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The two fascinating voices of Martin Amis's latest novel are an uncle and nephew from the English underclass. Desmond Pepperdine is a teen who hopes to improve himself, starting with punctuation, and his uncle Lionel is a cheerful career criminal.
Des — who lost his mother at a very young age and only glimpsed the man who might have been his biological father — has been brought up partly by his uncle. Lionel, who was first arrested at the age of three, shows, as we might expect, a rough understanding of parental affection.
Amis starts his story with a shocker. Des has slept with his grandmother, Grace. And in a semi-literate note to an agony aunt he expresses provisional remorse. Somehow we are immediately on his side and we know he'll never be naughty again. After all, no one has taught the poor lad right from wrong, or where to put his apostrophes.
But Des's problems will balloon into a Greek tragedy by the end of this novel. In his skewed Oedipal conflict, nemesis is not some disembodied force; it is Uncle Lionel, fearsome and always larger than Des remembers.
Lionel had his name legally changed to Lionel Asbo (for anti-social behaviour order) one of the many orders he has occasion to violate. In each hand he holds a leash with a snarling pit bull at the end of it, trained to lethal fury with Tabasco sauce. He is sometimes a randomly violent thug, but mostly a calculating murderer. Lionel is a bit obsessive about his mum and resents the fact that she continues to be sexually active at the ripe old age of 40. He spies on Grace and is furious when he finds out she has been bedding schoolboys.
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It is a hilarious story, underpinned with a menacing beat from "Who let the dogs out?". But what transforms it is Amis's dance with language. His sentences make us roll familiar words around in our mouths and taste them with fresh wonder.
This book ought to be read out loud. Certainly it has us laughing out loud. Amis is a fan of Anthony Burgess, and the heavy-set Lionel, if he had been wittier and handsomer and a man of taste, might be our little friend Alex from A Clockwork Orange all grown up.
The other characters — Lionel's brothers, the tabloid reporters, and the celebrity minders — are all drawn with the savage clarity and truth of a cartoon. Under the seeming chaos of riotous events (50 members of a wedding party arrested, for example), every scene and dialogue clicks neatly into its place in the story.
Des grows up and gets a girlfriend and, eventually, a baby daughter. Meanwhile, Lionel is in and out of prison and wins an obscene amount of money in a lottery.
The papers go wild with the story of the Lotto Lout and everything he does becomes news: his shahtoosh suit, his lobster dinner, his poet-girlfriend, and his eternally anti-social behaviour. He is the man everyone loves to hate. (Rather like Amis himself, actually.)
And yet he is endearing in his unerring detection of bullshit and ability to tick off the reporters, the portfolio planners, the PR agents, the women, and all the fawning and servile flies hovering around him.
Lionel carefully invests every pound of his fortune and makes sure he doesn't help anyone with it. He hustles poor Grace into a nursing home in Scotland, where she slowly becomes demented and helpless.
And he manoeuvres himself back into a comfortable life in prison. You know where you are in prison, as he puts it, and you don't have to worry about getting arrested.
Between the laughs, our stomachs churn in sympathy with Des. The boy is never quite sure how much Lionel knows, but he knows he will relentlessly be hunted down for his original sin.
Lionel Asbo: State of England; Martin Amis, Jonathan Cape, Rs.550.
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Petrobras said that domestic crude-oil output fell 2.3% to 1.92 MMbopd, down from 1.965 MMbopd in January. Output from overseas operations fell slightly to an average 149,100 bopd, down from 149,300 bopd in January.
Domestic crude oil production was undercut by maintenance shutdowns at four offshore platforms at several of Brazil's highest-producing fields in the Campos Basin during the month, Petrobras said. The P-33 and P-37 platforms at the Marlim field were joined by the P-53 platform at the Marlim Leste field and the P-54 platform at the Roncador field in shutting down for refurbishing, Petrobras said.
The maintenance work offset production gains at three new platforms that have entered operation so far in 2013, Petrobras said. In February, a long-term well test was started at the Sapinhoa Norte subsalt field and the FPSO Cidade de Itajai floating production, storage and offloading vessel initiated production, Petrobras said. The two platforms joined the FPSO Cidade de Sao Paulo, which started pumping oil from the Sapinhoa field in January.
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Making Healthy Delicious: Spring Dinner Party
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Spring is a time of rebirth so Chef Jessica O'Neil will show you how to re-engineer your standard dinner party fare in this hands-on class. You'll learn healthy, colorful and delicious ideas for your spring table. (Recipes are gluten-free, however this is ... more details
Class: Chucktown Chow: The Fat Hen
Chef: Fred Neuville
A native of Virginia and a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Chef Fred Neuville opened the Fat Hen on Johns Island. Specializing in Lowcountry French with ingredients sourced from the local farming community, the restaurant's menu puts a creative twist on regional favorites. Come learn from ... more details
Flavors of Thailand
Chef: Jessica O'Neal
Everyone loves the fresh flavors of Thai food and you will be surprised how easy it is to make at home! Join Chef Jessica in this hands-on class as she shows you the ingredients and techniques integral to making authentic and delicious ... more details
Italian Spring
Chef: Nicola Marriner
It's all about Italy! In this hands-on class Chef Nicole will show you just how much fun it is to enjoy the gifts of spring, Italian style. From farinata (a thin chickpea crepe) to risotto you'll learn to create a well-rounded Italian ... more details
Chef: Marilyn Markel
Explore new sweet sensations with the cooking school staff! You'll learn to think outside the box and make unusual and creative desserts with a variety of sugars. You will even get to create a small box of truffles to take home and ... more details
From My Mother's Kitchen
Chef: Celia Cerasoli
Join popular Chef Celia, a Charleston favorite, in this stroll down memory lane as she remembers the sights and smells of her Mom's (and her Nonna's) kitchen and recreates some of the dishes that started her lifelong love affair with food.
Menu: Mommy's Onion Pie with Arugula, Fennel and ... more details
Making Healthy Delicious: Brunch
Chef: Jessica O'Neal
We love brunch! It's a healthy way to start the day and also the perfect meal for easy entertaining. Join Chef Jessica in this hands-on class and learn to make delicious and healthy brunch dishes that will get your day started on ... more details
Kids in the Kitchen: Smart Snacking
Chef: Lisa Moore
Between homework, sports and music lessons, there isn't much time to give kids the nutritious boost they need after a long day of hard work. The snacks they will learn in this class are quick and easy to prepare, delicious and nutritious, ... more details
Garden to Table
Chef: Emily Kimbrough
Personal Chef Emily lists gardening as one of her favorite hobbies (after cooking, of course). To celebrate the harvests of spring she is leading this hands-on class that will feature the April bounty of her garden. Come learn to make a fresh ... more details
Kids in the Kitchen: Earth Day
Chef: Halley Connell and Nicole Marriner
Kids can come celebrate Earth Day in this hands-on class, learn the importance of taking care of our planet, and create some fun treats that are "close to nature." Ages 9 and up.
Menu: Ants on a Log; Trees and ... more details
Chef: Nicole Marriner
Tender and light biscuits, either sweet or savory, are the quintessential Southern bread. Chef Nicole will have you rising to the occasion in this hand-on class that will teach you the application of basic biscuit techniques to create delicious small bites and ... more details
Just Say Cheese, And Wine!
Chef: Cooking School Staff and Wine Department
No one will be left whining at this wine and cheese fest! Southern Season's wine department and cooking school staff will pair simple noshes with wines, then provide detailed explanations of each pairing.
Menu: Piquillo Peppers stuffed with Herbed Goat ... more details
Four Meals in One
Chef: Nicole Marriner
Cured hams, that delicious Southern staple, can be the base of so many innovative dishes. In this class Chef Nicole will help you get the most out of your ham, use up leftovers and create multiple dishes from one easy meal.
Menu: Ham, ... more details
Kids and Parents in the Kitchen: Lunchbox La Bamba
Chef: Lisa Moore
Near the end of the school year, packing yet another lunchbox may seem like the same old song and dance–but don't sing the blues yet! In this class kids will learn fun, packable favorites from south of the border that will make ... more details
Classic and Contemporary Sauces
Chef: Nancy Dye, Nicole Marriner and Trent Caldwell
Sauces enhance food and bring out flavors and in the 19th century a French chef developed four mother sauces by which hundreds of derivative sauces can be made. In this class you will expand your culinary horizons and ... more details
Indian Favorites at Home
Chef: Nicole Marriner
Indian home cooking may seem intimidating to the newcomer but in this hands-on class Chef Nicole will show you just how fun and easy it is to make everything from wafer thin poppadums to tandoori chicken. Come explore exotic spices that will ... more details
The French Cook: Soups and Stews
Chef: Holly Herrick
Chef Holly is the recipient of Le Grande Diplome in Pastry and Cuisine from Cordon Bleu in Paris. The author of seven cookbooks, she once lived in southern France but now calls Charleston home. In this class you'll learn creative and delicious ... more details
Pies and Tarts
Chef: Nancy Dye and Nicole Marriner
Don't be intimidated by dough–you can make pastry! In this hands-on class you'll learn tips and tricks for making perfect dough, how to roll like a pro and create both savory dishes and sweet desserts.
Menu: Quiche Lorraine; Caramelized Onion ... more details
Cinco de Mayo OLE!
Chef: Halley Connell and Nicole Marriner
The fifth of May has been a day of Mexican pride since 1862 and in this hands-on class Chefs Halley and Nicole will pay respect to the food traditions of our neighbors to the south. Join them for what's ... more details
Asian Noodles
Chef: Jessica O'Neal
Make delicious Asian noodle dishes a staple at home. In this hands-on class Chef Jessica will show you the various types of Asian noodles, give advice on trusted brands and share techniques for cooking the perfect noodle.
Menu: Chinese Sesame Noodles with Broccoli; ... more details
Learn at Lunch: Mother's Day Dinner
Chef: Marilyn Markel
Want to impress Mom (or anyone else) on Mother's Day? Come learn to make this fabulous dinner in a one-hour class. All will delight in this spring meal full of seasonal veggies.
Menu: Roasted Spring Salad with Balsamic Glaze; Lamb with Fennel; Strawberry ... more details
Chucktown Chow: Doc Crombie
Join Kevin as he shares the story of his family's bottled barbecue sauce and demonstrates the many uses of Doc Crombie sauces (which are made right here in Mount Pleasant). A dentist by trade, Kevin cooks for the fun of it and after years ... more details
Mother's Day Brunch
This class presents two ways you can honor your mom: 1) Have a fun morning with her in the class and learn to make an elegant brunch together, or 2) Come learn to make this yourself then go show off your new skills and ... more details
The Meaning of Flowers
In this fun and informative class Jan from our floral team will teach the meaning of flowers, their symbolism and the history of the tussie-mussie. Jan is passionate and very knowledgeable on this subject and will be leading this class just in time for ... more details
Smoking and Grilling
Chef Emily loves her stovetop smoker and she can't wait to teach you to love using one, too. In this hands-on class you'll learn just how easy it is to smoke and grill indoors, all while enjoying the comfort of air conditioning!
Menu: Grilled Shrimp ... more details
Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry
Join author and canning expert Cathy Barrow for a strawberry festival. You'll learn the secrets to making strawberry jam as well as other fun recipes. The author of Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Practical Pantry and the food blog Mrs. Wheelbarrow's Kitchen, Cathy writes the "Canning Class" ... more details
We Love Chocolate
Whether you prefer it hot, cold, dark, milk or white, if you love chocolate this hands-on class is for you. Come learn to make easy, fun and delicious chocolate delights that will be enjoyed by all.
Menu: Easy Chocolate Bark with Pantry Nuts and Fruit; ... more details
Empanandas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America
Chef: Sandra Gutierrez
Sandra is a nationally recognized food writer, culinary instructor, and author of several books. In this class she'll share recipes for preparing some of the delicious dishes found in her book Empanadas: The Hand-Held Pies of Latin America.
Menu: Corn and Spanish Smoked ... more details
Home to Rome
Chef: Celia Cerasoli
In this class one of Charleston's favorite chefs will help you expand your culinary horizons beyond the standard Italian fare. Chef Celia will share with you some of the favorite dishes she learned during the year she lived in Rome.
Menu: Suppli al ... more details
Let Them Eat Cake
Chef: Gesine Bullock-Prado
Renowned Vermont-based baker Gesine Bullock-Prado is not about limiting anyone when it comes to dessert so she has now made her drool-worthy creations accessible to all with gluten-free and other healthy variations. In this class she'll be sharing recipes from her new ... more details
Sweet and Savory Strawberry Sensations
Chef: Lisa Moore
Strawberry season is here! These luscious red jewels are so versatile and delicious. Personal chef and instructor Lisa will teach you to prepare an entire meal using local strawberries and other seasonal ingredients in both sweet and savory dishes.
Menu: Strawberry and Arugula ... more details
Chucktown Chow: Vincent Chicco's
Chef: Aaron Lemieux
A graduate of the Culinary Institute of Charleston, Aaron Lemieux began working at Magnolias under Donald Barickman and Donald Drake who are widely respected as pioneers in the Charleston culinary scene. In 2007, Lemieux joined Holy City Hospitality and he now serves ... more details
Artisan Flatbreads
Chef: Halley Connell
Flatbreads transcend cultural boundaries, are easy to make with basic ingredients, can be leavened or not and can include various types of flour. No matter how they are made the results can be exciting and delicious. Join Chef Halley for this interesting ... more details
Advanced Knife Skills
Chef: Cooking School Staff
Hone your knife skills with this class that goes beyond the basics. In this hands-on class you'll learn the selection of the proper knife for a particular task, how to debone a chicken, fillet, truss, trim, carve and butterfly as well ... more details
Summer Soups
Chef: Halley Connell
Soup is not just a winter meal! Veggies are plentiful in the summer and Chef Halley will show you how to use them to make fantastic soups. You will also learn freezing tips so you can save your soups to enjoy later
Menu: ... more details
Basic Knife Skills
Chef: Cooking School Staff
This hands-on class will have you wielding a chef's most important tool like a pro in no time! Learn basic cutting and chopping techniques (carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, and more), how to hold a knife properly and how to care for ... more details
Rough Puff Pastry
Chef: Nicole Marriner and Nancy Dye
Pate Feuillette, or puff pastry, is easier than you think and you can use it to create numerous dishes, both sweet and savory. In this hands-on class Chefs Nicole and Nancy will teach you to make your own light ... more details
Cue Time and Wine
Cooking School Staff and Wine Department
We don't normally think of wine and barbecue going together but after this class, resident experts from Southern Seasons's wine department will change your mind. They will have delicious pairings to accompany the different types of 'cue from around ... more details
Summertime Seafood and Wine
Chef: Nicole Marriner and Trent Caldwell
One of the many reasons we love the Lowcountry is the abundance of seafood in the summer. In this class, Chef Nicole will show you how to cook summer's bounty while wine expert Trent will perfectly pair selections with each ... more details
Pizza From the Expert
Chef: Elana Iaciofano
You won't be making any plain boring pepperoni pizzas in this class. Instead, expert Chef Elana will be sharing her passion for preparing healthy, seasonal pizza recipes. The author of Top Your Pizza for Colavita Olive Oil, Elana will open your eyes ... more details
A Night in Old Havana
Chef: Devany Vickery-Davidson
A fusion of native American, Spanish, African and Caribbean foods, Cuban cuisine represent the best of many worlds. In this class you'll learn to prepare a traditional Cuban meal from black beans to grilled bananas.
Menu: Cuban Style Porchetta Done in a Slow ... more details
Terrariums: The Basics
Chef: Pam Prezanno
Back by popular demand but with a twist. In this class our own Pam will teach the proper plant foundation to sustain the plants and mosses used in terrariums while designing one of her creations. Pam will also show you how add ... more details
Cupboard Cleanout
Chef: Lisa Moore
Procrastinating on spring cleaning? We can get you started with this class that will help you to use those dry and canned goods that have been hiding in the back of the pantry for months. Focusing on basic recipes and techniques, you'll ... more details
Learn at Lunch: Weeknight Pasta
Chef: Marilyn Markel
Any night is a good night for pasta and in this one-hour class the cooking school staff will teach you how to make a delicious homemade meal. The staff will guide you through shortcuts and show you some new and unusual pastas.
Menu: ... more details
Making Healthy Delicious: Summer Cookout
Chef: Jessica O'Neal
Nothing says summer like a cookout. They are obviously fun but can also be healthy. In this hands-on class Chef Jessica will show you how to freshen up your party with innovative and healthful summer dishes perfect for your next outdoor party.
Menu: ... more details
Contemporary Cast-Iron Cooking
Chef: Halley Connell
A good cast iron skillet is a treasured family heirloom passed down for generations. Seasoned properly they can be used to cook just about anything. In this class, an ode to the iron skillet, you'll learn about cleaning and seasoning as well ... more details
I Scream for Ice Cream
Chef: Nicole Marriner
Ready to beat the heat this summer? No better way than with ice cream! Come cool off with us and learn to make several new and refreshing flavors of ice cream.
Menu: Strawberry Rhubarb Buttermilk Ice Cream; Rosemary, Honey, and Lemon Frozen Yogurt; ... more details
Food Photography
Chef: Jonathan Boncek
Whether to remember a favorite meal or try to replicate one at home, it seems like everyone enjoys taking pictures of their food these days. Why not learn to do it like a pro? In this class, Jonathan will use his camera ... more details
School's Out For Summer
Chef: Cooking School Staff
Twelve kids, ages 9-12, will have the opportunity to travel the world "culinary style" with our staff chefs in this special weeklong adventure camp. From Italy they will go to Mexico, then tour the Southern U.S, France and Asia. This is ... more details
Enticing Southern Vegan
Chef: Jessica O'Neal
Southern flavors meet vegan sensibility with help from South Carolina farm girl and chef Jessica. In this class, you will learn tricks to remaking classic Southern dishes without meat or dairy. You'll be surprised how these traditional favorites can be reinvented without ... more details
Five Easy Pastas
Chef: Celia Cerasoli
Anyone can master Italian cooking with Chef Celia's expert instruction. In this class she will teach you how to prepare five deceptively easy pasta dishes for your family and friends.
Menu: Pasta Te Adoro (with Artichokes and Capers); Rigatoni Gorgonzola (a favorite from ... more details
Lowcountry Brunch
Chef: Halley Connell
There's no better way to start a weekend morning than with a delicious brunch. In this class Chef Halley will show you how to put a Lowcountry spin on this meal and create a menu that is perfect for entertaining.
Menu: Avocado, ... more details
Celebrate Father's Day with an Australian Barbecue
Chef: Cooking School Staff
When it comes to grilling prowess, Australians can rival anyone. In this class we'll go down under for a look into a traditional Australian-style barbecue and we'll talk about some of the creative things being done by today's top Australian chefs.
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Sunshine, Citrus, and Seafood
Chef: Emily Kimbrough
We all know summer seafood is fantastic but do you know what compliments it perfectly? Citrus! In this hands-on class Chef Emily will show you how to marry the bounty of Lowcountry waters with different types of citrus and create perfect light, ... more details
A Taste of Ecuador
Chef: Devany Vickery-Davidson
Come explore new lands with Chef Devany! Ecuador is an amazing country that produces extremely diverse foods. The cuisine boasts many unique dishes that can vary greatly depending on whether you are in the mountains or at sea level. This class happens ... more details
Easy Asian Class
Chef: Cooking School Staff
Join us and you'll be cooking Asian food like a pro in no time! This delicious cuisine is fun and easy to make and its exotic flavors are delicious for any meal.
Menu: Vegetable Summer Rolls with Dipping Sauce; Pulled Pork Pad ... more details
Bread Revolution: Sprouted Grain Flour Breads are the Next Frontier
Chef: Peter Reinhart
Sprouted flour is, according to Peter, the next big frontier in baking, partly because it is the most nutritious form of whole grain but, even more importantly, because it tastes better than any other version of whole grain bread. It fulfills what ... more details
Southern Italian
Chef: Nicole Marriner
Busy Chef Nicole finds culinary inspiration from both her South Carolina upbringing and her Italian mother. In this class she will show you how to put a twist on classic Italian fare using local, Southern ingredients
Menu: Burrata, Peach Chutney, and Country Ham ... more details
Learn at Lunch: Summertime Salads
Chef: Nicole Marriner
Gardens and farmers' markets are full of fresh produce so when better to create fresh and delicious salads? In this one-hour class, Chef Nicole will lead you on an adventure that will have you creating salads you never imagined.
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Washington Post Wonders If Charm Is Obama's Last, Best Hope
This occurs at the intersection of journalism and wishful thinking from those who most likely voted for Obama
After string of setbacks, more charm may be the last, best option for Obama
Writers Juliet Eilperin and Zachary A. Goldfarb picked the perfect picture to explain Obama and his charm, wouldn't you think?
There was little time to mingle Tuesday night at the White House. Five minutes after greeting them, President Obama ushered 20 female senators into the State Dining Room and invited each to offer her thoughts on the issues of the day. And that was about it.
"That took up our entire two hours, to go around the table," Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), recalled in an interview. "It was not the kind of warm banter that can go back and forth. People had their points they wanted to make to the president. It was all business."
After more than four years in the White House and weeks into his latest effort to woo lawmakers, Obama still isn't very good at using his personal charm to achieve political success. Yet, it may be one of the few strategies the president has left if he hopes to accomplish his remaining :second-term priorities, including a sweeping budget deal and a comprehensive immigration bill.
Nope, sorry, "charm" is a dead end for Mr. Obama. I'm not such an Obama hater* that I think the man has no charm: I'm sure he does in small settings, and he has shown that he, like most people, can be charming. However, he spent years demonizing political opponents, often even before said opponents offered any opposition to Obama policies. One must remember that politics is a dirty, nasty business that involves attacks. Except, Obama likes to make things very, very personal and paints his opponents with a broad tar brush. He has no problem tarring private citizens, a violation of the spirit of the 1st Amendment.
Nor does he have that much charm, at least politically, with the elected officials of his own Party. He rarely reaches out for conversations with them about politics, much less just having a talk about family, friends, and personal stuff.
At this point in his presidency, Obama has pretty much tried it all. He has met privately with Republican leaders in the House, collaborated with bipartisan groups of senators and taken his case to the people, hoping that the power of public opinion could win over his opponents in Congress. This year, for the most part, none of those approaches have worked.
He started off his presidency with a bit of nastiness to the guy he defeated, John McCain, along with his "I won" bit. He spent 4 years Blaming Bush and everyone else. He continuously crosses the line between political attacks and personal attacks. It's rather hard to work with someone who: 1. offers ideas and legislation that you do not agree with or in a way that goes well beyond ones personal beliefs, 2. blame them for all his own problems, and 3. attacks you mercilessly and personally before turning around and saying "how ya doing? I need you to pass this".
The Washington Post even goes on to say charm is something he's not very good at. He is great at it when he wants to, such as on the campaign trail. But, it's too darned late. He has too much invested in highly partisan politics.
* I do not hate Obama personally, I oppose the majority of his political leanings. But, he does make it hard to like him even as a president, much less a person, when he is constantly denigrating and demonizing Republicans and Conservatives, which, by extension, is me.
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Kings Beat Writer Would Like Hossa In LA
by Paul on 03/11/09 at 10:59 AM ET
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Rich Hammond of Inside the Kings on occassion answers questions from fans..
Questions: 1. Does Justin Williams seem to be fitting in with the team and his new teammates? 2. Are you surprised by the play and consistency of Wayne Simmonds? 3. Do you think we will make the playoffs next year? 4. If you could sign one free agent in July who would you sign?
Answers: 1) I'm only around the players for a very limited time every day, but I took Williams' interest in ping-pong to be a good sign. He's interacting. 2) Yes, very surprised, and you used the correct word with ``consistency.'' I'm very impressed with his ability to maintain a solid level of play deep into the season. The fact that he made the team out of camp was surprising. The fact that he's still going strong in mid-March is highly impressive. 3) Yes, I think that's a reasonable projection. 4) Michael Cammalleri. Just kidding. Marian Hossa.
read on for many more Q & A and also check here since this is an on-going thing…
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Blame It On The Mask
by Paul on 03/11/09 at 10:51 AM ET
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from Fluto Shinzawa of the Boston Globe,
Early in last night's third period, before either team had scored, Tim Thomas left his crease, scurried behind his net, and played the puck. As he turned to skate back into position, Columbus forward Jiri Novotny barreled into the Bruins goalie's chest with so much force that his mask flew off.
Thomas's nontraditional headgear (he calls it a "mage," being that it's half-mask, half-cage) clattered to the ice, the chin cup and the strap that holds it in place snapping off. Thomas went to the bench for repairs, but when the strap couldn't be snapped back into place, he had to settle for Manny Fernandez's mask - an in-game switch that any netminder would find uncomfortable.
"You can ask any goalie," Thomas said. "It's not fun to use anybody else's stuff. You're used to your own. But whatever. That's hockey. Fortunately, Manny must have a fairly large head, too. With most goalies, I couldn't fit their mask on."
In a game in which the Bruins felt they couldn't catch any breaks, Columbus scored the winning goal with Thomas wearing Fernandez's mask.
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Big Hit From Jay McKee on Mark Parrish
by Paul on 03/11/09 at 10:41 AM ET
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via the Dallas Stars Blog,
Stars forward Mark Parrish put his head down to control a pass from Brian Sutherby when he was blindsided by hard charging Jay McKee at center ice. The highlilght reel hit sent Parrish crumbling to the ice. He got to his knees, tried to get up but instead waited for assistance.
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The Battles- Washington vs. Nashville
by Paul on 03/11/09 at 10:32 AM ET
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fromn John Glennon of the Tennessean,
There were a couple of hard-hitting bouts in the opening period, with the Predators coming out on top in both. Wade Belak buckled Donald Brashear with a straight left and dropped him to the ice, while Jordin Tootoo turned Matt Bradley's face into a bloody mess — cutting Bradley's nose badly and giving him a black eye to boot.
"We have guys that can battle each and every night and that's part of our team,'' Tootoo said. "We play physical and bring it all.''
Brashear didn't return after the fight and might have sprained a knee when he fell to the ice.
more on the Preds including some Radulov talk…
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Laraque Calls New Fighting Recommendations A Joke
by Paul on 03/10/09 at 10:46 PM ET
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from Darren Dreger of TSN,
Montreal Canadiens forward Georges Laraque is outraged by recommendations made by general managers participating in the annual NHL GM meetings in Naples, Florida.
"All of their recommendations are a joke!" Laraque charged after reading the NHL's plans on TSN.ca….
It's that proposed penalty - a 10-minute misconduct - which really angers Laraque.
"Stupidest thing ever!" Laraque told TSN. "I think it's a joke. They might as well take fighting out of the NHL…fighting won't be safer; it will be eliminated because an added 10 minute misconduct is too much."
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The Next Montreal Coach
by Paul on 03/10/09 at 07:06 PM ET
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from Pat Hickey of the Montreal Gazette via the National Post,
The ideal candidate would also have experience. The last Canadiens head coach with previous NHL head-coaching experience was Jacques Demers, who joined the team in 1992 and won the Cup in '93.
The list of candidates with the right combination of experience and language skills is a short one. At the top is Bob Hartley, who won a Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2001. He's currently working as an analyst with RDS after being fired two years ago by the Atlanta Thrashers.
And there's Denis Savard, who was fired by the Chicago Blackhawks this season and made his coaching debut as an assistant during the Canadiens' 1993 Cup run.
read on and Patrick Roy's name is mentioned too. Joe Pelletier of Greatest Hockey Legends discusses the Roy talk too.
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Witt May Be A Marked Man Tonight
by Paul on 03/10/09 at 05:43 PM ET
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from Greg Logan of On the Islanders Beat,
As fate would have it, Brendan Witt's comeback from a five-game suspension for a blow to the head of Maple Leafs forward Niklas Hagman will be in Toronto tonight at Air Canada Centre. Although the shot Witt delivered was unintentional because he had no stick and simply was trying to get his body in Hagman's way, the Islanders defenseman understands if Toronto fans or the Leafs themselves demand retribution.
Asked if he might be a marked man tonight, Witt said, " don't know. I played with Ron [Wilson, the Toronto coach]. He coached me in Washington. He's not that type of guy. But if it is, we'll just address it. If I've got to fight, I've got to fight, and then, it's forgotten about. It's a part of the game.
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Tags: brendan+witt
Havlat Day-to-Day, Khabibulin Practices
by Paul on 03/10/09 at 05:39 PM ET
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from Chris Kuc of Icing at the Chicago Tribune,
"Havvy is day-to-day," Hawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "He was much better today than when he left the game the other day."
When I asked Quenneville if there's a possibility Havlat could play Wednesday night when the Hawks host the Carolina Hurricanes, the coach paused and said: "I'll say yes."
There was some good news on the injury front as veteran goaltender Nikolai Khabibulin returned to practice. The veteran has been suffering from a lower-body injury.
more on the Blackhawks…
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Tags: martin+havlat, nikolai+khabibulin
Penalties For Staged Fights
by Paul on 03/10/09 at 04:10 PM ET
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from the CP via TSN,
The NHL's general managers are hoping to cut down on staged fights.
The GMs would like to see a 10-minute misconduct penalty assessed to players who drop their gloves right after a faceoff.
Referees would also be able to hand out that penalty in other instances where they believe players have engaged in an appointment fight.
added 3:17pm, from Damian Cox of The Spin Blog at the Toronto Star,
There are those who believe all fighting in hockey is wonderful.
There are those who believe it's all idiotic.
Then there are those that believe some fighting in hockey is necessary and meaningful while just some of the fights are idiotic.
The NHL knew it couldn't please the first crowd or the second, so it's going for the third.
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Wings Goaltending An Issue
by Paul on 03/10/09 at 01:51 PM ET
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from Ryan Kennedy of The Hockey News,
The latest Detroit debacle, an 8-2 teeth-smashing at the hands of the division rival Columbus Blue Jackets, was rife with turnovers on the Wings side. Many of these resulted in goals. But all good teams have bad defensive games. The ones not named Detroit this year have rarely given up that many goals.
In fact, since January, the Red Wings have given up six goals or more four times (not including a 6-5 shootout loss to Colorado). Vancouver, since Roberto Luongo has come back in net, has not suffered that indignity, nor has Boston. San Jose and Washington have been shamed once. New Jersey had seven hung on them by the Isles this weekend; also a first in that time span. Calgary has met the inglorious fate three times since January, but seldom-used backup Curtis McElhinney played all 60 minutes in two of them.
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Product Description
- Adjust: Positive air pressure via Schrader valve
- Damping: Hydraulic with IFP
- Shaft Material: Steel
- Body Material: Aluminum
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|Reviews 1 - 15 (15 Reviews Total)
User Reviews
Date Reviewed: June 15, 2014
Strengths: It does not lose air, cheap, works very well and have it from 2 years.
Weaknesses: Can't find one.
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: June 8, 2012
Strengths: Simple, reliable, easy to dial in, great small bump sensitivity, still can handle the bigger stuff
Weaknesses: Lacks full lockout, doesn't say "Fox" on it
Bottom Line:
Date Reviewed: February 26, 2010
Strengths: price, ease of use
Weaknesses: lack of options
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Similar Products Used: fox float, monarch 3.1, dhx 5
Bike Setup: sette flite, not stock
Date Reviewed: January 14, 2010
Strengths: Takes drops very well
Weaknesses: not such a good xc shock
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $1000.00
Purchased At: came with the bike,
Similar Products Used: none, just what came on my Canadian tire bike
Bike Setup: Jamis Parker
Date Reviewed: December 28, 2008
Strengths: Relief from a hardtail
Weaknesses: I can't tell the difference between the two settings
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 3 months
Price Paid: $120.00
Purchased At: Bike Empire, Poway
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Haro Sonix with Virtual Line frame
Date Reviewed: June 3, 2007
Strengths: cheap
Weaknesses: can't hold air, bottoms out too easily.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid: $1.00
Purchased At: free flite bicycles
Similar Products Used: n/a
Bike Setup: trek fuel 70
Date Reviewed: November 6, 2006
Strengths: reliable, dependable shock, got some potential in it
simple but adjustable
no wear after 7000 km (good riding conditions)
Weaknesses: squeaking mounts in the first 1-2 months, solved
it could be more comfortable...(hey, it's cheap)
Bottom Line:
Adjusting of Bar is easy and affects it - pumping up the + chamber makes shock harder (and bike higher), at maximum pressure you got almost hardtail with no bobbing. Rebound adj. also works well, from really slooooow return to very quick. I have ±8 atm. pumped (middle of range) and rebound fully open - nice riding with some "energy loss" b***s**t :)
I give rating 4/5 but it should be 4.5/5, this is a good stuff.
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: OEM
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: Cube full suspension
Date Reviewed: August 2, 2006
Strengths: low maintenance / no troubles. I usually forget about it.
Weaknesses: See other reviews. probably does not adjust as accurately or move as smoothly as a high end shock.
Bottom Line:
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Purchased At: Rebound Cycle, Canmore, AB
Similar Products Used: none.
Bike Setup: Rocky Mountain Element 30
Date Reviewed: July 7, 2006
Strengths: Non expensive rear shock that does what it says it will
Weaknesses: Broke withing 2 months
Bottom Line:
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Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 70
Date Reviewed: March 27, 2006
Strengths: Simple to set up and easy to maintain. Lightweight.
Weaknesses: I am on my second one of these. The first was a bit sticky which caused the bushings to wear out prematurely. It also used to make squelching noises. When I took it to my LBS to get the bushings replaced. They decided it was faulty and sent it to the distibutor who sent a new one back. The new one is smooth and quiet. The shock is not user serviceable.
Bottom Line:
I test Rode a Trek fuel70 and The BAR does not work well with the Trek frame design. It is a shame that the BAR is getting a bad rep beause of the TREK.
The BAR works just fine when matched to an appropriate frame design.The current incarnation the 2.1 is smooth. This is a good unsophisticated shock requiring only the simplest of maintainence(take out valve core and squirt in some fork oil once a month). Anything more than that requires that you get it serviced by the pros. If you want to do your own shock service then this shock is not for you.
Would I buy another one? Maybe. I'd like to try the cloud nine on the Element first.
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Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Purchased At: Came with Bike
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: RM 2004 Element30 with a with a reba race, fizik Gobi saddle, sram shifters and everything else stock.
Date Reviewed: March 2, 2006
Strengths: Compression cycle is nice, weight, no stiction, smooth ride, great for trailriding and some crazy stuff.
Weaknesses: A few break-in problems (Slow air leak, really annoying squeak, came with no lubrication whatsoever, etc.) The only adjusment is air pressure, no anti-bob feature, rebound is kind of slow.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: Less than 1 month
Purchased At: came on the bike
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: '05 Iron Horse Warrior Pro, 75mm stem, Answer alumilite bars
Date Reviewed: January 27, 2006
Strengths: softens travelling over gutters , nothing else.
Weaknesses: everything a shock should n't be. Trek cut corners to sell this bike using basement quality rear shock.
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 2 Years
Price Paid: $100.00
Purchased At: Riide Shop
Bike Setup: FUEL70 Replaced crappy fronManitous with Marzocchi shocks
XT driveline{replaced 8 speed gear}
Avid rim brakes Gobi saddle
Larson TT tyres Mavic rims
Date Reviewed: October 7, 2005
Strengths: None
Weaknesses: Very stiff, came stock on a Trek 70, hard to adjust.
Bottom Line:
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Similar Products Used: Several Fox shocks
Bike Setup: Trek Fuel 70, Race X-Lite Wheels
Date Reviewed: April 29, 2005
Strengths: looks good, light, the seal is good
Weaknesses: almost as hard as rock even for an 80kg person like me on the roughest terrain
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Purchased At: came with bike
Similar Products Used: none
Bike Setup: 2005 Trek Fuel 70, Manitou Axel comp TPC lockout
Date Reviewed: April 17, 2005
Strengths: Removes the weekness of a URT design bikes (the bouncyness) with rebound control. The shock works when its needed and works with you, not against you.
Weaknesses: None
Bottom Line:
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Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid: $89.00
Purchased At: Ebay
Bike Setup: Modified Trek Y3. front and back Avid ball bearing disk brakes. Brake Therapy conversion. Preformance Terra Max rims. Zokes Air shock Forks 4" of travel. Sette shorty stem. and ofcorse Rockshock Bar rear shock.
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Lindsay Lohan covered up the top half of her bikini body while shopping in Maui yesterday. Earlier in the day, she played in a tide pool with Ali, but afterward she's stayed glued to her BlackBerry at all times. It wouldn't be a surprise if she's still keeping in touch with Samantha since they saw each other before she left for vacation, but hopefully Lindsay is enjoying her time away from all the drama for a little while.
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herbiefrog 5 years
didn't we already answer this ? fascists?
herbiefrog 5 years
didn't we already answer this ?fascists?
sugajen 5 years
nice legs, no modesty
sugajen 5 years
nice legs, no modesty
omigosh 5 years
exactly peapo..who shops in a bikini? she might as well be wearing just her underwear.ugh this girl just annoys me..and her face always look dirty because of the fake tanner
omigosh 5 years
exactly peapo..who shops in a bikini? she might as well be wearing just her underwear. ugh this girl just annoys me..and her face always look dirty because of the fake tanner
5 years
She is in a beach so she just has to wear that. She is just relaxing guys, pleaseeeeee leave her alone!!!
KMattes 5 years
I live on Maui and I'm on the lookout for Lindsay I'll keep ya posted if I see her. :)
5 years
Who shops in a bikini? I agree with all those who say she is wasting away. There is one thing to be in shape, but she's just gaunt. I really hope she gets her sh*t together. She just needs a real friend and a sandwich don't hate me because I'm anonymous
fortheloveofrock 5 years
Ew. She's skinny but has cellulite because she binges on coke and doesn't work out to loose weight...and why does her face ALWAYS look dirty?
5 years
She doesn't look very healthy. Skinny, yes, but she's wasting away. The camera adds 10 pounds, so she probably looks sickly in real life. She kind of bores me. I'm not interested in this girl, aside from her Louis Vuitton Stephen Sprouse Stole... thats the only reason I'm bothering to comment... otherwise.. GTFO blohan.
jennifer86 5 years
I always thought she was such a beautiful girl, with her long red tresses, and willow body. Nowadays, she appears so pallid and gaunt, it's very off-putting. I hope she rebounds from all the turmoil in her life. She's much too young to fritter away her entire career already.
babylove1019 5 years
babylove1019 5 years
PMPB 5 years
Don't forget to wear sunscreen Lindsay!
hillamaria 5 years
should've worn either a skirt or something else.. even short ones would be better than that ugly shirt and bikini bottom.
Jinx 5 years
lol, I wish I was in Maui right now too!I noticed her blackberry in the other post.
Jinx 5 years
lol, I wish I was in Maui right now too! I noticed her blackberry in the other post.
Asche 5 years
She is so transparent. Walking around with no pants on? Ugh. At least Britney shaved her head.
mar 5 years
ilanac- you too can be that skinny if you snort an 8 ball every 2 days
CestLaVie 5 years
Wow she needs some of that tasty island food.
jaan_black 5 years
I second that, I'd be slightly tipsy under some umbrella on the beach reading
dm8bri 5 years
Someday, she's going to start walking around nude.
amloveaffair 5 years
You know, she needs a vacation because life is so hard for her.
cordata 5 years
I wish I were in Maui right now ...
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Resolution for 2009: Shape up your credit report
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The Library is currently experiencing an access issue with Scopus.
This issue is currently being investigated.
The Library is currently experiencing an access issue with Scopus.
This issue is currently being investigated.
UPDATE 25 March 2015:
Google Scholar is working again off-campus!
Thank you for your patience.
The BONUS+ Server will be Unavailable!
Date: Saturday, 21 March 2015
Time: 5.30 am – 3pm
Access to BONUS+ will not be available during this period, requesting will not be possible.
The refurbishment of the City Campus Library is nearly complete. The project started on Wednesday 8 January and has seen the introduction of many new study spaces as well as a number of room expansions and upgrades.
UTS is experiencing access issues with Elsevier articles. If you encounter an error message you can access the platform at Science Direct.
Some functions of My Library may not be working for all users. We are looking into the issue.
There will be no deliveries from the Library Retrieval System (LRS) during the Christmas/New Year closure.
UTS Library will be closed from 4pm on Wednesday, 24 December 2014 and reopens 9am on Friday, 2 January 2015.
There will be possible interruptions to the Library Retrieval System (LRS) deliveries from:
Please allow extra time on these days for your requests to reach the Library.
From 6pm on Tuesday, 18 November 2014 UTS will be completing generator testing.
All LRS requests on 18 November 2014 will need to be made before 5pm.
Access is available again for
Student Administration Systems (CASS) including MyStudentAdmin are scheduled for an upgrade from:
Please note that Library Online Services will be affected by the following internet outage.
Access to the full text of Sage online resources has been unstable since last Friday.
You may get the following error message when clicking on full text pdfs: "Connection refused by oss.sagepub.com, please try again later."
On 12 January, PayPal maintenance will be performed and may impact Online Fine payments.
UPDATE: Current Grammarly accounts will now expire at the end of the year and not in October as stated earlier.
Update 9.23am : Internet is back!
We are currently experiencing technical difficulties accessing the Internet.
This appears to be affecting other areas of UTS City Campus.
Due to an IT upgrade at the University of Newcastle, there will be a short, temporary outage of services affecting BONUS+ between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm on Saturday 7th September 2013.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Please be advised that the City Campus Library will be closed from Monday 12 August, 2013 up to and including Wednesday 14 August, 2013, with a possiblity that it may extend for the rest of the week.
We are currently experiencing technical difficulty with access to some of our databases from the 'G Row' computers.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
From 27 October 2012 to 30 November 2012, ULA membership registration will only be available Monday to Friday.
No cards will be issued on the weekends during this UTS exam period.


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Vanderbilt quarterback Patton Robinette said Friday he is walking away from football to enter medical school.
Qualifying for NASCAR national touring series races at Daytona International Speedway and Talladega Superspeedway will no longer feature a pack of cars running together.
The Atlanta Falcons were fined $350,000 and will have to forfeit a fifth-round pick in the 2016 NFL Draft for using artificial crowd noise during home games for the last two seasons.
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jaime Garcia will start the season on the 15-day disabled list because of continuing left shoulder issues.
The Los Angeles Clippers have signed guard Lester Hudson to a 10-day contract.
Minnesota Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk, Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Cam Atkinson and Colorado Avalanche center Ryan O'Reilly were selected as the NHL's top players for the week ending March 29.