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What to do if you get a robocall
■ Hang up. Or look at your caller ID and dont answer.
■ If you answer, do not press 1 or 2 or any button on the keypad to speak with someone or to be taken off the calling list. It could generate more calls.
■ Never attempt to communicate with an operator. Just hang up.
What to do to stop them from calling ever again
■ File a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission, at . www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or by calling 877-382-4357. Its the complaints that consumers file with us that are the lifeblood (of) our enforcement efforts, said Will Maxson, an enforcement lawyer with the FTC.
■ Sign up for the Do Not Call list at www.donotcall.gov or 888-382-1222. Scammers also have been making phone calls claiming to represent the National Do Not Call Registry. So do not fall for that scam, either. Plenty of people on the list keep getting calls for the medical alerts. But the FTC said being on the list can still aid enforcement actions.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
Robocall rules
The FTC announced tougher rules for robocalls in 2009.
They are prohibited unless the telemarketer has obtained permission in writing from consumers who want to receive such calls. The penalties are up to $16,000 per call. Some calls are not covered by the Telemarketing Sales Rule, including messages about a childs school closing and calls from politicians.
The FTC has taken 104 Do Not Call enforcement actions, and violators have paid more than $74 million in penalties.
On June 21, the FTC expanded its case against deceptive robocalls from cardholder services and added defendants to a case the agency brought last year. The robocalls promised to lower credit card rates for consumers in exchange for some up-front fees that were nearly $1,600. The case is ongoing.
Source: Federal Trade Commission
Ive heard from one angry senior after another who wants the medical-alert scam robocalls to stop. The calls have become so pervasive, one medical-alert company placed full-page ads this month in major newspapers warning seniors not to fall for the con.
I wrote about this particularly annoying scam in early June, and Ive been taken aback by how many seniors are telling me theyve simply been deluged.
Many times, the retirees said theyre hearing from someone named John. He keeps talking, wont shut up and will not let them talk. John is a very sophisticated but annoying recording.
These are prerecorded calls that are cleverly done, said Will Maxson, a Federal Trade Commission lawyer and program manager of the commissions Do Not Call enforcement.
The automated voice implies that a doctor or relative signed the consumer up for a medical-alert system. And its all free. Authorities said that, in some cases, after consumers press a button to accept the offer, they quickly receive another call asking for personal information, including credit card numbers.
This might be con artists trying to get bank or credit card information or a Social Security number to use in ID theft. Or its a way to pressure seniors into paying for equipment or services.
The Medical Alert System scam is in full swing in Michigan, according to the state attorney generals office, as well as in other states including Pennsylvania, New York, Texas, Wisconsin and Kentucky.
Ruth Streeter, who lives in Virginia, told me by e-mail that shes disrupted by them daily. And I do mean daily, she said.
Its so annoying that one company, MedicalAlert, took out full-page ads in late June in the Free Press, the Detroit News and also in newspapers in Cleveland, Miami and New York.
Mark Leighton, CEO of MedicalAlerts parent ConnectAmerica, said his company is not making the calls, Absolutely not.
He said his company has been receiving about 500 calls a week since early April from upset customers and seniors. Consumers demanded to know why the company was calling them. Some people called crying saying, I just gave out my credit card number, Leighton said.
Leighton said his company markets its product on TV and in print ads and through the CVS Pharmacy, not phone calls. Dan Gilberts RockBridge Equity Partners bought a majority interest in ConnectAmerica in 2010, Leighton said.
The full-page ads include tips such as: NEVER sign blank Medicare insurance forms and Be suspect of ANY unrequested telephone solicitation claiming to be affiliated with Medicare, MedicalAlert, ConnectAmerica or any medical-alarm brand.
How to stop calls
Its one thing to be warned about a potential scam. But seniors asked: How do you stop the calls?
I wish I had some good news for you. I wish I could say: Psst, heres the number to call, and these regulators will put a stop to the crazies once and for all.
Federal and state regulators say that, for now, automated robocalling technology and the anonymity it can provide gives criminals the upper hand. Just dont cooperate; hang up.
We all get recorded calls at some point, pitches for extended automobile warranties, chances to lower your electric bill. Remember, Rachel at cardholder services? That was a popular robocall several months ago.
Some strategies do exist for fighting back. But Ill warn you: The calls wont stop immediately, and it could be some time before regulators are able to get results. Regulators just dont have a quick fix here.
Try not to answer, if you can screen the calls using caller ID. If you do answer, never attempt to communicate. Yes, its tempting to tell that annoying guy who keeps calling to go soak his head in a dirty toilet, as a dear high school friend of mine used to say.
But dont do it.
Experts said some robocalls are lead generators, meaning that the caller is paid to find out whether the number is live. Pressing a button could generate more calls.
And, yes, of course, you can complain. But again, it wont stop the calls from interrupting a favorite show. No, its not right. But its reality right now.
How to outsmart John
If you think robocalls are out of control, youre correct. The Federal Trade Commission said consumers are getting more complaints than ever because companies now can tap into the Internet to send out thousands of phone calls every minute at an incredibly low cost.
The FTC said it has stopped billions of robocalls in the past few years regarding fraudulent credit card services, home security and auto warranty protection.
But the cases are challenging. Robocallers can fake the caller ID information that you see on your phone. The telemarketer may even make it seem like this is a call from your bank or other legitimate business.
Leighton said his company suspects that the calls are from some offshore outfits and hard for regulators to stop. I think there is action being taken, but I dont think its an overnight process to be able to stop these people, he said.
The calls could be coming from overseas and hard to detect because Internet technology enables callers to hide their location.
Maxson said robocalls are an enforcement priority for the commission, and complaints can help detect patterns. A consumer can write down the number that appears on the caller ID and report it, he said.
Yes, many of those numbers show local area codes and no one answers if you call back. But the FTC has ways to trace some spoofed calls if a large number of complaints are reported, Maxson said. We can group complaints together to figure out who is causing the most harm.
Maxson said signing up for the Do Not Call list also can help the FTC in enforcement actions, too. But many consumers who complained about the medical-alert scam told me theyre already on the Do Not Call list.
These robo-guys do not care, which is why they really, really should get caught.
How to fight back
Jean Pugliese, 74, of Shelby Township said she had been getting the medical-alert calls maybe two or three times a day at one point.
Its kind of sad where seniors are being targeted, she said.
Pugliese said shes sharp enough to know that relatives would have told her if they had bought her a medical-alert system. And she isnt answering the phone anymore, so it seems like the calls have calmed down. But she worries about older seniors or those who face challenging illnesses.
Cynthia LeBar Kabbe, who is originally from Wyandotte but now lives in Connecticut, said she has received the medical-alert calls, as well as some calls about a computer virus and some FBI alert about break-ins in her neighborhood.
In her view, the calls are most problematic for people who are 80 or older and probably more trusting than the general population. Some seniors may be more likely to think the call is legitimate.
For me, it is exasperating to receive the same calls over and over, she said.
Robocalls can sound legitimate. So be careful.
What do you do? Ignore the phone? Maybe. Ask friends and family to ring once and then hang up and call again? Whats clear is that John just does not care and will keep calling and calling until the federal regulators get a better handle on this one.
Maybe we could set John up on a date with Rachel.
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Benedict Cumberbatch has exited Crimson Peak, the Legendary horror movie being directed by Guillermo del Toro.
No reason for his departure was given, although sources say his exit is not due to another project.
Charlie Hunnam, Jessica Chastain and Mia Wasikowska remain on board to star in the four-hander gothic horror story that centers on a woman who discovers that her husband might not be who he appears to be.
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Peak is scheduled to shoot in January, and the exit at this early stage gives del Toro plenty of time to find a replacement. The filmmaker has already shown he can roll with the punches when he quickly cast Wasikowska after Emma Stone fell off the movie.
Cumberbatch is entering a busy period where many of his completed films will hit screens. Dreamworks' The Fifth Estate kicks off the Toronto International Film Festival in September, Fox Searchlight's 12 Years a Slave opens on Oct. 18, while the all-star August: Osage County opens Dec. 25.
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I know the CR used to have rooms that were not as expensive as the tower. I think they referred to them as "garden view"? I know the tower is expensive and I was wondering if anyone knows if the garden view rooms are still available?
Yes, they still have the Garden buildings. They fill up pretty quickly.
When are you going? The Garden View rooms are located in the Garden Wing. Generally, people say they are quieter than staying in the tower and yes, less expensive. The first floors have patios, where the second and third floors have Juliet balconies. We have a Garden Wing/Garden View room booked for May. :cool1:
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Hi, I've been reading up on homebrewing for the last couple of weeks, today is the day to head to the LHBS to pick up my beginners kit! Despite reading a lot of this forum, and How to Brew, I'm still a little confused about the fundamentals I guess. If anyone would be so kind as to answer that'd be great. 1) Is 'primary fermentation' simply from the brew day until the SG readings are stable? 2) Is 'secondary fermentation' just the period after that where the yeast is still active and as I've read here on the forum "cleaning up after itself"? What exactly does that mean? 3) My kit comes with a primary fermenter (plastic bucket) and a secondary fermenter (glass carboy). From what I've read on the forum my understanding now is that you don't need a secondary fermenter per say, but it's used to limit the exposure to oxidation? Is that right, and is that the only reason? For a first brew should I use it or not? 4) Is the primary fermenter usually the plastic bucket only because it's got a bigger volume to handle the primary fermentation? You could just as feasibly use a glass carboy for this stage? 5) Finally, when it comes to bottling, (which can be any time after the SG readings are stable, but should not really be before 2-3 weeks since brewday) you need to siphon again into a third vessel to mix your priming sugars with your beer before bottling? What do people use for this? Ok one more question or two, about equipment. My kit comes with an airlock, but no kind of blow-off tube. It seems like getting a blow-off tube would be a good precaution right at the start? I also need to pick up a big pot to brew in today. Should I get a one large enough to do full boils in in future (7-8g volume?), or just get a smaller one for now? From reading here, I guess the larger ones need a really strong heat source to get them to boil (I only have an electric stove so I'm skeptical) and also do they need an immersion cooler to cool them? The plan at the start was simply an ice bath. If they need an immersion cooler I'm sticking to a smaller pot for now. What's people's advice on this? Thanks for any insight - apologies if these are really dumb questions. David
Oooh, sorry one more. I live in an apartment, so it's going to be fermenting either in a closet or in the corner of a room. Whats the beer smell going to be like? If it's in a closet will everything in there end up smelling of fermenting beer?
1) Primary Fermentation is what occurs after you pitch the yeast. This is done in the initial vessel. Update: Generally, the primary fermentation is up until the specific gravity has leveled off for two or three days. 2) Secondary Ferementation is the act of siphoning the beer from the primary vessel into a second vessel. There are a lot of contradicting opinion on the matter if you need to do this, but majority will probably tell you that it is not necessary unless you are dry hopping or adding fruit. This is also useful if you want to free up the primary fermentor for another batch of beer. 3) Glass carboys like the one you have has less head space in them; so the beer will have less chance of becoming oxidized since there is less oxygen in the vessel. 4) Yes. The pail has more room so when kraussen is developed during the initial stages of fermentation there is room for it to grow and it won't escape through the airlock. You can use glass carboys to do your primary fermentation; however, it is recommend that you use a blow off tube since there is a good chance the kraussen will rise out of the carboy. 5) The "third bucket" is your bottling bucket. The reason to have a separate vessel to do this in is to limit the amount of yeast that will get into the bottles; not to mention, it is always good to have an established bottling bucket so if you have multiple batches going you do not run into the problem of having your bottling bucket unusable since you are fermenting in it.
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Hey David, I'd recommend picking up a book or two on brewing to answer your questions, plus many, many more brewing ideas. Here's a link to a good starting point though: John Palmer's How to Brew. As far a fermentation by-products, it can range anywhere from roses to bad farts depending on yeast primarily. Cheers!!!
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Blow off tube: If you plan on using your carboys for primary fermentation then I recommend picking up a blow off tube since carboys generally have less head space. However, if you are going to be using the Ale Pails, you should be fine with just the standard airlock. Pot: I'm the type of person that would rather buy the larger equipment now so I don't need to buy it later. That being said, this is kind of a personal preference scenario and how much you want to grow your brewing experience. If you think you are going to be doing extract boils (usually 2.5 gallon boils) for the next year, then I recommend just going with a smaller pot and investing in something bigger in a year; heck, you might have something good enough at your house. However, if you are looking to go into all-grain brewing as soon as you can, then I would recommend looking into a turkey fryer kit that will come with the burner, stand, and 7.5+ gallon pot.
Is there a spigot in your bucket?
To be a little more accurate, secondary fermentation, as used in the most of these answers is a misnomer. Secondary fermentation occurs after the initial primary fermentation, and can happen in the original fermentation vessel. A "Secondary Fermentor" is really a clearing tank/carboy/bucket that is used to age the beer so the primary vessel can be cleaned and reused. Secondary fermentation has nothing to do with where the beer is located. It has to do with the internal dynamics of the beer.
On Deck: Still researching Primary: Empty (Not for long!) Secondary: Empty On Tap: Blood Orange Hefeweizen, Cream Ale, Belgian Tripel IPA, Breakfast Stout
I would go with a 5 gallon pot unless you plan on getting a burner and brewing outdoors soon (which isn't practical in an apartment). My electric has enough trouble boiling 4 gallons, and the pot uses almost all the available vertical space above the burner that I have. Get a blowoff tube to be safe. They're very cheap and good to have on-hand as security.
Thanks for all the answers - this is by far the most friendly and helpful place on the internet I've ever seen! Just picked up the kit, the bucket doesn't have a spigot, so I guess that just makes the bottling have to be done with a siphon instead. We got a 5 gallon pot so only partial boils for now, based on the advice I don't think there is any way my stove would boil a full boil sized pot. The LHBS was out of stock of gaskets for the primary fermenter (the seal between the lid and the bucket), he said it wouldn't stop him using it, it'd just mean the air lock wouldn't bubble. Can I trust that advice and use it without risk of infection? I think we'll use the secondary fermenter, I guess we need to use the primary bucket for bottling too. Thanks again for all the advice, very much appreciated. EDIT - He also forgot to give us the thermometer we'd asked for. Is it ok to try brewing without one?


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And to think I get to work under these spires at Edith Cowan University (ECU), Joondalup, Perth, Western Australia.
Taken with my leica MP, 35mm lens, handheld, Ilford film – probably the 400 ISO. Sorry, I don't know what the aperture or speed was alhough I would guess around f8 and 1/250th . I thijnk I was experimenting with filters around the time I took this so it might have had an orange filter on it to bring out the clouds.
As is from camera.
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View Full ProfileSuperb image! Like a stairway to Heaven!!
Exactly as Daniel says – a 'stairway to heaven' :)))
Thanks, Dragonflyer, for liking this one. I can almost see you flying between the spires.
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lol – wow – I wish I could ;)
Beautiful! I totally agree with Daniel… it looks like a stairway to Heaven!! Great shot :)
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The independence of the Charity Commission has been called into question by Sir Stephen Bubb who says the regulator should have piped up against government claims of tax avoidance through dodgy charities.
The Acevo chief executive told civilsociety.co.uk that it should not have been left to himself to demand the names of the bogus charities the government alleged are used by the wealthy to funnel donations and limit their tax liability.
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Sir Robin Bogg
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25 Apr 2012
From an organisation which has not hesitated in the past to criticise the Commission ( on its exercise of regulatory powers),Sir Stephen Bubb's criticism of a lack of independence because it failed to respond to "government claims" of tax avoidance,seems uncalled for.The Commission surely has more important priorities in real life,at a time when its funding has been so severely cut,than responding to "government claims" which key umbrella groups had already dismissed so effectively.The Commission may not be perfect,but its independence from government has never seriously been in issue.
John Weth
Chairman, Association for Charities.
Robin Bogg
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Well fancy that eh? How dare the government be allowed to make spurious claims without being challenged. Wouldn't happen if they had tried to claim Acevo support for the NHS Bill, for example.
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Herbert Abrams
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Herbert E. Abrams | |
Herbert Abrams Self Portrait, oil on canvas
Born | Greenfield, Massachusetts |
March 20, 1921
Died | August 29, 2003 Warren, Connecticut |
(aged 82)
Nationality | American (United States) |
Education |
Art Students League of New York 1948-1953 Pratt Institute Brooklyn, NY 1946 |
Known for | Oil Painting |
Herbert E. Abrams (1921–2003) was an American artist. He was one of the leading portrait artists of his era known for his style of traditional realism. His works included the official White House portraits of former presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. During his prolific career, he painted many dignitaries including Gen. William Westmoreland, playwright Arthur Miller and astronaut Edwin E. "Buzz" Aldrin Jr.
Other portraits by Abrams are displayed at the Capitol (former Sen. Howard H. Baker ), the Treasury Department (former Treasury Secretary Donald T. Regan), the National Portrait Gallery (Miller) in Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (Westmoreland and Aldrin).
Early life[edit]
Abrams was born in Greenfield, MA as the 9th child in a family of 10. His parents were first generation immigrants from Germany. His early childhood was spent on a farm, but by his high school years the family was living in Hartford, Connecticut, where Abrams attended Hartford High School. He credited the teachers there with persuading him to focus on school and continue with his education. After highsSchool he attended Norwich Art School (1939–1940), and Pratt Institute.[1]
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In 1942 he was drafted into the army and became a camouflage technician. In this position he re-designed the U.S. aircraft insignia, adding the tabs on the sides of the circle to make it more distinctive at higher speeds. He then was trained as a pilot and became an advanced flight instructor. He was a Second Lieutenant.
White House Portraits[edit]
Abrams' works include the official White House portraits of former presidents Jimmy Carter and George H.W. Bush. These portraits are currently hanging in The White House, Washington, DC. He also painted the official portrait of First Lady Barbara Bush.
After WWII, Abrams returned to The Pratt Institute and graduated with honors in 1946. He then attended the Art Students League of New York from 1948–1953, studying with Frank Vincent DuMond.
Middle Years[edit]
Abrams spent many years living on West 67th street in New York City, selling paintings at the Greenwich Village Art Show. He also taught classes for officer personnel at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point from 1953 to 1974. In 1961 he was commissioned by the West Point Museum to do a portrait of William C. Westmoreland.
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Andrew's eyewitness reports & photos (+Thursday 14th June 2012)
(Edgbaston, Birmingham, England; grass; WTA International)
I dont have time to finish my full point-by-point reports or post my photos until after Wimbledon, so for now, heres a brief summary of each match for which a full report is forthcoming:
1. Tuesday 12th: First round: Hlaváčková v Krajíček
2. Tuesday 12th: First round: Robson v Min
3. Wednesday 13th: Second round: Eraković v Robson
4. Wednesday 13th: Second round: U.Radwańska v Lisicki
5. Wednesday 13th: Second round: Czink v Hantuchová
6. Thursday 14th: Third round: Falconi v U.Radwańska
7. Thursday 14th: Doubles: Kops-Jones/Spears v Hantuchová/Lisicki
I went home on Thursday night, because all my favourite players were out of the tournament, and I am a busy software-developer with a big deadline looming at the worst possible time in the tennis-calendar.
1. First round: Hlaváčková v Krajíček
(Tuesday 12th June 2012)
- Michaëlla Krajíček [DF] lt. Andrea Hlaváčková, 2-6 7-6 (8/6) 0-4 retired (viral illness)
Krajíček was my third-favourite player in the tournament when it started. Shes a very pleasant player to watch, with a big serve, flairsome groundstrokes, and a willingness to go to the net. Ive been a demi-fan of Krajíček since her quarter-final at Wimbledon 2007.
Hlaváčková played well, with some big serves and pinpoint groundstrokes of her own, but she just doesnt inspire me as Krajíček does.
I didnt expect much of Krajíček after she had knee-surgery in May. Apparently that went miraculously well, hence her early return to action.
Krajíček didnt look in great shape physically, carrying a few extra pounds, and with strapping on her right knee. She certainly didnt look happy on the court, taking two medical time-outs and moving gingerly by the end. I wasnt surprised that she retired although I
when I later learned that her reason for retirement wasnt her knee.
The first set was one-sided until Hlaváčková served for it at 5-2, but a four-deuce struggle set the scene for a much more competitive second set, which went with serve until the tiebreak.
Hlaváčková had match-point at 1:0 6-6 6/5*, but Krajíček saved it sensationally: drawn to the net by a dropshot, she picked off Hlaváčkovás attempted pass with an off-backhand volley-winner.
Having already taken a medical time-out at 0:1 5-4*, Krajíček had a lengthy conversation with the trainer and a doctor after winning the second set. After that, I was on high alert for Krajíčeks retirement, which came when she went 0-4* down, by which time she was moving slowly and clearly suffering.
2. First round: Robson v Min
(Tuesday 12th June 2012)
+ Laura Robson [DF] d. Grace Min [Q], 6-4 6-1
For the first set at least, this was high-quality tennis between two 18-year-olds who are trying to make their mark on the WTA Tour after successful junior careers. The match was played at a breakneck pace, in terms of both power and the time that they took between points.
Robson won the Girls Singles title as a 14-year-old at Wimbledon 2008, and, on grass at least, is still the most impressive player I know who was born in 1994 or later. She served amazingly well in this match, and has plenty of power on her groundstrokes too.
Min hit some impressive groundstroke-winners of her own, but these were few and far between, as Robson was just too good for Min, who fell apart in the second set.
3. Second round: Eraković v Robson
(Wednesday 13th June 2012)
- Laura Robson [DF] lt. Marina Eraković, 4-6 6-3 4-6
A disappointing and frankly rather tedious match, though I like both girls. Robson was only a shadow of the impressive player that she was in the previous round: her lateral movement was poor, and she couldnt put much pressure on Erakovićs service-games.
The first set was decided by a single break against Robson in the third game, who then looked in dire straits at 0:1 *1-1 15/40. She saved those break-points with an ace and a forehand winner, then seized the momentum to break for *3-1 and ultimately take the second set.
But Eraković raised her game at the start of the third set, and Robson double-faulted for 0-2*. She fought back to 2-2*, and had a couple of break-points to have led *3-2, but Eraković saved them with forehand winners, and went on to break Robson as she served to stay in the match at *4-5.
4. Second round: U.Radwańska v Lisicki
(Wednesday 13th June 2012)
- SABINE LISICKI [2,EF] lt. Urszula Radwańska, 3-6 4-6
In terms of the style of play, this was the best match of the tournament, as both girls played some attractive all-court tennis with a very high level of skill.
Sadly, Sabine was ill during this match, and actually stopped in the middle of a game (0:1 0-1* 0/30*) to see the doctor. She looked dreadful throughout the match, and this translated into a catalogue of unforced errors, although she did hit some great shots too.
This loss was a major setback for Sabine, as she was the defending champion at Birmingham, and is now preparing to defend her Wimbledon semi-final on a five-match losing streak that stretches back to her retirement from Charleston with a left-ankle injury.
5. Second round: Czink v Hantuchová
(Wednesday 13th June 2012)
- DANIELA HANTUCHOVÁ [3,EF] lt. Melina Czink, 5-7 6-7 (5/7)
This match was a farce. Originally scheduled sixth on Centre Court, it was moved to Court 4 after a rain-delay caused the prior match to start late. I decided to stay on Centre Court watching Sabine Lisicki open the defence of her title against Urszula Radwańska. When Sabine had finished losing, I went straight to Court 4 to find Daniela just starting the second set. I couldnt get a seat due to the large crowd, so I had to watch what remained of the match leaning over a wall.
Daniela was playing her first match since Fed Cup in April, in which she aggravated a stress-fracture in her left foot. She led 5-3* in the second set, but after some good play by Czink, Daniela double-faulted to make it 5-5*, and a series of errors in the tiebreak sealed her fate.
6. Third round: Falconi v U.Radwańska
(Thursday 14th June 2012)
- Urszula Radwańska lt. Irina Falconi, 5-7 3-6
I decided to report on this match because Urszula was my favourite player left in the singles after a disastrous Wednesday. Shes an attractive all-court player, but still has serious problems with controlling her emotions. She had been calm and professional against Sabine Lisicki the round before, but was upset by the conditions in which she was forced to play Falconi.
The outside courts were in a dreadful state after the rain earlier in the week. Court 2 was more like a sandpit than a grass-court; I could actually see sand flying off the ball. It was also very windy; every strong gust would blow a big cloud of sand across the courts.
Urszula frequently complained in an emotional tone of voice about having to play in such ridiculous conditions, especially after she fell over trying to reach one of Falconis many dropshots. She looked very frustrated, sometimes close to tears, while Falconi quietly got on with the match.
7. Doubles: First round: Kops-Jones/Spears v Hantuchová/Lisicki
(Thursday 14th June 2012)
- Daniela Hantuchová [EF]/Sabine Lisicki [EF] lt. RAQUEL KOPS-JONES/ABIGAIL SPEARS, 0-6 3-6
How fitting that the only two members of my Eternal Fanship at Birmingham 2012 should have teamed up in the doubles! I had a wonderful time watching them hitting together on the near practice-court earlier in the day.
Sabine had struggled with illness in her singles-loss the day before, but on Thursday she looked much healthier and happier; she was even smiling when she was serving at 0-6 *0-1; she looked very pleased when she won that game.
The outside courts were in a dreadful state after the rain earlier in the week. They were more like sandpits than grass-courts; I could actually see sand flying off the ball. It was also very windy; every strong gust would blow a big cloud of sand across the courts.
Daniela and Sabine were playing doubles together for only the second time, and were beaten by an established team who simply played better together than my girls did, with a lot of winning volleys and smashes.
Later in the day, I saw Daniela practising with a couple of coaches. I was impressed by her dedication: I found her practising within an hour of her doubles-loss, and she didnt leave for 55 minutes, the last few of which she spent serving in the rain after all the other players had left.
Dr. Andrew Broad
My Eternal Fanship: 1.
Monica Seles
; 2.
Мария Шарапова
(Maria Sharapova); 3.
Daniela Hantuchová
; 4.
Jelena Dokić
; 5.
Iva Majoli
; 6.
Karina Habudová
; 7.
Вера Звонарёва
(Vera Zvonarëva); 8.
Nicole Vaidiová
; 9.
Анна Чакветадзе
(Anna Chakvetadze); 10.
Lucie afářová
; 11.
Ирода Туляганова
(Iroda Tulyaganova); 12.
Magdaléna Rybáriková
; 13.
Sabine Lisicki
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