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Another perspective on running streaks.
another view on running streaks
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another view on running streaks
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Joe DiMaggio's Hitting Streak
It seems like every year that another sacred baseball record falls. But one mark that will never be surpassed is Joltin' Joe DiMaggio's 56 Game Hitting Streak
56 game hitting streak • the new york yankees • joe dimaggio hitting streak • hitting streak joe dimaggio • 56 game hit streak
It seems like every year that another sacred baseball record falls. But one mark that will never be surpassed is Joltin' Joe DiMaggio's 56 Game Hitting Streak
56 game hitting streak • the new york yankees • joe dimaggio hitting streak • hitting streak joe dimaggio • 56 game hit streak
WNBA: Indiana At Phoenix
The Phoenix Mercury are alone in 2nd place after winning their 4th straight.
indiana • phoenix • tamika catchings • diana taurasi • wnba
The Phoenix Mercury are alone in 2nd place after winning their 4th straight.
indiana • phoenix • tamika catchings • diana taurasi • wnba
Baseball’s Longest Streaks
Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser head the list of Baseball's Longest and Most Important Streaks.
baseball's longest streaks • baseball's most important streaks • joe dimaggio 56 games • cal ripken streak • lou gehrig streak
Joe DiMaggio, Cal Ripken and Orel Hershiser head the list of Baseball's Longest and Most Important Streaks.
baseball's longest streaks • baseball's most important streaks • joe dimaggio 56 games • cal ripken streak • lou gehrig streak
DiMaggio is Now Number One
DiMaggio's record is the greatest hitting record of all, but for a few minutes, on a July afternoon, it appeared that the genuineness of the streak might be questioned.
56 game hitting streak • dimaggio owns top record • greatest record • streak might be questioned • joe dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak
DiMaggio's record is the greatest hitting record of all, but for a few minutes, on a July afternoon, it appeared that the genuineness of the streak might be questioned.
56 game hitting streak • dimaggio owns top record • greatest record • streak might be questioned • joe dimaggio's 56-game hitting streak
Look, No Streaks!
BC's performance against #1 Miami was enough to move the Hurricanes down the polls to #2, but not enough to sustain my unbeaten streak this season.
college football • picks • shock • upsets • guesses
BC's performance against #1 Miami was enough to move the Hurricanes down the polls to #2, but not enough to sustain my unbeaten streak this season.
college football • picks • shock • upsets • guesses
Praitie Falcon
The Prairie Falcons bill is sapphire with a dusky colored tip. The top of the falcon's head has dusky brown streaks. There is a dark brown stripe from the edge of its eye to its chin. The feathers on its back and wings are tawny in color and a wingspan of about forty inches.
raptor • desert • streaked • glides • daring
The Prairie Falcons bill is sapphire with a dusky colored tip. The top of the falcon's head has dusky brown streaks. There is a dark brown stripe from the edge of its eye to its chin. The feathers on its back and wings are tawny in color and a wingspan of about forty inches.
raptor • desert • streaked • glides • daring
Cubs Continue Hot Streak
Mike Fontenot has played a grand total of 9 games this season, but he's fast becoming a fan, and player favorite
cubs • baseball • fontenot • padres • streak
Mike Fontenot has played a grand total of 9 games this season, but he's fast becoming a fan, and player favorite
cubs • baseball • fontenot • padres • streak
Cup Winners on Losing Streak
Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.
nhl • stanley • cup • losing • streak
Alexander Semin had a hat trick and Alexander Ovechkin scored two third period goals including the game winner to defeat the Stanley Cup defenders.
nhl • stanley • cup • losing • streak
One streak ends while another one begins
Venus Williams's domination of women's tennis may have ended at the hands of Lindsay Davenport, but it looks like another on-court rival of theirs has the WTA Tour at her feet at the moment. Martina Hingis won her third straight indoor tournament at Moscow, demolishing hometown favourite Anna Kournikova in the final, and in the process extended her winning streak to 12 matches.
martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • venus williams • monica seles
Venus Williams's domination of women's tennis may have ended at the hands of Lindsay Davenport, but it looks like another on-court rival of theirs has the WTA Tour at her feet at the moment. Martina Hingis won her third straight indoor tournament at Moscow, demolishing hometown favourite Anna Kournikova in the final, and in the process extended her winning streak to 12 matches.
martina hingis • lindsay davenport • serena williams • venus williams • monica seles
Raiders Stop Chiefs 20-17
The Raiders win in Kansas City for the first time since 9/11.
nfl week 12 • justin fargas • daunte culpepper • croyle • raider streaks
The Raiders win in Kansas City for the first time since 9/11.
nfl week 12 • justin fargas • daunte culpepper • croyle • raider streaks
Roger Federer's Winning Streak
Roger Federer will probably win Wimbledon for a fourth straight year. His stoicism, though, makes me long for the days of Connors and McEnroe.
roger federer • wimbledon • jimmy connors • john mcenroe • pro tennis
Roger Federer will probably win Wimbledon for a fourth straight year. His stoicism, though, makes me long for the days of Connors and McEnroe.
roger federer • wimbledon • jimmy connors • john mcenroe • pro tennis
Stastny Sets Rookie Scoring Streak
Paul Stastny is making a strong case for himself in the rookie scoring race. He is only a few points back of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin.
paul stastny • evgeni malkin • calder • trophy • rookie
Paul Stastny is making a strong case for himself in the rookie scoring race. He is only a few points back of Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin.
paul stastny • evgeni malkin • calder • trophy • rookie
Webb Shutout Streak at 42 Innings
2006 National League Cy Young Award Winner Brandon Webb is on the hot streak of a lifetime, throwing five straight shutouts and chasing a record once thought unbreakable.
brandon webb scoreless inning streak • webb scoress inning streak • scoreless innings pitched record • most scoreless innnings pitched • most consecutive scoreless innings
2006 National League Cy Young Award Winner Brandon Webb is on the hot streak of a lifetime, throwing five straight shutouts and chasing a record once thought unbreakable.
brandon webb scoreless inning streak • webb scoress inning streak • scoreless innings pitched record • most scoreless innnings pitched • most consecutive scoreless innings
There's No Ripping Ripken
Piece one of a two part series reflecting on the careers of Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn, who recently announced that they would retire at the end of the year. This week - The Iron Man.
cal ripken • tony gwynn • 2 • 130 • gehrig
Piece one of a two part series reflecting on the careers of Cal Ripken and Tony Gwynn, who recently announced that they would retire at the end of the year. This week - The Iron Man.
cal ripken • tony gwynn • 2 • 130 • gehrig
Mystics Beat Sparks, 80-75
The Washington Mystics Win Their Fourth Straight By Beating L.A.
sparks • mystics • l.a. • washington • wnba
The Washington Mystics Win Their Fourth Straight By Beating L.A.
sparks • mystics • l.a. • washington • wnba
Yankees Losing
The New York Yankees find themselves in a rare losing situation.
yankees • losing streak • curse • ruth • blue jays
The New York Yankees find themselves in a rare losing situation.
yankees • losing streak • curse • ruth • blue jays
Hall of Famer Cal Ripken, Jr.
Cal Ripken redefined the shortstop position, changing it from a spot for the little and the quick, to the big and the strong. He made way for the likes of A-Rod & Jeter.
cal ripken consecutive games • cal ripken hall fame • cal ripken hall of fame • 2007 hall of fame • cal ripken 2632 games
Cal Ripken redefined the shortstop position, changing it from a spot for the little and the quick, to the big and the strong. He made way for the likes of A-Rod & Jeter.
cal ripken consecutive games • cal ripken hall fame • cal ripken hall of fame • 2007 hall of fame • cal ripken 2632 games
Modest DiMaggio Beats the Red Sox
The sensational rookie asserted himself with positive results to give the league leading Yankees an overtime triumph over the Yawkey minions.
yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio's rookie season • tigers win pennant • greenberg broken wrist • red sox first place
The sensational rookie asserted himself with positive results to give the league leading Yankees an overtime triumph over the Yawkey minions.
yankees and red sox • joe dimaggio's rookie season • tigers win pennant • greenberg broken wrist • red sox first place
Rockets Win 15 Straight
The Houston Rockets have the best winning streak in the NBA this season with 15, and the last three wins have been without star center Yao Ming.
houston rockets 15 game winning streak • houston rockets win 15 straight • houston rockets winning streak • yao ming injury update • yao ming out for season
The Houston Rockets have the best winning streak in the NBA this season with 15, and the last three wins have been without star center Yao Ming.
houston rockets 15 game winning streak • houston rockets win 15 straight • houston rockets winning streak • yao ming injury update • yao ming out for season
Rookie DiMaggio Could Field & Hit
DiMaggio, whose work afield was sparkling all afternoon, made a spectacular ninth inning throw to home, cutting off the potential game tying run.
joe dimaggio hitting streak • rookie season • 1935 pennant • world champions • dimaggio talents
DiMaggio, whose work afield was sparkling all afternoon, made a spectacular ninth inning throw to home, cutting off the potential game tying run.
joe dimaggio hitting streak • rookie season • 1935 pennant • world champions • dimaggio talents
When Gehrig Played Game 2,000
6,917 fans were in attendance when Gehrig's consecutive games played streak reached 2,000. Compare that to the game in which his record was eclipsed.
joe dimaggio season • dimaggio hit safely • hitting streak • yankees visited cleveland • bad back
6,917 fans were in attendance when Gehrig's consecutive games played streak reached 2,000. Compare that to the game in which his record was eclipsed.
joe dimaggio season • dimaggio hit safely • hitting streak • yankees visited cleveland • bad back
Willie Mays' First Home Run
Willie Mays, the greatest of all Giants' players, broke an 0-12 streak in his first game at the Polo Grounds against future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn.
willie mays' first home run • new york giants willie mays • boston braves warren spahn • willie mays' 0-12 streak • giants' manager leo durocher
Willie Mays, the greatest of all Giants' players, broke an 0-12 streak in his first game at the Polo Grounds against future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn.
willie mays' first home run • new york giants willie mays • boston braves warren spahn • willie mays' 0-12 streak • giants' manager leo durocher
HAWKS AND EAGLES(CONT...)
A short-winged or "true" hawk. Above, dark brown; forehead, crown and short nuchal crest blackish Grey. Tail with 4 visible black bars. Below, white, broadly streaked on breast and barred on rest with rich rufous-brown.
short-winged • true hawk • brown • forehead crown • broadly streaked
A short-winged or "true" hawk. Above, dark brown; forehead, crown and short nuchal crest blackish Grey. Tail with 4 visible black bars. Below, white, broadly streaked on breast and barred on rest with rich rufous-brown.
short-winged • true hawk • brown • forehead crown • broadly streaked
PARTRIDGES
A gregarious high-altitude partridge with prominent bright red bill and legs. Above; narrowly barred black and white, including head and neck. Below; from breast down, chestnut broadly streaked with white.
a gregarious • partridges • prominent • bright • bill
A gregarious high-altitude partridge with prominent bright red bill and legs. Above; narrowly barred black and white, including head and neck. Below; from breast down, chestnut broadly streaked with white.
a gregarious • partridges • prominent • bright • bill
Rafael Nadal is King of Clay
With his ongoing streak of 72 straight matches won on clay, Rafael Nadal is the undisputed ruler of the soft surface. Only Roger Federer has the tools to end his reign.
rafael nada clay court streakl • roger federer strategy • french open tennis strategy • clay court tennis • tennis streaks
With his ongoing streak of 72 straight matches won on clay, Rafael Nadal is the undisputed ruler of the soft surface. Only Roger Federer has the tools to end his reign.
rafael nada clay court streakl • roger federer strategy • french open tennis strategy • clay court tennis • tennis streaks
Sweet September?
The Mariners seem to be coming out of their August slide just in time to help themselves in the final weeks.
seattle mariners • oakland a's • kansas city royals • ichiro suzuki • ben davis
The Mariners seem to be coming out of their August slide just in time to help themselves in the final weeks.
seattle mariners • oakland a's • kansas city royals • ichiro suzuki • ben davis
Mineral Identification
Minerals have always fascinated people, whether from a finely cut diamond or panning for gold. But how do geologist know what to call the different minerals they find? This article explores several of the common tests used by geologists to help them identify minerals.
geology • geophysics • minerals • mineralogy • gold
Minerals have always fascinated people, whether from a finely cut diamond or panning for gold. But how do geologist know what to call the different minerals they find? This article explores several of the common tests used by geologists to help them identify minerals.
geology • geophysics • minerals • mineralogy • gold
Sneaky Science
Science undoubtedly enlightens but can the data lie?
weather • weather • weather • weather • weather
Science undoubtedly enlightens but can the data lie?
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STERNO SPOTLIGHT: Jekkyl and Hyde...The Story of Jeromy Burnitz
<img src="/files/mysites/theycallmethecloser/mets%20logo%20logo.bmp"><br> From Jekkyl to Hyde....From rags to riches. The rising of Jeromy Burnitz.
jeromy • burnitz • mets • column • jekkyl
<img src="/files/mysites/theycallmethecloser/mets%20logo%20logo.bmp"><br> From Jekkyl to Hyde....From rags to riches. The rising of Jeromy Burnitz.
jeromy • burnitz • mets • column • jekkyl
Historic Log Cabin Quilt Settings
Here are several favorite ways to assemble blocks into Log Cabin quilts: Broken Dishes, Chimneys and Cornerstones, Converging Chevrons, and Streak of Lightning.
log cabin quilt • log cabin quilt block • quilt blocks • quilt settings • quilting fabric
Here are several favorite ways to assemble blocks into Log Cabin quilts: Broken Dishes, Chimneys and Cornerstones, Converging Chevrons, and Streak of Lightning.
log cabin quilt • log cabin quilt block • quilt blocks • quilt settings • quilting fabric
Nadal is the New King of Grass
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in five tight sets to win his first Wimbledon title and edge closer to the world number one in the rankings.
rafael nadal wins wimbledon • roger federer • wimbledon 2008 final • nadal close to number one • nadal snaps federer grass winning streak
Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer in five tight sets to win his first Wimbledon title and edge closer to the world number one in the rankings.
rafael nadal wins wimbledon • roger federer • wimbledon 2008 final • nadal close to number one • nadal snaps federer grass winning streak
NBA First Half Stories
The Boston Celtics lost 18 straight games and Carmelo Anthony sucker punched a player -- two of Suite101's top 5 stories from the first half of NBA 2007.
top nba stories • nba players • nba mvp • nba history • steve nash
The Boston Celtics lost 18 straight games and Carmelo Anthony sucker punched a player -- two of Suite101's top 5 stories from the first half of NBA 2007.
top nba stories • nba players • nba mvp • nba history • steve nash
Pedro, Mets Get On the Right Track
The Mets rebounded from a four-game sweep at the hands of the Phillies by winning the next five of six games, and building their lead back up to five games.
pedro martinez • pedro martinez's return • mets winning streak • pedro martinez new york mets • willie collazo
The Mets rebounded from a four-game sweep at the hands of the Phillies by winning the next five of six games, and building their lead back up to five games.
pedro martinez • pedro martinez's return • mets winning streak • pedro martinez new york mets • willie collazo
Williams Sisters' Sibling Rivalry Renewed
September 2001 is the last time Venus Williams defeated sister Serena in a Grand Slam final. Saturday at Wimbledon, Venus has a chance to scratch that seven-year itch.
williams' sisters sibling rivalry • wimbledon ladies' singles final • venus vs. serena • serena's streak • venus williams
September 2001 is the last time Venus Williams defeated sister Serena in a Grand Slam final. Saturday at Wimbledon, Venus has a chance to scratch that seven-year itch.
williams' sisters sibling rivalry • wimbledon ladies' singles final • venus vs. serena • serena's streak • venus williams
20th Century American Fads
The 1958 hula hoop has joined the fitness craze and other old fads like the slinky and waterbeds have found seemingly permanent 21st Century niches.
20th century fads • wham-o frisbee • 1958 hulu hoop • crawling slinky • teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini
The 1958 hula hoop has joined the fitness craze and other old fads like the slinky and waterbeds have found seemingly permanent 21st Century niches.
20th century fads • wham-o frisbee • 1958 hulu hoop • crawling slinky • teenie weenie yellow polka dot bikini
Djokovic Federer's True Challenge
Novak Djokovich has the game to be a better long term threat to Roger Federer than Rafa Nadal. Djokovic's all court, versatile game is built for longevity. Nadal's isn't.
tennis • roger federer • tiger woods • novak djokovic • rafa nadal
Novak Djokovich has the game to be a better long term threat to Roger Federer than Rafa Nadal. Djokovic's all court, versatile game is built for longevity. Nadal's isn't.
tennis • roger federer • tiger woods • novak djokovic • rafa nadal
Of Falling Stars and Meteor Showers
Have you ever seen a falling star? Not really! Join me as we learn about meteors and meteor showers. Let's find out what meteors are where they come from.
meteor showers • streaks of light • falling stars • stars • meteors
Have you ever seen a falling star? Not really! Join me as we learn about meteors and meteor showers. Let's find out what meteors are where they come from.
meteor showers • streaks of light • falling stars • stars • meteors
Aggies Beat Huskers
The second-ranked Cornhuskers travelled into College Station on Saturday looking collect their NCAA best 20th straight victory and 41st straight regular season conference win at the expense of No. 18 Texas A&M. But the Aggies would have none of it.
the experts claimed that kansas state would be the
The second-ranked Cornhuskers travelled into College Station on Saturday looking collect their NCAA best 20th straight victory and 41st straight regular season conference win at the expense of No. 18 Texas A&M. But the Aggies would have none of it.
the experts claimed that kansas state would be the
Hematite
What is hematite? Find out in this month's article and why hematite has been in the news recently.
hematite • science • web sites • mineral • iron
What is hematite? Find out in this month's article and why hematite has been in the news recently.
hematite • science • web sites • mineral • iron
Mailorder Nurseries Online and Off, Part 4 -Naylor Creek Nursery
Before the net, if you ran across a new mailorder nursery that sounded interesting, there were only two ways to find out if they were worth ordering from. Either one of your gardening buddies had experience with them or you just took a chance and sent in your order. Not any more - at least for those of us who garden on and off line. A post on an email list led me to Naylor Creek Nursery. I knew I had to share this one with you all. Anybody with a shady garden has got to see this list! <b>Warning!</b> There are lots of photos, so please be patient if they're slow to load for you
mailorder nurseries • online nurseries • naylor creek nursery • terra nova nurseries • hosta
Before the net, if you ran across a new mailorder nursery that sounded interesting, there were only two ways to find out if they were worth ordering from. Either one of your gardening buddies had experience with them or you just took a chance and sent in your order. Not any more - at least for those of us who garden on and off line. A post on an email list led me to Naylor Creek Nursery. I knew I had to share this one with you all. Anybody with a shady garden has got to see this list! <b>Warning!</b> There are lots of photos, so please be patient if they're slow to load for you
mailorder nurseries • online nurseries • naylor creek nursery • terra nova nurseries • hosta
2007 NBA December Power Rankings
After two solid months of basketball, it's becoming clearer which NBA teams are likely to finish atop the league.
2007 nba power rankings • boston celtics dominate east • 2007-2008 nba playoffs • nba team rankings • dirk nowitzki conserving energy for playoffs
After two solid months of basketball, it's becoming clearer which NBA teams are likely to finish atop the league.
2007 nba power rankings • boston celtics dominate east • 2007-2008 nba playoffs • nba team rankings • dirk nowitzki conserving energy for playoffs
2008 NBA March Power Rankings
Boston Celtics continue to be the team to beat in the season. Yet, the San Antonio Spurs are the defending champions.
2008 nba power rankings • boston celtics lead eastern conference • 2007-2008 nba championship • nba team rankings • houston rockets win 22 straight
Boston Celtics continue to be the team to beat in the season. Yet, the San Antonio Spurs are the defending champions.
2008 nba power rankings • boston celtics lead eastern conference • 2007-2008 nba championship • nba team rankings • houston rockets win 22 straight
Alonso Wins European Grand Prix
Unpredictable weather conditions paved the way for the most eventful race of the season.
formula 1 2007 european grand prix • fernando alonso wins european gp • fernando alonso • 2007 european gp • nuerburgring
Unpredictable weather conditions paved the way for the most eventful race of the season.
formula 1 2007 european grand prix • fernando alonso wins european gp • fernando alonso • 2007 european gp • nuerburgring
DiMaggio Against Ruppert
Yankees' owner Jacob Ruppert was adamant that Joe would receive no more than $25,000, despite batting .346 with 46 HRs and 167 RBIs.
new york yankees • 1937 season • defeated new york giants • world series • play for yankees
Yankees' owner Jacob Ruppert was adamant that Joe would receive no more than $25,000, despite batting .346 with 46 HRs and 167 RBIs.
new york yankees • 1937 season • defeated new york giants • world series • play for yankees
DiMaggio Had Defensive Problems
Joe DiMaggio was a great defensive outfielder, but even the best have bad moments.
joe dimaggio streak • yankees win • natural outfielder • brooklyn's al gionfriddo catch • american league president
Joe DiMaggio was a great defensive outfielder, but even the best have bad moments.
joe dimaggio streak • yankees win • natural outfielder • brooklyn's al gionfriddo catch • american league president
Four Consecutive Yankees' Losses
The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.
four consecutive yankees' losses • new york lost four games • 1944 pennant • yankees and athletics • doubleheader on sunday
The four consecutive losses to Boston in 2004 are the most well-known, but the Yankees lost four straight to the Browns in 1944 that finished their season.
four consecutive yankees' losses • new york lost four games • 1944 pennant • yankees and athletics • doubleheader on sunday
Great Home Run Seasons
Statistical anomalies abound. Hack Wilson, Mark McGwire, Luis Gonzalez, and Barry Bonds had great home run seasons that seem like discrepant events.
great home run seasons • hack wilson home run record • elected to hall of fame • mcgwire had big home run seasons • same height as phil rizzuto
Statistical anomalies abound. Hack Wilson, Mark McGwire, Luis Gonzalez, and Barry Bonds had great home run seasons that seem like discrepant events.
great home run seasons • hack wilson home run record • elected to hall of fame • mcgwire had big home run seasons • same height as phil rizzuto