tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51256181633094877802024-02-20T15:45:59.858-08:00Ali NicollAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-49835388981743526292012-01-15T10:52:00.001-08:002012-01-15T10:52:45.713-08:00Mid Wales League 1: Bow Street 1 v 3 Newbridge-on-WyePlayed yesterday, a bit cold but at least dry. <br /><br />Was Assistant Referee along with Will Owen, and John Davies as referee. <br /><br />I had a very quiet 1st half with the Newbridge defensive line and can't really remember the home side having more than 2 shots on goal. Newbridge were winning 0-2 at half-time. Bow Street were poor. <br /><br />The 2nd half was much better with more movement from Bow Street and the game opened up more. They deserved to get a goal back and looked good at drawing things level. Then John D awarded a penalty to Newbridge about 10 mins from the end, from which they scored. On reflection I'm not sure if it was correct but John was a lot closer to it than me. Earlier Bow Street wanted a penalty but agreed with John after it looked like the player ran into the defender after playing the ball past him. <br /><br />Both keepers required treatment which resulted in about 8 minutes overtime being played. I thanked John for this afterwards as my hands were so cold. <br /><br /><br />- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Bow%20Street&z=10'>Bow Street</a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-42101599568520904182012-01-07T15:39:00.001-08:002012-01-07T15:39:24.043-08:00Montgomery League: Waterloo Rovers Res 4 v 0 BettwsA record is kept of every football game I referee, so this year decided that I would publish where I've been. Not sure yet if I should include everything, like 'dodgy' decisions but at least basic information should be available.
After my initial game in the Aberystwyth League at Borth was postponed for an unplayable pitch, was asked if I could travel to Welshpool. Haven't been there for a wee while so left trying to remember exactly how to find the ground. After one wrong turn found it, located alongside Welshpool FC and Welshpool Cricket Club. Later discovered the pitch we were on was where the club originally started before moving to below the rugby pitch. Normally the club uses the Welshpool FC changing rooms but as the Waterloo 1st team were playing on the other pitch, they had first call so we had to change at the nearby school. Unfortunately when I arrived everyone had already gone to the pitch and it was locked. So I hid in a corner and changed. Hope there were no cameras!
The game itself was very much uneventful. Rovers were winning 2-0 before I awarded a penalty to Bettws. One or two players didn't think it was but I did laugh when during the set-up the Rovers keeper said he appealed for a penalty by mistake. (note: must not have back to players when talking with keeper).
The 2nd half was a closer affair but as Bettws were pushing to bring things level, Rovers broke twice late on to finally wrap things up.
I could give you things like scores etc but I don't need to record these during the match. There were no yellow or red cards issued to nothing there. In fact only had to speak with one player who was getting more vocal, but thankfully his captain kept tabs on him.
So that's it. First game since early December as I had one free weekend and the rest were postponed. Felt sluggish to get going and my fitness is poor anyway so any break makes things hard.
I would post where I am next week but if often changes as the week goes on so a bit pointless. Also last season I was using the Facebook calendar so everyone knew where I was but stopped that in case it caused problems within my FB friends, a few of whom I referee. But we'll see what happens in the future.
- Posted using BlogPress from my iPad<br /><p class='blogpress_location'>Location:<a href='http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Welshpool&z=10'>Welshpool</a></p>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-80246780288971318012010-04-28T12:21:00.001-07:002010-04-28T12:21:24.008-07:00Wedding Anniversary<p>is coming soon. need idea’s</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-6800828006982247902009-09-18T16:07:00.001-07:002009-09-18T16:07:11.491-07:00- Change need not be scary<a href="http://www.countytimes.co.uk/sport/78940/change-need-not-be-scary.aspx">- Change need not be scary</a><br /><br />Shared via <a href="http://addthis.com">AddThis</a><br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-72203739929155931962009-08-27T15:41:00.000-07:002009-08-27T16:09:30.665-07:00Machynlleth TescoTo save responding to Mr Glyn Davies blog post in detail and filling his comments field too much, I have posted my response in full here. <div><br /></div><div>The blog I am responding too can be found here <a href="http://glyndaviesam.blogspot.com/2009/08/magic-of-machynlleth.html">http://glyndaviesam.blogspot.com/2009/08/magic-of-machynlleth.html</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Mr Davies, I wish for Tesco or any supermarket to arrive in Machynlleth as I believe that the area is in dire need of it. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">1) Job's </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As an incomer I moved here for family reason's and was fortunate enough to get a job in Newtown before arriving. At the time there were jobs available in Machynlleth, but preferred what was offered. Over time, I don't really think the job situation has improved and can be argued it has got worse. I believe the net effect of Tesco arriving will bring more jobs to the area, even if some are part time. However should the application fail, I have already said to my son that he will be better off moving elsewhere to increase his chances of getting a job. (If truth be told, I told him he will be better of moving to another country as the UK is dying.) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Now he may not want to work in Tesco, but what I am trying to get across is these jobs are very much needed. If the application fails, then the Welsh Assembly, EEC and UK Government need to be pressured to get some sort of major employer into the area. I know it has or was granted EEC funding, but at what cost per head for job created? But that is another debate. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">2) Competition </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">As I have said I travel a lot throughout the UK. Guess what I do on the way back? Visit a town's supermarket to get the groceries and save money in the process. I do compare and the majority of cases do save, and better in my pocket than elsewhere. I have been told that the Machynlleth Co-op is the "most profitable in the area", and "covers losses made elsewhere". Personally I would prefer that money in my pocket than cover for any loses elsewhere. Increasing the competition in the town will drive down prices. To what effect to current shops? Very little, Co-op will suffer and less so the Spar. They are big enough organisations to fight back. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"> 3) People </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I don't fully subscribe to the idea that local businesses will suffer. The clock papershop will have a problem and maybe the bakers. The others are good or diverse enough to take stock, adapt and prosper. Tesco will over time increase the volume of people moving in Machynnleth (will deal with traffic issue later) and the challenge is for current shops to attract these people through the doors. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">4) Traffic </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Turn a negative into a positive. The increase in traffic volume will cause a problem but use this opportunity to get something in place. I don't like the clock junction and I do think traffic lights are the answer. Likewise the Dyfi bridge. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">(Here is a question. Is the clock junction, like the Dyfi bridge a Welsh Assembly issue as it is on a major truck road?) </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Use lights to control the bridge access. Of course, there is the ongoing problem with flooding, and being honest I cannot answer that at the moment aside from building a brand new route into the town. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Glyn, please use whatever influence you have to spread the message that the majority of those who reside in the area that Machynlleth Town Council administer do want this application approved. The 'no' camp are running a very good campaign and as often happens, the silent 'Yes' are slow to get things going. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I do think think that this application does have a problem of being rejected due to the mix of locals. Not something to be sneered at but rather rejoiced, cause I really have become fond of the area. I have often felt that there is a divide in the town and as an 'incomer' it does feel at times rather strange. It would appear that this divide is largely shown between the 'Yes' and 'No' camps. In the end I hope that it doesn't get any worse, people accept and respect the views of all incomers/hippies/bowlers/locals or whatever tag people are given. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:100%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap;font-size:13px;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre-wrap; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">At the end of the day, these same people have the same amount of voting power as their neighbour.</span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-67843487843714735682009-01-15T17:50:00.000-08:002009-01-15T17:50:00.437-08:00New job<p>As you may be aware, Raymond A Lamb were bought by Thermo Fisher Scientific during November 08. After worrying about whether I would be kept or not and knowing that Thermo only had one position open, I decided to put a few feelers out.</p> <p>During November and early December, a number of companies spoke to me with nothing coming from it. In mid December Thermo interviewed me and followed it up with a kind offer to take on an area. I thanked them for the offer and was told that I would get the formal offer once certain details were sorted out. </p> <p>About then a couple more companies enquired about me. One interviewed me the afternoon after Thermo had said the formal offer would be in the post by end of work the next day. (Roughly two weeks after the informal notification). This interview led to an job offer early the next week and it is this I have accepted.</p> <p>So now I am winding down my Raymond A Lamb work load and getting it ready to hand it over. I hope that Thermo don’t have a dagger ready for me but I was offered a new challenge which is always welcomed. Knowing what area Thermo were going to offer I would probably get more money in the long term than what the new company offered, but a number of folk I spoke to said that I would be silly to turn this down.</p> <p>So what have I accepted?</p> <p> </p> <p>Dako – North West   </p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-85814792885762783842009-01-11T12:55:00.001-08:002009-01-11T12:55:12.096-08:00MS Office Groove & Palm TX sync<p>Looking for a software solution where I can sync Microsoft Office 07 Groove application to my Palm TX.</p> <p> </p> <p>Suggestions?</p> <p> </p> <p>Ali</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-30354297362511425632009-01-09T13:30:00.001-08:002009-01-09T13:30:51.393-08:00BBC - Food - Recipes - Caramel banana shortbread<p> </p> <p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/caramelbananashortbr_85999.shtml">BBC - Food - Recipes - Caramel banana shortbread</a></p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-20274970771289880202008-10-19T16:03:00.000-07:002008-10-19T16:16:27.019-07:00Laptop power problem'sI have an old laptop which I have refurbished for my son (aged 9) and was working okay for some time.<br /><br />However one day I started it and after a perod of time it it just shut down, as if it had run out of power.<br /><br />At various times it would start okay or just be ine process of loading Windows before once again it shut down. No close down screen, just hard disk noise then blank screen<br /><br />Thinking that the battery was needing replaced, bought a new one and it loaded as normal, worked okay for about 10 minutes but alas did what it again, shut down.<br /><br />Looked into it a bit more and noticed that there is no mains light when connected to the mains but the small light at the top of the screen is on. If you pressed the base of the laptop at various points the mains light did come on whilst the small light disappeared. All of this is occuring when the laptop is switched off.<br /><br />Now stuck as the laptop was working great before this started. No new hardware had been installed for about 2 weeks before all this happens (was a wifi card). No new software for some time and I know my son hasn't done anything as me or my wife sit with him when he is on. <br /><br />If anyone has any advice please let me know.<br /><br />AliAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-62812087577318968812008-07-21T15:45:00.000-07:002008-07-21T15:47:53.079-07:00Palm blogging softwareDoes anyone know of any software which will allow me to create a blog offline, on a Palm T/X?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-92006065741107143882008-03-31T09:35:00.001-07:002008-03-31T09:35:58.745-07:00Salt Lake & Galaxy - contrasting fortunes<p>Okay, sat myself down in front of the laptop and watched these two games. Not something I have done much in recent times but since I have declared that MLS is the sport of summer I had better start.</p> <p>Salt Lake were unlucky not to get a win against Chicago Fire on Saturday.  Only a last minute equaliser by lardy winge bucket Cuauhteomoc Blanco (being honest I looked that up) put a damper of a winning start. An unlucky 71st minute own goal by Bakary Sourmare gave RSL the lead, although it remains debatable if they deserved the lead. That mistake could have been avoided had the keeper done better in advising the onrushing defender to let the ball run clear.</p> <p>Having not watched RSL before I thought that they worked well as a team with the midfield creating a number of chances. Of course I cannot compare to last season and I type without really reading about the thoughts of RSL fans but I do feel that overall the club should be happy with this performance.  The defence at times did allow too much space which the Chicago forward line worked and this may be something that will have to be worked on. A more mobile forward line will take advantage of this and from what I have seen so far this risk is out there. I was concerned about the number of silly cautions that were picked up but will put that down to those particular players wanting to make an impact. On the positive side the link between midfield and the strikers was very good with no-one lacking confidence in taking on the player or getting a shot off.  </p> <p>As for Deuchar, didn't really get into the match once he came on and I suspect that it will take 4 or 5 games before he fully tunes into his colleagues. </p> <p>In the end it would be hard to disagree that both sides deserved this result.</p> <p> </p> <p>What of Galaxy? It didn't look bad, it was terrible. Okay Sir Beckham played much like he did for England .  In what would be a disappointing performance in France was acceptable in this game. The right back overlapping Sir Beckham was pointed out after the international and was again picked up after this team implosion. Maybe we are starting to see the way in which the future Sir Beckham will play, relying much on his ability in getting the crosses into the correct area's . Without doubt he can still do this and cause trouble for the opposition but it is up the the coaching staff to make sure that they get the best out of this service. Without doubt Sir Beckham was the best player for this first look at a very disappointing Galaxy side.  The biggest shocker was Xavier. At one stage I noticed that this central defender was playing right midfield closing down an opposing player, 20 yards outside the Rapids penalty area! What was he doing there? By that stage though the visitors had not only lost the game but shape. I only hope the bus was easily located outside the ground.</p> <p>The cause was not helped by a referee whom I think didn't work hard enough and appeared a bit dazed by the record crowd. The penalty is open to debate and my view of this was poor due to the quality of my Internet stream at the time. You can see that the referee was losing control and a more proactive approach to cautioning players much earlier could have avoided the dismissals. The Rapid sending off was easily a red card and I have read that Xavier was sent off for bumping the referee. If he did do this then his ban should be extended. Maybe this would be welcomed by Gullit, who now has the toughest job in football. After all King Keegan has started winning at Newcastle. I also suspect that the 3rd goal was offside but this did highlight where the biggest problem is. Two central defenders who appeared not up to task and a midfield which got lost.  And judging by Sir Beckham's face as he walked off maybe he realized that too.</p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:f6fbb2cd-1ba8-4a67-90b4-2bd58afca66d" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Real%20Salt%20Lake" rel="tag">Real Salt Lake</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Deuchar" rel="tag">Deuchar</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Los%20Angeles%20Galaxy" rel="tag">Los Angeles Galaxy</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=MLS" rel="tag">MLS</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Chicago" rel="tag">Chicago</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Colorado" rel="tag">Colorado</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Sir%20David%20Beckham" rel="tag">Sir David Beckham</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Rudd%20Gullit" rel="tag">Rudd Gullit</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=needs%20help" rel="tag">needs help</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Xavier" rel="tag">Xavier</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Kevin%20Keegan" rel="tag">Kevin Keegan</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-6424068040778799502008-03-29T18:29:00.001-07:002008-03-29T18:29:54.434-07:00DC United v Kansas City<p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:1f9255ff-1a43-46e3-88bd-ce0bd1ca08d0" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=MLS" rel="tag">MLS</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=DC" rel="tag">DC</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=KC" rel="tag">KC</a></div> </p> <p>The KC 2nd goal should have counted.  The goal scorer was not offside when the ball was played forward.</p> <p>The DC goal was offside and as I type KC have gone 2-0. It is a poor game and the MLSDirect.tv commenter is crap !!</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-52402404270424255562008-03-29T15:13:00.001-07:002008-03-29T17:05:18.705-07:00Real Salt Lake v Chicago Fire<p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:e83e3e88-f06e-446f-b66c-7a97a362c072" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=RSL" rel="tag">RSL</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Chicago" rel="tag">Chicago</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=MLS" rel="tag">MLS</a></div> </p> <p> </p> <p>First time watching a game on MLSDirect.tv. First impression is that the picture can be a lot clearer but overall appears to be a good service. Network speed is good although I have muted the sound as I am also watching EPL on Sky TV.</p> <p>Also the first time I have watched the MLS team I have chosen to watch, Real Salt Lake. First impression - what the hell is that pitch. Lines markings everywhere !!</p> <p> </p> <p>3 min's in and RSL appear on top in what looks like a 4-4-2 formation.</p> <p>5 min's - good movement by RSL creates a chance at the near post following on from a cross from the left wing. </p> <p>Just noticed that the touchlines are very close to the stands. How many players have clashed with the advert hoarding's?</p> <p>Loving the Chicago shirt sponsor - Best Buy</p> <p>10 min - good advantage by ref which allowed a good try at goal for Chicago. Their No 10, moaner?</p> <p>Corner flags not in the correct position. </p> <p>14 min - Great chance for RSL after the No 9 (?) got a lucky break of the ball which resulted in him booting it over the bar.</p> <p>Correction, corner flags in correct position.</p> <p>16 min - another good advantage by ref who is [so far] having a good game. I am enjoying this.</p> <p>20 min's - got a problem. Match of the day has started which I am also having to watch online (BBC website). Wife wont let me watch on normal TV.</p> <p>Good first goal by Bolton v Arsenal.</p> <p>22 min - Chicago No 10 asking the ref to book the player from a foul. NO !!. Not acceptable behaviour by 10 who is also the captain.</p> <p>25 min - game opening up and another good shot on target by RSL, whom need a goal to back up the chances they have had.</p> <p>27 min - foul by RSL, nice try by ref to play advantage but called it back. </p> <p>Loving the fact you can get real time stats on this game using the MLS site. UK - take note.</p> <p>MLSDirect.tv froze. Buffering.</p> <p>now on 3rd Guinness.</p> <p>Bolton could be going down.</p> <p>Re-loading MLSDirect.tv webpage </p> <p>Got coverage back after missing 4 min's.</p> <p>33 min - Chicago No 10 getting too much room.</p> <p>Effective use of the wings by RSL but need to get the ball out there much quicker.</p> <p>36 min - RSL cross in from the left in lacking support from midfield.</p> <p>Man U - Villa now on MotD.</p> <p>38 MIN - another foul by RSL, wont be long before a yellow appears.</p> <p>CHECK OUT THE 1ST GOAL BY MAN UTD. !!!!!! CLASS</p> <p>40 MIN - no foul called by ref on RSL player.</p> <p>Half time</p> <p>What is it with Chicago 10? As mentioned earlier he should have been yellow carded for asking a player to be booked. And now he is mouthing off.</p> <p>RSL will be disappointed with not having taken the lead. Chicago have become more into the game as the half has gone on - a did finish the stronger. RSL need to cut down the amount of Chicago ball in midfield and get their own ball out to the wingers much faster. Ref is having a good game but will need to be on his toes for the first 10 - 15 min's of the 2nd half. Enjoying this game.</p> <p>Precious win by Birmingham against Man City.</p> <p>I predict that Chicago 10 will get booked.</p> <p>Also liking these half time interviews with players and coaches.</p> <p>Have a look at the save by Gordon for Sunderland v West ham.</p> <p>2nd half starts.</p> <p>46 - Chicago 10 crying lying on the pitch, who are also on top</p> <p>48 - RSL: why didn't the forward take the ball inside after clearing the right back?  Would have drawn the central defender leaving his team-mate with a better chance.</p> <p>49 - again on the left wing. RSL carry the ball after beating the full back. Cause the problem.</p> <p>Sorry for not knowing any names but I am finding it easier like this.</p> <p>51 - wild shot by RSL over bar. no 11 (update that could be 77)</p> <p>4th Guinness started</p> <p>Losing interest in MotD - Derby - Fulham on</p> <p>54 - RSL into it more.</p> <p>No penalty - went down too easy. </p> <p>57 - RSL no 9. Get up and stop rolling around.</p> <p>Derby down </p> <p>59 - RSL need to make a change in midfield or up front. Not enough support coming from midfield.</p> <p>61 - ref missed foul on Chicago, near touch line - push</p> <p>62 - RSL sub</p> <p>64 - foul on Chicago player - push in chest</p> <p>Close game, RSL sub appears to have made a difference. No idea if there has been a change in formation as it is hard to tell on MLSDirect.tv, but better play from RSL.</p> <p>66 - v good ball down right wing by RSL</p> <p>MotD - Reading - Blackburn on</p> <p>CSI NY on Sky +</p> <p>One goal will win this game</p> <p>70 GOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLL RSL - looks like an own goal. It is after a right wing cross by RSL 21.</p> <p>KKKKKKKKKKEEEEEEEEENNNNNNNYYYYYYYYY DDDDDUUUUUCCCCCHHHHHAAAAARRRRRR IS ON</p> <p>Unlucky Fire 4, a better shout from your keeper would have solved your problem.</p> <p>crowd looked bored</p> <p>75 - RSL are sitting too deep</p> <p>Is it cold there?</p> <p>77 - Is it a penalty for RSL? No, good call ref and correct booking.</p> <p>I thought it was live but replay proved me wrong.</p> <p>RSL are open to the through ball from midfield.</p> <p>82 - better play by RSL moving the ball around.  Saw a header in scrappy play. I have noticed that both teams are playing with the ball on the ground. Note to MLS website stats. A tackle from behind is a sending off offence. The correct term for the two bookings so far is 'Unsporting behaviour - tripping'.</p> <p>87 - RSL are still too deep. Should be a booking against RSL 5</p> <p>Deuchar is not in this game yet but be warned, he can score.</p> <p>Noticed Deuchar is breaking laws. His under shirt should be the same colour as his strip. Can be a booking offence.</p> <p>91 - Goal Chicago. Had to be their 10. Good strike.</p> <p>Still not impressed by his altitude.</p> <p>93 - RSL player should be booked for that check on Fire player.</p> <p>94:34 Final whistle, good game, fair result.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-90412659203191424182008-03-28T19:49:00.001-07:002008-03-28T19:49:29.136-07:00MLSLive.tv - Is it worth it?<p></p> <p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:15deaf5c-e672-4c33-b11f-eee665d0c01d" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=MLS" rel="tag">MLS</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Soccer" rel="tag">Soccer</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Football" rel="tag">Football</a></div> </p> <p> </p> <p>As a recent convert to the MLS, if only to follow Real Salt Lake forward, Kenny Deuchar, it it worth me buying into <a href="http://web.mlsnet.com/products/" target="_blank">MLSLive.tv</a>?</p> <p>Is it worth the expense? </p> <p>Is the quality any good?</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-28144722245213509922008-03-28T18:41:00.001-07:002008-03-28T18:41:35.611-07:00MLS Fanatsy Team<p>Enter <a href="http://mlsfantasy.soccernet.com/" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p> </p> <p>I have entered the league set up by USA Today soccer blogger Beau Dure. You can read his post regarding his league, with entry details <a href="http://www.usatoday.com/community/profile.htm?UID=1e704431d89e7993&plckController=PersonaBlog&plckScript=personaScript&plckElementId=personaDest&plckPersonaPage=BlogViewPost&plckPostId=Blog%3a1e704431d89e7993Post%3a9073c349-bb27-40c0-9019-e7b591f9b065&loc=interstitialskip" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p> </p> <p>Here is my team</p> <blockquote> <p>4-4-2</p> </blockquote> <p><strong><u>Goalkeeper:</u></strong> </p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=275148" target="_blank">Pat Onstad</a></p> <p><strong><u>Defenders:</u></strong> </p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=368605" target="_blank">Gonzalo Martinez</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=322690" target="_blank">Patrick Ianni</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=275096" target="_blank">Shavar Thomas</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=275151" target="_blank">Nat Borchers</a></p> <p><u><strong>Midfielders:</strong></u></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=381264" target="_blank">Maurice Edu</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=275294" target="_blank">Christian Gomez</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=275076" target="_blank">Claudio Reyna</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=379145" target="_blank">Fred</a></p> <p><strong><u>Forwards:</u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=381906" target="_blank">Juan Pablo Angel</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=396451" target="_blank">Kenny Deuchar</a></p> <p><strong><u>Bench:</u></strong></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=322682" target="_blank">Kenny Cooper</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=439305" target="_blank">Rob Valentino</a></p> <p><a href="http://fantasy.mlsnet.com/reports/profile.asp?id=439299" target="_blank">Josh Lambo</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><u>Coach</u></strong></p> <p>Steve Nicol</p> <p> </p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:6047c5c2-3b4d-4caf-812d-7ccc3faec721" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=soccer" rel="tag">soccer</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=mls" rel="tag">mls</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=football" rel="tag">football</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=fantasy" rel="tag">fantasy</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-13467573566872799212008-03-28T17:23:00.001-07:002008-03-28T17:23:33.555-07:00In reply to 'Behind the shield'<p>Have a look at the original post by Ian Joy <a href="http://rsltothecore.com/rslblog/?p=95" target="_blank">here</a></p> <p>Copied by comment below</p> <p>Good spot over your Man U result last week and as it so happens I said an Arsenal win. However glad Chelsea won as it has kept the EPL title open. </p> <p><u>Manchester United vs Aston Villa</u> <br />This week I expect that Manchester Utd will win against Aston Villa, but Villa have been poor lately and this match could get them going again. Man Utd to win. </p> <p>Liverpool vs Everton <br />Liverpool - a week in the life off. Owners falling out, players getting into trouble and a poor showing by their England internationals. Everton - Cahill out for the season, along with Chelsea shafted in a fixture arrangement. One of the biggest blue - red derby's in recent times with the winner taking a massive step towards the final European spot.  A Liverpool win gives Benitez a more secure seat. But an Everton win gives Moyles a chance to make his club into the cities top side. <br />I could duck this and go for a draw but that's boring. Everton win. </p> <p><u>Rangers vs Celtic <br /></u>Not my most popular teams and the main reason Scottish leagues suffer. (Support your local teams - but that is  a different story). Not often a lot of skill during the game but great for passion. Draw. 3 sent off, 5 yellow cards. 75 arrested. 1 attempted murder. </p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:41644a3b-751c-44c2-b5d0-e346729887a7" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=predict" rel="tag">predict</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=football" rel="tag">football</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=soccer" rel="tag">soccer</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=manchester%20utd" rel="tag">manchester utd</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=aston%20villa" rel="tag">aston villa</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=liverpool" rel="tag">liverpool</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=everton" rel="tag">everton</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=rangers" rel="tag">rangers</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=celtic" rel="tag">celtic</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=besiktas" rel="tag">besiktas</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=fenerbahce" rel="tag">fenerbahce</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=sc%20paderborn" rel="tag">sc paderborn</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=fc%20st%20pauli" rel="tag">fc st pauli</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=ian%20joy" rel="tag">ian joy</a></div> <p><u></u></p> <p><u>Besiktas vs Fenerbahce</u> <br />What is normal in Glasgow becomes extreme in Turkey. Do they not slaughter goats during their games? Fenerbahce, very strong and can't see them losing this one. </p> <p><u>SC Paderborn vs FC ST PAULI <br /></u>Goggled Paderborn and discovered that they were one of the teams fixed by the referee. Look up St Pauli and discovered that they are on YouTube and have a great Wiki write up. St Pauli for a win - if only to please Ian.</p> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125618163309487780.post-35587418527802157402008-03-28T15:48:00.001-07:002008-03-28T15:56:27.842-07:00Powys NHS Review<p>Having read in full the <a href="http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sites3/docmetadata.cfm?orgid=501&id=94879" target="_blank">Clinical Governance Support and Development Unit Phase II report</a> into the future of local National Health Services (NHS) in the Machynlleth area, the future looks bleak for the local hospital.</p> <p>Aside from the map, Machynlleth is mentioned on pages 9, 13, 16, 23, 24 & 33 of this report.</p> <p>Page 9 details that Machynlleth tends to care for acutely ill patients whom are under the supervision of local GP's. </p> <p>According to this report, "acutely ill patients should be cared for by an NHS trust consultant led team , providing 24 hour medical cover, and supported by a health service infrastructure for acute service".</p> <p>In general it views that GP's don't have proper accountability towards Powys Local Health Board (LHB) for the service it provides to acutely ill patients. Due to the Service Level Agreements (SLA) between the practices and LHB not being more specific towards this treatment, degrees of involvement vary throughout the area. </p> <p>Currently Machynlleth is not able to offer this type of care due to the lack of staff not just in the local area but as pointed out in the report, in Powys in general. </p> <p>The 'Community Hospital Age Care Service Consultant Service' is led by three Age Care Consultants (ACC) whom have access to 105 beds at six sites, including Machynlleth.  They are assisted by GP's providing a committed service to the older people and are held in high regard. The downside to this service is the lack of 'out of hours' (OoH) support offered by the consultants who usually provide advice over the telephone. Any direct support during this period relies on the OoH GP service with 'Shropdoc' being its main provider. A service which the report points out can lack experience is a number of areas. The ACC view is that "community hospitals are now meeting much less of patients' medical needs than in the past. They foresee the need for a, Community Geriatrician in the future to work with patients in the community and care homes rather than in hospitals as they do now". A view support by the report.</p> <p>Regarding the nursing service in the community hospitals the report concludes that "the current situation of 10 nursing workforces [one workforce at each community hospital] is not sustainable, and places nurses in an unacceptable position. There is too little experience for nurses to maintain the wide range of skills expected of them; from acute emergency care to the rehabilitative care of the elderly. In order to develop their skills, nurses providing acute care need to be part of an acute care directorate outreached from an NHS Trust, whilst nurses providing rehabilitative care and nursing care to the elderly need to be based in the community or in care homes".</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>In general it recommends that Machynlleth Hospital acute services is provided by a NHS Trust near to the local area. Our strong links to Aberystwyth is mentioned.  Which (apart from Ystradgynlais Hospital) is a different recommendation for the all the other sites in Powys, whom are advised to be under the control of one NHS Trust. It points out that these recommendations are likely to require the support of the Welsh Assembly.</strong></p> <p>___________________________________________________</p> <p>A sentence in the report which I found amazing is it estimates that "at least half of the patients in the community hospitals do not need to be in hospital". Suggesting that local support in either the patients own home or admission into a care home would be the better, modern day solution.  This waste of bed resources has occurred because of a number of reasons. The lack of transport to attend an out patient clinic was one reason. The use of ambulances to ferry patients to these clinics is a complete waste of time and money when this service can be done locally.  I have copied below an area of the report which I think causes the biggest problem in this area.</p> <p><strong>11.5 The challenge of providing services for elderly citizens and others in rural areas</strong> <br /></p> <p>We appreciate that in rural areas where community services are under developed, and short term care is not always available, the community hospitals have provided a valuable service in the past and have traditionally filled this gap. Furthermore there is great attachment to the buildings themselves, but this attachment may now be holding up the development of modern Rural Health, Rehabilitation, and Social Care Centres, that could benefit both the elderly and the younger residents of rural communities. <br /></p> <p>The community hospital beds in Powys cost approximately £2000 per week. The Wales average cost for a rehabilitation bed in 2006 in a District General Hospital was approximately £1400. The nursing home that currently provides beds to Powys GPs costs approximately £700 per bed per week. Transferring the care of those patients who need nursing care to a care home setting would provide the patients with a better environment, and release resources to develop extended local health, rehabilitation, and community care services to benefit all members of the community.</p> <p>___________________________________________________</p> <p>The Minor Injury Service (MIU) in Machynlleth has on average 2 new patients per day and the reports says "not sustainable as a stand alone MIU.Most of the nurses providing this MIU service normally staff the wards and are skilled in the care of the elderly. Asking them to change roles increases the risks to nurses and patients because staff are not able to maintain their skills, which could result in a poor service to the patient.</p> <p>Currently the LHB are talking to the public about the future of MIUs but Machynlleth is asked to talk to local GPs to provide this service. </p> <p>___________________________________________________</p> <p><strong>My conclusion</strong></p> <p>Machynlleth Hospital has a bleak future ahead of it. Its obvious that the LHB wants to move the acute services to the Ceredigion & Mid Wales NHS Trust because of its remoteness from central Powys. The MIU will only stay open at the current site should Aberystwyth decide to keep the acute service wards in Machynlleth.  This can only be done with the Welsh Assembly covering the excess cost. </p> <p>The MIU service does raise one question. What will happen if the local GP's refuse to take it over? I cannot see any MIU service being maintained in Machynlleth unless they do.</p> <p> </p> <p>So what of the future?</p> <p>1. The main hospital building being closed and sold for low cost housing or a new care home with acute services being moved to Aberystwyth. The MIU transferred into an extension of the GP Practice, so that the GPs can provide a quick response. The selling of the building to provide the funding for this new MIU.</p> <p>2. Current hospital building being redeveloped into a GP Practice (includes all the additional services the current building offers) which will enable to retention of the current MIU facilities. This will also allow the facilities to become the centre point of community health services in Machynlleth. Current GP Practice redeveloped. My preferred option.</p> <p>3. Aberystwyth keeping open the acute services with support from the Welsh Assembly. The MIU staying where it is on the understanding that there will be a wait until the GP arrives.</p> <p>4. Keeping the current status quo. Not an option in my opinion.</p> <p>___________________________________________________</p> <p> </p> <p>So what do you think? A big blog (sorry) and not something I talk about but it is one area of my life I have an interest in.</p> <p>Leave your comments.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p></p> <div class="wlWriterSmartContent" id="scid:0767317B-992E-4b12-91E0-4F059A8CECA8:a6db59f8-1f0d-42fc-bded-2f4620dadc64" style="padding-right: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; margin: 0px; padding-top: 0px">LiveJournal Tags: <a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=NHS" rel="tag">NHS</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Powys" rel="tag">Powys</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Wales" rel="tag">Wales</a>,<a href="http://www.livejournal.com/interests.bml?int=Machynlleth" rel="tag">Machynlleth</a></div> Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10779198912929026811noreply@blogger.com0