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Summary (Magill's Survey of World Literature, Revised Edition)
An Essay on Criticism was published when Pope was relatively young. The work remains, however, one of the best-known commentaries on literary criticism. Although the work treats literary criticism in particular and thus relies heavily upon ancient authors as type masters, Pope still extends this criticism to general judgment about all walks of life. He demonstrates that true genius and judgment are innate gifts of heaven; at the same time, he argues, many possess the seeds of these gifts, such that with proper training they can be developed. His organization takes on a very simple structure: the general qualities of a critic; the particular laws by which he judges a work; and the ideal character of a critic.
Part 1 begins with Pope's heavy indictment of false critics. In doing so, he suggests that critics often are partial to their own judgment, judgment deriving, of course, from nature, like that of the poet's genius. Nature provides everyone with some taste, which may in the end help the critic to judge properly. Therefore, the first job of the critic is to know himself or herself, his or her own judgments, his or her own tastes and abilities.
The second task of the critic is to know nature. Nature, to Pope, is a universal force, an ideal sought by critic and poet alike, an ideal that must be discovered by the critic through a careful balance of wit and judgment, of imaginative invention and deliberate reason. The rules of literary criticism may best be located in those works that have stood the test of time and universal acceptance: namely, the works of antiquity. Pope points out that, in times past, critics restricted themselves to discovering rules in classical literature, whereas in his contemporary scene critics are straying from such principles. Moderns, he declares, seem to make their own rules, which are pedantic,...
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Published when Alexander Pope was twenty-two years of age, An Essay on Criticism remains one of the best known discussions of literary criticism, of its ends and means, in the English language. It is the source of numerous familiar epigrams known to the reading public. Pope was young when he wrote the work; existing evidence points to 1708 or 1709 as the probable period of composition. Pope wrote of its composition: "The things that I have written fastest, have always pleased the most. I wrote the Essay on Criticism fast; for I had digested all the matter in prose, before I began upon it in verse."
Although Pope may seem to rely too heavily upon the authority of the ancient authors as literary masters, he recognizes, as many readers fail to note, the "grace beyond the reach of art" that no model can teach. True genius and judgment are innate gifts of heaven, as Pope says, but many people possess the seeds of taste and judgment that, with proper training, may flourish. The genius of the ancients cannot be imitated, but their principles may be.
The poem is structured in three parts: the general qualities of a critic; the particular laws by which a critic judges a work; and the ideal character of a critic. Part 1 opens with Pope's indictment of the false critic. He remarks that as poets may be prejudiced about their own merits, so critics can be partial to their own judgment. Judgment, or "true taste," derives from nature, as does the poet's genius; nature provides everyone with some taste, which, if not perverted by a poor education or other defects, may enable the critic to judge properly. To be a critic, one's first job is to know oneself, one's own judgment, tastes, abilities; in short, to know one's personal limitations.
The second task of the critic is to know nature, which is the critic's standard as it is the poet's. Nature is defined ambiguously as
Unerring Nature, still divinely bright,One clear, unchanged, and universal light,Life, force, and beauty, must to all impart,At once the source, and end, the test of Art.
Nature thus becomes a universal or cosmic force, an ideal sought by poet and critic alike in the general scheme, things universally approved throughout history by all persons. This ideal must be apprehended through the critic's judicious balance of wit and judgment, of imaginative invention and deliberative reason.
The rules of literary criticism may best be located in those works that have stood the test of time and universal approbation, the works of antiquity. From the ancient authors, critics have derived rules of art that are not self-imposed at the whim of the critic but are discovered justly operating in the writings of the best authors. Such rules are "Nature still, but Nature methodized."
Formerly, critics restricted themselves to discovering rules in classical literature; in Pope's time, however, critics had strayed from the principles of these earlier critics whose motive was solely to make art "more beloved," and prescribed their own rules, which are pedantic, unimaginative, and basely critical of literature. What was once a subordinate sister to creative art has replaced or turned against its superior, assuming a higher place in the order of things. Criticism, once destined to teach the "world . . . to admire" the poet's art, now presumes to be master.
The true critic must learn thoroughly the ancients, particularly Homer and Vergil, for "To copy nature is to copy them." There are beauties of art that cannot be taught by rules; these intangible beauties are the "nameless graces which no methods teach/ And which a master-hand alone can reach." Modern writers should avoid transcending, unless rarely, the rules of art first established by the great artists of the past.
Part 2 traces the causes hindering good judgment—that chief virtue of a true critic. Pope advises critics to avoid the dangers of blindness caused by pride, the greatest source of poor judgment, by learning their own defects and by profiting even from the strictures of their enemies. Inadequate learning is another reason a critic errs: "A little learning is a dangerous thing;/ Drink deep, or taste not the Pierian spring." A critic who looks too closely at the parts of a poem may come to prefer a poem dull as a whole yet perfect in parts to one imperfect in part but pleasing as a whole. It is the unity of the many small parts in one whole that affects readers: "'Tis not a lip, or eye, we beauty call,/ But the joint force and full result of all." Faultless art can never exist. Finally, a critic who condemns...
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Bibliography (Magill's Survey of World Literature, Revised Edition)
Barnard, John, ed. Pope: The Critical Heritage. London: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1973. Contemporaneous reaction to An Essay on Criticism is showcased here in six essays dating from 1711 to 1741. Later responses to the whole of Pope's writings are represented by essays dating to 1782. Brief bibliography with helpful annotations.
Hotch, Ripley. "Pope Surveys His Kingdom: An Essay on Criticism." In Critical Essays on Alexander Pope, edited by Wallace Jackson and R. Paul Yoder. New York: G. K. Hall, 1993. Reviews the structure and meaning of An Essay on Criticism. Argues that the work is less about criticism than about Pope himself; the poet offered the poem as a demonstration that he merits the throne of wit.
Isles, Duncan. "Pope and Criticism." In Alexander Pope, edited by Peter Dixon. Athens: Ohio University Press, 1972. Connects An Essay on Criticism to its predecessors and to Pope's later critical writings, following the development of Pope's critical ideas in his writings and conversations.
Mack, Maynard, ed. Essential Articles for the Study of Alexander Pope. Hamden, Conn.: Archon Books, 1964. Includes three important studies: "Pope on Wit: The Essay on Criticism," Edward Niles Hooker; "Wit in the Essay on Criticism," William Empson; and "The Unity of Pope's Essay on Criticism," Arthur Fenner, Jr.
Morris, David B. Alexander Pope: The Genius of Sense. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard University Press, 1984. Chapter 2 discusses the originality of Pope's critical thinking and delineates the components of Pope's critical theory.


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As we touched upon last month, Victory Motorcycles unveiled its full 2011 lineup to the world press in the beautiful mountains of western Colorado. Our homebase for the three-day test ride was the Gateway Canyons Resort roughly 60 miles from Grand Junction. It was a great opportunity to throw a leg over all of Victory's newest bikes and get to put the machines through their paces on relatively deserted, well-maintained roads through postcard-perfect red-rock canyons and passes.
Although there was noteworthy news regarding the non-touring models we will give a rundown on the roughly 6 touring platforms. The exact number is difficult to state with Victory's new Cross Roads (CR) CORE Custom Program. The Cross Roads is the stripped down Victory touring bike that debuted last year with hard saddlebags and a bare-bones windshield. Now, customers have the option of getting a customized CR by working directly with their dealer on the options they want. The customer has 48 different combinations to tailor their new CR their own way. Options include paint choice, saddlebag style, highway bar configuration, and windshield. On the saddlebag front, in addition to the hard bags that were standard last year (and on the Cross Country (CC)), a rider can now choose the new soft saddlebags. The new Deluxe Soft Saddlebags have a more classic appearance with a formed interior to keep their shape and covered in grained vinyl and leather. For the highway bars, a rider can choose none, the stylized Forged Chrome Highway bar (standard on the CC), or the traditional tubular Chrome Highway Bar. It's up to the rider whether they want a windshield or not and a Mid-Height Windshield with dropdown sideburns to deflect wind from the rider is the standard option in the program; other heights are also available through the dealer. What's great about this program is the rider gets exactly what they want directly from the dealer that suits the style, preferences, and riding style of the new owner. It's more economical too, as you won't have a corner in your garage with takeoff parts you may not want or need.
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Every Victory motorcycle now comes with the 106ci 50-degree V-twin engine that's paired with a brand new, overdrive, Six-speed transmission. The Touring models receive the Stage 1 motor that pumps out 92hp and 109 lb-ft of torque. The motor has brand new engine cases to accept the newly designed transmission that increases oil changes to 5,000 miles; this equates to less maintenance.
As has become typical for Victory, they listened to its customers regarding the transmission. Past owners had mentioned the overdrive tranny had gear whine, particularly in 4th and 6th gears. To address this the engineers came up with an entirely new engine case to accept the new, beefier transmission with helical gearsets, and gear tooth geometry changes to reduce noise. Driveline lash was also reduced for a crisper feeling transmission by redesigning the engagement dogs on the gears. Additionally, the size of the transmission gears was increased as well as the shaft center distance; beefier bearings help keep everything spinning. Primary gear noise was also reduced with additional geometry changes.
Smooth transmission shifting was also addressed by redesigning the shift forks for increased stiffness and strength combined with a new profile on the shifter drum that reduces shift resistance. One of the most dramatic changes was the addition of a centrifugally operated Neutral Selection Assist mechanism that makes finding Neutral about as easy as thinking about it. Below approximately 9 mph the tranny cannot be shifted into Second gear, with Neutral being selected if the shift lever is clicked upwards. This prevents missed Neutrals while coming to a stop and reduces clutch wear. Smooth, rapid downshifting performance was also improved with the new transmission design. While it's nice to read about improvements it's even better when a rider can feel the difference and we're happy to report the new transmission addresses any past issues and works very well. An upside to the quieter transmission and primary was the ability for Victory to increase the exhaust rumble.
Rounding out the major powertrain improvements is a new 48-amp charging system with a shielded rotor design that's been redesigned to make more power at lower rpm. The voltage regulator has been upgraded to have less leak-current when parked as well as having better heat resistance.
On the chassis side of things there are new features that go across the entire lineup such as all black components: brake calipers and rotors, lower belt guards, floorboards, switch housings and cubes, audio control switch, and cruise control switch. All models now come with a gear indicator. A newly designed side-stand now incorporates a hook design for easier access. The floorboard shifter was redesigned and easily accepts the accessory heel shifter for those that like it. Model-specific upgrades will be covered in more detail below.
Cross Roads
The CR is the most stripped down bike in the touring lineup, comparable to a H-D Road King in classic looks and amenities. As we previously mentioned the CORE Custom Program is the highlight of the CR model. It's a way to maximize options for true customization right from the dealer. In addition to getting what you want it's also the most economical way to get yourself on a true touring bike for less money. If you like soft saddlebags why buy a bike with hard bags only to have to shell out more cash for what you really want? Do you want tip-over protection? On the front or rear; both?
Other than the value savings of the program itself the CR comes in at significantly less money than the competition. You're not giving up anything either as the saddlebags are the largest in the industry, you get class leading power out of the 106/6 combination, plus cruise control comes as standard equipment.
To further increase the touring capabilities of the CR (and the CC) Victory unveiled a color-matched, quick-release trunk that will retrofit to all '10 Cross models as well. The docking hardware for the trunk come on the bike directly from the factory; so there is no need to buy another kit to add accessories like the trunk or a sissy bar. The Lock & Ride trunk goes on or off in seconds and can be locked into place to prevent theft. The weatherproof and spacious trunk has enough room for two full-face helmets, a padded passenger backrest, high-mounted LED taillight, power outlet, and dual audio speakers. We wonder if there is something coming down the line as far as audio for the CR, as there is no radio on this model. Something we really liked was the inclusion of a matched lock cylinder with every new CR or CC; when the time comes to get the trunk the ignition key can be used on the trunk as well. Each of the Cross models comes prewired for the trunk-it's a plug and play proposition, and very easy to install or remove.
A new VDO speedometer is a nice addition with its blue backlighting and feature-rich display. The analog-dialed speedo is able to switch units from MPH/KPH and includes a large LCD screen that displays a clock, gear position indicator, fuel gauge, tachometer, and a diagnostic readout, along with the usual suspects of warning lights for oil pressure, low fuel, Neutral, cruise control status, high-beam, and turn signals.
Cross Country
The CC is similar to the hard-bagged CR but comes standard with a fork-mounted fairing loaded with electronic and audio goodies. The standard radio is FM/AM ready with an optional satellite radio option, and an MP3/iPod interface in the saddlebag (different connection cables for different brands of players are offered through Victory). All of the audio functions are at your fingertips on the switch pod located under the left grip; the pod on the right side controls the factory standard cruise control. An LCD screen in the middle of the fairing relays information about the radio station or can bring up an MP3/iPod interface that allows searching of songs or settings without ever touching the iPod. Flanking the instrument cluster are newly designed speaker grilles that have larger honeycomb openings for cleaner and louder audio while riding.
Also included within the fairing are analog speedometer and tachometer with a fuel and volt gauges as well. Indicator lights appear above a second LCD screen that displays gear position, time, outside temperature, as well as trip meters, odometer, time travelled, and a variety of other neat data points.
As with the CR the CC comes ready to install the Lock & Ride trunk as well as an inverted frontend suspension with dual disc brakes. Extremely long (18 inches) floorboards allow almost any foot placement position from stretched all the way out to almost sportbike-like on the balls of your feet. As with the CR the rear suspension is air adjustable and extremely compliant over any road surface. As with all air-adjustable shocks the ride quality is better if you adjust the shock pressure to the weight of the rider and passenger/cargo to get the most from the machine. The Victory's are no exception and we could easily tell the difference in suspension feel by adjusting the pressure with the accessory hand, air pump. Lockable top-opening, hard saddlebags come standard and as with the soft bags they are easily removable to perform maintenance or cleaning duties. These saddlebags are huge and hold more than any other stock saddlebag we've ever come across.
Vision Tour
With the addition of the two Cross models to the lineup, Victory decided to drop the Vision Street and the other offshoots of the Vision line (e.g., Premium) and focus on the Vision Tour. The Vision Tour is Victory's full-featured luxury-touring bike that eats up the miles like very few other motorcycles. The full front fairing attaches to the frame for increased stability and is filled with audio and instrumentation that is similar to the CC. The hard saddlebags flow with the rest of the machine and additional storage is found in the quite massive rear trunk as well as two storage compartments up front above the faux gastank (fuel is stored in two pannier-style tanks flanking the front of the cast frame/airbox assembly).
Amenities are abundant on the Vision from the electrically adjustable windscreen, independent adjustable heated seats for the rider and passenger, as well as heated grips. As with the Cross models cruise control is standard equipment. Perhaps the biggest news for the Vision Tour is the addition of standard anti-lock brakes (ABS) that works through a linked braking system that on moderate to heavy braking with rear brake pedal, a portion of the front calipers is activated hydraulically to enhance overall braking whereas a light braking with the rear brake pedal activates only the rear caliper. This has been used for many years on other brands and helps to keep the bike settled while increasing braking efficiency.
The Vision gets the long floorboards and newly designed shifter arm for increased leg room with an accessory heel shifter an option. A chromed tubular handlebar replaces the more rectangular version of the past; this helps with using bolt-on handlebar accessories for such things as GPS units or cellphone cradles.
Vision 8-Ball
Victory unleashed the 8-Ball series as the blackest and most affordable bikes they produce and this year the sinister-looking Vision 8-Ball returns to the lineup. The Vision 8-Ball shares many of the features of the Vision Tour such as the 106/6 combo and general bodywork style. However the 8-Ball comes without the trunk or the bells and whistles such as an audio system, ABS, or cruise control. What you do get is pure attitude with almost everything imaginable blacked out, from the motor, to the handlebars, to the wheels. In addition the seat height is an extremely low 24 1/2 inches with a nice seat pocket that cradles your body. A low windshield gives the Vision 8-Ball a clean and sporty look; higher windscreens are available separately. Passenger footpegs replace the floorboards for a sleeker look. The Vision 8-Ball is for the rider that wants a no extra frills touring bike; it's raw, mean, and low, yet still capable of making the long run.
Cory Ness Signature Series Cross Country
Once again the father and son Ness team, of Arlen and Cory respectively, have lent their design talents to two limited edition touring bikes (Zach Ness, Cory's son has a non-touring Signature Series model too). Cory had free reign to bling out the Cross Country and turn it into a traffic-stopping custom. The basis of the bike has all of the features of the standard CC but has tons of glistening chrome combined with a special Sunset Red paint scheme and Cory-designed graphics only found on Cory's Signature Series bike. Some of the many Ness accessories include chrome grips, mirrors, billet passenger pegs, chrome foot controls, oil line and engine covers, as well as a Ness radio display and custom billet wheels. The engine gets additional shine from Diamond-cut cylinders and heads. A numbered badge atop the transmission area has Cory's signature and edition number. A very comfortable suede-leather seat comes standard on Cory's bike although it does tend to retain moisture after a rainstorm.
This is the bike we put the most seat time on (Serial #1) and eventually rode this bike to Sturgis. We'll be bringing a full road test review of this machine in an upcoming issue. We also procured the optional trunk for the Ness CC and with its painted to match hue it looked as if the bike rolled out of the factory with it on.
Arlen Ness Signature Series Vision
Again for 2011 Arlen Ness chose the Vision Tour as his palette. The Ness Vision has all of the features of the Vision Tour with the addition of a killer blacked-out paint scheme highlighted with engraving throughout. In what Victory calls "Scrolled Ness" styling it can be found on the side panels, Ness billet wheels, engine covers, and the grip ends. As with Cory's bike Arlen went with a stitched leather seat.
Coming in at just shy of $28,000, Arlen's Vision is the most expensive bike in the Victory catalog but is significantly less expensive than custom Touring bikes from the competition.
Wrapping It Up
Although we just touched the surface regarding the newest Victory Touring models there is a lot more to come. We've already completed a multistate tour on the Cory Ness CC where we hit hail, rain, lightning, and narrowly averted a head-on with a crazy deer and a fully charging open-range cow. We took these new machines over some of the highest and technically challenging roads in the US as well as a nice and twisty 35-mile offroad excursion in the Rockies thanks to the wonders of GPS.
Although Victory has only been around for the better part of a decade, each year its offerings are better and stronger than the previous year. It's a pretty exciting time in Baggerland, the options are increasing all the time and companies like Victory are pushing the boundaries of how and what we love to do: ride.
ENGINE TYPE | 50-degree V-twin |
COOLING SYSTEM | Air/oil |
DISPLACEMENT | 106ci/1731cc |
BORE X STROKE | 101x108 mm |
VALVE TRAIN | Overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder |
FUEL SYSTEM | Electronic fuel injectionwith dual 45mm throttle body |
CROSS MODELS | 5.8 gallons |
VISION MODELS | 6 gallons |
EXHAUST | Split dual exhaust with crossover |
OIL CAPACITY | 5.0 quarts |
CHARGING SYSTEM | 48 amps max output |
PRIMARY DRIVE | Gear drive with torque compensator |
CLUTCH | Wet, multi-plate |
TRANSMISSION | 6-speed overdrive, constant mesh |
FINAL DRIVE | Carbon Fiber Reinforced Belt |
WHEELBASE | 65.7 inches |
CROSS MODELS | 26.25 inches |
VISION TOUR | 26.5 inches |
NESSVISION | 24.5 inches |
VISION 8-BALL | 24.5 inches |
RAKE/TRAIL | 29.0 degrees/5.6 inches |
CROSS ROADS | 745 pounds |
CROSS COUNTRY | 765 pounds |
NESS CC | 765 pounds |
VISION, NESS VISION | 869 pounds |
VISION 8-BALL | 800 pounds |
CROSS MODELS | 43mm, inverted cartridge telescopic fork |
VISION MODELS | 46mm, conventional telescopic fork |
SHOCK ABSORBER | Single, air adjustable |
SWINGARM | Cast aluminum with constant rate linkage |
CROSS MODELS | Conventional |
VISION TOUR | Linked ABS |
NESS VISION | Linked ABS |
VISION 8-BALL | Linked |
FRONT SYSTEM | Dual 300mm floatingrotor with 4-piston calipers |
REAR SYSTEM | 300mm floating rotor with 2-piston caliper |
FRONT | 18 x 3.0 in |
REAR | 16 x 5.0 in |
FRONT | 130/70R18 Dunlop Elite 3 |
REAR | 180/60R16 Dunlop Elite 3 |
CROSS ROADS | Solid Black, Solid Crimson |
CROSS COUNTRY | Solid Black, Solid Imperial Blue Metallic, |
Two Tone Pearl White and Vogue Silver | |
NESS CC | Sunset Red w/Ness graphics |
VISION TOUR | Crimson and Black,Two Tone Vogue Silver and Black, Solid Pearl White |
NESS VISION | Black w/Ness graphics |
VISION 8-BALL | Solid Black |
MSRP, BASE | (CA add $250) |


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NHL Power Rankings: Which Direction Is Each Team Headed Looking Toward 2012-13?
By Tom Schreier ,
There are many teams in the NHL that could be headed either way this season (once the lockout ends).
This applies to contenders:
Are the Chicago Blackhawks still hurting from the post-championship cap casualties, or have they stabilized a strong enough roster at this point to be considered contenders?
Have the San Jose Sharks blown their window to win a Stanley Cup, or are they going to be knocking on the doorstep again this season?
Same goes for the Vancouver Canucks. Did they miss their opportunity by losing Game 7 two years ago, or is this team coming back stronger next season?
It also applies to teams on the playoff bubble:
Are the players the Buffalo Sabres picked up a year ago finally going to produce at the level they should, or are they going to remain stagnant?
Did the Tampa Bay Lightning have one fluke season when they battled the Boston Bruins for the Eastern Conference championship, or is this team going to make a splash this season?
And what about the Ottawa Senators? Are they going to make a playoff run after challenging the New York Rangers in the first round of the playoffs last season, or are they due for an overhaul?
There are questions about every team in the league. This slideshow is intended to offer some clarification.
Direction: Forward
It's hard to see a team with so many high-end players like Teemu Selanne, Ryan Getzlaf, Corey Perry, Bobby Ryan and Cam Fowler moving backwards this season.
The question is whether young guys like Devante Smith-Pelly, Kyle Palmieri, Emerson Etem and Co. will provide enough depth to turn the Ducks into a playoff team.
Direction: Forward
After a devastating loss to the Capitals in the playoffs last season, the Bruins have enough motivation—and talent on their roster—to be a force to be reckoned with this season.
Direction: Forward
Should the Sabres' big-money free agents, namely Christian Ehrhoff and Ville Leino, live up to expectations this season, the Sabres should be a playoff team.
Direction: Forward
The Flames have a core that's been there forever and consists of proven difference-makers in the NHL, and they've recently added guys like Michael Cammalleri, Dennis Wideman and Roman Cervenka to the mix.
The question is whether or not this team has done enough to be a playoff squad.
Direction: Forward
This team is headed in the right direction.
By adding Jordan Staal and retaining guys like Jeff Skinner, Tuomo Ruutu and Tim Gleason, the Hurricanes should be playoff-bound this year.
Direction: Forward
The Blackhawks have enough talent on their roster to make a Cup run this season.
The question is whether or not they can win their division (St. Louis looks pretty tough) and how they compare to Western Conference foes like the Vancouver Canucks, Los Angeles Kings and San Jose Sharks.
Direction: Forward
Colorado really has enough talent on its roster to be a playoff team.
The question in Denver is whether the team will continue to underachieve. A lot is riding on players that are under 25—Matt Duchene, Erik Johnson, Gabriel Landeskog, Semyon Varlamov, Ryan O'Reilly, et cetera.
Direction: Backwards
Or really…they're just not moving forwards.
The Jackets may pick up a couple more wins this season, but they aren't going anywhere in the division and need a lot to happen before they become a consistent playoff team.
Direction: Forward
Should this season be played, the Stars have added two quality veterans—Ray Whitney and Jaromir Jagr—to a strong core that includes Brenden Morrow, Loui Eriksson and Co.
This would probably be the year they get over that playoff hump.
Direction: Backwards
This franchise is moving backwards only because the bar has been set so high.
The Red Wings are still a playoff team, but they are likely a No. 3 or even No. 4 (if Nashville plays well this season) in their division and will have to play as a late seed with aging players.
Direction: Forward
With all the young talent in Edmonton, this team will not be moving backwards.
The question is if those diaper dandies are ready for training pants (you know, the playoffs).
Direction: Backwards
After winning their division last year and giving New Jersey a little scare in the playoffs, the Panthers have a lot to live up to this year.
Asking a lot of younger players (and players that are well past their prime) to try to win their division and make a playoff run is a tall order.
They backed into both the division victory and playoff berth last season.
Direction: Forward
I guess they can't really move forward because they are the defending champs, but the Kings certainly are not moving backwards.
This is a solid young core that probably has another championship (or two) in store.
Direction: Forward
One word: PariseSuter.
The addition of both Zach Parise and Ryan Suter to a core that now contains three former Sharks—Dany Heatley, Devin Setoguchi and Torrey Mitchell—along with mainstay Mikko Koivu and a lot of talent in the system means things are looking good for the Wild.
Direction: Forward
This team is moving forward only because they can't really go backwards.
If the Habs want to be a playoff team, they are really going to have to squeeze a lot out of Erik Cole, Tomas Plekanec and Max Pacioretty and a defensive corps smaller than the Smurfs.
Direction: Backwards
The Ryan Suter loss means a step backwards for the Preds.
Fortunately, they didn't lose Shea Weber and usually have a lot of young talent in the bank.
Direction: Backwards
After a Stanley Cup appearance last season, the Devils have come to the realization that Martin Brodeur, Patrik Elias and Petr Sykora are aging and Zach Parise is gone.
This puts a lot of pressure on the young Adams, Henrique and Larsson, and big-time free-agent pickups like Ilya Kovalchuk and Anton Volchenkov.
Direction: Forward
With potential superstars in John Tavares, Kyle Okposo and Nino Niederreiter on the roster, the Islanders have good things in store for the future.
It's hard to see them going anywhere this season, however.
Direction: Forward
Add Rick Nash, Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik to an outstanding homegrown core and you've got a contender in New York for the first time since, well, two lockouts ago.
Direction: Backwards
After a solid postseason appearance last year, the Sens may be taking a step backwards this season.
Daniel Alfredsson, Chris Neil and Chris Phillips are all on the wrong side of 30.
This team is relying a lot of Jason Spezza, who is in his prime, and a lot of other young players to get the job done this season.
Direction: Forward
Ironically, this team may be benefiting most from Lockout Part III.
While the players and owners bicker and squabble, the Philly D is convalescing.
This is a solid team and should they start the season healthy, they will be difficult to handle for many squads across the league.
Direction: Backwards
Last season is going to be hard to replicate for the Coyotes.
A division win and a march to the Western Conference Finals was a thrill for hockey fans in the desert, but it's hard to see this team doing that again with their current roster.
Direction: Forward
When healthy, the Penguins are as good as any team in the league.
If Sidney Crosby and Co. can stay on the ice throughout the season, Pittsburgh will be in the running for another championship.
Direction: Backwards
For years, the Sharks could be counted on to dominate the regular season, win the Pacific Division and then peter out in the postseason.
With the Kings on the rise, a Pacific Division title is no longer a "given" and San Jose may be relegated to a team on the playoff bubble.
Direction: Forward
A sweep at the hands of the Kings hurts, but St. Louis has a strong core of young players who have the opportunity next season to establish themselves as the team to beat in the Central Division.
Direction: Forward
After a downer of a season last year, Tampa Bay head coach Guy Boucher has gone back to the ol' drawing board and should have something up his sleeve this season.
With a roster full of talent and an unstable division, the sky is the limit for the Bolts this season.
Direction: Backwards
The James van Riemsdyk trade should work out for them, and players acquired over the years like Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel should provide enough high-end talent to win.
Then again, every year this team seems to have high-end talent and fails to produce enough wins to make the playoffs.
Direction: Backwards
This team is moving backwards only because they have been contenders for so long and staples like the Sedin twins are aging.
Don't read into this too much—this team can still contend for the Cup this season—but their window is closing.
Direction: Backwards
At one time, the Capitals were the class of the Washington market.
Now, Alex Ovechkin's numbers are down like the economy and the rest of the Southeast is rising.
That's a bad formula for hockey fans in DC.
Direction: Forward
This team is young and talented, but there's a question of whether or not they are ready for the playoffs next season.
Tom Schreier writes a weekly column for TheFanManifesto.com and contributes to Hockey's Future and Stadium Journey.


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Macklemore, Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber are among the nominees for the first annual YouTube Music Awards.
The nominations are based on YouTube data over the past year based on fan engagement, including views, likes, shares, comments and subscriptions. The winners of each of the six categories will be determined by fan votes, counted by sharing the official YouTube Music Awards nomination videos on Twitter, Facebook and Google+.
Summer's over and with that ends "Blurred Lines"'s reign as the song of the season. Fortunately, we already have a great contender for the song of the fall: "The Fox" by Norwegian comedy duo Ylvis.
While Robin Thicke wondered, "What rhymes with 'hug me?'" this catchy Nordic tune isn't afraid to ask the tough questions, like, "What does the fox say?"
It looks like American Idol may have to go back to the drawing board to find its three judges for Season 13.
Despite previous reports, producer and songwriter Dr. Luke will not be joining the singing competition because of a deal he has with ...read more
A strange music video that doubles as a commercial for a German supermarket chain might just be the next big Internet sensation. The video, which was posted by the supermarket chain EDEKA has already garnered over 2 million hits, and climbing. The video is called 'Supergeil,' and stars classically trained actor Friedrich Liechtenstein, who is basically a cross between The Most Interesting Man In The World, and Psy From Gangnam Style.
Psy has picked up four awards at the Asian Music Awards with Gangnam Style winning Song of the Year.
Matt Damon and Sharlto Copley visited South Korea, the only stopover in Asia for the promotional tour for 'Elysium' and expressed much interest in the local film market and, of course, Psy's 'Gangnam Style.'
Korean superstar PSY talks about his new album, with the Gangnam Style follow-up Gentleman, as well as how it feels to be the tourism ambassador of South Korea, and how he stays svelte for the stage.
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Awards and performances may have been the main attraction at the Billboard Music Awards Sunday night, but there were also plenty of eyebrow-raising moments (sometimes literally) behind the scenes as well. Fortunately, vigilant social media users were on hand to capture all of the crazy happenings and immortalize them online. Here are the five wackiest moments from the awards, in GIF form:
The Billboard Music Awards will air live Sunday, May 19 at 8/7c on ABC. And with Tracy Morgan hosting, it's sure to be a memorable one.As Billboard announced, the event will feature performances by Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran and more. read more
All the American Idol judges performed on Thursday night's finale... except for Nicki Minaj. On a night chock-full of performances, including Korean pop sensation Psy and Aretha Franklin via satellite, the "Superbass" singer's absence from the stage was conspicuous. The omission wasn't a snub though. read more
It took a mere 127 minutes Thursday night for Fox to crown the winner of the 12th season of American Idol. So who took home the title, Kree Harrison or Candice Glover? Keep reading to find out.
Expect talent and emotion, but don't expect huge changes for So You Think You Can Dance Season 10. Although this is a landmark season for Fox's reality dance competition show, which kicks off its special two-night premiere Tuesday at 8/7c, executive producer Nigel Lythgoe doesn't want to mess with the winning formula that got them this far. "We don't need to [change]. The dancers bring the changes," he says. "The dancers are the ones that create the magic for this series, not the format. It's the talent. And again, this season, Season 10, the talent is magnificent."
It's unclear, therefore, whether So You Think You Can Dance will revert back to its usual two-night performance and elimination format or continue with the combined one-night format of Season 9. Similarly, Fox has yet to announce which all-stars will return to pair up with this season's lucky finalists. But focus on the format or familiar faces isn't what the show is all about, and former contestant, frequent all-star and first-time guest judge Stephen "tWitch" Boss sums up the emotional impact of the show. "You never get tired of falling in love with a new person and watching their growth through the weeks of going through a show," he says. "You can't beat that."Check out 10 things we can expect from So You Think You Can Dance's 10th season:
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DEARBORN, April 14 - The best-selling compact pickup for the past 16 years is building on its Built Ford Tough heritage with all-new seats, audio system and aggressive exterior styling for the 2004 model year.
Ranger, which appeals to young and active customers, is known for its packaging variety and easy customization. "Ranger has always offered special packages tailored to changing customer needs," said Matt OLeary, Ranger chief engineer. "It is an affordable, reliable and fun-to-drive product that meets the demands of a very diverse customer base." Calendar sales of Ranger totaled over 226,000 units in 2002.
By offering five trim levels (XL, Edge, XLT, Tremor and FX4), Ranger stays a step ahead of its competition. "Ranger has captured the Polk Automotive Loyalty Award for compact pickups since 2000," said Shawn McDermott, Ranger marketing manager. "We have been able to retain our customers because of our unique and diverse package offerings."
Exterior The 2004 Ranger improves on its already sharp exterior styling, featuring design cues of the all-new 2004 F-150. An all-new front fascia with power dome hood and nostril grille highlight Rangers aggressive stance in three new Clearcoat Metallic colors: Dark Shadow Grey, Dark Green Satin and Silver.
Interior Inside, Ranger boasts all-new seats with optional all-new leather-trimmed seat surfaces with late availability in both split bench and sport bucket seat configurations. "We did extensive market and internal research to develop a seat that feels great when you first sit in it as well as after youve been in it for hours," said OLeary. "We have also met future safety regulations to provide our customers a seat that is comfortable, safe and attractive."
Sculpted bolsters and adjustable options hold you in place off-roading. Rally-style gauge clusters are added for 2004. FX4 offers black-face clusters and brushed aluminum gauges, while Edge and Tremor sport a white-faced display.
XLT In 2001, Ranger became the first vehicle in its segment to introduce an AM/FM CD/MP3 player. It continues to lead in audio options for 2004. Brace yourself for thumping bass and excellent sound quality thanks to an all-new Pioneer® Stereo System delivering 290-peak watts of power through nine speakers. The system also features an integrated power subwoofer unique to its segment. Your music can go from online to on-road with the standard AM/FM in-dash 6-disc MP3 player.
Tremor Also from Pioneer®, Tremor continues to knock sound quality out of the park with a built-in subwoofer delivering 510-watts of power through a new in-dash CD/MP3 player. New for 2004, Tremor will be offered with a 4x4 drivetrain, in addition to the 4x2 offered in previous years. "The Tremor audio system delivers great sound quality and is very popular with our customers," said McDermott. "The addition of a 4x4 drivetrain will allow us to expand into many new markets."
FX4 New for 2004, FX4 will have an optional manual transmission with late availability.
Ride and Handling Off-roading poses no challenge for Ranger. Its suspension is revised with improved bushings, springs and tires. Retuned shocks are optimized for improved ride without sacrificing handling. Rangers two off-road packages feature proven heavy-duty equipment. "Ranger is true to the Built Ford Tough legacy. Its strong 4x4 stance and off-road capability is outstanding," said Matt OLeary, Ranger chief engineer. "I receive many letters from satisfied customers who have well over 100,000 miles on their Rangers and they're still going strong."
The FX4/Level II is fitted with retuned Bilstein shocks that improve control, handling and performance. BF Goodrich All-Terrain T/A Tires and Alcoa forged aluminum wheels round out Ranger's rugged profile. Tremor and Edge models feature improved shock tuning and 16-inch aluminum wheels and tires.
Power Under the hood, the 2004 Ranger offers three engines, including a recently introduced 2.3-liter I-4 and two V-6 engines. The 2.3-liter I-4 produces 143 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 154 foot-pounds of torque at 3,750 rpm, thanks to new intake and exhaust camshafts, throttle body, exhaust manifold and engine calibration.
Ranger's 3.0-liter V-6 engine produces 154 horsepower at 5200 rpm and 180 foot-pounds of torque at 3900 rpm. The torque profile of the 3.0-liter was modified in 2002 to provide better drivability and improved fuel economy and towing capability. This engine is standard on all 4x2 SuperCab models equipped with the five-speed automatic transmission.
Ranger also is available with a 4.0-liter SOHC V-6 that produces 207 horsepower at 5,250 rpm and 238 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm. All three engines are available with a five-speed automatic transmission or a heavy-duty, five-speed manual transmission.
While Ranger hardly shies at tearing up dirt roads, it stands as the segment leader in fuel economy and emissions for the standard pick-up truck according to the Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency. Classified as a Low Emissions Vehicle, the 2.3-liter I-4 engine has even lower emissions for 2004 than in previous years.
Ranger is built at Twin Cities Assembly Plant in St. Paul, Minn. and Edison Assembly Plant in Edison, N.J.
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PRAGUE, May 7 (Reuters) - The Czech central bank often discusses intervening to weaken the crown, its governor said, in comments that hit the currency.
In a presentation at an economic conference on Tuesday, Singer also said Czech lenders were facing increased pressure to cut margins and their profits may fall in coming years.
The central bank cut the key two-week repo rate to 0.05 percent in November and said that, if it needed to ease policy further, it would use interventions to weaken the crown.
Inflation is falling in the Czech Republic, which has been locked in a recession since mid-2011.
'We are discussing interventions quite often now,' Singer said. The crown eased to a one-week low of 25.80 to the euro after the comment, from 25.748 earlier, according to Reuters data.
The currency has been on a downward path since the rate cut, falling to a 17-month low in April and removing the need for the central bank to step into the market.
A weaker currency makes imports more expensive, raising inflation which has dropped below the bank's 2 percent target. It would also raise exporters' revenues.
Some central bankers have however warned that a weaker crown would further crimp household demand, suppressed by three years of austerity measures.
Czechs' thrift has also hit lending, causing loan growth to households to slow, Singer said, and consumer loans have been shrinking since 2011.
That has hit banks whose margins are also under pressure from the record low interest rates.
Lender Komercni Banka said on Tuesday net profit fell by almost 10 percent in the first quarter, citing falling interest margins and fees.
'We think that (banks) will not be able to create such (big) profits as they did in the past, which does not mean that they will not be able to create very decent profits in the European context,' Singer said.
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Cover coat from this year Burdastyle's January issue
It was not the easiest or the fastest of my creations. In fact, it was like taking a shortcut through a thorny bush , but it is here in the end!
more on my blog
The pattern is quite tricky and will need to be remeasured and adjusted to your individual measurements (especially the back length and width) With all that in mind- a great coat for late spring/early autumn and fun to wear.
This version is not lined and all inside seams are finished with a Hong Kong binding seam. I abolished the front buttons and added four red jumbo snap fasteners instead.
Nov 29, 2011, 04.36 AMby CaliforniaPinsnNeedles
Who knew the style was from the 70's? It just looks like a cut that suits you in a great color…with matching lipstick
Nov 30, 2011, 05.57 PMby Sewing And Style
Aaah don't take it so seriously.)))) It just reminded me of the coat my mom had from the 70's- saw it on the pictures with newborn me, hence the name. I do not do or attempt to do retro/vintage really. Also 70's trend is in fashion right now, but still it is just a trend. But thank you for the nice words anyway )))
Nov 28, 2011, 07.26 PMby Marina von Koenig
great done – love the red! and the cropped sleeve!
Nov 24, 2011, 06.23 PMby niveen
it's very old fashon
Nov 24, 2011, 10.59 PMby Sewing And Style
that is why it is retro, isn't it? )))))
Nov 24, 2011, 02.07 PMby Redsonia
Отличное пальто! Поздравляю, очень рада за Вас!
Nov 24, 2011, 11.00 PMby Sewing And Style
Nov 23, 2011, 06.27 PMby narwhalgabi
delicate and charming, I love it. Thank you.
Nov 23, 2011, 04.30 PMby apfelbluete
если я не ошибаюсь, ту у тебя была целая эпопея с этим полупальто. по-моему попасть на 1 страницу таким крупным планом- боллее чем комплимент твоей работе и достижению;-)
Nov 24, 2011, 12.06 AMby Sewing And Style
Спасибо и да! я до сих пор не понимаю как))))
Oct 28, 2011, 12.24 PMby arock
love it!
Oct 28, 2011, 09.46 AMby giunta
wonderful! i was thinking about realizing this pattern too…was it difficult to sew?
Oct 28, 2011, 12.56 PMby Sewing And Style
my advise- measure your back width and length and adjust the pattern accordingly. Also had some issues setting in the sleeves
Oct 28, 2011, 05.30 AMby Ralf Schmitz
great coat, great color and very stylish! i love it!
Oct 28, 2011, 12.57 PMby Sewing And Style
thank you!
Oct 27, 2011, 09.37 PMby jacquipardue
gorgeous, well done!
Oct 27, 2011, 09.32 PMby patti-r
Like your version of the pattern, the color looks fabulous, great job!! Reading your blog brought a big smile to my face.
Oct 28, 2011, 12.55 PMby Sewing And Style
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The idea of being treated to a Mother's Day lunch is heavenly for most hard working, busy mums. Here, at Gliffaes Hotel, we really appreciate mums and want to make their day a special one. If the weather is clement, arrive a little early and take a walk around our grounds amongst the daffodils and down to the river, or Continue Reading >
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5 February 2014The fly fishing season begins on March 3rd on the Usk and for those hardy fishermen keen to get out on the river as soon as the season begins we have a great early season fishing offer available. Come and get your first brown trout of the season on the Usk. This offer is valid from 3rd March 2014 until Continue Reading >
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28 January 2014Saturday 22nd February 2014 – Joseph Perrier Champagne Dinner I love hosting our wine dinners in gloomy February as it gives us all something to look forward to and for February 2014 we really have something very special lined up. With very generous support from our house champagne supplier, Joseph Perrier* we are laying on a 4 course (5 courses Continue Reading >


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EBAY is really messing everything up when it comes to getting what the real worth of Elvis stuff goes. I have this hard to find rare, Kissin' Cousins LP mono without the family picture on the cover and someone was selling it for $5.99 I couldn't believe it. So it lowers the value of what you have.
The best way might be to find the sites the sell Elvis items for what it's value and see what they have to offer. I never took the time to look into it. I'm just too busy.
but you do have a rare item, I know what you're talking about.
I found this for LP value they might have a photo section
This is one of them right?


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