Dubya said:
Obviously working through some technical difficulties this morning. Thanks for visiting! Feel free to post as normal.
lindainks55 said:
Good morning Dubya. Have I told you recently that I thank you for a place to blog? Thank you!
I noticed technical things, but I'm glad you mentioned them. My abilities in this technical world aren't good and I always think with that last keystroke I really did disrupt the whole internet. It's always been a fear...
I noticed technical things, but I'm glad you mentioned them. My abilities in this technical world aren't good and I always think with that last keystroke I really did disrupt the whole internet. It's always been a fear...
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, good morning! Don't have that fear; leave it to me!
Dubya, I join in the thanks for this place.
Now, if we can just get some heat in here; the coffee is cooling too fast to warm my hands...
Dubya, I join in the thanks for this place.
Now, if we can just get some heat in here; the coffee is cooling too fast to warm my hands...
lindainks55 said:
You got it VT! That's a big relief. But I trust you to bear the burden.
Go home where it's warm! Are they making progress on fixing the heat?
Go home where it's warm! Are they making progress on fixing the heat?
im1096 said:
Hello, Dubya. I'd like to add my thanks for having us here as well.
I'm glad to know the technical issues aren't my issues, too. Rest assured, Linda, if the internet ever DOES become disrupted, it'll have IM1096 written all over it;-)
I'm glad to know the technical issues aren't my issues, too. Rest assured, Linda, if the internet ever DOES become disrupted, it'll have IM1096 written all over it;-)
Vaughn Tolle said:
Linda, some background to the "heat" issue; the Broadway Plaza building is undergoing renovation, from a central boiler/water cooling tower, to a floor by floor heating/cooling system, with zones to be controlled (via dampers, etc.) by "thermostats". To make this conversion, the boiler has been shut down. Unfortunately, the weather has turned colder recently, and thus, the cold is trapped in the building. Due to cloudiness, we're not even receiving the benefit of "passive solar" throught the windows today.
Wish I could go home; however, too much "stuff" to easily take home, not to mention the need to meet with some clients today who might not want to fight the E Kellogg issue to get to me if I went home. Oh, well, learned how to "type" in the USAF with gloves....
Wish I could go home; however, too much "stuff" to easily take home, not to mention the need to meet with some clients today who might not want to fight the E Kellogg issue to get to me if I went home. Oh, well, learned how to "type" in the USAF with gloves....
WSClark said:
Turgeon, is leaving WSU for Texas A & M, replacing Gillespie who went to Kentucky......
Interesting.
Interesting.
Vaughn Tolle said:
Exactly, WS; the coaching "carousel" continues. Best to Mr. Turgeon, if he, in fact, is going (some uncertainty still, although sounds like a done deal). I note that Texas A&M is spending $22 million on a practice facility; all coaches apparently want one, aTm has the money to do it.
WSClark said:
What do you think this means for WSU B'Ball, VT? The college game is ALL about the coach, both in recruiting and in performance/scheme.
I expected Turgeon to move at some point, sooner rather than later, but after that %#$^ Huggins left KSU, I thought he may end up in the Little Apple. KSU may have blown the opportunity by promoting from within in an effort to hold on to a recruit. To me that was ignoring the long term health of the program for a fling at a Carmelo Anthony moment.
But the original point, is this going to signal a downward slide for WSU B'Ball?
I expected Turgeon to move at some point, sooner rather than later, but after that %#$^ Huggins left KSU, I thought he may end up in the Little Apple. KSU may have blown the opportunity by promoting from within in an effort to hold on to a recruit. To me that was ignoring the long term health of the program for a fling at a Carmelo Anthony moment.
But the original point, is this going to signal a downward slide for WSU B'Ball?
Vaughn Tolle said:
WS, it isn't going to be postive, IMHO. Heard this a.m. on the Haertl/Lutz show that there were issues with the prospective academic eligibility of the latest WSU bball recruits. Bluntly, most of these folks have already taken four or so bites at the apple, and only have one or two more chances (test scores); based on the "norm", this suggests to me that most won't make it. So Mr. Turgeon is apparently off to aTm, where I suspect (but don't know) that this is not an issue.
On KSU; it appears Martin was promoted, and Hill retained for the sole purpose of retention of the incoming recruits. As posted on one of the Open threads a few days ago, Michael Beasley, the "centerpiece" of the recruiting class, has yet to become eligible under what is referred to as "Prop 48". IF he does not attain eligibility, and goes Juco/overseas to play professionally for a year, I wonder if the others in the "class" reevaluate their current position, and request release from their LOIs; if so, this gamble may be a bust. Time will tell.
BTW, it is a long-held opinion of mine that the "Prop 48" rules have hindered the ability of an institution such as WSU in its attempts to rebuild an athletic program. There is a finite number of "student athletes" capable of meeting these requirements; the "big boys" get the first bite at the apple, leaving schools such as WSU with the leftovers, needing to take chances on marginal students, etc. The reduction in number of permitted scholarships from 15 to 13 (DI men's basketball) has helped, a bit, but overall, has contributed to a longer timeline for a program to rebuild. I do not know, but surmise from discussions, that Xavier McDaniel would not have been eligible for an athletic scholarship as a Freshman under the rules now exisiting; the number of very talented basketball players finding themselves in the Juco ranks since the day Prop 48 was adopted, and not graduating so as to be eligible for D1 competition is evidence I see supporting my opinion.
On KSU; it appears Martin was promoted, and Hill retained for the sole purpose of retention of the incoming recruits. As posted on one of the Open threads a few days ago, Michael Beasley, the "centerpiece" of the recruiting class, has yet to become eligible under what is referred to as "Prop 48". IF he does not attain eligibility, and goes Juco/overseas to play professionally for a year, I wonder if the others in the "class" reevaluate their current position, and request release from their LOIs; if so, this gamble may be a bust. Time will tell.
BTW, it is a long-held opinion of mine that the "Prop 48" rules have hindered the ability of an institution such as WSU in its attempts to rebuild an athletic program. There is a finite number of "student athletes" capable of meeting these requirements; the "big boys" get the first bite at the apple, leaving schools such as WSU with the leftovers, needing to take chances on marginal students, etc. The reduction in number of permitted scholarships from 15 to 13 (DI men's basketball) has helped, a bit, but overall, has contributed to a longer timeline for a program to rebuild. I do not know, but surmise from discussions, that Xavier McDaniel would not have been eligible for an athletic scholarship as a Freshman under the rules now exisiting; the number of very talented basketball players finding themselves in the Juco ranks since the day Prop 48 was adopted, and not graduating so as to be eligible for D1 competition is evidence I see supporting my opinion.
Predestined said:
Good day, everyone! Or as my Aussie friend says, G'day! I hope your Easter was a pleasant one and that we quickly see a return to springtime temps...especially for VT's sake. (Try wrapping in a blanket and sitting on a heating pad.;) )
Vaughn Tolle said:
Nah, Pre, that would just hinder my trips to upload and offload the coffee! Thanks for the consideration; one of my floor mates is trying to heat his office (a small one in a suite of three rooms) with an electric heater; he reports not quite tepid temps, and has donned his gloves; I'm not quite there yet.
lindainks55 said:
Back in the days of the X Man, my daughter was one of his tutors. He even came to our house a few times and they worked together on some lessons. It's sure a good thing that young man was such a talented althlete!
Vaughn Tolle said:
Understand, Linda; just like some of the athletes I knew at KU "back in the day". For every Rhodes Scholarship candidate (Ken Koenings ), ten (or more) who struggled to maintain eligibility. On balance, I don't think colleges and universities are doing these young folks any favors....
WSClark said:
Just a slight departure, VT, but what do you think about the NBA's age requirement rule that basically forces a Greg Oden or Kevin Durant to go to college for at least one year. The NFL has a similar rule - the exact language I do not recall - but it basically forces a play into college for two years or so.
My thought is that these league rulings are unfair. Since the leagues are private institutions mostly, I do not think the requirement would be unconstitutional, with one BIG exception.
As you know, the Green Bay Packers are owned by the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin. How could the City escape a discrimination charge if a 18 year old baller "applied" for a job with the team.
There are a number of footballer players who could have made the jump from High School to the NFL. One that I can think of right near us in Adrian Peterson of Oklahoma.
Any thought as a lawyer? Sports fan?
My thought is that these league rulings are unfair. Since the leagues are private institutions mostly, I do not think the requirement would be unconstitutional, with one BIG exception.
As you know, the Green Bay Packers are owned by the City of Green Bay, Wisconsin. How could the City escape a discrimination charge if a 18 year old baller "applied" for a job with the team.
There are a number of footballer players who could have made the jump from High School to the NFL. One that I can think of right near us in Adrian Peterson of Oklahoma.
Any thought as a lawyer? Sports fan?
Predestined said:
VT,
Cold? Surely not. Our old farmhouse was a story and a half. The main floor was heated by a floor furnace. The upper half floor had zilch heating, except a small electric heater we bought. Our bedroom and office were up there, but it was never a finished area and insullation was non-existent.
In the winter, as I sat at the computer, I could easily see my breath. 2 to 3 layers of clothes, blankets, and the aforementioned heating pad. Only the tips of my fingers got cold. Oh, and my nose. >grin< Summertime was the exact opposite. We didn't have air conditioning. Temps would get around 110 and up on really hot days.
It's so nice to have central heat and air now. (The understatement of the year.)
Cold? Surely not. Our old farmhouse was a story and a half. The main floor was heated by a floor furnace. The upper half floor had zilch heating, except a small electric heater we bought. Our bedroom and office were up there, but it was never a finished area and insullation was non-existent.
In the winter, as I sat at the computer, I could easily see my breath. 2 to 3 layers of clothes, blankets, and the aforementioned heating pad. Only the tips of my fingers got cold. Oh, and my nose. >grin< Summertime was the exact opposite. We didn't have air conditioning. Temps would get around 110 and up on really hot days.
It's so nice to have central heat and air now. (The understatement of the year.)
Vaughn Tolle said:
WS, I believe that the NBA is treading on thin ice legally; unlike baseball, which has an anittrust exemption, the NBA and NFL do not, and, as memory serves, there have been cases in the past holding that these organizations are, in fact, a monopoly. Thus, when the right case comes along, the NBA will lose, IMHO, and this rule will be found "on the scrap heap of history".
Pre, central heat and air are wonderful :-) I grew up in an old, two story farm house, with a minimum furnace; I know how cold I was "back then" on the second floor in the bedroom I shared with one of my brothers. I guess I'm just too old to do it regularly now, having been spoiled by the aforementioned central heat, etc.
Pre, central heat and air are wonderful :-) I grew up in an old, two story farm house, with a minimum furnace; I know how cold I was "back then" on the second floor in the bedroom I shared with one of my brothers. I guess I'm just too old to do it regularly now, having been spoiled by the aforementioned central heat, etc.
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