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Murray Magnificent For Gold At Home
Join the Journal's minute-by-minute coverage of the men's singles tennis gold medal match between Roger Federer of Switzerland and Andy Murray of Great Britain. Carl Bialik and Pia Catton offer commentary from London, and Jim Chairusmi from New York. Be sure to catch all of our Olympics coverage from our stream.
In the 14 years since his first professional match, Roger Federer has accomplished a lot that Andy Murray never has: Win a major title; Federer has a record 17. Reach the No. 1 ranking; Federer has a record 289 weeks at the top, which will reach 290 on Monday.
But there is one major achievement neither man can claim: an Olympics singles medal. Federer came closest as a teenager in Sydney in 2000, losing in the semifinals and then the bronze-medal match; he was upset early in 2004 and 2008, though he did win the gold in men's doubles for Switzerland in 2008 with Stanislas Wawrinka. Murray lost his only Olympics singles match before this year, in 2008. Now both Federer and Murray will medal, with the winner of their final at the All England Club on Sunday taking gold.
To Murray, that means that for once, he's on even footing coming into a match with Federer. "It's so rare for him to be in a position where he's trying to do something new because he's achieved so much in tennis," Murray said .
In one important respect, Murray will have the edge: He'll be playing in his home nation. The crowds this past week have been more international than the typical Wimbledon audience, but the Britons in attendance also have been more rowdy and passionate than the Wimbledon norm. Many at Centre Court watching Murray play Federer in the Wimbledon final last month cheered the Swiss's chase for his seventh title at the club. This week, as a nation rallies behind its sports stars, Murray has benefited, with Centre Court rocking like it never has before, by many accounts, for Murray's semifinal defeat of Novak Djokovic on Friday. It's added up to "so much fun" for Murray, more, he says, than he's ever experienced on a tennis court.
When Murray and Federer met here last month, Murray won the first set and outplayed Federer for much of the second. Then Federer upped his game to level the match, the rain came, the roof closed and Federer was by far the better player indoors. Rain is in the forecast Sunday again, which could mean trouble for Murray.
Then again, he's been playing better than Federer has this past week, dropping just one set and never being forced to a tiebreak. Murray needed just a couple of hours to oust Djokovic; Federer needed four and a half hours, and a 19-17 third set, to outlast Juan Martin del Potro in his semifinal. That could fatigue Federer ahead of Sunday's best-of-five-sets match. On the other hand, Federer has been out of his doubles competition since Wednesday, while Murray played two mixed-doubles matches on Saturday. He won them both with his partner 18-year-old Laura Robson, meaning he'll play for two golds on Centre Court on Sunday and will play five matches total over three days.
Murray won't ever match Federer's 17 major titles — he might not even win one. But if Murray wins both his matches Sunday he'll probably finish his career with one more gold than Federer has. He'll have a nation supporting him. "He got amazing crowd support in the Wimbledon final," Federer said. "I was able to handle that. But there's never a guarantee."
By the way on timing — Williams sisters are in first set of what could be a close gold-medal match on Centre now. I think medal ceremony will follow, plus they could open roof in meantime for men's final. So uncertain when Federer-Murray will start, even though posted time is 2pm in London.
While Federer and Murray play in London, I'm watching the match from across the pond in New York. (Actually, do Brits say America is across the pond?) It's 8:xx in the morning and my Breakfast at Wimbledon, I mean, the Olympics, is a little bacon and eggs. Pia: I heard you said the British bacon sandwiches have been your favorite? Or is it favourite?
Back shortly for the men's final. The Williams sisters are up a set on Centre Court in the gold medal women's doubles final.
The bacon sandwich I had here for breakfast was near the equestrian center in Greenwich. It was life changing. But now I'm at Wimbledon watching the Williams sisters. Did you watch their match yesterday?! Tough one.
Williams sisters just won gold in Doubles. That's two for Serena this week. And now crowd is chanting USA.
On the surface, this looks like a toss-up. Federer and Murray have split 16 career matches. But Federer has won the last three, dropping just one set. He's also 5-2 in finals, 3-0 in best-of-five-set matches, and 1-0 on Centre Court — winning their Wimbledon final contested there last month.
Murray, of course, has the home-court advantage; the boost grass gives his serve and his fine form at these Olympics, where he's 5-0 in singles and 4-0 in mixed doubles, an event he probably wouldn't have entered if he and his brother, Jamie, didn't lose their first match in men's doubles.
Whoever wins, this tournament will extend the dominance of the Big Four over men's tennis. That's Federer, Murray, Novak Djokovic — who is playing for the bronze against Juan Martín del Potro on Court 1 — and Rafael Nadal, who won Olympic singles gold in 2008 but withdrew from this tournament with an injury. There have been 26 big singles titles up for grabs since the 2010 World Tour Finals, a year-end tournament among the tour's best players also contested in London. I'm counting the four majors, nine Masters Series events, the tour finals, Davis Cup and the Olympics. All 26 have been won by one of these men.
At least in Davis Cup they share the title with some teammates.
It's especially impressive because most of these tournaments, including this Olympic one until the gold-medal match, are contested in a best-of-three-sets format. That leaves more room for fluky results and upsets. And occasionally, one of these guys loses early in tournaments, as Nadal did to journeyman Lukas Rosol last month at Wimbledon. But even when one or two do, at least one seizes the opportunity to win the title — as at Wimbledon, when the other three made the semis and Federer and Murray reached the final. Toronto, the Masters event this week, could break the streak, because Federer and Nadal have withdrawn. But at least as of this morning, Djokovic and Murray still are entered, and despite their Olympic fatigue they could well extend the streak.
Federer v Murray will start after medal ceremony, which should happen shortly. Meanwhile, play is back on for Djokovic v del Potro. The Joker is up 3-2.
They are warming up and then its DP's ad. Suddenly very sunny here. Seriously, this weather requires an umbrella and sunglasses at all times!
Looks like they are opening the roof to Centre Court.
Ted Robinson and John McEnroe calling the match on NBC. Feels just like Wimbledon!
Men's Bronze Medal Match
I don't have a ticket for Centre Court, so for now I'm loping around Court 1 to catch the bronze-medal match between Djokovic and Delpo.
Djoko opens with an ace. And another. Easy set in the bag. He looks way more fired up after the break than Delpo.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
This crowd gets very excited for mis-hit balls that wind up in the stands. Because they know they can't when its real Wimbledon. Its like parents are away.
Now 4-4 at bronze match.
Carl and Pia are the Federer and Serena of this live blog. (31 combined Grand Slam titles.) That makes me Murray (0 GS titles).
Players take the court for the gold medal match. Murray in blue. Fed in red. There is no white.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
There is a child wailing like a cat in stands. Would Real Wimbledon kick them out? Something has to be done. Its clearly distracting DelPo. And me!
0-0, Federer, Love-15
Murray to serve. Fed wins the first point of the match at the net.
Pia, maybe you need silence to live blog, but do tennis players really need to play in silence? Let the kid wail! Let the kid wail!
I'm watching the match from house of Switzerland. For journalistic balance I've stopped on the walk over there for a proper English fish-finger buttie at Borough Market. Actual tennis reports and comparisons with bacon butties shortly.
First game, deuce
Federer hits a forehand into the net on his first break opportunity of the match. Murray serving at deuce in the opening game.
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Yes, silence please! Even Djoker is getting annoyed. And the whole stadium cheers as baby is removed!!!
Murray 1-0
Andy holds serve to open the match after saving one break point.
Bad news for Federer fans. I've live blogged 2 of Federer's matches for WSJ.com and the Swiss Maestro is 0 for 2. He lost the 2009 U.S. Open Final to Juan Martin del Potro and I contributed a bit to last year's Open semifinal loss to Novak Djokovic.
1-1 all
Today's final is best-of-five sets, even though throughout the rest of the tournament, the men played best-of-three. I know Carl's going to say that its the same format they use during other Masters series events but I don't like it. The gold medal final in basketball doesn't become a six quarter game. They still only play 90 minutes in the soccer final (if it isn't tied) and I don't think they run 150 meters during the 100 meter dash final.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Djoker opened his hips too much and guns it off to the left. And another error: easy SMASHO by Djoker, but he goes long. 30 all. Big mistake.
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I see what you're saying, Jim, but its gold…so it should mean more, no?
Long rally here for bronze. And its deuce at 5-5.
Murray 2-1
Federer hits a loose forehand and Murray has a break point.
Federer 1-2, deuce
And on cue, Roger shows why he has won 7 Wimbledons. Service winner.
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Five sets or crying baby should be a choice for gold medal match.
2-2 all
Pia, the medal is really only 6% gold. Maybe they should just play 6% more tennis for it?
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DelPo serving at 30-30, score is 6-5.
First serve long.
Huge rally. DelPo hits long but review says its in. But he doesn't get point? What just happened?
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Long rallies between these two. Djoko about to break DelPo.
Murray 3-2
On serve so far in the men's final. Pia: Is Court 1 packed? Are they giving updates on the final or are they pretending the bronze medal, in a dark room, is as good as gold?
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And now we get the dramatic/self loathing/showboating from Djoko.
He tanks and DelPo takes it 7-5.
Murray 4-2
Thankfully Federer is alternating great points with errors in this game so I'm not too far behind. And another error gives Murray another break point. I can't tell you for sure which number break point it is because at the House of Switzerland, they're broadcasting Swiss TV and my French (which seems to be the language upstairs in the accredited
area) and German (on the big TV outside) are poor. Well, nonexistent.
No language needed to know that Federer just missed a backhand on break point, though. First break to Murray.
Is the House of Switzerland an actual place in London? Or just a temporary thing for the Olympics? Or did you just fly to Geneva, Carl?
4-2 Murray
Interesting to hear you call it that, Pia. I sensed some of the same when he was broken at love to lose to Murray in the semifinal. Third straight set Djokovic has lost at 7-5, which means each time he was broken in his last service game of the set. He was a lot of 7-5 sets last year, his year of dominance. This year it seems like he's losing a lot of them.
Pia, did you hear a roar from Centre when Murray broke? I guess No. 1 and Centre are pretty far apart.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Djoker is like a spring that coils left and right, but DelPo is more vertical, like a bow and his arm is the arrow.
Deuce with the Coil serving.
5-2, Murray
Jim, House of Switzerland is a temporary venue for the Games. It's in Glaziers Hall, near London Bridge and along the Thames. Very nice spot. Outdoor viewing area open to all, with beer and bratwurst for sale. Indoor for accredited folks, officials, people with restaurant reservations. Nice view of the Thames.
Nice hold from Murray after Federer pushed to deuce. I'd like to tell you a hush descended on the House of Switzerland but at the moment the people within earshot are the British PR staff. I'll get to a more central spot.
5-2 Murray
By the way, Jim, feel free to hate on this format. Masters events don't even use it anymore — now finals are best of three. Including the World Tour finals. And even when they had five sets in finals there was a tiebreak. I like it, though. Makes this match feel more meaningful. And Davis Cup, another national competition run by ITF, uses best-of-five for every live rubber.
Murray gets to 15-15 on Federer's serve with a lucky netcord that slips over for a winner. Federer deserves to have some of those go against him. Netcords went in his favor on match point in his last two matches.
And Federer falls behind 15-30 when he flubs an easy forehand volley.
He did a lot of that in his last match against del Potro.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Carl, if you are referring to the cheer for the shot put prelims nearby, yes. But we are still living in the now with ZERO updates on gold medal match. Which is a little weird.
6-2 Murray
Murray breaks again with backhand down the line. Seemed like he knew where every Federer shot was going in that set. Murray is two sets from a singles gold medal. Federer lost the first set of their final at Wimbledon, and of his semifinal against del Potro. But Murray looks more dangerous and confident today. Federer might be hoping some rain comes and leads to the roof being closed.
6-2 Murray
Murray breaks again with backhand down the line. Seemed like he knew where every Federer shot was going in that set. Murray is two sets from a singles gold medal. Federer lost the first set of their final at Wimbledon, and of his semifinal against del Potro. But Murray looks more dangerous and confident today. Federer might be hoping some rain comes and leads to the roof being closed.
6-2 Murray
Sounds like homerism creeping in to your commentary, Jim. Olympics in some ways is more impressive than a Grand Slam — just one chance instead of 16 every four years.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Well, Gumby/Screech/Coil is not being a good mental athlete right now. He's serving now at 1-1.
6-2, 1-0 Murray
Murray is serving very well today, as he did at Wimbledon and has all Olympic tournament. And his forehand is much more dangerous than it used to be. Ivan Lendl's lessons may be sticking — or we may be seeing why Murray always has done well on fast courts. His offensive shots carry more sting and he can defend on anything.
Federer just missed a routine overhead. He's been sloppy, but also feeling pressure to hit bigger shots because of Murray's great retrieval skills. Federer just sent a routine backhand long and is down 0-30 — he could be in major trouble as he's had few looks at Murray's serve.
6-2, 1-0 Murray
I know you like horse racing, Pia. Coil won the Haskell last year. Looks like he's not going to win a bronze medal this year.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
The crying baby has returned. Crying like a cat still. Chair ump said "Please," in his way. Stadium laughed again.
Argentina fans starting to sing in Spanish at the break now that DelPo is up 2-1.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Murray gets two consecutive lucky netcord winners to break at love.
This net was Swiss on Friday but it's British today. Federer was broken just twice in the semifinal in 28 service games against del Potro; he's been broken three out of five service games today. So far, a surprising rout.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
"Murray is dominating Federer right now," John McEnroe says on NBC. Jim Chairusmi on WSJ.com concurs.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Federer shows some aggression to get to 0-30 on Murray's serve. He's showing some urgency now, but consistency is what's been most lacking today from his game.
I say let the crying babies stay. The Olympics at the All England Club in general have felt like a more inclusive, family-friendly event than Wimbledon. This piece sums up the contrasts nicely.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Murray just hit a second serve on the service line to save a break point at 15-40. Bold, on edge of too bold.
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Come on. Do it for Eva Peron, DelPo! I need a Cornish pasty and a Pimms on the Hill.
Men's Bronze Medal Match.
The Argentines are restless.
Brits are going nuts on Hill.
The Serbian just aced and took it to 3-2.
Pia, is a Pimms the official drink on the Hill? And isn't the Hill renamed Murray Mound now?
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Brilliant net play from Murray, jumping to get a Federer lob and then blocking a reflex volley into the open court. He saves a second break point. Federer is 0 for 4 after going something like 2 for 13 against del Potro. Murray's net play is so good, even though he only approached net there because a Federer short ball forced him to.
Murray makes another good defensive volley at deuce but Federer scoops the ball up from just above the turf for a winner and a third break point. Finally the House of Switzerland has come alive.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Murray saves a 4th break point with a big serve.
I never got the name Murray Mound. Mount Murray sounds a lot grander.
Maybe he'll earn it if he wins two golds today.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Murray is four games away from a gold medal!!! Oh wait, we're playing best of five sets. I'm still confused since apparently you only need to win two sets to get a bronze medal. Pia, your Cornish pastry is going to have to wait. Pimms is best served warm.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Murray has won six straight games but he's the one who looks nervous in this service game. His serve is keeping him from being broken.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Whatever its called I want on it! I'm sitting in 45 degree shade.
They don't call Pimms here at Olympic tennis. Maybe a branding/sponsorship issue. But they can call it Lysol and I'll drink it.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
DelPo forces Djoko to hit long at end of a rally. 40-30 and more Spanish cheers. DelPo serving.
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I reject that. No drink is served best warm.
Easy winner by Djoko and he's at 30-0.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Pia, is it called No. 1 cup or something like that?
Murray staves off yet another break point with a nice crosscourt forehand.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Five break chances lost for Federer in this game. This only usually happens when he is playing Rafa.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
How soon you forget — these two played an epic game on Murray's serve in the third set of their Wimbledon final. Federer finally won that one after lots of missed chances. Murray looked defeated afterward.
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Carl, I'd be happy to go research that so we have the official answer!
6-2, 2-0 Murray
And as I type that Federer nets a forehand. He's looked a step or two slow retrieving balls left and right. He was so speedy on Friday, but four hours and 26 minutes of tennis may have taken a lot out of him.
No excuse intended — he had his chances to win that match sooner.
Also impressed that del Potro, who played in that same epic match, is doing so well today against a better-rested Djokovic.
6-2, 2-0 Murray
Federer, as he did in their last match, goes after a backhand return and hits it deep. Murray comes up with a tremendous backhand passing shot as a reply and gets another game point. House of Switzerland is deflated.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
After six break points, Murray finally holds serve. That may be the pivotal game in this match. Roger had his chances.
With all the rain in London, is Murray Mound a Muddy Mess right now?
Sounds like Lollapalooza in Chicago last night.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
And Murray holds when a Federer backhand floats long. A game like that drained Murray in the Wimbledon final. Wonder if that one will do the same to Federer today. One things that's been so impressive about him at his best at this tournament and at Wimbledon is how positively he's played — that even after missed opportunities he's kept attacking, stayed confident. He'll be hard pressed to do so when he;'s won just two out of 11 games, and lost 7 straight, but he needs to.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Smack Fest 2012 goes to DelPo. But Djoko gets back because he is deadly at the net.
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Carl, DelPo seems so strong but not quite able to put the nail in the coffin. Why?
He is serving 30 40 right now.
And no one is serving me anything.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
Murray starts Federer's service game with another backhand passing shot winner. Dangerous moments for Federer, who won't want to have to come back from two sets down.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
DelPo should be playing for gold right now. He couldn't quite put the nail in the Swiss Maestro either.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
Pia, del Potro has had that problem in this tournament. He couldn't close out either set easily in his quarterfinal v. Nishikori, and could have closed out Federer in straight sets but faltered a bit in the tiebreaker.
Speaking of faltering, Federer had two game points to win his 1st game since 2-2 in the 1st set and dropped them both. Deuce.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
DelPo is up 5-3 and the blue and white flags are coming out.
Rolling, rolling.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
Murray, with break in hand, can swing away, and he's getting the better of Federer again, getting to break point after yet another Murray lob lands near the baseline and pushes Federer back.
Where is the Serbian contingent on Court 1? Drinking Pimms at the Serbian House?
6-2, 3-0 Murray
Another break point for Murray as a Federer backhand flies long.
I feel a little like I'm watching the election results come in at the headquarters of the losing campaign.
6-2, 3-0 Murray
Stunning stuff on Centre Court. Federer double faults and has lost eight games in a row. He's one man who's glad it's a best-of-five-sets match — unless that just means more pain and embarrassment for him.
6-2, 4-0 Murray
Carl, at least Switzerland will have a chance to win gold in… Oh, nevermind.
6-2, 4-0 Murray
One thing that worked for Federer in the Wimbledon final was wearing out Murray. He gives it a shot by hitting a perfect drop shot to open Murray's service game. But Federer needs to start winning games to extend this long enough for that to happen. And Murray replies with his own drop shot that yields the point.
6-2, 4-0 Murray
Jim, Switzerland did finally win its first medal, and first gold, in the women's triathlon yesterday. So there's that.
6-2, 4-0 Murray
If I had said before the match, that Federer would only win one more game than Maria Sharapova did yesterday through two sets, what kind of odds could I have gotten? British bookmakers take bets on everything, don't they? Good thing I wouldn't actually bet on such things.
Carl, does Murray have ankle issues? Because I noticed, as did a reader, that he wears braces on both ankles. His legs also looked really tough and strong, though he doesn't seem all that flexible.
6-2, 4-0 Murray
Murray hits a big serve-forehand combo to get to game point for 9 straight games.
This is reminiscent of two awful matches for Federer in finals at big tournaments he hadn't yet won at the time of the matches. At the 2008 French Open final, Federer won just four games against Rafael Nadal.
And in two sets against Murray in Shanghai in 2010, Federer won just five games. That was Murray's last win against Federer. He's one game from a two-sets-to-none lead.
6-2, 5-0 Murray
Pia, Murray has had ankle sprains but nothing serious. His back has been more problematic this year. Everything seems to feel great for him today, though. Murray may not have Djokovic's flexibility but he looks to me a split-second faster around the court. Add to that his new-found aggression and he could suddenly be the equal of his more-accomplished rivals.
6-2, 5-0 Murray
Hey guys, want to bet which ends first? The best-of-five gold medal match or the best-of-three bronze medal match, that actually started first?
6-2, 5-0 Murray
Federer gets two more game points with a big forehand. Wish I had a count of how many game points he's lost in this nine-game slump.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
DelPo serving and needs it. Power serve and its match point.
6-2, 5-1 Murray
Jim, I'll take the gold-medal match, in which Federer just held with a backhand drop shot.
That's because del Potro has taken the bronze, 7-5, 6-4. Great recovery from semifinal heartbreak for the Argentine.
In regards to the triathlon photo finish… I like any sport that needs photo finishes. Unfortunately, not sure this gold medal match is going to end in a photo finish.
6-2, 5-1 Murray
Federer opens by taking the first two points of Murray's service game.
But is it worth it for him to expend energy here trying to break when he's so far behind in the set? I think it probably is, though Murray has at times in his career seemed to tank sets he's already lost to conserve energy.
That's a pretty big surprise. Del Potro is the last guy to win a Grand Slam that isn't named Federer, Djokovic or Nadal. Maybe he is fully back and will be a huge wild card at the U.S. Open.
Men's Bronze Medal Match
Don't cry for DelPo, Argentina!
And he does it on a great serve.
Bronze for BA.
From the hill
MASSIVE crowd on the hill outside Wimbledon. Very tense out here.
My post will be coming slower as everyone in England is texting.
6-2, 5-1 Murray
Murray gets to 30-30 with yet another backhand passing shot winner.
Federer is getting too predictable with his approach shots. But Federer gets away with a subpar drop shot to get to break point.
Jim, don't put this match in the books yet. The last three times Federer lost the first two sets of a match at the All England Club he came back to force a 5th. The last two times his opponents were named Benneteau and Falla, but the time before that he was playing Rafael Nadal and nearly came back to win their 2008 Wimbledon final.
6-2, 6-1 Murray
And he'll have to do it again as Murray recovers to hold and is cruising toward a gold medal. A plus for Murray: At this rate he'll be well-rested for his mixed-doubles final, to follow here with partner Laura Robson against Victoria Azarenka and Max Mirnyi of Belarus.
Just saw a shot of the Hill on television. So everyone stands on the Hill? Is the screen in high-def?
6-2, 6-1 Murray
Amazingly, that second set took 46 minutes. And that's with Federer playing at a fast rate, and few long rallies, and a 6-1 score. That means Federer had a lot of chances. Whether he's encouraged or discouraged by that remains to be seen.
6-2, 6-1 Murray
If this match ends in the next 20 minutes, maybe we can live blog mixed doubles! I was bunkering down for a 5 hour live blog. This match has barely last longer than an episode of Neighbours, the long-running Aussie soap that I believe is still a big hit in England.
6-2, 6-1, 0-1 Murray
Federer holds at love, his 1st easy service game in a long, long time.
There is nowhere to stand or sit on Hill looks like the 6 train at rush hour. Except all are riveted.
6-2, 6-1, 1-1
Murray holds at love. Federer returned much better in that disastrous first set than he just did in that game.
Still stunned by how meekly Djokovic exited the tournament, failing to win a set in his semifinal and bronze-medal match. He's usually so fired up when playing for his country — though his last Davis Cup match for Serbia was a tear-filled loss to del Potro in which Djokovic retired after falling behind, 7-6, 3-0. Djokovic also has become weak at the end of close sets, unthinkable last year. By my count he was 11-0 in 7-5 sets from the start of 2011 through the semifinals of this year's Australian Open. Starting with the final of that tournament, in which he nearly let Rafael Nadal come back and take the match, he's
7-7 in 7-5 sets.
Our blog editor, Sara Germano, just pointed out that Kylie Minogue once starred in Neighbours. Pia: I bet a Kylie Minogue song once made your Songs of the Summer list, at some point.
6-2, 6-1, 1-1 Murray
Federer tries a serve & volley at 30-15, gets a weak return from Murray — and pushes the easy volley wide. His net play has been atrocious over the last two matches.
There were huge rains today so the ground is muddy. And its tense. And there are 2k people. Thus standing.
Jim, I'd put Fed at 3 to 1 and Murray at 5 to 1 even right now. He turns thing around, no?
6-2, 6-1, 1-2 Murray
Weird to see these two guys contesting two straight big finals.
Djokovic and Nadal had so completely dominated the sport for a year, contesting all four Grand Slam finals through this year's French Open, that it's weird to see them shut out of the Wimbledon final and then shut out of medals here. Nadal, who pulled out of this tournament before it started, also is skipping Toronto and there's no definite word when he'll return.
6-2, 6-1, 1-2 Murray
Okay. Back to tennis. Do we think Federer has enough left in the tank to come back. Also got to wonder how much the DelPo match took out of him. Meanwhile, what's wrong with the Djoker? Has his level of play dropped or was it inevitable after how well he played last year?
6-2, 6-1, 1-2
Oddschecker says Federer is at about 4 to 1 and Murray 1 to 6.
There is a long vertical strip of light out on jumbo tron. Right where score is.
Thanks LOCOG.
6-2, 6-1, 2-2 Murray
Murray holds at love. Federer needs to break Murray at least once to win this match, since the fifth set has no tiebreaker. Probably a lot more than once, considering how many chances Murray has gotten on Federer's serve. And here's another one as Federer nets a forehand to fall behind 0-15. The wide serve to Murray's forehand isn't working at all today.
Jim, not sure on Djokovic, beyond that his level was bound to drop from the heights he reached in 2011, and that when it did his confidence seems to have dropped with it.
6-2, 2-1, 2-2 Murray
Another weak approach shot from Federer and a half volley pushed long, and Murray has two break points.
Jim, you are correct sir. I'm gonna say 1996… Can't Get You Outta My Head.
6-2, 6-1, 3-2 Murray
Murray blasts a backhand crosscourt that Federer can't handle and he breaks at 15. This could be over very quickly. Federer served so well in the wind Friday but he's been ineffective today, winning just 36% of his second-serve points. Part of that is that Murray is a much better returner than del Potro.
Pia: "Can't Get You Outta My Head" was released in 2001. Probably became a hit in 2002. Now I won't be able to get this outta my head.
6-2, 6-1, 3-2 Murray
Federer gets a bad bounce off a netcord and Murray puts away the forehand, then Federer can't make a backhand return and it's 30-0. And Murray lasers a backhand crosscourt for 40-0.
Sad to see Federer going down meekly and ineffectually after he's worked so hard to get in position for the singles gold medal that's eluded him. His fans can hope this motivates him to try again in Rio in 2016, something he's suggested he might do.
6-2, 6-1, 4-2 Murray
Murray holds at love with a forehand passing shot winner on the run.
Great performance from him, so impressive after Federer beat him in four sets on this court last month. Maybe this experience will encourage him to play more Davis Cup for Great Britain.
6-2, 6-1, 4-2 Murray
Federer falls behind 0-30 with an ugly error. Looks like he may not want much more of this.
6-2, 6-1, 4-2 Murray
A few readers are suggesting that Federer isn't pushing himself too hard here to come back. It's not a crazy theory. Although I'm sure Roger would love to win a Golden Slam. Although a double gold for Murray and the Olympics would be complete for Team GB, right? Are the closing ceremonies tomorrow?
From the Hill
When "Mur-ray! Mur-ray!" chants start in stadium they echo out here. It's quiet though. So focused.
6-2, 6-1, 4-2 Murray
Two questions: Do the Centre Court fans feel they got their money's worth if this ends shortly? Even the Murray fans among them must have hoped for some more drama. Maybe they'll get it from the mixed-doubles match.
And would Federer trade the Wimbledon final for this one? I think so, since he had six Wimbledons and 16 majors before that one but likely won't ever get another chance — at least one this good — for singles gold.
From the Hill
A LOT of shushing on Murry Mound.
6-2, 6-1, 4-3 Murray
Jim, I doubt Federer doesn't want to come back, at least a bit, to make at least one set score respectable. He worked really, really hard to win that game point after fine play and a Murray error saved two break points. I just think sometimes he lets the negative energy of a slump in a match engulf him, like he did in the US Open semis each of the last two years after Djokovic saved two match points. What was troubling about each of those matches was how quickly Federer fell apart after those points. He was still ahead or at least tied in each of those matches, but sometimes adversity gets him down, against his biggest rivals.
But this isn't over yet. One break and Federer is back in it.
6-2, 6-1, 4-3 Murray
Federer holds serve after winning a fun back and forth rally. If Murray wins quickly, how much rest do they give him between matches? If he wins, is he fired up for mixed doubles or is it a letdown? Gotta figure the well-rested Belarus pair should have the edge.
From the Hill
Okay, I can't take it! The pressure is too much and this Brit crowd is so reserved. Start chanting or some such!!
I want to cry its so tense.
A reader just informed me that Murray, when waiting to return, looks like Mr. Burns. Anyone agree? I don't get the same feeling of evil from Murray.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: Thus far on the doppelganger tally today, we have Djokovic as a Gumby/Skreech mashup and Murray as noted.]
6-2, 6-1, 5-3 Murray
Murray holds at love, showing no nerves.
I think Azarenka/Mirnyi have the edge regardless of rest as she's a much better singles player than Robson and Mirnyi is half of the top-ranked doubles team. Though if Murray plays this well that could suffice. Federer has been really bad but I've also never seen Murray play this well.
6-2, 6-1, 5-3 Murray
One game away. Pia: so tense you want to cry? Are you coming back to the States with a British accent? I guess that happened to Madonna.
From the Hill
The Mound People have mustered "Murray clap clap clap."
C'mon people!! Someone start singing "RULE BRITANNIA!"
6-2, 6-1, 5-4 Murray
Looks like Federer at least will have the consolation of one close set, holding at love with an ace. Though Murray looked content to let that one go and focus on serving for the gold, which he'll do now.
Federer has barely touched Murray's serve in this set after letting seven break points go in the second set.
6-2, 6-1, 5-4 Murray
Murray takes the court to serve for the match. I'm sensing a Federer break. Who's with me?
6-2, 6-1, 5-4 Murray
Federer hits a ball on the line, prompting an "Oh, no" from Switzerland House voice who thought it was long. Murray answers with forehand of his own on the line. 15-0.
6-2, 6-1, 5-4 Murray
Federer crushes a Murray second set forcing a return error. Murray answers with a service winner. 30-15.
6-2, 6-1, 5-4 Murray
Murray hits a big forehand return, channeling his inner Djokovic-under-pressure, to get to 15-15. Murray shrugs it off with a big serve to get to 30-15.
6-2, 6-1, 5-4 Murray
And an ace for 40-15, and gold-medal point for Murray.
6-2, 6-1, 6-4 Murray, Final
Murray aces and wins the gold. Federer shows grace, smiling and embracing his conqueror at the net. Amazing serving from Murray to close it out, and amazing play all match. Muted clapping inside the House of Switzerland.
From the Hill
I'm not comin' back, love!
6-2, 6-1, 6-4 Murray, Final
Game, set, match Team GB. And Andy Murray joins Nicolas Massu as an Olympics men's tennis gold medalist. Congratulations Andy!
6-2, 6-1, 6-4 Murray, Final
So cynical, Jim. He also joins Andre Agassi and Rafael Nadal. And Federer, at least, has an Olympics singles medal. I hope those holding Swiss flags in Centre Court didn't pay too much for that ticket.
Such an easy win that, while Murray did the now-obligatory climb into his box, they all looked pretty calm as well as happy.
From the Hill
Mini-awwhh for Fed and huge cheer when they flashed the score!
But frankly, I could have used more celebration out here.
Mild. Though maybe I'm used to hearing cheers in a stadium– out of doors its diffuse. Or just BRITISH.
6-2, 6-1, 6-4 Murray, Final
Funny, Pia. Looked like crowd was going nuts whenever they were shown during the Wimbledon final. Maybe the result was just not in doubt by 6-2, 3-0. I hear from a reliable source that there was a huge cheer at Earl's Court, home of Olympic volleyball, when the emcee announced Murray's win.
6-2, 6-1, 6-4 Murray, Final
The crowd, as Carl mentioned, seemed to be very pro-Murray. As a tennis fan, you have to be pumped up for the U.S. Open now. A resurgent Roger Federer, a gold-medal Andy Murray, a Djoker who appears to have come back to Earth and perhaps Juan Martin del Potro can crack the big 4. Only question mark is how healthy Rafael Nadal will be.
The Earls Court venue is ear-splitting. If you whisper in there it becomes loud. But that's what I wanted out here!!
The crowd is louder now that the Chariots of Fire music for medal ceremony is starting.
Overheard: "Something like Wimbledon, only more of them."
6-2, 6-1, 6-4 Murray, Final
Meanwhile Federer remains at No. 1 in the rankings. And as Jim says, lots to look forward to for the US Open. This match itself, though, wasn't worthy of this great era in men's tennis. It was more one-sided than any major men's final since Nadal blew out Federer at the 2008 French Open, dropping just four games. Federer bounced back very well from a crushing loss in the US Open semis last year, starting his rise back to No. 1. We'll see if he can respond to this loss as well as Murray responded to his loss in the Wimbledon final last month. And we'll see how Murray responds in just a moment, when he plays the mixed-doubles final after this medals ceremony.
Medal Ceremony
Juan Martin del Potro starts the medal ceremony by accepting his bronze. He looks quite happy. One study suggests bronze winners are happier than silver winners, probably especially true in sports where bronze winners win their last match while silver medalists lose theirs. Federer, though, looks quite happy as he kisses his medal.
Medal Ceremony
And NBC is NOT showing the medal ceremony. We're watching a feature by Mary Carillo of Olga Corbett. Worth noting that the Serena Williams ceremony wasn't shown yesterday either. We got a clip of it in prime time.
Medal Ceremony
Murray looks a bit silly holding a small bouquet of flowers but also looks very happy, and proud, and like he's having trouble catching his breath.
Meanwhile, with Federer giving up a few inches to del Potro and the silver and bronze stands at equal height, it adds to the impression that del Potro has won and Federer has lost. Which they have, today.
Maybe after the pain wears off Federer will remember just how hard he fought and well he played to beat del Potro to make it to today's match.
Medal Ceremony
Now they're all standing next to each other on the gold-medal stand and Federer looks really short. Still smiling and not particularly crying.
Swiss TV keeps cutting away to a TV host whenever there's a risk of a player saying something in English in an interview. Maybe not all Swiss people understand English as well as Federer.
Medal Ceremony
I guess it's because I'm an American who had to sing "My Country 'Tis of Thee" in elementary school when we did the Pledge in the morning. They never told us that song stole the melody from God Save the Queen.
Medal Ceremony
Yes, it's weird to see guys holding flowers. In ballet, only women get flowers.
They are playing the David Bowie song Heroes. I like the "Moulin Rouge" version better.
Medal Ceremony
Seems Swiss TV coverage of the medal ceremony is over, and this level of the House of Switzerland is mostly deserted of any fans in red.
Officials are discussing Federer's arrival at the House for what was meant to be a celebration.
Medal Ceremony
Huge crowd has gathered to try to see Murray on his way to press conference. Its a beautiful redemption, but I'm eager to hear Carl's thought on what happened to Federer. And the Joker!?
Until next time, cheers!
In what has been a gold-filled weekend for Olympics host Great Britain, Andy Murray added to the tally on Sunday with a convincing, lopsided rout of Roger Federer. Federer has seven Wimbledon titles to Murray's none, but Murray will always lead Federer in golds won at the All England Club, and could add one to that tally in the mixed-doubles final, up next on Centre Court.
Murray has won big titles outside the majors before, but is still waiting for the Grand Slam breakthrough. This time felt different — the eyes of his nation and of tennis fans world-wide were on him in a way they weren't in, say, Cincinnati or Shanghai. And he didn't just win, he dominated the world's top two players and the last two Wimbledon champions, Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer, without dropping a set or even being forced into a tiebreaker against either one. While Federer was shaky and perhaps fatigued by his epic semifinal, he also had to contend with Murray like he'd never seen him before. Nothing Federer tried was working, which pushed him to take more risks and try tactics he isn't so comfortable with, and Murray answered everything that wasn't an unforced error.
Murray hasn't before had the chance to play for his country when both he and the competition were at the highest level — he was on the cusp of his first major final at the last Olympics, and Great Britain has struggled to stay in the top tier of Davis Cup. Maybe much like success for his country in 2010 propelled Djokovic to his historically successful 2011, winning gold for Great Britain will push Murray to surpass his older rivals, Federer and Rafael Nadal, over the next 12 months. He'll have to do it by taking this success to other countries where Federer and Nadal fans outnumber Murray fans. But his improvement hasn't just been in confidence. Murray also is serving better, hitting his forehand better, and avoiding prolonged defensive rallies when he can take the initiative. With Nadal injured and Djokovic reeling, Murray could even rise to No. 1 in the world.
He won't do it very soon, though. Federer, despite this lopsided loss, is likely to remain in the top spot at least through the end of the U.S. Open as Djokovic has lots of points to defend before then. That could mean Federer draws Murray for a U.S. Open semifinal, which now looks like an unpleasant prospect to Federer, who had no answers for Murray today. But Federer has rebounded from tough losses so well throughout his career, often putting together great patches of play after them. While he may not rebound for long enough to be a medal contended in 2016, around his 35th birthday, Federer already has defied many skeptics by returning to No. 1 this far into his career, despite having to contend with Nadal and Djokovic. Add Murray to that list as someone who has finally, truly arrived in the Big Four that rules the sport, even when everything feels different at the Olympics.


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|A set of 84 Staphylococcus aureus isolates collected from the milk of cows with subclinical mastitis in Asturias (a cattle region of Spain) and six control strains were tested for sequences of genes encoding hemolysins (hla, hlb, hld, hlg, and hlg-2), leukotoxins (lukPV, lukM, and lukED), toxic shock syndrome toxin (tst), and enterotoxins (sea to see, seg to ser, and seu) by conventional and multiplex PCR. It was found that 84, 83, 11, and 39 isolates carried some type of hl, luk, tst, or se gene, respectively, which were arranged in 14 exotoxin genotypes. All of the isolates were negative for lukPV, hlg, sea, sed, see, sej, sek, sep, seq, and ser. Two gene groupings could be related with pathogenicity islands—[lukED, seg, sei, sem, sen, seo ± seu] with Saß-1 and [tst, sec, sel] with SaPIbov, present in 45 and 13.1% of the isolates, respectively—while 11.9% of them carried both islands. Only one contained seb (together with Saß-1), and another contained seh (together with lukED). The isolates were also analyzed by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis performed with SmaI. Thirty-nine SmaI profiles (similarity coefficient [S] = 0.94 to 0.21) were differentiated; 12, 1, and 10 of these, respectively, were generated by isolates presumptively carrying Saß-1, SaPIbov, or both. Five SmaI profiles (S 0.8) formed a cluster, which contained 20 and 10 isolates carrying one (Saß-1) or both islands. These data show the high frequency of genes encoding cytotoxins and pyrogenic toxin superantigens, their relationship with pathogenicity islands, and their distribution among a diversity of genetic types of S. aureus related to subclinical mastitis.
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If you've ever seen a document that had something faded into the background of every page such as an image or text like the word Copy or Confidential, you know what a watermark is. Originally a watermark was part of the actual paper you typed on and if you held it up to the light, you might see the text or image better. Nowadays you put it into your document on screen and it prints with the rest of your document. So let's put a watermark in an existing document. We'll open that up by going to the Office button and then Open.
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The language is going to be English, we'll leave it at that but we can choose different languages. There is quite a list of languages to choose from. We'll leave it at English, United States. The text? Maybe we want the word " confidential" in the background so click this drop-down and sure enough, Confidential is on the list along with a number of others in there as well. Like "Top Secret" and "Urgent." We'll choose Confidential. "ets change the font, I prefer Arial. So I'm in a type the letter A on my keyboard to go to the As and type an R.
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Check above for the complete summary, but as has been mentioned, they've already explained this. Putting the code in just unlocks the descriptions of what they do. Everything will still be there no matter what. You can still pick the feat/class ability even if you dont have the book.Originally Posted by epochrpg
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Wednesday, 24th October, 2007, 08:18 PM #53
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So don't buy a book when the code packet has already been ripped open?Originally Posted by Relique du Madde
If I go to a store and find that it's supposed to have a CD in it, and the CD is missing I won't buy it.
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It was said already, just not in that article. It was on a message board(can't remember which one). Someone asked "can you get the digital copy if you aren't a subscriber" and the answer was yes but that being a subscriber also unlocked the rules items in all of the DDI databases.Originally Posted by Scribble
When asked if you'd be able to access the digital copy while offline, the answer was more ambiguous. I believe it was something like "we are looking at ways to maximize the use of your digital copy of the book while making sure it is protected from copying, however we have not decided how this will work."
There were similar answers to questions asked about whether the file would be a PDF and whether it would have DRM or watermarking. It all amounted to "We don't want you to be able to copy the file or let anyone else use it. The easiest way to do that is make it so that you need to be logged in using your username and password online to view the book, making it impossible to copy it. However, a lot of people might complain about that, so maybe we'll turn it into a PDF file with DRM preventing people from copying it or giving it to other people. However, a lot of people might complain about that. So, we'll have a meeting sometime and discuss how much protection we can get away with putting on these things before June."
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Actually you WILL be able to have that spiffy feat/prestige class - IF you already know what it does according to the text:Originally Posted by epochrpg
To get access to the full details of the relevant rules and mechanical elements, though, you will need to own the E-version of the physical book where these rules or mechanical elements were published. When you purchase the printed book, a code will grant access to the E-version of the book for a nominal fee. As a subscriber, ownership of the E-version gives you access, when you are online, to the rules content while youre filling out or updating your character sheet. Without the E-version, however, the character sheet will give you only the barest information (such as the names of feats and such) and refer you to the appropriate published books.
So you will be able to borrow your buddy's book to look up the feat, put it on your character in the generator, but just not have access to the full text of the feat/prestige class is what I get from that, right?
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Apples to Oranges
Keep in mind that Paizo is merely offering a simple PDF version of some of the elements in a print magazine. Aside from the chore of uploading, there's literally no extra work--they just save the file (which they've already created for the printer) as a PDF.Originally Posted by Azgulor
WotC is not just offering a simple PDF version. They're offering something entirely different: "As a subscriber, ownership of the E-version gives you access, when you are online, to the rules content while youre filling out or updating your character sheet."
They're offering the content of the book entered into a database that integrates with their other tools. Creating such content is an additional expense--it's not just choosing "save as PDF" from the print layout program.
Frankly, WotC taking the time to create this huge suite of useful tools demonstrates that they are incredibly customer focused. There have been dozens of threads on this board asking WotC to create exactly what's described in that article. The DDI's tools (particularly the character and encounter builders) is a huge win for customers.
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I wionder if they'll have a CD included with the books... You put the cd in, log into the system and download the digital version plus unlock the features in DDI.
If someone else uses the CD to do the same, your copy disapears. (like if you sell a book now...)
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1.) To access the e-book version, you must already have DDI account. Which means you've already registered your name and credit-card billing address. Withouy a DDI account (and a credit card to pay the unlock fee) the code itself is useless.Originally Posted by Relique du Madde
2.) I doubt the codes will be unique to each book. More likely, there will be one generic code for each book. The code will allow you to purchase the e-book version (for a fee). So even if you don't buy the book (you copy down the code), you could still buy an online-only version (available to you as long as you have a DDI account) without penalty (except for the lack of a paper/printable copy).
3.) Even if you DON'T buy the hardcover, WotC still gets you for DDI+Access Cost. And you'll have to be online on there site to use it. Thats more money than they'd get if you downloaded a OCR version off Kazaa...
4.) It finally gives users a choice: An online-only version for a nominal fee (still readable, if not printable) a paper-only version (and you get the bare-bones version online) or get the premium package and get BOTH the online version for reference (and the more robust generators) and the paper-book.
5.) Will it stop piracy? No. Will it slow it down by giving it a legitimate alternative (like iTunes did) yes.
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Well I love the concept of the digital table. Sadly, I won't ever be able to use it due to the computer limitations. Bummer.
As far as the ebook goes, I support them charging the extra fee. As has been mentioned, the service that Paizo provides and the one that Wizards will be offering are not truly comparable. You'll be getting a lot more for your bucks.
I'm inclined to agree with the poster who suggested the generic code as the way to go. Otherwise, there's no real way to protect the code aside from shrink wrapping the book, which would be a marketing disaster. A CD is not much of an option...lots of computers don't even bother with CD-Rom anymore, and it'd add a great deal to the cost that people who have no interest in electronic materials would be rightfully unwilling to pay. Having a generic code might open them to some theft issues (though I like the sealed envelope idea) but it'll be fairly well balanced by the profit they'll be making from those who don't steal the code. Besides, they could put a protective device into the code entry system that would require the book to be present when entering the code online.
In the end, the only issue I have are the hardware limitations for the online apps. I can understand the reasons for it, but that doesn't do me or most of my friends any good.
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Skip to comments.First She Backs Abortion and Now "Dear Abby" Supports Homosexual "Marriage"
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WASHINTGON, DC, October 10, 2007 (LifeSiteNews.com) - Famed Dear Abby columnist Jeanne Phillips, aka Abigail Van Buren, is being given an award by the homosexual activist group Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) for her endorsement of homosexual 'marriage'.
"I believe if two people want to commit to each other, God bless 'em," the syndicated advice columnist told The Associated Press. "That is the highest form of commitment, for heaven's sake."
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In 2001 Phillips caused a stir when she called an uncle's pro-life witness to his 11-year-old niece "out of line" in a recent advice column. The column responded to a pro-abortion mother whose child was informed by her uncle that abortion is "killing babies". After the girl asked her mother how she could think killing babies was okay, the mother was distraught and at a loss for answers.
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God is NOT going to bless them. You are dangerously wrong. It is not heavenly. It is a deadly commitment. And the parts don't even fit.
It's the "highest form of commitment" because it's God-ordained. Take away the God-ordained part, and you take away the "highest form of commitment" part, too.
People can commit to each other all they want. I do not give a rats ass about that, what I care about is the state recognizing homosexual marriage.
I have always thought it intriguing that homosexuals say they want commitment but will not commit unless they get a marriage license (state recognized). Hey what about just living together?
Your comment to Wagglebee doesn't make any sense.
"Dont say you are for killing babies. Say you believe in a woman's right to choose."
To choose to kill her baby! How much more obvious can it be?
I know that, it's Dear Abby that doesn't.
Go away Dear Abby.................
Well, she just tied herself to a party. Seems the whole culture is partisan.
Dear Abby a doofus liberal? Whodathunkit?
Next up, her cheerleading for Sharia law and sex with animals.
About 20 years ago, Ed Peters, noted Catholic lawyer and canon lawyer, wrote an article in FIDELITY magazine, comparing the Dear Abby of 1955 and 1985. She had gone from flatly condemning divorce, teenage fornication, fornication in general, adultery, etc., to approving of divorce, fornication, adultery, sodomy, etc. Her daughter has simply picked up where her mother left off, and continued in the same direction. Or maybe Peters's article was about Ann Landers. Either way.
Does anyone read that silly column anymore?
This is what happens when you are willing to sink to any low to boost readership. Hey Abby, why not do the nasty with Larry King on TV. That will work.
She died in 1997!!!!!!!!!!!
This was done by a bookwriter of "Abby"
Poor old Larry would have to have a lot of them "love pills" for that one.
"Anything Goes Jeanie" is a poseur.
The /real/ Abigail Van Buren had more sense. She's probably spinning in her grave right now.
my mistake, was ann landers....her sister
Yes, it does. Shankbear's response: "God is NOT going to bless them. You are dangerously wrong. It is not heavenly. It is a deadly commitment. And the parts dont even fit." is to the sentence from the article:
"I believe if two people want to commit to each other, God bless 'em," the syndicated advice columnist told The Associated Press. "That is the highest form of commitment, for heaven's sake."
Were you confused about the "parts not fitting" part? In other words, a man and a man...
Make sense now?
I think Shankbear's response was really to the "columinst from the Associated Press" (see article).
I see that now.
Dear Abby: Who are you to impose your moralistic arbitrary limit of "two"? After all, if three people want to commit to one other, what right do you have to say they can't?
There is no more "dear abbey". Her chores were taken over several years ago by others under the same byline.
Well, yes, but I hate myself for it.
Very few of those advice columnists are worth shooting.
Most of them are liberal these days, and they used to be funny sometimes.
I kind of like Carolyn Hax because she is clever and calls them straight.
It didn't make sense because, as you yourself just stated, it should have been directed to a person other than Wagglebee, rather than being addressed to "you" — implying Wagglebee.
Very small "some", btw. Same tired old excuse for their evil agenda.
Abby has become a pagan infidel. Her sexual orientation is now to be questioned.
It was generally a response to the article. Not to wags.
And why limited to people?
My toaster oven makes great grilled cheese sandwiches. I love grilled cheese sandwiches...so I love my toaster oven. I mean it.
Why can't I marry my toaster oven?
I would rather read Heloise Helpful Hints than that crap, but hey, don't even buy the paper anymore, it's so worthless.
Dear Abby,
You're wrong.
signed Nowhere Man
Well, I am surprised.
lol. Well considering she is about 90 (July 2008), I doubt she has sex at all...
You people are really stupid! From 2000-2006 the republicans had control of the executive branch, the majority in both houses of congress and a favorable supreme court. Why then didn't they outlaw abortion? They had the power to do it. Oh and one more thing, do you people honestly believe a republican has never had an abortion before in our country?
Not half as stupid as some. Bye!
Isn't "Dear Abby" Ann Lander's sister?
I thought they were both New York City liberals.
Yes, they were twin sisters. "Ann Landers" died. Abby is still alive but her daughter is doing it now. Has been for some time. I'd rather listen to Dr. Laura.
I like Dr. Laura.
I hate the Landers bunch - they are leftists.
Most advice columnists seem to be liberal. Just recently, one told a woman that she had managed her secret affair (she had been cheating on her husband and children for years) well, and she said she was on the fence about whether the woman should call the affair off or continue living a double life. There is one guy who writes an article in the advice section of the paper once a week. His name is Kevin Eigelbach. He is a very hardcore liberal, and his columns love to poke at conservative Christians. His column annoyed me so much this week, I punched a whole right through it.
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by J.K. Rowling
Time Quotes in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
How we cite our quotes: Chapter.Paragraph or Chapter.Section.Paragraph (depends on whether or not the chapter had sections - some did not)
Quote #1
"I mean, you're good Hermione, but no one's that good. How're you supposed to be in three classes at once?"
"Don't be silly," said Hermione shortly. "Of course I won't be in three classes at once." (6.1.20-1)
Hermione's Time-Turner mystery is at the heart of the book, and especially at the heart of the its theme of time. So what does Hermione's Time-Turner tell us about time as a theme? Well, we'd argue, a whole lot. In this instance, at least, Ron asks how she's supposed to do three things at once. And the answer we learn is – not all that well. Hermione is totally burned out by the end of this novel, proving that there are 24 hours in each day for a reason.
Quote #2
Then he stood up, stretched, and checked the time on the luminous alarm clock on his bedside table.
It was one o'clock in the morning. Harry's stomach gave a funny jolt. He had been thirteen years old, without realizing it, for a whole hour. (1.24-25)
Harry has a very strong awareness of the passage of time here, since it's his birthday. It's significant that this scene pretty much kicks off the novel for us – time is an important aspect of this story from the get-go.
Quote #3
"I reckon he's lost track of time, being on the run," said Ron. "Didn't realize it was Halloween. Otherwise he'd have come bursting in here." (9.1.12)
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