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There's a whole world out there, folks. Not just of hockey, but of sport at-large. The majesty of the sporting world cannot be contained to on-field exploits either. The differences between leagues and sports from an organizational perspective can be equal parts staggering and eye popping. It's safe to say we have yet to figure it all out in North America, and by a long shot at that.
There are lessons we, as hockey enthusiasts, can pluck and pry to figure out how professional hockey can exist on this continent without being shut down every couple of years. Pablo Picasso once said, "Good artists copy, great artists steal."
I have benevolently stolen from Asia. Brace yourself, for this is my Cubist movement. There's plenty of room for you to join.
The Indian Premier League has emerged as the top cricket circuit in India. How did it pop into existence? Out of a labor dispute between the Board of Control for Cricket in India and the Indian Cricket League. When the BCCI ordered a boycott of the ICL, it necessitated the creation of a new league. Enter the IPL.
The IPL is novel for a few reasons. First of all, it's tough to argue with its success. Through five years its value as a league is near the $3 billion mark and this is down from years past. Granted, there is a massive audience for cricket in southern Asia which certainly trumps that for hockey given the whole 'population' thing, but clearly the business model is on to something.
If we were to draw a franchise to franchise comparison of the two leagues in terms of franchise value, it's not close. It's not an issue, really. The brand value of an NHL team completely and utterly trumps that of an IPL team. Longevity of brands and the North American marketing behemoth does wonders that a five year old cricket league in India never could.
Why have I brought you here? I'm utterly fascinated with the structure of this league.
Once a year the IPL has an open auction for the right to every player in the league. There are caps, of course, on what you can spend on each player — there is an NFL style 'Franchise Tag' which caps the biggest auction bid at $5 million on a player, for example. Players who aren't claimed after the auction are free agents and you're free to sign them at your own discretion. Each year the league resets and everyone enters the auction pool for next season.
There is no strict trade deadline in our strict sense, but there is a type of 'trade window' in the sense of the Footy style transfer market. Players are only allowed to be traded at their own approval.
The IPL got me thinking.
The NHL is broken. There's no getting around this. Not only have there been three lockouts in the past two decades, but the reality is the league isn't worth enough to warrant trying to stave off the lockout. You want to know why the NFL didn't miss a regular season game in 2011? There's too much money at stake. Mindblowing amounts of money that make the NHL look like your neighbour's kid's coin jar to the NFL's Berkshire Hathaway. If we're going to do a face value of the NHL situation, it has plateaued. Perhaps it's time to pull the plug. Perhaps the IPL is the NHL's reckoning.
Let's explore the idea of an IPL inspired spin-off league, shall we?
I hereby propose a ten team rebel league — rebel to the Galactic Empire that is the NHL, of course. We'll come to know the rebels as the good guys — it will be formed prior to the expiration of this NHL lockout.
There will be ten franchises in said league. Locations? Toronto, New York, Montreal, Detroit, Boston, Chicago, Vancouver, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Los Angeles. These are the locations of the ten most valuable franchises in the NHL. I'm sure each one of these towns has an eccentric billionaire who would love to own a hockey team. Indulge them.
Every player in the world will be added to a list. And by every player, I mean every single freaking player. Everyone who has an NHL contract, everyone who has a KHL contract, everyone who has an SM-liiga contract, and so on. Everyone. This list will comprise the auction block. There will be a set auction cap and you will be forced to spend it wisely. Think of it as the ultimate auction fantasy draft. Once your money is gone, it's gone. You're done. You'll need to pick through the leftovers if you can't fill out a roster.
The auction, of course, will only give you the exclusive rights to negotiate with players. You can pay them their true value or what you can afford rather than what the market will dictate. You want to give Scott Gomez $42 million a year? Go for it. It's your money. The asylum is at the end of the road, turn left. It will be a one year deal, because the auction has to happen again prior to next season.
Let's look at the merits of this system, shall we?
First of all, professional hockey in North America to rival the NHL, if not surpass it. NHL contraction in the first place means a deeper talent pool and, by extension, better teams and, by extension, better hockey. Just doing it under a different heading will have the same effect. The league would be made up of ~200 players, thereby 'trimming the fat' so to speak. You want to know how no talent goon X still has a job? Problem solved. He doesn't play in the top rung anymore. A lot of problems have just been solved.
Second, you have effectively made the league lockout proof. By resetting the league each year you prevent the Rick DiPietro contracts of the world, thereby saving the owners from themselves. The players would also have the opportunity to make more money on a yearly basis, given that there would be impetus to pay up for a yearly run which would put yearly performance at a premium. Let's also not forget that a player veto in the trade window also gives them greater ability to choose where they play, should the issue come up. Happy player = better player.
Third, by limiting the league to financially sustainable markets you ensure the league's profitability. There are no square pegs in round holes here, just hockey markets with hockey teams. This isn't a slight on non-traditional markets as some have done quite well for themselves, but it's a simple dollars and cents issue. As the league progresses there will be opportunities for towns to buy in for a fee, just like the IPL.
While some may argue that competitive balance becomes an issue, I would argue that a cap on the auction, rather than salaries which, as we know, are prone to circumvention, evens the playing field further. In the past five years of IPL play, four teams have won titles. Certain franchises are clearly stronger than others, but the fact is anyone has a chance.
Now, while I've essentially had a shotgun wedding with this idea and now plan on staying married to it forever until I die, there are drawbacks.
The lack of brand recognition is a problem. It would obviously be amazing to retain the Leafs, Rangers, Habs, etc., for the sake of the name recognition, but I don't have the foggiest idea of how a team would go about extracting themselves. Could MLSE buy themselves out of the NHL? I would certainly hope so, as I would hope for all of these locations. A non-Bruins team in Boston would be a bizarre pill to swallow, regardless of your opinion on the franchise.
The lack of long-term deals may also deter some players from wanting to make the leap, but the potential for a big pay day from one year to the next also adds some incentive to play in this league. I'm also banking on the magical rebel league taking enough of a bite out of NHL revenues that salaries would force players from their cushy 12 year deals. Keep in mind that there is no salary cap on contracts, only auction fees. It's whatever gets negotiated. Sidney Crosby wants $22 million? Sure.
As far as the nuts and bolts of the league, a schedule in the neighborhood of 58 games would do the number of teams in the league justice. A six team, NFL style playoff wherein the first two seeds get byes and teams three through six battle it out in the quarter-final. The Stanley Cup will, of course, be the prize here because this will be flipping awesome hockey.
This may be the equivalent to falling in love with someone who appears in a drug induced hallucination, but damn it all, I'm smitten.
A live auction. Ten teams. The best 200 players in the world. When you woke up this morning you didn't think someone would tell you that cricket may be the best thing to ever happen to hockey. Here we are. It happened.
Can you get on board with this? I'll make the phone calls.
Stick tap to theScore's Andrew McKay for getting my brain working on this. For getting my brain working at all, actually.


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RxGoggle is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. A remote attacker could create a malicious URL link to the rxgoogle.cgi script containing embedded code in the query parameter, which would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site, once the link is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.
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- CVE-2004-0251: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in rxgoogle.cgi allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary script as other users via the query parameter.
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3 tablespoons butter
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1/4 cup small caper berries in brine, drained
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup chicken stock
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Also the second product so far from Unit Interactive Labs is a simple and useful tool tip rollover (named as UniTip) which also uses their PNG fix and it is very popular and used a lot these days over the web. Nice work Unit Interactive!
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In their words this new png fix is inspired by work of 24ways.org, and here are some key features why you would use it. As far as I've tested it so far it's working fine.
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I'm using osx86 10.4.1, and logic express to play around with on an intel daw 2.4c hyperthread, with 1 gig corsair. And appart from the lack of performance from the rosetta emulation/crack, and audio set @ 48khz, its never crashed once, just doesn't have universal binary yet, so no great performance. Still, 8 audio tracks, and more AU plugins than really needed, it feels solid enough. Maybe a flaw in apple sourced motherboards/chipsets?? I know they are having problems with emacs, maybe similar with imacs too. You don't have an intel machine lying around do you??
I feel they went for style + maximum profit, rather than style + maximum dependability. Still no matter how many crashes, at least they charge you loads and loads for it. Whoopee!!
Don't get me wrong, but doesn't logic cost about £699 + £13 to update some errors, phew, thats some fee to be a beta tester aint it?
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but i was also recommended to get this from canada computers... G.Skill Ripjaws X series DDR3 1600MHz (F3-12800CL9D-8GBXL)
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Posted 28 December 2012 - 08:31 AM
Hi all,
I wasn't sure whether to create a new thread or post here, so I figured here, and I have a few questions. I am more on the casual side of PC gaming and don't really have a need for overclocking, plus I don't want to lower the life expectancy of my hardware, heh. Anyways, I built my rig about 3 years ago. No major problems, though it has begun to slow with certain applications. I don't see myself building another rig for at least another couple years. I was looking to up my current amount of RAM from 4 GB to at least 8 GB.
Here are my current mobo and RAM:
Mobo - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16813128415
RAM - http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820231276
With that said, would it be more prudent to just double what I have or make it somewhat future proof and go with 16GB? Will dual channel RAM remain a standard?
Because my mobo's max RAM is 16GB, I figured that those 16GB were meant to be spread over the 4 slots or can I utilize the max by only using 2 slots (3 & 4 respectively)? Also, since my mobo can utilize 1333 from the getgo and 1866 would require overclocking, all that is required is to overclock the FSB separate from the CPU, and because there is no voltage increase and just a speed increase would this lead to any sort of degradation or would it be minimal?
This is the RAM I am thinking of upgrading to, provided dual channel remains the standard: http://www.newegg.co...N82E16820231615
So in the end would it be better to double what I have or go with the 16GB?
If my questions are confusing/unclear I apologize. Also, if any other technical specs are required, please let me know.
Any help is much appreciated!
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I wasn't sure whether to create a new thread or post here, so I figured here,
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New thread is here: http://forums.overcl...howtopic=194884
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1 - 400 amp meter base with (2) 200 Amp panels
VS 1- 400 amp meter base and 1 400 meter panel....or is there such a thing?? The pros/cons??? Also...for additional cans and running wire for new construction in the Northern VA area. What is a fair price for running extra cans and adding cabinet lighting? |
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I've never seen a residential 400A panel. The limiting factor is that a single panel can't have more than 42 slots, which in turn limits the number of circuits that you can have. With the current code and a really big house, you might have trouble fitting everything in a single panel. The price for installation is dependent upon things like the distance from the panel, how difficult the installation will be. and the local prevailing rates. I'd get a couple of competitive bids. |
Thanks.... That is what I thought. Just wanted to make sure. I just found out-- What we are getting is 3- 200a panels. I do have one other question? |
- Posted by mike_kaiser (My Page) on Fri, Aug 17, 12 at 9:38
Don't let them short you on the voltage, the lower the volts the more amps and the more you'll pay for electricity. That means you're electric bill will be roughly 4% higher than if you were getting the full 120 volts. Just kidding! People call it different things - 120, 115, even 110. It's all the same thing. |
The 'standard' voltage has wandered around for many years. The NEC now defines the nominal values for 120/240 V split-phase as 120 and 240 (and those are the values used in any calculations). |
- Posted by toxcrusadr (My Page) on Fri, Aug 17, 12 at 17:43
And the voltage your house operates on will be whatever your power provider is sending, and has nothing to do with the lines your elec contractor installed. They will carry 120 just as well as 115. Mine happens to be 117 in town. At my rural property, the elec coop is sending me voltage as high as 128 sometimes. |
Thank You ALL for responding. I have been so uneasy about this house build for several reason--which I won't go into but it has made me question everything!! It's sad as this should be an exciting time for us....but it's only made me lose faith in our builder & his subs....which is making this an day to day (what was done wrong today = type thing. What is happening to the building industry???? As a Women that was in property management for over 25 yeqrs and a bit of a tomboy... I know only the basic--but apparently a bit more than most of his other clients. So it's been crazy for me to see some of the stuff that they do--just to redo. But again....I really do appreciate you and this site! |
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btharmy..... I totally agree. You should get what you pay for!! And that's why our house price went up almost $180,000 more than our first bid with this builder and 3 others. WE priced this house out for over an year--went over details with the builders we interviewed-- the type of home we want. We tried very hard to have Everything picked out and pre-planned. I'm talking more about workmanship and do overs!! Slap it up....deal with what the client points out! that type of crap. Sad part is--He (the builder)doesn't seem to see the problem here! He just keep saying I will take care of it and he has so far. Now the county as rejected our back porch--yet another thing that has to be torn out and redone. This is one thing he is fighting the county ...had 3rd party look at --they said it needs torn down and now onto another 3rd party. I just want a well built home! |
- Posted by ronnatalie (My Page) on Sun, Aug 19, 12 at 6:48
I have a 400A "main" sub panel (separate from the meter base) in my house, but it feeds several sub panels where the majority of the circuits are located. None of the panels are the main disconnect. There's a separate 400A switch between the meter and the generator transfer switch. |
Hey Everyone...got one more question. Builder is telling me we do NOT need to discuss dimmer switches while running the electrical???? He said that isn't a issue until we go to pick switch plates and covers. ?????? |
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Mon, May 21, 12 at 14:52
We have a juniper hedge in our front lawn. One bush died and I tried to replace it with the same, but I (in my ignorance) bought the wrong variety, one that is more of a groundcover than a bush. The hedge faces full west and gets a lot of sun, except for the place where the bush died--it is directly under a dogwood is forever shaded.
Is there any way to work around this gap? Everyone says to replace the entire hedge, but no one here wants to do that. Is there any work around? This only needs to last 5 years, then we're outta here. The hole is about 3 feet wide. |
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- Posted by adriennemb z3/4 (My Page) on Mon, May 21, 12 at 15:35
Just add a piece of taller garden art (obelisk, gazing ball with pedestal, etc) amongst the shrubbery there, using the dogwood as a backdrop to set off the piece. You could then take it with you when you move from the property. |
- Posted by scrapbookheaven (My Page) on Mon, May 21, 12 at 16:42
Or place a bench in the hole? |
OK, you slipped up by buying the wrong Juniper and got a ground cover type. Why not return to garden center and look for one that is good to keep at 3' to 4' ht. ...? Try for similar color and habit. Even if you don't get a perfect match, it will be good enough to get by with. Better than having a hole or an object you don't want. I know it's already been mentioned in the other thread, but as a reminder, don't allow Dogwood limbs to be so low over the Junipers. There's no reason for it and bad things can happen if you do. |
IMO, I think the break of all that green is nice. Obviously IRL it looks like a hole needing something. Have you considered a Hydrangea. They grown wonderfully. Being in zone 7 I'm sure you have a multitude of flowering bushes to choose from. I think this will be a blessing in disguise. |
What about a picket fence with a 2" x 6" across the top? |
- Posted by stompoutbermuda Z8DesertSunsetZ11 (My Page) on Mon, May 21, 12 at 22:33
I agree with most of the posters here. You should make it a focal point |
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Manu Chao is putting the finishing touches on La Radiolina, his eagerly awaited first new studio album in six years. Chao has produced the album with the help of mixers Mario Caldato (Beastie Boys, Jack Johnson) and Andrew Scheps (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mars Volta). As of today, the album's first single, "Rainin in Paradise" is available for free download at www.manuchao.net.
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The third annual FCA All-Star Football Classis is one week from this Saturday. KSBY Sports officially crowned four Santa Ynez High Pirates as All-Stars on Friday. The four Pirates will line up with the Northern Santa Barbara County team.
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Homeowners, co-op owners and building owners and landlords from Central Harlem; parts of Morningside Heights, Upper West Side, East Harlem are invited to attend a Thursday April 26 Owners' Night at the Harlem State Office Building organized by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). The event is co-sponsored by Council Member Inez E. Dickens who represents District 9 which includes the neighborhoods mentioned above.
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WHERE: Harlem State Office Building , Art Gallery (Room 213), 163 West 125th Street, NY, NY 10027
DIRECTIONS: 2 or 3 trains to 125th street.
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Citizens of the EU, EAA countries, Switzerland, Monaco and Andorra do not require a visa.
Nationals of Andorra, Argentina, Australia, Bermuda, Bolivia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Monaco, Nicaragua, New Zealand, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, Singapore, South Korea, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela and Hong Kong do not require a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visas are required by nationals from all other countries.
All children require a visa.
Captains who find it necessary to apply for crew visas should contact a St. Maarten ships agent for information on obtaining pre-approval through the Foreign Affairs Office for a possible 1 year, multiple entry crew visa.
In general, visiting yachtsmen are permitted to stay on the island for a maximum period of three months. This will sometimes vary according to nationality and so it is best to enquire when clearing in.
Crew joining a boat have sometimes experienced difficulty with Immigration officials if they are unable to show an onward ticket. Captains of yachts expecting crew are advised to contact Immigration in advance.
Outward clearance papers are necessary if sailing to another island, even another Dutch one, though not if sailing across to French St Martin.
Last updated February 2013.
The entire island is duty-free and therefore goods can be imported free of taxes or any formalities.
Restricted goods, such as drugs, firearms and ammunition, must be declared on arrival.
If you use any medication that contains controlled substances or requires injection, carry an original prescription or note from your doctor.
Spare parts or provisions can be cleared in less than 24 hours.
See Communications for shipping companies if wanting to receive boat parts and personal items when visiting the island.
Last updated December 2013.
The Simpson Bay Bridge fees (listed in US$) are:-
(this covers going in AND out):-
up to 12 m: $10
12-15 m: $30
15-18 m: $60
18-22 m: $120
22-28 m: $200
28-36 m: $300
over 36 m: $500
Effective January 1, 2011, fees for vessels in the categories eight to eighteen metres will change as follows:
up to 12 m: $7
12-15 m: $21
15-18 m: $42
(i.e. thirty per cent reduction on the original bridge fees)
and a rebate of two free weeks out of every eight consecutive weeks spent in Sint. Maarten.
Harbour Fees (per week or part of):-
8-13 m: $20
13-18 m: $40
18-23 m: $60
23-28 m: $90
28-33 m: $120
33-38 m: $150
rising to a maximum of $290 for over 75 m
Customs and harbour clearance fees are $7 for up to 99 gross tonnage.
Further details are available on www.sxmlagoonauthority.com (currently not active - Jan 2014)
Note: These fees do not apply on the French part of the island.
All fees are payable in advance. Harbour fees are not charged for complete weeks spent in the boatyard.
Last updated January 2014.
Note: the website is currently under construction. (Jan 2014)
Simpson Bay Bridge (Dutch side) is the main access into and out of Simpson Bay Lagoon from the Dutch side of the island. The Bridge is located on the southern side of Simpson Bay, and will accommodate vessels up to a maximum beam of 39 feet and a maximum draft of 16 feet. When the bridge is closed there is 10 feet ceiling clearance in the port channel and 8 feet clearance in the starboard channel. There is a 3mph speed limit for all vessels using the access channel, and within the lagoon all marinas and yacht anchorages are deemed no wake
Bridge opening times vary according to the time of year. At busy times there are separate openings for inbound and outbound, at other times, outbound traffic precedes inbound traffic. Call VHF channel 12 (Dutch side) or channel 16 (French side) for opening times or see website www.smyc.com/content/new-simpson-bay-causeway-bridge-opening-hours for the current times.
There is a fee for vessels over 90 ft using the bridge inbound.
The Liability Waiver
form is not necessary when leaving the lagoon, nor is it required on the French side of the bridge.
The Sandy Bay Bridge, on the northern side of the bay, is the main access into Simpson Bay Lagoon from the French side of the island. Access is from Marigot Bay and the bridge will accommodate vessels with a maximum beam of 32 feet and a maximum draft of 10 feet. There is a 10 foot ceiling clearance when the bridge is closed. There is a 3mph speed limit in the channel. There is no charge for any vessel using this bridge.
Monday to Saturday: 0900, 1400 and 1730 hours. Sunday: 09.00 and 1730 hours. For information, call Bridge Operator on VHF Ch. 16 or telephone (590)872043
Note: Comment below regarding bridge problems. (Jan 2014)
Note: the website is currently under construction. (Jan 2014)
Veterinarian Certificate stating pet in good health, free of parasites and showing a list of inoculations. Rabies vaccination must be given at least one month before travel and not longer than 12 months. The Certificate should be issued 7 or 8 days before arrival. No Import Permit is necessary


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We had our shed built by someone who didn't put vents in it. It gets pretty hot in there, so I'm thinking of putting some vents in myself.
I'd rather just put them in the wall of the shed, and not the roof - is this a good option, or is the roof best? How many vents do you need? I gather I just saw a hole and put the vent over it (and some screening to keep bugs out)? : P The shed is 8' x 10'. Thanks for any help. |
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We have a 10x12 shed with a turbine vent on top, wind activated. We also open a window in the summer otherwise the vent doesn't do a whole lot. Vents come with screens built in. Just cut a hole in the roof and slide the top under the shingles and the bottom over. One should be enough. |
A couple of 8" x 16" vents near the bottom of the wall and a couple of others up high in the gable ends should provide decent ventilation. You can find the louvered, screened vents at the big box DIY centers. |
Thanks for your responses hendricus and randy. It sounds like I'll go with the louvered ones. And I didn't know they had screens, so sounds good. : ) |
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Well the ground's been freezing solid at night so I covered my roses today. We had an incredible 3-day gale last week which removed every single leaf from my yard... it did my raking for me but I had nothing to cover my roses with! I saw the town cemetery had lots of bags so I asked and got 2 huge bags of nice, clean loose leaves. They said I could have all I wanted. Whew, I was worried for awhile. |
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I need to make do with my own leaves this year as someone else took the ones i usually get from a place across the road from the shool. Hopefully it will be enough. We're supposed to get some nice weather, though, Gil - for a few days, at least. |
- Posted by rosecavalier 3 AB (My Page) on Fri, Nov 5, 10 at 12:30
During recent years this website/link has helped me determine how diligent I should be in winter protecting my roses. I'm just finishing up today - almost forgot the mouse poison - should have known better from past experience. As a test, think of some past winter/summer that traumatized you and then look it up on the tables - you may find a correlation. The tables update around the 5th of each month - that's today. My thoughts northspruce.....don't spare the leaves! |
Here is a link that might be useful: Last 60 yrs el Nino/la Nina
- Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 19:52
We had a blizzard less than two weeks ago, and now it's been nice out again. I spent the whole afternoon outside. A lot of weeds are still doing fine, and the Johnny Jump-Ups seem to forget that we had snow. I found two new pea plants about 2 inches high. I fear for my roses. My George Vancouver has new growth on it, and it and my Emily Carr still have all their leaves, which are still mostly green. Western Canada is supposed to be cold this year, right? |
- Posted by northspruce z3a MB CDA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 7, 10 at 22:13
Don't worry too much about new growth, if it dies it dies and you prune it off. I find some roses have trouble going dormant in our climate. Some of my HTs just will not turn colour or lose their leaves, and I end up covering them like that. The hardiest roses seem to know what they're doing though. I've got a really pretty Blanc Double de Coubert with yellow leaves, and Polstjarnan with red and yellow right now. :0) |
Hansa and Henry Kelsey still has all their leaves, but most of the other roses have lost theirs. Hawkeye Belle has some kind of weird leaf growth attached to the stem. I don't know about that, but it seems okay otherwise. |
Yes, time now to cover the tender roses, it's been freezing hard the last few nights and frost is beginning to penetrate the ground in shaded area. Marcia, what kind of "weird" leaf growth is upon your 'Hawkeye Belle'? |
Terry, i'll try to remember to take a picture later today. It's like a leaf but attached to the cane on one side, a pink stripe on it and then green. I don't think i've ever seen that before. We've had beautiful weather here the past week or so, and no hard frosts. That will come on the weekend and i'll be mulching the roses then. |
Marcia, you are fortunate for not having received a hard frost to this late date. It was before the third week of September that this part of Alberta had a major killing frost, this had even zapped my perennial mums. Am looking forward to seeing the photo :) |
Well, of course i didn't get one today, but i had a quick look and it's hard to describe. Will definitely try to remember tomorrow! |
Marcia, the reason I'm curious about seeing what's going on with your rose is to rule out Rose Rosette Disease, which is very serious ... or, maybe, it's just some kind of interesting mutation. Looks like snow and cold coming for early next week, so I MUST finish up with the winter protecting! Terry |
Just looked that up, Terry, and it's not like that, thank goodness! I'll get pictures tomorrow for sure. |
- Posted by northspruce z3a MB CDA (My Page) on Sun, Nov 14, 10 at 14:57
The look like fancy stipules to me... and maybe the leaves got eaten by something so you notice them more? |
mmmmm, did the entire stem grow without producing leaves? If so, it could be a mutant stem, one that does not now how to make leaves. |
Just looked it up, and that's what they seem to be - stipules. Well, there you go - learned something today! Thanks, Gil! |
Your Hawkeye Belle looks very nice Marcia! One I've been wanting to get, though seems rather unavailable in Canada is 'Quietness'. |
Thanks, Terry! She's a beauty, for sure. That was taken in late October, and i think the deer enjoyed the blooms as well... LOL What does 'Quietness' look like? Is it a Buck rose? |
Marcia, there's several threads on GardenWeb regarding 'Quietness' ... people always have very good things to say about it and also that it's been very hardy for zone 4 rose growers, so should also do good or us :) ... though, as I had mentioned, it's not much obtainable in Canada. Winter has arrived in Alberta, I finished covering over my few tender roses and now await the snow to give them additional protection |
I did read up on Quietness, and it looks similar to Hawkeye Belle. Hortico has a lot of roses - did you check with them? Not winter here quite yet, but probably soon. :) |
- Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on Tue, Nov 16, 10 at 21:47
My uncovered roses, leaves still green, look very sad half covered with snow =:( Here's hoping everyone's roses survive the winter ! |
They might look sad, but they're appreciating the snow cover. It would be a lot worse if they didn't have it. My roses survived last winter, but several had significant dieback because of the lack of snow cover and the cold temps without snow. Not that it was a particularly cold winter, but without snow cover, they were more exposed. |
This is the first year I've had roses and they've done very well. However, I have no idea if they will survive the winter. I was amazed that only Terese Bugnet formed hips and lost her leaves early. The others kept their leaves and formed only a few hips very late. Winter has been slow coming (which is nice) but not sure whether the roses will be ready for the cold that's coming this week. I used peat moss to cover them as don't have many leaves and didn't collect OP's this year. Guess it's just another gardening experiment altho might be a more costly one than most. |
- Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on Wed, Nov 17, 10 at 19:59
Luckygal This was the first year (technically) that I had roses, too. I don't count that I bought them the year before, didn't get around to planting them, dug a couple holes, and threw them in the holes, pots and all for the winter. Since they survived I planted them this spring and they did really well. Except for the yellow one that died over the winter. It was iffy to being with. I still have Emily Carr and George Vancouver. I haven't mulched or anything, so since fellow GWers have said they'll be fine, then they will be =:) |
- Posted by northspruce z3a MB CDA (My Page) on Wed, Nov 17, 10 at 22:45
Don't judge anything by the hips. Some roses set hips and others don't or very rarely. One of my new HTs, Rio Samba, surprised me this year by producing a very large orange hip from every bloom. Winnipeg Parks set a lot this year too. I do think losing the leaves is a good sign though. Now hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will all be enjoying our roses again next year. |
My newly planted Morden Belle is still green as it can be. It's snowing like mad now. Weird. All the other roses went recently dormant. |
Rosecavalier, that's a good protection method and placement of your roses. Roses planted along a sidewalk or driveway, these receive the benefit of the additional snow that gets piled upon them. Today, I removed the four inches of accumulation which was mostly used to cover the roses. The majority of my hybrid teas are planted along the south side of the house, the snow sifts off the roof and really piles up making for a particularly good rose growing location. Luckygal, do you have names for the other roses of yours, it would be interesting to know what you have planted. |
Twrosz, I finally got smart and now keep all plant tags in a binder so at least I know all the plants I bot this year. I've twice lost info in computer crashes so it's hard copy for me from now on. Besides the Terese Bugnet which grew like a weed, I got a Morden Sunrise, and 3 Country Dancer. The latter are Buck roses and may only be hardy to zone 4 so I'm pushing it a bit but will shovel some snow over the peat moss eventually. They are all on the east side of the house so somewhat protected. If they don't make it I'll make better choices next year. I bot them at the end of June on sale so there wasn't as much choice as I would have liked. |
Luckygal, Morden Sunrise was developed in Manitoba, it is rated to zone 3, though I'd say really does need good protection and people have often claimed of losing it to a harsh winter. I do not have Country Dancer, though know of many who are successfully growing it on the prairies. I think you'll have no problem if you've planted the graft down several inches and covering with peat moss was the correct thing to do ... and, yes, later pile on the snow. You're on the right track with your roses :) Terry |
Thanks Terry, good to know as I feel like a new gardener when it comes to roses. Lost a lovely old one to inattention many years ago so avoided them for years! |
I had a Morden Sunrise for several years, but it didn't take well to being moved and was gone the next summer. I really want another one though, because she was the most beautiful rose that i ever had! |
Marcia, yes, Morden Sunrise is a great rose and thankfully readily available at a low price at such places as Walmart, just gotta get there early when their spring shipments arrive and while plants are healthy or before they've been snapped up. |
- Posted by northspruce z3a MB CDA (My Page) on Sat, Nov 20, 10 at 18:04
What you mean your FB photo is DEAD? Isn't that a little like those people who use a photo from 10 years ago when they looked good? (LOL just bugging you) |
Why do you think i have a pic of Darius up for my av? LOL I'm going to need a nice snow picture of her now. :) |
- Posted by northspruce z3a MB CDA (My Page) on Mon, Nov 22, 10 at 23:42
Oh I saw, she's so adorable! Further to covering roses, I'm pleased to report that we already have a ton of snow, I can barely even tell where my roses are. :0) And it didn't get really cold at all before it fell. Now if it stays there until spring, maybe it'll be a good year for the roses... |
HI all welcome to winter. Iwas late covering this year so... I've been told by a rose "person" that you should water lote in the late fall to ensure that there is plenty of h2o around the roots. The h2o will freeze and stay at the same temp. all winter and protect the root and plant as there won't be any temp changes going on at the roots til spring and there will be h2o for the rose then ? Any ideas about this? I've had to put my roses into lg. pots and bury them this year due to moving. Lois |
- Posted by nutsaboutflowers 2b/3a (My Page) on Fri, Nov 26, 10 at 15:28
Well, if that's the case, then my roses should be tip top when spring comes. I water all my trees in late fall, and the roses would have been in the line of fire from the sprinkler. I'm curious. How many roses and what size did you dig up and bring with you? A person always feels bad when they see new owners ripping up beautiful landscaping, so it's nice that you brought your roses with you. |
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I was horrified. My boss was, too, when I showed her what I found on the Web site of the Arizona Game and Fish Department. But this story is best told from the beginning.
A few days ago, the Tribune carried an article about Game and Fish's Watchable Wildlife program.
I like to watch wildlife and wanted to know more. I went to the Watchable Wildlife Web site (www.azgfd.gov/outdoor_recreation/watchable_wildlife.shtml) to be greeted by an amazing picture of Sandhill cranes.
I dabble in bird-watching, and the picture sparked a memory of a serious bird-watcher I met at a Super Bowl party last February.
Take a trip to Willcox, she said, and see the Sandhill cranes. There's nothing like watching and hearing a giant flock of the beautiful big birds take flight, she said.
I'm going to have the time to take that trip this winter. I wanted to find out precisely where to go.
The picture on the Watchable Wildlife Web site was not attached to an article; so I typed Sandhill cranes into the search box.
The first link was to an article that told me how to get a permit to hunt them.
What the …
As I said, I was horrified. What exactly is the state promoting: watching or killing? What next, the goldfinches I feed in my backyard?
I was working up a lather and decided to give it to Joe Yarchin, who runs the Watchable Wildlife program for the state.
I tracked down his phone number and, as it so often turns out, Yarchin was not an easy guy to chew out.
He was polite, passionate and patient.
Here I was a capital I (indignant) up against the three Ps.
But the "p" that impressed me the most was his passion for his job as the state's urban and watchable wildlife — a passion that manifests itself today in a new book for Arizona wildlife watchers. (Go to the Web site for more information on the book.)
Yarchin further deflected my indignation by patiently explaining the economics of supporting wildlife watching.
You see, people like me are free-loaders — my words, not his. In buying hunting licenses, the hunters pay the bills for restoring and maintaining animal habitat.
Arizona Lottery players also help. A portion of the lottery take goes into what is called the State Heritage Fund.
So how many cranes are taken out by hunters each year?
For the answer, Yarchin referred me to Mike Rabe, migratory game bird supervisor.
Rabe was even more patient and a one-man Wikipedia on Sandhills.
He said the annual "harvest" runs between 200 and 300 cranes.
That's out of a steadily growing population of more than 36,000 that migrate into the state from as far north as Alaska each year.
As you can imagine, taking a census of cranes is not an exact science.
But the state's first attempt at doing so in 1981 resulted in an estimated population of 5,000.
The point is the population is flourishing, and Rabe says the state's efforts in habitat restoration in the Willcox area at places called Willcox Playa and Whitewater Draw should be credited.
Rabe explained that cranes sleep standing in water. They couldn't count on water in Arizona every winter so in dry years they would fly into Mexico.
That's why the state pumps water into a dry lake called Willcox Playa and why it bought Whitewater Draw in 1997 and built a dam to capture runoff water, giving the cranes a place to sleep.
Had Rabe ever shot a Sandhill crane?
Rabe is an honest man. Dark meat. Tastes more like beef than chicken, he told me.
My reaction is not that unusual, he said.
"Sandhills are spectacular birds. Some people are horrified" that they are hunted, he said.
I forgave him, but only after he shared his favorite place for watching the Sandhills take flight.
"Park the car there at sunrise, and you'll see wave after wave come off of Whitewater Draw," he said.


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Nashville (Tenn.) police alleged that Dunlap drove his 2004 Cadillac Escalade onto the sidewalk outside Bridgestone Arena while there were hundreds of fans for the SEC women's basketball tournament milling around.
Dunlap drove all the way to the doors of the arena. Per the report, when he was asked about his actions, Dunlap told police he was doing so to pick up his father who uses a wheelchair.
Police informed Dunlap he was not permitted to drive or park on the plaza. They informed Dunlap they would help his father to the vehicle if he parked in a no-parking zone. Dunlap refused to move, even after given a final warning. Dunlap was then arrested and bail was set at $1,000.
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It wasn't long ago that familiar veterans such as Joe Montana, John Elway, and Aikman himself dominated football each January. In recent years, the former Dallas star contends, the added input from the sidelines has helped a larger cast of QBs--such as Tom Brady, Jake Delhomme, Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson--make it to the Super Bowl.
The link to the coaches has the biggest impact in late-game, no-huddle minutes--like those that decided New England's Super Bowl wins in 2002 and 2004. "In that situation, you don't have time to get a signal from the sidelines, but now as the quarterback is running up to the line, the coach is giving him the play," Aikman says.
All these signals are encrypted, but there have been problems. During one Super Bowl, a vendor had rigged a cellphone to talk to his crews on the same frequency as the coach-to-QB communications. "It becomes a juggling act," says Jay Gerber, who heads the league's frequency-coordination team. For Super Bowl XXXIX, when everyone from broadcasters to cheerleaders used wireless devices, Gerber's crew juggled at least 1200 frequencies, up from 300 in a regular season game.
But all this game-day technology is a figurative drop in the Gatorade bucket compared to what happens earlier. Each team prepares with a state-of-the-art digital video system--and 27 of the league's 32 teams have chosen a Pinnacle Systems SportsPro setup that's based on the Avid system ubiquitous in Hollywood editing rooms.
The system can store up to 5 terabytes of data--about 1200 hours of game footage. The raw information comes from the NFL's game-exchange program, but each team has its own techies who mark each play with a variety of data points, from field position to the weather. "Guys who are really good can break down a game in an hour and a half," says Pinnacle team sports sales manager Bob White.
The result is that a coach can quickly call up, for instance, every play that the Pittsburgh Steelers have run on third down and 3 yards or more, against a 40-over-front in cover formation, from the left hash mark, inside the 30-yard line ... in the rain. The coaches can't take these digital planning tools to the sidelines--NFL rules force them to make do with printouts on game day. But the information explosion has transformed planning. For instance, coaches now prepare customized DVDs, complete with telestration and voice-over, that each player can watch at home. That's a far cry from the old days when teams would gather to watch grainy, fragile 8mm film in a darkened room. Back then, recalls Aikman, "the humming of the projector was the only thing that kept a lot of the guys awake."