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^Agreed. I dont think Dean would be Castiel's bf but I think he would realize he had a love for him that was beyd friendship and brotherhood. Castiel once said it best as he described he and Dean as having a "profound bond".
^Agreed. I dont think Dean would be Castiel's bf but I think he would realize he had a love for him that was beyd friendship and brotherhood. Castiel once said it best as he described he and Dean as having a "profound bond".
Okay, so the show has been something of a disappointment lately--maybe that's pushing it, but whatevs. Either way, I still hate hiatus time. Last ep was a bit of a bumma...almost had the kid choked up, but fortunately I was riding a good buzz, so I kept it together Dick looking utterly DELICOUS, sitting in that limousine helped too. Personally, I think James Patrick Stuart's even sexier now, than he was damn near 2 decades ago--damn did I used to sweat Will Cortlandt.
Still love him to death, but DAMN IT, Jared's forehead is just outta control sometimes.Seriously. Been having somewhat of a renewed interest in Jensen lately. He's aging very nicely, imo...and lord knows how I love the dilfs
I think Jensen looks much more attractive now than in his Dark Angel days and I personally think it's because he has kind of a baby face. So even though he's in his early 30s he only looks like he's in his late 20s.
Anyone here watch Supernatural on the CW ...with the two hot guys Sam and Dean...come on there has gotta be a fan here somewhere? Jensen Ackles is so HOT!
There is a Spn thread already...
Sorry newbie here lol...I dont know about you all but SPN is a must watch tonight...gonna find out if Bobby is gonna be around much longer!
Like most shows, Supernatural has had ups and downs. Enjoying most of this season!
Does anyone know when the show is starting up again, seems to be on a mid-season break ?
Benderboy, the season picked up again last night. The new episode should be online if you want to catch up.
They merged Jensen's thread into Jared's and into Supernatural? They're separate human beings.
So...did I miss something, or has Jared been kinda selfish with the skin so far this season? I really hope his Hollywood career crashes and burns, and he's left with no other option but to turn to porn. Str8 or gay, I really don't give a damn...I just wanna see da goods!!!
Damn...guess that's a lil' selfish too, huh? DAMN IT, though!!! It's just so wrong to have a body like that covered up so much....isn't it?
Do you know that I can sit through the Friday the 13th remake every time it's on? I'm THAT obsessed with that boy's body
Actually, Jensen could do to show a lil' somethin-somethin, every now and again. He might not have the body Jared does(goddamn), but then again, who does really?
I've fallen so far behind on the episodes for S7 again. Trying to catch up but how has this show gotten so legit boring/stale? What is happening? Why do these episodes suck so much? This was one of the shows which never failed to keep me entertained. I'd pretty much watch almost every episode the night it aired.
Now, it's become some kind of chore. Sad really. For some strange reason, Grimm is somewhat filling the SPN void for me. Grimm, which basically is still weaksauce compared to SPN when it was at it's best.
;_; RIP SPN. They should end it now before it gets any worse.
Wow I don't think season 7 sucks ...it's better than S6 at least they are doing more hunting now and it's not all about god and the devil...I was glad that Castiel left the show for a short time, that way we can focus more on Dean and Sam.
I've been really behind on all my TV watching and just went through the 2 recent episodes on my DVR from weeks ago.
I think that the show is putting its final touches on an ending, my theory is the way they are speaking about hunters either dying or never leaving the life, the burnout of Dean as he gives less than 100% on hunts now, and the fact that the actors are attending every convention asked of them, which never happened in the past, means they are saying their final goodbyes to the show and the fans - as usual they are paralleling the show with reality. I am sure in reality the actors and creators are burned out on this series.
I don't think it's been slow or bad, I just think they are letting it lead them to the end, without forcing it so much.
The writing and interactions are still on par with seasons past. Dean's interaction with Elliot Ness was classic Supernatural style. I have a feeling the final showdown with Dick Roman is going to be epic.
And finally. I am still in awe of how the writers come up with these story lines and characters. You have to wonder if they sit in the writer's room and say "we need to call him 'Dick' because one day we'll have Sam ask Dean if he's 'still obsessed with dick...' " That's the beauty of this show. It has constantly been a nod to the SPN fans.
^ Regarding the endgame: I hope it's well thought out and a nice cap to the awesomeness that SPN has given us for years. Personally, I want one of the brothers to die and one to give up hunting in the end. I love a good epic death.
It might just redeem the mediocrity,imo, of S7 thus far if they pull it off right. I am not even sure if there will be a S8.
Also, doing away with most of the interesting supporting characters/cast put a damper on things for me.
But we've explored Dean and Sam's relationship fully, at this point their exchanges feel very tired and redundant.
Something drastic needs to happen for me to get excited about any further explorations of their relationship. I mean how many times can they give each other heartfelt speeches and cry/hug it out? zzzz
is this real?
"If you can't do something smart,do something right."-Jayne Cobb
There's a difference between nodding and pandering and sadly SPN crossed that line a couple seasons ago where it stopped being clever and started bordering on glorified fan fiction incarnate. Fantasies are great and all but characters should act to serve THEIR purposes as independent entities not the fans and not the writers. Entire story elements need not be shoe horned in for a giggle inducing scene if they break with the continuity or characterization that a scene is meant to achieve.
I love the show as a whole and the people in it very much (including most the behind the scenes people) but CW has a habit of dragging shows out long after they SHOULD be dead and I wish they'd put SPN out of it's misery so I could see what wonderful things the writers and actors I love would do if they were given new shows and fresh material rather than running the same story into the ground for the hundredth time.
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"If you can't do something smart,do something right."-Jayne Cobb
Yeah I have to agree with you SN there storylines are kinda stale, but I still love Dean he cracks me up, Sam has been through so much shit until I dont think the writers dont know how to make him act anymore. I will admit every episode hasnt been that great this season but there have been a few good ones, SN still isnt as bad as Smallville in its last season.When the show comes back frm break I think I saw Cass coming back from the previews I saw.
I just finished watching S7X17.
I was so psyched about Castiel's long awaited return and I was digging the way it was being handled...
But then the ending? Like, I can't believe he was abandoned like that, I feel like the writers are trying to troll Castiel fans.
As long as Sam is fixed, let's just dip! Fffuuuuu
Jeez. The look on his face at the end. All he ever does is sacrifice himself for those two just to make Dean happy but what good does that ever do him. :/
Anyway, I really loved Meg making an appearance. I guess she'll watch over him. But I don't know wtf she's up to in terms of Castiel. So creepy. But I sort of 'ship her and Castiel so I'm forcing myself to think positive thoughts. ~
Cas is just parked for a bit is all. Meg may be watchin' his back with I think some intent to get him operational again somehow. I suspect we may even see Crowley take a hand in things as well given how he and Dick aren't on the best of terms.
I figure Cas may be instrumental with wrapping up the Leviathans given he was responsible for lettin' 'em loose in the first place and perhaps Crowley and Meg and more demons may be involved in getting Cas back on his feet... at least enough to do what he needs to.
whaat season 8 starts in 10 days
thats no t true
Is anyone excited for the new season starting in a couple of weeks? I know I am!
This summer, on my days off, I watched the entire series from season one on...pretty good stuff. Let's just say, I'm totally hooked.
I certainly am.... I know a lot of fans aren't happy with the consistency of the show since the fifth season but even with some down moments the Winchesters are all kinds of awesome. Hopefully with Jeremy Carver handling head writing duties the stories will be tighter and have less of the occasional "Are we there yet?" feel but I'm optimistic we're in for a great ride!
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I absolutely loved how they ended season 5 and honestly think that if it did end there, it would have been perfect. Season 6 was only a decent follow up but I think season 7 was a lot better and there was actually a lot of good humor in it too. I am excited for more Supernatural but kind of wary of where they're going to take it, cause it seems like they're running out of places to go.
Honestly, for me, the show's pretty much just been a medium for my Jared appreciation for the last few seasons. Hopefully they've somehow stepped things up for the coming season, but either way, I'm there. Hell, I sit through almost every airing of the Friday the 13th remake--and that shit really is one of the worst fucking movies ever, but my boy looked ridiculous hot as usual, so I can deal with it lol.
Yep, I don't want them to go on for ten seasons or something like that just because Smallville(which did kind of lose its way in later seasons at times) did. I generally liked last year, but it may be near time to finish it while it doesn't look contrived and gimmicky. Supposedly the boys really get on Crowley's bad side this season and more Crowley is more fun... Mark A Sheppard is just wonderful as the new King Of Hell. I do hope when all is said and done God is brought back into the picture for all the mess he's allowed to go forward in his absence..... in the Supernatural universe God has a lot to answer for...and deserves a few fuck yous at least!
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I didn't like it either.. but I was actually tempted to watch it again just because of him. So I know what you mean.
Yeah, whenever it does end I just hope it ends well. I mean I haven't completely disliked a season yet really. Just some are worse than others but aren't completely bad.Yep, I don't want them to go on for ten seasons or something like that just because Smallville(which did kind of lose its way in later seasons at times) did. I generally liked last year, but it may be near time to finish it while it doesn't look contrived and gimmicky. Supposedly the boys really get on Crowley's bad side this season and more Crowley is more fun... Mark A Sheppard is just wonderful as the new King Of Hell. I do hope when all is said and done God is brought back into the picture for all the mess he's allowed to go forward in his absence..... in the Supernatural universe God has a lot to answer for...and deserves a few fuck yous at least!
Crowley is definitely a great bad guy. And I couldn't imagine a different actor to play the part. I think the show is generally well cast and the only big casting problem I had was what me and my roommate call "new ruby". Can't stand her.
Oh yeah, Genevieve Cortese being tapped to replace the awesome Katie Cassidy as Ruby definitely caused consternation for many Supernatural fans(though interestingly enough, not Jared who married her a couple of years back)I love the actress Rachel Miner who plays sassy demon Meg....I agree the shows characters work because for the most part they really are well cast. One other character I had trouble with was the grandfather to Dean and Sam played by Mitch Pileggi who I love but the character who had been pulled down from heaven and pressured to work for Crowley didn't work very well at all. He was so cold and unfeeling towards his grandsons....his wrath for Mary's death were his own flesh and blood,he'd see them die if he could get his daughter back....how would she feel about the harm her father would allow to happen to her own boys? She gave her life to keep them both safe, especially Sam who the demons were especially eager to get their hands on. Then the writers just offed him in midseason, as his character was written into a corner he had become so loathesome.
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I'm excited for the new season. I've read a few spoilers and I like the overall story arc but where do they go next?
I like the idea of bringing God back in the picture. That could be interesting.
On a sidenote, I believe I have found my two favorite episodes. And ironically they are from Season 6. 'Weekend at Bobby's' and 'The French Mistake' are easily the best episode they've done (well, besides season 5 finale).
"Weekend at Bobby's" was great.... loved Rufus and Sheriff Mills interplay with Bobby, and of course the humor, the interplay with Crowley, the boys standing behind Bobby against Crowley....it really worked so well on a nmber of levels. "The French Mistake" was superb, love the self-referencing nods and in jokes that the fans loved. Two really good episodes ... don't know if they're the best but certainly among them!
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Pretty decent episode, the story line hasn't really blown me away or anything but we'll see what happens. What I hope they do is show a decent amount of Purgatory stuff (and it looks like they will).
I believe there will be an episode dealing with Dean and Castiel's time in purgatory,though from what was shown in snippets last night we know it was very rough and unpleasant. A nice opener, not as explosive as last year's introducing the Leviathan threat but seeing that Crowley will be the central bad guy is very interesting as he will use all at his disposal to prevent Kevin(the young prophet) and the Winchester boys from banishing the demons back to hell and sealing the doorway to hell forever. With all the times the boys have been dead and back funny to see Dean adamantly proving he was really himself to Sam once they were reunited. Interesting to see developing that purgatory resident who had Dean's back and got him out through that special portal for humans designed by God(as humans it was revealed are not meant to remain in Purgatory)....what he does now he has his life back and has to deal with humanity again.
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I have caught up with the first two episodes and am trying to catch up with the others.
Episode 1.
I think the showrunners were trying to get to the point rather than linger too much on schmoozing the fans with reunion overload. Sure there are some familiar elements from seasons past that have returned; Dean back from another realm of existence, the lapse in time. Some elements have been turned on their side such as Sam's turn to have a life outside of hunting and not looking for Dead which sort of mirrors Dean's life back at the start of S6.
I found the new character of Benny an interesting and mysterious addition to the line up, let's hope he isn't a big disappointment.
I felt that the Kevin character has grown since last season and I love that Crowley is back to being a big nasty.
The big questions raised in this episode were why and how are Dean and this Benny so close?
What happened to Castiel and is he truly caput this time around?
Episode 2.
I actually enjoyed this episode more than the first episode because it had more fun elements to it. The flashbacks are an interesting way of peeking back into what happened with Dean and his new pal Benny and of Castiel's whereabouts.
I liked the addition of Kevin's mom but felt she was kind of scuttled away too soon. She was starting to remind me that other characters can be just as ace as Sam and Dean. I hope the writers see this and give room for new characters to flourish instead of parading around characters that we have seen before and who have very little relevance to the story anymore. Bobby is gone, at least for now and I don't miss him all that much.
BTW. I hope Sam was smart enough to keep Thor's Hammer for a rainy day. There were a lot of items still lingering in that place that it would have been stupid for them not to lift any of them for future use later. It could also offer more story elements for the writers if they went that route. Such as the original owners and or relic hunters/traders coming after them for that stolen property.
Btw, does anyone think Sam's reluctance to close the gates of hell have anything to do with him having some demon in him?
I mean, is that even still on the table at this point?
The new showrunner Jeremy Carver has promised a three season arc and I do hope that he gets to tell that arc. Sure, stinker episodes are to be expected but most tv shows have them anyway. I just hope that viewers quit whining for once and allow the show to grow beyond the fan service that has suffocated the show.
I can only hope that Castiel is finally put to bed this season out. It seems that Bobby has been put to sleep for good too so we shall see.
New characters need a chance to shine and I felt Ep.2 reminded us of that, Mrs. Tran was ace until they took her spinach away.
Why do female badasses get a tough time on this show?
So, reading some of the recent comments has me wanting to catch up. I am still stuck on Season 7. I am so behind...but the thing I love about this show is that it is so fun to marathon as opposed to watching it as it airs. I will get on it this week.
Okay, anyway, I'm basically here cos I thought the show was going to end this season, but I heard that the plan is to end it in Season 10?
How are they going to stretch it out for THAT long? I just don't see how...I mean, does anyone? What is going on.
I like doing any tv series as a marathon and find it is fun that way too. However, I have been trying to keep up with the latest episodes. I know I will be pissed off come mid-season break.
As for the series stretching out to season 10, I stopped worrying about stuff like that and leaving it to the showrunners to bring out some surprises and generally bringing newer and bolder ideas with each season. So bring it on!
Just did a full day marathon, catching up on 7 episodes I had on my DVR -
SPOILERS for anyone not caught up
The werewolf / Blair Witch style episode was the hardest episode to watch in the history of SPN. Dear God I thought it would never end.
Castiel's "I'm going to be a hunter" episode was classic Cas/Dean/Sam.
It might be time to let the brothers split off on their own and do a couple seasons where they are both hunting but solo. Or Dean and Garth team up. Or something. The fighting brothers in turmoil stuff is getting tired.
The previews for 2013 look promising, though.
I know I'm a little late but I just started watching the show and finished 5 episodes so far.
So far I've only liked two of them but I hear the show gets better in season 2 so I'm gonna give it a chance.
Of course there is enough eye candy to keep me watching until then I love the chemistry between the guys.
LOL. 5 episodes in and you are already on the Wincest train. Stahp.
I will never get the appeal of Wincest. But welcome to SPN fandom.
Personally, the show started really growing on me about half-way into S1. By S4, I was really hooked because the big season-long arcs became more interesting to me and the SPN mythology grew more complex.
BUT, many people began to feel that the show was becoming less about Sam and Dean's relationship by S4, as the storyline delved more into the surrounding supernatural stuff in the SPN universe and other major characters got thrown in to the mix. Some fans resented this and lost interest in the show. So, just a heads up on that...The earlier seasons of SPN are more simple, monster-of-the-week stuff with the focus on the brothers and their family history. But then it expands beyond that in the later seasons, even though the formula is still essentially there...
The 2nd and 4th were voted the best seasons on this big poll I found.
Even if I stop liking it after the 4th... I still have like a 100 episodes to watch until I have to cross that bridge
This week has the return of last season's delightful lesbian superhacker Charlie Bradbury, played by Felicia Day(besides being a well liked genre actress is also big in the internet community as well). Seems to be a little lighter fare (set in a Renaissance fair with a nasty twist, of course).
The Wincest thing is funny to me, but the chemistry even if not sexual is there between the leads. The writers have even poked fun at the Wincest phenomenon a few times...there's always a lot of wink, wink fun in the scripts. That gif posted by Laufey indeed is hot, and I cannot deny that the guys really have that factor that motivate my libido some, though the characterizations and relationships between the Winchester boys, Bobby, Castiel and others really are why I'm hooked on the show. Seems to be settling into a good phase now though the past two seasons were hit and miss. Still, uneven or not SPN is still often fun and compelling.
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Really liked tonight's episode, and the ending was fun to see(no spoilers here). Charlie Bradbury( Felicia Day) is a great kick ass character and though this episode was a diversion from the really dark stuff facing the Winchesters it was a pretty damn entertaining one!
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I don't know it was just me but for some reason I thought that Dean just looked extra hot his ren faire attire.
I thought this season started out well. But this last episode? Come on. I know they usually do something goofy for Halloween - but OZ; the wicked witch, Dorothy? Really? This was pretty lame. Do you think this was the "jump the shark" show?


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On March 21st, 2013, Information & Technology Services started using Microsoft Office 365 to deliver the MavMAIL service to alumni.
Microsoft Office 365 is a fully-featured e-mail service with anti-spam filtering, integrated calendaring, notes, and task management.
Access is available from the web, Windows or Macintosh computers, mobile devices (Android, Apple iOS, Blackberry, others) and also via POP or IMAP.
This is originally from the Microsoft article at http://help.outlook.com/en-us/140/dd253202.aspx.
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Microsoft article at http://help.outlook.com/en-us/140/gg471164.aspx
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Be Steelheaded Essay Finalist: Dylan Tomine Editor's note: This essay is one of the five finalists in the Be Steelheaded Essay contest. It comes to us from Dylan Tomine a Patagonia Fly Fishing Ambassador, recovering sink-tip addict, and the author of Closer to the Ground: An Outdoor Family's Year on the Water, in the Woods and at the Table. [ READ MORE... ]
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Climate news: Striped bass taking bite out of Atlantic salmon Posted in Conservation, Fly Tying, Trout Magazine, Climate Change
Atlantic salmon art courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
By John Braico
Over the past 20 years I've been fishing for Atlantic salmon in Canada, at times enjoying spectacular angling in a northern wilderness setting.
Only once did I fish the Maritimes, specifically the storied [ READ MORE... ]
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TU members get discount for Hank's new film Posted in Conservation, West of The Rockies, Fly Tying, Greater Yellowstone Area, Chapter Sites Users Group
Video of Hank Patterson's Reel Montana Announcement
This just in...
Hank Patterson's Reel Montana Adventure debuts next Friday, Nov. 7, at the Wilma Theater in Missoula, Mont., and if you're a TU member, you can buy a ticket to the show on Saturday, Nov. 1 for only $8. Normal asking [ READ MORE... ]
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ICAST/IFTD: Big night for TU Endorsed Business Posted in Conservation, Fly Tying, Trout Magazine
The highlight of the first full day of the ICAST/IFTD show every year is the The Drake Magazine's Fly Fishing Film Awards.
"It's the Academy Awards of the fly fishing industry," explains Tom Sadler, the president of the Massanutten TU chapter in Harrisonburg, Va., and a guide at Mossy Creek Fly [ READ MORE... ]
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Children's Fishing Contest Posted in Fly Tying, Brodhead - 289, Trout Magazine, Pennsylvania - 9PA, Pennsylvania: Special Hunting and Fishing Places to Protect
On the opening day of Trout Season in Pennsylvania volunteers from the Knights of Columbus, Stroud Township, and the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited organized the annual Children's Fishing Contest on the pond at Brodhead Creek Park in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania.
Volunteers organized the prizes, [ READ MORE... ]
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A Day with the PAFBC Executive Director Posted in Fly Tying, Brodhead - 289, Trout Magazine, Pennsylvania - 9PA, Pennsylvania: Special Hunting and Fishing Places to Protect
On Wednesday April 9th 2014 leaders from the Brodhead Chapter of Trout Unlimited #289 spent the day with PAFBC Executive Director John Arway on a tour of the Poconos public fishing areas. The tour started on the Pocono Creek in Tannersville, PA in an area that the Chapter is planning to do instream [ READ MORE... ]
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The New Girl Posted in Fly Tying, TU Women's Discussion, Beginners' Corner
Emilee is 15. She's cautious and skeptical. Thoughtful and meticulous (when she wants to be, her mother tells me).
A couple months ago, I noticed her making some intricate "friendship bracelets" with lengths of craft yarn--the attention to detail was obvious. I immediately envisioned her sitting [ READ MORE... ]
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EPA Takes Steps to Improve Fishing Posted in Stream Ambassadors, Conservation, Fly Tying, Potomac River Wild Fish Challenge, The Front Porch, Trout Magazine, Little Cacapon River, Site Bugs, Chapter Sites Users Group, Campaign for America's Salmon and Trout
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EPA and the Corps of Engineers Takes Step to Improve Fishing
For the past decade, a cloud has hung over 60 percent of the rivers and streams historically covered by the Clean Water Act, one of our country's bedrock laws for protecting rivers, streams and wetlands. For more than [ READ MORE... ]
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I stepped into the river below a deep pool and cast upstream to the head of the pool. The line fell gently on the water with a curve to the right, keeping the leader away from the fly. The fly floated high and dry for a few feet and WHAM, a [ READ MORE... ]
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Fly Tying: Polish Quill Parachute Emerger Posted in Fly Tying
HOOK: TMC 206BL (Caddis larva, emergers, curved shank, fine wire, 2x short)
THREAD: 8/0 Black
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PARACHUTE POST: Foam strip
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So not one of those people who plan ahead...
Have a son on the verge of dis-believing Santa. Would like to make the letter from Santa a little more realistic this year by adding a North Pole or Santa Claus cancellation mark for the envelope.
Is there a designer who could whip one up for the store mighty quick? Or if there is one in there already, could someone point me in the right direction?


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Valve cover gasket?
Hi all, Im new here but i have a question. I own a 1993 Subaru Impreza L sedan. I was recently changing the timing belt and noticed my driver side valve cover has oil and gunk all over it. I feel that the cause is that the valve cover gasket has kicked the bucket but could it be anything different?
kdon1124 Posts: 7Hi again, so i replaced the gaskets and PCV valve and you guys where right! it wasnt too bad at all, took me a total of 6 hours but i took my time and also replaced brakes and had a nice dinner break! But im wondering, i looked at the covers today and theres still a small amount of oil coming from my driver side cover on the top. Its the same side that had a oil soaked cover before. Did i maybe not seal it properly or is it something else?
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xwesx Fairbanks, AlaskaPosts: 8,738Making sure it is clean (no oil at all) by using a solvent cleaner, then allowing it to dry, is important for sure. Another thing is making sure you torque the bolts carefully and evenly. I always use ultra blue gasket sealer in addition to the rubber gaskets, and put a thin layer on each side of the mating surface with the gasket in the middle.
I hope you don't have to redo it, but best of luck to you as you sort it out. It sounds like you made good on your first attempt.2010 Subaru Forester, 2011 Ford Fiesta, 1969 Chevrolet C20 Pickup, 1969 Ford Econoline 100, 1976 Ford F250 Pickup, 1974 Ford Pinto Wagon


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camilla bag
by STEVEN ALAN
Having spent the past 20 years creating a mini fashion world grounded in classic American roots - fashioned with a twist - Steven Alan has quietly emerged an uncommon fashion pioneer. Upon opening his first retail store in 1994, Steven sold pieces from an eclectic group of emerging designers, becoming known for his keen eye. In 1999, Steven launched his first men's collection, including his now signature Reverse Seam Shirt, followed by a women's collection soon after. The collections build upon the same curatorial point of view using authentic fabrics and precise tailoring along with thoughtful details- resulting in easily wearable, refined casual looks.
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Product Details
Designed for everyday, "?The Camilla Bag' is an update to the classic doctor's satchel with optional shoulder strap and gold tone brass hardware. It's nicely proportioned with a roomy main compartment and generous zip opening, making it easy to fit the daily necessities without being cumbersome. The bag's construction is lightweight and durable using soft Italian leather- which gets better with wear.
• main compartment with two inside pockets
• cotton lined interior
• dimensions: 9.5" L x 12" W x 6" D
• drop length: 17" - 20"
• 100% Italian leather, dustbag included


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Ogden Utah 4-25-1913 My dear Brother Laurie:- I have been thinking of you so many times to-day and wondering what you were doing and if you were well and all night Last night I was dreaming of you I thought you came in where I was and I seemed to be in a strange place- and you had just about an inch of a cigar left that you had been smoking. I just rushed at you and knocked it out of your hand and then began to use some of my most dramatic english and you in turn used some of your good a com. how we came out I don't remember so I can't tell you. Now why should people have such crazy dreams is what I would like to know. I have just felt a little as if I would like to hear from you but mama is not at home this afternoon so I can't tell what was in her letter yestirday untill she comes home tonight. Mama-Maude and Florence are gone to a party so I am informed a few minutes ago. Parties are getting so common with them that I don't even know when they go any more. They all went in Maudes "Broc." I tell you they are a sporty lot. If you could only see them trot off in that old wagon you would think they were mighty nice. Pg 2 Well Laurie things have been thick and fast since you were last at home havent they? For this week we have had Rosa and Joe come home and taken little Richard and had him circumcised He got along just fine. I watched him all through the operation and I don't think it is anything to be sneezed at either. To see him under the old anasthetic is just horrid but he aid so well that we are all very well pleased with him. He is getting so cute and talks in his own language so much you would just love him so much if you could see how nice he is. Edith is staying with Florence for a few days. playing nurse and she is a real good one and Richard likes her very much. Edith has just done fine since she came home seems perfectly content and well. The first time she saw your brother-in-law she was going out of our house to the Broc. she and Maude had just jumped in the Broc and sat down and turned her back in him. I am sure she feels a great deal safer and better off since she is rid of him. It is very pitiable to see him try and walk alone along the street. he goes by feeling wit a cane and he does just fine, his is a very pitiable person even if he is wicked, but wait till you Pg 3 see some of his Grand Stand plays and them you feel hard toward him. Every time the people come down and he Knows it he just prominades up and down for their benefit. He called me up the other day and said I was trying to keep the children away from him and I told him he was mistaken they could come and see him when ever they pleased then he got mad and told me if I would call up ww Richards I would find out what rights he had so I up and told him I didnt need and information from any one I knew what I was doing and going to do too. so then he said the old house needed cleaning and he wished I would ask Edith to clean it and accused us of being dirty and og it being "the diriest place I ever see" We are now wondering who is eyes for hime. I just told him when I got ready I would do what I pleased and not untill so when he found there were two stupid people in the world and he was one and me the other he just stopped trying to goad me and then wanted to be real nice to me but just at that point I said good by. so I left him wondering what was what and why. He will be some older before I will stoop to quarrel with him. Well Laurie Rosa and Joe seem to be very glad to be at home. Joe just looks fine. I am then Pg 4 beside of him. He had only been home an hour or so before he had his car out and was off they have ridden every day and do seem so glad to be here. Rosa is quite changed in some ways, ways that make her lots better and more pleasant. She seems to have come to the conclusion that other people know some few things at least. I am very glad they could go and glad they are back. Now when you come home we can be happy. Mama was positively elated when Rosa came she had just stood her being away as long as she could. Porr mama she does so hate people to be away from home. She says every time I ask her about you "God bless him he is my boy" The folks have some men at work up the canyon planting lawn, trees and fitting up in general. Am says it looks just fine but I havent been up there never seems to be room for me so I stay at home. The Burgulers didnt hurt much as we know of yet only slipt on mama's bed. you can imagine how mad that made her. and broke some of the windows and turned everything upside down. We have had a real cold spell but it seems a great deal warmer today, to I guess we will have some more spring now. Everything seems as pretty and green and the early Pg 5 trees are in blossom. I have had lots of trouble with dust in our house from the fact that our cold spell came with about a week of wind first and as the road was all dug up form 16= to 13= making a double track for the street car and all the travel was on our side of the track we came in for quite a good share of the loose real estate of the road. It was just a most disquieting thing you could hardly breathe on our side of the road I said I was going to move and sell out to the first buyer who came for anything above half price but I guess I will have to re-consider and be sane. Well Laurie I guess you will be tired by now of my prattle. I can not write any more intelligently than I can talk and knowing me so well I am sure you won't expect anything very great. I hope you are well and doing well at school. Am glad you went to St Louis and glad you had a nice time. Don't like the SL Louis girl too much we have some at home just as nice and then if you like home girls we can keep you with us but if it is girls at a distance I am afraid you will wander off from us and that would break my heart as well as some half dozen others. Mama told me of the little misunderstanding between you and Helen. I have nothing to say only Pg 6 What ever it is be good to her and make her suffer as little as possible for I know she thinks lots of you and you of her. You will in after life never regret doing justly by her and also by your self. If she is in the wrong let her come to you if it is you. Be a man and acknowledge it Personally I neither want to make nor break any ties that you have formed between your selves. In the end who ever it is that you marry I shall like them just as much as I possibly can for your sake and because I love you so very much and am very proud of you. Now be a good boy and take everything I have said in the light that I meant it and send me a nice long letter real soon. Elizabeth is fine and well and growing so fast you will hardly know her when you come home. Well enough for now from your loving sister E. D Shaw
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I love these guys. Scratch that. I adore these guys. These guys being the Texas Rangers and I'm adoring them right now because they reportedly celebrated their win over the Rays with ginger ale rather than the traditional alcohol, so that their star player, Hamilton could participate. How amazingly great is that? I give myself some credit because I suggested orange juice as an alternative a few weeks ago but maybe they aren't that into healthy natural juice. No matter. I am proud to be a Rangers fan because they took matters into their own hands and did something different.
Don't really know if I need to repeat this, but no, I do not waste my time by photographing cans of ginger ale.
I'm also giving JD some credit, because I have this irrational suspicion this he was involved with the idea. JD being Jon Daniels, the General Manager of the Rangers. I'm not usually really into GMs, they seem so distant, but I am a huge Daniels fan. To start with, when he was hired, he was the youngest GM in the history of MLB which I love. I firmly live by the principle that age only matter if you're cheese and so I think the way he's built what is something of an underdog club into one that can beat the holder of the best record in the AL is fantastic. And he traded Chris Ray for Bengie. Who do you think got the better end of that deal? He signed Vladdy when everyone thought he was done. He stole Cliff Lee from under the Yankees nose. And from what I've seen, he's a snappy dresser. And the Dreamy Team General Manager.
Didn't take this picture. But if someone wants to invite me to his next press conference, feel free to.
So I am obviously hoping, hoping, hoping that we get a Rangers vs. Giants World Series, but I'd be okay with seeing the sweet, if over-loaded as a team, guys from the Bronx as well. I'm hoping it's not the Phillies, but I'm okay with that too. All four teams left play good ball so either way I'm pumped. But you know the scary thing I realized while going to sleep last night? No matter what, the Giants have a maximum of 14 games left. (Yeah, that's what I think about while I go to sleep. No wonder I dream about it.) We are seriously nearing the end. Down to a wire is an understatement. I miss Zito starts.
Lastly. Some of you may have noticed that I have a new profile picture. The reason is that yesterday somebody clued me into the fact that it is no longer summer and while Important People in the fashion industry have recently stated that it's okay to wear white after Labor Day (I hardly ever wear white anyway, so it's a non-issue for me, but that didn't stop me from clicking on the article about it), it's still unacceptable to wear sandals in mid-October. Even more unacceptable to have them in ones profile picture. Lesson learned. New profile picture needed. Instead of photographing my new Madden boots, I'm going face this time. And the new picture (newly my profile picture, it's from July) makes me nostalgic for the 2010 season and reminds me why I like people who give me tickets to sit behind the dugout at a game. You know the way to my heart. (That is, Madden shoes or nice seats at a baseball game.)
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There will be a photographic company covering the entire event on the floor as well as an official reporter from the ITF and AETF. However there is nothing stopping people from taking photos and video from the stands.
Please apply for the PRESS PASS APPLICATION to firstname.lastname@example.com by 15th August, you will be notified by 30th August if you have been successful or not to get onto the Competition Arena Floor for photos.
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(12-12-2011 02:59 PM)it guy Wrote: I apologize, but I haven't been on the forums much lately. Developers have been developing, and I've been working on other things (servers, phone systems, network infratructure, etc...). I have no PM's waiting, and didn't know that the Graded Card Lookup and BCCG lookup weren't working. I just fixed BCCG . http://www.beckett.com/bccg is working fine. GCL is a harder, but I'm looking at it now and working with a developer to get it back up.
(12-13-2011 05:00 PM)coimbre 21 Wrote: IT Guy, Good to see you active here. Like Tiger8Mush2, I would really like to see an update about the registry. The lack of communication has been frustrating to say the least. When will it be migrated and when can we add cards again? Btw, if Beckett is in need of limited downtime migration assistance, please let me know. My employer specializes in data migrations with a wide array of storage, host, OS, and P2V expertise. We are based here in Dallas. Thanks.
(12-14-2011 09:43 PM)it guy Wrote: I've been looking at the non-working registry problem this evening. Made several changes to attempt to bring it back online without success so far. I'll hit it again in the morning when I can consult with the lead programmer.
(12-17-2011 03:08 AM)lane2800 Wrote: this is starting to get tiring, now i can't use any of the buttons from the grading site. any idea when this is going to be completely functional, i need to send cards in and i'm not going to send to beckett if i can't even use the site. i don't want to but i may have to switch everything to PSA.
(12-17-2011 08:53 AM)lane2800 Wrote: sorry, but the registry has been down for almost 2 months now. and i emailed Jeff directly on Oct. 30, when it stopped working, so for someone to say they just found out about it a week ago is ludicrous. I'm a restaurant general manager, if any part of my business was down for almost 2 months i would not have a job. when is this going to become a priority for Beckett?
(12-17-2011 09:43 AM)lane2800 Wrote: i still can not navigate from the grading screen to any other part of Beckett. i was not really responding to your post but my overall dissatisfaction and frustration with the site not working. the email Jeff sent me back says he talked to the IT guys about the registry issue the first week in November, yet IT-GUY gets on here last week and says he just found out about it the first of December, it's really nice to know the customers are so important that its OK to lie to them. PSA is looking like a much better option every day.


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X Keyboard Configuration Database
The non-arch keyboard configuration database for X Window. The goal is to provide the consistent, well-structured, frequently released open source of X keyboard configuration data for X Window System implementations (free, open source and commercial). The project is targeted to XKB-based systems.
What is it for?
There are many X Window implementations which have very poor support for non-standard keyboards, national layouts and options.
Open Source X Window System implementations (xfree86, x.org) currently have non-synchronized XKB configuration databases: the bugs fixed in one repository are not reflected in the other, new configuration elements are added (in best case) separately and independently to both CVS trees - but usually only one tree gets them. Also, these implementations contain unbalanced and unstructured layout trees (very often one country/language have several layouts, each with its own set of variants).
Commercial X Window System implementations cannot support large variety of national layouts - usually, because of lack of resources. So users from "exotic" countries feel offended and frustrated - their environments are not complete.
The solution which would guarantee quality support for the keyboard configuration data is to have single repository which would serve as meta-project for X servers and OS distributions. X Keyboard Configuration Database is trying to be the one.
For details on mailing lists, bug reporting, code repositories, and submission rules, see here
- 0.1 - 25 May 2004, first version. Only single-group layouts are included (tested for compatibility with the multiple layouts feature). Each language/country has no more than one layout and any number of variants.
- 0.2 - 12 Jun 2004, second version. HOWTO.transition is added, xkbcomp symlink is supported, Maori layout is added, small fix for Brasilian layout is applied.
- 0.3 - 23 Jul 2004, HEAVILY restructured layout names, compatibility rules are introduced, intltool problem resolved (sorry, with warnings).
- 0.4 - 28 Sep 2004, A lot of fixes. More univeral EURO handling. New urdu layout. Improved handling for indicators.
- 0.5 - 02 Mar 2005, New layouts/models/options. Updated translations. Group names synchronization.
- 0.6 - August 2005, Many improvements.
- 0.7 - December 2005, New layouts/models/options. Reogranized symbols/inet.
- 0.8 - March 2006, New layouts, fixes.
- 0.9 - October 2006, New layouts, fixes.
- 1.0 - July 2007, Around 70 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed.
- 1.1 - September 2007, Around 30 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. First time-based release.
- 1.2 - January 2008, Around 40 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Updated translation schema.
- 1.3 - May 2008, Around 40 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Dropped old rulesets sgi and sun. Added a lot of metadata, related to countries and languages.
- 1.4 - September 2008, Around 30 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Added new ruleset evdev.
- 1.5 - January 2009, More than 40 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. symbols/inet restructured.
- 1.6 - May 2009, Around 30 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Added terminate:* group. Dropped locale-specific models.
- 1.7 - September 2009, Around 30 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Restructured rules-generating scripts.
- 1.8 - January 2010, Around 10 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed.
- 1.9 - May 2010, Around 30 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Evdev model dropped.
- 2.0 - September 2010, 17 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed.
- 2.1 - January 2011, 13 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed.
- 2.2 - April 2011, New structure of descriptions, massive changes in user-visible strings. Special release for GNOME 3
- 2.3 - May 2011, 18 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed. Descriptions from 2.2 are polished
- 2.4 - September 2011, 9 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed.
- 2.5 - January 2012, 15 bugs from freedesktop.org bugzilla were fixed.
- 2.5.1 - January 2012, translations updated (after urgent release 2.5)
- 2.6 - May 2012, translations, minor fixes
- 2.7 - Sep 2012, translations, minor fixes. *.dir files are gone. CTL+ALT type fixed
- 2.8 - Jan 2013, translations, minor fixes, massive updates from Oracle
- 2.9 - May 2013, translations, minor fixes
- 2.10.1 - Oct 2013, translations, minor fixes, massive code cleanup
- 2.11 - Jan 2014, translations, minor fixes, more code cleanup
Contributions to the project. Relations to X Window System implementations.
We kindly ask and encourage people contributing layouts to XFree86 and X.Org repositories to send patches to X Keyboard Configuration Database. We would highly appreciate X implementations using our codebase in their distributions (there was preliminary agreement with X.Org implementation maintainers).
- X Keyboard Extension (by Ivan U. Pascal)
- The XKB Configuration Guide (by Kamil Toman, Ivan U. Pascal, XFree86 project)
- An Unreliable Guide to XKB Configuration (by Doug Palmer)
- X Window Keyboard-related forum (in LiveJournal)
- Compatibility between keyboard models
- Custom Keyboard in Linux/X11
Dreaming of XKB2
For many years, there are rumours, discussions and speculations about XKB2 - the new improved version of XKB. I collected some ideas that might one day be implemented within XKB2
- ?Sergey V. Udaltsov
- Ivan U. Pascal (comaintainer)
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This article is a little sparse on the details... Any tips or rules of thumb on how much you'll need? Just decide for yourself seems a little unhelpful...
What Is Life Insurance?
Hey, this is Jeff Rose from WiseBread.com, your resident life insurance expert. Today we're going to answer the question, what is life insurance? Let's take a look.
So what exactly is life insurance? In simple terms, life insurance is a contract between you and a life insurance company that will pay your beneficiaries a pre-determined amount of money in exchange for a pre-determined monthly premium from you. The amount that the insurer pays is based on the amount that you decide to take out on yourself.
How Much Insurance Do You Need?
First decide how much your family is going to need if something happens to you. Your cost is determined on that amount, in addition to other factors such as how old are you, whether you have any pre-existing health conditions that could cause your life insurance premium to go up, and how long you need the life insurance — 10 years, 20 years, or 30 years. All these factors will determine how much you have to pay for your life insurance.
Insurance Is for Your Beneficiaries
A life insurance policy will pay your heirs if anything should happen to you. If you have family members who depend on you and your income or to pay off some debts, then insurance protects them. So if you're single, just starting your career and basically flat broke, you probably don't need to buy life insurance, yet. The only exception to that rule might be for your parents, who have been nice and helped fund your college career, or who may be counting on you as they grow older.
In a nutshell, that's the basics of what is life insurance. If you have any more questions, stay tuned, we've got more great videos for you. This is Jeff Rose from WiseBread.com.
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text: Motor Homes: Today's motor home is the product of the latest technology in bus and truck drive train and suspension systems, blended with the latest in interior products, and managed by advanced computers and electronics. There are three classes of motor homes (A, B and C) that range from converted vans (ideal for weekend escapes) to custom campers built units on a truck chassis, to state-of-the-art rear engine diesel "pushers" that are nothing less than self-sustained homes on wheels. Fleetwood, Monaco, Winnebago, Travelall, Air Stream and Newmar are among the most popular names recreation vehicles in this category and you will find motor home dealers, parts and services in our Business Directory.


text: Classic Albums Live presents Pink Floyd – The Wall Veterans of SNL featuring Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz Kaha:wi Dance Theatre's TransMigration An Intimate Evening with Jann Arden Colin James Celtic Roots with the Celts Jim Henson's Dinosaur Train Live! Buy Tickets More Info Classic Albums Live presents Pink Floyd – The Wall Sat Feb 7 8:00 PM Easily the greatest concept album ever recorded - The Wall continues to illuminate the dark corners of isolation and conformity. Pricing Info: $38.00 Buy Tickets More Info Veterans of SNL featuring Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz Tue Feb 17 8:00 PM Due to movie/TV scheduling conflicts the lineup for the upcoming Veterans of SNL show has changed. Enjoy an evening full of comedy with the Veterans of SNL featuring Rob Schneider and Jon Lovitz. Pricing Info: $49.00 Buy Tickets More Info Kaha:wi Dance Theatre's TransMigration Fri Feb 20 8:00 PM A visually raw and engaging story inspired by the life and paintings of iconic Ojibwe shaman-artist Norval Morrisseau. . Pricing Info: $29.00 RSS Timelapse of Sanderson Centre heritage plaster ceiling being restored during summer of 2014. The job included installation of scaffolding, protection of the seats, plaster repairs, removal and cleanup. Booking Our Facility Are you looking for a distinctive venue for your special occasion, meeting or fund-raiser? Click to see how we can give your event the "Sanderson touch"! The difference between a theatre with and without an audience is enormous. There is a palpable, critical energy created by the presence of the audience. –Andy Goldsworthy A Brand New Season Awaits You! 2014 - 2015 season tickets now on sale. Become a Centre Stage Patron by purchasing at least four shows in our "presents" series. Download Matinées Brochure Download Season Brochure Parking & Directions Parking Paid public parking lots and time limited free on-street parking can be found in the area surrounding The Sanderson Centre. Please note that nearby parking lots are pay and display lots and accept coins only. For information on rates, please visit our Directions and Parking page. Taxi & Transit Brant Taxi: 519-752-1010 City Taxi: 519-759-7800 The Brant Transit bus terminal is located directly across from the rear entrance of the Theatre. For schedule and routes please visit the Brantford Transit Website. The Sanderson Centre presents a full season of entertainment featuring a wide variety of artists and styles. WHERE TO FIND US Located in the heart of Brantford's newly revamped downtown core at 88 Dalhousie St., The Sanderson Centre has been a staple in the entertainment and nightlife in the city since 1919. Get driving directions to The Sanderson Centre Eat, Stay & Play Food & Drink An event at the Sanderson Centre can be more than just great entertainment. Come early for dinner, stay for a drink or stay the night. We partner with some of Brantford's best providers of hospitality. There's plenty to this city, click to find more food and beverage establishments right here in Brantford Whether you are looking for a romantic getaway or planning an excursion for a group, we have a lot to offer. Accommodations Brantford boasts some of the best places to visit in the area. Stay in town and immerse yourself in the nightlife and culture that the city has to offer. Browse our recommended providers of accommodation Harmony Square Since opening officially June 7th, 2008, Harmony Square has become a gathering spot for all of Brantford and beyond to enjoy. Steps away from The Sanderson Centre, Harmony Square boasts public skating during the winter, music, arts and other events in the summer time, all framed by great local eateries and pubs within a short walking distance. Hosting a number of great events for everyone to enjoy, click to discover the great new things that are going on right in Brantford's newly revamped downtown! Our Venue Thanks For Visiting We've announced our new season! Check our event listings and make plans to join us all through the year for some great performances. Our theatre is a living place and new events are constantly being added. I encourage you to subscribe to our concert announcements email service and check our events listings online so you don't miss a thing. I hope to see you soon, Glenn Brown, Theatre Manager Owned and operated by the City of Brantford since 1986. The Sanderson Centre is a home to community performing arts organizations, school events, amateur dance competitions and recitals and offers a season of professional entertainment for the community. Learn more about The Sanderson Centre


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Blackhawks' Patrick Sharp out 3-4 weeks; Marian Hossa back
By MARK LAZERUS email@example.com March 8, 2013 2:46PM
Avs goalie Semyon Varlamov stops a shot by Patrick Sharp in the second period of the Chicago Blackhawks-Colorado Avalanche NHL game Wednesday March 6, 2013 at the United Center. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times
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Patrick Sharp will miss three to four weeks with the upper-body injury he suffered Wednesday against the Colorado Avalanche, Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville confirmed Friday. Sharp, who was sandwiched along the boards by Ryan O'Byrne and left the ice clutching his left shoulder, will not need surgery, Quenneville said.
The rest of the injury news was good for the Hawks: Marian Hossa, Andrew Shaw and Michael Frolik all will play tonight in the rematch against Colorado at the Pepsi Center.
Hossa was a last-minute scratch Wednesday night. He said Friday that he was neither sick nor dealing with any after-effects from last April's concussion or last month's hit to the head from Vancouver's Jannik Hansen.
"This is something different," he said. "Nothing at all with what happened last time."
Shaw took an elbow to the jaw from Colorado's Paul Stastny on Wednesday. He said he was held out of the third period as a "precautionary" measure, and that he's "perfectly fine." He wasn't bothered that the NHL decided not to punish Stastny for the hit.
"It's the league's decision," he said. "They've been doing a pretty good job with it. They have their protocol and they look at video pretty in-depth. I think they made the right decision."
Frolik missed the last two games with the flu, and even flew to Denver commercial to keep him away from the rest of the team as much as possible. But he skated Friday morning and said he's good to go. He said he'll try to keep his shifts short since he hasn't been on the ice for a few days.
"I think I feel good now," he said. "I hope the flu is away. I wasn't feeling great, but right now it's good and I'm glad I can be back."
In Sharp's absence, Bryan Bickell will be moved up from the third line to the second line alongside Dave Bolland and Patrick Kane. Quenneville was pleased with how Bickell played in that spot after Sharp was hurt in the third period. And while the third line of Bickell, Shaw and Viktor Stalberg has been very effective lately, Quenneville said, "Somebody's got to move there."
Kane said he liked the idea of having Bickell bring a "physical element" alongside himself and Dave Bolland, but there's no denying losing Sharp -- and the chemistry they had together -- was a big blow.
"For sure," Kane said. "You've played with the same linemates for 24 games now, half the season, and you really get used to playing with someone. I think it'll be a little bit of an adjustment, we'll see what happens. Sometimes it's good to play with new players, but obviously we're going to miss Sharpie -- he's been a big part of our lineup for a long time here, and he plays a lot of minutes. Someone's going to have to step up and fill that void, which won't be that easy, I guess."
Daniel Carcillo likely will move from the fourth line up to Bickell's spot on the third line.
"We adapt," Shaw said. "We're a great team. Everyone can play with everyone. Guys are going to try to fill that role. Obviously, Sharpie's a great player and it's going to be tough to fill that role, but everyone's going to do their best and work a little extra harder."
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 06:22 AM
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 08:17 AM
Steal? No. I cannot steal if I am paying for it. I am not getting anything for free.
Cheat? Perhaps. Justifiable IMO. I am paying extra to watch any game. A few games are not shown live because of a contract signed between two different parties. If I want to watch my own team on my own teams feed while away from my home or outside away from the TV, what is the difference between using a Slingbox to watch it for free my iPad or the MLB APP with my paid subscription to watch the same thing on the same device? Why is using the MLB APP to get around the ridiculous blackout rules considered cheating while using the Sling APP is not?
Lie? Who am I hurting? If this is a lie it is not harming anyone, so why should it bother you?
Posted 26 June 2012 - 08:37 AM
Disagree. I cannot steal something that I am paying for and available too me.Here's the difference. When you sign up for this service you do so agreeing to abide by the restrictions and rules in place. With a slingbox you are watching what you already paid for from your own TV. So, yes it is stealing from MLB based on their rules you agreed to when signing up.
Posted 26 June 2012 - 10:18 AM
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 11:29 AM
Disagree. I cannot steal something that I am paying for and available too me.
The most I am doing is getting some games earlier than they allow me to do. If you want to call it stealing, fine. You can call it whatever you want. I really don't care. Stealing or not, I am paying for it.
In fact, I am helping them more than hurting them. Here is why:
[*]They are getting money from me they normally wouldn't be getting - The only reason why I am paying for it is so I can watch my local team outside of my house and those occasional Fox games of my choice. If I wasn't able to spoof my iPad to allow me to do this, then I wouldn't purchase MLB.TV at all. Meaning, MLB would get less money.
[*]I don't watch local advertisements anyway - The reason why they have the local blackout rules is so you have to have to watch your local broadcast with the local advertisements. If I was not able to watch it at home and did not have the ability to watch it on a spoofed device I would record it and skip through the commercials anyway. If I watch it live at home I flip to other programs during the commercials. Either way, I am not watching local commercials.
[*]Not hurting anyone - Who am I hurting? If anything, by faking my location MLB is getting more money for me. I am indirectly helping them, not hurting them.
With all of that in consideration, I find it difficult to call it stealing.
Posted 26 June 2012 - 11:30 AM
MLB has one of the most restrictive sports packages out there. Instead of embracing the idea of allowing fans to choose which game to watch during the Fox window, you are stuck with the game telecast in your area. That would be such a huge enhancement to the MLB packages. Imagine Sunday Ticket not showing any games in the 4 pm window. That is the equivalent of what you see with Fox's MLB exclusive window. You would think MLB would like to grow the game. Open that window up and allow us to have choice.
Now, I subscribe to MLB.tv, and I don't use a location spoofer or anything like that, but I am able to watch my home team feeds via AppleTV. However, since the play-by-play TV voice of the Braves is Chip Caray, I often find myself seeking out the opposing team's feed so I don't have to hear his inane call of a game.
Posted 26 June 2012 - 12:21 PM
Speaking of bad play-by-play announcers the most god awful 5 year experience has finally ended. Darren Sutton the Dback play caller is gone. Yes, thank you who ever did this. He absolutely made watching the Dbacks the most miserable experience. TV ratings will surely go up now...
Posted 26 June 2012 - 12:23 PM
If enough people did this you are reducing their ratings which is hurting the regional network that carries their games which in turn will lower their rights fees which in turn hurts your team. So yes, you ARE hurting someone. And again, you don't seem to understand that it doesn't matter what you pay for that you wouldn't otherwise, that's neither here nor there. Your $120 doesn't help your local team. When you signed up for the service you did so AGREEING TO ABIDE BY THEIR RULES. You aren't. So yes, you are cheating their system. And as far as this lying and who you are hurting? Again, it doesn't matter. Lying is lying regardless of who it hurts.
Posted 26 June 2012 - 01:49 PM
Lying is sometimes necessary. There are circumstances where the truth to someone is more harmful than a lie. But that is a different issue
Let me accept your point just for argument sake. The same point can be made for DVRs. If enough people record shows on their DVRs they too will be missing out on local advertisement which in turn hurts the programming. One can say recording programming and skipping through commercials is also cheating and stealing, as you are avoiding the very thing that pays for that program to air.
One way to avoid this whole mess is to allow local broadcast through MLB.TV with their local commercials. They do it for EI. This way you can still watch your local team away from your TV while still in your local area.
It is us viewers that are the victims of these ridiculous black out rules and exclusive contracts. Why should we suffer because FOX pays more to prevent others from broadcasting during their window?
Posted 26 June 2012 - 05:27 PM
Speaking of bad play-by-play announcers the most god awful 5 year experience has finally ended. Darren Sutton the Dback play caller is gone. Yes, thank you who ever did this. He absolutely made watching the Dbacks the most miserable experience. TV ratings will surely go up now...
Posted 26 June 2012 - 06:35 PM
It is not that difficult. You simply show the complete team feed along with the advertisements. In doing so you still allow the local feed for you local team and only black out the visiting teams feed. Ratings can be tabulated on both online viewing and TV provider viewing.You can't do that because everyone lives in different places within the state and what about local advertising or what the satellites offer during that time? I live in Tampa, do I need to see ads for Mike Shad Ford and First Baptist in Jacksonville? Likewise do they want to see ads for Stadium Toyota and the local ambulance chasers? No. I realize you see these ads on MLB EI, but now you are talking about watching your local team in the local market where you have access to it on the TV. Your DVR example doesn't work.
You've made this point already. It is not lost on me. What you seem to not understand is, I DON'T CARE if it is violating the agreement. In fact, I want to intentionally violate the agreement and hope everyone does in order to change the blackout rules.A.) Again, it's what you already pay for, everyone dealing in TV understands this, and you have an agreement on the equipment that it can be used as such unlike watching your local team on MLB.TV. This part seems totally lost on you. You AGREE to the terms and conditions of said products when you sign up for the service, period.
It is not better for advertisers if you are able to watch a live game with commercials through MLB.TV than a recorded game on your DVR FFing through commercials.and B.) Ratings still count on next day views on DVRs which is a far better system then when people used VCRs.
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Posted 26 June 2012 - 09:33 PM
DirecTV should drop EI and create an App for MLB-TV. MLB-TV has so much better features.
Posted 27 June 2012 - 07:22 AM
Looks like it was for "insubordination'' after determining that he had failed to comply with a number of management directives over the years, a baseball source told ESPN.com. I just hope it's permanent, I like Greg Shulte doing the games.While I hope Daron is off to greener pastures, I haven't heard anything official yet. As of 11:15, KTAR says there is nothing new to report. Have you heard something official from another source?
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DirecTV should drop EI and create an App for MLB-TV. MLB-TV has so much better features.
Posted 27 June 2012 - 07:44 AM
I was referring to the difference in price structure between the two. Plus the features, things like viewing archived games and game stats, are better with MLB-TV.but EI on Directv is mostly just RSN remaps. So directv does need to try that hard to have it.
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As we head east for the start of a potentially historic 10-day road trip to Detroit, New York and Texas, I would like to address a key aspect of the 2012 A's that sometimes goes overlooked. Unselfishness.
For anyone who visits our clubhouse, it doesn't take long to realize this team has no egos. These guys behave like there truly is no "I" in t-e-a-m, as the saying goes. Never did that seem more evident than on Aug. 21, the night that Stephen Drew arrived in Oakland following his trade from the Diamondbacks. As he tried on his new A's threads in the Coliseum clubhouse, there was Cliff Pennington two cubicles over. It could have been an awkward moment, considering Drew's acquisition clearly signaled the end of Penny's reign as the regular shortstop. Instead, it might be the most poignant scene of this remarkable season. There was Cliff, extending a hand to Drew. It was he—the man who had just lost his job—who was trying to make his new teammate feel comfortable. He was friendly, animated and genuinely going out of his way to welcome Drew, who like Penny, was a former first-round draft choice. And three weeks later, Pennington continues to pull for his new teammate. It was only this past Saturday that the team's erstwhile shortstop was spotted, passionately pumping his fist in the dugout on the Comcast SportsNet telecast as his replacement hit a key home run in the A's 5-2 win that clinched a series win over Baltimore. Yet there's a lot more than cheerleading that Pennington has given the team since Drew arrived. There is also a renewed commitment by Penny to help the team anyway he can. He enthusiastically accepted his new assignment, to share the starting job at second base with Adam Rosales. So much so that he has earned the majority of playing time there, thanks to his rifle arm and brilliant fielding, along with a .366 batting average (15 for 41) over his last 13 games.
And Pennington's team-first attitude is far from isolated on this A's club that boasts the second-best record in the American League. Travis Blackley, the colorful Aussie (is there any other kind?), has embraced one of the more unsung roles in baseball—that of a swingman. The veteran southpaw, whose love and persistence for the game has led him to a career path through such exotic places as South Korea and Mexico in recent years, has been a true revelation as both a spot starter and long reliever. He's 1-0 with a 2.86 ERA in 13 appearances out of the bullpen, while also etching a 4-3 mark and 3.97 ERA in 12 starts. In a way, he's been the glue that has kept the starting rotation purring along merrily for virtually the entire season. He may be the ultimate interchangeable part on this team.
The same can be said of Yoenis Cespedes, Oakland's superstar-in-the-making. A fixture in center field during his baseball days in Cuba, he originally was positioned there with the A's in spring training and the early season. However, it became more and more apparent that Coco Crisp's range and acrobatic catches were best suited at his natural position, and Cespedes relinquished center field to his older and more seasoned teammate. The results since then have been nothing less than spectacular, especially when you add Josh Reddick in right to complete one of the better defensive outfields in all of baseball.
Jonny Gomes and Seth Smith, two of the club's more valued veterans, have further set the tone by primarily sharing DH and outfield roles. Their unselfish approach has not only seen them combine for great production at the plate, but it has provided the younger players with a great example of teamwork. The platoon of Chris Carter and Brandon Moss at first base, and Derek Norris and George Kottaras at catcher, has further strengthened that team bond. As traveling secretary Mickey Morabito tries to find enough charter airline seats and hotel rooms for a current roster that has swelled to 34 players on this trip, it becomes more and more clear. It takes a village to be the 2012 Oakland A's. And if you want to throw out one last cliché, let's try this one: You're only as strong as your weakest link. For these young and hungry A's, I think that's very good news.
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Coco the Oakland A's needs you….but you have a handicap that can be sort it out with a little help of your friends….your arm is not strong enough so Reddick and Cespedes will need to adjust to your mechanics in the field..they have strong arms so the relay throw instead to be to the infield maybe should be made to them..of course that they will have to run a little bit more towards you but that cannot be a problem at the end that's the way that the assistance have to be make also you will need to play shorter in the center-field it means that you will have to cover more territory towards the right and left fields and that Cespedes and Reddick will have to cover more of the deep center in case that you cannot reach the baseball hit into that territory….
Great post. I love the 2012 Oakland A's. Such a great team and I am glad to hear they have such close bonds in the clubhouse. I hope they go far this year, it sure has been fun so far!
I think you have said this perfecty. The A's are a team lacking big egos and are more than the sum of their parts. GO A"s!
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