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Post by sIsam on Oct 31, 2006 8:58:05 GMT -5
Stacey Gordon has agreed on terms with Eczacibasi to extend her contract for another year. She will be reporting to the team in December. Eczacibasi is the defending Champions of the Turkish Division I and will again be the top favorite to win the league title. They will also compete in Indesit European Champions League, Europe's top club competition. First phase opponents there include Pesaro (ITA), Azerrail Baku (AZE) and an Austrian team whose name I forgot  Ivana Djerisilo and Vesna Citakovic of Serbia, both NT players, will be joining Gordon as the team's other import players. |
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Post by pnwvb on Oct 31, 2006 9:14:23 GMT -5
Sisam, I think the name of the other team in first round is SVS Post Schwechat; team of mostly Czech and Austrian girls. Probably the weakest team this year in Champions League.
Any updates with Carillo, Ortiz, and Ruiz and their place s with Uralochka?
Thanks
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Post by sIsam on Oct 31, 2006 9:19:57 GMT -5
Sisam, I think the name of the other team in first round is SVS Post Schwechat; team of mostly Czech and Austrian girls. Probably the weakest team this year in Champions League. Any updates with Carillo, Ortiz, and Ruiz and their place s with Uralochka? Thanks Yes you are right, that is the team. I do agree they are one of the weaker, if not the weakest, teams in the IECL... Russian friends are hopeful that the Cubans will be back in Russia but we will see. The defection of Tellez might cause some problems there. Also, rumor has it that Calderon will coach the 'other' Murcia in Spain this year and will be bringing some players with him including his daughter, Rosir.... |
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Post by Nutter on Oct 31, 2006 13:09:42 GMT -5
Are those 2 new Serbs playing in the WC?
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Post by sIsam on Oct 31, 2006 13:13:40 GMT -5
Are those 2 new Serbs playing in the WC? Both Djerisilo and Citakovic are starters for Serbian NT and they are both in Japan with the team. Citakovic is the team captain for SCG. Djerisilo was top scorer today with 17 in Serbia's upset win over Italy.... |
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Post by beachman on Oct 31, 2006 13:28:19 GMT -5
As an AMERICAN I would have to think long and hard about playing in Turkey or even going to Turkey.....perhaps as a Canadian she is much safer......I certainly hope so!! That part of the world hates America......thanks DUBYA  |
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Post by Nutter on Oct 31, 2006 13:41:17 GMT -5
As an AMERICAN I would have to think long and hard about playing in Turkey or even going to Turkey.....perhaps as a Canadian she is much safer......I certainly hope so!! That part of the world hates America......thanks DUBYA Unfortunately, this kind of generalization predates Dubya. Not knowing much of history, I can't comment on why. I'm off to Turkey myself for a holiday and to explore that part of this fascinating world of ours. My regret is I think I'm going there before Stacey arrives -- I would have loved to have seen her play! |
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Post by foreignball on Oct 31, 2006 14:04:01 GMT -5
As an AMERICAN I would have to think long and hard about playing in Turkey or even going to Turkey.... Bechman, TUR is not Afghanistan and especially Istanbul (SG is going there), which is considered one of the famous world cities. If you beleive anybody there cares what is your nationality, you are absolutely wrong. As long as you have 'green notes' and do not mind to spend them there you will be very welcome ;D. If you are looking for troubles you will be able to find them, of course just like in NYC, LA, Chicago or any other big city. |
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 31, 2006 14:26:52 GMT -5
I've been to Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. But not Turkey. I always felt safe. Turkey has been a popular destination among Jews (don't ask me why). One coworker (who is Jewish like me) said Turkey is a great alternative for Jews who want to see the Middle East but are afraid of visiting the "real" Middle East. Plus, they get great travel bargains.
The place I felt the most unsafe was in a bad neighborhood in Barcelona. It was in the area of the Picasso museum. My wife and I sort of got lost and entered a place roaming with men w/ evil eyes. A local barbershop shopkeeper pulled us into her shop and alerted us to the dangers lurking behind street corners and dumpsters. She advised us to go back to the main avenue. "That way," she pointed. We walked in that direction, very briskly I should add.
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Post by The Bofa on the Sofa on Oct 31, 2006 14:58:34 GMT -5
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When I talked to Stacy this fall, she told me she was planning to go back to Turkey. She wasn't sure exactly who with at the time, but that was her plan.
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I'm glad she got it worked out.
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Post by sIsam on Oct 31, 2006 15:35:30 GMT -5
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Post by beachman on Oct 31, 2006 16:08:13 GMT -5
As an AMERICAN I would have to think long and hard about playing in Turkey or even going to Turkey.... Bechman, TUR is not Afghanistan and especially Istanbul (SG is going there), which is considered one of the famous world cities. If you beleive anybody there cares what is your nationality, you are absolutely wrong. As long as you have 'green notes' and do not mind to spend them there you will be very welcome ;D. If you are looking for troubles you will be able to find them, of course just like in NYC, LA, Chicago or any other big city. I think that I will just spend my "green notes" in the good ol USA.....I make the trek North to Alaska two to three times a year and there is NO PLACE ON THIS EARTH, that compares......nowhere......I am always amazed at those who have traveled the world but never been to the 49th State! |
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Post by Wolfgang on Oct 31, 2006 17:26:58 GMT -5
I've been to Alaska: Sitka, Ketchikan, Juneau, Glacier National Park.
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Post by Murina on Oct 31, 2006 21:06:49 GMT -5
Also, rumor has it that Calderon will coach the 'other' Murcia in Spain this year and will be bringing some players with him including his daughter, Rosir.... I have had this confirmed. Rosir, Martinez and maybe others... |
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Post by mahina on Oct 31, 2006 21:26:26 GMT -5
I've traveled all around Turkey. Never had a problem being American. The only problem was that outside of Istanbul there were hardly any places that took credit cards, not to mention traveler's checks. You have no choice but to carry cash with you which can be kind of nerve-wracking.
Oh, what's that you say? Volleyball topic? I'm sure Stacey will love playing there.
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