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Home List of Titles Joint allocation of subcarriers and transmit powers in a multiuser OFDM cellular network
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- Title
- Joint allocation of subcarriers and transmit powers in a multiuser OFDM cellular network
- Author(s)
- Thanabalasingham, Thaya; Hanly, Stephen V.; Andrew, Lachlan L. H.; Papandriopoulos, John
- Abstract
- In the present paper, we consider the problem of joint bandwidth (subcarriers) and power allocation for the downlink of a multi-user multi-cell OFDM cellular network. This resource allocation problem is formulated as a power minimization problem, subject to meeting the target rates of all users in the network. We develop a distributed solution to find the globally optimal allocation which determines the subcarrier and power allocation dynamically. In addition, we investigate the impact of reducing the complexity by reducing the number of degrees of freedom available in the optimization. In particular, we consider a static bandwidth allocation scheme, and a static power allocation scheme. The numerical results show that the penalty on network performance due to the reduction in the available degrees of freedom is not significant.
- Publication type
- Conference paper
- Source
- Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Communications (ICC 2006), Istanbul, Turkey, 11-15 July 2006, Vol. 1, pp. 269-274
- Publication year
- 2006
- Keyword(s)
- Bandwidth; Cellular neural networks; Degrees of freedom; Frequency allocation; Multiuser detection; Multiuser OFDM cellular network; Optimisation; Orthogonal frequency division multiplexing; Power allocation; Resource allocation; Static bandwidth allocation
- Publisher
- 0536-1486 (series ISSN)
- 9781424403554, 1424403553
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- Copyright © 2006 IEEE. Paper reproduced here in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher.
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What's the Matter with Missouri
Why does nobody talk about the Cardinals? Three words and an abbreviation: St. Louis doesn't matter. Missouri doesn't matter. That's why KC was only mentioned when they beat the Tigers and no one cares anymore. I'm sorry Jeffery, it's just the truth. And trust me, I feel your pain. Until the Tigers started paying like the Yankees, we were in the same boat. I think you and I were the only people in the U.S. watching the 2006 World Series.
But, now, we're on the map and not necessarily in a good way. When you pay like the Yankees, you're expected to play like the Yankees. And, although the Tigers have won three straight and finally started scoring runs like they were supposed to, there's a long ways to go before they're at the level where we expect them to be. But that's the great thing about being a Cardinals fan. No one has any expectations for the Cards so if they do well, great. However, the fact remains, no one cares.
Now, it's entirely possible that the Cards will continue to pitch well and come up with timely hitting. And monkeys might fly out of my butt. I'm just saying.
But, I'm happy for you. It's nice to have a little ray of sunshine in the otherwise bleak lives of the denizens of the flyover states. So, enjoy it. Eat it up. Because, once Pujols hits his slump and Wainwright sees his ERA start climbing, it's over. But don't worry. ESPN won't notice that either. That's the beauty of no one caring.
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For the record, I hate Allen ;-)P
Tigers' woes? Millen-mania? Disenfranchising voters? The city of Flint? Sounds like Michigan has more problems.
Ouch Allen. That one is still stinging as I write this comment. It hurts about as much as Verlanders 3 losses and 7.03 ERA. I think as the season goes on, ESPN comes on board and the ESPN bandwagoners join in, people will care. The fact remains that St. Louis is rich in history and tradition and there are a handful of teams that can claim that at this point in time. The Detroit Redwings, sorry, Tigers will probably make the playoffs, however so will the Cardinals. Maybe we will meet again in the '08 World Series. Most definately with the same result. It was nice to hear from you Allen, keep it coming.
Allen, I was going to comment about you finally stepping up to the plate and helping with this blog, instead of making Jeff do all the the work. But what kind of driviling nonsense is this about no one caring about Missouri. Has the Washington cloud started coming over your head already. Have the politics shrunk your brain so much that you can't see reality, That state certainly has had more winners than The Land of the Lakes Michigan. So look over the facts again and acknowledge your misinformed thinking

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A Non-Scientific Comparison
With the talented Mr. Rodriguez back in the news again for his off the field exploits, it seems like a good time to once again explore his worth in baseball terms. You would think this is an open and shut case since, his love for testosterone fueled women aside, the man is obviously one of the most talented baseball players of our generation. But, I'm not convinced. Yes, his regular season achievements are legendary and there's no doubt he'll go into the Hall of Fame once he retires.
But, my question is, how does he stack up against a real hero, a man who inspired more than one town over the course of his career, a man who could have been mistaken for Magnum P.I.? Yes, that's right. I want to match A-Rod up with Kirk Gibson and I have a sneaking suspicion that the man who enjoys smelling Derek Jeter's used underwear will be found wanting.
Now, over the course of the regular season there's no denying that A-Rod is the far superior player. His gaudy 44 home runs a year average and a lifetime .306 batting average beat the heck out of Gibby's 25 and .268. But, something funny happens once you get beyond the 162nd game of the year. Let's face it, getting into the playoffs doesn't mean squat if you don't show up and A-Rod's complete lack of World Series appearances indicate exactly what he has meant to his team come playoff time.
I'm not going to rehash all of A-Rod's postseason shortcomings since many people with much greater baseball knowledge than myself have already done so. But, I do want to put his numbers next to Gibby's for the sake of comparison. In 10 postseason series, Rodriguez has batted .279 which isn't terrible. In fact, Gibson is only a couple points ahead at .282. But the number that really jumps out is how their teams fared. In the ten series in which A-Rod has played, his team has won only 3, all of them LDS's. Gibson? Out of the five series he played in, his team won 4 and that includes two World Series. So, half the number of chances but one more victory. In fact, if you want to see how much he really meant to his team, remember that he only had ONE at bat in the '88 World Series but we all know how that turned out.
So, here's what I'll say. Yes, A-Rod is the better overall player. But, if I'm a manager going into the postseason or really any important game, there's only one of these two men that I would want on my team: The mustachioed, anti A-Rod himself.
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Hmmmm…I wonder if this stat is covered in Joe Torre's new book? Or perhaps in Janes!
I'd take Pujols, too. Oh wait, we already have him.🙂 Nice post!
I can comment! Sorry I have been waiting forever to comment on this blog. I don't have too much to say about this entry in particular but I do agree with you. I am just happy I can finally comment! Sorry again! Great blog guys!
Pujols is greater than A-Rod is greater than Gibson is greater than Allen is greater than… well, you don't really want me to go on, do you?
The question we should be asking…..Is Allen greater than Jeff or is Jeff greater than Allen?
Oh… well… I think we ALL KNOW who is the "greatest of all time". It need not be put in words here for fear that it may break Allen's heart😉
Jeff wins hands down but his good looks and young age cannot sustain him forever
What does that say about the current ballplayer in New York that A-Rod is the poster child for disobedience. Babe Ruth must be turning in his grave.
Every great Yankee period had a guy who loved the headlines or tried to be the bad boy. You got Ruth, Mickey Mantle, David Wells, and my favorite Billy Martin. Each brought a different flair to the headlines in NY. But of course number 2 on that list of all time NY publicity guys has to be Reggie Jackson, who now is a whimper of his former bad-self.
To even think his legacy beyond the diamond is only the occasional strip club, or even just a Madonna fling is sad in the lore of bad Yankee behavior. No drunken stupors or DUI's, and most of all no paternity suits. What is becoming of our anti-heros when the worst thing they do is turn right on red without stopping.
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Last year I wrote a series of posts chronicling 2007's 20 greatest moments in Phillies Phandom. Each game had a special "wow" factor, whether it was an insane comeback, an awesome feat or a trademark moment. And each game was a Phillies win, of course.
For this year, clearly, you know the top moment. But ranking the rest was very difficult. Do I rank the NLCS second just because? Is the NL East clinching victory as important as other postseason moments? I used some heavy discretion, but I believe I came up with a pretty solid list.
Each moment has an attached video link, if you'd like to go back and reminisce.
Like the 100 Greatest Phillies countdown, I'll be posting one per day. I swear, you won't get any more countdowns this offseason.
3. Victorino takes CC to school
Date: October 2, 2008
I have attended hundreds of Phillies games in my 24 years on Earth. Many played like company picnics — a couple thousand people hanging out in the multi-colored seats of Veterans Stadium, shirtless fathers, bumbling children, cigarette-smoking mothers in skimpy t-shirts. A lot of haze. Not a lot of drama.
A few games had the trappings of stunners. Most of those games occurred at Citizens Bank Park, with newly minted crowds, crab-fry-munching families, red-clad newbies from La Salle or St. Joe's. While I knew I was maybe the biggest fan of the 42,000 in attendance, it was nice to see 42,000 in attendance.
On October 2, 2008, I arrived at Citizens Bank Park after an arduous early afternoon drive on Interstate 95. I drank. And drank. And played cornhole. And drank. The sky grew a weird tint of violet. My brothers all had tickets for different areas of the ballpark. And I drank. And I entered the park, excited for my first taste of playoff baseball in 15 years, and saw a sea of red at Citizens Bank Park. A glorious, biblical sea of red.
That sea caused a tidal wave unheard in a Philadelphia ballpark in decades. The wave picked up steam in the second, with a runner at third, a run across, and pitcher Brett Myers hankering in for an at bat against the invincible CC Sabathia. It grew with each pitch. A foul. A ball. A foul. A ball. A foul. A ball. A foul. With each pitch, the wave grew in complexity — at first, applause, then cheers, then disbelief, then laughter. The at bat became comical, as if Sabathia was scored to the Benny Hill theme song. And when Sabathia unfurled that final pitch, a low fastball that Myers didn't bite, the wave crested, rolling toward the shore. It was something I'd never experienced in Philadelphia.
The wave rolled on high, chanting "CC sucks!" as Jimmy Rollins stepped in. Patient as ever, he walked on four pitches. Suddenly the bases were loaded, Shane Victorino stepped in, and the wave was nearing the shore, ready to crash and topple the 300-pound Sabathia from the mound, as if he was Charlie Brown. And like Snoopy, most of us were laughing hysterically. CC Sabathia? Pitching this poorly? Haha!
If the Phillies didn't win the World Series, this moment would've topped the list. But they did, and maybe, they don't win if this moment doesn't happen. This moment, this very moment, is one of those moments that is key in comprising legend. It's a premonition, a prologue — the first giant wave before the tsunami that would occur less than a month later.
Victorino, after rattling off a foul and finding himself in a small hole, licked his chops. Sabathia needed to eliminate Victorino, but these are why these moments exist. Sometimes things don't go as they're planned. And all the while, the wave rode, the fans stood, cheering, howling, hoping for something — a ball, a wild pitch, a single, a blooper. Something.
Sabathia unfurled a changeup that played inside. Victorino pulled it, and the ball flew through the violet sky, into the sea of red, causing the wave to swallow Sabathia whole. We were drunk with adulation. I had a headache, a lost voice, and a red face. Red as the sea. With a 5-1 lead off the invincible Sabathia, there was almost no reason to complete the game. It was inevitable.
The game ended at 5-2. Victorino's grand slam was the difference, and then some. In small context, it won the game and slayed the beast. But in the larger context, it represented the moment the Phillies became a legal threat. Now they could do anything, and at any time, and against any man. The team meant business.
When the game ended, I emerged in the parking lot, a voice hoarse, a head aching. But all ill feelings were exalted from my system — for now, I had seen a team committed to the goal, and a city committed to its team. For now, we were all the biggest fans, a sea of red that never broke.
The video: Victorino hits the granny
From the comments:
CT: The crowd is loving Brett making contact here… beat that ball Brett!
SJ Mike: That was the greatest at bat EVER! This tops Myers bases loaded at bat vs. the Mets.
Manny: HOLY SHIT WE ARE GONNA BRING THIS BIG BEAR DOWN !!
Jamie: FLYING F**KIN' HAWAIIAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Dang, a lot of my comments seem to be making this top 25 list. Neato!
This was a great game. Shame they didn't put this game on the World Series DVD set with the last 2 of the NLCS and the 5 games of the World Series.
This was the defining moment of the Brewers series, much like Matt Stairs was the moment of the Dodgers series and Chooch's roller was the moment of the Rays series.
The most famous home run ever hit at CBP.
Flyin F**CKING HAWAIIAN!!!!!! Words uttered by hundreds of thousands in the Delaware Valley.
Once again Tim, you "done good" kid. Great videos clips. Are these all from MLB.com?
I was at this game and remember Meyers AB well. Nobody was really keying in on what was happening, especially after Meyers swung and missed on the first 2 pitches but, pitch after pitch – the excitement grew, the towels flew – it got crazier and crazier. When he finally walked CC really started to hear it. And, we got to him!
What a time, what a memory – thanks Tim.
I look forward to logging on every day to see which game will be up next!
Greatest game that I have ever been too. The next closest was the game that ended in the wee hours of the a.m. with a Mitch Williams game-winning double after hours in a rain delay.
I'm just laughing at my comment…. hahah
There are two left. Easy to guess No. 2 and 1.
Haha, that's a damn funny article B-Dizzle.
I imagine I've been to over a hundred Phils games.
Including post season games in 93, 07 and 08 and The Myers/Victorino/CC game has gotta be top 5 maybe top 3.
Some games just have everything and they are worth it — thats why we suffer through all the crummy games hoping for the great ones.
B-Diz… Pygmy marmoset?!? Funny shite! Really funny shite!
The greatest game I have attended was 2 years ago (I think it was…) and it involved the star of this video, Shane Victorino.
It was his bobble-head day, sometime in June and for a fathers-day gift, I got 4 decent tickets to see the Phils play. My best friend, my wife, my grand daughter (my friends wife was caring for her sick mom) and me. The Phils were down and it was getting late in the afternoon. Not only that, it was raining slightly, enough to clear out some of the not-so faithful and cause the girls to cover up only with a peep-hole to see out of their cover for the action going on.
Down 7-5 in the 7th, Howard hit a 3 run hr to give the Phils their first lead of the day 8-7. One significant point to remember, it was F. Garcia's last game pitched as a Phillie. It was the game where he peeled off after hitting a grounder to second base, before the ball was in the first basemen's mitt. Did he get the rasberries…
Anyway, whoever the reliever was, gave up the tying run I think in the top of the 9th which led to the bottom of the 9th, the drama and rain picking up momentum.
Victorino was flattered and nervous – was a woeful 0-5, not looking at all the hero came to bat. He hits the ball for a game winning, walk-off hr! He wins the game and winds up being the hero on his bobble-head day…
That, was the greatest game (not the wettest!) that I have been to.
I was there for this game, and for WS game #4 (THE BLOWOUT)… and I have to say that THIS game might be the best moment i've witnessed in Phillies history.
I told my dad after like 3 pitches of the Myers at-bat that it was GREAT just to be making CC throw pitches, we had NO idea how many pitches he would end up throwing or how that at-bat would become something of Phillies legend.. something i'll tell my kids about. He works the walk, Rollins follows, and when Victorino hit that Grand Slam, I didn't even yell or cheer at first… I just watched in disbelief..
I'm pretty sure that we are ALL ready to chalk up that win to the Brewers with Sabathia on the mound, and realizing that we just took him down thanks in part to the 9-1-2 hitters… ANYTHING was possible at that moment, THAT was when I realized this team was definitely good enough to win it all.
So it took my a good few seconds of getting hugged by strangers, and high-fives all over the place before I joined in the screaming… I was too busy soaking that moment in.. it was "different" then leaving WS Game #4, fairly certain that we would win the WS the following night… The feeling I had after the Victorino Grand Slam was even better than what I described before, of that great feeling you get when Pitchers & Cathers… praying that any year could be the year, and last year…. was just amazing..
Literally, I can die a happy man because I saw the Phillies win the World Series, someting I was never quite sure I would see in my lifetime.
I also would have included this HR in my top couple. I was stuck in my car, listening on the radio at the time. For some reason I couldn't get good radio reception on the highway, so I was actually driving back the slow way on city streets. When Feliz came to bat with none on and two outs, the announcers mentioned that it might be a good idea for him to get on base, if only to get Myers ending the inning to turn over the lineup. Little did we know that Myers would have the atbat of his life, and it would lead to the Victorino HR. When I heard that call I knew the series was over. All the Phillies had to do was hang on with Myers pitching well and a very good and well rested bullpen. They had then beaten the best the Brewers had to offer. The psychological blow would be huge, let alone the fact that the Phils were now up 2-0 in a best of 5 series. That blast alone essentially won them the first round of the playoffs.
Brewers are close to a 2 year deal with Prince Fielder, wonder what it's worth, at least it will give the Phils a chance to see what players of his same caliber are getting.
I live in the Lehigh Valley but work in North Jersey. Afraid that I wouldn't make it home in time for the game I went out with a friend to watch it at a sports bar in Mets and Yankees country. Unfamiliar with the area, we just picked the first place with the words "Sports" and "Bar" on the sign.
The bar was called "Miami Mike's." It was one of the saddest establishments that I had been to in a long time. Located in the lobby of a misplaced Ramada Inn, its decor was intended to emulate a South Beach hangout; fake palm trees, Dolphins' gear, projection flatscreens from the 90's, wicker everything. This is Rt. 10 in East Hanover, New Jersey in the middle of fall though, it didn't look festive, it just looked sad. There were a few middle manager office types sitting at the bar but it was otherwise empty and we walked into Brett Myers loading the bases with one out in the first. We pulled up a table, the only people in the place actually watching the game, and I settled in for what I figured would be a bumpy ride, another Myers' unhinging.
He gets out of the inning. I order a beer. Frustrated with my surroundings, frustrated with what I thought was going to be another playoff exit, I spent the start of the home half of the second inning texting my wife. Then "the at bat" happened.
I couldn't believe what I was watching. I think back to that game against the Mets, that I STILL haven't seen, where Myers' pinch hit antics were discussed as legend. Did he just walk Brett Myers?! Did he just walk Jimmy Rollins?!?! Then Victorino washed away years of disappointment with one swing of the bat.
I lost my mind. The only Phillies fan in the place, heck the only person watching the game, I was on my feet, screaming. An old man, in an XL Phillies t-shirt overlapping typical old man gear, comes in seconds later and asks what just happened. He looked as if he was going to tear up. Miami Mike's became the happiest place on earth for me at that moment. I might has well have been back at McMeniman's on Germantown Ave. watching the game.
Whenever I'm having a bad day, I can just replay in my mind Larry Andersen's "C'mon, c'mon" and ensuring scream during the radio broadcast of at bat and I instantly have a smile on my face.
Aaaaah, what a sweet little homerun. Big in so many ways. It was the game winning hit, it proved that C.C. was not invinsible, and it gave us a dominating 2-0 lead. I also agree that it was the first time in the Post Season where the crowd in CBP became a real force.
I would still put Stairs home run above it but thats only because I got to listen to that one live. I was working during this game so I missed it.
I was at the game with family and friends, easily one of the best highlights of the playoffs. That game did NOT start out well though, the 1st inning was a high wire act, many people were still getting food while groaning at Myers on the mound. But he more then made up for it with an EPIC at bat. At first you figured he was just stretching out the inevitable, but after he actually got on base, at the moment, anything was possible and you knew they really had a chance at being winners.
Vic's slam sealed the deal, and we knew right then and there we had a chance to go all the way.
Prince Fielder sucks…
obviously, im kidding, but sure ain't Ryan Howard
I cannot stand Prince Fielder. If i was a pitcher I would throw at him every single time I faced him. Kness, head, ribs, chin music, everywhere. The only reason I dislike Jose Reyes more is because hes on the mets.
He's one big fat vegetarian
I dislike Jose Reyes more than any player in baseball. He could be on the Phillies and I would hate him.
I'm with you, Mutley.


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paris to do... the louvre.
Monday, April 16, 2012
the louvre is insanely overwhelming and yes, a bit touristy. if you don't want to spend the day, get there early and hit the high points (the mona lisa, venus de milo, etc).
swerve around the fanny packers and don't forget to LOOK UP. the best art is on the ceiling.
also essential to take photos of the iconic louvre triangle.
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20 comments:
- Aly Casey said...
Isn't it the best?! I was constantly being yelled at for taking photographs. Yours are wonderful!
- April 16, 2012 at 9:44 AM
- Kim said...
I love the Louvre pup! I traveled to Europe after law school (it was more of a "major cities in Western Europe tour") and definitely had to give up the notion of seeing ever single thing in every single museum. I think I had a better experience because I got to truly enjoy the things I went out of my way to see.
- April 16, 2012 at 10:12 AM
- Elizabeth Harwell said...
drooling over these pics. you have to take me with you next time.
- April 16, 2012 at 10:24 AM
- Diana Mieczan said...
Crikey, that pup is so cool:) We loved louvre and as you, we went pretty early to have a head start before the crowds sneaked in. Happy Monday. xo
- April 16, 2012 at 10:49 AM
- Lottie said...
I never actually made it in, the queue was massive and we were only in Paris for a couple of days and I wanted to spend as much of that soaking up the atmosphere of the city.
But I really want to go back and see it.
- April 16, 2012 at 11:03 AM
- jillian m. said...
Wow, it looks super crowded in there! I'm actually debating whether the Louvre is worth seeing (I despise crowds). Bob's on the fence too. But if mornings aren't too bad, then I might do it.
I'm pretty psyched to see your next batch of photos from Paris!
- April 16, 2012 at 1:28 PM
- Smith And Ratliff said...
It's a must-go, but the secret is to avoid seeing the mainstays and head into the some of the lesser-visited galleries. The art is just as good, and believe it or not, the rooms are like tombs. The place is so huge that you could easily spend a week exploring!
- April 16, 2012 at 1:40 PM
- Chessa! said...
I love all these photos. You really get a sense of the intensity of the place and the people who are there. I never really consider museums to be touristy. They're just so essential to the experience of visiting a new place or even where we live. I like to go to the Met and just sit in the sculpture garden or go inside the guggenheim just to look up at nothing and everything. The louvre is always packed no matter the hour -- isn't that nuts? But walking around there, even if you don't want to see the art itself, the place is a masterpiece on its own. And it's central enough in paris where if you're there long enough you're constantly passing by it or walking through the courtyard or downstairs in the carousel. I love it there.
- April 16, 2012 at 1:50 PM
- Lena at A Crimson Kiss said...
This whole post makes me smile. I remember an afternoon my dad and I spent in the Rijksmuseum–not a single tourist was actually LOOKING at the art, just snapping it on their camera phones and then peering down at the screens!
- April 16, 2012 at 4:18 PM
- Mariela said...
Amazing and beautiful photos, thanks for sharing.
- April 16, 2012 at 8:43 PM
- Patrice said...
I'm so glad you mentioned the ceilings. Chris is a great admirer of Cy Twombly, and the ceiling of the Louvre's Salle des Bronzes with all the Greco-Roman antiquities was one of Twombly's last large scale works. I think it's amazing that a beautiful creation by a contemporary artist sits atop some of the worlds' most ancient treasures.
- April 17, 2012 at 12:24 AM
- Naomi Bulger said...
Ah, memories. I was there last September and October. I was in Paris with friends for a while, and then my family joined me. The day I took them to the Louvre it was stinking hot. I can still see, in my mind's eye, my 13yo stepdaughter and her cousin sitting together in the courtyard outside the Louvre, soaking their feet in the cool water. It was a simple, special moment.
- April 17, 2012 at 4:49 AM
- Susan said...
Beautiful shots as always...that statue/sculpture atrium has the best light, doesn't it?!
- April 17, 2012 at 8:15 AM
- rebecca said...
smith and ratliff-
good tip! we were only there for 3 days so we hit the highlights and kept moving.
- April 17, 2012 at 8:29 AM
- kitchu said...
good point, we didn't have much time and i felt like we rushed through it. did see Mona though. seemed so small, you know??? :)
- April 17, 2012 at 11:59 AM
- rebecca said...
it was! i expected it to be so very big.
- April 17, 2012 at 12:08 PM
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I recently went back to Paris and had the chance to check out the Louvre with my nine-year-old son. I found the Louvre to be pretty easy to get around and see the "famous" works in all three wings. Five hours, two meals, six potty breaks later, we called it a day. Your photographs are lovely. So much nicer than my iphones ones.
- April 17, 2012 at 4:19 PM
- S&C said...
I studied abroad in Paris in 2004 and this is wrenching my heart with envy. Love love love.
- April 17, 2012 at 4:28 PM
- Lonely Wife Project said...
We went with a specific action plan and I'm proud to say I've seen the entire museum in a few hours. We did a lot of jogging that day.
- April 17, 2012 at 5:59 PM
- rebecca said...
lonely wife-
no doubt. i'm impressed.
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So, the latest news is that the Padres didn't even offer arbitration to Trevor Hoffman, baseball's all-time saves leader and 15-year Padre. It's pathetic. Now, I don't really understand arbitration too well. But I guess if the Padres had offered it to him and he signed with another team, we would get more prospects in the draft or something. If they had offered it and he accepted, he would have been with the Padres, and had a higher salary. Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but that's basically my grasp of it. All I know is, it means that the Padres don't want Trevor, and the Padres won't even try to get some picks for him. It's making me go crazy. I mean, there's a total lack of communication on both side. Trevor says the front office hasn't contacted him. Sandy Alderson says they have. There is almost no possible way that Trev could come back. But I haven't let it hit me yet. Not until he signs with another team and is truly gone. So, I guess I'm still holding out even though it is SO unlikely, "99-to-1", Trevor says.
On the Jake side, Atlanta just got a new starting pitcher. That means that they might not need Jake. But the Cubs seem like the more likely club to get him though, probably with another team. But why would Jake want to pitch for the Cubs? The Winter Meetings are coming up. Jake's probably going to be traded then. It is sad.
But you know, there is some hope for the season ahead. There was a mention of outfielder Scott Hairston in the latest Padres article. Even if you didn't follow the Padres last year, you might have heard of the guy. Our outfield situation was shaky all year. Jim Edmonds was a flop, and when we finally got rid of him, we replaced him with Jody Gerut. The Padres had seen him tearing it up in winter ball. He had not played baseball for 2 years because of surgery on both knees. But he deserved to be with us all year, and he was great. He played most of the time in center. Right field was patrolled by Brian Giles. But in left, we had rookie Chase Headley. Chase first learned how to play left in January 2008. He was our everyday left fielder by June. But our backup outfielder, Scott Hairston, was a huge part of this team. In 2007, we got him in a great trade with the Diamondbacks. Bad move on Arizona's side. They did win the division, but it would have been easier if they hadn't traded Scotty to us. He hit 2 or 3 amazing walk-off homers, and was solid in the outfield. He was the one who got that 2-run homer in the top of the thirteenth during game 163. And this year, when he finally got a chance to play, he got so hot, it was unbelievable. He just would not stop. He also had another walk-off for us. Plus, he's a superb outfielder. So, anyways, the story was saying that he will probably have a higher salary and stuff. And it was really exciting because this guy is an amazing player and a great guy. I love having him on this team. Plus, it will be so exciting to watch rookie catcher Nick Hundley. If we can get a veteran backup catcher for him, he will be great.
So there is a little excitement for this season. Even if we go into it without our ace and our star closer but having a ruthless uncaring rude pathetic front office, we will still get to watch all these exciting young guys. Besides, it's baseball. And I think we're all starving for that right now, aren't we?
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Kaybee, this whole arbitration thing is a little strange to follow. Let's just hope that after (or during!) the Winter Meetings there will be some signing. I'm feeling more positive today; we Red Sox fans got the suprise of the season when Dustin Pedroia's contract extension was announced! So, yes Virginia, there is a Santa Claus!
There is still a chance the Jake will pitch for the Braves next year, but the chances are reducing everyday. The Braves did trade for Vazquez and it looks like we are close to signing Burnett as well. We wouldn't have enough money to sign Jake if we sign Burnett UNLESS we don't trade Escobar and put in Kelly Johnson and a couple of other players instead since we would have to go out and get Furcal or Renteria.
There is still a good chance nevertheless that we trade for Peavy, but it's a 50% chance. If Burnett signs somewhere else though, expect Peavy to be in Atlanta.
Hopefully KT gives in and gives up Peavy before we sign Burnett since I really like Peavy more and he will be less of an injury risk. We will just have to continue to play the waiting game and hope we find out what's going to happen in a couple of days.
Don't worry Kaybee, arbitration confused me too. I think you pretty much got it though (at least, that's basically how I understand it). The Yankees didn't offer arbitration to any of their free agents either, which I found a bit strange. But maybe the Padres would seek a multi-year deal with Hoffman, rather than a one year deal (which would happen if Hoffman accepted arbitration). Scott Hairston sounds amazing to watch!
I'm starving for baseball too, it's aggravating!
As you may or may not know, I'm an avid autograph collector. When the Padres were in town to face the Brewers, I got what is known as "the good spot" by autograph collectors- the one spot that you can see into the dugout while getting autographs. Long story short, I was the first one in the doors and beat everyone else down there by about 45 seconds. Peavy was scheduled to pitch that day, so he was getting ready to take BP. I lean down and look in the dugout and there he is, standing in all his glory. "Mr. Peavy, can I have your autograph" I asked… the told me about how he can't on days he pitches, and I said to him "just one? Before the ebayers* get here?"… So he signed my baseball on the day he pitched, an extreme rarity.
*people who sell their autographs, mainly on eBay, that run it for the rest of us
He's a good guy.


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Philadelphia Phillies (37-47) vs. Atlanta Braves (43-39)
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Ryan Howard finally returns to the Phillies' lineup tonight. Howard will make his first appearance in red pinstripes since he made the last out in the 2011 NLDS, where he painfully lied on the first base foul line. The Phillies could use Howard's bat back in the lineup, but it may take awhile before he makes a big impact.
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Ok guys. We got a game with the Braves tonight. And that means only one thing. Bad news for the Braves!
Hey! Glad to see you, Mo! It's been a while!
At least we fans have had 2 really cool moments to watch for the season now with the first ABs by Utley and Howard. Small consolation, but cool stuff.
I was thinking about taking over your "bad news for the other team" duties! :^)
I'm glad to see Ryan didn't fizzle. With such high hopes pinned on him, I was worried he might K in his first AB.
(sigh) Lead-off double and no run scores. Some things never change.
Wow, Pence caught a ball. Who woulda thunk it?
Since Kendrick is threatening to take this to lead protection territory later tonight, I wonder what the plan is for a closer. Papelbon threw 2 nights in a row, most recently 28-29 pitches (9 the night before), but I suspect as part of his short term memory mandate, he'd like to get back out there ASAP. But that's a lot of pitches to come back off the next night. Gotta get a lead to find out, of course, but even's not something you can count on with KK, who at this rate, could go 9 by himself. Geez, did I really write that last thought?
Oh baby! Two hits in a row!!!
Welcome back Ryan! Now let's score a run this time!
When Kyle Kendrick gives you 7 shutout innings, you better score some freaking runs!!! Geez.
oh crap
Bastardo's going to blow it again
I agree, Manny, it is like an eclipse occurring. Nice job tonight so far by Howard! : ) top of the eighth with Antonio…holding my breath.
Bastardo u taco scum
Are you serious?! Really? Go away Bastardo!
That's it. I'm done watching for tonight. Rich Dubee are you even working with these guys? I'd say demote Bastardo, but who would replace him? Our bullpen is the laughing stock of the NL East. Go drown somewhere bullpen.
And good job Charlie you old fuk to not have someone up you piece
Of shit. Go retire. Get rid him and the taco that runs this team
Geez the results sure have changed with Utley and Howard back. No runs and down by five after eight.
Guys good news! It cant get much worse! I must really like baseball to keep watching this horse semen each night
So why did Charlie take KK out of the game? He had 89 pitches and the all star break is coming up…
Because his game management skills suck. You do not remove a pitcher that is dominating the opposition when you have the worst BP in baseball. He saw a lefty and thought he'd out smart everyone and bring in a lefty. You friggin kidding me?
Last night Samuel sends the runner with the LF standing with the ball 15 ft behind the SS. You can't do this stuff when you need need every single run and every single win.
yea joe and earlier he held hamels up when he could have easily scored! and the ball was bobbled to boot! then he pulls that play you mentioned. he has to go the whole coaching staff sucks winds among other things.
manny a reporter asked the brainiack why he took KK out with only 89 pitches. i don't know if you saw it but it went something like this. when they anounce the pinch hitter i brought bastardo in to face the lefty and i wanted him in there to face mcann when he came up! manny he was the 5th batter of the inning! was he on to something? is he on a higher plane than we mere mortals are? or is he just stupid? he should have known that their manager would go to diaz! then the next 4 hitters after diaz were all hitting way above .350 against lefty pitchers the last month! mcann was not but we know what happened! KK was breazing through seven 89 effin pitches throwing strikes and had command of all his stuff. manny they gotta fire this guy! he's the reason there's no confidence, no rally's etc etc change him and the whole team s attitude changes! vic bats 2cd booooo pierre our leading hitter next to chooch ave wise hitting eighth boooo shoulda hit chooch between utley and howard to force the other team to leave a lefty in for chooch. no wonder they have no spark! every time this team shows life he does something brainy cause he has a feeling! geez i wish rube would get the feeling we all have. SANDBERG SANDGERG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I have been off the Phillies bandwagon for at least a month. I do not go insane over this team. When they win, I watch and root for them. When they stink, I avoid them. Tonight I had free tickets. Waste of my time. They we lackluster. All you fans should follow my lead. Why waste your time on a loser.
Jeff….SMFH while ROTFLMFAO….only a dumb beaner would make a comment about a fellow taco.
Nice to see they cn lose with Kind Ryan and Prince Chase in the line up.
This team sucks.
Its top to bottom organizarional and I am waiting for something to happen.
New GM or Manager.
Until then.
Can dig up Babe Ruth or inject Barry Bonds and it doesnt matter.
And if you think they can bring back this same core next year and contend?
God bless you.
I wish I could be like that.
This can be fixed by 2013 with the right moves before the deadline. They'll have a good amount of $$$ after resigning Hamels and gaining assets from trading Victorino, Blanton, Pierre, Fontnot, Polanco… Bull Pens are cyclical and Herndon, Stutes, Defratus… should all return. They get a one year Hall Pass.
still lovin the phillies<3
Bastardo has become predictably and dependably useless.
Thank you Antonio, for ruining what was a perfectly delightful night out with my wife.
In AB's last 7 appearances:
9 hits
7 K's
Yep that is roughly a 16.2 ERA
A WHIP of just about 2.67 runners per inning pitched.
actually brooks for a guy that sucks like he does he's taking his game to the next level! he actually looks like he knows he sucks too. that must suck! to sit in the dugout and say to yourself i suck! yea i do suck! damn i suck! but i'm getting to be the best at what i do!
cholly probably does that too when he's alone. he looks in the mirror and says. you asking me a question smart guy? you questioning my game skill managing? you think you could come in here and su– i mean manage the way di do? you act like you know i su– can't manage .. uh huh that's what i think most definitely
Bye Cholly aka Fog horn leg horn, bye Gross, bye Dubee, bye Samuel… Bring in some new staff starting with whomever Sandberg would choose. After you do that Rube and handle the selling of our money albatrosses (Blanton, etc.) and resigning of Hamels, then fire yourself, and disappear. I'm so bitter these past two games. Trying to keep faith till after the break…


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