Vuelta a España Stage 12 ........ LIVE
by Jens on Sep 9, 2010 7:00 AM EDT
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Andorra la Vella - Lleida 172,5 Km
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So is this secret cafe business or a secret live thread?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Breakaway with a gap of around 2min consisting of
60. Gustavo César, Xacobeo Galicia, at 39:06
90. Biel Kadri, Ag2r La Mondiale, at 1:06:47
105. Perrig Quemeneur, BBox Bouygues Telecom, at 1:19:50
125. Antonio Piedra, Andalucia Cajasur, at 1:41:32
131. Markus Eichler, Milram, at 1:43:54
164. Lars Ytting Bak, HTC-Columbia, at 2:09:04
is on its way.
Note Eichler is very determined again.
22km - Break:
Veloso (Xacobeo), Piedra (Andalucía), Bak (HTC-Columbia), Eichler (Milram), Kadri (AG2R) and Quemeneur (Bouygues).
advantage ~ 3:20
With Bak out here does that indicate
Cav will not fight for a sprint today?
Could just be covering their bases
He can always sit up and join the train if the breakaway doesn’t look like surviving. If they think the break might survive, it makes sense to have someone in it.
by EdredonBrowny on Sep 9, 2010 8:06 AM EDT up reply actions
I hope he will! I need some points!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Sprinters should really take the opportunity here at
stage 12 and then at 13. However with Petacchi back in Italy sorting things out, we may not have enough workhorses in the peloton.
Guess either he isn't feeling good
or they don’t want to do any chasing: fair enough, Cav hasn’t won a stage, his team doesn’t need to take the lead.
Good morning Café!
What is it sprinter’s stage made people to visit the Café later then usual?
Very few comments so far.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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It's a secret thread... it's not on the front page :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
No problem here.
On the front page, as usual, for me.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Ha! A magi thread =0
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Eid Mubarak, everyone!
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
I think it is Good morning in some language
Witch one?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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It's happy holidays I think
Although which I’m holiday I’m not sure. Jewish new year’s is today. End of Ramadan is tomorrow.
"Oh man, it’s going to take days to kill all these people!"
I knew about the new year... for TGG in the Middle East, I think Ramadan is the answer
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good guesses all
It’s actually Arabic for “bessed Eid” or “blessed festival.” It’s said at the beginning of Eid al Fitr, which is the day after the conclusion of Ramadan. Eid is either today or tomorrow, depending on when the local Imams see the first sliver of the waxing moon.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 9:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Is it interesting for ex-pats? I imagine the food would be fabulous...
A Jewish friend of mine brought homemade honey cake today to celebrate the new year. It was scruptious..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
In the Gulf
You have to be careful during the day during Ramadan because you can’t eat in public.
However, going to an iftar (the evening breaking of the fast) is a really neat experience – it’s very family-oriented and people get together to celebrate another day of Ramadan. Usually there’s some great food, too.
In the last ten days of Ramadan, after iftar (usually around 10:00 pm) there is another big community meal, the sohor, that is a very public event, often held at restaurants or hotels, where people get together. It’s very communal and very interesting.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I'd love it!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It could have been your future
But, ’twasn’t meant to be, I suppose.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
It may yet be... but the timing was slightly out...
It’s still a possibility..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think you know my thoughts on it
Not that it matters.
But you should do it!
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I very much want to... my mother has early Alzheimer's... delicate balance..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
it's tough
Being an expat and being away from family. I certainly know what that’s like. It’s one of the many drawbacks to being a professional expat, although for me the benefits far outweigh the drawbacks.
But there are costs.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 10:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I did it when I was younger and loved it... I'm ready to go again. It's hard..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yup. Very true.
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
I might end up back in Asia, which is closer..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Where?
I'll eliminate you like I eliminate gluten from my diet.
www.battleredblog.com
by tehGrindCrusher on Sep 9, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Japan or Malaysia...lots of work in Indonesia, but I'm not so keen...
There’s also a possibility of a post in the Maldives… perhaps I can take my mother? That would be very tempting… (I know the Maldives aren’t in Asia).
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yum... I would love a good espresso now :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
just a sec..... here one espresso for you madame!
by LittleOldLady on Sep 9, 2010 8:34 AM EDT up reply actions
Fantastic! Is there a sweet treat that isn't chocolate with that? Please... I need sugar..
Beam me up!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Would a Danish tempt you?
I do not like Danish much myself, but it is sweet, lots of sugar
by LittleOldLady on Sep 9, 2010 8:38 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh it should proberly have been danish with a little d?
by LittleOldLady on Sep 9, 2010 8:39 AM EDT up reply actions
I would use upper case too... Apricot Danish perhaps?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Apricot Danish for you then, enjoy the sugar :)
by LittleOldLady on Sep 9, 2010 8:51 AM EDT up reply actions
Thank you....mmm :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
My sister gave me the most amazing olive oil and lemon biscuit the other day
I must figure out how to recreate it
That sounds superb. I am the mistress of citrus desserts and cakes...
although none are as pretty as your gingerbread men..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
That just went to google um... and good morning.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
well. no, not really. it went to a listing of olive oil lemon cookie recipes. many too choose from
"Wizard's first rule. People are stupid. They will believe anything they want to be true or fear to be true." -- Terry Goodkind
on my computer it went to google search
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I gave up on mine espresso machine.
Using Kruges with coffee pods now days.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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You two are very sophisticated.. I still use a French press
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
French press is cool.
But clean up is something else.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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We say 'fiddly'..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Fiddly? Ha Ha! This is one funny word.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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With 42K's gone, gap is down to 2.30min
Euskatel showing US Postal style strenght?
You think, Euski are chasing?
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Looks like nobody else is willing to to the chasing.
Work, carrots, work!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Ah, but there are.
(from earlier)
The advantage is no longer growing: 3.18. The reason is the arrival of Garmin and Quick Step.
QST? They’re working for Weylandt?
What about Haedo? Actually I think Cance would be a nice change :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'd just appreciate a sign that Cance is actually there.
Rabo tweeted a picture today to says that Oscarcito is feeling better. I’d love an Oscarcito Gesink win.
Kind eyes..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Farrar, Haedo, Goss in any order would be fine and there are room for Cance too
by LittleOldLady on Sep 9, 2010 8:53 AM EDT up reply actions
I'll bring champagne in case one of them wins :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
They all working for Cav today! lol
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Actually... I want Goss to win
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And knowing the vulnerability of Cav’s sprint lately.
It is very well can happens.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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That would be excellent...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Uh, yeah...tis why he was hired.
He is really young but won a stage at L’avenir last year, other stages in U-23 races, etc. His big result was 3rd place at the Munsterland Giro last year right behind Cav and Ciolek and ahead of Haussler. Plus he was 4th on the day Petacchi won.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
He's a sprinter yeah, just a young one. 4th in stage 7, ahead of Tyler.
I’d like for QST to really go all out for him, see what he can do.
David Moncoutie not able to pick up cheap points today?
Do we have a competition here?
Did you notice that Albertina is missing today?
I think she still staring on yesterday screen!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Or she may have hopped a plane... damn the library!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Problems with the internet
She flooded the library’s net yesterday after Anton’s win, and now there’s a problem with the copper line.
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 9, 2010 9:28 AM EDT up reply actions
3 more joined the Break!
So now it is 9 man Breakaway.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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These three are:
19. David GarcÍa, Xacobeo Galicia, at 5:14
42. Marco Marzano, Lampre-Farnese Vini, at 22:01
70. Gustavo Rodriguez Iglesias, Xacobeo Galicia, at 52:35
Garcia will complicate the break.
And now Carrots has to chase!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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And we are going downhill for the next many K's.
Could develop into an interesting situation.
Plenty of the flats road after the downhill.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Morning, all.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Hi there... looks almost like a sleep in for you..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
With husband away, I've had to get up at 5-ish for over a week now to get the kid on the bus.
The cumulative effects are making me sluggish—spent most of the this morning reading in bed.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
That sounds smart... I hope it was a fun read..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Kathy Reichs.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
I'm becoming a little tired of her... although I know I'll read it. Did you enjoy it?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i like that... I'm less keen on the increasingly lengthy explanation of what happens in the lab..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
An older one--Bones to Ashes. It was good.
Hadn’t read any of hers in several years, then saw a couple at Goodwill the other day and picked them up.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
There's metrosexuality... and then there's self-loathing..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know... I've seen it occasionally... makes me sad
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
And it's mostly anorexics, in my experience, who do it... hiding the 'evidence'...
as if starving yourself isn’t sad enough..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Good point...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I know Zabriskie would get bored and shave his arms the night before a big TT...but those Australians are taking it to a new level
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
I'm disappointed...surely you want to be a trendsetter...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I hope it sails without most people... there's a few who could go to town with the razor
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
It does seem odd.
And adds a new dimension to the “shave or wax?” question.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Something to look for from now on.
New PdC version of “Where’s Waldo?”.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Where's Wally?
I assume Waldo is his US counterpart. Red-and-white stripes, scarf, beanie?
Yup, that's the one.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Stuey would give him a thick ear... or take him on a pub crawl...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Definite hair on Robbie here—see his right arm (on our left), but looks smooth compared to Cav here.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Robbie's photo doesn't open... but he's just not a hairy guy..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oops.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Okay... I'm curious now... who IS supposedly shaving their arms?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, Porte does look very smooth.
As does Renshaw here—with his coloring, the hair would be hard to see, but there’s a very sharp line between arm and background. No fluff visible at all.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
I'm happy to make bets... in both cases... :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
So go look for proof.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
No... can't find something that was never there...
Perhaps Albertina could ask them both on Twitter? ;)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ha! Well I'll be seeing Richie in person at the Tour of Britain next week!
How much would you pay me if I ask? ;-)
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Not a cent... but I know curiosity will make you look :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Well, Breschel's given you the excuse:
“Matti Breschel says all the Australians are shaving their arms these days—do you?”
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
My Lovely Seahorse?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Yes, my lovely Singhstax? Good morning :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Or you could twitter Breschel and ask... he'd know about Richie...and Stuey
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Thank you tg... you can see the hair :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I couldn't open majope's..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Even after I reposted it for you?
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Sorry majope... I missed it. Thanks for that though.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think Tommeke might be part of the arm shavers...I can't get a really good look though
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:01 AM EDT up reply actions
No way... he's just not hairy
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Ehhh I don't know...unless his hair is just really blond on his arms
this picture makes him look smooth
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
I've seen a thousand surfers... who don't shave, look the same..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Wait--you've seen a thousand surfers
and asked each one if he or she shaves her arms? Otherwise, how would you know?
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
For a start, I've been teaching at beach schools for the past 15 years...
and who do you think studies at these places?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Here’s a ginormous picture of Tom—expand it to full size, then look on the left-hand side (his right). You can see some hair. Very fine, but it’s there.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Ha, evidence!
I think Pippo should be the measure of metrosexuality.
If he doesn’t do it, than who would?
Well, from the looks of it...
quite possibly…
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
It's correlates to chest hair or lack of it, not head hair...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Just talking colour, it's easier to spot with dark haired guys.
I don’t have any info on the state of Benna’s chest. Maybe Albertina knows more.
It must be time for the mud bath pic majope..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yeah, but...
How do we know he doesn’t groom his chest? That’s certainly more common than arm-shaving.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
With Benna I'm prepared to speculate... I think Cance waxes his chest :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
i love this pic... other photos suggest he does...
I’m always prepared to look at photos of Cance…the chest varies :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The Twit pic recently... frank's kamikaze one?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Also, not a perfect correlation.
This guy has very obvious arm hair, but very little chest hair—and almost none when he was in his 20s.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
And I suspect you're speaking with some authority in this instance...
my sample however may be larger :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I think it would be TMI to compare romantic histories in a public forum
so I’ll concede this point.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Barbie hasn’t either. Seahorse—note that his armhair is fine and blond, but still visible. In fact, it picks up the light.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
I think this is hilarious... Twitter is the only answer
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Breschel said "riders."
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
I think this was a late night picture.
Federer’s hair growth is pretty dramatic. Needs to shave twice a day.
Good morning.
Furlough day today for me. But since I am always up at 5:15am I can’t sleep past 6 or so.
Morning.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
I see my absence has been the subject of discussion. Well here I am! Day off work today.
The copper line fault is at home, not at work (no, I did not break the office network yesterday…ha!). I’ve been on the phone to BT all morning and for some reason they can’t seem to run whatever wire test they need to, so the engineers are onto it, and will get back to me in 72 HOURS!!!! BAH!!!! The net is working, but it’s slow and video streaming is a joke. I told them to hurry up, as I’m an international pelota journalist and need to be able to watch ETB Sat :P
In short, Albertina is a Fuming Carrot.
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
A steamed carrot?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
The scary bit was that I thought that while you were writing...
I’m going with ‘great minds’.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Let us both pretend, shall we?
It might not be a sound explanation, but at least it’s an explanation.
I can do that..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
figured out your video issue then?
Bah on the 72 hours. Make them give you a credit for the time it takes to fix it.
Well it looks like we've found out what the problem is but they'd jolly well better put it right now!
Gora Euskaltel! Sorte on azenarioak!
Yeah! You are here!
First at all my congratulation!
Second, don’t worry, nothing bad going to heppen to Carrots today!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
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Morning...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Say what?
Badger, badger, badger, badger, badger, badger...
by TheFigurehead on Sep 9, 2010 10:05 AM EDT up reply actions
Gogo is the nickname of one of the commentators. He talks with his hands.
When they show the studio shot, his hands are going at it.
He's on the way back...looked like he dropped back a ways
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:14 AM EDT up reply actions
Good morning Podium Cafe◄
Its a Cool 28C in Georgetown Guyana.
Quite an interesting move by Xacobeo Galicia in putting their GC hope in today breakaway.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Mosquera
put in quite a remarkable ride yesterday. It was an incredible effort to get Nibs and J Rod off his wheel then stay away to challenge for the win. I was very impressed
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Tour de L'Avenir Stage 4
1 Hardy FRA
2 Bardet FRA
3 Rosch GER
4 Paiani FRA
5 Mathews AUS
It was a sprint, Eijssen (Bel) stil leads the GC.
Mathews AUS
brought a bit of reputation to this race. he hasnt won a sprint as yet?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Europe is new territory for him..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
He has been there this year and last year
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:25 AM EDT up reply actions
Should i have said 'at this level'?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I guess...I mean he has finished the GP Liberazione in 2nd place 2 years running and that is the highest U-23 Italian one-day race
2nd at the U-23 Ronde and had a bunch of other results…I mean he is still new to that level but seems to have a good command of it since he is racing guys that are all near his age rather than what he is usually facing, bunches of continental riders with just a few stars.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions
Fair enough...
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Done that too.
Thüringen Rundfahrt, Ringerike GP, Ronde van Vlaanderen, Tour de Slovaquie, couple of Italian one dayers… that’s all racing against the same kids.
Actually I think that was a breakaway
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:19 AM EDT up reply actions
Could be, I think Sporza mentioned that it was a sprint, but maybe they meant a sprint between them.
I wasn’t paying attention, tbh :o
Only reason I say is because Bardet and Rosch jumped into the top 5
and they weren’t in the top 20 yesterday.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:23 AM EDT up reply actions
It was a break
With times now:
1. HARDY Romain 6 FRANCE A 4h 33’ 53"
2. BARDET Romain 73 FRANCE B 4h 33’ 53" + 00’ 00"
3. ROSCH David 25 ALLEMAGNE 4h 33’ 53" + 00’ 00"
4. PAIANI Jean Lou 71 FRANCE B 4h 35’ 53" + 02’ 00"
5. MATTHEWS Michael 125 AUSTRALIE 4h 35’ 59" + 02’ 06"
According to wielerflits, Katusha will be sponsoring a cyclocross squad for this year
and potentially a MTB team and women’s team.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
With oil prices rising,
time to reinvest. Anyway very good news.
Every day I wait hopefully for this message. Thanks Bruce.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Sporza described the sprint...
They say that if someone manages to take the last corner in their locomotive’s wheel ahead of the bunch (think Hondo and Petacchi in TdF), then that person’d be virtually unbeatable.
Hasn't Petacchi gone home?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Yup...I think that was an example. Another one could be Dean and Farrar ala the Giro this year.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
Well, yeah. I just meant the way Hondo and Petacchi did in Tour de France.
I don’t remember what stage, but that was damn perfect cornering by Hondo.
You can see on Td's map
there are two 90deg turns at 1k and about 300m. Goss seems like someone good for a technical sprint as well as those already mentioned, so that might help Cav (or Goss himself).
He looks so cute when he cries on the podium?
by LittleOldLady on Sep 9, 2010 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
ha! I'm a sucker for men who cry on the podium :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Bah, crocodile tears. It's his new sprint tactic!
…and Gloucester’s show
Beguiles him as the mournful crocodile
With sorrow, snares relenting passengers;
Shakespeare, Henry VI, Part 2
Cut him some slack, people!
I am refusing to jump on Bah wagon.
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
.
When I see Gloucester on a cycling site
I think Cyclocross Grand Prix. We should be on the lookout come October.
Procyclinglive twitter carrot info
Euskaltel sprinter Koldo reports to the medic’s car. He takes some medicine and continues
Speaking of crying, it's just as well Albertina's gone off for a ride.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
He's playing possum. He'll jump with 1k to go and hold everyone off
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Are you sure that's not a rat?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
some possum are fat. By far, the ugliest animal I've ever seen
And way uglier than a rat. I’ve seen both close up, and it’s not even close
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Different species perhaps? Possums here look cute, but they're like kangaroos...
sometimes they need culling. They the Australian version of raccoons..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Love me some 'possum. North America's only marsupial
and they have the most teeth of any mammal. Sometimes known as “Nature’s sanitation engineers”
They live in my back yard... when they cry or mate it's scary...they cry like babies
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Have you heard the noise a fox makes when it mates? Now that is terrifying
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Foxes are non-existent on the coast...saw lots when I lived in the bush,
but I’ve(fortunately) never heard them mate…
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Foxes are the only feral animals you see here, really.
In North America you get Racoons. I’d welcome them or possums, but that’s easy to say.
Possums have moved into urban areas... they've lived in every place I've worked
and they go through the garbage bins in the afternoon..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Possums, Raccoons and Rats are all part of the urban wilderness in Chicago
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Full Tour de l'Avenir results
Timmy Roe DNFed, Phinney kept his lock on the Lantern rouge…3 man break went the distance got 2 minutes and another rider finished off the front, Michael Mathews won the bunch sprint.
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
Since the break is over
lets get a new group up the road.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
This is perhaps the most boring race I have ever watched
Jens! Voigt puts the 'laughter' in 'manslaughter'
I wish I had video feed
of this boring race, count yourself lucky.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Surely you can find a video feed
either that or you can go get some paint, apply it to your computer monitor, and watch it dry.
Jens! Voigt puts the 'laughter' in 'manslaughter'
my office connection is 2 slow
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
In a bunch sprint?
A lot of riders will have to crash first.
why are garmin wearing out their team 16ks from the line?
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
its dead flat to the finish?
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
thanks
Sadly its a bunch sprint then.
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
It's looking very likely at the moment..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
CN said today's stage would be won from a break
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
CN isn't always useful :)
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I thinks D.Garcia in the break ruined their chances
If I wanted to get shit small wins, I'd race shit small races (Cavendish on Greipel)
Well I'm glad that is finally settled...Good for them
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Here’s an article from an Aussie paper—does look official.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
It's from the Sydney Morning Herald... most reliable paper in Oz.
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
kind of cute
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:25 AM EDT up reply actions
No
but they’ll get good pub at Paris-Brussels.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Tyler FTW!!
Go Tyler! Gar-men! USA! USA! Woohoo!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:25 AM EDT reply actions
WEEEEEE are the Champions my frieeeeend
rooow rooow
and weeeeeee’ll keep on fiiiiiiighting til the end…
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:27 AM EDT up reply actions
fangirl
Jens! Voigt puts the 'laughter' in 'manslaughter'
by Jimbo... on Sep 9, 2010 11:29 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
try getting that
out of yr head now. Sucker.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
I almost wrote something, but I haven't been here long enough...
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Before Farrar became a top-level sprinter...
These were the stages I loved to see David Millar make a go at from 2km out. Never worked, but always was close.
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
hey
that’s my move!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Mine too. I go at 2k, get caught at 1.8k
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
.2k alone? Niiiiice!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:28 AM EDT up reply actions
Cav! Cav! Cav!
Don’t you let me down!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
.
Go Cav!
Or, failing that—get me some points, Tyler!
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
or go backwards...either way
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 11:30 AM EDT up reply actions
Chaotic run in to the sprint.
Or it seems like there’s a bit of a train being set up. Including Hoste and Gilbert :/
OK
business time
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
Farrar alone
Cav in position
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
Except it's been predicted for every sprint so far this Vuelta.
First time it’s actually come true.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Ah, gotcha. Universal guys said the same thing.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Yay Cav!
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Cav
2. Farrar
3. Goss
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:31 AM EDT reply actions
Looks like HTC were the only ones to study the finish
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
Ha!
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
Man no sprint there really
They were coasting in…
I have to see that again
WTF? Lampre slowed down and cleared out the front??
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
I may have Goss and Farrar... but I left cav out... how dumb was that?
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Farrar and others
simply did a shitty job around that last right had corner, while Cav and Goss were storming away.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:33 AM EDT reply actions
Na Nananana I told you so!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
.
Behave!
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Oups! Sorry!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
.
Goss cost himself second and Cav some points to Farrar
"Thanks again, Floyd Landis, Yellow Jersey Wearer: Nuisance Category"
If Farrar even decides to stay in the race..
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 11:35 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah
that was silly. Take away those points Matty.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:36 AM EDT up reply actions
Glad I wasn't the only one who noticed
Why gift four points to (possibly) your biggest rival in the points classification?
Equally curious that Cavendish was trying to gift the stage win to Goss. Sweet gesture and all, just not terribly strategic.
Jens! doesn’t have a shadow because he dropped it repeatedly until it retired, climbing into the CSC team car and claiming a stomach ailment.
by dees ees en drama on Sep 9, 2010 12:00 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah, it almost looked like Cav waited for Goss to pass, but he just stopped pedalling. What a weird finish.
"Not a great entertainer is young Edvald" - Bradley Wiggins
Cav can be very sweet sometimes..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Was that what they were talking about, just at the end?
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Thanks to you both--they finally showed the interview on Universal.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
Important lesson
Don’t sit on the Lampre train when Petacchi isn’t there.
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 11:37 AM EDT reply actions
Cav saying it was total chaos
giving full props to Goss. Didn’t think they had a chance at 600 meters. Thinks the other teams tactics sucked basically
Jens! Voigt puts the 'laughter' in 'manslaughter'
Aside from his animation, which is always fun, I also think the three day growth suits him..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
I'll be passing you on my way down..
"How strange it was to see men doing something beautiful. Something pointless and elegant." Tim Winton, 'Breath'
Crush!
No don’t be alarmed people, it is Cavendish Bah wagon just crushed!
I used to be a big fan of the Racer Formerly Known as Bert! But then again, I used to believe in Santa ,Tooth Fairy and innocence of Floyd!
.
So Cav should be back in the points jersey.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
He is...just presented it
Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!, Tommeke!
by Vlaanderen90 on Sep 9, 2010 11:49 AM EDT up reply actions
"Open goal" works.
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
open goal n. Football an undefended goal; a goal scored into this; also fig.
(Oxford English Dictionary—not linkable)
I've seen more and more riders shaving their arms these days. I don't know why, really, I'm not tempted--the legs are already too much. It seems to come from Australia. All the Australians have shaved arms.--Matti Breschel, Oct. Cycle Sport
damn, just able to pop in for a second and over
Bahvendish did it? nice.
Yes, I will have an Ultra Liberal MoCo Latte please.
POST STAGE THREAD
"Good thing I never said out loud that I was pulling for France, before this all started." -Mark Blacknell
by Chris Fontecchio on Sep 9, 2010 12:01 PM EDT reply actions
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