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One of the reasons people accept playoffs as a post-season solution is because the sports and leagues which hold them are able to fairly rank and include the most deserving teams. So how are these other sports able to fairly rank and include the most deserving teams in their playoff? in reference to rankings or a playoff etc., I’m simply referring to a situation in which most reasonable people would agree that the most deserving teams are ranked properly or included in the playoff. It stands that the more games that are played, the better the chance is of being able to fairly rank teams because there’s more information available. A ranking of MLB teams has a better chance to be more accurate, more fair, and less controversial than a ranking of Women’s Soccer teams simply because there’s a lot more information available to analyze when comparing the teams. If there’s not enough information to make their rankings reasonably fair, then how do they ensure that that they draw the cutoff line for their playoff fairly and include most (if not all) of the deserving teams? So even if their initial ranking of teams isn’t that fair, letting so many teams into the postseason makes their playoff reasonably fair. Thus a high number of playoff teams acts as a failsafe to catch teams that an unfair ranking might let slip through. But because their 22 teams play 30 games each, there is little chance that their rankings will be unfair, thus there’s less need for more playoff teams. All of the sports or leagues listed either play a lot of games, have few teams, or include a large number of their teams in the playoff. This limits both the number of games that can be played during the regular season and the number of teams that can realistically be included in a playoff. Two rounds is the difference between having a 16 team playoff and a 64 team playoff. True, but take a look at their number of games, number of teams, and percentage of playoff teams. They have far fewer teams, (college football has nearly 4 times as many teams in even the smallest division), and they play four or five more games than college football teams do, giving them anywhere from 33%-60% more information to use. All of those things contribute to the fairness in their playoff system.)
So basically, when compared to other professional and NCAA team sports, college football has too many teams playing too few games to come up with a reasonably fair ranking, and it cannot create a large enough playoff to act as a failsafe for the unfairness of those rankings.
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It was a glorious time at Windsor Park, and Braithwaite played in five Irish Cup Finals in a six year spell.Among three Irish Cup successes was the 1962 final, Braithwaite scoring in a 4-0 win over Portadown that placed Linfield well on the way to a seven trophy haul. Braithwaite played fifty of Linfield’s 59 games, and scored twelve goals, as the Gibson Cup (Irish League), Irish Cup, Ulster Cup, Gold Cup, City Cup, Co. The following season Braithwaite added two further caps, in European Nations Cup ties with Poland and Spain, but new manager Bertie Peacock was still experimenting with the outside-left role, and Billy Bingham, Jimmy Hill and Jimmy McLaughlin were all tried there.In 1963 Braithwaite left Windsor Park - with his third Irish Cup medal following a 2-1 Final victory over Distillery - and his job in the shipyard, for full-time football with Middlesbrough.
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The return of nominations to the president is at the end of
this post. Press END to get to that boring end, or (better) read the terse
summary of unfolding events as the Senate raced to recess.
H.R.5970Minimum Wage and Estate Tax Act of 2006
A late night event and change of steps this Thursday night. Senator Frist takes the Senate
away from the DoD appropriations bill. The cloture vote on the Estate Tax/Minimum Wage
bill will happen tonight. Further, the Pensions Bill is possibly up for a vote tonight
as well.
Senator Frist propounds a unanimous consent request that a cloture vote on the
trifecta bill (Family Prosperity Act) H.R.5970 occur after the following debate:
15 minutes Grassley
15 minutes Dem Manager (Durbin)
15 minutes Reid
15 minutes Frist
If cloture is not obtained on H.R.5970, the Senate would move to the pensions bill, H.R.4
with 20 minutes equally divided between the two leaders followed by a vote on that bill.
Senator Reid did not object, and the debate is on.
I predicted the cloture motion to take up H.R.5970 would pass and gave my rationale.
Meanwhile, we’re treated to some shrill argument.
UPDATE @ 21:40
The cloture vote is underway …
UPDATE @ 21:58
Landrieu voted Nay, which is not what I expected given her support for estate tax repeal
or rollback. It’s a close vote (42-30) so far, 4 DEM crossovers, and Voinovich voting
against cloture.
UPDATE @ 22:08
The CLOTURE vote on the motion to proceed to the consideration of
H.R.5970 - Minimum Wage and Estate Tax Act of 2006 was
REJECTED
on a 56 - 42 vote
GOP Nay votes: Chafee, Voinovich, FRIST
DEM Aye votes: Byrd, Lincoln, Nelson (FL), Nelson (NE)
Frist changed his vote to NO in order to make a motion to reconsider, and entered a motion
to reconsider. But still 41 against cloture.
And, contrary to his vote for cloture or estate tax and minimum wage reform are deadlink
He observes that teens are forming invaluable friendships via MySpace–friendships that nurture their creativity and provide them with emotional support that might be lacking in their immediate circles.Here is a quick overview of Rosen’s findings by topic:MySpace and Sexual Predators:* Only 7% of those teens interviewed were ever approached by anyone with a sexual intent and nearly all of them simply ignored the person and blocked him from their page.* Two-thirds of the parents were sure that there were many sexual predators on MySpace, while only one-third of the teenagers shared this concern.* When asked about media coverage, 66% of the parents felt that it was either understated or close to the truth.* Conversely, 58% of the teens felt it was vastly overblown.* Too much information: Nearly three-fourths of teens give out their school name, half give out their e-mail address and half give out information about activities they will be doing, including the location.MySpace Usage By Teens* Teenagers spend an average of 15 hours per week on MySpace.* One in three admits their MySpace activity has negatively affected their schoolwork, family life, or both.* However, while using MySpace teens find it easier to make friends, feel more honest and creative, and get emotional support from their “online friends.” including 37 close friends, more than half of whom they have never met.Parental Awareness of MySpace* Only one-third of the parents have seen their child’s MySpace page and only 16% check it on a regular basis.* However, 70% of the adolescents said they would feel comfortable with their parents looking at their MySpace page.* 40% of the parents had never seen the photographs that their children posted on MySpace.* Nearly half the parents claimed to have limits on their children’s MySpace use, but only 25% of teens said those limits were upheld.* 43% of parents are not sure about how many days per week their child is on MySpace and 36% are not sure about how many hours per day they spend there.* Half the parents admit that their child uses the Internet from their bedroom rather than a location where the parent can supervise.Rosen’s survey of more than 1500 MySpacers and parents was conducted in Los Angeles in May-June 2006 with subjects recruited by research students through contacts.
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A Different Kind of SATThe SAT (Salvation Aptitude Test)I have stolen this gleefully from Noel J. Augustyn’s article on the New Oxford Review’s old website (http://www.newoxfordreview.org/1998-99/apr99/noelaugustyn.html ). If you go to this page, there is a funny but sad and illuminating commentary on the state of Catechism in the Church today.How many of these can you answer correctly?1. One of the prayers at Mass refers to this man as our father in faith. Both Jews and Arabs regard him as their ancestor. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all consider him to be their spiritual father. Name this patriarch.2. This patriarch and his wife, Sarah, had a son in their old age. God tested the father by asking him to sacrifice this son but stopped him from doing so at the last minute. Name the son.3. Years later, this son and his wife, Rebekah, had a son who was to be the father of what became the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Who ,was he? (Hint: Israel was the name later given to him by God. He had a brother named Esau.)4. We all know that Moses led the Hebrews (Israelites) out of Egypt in what is called the Exodus. How did the Hebrews come to live in Egypt hundreds of years earlier?5. When we think of Moses we think, too, of Aaron and Joshua. Identify either Aaron or Joshua.6. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai. List the Ten Commandments.7. Pick one of the Ten Commandments and tell why you believe it is especially important.8. Apart from the Ten Commandments, there are the Two Great Commandments. State them.9. What is the connection between the Two Great Commandments and the Ten Commandments?10. State the Golden Rule.11. Saul was the first king of Israel. Who was the second? (Hint: He is considered the most important of the Jewish kings, and as a boy he was a shepherd.)12. The second king of Israel had a son named Solomon. Write something you know about Solomon.13. After the first reading at Mass we recite or sing prayers and hymns, some of which are very old, so old they are said to have been written by Solomon’s father. What do we call these prayers and hymns?14. There are three books in the Old Testament named after women. Name one of them.15. Who is Job?16. In speaking of the Old Testament, we hear the phrase the Law and the Prophets. Name one of the Old Testament prophets.17. Write something brief about one of the following: the Babylonian Captivity or the Maccabees.18. The first four books of the New Testament are the Gospels; their authors are called the Evangelists. Name the four Evangelists.19. What is meant by the term the Annunciation?20. What is meant by the term the Visitation?21. We all know what we celebrate on the feast of the Nativity (which is also called Christmas), but what do we celebrate on the feast of the Epiphany (which is also called the 12th day of Christmas)?22. Three places of importance in the childhood of Jesus are Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Nazareth. Pick one and tell why it was important in the early life of Jesus.23. Who is John the Baptist?24. Lent has forty days, just as a particular episode in the life of Jesus had forty days, before He began His public ministry. What was this episode?25. We know that Jesus often taught in parables. Name your favorite parable and tell why it is your favorite.26. Fill in the blank: One of the most famous of Jesus’ teachings is called the Sermon on the _________.27. Jesus is often called the Divine Physician because He cured people of various illnesses. Write something about your favorite miracle or sign where Jesus cured a sick person or sick people.28. Jesus taught us to pray what we often call the Our Father. There is a more formal name for this prayer. What is it?29. What is the Transfiguration? [Given today's Feast, this should be easy!]30. There are two kings named Herod in the Gospels. Pick one of them and tell something about him.31. Bethany is the name of a village near Jerusalem. (There is another Bethany across the Jordan, where John the Baptist was baptizing.) Martha and Mary, who were friends of Jesus, lived in Bethany with their brother. Name their brother and tell why he is important.32. What is Palm Sunday all about?33. Why is the Passion, from the Gospels, read at Mass on Palm Sunday?34. Whenever we recite the Creed at Mass, or say the Apostles’ Creed, we mention Pontius Pilate. Who was he? 35. Name the person who was forced to help Jesus carry His cross. (Hint: He is remembered in one of the Stations of the Cross.)36. Pick one of these two terms and tell something about it: the Upper Room or the Garden of Gethsemane.37. Golgotha is the Hebrew name for the hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. This place is also known by another name. What is that name?38. According to the Gospels, Jesus spoke seven times in His three hours on the cross. Choose one of these seven sayings (also called the Seven Last Words) and quote it, or paraphrase it (that means, put it in your own words).39. Tell how one of these men is connected to the Crucifixion: Nicodemus; Joseph of Arimathea.40. Jesus’ first appearance after His Resurrection was to a woman. Name her.41. There is a phrase in common usage -even today that contains the name of one of the Apostles. Fill in the blank: Doubting . What did this Apostle doubt?42. Who is called the Prince of the Apostles?43. The last appearance of Jesus to His Apostles after His Resurrection is commemorated annually by a Holy Day of Obligation 40 days after Easter (or on the seventh Sunday of Easter). It is called the Solemnity of thelink
The wall cabinets are cherry, while the island and hutch will be a cream color with antique glazing.My wife is decorating with a french country style, and the rustic hardware fits in nicely.Cost was for the smaller pulls (doors) and .50 for larger pulls (drawers).
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One of the reasons people accept playoffs as a post-season solution is because the sports and leagues which hold them are able to fairly rank and include the most deserving teams. So how are these other sports able to fairly rank and include the most deserving teams in their playoff? in reference to rankings or a playoff etc., I’m simply referring to a situation in which most reasonable people would agree that the most deserving teams are ranked properly or included in the playoff. It stands that the more games that are played, the better the chance is of being able to fairly rank teams because there’s more information available. A ranking of MLB teams has a better chance to be more accurate, more fair, and less controversial than a ranking of Women’s Soccer teams simply because there’s a lot more information available to analyze when comparing the teams. If there’s not enough information to make their rankings reasonably fair, then how do they ensure that that they draw the cutoff line for their playoff fairly and include most (if not all) of the deserving teams? So even if their initial ranking of teams isn’t that fair, letting so many teams into the postseason makes their playoff reasonably fair. Thus a high number of playoff teams acts as a failsafe to catch teams that an unfair ranking might let slip through. But because their 22 teams play 30 games each, there is little chance that their rankings will be unfair, thus there’s less need for more playoff teams. All of the sports or leagues listed either play a lot of games, have few teams, or include a large number of their teams in the playoff. This limits both the number of games that can be played during the regular season and the number of teams that can realistically be included in a playoff. Two rounds is the difference between having a 16 team playoff and a 64 team playoff. True, but take a look at their number of games, number of teams, and percentage of playoff teams. They have far fewer teams, (college football has nearly 4 times as many teams in even the smallest division), and they play four or five more games than college football teams do, giving them anywhere from 33%-60% more information to use. All of those things contribute to the fairness in their playoff system.)
So basically, when compared to other professional and NCAA team sports, college football has too many teams playing too few games to come up with a reasonably fair ranking, and it cannot create a large enough playoff to act as a failsafe for the unfairness of those rankings.
link
It was a glorious time at Windsor Park, and Braithwaite played in five Irish Cup Finals in a six year spell.Among three Irish Cup successes was the 1962 final, Braithwaite scoring in a 4-0 win over Portadown that placed Linfield well on the way to a seven trophy haul. Braithwaite played fifty of Linfield’s 59 games, and scored twelve goals, as the Gibson Cup (Irish League), Irish Cup, Ulster Cup, Gold Cup, City Cup, Co. The following season Braithwaite added two further caps, in European Nations Cup ties with Poland and Spain, but new manager Bertie Peacock was still experimenting with the outside-left role, and Billy Bingham, Jimmy Hill and Jimmy McLaughlin were all tried there.In 1963 Braithwaite left Windsor Park - with his third Irish Cup medal following a 2-1 Final victory over Distillery - and his job in the shipyard, for full-time football with Middlesbrough.
link
The return of nominations to the president is at the end of
this post. Press END to get to that boring end, or (better) read the terse
summary of unfolding events as the Senate raced to recess.
H.R.5970Minimum Wage and Estate Tax Act of 2006
A late night event and change of steps this Thursday night. Senator Frist takes the Senate
away from the DoD appropriations bill. The cloture vote on the Estate Tax/Minimum Wage
bill will happen tonight. Further, the Pensions Bill is possibly up for a vote tonight
as well.
Senator Frist propounds a unanimous consent request that a cloture vote on the
trifecta bill (Family Prosperity Act) H.R.5970 occur after the following debate:
15 minutes Grassley
15 minutes Dem Manager (Durbin)
15 minutes Reid
15 minutes Frist
If cloture is not obtained on H.R.5970, the Senate would move to the pensions bill, H.R.4
with 20 minutes equally divided between the two leaders followed by a vote on that bill.
Senator Reid did not object, and the debate is on.
I predicted the cloture motion to take up H.R.5970 would pass and gave my rationale.
Meanwhile, we’re treated to some shrill argument.
UPDATE @ 21:40
The cloture vote is underway …
UPDATE @ 21:58
Landrieu voted Nay, which is not what I expected given her support for estate tax repeal
or rollback. It’s a close vote (42-30) so far, 4 DEM crossovers, and Voinovich voting
against cloture.
UPDATE @ 22:08
The CLOTURE vote on the motion to proceed to the consideration of
H.R.5970 - Minimum Wage and Estate Tax Act of 2006 was
REJECTED
on a 56 - 42 vote
GOP Nay votes: Chafee, Voinovich, FRIST
DEM Aye votes: Byrd, Lincoln, Nelson (FL), Nelson (NE)
Frist changed his vote to NO in order to make a motion to reconsider, and entered a motion
to reconsider. But still 41 against cloture.
And, contrary to his vote for cloture or estate tax and minimum wage reform are deadlink
He observes that teens are forming invaluable friendships via MySpace–friendships that nurture their creativity and provide them with emotional support that might be lacking in their immediate circles.Here is a quick overview of Rosen’s findings by topic:MySpace and Sexual Predators:* Only 7% of those teens interviewed were ever approached by anyone with a sexual intent and nearly all of them simply ignored the person and blocked him from their page.* Two-thirds of the parents were sure that there were many sexual predators on MySpace, while only one-third of the teenagers shared this concern.* When asked about media coverage, 66% of the parents felt that it was either understated or close to the truth.* Conversely, 58% of the teens felt it was vastly overblown.* Too much information: Nearly three-fourths of teens give out their school name, half give out their e-mail address and half give out information about activities they will be doing, including the location.MySpace Usage By Teens* Teenagers spend an average of 15 hours per week on MySpace.* One in three admits their MySpace activity has negatively affected their schoolwork, family life, or both.* However, while using MySpace teens find it easier to make friends, feel more honest and creative, and get emotional support from their “online friends.” including 37 close friends, more than half of whom they have never met.Parental Awareness of MySpace* Only one-third of the parents have seen their child’s MySpace page and only 16% check it on a regular basis.* However, 70% of the adolescents said they would feel comfortable with their parents looking at their MySpace page.* 40% of the parents had never seen the photographs that their children posted on MySpace.* Nearly half the parents claimed to have limits on their children’s MySpace use, but only 25% of teens said those limits were upheld.* 43% of parents are not sure about how many days per week their child is on MySpace and 36% are not sure about how many hours per day they spend there.* Half the parents admit that their child uses the Internet from their bedroom rather than a location where the parent can supervise.Rosen’s survey of more than 1500 MySpacers and parents was conducted in Los Angeles in May-June 2006 with subjects recruited by research students through contacts.
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A Different Kind of SATThe SAT (Salvation Aptitude Test)I have stolen this gleefully from Noel J. Augustyn’s article on the New Oxford Review’s old website (http://www.newoxfordreview.org/1998-99/apr99/noelaugustyn.html ). If you go to this page, there is a funny but sad and illuminating commentary on the state of Catechism in the Church today.How many of these can you answer correctly?1. One of the prayers at Mass refers to this man as our father in faith. Both Jews and Arabs regard him as their ancestor. Jews, Christians, and Muslims all consider him to be their spiritual father. Name this patriarch.2. This patriarch and his wife, Sarah, had a son in their old age. God tested the father by asking him to sacrifice this son but stopped him from doing so at the last minute. Name the son.3. Years later, this son and his wife, Rebekah, had a son who was to be the father of what became the Twelve Tribes of Israel. Who ,was he? (Hint: Israel was the name later given to him by God. He had a brother named Esau.)4. We all know that Moses led the Hebrews (Israelites) out of Egypt in what is called the Exodus. How did the Hebrews come to live in Egypt hundreds of years earlier?5. When we think of Moses we think, too, of Aaron and Joshua. Identify either Aaron or Joshua.6. Moses received the Ten Commandments on Mt. Sinai. List the Ten Commandments.7. Pick one of the Ten Commandments and tell why you believe it is especially important.8. Apart from the Ten Commandments, there are the Two Great Commandments. State them.9. What is the connection between the Two Great Commandments and the Ten Commandments?10. State the Golden Rule.11. Saul was the first king of Israel. Who was the second? (Hint: He is considered the most important of the Jewish kings, and as a boy he was a shepherd.)12. The second king of Israel had a son named Solomon. Write something you know about Solomon.13. After the first reading at Mass we recite or sing prayers and hymns, some of which are very old, so old they are said to have been written by Solomon’s father. What do we call these prayers and hymns?14. There are three books in the Old Testament named after women. Name one of them.15. Who is Job?16. In speaking of the Old Testament, we hear the phrase the Law and the Prophets. Name one of the Old Testament prophets.17. Write something brief about one of the following: the Babylonian Captivity or the Maccabees.18. The first four books of the New Testament are the Gospels; their authors are called the Evangelists. Name the four Evangelists.19. What is meant by the term the Annunciation?20. What is meant by the term the Visitation?21. We all know what we celebrate on the feast of the Nativity (which is also called Christmas), but what do we celebrate on the feast of the Epiphany (which is also called the 12th day of Christmas)?22. Three places of importance in the childhood of Jesus are Bethlehem, Jerusalem, and Nazareth. Pick one and tell why it was important in the early life of Jesus.23. Who is John the Baptist?24. Lent has forty days, just as a particular episode in the life of Jesus had forty days, before He began His public ministry. What was this episode?25. We know that Jesus often taught in parables. Name your favorite parable and tell why it is your favorite.26. Fill in the blank: One of the most famous of Jesus’ teachings is called the Sermon on the _________.27. Jesus is often called the Divine Physician because He cured people of various illnesses. Write something about your favorite miracle or sign where Jesus cured a sick person or sick people.28. Jesus taught us to pray what we often call the Our Father. There is a more formal name for this prayer. What is it?29. What is the Transfiguration? [Given today's Feast, this should be easy!]30. There are two kings named Herod in the Gospels. Pick one of them and tell something about him.31. Bethany is the name of a village near Jerusalem. (There is another Bethany across the Jordan, where John the Baptist was baptizing.) Martha and Mary, who were friends of Jesus, lived in Bethany with their brother. Name their brother and tell why he is important.32. What is Palm Sunday all about?33. Why is the Passion, from the Gospels, read at Mass on Palm Sunday?34. Whenever we recite the Creed at Mass, or say the Apostles’ Creed, we mention Pontius Pilate. Who was he? 35. Name the person who was forced to help Jesus carry His cross. (Hint: He is remembered in one of the Stations of the Cross.)36. Pick one of these two terms and tell something about it: the Upper Room or the Garden of Gethsemane.37. Golgotha is the Hebrew name for the hill near Jerusalem where Jesus was crucified. This place is also known by another name. What is that name?38. According to the Gospels, Jesus spoke seven times in His three hours on the cross. Choose one of these seven sayings (also called the Seven Last Words) and quote it, or paraphrase it (that means, put it in your own words).39. Tell how one of these men is connected to the Crucifixion: Nicodemus; Joseph of Arimathea.40. Jesus’ first appearance after His Resurrection was to a woman. Name her.41. There is a phrase in common usage -even today that contains the name of one of the Apostles. Fill in the blank: Doubting . What did this Apostle doubt?42. Who is called the Prince of the Apostles?43. The last appearance of Jesus to His Apostles after His Resurrection is commemorated annually by a Holy Day of Obligation 40 days after Easter (or on the seventh Sunday of Easter). It is called the Solemnity of thelink
The wall cabinets are cherry, while the island and hutch will be a cream color with antique glazing.My wife is decorating with a french country style, and the rustic hardware fits in nicely.Cost was for the smaller pulls (doors) and .50 for larger pulls (drawers).
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