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Wednesday, October 7, 2009
You've been Betamaxed
Remember the Betamax? It was the supposed to be the "it" gadget in the 80s when it came to video, but people somehow preferred the VHS. This was very surprising since Betamax reportedly had far superior technology than VHS. Still, Betamax became obsolete after a few years. Now, I'm wondering if books are headed in the same direction as Betamax? Would you trade your books for an e-reader?
A lot of people are quite surprised that I'm really, really looking forward to the time the Kindle 2.0 comes to Manila. If it's launched here, I'll be first in line.
I wonder how having the Kindle would change my book-buying habits. I love books -- how they feel, smell, look, and taste. (Yes, I taste my books once in a while. US editions are more bitter than UK ones.) So I guess I'd still be buying books. I can't imagine running my tongue over an electronic gadget.
How about you, dear reader? How do you feel about the Kindle or other e-readers?
24 comments:
- fantaghiro23 said...
Peter, the Kindle can be shipped here already! Plus, I think we can download via 3G.:)
And eww on the licking your Kindle.:P
- October 8, 2009 at 12:11 AM
- LoF said...
I can't kindle until they stop publishing books. i do not highlight or mark my books -- only used ones that already have such markings are in my library. i recall passages and quotes by their relationship to other pages and the book as a whole. impossible in .pdf or .doc format.
- October 8, 2009 at 12:26 AM
- serendipity_viv said...
I love the feel of books too much. I like to have them to look at. I definitely would rather them than the Kindle.
I so remember the Betamax tapes. Am I showing my age?
- October 8, 2009 at 1:43 AM
- Anonymous said...
I love books. I have hundreds of them, all over the house. But I can't wait for the Kindle to be available in the UK!
Part of this is practical - I read a lot on the commute to and from work, and there's a limit to how big or heavy a book I can hold while standing on a crowded train trying to hang onto something - but I admit there's more to it than that. I like technology (hey, I'm commenting on your blog, aren't I?), and like gadgets, and I like books. The Kindle is a super-cool gadget I can read books on - what's not to like?
- October 8, 2009 at 1:43 AM
- caite said...
I have many issues with e-books and with e-book readers, most especially the proprietary format of the Kindle.
I think some of my blog readers may be sick of hearing me whine about it
here, here, and here for a few examples.
- October 8, 2009 at 2:09 AM
- Charlie said...
If you look at the main page of Amazon.com, the Kindle 1 is available internationally today for $279 U.S.
- October 8, 2009 at 2:09 AM
- Linda said...
I love books and couldn't imagine reading without them. Or living my life not surrounded by a lot of them.
I don't think the Kindle's for me. But it might generate huge book sales everywhere, so I guess it's not all bad :).
- October 8, 2009 at 4:38 AM
- Peter S. said...
@fantaghiro23: Oh, thanks for the heads up!
@line of flight: That's a very strong argument against the kindle. I guess we have to wait a few more years before we can do that with an e-reader.
@Viviene: LOL. I grew up with those Betamax tapes.
@rutholearytextileart: Those are precisely the reasons why I think I'm going to love the Kindle. Thanks for dropping by!
@caite: Thanks for the links! I'll be sure to check them out.
@charlie: Oh. Why are they selling the older version? Why not the Kindle 2.0?
@Linda: Yes, the Kindle is still a novelty. I think a few people would buy the Kindle because it is something new. Let's just hope that they generate more income for authors and publishers so that they can still keep on producing books.
- October 8, 2009 at 5:51 AM
- Mel u said...
I love books and I always will-to me as a resident of the Philippines what the Kindle may mean to me is I can get right away, for example, any novel by Kenzaburo Oe without having to go all over town in the hopes of getting one. I have never seen a Kindle and would want to see and use one before I bought it but I am glad it is coming to Manila.
- October 8, 2009 at 5:52 AM
- Tina said...
As everyone knows who's seen my bookcases, I LOVE books, and we collect them, like some people collect coins or stamps...but with airlines charging ridiculous prices for weight in luggage, I can see a definite advantage to being able to pack 20 books for only 6 oz. I'm sure eventually I'll break down and get one. I couldn't see any reason for a video recorder either, and didn't get one until years after everyone else had one....
Of course, I do have a blackberry....
- October 8, 2009 at 7:26 AM
- Peter S. said...
@mel u: I'm also excited about it!
@Tina: I know! All your favorite books in one bag!
- October 8, 2009 at 7:49 AM
- Anonymous said...
Before e-books can take over the world-
1. Readers have to become more affordable.
2. E-books have to become more affordable. I'm not going to pay 10 USD for a book that can disappear from my reader at the publisher's whim.
3. More books need to be available in electronic format. At the moment, anything with illustrations is unavailable. My favorite travel guide series, which is one of the reasons I would buy a reader (so that I can take a ton of books and still pack light) aren't available in that format.
4. They need to look good on my coffee table.
- October 8, 2009 at 8:56 AM
- Astrid (Mrs.B) said...
I don't think I'll ever be a Kindle person. I love books too much. And since I've started collecting obscure secondhand books, I love them even more. There's something about the hunt, the time in the bookstore, the pleasure of finding a book that Kindle just won't be able to replace.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:20 AM
- Melissa (My World...in words and pages) said...
Oh,*fingers in ears*lalalalalalalala.
I don't want to hear about books being the betas. I love my books. I have a hard time listening to books. I feel like I am missing something in listening compared to reading. I feel I get more from reading than listening. I drift off easier listening.
Huhhh, well, you are probably right. Its just a matter of time before it happens. I think I will put it off for me though, just a little longer.
Great question!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:51 AM
- Unknown said...
@StephanieD: Wow, what an exhaustive list! I especially like #4. The Kindle isn't aesthetically pleasing as it is.
@Something's Dishy: Have you ever imagined cookbooks in Kindles?
@Melissa: Yes, it is inevitable.
- October 8, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Petunia said...
At the risk of sounding like a grumpy old curmudgen, I love my paperbacks, I won't give them up for anything, I will never buy an e-reader. Actually that sounds more like a 3 year old having a tantrum. Seriously, I buy most of my books at used book stores and library sales for a buck or two. I simply cannot afford to buy all the books that I read. And what happens to libraries if the written word becomes obsolete. I think there are too many people out there like me that will keep paper books on the shelves.
- October 8, 2009 at 1:11 PM
- Anonymous said...
I'll probably go crazy with a Kindle, Peter. But I think it is a nifty device -- much like the iPod. Imagine carrying a ton of books in your bag.
One reason why I don't want it to succeed too much, though, is it could spell the death of bookstores later on. There's nothing like being surrounded by books, and hunting through a stack for your next literary find...the feel of this environment will be gone. Well, this won't happen for a very long time but they may go the way of music stores now---fading away slowly.
- October 8, 2009 at 1:25 PM
- Unknown said...
@Petunia: Thanks for dropping by! I do wish that libraries and secondhand bookstores would stand the test of time, especially now with these e-readers.
@josbookshelf: It is very nifty! Actually, I'm a bit torn about the device for the reasons stated in these comments.
- October 8, 2009 at 2:59 PM
- Mark David said...
Like you, I still prefer my books being tangible and on paper. You just can't replace the experience of reading a book and at the same time feeling its texture, smelling its scent, and all those sensory delights that goes with reading a printed book. But I am also curious about the e-reader, if only as an auxiliary tool, something that'll give me other options. But I'll never give up printed books. You just can't beat that experience :)
- October 8, 2009 at 9:01 PM
- Peter S. said...
Hello, Mark David! I just love how people can be open about one thing even though it may jeopardize something that they hold dear.
- October 8, 2009 at 9:17 PM
- sumthinblue said...
Maybe when they manufacture a Kindle that smells like a book too!
- October 8, 2009 at 9:29 PM
- Mark David said...
@peter: thanks, i agree with you!
@sumthinblue: haha! now that ought to be interesting :)
- October 8, 2009 at 10:04 PM
- Alexia561 said...
Interesting topic. I don't think eBooks will ever kill off physical books, just like TV didn't kill off radio or film. Keep hoping that the publishing industry will wake up and adapt, as every other industry has had to in order to survive.
While I don't actually taste my books (licking an eReader???), I do love the sensation of holding them in my hands and turning the pages.
Another consideration - how would you have a bookshelf project if everyone had an eReader?
- October 11, 2009 at 6:09 AM
- Peter S. said...
Hi, Alexia! I can't help but smile at this remark:
"Another consideration - how would you have a bookshelf project if everyone had an eReader?"
I guess my bookshelf project would also become obsolete. Going the way of those cabinets of curiosities.
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Apple has a reputation for being a highly secretive company.But, today's iPhone 5 announcement should significantly change this reputation.
Hours before the media event started, we learned Apple would in fact name the new iPhone, the "iPhone 5," thanks to leaks on its website. We also learned that it would have LTE wireless. We also learned Apple was refreshing iTunes and releasing new iPods.
Those are tiny leaks compared to gushing flow of news we heard about the phone all year long.
In May, photos of the iPhone 5 started to hit the web. From that we learned the screen was going to be bigger. Then we found out it was going to have LTE. We learned about the smaller dock.
We heard that Apple was going to refresh its iPod Touch in April. We knew it was working on new earbuds. Heck, we even knew when Apple was holding this event before Apple officially announced it.
What's extra weird about all of this is that in late May, Tim Cook said Apple was going to "double down" on product secrecy. Apparently "doubling down" means seeing more leaks than ever.
Apple is the world's most valuable company. It's also one of the world's most beloved companies.
As a result it has hundreds of people trying to unlock its secrets. It looks like they've succeeded.
It's time for people to stop calling Apple one of the most secretive companies in the world. It seems to have no product secrets anymore.
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Stress is difficult to define. It may come from one or many sources. It may be brief, or last a long time. It may be one thing, or a combination of many things. Work, family life, money, and even weather can make you feel anxious, tired, or even depressed.
Stress can cause physical changes as well. You may notice a change in sleep patterns or your appetite. It can cause stomach distress and headaches. Over time, it can even contribute to serious health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease.
Physical activity is one of the best ways to relieve stress. It is a fast way to set you on the right track to better overall health.
Exercise is an opportunity to give your mind a break and help your body relax. Using physical activity to combat stress has been shown to:
The best thing about physical activity is that you can start at any age, in any condition, and see positive results.
It's always a good idea to talk with your doctor before starting any exercise program. Getting good advice from the start is the place to start. Once that is done, the best thing is to find something you like doing. Start slowly and build up. You want to create a lifelong habit, not dropout after the first few weeks because of injuries or misery.
Remember, the trick is to reduce stress, not create more, so take your time and have fun! Here are some tips to start the process:
Remember that exercise does not have to be structured. Any physical activity like dancing to music, a stroll at lunch, or playing with your kids can make you feel better. Moderate exercise for as little as 5 minutes can improve your mood.
Now you're moving. How can you keep the momentum going? Daily life gets in the way of exercise. Time is always hard to come by, so find opportunities where you can. Here are some tips for sneaking in some extra exercise time:
Physical activity is often thought of as something you'll get to when you have time. Instead, think of it as something you want to do and is an important part of your day. When you find activities you enjoy, you will soon find that physical activity is a regular treat in your hectic day.
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The exercise habit. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/exercise-fitness/exercise-basics/the-exercise-habit.html. Updated December 2014. Accessed August 1, 2016.
Exercise: how to get started. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/healthy/physical/basics/015.html. Updated April 2015. Accessed August 1, 2016.
Exercise important in shrinking your stress. American College of Sports Medicine website. http://www.acsm.org/about-acsm/media-room/acsm-in-the-news/2011/08/01/exercise-important-in-shrinking-your-stress. Accessed August 1, 2016.
Mind/Body Health: Stress. American Psychological Association website. Available at: http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress.aspx. Updated 2013. Accessed August 1, 2016.
Stress: how to cope with life's challenges. Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians website website. Available at: http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/prevention-wellness/emotional-wellbeing/mental-health/stress-how-to-cope-better-with-lifes-challenges.html. Updated November 2010. Accessed August 1, 2016.
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ORGANIZER: Sebastien
EVENT DATE: Nov 12, 2011
Sebastien Saylor wrote -
On January 1st 2011 my sister, Olivia, died tragically young. Only months later, the LeStrange Family lost their 4th grade daughter, Carly, to a year-long battle with cancer. To honor their memories, my friend Greg and I are participating in Tough Mudder - possibly the toughest event on the planet (toughmudder.com for more details on that!). The video to the left gives an idea of how my training is going.
We are pushing friends, family, friends of Olivia and Carly, and friends of friends to raise funds for Horse Ability, a therapeutic horseback riding facility. Horse Ability is the only facility on Long Island that is accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH). I have spent time at Horse Ability and have seen their work in action. It is staffed largely by caring volunteers who provide a range of therapies and services for children and adults with physical and/or mental handicaps, as well as programs for active duty military personnel and veterans. They provide a summer camp for severely disabled children who often rely on grants and donations from kind and generous donors in order to attend. Carly and Olivia never met, but they shared a passion for horses. I know they would appreciate your support of Horse Ability.
It costs $700 per child for a one-week camp session and we are hoping to send as many children as possible to camp. Proceeds from our efforts will also help fund a field trip to Horse Ability for Bayport-Blue Point students with significant developmental disabilities. Thank you for your support!


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Everything Surfboards
The Performer is the most popular longboard model of all time. We've used Dewey's original template to make an exact replica of the 1967 design. Dewey & Iggy designed this board to meet the needs of every surfer in all conditions. It's one the best paddling boards you'll find & it turns incredibly well for as wide as it is. Remember, Dewey was the 'Father of Hot-dogging' & this board was designed in the mid 60's with performance in mind. But it is also one of the world's best noseriders! Its pinched 60/40 rail offers the forgiveness of a soft rail but much better performance than the 50/50 rails of the early 60's. For its class (traditional soft rail single fin), you won't find a better board out there.
Although this is not the original STYLIST that graced the Weber line-up in the 60's, it does utilize its name. To put it simply, this is a PERFORMER with a wide round pin-tail.....Everything other than the shape of the tail is identical to the PERFORMER (outline, rail, rocker, etc.). We needed a board like the PERFORMER that pin-tail enthusiasts would be interested in, so we re-designed the back end of the legendary square-tail....And the rest is history!! The STYLIST quickly became one of our best selling surfboards, so if you like a traditional pin, this is a must have!
The WEBER CHAMPION is without a doubt one of our most cutting-edge designs. The CHAMPION is a special collaboration between our head shaper, Jerry O'Keefe, and seasoned team rider, Jonny Hazzy. It's a hybrid single fin bred from both the point breaks and beach breaks of Southern California. The CHAMPION was conceived when Jonny, former NSSA National Champion, approached us with a design concept inspired by the Feather, the Planer, and the 1967 Harold Iggy Model. We put him together with Jerry and the result is mind-bending. With its pig-style template, radically-reversed rocker, and pinched 60/40 rails, the CHAMPION offers increased speed, power, and maneuverability. On the bottom, its tail features a double-barrel concave which harnesses the flow of water and creates added stability. Subtle nose concave works in conjunction with the reverse rocker to maximize tip-time in the pocket. Through several prototypes and much R&D, The CHAMPION has been delicately balanced to ensure the highest quality surfing experience. In short, the CHAMPION is a lean, mean, noseriding machine. It is truly an evolution of Dewey Weber's surfing history and a continuance of his legacy. It's a reflection of our brand, and a statement of what we at Dewey Weber are all about - Staying Close to the Soul. We are very proud to unveil the CHAMPION for 2015. It's ready for you, but the question is… are you ready for it?
This is the newest member of the Dewey Weber Surfboard family. The board was conceptualized & designed by our HEAD SHAPER Jerry O'Keefe with the noseriding enthusiast in mind. Jerry had been playing around with the idea of a 'reverse' rocker & thought the Performer outline would be a great place to start. He started with dropping the nose rocker & he increased the tail rocker. He then thinned out the tail, narrowed the template slightly, & added subtle concave under the nose. The added kick in the tail allows the board to turn easier and also lock into the pocket when you are on the nose. All of the PLANER's come with the 6" Wedge Foam T-band stringer set-up. Since the first demos came out of the factory, we've been diligent in using the our team to give feedback on the PLANER. Since its launch, this board has been a crowd favorite & the word from ever single person that has ridden the PLANER is that this board is unreal. . . . .Your quiver will never be the same!
We have re-created Dewey's original FEATHER of the later 60's using the original template. This is a tighter pintail than that of the STYLIST, as it was design to be a quicker board then any we made during that period. It is designed with the wide point behind the center of the board, giving it some 'hips' and loosening it up. It is a great alternative for surfers who wish to ride a single fin but need something with a bit more speed. By today's standards, this is still a traditional pinched 60/40 single fin. But if you like that style of board but need something that is a bit better for beach breaks and contests, the FEATHER may be the board for you.
We introduced this "Special Edition," surfboard in January, 1999 to celebrate Dewey's extraordinary contribution to modern surfboard design. Dewey, working with Harold Walker, discovered that by using a 2" balsa as the center stringer in a foam blank, you could alter the weight distribution of the foam just enough to cause the foam surfboard to react in a turn more like a balsa board. Plain & simple....It's more stable, trims tighter and turns better. The LEGEND celebrates Dewey's early Performer outline, which was first conceived in 1965.
Originally released in 1968, this was the most progressive longboard of the 60's era. It's a soft 'step deck', which differed from the more radical step decks being produced at the time. The flex in this deck enhances the noseriding capabilities by subltly moving the center of gravity aft without creating drag or detracting from the turning potential and giving you a bit more control while on the nose. It exemplifies the first use of tail lift & a reverse rail line in surfboard design. It you're a fan of the step-deck design, give the PROFESSIONAL a try!!
This Special Edition PERFORMER features the wide & flat 1968 template & has all the "bells and whistles. This beauty is equipped with multiple wood stringers, fabric inlay's, multiple pin lines, volan fiberglass, & a glass-on Hatchet fin. Hang it on the wall or have the coolest board on the beach....You choose!
60 YEARS…YEAH BABY!! We originally released the WEBER STORYBOARD in 2010 to celebrate of our 50th Anniversary, but because of the limited number built & sold, we are re-releasing this iconic piece for our 60 Year celebration…With a few special updates. We are building ever Storyboard to order, specifically for each intended customer with your name inscribed on the stringer.
Also included in the Storyboard package is a framed art piece that includes signed letter of authenticity, Dewey Weber biography, legend describing each image used in this spectacular surfboard, plus a commemorative 60th Anniversary T-shirt. Pre-order yours TODAY!!
This is a limited 5 board release for 2013 holiday season. An all black PERFORMER is equipped with an over-sized Dewey Weber logo on the deck & an over-sized Performer logo on the bottom. Give this wonderful gift to someone you love!
We have our traditional single fins & our high performance STRATO SERIES, but the QUANTUM is probably the most versatile board in our line-up. It has a similar volume to some of our traditional boards but we've integrated many of the modern features of our performance boards. The QUANTUM has the same outline as the STYLST but is about a 1/2" narrower throughout. The hard edge in the tail gives the board a lot more down-the-line speed than a traditional board & the 2+1 fin set-up gives you the option to ride it as a single fin or 3-fin. Finally, the board features a tear drop nose concave & a double barrel tail concave running through the fin set up. This is can be a great small wave board for you true high performance longboarders, or a great bigger wave board for you traditionalists....Enjoy the Ride!
Take a radical approach to your progressive longboarding. Dewey created the STRATO SERIES in the late 60's to encompass the ever changing environment of progressive surfboard design. The 'STRATO' is not one surfboard design, but several high performance designs geared toward the progressive longboarder. The STRATO CA was heavily influenced by our competitive California team members. This board works in all conditions. With a full nose, the STRATO CA is the best noserider of the STRATO SERIES & it will work great in surf ranging from 3 - 5 ft. & beyond.
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A second European arrest warrant issued for Mafia fugitive Domenico Rancadore deliberately elevated his participation in the organisation, his counsel has told his extradition hearing.
The 64-year-old, known as "The Professor", was arrested in London last August after evading Italian authorities for 20 years.
They accuse him of fleeing Italy as he faced trial over his alleged Cosa Nostra ''man of honour'' connections.
Rancadore was convicted in 1999 of Mafia association and extortion in Trabia, near Palermo, and is wanted to serve a seven-year jail sentence.
There were two European arrest warrants issued for Rancadore last August, and his counsel Alun Jones QC told Westminster Magistrates' Court that the difference between them is significant.
Mr Jones said that the degree of participation is "critically different", and that the level of crime has been elevated in the second warrant.
He said someone must have looked at the first warrant and thought it would be better to "raise it in to a different level of crime" as they must have thought: "That must be what the British court is after."
Mr Jones said it was a "deliberate decision taken to prejudice this man's rights" in front of the London court.
Prosecutor Hannah Hinton said he was "deliberately absent" from the trial that convicted him in 1999.
Referring to transcripts, she said Rancadore was described as being "at the heart of the organisation", a "district boss", and the "linchpin of the whole affair".
He is in custody after the High Court overturned a magistrate's decision to grant bail in November.
Rancadore and his wife, Anne, moved with their two children to Uxbridge, west London, in 1994 and lived under the name of Skinner, the maiden name of Mrs Skinner's British mother.
Police arrested "Marc Skinner'' under a European arrest warrant on August 7 at the upmarket semi-detached home.
Yesterday, Rancadore said he came to the UK to give his children "a good life", and to bring his time in Italy to an end.
He also said he was "a little bit worried that they would arrest me again".
Asked about changing his name to "Marc Skinner", he said it was to end ties with Italy, adding: "This was the only way."
Rancadore said he did not even contact his mother or father back home. "I wanted to end everything with Sicily," he said.
He wanted to be "away from the atmosphere", and said he was "under stress all the time" when he was there.
Rancadore, who had a stent fitted in his heart in 2012 and suffers from angina, said: "I try to live the best I can."
He said he is "not well at all", with pains in his chest, adding: "I feel destroyed."
Ms Hinton, the prosecutor, told the hearing yesterday there was no official record of Rancadore's name change, and no identity documents at his home.
She put it to him that he knew if he came to the attention of police they would find out his "true identity".
"You have hidden your identity because you knew you were wanted by the authorities," she said.
The prosecutor said that was why he changed his name.
Ms Hinton said that previously Rancadore has given one reason for wanting to start a new life in the UK, and said that he had not admitted before that he was worried about being arrested again.
"What I'm going to suggest, Mr Rancadore, is that when you came to this country, that you were worried, concerned, that you were going to be arrested again and now you accept that.
"But previously what you were telling the court was that you only came here to make a new life for yourself, having collected your pension," she said.
Rancadore's wife said it would be "devastating" if he was extradited. She told the court this is the longest they have ever been apart.
The hearing was adjourned to the provisional date of Friday February 28 at 10am at Westminster Magistrates' Court.


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A four-and-a-half-year jail sentence handed to a thug who killed a man with a single punch in an unprovoked attack could be referred to the Court of Appeal.
Andrew Young, 40, died after being struck by Lewis Gill, 20, in Bournemouth, Dorset, on November 6 last year, in a vicious assault caught on CCTV.
Gill later pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced at Salisbury Crown Court to four-and-a-half years in prison - a sentence reportedly branded an "absolute joke" by Mr Young's family.
The Attorney General's Office has confirmed it is considering whether to refer the sentence to the Court of Appeal for being unduly lenient after receiving complaints. Only one complaint is required to trigger the process.
The Attorney General has until March 21 to decide whether to refer the sentence to the Court of Appeal.
CCTV images of the assault show Asperger's sufferer Mr Young challenging a cyclist who was riding his bike on the pavement.
After one minute of discussion between the pair, Gill - an acquaintance of the cyclist - arrives at the scene.
The cyclist rides off and Gill appears to turn to follow him - but suddenly lunges towards Mr Young and launches a single vicious punch at his head.
Mr Young immediately falls on to the ground, where he lies motionless.
Gill, of Sutton in south London, glances back at him before callously walking away.
Dorset Police released the CCTV images, which were shown to the sentencing judge.
Detective Inspector Marcus Hester, of Dorset Police's major crime team, said: " This was a violent attack on an innocent man, which had a tragic outcome.
''This case shows that violence does not resolve anything and can have far-reaching consequences not imagined at the time.
''Today the court has issued a sentence deemed appropriate and in accordance with the evidence put to them.
''Criminal behaviour such as this will not be tolerated and we are committed to bringing offenders to justice.''
The incident happened on November 6 last year outside the Tesco Metro store in Charminster Road, Bournemouth.
Mr Young suffered a serious head injury and later died in Southampton Hospital.
Gill is to serve a further six months' imprisonment for other matters.
Victims' Commissioner Baroness Newlove, whose husband Garry was killed by a gang vandalising his car, said: " I'm appalled by this disgraceful act of violence - my thoughts go out to the victim's family and friends at this time.
"It's entirely right that the sentence will be reviewed for this shocking crime.
"I know how traumatic it is to go through the courts as a victim - when you are already so hurt and vulnerable. That's why I urge everyone involved in this case to put victims first in the pursuit of justice."


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The Tareq and Michaele Salahi cheating saga continues.
The latest with the former Real Housewives of DC stars is the revelation of their prenup. TMZ, who seems to have Tareq on speed dial or is it the other way around? obtained a copy of the prenup which pretty much reveals Michaele is screwed.
According to the prenuptial agreement, if Michaele commits adultery, she automatically loses her right to any money or other property they accumulated during their 8-year marriage. Even worse for Michaele, she's also forfeited her right to spousal support by moving out of the home they shared. But then again, is Tareq really worth anything these days?
Meanwhile, days after Michaele ran off with Journey guitarist Neal Schon, Tareq revealed the dog he once shared with Michaele has passed away.
According to Tareq, the Doberman Pinscher died of a broken heart. Yes you read that right. The dog was apparently so depressed that he couldn't get out of bed after Michaele abandoned him. The dog passed away on Sunday.
The dog reportedly suffered a heart attack several weeks ago, and had been on meds ever since. Tareq of course is hysterical and blames Michaele whom he recently referred to as a "groupie slut" in a recent interview.
TMZ also managed to obtain some home videos which shows Michaele laying in bed with the dog just days before she disappeared. I can't help but wonder whether or not this whole public debacle might be leading to a
vomit-inducing sex tape.
And finally, Neal's wife Ava Fabian who married Neal just two months ago is now speaking out about the affair. Ava, a 1986 Playboy Playmate, reveals she is absolutely devastated over the affair.
Ava, who says she was with Neal right before he went on tour, tells TMZ, "This is very painful for me. I'm very hurt." TMZ adds that Ava and Neal tied the knot in Paris just this past July. Ava however makes it clear she has no plans of taking Neal back.
Photos of Ava below as well as a photo of Michaele on stage with Journey during a recent performance.


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Cogen Cleaning Technology uses 18 Atlas Copco Rental compressors to clean the pipes of the Russell City power plant, California, USA, during the final stages of the construction.
18 April 2013
The process of commissioning a startup requires cleaning the pipes throughout the facility. A big airblow requires 8 to 12 compressors: this project had 18 Atlas Copco PNS 1250 and XRVS high pressure compressors. Cogen also rented 9 Atlas Copco Hurricane boosters for the high pressure portion of this project, each with a coalescing filter pack and 14 fuel tanks.
The plan was to have 2 backup compressors but the 2 XRVS compressors allowed to reconfigure the manifold so both high and low pressure testing could be conducted at the same time.
On this job the chemical cleaning process was followed by a "hydrolaze" process: a high-pressure spray that knocks out debris stuck in the pipes.
It took a month for this project. "It's about a week per system [18 on this job], but we combined the process to get it done faster," Wakeem said.
Choosing Atlas Copco Rental as our partner in this project was a no-brainer. [Atlas Copco Rental was] critical in securing this project, providing their expertise all throughout the bid process."
After this a target [polished carbon steel plates shined to a mirror finish] was inserted into the line. When sufficient time had passed, the target was removed and checked for quality of air in the system. Targets at first are pitted and abrasive: when the targets show repeatedly clean, the process is finished. This project required 18 systems to be blown, each with different lengths of time. "You go into a project this size knowing there will be issues. We received very good support from Atlas Copco Rental that allowed us to continue to make progress."
Atlas Copco is a world-leading provider of sustainable productivity solutions. The Group serves customers with innovative compressors, vacuum solutions and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. Atlas Copco develops products and service focused on productivity, energy efficiency, safety and ergonomics. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 180 countries. In 2015, Atlas Copco had revenues of BSEK 102 (BEUR 11) and more than 43 000 employees.
Specialty Rental is a division within Atlas Copco's Construction Technique business area. It serves customers in the industry segments around the world with temporary air, nitrogen, steam and power rental solutions. The specialty rental services are offered under several brands. The divisional headquarters is located in Houston, USA.
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Step 2: After trimming off the ends on all the flowers (all 84 of them), we move onto the fun part, painting! My vision for this project from the very beginning was to create something with an ombre effect, using one color and going from light to dark. To do that, I bought 3 different shades of pink and used the white paint left over from the scalloped ceiling border. I created 6 different shades of pink by mixing white with each of the pink paints. I painted both sides of the flower, one color at a time.
** This step took a few days since I did most of my painting while the kids were asleep and I needed to wait for the paint to dry between sides.
Step 3: After painting a couple of layers, I started assembling the chandelier little by little. I couldn't wait to see it come together!


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Wineke review: Cisler sizzles in 'Daughter of the Reigment'
The Madison Opera's production of Donizetti's "The Daughter of the Regiment" is cheerful fare for a bleak midwinter, but let's leave that aside for a moment.
What's really important is that Caitlin Cisler, who plays the opera's title character, Marie, should be invited back to star in every future Madison Opera production.
Of course, I felt the same way about soprano Melody Moore, who starred in the fall production of "Tosca."
Somehow, the folks who run the opera – you have to give credit to general director Kathryn Smith – are able to attract extraordinary talent to this Midwestern city on a regular basis.
Cisler combines the cute-as-bug personality necessary to the role of Marie with a breathtaking range of voice. The result is that in some hypothetical world one could watch the opera without hearing a note and still enjoy the performance or, conversely, could shut his eyes and still thrill to the music and singing.
That's all due to Cisler, who seems to be able to make a wonderful performance seem effortless.
"The Daughter of the Regiment" is a frothy comic opera. Marie is a seeming orphan who has been adopted by the soldiers of the 21st Regiment of France.
When the regiment invades Austria, it encounters the Marquis of Berkenfeld, sung by Allisanne Apple, who determines that Marie is actually her niece and insists the young woman accompany her to her estate where she can be married off to an aristocrat.
This doesn't sit well with Tonio, sung by Javier Abreu, a local peasant who enlists in the regiment in order to be closer to Marie.
You can pretty much guess that, by opera's end, Marie turns out to be the actual daughter of the Marquis and that she and Tonio end up together.
The opera is performed in the Capitol Theater of the Overture Center, a theater less than half the size of Overture Hall. What that means is that everyone sits close enough to the stage to make opera glasses irrelevant.
That's good and bad. It's good because, well, it's good to be close. But, if the audience is close to the stage, the acting requires greater subtlety than if half the audience is peering down from great height.
Again, Cisler nailed it. Some of her colleagues on stage were given to broad, sweeping gestures which, on the one hand, added to the comic effect but, on the other, seemed – to me at least – to be somewhat disconcerting.
There were a number of good performances in this opera, not the least of which was the quality of the Madison Symphony Orchestra, which seems able to adapt to any venue.
Abreu is a gifted tenor and Nathan Stark, who sings the role of Sulpice, the sergeant of the regiment and effective foster father of Marie, had a pleasant combination of pomposity and charm.
But, honestly, every time someone else was singing, I was waiting for Cisler to reopen her mouth.
On April 25 and 27, the opera presents Jake Heggie's "Dead Man Walking," which promises to be a masterpiece of art, but probably more of a downer emotionally.
Here's hoping the weather improves by then. For this weekend, "The Daughter of the Regiment" is what we needed for a little musical warmth.


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As August heat gives way to the cooler temperatures of fall, so too changes the sporting landscape of the Vineyard.
In recent weeks, beach volleyball and recreational league softball have been replaced by high school football, cross country and field hockey. Eight teams compete in six sports during the fall high school sports season, more than any other season.
From back swings to forechecks to half-back options, the signs of autumn are everywhere.
After posting an 8-3 overall record and a 4-1 record in the Mayflower League Large, the high school football team will look to build on last year's run by returning to the postseason for the first time in four years. As usual, Coach Donald Herman has crafted a powerful, ball control-oriented offense as well as a stifling defense.
Meanwhile, the boys soccer team will look to overcome the loss of a slew of seniors from last year's juggernaut team that went 17-3-2 overall and earned a number one seed in the southern region of the state championships.
Boosted by a balanced mix of talented seniors and underclassmen, the girls' soccer team will look to build on last year's final record of 8-12. And the golf team, led by standout Tony Grillo — who won his second consecutive Massachusetts Junior Golf championship last month — is poised to have a stellar 2007 season.
While Coach Donald Herman was pleased with the Vineyarders lopsided win over inter-Island rival Nantucket in last year's Island Cup, he is not content to rest on his laurels.
While the win was the fourth in a row over Nantucket in the fabled Island Cup game — a first for any Vineyard squad — the Vineyarders also failed to qualify for the playoffs for their third consecutive year. But with 26 seniors on the roster, Coach Herman thinks this year's team has the makeup to return to the postseason.
"Let's just say I am guardedly optimistic," he said, which is coach-speak for he likes his team's chances. "We are excited about the potential of this team, but from week to week we have to just go out and play one game at a time."
Mike McCarthy, who was named starting quarterback six games into last season, will again run the offense. Coach Herman said McCarthy — who went 5-1 as a starter last year — has only improved, and the coaching staff is hoping to balance out the largely run-oriented attack with some strong passing.
McCarthy will look to connect with featured wideouts Michael O'Donaghue and Nick Viera, as well as Zach Coutinho, who in addition to being the team's kicker will see time at tight end.
"We will look to set up the pass with the run, and vice versa. Every year we try to make the pass more of our attack . . . and I think this year we have the personnel to do it," the coach said.
The coaching staff this year has had to fill in some big holes, namely for Ryan Gorman at left center and Allen Fortes at full back. Sophomore Erik Dolliver is slated to replace Fortes; and at six feet and 190 pounds he should have the physical makeup for it. Junior Christian Flanders will replace Gorman on the offensive line.
Josh Paulson also returns, giving the Vineyarders some different looks in the backfield. Ben Rossi has been shifted over to defense, and his previous position of split end will be filled by O'Donaghue when he is not playing wide receiver.
The Vineyarders lost three defensive stalwarts from last year's team: linemen Jimmy Bishop, Bastile Lucier and Mike Cecillio. After missing the 2006 season due to injury, Bubba Brown will return to fill one of those positions, and Nick Gross and Andrew Larsen have been slotted to fill two of the other three positions.
Coach Herman has no set plan for defensive tackle and currently the positions will be filled by committee. Senior Tim McNamara, junior Fin Kaeka, Kevin O'Donnell, Zach Maciel and D.J. Kaeka will all see time at defensive tackle. In the secondary, Rossi will replace David Amabile at safety while J.J. Johnson will return at corner. Viera, a senior, and junior Matt Costello will also see time at cornerback.
Coach Herman said his team is stocked with athletic ability, although there is a lack of experience and depth at some positions.
"Like any other season, it will come down to injuries. If we stay healthy, we will have a shot," he said.
The Vineyarders open at home against Old Rochester on Friday at 6:30 p.m.
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Coach Bob Hammond admits it will be no easy task living up to the standards of last year's team, which posted an eye-popping 17-3-2 record and won the regular season South Coast Conference title. Despite losing in the second round of the state tournament, the team was widely regarded as one of best in the program's history.
But the reason for the team's success — a wealth of talented seniors in the starting lineup — will be the obstacle to overcome for this year's squad.
Asked to list the seniors who exited last year's team, Coach Hammond is hard pressed for an answer. "We would be here a long time if I listed them all," he said "let's just say it was a lot."
Gone are the prolific scoring tandem of Antulio Neto and Ben Post, as well as Zach Sylvia, David Campbell, Adam Herman and Torbelly Assis, to name a few.
In fact, the only two returning seniors with experience at the varsity level are Nicolas Cuba — the talented goalkeeper who will provide much-needed senior leadership — and Kenny MacDonald, Ryan Dwane and Billy Reagan.
Coach Hammond said because last year's team was so rich with talent, it was often hard to find time for bench players at the varsity level.
"There were seniors on last year's team who had to fight for minutes, so we didn't have a lot of flexibility testing out our younger players. It's left us in the position where a lot of these players have to learn as they go . . . I think we are going to have to find our personality as the season progresses," he said.
Coach Hammond is optimistic that freshman Filipe Freitas will provide a spark, as well as sophomore Leandro Trindade.
Despite the high turnover from last year's team, Coach Hammond is confident this team will find its footing quickly. He noted that a high number of departing seniors left two years ago, and the team was still able to bounce back relatively quickly.
He conceded, however, that there will be a learning curve for some of the younger players early on.
"We don't have the type of players to dictate the pace and the style of play like we did last year. Right now we are still in a bit of a reactionary phase . . . we will have to focus on defense early on and then let out attack come to us," he said.
The team opens the season on the road this Wednesday at Nauset, followed by another away game at Seekonk on Friday. The first home game is next Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. against Wareham.
Because not all coaches were available for interviews at press time, additional previews for fall high school sports teams will appear in Friday's Gazette.


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In this lesson, students use the book Fairy Tale Feasts to examine recipes written based on their favorite fairy tales. Students then decide on a story, book, or fairy tale for which they would like to find their own recipe. A student-created recipe book showcases the students' findings and the class' favorite stories.
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Three seasons ago, he was Mr. Reliable, a regular at the business end of tournaments.
That consistency helped Murphy bed himself into the top four and underlined his reputation as a big occasion player.
But Murphy then lost his opening match in the first four tournaments of the 2008/09 season – before then winning the UK Championship.
His form has similarly yo-yoed ever since. He played very well indeed against Ding Junhui in the Premier League a few weeks ago – pocketing £7,000 in a single evening – but was poor beyond belief against Matthew Stevens in Shanghai and outplayed by Dave Harold in the World Open.
Last night, Murphy won the second European Players Tour Championship title of the season in Bruges after a frenetic three days of snooker.
His record in such events outside the UK is good. He's won two Paul Hunter Classics in Germany, the Malta Cup twice, the World Series grand finals in Portugal and a World Series title in Ireland.
John Parrott was a little like this and the link between the two is that Murphy, as Parrott was, is a great pro. He doesn't treat foreign trips as holidays.
Murphy, like any top player, wants to win every tournament he enters. But I'm sure he would also like to rediscover his consistency and cut out the early exits.
The Bruges event marked the halfway point of the PTC and I'm told it attracted decent crowds.
Some players have a few issues with the new series. Snooker fans have a big one: they can't watch it.
Hopefully that will soon change. Web streaming or even some TV coverage would draw an audience given the quality of the fields. All of this is apparently under discussion.
As for the top 24, it looks like 6,500-7,000 points will be enough to qualify for the grand finals, which appears likely to feature big names and lesser lights in equal measure.
The winners from the change to the ranking system were Jamie Cope and Peter Ebdon, who join the top 16, and Mike Dunn and Martin Gould, who advance to the top 32.
This makes it even more absurd that Ebdon, Dunn and Gould have signed an EGM requisition form to replace the WPBSA board supporting Barry Hearn's new regime with directors and an agenda already rejected by the membership.
39 comments:
Not surprised that Ebdon and Dunn are in support of the EGM but Gould? That one really surprises me.
- 11:20 am
dave, do you know who else is on that form ?
- 11:43 am
- Dave H said...
Nigel Bond, Adrian Gunnell, Ali Carter and Mark King.
- 11:53 am
Your last two paragraphs David say so much about the culture in snooker where players (and therefore members) are just cannon fodder, stoogies and frontmen for those who have no real say in snooker but so desperately want to have some control and power. I don't think you need to be a graduate to work out who we are talking about here.
Remember that while Barry Hearn has taken snooker on himself other would-be saviours of the game can only launch a challenge when supported by the financial clout of others. We know who we are talking about here.
That anyone ousted last year (and replaced by Barry Hearn) and then kicked into the long grass in Sheffield at the EGM could think about showing face let alone launch some kind of bid to re-gain control of professional snooker beggars belief.
Dunn and Ebdon were part of a regime that had a can't do mentality rather than can do or will try and do mentality.
Snooker is well rid of the cabal that existed under Sir Rodney Walker. At least he has had the good grace to vanish unlke others. But then unlike others snooker was not his only business.
- 11:54 am
What a bunch of fools. I'm particularly sad to see Gould and Carter there. What fools!!
- 12:07 pm
some of these just want a job on the board to nick 20 grand a year.One of these players just likes to be heard,sorry two of them. They know who they are.
- 12:15 pm
- Mark Baker said...
Oh Ebdon, Ebdon, why are you so annoying? Why do you play in such a slow and dull manner and why do you continue to support the people who did you no favours whilst in power?
Please Ebdon, just retire. Like many former pros I'm sure your commentary will be far superior to watching you play.
- 1:14 pm
I don't think they should stream the PTC. As my mother says, if you give it away they won't marry you! Likewise, why would companies put £300k-£400k into sponsoring a tournament, and why would a broadcaster schedule airtime when World Snooker are showing the same players in a pro-am every week?
If you broadcast a cut-price tournament you devalue your main product. I support the PTC as a means for the players to earn income, but these are pro-ams offering pro-am money - the carrot obviously is the ranking points on offer. No ranking points and I bet you wouldn't get anyone from the top 16 entering. These PTCs have a place, but ultimately they're not very important and spectator snooker should be offered through properly funded events.
- 2:01 pm
they could stream one camera on 2 main tables for virtually nothing.
- 2:17 pm
- Dave H said...
There could be a ranking event in Bruges in a couple of years, but first the interest has to be nurtured by events such as this.
Also, it's some pro-am if it's paying £10k to the winner in this day and age.
- 2:21 pm
I'm not objecting to the event Dave. If these events generate interest on the continent, great, and if a local broadcaster is willing to air them then fantastic, I'm just questioning the logic of streaming all your top players on a weekly basis to anyone who wants to watch. What's the point in Sky putting on a tournament if you can just watch PTCs instead? I mean, Sky will probably gauge an event's success by how many subsribers it generates, rather than by how many current subscribers tune in to watch. If you stream it then bookies can take bets on it, and why should they get to make money off the game without putting in some of the funding? You also have to bear in mind market saturation - if casual viewers watch more snooker online they will probably watch less on TV. I think it's a dangerous move making snooker available on tap.
- 2:52 pm
- Dave H said...
There's saturation coverage every week of football, golf and tennis and they do OK
- 2:56 pm
Football and golf don't struggle for funding or airtime though. If people couldn't get enough of snooker then there wouldn't be a need for the PTC.
- 3:04 pm
- Dave H said...
Not true at all.
The problem hasn't been public interest, it's been historic mismanagement and the failure to open new markets.
The previous board didn't explore Europe at all, despite the obvious market created by Eurosport.
Snooker's TV figures around the world are very strong and streaming the PTC to those who wish to watch it isn't going to kill that. If anything it'll strengthen the majors because their prestige will become even more apparent.
- 3:09 pm
bl are you a bit dim?
matches do not need to be streamed for bookies to take bets on them
- 3:12 pm
Betty, just to respond to your comments about bookies, yesterday one firm was even betting in-running on some matches in the EPTC on the strength of the World Snooker scoreboard. They priced up all the last 16 matches yesterday morning. So they are betting on it anyway.
Streaming would increase betting activity there is little doubt about that and at a time when the majority of the sponsors are in this sector that has to be an attractive proposition to take the sport forward.
I'm a bit confused by you saying they are not putting money into the game when at least some of the firms, notably the World Championship sponsors are doing just that.
- 3:28 pm
ive already said that sb.
- 3:42 pm
What I was pointing out is that you risk removing the incentive for them to sponsor events worth hundreds of thousands by offering events that are only worth tens of thousands. If the top players play in them and attract the same betting interest, it doesn't make any difference to the bookies how much the players earn. If you get the same betting interest in a PTC, why sponsor the World Open? You're basically just giving them a free market and I question the logic of that.
- 4:16 pm
that wasnt what you said earlier betty.
you basically said streaming would introduce betting on matches being played, which was 100% wrong, as it is already happening.
- 5:29 pm
Believe it or not Ebdon and Dunn, those 2 well known imbecilic reprobates, are now joined by 5 more of that ilk. It really does bring a totally new meaning to defecating on your own doorstep! You really couldn't make it up.
- 5:32 pm
Betty, bookies don't sponsor events for the bets they will take on that particular event.
They would only recoup a tiny fraction of their outlay in profits if that were the case.
Its more about name penetration and brand awareness. The more the public see the bookies name, the more they are going to be seen as an established, respectable firm.
The bookies traditional target market in snooker would be what they call "C2 man".
This is the middle aged working class man who likes a pint, reads a tabloid, has a bet, plays pool, snooker and darts, and watches sport on tv.
This has now expanded to young people, with the arrival of online poker and betting.
The stakes, and potential rewards are so large that promoting their wares is extremely important, in what is a hugely competitive industry.
Thanks to Barry Hearns savvy, snooker is now a major beneficiary of this competition, as is pool and poker.
As the game develops globally, it will become a giant billboard for other industries, who will be queueing up to sponsor events.
For the time being though, as far as I'm concerned, the bookies are more than welcome.
- 6:12 pm
Betty, I know nothing about the gambling/betting industry so excuse my ignorance, but do bookies even take bets on best of five and best of seven matches?
To be fair, right now snooker needs all the support it can get and I don't see the harm in broadcasting a Euro PTC event to markets, such as Germany that are really interested in snooker.
I do take your point on not streaming Sheffield PTC's even though there should be room made for spectators, and Dave, I think even Clive Everton has said over saturation (in the UK) was one of the reasons casual interest in snooker has dropped off.
- 6:13 pm
- NewsBrain said...
would be interesting to read something on why these players are against hearn or would it be potentially libellous?
- 6:41 pm
i just think theres this uncontrollable urge in snooker players to every now and again vote on something so they call a EGM.
they must be feeling some withdrawals.
if the current Board done something wrong i agree call a EGM but they haven't so it seems to me totally pointless.
- 6:50 pm
- Dave H said...
The EGM is to vote out the current WPBSA board, which is chaired by Jason Ferguson.
However, Ferguson and the other directors have to put themselves up for election in December anyway so the point of the EGM remains unclear.
Either way, Hearn stays where he is.
- 6:58 pm
@5.29 - What I said was that if you stream it the bookies can take bets and make money on the matches, which is 100% true! Whether they do it now or not is besides the point really, because if you offer live coverage it will increase the betting and therefore their profits considerably I imagine.
As for the WPBSA board, what actual power does it have now that Hearn holds 51% of the WSA? The WSA holds the "commercial assets" whatever they are, I'm guessing sponsorship and broadcasting rights/contracts, which leaves the WPBSA in control of what exactly? The dress code?
- 7:48 pm
exactly dave
but what has the current board done wrong ?
what have they had the chance to do wrong ?
yes they were put there by Hearn but really so what they hardly had a chance to mess up their hair never mind nothing else.
what confuses me is the name Martin Gould he looks like someone that would go with the flow and just get on with it so why does he have a problem ?
- 8:12 pm
The answer to your question is simple.
The people who are against the board (in this case Hearn) are from 110 Sport who are now bolstered by their once arch enemy Del Hill who brings Nigel Bond along to add to the whole anti-establshment package.
In the meantime the up and coming player Martin Gould has been sucked into the whirlpool of snooker politics now that he adds the gravitas of a vote but would rather concentrate on his game.
There are a catalogue of such fine players who have been recruited by managerial positions due to their proxy forms.
This is nowt new in the game.
- 9:45 pm
Bond is good player. I play Nijel in Riga - Latvia in 1996 and make 60 break and win.
Good play by moi
- 10:09 pm
Veddy gud play Leon!
- 12:54 am
that is still not what you said the first time betty, but glad youre explaining what you meant to say, even if youre ignoring the fact you were wrong.
- 7:00 am
Nigel Bond as chairman.
Despite Barry Hearn's judgement(whos Barry Hearn?), snooker, after donkeys years of inept chairmen, finally have the chance to elect a man who is extrovert, funny, has a constant captivating smile, bags of big business experience, and the charisma and charm to front the game.
And hats off to that other great stalwart Del Hill, who has sacrificed his personal interests and pro-Hearn loyalties, in the interests of the game, to round up such players as the hard core political animal, Martin Gould, cheery, affable Mike Dunn, the intelligent Mark King, and the excitable entertainer that is Peter Ebdon.
Along with the other handful of "activists", it is imperative that the players emerge en masse to elect this bright and progressive group to the board.
It is important that they also elect Hill so they can attempt to get the game back to where it was two years ago.
There are too many tournaments, sponsors and too much cash about now.
The players and fans are starting to think they are more important than the organisational club that was Ebbo Hill and Dunn.
Perhaps We could root out Tony Murphy or even Geoff Foulds. Anything would be better than this constant improvement and growth of the game.
- 2:17 pm
Why does it only take seven players to call an EGM. I guess you will say it is in the constitution, but they are just 10%of those allowed to vote.
Surely this needs changing.
- 2:45 pm
- Dave H said...
Apparently it has to be at least 10% of the voting membership, which is approximately 70.
- 3:18 pm
While the wind is in the sails of positive change, perhaps its time to propose a motion to end the inequitable proxy voting.
This could be achieved by giving an unaccomanied player a piece of paper with the relevant options and placing it in a sealed box which would remain sealed until the count.
The players name would not be on it, thereby ensuring anonymity.
At least the player would be voting and not his manager.
- 4:12 pm
kildare cueman said...
Nigel Bond as chairman.
Despite Barry Hearn's judgement(whos Barry Hearn?), snooker, after donkeys years of inept chairmen, finally have the chance to elect a man who is extrovert, funny, has a constant captivating smile, bags of big business experience, and the charisma and charm to front the game.
And hats off to that other great stalwart Del Hill, who has sacrificed his personal interests and pro-Hearn loyalties, in the interests of the game, to round up such players as the hard core political animal, Martin Gould, cheery, affable Mike Dunn, the intelligent Mark King, and the excitable entertainer that is Peter Ebdon.
Along with the other handful of "activists", it is imperative that the players emerge en masse to elect this bright and progressive group to the board.
It is important that they also elect Hill so they can attempt to get the game back to where it was two years ago.
There are too many tournaments, sponsors and too much cash about now.
The players and fans are starting to think they are more important than the organisational club that was Ebbo Hill and Dunn.
Perhaps We could root out Tony Murphy or even Geoff Foulds. Anything would be better than this constant improvement and growth of the game.
One rarely gets chance to read such beautifully prepared sarcasm.... that reads equally as true.
Tony Banbury
- 9:36 pm
Mike Dunn's Facebook profile states that he has been a proffessional (sic) snooker player since 1993 so during that time you'd expect him to know there is only one F in professional.
This a candidate for the WSA board of directors, you couldn't make it up/.
- 11:41 pm
1141, get a life.
everyone makes mistakes, no matter whether they are a £100,000 a year director or a £25000 a year plumber.
not being able to spell, or making the odd mistake on a crappy website would not make me prejudge someones ability to do the job at hand.
youre a drama queen!
- 7:11 am
You tell him Mike.
- 12:05 pm