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October 10, 2013 | 5 comments | 24771 views
Michael Zapson
Mangano is sending Nassau County back to the bad old days
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I've been reading former U.S. Sen. Al D'Amato's last few columns, extolling the virtues of Republican County Executive Ed Mangano. D'Amato, a Republican, represents a half-dozen companies that, coincidentally, are doing business with Mangano and the Nassau County government. I was a Nassau County legislator during our last fiscal crisis, under Republican County Executive Tom Gulotta, and I can't help but think that we're slipping back to the bad old days under Mangano.
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KeywordsMichael Zapson, Sen. Al D'Amato's, D'Amato, County Executive Ed Mangano, fiscal crisis, County Executive Tom Gulotta, County Executive Tom Suozzi, "worst-run county in America", Moody's, Fitch, Standard & Poor's, bond rating upgrades, borrow, borrowed, borrowing, Nassau County Republican Party, Long Beach Democratic Committee, city councilman
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Do we really what to have taxes raised another 23% under Suozzi ?????????
Thursday, October 10, 2013 | Report this
It's unfortunate that Michael Zapson is engaging in revisionist history rather than being honest about Tom Suozzi's record. Suozzi raised property taxes by 23% on Nassau County homeowners and businesses. He instituted a Home Energy Tax on everyting you could use to heat your home from oil and natural gas, to firewood. He passed a four-year plan to raise taxes on homeowners and businesses an additional 16.5%, which would have gone into effect had he won re-election four years ago. He bloated the size of County government, hiring an unprecedented number of patronage positions.
Suozzi was able to "balance his budgets" only because the Nassau Interim Finance Authority allowed Tom Suozzi to count money that the County BORROWED as revenue - an accounting practice that would land any CFO in hot water with independent regulatory authorities. In reality, Suozzi's strategy was not to tackle the structural imbalances that threatened Nassau County's financial future - it was to kick the can down the road as far as he could, hoping he would be Governor before it exploded. As a result, Ed Mangano inherited a $347 million dollar deficit and a County on the fast-track to becoming the next Detroit.
In the meantime, Nassau homeowners and businesses struggled to stay afloat. Mangano had a different solution - hold the line on taxes to give families and businsses a break, and actually make the tough choices necessary to bring Nassau County back from the brink. As a result, 16.5% Suozzi real property tax hike never occurrred. The Suozzi-Denenberg Home Energy Tax was repealed, and the 347 million dollar Suozzi budget deficit turned into a 40 million dollar surplus while CUTTING taxes. Nassau County has the lowest unemployment in the region and sales tax revenue is steadily increasing due to increased economic activity and an improved business environment. The Suozzi Administration engaged in unprecedented borrowing to meet operating expenses - about 2.5 Billion dollars from 2006-2009. Mangano has reduced County borrowing by nearly 50%.
Someone looking for the "bad old days", need only to look to Tom Suozzi. Under Mangano - there's light at the end of the tunnel. Under Suozzi, that "light" will be an oncoming train. Michael Zapson, of course, is entitled to his own opinion - but he is not entitled to his own facts. If you look at the facts, returning Tom Suozzi and a Democrat majority to the Nassau County Legislature is a formula for economic disaster for middle-class families and businesses.
Steve Rhoads
Thursday, October 10, 2013 | Report this
Steve Rhoads leaves a very lengthy comment but fails to note that he is running for a County Legislature Seat this November on the Republican Line.
Therefore his entire comment must be viewed in that context.
My advice to Mr. Rhoads is don't forget to include the fact that you are actively seeking election in any additional posts you might find yourself commenting.
Friday, October 11, 2013 | Report this
"Nassauresident" complains about Steve Rhoads' post (solely because Mr. Rhoads is a Republican) but can't dispute a single fact posted by Mr. Rhaods. However, this entire article is written by the chairman of the Long Beach Democratic Committee, so, to quote Nassauresident, this entire article must be viewed in that context.
Saturday, October 12, 2013 | Report this
Sadly, none of the commenters here are really addressing the problems with Nassau County. In 2002 when Tom Suozzi took office as county executive the county was in junk-bond status. Nassau could no longer borrow its way out of the fiscal crisis it was facing. There was no choice but to raise taxes on the residents. To pretend that raising taxes is a bad thing is ignorant. It is at times a necessary to do so. In 2010 when Mangano became county executive he sued to get rid of NIFA, when that was unsuccessful he went to the finance Authority and requested a wage freeze on all employees in addition to layoffs. The savings from the layoffs, attrition and wage freeze has totaled over $200 million. But his reckless spending has put us further into budget deficit. There have been many federal and state grants lost due to his administration's bumbling, sales tax has increased but that money has also been lost due to poor budgetary skills. I am no fan of either candidate, however it is very clear when you read the facts, who might have a shot of saving Nassau from bankruptcy. Both of you political hacks do me a favor and stop playing with our lives. It is the responsibility journalist to lay out the facts not skew them for your own benefit. The problem with Nassau's finances are the extraordinarily high school taxes as well as the broken assessment situation. Neither candidate during their tenure as county executive has even attempted to fix this problem. Until this is addressed I fear that we are on our way to bankruptcy just like Detroit..
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I know it's dependent on expenses and your ways of living, but what say you?
I would only consider one wealthy or financially independent if their passive income exceeds their living expenses. Salaries come & go so I view them as temp income.
$250k should be about the break point.
It sorta depends on the family support requirements
No matter what, I could NEVER cheer for Dirt and Urine.
I judge wealthiness in terms of happiness.
It all depends on how shallow you are.
Originally Posted by JonDMiller
Dosry, You know what? I think I'll agree with you :)
Originally Posted by bos
You sir are a legend.
Originally Posted by isucy1234
I judge wealthiness in terms of happiness.
Says the guy with no money.
See the grin on my face? Ear to ******* ear.
Define wealthy.
When Prepared, Fear No One.
Family of 4? I'd say 250k. But wealth also depends on accumulated capital I guess, rather than only inflows.
Originally Posted by 4429 mcc
Says the guy with no money.
See the grin on my face? Ear to ******* ear.
Share the wealth... Renovate your apartment!
If you consider thirst for additional tax revenues by all branches of the government, it may take a couple of million in annual income to exceed the poverty level.
50 grand is considered loaded in Sioux City. Not sure about the other parts of the state... you know, the parts with paying jobs and opportunity.
The salary of the one that coaches in Ames.
Let Prohm's Posse Ride: Hallice, Brady, Stu, Lard, Naz, Deonte, Monte, Matt, Simeon, Jordan, and Babb.
If you live with major debt then you are not wealthy. I saw this all the time at my last job.
Guy makes 300K and has the following:
$550K House
$45K Car
$35K Spouse Car
$20K Kids Car
$100K Student loans
$30K Credit Card debt
$5K Boat
Goes on trips
buys exessively
This typically means the person is spending whatever they are making. If you think I am kidding then just look at the what is going on in the United States right now. Most people have NOTHING in savings and have thousands in credit card debt.
Wealth (IMO) is a combination of:
Having all major debt paid off (Except your home - although you should have 10-20% paid off.
Helping others out (Giving)
Saving (College, Retirement and emergeny funds)
Spending (on things that you can afford. If you are making good money and have debt paid off then you can buy and play more)
So that being said there are couples with the combined income of $130K that are much wealthier than someone making $250K. They just might not show it.
I make about 34k and I feel like I make a lot.
Originally Posted by BryceC
I make about 34k and I feel like I make a lot.
34k could be a lot of money if you don't have a lot of debt. It all depends on the way one lives.
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Understanding Torque Converters - Talk The TorqueWritten by on July 11, 2008 Contributors: Courtesy Of Phoenix Transmissions Understanding Torque Converters
If there were a vote for the most misunderstood automotive component, we're willing to bet the automatic transmission would rank pretty high, and the torque converter itself possibly higher still. OK, so it's kinda like a clutch for an automatic, but how does it work? And, what do stall speed and lockup mean, exactly? How do you choose the ideal torque converter for your project or driving style?
Perhaps we should start with the basics of how a converter works. It is essentially a modified fluid coupling that, like a clutch, allows the transmission to be separated from the engine, so the latter can still run while the car is stationary but allows power to be transferred when the car is in motion. Unlike a regular fluid coupling, however, a torque converter multiplies torque when there is a difference between input and output speed, similar to a reduction gear.
A torque converter consists of three major internal components: the pump, turbine, and stator, as well as transmission fluid. The housing of the converter is bolted to the engine's flywheel, and the fins of the pump are attached to the housing. This is a centrifugal pump, throwing fluid outward as it spins. This creates a vacuum that draws more fluid in at the center. The fluid then enters the turbine, which is connected to the transmission via the output shaft, so the trans starts to move the vehicle when the turbine starts to spin.
When the fluid exits the turbine, it is moving in the opposite direction to that of the engine and the pump. It is the function of the stator, which is located in the center of the torque converter, to redirect the fluid before re-entering the pump. The stator is mounted on a fixed shaft but has an internal one-way clutch, since it is required to freewheel at certain operating speeds.
A torque converter has three stages of operation: stall, acceleration, and coupling. Stall is when the transmission is in gear, but the brakes prevent the car from moving. At stall, the torque converter can produce maximum torque multiplication, called stall ratio, if sufficient input power is applied.
The acceleration stage sees the car moving but a relatively large difference between pump and turbine speed, where the converter will produce torque multiplication that is less than what could be achieved under stall conditions.
Coupling is when the turbine reaches roughly 90 percent of the speed of the pump. There is no more torque multiplication, and it would be at this stage when a lockup clutch would kick in. Lockup converters have an internal lockup clutch that will lock the two halves of the torque converter together, eliminating any slippage where the engine and trans cannot physically operate at the same speed. This, in turn, eliminates any wasted power and so improves fuel efficiency by as much as 65 percent.
As for stall speed, Greg Ducato, of Phoenix Transmission Products, explained that "a torque converter is like a clutch. Imagine when a clutch is fully released, and you get all the power from the engine. That's stall speed. A 2,500 stall speed doesn't mean you need to rev the motor to 2,500 rpm for the vehicle to move." What it does mean in this case is 2,500 rpm is the limit at which the converter will hold back the engine speed if transmission output is prohibited. By disallowing further gain, the increase in engine rpm "stalls." The speed at which stall occurs with a given converter is a function of engine-peak torque.
You can roughly check your converter's stall speed by putting the car in Drive, pressing firmly on the brake, and depressing the throttle fully for a couple of seconds. Stall speed will be the maximum rpm shown on the tach. Of course, the tires may spin, as the engine will likely overcome the brake system's ability to hold them back. This method is referred to as brake stall speed, which is lower than true stall speed, but it'll get you close enough, though it's not recommended.
A number of factors should be taken into consideration to determine what stall speed is suitable for your project, such as engine-peak torque, the shape of the engine-torque curve, vehicle weight, rearend ratio, and cam specs. Weight and resistance has a great bearing on stall speed. According to Greg, "A 2,500-rpm stall speed converter in a T-bucket will probably stall around 1,800 rpm, but put the same converter in a pickup and that'll go up to around 2,800 rpm." With so many variables, arm yourself with as much information about your vehicle as possible before contacting a torque converter or transmission specialist.
The maximum amount of torque multiplication is dependent on the size and geometry of the blades in the turbine and stator, and it's generated only when the converter is at or near the stall phase of operation. Typical stall torque multiplication ratios range from 1.8:1 to 2.5:1. There will always be a trade-off between maximum torque multiplication and efficiency. High-stall ratio converters are usually relatively inefficient below the coupling speed, whereas low-stall ratio converters tend to provide less possible torque multiplication.
While torque multiplication increases the torque at the turbine output shaft, it also increases slippage inside the converter, raising the fluid temperature and reducing overall efficiency. This is why the internal parts and characteristics of a converter must be matched to the intended vehicle's specs. It should be noted that lower stall converters limit internal heat production, the biggest killer of any transmission.
Heat isn't the only cause of failure, though, and sudden applications of power in high-horsepower vehicles can break the stator clutch or deform or break the turbine or pump blades. Prolonged excessive loads, very high rpm, or hard launches can distort, or balloon, the housing, even rupturing it in extreme cases.
One aspect of converters we haven't talked about so far is sizing. Zack Farah at Gear Star Performance Transmissions explained why some converters are larger than others and how two different-size converters can have the same stall speed. "Two different-size converters can have the same stall speed, but their efficiencies will vary greatly," he said. "A converter pump will tend to have a higher efficiency when its blades have a positive angle to them, as this feeds the most fluid to the turbine. The more fluid you feed the turbine, the harder it pushes on it and the more torque is delivered to the transmission.
"For a 12-inch converter that normally stalls at 1,600 rpm to be converted to a 2,600-rpm stall, the pump blades can be bent back to a negative angle to feed less fluid to the turbine. This means the pump will have to turn more rpms to force the turbine with the same amount of fluid, and efficiency will drop off somewhat.
"A 9-inch converter stalls higher, because it generates less fluid by virtue of its smaller size. It takes more stall to achieve the same amount of hydraulic force as a larger 12-inch converter. The 9-inch is more efficient in high-stall applications, as the pump blades maintain a positive pitch. So, in essence, by bending the blades in a 12-inch converter, it turns into a heavy, inefficient, higher-stall converter in comparison to the smaller version. This is why Gear Star uses special pump and stator combinations to achieve high efficiency along with highstall peeds in its Stealth 12-inch converters."
This advice about not bending the blades would seem to contradict Phoenix Transmission's practice of doing exactly that, but Phoenix technicians rebuild and modify stock converters for specific applications, whereas Gear Star manufactures new units. As with most things, I guess there's more than one way to achieve similar results.
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This is a 245mm-based Phoenix 4L80E converter with a billet steel front cover and a billet clutch. This converter will have a stall speed of 3,000 rpm using this combination of components and still have a lockup clutch for cool running and reduced cruise rpm behind the customer's 750hp big-block.Here are two completed torque converters for the 700-R4. The larger unit is the stock diameter of 298 mm and has a maximum efficient stall speed of about 2,500 rpm. The smaller converter is a custom 245mm lockup, which has been built to achieve a 3,000-rpm stall speed and still retain full lockup function. Phoenix uses a custom clutch and damper that has 25 percent more clutch area than even the larger 298mm clutch system.Once converters are welded and leak-checked, Phoenix balances each one to 0 grams on this dedicated torque converter balancer. Any needed weight is then TIG-welded to the cover in the proper position. Precision balancing ensures vibration-free operation and extended component life.


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Night of Industrial Culture
The Titanick Theatre Company performs its 'Hochofensinfonie' ('Furnace symphony') during the Night of Industrial Culture, also known as 'ExtraSchicht', in Hattingen, Germany, 30 June 2012. The one-day festival took place for the 12th time under the motto 'Lights on'. The Night of Industrial Culture was held at 53 different locations in the Ruhr region.
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Your texture use cannot be eaten by a chicken. (it's impeccable)
The buildings clash a teeny bit with the painterly character of the terrain, but meh, so what. It works. Are they supposed to be quonset huts?
This is my second map for this game, and at all. The first was a regional map, which was much easier (and is posted over in that end of the forum). This one, for the city itself, was daunting. So I cheated where I could and just dug in and went for it where I couldn't.
Definitely a WIP as I have not even run the first session of the game yet, and am still writing it up. But I am finding that the writing and the mapping go hand in hand and feed into each other in very inspiring ways. I am addicted!
All done in Photoshop. The mountains and trees were done with brushes I found on deviant art, but now that I see how effective and quick that can be I am going to make my own for these things, as soon as I have time. The rest of the map, grunge, roads, rivers buildings and such is all pure photoshop. I wish I could put the 100% my own work stamp on this, so I will be putting more effort into that in the future. For now though I am pretty please to have a usable and editable map for the game.
The final goal for this map, beyond using it for the game, is to write up the campaign for others to use and I will then post it on my blog. But there is a lot of gaming to be done before that happens. Thanks for reading.
Your texture use cannot be eaten by a chicken. (it's impeccable)
The buildings clash a teeny bit with the painterly character of the terrain, but meh, so what. It works. Are they supposed to be quonset huts?
LOL, thanks!
The building style is just a style I saw on a good fantasy map I liked, so I figured out how to make something like it. Originally I had them less colorful, but once I tried the colors I realized it was what I wanted. The reason being that this map will be used in play, and it will be helpful to be able to point things out on the map. The colors just add one more layer of what I can reference. In the end I may do away with the colors and have things numbered, but there is still a long way to go before this is done.
Here is the latest rendition of my Silver City map for Deadlands. I used some new ideas I got from Ascension's Fastest Town in the West and gave the buildings and tents a redux. I am very pleased with the results. Much more ambience and class I think.
I have to say I think those buildings look much better and match the rest of the map. Before the gradient made them look like they had rounded hanger-shaped roofing.
Yea, thanks. I hadn't thought of that until it was pointed out, lol. Just wait until I need to build an air base - I am all over that!
I love this map. I did like the colors in the first map, but the latest version does seem to "blend" better, without losing the buildings. I also like that there are more building shapes - in the first map, they're all rectilinear, but in the second some have little "extensions" (w/e they're called) that add variety without clashing. I love the map style! It's really looking good.
Very nice map. I like the combination of overhead buildings and brushes suggesting a bird eye view . The background looks very artistic, well done!
kestrelgrey, Thanks! I like the new building shapes too. It gives it more of a shanty town feel which is what it is supposed to be.
Lyandra, Thanks!
Should "Moring Star Rd." be "Morning Star Rd."?


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President Bush Announces Intention to Nominate Griffiths to National Board
CHAPEL HILL - Dr. José-Marie Griffiths, dean of the School of Information and Library Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, has been chosen by President George W. Bush to serve on the National Science Board.
The White House announced Thursday (June 15) that Griffiths is among eight whose intended nominations will be presented to the U.S. Senate for confirmation. Her term would continue until May 2012.
The 24-member National Science Board advises the president and Congress about national science and engineering policy and oversees the National Science Foundation, which awards research grants to universities and colleges.
"I am honored by this nomination and consider it a privilege to work with other members of the board at this critical time in the nation's scientific competitiveness," said Griffiths. "The U.S. faces potential erosion of its scientific leadership as the number of American science and engineering graduates declines, and as research and development efforts move offshore."
Griffiths' research spans information science, technology and leadership.
She has done groundbreaking work on the value and return on investment in information systems and services; researched the development of protocols and policies for resource sharing across organizations on local, state and regional levels, including both public and private institutions; reported on the influences of the digital revolution on the conduct of research; and studied success criteria and best practices for information technology in higher education.
Griffiths came to Carolina in 2004 from the University of Pittsburgh, where she was Doreen E. Boyce chair and professor in the School of Information Sciences. She also directed the university's Sara Fine Institute for Interpersonal Behavior and Technology and was an associate of the Learning Research and Development Center. She has held two previous presidential
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Final Rules Released on Obamacare's Individual Mandate
The Obama administration released final rules Tuesday involving the controversial so-called individual mandate that requires most individuals to carry health insurance starting in 2014 or pay fines.
The rules from the Treasury Department codify the amount of penalties called for under the 2010 Affordable Care Act as well who might be exempt from the penalties.
Last month several Republicans called for the administration to delay the individual mandate to 2015 along with an employer mandate. On July 2, the administration announced it was delaying reporting requirements and penalties for employers by a year but stood firm on calls to also delay health-law requirements involving individuals.
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Most Americans will be required to have health insurance starting in 2014 and will have to report whether they had coverage on their 2015 tax returns. An individual who opts against carrying insurance will be subject to a fine of $95 next year or 1% of income above a certain threshold, which is ever greater. The penalty increases to $695 per person in 2016 and beyond – or 2.5% of taxable annual income – with the amount rising by inflation.
There are exceptions in the law for people with incomes below the threshold that's required to file an income tax return, which is about $10,000 for an individual in 2013. People with certain religious exemptions and those who are members of Indian tribes are exempt from requirements under the health law. People who lack insurance coverage for less than three months in a given year also won't be penalized.
People who obtain health insurance through an employer, or are on Medicare, the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older, qualify as having insurance and won't be subject to any penalties. The federal government and states are setting up online exchanges or marketplaces where people can purchase health insurance starting Oct. 1. Many people are expected to qualify for tax credits to offset the cost of monthly insurance premiums.
In a statement posted on Treasury Department's website, the agency said the requirement for individuals to carry health insurance is "integral to delivering the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections at an affordable cost."


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Arguments About Politics, Religion Often Fruitless
April 28, 2013
There are only two topics in my conversation repertoire that I actively try to avoid. The first one is politics....
I use religion broadly in this definition, but the focus is on God. Any political system needs decent citizens. The problem with more populist style governments, the focus is on the state. These are the issues that form the basis of arguments, not my religion is better than yours as in football teams.
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I would say Ms. Robinson misses her mark in this opinion piece. Arguments in the public arena are less about pure religion or strict political definitions, but about the history of our county & the mind set of our founding fathers.
I am conservative, but this was not always the case. My journey started 30 years ago listening to park service employees pointing out the many religious references in the Washington Monument. "Search the Scriptures" is but one example. Other monuments and federal buildings in DC have religious words & symbols, the Supreme Court has Moses & the 10 Commandments for example.
If Jefferson believed in no religion associated with government, than he would not have attended church services at the House of Representatives during his presidency (Library of Congress).
I believe that religion in this county is vital to citizens making good decisions in their personal lives which is in the best interest of society. I use religion broadly in this def
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She is right people do go crazy over politics and religion. But really, it is the people who take both to extremes. Those who are convinced they are God's people and speak for God on the most minute things, and those who assume that their politics are good for everyone. The right wants us to abandon all to nature, and the left wants to run everyone's lives, by force of endless laws. Those who ridicule or express hatred for religion seem to have replaced religion in their lives with born again politics, so sure that their way is the one true way just like a religious fanatic. Moderates pick and choose what works and what fits into the basic value system. Does God hate gays? How could that be if you believe in a loving God? Does the government need to govern with hundreds of thousands of laws, stripping us of personal freedoms for "our own good." PC means loss of free speech? Oxymoron much?
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I can say for sure though that I screen ALL potential employees politics and if I see they voted for Obamao, into the trash it goes. Anyone who voted for him deserves to be unemployed because they fail to have even a basic understanding of how real businesses have to operate.
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Goon SynopsisNot content with his job as a bouncer at a local Beantown bar and a bit of an embarrassment to his accomplished family, Doug Glatt (Seann William Scott) dreams of the kind of success enjoyed by minor league hockey goon Ross Rhea (Liev Schreiber). When a chance encounter with an on-ice thug leads to a bloody fist fight that Doug easily wins, the coach of the Halifax Highlanders sees potential in this mammoth sized man who is only hampered by his lack of any hockey playing ability and his brothers old figure skates. Standing up to the taunts of the other players, Doug manages to join the team, and with the encouragement of his hockey obsessed best friend (Jay Baruchel) quickly becomes a rising star. Soon hell have the opportunity to face off against Ross "The Boss" Rhea and perhaps finally land a girlfriend. Now - all he needs is to learn how to skate.
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(DETROIT FREE PRESS) - Scotty Bowman has coached a thousand players, but no one quite like Tomas Holmstrom. Here was a guy who came over from Sweden with none of the usual skills of a European forward, but something else: Determination so immense it was tangible.
Holmstrom's willingness to go where no one else would go - the front of the net- earned him a distinguished career with the Red Wings, but one that he's ready to call over. He informed the club this afternoon that he's done playing. The announcement will be made formal later this week, a person familiar with the situation told the Free Press.
A news conference will be held the day before training camp opens or the day camp begins. The problem is that the new collective bargaining agreement has to be ratified before any such dates are announced, and that may not come until later this week. The other problem is finding a venue for the announcement: Joe Louis Arena, Holmstrom's home for 15 seasons, has been rented out to Ford Motor Company until the middle of next week.
Holmstrom, who turns 40 on Jan. 23, hangs up his skates after 1,026 games, during which he scored 243 goals among 530 points. He won four Stanley Cups, the first as a reserve in '97, and another in '98 as a full-fledged member of the team. During the 2002 championship run, he was part of one of the best fourth lines ever, next to Igor Larionov and Luc Robitaille. The last Cup came in '08.
Many of Holmstrom's goals are legendary: Teammates often joked no one scored more often with his back to the net, and best friend and former teammate Nicklas Lidstrom used to delightfully chide Holmstrom about all the goals he had stolen from Lidstrom thanks to a slick tip of the stick.
Holmstrom, drafted in the last round in 1994, broke into the league during the '96-97 season, prompting him to wear the No. 96. His first coach was Bowman, who recently reminisced about their beginnings. Known originally by the moniker he'd picked up in his native Sweden, "Demolition Man," Holmstrom fought for every shift he got during his rookie season.
"He never played a lot of minutes like some guys; he scrapped for his ice time," Bowman said. "That's the thing I like the best about him; he never complained. He was a terrific player because he accepted his role. That's why he's going to go down as such a solid player. He's had a great career."
Bowman recalled how he encouraged Holmstrom, a thickly built 6-footer, to be a pest along the lines of Dino Ciccarelli, but without the proneness to penalties. Holmstrom responded by absorbing abuse from opposing defensemen - like Chris Pronger - and opposing goaltenders - like Ed Belfour - without retaliating.
"We were hopeful he could replace Dino - he sure enough did that," Bowman said. "He scored the tough goals, learned how to play in the crease, and just outside the crease, and didn't lose many goals that way."
Unlike his friend Lidstrom, whom coach Mike Babcock has described perfectly as being "touched by the hand of God" in talent, Holmstrom showed what hard work could do for the more mortal of players. He didn't care than he didn't have any ligament in one of his knees, or that he had to wear more padding than any other skater. "There weren't many guys tougher than him that I ever had that could play," Bowman said. "If he missed a game, I knew he was really badly injured."
Holmstrom worked his way up from reserve to valued role player and power-play specialist. On and off in his career, he'd see time on a top line, playing next to superstars Pavel Datsyuk and Henrik Zetterberg. Why? Because Holmstrom was the guy who'd go into corners and get the puck to them, who'd go to the net and set screens or provide tips. He became so good at his job he was selected as part of Sweden's 2010 Olympic hockey team, although he ended up not playing after suffering a knee injury.
Years of grueling work made last season hard on Holmstrom, and he has been widely expected to retire since last summer. His departure will leave a void his first NHL coach doesn't easily see replaced.
"They'll miss his spirit," Bowman said.
Holmstrom became a beloved figure in the locker room over the years - his origins in northern Sweden inevitably brought on accusations that he was or worked for Santa Claus every Christmas. His heavily accented English was dubbed "Swenglish." When he played in his 1,000th game last February, teammates bought him a snowmobile and gave it to him after a practice. He drove it around the ice at the Joe, grinning and laughing, as if it were his backyard. It was a reward, and a feeling, he'd richly earned.
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Tribal TriumphWritten on April 19, 2012
So, how many Pontiacs can there be in the world? No, not just those famous for Super Duty engines, Tri-power carburetion, wide-track handling, and "tigers in their tanks," but other namesakes associated with the marque as well. Traced to its roots, the Pontiac brand name harkens back to Chief Pontiac, a tribal leader famous for spearheading successful actions against British troops in the Great Lakes region after the French and Indian War. Then there is Pontiac, Michigan, of course, the beloved birthplace for so many extraordinary performance vehicles. Lesser known but equally important is Pontiac, Illinois, which became the center of the Pontiac universe last fall.
Pontiac is a little Midwestern town that sits near what was once Route 66, and it is home to the newly established Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum and Resource Center, which is professionally supervised by Pontiac-Oakland Club International (POCI) members Tim and Penny Dye.
This new historical center was dedicated in July 2011, and it seemed to provide all the "Pontiac Excitement" necessary to recommend it as a location for the third annual All-Pontiac Show in 2011. The city even upped the ante by reminding event organizers that it had the Route 66 Museum available to enjoy. That was enough to tip the scales, making this quaint country metropolis an easy choice to host some of Pontiac's finest vehicles on a late-summer weekend.
This three-day congregation was sponsored by the Grand Prix Chapter of POCI. Chapter President Mark Pataluch and V.P. Steve Fluery worked hard to get everything organized and purring like a balanced and blueprinted RA-IV. Despite some initially inclement weather, participants still drove in from as far away as Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Carolina, Georgia, and even Ontario, Canada. Eventually, 54 rare Pontiacs were parked and polished to perfection.
For most attendees, this was their first visit to the new museum, which was filled to the brim with dazzling vehicles, an extensive reference library, and a nicely stocked gift shop. Visitors were unanimous in their opinion that this new museum far exceeded expectations.
The weather turned beautiful Saturday afternoon, offering incentive to stroll through the courthouse square and revel in the mighty machines on display. The city of Pontiac provided free bus service around the town, including pick-up and drop-off between both museums. In the evening, participants attended a seminar provided by John Weiss, historian and chairman of the Route 66 Preservation Committee.
Those who had not yet headed off by Sunday morning were invited to collectively cruise for about 60 miles to Starved Rock State Park near Utica, Illinois, an area significant in Native American history and a final cultural tie-in with the brand name's roots.
The Grand Prix chapter is striving to make the 2012 event even better, but details have yet to be announced. Pontiac enthusiasts can monitor the Grand Prix Chapter website at grandprixchapterofamerica.com for more information.
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The main attraction offered by the host city was the sparkling new Pontiac-Oakland Automobile Museum. Kevin Waldenstrom's '57 Star Chief serves as honor guard to its entrance.The Route 66 Museum is also an important draw for Pontiac, Illinois, guests. Hank and Mary Kollross parked their 350-equipped '69 Firebird convertible next to the famous image behind the museum for a memorable photo op.The museum's displays included the '66 "Tin Indian" GTO that frequently conquered the strip. It was sponsored by Knafel Pontiac out of Akron, Ohio, and raced by Larry "Doc" Dixon.Dave Orlikowski of Springfield, Illinois, delivered the goods with this 400-cube '66 Tempest Custom.The Fountain Blue paint and mildly customized interior really popped with authentic excitement, proving you don't have to clone a GTO to really enjoy a Pontiac.One four-speed Grand Prix SJ at a time can be a rare sight, but this show had three of 'em. This elegant 455 H.O.–equipped '70 GP SJ was chauffeured to the show by Michael Gilbert of Westville, Indiana.Here's an impressive example of a one-owner '69 400-H.O. four-speed GTO with a little more than 82,400 miles. This rarity is owned by Stan Ubben of Mt. Morris, Illinois.


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The inspiration and idea for this specific painting comes from a long standing fascination of dinosaurs, and is a new comical take on how the T-rex's way of hunting evolved!
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Episode number: 1x1
Production Number: E5701
Airdate: Thursday March 03rd, 2005
Director: Jean de Segonzac
Writer: Dick Wolf
Sam Waterston
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Ben Shenkman
As Irv Kressel
Candice Bergen
As Judge Amanda Anderlee
Craig Alan Edwards
As Bailiff #2
David Clayton Rogers
As Assistant D.A. Ted Hearn
Steven Zirnkilton
As Opening Narration
Alyssa Rae
As Dede Blaylock
Ana Maria Jomolca
As Juror #4
Annabella Sciorra
As Maggie Dettweiler
Antonio D. Charity
As Bailiff #1
Bo Dietl
As Toni Stotti
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Member of Dalton Academy Warblers
|Family & Friends
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| David
Blaine Anderson
Kurt Hummel
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|Dalton Academy Warblers
|Dalton Academy
|1st Place (tie) - 2010 Western Ohio Sectionals Championship
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|First episode:
|Never Been Kissed
|Last episode:
|Born This Way
|Telly Leung
Wes is a former Dalton Academy student, first appeared in Never Been Kissed as a member of the Dalton Academy Warblers. He is one of Blaine Anderson's friends and along with him and David, catches Kurt Hummel "spying" on the glee club and the school. Kurt first thought that Wes was gay due to the stereotype of the school; however, Blaine states that Wes has a girlfriend. In Special Education, it is revealed that both he and David are two of three upperclassmen in the council that leads the Warblers, as they do not have a director. However, David continues on from Season Two to the later seasons, while Wes graduates in Season Two, implying that David is a few years below Wes.
He is portrayed by Telly Leung.
Season Two
Never Been Kissed
Wes and the Warblers gave their schoolmates a little performance, singing Teenage Dream at the Senior commons in Never Been Kissed. After the performance, he, Blaine, and David talk to Kurt over some lattes. Kurt was a little wary that they might beat him up for spying, but Wes assures him that they weren't going to beat him up. Kurt asked if they were all gay, to which the three laugh. Blaine reveals that although he was, Wes and David have girlfriends. Wes tells Kurt that in Dalton Academy, everyone gets treated the same, no matter what they are. "It's pretty simple," Wes added. When Kurt almost breaks down, Blaine asks the two to leave them for a while. Wes tells Kurt to take it easy, before leaving.
Special EducationIt was revealed that Wes, David and Thad were the three upperclassmen that were the members of the council. Wes is the one in charge of the gavel. As they greet Kurt in becoming a new Warbler, they give him Pavarotti for Kurt to take care of. Wes adds that Pavarotti is part of an unbroken line of canaries which have been in Dalton since 1891, and that he should take care of it. Afterwards, Wes asks the Warblers about the song selection at Sectionals. Kurt gets excited and suggests something for their setlist. Wes, along with David, gently shoots down his ideas, saying that he appreciates Kurt's enthusiasm, which may come in handy when the time comes and he were to become one the Council members himself.
As the episode runs, the Warblers offer Kurt the chance to audition for solos. For the audition, Kurt sang Don't Cry for Me Argentina. Wes could be seen clapping by the end of the performance, along with the rest of the Warblers (Kurt didn't get in, though).
During Sectionals, the Wablers performed Hey, Soul Sister. When the results of the competition were being announced, Wes and the other Warblers waited nervously. It was a tie with New Directions, and being the Council, Wes, David and Thad received their prize on behalf of the team.
The Sue Sylvester ShuffleHe appears as the Warblers practice singing Bills, Bills, Bills.
Silly Love SongsWes hits his gavel twice and calls the emergency meeting to order. He then proceeds to give the floor to Blaine, who suggests they do a performance off campus. Wes hits his gavel again to signal order as some of the Warblers "freaked out." He tells Blaine that the Warblers haven't performed in an informal setting since 1927, after an accident involving seven Warblers who sang "Welcome to Ohio, Lucky Lindy." When Blaine told them that they were becoming privileged porcelain birds, an uproar followed. Wes hits his gavel and yells "Thad! David! I will have order," as he points his gavel out to some of the members. Thad had screamed, "You mock us, sir," while David could be seen to have stood up from his seat. After Kurt tries to convince for them to go on with the serenade thing, Wes asks where the performance would take place. Blaine tells them about the Warblers Gap Attack, and soon he asks the body "All those in favor?" At the Gap, Blaine signals at Wes, and who cues the entire team to start, guiding them at the song's intro. Blaine's plans to make Jeremiah swoon over him with that number flops, however.
At the Lonely Hearts Dinner at Breadstix, as Kurt introduces himself, Wes and the other Warblers walk into stage. They perform Silly Love Songs. In the middle of the Warbler's performance, the students went down the stage and danced with the diners during the humming interlude part (Wes could be seen cuddling up to Santana.) During the end part of the song, the Warblers go back to the stage.
SexyThe Warblers performed Animal. As Blaine was introducing them to their sister school, Wes and the other Warblers could be seen on the side of the stage by the window in line with the rest of the Warblers. As soon as the music starts, they run up the stairs. By the last chorus the Warblers and Wes are dancing with the girls of Crawford Country whilst bubbles and beach balls filled the warehouse.
Original SongThe Warblers first sing "Misery." Wes and the Warblers are first seen in the corner of the room by the window studying. They then join Blaine in singing, standing up and going out of the room. After the bridge, Wes moves to the front and bangs on the table with Jeff among others. This was supposed to be the opening number for Regionals. In another scene, Wes hits his gavel once and silently listens while David and Thad argue about Blaine. He then listens intently as Blaine complains about the system and suggests they do a duet. When an almost uproar ensues, Blaine stands up and says "Point of order, point of order," to which Wes stares at him in disbelief. Then Blaine talks about Pavarotti, and Wes is seen staring into space, raising his eyebrows and agreeing. Wes softens up and says, "Alright, a vote. Who is in favor of Warbler Blaine's proposal for a duo lead at Regionals?" All hands raised, except for the Council members. When Kurt whispers to them to put his name on the audition list, Blaine says that he wants Kurt to be his duet partner. "All in favor of Kurt being my duet partner at Regionals?" Blaine calls. This time, ALL of the Warblers raised their hand. Wes slightly nods and smiles a little. "Decided," he says, then hits his gavel once to make it official. He then let out an even bigger smile and somewhat chuckles a little as Thad congratulates Kurt. During Regionals, Kurt and Blaine sing "Candles" as the rest of the Warblers hum in the background. Then they sing "Raise Your Glass." When the champion at Regionals was announced (New Directions), Wes along with the rest of the Warblers, claps and offers them a small smile and a slight nod. Wes and everybody else then give a look of shock when Sue Sylvester punches the lights out of Carla Turlington-Stevens.
Born This Way
Wes and The Warblers sing Somewhere Only We Know to Kurt to give farewell. This is the last appearance of Wes on Glee.
Wes seems to be a loyal student of Dalton Academy, as he is seen stating random facts complete with dates about the school and the Warblers. Being an upperclassman and one of the members of the Council, he is somewhat seen as uptight, although he rarely argues with his fellow Warblers and keeps his cool (unlike David and Thad). It can be concluded that he is the Council Head, since the power of the gavel was bestowed upon him, and he sits in the center of the council desk. He is also the one in charge of officially opening and closing Warbler meetings, and seems to have the final word on decisions made by the team.
Wes follows a strict "Majority rules" principle. His role as a person of authority in the Warblers could be seen in some instances, where he is seen to be somebody in charge of the choir who marks time and signals the Warblers when and how to sing. Wes is clearly not a homophobe, one of his best friends being openly gay. He also seems to value Kurt's suggestions and talent, and seems overall to be a kind and caring individual, as well as one who can be trusted to make the right decisions and be granted a power status in a group of individuals.
We're not going to beat you up.
—Wes to Kurt, "Never Been Kissed"
In our oldest tradition for our newest Warbler... an actual warbler.
—Wes, "Special Education"
This bird is a member of an unbroken line of canaries who've been in Dalton since 1891. It's your job to take care of him, so he can live to carry on the Warbler legacy. Protect him. That bird is your voice.
—Wes to Kurt, "Special Education"
The Warblers haven't performed in an informal setting since 1927, when the Spirit of St. Louis overshot the tarmac and ploughed through seven Warblers during an impromptu rendition of "Welcome to Ohio, Lucky Lindy"
—Wes to Blaine, "Silly Love Songs"


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Army: Too Many Tanks
But that won't stop Congress from buying even more
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Built to dominate the enemy in combat, the Army's hulking Abrams tank is proving equally hard to beat in a budget battle....
Those Abrahms Battle Tanks; what the good folks of Lima, Ohio and their congressional representative call good paying jobs, that other congressional district in another state might call it a pork barrel project--private sector jobs subsidized by the Federal Government. Lots of luck, really lots of luck for this national government, under any political party, to have the will to end these expensive, unnecessary weapons, for the military, that are the leftovers from those "spend til you drop military budgets of "The Cold War" era.
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Typical out of control government more concerned with paying off bribes from defense contractors with OUR money!!!
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Tanks are pretty much obsolete. But-- They cost a bundle and that is what the gov wants. Spend-spend-spend.
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build them and export until nobody else wants them.unless we secure our borders with them.we can't even keep known terrorist's out of here let alone worry about a ground war.they'd be nice police cars for steubenville.
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Kind of like drilling of oil, shale gas, mountain top removal for coal, & nuclear plants. Do it, we want it, just not near where I live.
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"CUT SPENDING" just not in my district!
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