Why do shanks happen to Ian Poulter so often? Let him explain.

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Ian Poulter, admittedly, has hit his fair share of shanks while on the PGA and European tours, but he has an explanation for them.

Poulter joined Sports Illustrated's Alan Shipnuck for a lengthy podcast at Poulter's Florida home on Monday. They discussed a handful of topics from the Ryder Cup to his social media use to the closing of his company and, of course, the fact that he hits more hosel-rockets than most pros.

"There's obviously a fault in my swing, where I dip slightly into my swing on given times," Poulter said. "Now, if you look at the wear spots on all of my old sets of irons in this room, you will see they are all very close to the heel. Some players have it slightly toe-orientated, some player have it out in the middle, some players have it on the heel. With having that sweet spot close to the heel brings your chance of a shank, obviously, a lot higher percentage than someone who has a wear spot at the toe. Now especially if you are going to move slightly forward into the shot; it's going to happen."

And do they make him mad? Of course they do.

"You just laugh it off," he said. "It really pisses me off. It really, really pisses me off. It's been hard at times, because it's happened at the wrong time. Honda, par-3, 5th hole, bad timing. I was going to play a soft shot, and at the time, I went through a little period where I was hitting these little three-quarter soft shots, and that happened a couple of times. Had the yardage been slightly different I may not have been in that situation where I would have hit a shank. But it did, and it happens."

As Shipnuck points out, Poulter, to his credit, has been remarkably good at saving par after many of his shanks. And the 41-year-old pro has great advice for any amateur who has a case of the shanks as well.

"It's not that bad a shot, is it?" he said. "I mean, it is bad; the result's bad, but the actual swing itself was about a half inch from perfection."

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Could Jackson and April be on the way to reconciliation?

On Thursday, Greys Anatomy presents Japril: The Sequel, a follow-up to last seasons Japril: The Movie episode, which took a Momento-like approach to chronicling the origins of Jackson (Jesse Williams) and Aprils (Sarah Drew) relationship all the way to their untimely divorce.

Its totally different, Drew says of the sequel. Stylistically, its totally different, and this one is really more about Jackson. April happens to be there, along for the ride, and throughout the journey of the episode, it does become a little bit about the two of them, but its mostly about something that Jackson is going through.

During the hour, Jackson and April head to Montana to treat a patient, but Jackson has ulterior motives he wantsto meet his estranged father. Theres a girl who needs a throat transplant, and its too delicate for her to be moved and brought here, so we go out there, Drew tells EW. It was supposed to be Meredith Grey [with Jackson], but then Catherine Avery puts April up to be there instead. Were forced to be in the same space, working on a case together, in an unfamiliar location without any distractions or any of the normal life stuff surrounding us.

April, however, doesnt know about Jacksons intentions to meet his father, leading to tense moments between the former couple. The episode starts with them in a pretty contentious place, snipping at each other and fighting with one another, Drew says. Hes especially distracted, especially cold, and especially short with her. Shes just taking it and is getting more and more frustrated with him until she discovers the reason behind all of this behavior, which is that hes here to find his father. It puts to rest all of that stuff.

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So, will the sequel offer hope for Japril fans? She shows up really as a rock for him, Drew says. She knows him better than anybody else, and she can read him pretty well. She also can meet his needs before he knows to ask for them; we get to see that play out in this episode. She tells him what he needs to hear in the moment, and shes not needing anything in return from him.

I love this episode, Drew continues. Its a pretty neat opportunity to see another dynamic between the two of them. So often in our history together, April has been the one to spin out of control, and Jacksons been the one to try to pull her back and ground her. This is an opportunity for the roles to be reversed. I love it, because its an opportunity for April to really show up for him in a way I dont think she has for him before.

Greys Anatomy airs Thursdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.

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A visit to the University of Otagos anatomy museum sealed a life-long interest in anatomy for Dunedin artist Nicola Jackson one that has reared its head for her latest exhibition, discovers Rebecca Fox.

Nicola Jackson suspects the work for her latest exhibition could be never-ending.

''I'm never going to be finished. I've done 45 masks; I'm at the point where what I've done is fine.''

Known for her bright colours, detailed drawings, papier-mache forms, and exploration of human anatomy, Jackson has incorporated all her trademarks into ''The Bloggs'', at Dunedin Public Art Gallery.

Her anatomy-related work began while studying at the University of Canterbury School of Fine Arts where her final-year project was the creation of an art anatomy room.

''I've just never stopped having that interest.''

A lecturer had sent her to visit the University of Otago's department of anatomy museum, where she became fascinated by the artfully produced historical anatomy illustrations and engravings. Although she drew the line at looking at disorder or illness.

''When I look back, what I really liked was the feeling of it [the museum], as much as any individual thing. I liked the atmosphere, the pot plants and the specimens mixed together, old and new.''

While she had always ''slipped anatomy in'' to her work, this was the first time since her student days she had focused an exhibition on it.

As part of that she wanted to re-create that ''feel'' of the anatomy museum so had collected a variety of ''old funny things'' such as old medical cases and glass display cabinets, which she has refurbished with colourful lashings of paint.

''It's been a slow accumulation.''

The exhibition's gallery has also been designed with that in mind, with the walls closer together and painted a dark orange.

''I wanted a small intimate room experience.

''It's an installation. I want people to experience the room as a whole, not necessarily looking at one work at a time.''

Jackson says she has a ''bee in her bonnet'' about the short amount of time people often spend looking at each piece in an exhibition.

''Making them be in a room, I hope they'll stop.''

Part of that means there will be no labels or titles for individual works in the exhibition unless written on the pieces themselves.

''I want people to wonder what it is.''

The title of the exhibition, ''The Bloggs'', also reflects that, as the artist wants it to reflect the possibility people were looking at any collection in any person's home.

Jackson herself likes the idea of collecting things but says finding the quirky in Dunedin is difficult.

''So I've had to make a papier-mache collection. If I see something I like, I think 'I'll have to make a papier-mache one'.''

Refurbishing the pieces of furniture is an important part of her work, she says. Re-upholstering an old sofa took a month, but she never considered outsourcing the work.

''There are quite a lot of menial tasks, but I like doing that sort of thing.''

Her papier-mache work is similar in the time it takes to create pieces.

''It can take six days once I get an idea, and I'll be day-dreaming away. There is always something to be done.''

The use of papier-mache also has an anatomical link as it was a traditional method for making anatomical models - a French company in particular developed a method for making the models that way.

''I like that connection. I had a holiday job as a student in a children's holiday programme and we all made lots of papier-mache - I'd never done it before, but realised you could make anything you like.''

Her creations - heads based on phrenology maps, masks and medicine bottles - are often made from the leftover rolls of newsprint from the Otago Daily Times and she finds using a layering method rather than pulp to be more successful.

However, to create her works she begins with modelling the idea in clay and then putting papier-mache over the top before pulling the cast off.

The process means having a ''production line'' of sorts where she is working on multiple pieces at once.

''It can be a tedious task. It might be a wee head-making factory for a month.''

She admits it is not what people might think an artist does.

Her passion for bright colours just came naturally, she says.

''I really don't know why. I love bright colours, I might be colour blind,'' she jokes.

Even at art school she gravitated towards bright colours.

''It pulls things together and they all relate to each other, they look like they belong together.''

The fine detailed drawings on the models and her paintings require a steady hand and more recently some clip-on magnifying glasses.

The best method for that kind of work was to draw boldly and with confidence, she says.

''I can't bring myself to loosen up. It's a style and I can't seem to do it any other way.''

Having filled her home studio with stacks of furniture and art, so much so she had to squeeze around it to be able to work, she is looking forward to seeing the walls again.

To see Nicola Jackson The Bloggs, Dunedin Public Art Gallery, March 18-June 5

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NCAA Basketball Tournament CBS, 7 ET/4 PT

March Madness makes its 2017 primetime debut Thursday, taking over not just CBS, but TBS, TNT and TruTV. And if by some chance all that basketball isn't enough college athletics for you, the NCAA Wrestling Tournament is airing on ESPN. So theres pretty much something for everyone except, of course, for people who want to watch The Big Bang Theory and the rest of CBSs Thursday lineup, which is pre-empted.

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One fans blessing is another fans curse this week on Greys Anatomy. If you happen to be a fan of Jackson and April, youre in luck, as Thursdays episode is devoted to the sometimes couple, who travel to Montana to perform a complicated surgery on a young patient. And if youre not a fan? This would probably be a good week to explore other TV options.

Superstore NBC, 8 ET/PT

For example, if youre looking for something else to watch and you have fond memories of Ugly Betty, Superstore could be just the ticket, as its hosting a tiny Betty reunion. Tony Plana, who played Bettys dad, once again takes on a paternal role for America Ferrera, this time as Amys father. Turns out heneeds some help moving, and he gets it from Amy and Jonah.

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What time is Grey's Anatomy on ABC in America?

Grey's Anatomy is on ABC at 8pm (7pm Central time) on Thursday nights.

Who are the main actors in the cast and what characters do they play?

Ellen PompeoasMeredith Grey

Justin ChambersasAlex Karev

Chandra WilsonasMiranda Bailey

James Pickens, Jr.asRichard Webber

Kevin McKiddasOwen Hunt

Jessica CapshawasArizona Robbins

Sarah DrewasApril Kepner

Jesse WilliamsasJackson Avery

Jason GeorgeasBenjamin Warren

Caterina ScorsoneasAmelia Shepherd

Camilla LuddingtonasJo Wilson

Jerrika HintonasStephanie Edwards

Kelly McCrearyasMaggie Pierce

Giacomo GianniottiasAndrew DeLuca

Martin HendersonasNathan Riggs

Is the show made in Seattle?

Although Grey's Anatomy is set in Seattle, the majority of the programme is shot on six sound stages at Prospect Studios in Los Feliz, California to the east of Hollywood. A small number of exterior scenes are filmed in Seattle, but the majority take place on location in and around California.

How many seasons have there been?

ABC are currently airing the 13th season of Grey's Anatomy

Has Grey's Anatomy been renewed for a season 14?

Yes, the show has been renewed for another season by ABC expected later in 2017

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Listen, everyone loves Sarah Galvin, and for obvious reasons. But despite being an increasingly visible writer/performer, and a frequent Stranger contributor, Galvin is the kind of writer whose technical skills tend to go unappreciatedeven unnoticedbecause her presentation is so pleasing.

Fans love Galvin's poems for their wild imagery and surprising turns, but all the fireworks can obscure the philosophical questions she explores. At the risk of giving away too many secrets, I asked her to illustrate the process that led to "My Internet Dating Profile," a poem in her new collection, Ugly Time.

1. The title is ironic. The reader is prepared for a casual (and maybe frazzled) poem about dating, but by the third stanza, Galvin starts digging deep into our assumptions about the idea of "innocence."

2. This video is real. Galvin says she was "impressed and also horrified" by the animals' behavior: "Whenever I have that response to anything, I have to study it."

3. She watched the video approximately 15 times. "It wasn't about pornography, it was about figuring out what a human being is. It seemed like all of humanity's problems and also everything that's great about humanity."

4. This "moment" refers to the moment of the reader reading the poem but also to the moment the speaker meets her date. "That was a really romantic night for me, and it was enhanced by my having done something so human just beforehand, something that I was ashamed of," Galvin says. "I wanted to make the poem beautiful to other people in the same way that evening was beautiful to me."

5. Galvin introduces lyrical language to counter the plain language used in the first two stanzas in order to "keep the engine running," she says. The poem swings back and forth between those two registers.

6. "There are multiple videos," Galvin says. "And it's always frogs and toads. And always in the mouth."

7. The break here transforms the line into an index entry, reinforcing the idea that the poem's main subject is the innocence of the chimp's seemingly cruel and bizarre act.

8. Galvin claims she wasn't thinking of William Butler Yeats's poem "Leda and the Swan" when writing this poem. In Yeats's poem, Zeus takes the form of a swan and rapes Leda, eventual mother to Helen of Troy. Yeats wonders if Leda absorbed the god's knowledge and strength during the assault. "I love Yeats, but I wasn't thinking of that poem," Galvin says. "I just always imagined that meeting god was like being fucked to death."

9. The lyrical language returns, like the ocean waves the line invokes.

10. "What I was trying to do in this last stanza was reverse and mix up everything," Galvin says. "I invert the weak and the powerful forces. The frog swallows the chimp, the earth crushes god, we kiss, everything explodes. And that's why the date was worth anything."

11. Image from the 1951 film Royal Wedding. "I just imagine everybody in the heat of passion is drunk, and they all got the moves like Fred Astaire, and they're dancing around like they don't know what they're doing. Like this chimp.

12. "It ends with two people penetrating each other, because that's what love is. You explode and destroy each other in this crazy moment" Galvin says.

13. Nobody controls who is the frog or the chimp or the sun or the ocean or what role they play on the date. Part of the thrill of love is that you don't know. And in a good relationship, you're both at the same time. Ideally nobody is hurting anybody.

14. In life, this date occurred at Lullaby Moon, an event at Gas Works Park that happens every September. According to Galvin, the evening was magical. Performers dressed up like Shetland ponies and fairies and danced around the park. Candles attached to balloons floated all around. Organizers dressed up boats to look like floating beds, and the beds floated past the gasworks as the sun gave way to the new moon. "We were drinking wine from mugs when my date said, 'You look just like Peter Pan.' And I was like, 'A hobo said that to me one time.' And she was like, 'Fuck you!' And then we made out."

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For as long as he's been in our lives on Grey's Anatomy, Jackson Avery's father has never been in the picture.

We've gotten more than our fill of his mother, the domineering and ultra-successful Catherine Avery (Debbie Allen)especially with the mess she's created at Grey Sloan Memorial this year with the whole Minnick debaclebut we've never met the man who ran off when Jackson (Jesse Williams) was young, leavinghim to be raised by a single mother. But it looks like that all might be changingand soon.

In this sneak peek of Thursday's new episode, exclusive to E! News, Jackson and April (Sarah Drew) have traveled to Montana to treat a young patient, but when his ex-wife catches wise to what really may have brought them out to Big Sky Country, she's none too pleased.

"When are you gonna tell me that you found your father?" she unloads on her former spouse. "Your father, Jackson. Your long-lost deadbeat dad. The distinguished hippie former surgeon Dr. Avery who slings hash at the local diner. He's the whole reason we're here!"

"No, I came here to help a patient," Jackson replies, rather unconvincingly. Come on, Jackson! You're going to have to lie a little better than that.

The special episode, in which Williams and Drew are the only two series regulars to appear, is a sequel of sorts to the special season 12 episode that chronicled the pair's complete relationship history as they sign divorce papers amid April's secret secondpregnancy. Could what fans are affectionately referring to as "Japril: The Sequel" be the episode to bring these until as-of-late (thanks to Grey Sloan Memorial's ridiculous civil war) happy co-parents back together for good?

While the pair aren't spilling that precious detail under fear of retribution from their boss Shonda Rhimes, they did open up to E! News' Kristin Dos Santos about the episode."The relationshipWill they? Won't they? Are they going to stay together? They're co-parenting, being divorced, but living together. They can kind of escape through their work, but on this trip and in this episode, they're together," Williams teased during the recent TCA Winter Press Tour . "They have to face each other."

Are the actors themselves rooting for a reconciliation between their characters?"Yes, always. I'm just always rooting for them to get back together because they're great and I can't understand," Drew admitted. "There was stuff that made sense for them to be apart, but now it feels like that's in the pastJapril forever!"

Are you still holding out hope for Japril to get their act together and reconcile? Sound off in the comments below!

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The value of a benefits package for high performers goes beyond monetary incentives. What else should HR pay attention to in order to keep them motivated and engaged at work?

Industry pros will examine the most critical compensation & benefits components at Employee Benefits Asia, the regions biggest conference dedicated to compensation & benefits strategy happening in Hong Kong on 11 May, Malaysia on 16-17 May, and Singapore on 18-19 May.

Stellar business results only happen when people are happy with their jobs and free from health issues and personal stress, said Aditi Sharma Kalra, regional editor of Human Resources magazine.

Employee Benefits Asia 2017 will thoroughly discuss the elements that keep top talent eager to grow and stay, such as work-life balance, recognition, and career progression, she added.

Employee Benefits Asia 2017 will discuss the most pressing issues being faced by C&B professionals according to the latest HR research and explore the impact of talent rewards on business transformation.

Here is how one of the topics, the framework of an effective benefits package, will be presented at the event:

A panel session entitled How do you package the benefits into a cutting-edge compensation & benefits programme that is competitive? will identify the key considerations when aligning benefits to wellness.

It will also touch on how wellness programmes complement benefits programmes in Asia and how the shift from treatment to prevention affects corporate culture. Jeremy Broome, regional head of human resources for Asia Pacific at Deutsche Bank, will be one of the panellists.

Additionally, the rationale behind flexible benefits will be scrutinised during the case study presentation entitled Adopting cost-effective flexible benefits without cutting corners. The speaker will reveal the challenges in implementation as well as their solutions, including key measurement of ROI and success factors.

Other topics that will be dealt with during panel discussions are the top benefits that are considered critical when recruiting and retaining talent and the different ways to cultivate employee satisfaction, from perks to career development opportunities.

Past Employee Benefits Asia attendees are top HR executives from leading and international companies in the region, such as CapitaLand, DHL, General Electric, Heineken, Maersk, The Waltz Disney Company, Rolls-Royce and many more. All presenters & panellists, such as Anita Zuo, HR director for rewards, recognition and HRIS at Electrolux, are director or vice president level HR professionals with regional responsibility.

Held in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur and Singapore in May 2017, Employee Benefits Asia is the regions biggest conference on compensation & benefits strategy. The event will unveil best practices and rewards strategies through an agenda dominated by case studies and global thought leaders and attracts a large audience of senior HR generalists and compensation & benefits specialists as well as and CEOs, CFOs and COOs closely involved in their companies compensation & benefits strategies.

To get a global and Pan-Asian regional view of compensation & benefits and expand your knowledge and skills across the rewards spectrum, reserve your seat for Employee Benefits Asia in May 2017.

To review the topics & agenda, check out http://www.employeebenefits.asia before its sold out. For more information please contact:

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After being held scoreless through 40 minutes in Edmonton last Sunday evening, the Canadiens hadnt scored in 5 straight periods. They had been dominated by the Calgary Flames in a 5-0 loss on Thursday, and found themselves trailing 1-0 entering the third period at Rogers Place. The Habs desperately needed a goal to tie the game, and give themselves a chance to regain the Atlantic Division lead over the Ottawa Senators.

With under 6 minutes to go in regulation, Paul Byron gave them just what they needed. Byrons typical goals usually come off of odd-man rushes or breakaways. Often, he springs free on a counterattack or penalty kill, when his blinding speed gives him a decided advantage in a footrace to a loose puck.

This goal is different. Byron shows some quick thinking to go along with his fast feet, and he, Philip Danault and Brendan Gallagher show a nice combination of skill and trust as they turn a loose puck below the goal line into a momentum-shifting scoring chance.

Brendan Gallagher chips the puck in deep, then fights to retrieve it below the goal line with Edmontons Kris Russell (4), Benoit Pouliot (67), and Andrej Sekera (2). Byron moves into a support position above the goal line, and Danault moves in from behind the net.

Gallagher knocks the puck toward Byron.

Byron passes it back below the goal line to Philip Danault, then quickly changes direction and heads toward the net.

Danault protects the puck, and with his back to Byron, threads a brilliant backhand pass through the challenges of Pouliot and Russell.

Byron, having changed direction to now be on his forehand, receives the puck in position to shoot. Talbot is worth a look now as well. He faces toward Byron, shoulders square to the threat in a Reverse V-H position.

As Byron drives across the top of the crease, Talbot shifts his weight off of his post pad, dropping his anchor leg to seal the ice. However, hes underestimated Byrons speed, and hes already in trouble.

Talbots error is that he doesnt prepare to actively push across once Byron commits to a move across the crease. He could engage his left skate, allow his stick blade to cover his five hole, and extend across the goal line on a shallow angle (black arrow below). Instead, he allows his momentum to take him on a passive slide diagonally (red dashed arrow) toward the top right crease.

Had Talbot pushed across the shallower angle, the shorter distance would have enabled him to cover the far post more quickly, and negated Byrons speed. Talbot then would only have had to worry about Byron being able to sharply elevate the puck from a difficult stick angle.

Even with his diagonal path, its possible that with a more active push, Talbot might might have been able to cut off Byrons move to the far post.

Instead, Talbots passive slide allows Byrons speed to carry the play. Byron beats him across the angle, and the far post is open.

Now back to Byron and his linemates. Gallagher begins the play by chipping the puck deep and then, as he usually does, out battles three Edmonton defenders to get the loose puck to Byron.

When Byron initially receives the puck as a release for Gallagher, he is on his backhand and moving toward the corner, where he would be able to be challenged by Sekera.

Byron sees Danault in position below the goal line, and even though the three Edmonton defenders are also low, they are facing away from Danault, so Byron chips it back to his center (black arrow). Former Hab David Desharnais (13), clearly anticipating a release back to the right point, moves to cover that option (orange arrow), and takes himself away from Byron. Zack Kassian (44) is also clearly not expecting the play to come across the middle, and remains unengaged.

When Byron passes back to Danault, reverses and drives the net, the two essentially run a simple give and go that allows Byron to free himself from 4 defenders at once, and change his role from puck protector to attacker. Danault, for his part, shows strong awareness and stick skills. He draws the defense while protecting the puck, and finds a lane to get the puck back to Byron where he has the option either to shoot, or outmaneuver Talbot with his speed.

At no point in the entire sequence do Gallagher, Danault, and Byron risk an Oiler counterattack with their short passes. The three Habs forwards occupy three defenders deep in the offensive zone, and position themselves in such a way that they have high and low puck pressure that can disrupt any easy defensive outlet should they lose possession.

This is aggressive, low-risk, offensive hockey in which three teammates optimize their own play and trust in their teammates. Philip Danault and Brendan Gallagher help put Paul Byron in a position to force an outstanding goaltender into a small mistake, and Byron is able to use his greatest asset, his speed, to score a late goal that changes the course of an important game.

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Nathan Riggs had us all swooning when he finally asked Meredith out on an official date on ABC's Grey's Anatomy. Of course in true Mer form, she told him she needed to think about it before she gave him an actual answer. She probably knows that once she goes down that route, that will take whatever it is they're doing to a completely new level. But I'm all for it! I figured she needed my help to figure out if Nathan is really right for her. So I wanted to give her a few reasons to consider why she should give him a real chance.

It's Beyond Time

I think we can all agree that it's time. It's been a couple of seasons since Shonda Rhimes made me and millions of others livid with Derek's tragic and shocking death. Meredith went through her dark phase, as any woman would. And Derek's passing is almost like a faint memory as the show has clearly moved on without him. Now, it's time for Meredith to be in a serious relationship. She definitely deserves to be happy after everything she has gone through.

Grey's Anatomy Prepares to Lose a Doctor>>> He Just Might Be the One Meredith has tried to date other guys after Derek and they obviously didn't work out in the long run. But things are clearly different with Nathan. I mean, look how far he's gotten already. Mer has tried to play hard to get on multiple occasions. Still, there is something about Nathan that puts her in a vulnerable spot. Avid viewers know that no one has the ability to do this, especially not a guy. While she even tries to be strong with Nathan, every girl needs someone they can let their guard down with, and Nathan has shown that he's strong enough to play that role. Besides, I'm just ready to see her let go and be in love already. He fits right in with her friends and most importantly, loves her children. The whole thing of being guarded is getting me to the point where I want to reach through the TV and yell, "Snap out of it!"

Their Chemistry Is Undeniable We wouldn't even be having this conversation if there wasn't an undisputable spark between Meredith and Nathan. After all, they hooked up in the parking lot of the hospital after suppressing their sexual tension with each other for way too long. And yes, there was the monkey wrench when Meredith's sister, Maggie, confessed her like for Nathan (without knowing about him and Mer.) But that seemed to come out of nowhere. Plus Maggie's connection with Nathan (or lack thereof) is nowhere near the one he has with Meredith.

He's Not Alex It looks like the writers are almost trying to add a little mystery of the future between Alex and Meredith and whether they'll ever be more than friends. But let's face it, they are perfect just the way they are. They are the only two left from the group of interns that started back in the first season so from death to birthdays, they have been through everything together. And I think it should stay that way. Alex should be the one that Meredith talks to about Nathan and Alex should be the one to give her guy advice about it. They shouldn't be going anywhere near the exit for the friend zone.

He's Basically Madly in Love with Her Nathan professed his feelings for Meredith on a recent episode of Grey's Anatomy. That took a lot for him to do because considering their back-and-forth, he had no idea how she would respond, not to mention her awkward new level of closeness with Alex. Still, he put himself out there. Plus, we have to agree with Maggie that Meredith is probably the only one who will understand Nathan in the way that he needs, considering they have both experienced tragic losses in their lives. I'm going to go out on a limb and say they just might be meant for one another!

Grey's Anatomy Recap: Will Nathan Win Meredith's Heart?>>> What do you think about Nathan asking Meredith out on an actual date? How do you feel about Meredith and Alex's friendship? Do you think Maggie is better for Nathan than Meredith?

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