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Some of the smoky looking air here in the Bay Area is coming from wildfires in southern Oregon.
The smoke from the fire was enough to impact some people who complained of a scratchy throat or itchy eyes.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District put the Bay Area under a health advisory.
It says air quality is on track to reach unhealthy levels.
The fires, which are burning in southern Oregon, have burned 13,400 acres, or nearly 21 square miles.
Residents of 75 houses have been advised to leave as firefighters try to get a handle on a crop of wildfires touched off by lightning.
Lightning late last week touched off dozens of fires in southern Douglas County. Most of the small ones were contained, but some merged into larger fires.
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This time, Bogaerts clubs one nobody can get
JUPITER, Fla. -- Xander Bogaerts felt he'd run into some bad luck early in the Grapefruit League season, seeing hard-hit balls turn into outs. He had no such problem in his third and final plate appearance of Wednesday's 8-6 loss to the Cardinals.
Bogaerts walloped a pitch from right-hander Angel Castro way over the left-field wall at Roger Dean Stadium, good for his first home run of the spring.
"I hit a lot of line drives at people, so it's good to get one where nobody's at," Bogaerts said.
The 21-year-old got the start at shortstop and struck out in his first at-bat, but then drew a walk before going deep in the sixth inning. That made him 3-for-9 this spring.
"It's been good so far," Bogaerts said of his swing. "Camp is early. I had a timing issue at the beginning, I made an adjustment to let the ball travel. I was going to get the ball instead of letting it come to me. I felt good."
Set for an everyday role after making an impact late last season and in the playoffs, Bogaerts has impressed manager John Farrell.
"Xander's swung the bat really well in Spring Training," Farrell said. "Even the other day, a couple hard lineouts. He looks very comfortable at the plate. He's an exciting young player, and we're going to need production out of him to accomplish what we set out to do as a team."

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Our laboratory uses molecular methods to study the genetics and regulation of bacterial protein toxins, their roles in pathogenesis of infectious diseases, and their uses for vaccine development. The toxins and regulatory proteins currently being studied include diphtheria toxin from Corynebacterium diphtheriae , cholera toxin from Vibrio cholerae , type I and type II heat-labile enterotoxins from Escherichia coli , the diphtheria toxin repressor (DtxR) from Corynebacterium diphtheriae , and the homologous iron-dependent regulator (IdeR) from Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
Diphtheria toxin causes the serious manifestations of diphtheria. DtxR is an iron-activated regulatory protein that negatively controls synthesis of diphtheria toxin and other putative virulence factors of C. diphtheriae . We cloned the dtxR gene from C. diphtheriae and the ideR gene from M. tuberculosis . We purified and characterized DtxR and IdeR in vitro , identified the consensus sequence for DtxR-regulated operators, and determined the crystal structures of DtxR as an apo-repressor, a holo-repressor and a holo-repressor in complex with DNA. Current studies in our laboratory focus on identifying the molecular basis for interactions of DtxR and IdeR with DNA, characterizing the DtxR- and IdeR-specific regulons in C. diphtheriae by genetic, proteomic and microarray-based transcriptional analyses, identifying the importance of DtxR- and IdeR regulated genes in the pathogenesis of diphtheria and tuberculosis, and developing compounds that modulate the biological activities of IdeR as potentially novel therapeutic agents against tuberculosis.
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The fastest-growing district in Hawaii, enigmatic Puna is often said to be where the Volcano goddess Pele, of Hawaiian legend, is active in her workshop. The Puna coastline has been dramatically altered in recent years as Kilauea's eruptions spilled layer upon layer of lava into the ocean.
Sometimes called "the last Hawaiian frontier," Puna real estate is considered to be the most affordable in the state. Several large subdivisions in the district were originally developed with minimal infrastructure, so those who thrive in rural East Hawaii quickly learn the importance of living in harmony with the land and weather patterns. Many residents even opt for off-grid living. A stop at the Sunday Maku'u Farmers Market is a great way to see first-hand the community commitment to promoting local food and the local economy.
Crossing into Puna from South Hilo, Keaau is the first commercial center you encounter. Both Keaau and agriculturally fertile Kurtistown are accessed from Highway 11. Orchidland Estates and Hawaiian Paradise Park are the first large rural subdivisions along Highway 130, which branches off to the southeast from Highway 11. Most properties in these subdivisions are in rainwater catchment water areas and many are on unpaved roads.
Puna Makai (makai means "toward the sea") includes the easternmost point on the Big Island where you will find the Kapoho Kumakahi Lighthouse, the subdivisions of Hawaiian Beaches and Hawaiian Shores, the town of Pahoa and the rugged coastal areas beyond. Pahoa, the eclectic commercial hub of Puna Makai, is a gathering place for rural East Hawaii residents and home to several restaurants, shops, Malama Market and the Pahoa Skatepark.
Higher in elevation is the town of Mountain View and the subdivisions of Hawaiian Acres, Fern Acres, Fern Forest and Eden Roc. These communities comprise Puna Mauka (mauka means "toward the mountain"). While parts of Kurtistown and Mountain View are agriculturally rich areas where deep soil can be found, the subdivisions to the left of Highway 11 sit atop old lava flows. Residents will tell you that the abundant rainfall of this area is a blessing and a challenge. Maintaining a property here takes dedication--and a good arsenal of lawn-care tools.
Surrounded by lush rainforest filled with native trees and green hapu'u ferns, Volcano, at approximately 4,000 ft above sea level, has a very different ecology and climate than coastal Puna. (Watch video.) Temperatures can drop dramatically at night so many homes at this elevation are built with fireplaces or cozy wood-stoves. Often, Volcano homes are vacation escapes for owners who live on the mainland or on urban Oahu. There is a thriving Bed and Breakfast economy here, attracting tourists visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Ohia Estates and Mauna Loa Estates are subdivisions located just across the highway from nearby Volcano Village, where Big Island residents and visitors alike gather at Village restaurants or the Sunday morning Cooper Center Farmers Market.
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Gary studied the life stories of more than 20,000 people over a 50 year period to compile the human personality traits and descriptions found within the two million word Secret Language Trilogy.
A student of psychology at Yale, Gary went on to achieve a Master's degree in English literature from the University of Pennsylvania.
Your life will never be the same once you have been touched by the wisdom Gary has dutifully captured in the Secret Language Trilogy.


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[Skit: Raekwon (Shyheim)]
Peace God (Peace to the gods)
How you God? (Studying 120 right now
Call me back at the God Hour)
[Intro: Raekwon]
The Fuck? It's just the new way of thinking
Light up the broccoli kid
Throw the relish in my back pocket
Keep your eyes open, push your seat back, just flow
That's how we doing it
[Verse 1: Raekwon]
Bound by honest sword take over the set, rap from here to Quebec
Throw up the TEC, crash your intellect, select a vet
Swimsuit mammal handle, yo every fly vandal go to project
Slam you like Hamill's Whitewater Scandal
Wally sandal just a sample, my niggas fertilize thoughts
Yo mad support drink a quart then bamboo
One nasty can blew, my pen sterile won't perform if I'm not lampable
Asking my man'll get you slapped down, play the anthem
Lit it who with it champagne get it, that's the ticket
Silent nines sounding like crickets, snatch your worker's shipment
Pull her hair, long dick it, we talk right before we left lifted
Just like a long sleeve, guess who ripped it?
[Chorus: U-God (Raekwon)]
Projects (My niggas survive, just like a movin' target)
Projects (Where niggas live and some sell garbage that's)
Projects (Try to escape the flying shells, dodging)
New York projects (I'm living large yo, stop miraging)
[Verse 2: Method Man]
Sign of the times, conspiracy to overthrow the mind
Behind every fortune there's a crime
This technique is TEC-9
Blast at any close encounter of the third kind
This be the evil that man do, we dismantle any adversary
Them niggas all thumbs and can't handle my flurry
Hear me, you jam on, you want to scare me
Don't even kid me, shit in my coat aiming at your kidney
Pressure, red hot like chilli pepper
Black 'n Decker hardware avoid the leper
Five o'clock shadowboxer, hold down the sector
Bet your bottom dollar lecture be hard to swallow
007 mark the secret agent
That macks well and gets smart through entertainment
Welcome to the killing fields with Johnny Dangerous
Headbanger boogie niggas going through changes
[Chorus: U-God (Raekwon)]
Projects (My niggas survive, just like a movin target)
Projects (Where niggas live and some sell garbage that's)
Projects (Try to escape the flying shells, dodging)
New York projects (I'm living large yo, stop miraging)
[Verse 3: Ghostface Killah]
Suck my dick, it's the kid with the fat knob
I bust all into your face, plus it come in globs
Quick get on your knees, with your sweet pussy, let it breathe
Two fingers is all in your hole, think I can fit three
Your pink lips, spreaded and shit, let me throw my dick in
Grab my shit and place it gently on your clit
Ping-pong pussy, wide world the womb
Titties sagging, stomach on some shriveled up prune shit
Too much air in your pussy, you screaming that it's talking to you daddy
Fart's breathing out your lips, splashing my dick badly
Use vinegar to try to tighten up your ginger
Almighty dick ran in with a cape, some call him engine
Lightning rod bob, black candy cane attached to God
Thick like a Great Adventure cigar, in your garage
Frightening pussy have you fall out, like Remy on the house
Watch the teeth for sobbing my shit, you bit it on the couch
Dry pussy leave the friction burns, plus beef I hone
The condom broke, bitch you got AIDS I'm shaking in my bones


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Compiled by Isabel Balderrama | KF17 | Ecuador
Welcome to this week's Update from the Field! In the past few days we've had blog posts come to us from all corners of the world. From hearing about the prevailing Nomadic lifestyles of the people of Mongolia, to Kenya, where we journey along on an adventure-filled trip to meet a Kiva borrower in person. After touching down on Palestine and meeting a group of women that have successfully formed a cooperative, we are whisked away to the islands of Samoa where we are treated to two excellent videos illustrating life in this mysterious-to-some archipelago. From there, we drift back west where we find two fellows located in two very culturally dissimilar countries, Ukraine and Indonesia, comparing and contrasting their experiences with borrower privacy. Hope you enjoy this week's trip around the globe courtesy of this ever-audacious group of Kiva Fellows!
Nomads: How Much Longer?
Jon Hiebert | KF 17 | Mongolia
Here, we ride along with Jon through Mongolia's dusty "highways" looking to meet Kiva borrowers, hearding cattle, and finding out more about the Nomadic lifestyle of the country's citizens.
The Women's Cooperative of Deir Bzei, Palestine
Philip Issa | KF17 | Palestine
In this installment, Philip introduces us to a group of female borrowers that have formed their own lending cooperative. Through his article, Philip teaches us a little more about the "village-banking" lending model and we learn about some of the advantages of this methodology.
A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to a Borrower… Part 1
Nessa French | KF17 | Kenya
Because visiting borrowers can be the most fun, scary, and important part of a fellowship, Nessa shares her detailed account of a trip to see a borrower in Western Kenya. Learn more about this arduous yet rewarding process and stay tuned for Part 2!
A Day in the Life: Loan Officers and Chickens
Adria Orr | KF17 | Samoa
Adria's video blog gives us a much-needed insight into what it's really like to live and work in Samoa. Through two captivating videos we are privy to the hardships encountered by loan officers (and by our Fellow herself) while attempting to fulfill their official daily duties.
Different Worlds: Two Perspectives on Borrower Privacy from Indonesia and Ukraine
Heather Sullivan | KF17 | Indonesia
Chris Paci | KF16 & KF17 | Ukraine
Although the cultural differences between Ukraine and Indonesia may be obvious to most, what isn't as obvious sometimes is the effect that these differences have in the way micro-finance institutions must conduct business in each environment. Heather and Chris compare notes on the way clients in both countries approach the issue of borrower privacy.
Updates from the Past Month:
Update from the Field: Translation Follies, Contemplating Kindness and Comfort and KF Cribs
Update from the Field: Kiva's new coffee partner and female empowerment in the Middle East
Update from the Field: Thoughts on Wealth, Religion and History, Foods from the Field, and a Day in the Life of a Fellow
Update from the Field: Poetry, Poverty + Truly Epic Amounts of Food
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Acca Patong is a newly built Hip & friendly small hotel in 6 storey building situated in the heart of Patong,
the most popular tourist attraction in Phuket, Thailand. It is surrounded by night and day entertainments,
fantastic restaurants, as well as shopping areas while famous Patong white sand beach is just steps away.
Acca is a stylish small boutique hotel decorated with mixed and matched modern design, together with some vintage atmosphere of Phuket traditional Sino-Portuguese style. Our unique design, location and warmly services would provide you with surpassing experience and extreme comfort for your memorable trip.
Standard Room (20 Sq.m.)
Superior Room (22 Sq.m.)Hotel offer 31 Superior rooms with Balcony or with sitting area. Rooms available with comfortable king-size bed and twin beds, all come with a 32" LCD TV with cable TV Channels and basic facilities. Room type subjects to availability
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|Acca Patong is on Soi Sansabai, which is closely located to most tourist spots.
It is only a blink of an eye walk to Bangla Walking Street that is widely known as
Phuket most stunning nightlife entertainment area. It also takes you just a few minutes
walking to Jungceylon Shopping Mall, the biggest shopping complex in Phuket with over
hundreds of stores and restaurants.
Moreover, in less than 10 minutes walking, you can find Patong white sandy beach to enjoy sun, sea, sand, and water sports. Other nearby attractions in the area are including Patong local markets, Thai-Kick Boxing Arena, Red Light District area, coffee shops, seafood and international restaurants, etc.
The new road construction in 2011 connected Soi Sansabai to the Sai 3 Road behind which make travel around much easier.


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Top seven new pieces of hunting equipment
Top seven new pieces of hunting equipment
1. Matthews DXT SlimLimb Bow
Cost Matthews Inc. suggested retail cost is $859.00
Maker Matthews Inc.
What Matthews Inc.'s bow for 2008 is a 3.75 pound piece of equipment that is about 30 inches in length. It has been designed to have a streamlined appearance and comes in a camouflage pattern.
Why Matthews Inc. purports its latest SlimLimb Bow to have exceptional accuracy and power. It has a faster speed of 322 feet per second, and its size makes it easy to tote and easy to use in tight spaces.
2. Trail Scout Pro
Cost $369.99 at www.cabelas.com
Maker Busnell Outdoor products
What The Trail Scout Pro is a digital surveillance device that allows hunters to take photos or 15-second movies to scout out what's in the area.
Why It can be used at night without giving away the camera's location.
3. Garmin Rino 530Hcx
Cost Garmin's suggested retail value is $535.70
Maker Garmin
What Both a GPS navigational and communication tool, the Rino helps hunters stay on course even in remote locations and allows groups of hunters to send their exact locations to one another.
Why The high-sensitivity GPS can locate the hunter's position quickly no matter how remote the spot is. It also comes with an electronic compass, weather radio and a 14-mile range to be able to locate fellow hunters.
4. RedHead Epic Binoculars
Cost $239.99 at www.basspro.com
Maker RedHead Hunting
What These binoculars are fog-free and waterproof with features such as a multi-coated lens system and shock absorbing rubber armor.
Why The lens coating has improved the contrast and fatigue-free viewing capabilities of the binoculars. The resolution has been increased with this model as well.
5. Walker Game Ear
Cost Prices range from about $150 to about $675 depending on the model
Maker GSM-Walker Products, LLC
What The Game Ear both enhances and decreases sounds. The device can magnify high frequency noises up to seven times higher while also protecting the ear from loud blasts that could be damaging.
Why The product boasts a high Noise Reduction Rating of 29 decibels. Plus the Digital Directional version, which is the more expensive model, offers microphones that can be programmed by the user to pick up specific sounds.
6. Summit Titan
Cost $368.00 for just the holder and platform; and up to about $650 with all of the accessories at www.summitstands.com
Maker Summit Treestands
What The treestand is a climb-and-sit tool that allows the hunter to have a bird's eye view of the area.
Why It is bigger than previous Summit Treestand models with a weight capacity of about 350 lbs. It also has a wider and longer platform, providing more legroom for the hunter.
7. Rack Blaster Deer Call with DVD
Cost $21.99 at www.basspro.com
Maker Knight and Hale
What This deer call has a "Blasting Chamber," which helps redirect air flow and make deer sounds more realistic. It is sold at Bass Pro with an instructional DVD
Why Because the airflow is being diverted through the chamber, the sound quality is more authentic than many devices, which lose sound quality because of the way air hits the reeds.
In the world of hunting
10.7 million Number of hunters who devote 164 million days to hunting big game.
96 percent Percentage of hunters hunt within their resident state.
12.5 million Number of hunters 16 years and older hunted on public land, private land, or both.
35 to 44 The average hunter's age in the U.S.


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Python Education Summit 2014 Call for Papers
Do you have a story to share on education and Python? We are actively looking for presenters for the Python Education Summit and have extended the submission deadline. Please submit a topic you would like to present on. Interested in seeing the topics others are proposing to speak on? Have a look and vote for your favorites – help us define this year's agenda.
Need some ideas for topics you could present? Maybe one of these topics will inspire you to share your experiences:
- The joy and pain of authoring a book on Python
- Teaching Python on a shoestring budget
- Gamifying how you teach Python to strengthen engagement and return on investment
- Using the Raspberry Pi to teach Python
- Tips for developing your Python-based curriculum
- How to choose what to teach
- Educating children to program in Python
- Educating seniors to program in Python
- Helping a student transition from Learning Py to Py Employment
- How to make money teaching Python
- Developing a community program teaching Python
- Train the Trainer: teaching volunteers to teach Python
- Exploring the resources available to instructors
- Choosing the right teaching resources
- Taking a student to the next level – guiding 'self study'
If you are interested in presenting, please submit your ideas for topics/presentations that you would like to present. We will gather feedback on the submissions to assist us in building the agenda. All submissions must be in by February 25th and decisions on speakers/presenters will be made and speakers will be notified by February 28th, 2014.
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The End of the Small Cap Boom
After trailing their small-cap brethren for years, it's time for stocks of large companies to shine. The bigger the better.
Small-capitalization stocks have been big winners, relatively speaking, since before the turn of the century. Small caps, as a group, have done much than their large-company brethren. Over the past 12 years through March 19, Standard & Poor's 500-stock index, which is oriented toward stocks of large companies, returned an annualized 1.6%, and the small-company Russell 2000 index gained an annualized 4.6%. (All returns in this article are through March 19.)
Don't bet on that trend continuing. The 12 years ending in March 2011 marked the longest period of small-cap dominance since market record-keepers started tracking such things in 1926.
Just like everything else in the markets, cycles of small cap and large cap dominance tend to get carried to extremes. Then, when almost no one expects it, the trend reverses.
In the late 1990s, investors couldn't get enough of large-cap-growth stocks, particularly in the technology and telecom sectors. Small-cap managers, especially those who specialized in stocks of small, undervalued companies, performed poorly even as the big-cap indexes soared. Many of those managers lost clients and some of them lost their jobs, too.
Now, the market has had a dozen years to correct those imbalances -- and create new ones.
Just look at price-earnings ratios (share price divided by earnings per share). In January, the median P/E of small-cap stocks was a record 25% greater than the median P/E of large-cap stocks, according to the Leuthold Group, a Minneapolis investment research firm. The previous record small-cap premium, set in 1983, was only 10%. As of March 1, small-cap P/Es were at a 19% premium to large-cap P/Es.
Small-cap stocks are, plain and simple, overpriced. On average, Leuthold says, small caps have traded at a 7% P/E discount to large caps.
What's more, the tide is already ebbing for small caps. Over the past 12 months, the S&P 500 returned 12.6%, compared with a 6.9% advance for the Russell 2000.
Once one type of stock begins to excel it tends to lead for years. On average, cycles of large-cap dominance have lasted six years, Leuthold says. During those periods large caps nearly doubled the returns of small caps on average.
Even, the shortest period of large-cap dominance, in 1937 to 1939, lasted more than two years, and large caps returned 36% more than small caps. The longest, from 1946 to 1957, lasted 11 ½ years, during which large caps nearly tripled the returns of small caps.
Where are the bargains? They're hiding in plain sight: They're the giant mega-cap stocks -- the Apples, the ExxonMobils, the Googles, the Pfizers, the Wal-Marts of the world.
Based on analysts' earnings estimates for 2012, the biggest 50 U.S. stocks trade at an average P/E of 11.6. Large caps, the biggest 300 companies (including the 50 mega caps) sell at an average P/E of 13. Small-caps, meanwhile, change hands at an average P/E of 16.
Not impressed by the numbers? Consider the fundamentals. Because of demographics and advances in technology, developing nations are likely to remain the fastest-growing part of the global economy for years to come. Giant companies, far more than small fry, are the main beneficiaries of rapid development in emerging markets.
The ability to obtain credit at attractive rates is also a big plus for large companies. In the aftermath of the financial crisis, banks remain squeamish about extending credit to even the highest-grade borrowers. But the biggest companies hardly need banks. They can issue stock and bonds to investors. Plus, most big companies have record amounts of cash -- ready to deploy as soon as they see demand rising for their products and services.
Finally, in a global economy still beset with outsized risks, blue chips possess more shock absorbers than small caps. Small caps typically live and die based on one or two product lines. They are inherently riskier than large caps.
What to buy? If you like to keep your costs low, consider Vanguard Large-Cap ETF (VV). The exchange-traded fund, which charges just 0.12% annually, gives you exposure to the nation's largest companies. The average market capitalization (share price times number of shares outstanding) of its holdings is $41 billion, a smidgen higher than the S&P 500's. And the average P/E of the fund's holdings is 12 based on estimated earnings for the coming 12 months.
If you favor an actively managed fund, consider Vanguard Dividend Growth (VDIGX). This fund charges just 0.34% and sticks to high-quality companies that have a long record of raising their dividends annually.
Another fine choice is Yacktman Fund (YACKX). Co-manager Don Yacktman has put up great numbers for decades by focusing on the cream of the blue chips.
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(HealthDay News) -- Pacifiers may do a great job of soothing cranky little ones, but parents should take steps to make sure their toddlers are safe.
The American Academy of Pediatrics offers these safety guidelines for pacifiers:
- Never offer the nipple of a bottle (even if connected to the ring) as a pacifier, as it may pose a choking hazard.
- Choose a pacifier that is molded together and does not have pieces that may split apart.
- The shield on the pacifier should be at least 1.5 inches in diameter so baby cannot put the entire pacifier in the mouth. The shield also should have ventilation holes.
- Never tie a pacifier to your child or the crib.
- Inspect a pacifier regularly and discard it immediately if discolored or torn.
- Make sure you offer a pacifier that is appropriate for your child's age, as recommended by the manufacturer.
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This spring, I've written several posts here at ON to serve as a "guide" for fans like me who want to follow the annual entry draft closely. Like the swallows at Capistrano, the top 30 marks the moment of arrival. This is the Lowetide top 30.
First, a couple of points. This is a "fan's" version of the top 30, not meant to be a mock draft or compete with any other lists you may have seen. I use Gabriel Desjardins' NHLE heavily and also read Corey Pronman, Redline Report, ISS and closely follow Blue Bullet's lists (which are listed on my blog–I hope to have BB on next week's show).
The summaries come from all over but are not intended to represent the full bio on any player. If you wish to read on these and more kids, I'd suggest reading Pronman and getting the final Redline report (it is now available).
- R Nail Yakupov NHLE 18-22-40. Yakupov is a famous prospect now, as famous as Hall and the Nuge before him. At this point the story will be 'Edmonton takes Nail' or 'Oilers defy wisdom, pass on Nail' The race is over.
- D Ryan Murray NHLE 5-12-17. Two-way defender with a nice range of skills, we've discussed him at length so no need to go over it again. I'm convinced Nail is the man, but any lingering doubt comes from the perfect fit of Oilers need to Murray's skills.
- C Alex Galchenyuk NHLE 11-19-30 (this is based on his 10-11 season). Oilers have a choice of two sure things, but this wild card could end up being the star of the show. Exceptional puck handler and his size makes him a lock for the lottery.
- C Mikhail Grigorenko NHLE 16-17-33. I know there are questions about effort, but there's just too much here. Size AND skill AND he's a center and on it goes. There is no doubt some risk but the possible reward is immense.
- D Griffin Reinhart NHLE 5-10-15. He has convinced NHL scouts that he's going to be a shutdown defender of some quality. Solid defender who can move the puck and like his Dad he should have some success on the PP because of his shot (Paul Reinhart scored 49% of his NHL goals on the powerplay). However, it is important to remember this: of the top end defenders, none have more value invested in goal prevention.
- R Teuvo Teravainen NHLE 12-8-20. Highly skilled winger with creativity, finish and good foot speed, he's far less a question mark due to already playing a regular shift in a man's league (SM-Liiga). Teravainen is exactly the type of player who often rips up the charts late in a draft season, perhaps suggesting he is somehow less impressive than the kids we've been reading about all winter. Not so. Teravainen has been there all along, our focus was elsewhere.
- D Morgan Rielly NHLE 4-21-25. Best offensive potential among the high end defenders, I keep coming back to those flashes of brilliance he showed against the Oil Kings in the playoffs. This guy could absolutely make grown men cry for passing on him in the draft if he delivers at the "saw him good" levels we saw this spring in Edmonton.
- D Matt Dumba NHLE 7-13-20 Without the reckless style combined with being undersized (6.0, 173) for the position, Dumba would be ranked much higher, probably 2nd among defenders on the list. If he can stay healthy while delivering those monster hits he might end up being one of the very best players in the 2012 draft.
- L Filip Forsberg NHLE 3-3-6. PF with skill, he'd rank higher on my list if Forsberg had posted better offense in Sweden's 2nd league or at the WJ's. Martin Lunden knows a lot about the Swe-2 league and told me his offensive chances (or rather being placed in high offensive situations) would probably be very low. Forsberg's agent feels he needs another year of development in Sweden.
- D Olli Maatta NHLE 2-12-14. Has a nice range of skills and might be that very rare player who just "gets" playing defense at a very young age. Has a nice range of skills both offensively and defensively, Calm feet, good skater, moves the puck expertly and recovers well, Maatta closes the gap in a heartbeat and looks completely in control.
- D Cody Ceci NHLE 7-16-23. Nice range of skills, good size-speed and he's clearly a talented young player. I think Ceci is the last of the defenseman we could reasonably assume that has at least a chance to become the best defender in the draft—it is exceptionally deep and there's a chance this OHL defender is being overlooked. Not much out of place here.
- L Pontus Aberg NHLE 11-9-20. Speed winger with good skill level, Corey Pronman tells us he played about 10 minutes a night in the SEL (making his production very good). I have him this far behind Teravainen—who appears to be a similar player—based purely on their descriptions. Aberg could be the better player.
- C Radek Faksa NHLE 12-15-27. Big forward (6.03, 203) with a nice range of skills and no obvious weaknesses. What's more, he's apparently healthy and his size/skill will get him noticed. He could easily end up among the top 10 picks this year. OHL prospects says "he's big but also has an explosive first few steps" and a team looking for just that might reach a little.
- D Jacob Trouba NHLE 4-14-18. 6.02, 194 and played well for Team USA at the World Juniors. Yet another defender with a wide range of skills, A little like Ryan Murray in that he's an excellent skater and effective puck mover but it isn't a certainty he'll be a big PP contributor once he arrives in the NHL. Off to play NCAA with Michigan in the fall.
- C Zemgus Girgensons NHLE 11-14-25. Skilled player from the same country as Oilers prospect Kristians Pelss (Latvia) Girgensons has been lighting up Dubuque (USHL) for two winters in a row now. 2-way center, excellent skater and all kinds of skill. Plays with grit, 6.02, 200.
- D Dalton Thrower NHL 7-13-20. Exactly the kind of player teams look for in one significant way: he improved a great deal from September to March. Fine skater with good offensive ability, he's also a hard hitter and an agitator. Oilers haven't said a word about him but I can't imagine they're unaware of his skills.
- L Tomas Hertl NHLE 19-21-40. Impressive season in the Czech league (the NHLE number for Czech may be inflated but we'll stick with it with an asterisk) and he's clearly skilled. Hertl's foot speed is an issue and that could impact his draft number, but he's described as a heady player and the results in a Euro pro league are exceptional for his age.
- D Matt Finn NHLE 6-13-19. Mobile defender with good speed–this defense crop never ends–and looks like a decent candidate to push through and have an NHL career as a PP defender. Finn is not as physical as some of the other kids and that might impact where he goes.
- D Derrick Pouliot NHLE 4-16-20. Another puck moving defender and a player with plus skating skills. Average size (6.0, 181) and does not have a physical reputation. He's a terrific passer, it's one of his best skills. Played on a very good junior team so the numbers may be somewhat inflated.
- C Brendan Gaunce NHLE 10-15-25. Big forward with skill who can crash and bang. He's certainly good enough to project as a skill player and he does have plenty of grit. He's a player the Oilers might consider trading up for in their efforts to add a skill/grit player for the top 6F.
- L Tim Bozon NHLE 13-12-25. I like this player a lot, he's a good skater with a plus shot and good footspeed. Described as a terrific passer and his shot is rated as being one of the best in the draft. Thinks the game well too, and there's not much left to criticize.
- D Hampus Lindholm NHLE unavailable. A good skating defenseman, he also has size and there's quite a bit on him defensively. Redline loves him–well likes him quite a bit–and there's some offensive potential too.
- G Andre Vasilevski NHLE unavailable I've made every effort not to steal from a specific draft expert, but Corey Pronman's description of this player–and reason for his ranking–is so good I'm just going to send you over there. Needless to say, a very interesting prospect.
- R Henrik Samuelsson NHLE 6-14-20. PF and a player whose draft stock rose through the spring as he helped power the Oil Kings to the Memorial Cup. Size/skill combination makes him a terrific prospect, and he's right in the wheelhouse for a team like Edmonton. He might be a perfect fit.
- R Tanner Pearson NHLE 15-22-37. He'll be 20 two months after the draft so we're talking about a player who doesn't have the development time ahead of him that we'll see from the others on this list. Smart player with skill and good size and he could come right away with the right opportunity.
- D Slater Koekkoek NHLE 5-12-17. Offensive defenseman with size, skill and an injury history. He's the first player on my list who could fall out of the first round (well, at least I think so) and he's a raw player in that it's going to take some time. Described as a physical defender.
- C Scott Laughton NHLE 8-12-20. If this was 1973, Laughton would be on his way to the Flyers–hell, he could be a Flyer now. Lacks top end skill but can play the game, but he makes a lot of things happen because of his agitating style. Smart, determined player and at 6.0, 175 he certainly doesn't shy away from physical play.
- D Damon Severson NHLE 3-13-16. Makes the list for a nice range of skills and his size will make him stand out for some teams (6.02, 200 at age 18). Streaky offense, not as promising offensively as some of the others in this year's draft.
- R Sebastian Collberg NHLE 0-0-0. Played in the SEL this season but didn't get a lot of playing time.Collberg did play well at the World Juniors (6, 4-3-7) and his scouting report suggests good things offensively. Speed is his calling card and elite prospects tells us he doesn't shy away from traffic.
- G Malcom Subban NHLE unavailable. .923SP is a terrific number for a player his age, and he appears to be something of a freak in terms of physical ability. Former NHL goalie Al Jensen compared him to Carey Price.
**edit to add: in an earlier edition of the top 30 (since fixed), I mistakenly listed Matt Dumba as having suffered an injury. My sincere apologies for the error.
If the Oilers take Nail Yakupov #1 overall, they should have a chance to add another big piece to the puzzle with their second pick at the draft–be that a center, a defender or a powerforward. I expect they'll try to move into the first round with their second rd pick and something else, something they did in 2008 to secure Riley Nash.
We are getting close to draft day, so the focus is on the kids. Lots of other items too and your questions are always the best. Email [email protected] or you can drop them on twitter @ItsNationRadio or lowetide_ Finally, you can simply leave your questions in the comments section and we'll ask our guests.
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- Tom Lynn, former NHL GM, assistant GM and current player agent. His exceptional experience on both sides of the process offers us great insight. We'll talk about the draft, trades and how they develop, and some CBA-related items.
- Corey Pronman, draft expert from Hockey Prospectus. His top 100 list and profiles are an absolute wonder, and we'll discuss the top of the draft, the sheer number of quality defensemen and ask Corey to rate the Oilers blue prospects.
- Kirk Luedeke from Redline Report. Kirk has been a friend of the show since we started and we'll have one more look at this year's kids. We'll pay special attention to injuries and their impact, goalies who might go early and I'll ask about the draft implications for kids going to big NCAA schools.
- Cam Charron from Leafs Nation. Cam took over the managing editor gig for Leafs Nation this week after doing outstanding work at Canucks Army and all of the nations. The entire segment will be devoted to Chris Tanev. Probably.
- Michael Spiedel (speeds) from Hockey Symposium. We'll talk about the draft, free agency, the CBA and I'll remind speeds about his kinds words for Dean Lombardi last summer on Nation Radio.
- Jeff Krushell from Krush Health Show. We'll talk to Jeff about the injuries to these top end prospects, and the possible impact long term. We'll also ask him what the heck these NHL teams get out of the combine.
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1* When Israel was a child I loved him,a
out of Egypt* I called my son.b
2The more I called them,
the farther they went from me,
Sacrificing to the Baals
and burning incense to idols.
3Yet it was I who taught Ephraim to walk,
who took them in my arms;c
but they did not know that I cared for them.
4I drew them with human cords,
with bands of love;*
I fostered them like those
who raise an infant to their cheeks;
I bent down to feed them.d
5He shall return to the land of Egypt,e
Assyria shall be his king,
because they have refused to repent.
6The sword shall rage in his cities:
it shall destroy his diviners,
and devour them because of their schemings.
7My people have their mind set on apostasy;
though they call on God in unison,
he shall not raise them up.
8How could I give you up, Ephraim,
or deliver you up, Israel?
How could I treat you as Admah,
My heart is overwhelmed,
my pity is stirred.
9I will not give vent to my blazing anger,
I will not destroy Ephraim again;
For I am God and not a man,g
the Holy One present among you;
I will not come in wrath.
10They shall follow the LORD,
who roars like a lion;h
When he roars,
his children shall come frightened from the west,
11Out of Egypt they shall come trembling, like birds,
like doves, from the land of Assyria;
And I will resettle them in their homes,
oracle of the LORD.
* [11:1–3] After the image of husband-wife (chaps. 1–3), Hosea uses the image of parent-child (Ex 4:22; Is 1:2; Jer 3:19).
* [11:1] Out of Egypt: Hosea dates the real beginning of Israel from the time of the exodus. Mt 2:15 applies this text to the return of Jesus from Egypt.
* [11:4] I drew them…with bands of love: perhaps a reversal of the yoke imagery of the previous chapter, i.e., not forcing them like draft animals, but drawing them with kindness and affection.
* [11:8] Admah…Zeboiim: cities in the vicinity of Sodom and Gomorrah (Gn 14:2, 8) and destroyed with them (Gn 19:24–25; Dt 29:22).
a. [11:1] Dt 7:8; 10:15; Jer 2:1–9.
g. [11:9] Nm 23:19; Is 31:3; Ez 28:2.
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Now that she's played porn queen Elektra Luxx in two films (2009's "Women in Trouble" and now "Elektra Luxx," opening in limited release today), Carla Gugino made a startling confession to PopcorBiz:
Gugino returns to the complicated, sometimes poignant, sometimes hilarious story of the well-intentioned Luxx, part of a planned trilogy of micro-budgeted but star-powered films (co-stars include Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Timothy Olyphant, Connie Britton, and Josh Brolin) from maverick writer-director Sebastian Gutierrez. But she quickly discovered that the San Fernando Valley's film industry might not have embraced her talents in the same way Hollywood's has.
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"We watched a bunch of porn trailers, because the great thing about porn trailers is that they can't show anything and it's hilarious because it's just bad dialogue and looks and winks," Gugino explains. "But I did realize my propensity for subtlety in doing those particular sequences, because I would look at playback and I would be like, 'It's too subtle. It doesn't read.' I realized that the largeness of the responses and everything has to be so heightened. It was a fun experiment, definitely, but everything got pushed to its limit."
Before Gugino-obsessed fanboys break into a sweat, it should be noted that the actress' porn-y scenes are limited to send-ups of the trailers. In fact, her only nude scene comes at a crucial dramatic moment when Elektra has a vision of the Virgin Mary (played by Julianne Moore) while in the bathtub.
"We wanted her to be much more like a little girl," says Gugino of the sequence. "We wanted her to be stripped of any of the kind of attachments, because you see all the fake porn stuff that we do in the movie. That's obviously more kind of lascivious – and humorous, too – but physically it's very non-revealing. She needed to be bare of the classic look of the porn star – I just wanted her at some point to be unencumbered by the fake lashes, sort of stripped down so that she could have this moment where she breaks down, where she's really kind of starting over for real. So it was really intentional."
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Publication Date:
September 2013
Euro Area Economy Finds Its Way out of Recession, but Recovery Is Likely to Be Weak through End of 2013
The recovery process is continuing across Euro Area economies. The second quarter GDP reading was not only positive, but its subcomponents provided more good news. Though other key indicators like industrial production and retail sales are showing mixed results, in general, the region as a whole and most of its major economies are enjoying modest but broad growth. Even labor market conditions are starting to improve with the rate of job losses starting to come down a little in the second quarter for most countries. Unemployment rates are also holding steady and in some cases are starting to fall.