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Hanna, my information is second-hand, but from a very reliable source
The Papps were at the test skate. Bela has grown to a real charmer (he is 16 now) and really has charisma on the ice. And Beata uses her amazingly tall body very well, said my
OK thanks.
Yeah, they're probably staying and training here until their Romania JGP next week since it wouldn't be much fun flying back and forth between Europe and Vancouver.
Rockin' Finnish commentator: "And that was supposed to be a flip but it turned out to be a flop."
Kiitos, thanks a lot for this information. I'm so bored with this summer with no figure skating news at all so it's very inspiring to hear Kiira's and Laura's news. I wish Finnish Figure Skating Association could give a little more information, at least the national teams!!
I wonder who is the third skater to EC. Alisa Mikonsaari? Beata Papp? Timila Shrestha? Somebody else?
Did you notice the little news in June (http://www.stll.fi/?x2126=1500689 - in Finnish) which says that Sasha Palomäki is searching for a new junior partner for season 2010-2011. Where is Oksana Klimova?
Although I think I can GUESS the national teams - it'll be something like this (both A + B).
Laura Lepistö
Kiira Korpi
Ari-Pekka Nurmenkari
Valtter Virtanen
Beata Papp
Bela Papp
Alisa Mikonsaari
Viktor Zubik
Cecilia Törn
Juulia Turkkila
Matleena Laakso
Noora Pitkänen
Timila Shrestha
Seidi Rantanen
Nea Viiri
Matthias Versluis
Julian Lagus
Otto-Eemeli Laamanen
Note that these were only my guesses. We'll see how right I was.
Sorry to hear about Oksana/Sasha. OTOH I randomly ended up watching a bit of HSK ice dance practice just the other day and there were quite a few teams (some I didn't even recognize) on the ice, so maybe there'll be new potential good teams.
ETA: Just noticed that Timila Shrestha (and also Matthias Versluis) is getting a JGP! I thought it was a bit strange that Cecilia Törn already got another one (Japan) and most of them hadn't got a single one yet... but at least Timila is getting one now.
So far it's
Cecilia Törn, Viktor Zubik - 2 JGPs
Beata Papp, Bela Papp, Timila Shrestha, Matthias Versluis - 1 JGP
Last edited by Hanna; 08-31-2010 at 11:06 AM.
Rockin' Finnish commentator: "And that was supposed to be a flip but it turned out to be a flop."
Does anyone know if the Papps are training somewhere in the metropolitan area while in Finland? If yes, which club/group? I'd love to go and take a peek. If someone has any info, you can send me a PM.
Rockin' Finnish commentator: "And that was supposed to be a flip but it turned out to be a flop."
I just think it'd be great for BOTH Alisa and Beata to get good international senoir competitions. Being there with the very good ones always helps you in future. I like them both as skaters and think they could become very good
The Team Finland 2010-2011 has been published finally here.
Yksinluistelu (Single skating)
Team Sotshi ja haastajat (Team Sotshi and challengers)
Kiira Korpi
Laura Lepistö
Alisa Mikonsaari
Beata Papp
Bela Papp
Cecilia Törn
Viktor Zubik
Miesten maajoukkue (Team Finland, Men)
Ari-Pekka Nurmenkari
Valtter Virtanen
Otto-Eemeli Laamanen
Tino Olenius
Samuli Tyyskä
Matthias Versluis
(Julian Lagus?)
Naisten maajoukkue (Team Finland, Ladies)
Minna Parviainen
Noora Pitkänen
Seidi Rantanen
Timila Shrestha
Juulia Turkkila
Nea Viiri
Jäätanssin maajoukkue (Ice Dance)
Olesia Karmi Max Lindholm
Henna Lindholm Ossi Kanervo
and btw, where are Hietaniemi and Sofia Otala? the latter was quite promising about 2-3 seasons ago.
oh, and does this list include all juniors? I don't see Matleena Lakso .
(btw, I'm sorry for probable misspelling the surnames - I never know where to double the vovel...)
Sofia Otala has retired.
I also wonder where is Matleena Laakso! (She is one of the Finnish skaters listed as a substitute in JGP).
There are also two teams for younger skaters:
- Juniorimaajoukkue (mainly Novices)
- Talent-valmennusryhmä (promising skaters born 1997-2000)
Last edited by maija; 09-04-2010 at 09:50 PM.
The teams are pretty expected, although it's new that they're divided into Sochi/Women/Men instead of just A and B.
I also thought Matleena Laakso would be on the list but she's always been really inconsintent with her jumps so maybe she wasn't showing enough determination and consistency in the test skates.
Other than that, quite expected.
Rockin' Finnish commentator: "And that was supposed to be a flip but it turned out to be a flop."
Great to see they're taking the promising juniors to a high level of National team coaching!
Now I read from Ilta-Sanomat that Laura Lepistö has injured her hip, falling hard on ice while practicing her triples. I hope this is not too serious...
Just got the newest Taitoluistelu magazine and it says Lepistö's new short program is a "fresh version of the tango Besame Mucho". Interesting, another tango. And also, Beata Papp is using Besame Mucho for her SP too.
Rockin' Finnish commentator: "And that was supposed to be a flip but it turned out to be a flop."
I always found it ironic that "Besame" can be broken up into "Be same".
To think that fun is simple fun, while earnest things are earnest, proves all too plain that neither one thou truthfully discernest.
Besame mucho is not a tango in a similar way as the ones she uses at her FS so I'd say it should be ok. And there are a lot of different kinds of versions so it might be far away from tango anyway


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TV: the Experience
Meet the ES7100 series from Samsung. This is no mere television. This is the transformation to home entertainment superstation. 1080 Full HD with powerful, crisp LED lighting renders color and maintains contrast like nothing you've seen before. It reacts to ambient light in the room, self-adjusting for the optimal viewing experience. Plus, this is a 3D television. That means, not only does it present stunning 3D quality, it also comes with 2D to 3D conversion technology to upgrade your favorite shows and movies. The ES7100 series comes with Samsung's latest development, Smart TV. Along with the TV's built in Wifi, you can surf the web or use any number of great preloaded apps like Netflix, Hulu Plus, and more. And don't forget, the sunning 0.2" bezel frame gives the screen it's striking window like effect. Get the most out of your TV with ES7100 series from Samsung.
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UN46ES7100, remote control, and four pairs of 3D glasses are included with purchase.
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Reviewed By: Steve M. - Venice, FL
Wow, so easy to set up and the SMART TV features are great. The remote control can be used as a universal remote. Picture is fantastic, menu is so easy to use. Would definitely get a TV such as this with active 3D instead of passive 3D sold on other brands. Believe it, there IS a big difference.
Comparison Specifications
- Screen Size: 46" Diagonal Screen View
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Resolution: 1920 x 1080p
- Micro-dimming LED
- AutoMotion Plus 240Hz with Clear Motion Rate
- Inputs: 3 HDMI v.1.4 / 3 USB 2.0 / PC input / Component video / Composite video / Component audio / Optical digital audio
- Audio enhancement: Dolby Digital Plus / SRS TheatreSound HD
- Built-in speakers: 10W x 2
Additional Specifications
- Mounting options: swivel pedestal stand / wall-mountable (mount not included)
- Built-in Wi-Fi
- DLNA compatible
- ConnectShare USB
- Skype compatible
- Ultra Clear Panel
- Wide Color Enhancer Plus
- Eco Sensor
- Smart TV with apps and web browser
- 0.2" inch thin bezel
Manufacturer Specifications
- Wide Color Enhancer Plus
Dimensional Specifications
- 41.3" W x 23.9" H x 1.2" D
- 27.6 lbs
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Elmbrook School Board members face no challengers in election
The Elmbrook School Board has two seats open, Area II and an at-large seat.
Both positions are three-year terms and pay $3,600 annually.
Glen Allgaier, the incumbent for the Area II seat, will run unopposed.
Robert Ziegler, the incumbent for the at-large seat, has decided not to seek re-election. Brookfield resident Gary Jones was the only person to file candidacy for the seat by the 5 p.m. Wednesday deadline.
Video: How to navigate construction surrounding the 2014 Wisconsin State Fair
West Allis — The Interstate 94 freeway ramps and streets around the fair are open to handle the surge of traffic starting Thursday with the opening of the 11-day Wisconsin State Fair.
That's a relief to West Allis Mayor Dan Devine who said, "They told us several times that it all would be open."
Freeway ramps at 84th Street have been closed for the massive Zoo Interchange rehabilitation project, as has the crucial Kearney Avenue that takes traffic coming from the west and exiting at 84th Street into the north end of the fair. The fair extends from 84th to 76th streets.
What will not be open is the 76th Street bridge over Interstate 94, a major route from the north to the fair's 76th Street entrance and to the fair entrance on Greenfield Avenue.
Instead, fair officials recommend taking 70th Street south to Greenfield Avenue and entering at 78th Street.» Read Full Article
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas holding virtual Town Hall meeting on Twitter
Waukesha County Executive Dan Vrakas has been giving presentations on the county's budget over the last couple of weeks.
Today, he'll hold another meeting with county residents - just not in person.
Vrakas, who is active on social media, will host a virtual Town Hall meeting through Twitter from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday.
The county executive said the virtual Town Hall meeting is being done in an effort to increase communication and citizen engagement and make county government more accessible to residents.
Vrakas encourages anyone who has questions regarding Waukesha County and the 2015 Waukesha County budget to tweet them to his Twitter handle, @CoExecDanVrakas, between now and the conclusion of the virtual Town Hall meeting.» Read Full Article
Top 10 things to see and do at the Wisconsin State Fair
Wisconsin State Fair is the can't miss summer event of the season. With more than 30 free stages of entertainment, 100 different foods on a stick, and a cornucopia of cream puffs, what more could a Wisconsinite want?This year's
The fair runs Tursday, July 31, through Sunday, Aug. 10, at 640 S. 84th Street, West Allis. Hours are 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, 8 a.m. through midnight on Friday and Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the final Sunday of the fair.
Check out the top 10 things to see and do before you plan your trip to the fair and follow my blog Fair E-tales for the latest and greatest in fair happenings. On Wisconsin!
1. The Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit
For all the history buffs out there, the Wisconsin State Fair History Exhibit at the south end of the Exposition Center is the place to be. The exhibit includes pieces from iconic fair favorites, such as the original cream puff, Mille's Sausages, the Giant Slide and more. Test your knowledge after checking out the retro displays and take a fair quiz for a chance to win some fairy cool prizes.» Read Full Article
Brookfield Central turns back Homestead for state title, 9-2
When a team has a pitching staff made up of spit and bailing wire like Homestead baseball coach Ernie Millard admits that he had this season, don't be surprised when the spit dries or the wire frays sometimes.
Much like it did Friday night at Kapco Park in the WIAA State Summer Baseball championship game, as Brookfield Central woke its long slumbering bats and beat Homestead for its fourth state title in a 9-2 decision.
"That has been a ghost that has clung to us all season long," said Millard of his pitching, "and tonight it finally caught up with us. We competed like crazy. ....but we knew we would have to play a perfect game to beat them."
The loss denied the Highlanders a fourth state title of their own ( to go along with crowns in 1974, 1978, and 1994) and closed out a compelling season at 26-8.
Meanwhile, the high-expectation Lancers (29-6) resurrected a season that had started out fast at 21-1, and then hit a major skid with a 1-5 run that cost them the Greater Metro Conference title and a lot of their confidence.» Read Full Article
Lancers romp to state title, 9-2, over Homestead
— Brookfield Central easily defeated Homestead, 9-2, on Friday night to win the WIAA State Summer Baseball Championship at Kapco Park in Mequon.Mequon
The Lancers finished 29-6 and earned their fourth state title, tying Oak Creek for most championships. Central previously won titles in 1969, 1976 and 2000. They have made seven appearances now, the last time in 2001. This is coach Jeff Bigler's first trip to the state tournament with the Lancers in his 12 year career.
"We knew we had the talent to win it," Bigler said. "Experiencing what we experience in team sports is what life is all about. You're on top of the world – 21-1 – then you had the lowest of lows where you drop three straight conference games and you don't win the title that you covet in the Greater Metro Conference which I think is the greatest conference in the state.
"The you pick yourself back up, coming back and playing your best baseball. There were a lot of naysayers. A lot of people saying we couldn't do it. People were saying what's wrong with Brookfield Central? Obviously, nothing is wring with Brookfield Central."
The state title game had one surprise hero, but it was definitely a team victory. When one of the Lancers top three pitchers Luke Sommerfeld struggled, allowing two runs, two walks, a hit batter, a single and a double in one-plus inning of work, Bigler didn't hesitate to call on Matt Ausloos, who came to the mound from centerfield.» Read Full Article
Lancers nip Plymouth, 2-1, move on to state finals
"Everyone said that we beat them, 13-1, in the first meeting," coach Jeff Bigler said. "That was not the game I knew we were going to be playing. This kid (Cain) pitched against us last time and for whatever reason, things just snowballed on him. That was not indicative of the way that they play. They are a legit team and he is a legit pitcher who can play on any team in the state. He competed at a high level and that kid pitched his heart out."
With the game scoreless through fourth, Central broke through first in the top of the inning.» Read Full Article
Lancers win sectional title, first trip to state since 2001
Brookfield Central seniors Elijah Goodman and Luke Sommerfeld stepped up big time and pitched the Lancers to wins over Pewaukee and Sussex Hamilton on Monday at the WIAA Sectional at Waukesha West.
Luke Sommerfeld tossed a 1-hitter and defeated the Chargers, 4-0, while Matt Ausloos had an RBI single in the first, Jerrad Shipman and Riley Richarz added RBI singles in the fourth and Josh Peltier had a beautiful hit and run RBI single in the sixth.
Sommerfeld retired the final 14 batters in the game, walked on and fanned six.
Goodman beat Pewaukee, 6-1, in the semifinal win, as Sommerfeld stroked a 3-run homer in the first. Riley Keays and Aaron Hammond added RBI singles to key a 3-run fifth.
Goodman pitched a 3-hitter and fanned 12 batters, while walking three.
Menomonee Falls baseball team beats BC in GMC third place game
Back on June 13, Brookfield Central pitcher Luke Sommerfeld and the Lancer bats dominated an inexperienced Menomonee Falls baseball team that was still trying to figure things out by a 12-2 count.
What a difference a month makes.
On Thursday, with the same line-up they had in that June contest, the Indians got off to a 3-0 lead in the first inning and never trailed, beating Sommerfeld and the Lancers by a 7-5 count in the Greater Metro Conference Tournament third place game.
"This is huge for our confidence," said Indian coach Pat Hansen. "The last time we played them at their place (the June 13 game), they just beat us up.
"...This shows we've come quite a long ways."» Read Full Article
Lancers late rally falls short; drop 4-2 decision to Hamilton
Brookfield Central dropped a 4-2 decision to Sussex Hamilton today and Brookfield East beat West Allis Hale, 6-4, and both teams will finish up tomorrow in the Greater Metro Conference's third and final day.
The Spartans, who are 2-0 in two 7:30 am games this week, will meet Oak Creek (1-1) at 10 am. The Lancers (1-1) will face the loser of today's semi-final game between MUHS and Menomonee Falls.
Sophomore Jake Smith and junior Alex McGuire stopped Hale, 6-2, holding the Huskies to seven hits, three by Mials McMurray. McGuire came on in the sixth and worked 1 2/3 shutout innings.
Junior Andrew Holmes smashed a two-run single and scored on the shortstop's error as East scored three runs in the fourth.» Read Full Article
Light industrial development in works for Brookfield
A light industrial development could be coming to a Town of Brookfield site that is the target of a possible annexation by the City of Brookfield.
The 27 acres is located north of Gumina Road and west of the intersection of Capitol Drive and Gumina Road. The city Plan Commission recommended establishing a temporary light industrial/commercial mixed-use district zoning for the site at its Monday night meeting.
Developer Chris Leffler said he doesn't yet have specific plans for the site. Property owners BLR Inc., which Leffler operates, and Ursula Willkomm want the site annexed by the city in otder to provide municipal sewer and water lines for future development, Leffler said.
The Common Council could consider the annexation request at either its July 15 or Aug.19 meeting, said Dan Ertl, community development director.
Blood donations: Mosquitoes are feasting on Milwaukee-area residents
Wisconsin's state bird is back.
With apologies to the robin, which happens to be the actual state bird, Wisconsin seems to grow its mosquitoes big, fat and nasty. The mosquitoes now showing up like paparazzi at picnics are inland water mosquitoes known as aedes vexans.
Which is Latin, more or less, for "super annoying."
"For us it's been a bad mosquito year," said P.J. Liesch, manager of the University of Wisconsin-Madison Insect Diagnostic Lab. "The mosquitoes are pretty happy, they're doing well."
Creatures with warm blood coursing through their veins already know that.» Read Full Article
Sustachek's no-hitter lifts Oak Creek baseball team to GMC title
He never threw anything close to a no-hitter before, not even in grade school but give Oak Creek senior pitcher Jesse Sustachek credit for having good timing.
Make that magnificent timing.
In the game of his young life, the Knight hurler guided his team to a share of the Greater Metro Conference regular season baseball title with a one-walk, 3-0 no-hitter over powerful Brookfield Central Thursday night.
"Jesse is rapidly turning into one of the best big game pitchers we've ever had," said coach Scott Holler. "He's not going to blow you away with his velocity. ...but he was able to get ahead in the count with off-speed stuff. He got ahead with the curve and the slider and then he was able to spot his fastball on one and two-strike counts."
With the win, the defending GMC champion Knights, who were scuffling last week with three losses in six tries behind a myriad number of errors and walks, launched themselves into a tie for the title with Marquette at 15-3 (18-6 overall), while the Lancers, who had controlled the league race for much of the season, fell into third at 14-4.» Read Full Article
Brookfield to pick up tree damage
Beginning July 7, city of Brookfield crews will start to pick up tree damage from the recent wind storm from residential properties.
If you have tree damage and want the City to pick up this material, call the City Highway Division, (262) 782-5029, or send an email to firstname.lastname@example.com by July 15.
Provide your address and the date you will have all tree damage material set out for pick up. Crews will coordinate pick up of material by neighborhood for efficiency.
This work will continue through July 18.
Property owners will be required to cut up the tree damage and place it at the edge of the road for city crews to pick up. Follow the guidelines below for proper length of material and where to place it so city crews can pick it up. If the material does not meet criteria below, crews will not be able to pick it up.» Read Full Article
Falls complicates GMC race with 5-2 win over Brookfield Central
No longer a young team, though the talented battery on display tonight was all-sophomore, the still youthful Menomonee Falls baseball team threw a big monkey wrench into the Greater Metro Conference race tonight with an efficient and stunning 5-2 win over league leader Brookfield Central.
Sophomore ace pitcher Ty Weber held in check his second strong line-up in a row (after defeating Oak Creek last week) using a change of speed to strike out six and induce lazy flyball after flyball.
Meanwhile, his catcher, fellow sophomore Josh Schwechel hit a two-run double to right-center off Lancer ace Elijah Goodman in the second inning to give the Indians a 2-1 lead they would not surrender.
"We feel now that in the second round of (the conference season) we're working together better," said Schwechel. "We know what everything is all about now."
And Schwechel also liked what he saw out of his pitcher, who he has been catching since they were about 10 years old.» Read Full Article
Judge drops complaint against woman who left gun in Brookfield church
A Waukesha County judge has dismissed charges against an Oconomowoc woman who left her handgun in a church restroom.
Susan Hitchler, 66, was charged in April with negligent handling of a weapon, a misdemeanor. The complaint indicated that on March 19 she had left her handgun in a stall of the women's restroom at Elmbrook Church. A church employee found the gun within a few minutes and turned it over to security.
At a hearing late last week, Circuit Judge Lloyd V. Carter ruled on a defense motion to dismiss the case based on a lack of evidence that a crime had been committed. The motion had been argued in May.
"The bottom line, in my view, was the state must show a crime was probably committed," said Hitchler's attorney, Tom Grieve of Brookfield. "An element of the charged crime is that the defendant's conduct must have directly endangered the safety of another."
Grieve said that while initial rumors suggested there were children around, the weapon was seen only by someone doing janitorial service at Elmbrook. At the time, the church was playing host to a women's Bible study group, and that same bathroom was accessible to girls in first through fifth grades who also were in the church. But the complaint does not indicate any girls entered the bathroom before the loaded Ruger .380-caliber pistol was discovered.» Read Full Article


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So, I spent about 5 hours putting together ideas, and finally coming together with one that works. I did not bother to carpet though I wish I had, it would have looked so much nicer....but who is going to be seeing my trunk anyway?
So, I screwed the board into the metal by my rear speakers, tucked the board in between the seats. I grounded my amps where the spare tire was, still have ground noise no matter where I tried....I am thinking of getting some better quality cables RCAs...maybe that will help.
Anyway, the amps are all screwed in, and speakers all done up. Re calibrated and I hid every wire under my trunk carpet and it looks so much better than it did before. Well worth the effort.
Not as elaborate or decorative as most others but it is simple and does the job well.
I do plan on swapping out my sub-woofer amp and sub-woofers in a few weeks. The guy who plans on buying them will be picking them up within the end of this month.
What do we all think?
Capacitor (Not that it is really needed, but it serves as my distribution block for my power wires.)
Kenwood Sub Amp 500watt Mono 8104D (With a little wire management, speaker level inputs)
Kicker 4 way ZX 200.4 (35x4) (I will be getting some more cable ties, to tie the speaker wires to the trunk a bit so they do not dangle)
Both of them mounted on the board. All in all this project cost me $4.10 and about 2.5 hours.


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PRESTON, England (AFP) - Preston manager Darren Ferguson followed the example of many British students Monday in getting a loan from his father, only in his case it was a player rather than money that was on offer.
Ferguson's first signing as Preston boss saw him go to Manchester United, where his father Sir Alex is the manager, to bring Danny Welbeck to Deepdale on loan for the rest of the season.
The 19-year-old forward has gone straight into Preston's squad for Tuesday's second division Championship match against bottom of the table Peterborough - Darren Ferguson's former club - on Tuesday.
Manchester-born Welbeck has scored five goals in 24 appearances for United.
|New deals for Moore, Schlupp
|Litex Lovech 3 Veris 0 (3-0 agg): Bulgarians through to second round
|Valencia loan Fede to Cordoba
|Stoke closing in on Bojan
|Inter still hopeful of Jovetic capture
|Finalists dominate Golden Ball nominees
|Celtic end Austria tour unbeaten
|Rizzoli appointed World Cup final referee
|Oier joins Granada
|Escriba extends Elche agreement
|Newcastle have agreement for Cabella, says Nicollin
|Scolari: We have to move on
|Roma complete Emanuelson deal
|Alex pledges to improve Milan
|Di Maria doing everything he can, says agent
|Villa give Richardson a Premier League return
|Sabella ´to step down´ after World Cup final
|Van Gaal eyes ´unbeaten´ campaign
|Suarez to take case to CAS
|Germany have same spirit as in 1990, says Beckenbauer
|´Quite clear Suarez wanted to leave´ - Liverpool fanzine
|Southampton closing in on Pelle deal - Koeman
|Suarez, Ronaldo, Bale and more: The Premier League talent drain
|Augsburg capture Caiuby
|Gerrard lauds departing Suarez
|Andrade delighted at Benfica return
|No Bony talks with Liverpool - Swansea
|Lahm: Experience will be key
|FIFA World Cup Preview: Brazil v Netherlands
|Suarez departs Liverpool with ´heavy heart´
|Liverpool did everything to keep Suarez - Rodgers
|Suarez to sign for Barca
|Boyce: Referees not told to be lenient
|Sanchez reveals Wenger admiration
|Flick staying secretive on Messi plans
|Determined Dyche aims to complete more deals
|Matri joins Genoa on loan
|Valderrama talks up James potential
|Aguero: Argentina are World Cup underdogs
|Everton in talks over Traore return
|Lambert tipped to prise open defences
|Thauvin hails Bielsa impact at Marseille
|Zico: Time for Scolari to go
|Klopp eager for defensive improvement
|Arsenal to run the rule over Fathi
|Chamakh signs news Palace deal
|Neville set to learn United fate
|Fiorentina swoop for Brillante
|Navas set to join Bayern
|Neymar rejects agent´s anti-Scolari Twitter tirade
|Allegri undecided on Italy job
|Fernando idolises City team-mate Toure
|Arteta: FA Cup will inspire Arsenal´s Premier League tilt
|Evergrande confirm Gilardino signing
|Howedes calls for team effort to stop Messi
|Kuyt: Van Gaal can succeed at United
|Argentina fined for player no-show
|Neymar: ´I could be in a wheelchair´
|Mascherano: I tackled doubts to block Robben
|Zaccheroni: I leave Japan in a good spot
|Aguero: Argentina ready to give everything
|UEFA Europa League Review: Gothenburg leave it late, Sillamae stun Honka
|Klose lauds Ronaldo after scooping record
|Iran refute Susic claims
|Fernandez named Deportivo boss
|Argentina have no chance, says Robben
|Hierro to replace Zidane as Real first-team coach
|Rhodes signs new Rovers deal
|Arsenal complete Sanchez swoop
|Inzaghi backs under-fire Balotelli
|Defeat has overshadowed display - Vlaar
|Maradona: Germany full of themselves
|Barry hoping for England recall
|Green extends QPR stay
|Shanghai Shenhua 1 Guangzhou Evergrande 2: Rong leaves it late in dramatic win
|Germany hope for Brazilian support
|Torino striker Cerci in demand
|FIFA critcised following Mascherano incident
|Bernat happy at Bayern despite bad memories
|Giggs backs Van Gaal to thrive at Old Trafford
|Tadic can fill Lallana void - Koeman
|New five-year deal for Nasri
|Barcelona release injury-hit Cuenca
|Suarez appeal rejected
|La Decima a reflection of Di Stefano - Perez
|Buoyant Mazzarri eager for Inter success
|Mandzukic joins Atletico
|Van Gaal criticises third-place play-off
|Halilhodzic yet to decide future
|Mandzukic eager for Simeone link-up
|Davies hoping for Hull deal
|Poyet hopeful over Altidore fitness
|Diego close to ´dream´ Fenerbahce move
|Inter loan out youngsters
|Fired-up Cole can inspire Villa, claims Lambert
|Hughes hailed for winning over Brit doubters
|Hajrovic signs for Bremen
|Hull can buck Europa League trend, says Meyler
|Mertesacker talks up German chances
|Swansea reveal Tottenham contact over Davies, Sigurdsson
|Lloris pens five-year deal at Tottenham
|Fernandinho: ´The pain is big´
|MLS Preview: Portland aim for swift revenge against Seattle
|Sabella: Germany have an advantage
|Second Argentine journalist dies in Brazil
|Aguero: Argentina defied critics
|Impressive Mascherano thrilled with final´s berth
|Zuniga offered protection by Colombia
|Germany vowed not to ´humiliate´ Brazil
|Hong resigns from South Korea post
|Third-choice Vlaar ´wasn´t nervous´
|Van Gaal: I wanted Krul in the shootout
|Argentina: Key factors in reaching the final
|Sabella revels in semi-final win
|Proud Robben feels pain of World Cup exit
|FIFA World Cup: Netherlands 0 Argentina 0 (after extra time, 2-4 on penalties)
|Susic signs two-year extension with Bosnia-Herzegovina
|Hummels in race to make World Cup final
|Scolari still baffled by Brazil collapse
|Spendlhofer and Benedetti leave Inter
|Neymar ´recovering well´ from injury
|Villarreal sign Jonathan dos Santos
|Arteta happy at Arsenal, insists agent
|Birsa makes Chievo loan switch
|FIFA suspends Nigeria over political interference
|Di Stefano funeral held in Madrid
|Hangeland scathing of ´difficult´ Magath
|Thiago Silva in fan plea
|Isgrove earns fresh one-year deal at Southampton
|Morata edges closer to Juve switch
|Nugent pens two-year extension at Leicester
|Gomez delight with ´perfect´ Germany
|Costa Rica to discuss Pinto future
|Arfield agrees Burnley extension
|Allardyce targets four more signings
|K.League Review: Jeonnam close gap on Pohang, Jeonbuk
|Maradona: Thrashing damages Brazil´s image
|Kasami makes Olympiacos move
|Chelsea complete Pasalic signing
|Helenius makes temporary Aalborg return
|Higuain set for Napoli stay
|Basta targets return to Europe with Lazio
|Lewandowski willing to adapt for Bayern
|New Hull deal for Jakupovic
|Atletico agree Mandzukic deal, claims Sammer
|Fulham seal Stafylidis loan
|Alves pens new Valencia deal
|Ochoa to take time over future
|Brown could miss three months
|Adams: Norwich will not overspend
|Gundogan unsure when rehab can step up
|Stoke chairman wants long Begovic stay
|Brazilian media reacts to semi-final exit
|Icardi vows to remain at Inter
|Robben is player of the World Cup, says Kluivert
|Klose focused on final after breaking record
|Prandelli takes aim at Balotelli, Rossi
|Schweinsteiger sorry for Brazil battering
|Brazil scarred for life, says Fred
|Sabella: Argentina ´have already won´
|Muller stunned by rout
|Low lauds ice-cool Germany
|Tearful Luiz apologizes for semi-final loss
|Scolari sorry for ´catastrophic´ Brazil hammering
|Brazil join sport´s biggest chokers
|Reality kills Brazilian dream on a surreal night
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My general thoughts: I wish this whole edge-craze would go away. Between the skater with the proper edges and the skater without, I prefer.... the better skater which has nothing to do with either. Michelle Kwan, Sasha Cohen, Irina Slutskaya, Sarah Hughes, Nicole Bobek, Tara Lipinski --- I love them all and don't really care what edge they're on. It's also mostly just habit and not anything innately more difficult -- e.g. if you asked Mike Weiss to take off an inside edge on his lutz, he wouldn't think it's easier, he'd think it's harder, just like MK would have a harder time of the opposite.
Anyway, please wake me in 20 years when people no longer care about the edges.


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Don't Feed the Greed? What does that mean...
Hey all,
I am a lifelong Twins fan, who tries to see the connection between faith and baseball. If others are interested, I encourage you to read: http://www.amazon.com/The-Faith-50-M.../dp/0664223052
I am not a sabermetician. I'm a preacher. I understand the saber-principles, and find these new approaches fascinating. My posts are sometimes about the numbers, but more importantly, what's the soul of the game about? Lew Ford's return to the majors, and Morneau's comeback from injury, that sort of stuff. Or, Scott Baker, signing a ball for my kid, and writing "God bless" along with his signature. What causes a player to do that?
These are the stories that intrigue me, and how labor and management interact, for the good of the game. "Don't Feed the Greed" is my moniker, taken from a sign I held outside the Metrodome, after we the fans, lost a season because of greed. I hope it never happens again. This game is precious, even holy, at times. Thanks for the conversation.


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UNCW Launches Athletics Review Committee
Courtesy: UNCW Athletic Communications
Release: 02/06/2013
Wilmington, N.C. - UNCW Chancellor Gary L. Miller has initiated a comprehensive review of the university's athletics portfolio. Conducted by the newly formed Intercollegiate Athletics Review Committee (IARC), the review is part of UNCW's effort to bolster the university's existing athletics program and explore new ways to support its student athletes, optimize its fiscal health, and engage with the community, the university announced today.
The committee, which will begin work immediately, will be comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives, as well as members of the UNCW Foundation and Board of Visitors, as appointed by Chancellor Miller.
Chancellor Miller has circulated a memo to IARC appointees, outlining the committee's charge. Next steps will include the creation of a website to monitor the committee's progress and a report on recommendations in May.


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Judge is famous because at age 90 he's the oldest swimmer in the place, but also because he has more than a fistful of medals — two gold, three silver and one bronze — from the recent World Masters Games in Turin, Italy. (The international event is like the Olympics for people of all abilities and most ages, starting with 25-35 years old and up.)
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Which is why I'd rather see a few good triples, a few good doubles, and an interesting program than a few good triples, a few failed triples, and nothing in between.
Which is why I'd rather see a few good triples, a few good doubles, and an interesting program than a few good triples, a few failed triples, and nothing in between.
Korpi and Lepisto get a bump in PCS because they are pretty. When judging was 100% subjective the ISU could effectively pick the faces of the sport, the decent skaters who had crowd appeal and could attract audiences. This is also in part why figures have gone away...to get rid of the Trixie Schubas of the world.
Now with CoP anyone can win, especially if your tech is good. While that should be a good thing, it can also be bad for business if your jumping beans have no crowd appeal. So, PCS - the subjective part - is being manipulated a touch to give every hope to B-level skaters who could sell the sport. If it was up to me I'd lower the worth of PCS and knock it down to 3 scores only (1. Skating Skills, 2. Choreo and Transitions, 3. Performance and interpretation) to maximize the value of the technical impact and get rid of some components that I think intersect.
My discussion with a friend illustrates the above paragraph very well the year after Nagasu won Nats. Note that casual fans represent the majority of skate-watching audiences:
Me: HEY, US NATS ARE ON THIS WEEKEND
Friend: COOL IS MICHELLE KWAN STILL SKATING?
Me: NO, MIRAI NAGASU WON IT LAST YEAR.
Friend: WHO?!?!??
Me: NAGASU.
Friend: UH, OK. LET'S DO SOMETHING ELSE...
I like the idea of 1.1 bonus for combinations in general and 0.8 factor for repeating any jump. You really don't need a bigger bonus for 3/3s. The reason is, if you can cram 2 or more of your allowed allotment of triple jumps into one pass instead of 2, you have bought yourself another jumping pass to gain points. e.g.
Scenario 1: 1st pass = 3F 2nd pass = 3T
Scenario 2: 1st pass = 3F+3T 2nd pass = 2A
Scenario 2 gets you more points, so that's how you're bonused for a 3/3
Rock I don't like the .8 factor for any repeated jump. That means a man doing a second 4toe gets penalized.
If a skater has already done all of the other triples than I don't think they should be penalized for repeating.
Maybe though there should be that factor if the skater in the end repeats one triple but never attempts/does the other kind of triple.
I.e if a skater does all 5 triples and the repeats the 3lutz and 3toe, no .8 for them.
But if a skater does only 4 types of triples, they should get the .8 hit on repeated jumps.
I think jumps are being scored ok ATM. Not perfect, but I don't think scoring them differently for men and women is a good idea, given the ISU's track record with changes to scoring systems. GPF FD, anyone?
I think there should be SOMETHING to be said for mastering all of the jumps. Someone like Rochette never got any kind of advantage for having all the triples unlike Kim/Asada. I don't think she deserved to beat them, but the technical playing field there should have been a bit more even.
Maybe we could do something like if you attempt a lutz or a flip in the LP, they must be repeat at least one of those jumps again in the LP... A little out there, but it could potential work. It would force skaters like Carolina right now to attempt another flip in her LP.
I think the best is a bonus point for those who attempts all kind of take-off (and correct edge, no Flutz or Lip). Double or triple or single, nevermind, but all kind of take-off. If you can't do a 3Lz, then, one jumping passes must be a 2Lz...
Katarina Witt didn't attempt 3F anymore in 1988, but she had this 3Sal/2Flip sequence. I think that was good because she had one more kind of take-off with this (only the 2Lz was missing).
I think the point is that Kim for example could fit in the double loop requirement and not have to loose a jumping pass.
But someone else might have to put in that double instead of a double axel or a triple they can do. I'd like to see the penalty for not having the triple be the same for all. Maybe the key is bonus, instead of require? But a sequence I guess could cover it.
In the end I really don't want it to be in order to win you must have all the triples, because Kim was a great Champion without the 3loop. But it would be nice to see a bonus for those who have all the triples and have the edges correct too. Because clearly thats hard to do.
I like the idea of 1.1 bonus for combinations in general and 0.8 factor for repeating any jump. You really don't need a bigger bonus for 3/3s. The reason is, if you can cram 2 or more of your allowed allotment of triple jumps into one pass instead of 2, you have bought yourself another jumping pass to gain points. e.g.
Scenario 1: 1st pass = 3F 2nd pass = 3T
Scenario 2: 1st pass = 3F+3T 2nd pass = 2A
Scenario 2 gets you more points, so that's how you're bonused for a 3/3[/QUOTE]
In a free program what if someone does:
1st pass = 3F+3T 2nd pass = 3T
1st pass = 3T+3T 2nd pass = 3 F
Do you think this is even? Mind you, person A would get some GOE benefits but do you think that makes it all up?
I would also rather see a great program with cleanly landed 2a, 3t and 3sal (all repeated) plus a nice tano 2z from spread eagle or 2flip from charlotte or 2loop from spirals with the arms overhead.
But the place to separate that program from the slower skater who ignores their music and "chucks" jumps is in PCS and GOE, not TES.
As to my earlier post, I would like to see balance in the SP, so two toe assisted jumps and two edge jumps (axel plus something else, now that they allow the axel to be either 2a or 3a). It would prove to be quite the equalizer, I think. Only downside would be no edge-edge combos. My original idea would allow for edge-edge, though. The first jump of the combo and the solo jump should be opposite types.
I still like the idea of 6 passes for ladies whether it leads to 3-3-3 or not. I think ladies programs are long enough at 4:00 (4:10). One less jump would really open it up for slow sections, more involved choreography, etc.
Keeper of Nathalie Pechelat's bitchface.
But Coco the question of rather is really a hard point. I guess if we are talking about two mediocre skaters; I'd say sure reward it to the more balanced program. But for me 2010 worlds was a great example of the problems with rewarding doubles. Neither Ando or Phaneuf were doing "mediocre triples" Ando has some of the best jumps in the business. And Kostner's jumps were definetly a bit shaky, but she wasn't a mess and had a lot of Lepisto's great qualities. I'd rather have had Kostner rewarded with that bronze than Lepisto. It felt like Lepisto was rewarded for going the easy route.
And same goes for me with Korpi and Polina at Europeans; if Korpi hadn't lost a jump she would have been within 4 points of Polina's 7 triple program with a 3flip/3toe and a double axel/3toe. And once again very well executed, high and exquisite triples from Polina (except for a slight double foot? on the lutz) Mainly that was due to PCS but give Korpi more points for doubles....
Don't get me wrong I don't necessarily dislike Korpi's skating; she has a more interesting style than Polina; and I definetly wouldn't disagree with her getting higher PCS. But Korpi isn't a revelation artistically either. She's no Kostner. (She's not even Lepisto). She's not exactly breaking the mold artistically where she should be that close to a great technical skate....
This IS frankly a sport and at the top levels; when we are talking about making a podium at an ISU championships; doubles would ideally just not be there. I'm sorry they shouldn't be. Revolutions are frankly one of the least subjective things about figure skating.
Now what I want to see is errors on high base valued elements-penalized more.
Last edited by bek; 02-04-2012 at 12:49 AM.
How would you feel about the following two programs, if skated cleanly?
seven triples and a double axel, including a difficult 3-3 combo, most with positive GOE
all level 1 spins, with about 0 GOE
level 1 steps, with 0 GOE
boring choreo spiral with 0 GOE
nothing but crossovers, three turns, mohawks, and long glides in between
five triples of three different kinds, two double axels (in six jump passes by executing two of the above in a sequence) and another good 2-2 combo or solo double out of steps, most or all with positive GOE
level 4 spins (or maybe one level 3, let's say she doesn't have a Biellmann with +GOE
level 4 steps with +GOE
beautiful and difficult choreo spirals with +GOE
lots of transitional skating moves of various kinds (e.g., walleys, split jumps, spread eagles or Ina Bauers, edge work and steps into and out of elements), well phrased to the music
Obviously A has the more difficult jump content.
But arguably B has the more difficult program, more difficult technical content in terms of the program as a whole
Wouldn't it be sporting to reward B for all her areas of extra difficulty?
Maybe the non-jump difficulty is enough to make up for the difference in jump content even just in the TES. Or maybe it can just close the gap in TES enough that she can win on PCS (if in fact she deserves to -- as I described above we don't know how the two skaters' Performance/Execution or Interpretation compare, or most of the Skating Skills criteria)
I never was good at math. Couldn't we just vote them off the island?


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Regular park hours will resume on Monday, July 1, and Friday, July 5.
Coach has made a $5 million gift to the Campaign for the High Line, a fundraising effort to open the High Line at the Rail Yards and build an endowment to sustain the park's long-term maintenance and operations.
This generous gift, made by Coach's philanthropic foundation, marks a major step toward opening the entire elevated railway to visitors and sustaining the park for future generations to enjoy.
Read more about this important gift
Beat the New York City heat. Grab your friends and head to the High Line for a variety of delicious seasonal fare to please even the pickiest eaters.
Tacos, ice pops, wine, beer, sandwiches, salads, BBQ, and more are available daily to be enjoyed en plein air.
Learn more about the High Line's food vendors.
Late spring is a time of transition in the park, as the park's plants flourish in higher temperatures. Stop by for lunch, a snack, or a frozen treat, and enjoy the coneflowers, ornamental onions, and roses that characterize this time of year.
June also marks the return of your favorite High Line Programs. Discover another side of the park through walking tours, performances, dance parties, and more.
Download a free High Line Guide, the June Bloom List, and the latest High Line Art Map to guide your next visit. Check out the High Line's food vendors to plan a meal at the park.
Summer hours take effect on Saturday, June 1, with the park being open from 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM.
Relax on the 23rd Street Lawn, enjoy a snack from one of our food partners, or just take an evening stroll to celebrate the beginning of the summer season.
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Presented by Friends of the High Line, High Line Art has commissioned Carol Bove to present Caterpillar, an installation consisting of seven large-scale sculptures on the High Line at the Rail Yards.
View the commission during art walks taking place on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays until May, 2014. Tickets are free. Advance reservations are required.
Reservations are full through Saturday, August 3, 2013. Check back in mid-June when reservations will be available for walks taking place in late summer and the fall.
Paul Grieco and Marco Canora's popular wine bar, Terroir, is once again operating a seasonal location at The Porch, the open-air café on the High Line.
Stop by to take in views of the Hudson River while enjoying savory dishes and cold, refreshing drinks from Terroir's wine and beer list, which highlights artisanal wineries and breweries from New York State
The café is open daily. Get hours, location, and more details
May is a beautiful time to visit the High Line.
The landscape is filled with fresh green growth and spring blooms. New artworks are installed throughout the park. The High Line's food vendors are open daily, with delicious snacks for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each week there are free tours, stargazing, and activities for adults and kids alike.
Make the most of your next visit. Download a free High Line Guide, the May Bloom List, and the latest High Line Art Map to guide your trip. Check out the High Line's food vendors to plan a meal at the park.
Presented by Friends of the High Line, High Line Art has invited Dutch artist Guido von der Werve to show his 9-minute video – Nummer negen, the day I didn't turn with the world – at the park.
The film, which features time-lapse photography taken over a 24-hour period at the North Pole, is projected daily on a loop within the 14th Street Passage, on the High Line at West 14th Street.
Learn more about the artist and get details about HIGH LINE CHANNEL 14.
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