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The Kishin and the Grim Reaper tear into each other with unimaginable levels of power. Before this ultimate clash between good and evil concludes, great sacrifices will be made.
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WATERLOO If one were to write this script, the main character would be very, very small, yet so interesting and wise that people the world over would seek it out.
The character would be based on an unlikely subject: an online script-writing course at Laurier with about 10 or 15 students each session.
Its obviously not the number of students that makes this course an interesting character; its the students themselves. Some come from Ontario, others from Western Canada. Then there are the students, in growing numbers, who have come from Bangkok, Indonesia, Hong Kong and Australia.
We market the course to people from playhouses, theatres and writing groups in Ontario and the western provinces, but increasingly, international students are finding out about us through web searches, says Rebecca Kieswetter, marketing and communications coordinator in the office of teaching support services.
The six-month course, which began in 2002, introduces students to the craft of writing scripts for TV, film and theatre.
Students enjoy the self-directed nature of the course, says Dr. Leslie ODell, the Laurier English and theatre professor who designed and instructs the course. Its online, so time differences are not an issue for international students. Its also very flexible for all students they can write whenever theyre inspired and whenever they have time.
ODell herself is also a big draw. In addition to the expertise she offers students from her experience teaching acting, playwriting and dramatic literature at Laurier, she has written a number of books on Shakespearean language and characterization, and has been a text consultant at the Stratford Shakespearean Festival for 16 seasons.
ODell describes the students as a real range. Some have always been curious about script writing, and see the course as an opportunity to try it out, some are further along in the process and want professional feedback, while others want to switch to a different medium. I go through their scripts with a fine-tooth comb, says ODell. I also give them advice on networking and marketing their scripts.
For Norm Forrester, a first-time script writer, the decision to enrol was easy. I was hunting for a course on the Internet, and Lauriers name coupled with an intelligent course description had my credit card out in seconds.
After falling in love with the process of writing, Forrester signed up for the course a second time to finish his script. He credits ODell with nurturing a freedom to develop, discover and create at your own pace.
Ive always wanted to be involved in a process which ends with feeling, says Forrester. This course allows me to wish and dream again. It doesnt get any better than that.
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22 comments:
- Mae Lu said...
I like the scalloping of the blouse as well, but I think the bodice portion is fairly shapeless, especially for your frame. It does strike me as very girl scout-y, but if that's what you're going for, woo hoo!
In love with the pop of color at your feet!
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Mademoiselle S said...
what a nice outfit ^^perfect for summer, simple but pretty and frech, love it! have a good day!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:36 AM
- Rosanna said...
I love your shoes, very pretty!
I spent seven years in a school with a heavy woolen green uniform and rules about the color of your school bag and hair. Also we got all jewellery confiscated and were not allowed any piercings, visible tattoos or nail varnish! :) I guess I got used to it!
- August 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM
- animal arithmetic said...
What a great photos! You look wonderful!
- August 3, 2011 at 10:30 AM
- Irene said...
You look so cute!
xoxo irene
- August 3, 2011 at 10:44 AM
- Daisy said...
My outfits are always school girl/ toddler like !
These shorts look nice and comfy !
- August 3, 2011 at 11:25 AM
- Claire said...
I totally agree with you about the issue of finding tops! It's so easy for me to find skirts, dresses, and even pants, but it's so hard to find a top I love! I love the scallops on this one!
- August 3, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Hi Rebecca I love your top its adorable! I think your outfit would look great with a pair of white tennis sneakers also, what do you think? Have a great day!!
- August 3, 2011 at 11:54 AM
- Donna said...
This outfit looks like it would be so comfortable in all this crazy summer heat! I love the color of the sandals.
Beautiful blog! Keep being fabulous :)
Hugs, D
- August 3, 2011 at 11:56 AM
- sierra said...
super cute! following!
xo sierra
- August 3, 2011 at 12:37 PM
- Rebecca, The Clothes Horse said...
@Anonymous definitely, altho with the temps lately I vote open-toed shoes or sandals for most days. :)
- August 3, 2011 at 12:45 PM
- whitemaskgirl said...
I have same problems finding tops I do like. But this was not to bad, I have seen worse. And those bracelets looks lovely.
- August 3, 2011 at 12:54 PM
- Elizabeth. said...
I have to agree; I am practically always wearing a skirt or dress, those I find easily. I like various fits, lengths etc. But to match or layer a top is so much more difficult! When I'm shopping I almost have to make myself look for tops; I know it is so much more difficult but I also know I will have nothing to wear my skirts with if I don't at least sometimes attempt.
You for one have been an inspiration for remixing dresses as tops. I've found this tremendously useful and has broadened my wardrobe so much. It also means that when I am buying a dress, one of my thoughts is, whether I could I wear it as a top. Thank you for documenting your stylistic creativity!
-The Paperbag Miss
- August 3, 2011 at 1:38 PM
- Kellie W. said...
I'm the same way with blouses, but I love this one! The scalloping on the sleeves is just so cute!
- August 3, 2011 at 3:00 PM
- Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnic said...
i love the details of the blouse. i have such a terrible time with blouses too. and even skirts sometimes. it's much easier to wear a dress.
- August 3, 2011 at 3:25 PM
- Liadan Rue said...
I totally agree with the top-finding problem. Probably why I own so many dresses! (And have even given up on finding any nice blouses for summer--am in the southern hemisphere). Love your sandals, they look super comfy.
- August 3, 2011 at 5:47 PM
- dahhlayne said...
I had to wear uniform in high school as well!...all four years. Technically, it was more of a dress code and definitely had a little more flexibility than some school uniforms. Yet, people still broke them anyways. For example, I dyed my hair in two colors...just for rebellion...and uh, got sent home when I wouldn't change it right away. Such a bad girl back then. haha
- August 3, 2011 at 8:02 PM
- Diana said...
i love your sandals- i have them in the camel color and i was eyeing the pink pair. although when i zip up at the heel, it cuts my skin a bit >_<
- August 3, 2011 at 10:56 PM
- DelbaMé said...
I love these photos! Clean and super cute blouse, I also love love the strappy sandals<3
Take a look see if you'd like:]
- August 4, 2011 at 1:47 AM
- Mallory | The Storm in a Teacup said...
The scalloped sleeves on that blouse are really great!
Don't you get bug bites from being outside to take your pictures (and anything else) ? Your legs look so flawless! :)
- August 4, 2011 at 4:05 PM
- Jamie Rose said...
That blouse really is cute and perfect for summer. I love your sandals too. A perfect casual look.
- August 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM
- MarieBayArea said...
love your summer shorts outfit. you have gorgeous legs for shorts. loving those sandals too.
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Last Saturday brought more snow, and while slightly daunting, it did not deter me as I headed out for Monticello's annual "Family Fun Day" now in its eighth year. By virtue of the place being a ski, sled and snowboard destination (www.holidaymtn.com), I was pretty sure the wintry precipitation was an added bonus, so I bundled up, grabbed the camera and skidded down Route 17 in search of the fabled Cardboard Sled Race held by the Sullivan County Chamber of Commerce and third annual "Winter Wing Fling," sponsored by Thunder 102 and YEL! (Young Emerging Leaders) under the auspices of the chamber. I jumped on-air for a few minutes with "Ciliberto and Friends" (www.thunder102.com) to explain why Dharma (the wonder dog) was nowhere to be seen. With plans to photograph the race, which features sleds made entirely of cardboard and tape, it was far too cold to expose her to the weather, so she got a (much deserved) day off.
The action was off the chain as teams competed in categories like most creative, fastest and most destroyed, and while the wind whipped and the constant flakes swirled, I snapped away before my camera batteries (and those of some others) froze up, sending me trudging back to the chalet, to join a team of "celebrity" judges for the "Wing Fling," with restaurants competing for bragging rights as King of the Wing. Some were scrumptious, while others strayed, but the sold-out crowd clamored for more while the sled race winners were announced. With proceeds of the event going to the Sullivan County food pantries, everyone was a winner in this worthy event, but Dutch's Tavern in Rock Hill was happy to don the (judges' favorite) crown, while the People's Choice went to Holiday Mountain itself. Sufficiently thawed, I managed to capture some moments and have posted pics at www.facebook.com/riverreporter for readers to like, tag and share with your friends.


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Ah yes, those sweet walk-off wins…
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Yesterday, before the game, I had seen a She-Fan comment that the Yankees never hit rookies very well and the Phillies were starting rookie J.A. Happ (who has taken Chan Ho Park's spot in the rotation). I am in complete agreement as the Yankees usually struggle with lesser-known pitchers. And of course, yesterday was no exception. For six innings, Happ gave the Phillies a solid four-hit, two-run performance. He did not give up any walks, and struck out four. He departed with a 4-2 lead and in position to get the win.
The Yankees were unable to get anything going against reliever Chad Durbin and Ryan Madson for the next two innings, so it set the stage for the 9th inning.
Three outs from defeat…star closer Brad "Lights Out" Lidge on the mound…it didn't look good…
From The Phillies Zone Blog, philly.com
Johnny Damon got it started by drawing a walk from Lidge, and advanced to second on a steal. Mark Teixeira struck out, but was followed by Alex Rodriguez. After working the count to 3-2, A-Rod hit a right field homer to tie the game.
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Robinson Cano came up next, and singled. Like Damon had done earlier, he advanced to second on a steal. That brought Melky Cabrera to the plate…
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On May 15th, Melky had hit a two-run single in the bottom of the 9th inning to beat the Minnesota Twins (the first of three walk-off wins that weekend).
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Melky also had a game-winning home run against the Oakland A's in April, ending a 14-inning affair.
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Saturday night, once again, he delivered. A hit to right scored Cano, and the Yankees had emerged the victors with a 5-4 win over the Phillies…
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Some interesting facts…
The last Yankee with three-game winning hits in a season was Claudell Washington in 1988.
The Yankees current ten game streak with no errors hasn't been done by the team since 1995.
Brad Lidge has blown three saves this year after not blowing any during the Phillies championship season. His ERA is now 9.16. So, to the Phillies' defense, this is not the same Lidge. The implosion by his former Astros teammate allowed Andy Pettitte to escape with a no-decision.
From MLB Pro Blog, Alyson's Footnotes
John Mayberry, Jr. made his major league debut and hit a three-run homer off Pettitte. His father hit the final home run of his career at the old Yankee Stadium in 1982, as a member of the Yankees. I guess it's in with the new, out with the old…
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With both Mayberry and Nick Swisher playing, the game definitely had a 1970's "feel" to it…
Xavier Nady, Jorge Posada, and Jose Molina will head to Tampa to get ready to their impending returns. While it will be great to see Xavier and Jorge, I have to admit that I like what Francisco Cervelli has done while both Posada and Molina have been out. It's too bad that the team can't find a way to move Hideki Matsui to open up the DH spot for Jorge, and allow Cervelli continued playing time.
Finally, I saw a piece in the Star-Ledger yesterday about the attempts by fans to save "Gate 2" of the old Yankee Stadium. If Gate 2 is the most complete original part of the stadium (prior to the 1970's renovations), why doesn't the city preserve it as a memorial to the old Stadium and the legends who played there? The article gave an artist's rendition of the proposed park, and I think it is not only a terrific idea but one that the city must do. I always wanted to see the old parks like Ebbetts Field and the Polo Grounds, but I can't…they don't exist. If nothing is done to save part of the old stadium, my children's children will never know the existence of the House That Ruth Built. This idea makes way too much sense, and I hope that the city realizes it before it's too late…
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Hey Julia, who is Omir Santos?
Jonathon Papelbon was cruising in the 9th inning last night. Although he had walked former Yankee Gary Sheffield, he punched out both David Wright and Jeremy Reed with pure heat. With two outs, Mets catcher Omir Santos (called up from Triple A Buffalo in April when Brian Schneider was placed on the DL) was the last hope. He drilled the first pitch from Papelbon off the top of the Green Monster. It was initially ruled a double, but instant replay (its first use at Fenway Park) showed that it was a two-run homer which gave the Mets' a 3-2 lead.
Credit: Winslow Townson/AP
J.J. Putz, in place of Francisco Rodriguez who was hospitalized due to back spasms, closed out the game to preserve the victory for the Mets.
So, this morning finds the Yankees sharing second place with the Red Sox. A certain friend of mine had predicted that this morning would find the Yankees two games behind the Red Sox. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. The Jays also lost (4-3 to Atlanta) so the Yankees are now just ½ game behind the AL East Leaders.
Do we need any more evidence to show how much Alex Rodriguez means to this team? His return has led to the resurgence, and the Yankees are now clearly in the thick of things.
I am so looking forward to June 9th through 11th! Are you ready, Julia? Game on! J
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Who would have guessed Melky would play such an important role in these games? I thought he was bound for Scranton (or Milwaukee). Another great game. But I didn't know about K-Rod being hospitalized. Yikes.
Yeah, fine….whatever….enjoy the wins now my friend….I'm thinking that you won't be so lucky come June 9th – 11th!😉 Oh – and the reason that the Red Sox are listed first in the box score? Well – it is a simple matter of one team winning five straight from the other….now who could that be? Oh yes – that would be MY team!😉
Hey Scott – did you see the Red Sox score today? Or the Yankees score? Or the Toronto score? Do you know who is in FIRST PLACE in the AL East Scott?? I'll help you out – that would be MY TEAM!!!!!! Yup! I am SO looking forward to June 9th -11th! Hope you're having a great day! I know I am!!!!
I don't know why they wouldn't preserve a piece of the former Yankee Stadium–sounds fitting to me, as a park monument or something else. It sounds like a good idea–I hope they do something like that.
Lidge is looking like the Lidge of 05 (has that Pujols ball landed yet?). That does not bode well for the Phillies!
It would be nice to preserve that part of the old Yankee Stadium, where my great uncle managed the Yankees in the 1930's and 1940's. As for the little win streak, all good things come to an end…like the weather. It went from sunny to rainy…and to think it came from NY. June 9-11 is going to be good. Hahaha =)


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On Wednesday afternoon ESPN.com Senior writer, Jayson Stark, joined 97.5 The Fanatic's Mike Missanelli and the two had what I believe to be the preeminent conversation regarding the Phillies recent history and wondered how fans would handle the end of this great era:
Stark: "The next era is coming, how soon it arrives is up to these guys (Rollins, Howard, etc)."
Missanelli: "How will the fans react to an era of lower proportions than what we've been through?"
Stark: "…I can't tell you where this is leading. There's still a lot of affection for this team, but when you have a generation of guys who won, who knew how to win, who just captured the hearts of the fan base, the next generation is not going to be the same. They've traded away too many guys, and surrendered too many picks to have that group-in-waiting. And so uness they make a bunch of tremendous trades, there is going to be a period of watching the Nationals and Braves do their thing. And the Mets have actually built a nice little foundation too. You won't see it this year, but its coming."
Missanelli: "Here's the question then, did the Phillies do it wrong?"
Stark: "If I had asked you five years ago – they're going to win one World Series, and then they're going to do whatever it takes to try to win one or two or three more, wouldn't you have advised them to do that?"
Missanelli: "Yes!"
Stark: "And that's what they did. I've asked other General Managers about this all the time, Mike. And they say this is what you're supposed to do. You don't get that many opportunities with a team like this and a group like this, and so you max-out, and you try to win. They won a World Series; they got back to a second World Series; the year after that they had the best team in baseball and just didn't win in October because they had the wrong matchup. Then they faced the Cardinals- another bad matchup. They had a chance to win two or three or four, it's hard to win those. If you keep making those trades and you keep giving up those choices, somebody drops the bill in the mail, and the bill is arriving now. This is the price they are paying."
Immediately following the triumphant 2008 season it was almost unfathomable to think that the Phillies wouldn't win at least one more World Series in the years ahead. The majority of the team was still under contract, including past MVP's Jimmy Rollins and Ryan Howard. We had blossoming stars in Cole Hamels, Shane Victorino, Jayson Werth, and Carlos Ruiz, and once they started making trades for Cy Young Award winners like Cliff Lee and Roy Halladay, it was time to sit back and watch our home team collect one World Series trophy after another. Or at least that was the plan.
Regardless of how the upcoming season turns out, I know that these have been the greatest years of Phillies baseball that I will ever see. Whatever happens with the expiring contracts of Halladay, Ruiz, and Utley, I promise to move forward as a fan with whichever players take the field. I vow to root for the name of the front of the jersey, regardless of the name on the back. I wish for nothing more than to see another string of NL East titles, and a World Series parade, but even if that doesn't happen, I will always look back fondly and give the Phillies organization credit for going all-in to chase that elusive 3rd World Series crown.
Lets all be sure to enjoy this season and whatever fun it brings, because there's a chance this great ride could be coming to an end in the not-too-distant future.
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The Howard contract and Pence trade are still awful.
Nice article. I find it amazing that our fan base here in Philly would be positive enough to believe it "was almost unfathomable to think that the Phillies wouldn't win at least one more World Series in the years ahead". I mean this is Philadelphia — isn't it? I suppose that makes the point of how good this era of Phillies' baseball truly was.
If the Phils are out of it before the trade deadline then a couple of trades are in order. Getting rid of a few high payroll veterans for prospects will restock the farm system. The key is to get the best prospects and, if they do, then all will be well for the Phillies future — it's not all too gloomy if this is the way it works out.
Also we learned that the Phillies' ownership is willing to spend like a big market team if the opportunity is ripe. I realize that payroll and spending was an issue before this core and it surprised a lot of people when they made deals for Lee and Halladay. Push comes to shove and this group of owners have come through. Some teams in other smaller markets don't have the same options to open the bank.
Overall, I like change — no reason for me to be upset and cling to the past.
I could pick apart a lot of the decisions that were made since 2008 but what's the point. They did what they had to do to go "all in" and I'm not complaining. I grew up watching a sh__ty Phillies team, then enjoyed the late 70s-early 80s teams. Of course, they sucked after that, had a magical season in '93 and then sucked again before this latest chapter.
Point I'm trying to make is that it's cyclical …there will be ebbs and flows in the success/failure of a team. The difference here is that before these last 10 years or so this team acted like a small market team, largely because it was. But the building of CBP, the Thome signing in the early 2000s…those things signaled a change in the way this team viewed itself. They are now a big market team and really have no reason to go back to being small. They've seen and felt that success and don't want to go back. Yes, there will probably be lean years where we are watching other teams in our division (we already are). But, with the right mix of free
agent signings, trades, developing new young players those lean years hopefully won't last as long.
A big market team in this division should never have to play 2nd fiddle.
Rollins and Halladay are a bit older, but these other guys who are 30-35 still have life in them. Don't be surprised to see Howard have a big year. With Halladay, Utley and Ruiz all in contract years – I'd say its likely 2 will return next year.
Mike Missanelli is a fraud, and the worst show on 97.5 "football and lebron james" radio.
What does that comment have to do with Jayson Stark's analysis?
Looks like It worked, – I guess.
It has long been my opinion that this could have been handled better, and the length of this "window" could have been made to last longer. But I don't really have enough information to make that assumption anything more than personal conjecture. I wasn't in on the meetings, I don't know how much pressure the FO was under to sign certain people, or not sign them. I don't know what went on in trade discussions that made them pull some triggers and not others. It's my opinion that none of us do. It's always easier to call the shots from the sideline when not in the heat of battle.
I will say this though, I really like the way the team showed restraint this offseason. I think all of the free agents were way overvalued. Guys like Josh Hamilton would have brought plenty of excitement, but at what cost financially and otherwise? I think what the Braves paid for the Upton brothers will turn out to be an awful mistake in players traded and contracts given.
The Phils, just like the Yankees, seem to now realize that they have to pull back some in order to expect to be able to do business profitably from here on out. I'm delighted they did not give up the 16th pick, and I think that was the first step toward managing this franchise the right way to ensure a better future. I'm with Chuck A on this, we will see a drop off, but not a long one like those we've endured in the past.
I still wish they would employ analytics departments like many other teams, but maybe that will come soon too.
I was with you until the second paragraph. Then you got small town stupid.
I wasn't aware that I was here to please you.
C'mon Lefty… you should know better.
In regards to that second paragraph… I was for Hamilton….but NOT at the price he ended up getting. And the Upton brothers don't impress me for the price either. I think both scenarios will come back to bite these teams in the long run.
The universe is built on cycles and patterns. They only variable is how long each is. Let's up our upside is a little longer than we thought!
"The universe is built on cycles and patterns."
Didn't agree with similar words from Chuck A above, and don't agree here.
The universe is built on the actions of those that get out of bed every day and say if you think you can, you will. If you think you can't you won't.
Every day is about angling to improve the club, which is entirely possible. Any fool who takes a first step in rationalizing when the sun'll come up tomorrow marches to a dysfynctional beat.
So I'd say your quote is articulate, and experienced in smarts. But you'll please pardon me if I say the hell with that as lacking in grasping the task at hand and going at it with gusto.
Lincoln couldn't have said it any better!!!
I really detest the " life in the hands of fate attitude".
Years from now, well be able to say Amaro made some huge misjudgments.
Again, my sentiments exactly without all the flattery.
I see your point, but what if all those positive actions were us trying to assert some logic on our inability to understand the perfect logical randomness of the universe. Sorry to go all absurdist existentialist there, but I've been reading a lot of Camus and Borges lately. However, I'm all in with whatever action, thought, or stroke of luck that will bring us another world series!
Amaro has done what he is suppose to do..try to win championships.
"If you think you can you will." Tell that one to the honor student who's just been run over by a truck. Tell it to the body-builder who's just been diagnosed with terminal cancer. Tell it to the guy whose bank account has been emptied by a computer hacker.
Tell it to the ballplayer who's just ruptured a tendon or tweaked a lat.
The universe, I'm afraid, is also built in large part by chance.
The important thing is – this core group DID win it all. Period. Anything beyond that would have been gravy. We all supported the trades, contracts, etc. when they were made, so why second-guess now? If the curtain really is closing, then I stand and give them a standing ovation. There is no reason to think the Phils will sink into a long-term abyss. They can afford a higher payroll than 25 other teams. Who knows what will happen, but right now the Phils have just as much chance to be hugely successful in, say, 2016 than anybody else.
Is there a bus trip to Washington this season?
Nice commentary… I agree with most of this. The era is about to end. This is probably the last year we have this group together and it has been the greatest era in Phils history. That's why I'm more sentimental and forgiving than most. I was at game 5 in 2008 (both nights). I was there when they won the first of what would be 5 NLE titles. This team has given me so much… Lifelong memories and enjoyment. I root for them and believe because they've earned that from me. And the management has cultivated a new mindset- that we are winners and players in the big money pool. Because of that, the stadium is always filled, Phillies spring training is better attended than any other and it's why I believe there won't be a layover like Stark suggests. We will re-tool. It might not be as plentiful down the road but I trust that no matter what if we are in contention at the trade deadline, we will add the pieces necessary to contend and it's about who is hot in September and who makes those key moves.
This organization has turned the corner, and at this point there is no going back! Free agents like Michael Young want to be in Philadelphia, and there are some exciting prospects in the farm system like Cody Asche, Tommy Joseph, and the young arms! With an ever growing fan base, Citizen's Bank Park, and the end of the contract with Comcast approaching, there's no reason why this team should not be able to compete every year like the Yankees in the AL. As long as they keep signing reasonably priced free agents and developing the young arms, the eventual retirement of players like Rollins, Utley, & Howard will transition smoothly into the next generation! It doesn't hurt that they have a Hall of Famer waiting in the wings to become the next Manager once Cholly steps down!!
That's a good post, Tom. I'm not into funerals for the living, and respect those that don't try to record history before it happens, particularly with an apprehensive viewpoint.
I have been a Phillies fan all my life and will continue to root for them regardless of who is playing for them. I grew up in Philly and have always rooted for the hometown team even since I moved out of Philly.
I see your point, but what if all those positive actions were us trying to assert some logic on our inability to understand the perfect logical randomness of the universe. Sorry to go all absurdist existentialist there, but I've been reading a lot of Camus and Borges lately. However, I'm all in with whatever action, thought, or stroke of luck that will bring us another world series!
If you're talking about assessing the past, sure, history in many fields of endeavor shows many examples of that. I'm talking about looking ahead. The one thing that matters is that revenues have to stay large. That happens, there's no point in thinking negatively.
To say that this is the final year of an "era" is crazy. Rollins ain't retiring, chase aint retiring and neither is Howard. And halladay will prob retire a Philly
all i have to say is. as far as i am concerned i have my doubts because of all the question marks the phils have, but i still believe the window is open for another run or possibly two before it really ends. and as some have said earlier they're not a small market team anymore and if they have a real legit shot they'll go for it. if they flounder? well then i can see the trades come. to improve for next year.
Per your Chase isn't retiring comment, I'm not looking to change the subject, and there are many, many variables to unfold in the next months as conversations concentrate on the present and very near term (2 weeks, 1 day, but who's counting). But since you mentioned Utley, about a week ago, I came up with a self assigned project of trying to come up with a good quality guess on how long and how much the Phils, if at all, should offer Chase to continue here after his contract expires at season's end. This is just part of the process, but I gave casual looks to a number of second basemen, and what age father time started taking their mother nature away. As I said, this is just one part of the process, and each case is different, as the times and conditions are, but here are the 2B I looked at, and you'll notice a lot of 34 year old declines for 2nd basemen.
I'm sure the site will overkill the subject at a more topical time, but since I'm working on it now, here are the conclusions I drew on the declines of a number of second sackers. Great as he was, effective as he's been as a part-timer the last 2 years (less so, but still good), fact is, he's 34.
Bill Mazeroski was shot by age 32 as a full-time player. He contributed defensively on a scaled down playing schedule until age 35.
Joe Morgan actually remained an effective player up through his final year, at age 40. But you have to look deeper at the numbers to see that. Still excellent OBPs carrtied him through lesser power years atarting at age 34. Not like his early years, but Joe kept stealing bases up to age 40. In retrospect, had he signed a 5 year deal after his age 34season for "reasonable" money, it wouldn't have been a poor investment.
Charlie Gehringer, a relative ironman in his outstanding caereer palyed 20-30 fewer games in his age 36 and 37 seasons, but still put up good numbers. He was pretty shot by age 38.
Ted Sizemore was shit by age 34. Not anywhere near the top of the class except for 1 earlt in his career very good year.
Ryne Sandberg remained an excellent layer through his age 33 season. His age 36 season, after a year layoff really wasn't too bad by human standards, but despite 25 homers, an OPS of .716, and OBP of .316 from a .244 BA were not outstanding.
Red Schoendiest was a quality regular through age 34. He was a sporadically good part time contributor for another 4 years, but it was definitely sporadic. Ab Veteran's Committe Hall entry, if somehow Chase has a strong 3 years or so the rest ofthe way, Schoendiest's resume will be a nice barometer to measure Chase against as a Hall candidate, but that still will not have everyone running tio the favorable side.
Frankie Frisch remained a consitent player through age 36, although that last year saw a big drop in games played, down to 103. Frisch was never a power hitter, so there was no detectable age to see where power dropped.
Jeff Kent remained an effective, plus player through his age 40, and final season. Through his age 37 season he was a bona fide all star.
Lou Whitaker actually had pretty solid age 37 and 38 seasons, but they were in 92 and 84 games respectively.
Steve Sax was shot as an offensive player by age 31.
Roberto Alomar's last effective year was at age 35, and effective is largely measured by playing 140 games.
Davey Johnson had his last effective full time year as a 2nd baseman at age 31. He then played in Japan for 2 years, but by the time he came back for his age 34 season, spent with the Phils, he was a valuble utility guy.
Another second baseman, Tommy Herr had what could be called an acceptable age 34 season, but his next year was bad, and his last in The Show. He hit .209 overall, and that included some degree of resurrection after going to the Giants for the stretch after hitting .194 for the Mets in 70 games (.328 OBP, though).
Nellie Fox was more or less competent through age 35, although the numbers suggest he started losing his range a year before that.
Tony Lazzari dropped off the face of the earth after his age 33 season.
Manny Trillo was dealt by the Phils in the Hayes trade after his age 32 season, and that was well timed. He had 1 decent batting average of .294 in an Indian summer season at age 36. It looks like he still carried his weight defensively as late as age 34.
Dave Cash was age 30 when Dick Williams turned that Montreal gig over to Rodney Scott.
"and what age father time started taking their mother nature away".
Nice play on words and a lot of good research, nice job.
I scanned over it because it was so long but I guess now I should go back and read the entire thing.
And I just did and it's an impressive study indeed. Is the writing on the wall for Chase Utley as a Phillie?? Horrors at the thought of Mr. Golden Boy not being in red pinstripes for the rest of his career. Just WHAT will the female segment of the fan base do??!!
In all seriousness, I'm rooting for him to have one of those incredible Comeback Player of the Year seasons and making it very hard to the front office to do anything but bring him back. That's my heart talking there. My head is saying other things.
My heart and head both agree with your heart Chuck.
If he can be one of the more valuable players at his position playing 80-100 games as he has been the last two years, I'm hopeful that he can remain valuable even with some decline, if he can manage to stay on the field for 130+ games.
"one of the more valuable" or in other words, one of the more productive, at his position.
Sorry fellas, I have no idea why my long comment posted twice. Damn technology.
I believe many of the reporters and fans still believe this to be a small market team. Spending is always near the cap and besides Howards deal we don't have a bad contract on the books. Yes the Pence deal looks bad right now. Of course at some point so did the Lee deals and some people thought we gave up to much for Halladay. Next year we have Halladay, Utley and Ruiz coming off the books. All can be replaced by guys already here. Next year should see guys like Morgan, Asche, Joseph and maybe Biddle starting there major league careers. Add that with a potential D Brown, Revere, Hamels add a FA and this team can be a contender again. I think we are past the years of last place teams and rebuilding. The Phillies don't rebuild they just retool.
Couldnt agree more. The team went all out and soon well have to "Pay the bill". Players age, injure, and burn out. Its the way the game goes.
…On a side note I heard there's a pitcher in the minors with a mean sinker but he only plays in jeans. Any truth to these rumors?
All the leagues I know of have rules about uniforms, so I doubt there's any truth to the guy with that mean sinker unless he wears the jeans somewhere between his baseball suit and his birthday suit.
where are these rules stated?


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I didn't really know anything about Petro and now that I see his stats he is a little iffy to me.
i see petro's stats now:
5 points and 2.9 rebounds per game. wow.
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what do all you petro lovers estimate he will average in the nba next year? i think malik rose at 6-7 would be a more productive center than petro at this point. just cuz hes a 7 footer doesnt make him so great.
I didn't really know anything about Petro and now that I see his stats he is a little iffy to me.
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I don't know, Aguirre can transform him into something very special. He is a kid and he has enourmous potential. If he is good for us right away, he might be able to start for us.Originally Posted by a knick fan
The thing in Europe is many players don't get minutes. Martynas (long last name i can't remember) Is thought to being a top 3 pick in the draft even though he's not dominating. The draft is about potential and Petro has that. Remember, in Europe the veterans get the most followed by NBA draft snub college students, then young guys.i tried looking at his stats in europe, and i couldnt make them out because they were in a foreign language (so maybe someone can get firsthand info and confirm them), but from what i could tell hes not doing much in europe. if he cant dominate in europe, whats he gonna do here.
But they don't get any time. And there is no way Darko can be a bust already. The guy gets garbage minutes in usual Piston blow outs. He is still a very special player. He just needs time and veteran coaches such as Larry Brown usually don't play rookies. What about big men here? Michael Olowokandi was drafted 1st he put up incredible numbers and did he live up to expectations? What about Kwame Brown, Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler. Haven't they been dissapointing to a certain degree?darko milicic. what about that guy from greece sofokolis shorstiantis or something, the "baby shaq" - whats he done? we shouldnt get so enamored with big men who we know nothing about and cant even dominate in europe.
When will Darko actually be able to play quality minutes? Will Kwame stop complaining and fighting and play like a 1st draft pick? Can Curry and Chandler lead their team into the playoffs in the up coming years??? So many questions about these young people. I think it's better to take a matured college player
it's not the mighty ones that are winners, it's the winners that are mighty
First yes if you look at Petro's stats they are less than incredible but he his height, wingspan, athleticism/ability to run the court is outrageous. He is young yes, and does need time to develop, but say he goes somewhere else and they let him develop...they have the possibility of getting a future star and we look like the idiots for not taking a chance...
If you ever get to see him play or watch highlights, hes an amazing athlete especially for his size. remember stats dont mean everything if he can stand in the middle, defend, and block shots we have the rest of our core who can put in the numbers. In no way is he going to be dominant his first year or maybe even two but its a risk worth taking....i was reading a report on him and they said he has the shooting touch and ability if given the minutes to develop into a great offensive game, just no body works with him and teaches him...i think we have those teachers...look at Sweets development. You also have to acknowledge that this kid played for the under 18 national team at 16 years old, its remarkable. yes he only is 18 but that just means he has more upside...and i dont see anyone in the draft that can come right on the court from college and make a dominant presence, starting one at that in the draft so far...unless its for the Hawks, Orleans or Bobcats..
I dont think we should rely on him to be our savior, and i still believe we should trade Kurt or someone for a starting center, its just to gain a youth that could turn out to be great as backup...
by the way heres Petros average so far....
he can improve given more minutes...and if u actually look at some of the bigman around the league that get paid more and play the same amount of minutes...he beats them stats wise and of course age wise aswell...
and Darko? well thats a rough statement...this kid is actually good. we just dont see it because Larry Brown has a history of not playing rookies...OLYMPICS COMES TO MIND!!! He doesnt play them and he doesnt play Darko. Look at his stats, in two seasons hes only played 61 games. for an average of 5.3 minutes!!! can you tell how good someone is in that? especially a rookie? Impossible...
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What are you doing...playing not to lose or playing to win? Yes, there's a big difference. Those times you give up on a high schooler, you are possibly missing out on a Kobe, Tracy, KG, Amare etc. Not drafting overseas, you are missing out on a Dirk, Peja, Sabonis, Kirilenko etc. We should draft on potential not just playing it safe. Even the "safe" college players sometimes turn out as busts. I'll give you a good one. Olowokandi was #1 in the draft and averaged 22.2ppg 11.2rpg 2.9bpg Those are some solid numbers right there, but look what he turned out to be. He was taken over Dirk Nowitzki. Also Kwame Brown was taken over Pau Gasol. The safe college players were all taken over Amare and he was the rookie of the year. With the Knicks playing it safe, they can be missing out on the next big thing. Let's draft on potential and not play it safe. Besides even if we don't, Tim Thomas and Penny Hardaway's 30 million dollars worth of expiring contracts can get us a good player. Look at this, the Hornets traded Bron Davis for about 14 million or so, now imagine 30. I think we can get some yonug talent or at the very least lock up our own.Originally Posted by H20 OFFdaHizZLe
First off, nbadraft.net doesn't try to predict who's gonna get drafted where. Not right now, at least. They usually don't bring out the mocks until the season is over. It's just that any team can finish with a decent, good or bad record. We still have a chance to land a pick in the top 5 if we were to lose every single game from here on out. But realistically, we'll get the #7 at the highest and 10 at the lowest. And the draft has become like this: lottery teams draft on 75% potential and 25% team needs. Teams after that go best avaiable unless they really like someone, hence a trade up or down for that player. The the second round is more or less good college players that have a chance to make it in the league, like Chris Duhon or Royal Ivey. I think we got a steal w/ Ariza. I think we go big w/ Petro, then w/ the Suns' pick (though San Antonio) we draft best available big man, then in the second round, draft a defensive-minded combo guard or swingman like Ishmail Muhammad or BJ Elder. In case anyone's really worrying about who's gonna go where, calm down for now. The draft is still three months away. Wait until the announcement of the lottery order. The one thing I liked about the trades was Isiah got a couple picks. Granted, they're gonna be low from here on out, and we won't have another first rounder until 2007, but at least he tried, even though our cap situation is even worse now than it was when we had Nazr, Moochie and Vin. Sadly, the first round is starting to go to youth. Teams are trying to rebuild through the draft, which in the NBA, is hard. Look at atlanta. Even though they screwed themselves over, they still have a chance to land Bogut or Martynas, whichever they like, to give themselves a potential top 5 frontline in Josh Smith, Al Harrington and the Ute Andrew Bogut. I'm fine w/ Petro. We need a defensive-minded center to block the shots of players that Steph and Jamal let by. I'm already making my predictions on the draft, but I'll make a new topic for that. Peace, for now.
i dunno, ive never seen petro play, so i have no idea how physically gifted he is. i do think that isiah has a good eye for talent though (his gm skills are pathetic, he should become a head scout instead), so if he liked what he saw when he went to see petro play, then i guess he should take him.
but im just saying, be realistic, dont expect petro to do much for the next few years. we will only start to benefit from drafting him maybe near the ened of his rookie contract.
and mark aguire - whats so great about him? why are people so high on him? he doesnt seem any different than any other coach for big men in the league. hes not going to do anything for petro, it will all be on petro himself - if he works hard and improves his strength, shooting, and overall game. a coach can only do so much.
i think people well atleast for myself, know Mark Aguirre. No not personally but who he was when he was a player (a big man). In his career he averaged 20 ppg, was an allstar 3 times, and has 2 world championship rings. He was an incredible offensive specialist...thats why im high on him. He knows how to get it done in the NBA and any knowledge he can pass down as a coach must be good. ex Mohammed and Sweetney who both acknowledge him for teaching them their newest moves and improvement...
I dont understand why GKnick is starting his own topic for that..im pretty sure this is the Offical Draft Thread...and the reason were "worrying" about who we are going to take at the moment...is because that WAS the question. We are in here to answer who we think or should take...
Ill have to agree on one thing though, nbadraft.net is not 100% correct nor will it be, hence the "mock draft" title. its not who or what each team needs its just who will probably go in those spots..the number not the team...
now I am cheering for Petro to get picked in the draft by us, and i have a good feeling he will...but i dont want everyone to think im just picking him and not noticing his faults...if i had choice between him and Bogut ofcourse id pick Bogut (even tho i think hes the next Chris Mihm)...
He has a lot of positives though. Petro i mean...His height, his athleticism, his age, his wing span and his ability to become a great offensive/defensive player...
but I have to acknowledge his faults aswell, he has the potential to be a great shot blocker but is NOT. he has the potential to be a great scorer but is NOT yet atleast (i think with coaching and learning and maturing itll come along, plus more mins. he only avgs 13 or so) and he is said to NOT be focused all the time (which ive never witnessed watching him play granted ive only seen him play a couple times)...
Does he have more positives then negatives? YES
Does he need a lot of work? YES
Will Isiah pick him though? Probably
I dont know. Im going to stick with
C Johan Petro
C Channing Frye
G BJ Elder
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Wow, I had never seen Petro before and I thought he was whiteOriginally Posted by Knicker Bocker
That was an incredible dunk but I don't know if you can judge potential on one play. Although he got up pretty good.
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YES!!! thank you so very much. I dled that clip a while back after seeing him play on that European highlight show, and I sadly lost that clip...THANK YOU!
i know one play doesnt make somebody, but one play does break someone right? (fred weis)...but yea everyone get a good look man, thats my pick still...breath in the potential...
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
Yah does anyone have any videos of Wies. I never really got to see that guy play. Anyone?Originally Posted by NYKnicks15
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he never played in the nba....he was drafted, played in the olympics got dunked on by Vince Carter, reported to training camp for the Knicks then decided not to play in America yet..
#15...So good it had to be retired twice
I know what happened to him and everything but I wanted to see some clips.
Wow, I didn't know that was Weis who Carter dunked on.
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I hadn't planned on blogging about this on this website. Had instead intended to raise my voice on other blogs and leave it at that. However, in a conversation with an old friend of mine, he asked me when was I planning to give up my dream of trying to change the world. I told him that I'd give up that dream when change was no longer needed.
In light of that conversation I knew that I couldn't be quiet about this. Especially not with it being Black History Month and a time when many people recognize those who gave their lives fighting for equal rights for everyone. This is certainly a human rights issue, because this isn't just about writers, if same-sex romance in books makes these people "uncomfortable" then those of us who engage in same-sex relationships and identify as part of the rainbow makes them "uncomfortable" as well. And who knows how long it will be before someone says that BDSM makes them "uncomfortable" and books with interracial relationships makes them "uncomfortable"? Romance will return to being about heterosexual, Caucasian couples engaging in intercourse in the missionary position only, with the man being a "bodice ripper" and "forcefully persuading" the woman into sleeping with him. With that truth ringing in your mind I encourage you to read the blog (and yes, I know I can talk, but trust me this is an important one) and then sign the petition, by following the link below.
This is a portion of a blog post from Heidi Cullinan:
– Note: MTM will no longer accept same-sex entries in any category.
from the contest rules for the More Than Magic contest hosted by Romance Writers Ink Chapter of RWA
It's taken me several days to be able to write this blog post, and the worst part of it is that my job isn't done with this. As president of the Rainbow Romance Writers, RWA's chapter for LGBT chapter, it's my job to address the situation. I intend to, but I admit, at this point I keep reading that above line and feeling heavy and tired and depressed. I try to tell myself it's because I've been felled by a pretty impressive cold for over a week and that it's what's making me tired. It's a good story, and I wish I could buy it. But the bald truth is that I read that line, and every time it just hurts all over again.
The membership of RRW has been braver than me. Several members have emailed to ask why the change; one member got a reply. She was told it was a hard decision, but some members of the chapter felt "uncomfortable" with same-sex entries. That word keeps resonating too. Uncomfortable.
Well, I have to say, RWI. Discrimination makes me pretty uncomfortable too.
I just can't get over the balls of stating, right there in black and white on a freaking website, "no same-sex entries." No Irish need apply. Whites only. Pick your discriminatory phrase and insert it right there, because they all fit. Does that seem harsh? Probably only if you're not gay or passionate about the rights of LGBT persons.
Here's the truth. LGBT romance is growing more and more every day, but don't let anyone try and delude you it's anywhere but at the more sunlit alleys in the ghetto of the publishing world. Despite our very good sales within our digital-first houses, we aren't even on the map for most New York publishers. Anyone within the genre knows too that LGBT romance gets plenty of flack from LGBT literary. It's the same fight mainstream romance has with the mainstream lit fic genre (much like snotty religions, they don't think they're a genre, just the True Disciples of Book) except LGBT romance gets some nice kicks in the teeth for having straight women in the room. I'd point out a whole hell of a lot of us are bi, but if you know anything about arguments within the alphabet soup, you know that gets a lot of sneers too.
So it's nothing short of a fine slice across the hand to be skimming through places LGBT romances might submit entries for contests, trying to get more exposure and out of the ghetto—this one is for published books and last year an m/m novel won—only to find a big fat NO GAYS sign.
When I asked about this, I was told the board made a ruling on same-sex entries in contests and said basically that chapters could make their own judgments based on genre. The heading of the issue was labeled "same-sex entries in contests," so there's no question this is the clause that made RWI feel they could pop that line I opened with onto their website, sigh in relief, and move on with their day. Make no mistake. RWA national said this is kosher.
Do you?
I of course don't agree with this policy. In light of this being not just a GLBTQ issue, but a discrimination issue, I knew that I had to speak up. Much as others before me spoke up and marched and protested when faced with discrimination, bigotry and racism.
Here was my response on the petition that I signed:
There was a time in this country when people were "uncomfortable" with Native Americans and so they were forced onto a reservation, this was of course after they killed off as many of them as they could.
Then the time came when people were "uncomfortable" with blacks and so they were enslaved, many of them died on their way towards their enslavement, but their lives were of no account to those who were "uncomfortable" with their presence on Earth. When those blacks were emancipated, there were some people who were "uncomfortable" with sharing the same water fountains and bathrooms and counters with them, so "Separate but Equal" was created and these black people were given separate facilities, separate schools, separate everything to use, oftentimes they were of lesser quality, almost deteriorating in their upkeep, but the people who were "uncomfortable" with them, didn't feel bad about it, because at least *they* weren't "uncomfortable" anymore.
Interracial relationships made people "uncomfortable" so it was made illegal. The schools being integrated made people uncomfortable, so there were riots, protests, and those who tried to integrate those segregated schools received death threats and were attacked. This country has endured protests, lynchings, violence and riots because people felt "uncomfortable" with something that was "different." Some ultra conservative, some racist, some bigoted person felt "uncomfortable" so people were denied their unalienable rights to love, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
I am an African American, transgender male homosexual and I am an author of GLBTQ romance. I didn't join RWA at first, because honestly, I didn't see blacks in many mainstream romance novels as main characters, and I sure as hell didn't see any gays in those positions. When I began to see authors sneaking them in I began to have some faith that maybe, just maybe, mainstream romance had recognized that there was nothing "wrong" or "disgusting" or "immoral" about gay romance. Romance is just romance. Plain and simple.
End of story.
To say that *romance* makes "romance writers" uncomfortable not only baffles my mind, it breaks my heart, because it's just like *people* saying that other "people" make them uncomfortable and we see what happened when that happened before in history (ie, the Holocaust, slavery, Darfur, etc.). The RWA shouldn't just feel ashamed, they should feel as if they have committed an egregious error not just against members of the GLBTQ community but against all romance readers and people in general by letting this decision stand. Bigotry, discrimination, and homophobia in any form is not to be tolerated from anyone. If we are going to be "uncomfortable" by anything, we should be "uncomfortable" by those things.
So I am giving you all the link to go and raise your voice with the rest of us in the face of this situation. Whether you're a reader or a writer of GLBTQ or "traditional" romance, this is an issue that affects all of us that love to read about people falling in love. Those of us that are excited by the idea and the prospect of romance and passion and desire.
This is for those of us who believe that love is love.
-Vicktor Alexander


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Grownups can forget about using those hoops that were used during childhood. They will not work quite as well. Weighted hoops provide the best workout and also help to keep the hoop up around the hips.
But if strolling down memory lane to your childhood seems a bit silly, maybe you can get more in touch with your body and spirit with our last selection ...
No. 1: Yoga
There are many yoga moves that people find sensual and erotic because often body parts are pointed in the air.
The downward dog may be one of the easiest moves for beginners. But the move, which involves spreading your hands in front of you on the floor with your feet slightly separated and your buttocks in the air, will make you break out into a serious sweat if the instructor continually uses it.
The move will also increase blood circulation and stretches the shoulders, hamstrings, calves, arches and hands while also strengthening the arms and legs.
And if stretching and bending doesn't sound sexy enough for you, don't forget there is hot yoga and naked yoga.
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First the Worst
Key Move: Ewing is traded to Seatle in a 3 team trade that brings us Glen Rice and Luc Longley
The question kept getting asked "were The Knicks better w/out Ewing" and we would find out. First game that season Theo Ratlif bullied his way inside against our skinny frontline (Luc Longley was injured opening night) which served as a symbol for our future without Patrick
Glen Rice would last just one season and Luc Longley less than that! The ultimate return of the trade was Howard Eisley Shandon Anderson and enough cap to sign Clarence Weatherspoon.
So began our playoff drought and fall from Grace
Key Acqusitions:Jerome James & Eddy Curry
Classic Isiah here baby! Isiah gets gassed off a 12 pt 6 reb showing by Jermome James against a Center-less Kings team and hurt Tim Duncan and signs Jerome Jordan to a full MLE deal. This would have been considered an instant epic fail if Isiah had not brought in Larry Brown to coach which filled the Garden w/ Optimism beyond belief.
Then takes what he feels is a calculated risk by dealing 2 lottery picks for Eddy Curry (one being a number 2 pick, the highest since Ewing's draft).
Outcome: Curry had a season when he flirted w the All Star team, but never came close to that ever again and you can't help but wonder if his contract was not on the books what Donnie Walsh would have been able to do.
Jerome James became a staple of the bench, was an eye sore for Knicks fans and never came to camp in shape once (even the season after his new contract).
Key Acqusition: Jared Jefferies
Isiah was on a roll! This move was to sign a player who was supposed to be a lock down perimeter defender for us at the SF position while being a vocal leader in the locker room as Isiah considered him "someone who could balance the plane ride". Isiah gives his own version of a "poison pill" contract which makes Jefferies untradable and as a result we did not have a pick in this past draft (seven years later) just to get rid of the contract.
End Results
Jared Jefferies got injured in a preseason game, and when he did play looked worst on offensive than expected (and the expectaions were pretty low). The next season Isiah trades for Zach Randolph and Jared Jefferies goes from the glue to the team to glued to the bench!!! Best moment was his tough guy moment trying to rush Carmelo Anthony!
Now the Best in reverse order!
Acqusitions:Jason Kidd, Raymond Felton,Marcus Camby,Kurt Thomas,Ronie Brewer.
No need for a big splash, The Knicks just needed to build around a pretty impressive core of players in Melo,Stat and Chandler. They did so by adding defensive minded players which will quickly wash the taste of Dantoni ball out of the mouths of fans. No more 110-112 games, probably will see the return to mid to lo 80 games with more post and fewere 3's.
Letting Lin go will be the debate for the next 3 years, but the Knicks Front Office stayed focus and made moves that maybe helped fans see a vision that they have for our team.
Side note: I'm a huge Felton supporter
Acqusitions: Amare Stoudamire Raymond Felton Anthony Randloph Timofey Mozgov Ronnie Tariaf and drafting Landry Feilds
This summer signified the end of the worst era of Knicks basketball ever! After losing out on Lebron James and DWade The Knicks and players like Dirk deciding to stay home with their current rosters The Knicks took the best player on the market...and that player turned out to be just what we needed, simply a new ray of hope about the direction of our franchise.
Donnie also brought in some young talent w/ short contracts that allowed for flexability down the road.
Feilds was considered a top 3 rookie after being drafted mid Second Round.
Result: Stat was an All Star Game starter. Felton flirted heavily with becoming an All Star and Stat was All NBA. Feilds was All NBA Rookie.
Now Mozgov,Felton and Randolph were alll ultimatley dealt for Melo, but nonetheless made up a core of solid additions that off season.
Key Acqusitoins: Larry Johnson,Allan Houston, Chris Childs.
This is close to number 1, this is the biggest influx of talent Ewing had ever seen! LJ served as another bonafied All Star on the roster who would take a lot of the scoring pressure of Ewing, Houston would be that consistient shooter (love Starks but he defined streak shooter) that The Knicks had needed for years.
This could have been the best off season ever...but we could have signed Tim Hardaway instead of Childs! This would have no doubt brought a title to Pat (even w The Bulls in the midst of their second 3peat
That's 3-4 NBA Hall of Famers!
End result: Knicks did not fade into mediocrity, but stayed relavent in a time when The Bulls were running through teams and we would be the only team to beat them each of the 3 years they won a title and one of the only teams to beat them twice in a season! Just imagine if we had Tim Hardaway!
Key Acqusitons:Latrell Sprewell and Marcus Camby
The loss of Oakley and Starks really hurt a lot of fans, especially considering the slow start of both Spree and Camby...but come playoff time these were our 2 best players! Spree defended and finished like Starks 3 years prior and Camby rebounded and blocked at a pace that soon had me (Oak's biggest fan) extremely satisfied. The Knicks got two players in their prime for 2 a little past it!
High Risk High Reward move on both trades that played out for the better!
Results:Instant return to The Finals! First Number 8 to knock off a number 1. And Championship Contender for the next 2 seasons! Added to one the most talented and deepest teams in Knick history.
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This has been my favorite off season in recent years, but I just don't want to get ahead of myself with excitement, but this has the potential to be Great!
Definetley the best inflyx of talent at the PG postion ever!
I see 2012 as probably one of our worst off-seasons EVER.
You're bringing in a bunch of 40 year olds and you let your franchise point walk for nothing in return.
You brought in Kidd to mentor Young Jeremy Lin, but then you let Lin walk and Kidd started drinking.
CambyMan will swat shots, but you have to wonder if he came here to die.
I heard something about us picking up Ronny Brewer, I guess that's cool.
Franchise point in the sense that the guy could have stayed here for the next 10 years. When was the last time we had a 10-year point guard?
The 2010 Amar'e offseason was decent but at the time I was not agreeing with this signing, it was a cheap imitation of a Superstar.
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What are the realistic moves you think The Knicks couldve made this offseason then? Just out of curiosity. Not mocking, truly just curious.
Here's why I love the state of our team
If this time last year if we were told we would be able to have added Tyson Chandler, Jason Kidd, Raymond Felton Ronnie Brewer and Marcus Camby to play along with Melo and Amare we wouldve all been doing back flips. And we wouldve doubted it to be possible, yet here we are!
I get the concern with age, but at this point in their careers Camby and Kidd are not starters just backups, but can you name me a better backup PG or Center?
Again there was no need to make a huge splash. There were a lot of high profile moves this off season, but our moves were smart with minimal risk.
Raymond Felton is our biggest gamble, but is it really that much more riskier than signing Lin to a 25 million dollar deal? In my opinion Lin is more of a risk (another time another thread I suppose).
The Lakers signed a 40 year Future Hall of Fame PG for like 16 million to be there PG for the immediate future, we signed one for 9 to mentor and add leadership. Who made the smarter move?
Mia. blew all their money on Ray Allen when Marcus Camby was available for the same price. They have a starting SG already and a shooter like Mike Miller and Shane Battier to spread the floor, but what they do not have is a reliable Center, Joel Anthony is sevicable at best.
Toronto signed Feilds for 20 million (an offer we declined to match) and brought in a better version of him for 1 million dollars!
The Knicks made under the radar moves as far as anyone outside our fan base can see, but we are deep as heck, and our defense looks 90's good again.
We didn't bring in a high profile coach, just a good one.
This is the type of offseason teams looking to win Championships have not like a put us on the map kinda off season like Brooklyn had or we have had in years past!
2012 could prove to be one of the best off seasons ever
I try to black out this past decade in the NBA but I can tell you one of our worst moves was passing over Rondo for Renaldo Balkman in the 2006 draft. (another Isiah classic) But then again, who knows if Rondo would have been Rondo under Isiah.
Losing Ewing was killer as was the Zeke age.
I don't like putting this season up there because we really don't know what will happen (good or bad). Based on the our acquisitions this year and the work that our players have supposedly put in, I say we have a decent roster. Whether we can learn to play together will be determined. So I don't want to rank this season as it hasn't been set in stone yet.
Im happy because this offseason we legitimately patched most of our holes and didn't go for a home run. Say what you like about letting Lin go OB but Felton is still a better fit here. I can sort of see why people are putting question marks over Felton, but anyone with reason and logic can see he will play much better. The instalment of 3 pass first PG's ensures our ball movement won't be stagnant and our scorers will get the ball.
With Camby we got the best back up Center in the league who is still starter quality of some teams and will ensure our defensive tenacity is there at all times. Also gives us more versatility against bigger teams.
Brewer will be another quality role player who patches the gap left by Shumpert till he returns. And upon his return gives us another defensive weapon against the better SG/SF's around the league.
Copeland & White probably won't make all that much impact but do give us some athletic options and some youth projects.
Still a slight hole at back up PF but other than that every position is at least 2 quality players deep.
I see Novak as our backup 4 as well as Melo being able to play some and of course that twin towers lineup of Camby and Chandler we hope to utilize from time to time.
I do see what you mean tho.
Hey Chris Anderson and Jermaine Oneal are both still in play. And even Renaldo Balkman.
Kmart is probably a long shot.
Anybody remember Stevie franchise? Isaiah was cookin soup.


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Grand Valley celebrates graduates at commencement
Posted on April 27, 2013
More than 3,000 Grand Valley State University students participated in two commencement ceremonies April 27 at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids. Gov. Rick Snyder and Business Leaders for Michigan President and CEO Doug Rothwell gave keynote addresses to students and their families.
Before becoming governor in 2011, Snyder served as CEO of the computer company Gateway and founded a venture capital company and an investment firm. He earned a bachelor's degree, a master's of business administration and a law degree from the University of Michigan. Snyder has traveled to Europe and Asia on trade missions and research and development opportunities associated with Michigan universities.
Rothwell, recognized nationally for helping promote economic growth, hopes to make Michigan a Top 10 state for economic growth. He founded Business Leaders for Michigan and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, which have become two of the most prominent organizations driving the state's economy.
During the ceremonies Hubert Massey and Patricia L. Birkholz received honorary degrees. Massey, who graduated from Grand Valley in 1981 with a degree in art, has work featured on campus and in Detroit. Most recently, he worked with students from a Grand Valley-chartered school in Detroit to create a bus-sized mural that will be exhibited at the new L. William Seidman Center. Birkholz, a former state representative and senator and current director of the Michigan League of Conservation Voters, is well-known for her commitment to fresh water and natural resources. As a senator, she authored the Great Lakes Compact, which seeks to safeguard the future health of the Great Lakes.
The Alumni Association presented two awards during the ceremony. Arthur Campbell, professor of music, received the Outstanding Educator Award; and Laurie Beard, a 1981 Grand Valley graduate and current president and CEO of Founders Bank & Trust, received the Distinguished Alumni Award.


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