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On my way home from a friend's birthday dinner I passed by Claw — a restaurant that I walk by every single day but have yet to go in. (I pass by every morning when I commute to the subway.) It was 11:15 p.m. and I wasn't even hungry and I all of a sudden got a huge hankering for lobster mac and cheese. I clearly knew what was on the menu because after reading about the joint on Thrillist, followed by reading several rave reviews on Yelp, I knew I needed to stop it.
Immediately after walking in I noticed how spectacularly clean the restaurant is. It's only made up of a few tables and it's definitely an in-and-out sort of joint… no way whatsoever is this a place where you go to sit for a long drawn-out meal. You can also see right into the kitchen — the chefs must have OCD because there wasn't even food any where to be seen (it was that clean!). Since Claw is open until midnight, there were still people dropping in to pick up some late-night food, from the hard-working business man that just left his office, to a group of what looked like book-club ladies that happened to have strolled in.
Of course Lobster is going to be pricey. Luke's Lobster truck is pretty much priced the same as Claw, except 1. your lobster comes from a truck, 2. you can't sit down to eat it, 3. there isn't a wide menu selection like there is at Claw, 4. There is less lobster in Luke's serving than Claw's.
I was all of a sudden craving lobster like you wouldn't believe. And obviously I had come to the right place where everything is made with lobster — lobster rolls, lobster mac and cheese, lobster quesadillas, lobster bisque, etc etc. But I had to stay calm and think to myself "I will come back, no need to order everything on the menu." So I stuck with just the Lobster Mac & Cheese and I ordered to go because it was getting late and was about to rain.
I spoke with one of the chefs/owners of the place — a very young guy who was telling me that him and his friends (chefs/other owners) graduated from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) and had opened this joint together. Claw in Chelsea is doing so well, they are thinking about opening another location in Midtown! I hope this happens — it would be nice to have more good food options up in the neighborhood where everyone is working. These friends/chefs/owners really know how to cook lobster — they clearly mastered the art of cooking seafood, the proof is in every single bite.
So I ordered the lobster mac and cheese and headed home. I live only a few blocks away but when I walked out Claw's door the sky opened up and the biggest rain drops I have ever seen started to fall from the sky. It was such a gorgeous night, not having an umbrella didn't bother me one bit.
When I got home, I opened up my take-out container, turned around to grab a fork and when I went to dig in Mr. Hudson was sniffing down the gigantic lobster claw that was on the top of the macaroni. HUDSON! I DON'T THINK SO! No way was this cat going to chow down on that lobster, sorry buddy.
I was fairly surprised with the choice of macaroni used in this dish. I don't know why, but I found it pretty different since I've never seen Campanelle pasta used in a lobster mac and cheese before (I was also comparing to Catch's choice of elbow macaroni — I thought their lobster mac and cheese was good… but Claw's is out of this world!). For those who can't picture campanelle pasta, it's the type of pasta that looks like "church bells," actually the literal translation of campanelle in Italian is "little bells." (Fun interesting fact for you.) But to my surprise the campanelle was an amazing choice since it did a great job holding on to the lobster and the cheese! After googling what the pasta should be used for, I discovered that the noodle is best in a dish with a thick sauce! And the chef cooked it perfectly, obviously the macaroni was in a to-go container for about 15 minutes, it was hot enough to keep cooking a bit while I carried it home — but the campanelle wasn't soggy or mushy, it was perfect Al Dente.
The lobster flavor was perfectly infused into every single bite. And large chunks of fresh lobster was distributed around the noodles. Not to mention, there was a claw that was used to top off the macaroni! The brioche bread crumbs that were added to the top add another great texture to the plate as well. So, you have the rich, creamy, crunchy, savory lobster mac and cheese — now what!? Now, I need to return for a lobster roll and lobster quesadillas! The freshness and quality of the food just blew me away, there's no way I can stay away from this restaurant!
A few more things: I loved the decor in the restaurant. Guess what color was used on the booths… CORAL! It reminded me of the beach, the summer, and it overall completed the ambience!
Since there are only a few tables to sit at, if it's busy just take the food to-go. I'm always hesitant about taking my food to-go because I am convinced the food tastes differently, but the food carried out at Claw remains perfectly fresh!


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Thread: how long can one take to serve?
how long can one take to serve? - as long as it is not unfair
Ah, you are reviving a dormant thread!
The astute readers appear not to be in agreement for any given number for the time, and it has also been mentioned that this is also umpire related. All this may be true.
It is not entirely up to the umpire, it is up to the players; the umpire just gets an idea about what is going to bother one player or the other.
Just think, or if not, check out some videos, to get an idea of this time. If I were to inquire, how many seconds elapse from when the shuttle is dead to when the shuttle is actually put in play, what would you say?
Methinks, the answer to this query in this thread is that the actual time depends on the game and the match situation. And the fellow in the high chair has to keep his fingers on the pulse and make certain there is no unfair practice used by players.
There will be times in a game, when after a particularly all-court battle, lets say in a mens singles, that both players are behaving like a fish, you know, gasping for air and all. At this time, any good umpire will not force the issue.
There will be a time during the same game, when one player is ready to serve (or receive) and the opponent is not. Now, this becomes a tactical ploy. This is unfair means, so the arbitrator steps in. "Play," is all the instruction the player will need to re-focus, and usually this does the trick.
Some players, especially in singles, both in mens and womens circuit, take anywhere between 13 to 21 seconds between when the shuttle is dead and when it is put in play.
They also take a scenic tour of their court, starting from the umpire-side sideline, toward the coach/baseline, then to the service judge side sideline, then pick up shuttle, then take the sweat off the brow and face, then ask for a shuttle change. Some of the time, the scenic tour taken by one player may be counter clockwise direction, the opponent clockwise. Is this what the spectators came to see? The short answer is, they came to see the player play at his/her very best level and execute some deft net-play, softest of net-tumblers, loopy rainbows, searing smashes down the sidelines, and crisp drops in open court. Is this fair to the spectators who paid enormous monies and are spending their time?
I know one umpire who had faulted a mens doubles team for undue delay when he took 7 seconds to deliver the serve. This was before the interval in the opening game. This same player was serving between 3 and 4 seconds in the beginning. Guess what happened for the rest of that match? There were no more funny business from his team.Last edited by 2wheels04; 01-11-2012 at 11:10 PM. Reason: parag
@2wheels - i appreciate your input.
i believe tennis has a 20-25 second rule to serve once a ball goes out of play. maybe this is something the badminton high echelon can look into and then implement a similar rule (mindful of the game of badminton) to "prevent any unfair play/unfair advantage."
lastly, it would be a delight if badminton central can have a resource person- like an umpire in this case- to direct us to the official and correct answers to our queries.
One of the most tardy singles player to serve is prolly Eriko Hirose.
The way she holds the shuttle so high above her head (for what seems like an infinite length of time) reminds me of those ancient Greek statues!Last edited by axl886; 01-16-2012 at 09:56 PM.
Invariably in most match videos I have seen, the serve is done within 5 seconds. This is about the standard timing adopted by most qualified umpires.
Once both the server and receiver are ready for the serve, it should not take more than 5 seconds. Beyond the 5 seconds, the receiver can lose concentration and his stance unstable. If i were the receiver, and the umpire has not intervened, I will stop and highlight this delay to the umpire. By doing so, u will get rid of this nonsense.
Eriko Hirose is taking 5-7 seconds to deliver her serve, which she is rightly faulted for pushing her luck.
The "unwritten" rule is about 5 seconds...
Personally, I would call the offending player to me and inform them that once both players have taken their positions, thy must not unduly delay the delivery of the shuttle..
If not heeded, they will be faulted for service delay....
its nice to know that CANTSMASHTHIS and (possibly) SERVICEOVER are umpires. i will definitely put more attention on your posts.
kinda off topic ( but just like the delay of service rule i want to have a clearer definition on and have one formulated) - there should also be a rule against a player BLOWING HIS NOSE on the sidelines- a practice i find unsanitary and disgusting to me as a spectator.
i believe if you elevate the standards then you elevate the game! thanks for everyones reply.
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I agree with the unwrittten rule of 5 seconds.
But in a match situation, u don't have the time to talk it over with your opponent. If you are irked by his antics, I will let him delay as long as he wants and then stopped him when he is about to serve and make the complain to the umpire. This way you are giving him a dose of his own medicine.
It is very useful to pause briefly while holding the shuttle in the serve ready position and judge the posture and position of the receiver and their partner.
In doubles against an aggresively poised receiver, placement is important. Also they may become uncomfortable holding their tensed position and rebalance themselves slightly (serve!)
I dont think it causes undue delay, it only need two seconds or so and allows you to concentrate on your serving action.
During tournaments i see the receivers tend to be slowing down play more while preparing to receive the serve.
umpire cannot apply unwritten rules, and there is no 5 second limit
In many match videos, yes, the service will take about the time you observed. But not all. And it looks like you are timing when the player is setting to serve, correct? Not from when the rally ends to when the rally starts. This latter time is usually anywhere from 13-22 seconds, and in many games, a wider range.
There is no such thing in the rule book or the recommendations as standard timing adopted by umpire, qualified or not; the time is dependent on the game situation, and the player/s.
The general practice will be - when the server is ready, the receiver must be ready, and vice versa. Once again, there is no time limit. The umpire will consider among other things, is the court safe to play (no sweat drops, etc), request for shuttle change, broken racquet strings or broken racquet, or a quick towel, player needing medical attention (scrapes, or blood) etc.
A player loosing his/her concentration or having an unstable stance is not the umpire's responsibility. If you as a player, stop and highlight such a delay to the umpire, do not be surprised to hear from the umpire something like - Bambino, you are here to play, so play, do not do my work. Now, get back in your court and be ready to receive.
Unwritten rules? There is no such thing. A general practice, perhaps (see above).
An umpire cannot enforce unwritten laws or rules of competition.
As for the calling the offender, it is best to do this the first or the second time you as an umpires sees it happen, or in any case, early in the [first] game, not when all the water has gone under the bridge. For example, it will not be a good practice to all the offender/s in the rubber game with only five points more to play. That would be very harsh.
And even then, you may not want to give the ultimatum and tie your hands, like you will be faulted for service delay. Why? There may be several other mitigating factors that may be relevant (see above - wet court, shuttle/racquet change, medical help, etc)
Agreement with others on this forum does not mean it will be correct.
And in match situation, as a player you do not want to be talking with your opponent, at least with your mouth. Why? This could be interpreted as distraction, or intimidation, and therefore unsporting behaviour. Your giving the same medicinal-dose is probably a good method. Dont be surprised if the umpire gives instructions to both of you to "Play," or even call you and let you both know that s/he knows what is going on and "Bambino, s/he is ready to serve, you must be ready to receive," or "Bambino, s/he is ready to receive, you must be ready to serve."
This time limit is partially correct. Rule 30 in tennis - Continuous Play and Rest Periods - the USTA states that
"The 20 second rule applies only to certain international circuits and team events recognized by the ITF. When practical, in USTA sanctioned tournaments using a certified official in direct observation of the match, the time which shall elapse from the moment the ball goes out of play at the end of the point to the time the ball is struck shall not exceed 25 seconds.]"
However, just like badminton, in tennis also, the Umpire shall use his discretion when there is interference which makes it impractical for play to be continuous.
There is one situation that tennis rules are clear on and that in badminton there is no equivalent, and this is:
When changing ends a maximum of one minute thirty seconds shall elapse from the moment the ball goes out of play at the end of the game to the time the ball is struck for the first point of the next game.
In badminton as the game is not played on three levels as tennis (game, set, match) but only two, there is no time limitation binding a player when the rally ends in any game and the next rally must start, unless it is the rally preceding the interval or it is the game winning rally.Last edited by 2wheels04; 01-20-2012 at 02:02 PM.
And this time will increase as the game and match progresses, or after making a come-back, or after taking a lead and then loosing the rally. Most coaches will recommend slowing down the game, to re-focus, and this is good coaching. When this becomes unfair practice by player/s is when the umpire may take appropriate action.
How long would u let them stand, once both are ready... 10, 15, 30 seconds ??
Are you an Umpire ? Ever sat in the chair ? If so, what level ?Last edited by serviceover; 01-20-2012 at 02:54 PM.
Firstly, let me clarify to all that I am seeing this issue as if a player in a competitive match.
To 2wheels04, I am surprised by yr elaborate explanations. You are not addressing the issue here. I am referring to the specific time duration when both server and receiver are ready. Not the time players are catching some breath in between rallies.
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Second-seeded Venus Williams struggled to advance at the Family Circle Cup on Wednesday, beating Sania Mirza of India 6-1, 3-6, 6-2.
It took the fifth-ranked Williams almost 2½ hours to defeat the 100th-ranked Mirza on the green clay of stadium court at the tennis center on Daniel Island. Williams, who won the Family Circle five years ago, is now 3-0 against Mirza.
"When she's playing against me, she's got to go for it and I think there's also a sense of nothing to lose," Williams said. "When you look at the numbers and the rankings and statistics, you know, I'm supposed to win this match, so I think that gives her an opportunity to swing freely."
It appeared Williams had the match well in hand, winning the first set 6-1, although it took 46 minutes to do so. She led 3-1 in the second before Mirza rattled off five straight games, including breaking Williams at love to take a 5-3 lead and holding serve in the final game, which went to deuce eight times.
Williams recovered to easily win the third set.
"These kind of matches are great to pull out," she said. "I've been in these situations before, so I rely on that."
While Williams struggled, it was a big day for fellow-American Melanie Oudin, who advanced to the third round with a 7-5, 6-0 victory over No. 29 Aleksandra Wozniak, seeded ninth.
"I was really happy with the way I played and how I kept it up, especially through playing a set and not letting her come back at all," said Oudin, ranked No. 176.
The 17-year-old from Marietta, Ga., called it one of the biggest victories of her career.
"This is definitely one of the top two biggest highlights I have had," she said, the other coming when she beat Sybille Bammer, who was ranked No. 27 at the time.
Oudin will face 13th-ranked Marion Bartoli of France in the next round of the $1 million Family Circle Cup.
In other matches Wednesday, 11th-seed Alona Bondarenko was ousted by Viktoriya Kutuzova 6-4, 7-5, and 12th-seeded Bethany Mattek-Sands was defeated by Anastasia Rodionova 6-2, 6-4. Sabine Lisicki, seeded 16th, advanced with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Lenka Wienerova and now faces Williams.
Fifth-seeded Caroline Wozniacki faced Alla Kudryavtseva of Russia in an evening match.
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12/12/13: The Falcons fell to 3-10 last Sunday with a 22-21 loss in Green Bay. Atlanta seemed to have everything going well for themselves early on. The Falcons led the Packers by 11 points at halftime. However, the Packers rallied. The key play was when the Packers' defense forced a Matt Ryan fumble and then scored the go-ahead touchdown just four plays later, early in the fourth quarter. While the record is terrible, most believe that head coach Mike Smith will get a pass for this season considering the incredibly high amount of injuries on the team. Atlanta has a good chance for the win this Sunday when they host Washington (3-10).
12/5/13: Atlanta got a big win to make them feel happy for a week by beating the Buffalo Bills in overtime 34-31. The Falcons are a very talented and well-coached football team when healthy. The problem is that they have been injured all year and have put in a lot of second, third and fourth string players to fill out the roster. This was the game that the Bills play in Toronto once a year, which may have been an advantage for the Falcons. The game was sparsely attended and many of those fans were Falcons supporters. Also, they played in a dome rather than in the Buffalo cold, which all favor Atlanta. But no matter, a win is a win.
11/28/13: Very few people thought the Falcons would only have two wins after twelve weeks of the NFL season, but that is exactly what has happened. The Saints swept the season series against the Falcons with a 17-13 win last Thursday. QB Matt Ryan actually had a decent night except for no touchdowns. He was 30-39 passing for just under 300 yards. But the Falcons simply could not score against the Saints and are now in the cellar of the NFC South. Atlanta is on the road and in cold weather this weekend. They play the Bills (4-7) in Buffalo on Sunday.
11/21/13: The good news is that the Falcons scored four touchdowns against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sunday. The bad news is that they gave up 41 points in another loss that dropped them to 2-8 on the season. Atlanta trailed 24-6 at halftime and 38-13 after the third quarter. The Falcons had no answer for third string running back Bobby Rainey who ran for 163 yards and scored three touchdowns. Atlanta has had a miserable year and is completely decimated with injuries. The only real good news is that the season is close to over and Atlanta will have a good draft pick. It will be a short week for the Falcons as they host New Orleans on Thursday.
11/14/13: The season just cannot end soon enough for the Atlanta Falcons. The team had high hopes for the season after making it to the NFC Conference Championship Game last season. This year is completely lost due to injuries everywhere. The Falcons suffered yet another defeat last Sunday, this time to the Seattle Seahawks, 33-10. Atlanta had no answer for Russell Wilson and Marshawn Lynch. They also have almost no offense with most of their skill players out injured. The Falcons do have a chance to get a win this weekend as they head south to play Tampa this Sunday.
11/7/13: This is turning out to be a lost season for the Atlanta Falcons with most of their star position players injured. The Falcons suffered their sixth loss of the year last Sunday at the hands of division rival Carolina 34-10. Atlanta's offense had no answer for Carolina's defense. Matt Ryan was limited to 219 yards and a touchdown. He also had three interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown. Steven Jackson was back on the field but only managed 57 yards as the Falcons fell to 2-6 on the season. It does not get any easier this weekend as the Falcons host the 8-1 Seattle Seahawks.
10/31/13: The nightmare that is the 2013 season continues for Atlanta. The only good news is that at this pace they will have a good draft pick and should have their selection of top tight ends to replace the retiring Tony Gonzalez. The Falcons defense allowed three touchdowns in the second quarter to Arizona, including an 80 yard run to rookie Andre Ellington. Matt Ryan came into the game with three interceptions in the first six games, but threw four against the Cardinals. The Cardinals picked him off five times last year too. Atlanta is 2-5 on the season and stays on the road with a visit to the rejuvenated Carolina Panthers this Sunday.
10/24/13: The Falcons have been decimated by injuries, making Tony Gonzalez' farewell season a complete nightmare. However, it always feels good to beat a division rival, and that is what the Falcons did by rolling over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 at home. It was only the second win of the season for Atlanta, but that is two more than Tampa. QB Matt Ryan was 20-26 for 273 yards and three touchdowns, despite being without Julio Jones and Roddy White, ending his impressive consecutive games played streak. Atlanta (2-4) heads west to face the Arizona Cardinals (3-4) on Sunday.
10/17/13: The Atlanta Falcons are not the team that everyone expected them to be this year. They are 1-4, with the lone win coming at home over the St. Louis Rams. The Falcons are very injured at this point. Steven Jackson has not played since Week 2. Roddy White has battled a high ankle sprain all season rendering him mostly as a decoy. The worst news is that wide receiver Julio Jones is out for the year with a foot injury. Reports indicate that he broke a screw in his surgically repaired foot and will not be able to return. The team needs this bye week to get some semblance of health.
10/10/13: The Falcons lost a heartbreaker as time expired on the Monday Night Game this past week. Atlanta scored a touchdown with about two minutes left, giving them a one point lead. However, Geno Smith marched the Jets down for the winning field goal. The Falcons are on a bye this week, but may be in trouble when they return to action. Star WR Julio Jones may be finished for the year with a foot injury. Steven Jackson remains sidelined. Roddy White needs some rest for his high ankle sprain. The team is now 1-4, which would have been unthinkable a month ago.
10/3/13: Atlanta just does not look the same without their wide receivers at full health. They lost 30-23 to New England in the Sunday Night Game, but this was more of a defensive failing. QB Matt Ryan threw for 421 yards, 2 TDs, and 1 pick. The running game continues to struggle without Steven Jackson, and it is hoped that he will return soon. The Falcons' defense allowed both Julian Edleman and Kenbrell Thompkins to tally over 100 yards on the day as they were picked apart by Tom Brady. The loss drops the Falcons to 2-2 on the season, and they are staring up at the New Orleans Saints. The Falcons have another prime time game hosting the Jets (2-2) on Monday Night.
9/26/13: The Falcons did not expect to be 1-2 at this point, but losses to the Saints and Dolphins have put them in a bit of a hole. The Falcons have been short-handed. Roddy White has a high ankle sprain, Julio Jones is a bit banged up, and Steven Jackson has been out for a couple of weeks. Still, they had a chance against the host Dolphins last Sunday, but QB Ryan Tannehill threw a one-yard TD pass to rookie tight end Sims for the game winning score with just 38 seconds to play. The Falcons will try to get back on the winning track in Week 4 when they host the 3-0 Patriots on the Sunday Night Game.
9/19/13: Atlanta rarely loses two in a row in the Matt Ryan era, and this past Sunday was no exception. After dropping their opener in New Orleans, the Falcons opened up their home schedule with a visit from the up and coming St. Louis Rams. Atlanta built up a big 21-3 lead early, though let the Rams back into the game late when St. Louis went to a no-huddle offense. Ultimately, Atlanta hung on to the win to even their record at 1-1. Atlanta now heads south to visit the 2-0 Miami Dolphins on Sunday, in a classic trap game.
9/12/13: This was not the start that the Falcons had envisioned. Atlanta played their first game as a conference tilt, on the road, against the resurgent New Orleans Saints. The Saints defense was historically bad last season, giving up 900 more yards than the next closest defense - so this should have been easy. However, WR Roddy White was hobbled with an ankle sprain and used mostly as a decoy. The Falcons were only able to manage 17 points against the revamped New Orleans defense. Atlanta gets a chance to rebound on Sunday when they host the St. Louis Rams.
9/4/13: Week One is upon us, and many are looking forward to watching the high flying offense from the Atlanta Falcons. The offseason addition of former St. Louis Rams running back Steven Jackson will give them a better ground game, better pass protection, and a nice swing pass outlet. The only concern right now is wide receiver Roddy White's ankle sprain. His status for Sunday against the New Orleans Saints is unclear, but the sprain is apparently not of the 'high' variety, so White should not miss significant time. The Falcons are the defending NFC South champs, and have all the talent to keep that title and advance in the playoffs.
8/29/13: The Falcons' offense is highly regarded this season, many consider it to be the best in the league. It may well be as there are no shortage of talented weapons around QB Matt Ryan. So the question is really how will the defense be this season? If the defense can be average, the offense can win games. That is why it is particularly concerning that starting cornerback Asanti Samuel left a preseason game against Tennessee with a thigh injury. Samuel had five interceptions last season and will be asked to do more this time around. Losing him for any significant time could be brutal for the Falcons.
8/22/13: Atlanta is hoping a that an injury to wide receiver Roddy White is not serious. White left a preseason game with a knee injury and did not return. He is part of a dynamic Atlanta offense that features Matt Ryan at QB, Steven Jackson at running back, Tony Gonzalez at tight end, and White and Julio Jones as the primary wide receivers. This is a potent attack that will lose some punch if White is out for any extended amount of time. Defenses can double up on Jones without the threat of the complementary receiver. That being said, Atlanta's offense will still be among the best in the NFL.
8/15/13: The Falcons have to be in Super Bowl or Bust mode at this point. The team has all the offensive weapons that anyone could want - starting with QB Matt Ryan, WRs Roddy White and Julio Jones, tight end Tony Gonzalez, and newcomer RB Steven Jackson. That is not quite the "Greatest Show on Turf", but it is the closest the NFL has seen since 2001. The offense is a given. The real question is if the defense can be better than average and keep the team alive in the playoffs - or will they let the team down again.
8/8/13: If it were 2008 then this may be a pretty interesting proposition for the Falcons: Shawn Merriman said that the Falcons should sign him as a linebacker and that he promises double digit sacks - and that would allow the team to use Osi Umeniyora in his natural position on the defensive line. Again, intriguing five or six years ago, but Merriman has not been relevant since then. The Falcons, for their part, have not responded to the suggestion and seem happy with what they have on the roster or can pick up later on after training camp cuts are made.
8/1/13: The Falcons are experimenting with new signee Osi Umenyiora as a stand up linebacker in practice. Osi played nine years with the Giants (winning two Super Bowls) and is renowned as one of the better straight- ahead pass rushers in the league - coming out of a three point stance. The Falcons are not saying if they will use him as a line backer in games, but Osi seems to like trying it out in practice. If nothing else, it gives them flexibility on the roster and allows Osi to get the feel for another position - which can only help him at his regular job as a defensive lineman.
7/25/13: Right tackle in Atlanta is an important position - you have the responsibility of keeping franchise QB Matt Ryan upright, which keeps the offense moving. The Falcons released veteran Tyson Clabo in a financial move, and must depend on either Lamar Holmes or Mike Johnson for the job. Johnson may have the edge here. He has been a reserve for a few years since he came out of the University of Alabama, but chances are that he has the skills needed to be a starting offensive lineman in the NFL. Here is hoping the Falcons made the right decision.
7/18/13: The Falcons are depending on second year defensive end Johnathan Massaquoi this season. The defensive line is considered one of the Falcons' question marks going into the season. While the team was adequate in this area last season, they were far from dominating. Everyone knows that the offense carried the team, and that should be the same formula for 2013. That being said, the Falcons released veteran defensive lineman John Abraham in the offseason. However, if Massaquoi can continue his development, then there should be very little drop off this season, and improvement in the futue.
7/11/13: The Falcons are learning something the St. Louis Rams learned a long time ago. Steven Jackson does not need much time to prepare for the season, and does not need a lot of work in preseason games. Jackson has played enough that his football IQ is through the roof. He will get the system pretty quickly. He also has thousands of carries under his belt, so additional grind is not something he needs. Finally, Jackson keeps himself in outstanding shape in the offseason, so conditioning is not an issue. This also allows his backups to get their share of reps in case they are called up on later in the season.
7/4/13: The Falcons had the best record in the regular season last year and made it to the NFC Championship Game. That would be a successful season by most accounts, but the team wanted more. The offense was terrific all year. How could it not be with Matt Ryan, Roddy White, Julio Jones, and Tony Gonzalez. However, the two weak points were the running game and the defense. The running game is sound now with Steven Jackson. The defense remains a question mark. Atlanta will have to prove that they have a good enough defense to win, otherwise it may be time for a big change in the roster.
6/27/13: The Falcons may be scary good this year. The addition of running back Steven Jackson give them the ground credibility that they lacked last year. And he can catch the ball out of the backfield. Tight end Tony Gonzalez is returning for his swan song. While he was excused from earlier workouts, that is good news for tight end Chase Coffman out of Mizzou. Coffman has stepped up his game and is likely to be the number two TE. Even head coach Mike Smith has been impressed, calling him out individually for his great work thus far.
6/20/13: Falcons' tight end Tony Gonzalez convinced everyone, including himself, that last season was his final go-round in the NFL. The Falcons took their time in convincing Gonzalez to return for one lat season, and they also agreed to make accommodations so he could spend more time with his family. Such is the case next week. Gonzalez will be excused from mini-camp, presumably to be with his family. To be fair, it is probably best for the team too. What more is the 17 year veteran going to learn in a mini-camp? Also, it gives the young backup guys a chance to develop their skills and relationships with the QB, which could help down the line.
6/13/13: Atlanta signed free agent Osi Umenyoura in the offseason to bolster the defensive line, but the common thought is that the team needs a bit more help to replace the released John Abraham. Veteran Richard Seymore and the team have been in talks, but the hold up is apparently money. Seymore is 33 and is reportedly open to retirement if he cannot get a contract that he wants. The Falcons released Tyson Clabo this week, freeing up about $6 million in salary cap space. That may be the money they need to sign Seymore and open the season with a respectable defensive front seven.
6/6/13: The St. Louis Rams did very few things right draft-wise between 2002 and 2012, but one they did nail was Steven Jackson. Jackson left the Rams after nine seasons, totaling over 1,000 yards in the last eight. He also averaged over 4 yards per carry and was one of the best receiving backs in the league. Now in Atlanta, he will certainly bolster an offense that ranked 21st in rushing last year. As a five star combo with QB Matt Ryan, WRs Julio Jones and Roddy White, and TE Tony Gonzalez, this may be the most explosive offense in the NFL this season, and that includes the Packers and Saints.
5/30/13: It is hard to handicap the NFC South as each team has shown flashes of brilliance in the recent past. Atlanta won the division last season, and in fact had the best record in the NFL. They are led by a powerful offense featuring franchise QB Matt Ryan, two outstanding WRs in Julio Jones and Roddy While, the best tight end to ever play in Tony Gonzalez, and now have a top end running back in Steven Jackson. Jackson has quietly put together an impressive career playing on terrible Rams teams. But his presence alone will keep defenses honest and open up the passing game. His best years may be behind him, but he is still good for 1,500 total yards and a few touchdowns.
5/23/13: It looks like the Falcons are going to bring Brian Banks onto the roster as a linebacker. The Falcons are particularly thin at linebacker, which is fortunate for Banks. Banks made headlines several years ago and went to prison for sexual assault. After five years in prison, he was exonerated and freed. However, he had lost several years of freedom and football development. Before his arrest, he recruited to play at USC under Pete Carroll as a high school junior. That he was able to get a tryout with an NFL club is impressive, but making the team is even more special. Hopefully his second chance will work out and he can have a long and successful career in the NFL.
5/16/13: Unlike the AFC East, which the Patriots win just about every year, it is very difficult to handicap the NFC South. Tampa has been the most visible mover, especially since they acquired Darrelle Revis to shore up their secondary. Carolina finished strong last season, and the Saints are back to full strength. Many forget that the Falcons won the NFC South as well as had the best record in the regular season last year - and even went to the NFC Championship Game. They may be better on offense now that former St. Louis Ram Steven Jackson is in the fold.
5/9/13: Atlanta was not considered to have a particularly strong defense last year, so it may be surprising to hear that they team ranked fifth in the league in defensive scoring. This will be year two under defensive coordinator Mike Nolan, and they should be improved. With their offseason moves and draft, they should be even faster and more opportunistic. The Falcons surrendered 299 points last year, and that has to improve. They need to replace John Abraham's backfield pressure and find a way to stop the run at the goalline. Should they be able to, this overlooked unit may get the Falcons to the Super Bowl.
5/2/13: Atlanta had a big need at cornerback with the free agent departure of Brent Grimes to the Miami Dolphins. More than that, though, they need help all around on defense, and that was where all four of their picks went to. They selected cornerbacks Desmond Trufant (Washington, No. 22) and Robert Alford (SE Louisiana, round 2, pick 28) with their first two picks. They added Malliciah Goodman (defensive end, Clemson, 4th round, 30th pick) and safety Zeke Motta from Notre Dame with one of the last picks in the draft. The Falcons lacked picks because they traded so much away a couple years ago to draft Julio Jones at 6.
4/25/13: It seems like much of the league has forgotten about Atlanta. They did have the best record in the NFC last year and made it to the NFC Championship Game. The ditched an aging Michael Turner with Steven Jackson and even convinced Tony Gonzalez to return for another year. They will have more competition this season since the Saints are restored and the Bucs have added Darrelle Revis. However, they are still the class of the NFC South, and should repeat as division champs in 2013 regardless of the changes and upgrades of their division rivals.
4/18/13: Atlanta continues to roll. It is more of the same on any number of the streets named Peachtree. The Braves won their 10th straight game, as Justin Upton continues his assault on National League pitching. The Braves swept the Cubs and Marlins and Nationals. Now comes word that there are at least five firms bidding on a new stadium for the Falcons. The Georgia Dome is old and dark, and the team should have a better venue to play in. It will take a few years to build, but considering the advancements in stadium design, expect that the new building should be a great location for many years to come.
4/11/13: With the Saints coming back in full force and the Panthers on the rise and the Bucs maybe getting Darrelle Revis, people may forget about the Atlanta Falcons. That would be a mistake. Atlanta had the best record in the league last year and made it to the NFC Championship game. This year, they have a hungry Steven Jackson. SJ39 may not be the runner from five years ago, but he is big, strong, and runs violently. He will get the extra yard or two that Michael Turner could not. Expect a strong year out of the Falcons, they do not have many holes.
4/4/13: The Falcons and Osi Umenyiora made it official late last week, with the two sides agreeing to two year, $8.5 million deal. Umenyiora has been one of the top defensive linemen in the NFL for a number of years and won two Super Bowls with the New York Giants. He never felt that he got the contract respect he deserved there, and has a contentious relationship with management. As a free agent, he said he chose the Falcons because they were the most talented team. They were also the team that wanted him the most after releasing John Abraham earlier in the off season.
3/28/13: Reports out of Atlanta are that the Falcons and pass rush specialist Osi Umenyiora will come to terms on an agreement. Osi lives in Atlanta, and the chance to play at home for a contender must have been appealing. Osi has had contract issues with the Giants for several years. He restructured his contract prior to last season, which gave him the opportunity to be a free agent. At 31 years old, he has spent his entire career with the New York Giants and won two Super Bowls. He is a fearsome pass rusher who should easily replace or surpass the released John Abraham.
3/21/13: Atlanta is not giving up on winning the Super Bowl next February by any means. The Falcons managed to coax the greatest tight end ever, Tony Gonzalez, out of his retirement for one last run. Apparently Gonzalez got used to winning in the playoffs (well, one game, which was the first in his 17 year career), and the team made arrangements so he can go back to California to fulfill some fatherly obligations. Also, the Falcons signed superstar running back Steven Jackson, the best player all time on bad teams, to a three year deal. SJ39 is expected to be the feature back, and he is hungry for some post season success.
3/14/13: Atlanta's major releases have been well documented, including John Abraham and Michael Turner. But it looks like they are bringing someone back for once. Tony Gonzalez, the all time greatest tight end in NFL history, had previously announced his retirement, though he never submitted papers to the league. The Falcons, apparently, were able to coax him back into one more season. The team will be flexible on some family commitments that Gonzalez has made, and TG sounds like he wants to play one more year and get that elusive Super Bowl, after earning his first playoff victory last season.
3/7/13: Change is coming in Atlanta. Fast. The Falcons released three high profile veterans this past week in Michael Turner, Dunta Robinson, and John Abraham. The team needs to clear out salary cap space and these moves save nearly $16 million. Turner and Robinson were expected to be released and will likely sign on somewhere else that needs some veteran help. Abraham wasa bit of a surprise considering he was the main pass rushing threat on the Falcons defense. The team will have to fill his shoes somehow, and may try to bring him back at a reduced salary.
2//28/13: Atlanta still has running back Michael Turner on the roster, but chances are that is only temporary. The Falcons are expected to waive Turner and the $6 .9 million he is owned for next season. Cutting Turner will put Atlanta $8 million to $9 million under the cap - enough room to bring in an established back, or work on beefing up the defense. Turner split carries with Jaquizz Rodgers and only finished with 800 yards. His age, now he his 31 years old, is starting to catch up with him and he will likely sign on as a back up for a limited term contract - similar to the way his mentor Ladanian Tomlinson finished his career with the Jets.
2/14/13: Some important news surfaced this week that Falcons' QB Matt Ryan suffered a sprained left AC joint in his shoulder late in the NFC Championship Game against the 49ers. Atlanta came up just 10 yards short in the big game, which was a great battle between a terrific offense and stout defense. No surgery is needed, at least at this time, but the recovery period is about four weeks. Had Ryan pulled off the comeback (and he has earned a reputation as a clutch quarterback), then he would have been playing in the Super Bowl injured.
2/7/13: Atlanta finished with the best record in the NFC this season and earned home field advantage throughout the playoffs. That lasted until the NFC Championship Game when San Francisco earned the right to play in the Super Bowl. Even with a 13-3 record, the Falcons were lightly regarded by many fans and experts. They did not play the tough defense that wins in the playoffs. They also had a deceivingly easy schedule since the the NFC South was in a down year. They even got Denver early in the season before that team had gelled. Strengthening the defense and finding a new runnning back seem to be the priorities this offseason.
1/31/13: Backup running back Jaquizz Rodgers may get the starting tailback job in Atlanta next season. Michael Turner has held that title for the past five years, and had some pretty good seasons. But 2012 was tough on Turner - acquired from San Diego where he was LaDanian Tomlinson's backup - and he only averaged 3.6 yards per carry totaling 800 yards on the season. Quizz is a more elusive runner, and is expected to get the bulk of the carries next season if the Falcons decide to cut Turner, as is widely expected. Quizz is much smaller, but the Falcons do not seem concerned at this time.
1/24/13: Atlanta entered the NFC championship game as 4 point underdogs to the visiting 49ers, and that was the final spread. The 49ers battled back from 17 points down to win 28-24. Atlanta was on fire in the first half, putting together one of the best 30 minutes in conference championship game. They led by 10 at the half, but could not add anything to the final score in the third and fourth quarter. The game was probably the last for Tony Gonzalez, who finally won his first playoff game in a 17 year career the week before.
1/17/13: Head coach Mike Smith and quarterback Matt Ryan finally got the playoff monkey off their backs by defeating the upstart Seahawks 30-28 in the Divisional Round. This was the fourth trip to the postseason for the duo, but they had zero victories. Most notably, they lost at home to Green Bay two years ago and the Giants last year. Both went on to win the Super Bowl. Seattle was this year's darling pick, and held 28-27 lead with 34 seconds left. Ryan, however, led the Falcons downfield and Matt Bryant kicked a 49 yard field goal with 8 seconds remaining put Atlanta into the NFC Championship game, at home, against the 49ers.
1/10/13: Mike Smith led the Falcons to another fine season, finishing the regular campaign at 13-3. Atlanta did not lose until Week 10 at New Orleans, and by that time had cemented their dominance in the NFC South. The other two losses were also against division rivals; at Carolina and at home against the Bucs. The weekend, they host the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, with a trip to the NFC Championship Game awarded to the winner. While the Falcons have struggled in the playoffs in recent years, they will be playing a Seattle team that has to travel cross-country twice in a row.
1/3/13: In a seemingly meaningless game for the Falcons, Head Coach Mike Smith decided to play his starters throughout rather than rest them to not risk injury. The Falcons lost the game to Tampa 22-17, and saw both cornerback Dunta Robinson and defensive end John Abraham get injured. There is no word yet on whether either will be ready for the playoffs, but it is a good thing that Atlanta has two weeks to heal. The Falcons need that time to prepare. They have made the playoffs a few times in recent years, but have failed to advance past the first round.
12/27/12: Atlanta clinched first place in the NFC for the regular season, earning the team a first round bye and homefield advantage throghout the playoffs, by defeating the Detroit Lions 31-18 in Detroit on Saturday. QB Matt Ryan tied a career high with 4 TD passes, including two to Roddy White, while tossing for almost 300 yards with no turnovers. Atlanta's 13-2 record gives them a chance to match the franchise record of 14 wins from the 1998 season, which was the same year the Falcons made the Super Bowl. Atlanta finishes the season against Tampa on Sunday.
12/20/12: The Atlanta Falcons answered a lot of questions and silenced many critics in their 34-0 humiliation of the New York Giants on Sunday. Many believed that the Falcons were a "weak" 11-2 going into the game, but the team galvanized on Sunday afternoon and the defense played their best game of the year. Matt Ryan threw for 270 yards and 3 TD's, including two to Julio Jones. With the division already secured, the Falcons are battling for homefield advantage and a bye for the playoffs. Atlanta heads to Detroit in search of their 13th win of the season on a rare regular season Saturday night game.
12/13/12: Atlanta has pretty much rolled through the regular season so far, but the upset loss to the Carolina Panthers has the experts doubting the Falcons' chances in the playoffs. Carolina simply dominated and outplayed Atlanta, though the Falcons furiously tried to rally late in the game. Instead, the Panthers stepped on the proverbial throat and scored a late touchdown to pu the game out of reach for good. Atlanta already has the NFC South crown, so now is just working on positioning for the postseason. Atlanta's next test is hosting the defending champion New York Giants.
12/6/12: Many so-called NFL experts have jumped on the Saints bandwagon recently, but the NFC leading Falcons would hear none of that. New Orleans handed Atlanta its only loss of the season a few weeks ago, but the Falcons got their revenge on Sunday, with an efficient 23-13 win that was not as close as the score would indicate. Atlanta's defense forced five Drew Breese turnovers on the nationally broadcast Thursday night game. With Tampa losing to Denver a few days later, the Falcons clinched the NFC South title and are now playing for a bye and home field advantage. Atlanta's next game is Sunday at Carolina.
9/22/12: In a matchup of two unbeaten teams in San Diego, it was the Atlanta Falcons that came out on top 27-3 over the Chargers. Matt Ryan completed 30 of 40 passes for 275 yards and three touchdowns and Tony Gonzalez caught 9 of those passes for 91 yards and a touchdown. The Falcons defense was all over Philip Rivers and the San Diego Chargers. Atlanta safety Thomas Decoud picked off Rivers twice and recovered a fumble. The Falcons put the game away early having a 20-0 lead by halftime. Former Chargers running back and current Falcons running back Michael Turner ran for a 7-yard TD in the fourth quarter. San Diego kicker Nate Kaeding connected on a field goal early in the third quarter for their only score of the game. The Falcons improve to 3-0 on the year and are one of three teams still undefeated in the league.
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Some time this week a "NO BIKES" sign was stenciled into the pavement as you are heading southeast on El Monte Road just past the intersection of Elena/Moody/College Loop. The only places bicycles can be prohibited are freeways (CVC 21960) and clearly this road is not that. So it would appear this ban is not allowed.
I've been in contact with Richard Chiu of Los Altos Hills Public Works (http://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/contact/staff.html). He indicated this was done at the direction of council due to safety issues and the bike route is through the college. My understanding is that even if there is a bike route, bikes can still not be prohibited from alternate streets.
I did sent Mr. Chiu a link to Alan Watchel's excellent article on this (http://www.cvcbike.org/club/bikelaw.htm) and he said he would look at it and also review it with council. However, if you also feel that bicycles should not be banned on this road you may want to
contact Los Altos Hills as well.
Jeff Orum
For those following this...
For those following this... Jeff and I traded email. He plans to draft a letter for SVBC opposing the Los Altos Hills NO BIKES stencil and we'll send it off to the city and where ever else it needs to go.
I took a few pictures of the
I took a few pictures of the new stencil, the pics are located here:
and in case you are unclear the intersection is located here:
I wanted to note that the new trail that bypasses this section of road is indeed nice and avoids not only a small hill but a narrow lane that has to be shared with vehicle traffic as well. It's so good, in fact, that I think many cyclists who learn about it will perfer to use it. But the stencil is completely unacceptable and needs to go. As I took the pictures many cyclists rode by right over the stencil . . . if you don't know the trail connects . . . you won't know to use it. I doubt that trail shows on any map outside of Foothill Campus. There is no stencil coming from the 280 side of the campus, only returning.
The letter went out this
The letter went out this afternoon. See the bottom of the letters page:
I emailed Richard Chiu over
I emailed Richard Chiu over the weekend, with comments almost identical to those in the letter that Jeff sent (thanks for taking the time Jeff!). I haven't received a response yet.
One thing I don't agree with is that the adjacent path is good enough. Perhaps I'm being picky, but I like to choose what is more comfortable, taking both traffic and road conditions into account. And I'll take an off road path any day if it is built properly. But this path is not.
The path has a few shortcomings that add up: it is narrow, the surface is not up to road standards (wavy), there is a hazardous bollard and sharp curve at the narrow bridge, and of course the eastern intersection is a bit loony. A basic test is this: does the facility act like a true roadway and is it good enough for moped use? This path is not. With a little bit of extra effort, however, this could have been an excellent path.
I rode the path about a dozen times before I reached this conclusion, and now I just don't bother with it anymore. (During my final, aborted trip, I found that the path was being blocked by fireman doing some sort of path saturation exercise with their fire hoses. You don't find roadways arbitrary blocked by events like this!)
Hopefully the city comes to their senses quickly. Though this does make them look like they are still living in the 1970s.
I just received this email
I just received this email from the Town's Public Works Director. Whatever we did, worked.
-------- Original Message --------
Subject: RE: New "NO BIKES" marking in Los Altos Hills
Date: Wed, 10 Dec 2008 22:21:34 -0800
From: Richard Chiu firstname.lastname@example.com
To: Bob Shanteau email@example.com
Thanks for the information. The pavement marking was originally installed to encourage bicyclist to use the new pathway through the college. It was brought to our attention that some drivers may act more aggressively towards bicyclist with the markings in place.
The Town wants to encourage various modes of transportation and does not want to do anything that would result in more drivers behaving badly. As a result, the Town has temporarily covered the markings and made arrangement to have it permanently removed by early next week.
Thanks again.
Richard Chiu
Public Works Director
Town of Los Altos Hills
(650) 947-2516
I rode through the area five
I rode through the area five times last week: eastbound and westbound on El Monte Rd, eastbound and westbound on the Multi-Use Path that's labeled "Bike Route", and eastbound on the (one-way) campus road.
That segment of El Monte Rd is a fine place for bicycling. It has recently been paved or resurfaced so the asphalt is nice and smooth. I noted no wheel-catcher drainage grates or intersections with short sight lines. The only intersections are a couple of driveways on the south side of the road. If City Council is concerned for cyclists' safety, perhaps there's been a series of muggings in that area, since it lacks streetlights?
The one-way campus road is fine for bicycling, with no surface problems, though there are a lot of minor intersections that are pretty busy with parking lot traffic.
The MUP is no worse than any other MUP for use at MUP speeds - 15mph max. Westbound a cyclist might gain enough speed on the long gentle downhill that they'd need to exercise particular care on the curves and near the bridge. The bollards at both ends are as much a problem as bollards on any such installation. (Why were these installed on a newly built facility, when cyclists are working to get them removed from other facilities? Do they anticipate frequent vehicular incursions, perhaps at the west end near the fire station?)
Eastbound on the MUP, the intersection with El Monte Rd at the campus entrance is a mess. There's a sign saying the path ends and the project will be completed in 2009. Presumably that means they will install a dedicated bicycle signal phase, and prevent right turns on red, because the geometry violates the design guidelines required for traffic to operate in the ordinary way. I considered trying to proceed eastbound with the left-turning traffic, but I chickened out. Instead, I backtracked to the pedestrian crosswalk connection west of the bridge that provides bicycle access to the campus road. It would be good for the campus to erect a temporary sign (until the dedicated signal phase is implemented) on the MUP near that crosswalk, saying there's no access from the MUP to eastbound El Monte, and eastbound cyclists should use the campus road.
But now that the paint is ground off the road it's no longer an issue.


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Music was GREAT but this venue was CRAP-saw them at House of Blues last year-best concert I've been to.
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Honestly, the best part of the show, for me, was to see some of the band/crew members reactions to size of the audience.
Didn't care too much for Alex's joke about "Mexican Occupied Arizona" but shrugged it off to ignorance and lack of intelligence regarding the whole situation; however, Old Crow Medicine Show was very entertaining and energetic!
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So freaking excited for this show!! I am a little worried about the location. Has anyone seen the location they are talking about? I have a great as to where it will be and wondering how it is going to work. Does the train hang out? Or….. The space that is fenced off hasn't been used in years so very curious on where the stage will be set up. This is going to be an epic night for Tempe!!!
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Very excited to see them again. I saw them in Vegas twice, once at a radio show where there were only 30 of us allowed and then that night at cosmo ... if you want to see my you tube of those performances its under same name "vegasu2fan" at youtube.com
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Does anyone know what time-ish Mumford and Sons will be on?
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Hey! Do you still have an extra ticket??? I am dying to go to this show!
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Why are you already sold out??? I wanted to 'witness' you live! Loooove your music. Cheers! Let me know if anything opens up!
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