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Freedom's just another word...
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Or is it? My dictionary defines freedom as "The power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance or restraint." We are lucky, here in the "land of the free," though far too often we take our rights and freedoms for granted. We have the right to freely vote to elect the candidates of our choice; we are free to take to the streets to demonstrate or protest what we do not like; we are free to bear arms (definitely a hotly debated topic of conversation throughout the Upper Delaware Valley these days).
I tend to steer clear of political conversation and choose to keep my opinion on that topic close to the vest. "Not my strength," I opine when asked. "Better for me to stick to what I know best—the world of arts and entertainment. As it is, I get into enough trouble by freely expressing my views on that!"
This week marks a milestone at The River Reporter, as we publish our 17th annual "Best Of" special edition—our readers' choice awards, where everyone in the region has the freedom to express their opinion on the people and businesses that the community at large feels deserve recognition. This is an issue that folks look forward to every year for many reasons, and the readers' freedom to make their voices heard (TRR received thousands of ballots) is honored here today.
One would think that the freedom to express love for anyone, regardless of race, religion or gender, is a given, but for many, this "right" has been a struggle. Thankfully, we live in "the home of the brave" and this country (IMHO) has come a long way. To celebrate, the Delaware Valley Arts Alliance (www.artsalliancesite.org) has once again opened its heart and doors to the public, inviting us in to explore that freedom of expression in the form of "Be Mine Forever," the fifth in a series of exhibitions "featuring photographs and poetry expressing stages of romance, heartbreak, marriage, and lasting love." My program indicates that this year's show is the final one in a planned series, which seems bittersweet, given that (for me) it is the "best of."


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Fact: Unless you're Justin Timberlake, if you're a white heterosexual male, chances are you can't dance and probably shouldn't. That's why the smart ones will be drinking at the bar while the not-so-smart ones will be throwing some horribly embarrassing shapes on the dance floor. There are, of course, exceptions to the rule and it's always a pleasure to discover them.
Scissors for Lefty are an indie rock band based out of San Francisco who have shared the stage with the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Blonde Redhead, The Bravery and Panic! At the Disco. Three of the five performed for us at our Venice studios: Bryan Garza on vocals, Steve Garza on bass and James Krimmel on guitar. (It was rumored the other two band members, Peter Krimmel and Robby Garza, were MIA after a mishap involving a very large red helium balloon went awry. Or perhaps they were at work.)
Regardless, the three of them rocked it with their performance of "Ghetto Ways", from their latest album, Underhanded Romance, followed by "Softly the Seas Swallows the Sun" from their debut album, Bruno.
Gentle giant Jamie quietly strummed his guitar, while Bryan (clad in electric blue skintight jeans) wowed us with his vocals and impressive dance moves as did his similarly skinny-jean clad bassist brother, Steve. And you know what they say about boys who can dance. That they're good dancers, of course.
Check out Scissors For Lefty at scisorsforlefty.com.
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-Placido Polanco was given his 4th cortisone shot of the season yesterday in Philadelphia while the Phillies made their way to Atlanta for their season-ending three game series. Charlie Manuel said he wanted to get Polly some at bats before the end of the season, meaning an appearance either Saturday or Sunday.
The shot worries me a bit. We'll know in about 48 hours how Polanco feels, but if you recall during the year, he spent part of June and July on the disabled list with this same ailment following a cortisone shot. However, his average has dipped from a season-high .325 on August 17 to .298 currently. Polanco is obviously hurting, so let's hope this shot takes to his bum elbow and forearm, which has tendinitis. They can ill afford to have their best contact hitter slumping during the postseason.
In May, after getting his first shot, he came back three days later and went on a tear by collecting at least one hit in nine straight games. Let's hope the results are the same this time around.
-The NL West may have just been locked up. The Giants won last night while the Padres fell 1-0 to drop to three back in the division. San Francisco and San Diego play each other three times to close out the season, so the Pads need a sweep to win the division. They can still get into the playoffs as the Wild Card if Atlanta falters.
Atlanta holds a two game lead and as you know, play the Phillies this weekend. If the Braves were to be swept and the Padres were to take two of three in their series, San Diego would tie the Atlanta forcing a one game playoff. Here is the entire postseason picture.
We know Cincinnati is in and if the playoff situation holds true, the Phillies would play the Reds in the NLDS while the Giants and Braves would do battle. I'd be hoping for a Padres sweep because they are by far the weakest club still alive and are limping toward the finish. San Francisco has the best club besides the Phils, but as of now an NLDS matchup is not likely. But a lot can change over the next 72 hours.
-Which way should Charlie Manuel go with the bench? Here's my take. He should bring more bats and less arms.
Eleven pitchers for a short five-game NLDS with three of your horses going is more than enough. Hell, he could even bring 10 with him. Plus, with the three off days over the eight-day series, the arms in the bullpen will remain fresh. So who stays and who goes?
Here are the pitchers: Halladay, Oswalt, Hamels, Blanton, Lidge, Madson, Durbin, Contreras, Romero, Bastardo, Kendrick.
I don't think Baez makes it and I do believe Bastardo has pitched himself into the 11. However, we do know that Charlie Manuel is a creature of habit, so don't be surprised to see Bastrado off with the possibility of Baez.
Here are the bench bats: Gload, Valdez, Francisco, Schneider, Sweeney, Dobbs.
Sadly, I don't see Brown making it because of the uncertainty of Jimmy Rollins' leg. Yes, he'll play and has played. But should something happen, they would be without a guy who can play a corner infield position. Dobbs is the only guy who can play third base other than Valdez and if an injury occurs, there would be no backup. It's a shame, because we would all like to see what Brown can do in the playoffs, but position scarcity will hurt Dom here, I do believe.
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I also think that would be the guys Charlie will choose. No real surprises. If we do play the Reds, and that seems increasingly likely, then there's an even bigger argument to choose Bastardo over Baez. The Rays two power hitters –and arguably their two best hitters all around– are lefties: Votto and Jay Bruce. There could be that key situation when we need a LOOGY to come in and put out the fire with a guy like Votto or Bruce at the plate. For the Padres, however, the only really dangerous lefty they have is Adrian Gonzalez… after that, it's a sharp drop off (Matt Stairs… and who else?).
I think Polly and Ruiz having a good post-season is most crucial here. With out them two been successful i fear we will be in deep problemas. These two guys are crucial folks to our post season success. If we can get these two going everything else will hopefully fall in place. These the guys that are going to get the runs in either by driving them or crossing the plate. I hope Ryno gets his strikeouts down an same for Jayson. We cant have them 2 striking out back to back.
Tough decisions on playoff roster, but I agree that Dom Brown sits this one out due to the need for corner infield coverage. That means Dobbs goes to the playoffs. Also, Baez should not make the playoff team,. either. That is based on his poor performance. Keep fingers crossed for Polanco's injury being less of a problem. He is a tough guy and a genuine asset to this team.
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So unless Salisbury doesn't know what he's talking about (and I started laughing as I typed that), Wilson Valdez is to be appreciated for his contribution this season.
Anyone who's been watching the games and paying attention knows Wilson's value and the great contributions he's made to the 2010 Phillies, but it's good to see that he's getting some positive press in the legitimate media.
As for the Sweeney story, this is what a gold standard team does. They simply ACT like a gold standard team, they don't talk about being a gold standard team (looking straight at the unholy trinity of Banner, Lurie, and Reid). It's also good to see stories of one good turn being rewarded and however many years later, Howard still remembers and appreciates those who helped get him to where he is now.
Personally – don't think leaving D-Brown off the roster is the worst thing; he's been hurt somewhat, hasn't gotten alot of at bats over the past month, and the pressure of a kid making his first playoff appearance under these circumstances may be too much.
Let's face it – if he is used it's probably going to be to pitch hit and – don't know how he would fair.
So, Benny boy hits two home runs the other night and people are saying – "Who needs Jason Werth?".
Getting past the silliness of that statement for a minute one should ask – can Francisco be a legitimate solution to our right bat situation? I think there is a school of thought that Francisco can be a legitimate everyday player.
He had 500 ABs w/Indians in 2008 and batted.266 w/54 ribbies and 15 dingers.
…..and you know what. These numbers are actually better then Werth's were prior to coming to Philly. However, physically, he's not the horse Werth is; 4 inches shorter and 30 lbs lighter.
Is it Werth a try?
Honestly Dobbs is atrocious and if they get injured he will not bring ANYTHING to this club to help. I say Charlie rolls the dice that Rollins or Polanco will be able to play and puts Dominic on the roster.
If Dobbs has to see any significant or important at bats its going to be horrific to watch. Besides the fact that he is a liability on defense and really could hurt the team there as well.
I understand the need for someone to play if an injury happens, but why the heck is our last option Dobbs? Ugh I hate that he has only survived on the major league roster because of injuries.
Actually, I think it might hurt Dom Brown worse if he's not quite healthy and put in the playoffs. He will be in the playoffs at some point in his career, there's no reason to rush it.
Now if he could play third base, there'd be no reason to keep him off the roster. It pains me to say it, but I'd trust a Dom Brown who's reasonably proficient at third base more than I'd trust Greg Dobbs.
Of course, if we're talking about shuffling guys in the event of a true emergency (think left-fielder Roy Oswalt proportions), Ibanez has seen first base before and the other fielders could be shuffled to make room for Dom Brown. And there's still Wilson Valdez to fill in if Rollins or Polanco (the most likely candidates due to injuries) go down.
I like Ben Francisco. A lot. I like his style.
And the Ibanez to first scenario doesn't even consider the fact that Mike Sweeney's a better fit there, it just makes room for and justifies bringing Dom Brown on over Greg Dobbs without leaving a big hole if both Rollins and Polanco need time off and Wilson Valdez can't clone himself.
Do you (or does anyone else) know anything about the emergency replacement rule for the playoffs? I read an article about it yesterday, but couldn't find anything else to support it. The article is from three years ago, the link is below. Basically the way I read it, it seems that if we only kept Valdez and not Dobbs, we could then (with commissioner approval), bring Dobbs back mid series if needed. That way we could keep D Brown. Let me know what you think.
I am not a Dobbs lover but the simple fact is that you have two injured guys at SS and 3B and only one guy to fill in. As the game goes on if one is injured that means you could not even pinch hit for Valdez in a key spot in a game because you would have no one left to play the infield. Measuring that vs the need for an unproven pinch hitter (we have Gload remember) means that neither Dobbs or Brown would be used in any key situation.
Charlie needs the flexibility to pinch hit for Valdez, right now only Dobbs provides that flexibiliy (as the fielder, not the pinch hitter). I don't understand the how Ibanez playing first helps anything on the other side of the infield.
In his last 14 games, Jayson Werth has a .347 avg. w/ 6 HR & 17 RBI.
In a perfect world, Dom Brown goes to the playoffs. We want to win this thing. I am not a Dobbs fan, but he has been in the playoffs, hit in the playoffs and can play three positions. He is also the last man on the roster. Eventually, Dom Brown will start for the Phils in the playoffs. We have the outfielders, we need the infielders. Baez stays home.
The only way, and I mean ONLY way, we take Kendrick is if we get into a hot wife contest with any playoff team.
First, and most importantly, the roster can be changed after each series. They can have one roster for the DS, tweak it for the CS, and again for the WS if they chose. The strong point of the Phils by far is the starting pitching. We're only going to use 3 starters in the DS. Blanton and KK are very unlikely to see meaningful innings.
Second – there is a lot of down time scheduled in. Even if a 5 game series, every bullpen arm could pitch every go back to back games 3 and 4 – all other games have a day off.
Third, the offense has been inconsistent. With a rusty Rollins in the line-up, it may be more so (esp if Charlie puts him at lead-off). We may have to scrape out a run, and extra speed would be nice to have.
I don't see why we even need 11 pitchers on the divisional series roster – go with 10. Baez or Herndon aren't coming in with the game on the line – only in a blow out. If you need garbage time, put in Blanton – it will keep him loose for the NLCS. Go with 10 pitchers, then utilize double switches if you need to scrap out a run. Durbin, Madson, and Contreras can all go two innings if needed. With Bastardo and Romero, you'll have flexibility with match-ups, then Lidge to close. Leave KK, Herndon, and Baez off the roster, bring KK back in the ALCS. Charlie may have to talk KK off the ledge, but that is his strong point.
This will allow for Dobbs and Brown to be on the active roster, can pinch run Brown if needed, still have the insurance of an extra infielder, without losing another quality bench bat (Francisco) to only run. For the ALCS, I'd leave Brown off, unless someone goes down in the DS.
Phillistein, Worley is not eligible for the playoff roster – You must be on the active roster 31Aug, or be on the DL/Bereavement list. He's a Sept call-up.
Uh………..I knew that.
I was just……………..uh……………testing you?
Forgiven….this time. We'll see Worley one more time on Sunday in Atl. I'm assuming Hamels is going light on Sat – maybe 70 pitches at most? Then a lot of Herndon, Baez,…..
It's important to bring it against Atlanta (who are expecting sellout crowds this weekend).
I say play most of the regulars with some juggling here and there.
Keep showing this team that we can beat them, even without Halladay or Oswalt. I think Cole should get a regular outing since he is assumed to be the game 3 starter.
The only thing I can say about Brown. Is he would be the "Ron Washington" ( not busted for drugs I mean designated pinch runner).
There are times in the playoffs where you want the fastest available guy to run the bases for a Sweeney or a Ruiz when you are tied or down a run in the late or extra innings. Id almost like to go with an extra postion player than an extra reliever. Id rather have a speedster than a Baez who will only pitch in a blow out. I mean if we are losing 11-0 who cares if we have a mop up guy that day?
Only under this specific circumstance would you find me saying this (like a 2nd grader): Okayyy, Dobbs can be on the team. But ONLY b/c I don't think Brown's up to it. Dobbs is just, sort of, less not up to it than Brown. That's the best I can do.
BUT he shouldn't play unless everyone else feels ill, er something. ACK — the thought of him actually on the field during an important game makes ME feel sick.
The poor man. At some point he must've been better than this but I have no memory of it.
The braves are selling out this weekend?
OK I just fell over laughing. I gotta see this. And I do agree should play relatively hard here. But if someone needs a day off they should get it.
Id rather have Mayberry or Sweeney up against a rightie than Dobbs.
Dobbs shouldnt be used anymore not in the playoffs not next year.
Its sad when you watch a guy lose his livelyhood but we have.
I also think the old man will pick the right guys so whoever he picks Ill support.
Hamels is pitching Saturday? is that official? Cant find it anywhere.
I heard Wheeler mention the Braves expecting sellouts on one of the broadcasts in DC. Not sure if that is worth anything or not.
No doubt if someone needs a rest, they get it.
I'm sure Charlie (hopefully NL Manager of the Year) will find the balance.
When the ballpark in ATL sells out that means there are 56K to 58K people in the park., more than 1000 standing room tickets will be sold,
BTW the sellout crowd is to honor bobby.., and i personally am not a big fan of Bobby. Players and his crew love him to death as he doesn't say a single word against them.. i have seen charlier manuel jumping up and down like a drunken monkey last year when phillies had a bad start., Bobby will never do that.. even if braves get swept by phillies this weekend , bobby will have only great stuff about his team to share with media..
BTW there will be tickets available in ATL even if braves get to WCS. Like I said there are tons of SEC fans who are ready to pay their entire paycheck to go watch their college team play football, but they don't give a damn for the braves, maybe they have lost all the fun and excitement when braves made to post season those 15 years and won only 1 WCS..,
I just heard the tail end of the Braves radio show earlier where they mentioned Jason Werth told a Braves fan to shutup and go home, or, something to that effect. The announcer laughed and said Werth needs to cut his nappy hair and learn some southern hospitality.
True. Werth looks like he lives in a dumpster and seems to have a little ego. I can't believe you Philly fans haven't nicknamed him Skeletor. Ugly freak!
With all the season ending injuries braves have i am not reallly expecting any miracles from this team even if they get to playoffs.., Chipper, Prado, Medlen, OFlarety, Saito, who are the real braves and they will not be playing the rest of the season anymore.,
what we have are loaners in Derek Lee, Alex Gonzalez, Rick Ankiel, Kyle farnsworth etc.., They are not braves team,
ESPN shows the rotation as KK, Hamels, Worley – usually when it is not firm, they'll put tba.
Andrew, I thought the same thing when I saw the Braves expect to sell out (I think some coffee came out my nose).
Desribrave, haven't you learned you're trying to explain facts and reason with Philly fans will get you nowhere? These Philly fans/players are still new to this winning thing. Braves fans are used to it, even after missing postseason play for 5 years, it's still fresh in our minds.
Wait for it…. "LOL, the Braves only won one 1 world series in how many tries…. HAHAHAHA!!!"
That's all they got on us. Nevermind they were our little bi** for years and years, along with the rest of the league.
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4 years we've missed the playoffs, not 5.
Do I bring out the braves trolls? If so I apoligize.
MLB.com is showing sat as TBA
But it makes sense to use Cole his last outing was bad. And if he pitches sat that means he is game 3 starter in cinncinatti. Which isnt till next sunday. So he figures to start one of these and thats smart. Oswalt isnt going till a week from today so maybe if charlie wanted to bust thier balls he could use him too. But he wont.
Bravoman, you are right about Werth. An organization like Braves, Yankees etc will never allow players go with that facial hair and shabby baggy outfits and long hair
My garbage collection guy looks a little decently dressed than that werth guy.,
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I didn't realize this was the style blog. I could care less if Werth never showered, had two heads,…. He's here to play baseball. Based upon attendance, more Braves "fans" would recognize Werth than their current roster.
Jay, don' say that you are not playing for anything. I am pretty sure Padres will have serious grievance agianst Charlie Manuel that he is not sending his A team during this series.
Padres expect Phillies to play with their full forces and sweep braves. There is something called Integrity and honoring the schedule,
@BravoMan – your extensive vocabulary tells me that you probably didn't see much of the Braves 'glory years' because you were probably an infant or sitting in time out for eating boogers – It's too bad you probably won't be seeing another run of 'glory years' for a long while.
All in all, I think everybody here is just stoked to have the Phillies team that we have now.
Have fun telling people how good you were at sports in high school – when you're middle-aged and slow. Those were the 'glory years' huh?
I mean c-mon desibrave,kk-cole for 3 innings-and worley,you guys are getting off easy!
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ARROYO TO START GAME 1??? Bronson Arroyo talked like a guy counting on starting Game 1 of the National League Division Series. He said he would have either five or six days of rest before his next start. That points starting Wednesday or Thursday when the NL Division Series begin.
Arroyo is also counting on facing Philadelphia.
"It's going to be in a hostile environment, probably Philly," he said. I'm going to have to be on my A game to beat those guys. I think if you ask anyone we'd rather face anyone but Philly. But whoever comes along we've got to beat them."
The Phillies will be a tough draw for Arroyo. They are a left-handed dominated lineup. Left-handers hit .287 off Arroyo; right-handers .185.
"They're tough. Top to bottom, they've got the best team in the National League," Arroyo said. "They've got speed, power, a good pitching staff. We'll go over there and hopefully we can handle them."
Jay, i have absolutely no complaints as a braves fan.., Its going to help us a lot but i was saying it is unfair to padres.
Playoff rotation is now set in stone-Manuel said Halladay in Game 1, Oswalt in Game 2 and Hamels in Game 3.
Dusty Baker likes vets.
If Bronson Arroryo shuts the phils down I will climb inside a bottle of Jack and that will ruin the playoffs for me. I dont think its possible.
Its like starting Bartolo sideshow bob colon.
Hope Wood never gets a start hes the best of that bunch.
If cole goes sat he gets 80 pitches it wont be 3 innings unless 3 innings is 80 pitches.
The old man will try to win these games believe me. Its the right thing to do and he does the right thing.
Padres should have won more games. Simple as that.
I thought Mets fans were annoying, but these Braves fans are right up there.
THIS IS KINDA SCARY-Charlie says he is concerned about Hamels but will not elaborate. Expects him to be ready for Game 3.
WHEWWWWW!!!!!!!!!- Dubee: Hamels has head cold, will start Sunday.
Sunday is fine too. but why would he not pitch much ? Whats the point. You are trying to keep him sharp. He wasnt in his last start.
80-90 pitches. Why wouldnt you? The reason you play him is to keep his normaly going. Pitching 30 pitches would be abnormal.
Sometimes over baby players. But I doubt the old man will.
Now throw Oswalt sat to piss off the braves tards.
I have no sympathy for Padres. Like somone else said. Should have won more games.
Worley will start tomorrow. Hamels will start Sunday. Oswalt will follow Hamels out of pen. Dubee said Hamels looked great in bullpen today.
Dubee said only concern about Hamels is his head cold. Said arm is great.
Hey no matter who pitches this series, just give up 4 or 5 in the first inning and Braves will give you as much pitching practice you need after that 🙂
If the braves didn't have to go through all the season ending injuries we would have won the division long ago., they squandered a 7 game lead .., thats horrible,
Hamels and oswalt to split saturday?
Thats cool.
Have to say would love to take these 3 and eliminate the bravesless.
But i am realistic. Colorado and SD allowed the braves to back in.
SF is probably a bigger favorite over them than the Phils are over the Reds to me.
Also bobby should have sent hudson and lowe on short rest during the last week phillies series and braves would be in playoffs by now.. anyways..
@ Jay
As one of the guys who posts the most here on the philliesnation find my post where I cry about an injury? Or even mention one.
Oh it never happened. This isnt the METS site. We man up.
Excuses are like… I dont believe in them.
Obviously the phillies dont either. They over come them. Loser franchises do not.
Speaking of the Mutts. Omar finally got canned today. Not good for us. If they get a competant GM and manager could be a problem. But I will believe it when I see it.
The mets will be a mess next year though .
I dont know if Torre will take it. But it would be great if he would. Let him lose 90 games. That may keep him away but it does make sense. If he thought he could compete next year I think he would take the job.
Be nice to take 2 of 3 or all 3 this weekend. But does SD deserve help even?
I think the cold hard truth is that Dobber will get the Spot based only the possibilities of injury. It sucks chocolate salted balls that he is our only option at this point. This is more RAJ miscalculations than anything. When Castro was released he should of been looking for other options. When Sweeney was bought in(nothing against Sweeney love him) I think it would of made more sense for the Phils to bring in a Utility guy instead. The multitude of injuries this year has bought complex problems to the tables. I suppose in a dire emergency Gload seems like he may able to play some 3rd base. After Valdez, Dobber to me he seems like the most logical replacement.
Happy Kyle Kendrick's last start day!
What is the scouting report on Kyle Kendrick? How is he pitching lately? Braves are not hitting that good lately..,
Wow, is this a People Magazine site? Are we're believing rumors (substantiation on that stupid "fan story"??) & critiquing baseball player's hair? I don't think so. Maybe the "Bravos" players enjoy that. But basically the Phillies do what they want and we're fine with it.
Other cities don't seem to be distracted by hair & a beard. I just read the following at the San Francisco Chronicle site – Bruce Jenkins, writer:
"Can't think of a crazier move this off-season than the Phillies letting Jayson Werth escape on the free-agent market. I don't care who his agent is (Scott Boras) or what hot young prospect is coming up in outfield (Domonic Brown); Werth is an absolute stud, a winner, symbolizing everything good about that exceptional team. Signing him to a long-term deal will be a weighty burden on their payroll, but the Phillies make a ton of money from attendance and postseason revenue. To be sure, they've survived some key departures in the past. They replaced Aaron Rowand with Shane Victorino, and they forgot about Pat Burrell once Raul Ibanez came to town. They lost Pedro Feliz and actually got better with Placido Polanco. Even the Cliff Lee deal — a monumentally dumb move by management — seems less disastrous with the acquisition of Roy Oswalt. But there's something about Werth that, to me, makes him a special case. And he should realize what he's got in that town. It sure sounded that way the other day, when he said, "it would seem like good business to keep this club together, continue to win, and create a dynasty-type situation. We play good together, we have great chemistry. This is an unbelievable place to come to work every day."'


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#171973 - 12/09/07 09:50 PM sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of sabrage must be in want of a definition. Thus I submit to you the following candidates for this round's word.
(A) :The final act of Armenian composer Aram Khachaturian's ballet "Gayane". There, a fantastic sword twirling dance movement -"The Sabre Dance"- dominates the third act. So much so that the third act entire is today known as the sabrage.
(B) the act of opening a bottle of champagne with a sabre
(C) n., swordsmanship; specifically, to cut off an opponent's appendage
(D) a stylized routine demonstrating prowess with a flat-bladed sword
(E) The ability to have two or more trains of thought at the same time.
(F) A usually elongated depression between geologic faults.
(G) A group of native-born Israelis.
(H) sabrage (sá.brage) : local name [West Montana] for sagebrush; perennial of the genera Artemisia.
(I) Sprinkling sand on a still-wet document or signature
(J) An infusion of herbs injected under the skin of poultry, customarily chicken or duck, before roasting.
(K) Christian theology: the gift of the Christ. <-- this is a joke, do not vote. I apologize for insulting anyone's intelligence by overstating what is obvious to anyone who has read the thread below. Then again some people may vote without reading the thread, or simply deserve to have their intelligence insulted. Enjoy the game.
Edited by Alex Williams (12/11/07 08:01 AM)
#171974 - 12/09/07 11:52 PM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: Alex Williams]
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Well, since I do... (E)
Thank you.
#171975 - 12/10/07 12:49 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: Alex Williams]
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I'm thinking that maybe this has nothing whatsoever to do with sabres, sagebrush or sage. I'm going to guess I.
-joe (I would have gone for baseball metrics) friday
#171977 - 12/10/07 05:17 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: tsuwm]
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As Joe dismisses 5 to 6 healthy possiblities with a single blow of the sword , it's one of those I'll choose and the winner is : A
#171981 - 12/10/07 06:12 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: BranShea]
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#171982 - 12/10/07 07:12 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: Buffalo Shrdlu]
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I pity whoever submitted E, its having gotten Milo's Kiss of Death.
I'll go with G.
#171987 - 12/10/07 10:16 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: Faldage]
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How very romantic. A quote from "Goldfinger".
#171989 - 12/10/07 10:55 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: Alex Williams]
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Sometimes an armil is just an armil.
I'll take (D), please.
#171995 - 12/10/07 11:57 AM Re: sabrage brushed, or, the Armil-y show [Re: AnnaStrophic]
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I'll go with (K)
#171999 - 12/10/07 12:28 PM "I must be dreaming" [Re: BranShea]
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Originally Posted By: BranSheaHow very romantic. A quote from "Goldfinger".
Indeed! I was making a reference to that chapter of Goldfinger in which James Bond, having assassinated the tennants of Pemberley with his bare hands, drinks a double bourbon and plots his seduction of Elizabeth Bennett while contemplating life and death in general. Terrific stuff.Originally Posted By: nharrenI'll go with (K)
At this point I should mention that I am accepting late submissions until midnight, and at this point the very next person to send me one is guaranteed at least one vote.
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#209749 - 02/24/13 03:24 AM Word errors
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I am new to this wonderful site and apologize if this is the wrong place for remarks such as this one. Last week's theme (malapropisms, etc) made me remember that venerable collection of student errors hilariously recounted at
As for deliberate distortions of old words, cleverly formed into new ones with witty definitions, a search of your site under "mensopause" might amuse.
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So my 7 year old is just.like.me. For good and for bad, we're very alike. So to say we butt heads on things at times is well, a slight understatement. Mostly it's just both of us having a strong personality and a desire to do what we want when we want to. And for the past several months, my 7 year old has been resistant and downright crabby about brushing her teeth for long enough, properly, and even at all. It makes for some very animated early morning conversations before most people are even contemplating hitting snooze again on their alarms, and for a high tension bedtime. Little miss had her first (tiny) cavity a few weeks ago and when the dentist said the same things to her that MOM said, I think it scared her a little bit. That, and the discomfort in the chair. There are certain things that are non negotiable in our family and proper dental care is one of them. Brushing happens.
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A holiday to Scotland is always amazing thanks to our #ScotSpirit - quite simply it is everywhere you go. But this year, we're combining our unique landscapes, enriching culture and famed warm welcome with a celebration of our built heritage, ingenuity and bold designs in the Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design.
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Be shoe-tastic in autumn
At what point did shoes move from being merely an accessory - albeit a crucial one in making your clothes work or not work - to being a style statement on the same elevated level as an It bag (and approaching similar price levels).
Indeed, footwear has become so vital that the front row pictures during New York and London fashion weeks have shifted their focus from the clothing that celebs and fashionistas had on their backs and which handbag they were carrying, to what they were wearing on their feet.
And what they were slipping their tippy-toes into, predictably, were strappy, bondage numbers from Burberry, the YSL Tribtoo court (seen in black and cobalt), Louboutin's studded ankle boot (in fact, almost anything by Louboutin), and the cult Swedish brand Acne.
What these shoes, ankle boots and shoe-boots all had in common was either a vertiginous heel, or a towering platform - sometimes both. Because their wearers know that in order to look fabulous rather than frumpy in a below-the-knee pencil skirt, a midi skirt or a pair of Marc Jacobs-inspired wide-leg trousers, and in order for their legs to look longer and leaner, it is essential to rock a pair of very high, very edgy shoes/ankle boots/shoe boots.
And while this is fine if you have a limo purring at the kerb, it is not so fine if you are a woman who lives in the real world, has to do actual walking and is, therefore, irresistibly drawn to her 17th pair of ballerinas.
So here lies the dilemma: how do you reconcile the need for a bit of a heel (actually quite a lot of heel for some of autumn's key looks), with the need to walk, occasionally run, and possibly even negotiate the London Underground or the cobblestoned streets of Manchester's Northern Quarter?
The answers are: a wedge, block heels, stack heels, medium-heel-plus-platform or a kitten heel with attitude, all of which we have found for you. Alternatively, you could choose a mannish brogue or, even newer, a Chelsea boot. I concede the last two tend to be flat, but both are sufficiently edgy to ensure that most autumn buys (pencil skirt excepted) won't look frumpy.
The new block and stack heels seem to reconcile the diametrically opposed objectives of comfort and height. Tabitha Simmons and Marc Jacobs have done them, as has Topshop. There are also lots of wedge heels around this season, which also give you height and the ability to walk. And for stiletto addicts, we have those, too.


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Articles in the national and international media have again turned the spotlight on Texas-Mexico border crossing problems.
Last month the New York Times reported, "With border authorities in South Texas overwhelmed by a surge of young illegal migrants traveling by themselves, the Department of Homeland Security declared a crisis this week and moved to set up an emergency shelter for the youths at an Air Force base in San Antonio, officials said.
"After seeing children packed in a Border Patrol station in McAllen, during a visit last Sunday, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Monday declared 'a level-four condition of readiness' in the Rio Grande Valley. The alert was an official recognition that federal agencies overseeing borders, immigration enforcement and child welfare had been outstripped by a sudden increase in unaccompanied minors in recent weeks."
Reuters quickly followed: "Tens of thousands of children unaccompanied by parents or relatives are flooding across the southern U.S. border illegally, forcing the Obama administration and Congress to grapple with both a humanitarian crisis and a budget dilemma.
"An estimated 60,000 such children will pour into the United States this year, according to the administration, up from about 6,000 in 2011. Now, Washington is trying to figure out how to pay for their food, housing and transportation once they are taken into custody."
Other newspapers and websites have published stories and leaked federal government photos revealing children, many from Honduras and El Salvador, being warehoused in crowded U.S. cells, leaving the Border Patrol overwhelmed.
Although some ranch owners in South Texas have discovered children's clothing at makeshift campsites on their property, local law enforcement officers report that only a few youngsters have been found in Bee County.
"It's not a real issue," Deputy Lt. Ronnie Jones said of finding unaccompanied children. Most of those who have crossed the border illegally have been adults. And their numbers are increasing a great deal, he said.
What's especially troubling is the ruthless nature of the "coyotes," the smugglers who are paid to bring these children and adults across the border. Many young people have been robbed, abused, some even raped, while making the difficult journey to America's cities.
Whether this disturbing trend is linked to unrest in Central American countries or blamed on President Obama's immigration policy in 2012 with deferred deportation for minors, his administration needs to act, swiftly and demonstrably, to enforce this nation's laws and stem this tide.
Until then, we citizens need to be cautious on South Texas roads for coyote teams and overloaded vehicles trying to blend in with the Eagle Ford traffic. And be especially careful to lock up your cars and trucks. A major problem caused by those entering the country illegally has been auto burglaries and thefts.


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Having a place to call home is meaningful to most of us. As a poetic ideal, it's a welcoming environment where we can slip into baggy pants at the end of the day and leave the mad world behind to "just be" without pretense. It's a place where we can rest, recover and recharge ourselves, as well as our smart phones.
In actuality, home tends to be a lot less serene than that. The commitments we make on every front clamor day and night for our attention. Our addictions to noise and technologies combined with our go-go-go lifestyles take a significant toll. Unless we deliberately cultivate a special environment within it, our homes become an extension of our outside world—a kaleidoscope of physical and mental busyness.
Home as a sanctuary
"If we recognize the benefits of having home serve as a personal sanctuary and refuge, then we need a strong intention to claim it as such," says Laury Naron, psychotherapist and Andian energy healer. "We give ourselves a special gift, if we know we can regain equilibrium and reconnect with our true selves once we walk through our front door."
Creating a designated place at home to soothe our body, mind and soul doesn't require a big financial investment or the help of an architect or interior designer. There is no need for our restorative area to be elaborate, expensive or grand.
"My sacred space is a corner area of my bedroom near a window, where I can see nature—the changing sky, trees, a hawk soaring. Most importantly, I have an agreement with myself that I do not do head work there, and I stick with it," Laury shares.
Other than feeling good to us, there is no right or wrong way to design a contemplative corner, personal altar, or cozy nook at home. Inspiring personal spaces, small and large, come into existence easily when we simply connect from the heart with the things that give us joy.
"Avoid the trap of holding off to make an honored space in your home until it is perfect—forget it!" Laury laughs. "Gather a few things together that you love and call that your beginning. Then add and revise as objects speak to you," she said. As an intimate expression of our inner self, our special space can be expected to evolve as we do.
Inspiration for our special space
So what might we feel drawn to include in our personal refuge? Consider a cozy chair and small shelf or table for starters. Add a pretty light, symbolic of the illuminated self. Be generous with creature comforts, like soft throws and pillows. A sketchpad, books of poetry or religion, knitting basket, soothing music source and natural objects that celebrate beauty, spirituality and nature can help direct us inward.
We may also wish to include a statue or art image of a religious figure, or a photo of someone we see as a teacher or guide in our space, wanting to be informed by them on some level. Following Eastern practices, we could incorporate offerings—water bowls, incense, candies, flowers and crystals are traditional. Lighting a candle or ringing a soft bell when we enter and leave our sanctuary could signal us to be fully present to receive the gifts it has to offer us.
By designating a supportive environment where we can engage in whatever quiet activities our heart knows we need, we take steps to connect with our highest selves and our inner treasury of wisdom, love and joy.
Remembering who we are
"Daily quiet time is so important for our personal journey and our relationships," said Rev. Pat Filiault, a retired Unity minister. "The Gospel of Mark includes one of my favorite verses, 'Come ye apart awhile and rest.' It's special advice, even if all you can find are a few meditative minutes in your favorite chair."
As opposed to one designated space, Tammy Sola, master Reiki practitioner and spiritual counselor, places objects and assemblages for contemplation throughout her home, "to catch the eye and call to the soul."
"I have lots around to speak to me, and they tend to be simple," she says. "At times, I make more permanent altars for special prayer work, but big always gets complicated. I generally create arrangements without much fuss, and follow the seasons. A bowl of lemons and a sprig of mint. A seedling I can watch grow. A collection of found objects—beach sand, shells and a child's ball; a photo of the hospital I was born in and my husband's baby shoes; anything that grabs me, brings a smile and calls me to remember, 'Ah, what a gift to be alive!' or, 'Yes, this is who I really am.'"
Sharing our peace
Native American spiritual leader Jimi Castillo asks us to think broadly, and, while we may have one area that we use for prayer or contemplation, declare our entire home to be a sacred, healing space. "We can turn our house, which is just a structure, into a home by making it always welcoming, nurturing and respectful. One of my favorite expressions is, 'If you see a person without a smile, give him one.' I want my home to feel like a hug whenever someone walks in the door."
Following Native American ritual practices, Jimi suggests that four times a year, perhaps solstices and equinoxes, we engage in a small ceremony to "clean our homes of negativity that may have entered and invite in loving energy for a fresh start." Smudging doors, windows and drains with sage or sprinkling water are traditional rituals for cleansing, but, since "sacred" and "special" are personal concepts after all, designing a ceremony that resonates in our hearts for this purpose is appropriate, too.
It's a fact we may not often consider, but the most important work we ever do happens within us. Creating a sacred area—and attitude—at home can be the foundation for a beautiful and peaceful life.


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Hurricane-force gusts slam UKBy DANICA KIRKA
The Associated Press | December 06,2013AP Photo
Blackpool Main Promenade under flood water following high tide and a tidal surge as severe gale force winds hit the area, in Blackpool, England, Thursday. Much of northwestern Europe braced for a storm that was expected to bring flooding to coastal areas.LONDON Hurricane-force gusts hit Britain on Thursday as part of a powerful storm moving across Europe, disrupting air travel, halting trains and leaving tens of thousands of homes without electricity. Accidents linked to the storm killed three people.
Authorities evacuated some 10,000 homes along the eastern English coast after warning that the country could face its worst tidal surge in 60 years. The Thames Barrier a series of huge metal plates that can be raised across the entire river was being closed late Thursday to protect London from the surge.
Tidal floods caused as the storm drives huge amounts of seawater toward the land were expected in Britain, Germany and Scandinavia, together with freezing high winds from Greenland.
The storm plowed into Scotland overnight, slamming the highlands with gusts up to 142 miles (229 kilometers) per hour. Trains were suspended for much of the day, but began to run fitfully later as some routes were cleared of debris.
Rescue teams ferried residents to safety by boat in north Wales, while officials in other areas handed out sandbags and set up emergency shelters.
Transportation troubles were reported throughout northwestern Europe. All flights to and from Copenhagens international airport were halted late Thursday due to the storm, officials said. It was not immediately clear how many passengers were affected or how long the airport Scandinavias largest would stay closed.
Almost all flights to and from Hamburg airport in northern Germany were also canceled, and Dutch carrier KLM canceled dozens of flights to European airports.
The German Weather Service said the storm front, which was gathering strength as it headed eastward from the Atlantic Ocean off Greenland, would also bring polar air and some snow to Europe.
Some schools in the northern Netherlands closed early so children could get home safely to celebrate Sinterklaas the traditional Dutch version of Christmas with their families.
Passengers on an easyJet flight from London to Glasgow, Scotland, wound up landing in Manchester after aborted attempts to land in both Glasgow and Edinburgh.
As the plane neared Scotland, suddenly everything started shaking and bumping, we were going up and down, up and down, said passenger Hazel Bedford.
An awful lot of people were being sick but the plane, it was incredibly quiet. When cabin crew said Were going to Manchester, people started to realize this was serious, she said.
An accident west of Edinburgh claimed the life a truck driver and a falling tree killed a man in Nottinghamshire.
Police in western Denmark said a 72-year-old woman died when the van she was in was knocked over in the storm.
Forecasters predicted winds gusting up to 87 mph (140 kph) along Germanys North Sea coast.
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Quite Simply, A Wonderful Weekend!…
An unexpected sweep…
The Yankees rallied to defeat the Boston Red Sox, 5-2, on Sunday. With the win, the Yankees completed a four game sweep of the Red Sox, and increased their lead in the AL East to 6 ½ games over Boston.
The Baltimore Sun
Prior to the start of the weekend series, I had hoped that the Yanks would win enough games so that they'd finished the series on Sunday in first place. However, I never imagined that the lead would balloon to 6 ½.
The game had been another scoreless affair through the early innings. Jon Lester continued his dominance over the Yankees, with 7 innings, 5 hits, 1 run, and 7 strikeouts. He did not have any walks. Of the Boston pitchers, Lester is the one that I have the most respect for, and he did a masterful job.
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The Yankees struck first with a solo home run by Alex Rodriguez in the 7th inning.
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However, the Red Sox quickly struck back with a two-run homer by Victor Martinez off Phil Coke in the top of the 8th, which ended the team's 30 inning scoring drought.
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Coke had relieved Andy Pettitte, who, like Lester, pitched a terrific game. Pettitte also went 7 innings, with 5 hits, no runs, 2 walks and 4 strikeouts. Unfortunately, it was a no-decision for Pettitte's effort, as Coke lost the lead but earned the victory with the Yankees' 8th inning comeback.
The first batters went down quickly so it appeared that the Yanks would head to the 9th down by 1. However, Johnny Damon came to the plate and tied the game with a homer. He was followed by Mark Teixeira, who connected for a homer to put the Yanks up by 1. After a couple of more runs scored courtesy of a single by Nick Swisher, the Yankees had turned a 2-1 deficit to a 5-2 lead.
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Mariano Rivera entered the game in the 9th, and looked a bit rusty. With a hit and a walk, he allowed the tying run to come to the plate. However, Jacoby Ellsbury hit a grounder that Mark Teixeira was able to field and step on first before Ellsbury could get there. So, although the 9th inning was tense, the Yankees emerged with the victory and the series sweep.
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Congratulations to the Yankees for a job well done!
Meanwhile, my friend, Julia (of Julia's Rants) has completed ½ of her wager loss with a tremendous Top 11 (eleven positive, memorable things about the Yankees). For the other half of the waiver, she has to take a photo of her SUV in three high profile, easily recognizable spots. One catch, the SUV has to be flying a Yankees flag. That's easier said than done, at least in Boston. Good luck, Julia! The flag is in the mail! Julia, by the way, has been a great sport. It's tough to be positive about the other team when your team loses to them (trust me, I have great experience!), but she's held her head high and paid her debt while maintaining the pride and respect of the RSN. I realize that this is just a single victory…well, okay, four of them! 😉 The Yankees and Red Sox will go at it again beginning August 21st at Fenway Park, and you can be assured that the Red Sox will be seeking revenge, as will a certain woman from Boston…
See you again on August 21st, my friend! The game is still on! 🙂
Pitcher Chad Gaudin joined the Yankees today, and as expected, pitcher Josh Towers was DFA'd without throwing a pitch for the Yanks (he had just been called up from AAA Scranton-Wilkes Barre for insurance after the long 15 inning ordeal on Friday night). Gaudin will pitch out of the bullpen, and was told by manager Joe Girardi that he could come in to face a batter or two, or he could be asked to pitch an entire game. I think he is just on Sergio Mitre start away from getting a shot in the rotation…
Here are the final totals for the Red Sox-Yankees series:
Red Sox 8
Yankees 25
Home Runs
Red Sox 3
Yankees 9
Red Sox 0
Yankees 4
Winner: Scott!
It was a very enjoyable weekend!
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You got your belated birthday wish Scott! Congrats! What a wild and crazy weekend it was. Short of John Smoltz's start Thursday, our starting pitchers have been pretty impressive, our bullpen not bad and our bats, sadly, decided to stay in Boston. BUT I know that by August 21st our team will have had a chance to gel again (do we have enough new players?) and you will not be seeing the same team! So yes my friend, the game is still on!
Congrats on the victory, Scott! For you and the Yankees. I look forward to seeing the pics from the wager! The Yankees deserved these wins. I still like Swisher too much, and the booing from my household didn't seem effective this time. Onwards, oh leaders of the AL East…have a good series in Toronto.
Your weekend was the polar opposite of mine :O( But great job to sweep the Sox! Wow!
It was a fantastic weekend and every game had its own "personality." Just great sports entertainment. So that's what Chad Gaudin looks like? Yikes. He's probably gotten rid of that billy goat thing by now. And you're right – he's looking over Sergio's shoulder and thinking how close he is to a slot in the rotation.
Scott: It was a very enjoyable weekend indeed! The Yankees have never blown a lead this big. But I think they should still play with their full intensity. You can't slack off for a second in this division! That Gaudin guy, I don't know about him. If his stuff is as wild as his beard, then we are in trouble! I hope Mitre does well. We have to believe in him, but it is so hard because he can't even get through an inning without allowing a run. We'll just have to wait and see. -Virginia
Scott – wait….is that….are you a little closer?😉 Oh yes – the game is on! lol!


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PRINCESS ANNE, MD-(November 4, 2010) Music to the ears, the UMES Wind Ensemble and Concert Band perform their annual fall concert on Thursday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in the Ella Fitzgerald Center for the Performing Arts. Wind Ensemble arrangements and holiday favorites fill the program.
"One of the pieces that I'm excited about is "Danzas Cubanas" by Robert Sheldon," said Dr. John R. Lamkin, UMES director of bands. "There are three original dance-like movements celebrating the joy and energy of Afro-Cuban music. It's very rhythmic and provides an excellent multi-cultural music experience."
The 30-member instrumental group will also perform an arrangement of Scott Joplin's "The Strenuous Life," which Lamkin describes as "a ragtime two-step piece transcribed for band by Alfred Reed." Another arrangement, "Concertino" by Carl Maria von Webber, is a piece written for solo clarinet with band accompaniment. It will feature senior music education major Talisa Moore.
The evening's program culminates with holiday favorites including "Winter Wonderland," "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" and "Let It Snow." John Philip Sousa's "Hail to the Spirit of Liberty" concludes the event.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, call 410-651-6571.
Gail Stephens, assistant director, UMES Office of Public Relations, 410-651-7580, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Bill Robinson, director, UMES Office of Public Relations, 410-621-2355, firstname.lastname@example.com.


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New banners at Citi Field…
The Wilpons, owners of the Mets, have responded to season-long criticism that Citi Field is not "Metsy" enough. The powers-that-be have now added 3 more banners to the left field wall, honoring 2007, 2008, 2009. These banners? They are very Metsy.
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sigh, and yet also so friggin tragic!
You friggin crack me up!
Hilarious…and sad at the same time. At least the Yankees aren't good again, ugh.
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