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The LA Galaxy touched down in the wet and windy Pacific Northwest on Saturday afternoon ahead of Sunday's Western Conference Championship Second Leg against Seattle Sounders FC.
Will have more coverage from the team after their media availability later this afternoon.
As a change of pace, rather than post a photo of the Seattle cityscape, below is a photo from Seattle Times' reporter Joshua Mayers of the reception that Sounders FC received outside their training facility this morning...
Here's what the Sounders saw after practice today, with fans chanting and flags waving... twitter.com/joshuamayers/s…
— Joshua Mayers (@joshuamayers) November 17, 2012
CARSON, Calif. – Yes, the LA Galaxy hold a 3-0 series lead on aggregate in their Western Conference Championship Series with Seattle Sounders FC heading into the second leg, but they are not interested in hanging back to hold their lead in Sunday's match at CenturyLink Field in Seattle.
The temptation heading into the second leg could be to drop numbers in the box in an attempt to clog the passing lanes and limit scoring opportunities for Sounders FC. But throughout the week, the Galaxy have shunned any talk of a defensive-first approach.
"If you take that approach and go with that mentality than you're going to keep that throughout the whole game and you don't want to do that," said goalkeeper Josh Saunders. "You want to go out and try to win the game."
One potential blue print – although that is up for debate – is Seattle's 2011 Western Conference Semifinal Second Leg against Real Salt Lake. During the match, Sounders FC peppered the net in hopes of erasing a similar 3-0 deficit, but was unable to find the tying third goal to even the series.
Ahead of Sunday's second leg, the Galaxy have watched tape of that performance and expect to learn from Salt Lake's game plan.
"We know what the game is going to look like, it's very clear," said Landon Donovan. "If we don't do a good job of putting them back on their heels and attacking them then they can have wave after wave of attack against us and when that happens, they have talented players that can make plays and it'll be a dangerous game.
"We don't want to fall into that, we don't want a game where we're giving up 30 shots like Salt Lake did last year and squeaking our way through," Donovan added. "We want to put them on the back foot a little bit and we think that we have the quality to do that."
With that attacking quality in mind, Donovan is adamant that there will be no defensive shell for LA.
"I didn't grow up as a defender, I'm not going there to defend for 90 minutes, I'm going there to try to do my part to help us defend, but I'm going there to help us score goals and make plays," said Donovan. "Robbie [Keane] is the same, Mike Magee is the same, David [Beckham] is the same, even guys like Juni and Christian Wilhelmsson are the same so that's our mentality."
CARSON, Calif. – Landon Donovan is still listed on the LA Galaxy's injury report as questionable with right hamstring tightness, but the Galaxy captain is optimistic that he'll be able to return to the field in Sunday's decisive Western Conference Championship Second Leg against Seattle Sounders FC.
Donovan suffered the injury during the closing stages of LA's 3-0 victory over Sounders FC last Sunday, which ultimately caused him to exit the game at the 84th minute. Since the issue arouse, Donovan has seen limited action in training, admitting he "started exercising again" on Friday but was optimistic that he could participate in the second leg.
"I think that if you asked me on Sunday, I would have said there is very little chance, but now I'm a lot more optimistic," said Donovan on Friday. "We're going to take it day by day and see how it goes. Obviously, we travel up tomorrow, we'll see how much I can do tomorrow and then the hope is that Sunday I'll be able to go. "
Donovan described his hamstring as being in "not perfect shape" and a result of an accumulation of various knocks throughout the season but admitted that his strain was not severe as it could have been. However, if Donovan is unable to start or dress for the match, the Galaxy captain believes that LA's bench can step up in his stead.
"We do have full confidence and as we've said all year, we have a group of 20-odd players that can do the job," said Donovan. "In a perfect world, obviously everybody is healthy and available and I think Seattle would say the same thing, but that's what happens this time of year and that's why you spend so much time developing the roster. "
While some may believe that Donovan should take a cautious approach to his injury with LA on the brink of the MLS Cup Final, the Galaxy captain is quick to disagree.
"I don't really subscribe to that theory because I've been a part of too many soccer games to know that anything can happen, so if we say 'let's play it safe and not play myself or Juni or Edson or anybody," you might be out of it and the season will be over," said Donovan. "I'd rather put myself on the line a little bit and make sure that we advance and worry about the rest later as opposed to hoping that we get through the series and rest for the final."
CARSON, Calif. -- MLS issued the final injury report ahead of the Conference Championship Second Legs on Sunday.
The LA Galaxy and Seattle Sounders FC had no changes to their reports...
Below is the complete report for both teams.
OUT: DF A.J. DeLaGarza (L knee sprain); DF Leonardo (R knee inflammation); MF Kyle Nakazawa (back spasms); QUESTIONABLE: FW Edson Buddle (L plantar inflammation); FW Landon Donovan (R hamstring tightness); MF Juninho (R Achilles inflammation)
OUT: FW Babayele Sodade (R knee ACL surgery); DF Andrew Duran (L knee ACL surgery); QUESTIONABLE: MF Mauro Rosales (R hamstring strain); DF Leo Gonzalez (R hamstring strain); DF Patrick Ianni (R calf strain)
We're just two days out from the Western Conference Championship Second Leg and both LAGalaxy.com and SoundersFC.com have provided a pair of interesting video previews.
Check them out below...
LA Galaxy: Bruce Arena, Robbie Keane, David Beckham, and Landon Donovan
Seattle Sounders FC: Sigi Schmid
CARSON, Calif. – The status of Juninho remains in question, but the LA Galaxy and the Brazilian midfielder are hopeful that he'll be available for Sunday's Western Conference Championship Second Leg against Seattle Sounders FC.
The Brazilian midfielder was substituted after the first half of LA's 3-0 victory due to a right Achilles issue that was later specified as right Achilles inflammation on the club's injury report on Tuesday.
Juninho was present for the portion of Galaxy training that was open to the media on Friday, but the Brazilian told reporters that his participation in training was limited, "just run on the field and a couple passes, that's it."
"He's moving along fine," said head coach Bruce Arena of Juninho's status. "We think he'll be available on Sunday."
Juninho was quick to share the confidence of his coach, stating that he still had time to recover.
"I have time for the game, two more days," said Juninho. "I hope that I'll better for the game."
CARSON, Calif. – Marcelo Sarvas has been in this situation in a two-leg aggregate series before, albeit from the opposite side.
In the 2010 Campeonato de Verano, Sarvas' Alajuelense dropped the first leg of their Semifinal Round series with Herediano 4-2 on the road, heading into the second leg at Alajuela's Estadio Alejandro Morera Soto. In the second leg, Sarvas' rojinegros jumped on Herediano from the start, scoring four goals to advance to the final—a series that Alajuelense would win handily.
That situation in the back of his mind, Sarvas believes that he knows what Seattle will be feeling once the first whistle is sounded on Sunday evening.
"In that situation, it's much more about emotion. You go inside the field and say, 'we have to beat them because after 90 minutes we'll be out,'" said Sarvas. "People around you help a lot so you have to push yourself. For sure, [Seattle]'ll come hard, they will press us and the people in the stadium will push them for 90 minutes so we have to be ready for that."
The Galaxy will need Sarvas to be ready as he may be pressed into action due to the question marks surrounding Juninho. The Brazilian midfielder is currently suffering from right Achilles inflammation that forced him to exit LA's 3-0 first leg victory over Seattle after the first half.
"We are waiting till the last moment to see what happens. I hope Juni can feel better and can be ready to be on the pitch and Bruce [Arena] can decide what formation and what players we will play," said Sarvas. "I hope that we will have everybody healthy, but if I have to play, I will play and I will do my job as I've been doing every game."
But no matter the situation that he's pressed into, Sarvas is expecting a knock-down drag-out match on the turf at CenturyLink Field on Sunday.
"My mentality is to go there and fight," said Sarvas. "For me, it's like a war and I go there to win and to fight for 90 minutes, but it will be a hard game. At the same time, we have players here who can manage this very well."
CARSON, Calif. -- Following the lead of his representatives, David Beckham himself shot down reports linking him with a potential move to Australia.
Word came on Friday morning in Australia after the Football Federation of Australia issued a press release stating that there had been contact between Beckham's representatives and the federation. However, Beckham's represenatives were quick to deny the reports hours later stating that the LA Galaxy midfielder has "no plans" to play in Australia.
After the Galaxy's final training session in California on Friday ahead of the Western Conference Championship Second Leg against Seattle Sounders FC at CenturyLink Field, Beckham shot down the rumor.
"Bruce [Arena] told me this morning, this the first that I've heard about it," said Beckham, who was interjected with by a Arena, who said 'we booked his ticket already. "Like I said, that's the first that I've heard about it this morning, definitely, not true."
CARSON, Calif. -- LA Galaxy second-year midfielder Dan Keat made his longest international appearance on Wednesday, earning a start and going 75 minutes in New Zealand's 1-1 draw with China at the Hongkou Stadium in Shanghai.
Chris Wood tallied for the Kiwis while Zhao Peng scored for China. Keat is currently en route back to Southern California from China.
Below are a few other interesting links to get you through the evening...
Mike Magee has been deserving of an added media presence due to his electric play as of late and he's finally getting it.
ESPN FC and the Los Angeles Times spoke to the Galaxy midfielder to learn more about his impressive back story.
Meanwhile, back in Sweden, former LA Galaxy captain Gregg Berhalter discusses his first season coaching Swedish side Hammarby IF.
CARSON, Calif. – LA Galaxy defender Tommy Meyer has seen the impressive crowds at CenturyLink Field up close, having served as an unused substitute in both LA defeats this season, but on Sunday, the rookie will truly experience their ferocity from the Galaxy starting XI.
OnSunday in the Western Conference Championship Second Leg, Meyer will start alongside fellow center back and backline leader Omar Gonzalez as the Galaxy look to advance to advance to their third MLS Cup Final in four years. Although Meyer has seen the crowd at CenturyLink, he's excited about the prospect of stepping onto the field on Sunday, in front of the largest crowd that he's ever played in front of.
"It something that I look forward to," said Meyer. "You always want to play in front of a crowd like that and it kind of gets you going. It'll be a fun environment to play in."
Although the noise is deafening from the outside, Meyer attests that he does a good job of tuning out the crowd.
"I don't really hear anything; I'm just focused on the game," said Meyer. "Everything tunes out when the game starts."
While the atmosphere promises to be a festive one off the field, but LA understand that it will be a battle on the field as Seattle look to erase a three goal deficit after falling in the first leg at The Home Center. For Seattle to overturn the deficit at home, head coach Sigi Schmid will need greater production from forward Fredy Montero, who was a non-factor in the first leg in large part due to Meyer.
During the first leg, Meyer and Omar Gonzalez stifled Sounders FC's all-time leading goal scorer through consistent pressure, holding the Colombian to a single attempt at goal—a shot from 35-yards-out in the 16th minute that was blocked by Galaxy right back Sean Franklin. For LA to continue to keep Montero under wraps in the second leg, Meyer believes that the Galaxy must follow the same game plan.
"Obviously, we have to do the same way that we did last game, win steps to him and stay tight," said Meyer. "[Gonzalez and I] are good at covering each other just like we've been doing for last two games."
Although the crowd and a motivated Sounders FC will provide a stiff test for the rookie, Franklin and the rest of the Galaxy have confidence that Meyer can help LA silence Seattle.
"Earlier this year, he was not playing many games, so [he didn't] have a lot of confidence, but by getting in the rotation more, you can tell that he's playing with more confidence," said Franklin. "He has no fear out there, he's not afraid to make mistakes and if he does, he forgets about it and goes to the next play and he can tell you that he's growing as a player."


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Max Occupancy: 4 guests (up to 3 children, 3 infants)Aruba resort with 14 massage treatment rooms on site
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Offering condo-style units and a casual ambiance near the sea, this Palm Beach resort connects via a covered walkway to a companion resort offering access to a casino, a children's club, and business facilities.
100 yards of beach
Features include a health spa with private garden, a sprawling lagoon-style pool, a 25-person free-form spa tub, a kids' pool, and a 100-yard-wide section of north Palm Beach.
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Mandara Spa, a worldwide Balinese-style chain, features 14 treatment rooms, including 4 for couples, 2 of which contain 2-person spa tubs. It also features aromatic steam rooms, a relaxation lounge, and a private relaxation garden with cushioned lounges. The spa offers massage, body treatments such as Balinese scrub and aloe/cucumber wrap, Caribbean coffee scrub, and Balinese aromatherapy bath; Vichy showers; facials; waxing; and nail care.
Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club also features a white sand beach and picnic area with complimentary use of 3 gas-fired grills; an arcade off a small, air-conditioned lobby containing shops selling resort wear, beachwear, gifts, perfumes, and cosmetics; beach towels, umbrellas, and sun loungers; a mini market; complimentary wireless Internet access; 2 lobby kiosks for high-speed Internet access (surcharge); and a complimentary laundry room.
Connected by a covered walkway, a companion resort next door, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, features various facilities also available to hotel guests. Among these facilities are an 18,000-square-foot casino; a 24-hour complimentary health club with men's and women's saunas, weight machines, and free weights on a main floor and cardio machines on a mezzanine; a beachside center with coin-operated table and video games; and an air-conditioned clubhouse with supervised activities for children ages 5-12 (surcharges).
Iguana feeding is available between the Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club and Marriott's Aruba Surf club Wednesday through Monday mornings.
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- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Outdoor pool
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- Swim-up bar
- Children's pool
- Spa tub
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- Steam room
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Bar/lounge
- Restaurant
- Total number of rooms - 218
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Express check-out
- Multilingual staff
- Gift shops or newsstand
- Shopping on site
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- Barbecue grill(s)
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- Number of floors - 6
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- Sofa bed
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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi , Free wired high-speed Internet
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
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Room Amenities
- Free WiFi
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Champions Restaurant & Sports Bar - Casual, air-conditioned place with pool table, televisions, video games. Menu offering pub-style appetizers, salads, burgers, hot dogs, steak, chili, pizza. (Pizza also available for delivery.)
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Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club's frontage on Palm Beach comprises a 100-yard-wide, 75-yard-deep stretch and includes thatched shades. A lagoon-style pool meanders from a 75-foot-wide, 15-foot-high pink-and-gray rock formation under a bridge, around a palm-studded island, and to a swim-up bar. Secluded atop the rock formation, a free-form spa tub can accommodate up to 25 guests. The pool's expansive sundeck includes umbrellas and a 15-foot-diameter children's pool.
The resort connects by covered walkway to a companion property, Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino. On the beach in front of that resort, a windsurfing center offers rentals and lessons and a watersports center provides a wide variety of rental equipment, including snorkeling gear, small sailboats, and kayaks. The center also arranges beginner's and certification scuba-diving instruction; books snorkel and dive excursions, fishing trips, sunset cruises, dinner cruises, and glass-bottom-boat rides; and offers wakeboarding, water skiing, tubing, Jet Skiing, and parasailing.
Use of two lighted tennis courts at Aruba Marriott Resort next door is complimentary to hotel guests.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the resort; fees may apply.
- Surfing/boogie boarding nearby
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The Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club's full service spa features a steam room and a spa tub, and offers a range of body scrubs and wraps, alongside facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, and massages.
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To make requests for specific accessibility needs, complete the "Special or Accessibility Requests" section of "Trip Preferences" when you book your hotel.
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Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 4 PM
Check-out time is 10 AM
Payment types
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
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Reservations are required for spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the condominium resort prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

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The Comeback Player of the Year awarded to Sabine Lisicki
Tenniswoman Sabine Lisicki, member of the Longines Rising Tennis Stars, has been voted Comeback Player of the Year at the WTA Awards. This year, the 22-year-old German won two WTA titles at Birmingham and Dallas and she reached her first Grand Slam semifinal at Wimbledon. After struggling with injuries in 2010, she peaked at the 15th rank of the WTA in 2011.
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Three Runners Selected to Conference Carolinas All-Academic Team for 2011; Conference Meet Takes Place This Friday!
October 20, 2011
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Conference Carolinas is proud to announce the 2011 Mens & Womens Cross Country Academic All-Conference award winners. League member institutions stress the role of "Academics and Athletics Working Together" and each sports Academic All-Conference award winners exemplify this continued league-wide commitment. Three members of the Pfeiffer University mens and womens cross country teams have been named to this years squad.
The 2011 Conference Carolinas Mens & Womens Cross Country Academic All-Conference representatives have been awarded to the following junior and senior student-athletes with a cumulative grade point average of 3.25 or higher on a 4.0 scale in all work completed at their member institution that have played in a conference sponsored sport. The GPA is calculated based on the student-athletes cumulative average through the previous semester and each student-athlete must have attended their member institution for at least one academic year.
Each year the Academic All-Conference Team is released while closing out each regular season before starting the tournament championships. The 2011 Conference Carolinas Cross Country Championship Meet will be hosted by Queens University of Charlotte on Friday, October 21st at McAlpine Park in Charlotte, NC. Keep up with all the Conference Carolinas fall tournament action on the league website at the Fall Championships Tourney Central link.
Womens Cross Country All-Conference Team
Elizabeth OMalley, Belmont Abbey
Kristin Mahoney, Belmont Abbey
Robyn Risher, Coker
Kathleen Coleman, Converse
Shannon Bishop, Converse
Elizabeth Loftis, Erskine
Danielle Alfano, King
Danielle Beauvais, King
Hannah Witt, King
Lindsey Bush, Lees-McRae
Erica Zaveta, Lees-McRae
Crystal Fischer, Less-McRae
Millisa Rydzik, Limestone
Nikolette Lucas, Mount Olive
Samantha Weiss, Mount Olive
Samantha Mayo, North Greenville
April Hinson, Pfeiffer
Kaitlyn Mullis, Pfeiffer
Emilia Skolubowicz, Queens
Holly Annas, Queens
Mens Cross Country All-Conference Team
Thaddeus Sulek, Coker
Vincent Chauvette, Erskine
Nelson Haje, King
Luke Anton, Lees-McRae
Sondre Thorbegsen, Lees-McRae
Paul Hoffman, Mount Olive
James Lind, North Greenville
Andrew Mosteller, North Greenville
Cameron Stober, North Greenville
Ben Wade, North Greenville
Zach Allen, Pfeiffer
Simon Stuetzel, Queens
Felix Duchampt, Queens
Conference Carolinas is a NCAA Division II athletic conference currently made up of 12 teams from North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee. These institutions consist of: Barton College, Belmont Abbey College, Coker College, Converse College, Erskine College, King College, Lees-McRae College, Limestone College, Mount Olive College, North Greenville University, Pfeiffer University, and Queens University of Charlotte.


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LUBBOCK, TX - The Lubbock County Bar Association and Texas Legal Services Center today released The Legal System: Helping Yourself, a nine minute self-help video that prepares a pro-se (or self-represented) litigant on what to expect when going to civil court.
The video is available for viewing through the popular website TexasLawHelp.org, which is dedicated to providing free, reliable legal information to those who cannot afford legal help or qualify for legal aid.
"The Legal System: Helping Yourself premieres at a crucial time for low-income Texans who need civil legal assistance," said Judge Judy Parker, Presiding Judge, Lubbock County Court at Law 3, who is featured in the video. "This is a valuable resource for Texans who face the daunting prospect of going to court without an attorney."
Judge Parker points out that according to the American Bar Association, due to a lack of resources, only about 20 to 25 percent of the civil legal needs of low-income and poor Texans are being met.
Gary Bellair of the Lubbock County Bar Association says, "We were careful to reinforce in the video that people should hire a qualified attorney to handle their legal matter, if possible." But he points out that for those who cannot afford an attorney or qualify for legal aid, the video highlights the self-help resources, including a live chat feature with an attorney, available on TexasLawHelp.org.
Administered by Texas Legal Service Center, TexasLawHelp.org is a website visited by more than 300,000 unique visitors last year. It provides video resources such as The Legal System: Helping Yourself, along with free do-it-yourself civil legal forms, and important court information. TexasLawHelp.org also provides "interactive" interviews that help individuals create professional-looking legal documents. Divorce without Children, Divorce with Children, and Protective Order packets are already available on the site.
Judge Parker says the video and TexasLawHelp.org resources will save courts, and pro-se litigants, money. "Better prepared self-represented litigants means less burden on the court system," she said. "We anticipate there will be fewer documents filed incorrectly."
The video, live chat, and interactive forms are part of a Self-Represented Litigants Project (SRLP) grant, funded by the Texas Access to Justice Foundation. The grant also supports two self-help legal workstations in the Lubbock County Law Library, which is adjacent to the Lubbock County Courthouse. The workstations act as a portal to TexasLawHelp.org and enable people without Internet connection to access the website's free legal information.
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Danny Horner Returns To Cottage Grove Speedway For Historical Night By Ben Deatherage (Photo Courtesy of Madman Photography) Cottage Grove, Oregon- Four-time Cottage Grove Speedway track champ and the 2006 Northern Sprint Tour titlist Danny Horner will be on hand at the Cottage Grove Speedway on Saturday September 7th for Historical Night to compete against the Northwest Extreme Sprints. Be sure and make it out for a wonderful evening of racing and see the induction of the 2013 class get inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Tickets for the races on Saturday are $12.00 for Adults, Senior/Military/Junior (13-17) $10.00, Youths (6-12) $5.00, and Children under the age of five are FREE. A Family Pass is offered for $30.00 which includes two Adults and up to four Youths. Pit gates open at 2:00 PM, front gates 4:00, time trials 5:30, and racing starts around 6:45.
The Cottage Grove Speedway has hosted fast and exciting action as far back as 1956. Since then the ¼-mile banked oval has been regarded as a place where fast times are set and plenty of side-by-side racing occurs. Regular classes include 360 Sprints, IMCA Modifieds, NW Extreme Winged Sprint Cars, Late Models, Street Stocks, and Hornets from the months of April till October every Saturday night. For more information be sure and visit the venue's homepage www.cottagegrovespeedway.com or call the brand new Northwest Tracks Hotline at (360)-699-RACE.
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Christmas is slowly creeping in and in most cases it has to do with a lot of expenses. A ton of money spent for decoration, the holiday dinner and especially on presents. People tend to waste a huge amount of money on presents without even giving it much of a thought how to please the people they care for while NOT breaking the family bank. Unfortunately, Christmas is becoming more and more commercialized, even though the very purpose of the holiday is not about who will give and receive the most expensive gift. So, for the upcoming holy day, reconsider your priorities and gift-buying techniques. Here are some advices on how to have a nice Christmas without going bust.
First of all, buy gifts for fewer people
Without a doubt, you would like to give a present to everybody you know, but after all you are neither Santa Claus, nor Bill Gates, so you will need to give it at least a bit of a thought on whom to give joy to. Giving gifts is voluntary, not obligatory, so there is no need to buy distant relatives you have not seen for a couple of years a tacky gift just for the sake of it. This has nothing to do with stinginess but with practicality. Do not be mendacious, give only to those you truly care for.
Develop a budget
'Study' your overall family budget, decide how much the total 'Christmas money' are and set aside a certain sum, designated simply for presents. From that point onwards, decide (make a memo) the maximum amount of money you are to spend on whoever is on your Christmas list. Needless to say, your spouse is to receive a bigger/more expensive gift than your neighbor, for example. Having determined the sum of money that is to be spent on presents, the chance of you going bust is minimal.
Shop solo!
Having a companion is the biggest distraction one can have while shopping. Keep your eyes 'on the prize' and let nobody change your mind about what you have already decided on. The advantage of Christmas gift shopping alone is the same as with grocery shopping � you go in and out of the store without a single surprise purchase.
When possible, buy online
It is believed to be the most cost-efficient way of shopping. No driving around wasting car fuel, no waiting in line in lengthy queues. Plus, there are websites that offer prices which you can't find at any actual store. And do not worry about shipping. Many online shops offer free shipping.
Do not throw huge parties
The people that do so, mainly do it in order not to let everybody down. Again, Christmas is all about getting together, being with each other, regardless of what the food and beverages are. After all, people are more likely to remember the good time they had, the pleasant conversations rather than what was there in their plates and glasses.
Do not pass the chance to take advantage of the free gift wrapping many retailers offer. Pretty much throughout the whole December, a lot of stores give you the opportunity to wrap your purchasing for free if it is bought as a gift. So, this is one less thing you need to think about.
Choose thoughtful, original gifts instead of cliched expensive ones
Go DIY and invest time rather than money in the gifts you are about to give. This will guarantee that they are custom made for the people you are giving them to. Everybody can go out and buy something already made, while the aforementioned option displays care and affection.
Seek out coupons, discounts and sales
This is one of the surest and simplest ways of saving money during the Christmas holidays. This means fervently being on the lookout, but be assured that in the end it will all prove to have been worth it.
And remember, the spirit of Christmas is not about spending lots of money. It's about who we spend the holidays with and showing them they mean a lot to us, not necessarily with expensive presents.
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Perfect Was looking for a ring to work with my 1 CT solitaire. This fits snugly around the solitaire and as more sparkle. Beautiful -- and what a great deal!
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Nice accent I bought this ring as a third piece to my bridal set. It gave my set a different look after many years and added a little extra bling without being too flashy.
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Perfect Compliment to My Solitaire Diamond Ring I wanted a band to wear with my new solitaire diamond ring. The 1.25 carat diamond was from my Mom's engagement ring and I had it reset in a more contemporary setting. I knew it would be a challenge to find a band that was curved perfectly to butt up against this ring but Overstock.com made it very easy due to the detailed description & accurate measurements they provided. I couldn't be happier with my new wedding ring set. The color & clarity of the diamonds in this band are excellent!.
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Very pretty ring Lovely ring, petite and pretty. Perfect for small hands or someone with larger hands who wants something modest and dainty. Many of the reviewers have mentioned they have paired the ring with vintage style engagement rings, although I have a 1.2c emerald diamond in a simple gold band and it works well also.
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More than impressed I love my engagement ring, but I was almost positive that I wouldn't be able to get a wedding band to compliment it. The center diamond was a raised one with very intricate detailing on the sides of it (also purchased from overstock :Item#: 12913357), so a straight band wouldn't do. I had pretty much given up hope that I would forever just have the original engagement ring by its lonesome after looking at several stores. I ordered this band on a whim HOPING it would look ok with it, but I was expecting much. However, I was completely thrilled when I got it. It looks so nice with my ring that it looks like they came in a set. The band adds a perfect amount of bling to make the set look completely impressive. My wedding is coming up in 2 months, and I can hardly contain my excitement to wear them together. I've already gotten huge compliments from the very few people that have seen them as a pair.
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Diamond Band I bought this ring to go with my antique diamond pave style ring that my husband gave to me for our wedding. It is beautiful and fits perfectly with my diamond ring! I would recommend this ring to anyone who wants a beautiful sparkly enhancement ring.
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Perfect I got this to fit around my engagement ring. My engagement ring is a radiant cut diamond with a "halo" of diamonds around it. I went to the jeweler that the engagement ring was bought from only to find out the matching band was $1800! I went on a search to find something that was in my price range. Needless to say the wedding band bought on o.co matches my other engagement ring very well. I couldn't tell how far the diamonds went down the side from the picture but they go exactly half way which is exactly what I needed. The band width was exactly as advertised and is the same width as my band on my engagement ring. This ring is perfect to pair with an engagement ring when you need a band with a nice curve to it.
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simply perfect! I bought this wedding band to go with my 2 carat diamond engagement ring. I really wanted a simple wedding band to compliment my gorgeous ring and this curved band was perfect! If you're looking for a band with a lot of bling this may not be right for you but if you're looking for a band to simply compliment something already special this is perfect. The shipping was great, it arrived in only 3 days. When I tried it on I knew I wanted another band to go in the other side of my ring ...so I made an order right away. I would definitely recommend this ring!
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Just what I needed! My fiance and I have been searching everywhere to find a band to fit my vintage style engagement ring. We were having a very difficult time finding something with a deep enough curve. We took a gamble on this ring, and I'm sure glad we did. This ring was perfect, having a deep enough curve to fit flush with the ring, and it sparkles beautifully in the light. I couldn't be happier with this purchase and am looking forward to finally being able to wear it in January.
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Would this work with item number 14740444?
Hello bellebride2015, it may work, but we are not sure as they are not from the same line. We suggest to go with something in the Miadora line for a better match. We have included a link for your review. Please let us know if you have any additional questions on these rings. Thank you for shopping with us. http://www.overstock.com/search?keywords=Miadora+wedding+band&SearchType=Header
would this fit with Item #: 15039164? as a wedding band? if not can you suggest a better fit please
Thank you for your inquiry, wondering87. Yes, this band should work with that ring just fine. We hope this helps. Thank you for shopping with us.
Would this work with item #: 11557823 ?
Hello andreww2000, yes, this band is the matching band to this set. Thank you for shopping with us.
Can I pair this ring with item #15422354?
Hello pk3322, we are in the process of getting a band for the ring on item # 15422354 by the end of February. This band would not be your best match. Please check back with us and thank you for your interest.
Can you suggest an engagement ring to pair with this ring?
Hello spunky9249, we have the entire wedding set on item # 12934300 and also item # 11557823 which is the same ring with l ct rather than 1 1/8 ct. Thank you for checking with us.
Will this band fit this ring #13063364? Having a hard time finding one to fit this ring. If it doesn't work - can you suggest one that would fit?
Hello lilylee143, this band does not look like it will work because it is rounded and #13063364 is square. We are researching for a matching band and will update as soon as the information becomes available. Thank you for checking with us.
Hello lilylee143 we suggest either Item # 13984686 or Item # 14259818 would be a better match. Thank you for shopping with us.
Can you please tell me what other metals are used in the manufacturing of this ring? Specificly, is nickel used? I believe this ring is irritating my wife's finger.
Hello mattmcb, We apologize for the delay in answering your question. Unfortunately, we have not been able to get this information. 14K yellow gold is comprised of 58.3 percent gold and 41.7% other metals including,copper and silver, however some nickel could be used. We will update when we receive additional information. Thank you for your patience.
Will this band fit 14430985?
Hello capecrew4, Unfortunately, it will not fit Item # 14430985. Thank you for checking with us.
Will this ring fit flush next with item # 12996401?
Hello, tallboyy15. Hope your day is going well. This item does not fit flush with #12996401. The matching band is #13984686 on our site. Thank you for shopping with us and please feel free to contact us again with any further questions.
Would this ring fit with Item #: 12712829??? Just wanted to make sure since there is so much detail (and some diamonds) on the lower sides of my engagement ring---------------#12712829. Thank you!!! :) Julie
Hi jumiss, unfortunately they will not fit flush with each other. We recommend using the suggested product attributed with the item. Thanks for shopping with us.
Would this fit with a Marquis solitiare engagement ring.
Thank you for your question. This band is beautiful! This band is designed to be paired with sku#11557823. The inside dimensions of the indention is approximately 6.9mm across and 2mm deep. This band is best fit with an engagement ring having a round halo head design, but there's a chance it could fit with a marquis solitaire engagement ring.
Would this band sit flush with item # 13821207?
This band is a little thicker than item 13821207 but you probably would not notice.
What are the inside dimensions of the indention of where the ring should go please.
The dimensions are: 6.9 millimeters across and 2 millimeters deep.
do you have any suggestions to a band that would go with that ring that could be purchased from this website?
There are many bands from which to choose on Overstock.com. On the lower right side of the screen, there is a good starting point. Scroll through the items listed under "People Who Viewed This Viewed."
How many mm in length is the curved part of the ring?
The curved part of the ring is 7.5 millimeters.
Will this ring go with item number 14063911?
We''re unable to verify, but don''t believe the two rings will stack properly.
Hi, I was wondering if the clarity and color in this ring are certified by any major institutions such as the GIA? or if not, could you tell me who makes the assessment? Thank!
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25th September 2012, 08:36 AM | #1 |
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Fin and rig question for Starboard Rio
Hi. I am pretty new to windsurfing and of course to this forum. I am living in Norway, so due to that my first season is almost over before it even started. I got myself a Starboard Rio M. (206 liters) with a Severne Synergy 7.3 square meters rig. Until now I have been on water 8 times, but probably only 4 of them has been what can bee called sailing. My present level is now that I can somehow tack and gybe in light conditions. I am able to launch and get back. Been in the harness a few times because I could not hold the rig in any other way due to fatigue. I have never been planning, although I have been out in planning conditions (for other windsurfers). I am able to sail my board without the dagger board down on broad reach, and somehow also able to commit to the harness for a small period of time (30-120 seconds before getting thrown off). I probably am a bit heavy for my board being a total beginner, but I feel safe and comfortable with it anyway. I can�t see planning happening this year, but I am dreaming about it for the next season. Some stats:
Me, big pie eater at 122 kg (269 lb), 198 cm. tall (6.5�). Conditions are small chops (10- 40 cm.). Comfortable doing winds up to 7 ms. (13 knots) if not too gusty. I have been out in 9-10 ms, but then I had a terrible time getting back to launch. Not strong enough for that. Typical winds that people go out in where I live are between 3-8 ms. I am sailing in a small fjord so I will always land some place if not not able to cope. My first question is if considering my weight and the board, is the stock fin appropriate for me in the long run? This is fin called a Drake Shallow 410. I have come to learn that the Serverne Synergy maybe is a very basic rig that might not bee perfect for intermediate progression (whenever that starts to happen). Any inputs on sails and sizes? Finally, I am by far suggesting that my equipment is holding me back, and I have so far enjoyed every second I have been on the water, even when I struggled with the conditions being a bit overwhelming for me. Regards Frode |
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Sorry. I meant:
I am NOT by far suggesting that my equipment is holding me back, and I have so far enjoyed every second I have been on the water, even when I struggled with the conditions being a bit overwhelming for me. Regards Frode |
25th September 2012, 12:39 PM | #3 |
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Welcome Frode,
At your weight a larger rig will certainly help. Too bad you did not get the Rio L (large) as the extra volume and width would have been helpful in your progress so far. As your skills improve, you will probably want a larger sail around 8.5-9.5 m2. You will probably want a larger fin (50-60 cm would be good) to go with the larger sail. What issues are you having? Sounds like you are working way to hard to either control the rig or stay on the board. Having taught many heavier sailors over the years, my guess would be that you are moving your feet a little to "compensate" for balance issues. When you learn to get your feet set so your center of mass stays over the fore/aft centerline of the board and make your balance and counterbalance (the pull and weight of the sail) corrections at the hip level and above. It's a common problem for heavier sailors. It's also pretty hard to learn to "calm down" find the best foot placement for your weight and your board's volume distribution, and then learn to use your upper body weight to compensate for the weight and power in the sail (through the harnes). Hope this helps, Roger |
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I have not seen it in person but from the web I guess the Synergy sail is still a good sail that can be put on the plane. At your weight however, it's not large enough to get you on the plane at the windspeed you are confortable. When you will be confortable at 15 kts with your 7.3, you can think moving up to a larger sail and plane more often. A good step would be 9.0 or 9.5. You will then keep your current 7.3 for even higher winds.
I have a Drake Shallow 30 (I guess) and this would benefit from an upgrade when you spend more time on the plane. The good: The fin is quite solid, made of thick heavy platic,so it can hit the bottom in shallow areas without damage. The bad:It is however quite draggy. I don't think it will prevent you from starting to plane, but once you figure out how to plane, you'll want to go fast and the fin will limit you. (Maybe the 41 is different, I cannot tell)� You might want to buy a fin that will be a good fit to your future 9.5 when you buy the sail. |
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i am a heavyweight at 100 kilos/220 pounds
now i use a 10-oh in winds 10 to 15 knots i started shortboarding with a 7-oh until "comfortable" then i purchased an 8.5 it still took some time until i planed - one full season what helped me was putting ridiculously long harness lines on then i was able to hook in whenever i lacked the strength over time technique will replace strength not falling in saves a lot of strength as well :-) one thing i found important was patience and not worrying what others think i have used equipment that people laughed at it helped me progress, i had fun and TOW/time on water welcome to the wonderful world of windsurfing good winds jw |
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Thank you all for answers so far. The main reason why I am asking for advice is that due to the season almost being over her in Scandinavia, a few retailers have clearance sales. It just seemed like an idea to take advantage of this given that I got some input on where to put my money. So far;
I probably will need a bigger sail � That is easy. I can get a Severne Convert 8 or 8,5 30 % off list price. I probably should go for a bigger, but that is the sizes they will give me a reduced price on. Other sizes they have to order specially. So I�ll probably go for the 8,5. Fin � Nothing specific yet. That is cheaper anyway, so for now I think the sail will be my only upgrade. Roger � you are absolutely right about my feet�s being more or less all over the place. Being my size and paired with not being a natural when it comes to balancing ability�s, there is much to work on there. Sailboarder � You are right, I should keep my 7,3. It was so cheap anyway (about than 200 US$), and will be good to have for the windier days. Also for others to use if they want to borrow my board. If I had known ANYTHING I would have waited until next season and got myself the large Rio. Maybe I should try to sell this and get myself the large one, but they do not keep it in stock. Sailboarder and Unregistered � 10 m sail. That seems to be quite a handful. It must be heavy to up haul in swells, but very encouraging that I might be able to compensate a bit for my big belly with bigger sails. I am interested to learn about the length of your harness lines. In the package I got when I bought the board, I got 28� lines and a Mystique seat harness (the cheapest), and I find so brutally hard to hook in. The hardest part sailing so far. I also feel like my arms are to bent when in the harness. They are almost 50-60 degrees instead of almost strait. Thank you all, and regards Frode |
26th September 2012, 11:26 PM | #7 |
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Might want to try a waist harness (not a seat harness) until you get the hang of being "hooked in" to the rig and can begin to trust the rig to hold you up on the board. Harness line balance is very critical here. If you cannot "let go" of the boom with both hands for a few seconds and have the rig just stay in position, providing you with steady power, you need to work on balancing the harness lines a bit more. The suggestion to get a waist harness is based on it's a higher hook, and quite a bit easier to hook in and unhook. Hope this helps, Roger Oh, yeah, my favorite suggestion to advancing beginner sailors..... You can go dancing in the evening with your significant other. Dancing on the board will get you wet and have you swimming faster than anything else you can do. Settle down, place your feet, and keep them there! OR I'll be right over with some foot sized pieces of velcro. We'll put velcro your feet and the other side of the velcro on the board in the correct positons! .......just kidding! I understand how hard it is for a big guy to compensate at the hips, when you've been compensating (on land) with your feet all your life! |
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you are VERY tall
for me you might need a waist harness AND even longer lines !!! jw |
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Who would have thought you could find a Hall of Famer in the Major League Baseball Rule 5 draft? You usually associate this draft with the marginal player who is not good enough for the 40-man roster, but still performing for his team. You would never think a player like Roberto Clemente would be subject to the Rule 5 Draft, but he was, as were notable players like former Oriole Paul Blair, current Met Johan Santana and Royals closer Joakim Soria. And can you even imagine that current Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Shane Victorino went through the Rule 5 Draft twice befores ticking with the Phillies and going on to win his first World Series ring this Fall.
But besides Clemente, the most recent addition to the Rule 5 Draft All- Dumb Move team was former Rays Josh Hamilton. He was left unprotected by the Tampa Bay Rays in 2006 and was selected 3rd by the Chicago Cubs, who then sold his rights to the Cincinnati Reds where he played in 2006 all season long at the major league level. The Rays were trying to hide Hamilton off their 40-man roster because of recent re-instatement to baseball after 2 years of drug problems. But that did not deterr the Cubs, who quickly snatched Hamilton up before the Rays knew what had happened.
Will there be another " Josh Hamilton or Johan Santana" in the 2008 Rule 5 draft being held on Thursday in Las Vegas? The answer is not that simple this year. This years draft might be the hardest to predict in the last several years. No one is a clear favorite in any of the three phases ( MLB, Triple-A, Double-A) to be selected this time around.
Alot of basbeball officials call this year's Rule 5 Draft a bit of a bust. There is not a huge buzz about any one player, or the potential as in years past. The rules changes prior to last year, adding an extra year of protection for teams to keep players. Under the old rules, 2005 high school draft picks and 2006 college picks would have had to be protected (and most international players signed in '04 as well).
Prep pitchers such as Sean West (Marlins), Chaz Roe (Rockies), Brandon Erbe (Orioles) and Will Inman (Padres) would have to be protected ,but are not on 40-man rosters. That leaves more room to protect fringy players who otherwise might not have made the cut. Some borderline players will get an extra reprieve this year thanks to the new rules, but will have to earn that spot come Spring time.
Similarly, the Pirates don't have to make a 40-man call on 2006 first-rounder Brad Lincoln, who has missed a year with Tommy John surgery, and the Indians can wait on corner infielder Wes Hodges, who can hit but hasn't shown he can handle third base.
That has left a thinner talent pool to choose from. The '06 Rule 5 yielded stars such as Josh Hamilton and Joakim Soria, but the top talents in the '07 class were players such as outfielder Brian Barton, who stuck all year with the Cardinals; knuckleballer R.A. Dickey, whom the Mariners swung a trade to keep; and lefthander Wesley Wright, who stuck as a reliever with the Astros.
Draft analysts agree there are few position players with Barton's upside in this Rule 5 class, and and the quality and talent of players and pitchers has dipped accordingly with the rule changes. Big names such as Donald Veal (Cubs) and Eduardo Morlan (Rays) have attracted interest, but Veal pitched poorly all year and again in the Arizona Fall League, while Morlan's velocity was back in the 89-92 mph range in Puerto Rico but not in the mid-90s he showed earlier in his minor league career. Morlan was the third player garnished by the Rays in the Matt Garza, Jason Barlett trade last November with the Minnesota Twins for ex-Rays badboy Delmon Young, Brendan Harris and Jason Pridie.
The best comparisons to Barton are several prospects with injury questions, such as pitchers Alan Horne (Yankees), coming off rotator cuff surgery on his shoulder, and Pedro Strop (Rangers), a former Rockies farmhand coming off his own arm injury; and catcher Donny Lucy (White Sox), who is athletic and plays a premium position but has never quite performed.
What buzz there is has centered on Class A pitchers with stuff rather than track records. Among the names bandied about:
RHP Jordan Pratt, Dodgers ( above ) : The 2003 fifth-round pick out of an Oregon high school has yet to progress past Class A. He spent 2008 in high Class A Inland Empire and walked 67 (while striking out 80) in 69 innings. However, Pratt has premium stuff, with a fastball that consistently reaches 94 mph, and an inconsistent curveball and a premium cutter that helps him handle lefthanded hitters. They went 2-for-35 off him in Hawaii Winter Baseball, where Pratt showed off some smoother mechanics that helped him throw more strikes. Lefty David Pfeiffer of the Dodgers, a sidearmer, also was getting some attention.
LHP Jordan Norberto, Diamondbacks ( above ) : Norberto has upside, as he's just 22 and has reached 96 mph with his fastball. He's also spent the last two years in the low Class A Midwest League, striking out 220 in 204 innings while walking 102.
IF Corey Wimberly, Rockies ( above ) : No one in the class fits the utility profile better than Wimberly, a 5-foot-8 switch-hitter with plus speed and defensive versatility. Wimberly played second base, third base, shortstop and the outfield in '08 at Double-A Tulsa while posting a .370 on-base percentage. He lacks strength but has a solid track record as a hitter.
RHP Loek Van Mil, Twins: The 7-foot-1 righthander has shown a fastball up to 97 mph in the past but has a partial ligament tear due after injuring his elbow just prior to the Beijing Olympics. Fellow Dutch national teamer Hainley Statia (Angels) remains the top middle-infield possibility in a thin group of players there.
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Here is the Major League portion of the Rule 5 Draft with final results posted below. Check out the list and see if your favorite might have picked up a young player, or left someone unprotected and they were selected from your squad.
In the Rule 5 Draft, the Tampa Bay Rays lost the rights to Double-A closer Eduardo Morlan, who was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers with the 15th pick of the draft. The Rays then selected starter-turned reliever Derek Rodriguez with the 19 th pick to swap pitchers with different aspects of the game.
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1 | Terrell Young | RHP | Washington | Cincinnati | Sarasota |
2 | Reegie Corona | INF | Seattle | New York (AL) | Trenton |
3 | Everth Cabrera | SS | San Diego | Colorado | Asheville |
4 | Donald Veal | LHP | Pittsburgh | Chicago (NL) | Tennessee |
5 | Lou Palmisano | C | Baltimore | Milwaukee | Brevard County |
6 | Luis Perdomo | RHP | San Francisco | St. Louis | Springfield |
7 | David Patton | RHP | Cincinnati* | Colorado | Modesto |
8 | Kyle Bloom | LHP | Detroit | Pittsburgh | Altoona |
9 | Jose Lugo | LHP | Kansas City** | Minnesota | Ft. Myers |
10 | Benjamin Copeland | CF | Oakland | San Francisco | Fresno |
11 | James Skelton | C | Arizona | Detroit | Erie |
12 | Zachary Kroenke | LHP | Florida | New York (AL) | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre |
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13 | Gilbert De La Vara | LHP | Houston | Kansas City | Northwest Arkansas |
14 | Jason Jones | RHP | Minnesota | New York (AL) | Scranton/Wilkes-Barre |
15 | Darren O'Day | RHP | New York (NL) | Los Angeles (AL) | Salt Lake |
16 | Eddie Morlan | RHP | Milwaukee | Tampa Bay | Montgomery |
17 | Robert Mosebach | RHP | Philadelphia | Los Angeles (AL) | Arkansas |
18 | Miguel Gonzalez | RHP | Boston | Los Angeles (AL) | DNP |
19 | Derek Rodriguez | RHP | Tampa Bay | Chicago (AL) | Charlotte |
20 | Ivan Nova | RHP | San Diego | New York (AL) | Tampa |
21 | Rocky Cherry | RHP | New York (NL) | Baltimore | Norfolk |
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Just bought this board and wanted to know if anyone is familiar with this board or shaper thank you
Just bought this board and wanted to know if anyone is familiar with this board or shaper thank you
Its big and its blue.
i got that far too
Found this on sways but dont really give too much help
its a vintage board so you got someting going right there but there was so many fly by night bulders then its hard to know what you really got. The Tuckerton Seaport's Surf Museum might be able to help you out
yeah i found that same site as well but i think that guy was thinking about Kahuna creations. thanks for the info. went out on it today and rides nicee!
did you every find any information about your board? I would be curious to know its history and any related information. I too have one of those boards - all I know is it is old.
I don't know much about the history or shaping or anything in that sense, but all I know is that it looks like a really fun board to ride in small waves.
I haven't found any more information on this board yet but I am still searching. Also, it is super fun in small surf and can catch anything!


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5th October 2012
About Taken 2
By the end of the first Taken, middle-aged ball of fury Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) had brutally dispatched all the nasty Albanian traffickers who'd kidnapped his daughter Kim (Maggie Grace), using his particular set of CIA-acquired skills. One year later, Kim and her mother Lenore (Famke Janssen) unwisely set foot out of America to meet Bryan in Istanbul. All of a sudden, criminals kidnap Lenore and Kim is forced to go on the run. The bad guys are under orders from Murad (Rade Šerbedžija), who had hoped that his son would have a long and peaceful life in the business of sex slavery and was outraged that Bryan dared to electrocute him in the first movie. Bryan tries to track him down with help from Kim.
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