Sunday, September 30, 2007
and you call yourself a football team
i was reading the paper the other day, after yet another abismal start to the season only to notice that Duke had put an ad in the paper for a kicker. i knew they were bad, but this is a new low. Scrapper Nation has documented this occasion, complete with a pic of the actual ad that was placed.
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Saturday, September 29, 2007
2007 AL EAST CHAMPS!
For the first time since 1995, the Boston Red Sox are the division champs. Unfortunately the Yanks had an amazing second half to resurrect their season and have claimed the wild card, so they are still a threat. I guess no one told Papelbon it was okay to wear shorts!
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Hello amr,
Subject:
Privacy of individual images in some posts.
You have replied in a query in Feb 007 that a post cannot be made private.
Is this applicable even now, or any hack is available to manage making [not necessarily the post], more correctly, image on a post private?
I deal with sexual health and sex education. Relevant images would be useful [essential], but I am shaky about posting them.
Should I write to Google feedback to review and inform me?
[Below I have pasted the content policy excerpts verbatim though you thoroughly know it or possibly as a staff may have contributed to the policy doc. You may skip this.]
"We believe Blogger increases the availability of information, encourages healthy debate, _ _ _ _ _We respect our users' ownership of and responsibility for the content they choose to share. It is our belief that censoring this content is contrary to a service that bases itself on freedom of expression." [I would add like to add 'EDUCATION' along with the word 'expression'.]
However,
"Image and video content that contains nudity, sexually graphic material, or material that is otherwise deemed explicit by Google should be made private."
is also mentioned in the content policy.
Please give me appropriate guidance.
Best regards,
Dr. Ashok Koparday
Medical Director,
Samadhan India
Consultant in Sexual Medicine
You may wish to see one post, with the text and relevant image, as a sample.
The link below will take you there straight.
http://mysexdoctor.blogspot.com/2007/09/honeymoon.html
PS
This might take your precious time. However, I cannot continue till I receive authoritative guidance. Hope you understand!
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10/15/2007 7:07 AM
ESPN - Mosley acknowledges using steroids from BALCO - Boxing
ESPN - Mosley acknowledges using steroids from BALCO - Boxing
It's unconscionable that in this day and age professional athletes think they can get away with claiming that they are not at fault because "[they] didn't know what the hell it was". These guys train hard and pay good money to push the boundaries and get whatever edge they can. There's no way they let anyone give them anything or put anything on them without knowing exactly what it was....
It's unconscionable that in this day and age professional athletes think they can get away with claiming that they are not at fault because "[they] didn't know what the hell it was". These guys train hard and pay good money to push the boundaries and get whatever edge they can. There's no way they let anyone give them anything or put anything on them without knowing exactly what it was....
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Sunday, January 21, 2007
i demand a recount!
can someone explain to me why Tony Romo's going to the 2007 Pro Bowl while deserving guys like Tom Brady sits at home? (yes, i do realize they play in different conferences so he's not directly taking brady's spot, but the point is that a player shouldn't be picked based on a few flashy games). and yes, i do realize i'm biased but it's my blog so there :-p
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Monday, November 06, 2006
pick your pony
There are many who think otherwise, but it's right about now that I'm thinking that the I-AA Columbia Lions would have more than a simple fighting chance against the I-A Duke Blue Devils. Sure they both suck at football, but it will be a few months until the good hoops games get going so humor me, why don't you...
You know you're in trouble when the other team's QUARTERBACK puts up those kinds of numbers on the ground.
Blue Devils fall flat after fast start - Duke Chronicle
It may have been a different first verse, but it was the same old song for Duke Saturday.
The Blue Devils (0-9) extended the nation's longest losing streak to 17 with a 38-13 drubbing at the hands of Navy (6-3) in Wallace Wade Stadium.
Duke's defense gave up 435 yards on the ground to the second-best rushing offense in the nation. Navy quarterback Kaipo-Noa Kaheaku-Enhada attempted just four passes in his second career start but rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries. more
You know you're in trouble when the other team's QUARTERBACK puts up those kinds of numbers on the ground.
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Saturday, April 22, 2006
mohawk
Pap (ie 25 yr old Red Sox closer, Jonathan Papelbon) doesn't look too happy, does he. no matter, maybe he'll learn not to make stupid bets.
it's okay...as long as he keeps on "losing" he'll make us all happy campers!
it's okay...as long as he keeps on "losing" he'll make us all happy campers!
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Friday, April 14, 2006
retirement, please
After an abismal rehab start in AAA-Pawtucket, David Wells finally made his first start of the season this past wednesday [recap]. I feel like deja vu, or something, because this is not much better than how he started out last year. Seems to me he's 42 now, and clearly not improving. This past offseason he asked for a trade to the Padres, to be closer to home...maybe it's time to think about retirement? then he could spend all the time he wants in SD.
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living above the rim
Redick beats out Young, Bush for Sullivan Award
Associated PressNEW YORK -- Duke star J.J. Redick won the Sullivan Award on Wednesday night, becoming the first men's basketball player since Bill Walton in 1973 to be honored as the nation's top amateur athlete. Redick beat out Texas quarterback Vince Young, who led the Longhorns to a national title with a win in the Rose Bowl over Southern California and its two Sullivan Award finalists -- Matt Leinart and Reggie Bush. [espn.com]
How often does a skinny white kid who's not even considered a top 5 draft prospect win out over Heisman trophy winners and olympic gold medalists? Maybe this will help ease the pain of never winning the big one. you go boy.
ed. note: yes, i am aware of the fact that young mr. redick only dunked twice in his entire career, but you've gotta love this pic, with sheldon williams ("the landlord)" looking on in the background).
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Tuesday, April 11, 2006
r.i.p., maggie
Maggie Dixon's funeral was today. Who's Maggie Dixon? The 28 yr old first year coach of West Point (Army)'s women's basketball team who, just one month ago, was basking in the excitement of the team having earned it's first march madness tournament berth ever. To make a great story even better, Dixon and her brother, Jamie, coach of Pittsburg's men's basketball team, became the first sister-brother coaching combination to ever have teams make the tournament in the same year.
Autopsy Showed Dixon Had Enlarged Heart
Associated Press
WEST POINT, N.Y. -- A month ago, 28-year-old Army coach Maggie Dixon left the Christl Arena court on the shoulders of jubilant cadets after leading the women's basketball team to its first NCAA Tournament berth.
On Friday, Dixon was mourned in a chapel across from the U.S. Military Academy's campus, a day after she died following an "arrhythmic episode to her heart."
Dixon died Thursday night at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y., academy spokesman Lt. Col. Kent Cassella said. [espn.com]
R.I.P., Maggie. You will be missed.
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Wednesday, April 05, 2006
fear the turtle
On the ladies side, the Duke Blue Devils fell short in their latest attempt to capture the ncaa crown, losing 78-75 to Maryland, a team they had lost to just once in the previous 15 tries. The Blue Devils were up 13 at one point, and just as they did in an early season Carolina game, they blew it down the stretch, resulting in the 2nd biggest comeback in women's tournament history. A huge turning point was what could end up being the most clutch 3 pt shot of freshman Kristi Toliver's college career-- the one that tied the game up at the end of regulation (see below). It doesn't take much to tell that i'm a Duke fan, but I have to give Maryland credit for getting the job done. Better luck next year, ladies. (fun fact: Gail Goestenkors is the coach with the 4th best tournament record, [34-12 = 0.739], but each of the three coaches ahead of her have at least 2 titles.)
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Thursday, February 23, 2006
miss me?
wow, it's been a while, hasn't it? since we last talked...
- the 'horns hooked the trojans in a thrilling end to the most anticipated college football matchup of the year
- the steelers won their first superbowl since 1980 in what ended up being a bit of a snoozer by beating the seahawks, 21-10
- theo came back, and has resumed gm duties for the sox
- both the men's and women's top ranked blue devil squads lost (men women), but have since resumed the number one spot (men women)
- the US women's ice hockey team lost to a team (Sweden) other than Canada for the first time ever. they will leave torino with a disappointing bronze medal finish
- March Madness
- Baseball season
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Wednesday, December 21, 2005
say it ain't so
this is pretty much the worst way this situation could have played out. it's bad enough for Damon to remain in the division, but to have crossed to the evil empire? was it really so hard to offer him a competitive four or five year deal, especially given the scarcity of the market? turning Bernie Williams into Johnny Damon? genius. Manny and David Wells still want out, Theo's long gone, and now this? 2006 looks to be a loooooong season...
Damon Leaves Sox for Yankees
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Thursday, December 15, 2005
another ivy league record!
w00t! another ivy league record, this time for good old Princeton (i guess at least one half of the "killer P's" aren't so deadly this year). Columbia for league champs!
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Tuesday, December 13, 2005
who's laughing now?
I'll admit it. I was wrong.
...but at least i'm not Jason Strasser.
I was doing my daily scan of NBA boxscores and was shocked to read the following in the recap of last night's Sixers OT victory over the T'wolves:
I never expected to see him on any sort of pro team at all this year (except maybe in Europe), let alone getting written up in an AP article for actually contributing something in a key moment. In 8 minutes of play he managed to score 7 points, going 3-3 with FG and 1-2 from the charity stripe. He also got recorded 4 rebounds, three of which were on the offensive boards. Not bad for a rookie with roughly 45 min of playing time (over 8 games) to his name.
related posts:
a second chance [07.23.05]
more Shav [06.24.05]
i was wrong [06.22.05]
what was he thinking [05.13.05]
...but at least i'm not Jason Strasser.
I was doing my daily scan of NBA boxscores and was shocked to read the following in the recap of last night's Sixers OT victory over the T'wolves:
Then again, wilder things have occurred like the creaky Webber leaving his feet on more than one shot, Korver scoring on a three-point play instead of 3-pointers and reserve Shavlik Randolph adding key baskets -- all in a wild fourth quarter. [yahoo.com]
related posts:
a second chance [07.23.05]
more Shav [06.24.05]
i was wrong [06.22.05]
what was he thinking [05.13.05]
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Monday, December 05, 2005
dock beats the clock
#1 Duke over VT, 77-75. you know, games like this don't really inspire confidence. i guess i should just chalk it up to the toughness of the ACC but really, the #1 ranked team that was a "no brainer" preseason final four pick really shouldn't need an improbable last second play to pull out the W. i said it before, but it just had to be said again.
The 40-foot shot floated toward the net as the Cameron faithful watched, hoping Duke could overcome an overall lackluster effort with one unlikely play. The ball rattled in, giving the Blue Devils the two-point win and sending the fans into hysteria. [via the chronicle]
update: I just realized the game will be held in NJ at the Meadowlands (a neutral site). that's a relief. every little bit helps, right?
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Thursday, December 01, 2005
that was quick
sure didn't take long for the trade to payoff!
New-look Bruins blank Heatley, Senators
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a tad concerned
I'll admit it. I'm nervous. While the women have been doing their job, blowing out their early season non-conference opponents, the Duke men have struggled at times, only managing to score 64 against Boston University, squeezing by unranked Drexel 78-68, who had a realistic chance of winning until the final minute. The games with then #11 Memphis, and #16 Indiana were both won by by the Blue Devils, making them a perfect 6-0 but they were nailbiters, which is exactly what you don't expect from a team that was predicted to cruise to the national championship, blowing out teams left and right. What happens when conference play starts? The ACC currently has 5 teams ranked in the top 25, but as history as demonstrates, it's possible to lose to just about any other team in the conference on any given day. On the bright side, if things go well, the boys should be well prepared come march and just might run the table.
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you know you're desperate
...when you trade your CAPTAIN to try to fix the team.
Joe.Thornton. A Shark. I'm in shock. I remember when Joe Thornton was drafted with the #1 pick back in 1997. He was supposed to revive the franchise, and help Ray Bourque finally win the Stanley Cup in Boston (didn't happen...he had to go to Colorado to win before he retired). I figured things would get shaken up, but this completely blindsided me. Let's hope the Bruins are able to turn the season around because I really hate seeing him go. [via si.com]
Joe.Thornton. A Shark. I'm in shock. I remember when Joe Thornton was drafted with the #1 pick back in 1997. He was supposed to revive the franchise, and help Ray Bourque finally win the Stanley Cup in Boston (didn't happen...he had to go to Colorado to win before he retired). I figured things would get shaken up, but this completely blindsided me. Let's hope the Bruins are able to turn the season around because I really hate seeing him go. [via si.com]
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Wednesday, November 30, 2005
missing the point
KeepManny.com hopes to convince slugger to stay
Espn.com
Red Sox fan Jeffrey M. Guinee, who launched the Web site, explained his motivation in an interview with the Boston Herald.
"Because of the media there's this undertone that Manny's not wanted here," Guinee told the Herald. "But we think that if the masses were heard it wouldn't even be close. It would be like 10-1 to keep Manny."
It doesn't take much to realize that I'm a huge Red Sox fan. Growing up in Cambridge (a quick jaunt across the river from Fenway) you can't help but know what's going on during baseball season. These days, I may be living a little farther away (ahem), but I'm hooked, so I do what it takes to stay up on the news. I know as well as anyone that Manny Ramirez is a very talented (and above average) major league baseball player. He's served us well during his tenure with the Boston Red Sox, and in spite of the occasional headaches, only a fool would wish him out of town right now. He and David Ortiz are the heart of an already potent lineup, providing protection that allow them to see the pitches Bonds can only dream about. But that's not the point. The point is that Manny being Manny, if he is not happy, and does not want to play in Boston
I don't think he doubts that (most) of Red Sox Nation loves his contributions to the team, but he says he wants his privacy. A website petition isn't going to keep him out of the Boston spotlight, isn't going to give him a chance to go out in public without getting hounded, and basically isn't going to address the issues he's raised. It's a nice gesture, but that's all it is, a gesture. Now it's time to sit back, hold our breath and see how all this plays out. With a little luck we'll see him out there "being Manny" come spring training.
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Friday, November 11, 2005
it's great to be a (blue) devil
It's that time of year again, and the Blue Devils have kicked off the season in style. For just the third time in preseason poll history (and the first time for Duke) the same school has topped the charts in both men's and women's basketball. While that's great, it's just a start. Let's hope they can pull a UConn and bring home the elusive double title. The field is tough on both sides, but for the first time in four years they have true depth, and a good mix of experience and youth. Add a dash of luck and you'll really see just how "Crazie" we can get!
(i know it's just a preseason throwaway matchup, but it's not often you see an 87 point margin of victory in a college matchup!)
p.s. i went to look for some good shots of the ladies, and saw shots like the one below (featuring Sr. Mistie Williams) on the individual roster pages. C'mon....this is a BASKETBALL team. I want to see some action shots!
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