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My dad and my Major league baseball coffee mug

shownmike — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 12:06:59 +0000

As a kid I would hold my daddy’s hand and enthusiastically tread towards the stadium to witness the wonder called, “Major League Baseball.” My father was an ardent fan of the game and while watching the players perform on the ground his eyes would follow their action with the fixation of a true follower of the game. For him the game was not merely a clash between two teams or the spectacular performance of his favorite player but it was the pleasure of participating as a fan that watches the game and flows with its momentum. Oh God, I used to love watching the game with him because he watched the game unlike anyone else. It was from him that I learned the fundamental rules of the game. One rule that always baffled him and he was unable to explain was “The balk rule.” I guess he could never comprehend its purpose. He would often say, “The balk rule is the baseball’s least understood rule and it has been in the rule book since the nineteenth century. Son, it is not only I who has not managed to understand this rule but the Major League umpire Ron Luciano also was no different from me.” He once said, “I never called a balk in my life. I didn’t understand the rule.” To understand and enjoy the game better it is good not to understand few rules and I think my father was right. I am almost 28 years old now and I love the game and watching it with family and friends and that too with MLB coffee mugs to sip beverages from, is more thrilling than any other experience. But I must admit, as a son I miss the presence of my dad and his wise words of wisdom.
The last time I and my dad visited the major league baseball was in the last season when he had gifted me a Major league baseball coffee mug that I treasure and shall always be one of my priced possessions because it helps me tread the memory lane where I can feel his company always beside me. As jovial as ever, cheering, screaming, shouting, and hooting; above all enjoying the game like a true fan, like a baseball man! He loved Willie Mays for his unique and very unconventional approach towards the game. His confidence as a player was simply awesome and my dad would often quote him, “I think I was the best baseball player I ever saw.” My dad was right; to be the best one has to feel the best. It holds true whether one is participating in the game of baseball or the game of life, the best will always win.
Over the years the game has evolved in many ways and one should not be surprised to know that the official rules of the game have changed almost every single year since 1845. But what has always remained constant is the passion of the fans and the appeal of this superb game. I watch this game and shall watch it for the years to come, for my personal joy. I could never witness the 5 greatest baseball players in action but I feel I see them in the reincarnated forms of the modern day players who perpetuate the legend of baseball and never cease to enthrall the spectators. I follow the game very religiously and with my favorite Major league baseball coffee mug I enjoy the moments of every match. The best part is nowadays you get custom designed MLB Coffee mugs and I just ordered one with the picture of my dad surrounded by the thumb nail pictures of his five best players of baseball:
1- Babe Ruth
2- Willie Mays
3- Ty Cobb
4- Walter Johnson
5- Hank Aaron
I love baseball because it is a game of passion and excitement that grows with every passing moment of the match. And I love it because I love my dad!

Wales vs. France Semi Final-1 Live TV Channel

Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:57:47 +0000

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Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Wales skills coach Neil Jenkins believes their Rugby World Cup semi-final against France may be the biggest match in their history. A 22-10 win over Ireland on Saturday put Wales in the last four for just the second time, and the first appearance since the inaugural tournament in 1987.

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 Match is a big and exciting events in the Rugby History. Wales have handed a heavy 49-6 defeat by New Zealand then, before bouncing back to beat Australia for third place. Jenkins said Saturday’s clash against France was the biggest game most of the players had been involved in, and possibly the nation.

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

France stunned England and Wales overpowered Ireland to become the first teams to reach the Rugby World Cup semi-finals on Saturday. The French put their stuttering group phase form behind them to shock England 19-12 in Auckland after Wales defeated Ireland 22-10 in Wellington. France and Wales will now meet in the first semi-final at Auckland’s Eden Park on Saturday, October 15. France, knocked out in the semi-finals of the past two World Cups by England, had just done enough to reach the knockout stages after a loss to New Zealand and a shock 19-14 defeat by Tonga.

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

France, the losing finalists in 1987 and 1999, have a reputation for producing one great performance in a World Cup but never in a final and scrum-half Yachvili tried to keep a lid on celebrations by adding: “It’s just a quarter-final, there are still two games to win.”

The International Rugby Board has announced the Match Officials for the Rugby World Cup 2011 semi-finals. Ireland’s Alain Rolland, referee of the RWC 2007 final, will take charge of Wales v France at Eden Park, Auckland, on Saturday, 15 October while South Africa’s Craig Joubert will preside over Australia v New Zealand at the same venue on Sunday, 16 October.

Rolland will be joined by assistant referees Jonathan Kaplan (South Africa) and Wayne Barnes (England), while Nigel Owens (Wales) and Romain Poite (France) will support Joubert as assistant referees. The appointments were made by the IRB’s Match Official Selection Committee in Auckland on Monday following a thorough review of quarter-final performances.

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

France:1. Jean-Baptiste Poux, 2. William Servat, 3. Nicolas Mas, 4. Pascal Papé, 5. Lionel Nallet, 6. Thierry Dusautoir (c), 7. Julien Bonnaire, 8. Imanol Harinordoquy, 9. Dimitri Yachvili, 10. Morgan Parra, 11. Alexis Palisson, 12. Maxime Mermoz, 13. Aurélien Rougerie, 14. Vincent Clerc, 15. Maxime Médard

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Wales: 1. G Jenkins, 2. H Bennett, 3. A Jones, 4. L Charteris, 5. A Jones, 6. D Lydiate, 7. S Warburton, 8. T Faletau, 9. M Phillips, 10. J Hook, 11. S Williams, 12. J Roberts, 13. J Davies, 14. G North, 15. L Halfpenny

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

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Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:54:30 +0000

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Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

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Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:52:10 +0000

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Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

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Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:38:47 +0000

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Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

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Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:28:48 +0000

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Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

Wales – France Semifinal – Auckland

Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:25:48 +0000

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Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

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Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:13:52 +0000

World Cup ! World Cup ! World Cup ! Rugby World Cup 2011 !

Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

Live Telecast Wales vs. France Semi Final-1 Match

Shyamal — Fri, 14 Oct 2011 05:08:24 +0000

World Cup ! World Cup ! World Cup ! Rugby World Cup 2011 !

Hallo Rugby Fan ! Rugby World Cup 2011 ( Wales vs. France Semi Final – 1 ) is knocking on the door.

SEMI FINAL – 1 MATCH

WALES vs. FRANCE

Date : 15 October 2011, Saturday

Time : From 7:00PM until 9:00PM (AEDT)

Venue : Eden Park, Auckland

Wales vs. France Match Live Streaming

Referee: Alain Rolland (IRE)

Touch Judge: Jonathan Kaplan (RSA)

Touch Judge: Wayne Barnes (ENG)

TV match official: Giulio De Santis (ITA)

Head To Head

WALES FRANCE

International Matches: 90

WAL victories: 44

FRA victories: 43

draws: 3

Rank: 4 Current IRB World Ranking Rank: 5

FORM:

Wales 2011 RWC:

Lost to South Africa 16-17

Beat Samoa 17-10

Beat Namibia 81-7

Beat Fiji 66-0

Beat Ireland 22-10

France 2011 RWC:

Beat Japan 47-21

Beat Canada 46-19

Lost to New Zealand 17-37

Lost to Tonga 14-19

Beat England 19-12

IRB World Rankings

Team Pos. (Prev.) Rtg.

Australia 2 (3) 87.21

South Africa 3 (2) 84.34

Wales 4 (6) 83.21

France 5 (8) 82.68

England 6 (4) 81.58

Appointments for the Final and Bronze Final will be made on Monday, 17 October.

TEAMS:

Replacements:16. Dimitri Szarzewski, 17. Fabien Barcella, 18. Julien Pierre, 19. Louis Picamoles, 20. Francois Trinh-Duc, 21. David Marty, 22. Cédric Heymans

Replacements:16. L Burns, 17. P James, 18. B Davies, 19. R Jones, 20. L Williams, 21. S Jones, 22. S Williams

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