgia governor, won enough votes in the primary to avoid a runoff and claim his party's gubernatorial nomination.
Palin, the former Alaska governor, joined Handel on the campaign trail earlier this week. At a rally in Atlanta on Aug. 9, Palin urged voters to end what she called a "good ol' boy network" by supporting Handel.
The state's term-limits law prevents Republican Governor Sonny Perdue from running again.


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October 2012
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) - Birds of Prey Migration
The hawks, eagles and falcons are migrating! Join us for a day of raptor watching at Sunrise Mountain, Saturday, 9:00am-4:00pm. Dress in warm layers and bring a folding chair, binoculars, water and snacks. Space limited – call to reserve a spot in the van. Tickets: $20
New Location for Honesdale Rotary International Dinner
This year, the event takes place at Honesdale High School on Saturday, from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. The Local Boys will provide entertainment. Proceeds benefit Honesdale Rotary charities, including one of Rotary's most life-changing programs: the international student exchange program.
Outdoor Club Geocaching/GPS Walk
LIBERTY, NY — Sullivan County's new Outdoor Club, formed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) will host a Geocaching/GPS Walk on Friday, October 5 at 5:30 p.m. at the CCE Turtle Spring Nature Trail, 64 Ferndale-Loomis Rd.
Contact Nicole Slevin at email@example.com or call 845/292-6180.
Pumpkin party and children's parade
GRAHAMSVILLE, NY — The 27th annual Giant Pumpkin Party and Children's Parade will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the fairgrounds.
A benefit for the Daniel Pierce Library, this old-time country fair and autumn festival has costume parades, pony rides, giant pumpkin growing contest, haunted house, petting zoo, live country music, hay rides, hay maze, a "Better" Book Sale, harvest baking contest, food and other amusements.
Call the Daniel Pierce Library at 845/ 985-7233 or visit www.danielpiercelibrary.org.
'Reflections on Light' art show
YOUNGSVILLE, NY —Domesticities & The Cutting Garden will present a new exhibition of custom lamps by Kathie Fitzgerald, glass sculpture and mobiles by Joan Nicole and photography by Joan Glase beginning Saturday, October 6 with a reception at 2 p.m. at 4055 Rte 52.
View the works on Saturdays and Sundays through the month of October. Call 845/482-3333 or visit www.thecuttinggarden.org
Catskill churches celebrate the harvest season
LIBERTY, NY — A concert of music, drama and dance will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church on Sunday, October 7 at 3 p.m. The program will include piano and organ music, instrumental and voice solos, a skit, choral pieces and audience participation (hymn-singing). Light refreshments will be served following the concert. There is no admission charge, but donations of money and non-perishable food items will be accepted to benefit the needy in the communities of Liberty, Ellenville and Narrowsburg. St. Paul's is located at 24 Chestnut St.
Call 845/292-4626.
Political songwriter Roy Zimmerman to perform
NORTH BRANCH, NY — Roy Zimmerman, who has driven 25,000 miles this year to fulfill his "campaign promise" of performing his satirical songs in all 50 states, brings his live show to North Branch on Saturday, October 13. His in-house concert, "Hope, Struggle and Change," will include songs and comic commentary on presidential politics, the Occupy Movement, the Tea Party, abstinence, Creationism and same-sex marriage with a dose of Lefty rabble rousing thrown in. Read more
City Lights Vocal Ensemble to perform
MILFORD, PA — City Lights, a five-piece vocal ensemble, will appear in concert at the Milford Theatre on Saturday, October 6, at 7 p.m. The group features tight vocal harmonies in the style of the Manhattan Transfer and 50's Doo-Wop groups. Tickets cost $10 and will be available at the door. Read more
Honesdale annual barbershop show
HONESDALE, PA — The Northeasters Honesdale Barbershop chorus of the Barbershop Harmony Society will present its 34th annual show, "Hollywood," on Saturday, October 6, at 7 p.m. at Honesdale High School. The 24-person chorus of all ages is directed by Bob Mains. The guest professional barbershop quartet will be "Up All Night." Tickets cost $10.
The chorus is always looking for additional singers. Rehearsal is every Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Presbyterian Chapel at 10th and Church Streets in Honesdale.
Call Richard Bionda at 570/685-1554 or email email@example.com.
Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant brings show to NACL
HIGHLAND LAKE, NY —A group of theatrical performers who call themselves Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant will present the play, "Irina's Name Day Party," at the NACL Theatre on Saturday, October 13 at 7 p.m. For this performance, NACL's theatre space will be transformed into a banquet hall and guests will be served food and drink.
Conni's Avant Garde Restaurant is devoted to the ongoing celebration of the work of Conni Convergence, the beloved (and fictional) icon of stage and screen. Read more


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Kudos to Chris Wilson and her Sunset Waterfront Market Committee. Together, they provided the community with fresh produce, wonderful crafty gifts in time for the holidays and the spirit of community.
Many had never seen the new park and were thrilled with the well-designed open spaces and pathways. Both dogs and humans were happy to stroll along the pavers, sample the wares and catch up with old friends.
The prediction is the Jewish people will be re-gathered from the "four corners of the earth" in the end times (Isaiah 11:10). Re-gathering will be the re-establishment of the state of Israel (Isaiah 66:7-8). Another end time miracle will be the revival of the Hebrew language (Zephaniah 3:9).
World Pneumonia Day, Nov. 12, is a day to raise awareness and call on public support for the nearly one million children dying each year from this completely preventable disease. Pneumonia is the leading infectious cause of death in children worldwide, accounting for 15 percent of all deaths of children 5 and younger.
Created in 2000, Gavi is a global vaccine alliance of public and private sectors with the shared goal of creating equal access to new and underused vaccines for children in the world's poorest countries.
Thank you, Beacon, for providing all Brunswick County preliminary election results by the time you went to press. I already knew Sunset Beach incumbent council members lost re-election, but that they lost by a 2 to 1 vote was very interesting.
On Nov. 3, two seats on Sunset Beach Town Council were up for election. Challengers Mark Benton and Rich Cerrato crushed incumbents Mike Williams and Wilson Sherrill by a 2 to 1 margin. They will take office Dec. 7. Just as the polls were closing, Terry Johnson resigned his council seat. The council must now appoint a successor to serve the remaining two years of his term.
On Oct. 31, the Museum of Coastal Carolina welcomed visitors to its Trunk-or-Treat Halloween celebration. Children, many of them in costume, collected goodies from local merchants in the museum's galleries.
The museum would like to thank Wood N Things, Ocean Isle Family Dentistry, OIB Surf & Java and Sloane Realty for sponsoring trunks of goodies. Special thanks to Lowes Foods in Ocean Isle Beach and Shallotte for donating pumpkins for all to enjoy.
There is a present crisis in our nation regarding the neglect of our veterans, many of whom have experienced inadequate care from the agencies appointed to see to their well being. Some have suffered grievous injuries and endured much to secure our freedoms.
Veterans have died because of delays in getting medical assistance. Let us repent for the treatment of our veterans.
Brunswick Senior Resources Inc. (BSRI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity providing senior services and resources in Brunswick County. Our mission is to promote the well being of and enhance the quality of life for all senior adults of Brunswick County.
BSRI is the lead agency providing programs and services specifically designed for adults 60 and older. It serves more than 100,000 meals each year at 10 locations and through deliveries to homebound seniors through its Meals on Wheels program.
A prophetic poem to you will send
And no one would I want to offend
With him communications did exchange
Something appeared to seem so strange.
The way he speaks and shuts his eyes
Is a surprise to thank that he is wise
Has defense mechanisms out of control
Still insisting God is saving his soul.
It is beginning to appear and be apparent
Is suffering from disorder that is inherent
Are some things you should thinking about
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Smart Man Talks Quiet Man: Former New Hampshire Governor/White House Chief of Staff John Sununu Discusses His Book The Quiet Man: The Indispensable Presidency of George H. W. Bush; Comments on Republican Presidential Field, Donald Trump, More
On January 20th, 1989, George Herbert Walker Bush became the 41st President of the United States. His one term in office, perhaps best remembered for his skilled leadership during Operation Desert Storm in Iraq also saw him accomplish significant achievements on the domestic front, as well as elsewhere in foreign policy. This is one of the principal points made by his White House Chief of Staff John Sununu, who served from 1989 to 1991, in his excellent book, The Quiet Man: The Indispensable Presidency of George H. W. Bush. Prior to that post, he was a three term Republican New Hampshire Governor, among other impressive accomplishments.
The former executive of the Granite State felt there was a need to highlight President Bush's domestic accomplishments during the 41st President's White House years. With the permission of the former President and his wife Barbara, Governor Sununu penned The Quiet Man.
In his book, Mr. Sununu reflects back on a variety of key moments during the administration when he was in the room with the President, and other key figures from the administration, while major policy decisions were hashed out.
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He can no longer be referred to as a "newsprint mogul."
The Connecticut-based newsprint company owned by billionaire Peter Brant, a noted art collector and the man behind magazines like Interview and Art in America, filed for bankruptcy yesterday, not unlike what happened to Brant's White Birch Paper Co. in 2010. The guy was able to salvage his marriage to Stephanie Seymour, but he still hasn't managed to save print media. Priorities!


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same as "shove it (up your ass)"
"Yo man, stick it."
লিখেছেন- kyohaku 6 de অগাস্ট de 2008
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To successfully accomplish a special trick which requires some sort of physical skill or action; esp in skateboarding
Naw man, i could'nt stick it.
লিখেছেন- Tiari 8 de অক্টোবার de 2006
used in gymnastics for when an athlete completes a routine on any given apparatus and stays completely stationary when landing their final skill, usually only lightly bending the knees, never stepping in any direction.
Just as well she managed to stick it. Her routine depended on it
লিখেছেন- XxMooxx 8 de অক্টোবার de 2008
Mario: "they said they want your bike"
Emilio: "tell them to stick it"
Emilio: "tell them to stick it"
লিখেছেন- DrDamani 20 de অগাস্ট de 2008
A very hick-town place. A place where it would suck to live or even be.
Ew, why do you work in Newberg? It's totally the stickits!
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Mohammed Alhumdililah tried to Stickit in me so then he pulled the trigger on Abel the pediatrician after and ate a Surafiel
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To rave.
Stick is short for Glowstick.
Stick is short for Glowstick.
I like to 'stick it, 'stick it,
From London to L.A.
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From London to L.A.
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Multiple issues[edit]
I have tagged this article with multiple issues:
- This is a WP:BLP article yet contains little biographical information. Additional sourcing needed.
- Violates WP:LEAD. The lead section is far too long, and fails to summarize the rest of the article.
- Article needs reorganization; split up the lead.
- Compromises neutrality with peacock terms, such as "exemplary army career", "most prominent and successful", etc. Also uses disparaging terms regarding opponents ("propaganda", "lies", etc.). None of these terms are supported by reliable sources.
- Definitely a non-neutral article that seems intent on promoting the reputation of the subject; just read it.
- We have Wikipedia:Conflict of interest problems (evidence) in which a representative of a public relations firm has edited this article and attempted to get the article locked in an "official version" state.
- Compromises neutrality with weasel-worded phrases such as "...and they did a great job, with random fabrications like..."
- All of the above suggest an inappropriate tone, violating WP:NPOV
- Needs to be copyedited to remove the inappropriate tone.
- Article seems unbalanced, failing to present sides in a dispute without judgment.
- It reads like a news release, or is otherwise written in an overly promotional tone.
Lots of work to do. Article could be deleted and started over, with all these problems. ~Amatulić (talk) 22:52, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
Your copy edit objections have been duly noted and forwarded to the author. The Mercury Consulting Group is not a PR firm but the legal arm of a law firm looking to correct libel against a non-public living person. The user Mariliisha is a researcher designated by the person himself to correct the factual wrongs that had been written about him, she is NOT an employee and MCG has not made any edits to the work. We are simply interested in ending this half a decade long facility of libel against said person and will fully explore legal options to do so. It is interesting that in a 7 year permutation of this page no editor had tagged the libel filled versions as being slanderous or devoid of references, however as soon as the wrongs have been righted there are objections on the "neutrality" of the topic. Please review linked articles and references before making such a statement, the videos linked through alone prove the veracity of the version as presented. Libel against any entity no matter how permissible (apparently selectively) under any forms of website based rules or regulations can not be supported or left to exist. email@example.com — Preceding unsigned comment added by MCG worldwide (talk • contribs) 23:15, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
- You are incorrect on several fronts. To be perfectly clear:
- There is no "author". You are woefully misinformed about the purpose of Wikipedia if you believe that anyone "owns" an article.
- Mariliisha has made multiple edits to this article, as can be seen clearly in the contribution history, which indicates a single purpose account. You seem to know a lot about this editor, including personal information such as gender. What is Mariliisha's association with MCG? From all appearances, there appears to be a conflict of interest.
- Mariliisha's use of the phrase "our client" in this edit suggests that Mariliisha is indeed an employee of MCG Worldwide.
- This page has not existed for 7 years. It was created in 2008.
- Making legal threats is prohibited on Wikipedia, and is a blockable offense.
- It is abundantly clear to any reader that this article is not written from a neutral point of view, as required by Wikipedia's official WP:NPOV policy.
- As a legal entity, it behooves you to learn the rules that govern Wikipedia before participating here. Consider renaming your account, which currently violates the Wikipedia:Username policy. ~Amatulić (talk) 23:34, 1 February 2011 (UTC)
The rules that govern Wikipedia are not the ones that govern media/print content, please refer to the point made in above communication. You assertion that Mariliisha "appears to be an employee" is a value statement that you have considered kosher for yourself but name as "peacock & weasel" words in your own critique. We have already informed you that this page has been used as a means to promote unsubstantiated claims and therefore libel against the said person and our objection is limited to that. Unless you can come up with solid evidence to the otherwise we would encourage you to spend your valuable time elsewhere and refrain from using value judgement and idle accusations. You have obviously not seen the media reference/ videos we have alluded to, or you are ill equipped to actually understand them, i.e. they are in the Urdu language. You should get an independent translation of them from a native speaker, so that you can find out that the very "opponents" you mention are conforming the content. MCG — Preceding unsigned comment added by Zainkh (talk • contribs) 00:17, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
- Digging yourself deeper and deeper, I see.
- Mariliisha referred to "our client" and MCG in the same paragraph. That is not a value statement, that is a fact.
- Peacock terms and weasel words are established Wikipedia editorial terminology. See WP:PEACOCK and WP:WEASEL.
- You have already been informed that this page has been used to promote biased claims, in violation of Wikipedia policy about neutrality. You clearly can't be bothered to read the policies here. See WP:NPOV. Any claims must be backed up by reliable and verifiable sources per WP:V and WP:RS. This article contained an entire section of unreferenced claims, violating WP:BLP, that did nothing but promote or elevate the reputation of the subject. That section has been deleted.
- Further creation of sockpuppet accounts will be blocked, per policy. Further legal threats will result in blocks also, per policy. Specific disputes about content should be discussed here on this talk page, or pursued by one of the standard dispute resolution channels. Thus far, nothing specific has been discussed on this talk page at all. ~Amatulić (talk) 00:39, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
moved multiple issues list here[edit]
I just pulled the following laundry list of issues from the article lede, replacing it with the generic {{Multiple issues}} box, as it seemed fairly WP:REICHSTAG-esque. Please review WP:TM/D and meet the expectations set out therein before restoring.
{{Multiple issues}} Issues previously listed:
- BLP sources = February 2011
- COI = February 2011
- lead too long = February 2011
- newsrelease = February 2011
- peacock = February 2011
- POV = February 2011
- restructure = February 2011
- sections = February 2011
- tone = February 2011
- unbalanced = February 2011
- weasel = February 2011
- copyedit = February 2011
- cleanup = February 2011}}.126.96.36.199 (talk) 03:29, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
- Those links relate to disputes. There are no disputes here, although each tag was described in the first section on this page as required by WP:TM/D. Everyone, including the sockpuppets in the section above, agree that the article is unbalanced, but the sockpuppets are concerned only with disparagement of the subject and nothing else. The other tags are basic maintenance.
- Moving these tags to the talk page only de-categorize the article from the appropriate cleanup categories. The purpose of putting them in the article is to attract editors to the article to help clean it up. That has been accomplished for the most part by new editors who have appeared since the tagging, so the tags have served their purpose. I will restore the tags for problems that still remain.
- The current problems remaining that I can see are:
- It is missing citations or footnotes. Several {{fact}} tags exist.
- This WP:BLP article needs additional references or sources for verification, particularly regarding the coup and controversy mentioned in the lead.
- The article was edited by a person with an admitted conflict of interest, as shown in the sections above.
- Sections should be added to this article, to expand on material that exists in the lead and nowhere else.
- To the recent contributors: Great job! This article looks much better than it did yesterday. ~Amatulić (talk) 18:04, 2 February 2011 (UTC)
- "It is preferable that in-line templates be applied to content that is being objected to on bias or fact grounds. Inline templates are preferred because they can be attached directly to disputed sentences. Section templates follow next in preference to tagging a whole article." I find it hard to believe that, of the 13 issues you listed, none could be applied more specifically than at the article level. 126.96.36.199 (talk) 06:44, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
- Please do not re-enable the {{multiple issues}} template on this talk page. It doesn't belong on a talk page, and no longer apply since the article has been improved, so it shouldn't be "live". Anyone can view its content by looking at the page source.
- As to your comment, the point was to explain to a COI editor who requested a total lock-down of this article to freeze an "official" version in place, why such an action would be inappropriate. Yes, inline citations are preferable, and I added some later, but didn't have time until the socks were blocked. ~Amatulić (talk) 07:23, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
- If you disagree with what I have written, you are free to request that I change it. Refactoring other users talk page comments is inappropriate. 220.127.116.11 (talk) 03:58, 5 February 2011 (UTC)
- "It is preferable that in-line templates be applied to content that is being objected to on bias or fact grounds. Inline templates are preferred because they can be attached directly to disputed sentences. Section templates follow next in preference to tagging a whole article." I find it hard to believe that, of the 13 issues you listed, none could be applied more specifically than at the article level. 18.104.22.168 (talk) 06:44, 4 February 2011 (UTC)
Confusion about Ziauddin's rank and last office held[edit]
I see there is a confusion about his last rank and designation. As from the Official record of Pakistan Army he never held the office of Chief of Army Staff. He was nominated for this position but the official procedure was never completed. The same is for his rank, simply putting rank badges is not confirmation of a rank. --SMS Talk 17:00, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
Re: Confusion about Ziauddin's rank and last office held[edit]
Thank you for this very logical approach to resolving the confusion as well as for the solid reference to the Pakistan Army site. Please bear with me and consider the following research based argument. This is a living person and we must avoid libel as much as possible. Wikipedia is an amazing project that must be improved on to present a haven for information devoid of slander or innuendo. There is however little controversy as to the completion of General Ziauddin's appointment and the elevation of his rank to a 4 star general, the competent authority at the time (the Prime Minister) made the appointment and was confirmed by the President of the country and the defense secretary issued a notification, as per the Pakistan Army Green Book (ISBN E000756) and the Constitution of Pakistan (1973) Articles 58(2)(b), 46, 48(1)(6), 101, 91(4)(5), 242(1A), 243(2)(c) & 213 this completed the procedure for elevation of rank and appointment of an army chief. One must remember General Musharraf was himself appointed in the same manner. The takeover ceremony at GHQ is an honor guard attended by the Adjutant General and some nicely dressed soldiers, a remnant of your British colonial past, and does not hold any significance as per the legality of the appointments or the start of a tenure. A military coup does not take away from the legality of the appointment as per the rules of business. I understand of course that in Pakistan the rule of law in these matters is not always followed through, however even after the appointment of General Ziauddin and the subsequent coup, even with full dictatorial authority General Musharraf's goverment never issued a legal de-notification of this appointment, choosing mostly to ignore the issue. The current army website does not list the General because of the matter being sub-judice, as per the latest, Ziauddin Khawaja (Butt) has reserved the right to appeal against General Musharraf's edicts and thereby the JAG (Judge Advocate General) of the Pakistan Army is bound to hold the matter in an incomplete status.
A bit of perspective, I am in the process of compiling a book on Pakistani politics during President Musharraf's era, and this matter offered an interesting conundrum. I have over the last two years visited Pakistan and other countries several times and held interviews with several senior political and army figures of Musharraf's era as well as the man himself. Hence the detail in discussion. The issue of General Ziauddin has come up several times and I was told on record that his appointment was completed as per the constitution, however as General Musharraf abrogated the constitution issuing a provisional constitution order (PCO) in his capacity as coup leader, the constitutional appointments ceased to exist (the same argument he uses for the legality of removing the judges). I have edited this Wikipedia entry mostly because I feel the project can overall benefit greatly by upgrading current articles and profiles to include academic quality references allowing people to dissociate simple opinion, social narrative, and academic and legal certainty.
Do please discuss on this forum before resorting to changes, I am grateful for the civilized discussion as opposed to warring edits. Regards. — Preceding unsigned comment added by SA POL ANALYSIS (talk • contribs) 23:47, 21 January 2012 (UTC)
- Thanks for replying and Wikipedia is indeed a great project. You are right the command take over ceremony is not significant, what matters is the legal process. The actual process is (or was in 1999) nomination by Prime Minister in consultation with President and a notification by Secretary Defense who at that time was Lieutenant General (Retd) Iftikhar Ali Khan (brother of Nisar Ali Khan, a Federal Minister of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's cabinet). The first part of this legal process was completed but the Secretary defense never issued a notification. He was stopped of doing this by officials overseeing the coup. So what I think the legal process was never completed. --SMS Talk 09:57, 22 January 2012 (UTC)
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- Again I do appreciate the civilized discussion on the topic. As I mentioned I have been researching on President Musharraf's rule, trying to separate the fiction from the reality. In that vein I have a number of copies of original documents, one of them is the notification of appointment of General Ziauddin, duly vetted by the President Rafiq Tarar, Prime Minister Sharif and Secretary Defense General Iftkhar Chaudhry; the MS (Military Secretary of the Pakistan Army) at the time had even issued a General Headquarters (GHQ) notification after receiving communication from the Ministry of Defense, it was in fact Lt. General (Rtd) Iftikhar Chaudhry who accompanied the prime minister at the time of this decision to replace Musharraf and forwarded the notification in the Prime Minister house to the General Headquarters (GHQ) received by the MS Branch of the Pakistan Army (POI: the secretary defense does not "approve" the decision, he just acknowledges it, as the Prime Minister is the competent authority and the President is the final authority - as per the 16th Amendment form of the Pakistan constitution that was prevalent in 1999). To end this debate I will put up a scan of the appointment letter on Wikipedia after getting permission from my source within President Musharraf's administration.
- As I mentioned, there is no controversy at all over the constitutional legality of Ziauddin's appointment, not even from President Musharraf's camp, their only argument is what I had mentioned before; that since President Musharraf issued the PCO, the appointments under the constitution ceased to exist. They had some other arguments over the constitutional right of the Prime Minister, but they were only paraded in the media in the early days of the coup and were replaced by the PCO argument once the legal review of the situation was made and it was found that everything President Musharraf did landed him within the purview of Article (6) of your constitution. I have to say I am surprised there is still such controversy over this issue in the minds of people, this shows how excellent President Musharraf's media team and information policy was in promoting his regime's official stance. I think he (President Musharraf) was a genius at countering criticism through public relations, a great example is how he handled his visit to India and had the Indian press eating out of his hands, while having no intention at all to actually ink a deal, masterful political handling of media! -
- This debate with you however leads me to add a chapter focusing on General Ziauddin in my book, just to ensure the people know the factual document backed truth and can differentiate from the rhetoric, giving them an opportunity to appreciate/understand the power of President Musharraf's media cells, leading to a better understanding of his 9 year rule. The matter of General Ziauddin's profile page however is not up to political opinion, as we both agree Wikipedia must be improved to reflect only facts when it comes to the personal data of personalities, regardless of their political, religious or ethnic affiliations, it is therefore unfair to make this profile a vassal for pro and anti President Musharraf opinions (I have read through the history of changes). I will upload the said appointment letter ASAP to verify the personal data and end this debate and will also add scholarly references to other data on this profile. Differing political views and opinions are extremely important for freedom of speech, but they should find their place within the Wikipedia talk pages of personalities, not their personal data. I thank you for allowing for a logical fact based exchange here, and I apologize for the lengthy answers but I figured this will hopefully help others with doubts to the same. I would like to follow it up with similar improvements to other Wikipedia profiles connected to President Musharraf's early years in power that are sparsely populated and that I have research data and non-political/non-official neutral academic references on, and if you allow, will invite your debate to those as well (Mr. Tariq Aziz, General Mahmud Ahmed, General Muzaffar Usmani, Lt. General Iftikhar Chaudhry, Lt. General Jamshed Gulzar Kiyani, Lt. General Ghulam Ahmad, General Aziz Khan, Lt. General Ali Jan Orakzai, Maj. General Rehmat, Brig. Ijaz Shah, Mr. Nisar Memon) . Thank you again.
- "Wikipedia will grow beyond its current stigma's of unverified information as it matures away from a community blog and onwards to a truly collective cache of reliable, verifiable and attributable information, it is a seedling still, but promises to be a tree that shades the world" SA POL ANALYSIS (talk) 18:37, 22 January 2012 (UTC)
- I agree that Secretary Defense is subordinate of Prime Minister and is not the final authority but further process of promotion from one rank to another in armed forces is confirmed by Ministry of Defense (just a procedure). And as far as I know Ziauddin Butt is drawing pension for the rank of Lieutenant General and not General. But some references (we can also have your book as a reference once it is published) and as you said the copy of secretary defense letter will certainly end this issue. Also I think to keep this article Neutral a mention of Ziauddin's name not on Pakistan Army's official website be made (What do you say?). And you are welcome to improve all those articles mentioned above and also some others like 1999 Pakistani coup d'état.
- Wikipedia do have unverified information but there are some featured and good class articles too and I hope you can promote the articles you mentioned to these categories. --SMS Talk 04:44, 23 January 2012 (UTC)
- Very logical suggestion as to the mention of his name not being on the official army site despite the general acceptance of his rank. It speaks to how much President Musharraf still holds influence in the Pakistan Army. I of course also mentioned before that since Ziuaddin has reserved the right to appeal, the matter is subjudice, providing a ready reason for the official sources as far as the name exclusion goes. I will write up a few lines for this section in a couple of days and post it here before modifying the main page, so that we can benefit from your opinion on it. Please allow for a few days. Best of regards, and thank you for this constructive debate, I am very happy at the neutral intellectual nature of this approach. SA POL ANALYSIS (talk) 01:38, 24 January 2012 (UTC)
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