Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Comparing the One-Handed and Two-Handed Backhands in Tennis
Timothy Maleck is an experienced financial associate in New York City and a registered certified public accountant (CPA) in New York State. Outside of work, Timothy “Tim” Maleck enjoys staying active through a variety of athletic activities, including basketball, squash, and tennis.
New tennis players must make a number of decisions as they develop their game, the first being whether to use a one-handed or two-handed backhand. Both strokes have their advantages and disadvantages, which will influence a player’s overall tactics.
The primary advantage of using a one-handed backhand is reach and flexibility. Using one hand allows players to extend further and hit through the ball to greater effect. Additionally, the one-handed stroke makes it easier to deal with balls hit directly into the body. One-handed players are better able to attack the net. This is because the one-handed stroke forces players to take the ball early and in front of the body. Lastly, slice backhands and backhand volleys are hit with one hand by all players, meaning those that hit their backhand with one hand at all times may have a better feel for these important strokes.
That said, the one-handed backhand is a difficult shot to master, particularly for younger players who may lack power and stability. The two-handed backhand is superior in both of these areas. As players get stronger and develop a better feel for the game, they will come to realize that the two-handed shot is still a better option for balls that bounce above their waists and reach shoulder height. Two-handed backhands also require less precise timing, providing players with more room for error on each stroke.
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Wednesday, January 3, 2018
New American-Based Professional Rugby League Launching in April
Timothy (Tim) Maleck is a New York City-based financial associate who received the John G. and Elizabeth Gibbons Scholarship as a student at the State University of New York at Buffalo. In addition to earning a bachelor's degree in accounting, Timothy Maleck was part of the school's nationally ranked rugby team.
Although more popular in other parts of the world, rugby could gain traction as a major force in the North American sporting landscape. That's the hope among investors and CBS Sports, who are backing the new seven-team professional rugby union Major League Rugby (MLR). The league will begin its inaugural season in April 2018 with teams in Seattle, Houston, and New Orleans, among others. CBS Sports Network plans to broadcast eight games throughout the 10-week regular season as well as the league semifinals and MLR Championship Game.
Team owners were required to pay a $500,000 bond for entry into the league and, while there will only be seven teams in 2018, there is already significant interest from major markets. New York, for example, is expected to have a team in 2019 backed by potential investors Conor McGregor and former WWE wrestler John Layfield. Other interested markets include Kansas City, Chicago, Boston, Toronto, and Vancouver.
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Tuesday, December 12, 2017
About Cycle for Survival
Timothy (Tim) Maleck serves as a financial associate in New York City. In addition to his work in the investment sector, Timothy Maleck participates in fundraising events for cancer research such as Relay for Life and Cycle for Survival.
A fundraising initiative sponsored by Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center, Cycle for Survival raises money for vital research into new treatments for rare cancers, such as brain, ovarian, and pancreatic. These types of cancer don’t often see the same research dollars invested into finding new treatments as do other, more common types of cancer. That’s why MSK launched Cycle for Survival, which directs 100 percent of all money raised through cycling fundraiser events toward research into how these diseases work and what treatments can be used to fight them.
To find out more about the fundraiser and MSK’s work to beat rare cancers, visit CycleforSurvival.org/what-you-fund.
Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Travel Safety Tip - Skip the Money Belt
Timothy (Tim) Maleck serves as a financial associate for a large New York City-based asset management firm, where he provides financial analysis for team members and financial performance reports for investors. Outside of work, Tim Maleck likes to travel.
Regardless of how safe a travel destination is generally, all travelers should be wary of pickpockets. One proposed solution is a money belt, a belt you wear under your clothes that you can use to store cash, cards, and other valuables. While the idea sounds convenient, the money belt might not be your smartest option - here’s why.
The purpose of a money belt is to hide your valuables while still giving you access when needed, but when it comes time to pay for something, you have to fiddle with your clothing and likely lift your shirt to access the necessary items. Simply accessing your cash or plastic ruins any discretion your money belt provided and alerts any nearby pickpockets to the location of your valuables, which you have unfortunately stored all in one place.
Instead, consider dividing your valuables and distributing them among multiple locations. Leave the majority of your cards and cash in your hotel safe, if available, only taking what you will need each day. Divide the funds you do take into different pockets. This helps to ensure that, should a pickpocket target you, he or she will only get a small portion of the money you're carrying.
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Tuesday, November 7, 2017
Types of Rugby Boot by Position
A financial industry professional in New York City, Timothy “Tim” Maleck is also an accomplished athlete. While working toward his master of science in accounting at the State University of New York at Buffalo, Timothy Maleck competed as part of the school's nationally-ranked rugby team.
When choosing rugby boots, a player's position is an important consideration. Those who play as “tight five” forwards, for example, spend much of their time on the field in close proximity to other players and are thus more likely to be stepped on. Sturdier boots provide more protection for these players, while footwear with strong grips help them to retain their footing as they push forward.
Forwards who play closer to the rear also require protection, but these players' boots tend to be lighter than those in the first or second row. This provides more power and stability as the players provide defense. Many loose forwards also look for lateral or torsion control to offer support during rapid direction changes.
Backs tend to also prefer lighter boots, which allow them to maintain higher levels of speed. Because these players often sacrifice stability for lighter weight, some manufacturers remove studs to reduce shoe weight. Other shoe makers are now responding by offering removable or molded studs to increase traction without adding bulk.
Shoes for kickers are also lighter, though they have a special configuration that includes a targeted kicking spot designed for distance and accuracy. Kicker shoes also provide strong grip so that the player can balance in the standing leg. They are also lighter than forwards' shoes, yet sturdier than those worn by the backs.
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Friday, October 20, 2017
Connor McDavid's MVP Season
The recipient of a master's degree in accounting from SUNY at Buffalo, Timothy "Tim" Maleck is a financial associate based in New York City. Outside of his professional responsibilities, Timothy Maleck enjoys a variety of athletic pursuits, including hockey.
Arguably the world's best hockey player, Connor McDavid put himself into the conversation last season by winning the National Hockey League's (NHL) Hart Trophy, which is awarded annually to the league's most valuable player. The 20-year-old Edmonton Oilers center led the league in scoring with 100 points in 82 games and was the third-youngest player in league history to win the award. Additionally, he won the Ted Lindsay Award, which is given to the most outstanding player based on votes from his peers.
McDavid received 147 of a possible 167 first-place votes for the Hart Trophy and finished ahead Sidney Crosby and Sergei Bobrovsky, who had 14 and four first-place votes respectively. The third-year pro appears poised to potentially repeat as Hart Trophy winner in 2017-18; in the Oilers' first game of the season against the Calgary Flames, McDavid scored three goals for his second career hat trick.
Monday, October 2, 2017
Memorial Sloan Kettering Works to Improve Cancer Detection
Based in New York City, Timothy (Tim) Maleck maintains a well-established presence as a financial analyst. A member of the Delta Sigma Pi co-ed professional business fraternity, Timothy Maleck also participates in fundraising events for cancer such as Relay for Life and Cycle for Survival.
Established a decade ago, Cycle for Survival has a unique focus on rare cancers and has raised more than $140 million toward more than 100 research projects and clinical trials undertaken by the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center. An example of one of MSK’s current projects is the development of a mass spec workflow that will provide increased sensitivity beyond conventional measures. The focus is on the measurement of biological sample peptides at the zeptomolar-concentration level.
Results thus far are promising and although the single-molecule detection level has not been reached, detection is within the “hundreds of molecules” range. The end result is that quantitative measurements of profile pathways within patient samples is becoming more accurate. In particular, it addresses those cancers for which only small patient samples exist and there are not good antibodies to detect.
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