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Final, Knicks 114-88: This game was … a game.
For the second time in three games, the Boston Celtics got dismantled and didn't look particularly engaged doing it. Jeff Green and company looked on helplessly as Carmelo Anthony scored 24 points — which was all he needed — to lead the Knicks (18-27) to their third straight win.
The Celtics (15-32) got 14 points from Green, who shot just 4-for-13 from the floor. Boston has now lost 18 of its last 21 games.
Fourth quarter, 5:59, Knicks 101-78: By now, garbage time should just be renamed "Chris Johnson Time" for the Celtics. When the score gets lopsided, the Dayton product gets to show what he can do.
Johnson now has 12 points on 4-for-7 shooting, all threes. To be fair, this is actually the only the second blowout Johnson's been a part of — Miami, Washington and Brooklyn were all tight ones — but that could change over the course of his next nine days with the club.
Fourth quarter, 8:54, Knicks 97-67: It's time to see what your favorite Celtics or Knicks benchwarmers can do.
A couple of regulars, like J.R. Smith and Kris Humphries, are in the game, but this is now about just getting through the fourth quarter without getting anybody important hurt. Chris Johnson drills another three, Jeremy Tyler eyes a dunk or two to add to his 11 points and Cole Adrich gets to mix it up with Kelly Olynyk.
End of third quarter, Knicks 86-59: If the Celtics hope to come back in this game, they'll have to do it from the 3-point line. Of course, that would require a massive shift in how they're shooting from out there.
The Celtics are a paltry 3-for-15 beyond the arc. That's not why they have been behind by as many as 35 points — the breakdowns on defense and failure to protect the ball have been far bigger factors — but it hasn't helped. Down by this many with only 12 minutes left, the Celtics basically only have one hope left, and it's a complete turnaround from deep.
Third quarter, 5:24, Knicks 76-43: Rajon Rondo hasn't thrown up his hands, said "That's it" and walked off the court yet. He could be close to that point, though.
Rondo and the Celtics are feeling generous, apparently, because they are giving the Knicks the ball whenever they want it. Rondo has four of the Celtics' 13 turnovers, which isn't a massive amount until you consider that they're shooting 28 percent.
A team can get away with that many turnovers if it's shooting well, but not when both areas produce a net loss. At this rate, the Celtics are headed to just a plain old regular loss.
Third quarter, 10:36, Knickers 65-37: Tyson Chandler has been killing the Celtics, but he might have to sit down for a while. After the Knicks added another Anthony bucket to their total, Chandler stepped on Jeff Green's ankle and came up limping.
UPDATE: Chandler is staying in the game. We'll see how long the Knicks, who are stalking a 30-point lead, really need him, though.
Halftime, Knicks 63-37: Remember how the Celtics trounced these guys in December, then earned a narrow victory a few days later?
Yeah, me neither.
The ball is whipping around the court and through the net for the Knicks, who are thoroughly dominating. They are shooting 62 percent from the field and have 19 assists on 24 field goals, with just six turnovers. By comparison, the Celtics are shooting 32 points and have nine assists versus eight turnovers.
Carmelo Anthony leads everyone with 17 points, but even he doesn't look as hot as Jeff Green does lost. Green is 2-for-7 from the field and somehow has had two of his shots blocked despite having probably the highest vertical leap on the floor. He also hasn't looked remotely engaged on defense, where the Knicks are slicing up Boston with the pick and roll.
Tyson Chandler, pick-and-roll finisher extraordinaire, has 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting. He's also grabbed eight rebounds.
Second quarter, 2:35, Knicks 53-33: Vitor Faverani has all the physical tools to be an impact center right now. He just doesn't have any of the non-physical ones right now.
With someone for the Celtics screaming "V! V! V!" to make Faverani help defend Anthony, with Gerald Wallace fronting, the Knicks easily lobbed the ball over the top for Anthony to score. An oblivious Faverani apparently didn't realize he should probably help his teammate against one of the NBA's singular scorers.
The Celtics reeled off an 11-0 run in this quarter yet still couldn't get closer than 14 points. Now the deficit is back to 20. It's going to be a long night.
Second quarter, 7:34, Knicks 41-20: Remember how foolish the Knicks made the Celtics look against the pick and roll in last year's playoffs? They're at it again.
This time, it's not just Raymond Felton and Tyson Chandler who are tearing up the Celts. Pablo Prigioni and Tim Hardaway Jr. are teaming with Jeremy Tyler and Kenyon Martin to make Boston look just as lost.
Green in particular has been uninspiring. The next play where the Boston forward is anywhere close to the right spot while defending a pick-and-roll will be the first time.
Second quarter, 9:02, Knicks 37-18: Chris Johnson and Kris Humphries are the best players on the court for the Celtics. Yes, they are currently playing with Jeff Green, Jerryd Bayless and first-round pick Kelly Olynyk.
Johnson, fresh off signing a new 10-day contract, canned a corner three, then was unable to corral a tough-to-catch bounce pass on the break from Bayless, who just should have taken the layup himself. Humphries sniffed out a would-be alley-oop and intercepted the pass at the rim, adding to his four points at the other end to pitch in for the Celtics.
Overall, though, the Celtics don't look sharp at all defensively. It's actually not a very good thing when a former bench warmer and a former D-Leaguer are outplaying your supposed rotation guys.
End of first quarter, Knicks 31-15: Carmelo Anthony could be headed for one of those nights. There may not be anything Brandon Bass can do about it.
Despite overall solid defense by Bass, Anthony is 4-for-5 from the field and leads all scorers by a health margin with 11 points. The Knicks as a team are shooting 13-for-20 from the floor and have doubled up Boston on the glass, 12-6.
That's not really a recipe for success for the Celtics, who are headed for their second straight underwhelming first quarter.
First quarter, 2:30, Knicks 26-9: When the Knicks are knocking down 3-pointers, they are a scary team. They're a scary team so far tonight.
Led by Anthony and J.R. Smith, who are each 2-for-2 from deep, the Knicks have surged into an early 17-point lead. The Celtics are shooting just 3-for-14, not because of New York's defense, but because the rate at which the Knicks are hitting shots makes it impossible for the Celtics to get out and run to get easy points.
First quarter, 6:26, Knicks 13-5: If the gameplan was to let Iman Shumpert sneak backdoor and Tyson Chandler get easy finishes off the pick and roll whenever they wanted, the Celtics are executing to a T.
While Carmelo Anthony has been limited to just one shot so far, his teammates are more than picking up the slack against a lackadaisical Boston defense. The Knicks have hit six of their 10 shots and have five assists on those six field goals.
Jeff Green has looked particularly disinterested on defense. He was covering Shumpert for both backdoor layups, and lost Shump around another screen. Fortunately for Green, Shumpert fumbled the ball before he could convert a sure layup. Even after that, Green received a harsh look and a talking-to by Rajon Rondo.
7:04 p.m.: Lifting Rajon Rondo's minutes limit helps alleviate the pressure in the backcourt, but getting a healthy body back might be the biggest help of all.
Jerryd Bayless is available off the bench tonight for the first time in four games. Bayless' return could provide a boost to a team that has leaned on 10-day contract signee Chris Johnson.
"I think that [Bayless] would obviously help," Stevens told reporters in New York. "We didn't score the ball well the last two games, and hopefully he can be efficient scoring the ball off the bench for us. At the same time, I think we can play better offensively than we did on Sunday to hopefully get a few better looks than we did.
Brandon Bass will start again in place of Kris Humphries. That will place Bass, the Celtics' most versatile frontcourt defender, on Carmelo Anthony, the league's second-leading scorer.
6:07 p.m.: Gradually, the kid gloves are starting to come off in the Celtics' handling of Rajon Rondo.
Rondo sat out the second game of a back-to-back last week in Washington, D.C., and began his comeback from a torn ACL on a strict minutes limit. But the Celtics have given him much freer reign of late.
The 27-year-old point guard played more than 30 minutes against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday in what Celtics coach Brad Stevens termed Rondo's best game of the season. Prior to tonight's game, Stevens told reporters that Rondo could suit up Wednesday against the Philadelphia 76ers if he feels right.
If so, this would be a big step forward for Rondo. It would be his first time testing the knee in back-t0-back games, which is an obstacle he's going to have to surmount at some point.
Stevens went with a little different starting five in the last game to combat small-ball Brooklyn, but with Tyson Chandler running amok for New York, we're going to assume the Celtics go back to the big body. We'll update you with any changes.
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8 a.m. ET: The tearful reunions are over with for the time being. For the next month or so, it's just boring old basketball for the Boston Celtics.
The best part about Paul Pierce and Kevin Garnett's return Sunday might have been how the two beloved former Celtics overshadowed a sloppy game. The Celtics (15-31) sputter into their matchup with the New York Knicks (17-27) losers of 14 of their last 16 games.
If you prefer to go even farther back, the Celtics have lost 17 of their last 20. In other words, things haven't been going well.
At least the Celtics are easy to figure out. They're simply not very good. The Knicks, by contrast, are an enigma. They won five in a row, then lost five in a row, and now have a two-game win streak to boast. They can't seem to decide whether they want to be really bad or unsustainably good.
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As a major boost to the development of Airports in Andhra Pradesh, which pave the way for overall economic development of the State in terms of contribution to GDP, tax revenues and major employment generation and so on apart from convenience to the Air-travellers, the Govt. of India today accorded clearance in principle for three major airports Bhogapuram, Vizianagram Dist., Dhagadarthi, Nellore Dist. and Orvakal, Kurnool Dist.
Expressing immense satisfaction over this significant development, the Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu specifically thanked the Prime Minister Narendra Modi & Ashoka Gajapathi Raju, Union Minister for Civil Aviation (MoCA) for the co-operation & support extended and reiterated that these Airports are boon for the economic development in the respective Districts in particular and overall development of the state in general apart from attracting sizable investments. The Chief Minister, has directed Ajay Jain, Prl. Secy (Energy I&I, CRDA), (who has informed this key development over phone from Delhi), to expedite the construction and other related works of these Airports on top priority.
Disclosing these details, Prl. Secretary (Energy, I&I, CRDA), who has made Power Point Presentation in a High Level meeting today at New Delhi attended by seven key Depts., like Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Environment & Forest, Ministry of Home affairs, Ministry of Economic affairs etc has expressed in detail the need for providing clearance to these airports, specifying that the air-connections created between cities and markets represent an important infrastructure asset that generates benefits through enabling foreign direct investment, business clusters and other spill-over impacts on the productive capacity of state economy. Impressed with the presentation of Prl. Secy, the GoI has immediately agreed in principle for construction of these Airports. Rajiv Nayan Choubey, Secretary/Ministry of Civil Aviation appreciated the efforts of the AP State Govt. and continuous persuasion of Chief Minister in getting approval of these Airports, said Sri. Ajay Jain.
The Bhogapuram International Airport, a greenfield airport project to be built near Bhogapuram, 40 kilometers north-east of Visakhapatnam, India. The project will come up on 5,311 acres in and around Bhogapuram. The airport will be built by the Bhogapuram International Airport Company Limited (BIACL), a Special purpose vehicle (SPV) owned by the government. The project will be taken up in the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode with the state holding stake in the form of land holdings. Out of 2800 acres land acquisition, consent or permission is received for 2000 acres. The Nellore Airport and Orvakal Airport will be developed under a low cost airport model by the BIACL along with Bhogapuram Airport. Tenders were floated for selection of developers for these 3 airports, which are under finalization said Ajay Jain. (NSS)


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Big improvement works for Sitwell Street
Published: 7th February 2013
Footpaths in the heart of the village shopping centre on Sitwell Street are being completely renewed over 6 weekends starting from 9pm on Saturday 16 February and concluding on Sunday 24th March.
Street furniture will be improved and new seating, cycle racks and a waste bin will be added. Work will be carried out in sections from the Village Hall, right through to Moor Street resulting in a massive improvement to the pedestrian safety and appearance of our Village.
Expected disruption
Works are to be carried out from 9pm on Saturday evenings until 11pm Sunday night for the next six weekends. Work is also scheduled from 9.30am until 11pm on Monday 18th Feb during school half term.
Diversions for cars will be in place during all closures with bus routes also being diverted for the first weekend only.
Inevitably, due to the extent and location of the works, there will be some disruption and inconvenience to traffic, bus services, residents and traders using the village. The contractors, Council, Neighbourhood Board, Bus Operators and Traders are making every effort to minimise the problems that may arise as a result of road closures and diversions that will be necessary.
Works will be carried out mainly at night time and during Sundays. Detailed signage and diversions will be posted in advance and throughout the area. Full details will be circulated as far as possible in advance and progress of the works will be continually monitored.
As the closures do not take effect until 9pm each Saturday night, all Spondon shops and businesses on Sitwell Street and surrounding roads will be open as usual on Saturdays and access to Sitwell Street will be as normal during Saturday daytimes.
It's hoped though that the works and resulting disruption will be well worth it as Spondon's village centre gets a well deserved makeover to ensure it remains a place everyone in Spondon can be proud of and enjoy shopping around.
Works are to be carried out under road closures at:
1. Sitwell Street, between Lodge Lane North and Moor Street
2. Moor Street, at its junction with Sitwell Street.
3. Chapel Street, at its junction with Sitwell Street.
Diversion Routes will be:
Ilkeston bound traffic via Church Street – Locko Road – Sancroft Road.
Derby Bound traffic via Stoney Lane – Gravel Pit Lane – South Avenue - Willowcroft Road.
Bus diversions - Evening of 16th to 18th Feb only
Buses through Spondon will be subject to diversions during the first weekend ONLY of the works. They will be allowed to pass down Sitwell Street during the other weekends of work. The following diversions therefore apply from the evening of 16th to 18th Feb only:
Spondon Flyer - Green Route:
Normal route to Sitwell Street Mini Roundabout
Turn Right into Willowcroft Road
1st Left - South Avenue to the Junction
Left - Gravel Pit Lane
Right - Stoney Lane
Normal route - Royal Hill Road Onto Church Street
Left - Sitwell Street
Right - Willowcroft Road
Normal Route to Derby
Spondon Flyer - Blue Route:
Normal Route to Lodge Lane
Left – Left to Church Street onto Locko Road.
Normal Route to Pingle
1st Left - Gravel Pit lane
2nd Right - South Avenue to Junction
Normal Route into Derby
More details about the intended works and resulting road closures/diversions can be found by downloading the documents below.
|Sitwell Street and Willowcroft Road Road closure (Word doc)
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Sasser: Technology impacts competitive bass fishing
Pro fishing has changed since Paul Elias won the Bassmaster Classic in 1982. He used a technique that he called "kneeling and reeling". The Classic is the Bassmaster circuit's championship tournament, the original Super Bowl of bass fishing.
The Mississippi pro couldn't make his crankbait dive deep enough to tempt the fish so he cast as far as possible, then knelt on the gunnels of his boat and stuck his fishing rod deep into the water as deep as the reel to coax an extra few feet of depth from the lure.
Nowadays, the pros all have crankbaits that dive pretty much as deep as a skilled angler wants them to dive. It's easier on the knees and the back.
Arkansas' George Cochran won the Classic twice, in 1987 and again in 1996. He's one of three anglers to win multiple titles. The other two are Rick Clunn and Kevin VanDam, with four victories apiece. Cochran, however, achieved something no other angler has done — he won an FLW Championship in addition to the Classic trophies.
Cochran is retired and Elias didn't qualify for the 2013 Classic, coming up Feb. 22-24 at Oklahoma's Grand Lake O' the Cherokees. Texas angler Clark Wendlandt (FLW champ) and retired Oklahoma angler Ken Cook (1991 Classic champ) won't be there either.
All four champs will, however, be in Dallas as instructors for Bass Techniques, a distilled series of bass fishing classes hosted by Richland College on Feb. 12, 19, 26 and 28. Admission to all four sessions costs $99 by calling 972-238-6145. Details are online at BassTechniques.org.
The championship tournament — and pro bass fishing in general — has evolved dramatically since Elias and Cochran etched their names into the record book.
"In those days, we couldn't even imagine locating a good open-water fishing spot with GPS," said Elias. "In 1982, I looked for landmarks on the bank that I could triangulate and get back to the good spot. I'd even tie a piece of driftwood to a rock with a fishing line to mark a spot and hope I could find it the next day."
At Grand Lake, Elias figures the average Classic contender will start the tournament with 200 or more GPS coordinates where he thinks he can catch a bass. Elias won $40,000 and a Classic trophy. This year's top prize is $500,000.
The key to the vault, said Cochran, is for a pro to be poised to earn hundreds of thousands of additional bonus money from his sponsors. He said he wasn't ready when he won in 1987 but he did a lot better when he won the second championship nine years later.
"When I started fishing in pro tournaments in 1979, I looked around at the guys who were making a good living," Cochran said. "In those days, the people doing good had a television show or a lure company or they had won the world championship. From the start, my goal was to win the title."
Technology has changed, and the information flow has changed because of the internet but Elias figures it's all relative.
"That's why some guys always seem to win and others, who are very good anglers, never win a tournament," said Elias. Neither former title holder predicted the winner at Grand Lake.
"There's one thing about competitive fishing that has never changed," said Cochran. "The championship winner will forever be remembered in bass fishing circles."


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ZURICH, April 23 (Reuters) - Credit Suisse is forecast to report an increase in first-quarter net profit on Wednesday, supported partly by a rise in sales and trading revenue from its investment bank.
"We expect the investment bank to deliver good first quarter results," Bank Vontobel analyst Teresa Nielsen said.
The first quarter is traditionally a strong one for investment banks, but in the United States investment banks' first quarter was not so healthy.
Wall Street's big five banks have reported investment bank revenues down 7 percent on the year, although they were up 35 percent on a weak fourth quarter.
Morgan Stanley, for example, reported a 14 percent drop in adjusted earnings last week as its bond trading unit faltered.
Credit Suisse results will provide the first taste of how big European investment banks have fared. Barclays also reports on Wednesday.
Like other big banks, Credit Suisse has to meet tougher regulations aimed at preventing a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. This involves cutting back on risk and strengthening capital.
The bank is expected to have made progress in the quarter in cutting higher-risk assets. These stood at 924 billion Swiss francs in the fourth quarter already within striking distance of a year-end target of 900 billion francs.
Unlike hometown rival UBS, Credit Suisse is not withdrawing from fixed income but is having to make major cost cuts. In February, the bank increased its target for spending cuts to 4.4 billion francs by the end of 2015, up from a previous 4 billion target.
Credit Suisse on Tuesday said it is selling a private equity business to Blackstone Group, part of an effort to boost capital by 15.3 billion Swiss francs ($16.25 billion) after a call from the Swiss National Bank.
Last year, the bank paid its dividend largely in stock and said it expected to raise key capital ratios by mid-year, which would, in turn, allow a return to an all-cash payout.
Credit Suisse's net profit for the quarter is forecast by analysts in a Reuters poll at 1.255 billion francs, compared with 44 million francs in the year-ago quarter. Then, Credit Suisse booked 1.5 billion francs in own debt charges.


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Lovable and zany Opal Kronkie is visited at her tumbledown home on the edge of the city dump by Norman, who thinks Opal is a rich eccentric. When Norman announces that he too is a Kronkie, Opal takes him and his whole family in. Norman then confides that his daughter-in-law, Verna, is pregnant (abetted by a well-placed pillow). Opal decides to leave all her worldly goods to the "baby," and the others have to settle for petty thievery while they figure out how to get around their lie. Hilarious complications follow.
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Hello everyone, this is Kim Hayes, writing as a contributor for Well Kept Wallet. When you first meet someone, the last subject you want to discuss is money. I mean, honestly, what would that even look like? "Hey, I think you're really amazing…but can I see your bank statements before we get anymore emotionally invested in this?" I think not. When you first meet someone, you're busy finding out what their goals and dreams are, what you have in common, and the butterflies tend to cover up most of those early warning signs. But the number one cause of divorce in the United States is money;
so perhaps making an effort to talk about money should be a priority in the beginning of a relationship. To be honest, looking at a person's bank statement will tell you far more about their priorities, values and behavior than 100 dates ever could. But since that probably would freak them out and prematurely end the relationship, here are three money-related issues to observe in a potential spouse.
1. Work ethic
A strong work ethic indicates integrity. A person's attitude toward their job, and work in general, is an important observation to make. And by the way, you don't have to have a job to have a strong work ethic! If a person recently lost their job, are they doing absolutely everything they can to find another one, perhaps even accepting menial jobs for the time being so that they don't go into debt? Also, I know many stay-at-home moms who do their job (arguably the most important job in the world) with the utmost discipline and integrity.
2. Spending Habits
When you go out together, pay attention to their spending habits. Do they demonstrate self-control when it comes to money? Deacon hasn't always been as money-conscious as he is now, but even when we were dating he would find inexpensive or free activities for us to do. Dropping big bucks on a nice dinner every once in a while isn't a bad thing, but if he or she is eating out for every meal and charging it to a credit card, there may be a potential problem. Are they able to stick to a budget? Sticking to a budget takes self-control and discipline, both wonderful qualities to look for in a potential spouse. If you see these qualities reflected in their relationship with money, its probable that these qualities spill over into other aspects of their life as well. Are they savings-oriented? A person who manages to put money away for a rainy day and invest in the future is a practical and wise person. Finally, do they have a giving heart? Setting aside money to give to people and causes that need financial support is the ultimate priority test. It's so difficult to give your money away, but it really is essential to keep your heart in the right
place when it comes to your wealth. If our money only serves our self, then we will likely expect everything and everyone else to do the same. Selfishness in not a desirable quality in a potential spouse!
3. Attitude Toward Debt
Debt can be one of the most stressful aspects of your life, and it doubles when you marry. Working hard to make monthly payments is frustrating. And then there's the blame game. "I'm working to pay off your debt!" and so on. Is this potential person debt free? If not, are they willing to work hard to become so? Nothing dominates your resources like those monthly student loan, car, and credit card payments. And believe me, they take their toll on a relationship. The phrase "till debt do us part" has roots in reality, since debt is one of the leading predictors of divorce.
Obviously, no one is perfect. When Deacon and I got married, we had a combined debt of $52,000. But we paid it off together and became a team in the process. I am thankful that we learned together, and that money is now a bonding factor in our relationship. If the person you are considering doesn't pass the money test, don't give up on them. Are they teachable, willing to be humble enough to learn about how to manage money effectively? That may be the most important aspect of all!
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Honda driving up dynamic appeal of Civic
PUBLISHED: 13:26 22 April 2014
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It's a hatchback apart due to its clever space efficiency and unusual design, but now the Honda Civic has been enhanced to drive better too, says Matt Joy, of the Press Association.
Honda Civic
Price: Honda Civic 1.6i-DTEC SE, £19,790 (range from £16,995)
Engine: 1.6-litre, 118bhp, four-cylinder turbo diesel producing 221lb.ft of torque
Transmission: Six-speed manual gearbox driving the front wheels
Performance: 0-62mph 10.5 seconds; top speed 129mph,
MPG: 78.5 combined
CO2 emissions: 94g/km
Sometimes it's the smallest changes that can make a big difference.
Honda's sixth-generation Civic hatchback appeared late in 2012 and followed on from where the old one left off – smart and forward-looking design inside and out, impressive efficiency and the unburstable feel that's a Honda trademark.
But there's no room for standing still in this, or any, segment which is why there is a tweaked version of the Civic now on sale.
Rather than being heralded as a full-on facelift, the 2014 model year Civic is enhanced, polished and preened rather than overhauled.
The visual differences are very subtle but worthwhile. The Civic is an eye-catching shape in any case, and although it has been designed to be very aerodynamically efficient for good fuel economy it also has a very modern feel to it. Now all models have gloss black trim detailing around the nose and tailgate while both front and rear lights have been slicked up too. It's one of the most distinctive cars in the class.
The same can be said for the cabin. The Civic's layout leaves many of its rivals looking terribly dull. It puts the important things in your line of sight and yet does so without sticking a big slag of grey plastic in front of you. All the controls and switches operate with a reassuring solidity too – the Civic feels like it can cope with the long haul. And 2014 models get leather trim on the steering wheel, gearlever and handbrake as standard with some tasteful contrast stitching too.
But the biggest change to the Civic is in respect of the driving experience. Honda has altered several suspension components, both front and rear, in order to deliver more control and sharper responses for the driver, without compromising ride quality as a result.
Set off at an ordinary pace in the 2014 Civic and you wouldn't notice any difference – and that's a good thing. It deals with poor road surfaces with the kind of calm you would expect from a family hatchback, and hasn't suddenly been turned into an uncompromising hot hatch. It deals with the everyday without breaking sweat.
Yet it's a more engaging companion in the process. The steering has a little more weight to it and responds more sharply, while the suspension itself keeps the Civic more level and planted through a bend. It adds that little bit more enjoyment to the driving experience and keeps the Civic up there with the best in the class.
It helps that the Honda Civic already has one of the best turbo diesel engines in the sector too.
The 1.6-litre i-DTEC engine delivers plenty of power and torque and also spectacular efficiency, with more than 70mpg combined possible.


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39 Reviews
5 on November 16, 2016
Several members of a wedding party stayed here for 2 nights in November. The hosts were very accommodating, the bedrooms were nicely decorated, and the breakfasts were superb!!!! The signs they put out are very helpful in finding the B and B
5 on September 12, 2016
What a joy and a grace the hosts and this place is! The inn is very well kept, the rooms all different and awesomely charming. The surrounding area includes a pond and an animal form enclosure, which they can take you to if you want to see the animals. There are numerous varieties of birds that frequent the inn with their beautiful colors. Bill and Nina will make you a heavenly meal in the morning using local apples. I would highly recommend this B&B to even the most distinguished of travelers.
5 on November 12, 2015
We have stayed there four times, and each time there was nothing to complain about and everything to compliment. The breakfasts are plentiful, delicious, and well-presented. The rooms are lovely, each with its own personality; the dining room is welcoming, hosting coffee, cider, and teas, 24 hours a day; the living room with fireplace is comfortable for hunkering down for a good conversation; and the squirrels, coyotes, wolves, deer, and a spectacular array of birds grace the grounds spontaneously. The innkeepers are gracious and generous people; while meeting your every need, they are also very discreet and you begin to feel that the whole place is yours. They are very helpful in finding activities and hidden spots to explore locally. Dr. Gwen Finestone
4.8 on October 01, 2015
This was my first time staying at a B&B and oh what a wonderful experience it was! Bill and Nina are wonderful hosts and Nina makes a fabulous breakfast. The house and grounds are well kept and the rooms are immaculate. I would highly recommend this B&B and hope to go back soon.
5 on March 24, 2015
The Serendipity Ranch is a beautiful home in a beautiful location. Bill & Nina were excellent hosts & made us feel very welcome. We highly recommend this Bed & Breakfast lodging.
5 on July 06, 2014
I absolutely love Bill and Nina. They have such a heart to serve and just love on people. Our stay was so wonderful and our breakfast was delicious! A perfect place to stay for our wedding night and we will definitely be back for anniversaries :)
5 on October 30, 2013
This was an absolutely wonderful place. It was our first time at a B&B and we were pleasantly surprised to say the least. It is in an absolutely beautiful setting, very clean, 5 star food and we will be returning often. We just can't say enough and Bob and Nina were the greatest people.
5 on April 07, 2013
Bill and Nina were wonderful people. We felt so welcome from the moment we arrived. Nina made an incredible breakfast both mornings, something out of a magazine. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. We can't wait to go back.
4.6 on December 01, 2012
Our first experience at a B&B....it was everything we hoped it would be. Bill and Nina were born to do this! They have a very family friendly place where kids would really have fun outside on the ranch. There were horses and other animals to visit, and a hiking trail, pond, and lots of outdoor settings for people to just relax. Breakfast was delicious and varied from one day to the next.
5 on November 17, 2012
We could not have enjoyed our stay at Serendipity Ranch more. Bill and Nina are two very gracious, accommodating, friendly, family-oriented couple you would ever want to know and they've made their B&B one of the best we've stayed at. An individual could not be more relaxed anywhere else as they provide an atmosphere that is conducive to relaxation; a place to totally unwind; meet other guests or have your privacy. The breakfast is very good and plentiful! In addition, Serendipity is close enough to visit the numerous apple farms, gift shops and restaurants in the area. We will be returning time and again.
5 on October 18, 2012
What a blessing! This is our second visit. Bill and Nina are incredible people they made you feel right at home. The property is beautuful, relaxing and breakfast is awesome. Looking foreward to our next visit.
5 on October 01, 2012
I found this place last year but could not get a room, i was told to call a month ahead of time. I took that advice and got a room for my woman's birthday this year. WOW!!!!!!! This place was like peace on earth. Nina and Bill where out standing and friendly. Talk about feeling right at home wow and the breakfast the next morning was out of this world.
5 on September 29, 2012
We loved this place! The nature surrounding the place was awesome, and you could really feel peace and relaxation just sitting and watching the wildlife. And the breakfast is amazing! We will definitely stay longer next time!
5 on September 09, 2012
It was great place for us being away from crowds, my girlfriend and me had an unique time for relax and be together, Bill and Nina are GREAT hostess, they made us very pleased to be there definitely we go back. C and D
5 on August 28, 2012
I went to this B&B alone to get away from it all. Bill and Nina did everything in their power to help make my stay quiet and peaceful. They are wonderful Inn Keepers! Kind, friendly, and eager to please. The breakfast was amazing! The only thing that would have made my stay better is more comfortable outside seating, since this is where I spent most of my time. The grounds are beautiful and well kept, and evey morning the wildlife comes to visit the water fountain and birdseed that Nina puts out for them. I can't wait go back with my husband!
5 on August 15, 2012
My guest and I had a wonderful, extremely restful getaway at Serendipity!!! The lovely property is handicapped freindly and offers such a delightful surprise to the senses it renders you totally relaxed before you leave. Bill and Nina, thank you! Your warm hospitality and great attention to detail in creating such a heavenly, serenely spiritual space deserves the utmost in accalades! We will see you again and again when in the area! Your home should be top of the list nationally for anyone.
5 on August 13, 2012
We had such a great time. Bill and Nina were so sweet. We enjoyed them very much. The home was beautifully decorated. The surroundings were peaceful. The breakfast was delicious. We will definately be back!!!
4.6 on May 28, 2012
A very unique experience! The place was so serene and peaceful. Bill and Nina's hospitality was awesome...very friendly folks and made us feel at home from the moment we checked in. The gourmet breakfast was incredible! I am a coffee addict and that Kuerig machine really made my day!
5 on May 28, 2012
Serendipity Ranch is a wonderful getaway for couples, girlfriends who need a quick escape from husbands and kids, or anyone who needs a mini-retreat. I stayed at the Ranch this winter on a mini-retreat and Bill and Nina made me feel right at home. Bill built a blazing fire for me so I could relax and read for hours, while Nina made me a special order gluten-free breakfast. The charming rooms were filled with romantic antiques. Every nook and cranny of the Ranch has something cute to admire. Besides, Bill and Nina were such wonderful hosts that I can't wait to go back when I need to get away again.
5 on May 07, 2012
My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed our time with Bill and Nina in their beutiful and charming home. It was probably the best E & B we have experineced in all of our 50+ years and we would gladly recommend it to all our friends and to those who read these reviews. With blessings, M and J
5 on April 08, 2012
This is the second time I have visited Bill and Nina's place. Need I say more? If it wasn't great , do you think I would come back?
5 on March 13, 2012
This was our first experience at a B & B, Bill and Nina are wonderful hosts. Beautiful accommodations, wonderfully quiet and fantastic breakfast. Can't wait to go back!!
4.2 on December 23, 2011
This B&B is literally one of a kind, it is the only one nestled between the gorgeous mountains of Oak Glen, California. It not only offers cozy rooms with comforting amenities, but is family friendly. Children are welcome, and are invited to interact with the llamas, goats, mini-ponies, Koi fish and many more animals that call the ranch home. Bill and Nina instantly adopt you into your family and you will undoubtedly do the same of them. Breakfast the next morning will provide all the essentials your body needs to keep you full till the afternoon! It really was a pleasurable experience.
5 on December 15, 2011
My husband and I spent one night in November to celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary. Bill and Nina were so nice, as well as those who come and work on the ranch. They made us feel very welcome. The ranch home is warm, nicely decorated, roomy, and clean. We enjoyed watching the birds and chipmunks outside, visiting the animals, feeding fish, and listening to the woodpecker outside our bedroom. Their breakfast was wonderful and filling. We highly recommend this place and hope to return again ourselves.
5 on December 12, 2011
We had an amazing time at Serendipity Ranch. Bill and Nina were lovely hosts and made us feel so welcome. The rooms were charming and comfortable. The well maintained property offers a breathtaking view of the mountains and adorable animals to visit! I will most definitely come here again and again!
4.6 on October 24, 2011
My husband and I were awed by the peace and quiet surrounding this quaint little ranch house on the outside and by the comfort and hospitatlity enveloping us on the inside. The inn keepers were so warm and welcoming, and made us feel right at home. It was such a wonderful place for us to unwind, be refreshed, and enjoy being in apple country together. My only complaint would be the pillows on our bed were not as soft and luxious as I thought they would have been (made a crinkly sound when I laid down on it). Other than that, everything was perfect!
5 on October 24, 2011
Serendipity and it's hosts, Bill & Nina were thee best! Their house is beautiful, peaceful and welcoming. You can cozy up for some quiet time or enjoy all of what nature has to offer outdoors. The rooms are not only beautiful, but comfortable too. Bathrooms were beautiful and clean as well. Nina's breakfast was delicious and delightful. We will return!!!
5 on October 04, 2011
Had a wonderful stay! Bill and Nina opened their home and hearts and treated us very well. Place was immaculate and breakfast was excellent. Beautiful grounds and enjoyable time with nature. Woke up to sounds of frogs and quail and watched quail, rabbits and cardinals, chipmunks and hummingbirds enjoy their meals. Would recommend to anyone and will be going back.
5 on June 14, 2011
We had such a great time at Serendipity Ranch. They really thought of everything and we felt so comfortable and welcome. They were extremely friendly, but were also respectful of our privacy. There was always coffee and tea available along with fresh fruit and cookies. We had a great time exploring the grounds and seeing the animals. Nina threw out some bird seed in the morning so we could sit and see all of the birds. The highlight of our trip was sitting outside on their swing seat and listening to the frogs from their pond as the sun was setting. It was a beautiful place and we can't wait to go again.
5 on May 30, 2011
Went with a friend for a quiet weekend. Nina and Bill made us feel right at home. Darling house with beautiful land. Nina cooks an awesome breakfast. Very cozy and nice. Loved it and are going back in 3 weeks. Can't wait! Exceeded my expectations!!!!!!!!!!!
4.0 on April 21, 2011
Bill got a fire going for us in the living room & we visited with our friends late into the night. They have 4 sitting areas in the large beautifully decorated living room, so guests can feel like they have a private place to chat. Each bedroom has an electric "fireplace" to warm the room. The bathrooms are very nice with lovely handmade soaps. The breakfast Nina made was delicious & inviting. Their hospitality was warm. I plan to go again with my mom & sisters!
5 on January 31, 2011
Bill and Nina are such gracious hosts. You don't feel like your a guest. My nephew had the best time feeding and walking the animals. The breakfast delicious! Shops and restaurants are close by. We stayed on the premises most of the day hiking, learning about the animals (llamas, goats, deer, miniature horses) sitting outside playing cards games and just relaxing. Beautiful and quiet grounds. Our family is already talking about returning.
4.4 on November 07, 2010
Bill and Nina welcomed us with a warm log fire after arriving on a chilly night. All of Oak Glen's apple orchards are a short drive from this B&B. A very tranquil stay with a beautiful nature walk near by.
5 on November 01, 2010
This is the most beautiful, amazing place to stay! The house is gorgeous and very welcoming, with elegant, comfortable rooms, a welcoming "great" room with huge couches and a wood-burning fireplace. The decor is homelike and inviting, the views are spectacular, and the food was outstanding. It was fun meeting their different animals, and taking in the restful atmosphere as we explored their grounds. Nina and Bill Foster are the sweetest, most thoughtful hosts, and my cousin and I are so glad we found their site. We wish we could have stayed longer, and are looking forward to returning very soon. I would wholeheartedly recommend a stay here anytime. You will absolutely LOVE it!
5 on October 30, 2010
The Serendipity Ranch B&B was gorgeous. We felt like we were visiting friends as Bill & Nina were so hospitable - they made us feel at home. The rooms were very quaint, roomy and comfortable. The ranch was beautiful - the koi pond, all the animals, English garden etc. - very relaxing and peaceful. We would definity stay there again.
5 on October 10, 2010
Had a wonderful time here as my first experience with a Bed & Breakfast! Grounds are gorgeous and quiet, rooms and home are beautiful, food is ohhhh so yummy! Would definitely recommend!
5 on September 25, 2010
My mother, my sisters and I spent the night at the Ranch and found it to be very relaxing and beautiful. The scenery is serene and the accommodations were wonderful. The innkeepers, Nina and Bill were friendly, knowledgeable, and the food was excellent. There is plenty to do in Oak Glen and I would highly recommend this B & B to anyone seeking time away from stress.
5 on September 23, 2010
Beautiful grounds, plenty of places to sit and relax, the food was excellent, the owners very welcoming and friendly, cozy rooms and very clean, the farm animals are fun to interact with. Can stop around the different ranches and pick some apples, rashberries, or buy some cider. Riley's Ranch is a great place to have bar-b-que tri-tip and apple pie. Ate at Annie's for dinner, great food and prices. Mainly stayed at the Bed and Breakfast because it was so beautiful and relaxing. Definitly a hidden gem
4.8 on September 02, 2010
I loved my weekend at Serendipity. The house is beautiful, spacious, and the rooms are just right. My bed was soft and comfortable. Breakfast was delicious, and they also serve a little "tea" in the afternoon. The grounds are beautiful - I spent a lot of time just wandering around, soaking it up. There are animals to enjoy (Angel, one of the dogs, is a sweetie!) And Nina and Bill are the most gracious, kind hosts you can imagine! I will definitely be going back!


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The nine-week session will begin Tuesday, March 11 with graduation on Tuesday, May 13.
Classes will be held from 6pm-9pm at various city facilities.
Applicants must be 21 years of age and a U.S. resident. Registration forms are available on the City website at WWW.GAINESVILLE.ORG, or by calling 770-531-6598.
The academy is free of charge. Registration ends February 28 and class size is limited.


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Iron Man stands back-to-back with War Machine in the latest artwork for Iron Man 2, the superhero sequel coming in 2010.
The poster was released this week along with four new stills from the highly anticipated follow-up to the hit 2008 film. The pictures below show Tony Stark (played once again by the pitch-perfect Robert Downey Jr.), Russian bad guy Whiplash (Mickey Rourke) and spy Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson).
Iron Man 2, directed by Jon Favreau, hits theaters May 7, 2010.
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In less than three months, the Minnesota Twins will be hosting the All-Star Break at Target Field.
The ballots were officially released on Friday, and for the first time in his career, Joe Mauer is listed as a potential player for first base.
However, Mauer is facing tough competition this year for the All-Star spot, with other contenders being Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers, Chris Davis of the Baltimore Orioles and Albert Pujols of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
Other Twins on the All-Star ballot are catcher Kurt Suzuki, designated hitter Jason Kubel, second baseman Brian Dozier, third baseman Trevor Plouffe, shortstop Pedro Florimon and outfielders Aaron Hicks, Oswaldo Arcia and Josh Willingham.
In his 11th Major League season, Mauer is spending his very first season as a first baseman, having made the move from catcher after a season-ending concussion last year. In his 11 years, Mauer has been named the American League MVP for 2009, is a six-time All-Star (2006, 2008-2010, 2012-2013), three-time American League batting champion (2006, 2008-2009), three-time Gold Glove Award winner (2008-2010), five-time Silver Slugger Award winner (2006, 2008-2010, 2013), and a World Baseball Classic participant for 2013.
Mauer has also been putting up fairly decent numbers over the years to gain those awards, as well. Overall, Mauer has 1,439 hits, 284 doubles, 20 triples, 106 home runs, 640 RBI, 44 stolen bases and has a .322/.404/.465 average.
This year has been a slow start for the Minnesota native, as he only has a .266/.378/.319 average with just one home run, two doubles and six RBIs in 23 games. Manager Ron Gardenhire has state that he is not too concerned about the slow start, and I'm sure Mauer isn't concerned, either.
The big question then is, will he make the cut?
No doubt about it.
But will he be the starting first baseman?
It's tough to tell.
With the other prospects on the ballot, it's going to be a tough competition indeed. Pujols made headlines recently as becoming the 26th player in MLB history to hit 500 home runs in his career. And Pujols has by far the best numbers of the potential first basemen in the running for the All-Star spot. In 23 games, he currently has a .299/.358/.639 average with 29 hits, including six doubles, 9 home runs and 21 RBIs.
Chris Davis has somewhat similar numbers to Mauer. In 22 games so far this season, Davis has a .250/.372/.382 average with 19 hits, including four doubles, two home runs and 13 RBIs.
Miguel Cabrera is also in a similar ballpark. In 21 games, Cabrera has a .259/.308/.412 average with 22 hits, including seven doubles, two home runs and 15 RBIs.
At this point in the season, I think that Mauer has a high chance of making the All-Star Break, especially since it is being held in Minnesota this year. As for starting the game, I think that honor may be going to Albert Pujols. With what he has accomplished, particularly with his home run achievement, there may be no doubt that he'll be the one covering first at the start of the game. But, I'm sure that Mauer will be a very close second.
Related link: Mauer in impressive first-base race on All-Star Ballot


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JIM LEHRER: And finally tonight: testing oysters from the Gulf Coast. That's being done by Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals, known as DHH.
Our story is part of our series NewsHour Connect showcasing public media reporting around the country.
Bill Rodman reports for Louisiana Public Broadcasting and the Gulf Coast Consortium of Public Broadcasters.
BILL RODMAN: While DHH had always tested oyster harvest areas for bacteria, the spill, of course, made oil an issue.
DR. JIMMY GUIDRY, Louisiana State Health Officer: What we found is that, in all the oysters we have tested, in all the seafood we have tested, that level of hydrocarbons, which would indicate the oil had reached the oysters or the seafood, was at levels that wouldn't impact human health.
BILL RODMAN: Working with NOAA and the Food and Drug Administration, the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals adopted a two-tiered approach for testing oysters and other seafood for hydrocarbons, the first part being sensory testing.
GARY LOPINTO, Seafood Program Manager, Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals: All right, let me get you to open one up for me.
BILL RODMAN: Gary Lopinto is the DHH seafood program manager and a NOAA and FDA-trained and certified sensory seafood tester. He begins with a clearing of the nasal passages.
GARY LOPINTO: I need to you open me one up with. Open me one up fresh, please.
A good smell of oysters, honestly, smells like corn. It really does. The oil smell is a — real strong, especially the crude oil.
BILL RODMAN: The purpose of the smell test is to catch any suspicious seafood at the dock or at the first processor, so that if there is a potential problem, it can be identified immediately, and the oysters can be flagged.
GARY LOPINTO: The oil from the oil spill, it is unrefined. It's natural. And it is will go into your nasal passages instantly. It is really easy to pick up.
A lighter taint is not as bad, but you will pick up some nasal burning. Once again, I'm not picking up anything.
Here you go.
And I mean these would all — so far everything that we have done would have passed. We have not failed a load the entire summer.
BILL RODMAN: The next stage is chemical testing.
JOHN REUTHER, Eurofins Central Analytical Laboratories: And so we start with the edible oyster tissue. We grind it into a fine paste. And then we load it into these stainless steel extraction vessels here for extraction with methylene chloride.
BILL RODMAN: The oyster samples are then tested for presence of potent atmospheric pollutants known as PAHs that occur in oil. PAHs are of concern, because some compounds have been found to cause cancer, birth defects and cellular mutations.
This PAH testing is mirrored by both federal- and state-contracted independent laboratories. And the government has established levels that pose a threat to humans.
JOHN REUTHER: This is the initial extract with methylene chloride of the oyster tissue, so all of the contaminants that may be in the oyster tissue now are in this particular solution.
BILL RODMAN: Tests on this oyster solution would show up to 12 different components of PAH contaminants. So far, tests have found all the levels to be within what the FDA deems safe for human consumption.
DR. JIMMY GUIDRY: This is the most testing that has ever occurred for hydrocarbons in the history of Louisiana. So, we were convinced that, even though the oil might have reached the oyster beds, it wasn't at a level that would impact anyone's health.
BILL RODMAN: With oysters testing safe to eat, and the amount of open oyster fishing water nearly equal to what it was prior to the spill, the situation for oyster fisherman is not all you would expect.
Oystermen are recovering, but still face obstacles.
BUDDY DAISY, Buddy's Seafood, Houma, Louisiana: Oh, man, we have dropped about 75 percent. Now it's starting to come back a little bit. So, I would say we're down about 50 percent right now.
BILL RODMAN: Fifty percent?
BUDDY DAISY: Yes.
BILL RODMAN: Buddy Daisy of Buddy's Seafood in Houma has been in the oyster fishing and processing business for 50 years. He says what has hurt him the most is public perception. Nowadays, he hopes rigorous testing procedures will build confidence.
Louisiana oystermen have also faced other challenges. In the attempt to push the oil out of the estuaries, the state opened several freshwater diversions, full-throttle. Many oystermen claim this action has killed large areas of oyster beds.
While there are large areas that have had little to no impact, other oyster bed areas along the coast are reporting mortality rates as high as 80 percent. In Barataria Bay, one of Louisiana's most productive oyster fisheries, some beds on the eastern side of the bay are at 60 percent dead, although it's not clear yet if this is due to oil or low salinity.
To address the problem, the governor's office has set up a new advisory board to look into claims from oystermen that the freshwater has harmed their industry and says BP will be held accountable for any losses they may have experienced.
JIM LEHRER: Louisiana will step up testing and monitoring seafood from the Gulf. They will use $18 million from oil company BP to test 400 samples a month for the next 20 years.


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This is the right responding to all the non valid things that been said for Boateng.
I really admire your calmness Gio and I truly envy you in a good matter of speaking.
Unfortunately I cannot react the same with you. I'm done hearing again and again the same out of time and place comments!
|08-05-2013, 01:42
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Realistically speaking what do some of you think our chances are may 25?
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Kuba: "We should be proud"
Kevin Grosskreutz struck Dortmund's opener in the 1-1 draw against the German record champions
Jakub Blaszczykowski's (r.) Dortmund played out an eventful prequel to the Champions League final against FC Bayern
A foul by Rafinha (l.) on Blaszczykowski resulted in the former's second booking and a penalty for Dortmund
Kevin Grosskreutz struck Dortmund's opener in the 1-1 draw against the German record champions
Jakub Blaszczykowski's (r.) Dortmund played out an eventful prequel to the Champions League final against FC Bayern
Dortmund - Having struck a personal best of 11 goals and set up another nine in the Bundesliga this season, Polish national team captain Jakub Blaszczykowski has been playing an integral part in Borussia Dortmund's impressive campaign.
The Yellow-Blacks all but secured second place with Saturday's 1-1 draw against FC Bayern Munich, a pulsating prequel to the UEFA Champions League final.
Speaking to bundesliga.com after the game, the 27-year-old expressed his frustration at being held to a draw but looked ahead to the London final with confidence...
bundesliga.com: Jakub Blaszczykowski, how do you feel about the draw against Bayern?
Jakub Blaszczykowski: It's a bit of a shame we only managed a draw as we played rather well. We had a number of chances to wrap up the game, but unfortunately we missed them and even failed to convert from the penalty spot. Maybe we could have done better in the final 25 minutes of the game, when we were one man up.
bundesliga.com: In your opinion, did the encounter live up to all the pre-match hype?
Blaszczykowski: Both sides played really well, it was a quality game. There was action at both ends, tension - all in all a really good match between Germany's two best sides.
bundesliga.com: The fixture also served as a prequel to the Champions League final at Wembley in three weeks' time. What did you learn from the game?
Blaszczykowski: Both sides made quite a few changes in order to rest some players and help others to recover from minor injuries. The starting line-ups will certainly not be the same on 25 May and the final will therefore be a slightly different match. However, I'm sure in London we'll be seeing another very interesting and intense game of football.
bundesliga.com: Do you expect the final to be a similarly fiery contest?
Blaszczykowski: I hope it's going to be intense, but not too fiery. Football should take centre stage. Of course it's always going to be emotional when these two clubs meet, but things should stay within the boundaries.
bundesliga.com: Emotions seemed to boil over when Rafinha was sent off for a second bookable offence - and you were in the thick of it...
Blaszczykowski: It was a clear foul on me and the referee decided accordingly. I was quite amazed by the discussions that followed, but I prefer not to comment on it as I consider it finished. It was important to keep cool on the pitch and not rise to the provocation. It wasn't at all easy, but fortunately we managed it.
bundesliga.com: Did you already have the Champions League final in mind during the game?
Blaszczykowski: I was fully focused on this Bundesliga encounter, so there was no space for such thoughts. I didn't think about what I would be doing in three weeks or what would be happening that day. There's still a way to go until the final. This game was important for us as we wanted to do everything we could to secure second place in the table. We're now six points ahead of Leverkusen. It's our goal to reach second place this season, so we should be very proud to have achieved it.
This guy has to be the biggest bullshiter in the B.Liga
|08-05-2013, 05:32
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Having a chance to watch the taped game, at one point of time, Shaq failed to pass on to Gomez (I thought it was him), which could have been converted easily.
I like Jupp for not giving a damn about all stand-offs and kept himself cool. Fuck them and pay not attention is a good strategy.
BTW, Klopp made lots of cunning face, the wicked master of mind game.
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55% to 45%.
am just hoping that this fact wont let our players go into the game less focused or with a (we already won it) mentality.
taking that out of the way, I think our key to win this game will be no surprise, it's our Wingers, especially Robben.
because, judging by previous outings against BVB, Ribery wont be as effective as ever, because Piszczek has proven to me that if there is a full back who can knock Ribery out of his stride, it will be him.
But i can't really say the same about Schmelzer and Robben, as i consider the former to be the weakest link in BVB's defensive line up, and he'll Definitely need help from defensive teammates in containing Robben, which might help freeing up some space for Schwini and co in the middle of the park, for them to exploit ...
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I'm not married or expecting, but the name Juliette Elise has been floating around in my head for awhile and I LOVE IT!, My question is, do you guys think it flows well? I would LOVE to name my future daughter this (If it goes with future hubby's last name), but I'm worried the -Ette in Juliette and E in Elise sound awkward when you say the name out loud. I think it sounds okay, but what do you all think? I may be way over thinking this, but I wanted to get some expert opinions. Haha.
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Harry McCracken, a former managing director of Northern Ireland Electricity, was appointed to the board of the Utility Regulator last September.
But within weeks of his appointment by Finance Minister Simon Hamilton it emerged that he had two conflicts of interest, as he is the chairman of two companies which have an involvement in the Northern Ireland energy sector.
Mr McCracken is chairman of Belfast firm Simple Power, which installs wind turbines, and is also chairman of Winder Power – a company run by the controversial former Northern Ireland Water chairman Laurence MacKenzie – which does work for Northern Ireland Electricity.
Nine months ago the chairman of the Utility Regulator, Bill Emery, said that he set a "deadline" of March 2014 for Mr McCracken to divest himself of the conflicts of interest.
In a December 2013 letter to SDLP MLA John Dallat, who raised concerns about the appointment, Dr Emery said: "I have set a deadline for the divestment by March 2014 ... As an interim measure, Mr McCracken will not be participating in any board discussions on electricity matters nor will he receive papers in respect of same."
But the News Letter has now established that five months after Dr Emery's "deadline", Mr McCracken remains on the board and also remains as chairman of the two energy firms.
Board members are paid almost £10,000 a year for the post, which involves about 20 days of work a year.
The News Letter asked the regulator whether Mr McCracken had been paid less due to the fact that he could not participate in any way in electricity discussions, but the regulator declined to answer the question.
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CLEVELAND -- The Browns are expecting Pro Bowl wide receiver Josh Gordon to practice this week as he awaits a possible suspension.
Gordon reportedly failed another drug test and is facing a one-year ban. Gordon led the NFL in yards receiving last season despite being suspended two games for violating the league's substance-abuse policy. ESPN reported that Gordon tested positive for marijuana.
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Pressley missed all of last season with Cincinnati because of a knee injury, but the 5-foot-10, 249-pounder had been expected to fill a need on Cleveland's roster.
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