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There are many situations where clients consult friends, attorney friends, attorneys who are not friends, family members, their hair stylists, their gym trainers, or even a well meaning next door neighbor – - all of whom we could qualify as the "Greek Chorus." While soliciting advice is not necessarily a bad thing, it can leave clients more confused than ever as to what decisions they should make. It can also slow up and/or impede moving forward with a decision. All these different people want "the best for their friends of course!", but sometimes multiple opinions can do more harm than good.
So what should we do? What would the courts dictate? Can you please tell us what to do? These are some of the questions that my clients ask me in mediation when they are brainstorming and confused by the different alternatives available to them.
does a lawyer have a place in mediation? an interview with Timothy L. Horgan, attorney
What is the role of a lawyer during the divorce mediation process?
As a matrimonial attorney, clients consult me while pursuing mediation typically in the context of wanting to make informed decisions. Particularly in a complex case, a client may find the amount of information offered by the mediator daunting, or may wish to better understand the refinements of a particular issue. Accordingly, I am retained as a kind of sounding board. The client attends the mediation session and then discusses with me what he or she has learned, how it impacts his or her personal case, and what other issues may flow from that particular topic. Having the client feel more comfortable and informed can enhance the future mediation sessions.
getting the finances right – an interview with David Cote, financial advisor
Following up on my previous blog about the use of professionals during the divorce process, here is my interview with David Cote, who is a Financial Advisor with a top NYC based wealth management firm, and with whom a number of my clients have consulted.
What is the role of a financial advisor during the divorce process?
The role of a financial advisor during the divorce process is to help one or both parties to develop a financial plan that allows them to get on with their lives post-divorce. A divorce requires a separation of assets, followed by new management of your daily expenses and savings. A financial advisor can be very helpful with both these important items.
if my divorce mediator is impartial, how do I get the right professional advice for me?
The divorce mediator is a professional in matrimonial matters but must remain neutral in order to facilitate a conversation between the parties and help them create their own separation/divorce agreement. In this capacity, the mediator cannot take sides or give advice to either party. However, there are times during the mediation process when parties may need advice from other professionals.
The mediator will provide information such as:
What the child support calculations are in New York State
The differences between marital and separate property
Possible tax consequences to investigate before making final decisions on divisions of assets Continue reading
my friends are getting divorced – part 2
"I am feeling torn and guilty."
There are times when you may feel afraid to be too close to a divorcing couple. Suddenly, your marriage may seem like it could also be in danger. This is a normal reaction for some and may require a little distancing from those friends.
But divorce is not contagious, one does not catch it like a virus. Sometimes, bumps in your marriage may just trigger a thought that your life is not perfect. But no one's life is perfect! Most of the bumps do not mean that a divorce is the answer, and can be dealt with in other ways.
However, if you need to take a temporary step back, you may want to tell your friend that you are not abandoning them, you just don't want to get in the middle. Let them know that they should not be afraid to ask you at any time for help with the kids, to run some errands, cook a meal, or do anything to relieve them from a chore.
what is a trial separation?
Some couples may be having a hard time with day-to-day life together but have not decided to throw in the towel just yet. They are not ready to seek a permanent separation and/or divorce, giving up on all that they have done to create a home together. However, living in close quarters may have become very strained and they may decide that one will move out temporarily while they try to work things out. During this time, they may choose to see a marriage and family therapist together and/or work on their own specific issues with an individual therapist.
you want a prenup?? why?? don't you trust me?
If my partner is asking for a prenup, does it mean that he/she is not committed to the marriage and already has divorce in mind before we even get married?
That was my initial reaction when my soon-to-be husband brought up the subject of us entering into a prenuptial agreement. I recognize now that I totally misunderstood what my fiance intended, and that in our case, the prenup was just an agreement to protect our children from our previous marriages in the event that one of us died.
Prenups do not necessarily signify a divorce or an anticipation of a failed marriage. They may not even include a mention of divorce if the parties do not wish to discuss that possibility. Prenups may just spell out some agreements that you and your fiance would like to make regarding some important decisions that will result in a more successful marriage.
are we forgetting about the in-laws? part 2
Part 2: Dealing with your former in-laws after your divorce:
In Part 1, we talked about how parents and in-laws may be affected by their children's divorce and some things you can do to maintain a positive and open communication with them post-divorce. In part 2, we are going to look at how your divorce may affect your relationship with your in-laws.
During your marriage, you may have grown close to your in-laws and want to preserve that relationship for yourself as well as for your children. Your in-laws will be your children's grandparents forever, as will their uncles, aunts or other relatives. Here are a few things that you may want to consider: Continue reading
how does divorce mediation work?
In October, I was interviewed by Christina Nitschmann, Founder of Savvy Customer Service Consultants for her weekly Savvy Central Radio show on BlogTalkRadio.com in which she highlights various business experts.
Christina said that as the child of a horrible, long and highly conflicted divorce, she thought that the only way to get divorced was by hiring separate lawyers and going through an adversarial and litigious process. She was not aware until recently that mediation was an alternative for separation, divorce and other family conflicts, and was interested in talking with me to get more information.
keys to a successful parenting plan
Choosing mediation over an adversarial legal process will help you build a parenting plan of your choice. Together, you and your spouse can put in place the parameters and many details that you think will work best for you and for your children. The mere fact that you are cooperating in building this plan sets an example of communication for your children and will translate into a positive outcome for everyone. When children are confident of the love of both parents, they adjust more quickly and easily to divorce.
discussing your separation / divorce with your children
One of the most difficult tasks that divorcing parents face is telling their children that they are separating. The following are some guidelines that may help:
- It's better to wait until you have a parenting plan in place and have figured out where everyone is going to live before you tell the children that you will be separating. The idea of separation may be scary for the children and they need to be reassured among other things as to where they will be living, going to school, if they can still see their friends, and how they will spend time with each of you. By having those important decisions in place, you can let your children know that things are under control.
from a mediator in Nairobi!
We all hear, read and learn about using the power of Social Media to increase our own business in our very privileged society. To find out that I am able to help someone who lives in another part of the world, and who is doing so much extraordinary work in a society that is struggling, is even more rewarding!
I am honored to share with all of you a letter that I received from Cornelius Ambiah, a volunteer mediator who works in the slums of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. He has been following my blogs through a LinkedIn group of which we are both members. He is deploying extraordinary efforts to help people in crisis. This is what he wrote to me:
Halo Jennifer,
I keep on reading your posts on family issues and divorce mediation. I have a small group that has been trained in transformative mediation and we are currently doing volunteer work in the slums in Nairobi through the local administration.
afraid of public speaking? so am I!
My last three blog posts have dealt with the emotion of fear as it relates to divorce and ways to turn that negative into a positive. I have had personal experience with divorce, and understand how fear can be overwhelming, but fear can impact other areas of your life as well. Recently, I faced a different kind of fear that I have had for a long time. I decided to share it with you as an example of how we can challenge and overcome fears in a positive way.
Even as a trained and professional communicator and mediator, I still find speaking to a large audience somewhat daunting. Continue reading
how to neutralize the effects of fear
The previous blogs in this series talked about both the negative and positive aspects of fear. In Part III, let's take a look at the different fears outlined in Part I and think about how we can start making constructive decisions and plans to resolve them.
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Remember that even when in a relationship, you are in charge of your own happiness and well being. It is an illusion to think that your significant other is the source of your happiness. Continue reading


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The Early Years After his return from the army, McKinley studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1867. From 1877 to 1883, and then again from 1885 to 1891, McKinley served as a Republican in the House of Representatives. He was known as the foremost proponent of protectionist legislation. He favored a high tariff to keep out imports. From 1892-1896, McKinley served as Governor of Ohio. Accomplishments in Office Upon assuming the Presidency, McKinley called a special session of Congress to pass the Dingley Tariff Act, which raised tariffs to a new high. McKinley's Administration, however, will be best remembered for spanning the time that America moved onto the world stage as a major player. This took place primarily as a result of the Spanish American War. The war was almost forced on the President by the press, but resulted in the United States gaining possession of Puerto Rico, the Philippines and Guam. Spain capitulated and gave independence to Cuba - the stated goal of the war. In 1898, the same year as the Spanish-American War, McKinley approved the annexation of Hawaii. With the end of the War and the United States clearly in a position of world power after roundly defeating the Spanish, McKinley pursued a strong open door policy in China. This resulted in the participation of American forces in suppressing the Boxer Rebellion. Throughout his Presidency, McKinley remained dedicated to his wife Ida, who suffered from epilepsy, hardly leaving her side. On September 6, 1901, at 4:07 p.m. while he was attending the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo, N.Y., McKinley was struck by an assassin's bullet. He died seven days later. The First Family Philippines Rebellion Open Door Policy for China Boxer Rebellion McKinley Assassinated Boxer Rebellion
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Participants from the children's forum on child trafficking held in the Chobe District of Kasane, Botswana. |
By Bashi Letsididi
KASANE, Botswana, 23 July 2007 – Last month, about 25 children from Kasane took part in a forum to discuss the issue of combating child trafficking with their local community leaders. The youth discussion panel, which was organised by UNICEF Botswana, was held in commemoration of this year's Day of the African Child, of which child trafficking is the main focus.
During the forum, several children recounted how they had been denied the opportunity to get an education because they were being used as cheap labour. Tlogelang Seroka told the heartbreaking tale of a childhood friend who was sent away to herd cattle.
"He is paid with food and has received no education. When we write him letters he cannot read them," said Seroka. "He tried starting school but was told by the very same people keeping him at the cattle post that he is too old for school."
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It is believed that girls are at particular risk for being trafficked. Oteng Mogotsi, a pupil at Plateau Primary School, said that trafficked girls face the danger of being used for both labour and sexual exploitation. Early marriages, which are common in the region, were also identified as another problem.
"Protect us from child trafficking because it puts us at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS," pleaded 16-year-old Sharon Phillips.
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Identifying the root cause
The students were asked what they believe are the causes of child trafficking. At least two groups were identified as culprits, including businesspeople and parents or guardians who do not value education. The youths agreed that parents who have no education themselves would be more inclined to send their children away.
Thabo Tuelo from the Kasane Youth Centre said it is common for children as young as 14-years-old to be withdrawn from school by their parents and sent to work on farms. One boy recalled how his grandmother used to send him away to look after cattle. In return, his grandmother would be paid with a pail of milk.
Student Phomolo Baipidi suggested that the President of Botswana should stress the value of education by using himself as an example and imploring parents to give their children an opportunity to attend school.
Two similar children's forums were later held in the villages of Gantsi and Serowe in order to open a dialogue between children and their local leaders. Helping communities understand why every child deserves an education is an important step in putting an end to child trafficking.


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Bandmembers * Paul Dokman -- Vocals/Bass Seb Dokman -- Vocals/Guitar Koen Klarenbeek -- Drums/Percussion
New CD "Home" produced by Ed Stasium * What do you mean difficult second cd? Not according to Paul, Seb and Koen. In October 2011 they spent five weeks in Durango, Colorado. They record a bunch of thundering High Voltage Rocksongs which show that the trio has promoted from minor to major league of Rock since their debut album One For the Road.


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JERSEY CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Police in Jersey City are searching for two men they say stabbed and robbed a man who had invited them over for sex.
The Jersey Journal reports that the man told police one of the men had called him on Sunday and proposed a sexual encounter. The man told police that after he invited the two men over, one pulled out a gun and the other stabbed him in the abdomen three times with a pocket knife.
The 37-year-old Jersey City resident told police that a cell phone and about $400 were taken from his home. The newspaper says police reports show the alleged victim then became uncooperative with authorities.
The man was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries.
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Our kitchen is approximately 13 x 15. The ceiling has just been removed, and we need to install wiring for the new lights before the ceiling is replaced.
Using the recommended 35 lumens per square foot gives around 6800 lumens total. This would require 12 CR6-575 lumen LEDs or nine of the CR6-800L. Would using more 575 lumen lights have any advantages over fewer 800 lumen lights? Thanks! |
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With LED, you are going to want to overdesign a bit, if you plan to be there for many years. The quoted lifetime is that when 1/2 of the fixtures will be down to 70% of their initial output; some will be more, some less. I personally wouldn't want to be under-illuminated, or having to replace a working light just because it has lost a bit of its brightness. Will you have under-cabinet lighting also? I'm putting six CR6-800L units on a dimmer over my 4'x7' island, and one 800L over my sink, maybe on a dimmer. Otherwise I am using the 575L units for the kitchen. |
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We're using Costco's Ancona swivel under-cabinet LEDs under all wall cabinets. Probably also use a 800 lumen LED recessed above the sink and another above our small island. HD has the 575s for $25 again, so I'll probably use those. Good point about the degradation of output. |
Where are you where the HD Ecosmart/Cree 575s are $25? Still $35 in my parts for the 6", $43 for the 4". |
HD has had the Edison base 6 inch in San Jose and around for $25. The GU24 base ones are few and disappearing, still at $40. |
Why is everything so expensive where I live? It's ridiculous - the local power company subsidizes some CFLs but no LEDs. |
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(Sports Network) - Playoff baseball returns to the District of Columbia for the first time in 79 years, as the Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals play Game 3 of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park.
Tuesday's contest will mark the first postseason contest in the nation's capital since the Washington Senators lost to the New York Giants at Griffith Stadium back on Oct. 7, 1933.
"I think we're excited not only for ourselves and all the hard work we've put in this year but to bring a playoff game to D.C.. It's something that's been a long time coming," shortstop Ian Desmond said. "They've been through a lot, a lot of tough years. I think it's an exciting time in the Beltway."
Getting the call for the Nationals in Game 3 will be righty Edwin Jackson, who won a World Series title with the Cardinals last season. Jackson, though, signed with Washington this past offseason and ended his first year in D.C., 10-11 with a 4.03 ERA.
"Jackson's a very experienced pitcher," Nats manager Davey Johnson said. "He's certainly up to it. But, you know, you have to pitch. You can't go out there and just throw against this ballclub. This is a good fastball-hitting club. You have to make some good pitches."
Jackson was roughed up badly the last time he faced his former team on Sept. 28 when the Cards rocked him for eight earned runs in only 1 1/3 innings. He is 1-3 in seven games (6 starts) against them with a 4.58 ERA.
St. Louis, meanwhile, will rely on a former NL Cy Young Award winner in Chris Carpenter, who missed most of the season following arm surgery. Carpenter only made three starts for the Cardinals this season and was 0-2 with a 3.71 ERA.
"Everybody knows that it wasn't supposed to happen," Carpenter said about him pitching at all this season. "I put a lot of work into it, to hopefully have this opportunity. I didn't know if I was going to have this opportunity or not - and fortunately, I do."
The 37-year-old righty, though, has been a playoff warrior for the Cardinals, going 9-2 with a 3.05 ERA in 15 postseason starts. During the Cardinals' run to a 11th World Series title a year ago Carpenter went 4-0.
That doesn't seem to faze the upstart Nats, though.
"Him winning the World Series last year or whenever isn't going to do anything for him tomorrow," Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman said. "He's a great pitcher, and nobody's taking anything away from him in that aspect, but tomorrow we're going to go out there with our plan and try and do what we've done all year."
After losing Game 1 of this series, St. Louis evened the best-of-five set on Tuesday, as Carlos Beltran belted two of four home runs for the Cardinals in a 12-4 rout at Busch Stadium.
Beltran and Jon Jay each knocked in three runs on two hits in the win, with Allen Craig finishing 3-for-5 with two runs scored and Daniel Descalso contributing a pair of RBI as part of a 2-for-4 performance.
The Cardinals banged out 13 hits for the game, eight of which went for extra bases.
"We know this offense has the potential to do this," said St. Louis manager Mike Matheny. "It was nice to see this, and hopefully it becomes contagious and the guys just keep going."
Lance Lynn (1-0) was credited with the victory after striking out five in three innings in relief of an ailing Jaime Garcia, despite surrendering back- to-back solo homers to Zimmerman and Adam LaRoche in the fifth.
Zimmerman went 2-for-4 with two RBI and Mike Morse also collected two hits for the NL East-winning Nationals, with starting pitcher Jordan Zimmermann coming through with an RBI single in a losing cause.
Zimmermann (1-1) wasn't as effective on the mound, lasting just three innings while being tagged for five runs on seven hits.
"He didn't really make a lot of adjustments out there," Johnson remarked. "He kind of stayed one way, hard-away. A good fastball-hitting club, you have to use both sides of the plate, and he didn't really use his slider much early on. That's just a little inexperience."
St. Louis took two of three from the Nationals over the final weekend of the regular season, but Washington won the season series, 4-3. Three of Washington's wins, though, were at home.
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TV broadcast KQED-San Francisco through "I Know You Rider" - first four songs FM simulcast KSAN-San Francisco - billing: GD; Hot Tuna; NRPS; Stoneground; "Musician's Jam"
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Hot Tuna was the unbilled surprise guest act.
The show was billed as Stoneground, New Riders of the Purple Sage and Grateful Dead and "friends". Instead of Stoneground getting things started, David Crosby and Graham Nash started with their band. After them, New Riders of the Purple Sage came on but Jerry Garcia wasn't feeling well so he did not play with them. In his place Jack Cassidy and Jorma Kaukonen from Hot Tuna (and formerly Jefferson Airplane) joined the New Riders. After that set, the rest of Hot Tuna came on stage and played a set. After they finished it was close to midnight so the Dead came on and played. Finally at 2:30 AM, the warm up band - Stoneground - finally came on stage. After that set, the jam started.
There are some bad cuts in the circulating recordings. "Monkey & The Engineer" is missing its middle. Also the "Cryptical Reprise" is totally gone (there is a noticeable splice after the "other one.)
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I use next slim fit (but the arms are a bit tight now
dont know mate, your a bit far away. I have a 16.5 collar, which with a tailored fit looks just right, only trouble i have is the arms are then too long I can never get trousers to fit either. the waist fits, but the thighs are too tight and the inside leg doesnt normally come short enough lol. I even have the short leg taken up on most ones I buy.... I really am a weird build lol Carl.
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Generally most shirts are cut in what is called classic style. This has a larger arm hole, and is more generous in the waist cut. For most people this is what they need.
Then you have fitted and slim cuts. Both of these have higher arm holes and less material around the waist. Slim is the narrowest. Fitted is what you're looking for. You can have a classic style shirt tailored easily, but expect to pay about 10 bucks per shirt. Pennys has a decent shirt in their Stafford line, and they do have athletic cut. These are generally a cotton poly blend, but they also have their executive line that is 100% cotton. JCPenney : men : dress shirts + ties I never buy clothes unless they are on sale, so I am always looking for a bargain. I have a few stores near me that I hit frequently, Kohls, Ross, and Pennys. I also get emails from. JoS. A. Bank Clothiers - Men's Clothing - Find Tailored Men's Suits & Menswear at JoS. A. Bank They have great sales with prices slashed regularly. Ebay is another source that I have used. dress shirts | eBay |
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Here they have BIG (meaning wide) but I hardly ever see much in the form of tall.
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Dear Sir or Madam: I am writing this letter because I am concerned about the proposed Business Opportunity Rule R511993. I believe that in its present form, it could prevent me from continuing as a Signature HomeStyles Representative. I understand that part of the FTC's responsibilities is to protect the public from "unfair and deceptive acts or practices," but some of the sections in the proposed rule will make it very difficult if not impossible for me to sell Signature HomeStyles products and recruit others to do so. One of the most confusing and burdensome sections of the proposed rule is the seven-day waiting period to enroll new Representatives. The Signature HomeStyles Starter Case only costs $100-$175. People buy TVs, cars, and other items that cost much more than that and they do not have to wait seven-days. This waiting period gives the impression that there might be something wrong with our plan. I also think this seven-day waiting period is unnecessary, because Signature HomeStyles already has a 90% money-back policy for all products including Starter Cases purchased by a salesperson within the last 12 months. Under this waiting period requirement, I will need to keep very detailed records when I first speak to someone about Signature HomeStyles and will then have to send in many reports to the Signature HomeStyles Home Office. We need LESS government control in the private matters of American citizens. The proposed rule also calls for the release of any information regarding lawsuits involving misrepresentation, or unfair or deceptive practices. It does not matter if the company was found innocent. Today, anyone or any company can be sued for almost anything. It does not make sense to me that I would have to disclose these lawsuits unless Signature HomeStyles is found guilty. Otherwise, Signature HomeStyles and I are put at an unfair advantage even though Signature HomeStyles has done nothing wrong. Finally, the proposed rule requires the disclosure of a minimum of 10 Representatives nearest to the prospective Representative. I am glad to provide references, but in this day of identity theft, I am very uncomfortable giving out the personal information of individuals (without their approval) to strangers. Also, giving away this information could damage the business relationship of the references that may be involved in other companies or businesses including those of competitors. In order to get the list of the 10 Representatives, I will need to send the address of the prospective Representative to Signature HomeStyles Home Office and then wait for the list. I also think the following sentence required by the proposed rule will prevent many people from wanting to sign up as a salesperson "If you buy a business opportunity from the seller, your contact information can be disclosed in the future to other buyers." People are very concerned about their privacy and identity theft. They will be reluctant to share their personal information with individuals they may have never met. I have been a Signature HomeStyles Representative for more than 8 years. Originally, I became a Signature HomeStyles Representative because I liked the products and wanted to earn some additional money. Now my family depends on this extra income to supplement our budget. I appreciate the work of the FTC to protect consumers, but I believe this proposed new rule has many unintended consequences and that there are less burdensome alternatives available in achieving its goals. Thank you for your time in considering my comments. Sincerely, Diana Carpenter, Independent Team Leader


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It's Not Yet Time To Give Up On The 2012 UConn Huskies
When I sat down to write this article, I honestly expected to be a lot angrier than I am right now. I expected the words to flow off my pen like swears out the left-side of Jim Calhoun's mouth, and my frustration to spill over, at one of the most sobering, angering and confusing losses by a UConn basketball team in my lifetime. Mostly, I expected there to be a huge helping of vitriol, aimed at a wildly underperforming team, and a season which is in the process of running straight off the train tracks.
Only, it didn't happen.
First let's start with the facts, and begin by reiterating what I already said: Simply put, UConn's loss to Louisville on Monday night was amongst the worst I can ever remember, which believe me, is saying something. I've seen a lot of UConn games over a lot of years, and have never, ever witnessed the combination of sheer lack of basketball savvy, combined with a deer-in-the-headlights, "what's going on" look I saw Monday night. Through the years, I've seen bad coaching and bad basketball, poor execution and sheer disinterest. But I've never seen anything quite like… that.
The final score of 80-59 was simply a play on numbers, a filled out box score that didn't tell the story of the game. You know how ESPN has that show "Numbers Never Lie"? Well they sure freakin' did last night.
Truth be told, the box score looks nothing like what I saw with my own two eyes. Louisville shot 44 percent from the field as a team, although at times it felt closer to 90 percent. They made 11 three-pointers, although I could've sworn they hit at least 30. Even worse, the Cardinals had enough highlight reel dunks to fill up an And1 mix tape… and And1 doesn't even make mix tapes anymore! That's right, 80-59 was just some fun with numbers, something to occupy a statistician and fill a page on ESPN.com. Because as someone who sat through all 40 minutes of that game, I can assure you that it felt much worse.
And really, it was that feeling that made other UConn fans and me so sick to our stomachs. Understand, this wasn't just another loss to add onto our tab, but the kind of game that made you re-evaluate everything you thought you knew about your team. Sure they'd had bad games in the past, and at times the effort wasn't there. But never did it all manifest itself quite like Monday evening, for all the reasons mentioned above.
It also didn't help that the game couldn't have been played at a worse possible time from a perception standpoint either. This wasn't a Thursday night when half your audience might be out enjoying a happy hour, or a Saturday when you could simply flip to another game. Nope this was on a Monday night, with nothing else on TV and nowhere else to turn your attention.
The embarrassment of the loss was as public as public gets, almost like when you go out with your buddies for a drink, only to see your ex with her new boyfriend. Honestly, that's how I felt last night; like everyone saw the elephant in the room (it's a metaphor, I'm not actually talking about the size of one of my ex's) and no one knew how to react. Should they acknowledge me? Ignore it and hope it goes away? Or give one of those half-hearted, "Its cool buddy, keep your chin up" responses? Again, nobody knew what to do, and really, isn't that the tell-tale sign of being on the wrong end of an epic beat down? When not only do you not know what to say, but fans of other teams don't either?
Yup, it was that bad, but what was maybe more incredible than anything was how strikingly similar it was to a loss UConn suffered almost two years ago to the day.
The game was at February 1, 2010 on a Monday night at Louisville, and it was a turning point game in the season, one that made fans feel like, "Ok, if we can win this game, we'll be ok. But if we lose…" Also like last night, UConn was riding a similar losing streak (five of seven at the time; this year it was four of five entering last night) and were without the services of Jim Calhoun. And much like Monday night they laid down like a sick dog. They never really got up the rest of the season.
And as I sat down to write this article today, I couldn't help but re-read the article that I wrote that night, fully expecting similar emotions to pour out right here.
Only, it didn't happen.
Re-reading that article (and if you're a UConn fan, I do encourage you to re-read it), that 2010 loss wasn't close to this one. Not even a little.
The biggest difference between then and now was that in 2010, it never seemed like anyone on that team actually cared. If the 2011 UConn Huskies were a "sum is greater than the parts team," then in 2010, the parts significantly outweighed the sum. That team almost reeked of disinterest, and seemed only intent on playing basketball because their coach made them, and not because they actually wanted to. They passionless, emotionless and careless, a team that you always felt like was more concerned with the party after the game, then anything which happened on the court. Believe me, I spent a huge part of last season documenting that.
But this team, the 2012 UConn Huskies? This team actually reminds me of the 2007 UConn club, one which- interestingly enough- featured a group of freshmen that would go on to be those same disinterested seniors in 2010. The 2007 Huskies cared and tried, they just weren't all that confident, and to be blunt, they weren't particularly good. But unlike 2010, that team did care. They did have pride. And I believe the 2012 Huskies are the same.
Looking across the landscape, I can honestly say that this team does care.
I believe beyond a reasonable doubt that Alex Oriahki cares. He isn't perfect, and has probably had more bad moments this season than good. But knowing what I know about him, I will never question his heart. Never, never, never. I also know Ryan Boatright cares; hell the guy was practically in tears on the bench Monday night. In his own way, I think Shabazz Napier cares; he also just happens to let his emotions- and the emotion of the moment- get in the way too often. Jeremy Lamb cares, even if his demeanor doesn't always show it. Andre Drummond? Before his first game at UConn, he was so nervous he could sleep. Not a big deal… except that it was a Friday night game against Columbia! You mean to tell me that guy doesn't care? Give me a break.
With this team, the problem isn't heart…nope, that was so two years ago. Instead, the problem is confidence, and right now, UConn has a severe and utter lack of it.
Looking at this team, it really is stunning to see such a talented team play with such little belief in themselves. Trust me, I watch every game, and I'd argue that by this point I know these guys pretty well. And I'd be lying if I said that I saw it coming. Not even a little bit.
But that sheer lack of confidence is there. It's there every time Shabazz Napier beats one guy off the dribble, runs into two more, and throws the ball out of bounds by accident. It's there every time Jeremy Lamb misses one shot and lets it affect his next three. It's there when Roscoe Smith misses a shot two feet from the basketball and when Andre Drummond- all 6'11, 270 lbs. of him- gets his shot blocked by someone half his size. You know how they say "winning is contagious." Right now for UConn, so too is losing.
That lack of confidence literally manifests itself on every possession, from every single player. As a matter of fact, Jay Bilas mentioned something last night that I've been saying for two weeks: If you watch this team closely, you'll notice that on offense, nobody moves decisively, a tell-tale sign that nobody is playing with confidence. Whether it's Napier or Lamb, Tyler Olander or whomever, just watch closely. The ball is passed to them, they catch it, and then hesitate before eventually making a move. Everyone does it, on almost every possession; they're all thinking instead of just playing basketball. Folks, that's not an execution issue, but a confidence one.
Then again, it's hard to totally blame these guys either. Remember, this is a team that is comprised almost entirely of freshman and sophomores, with a grand total of one player (Alex Oriahki) who has ever lost a postseason tournament game. Seriously, how incredible is that? Otherwise, nobody on this team has ever struggled like this, at least not at UConn, and certainly not under the spotlight they're in the middle of now. The worst part is there's no Kemba Walker to hold their hand and walk them through it this time around. This team has to make their own way, but unfortunately right now, they're lost in the woods without a compass.
Also I'd be remiss if I didn't mention something else. While we want to glorify everything that happened during the 2011 season, it's easy to forget that the UConn Huskies of last February actually look a lot like… well, the UConn Huskies of this February.
Looking back on this time last year is eerily similar to what's going on right now. At this point in the 2011 season Shabazz Napier was hitting a freshman wall and struggling with turnovers. He's doing the same now as a sophomore. Alex Oriahki couldn't get out of his own way… or out of his own head. Jeremy Lamb's offense was so bad, that- as his father told me in my book- Mr. Lamb had to literally text him every single morning, "You are a big-time scorer" to keep his spirits up. Apparently at the time, everyone knew that except Jeremy.
And really, that's the thing that everyone (including myself) is forgetting about this team. Folks, these guys aren't professionals, and in the case of this particular UConn team, they're not even developed juniors and seniors. Nope, these are 18 and 19-year-old kids with real flaws, and real emotions that manifest themselves at real times. Well guess what? Last night was one of those times. Maybe things will get better. There's also a very strong possibility that they'll get worse. Personally, I'm ready and willing to live with either outcome.
But the one thing I'm not going to do is give up.
This team has too much talent and too much heart (even if their confidence is lacking), and unlike years past, I think they actually do like each other too. Reading everyone's comments after the game and seeing their response on Twitter, nobody was pointing fingers, everyone was taking on responsibility, and the message hadn't changed. Ultimately, they all said the same thing: "We are in this together." Teams that hate each other's guts don't say that. Teams that have tuned out their coach don't say that. But young teams that genuinely care about each other? They do say stuff like that.
Nope, I believe in the 2012 UConn Huskies. I'm not saying that means they're going to upset Syracuse Saturday, or even win another game for the rest of the season. For all I know, they might not.
But I do believe in them.
Now, it's time they start believing in themselves.
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