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JeSoul (f)
Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« on: February 14, 2008, 07:46 PM »

 I know there must be at least 1 person on nairaland besides me who follows baseball.

So how about it? do you believe Roger didn't take steroids?

  I think he's an arrogant ________ and lying through his teeth! he did take it, especially since Andy Pettitte came out and said Roger told him he took them. So far McNamee has been proven right in all his accusations. Why is Clemens still lying? just admit it and ask forgiveness. We all saw what happened to Marion Jones - she denied it for years only to come out and cry that she did.
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #1 on: February 14, 2008, 07:53 PM »

The sport is the most unsporty sporthehehehehe, na wa for english ooo

Newayi was convinced as hell that Clemens was dirty when his trainer first made the allegations

Then Clemens brought that taped conversation and I wasn't so sure.

Then his performance at the hearings yesterday has me convinced of his guilt again.

Frankly I think politicians should let sportspeople police their sports.
All this talk about the nation's pastime bla bla bla, all bullshit

Better yet let everyone take which ever drug they so choosethe usual suspects always rise to the top

Chaff will always be garri, and yam ikokore lol

B T W  you should be watching cricket anywaya sport of finesse and grace
The biggest hitters are not built like NFL linemen Sad Angry Grin
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #2 on: February 14, 2008, 08:07 PM »

 yeah all the africans I know can't understand why baseball is called a sport! lol I don't know, but I sure like it!  Smiley

anyways, I agree that taped conversation was very suspect. No hint of a retraction by Mcnamee and nuthin about him having lied. Why won't Clemens just give up the charade?

  and i kind of agree congress has more pressing issues to attend to but I admit I also want to know is he did it. At least 4 of his cy young awards must be returned - just like marion jones returned her medals. It's even worse for someone who's presented himself as "perfect", i can't wait for him to fall flat on his face!

now I'm off to go test those "bloody syringes and beer cans for dna!"  Grin
4 Play (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #3 on: February 14, 2008, 08:10 PM »

What the hell is the US Congress doing holding deliberations on such an issue? Aren't there more important issues for these Democrats to get their teeth into?

I was just scolding the Nigerian National Assembly for doing something similar only to see this waste of taxpayer's money.
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #4 on: February 14, 2008, 08:27 PM »

   probably for the reason the sports governing body does not have the kind of power the congress does.
If they lie to congress, they can be prosecuted for perjury, but if they lie to Bulig selig and other baseball authorities, there'll be no repercussions.

  I know there's hundreds of much more important things to take care of but it doesn't mean we can't still regulate and investigate our sports. Though not to the degree of assigning too much time and funds to it.
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #5 on: February 14, 2008, 08:35 PM »

But Jesoul, you must remember that when these people took these steroids, they were not strictly breaking the rules
under the very lax substance policies of the game. . .

B T Wdid you jus hear that Manny, Big Papi and Beckett jus got traded. . . Tongue

They will be replaced by better prospects Griffey, Boone and Bernie  Grin
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #6 on: February 14, 2008, 10:02 PM »

Quote from: doyin13 on February 14, 2008, 08:35 PM
But Jesoul, you must remember that when these people took these steroids, they were not strictly breaking the rules
under the very lax substance policies of the game. . .
  You right it wasn't illegal then and they can never be 'punished' for it BUT they knew what they were doing was wrong - otherwise they would not have done it secretly. They knew it gave them an unfair edge over their competitors and they went along and did it anyways. That's morally wrong.
  Even one former yankee pitcher came forward (not a well known guy, I forget his name) and said that if he'd never used steroids he woulda never made it into AA, not to talk of even the major league. That was someone's spot he took that didn't cheat with steroids.

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B T Wdid you jus hear that Manny, Big Papi and Beckett jus got traded. . . Tongue
  ah ah why you go scare me like that now? I just went to espn.com to make sure you were just joking,  Smiley
Manny traded maybe, but Boston is in love with Papi, I guarantee you he will not be traded anytime soon. As for 'prospects' almost the whole sphere of sports is in a "win now" mode.

 People would rather have a kevin garnett now than hope for a greg oden blossoming in the future. A Chad johnson now than a future 1st rd pick etc. . . you catch my drift?  Wink
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #7 on: February 14, 2008, 10:44 PM »

Quote from: JeSoul on February 14, 2008, 10:02 PM
  You right it wasn't illegal then and they can never be 'punished' for it BUT they knew what they were doing was wrong - otherwise they would not have done it secretly. They knew it gave them an unfair edge over their competitors and they went along and did it anyways. That's morally wrong.
  Even one former yankee pitcher came forward (not a well known guy, I forget his name) and said that if he'd never used steroids he woulda never made it into AA, not to talk of even the major league. That was someone's spot he took that didn't cheat with steroids.
  ah ah why you go scare me like that now? I just went to espn.com to make sure you were just joking,  Smiley
Manny traded maybe, but Boston is in love with Papi, I guarantee you he will not be traded anytime soon. As for 'prospects' almost the whole sphere of sports is in a "win now" mode.

 People would rather have a kevin garnett now than hope for a greg oden blossoming in the future. A Chad johnson now than a future 1st rd pick etc. . . you catch my drift?  Wink

I understand nathat is why I wished Ken Griffey Jr. for the Red Soxin fact i bet you could tease Mo Vaughn out of retirement.  Tongue

If Chad Johnson goes to the Patriots. . . .then i will go on a Columbine Bostonian spree

newayforgetting my cannibalistic tendencies

Do you honestly believe that Bonds or Clemens would not have been big stars without the steroids.

Its a moot point but i suspect they would have been fine. Maybe would not have put on the career numbers.
home run king or three hundred wins and all that malarky but i suspect they would have done jus great. . .

Oh b t wplease tell me you hate, ok considering your cherubic qualities, at least dislike A-Rod.

God forgive meI hope he has a career threatening injury to stop him from breaking the home run record.

if only ken griffey had been healthy. . . he would have been a worthy successor to hank aronsweetest swing in baseball

newaysi just want to keep that post black, if you catch my drift Wink
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #8 on: February 14, 2008, 11:50 PM »

Quote from: doyin13 on February 14, 2008, 10:44 PM
I understand nathat is why I wished Ken Griffey Jr. for the Red Soxin fact i bet you could tease Mo Vaughn out of retirement. Tongue
  you already know! Smiley Jnr without all those injuries was well on his way to the record. . . it's too bad some people just have bad luck.

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If Chad Johnson goes to the Patriots. . . .then i will go on a Columbine Bostonian spree
   lol. . . ocho cinco baby! feel free to come to boston, you would do well as Randy's partner in crime.

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Do you honestly believe that Bonds or Clemens would not have been big stars without the steroids.Its a moot point but i suspect they would have been fine. Maybe would not have put on the career numbers.
home run king or three hundred wins and all that malarky but i suspect they would have done jus great. . .
  oh I think they were definately big time stars without the juice, but the drugs imho pushed them to legendary status. See how big those guys got over the years? its usually the reverse. people loose steam with age, not become the likeness of the incredible hulk!

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Oh b t wplease tell me you hate, ok considering your cherubic qualities, at least dislike A-Rod.
   you know me well baby! Grin
A-Rod is a selfish, self-centered human being. It's easy to dislike him. Imagine announcing his opt-out in the middle of game7 world-series, then asking mlb teams to cough up 350mil? then crawling back to the yankees, begging for forgiveness and kissing their behind. . . all in the name of the dollar! I have no respect for A-rod at all oh!

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God forgive meI hope he has a career threatening injury to stop him from breaking the home run record.

if only ken griffey had been healthy. . . he would have been a worthy successor to hank aronsweetest swing in baseball
  I know! worthy indeed! Ken G is a lovable human being, I hope he can salvage and make good use of whatever years he has left in the majors.

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newaysi just want to keep that post black, if you catch my drift Wink
oooohhhh infact I catch am so tey I no fit handle am!  Cheesy
A-40 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #9 on: February 15, 2008, 11:10 AM »

Never been a big baseball fan but i am not sure i even know who to believe between McNamee and Clemens its a case of two liars who can possibly be telling the truth among them but when you start looking at the build of some of these players at their ages then you begin to wonder i think Roger Clemens did it though i believe Pettite but hey he isnt the first we got Barry Bonds,Sammy Sosa etc
dason4life (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #10 on: February 15, 2008, 11:17 AM »

@POSTER
      I don’t know o!
 Huh Huh Huh Huh
ocho cinco (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #11 on: February 15, 2008, 11:54 AM »

I wouldn't be found dead in Boston Angry Angry Angry

If you catch my drift. . . Wink Cheesy
BlackMamba (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #12 on: February 15, 2008, 05:25 PM »

The only reason I'm interested in the inquiry is to level the playing field following the venomous attack on Barry Bond, in the name of cleaning the sport. Barry took whatever most players were taking to turn himself into a super slugger. The unrelenting investigation and prosecution is simply because he is black. I'm really interested to see how the feds go after Mr. Clemens for perjury. There is already more evidence than they had against Barry. And the republican congressmen acting like jerks? Huh No one gave Barry the benefit of doubt, even with less glaring evidence.

PED is all over the place.  With guys like David Ortiz becoming an overnight terror for the Red Sucks after a journey man career with the Twins.

All I'm saying is that if the government wants to waste tax payers money chasing Roid and HGH users, it should be an equal opportunity waste, without regard to race or color.
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #13 on: February 15, 2008, 05:41 PM »

Quote from: A-40 on February 15, 2008, 11:10 AM
Never been a big baseball fan but i am not sure i even know who to believe between McNamee and Clemens its a case of two liars who can possibly be telling the truth among them but when you start looking at the build of some of these players at their ages then you begin to wonder i think Roger Clemens did it though i believe Pettite but hey he isnt the first we got Barry Bonds,Sammy Sosa etc
  Yup he's certainly not the first and there's many that'll never get caught.
I think the difference is that McNamee has nothing to gain whatsoever by lying, and that everything he's said about other players have turned out to be true. Whereas Roger has everything to lose.


 
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #14 on: February 15, 2008, 06:29 PM »

Quote from: dason4life on February 15, 2008, 11:17 AM
@POSTER
 I don’t know o!
 Huh Huh Huh Huh

  why you no know? Grin

Quote from: ocho cinco on February 15, 2008, 11:54 AM
I wouldn't be found dead in Boston Angry Angry Angry

If you catch my drift. . . Wink Cheesy
  I no dey catch that kin drift! Cheesy lol.
Common ocho cinco, ocho cinco would do great in NewEngland! about least 100%more touchdowns than he got in stripes. Besides I think he looks better in Red, white and blue rather than that orange peel. Smiley

Quote from: BlackMamba on February 15, 2008, 05:25 PM
The only reason I'm interested in the inquiry is to level the playing field following the venomous attack on Barry Bond, in the name of cleaning the sport. Barry took whatever most players were taking to turn himself into a super slugger. The unrelenting investigation and prosecution is simply because he is black. I'm really interested to see how the feds go after Mr. Clemens for perjury. There is already more evidence than they had against Barry. And the republican congressmen acting like jerks? Huh No one gave Barry the benefit of doubt, even with less glaring evidence.

PED is all over the place. With guys like David Ortiz becoming an overnight terror for the Red Sucks after a journey man career with the Twins.

All I'm saying is that if the government wants to waste tax payers money chasing Roid and HGH users, it should be an equal opportunity waste, without regard to race or color.
  ah ah which one be your own with Big Papi?  Angry he's still 32 years and has been relatively the same size. Not like Clemens exploding on his way past 45 years! and still that big and strong? I smell a rat! a very big, juiced rat!

  But I do agree with you they need to pursue Clemens with the same fury as they did Barry or else we shall cry foul!
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #15 on: February 15, 2008, 08:10 PM »

when are they going to call Mark Mcgwire. . .

I agree with black Mamba.

there is a racial tint to the enquiry.

anecdotal evidence had it that mcgwire was on the juice too. . .

it was only after Bonds started his ascent towards the home run king thingy
that everyone took interestespecially when he was close to catching Ruth

If Clemens had jus shut up and acknowledged his guilt like Giambie for no reach like this.

Bonds was the big fish
ocho cinco (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #16 on: February 15, 2008, 10:11 PM »

Ocho Cinco baby. . . .please say the baby Grin Grin Grin
BlackMamba (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #17 on: February 16, 2008, 09:15 PM »

Quote from: doyin13
If Clemens had just shut up and acknowledged his guilt like Giambie for no reach like this.

You're damn right! I hoped and prayed that he come out swinging as he is doing, so that that there will be an opportunity to disgrace his sorry ass like they did Bond. It's obvious that he is juiced, even without the Mitchell report. His mind is playing tricks on him with his B12 excuse. Unfortunately for him Brian McNamme lacks the balls of Greg Anderson.
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #18 on: February 18, 2008, 10:36 PM »

Quote from: ocho cinco on February 15, 2008, 10:11 PM
Ocho Cinco baby. . . .please say the baby Grin Grin Grin

 ocho cinco  baby, will you please come to boston? huh? sweetie?  Grin I guarantee you it is much better than cincinnati
MP007 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #19 on: February 19, 2008, 03:46 AM »

lol , Jesoul,  u want roger "the steroid" clemens to come out clean? are u kiding me? thats jail term, the dude has 7 cyong awards, the best pitcher ever , nah!

At least he took the heat off barry bonds, Clemens, the white barry,
j-girl (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #20 on: February 19, 2008, 03:53 AM »

Lol! Grin Grin Grin Grin I didn't even see this topic. He soooooooooooo took steriods! lol - whoever believes otherwise doesn't know what's up
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #21 on: February 19, 2008, 05:28 PM »

Quote from: MP007 on February 19, 2008, 03:46 AM
lol , Jesoul, u want roger "the steroid" clemens to come out clean? are u kiding me? thats jail term, the dude has 7 cyong awards, the best pitcher ever , nah!

At least he took the heat off barry bonds, Clemens, the white barry,

  white barry indeed! if only they would go after Clemens with the same fury. All I know is the truth always and must come out. He will go to jail, the liar, no be only Barry and Michael Vick go dey go jail.

That man is just way too arrogant to think we all are so stupid as to believe his lies.

Quote from: j-girl on February 19, 2008, 03:53 AM
Lol! Grin Grin Grin Grin I didn't even see this topic. He soooooooooooo took steriods! lol - whoever believes otherwise doesn't know what's up

 Abi O my sister! lol. . . It's so obvious that he's lying. The part that is really annoying is for him in his arrogance, thinking he's a god and people should not question him!  Angry He's so going down for this!
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #22 on: February 19, 2008, 05:32 PM »

 ps. Did anyone else see Andy Pettitte's news conference yesterday?

  Now that is a believeable man, humble and sorry about his mistakes. I acutally like him now - inspite of the fact he's a yankee  Tongue
  He didn't want to say it but it was clear he believes Roger is lying. Especially since Andy already testified Roger told him he'd taken steroids. He's been known as a christian and came out and did the christian thing - confessed and asked for forgiveness. Unlike some people . . .
BlackMamba (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #23 on: February 20, 2008, 08:16 PM »

Of course Andy handled the situation with honesty and class like a true Bronx Bomber. He should re-focus fast to contribute in the on going dismantling of the Boston championship anomaly which the G-Men has started. However, Andy better be good and win at least 15 games or else he'll get it from the boo birds at Yankee stadium.
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #24 on: February 20, 2008, 10:19 PM »

Quote from: BlackMamba on February 20, 2008, 08:16 PM
Of course Andy handled the situation with honesty and class like a true Bronx Bomber. He should re-focus fast to contribute in the on going dismantling of the Boston championship anomaly which the G-Men has started. However, Andy better be good and win at least 15 games or else he'll get it from the boo birds at Yankee stadium.

  lol. . . since when did the bronx jungle become known for honesty and class? Since the likes of A-Rod and co its been more about the dollar, stripping the league of its best players by enticing them with sinfully ridiculous amounts of money and then rubbing it in our faces  Tongue

 Now Boston is getting some payback ya'll wan cry foul?  Angry Grin Grin Grin Grin its alright BlackMamba, I forgive you. Cheesy

I think Andy should be cheered even if he doesn't play his best this season. He's such a great example of how you can fall from grace, but still pick yourself up, admit your fault and move on. That's what I call a man! I love the guy jare! Grin
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #25 on: February 20, 2008, 10:53 PM »

Look at all these New Englanders displaying their dirty laundry for all to see.

Money bags parading as sports wits. . .  Angry Angry Angry

To you Bostonian,  . . . . .I warn, the Bambino is back, curse and all. I wonder how long this drought will last.
Shall we say give or taketwo centuries Tongue

To those of you in the Bronx. . . .walahi, the league will give you all the best players and you still won't be able to make it to the series again
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #26 on: February 20, 2008, 10:59 PM »

 why all this hostility eh Doyin?

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To you Bostonian,  . . . . .I warn, the Bambino is back, curse and all. I wonder how long this drought will last.
Shall we say give or taketwo centuries

   God forbid bad thing! Grin We shall overcome for many many years to come. Amin. Amen. Ise.

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To those of you in the Bronx. . . .walahi, the league will give you all the best players and you still won't be able to make it to the series again
  yes oh! Amen, amin, ise! Grin Down yankees!  Grin A-Rod shall be the bane of your existence for the next 10yrs while you all dole out 350milla for your pain. Amen! Grin

 
 
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #27 on: February 20, 2008, 11:10 PM »

why all the hostility Shocked

i support the Twins for chrissakes. . .

Do you knw how that feels


The other New York team just took our ace

Angry Angry Angry Angry
JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #28 on: February 20, 2008, 11:19 PM »

Quote from: doyin13 on February 20, 2008, 11:10 PM
why all the hostility Shocked

i support the Twins for chrissakes. . .

Do you knw how that feels


The other New York team just took our ace

 Angry Angry Angry Angry

  ooooh Minnesota fan? nuff said, I feel your pain Cry 
 but why the twins now? wetin send you go that direction? Smiley At least he didn't go to the yankees or boston! that woulda hurt 10times as much. But give 'em a break, I hear they are "rebuilding" right? it's a shame though, they coulda gotten a whole lot more for Santana.
doyin13 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #29 on: February 20, 2008, 11:55 PM »

Why not the twins,  . . . .i don't have a particular teamso i root for the underdog

I no dey live for Yankee na.

Let's jus say in my past life I was a Bolshevik. . . .Hence my hatred for these money bag ostentatious teams Angry Angry

Some people define their relationship with sports in terms of the team or individuals they support.

I define it in terms of my hatred for an idea, person or teamits a refresing viewpoint on life Grin Grin Grin

and often those who have too much money are subjects of my wrath

B T W. . . . . .OCHO CINCO SAYS HI Wink

He loves the idea of working with Jake Delhomme in Carolinalovely community team. Good fans and egalitarian to boot

He roots for the little guys you see Tongue

**in any case. . . no mind my hostility as you put it. Jus playing good cop bad cop Wink


JeSoul (f)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #30 on: February 21, 2008, 10:26 PM »

Quote from: doyin13 on February 20, 2008, 11:55 PM
Why not the twins, . . . .i don't have a particular teamso i root for the underdog
I no dey live for Yankee na.
   Grin I hear you. I usually go for the underdog . . .long as they ain't playing a beantown team (except hockey, then I don't care  Lips sealed)

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Let's jus say in my past life I was a Bolshevik. . . .Hence my hatred for these money bag ostentatious teams Angry Angry
   I know, I feel you small. Becos if the smaller teams had the same kind of overly devoted fans willing to throw away tens of thousands of dollars away, they would spend it too.
  Imagine a playoff ticket last yr costing 25 grand last yr in boston?  Shocked and someone actually bought it! now that kind of stuff does annoy me.

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I define it in terms of my hatred for an idea, person or teamits a refresing viewpoint on life Grin Grin Grin and often those who have too much money are subjects of my wrath
  How noble! Grin lol . . .do you dress and play Robin Hood on the weekends too? Cool j/k at least your passion has some direction and composition to it

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B T W. . . . . .OCHO CINCO SAYS HI Wink
  Hi Ocho baby! you look real good in those "go-daddy" commercials  Grin

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He loves the idea of working with Jake Delhomme in Carolinalovely community team. Good fans and egalitarian to boot

  1 night game with Tom Brady and you'll forget who Jake Delhomme is!  Grin


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**in any case. . . no mind my hostility as you put it. Jus playing good cop bad cop Wink
   shhh don't tell Doyin I enjoy his input very much Kiss Always gotta love and sympathize with a boston hater. iHolla!
A-40 (m)
Re: Do You Believe Roger Clemens Didn't Take Steriods?
« #31 on: February 22, 2008, 05:38 PM »

@Jesoul
You want Chad Johnson and Randy Moss in the same thing hmm thats what they call long throat so whats the latest with Belichick and his spygate issues  Grin  Grin?

As for Roger he sounds guilty but i don't think anything would happen he would lose his cred no Hall of fame thats for sure but besides that i just feel this case might just be swept under the carpet
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