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Andrew: And, last rebuttal comes from Doug of Brisbane, Australia. He writes about fuel prices because we talked about this last week.
Laura: Oh, geez.
Andrew: And this kills me.
"Hey, just listening to the show. I heard the outrageous prices of fuel in the US and UK. We have it too easy down here with $1.20 AU per liter, which is approximately 90 cents in the United States."
Laura: Oh!
Andrew: Terrible.
Jamie: Wow.
Laura: That makes me want to cry.
Andrew: I know. [laughs]
Jamie: I'd buy that just for the sake of buying it - Petrol. I mean, just...
Laura: What was that, Andrew?
Jamie: ...store it somewhere.
Andrew: Ship it back here. Do you drive, Laura?
Laura: Yeah!
Andrew: Oh, you do? I didn't know that.
Laura: I'm almost 18-years old. I do drive.
Eric: Laura drives?
Andrew: This...
Laura: Yes!
Eric: What color car do you have? Is it pink? [laughs]
Laura: I don't have my own car. I use my dad's.
Eric: Does it have zebra skin? Oh. Okay, never mind.
[Laura laughs]
Eric: When you get a car, will it have zebra skin?
Laura: No.
Eric: Okay.
Jamie: You'll have to explain this joke, Eric. I must admit, I think I'm a bit behind. [laughs]
Eric: It's not a joke, I just picture Laura as having - okay, sorry. Andrew's conversing with a reporter so we can just continue to ask Laura strange questions...
Andrew: I was conversing with a reporter.
Eric: From apparently no origin. Huh?
Andrew: [laughs] I was conversing with the reporter.
Eric: Sweet.
Andrew: Say 'hi' to the listeners.
Toni: Hi listeners!
Jamie: Yeah!
Andrew: This is Toni from the Philadelphia Inquirer and - when is this article going to be in the...
Reporter: Sunday, likely.
Andrew: Oh, Sunday? Okay.
Eric: Hi Toni! I'm down here in Reading, check me out.
Laura: Cool.
Andrew: Eric says "Hi from Reading."
Laura: I'm from Cumming.
[Everyone laughs]
Andrew: When I told her you were from Cumming over the phone, she was like, "What's that again?"
Andrew: Yeah.
Andrew: I spelled it. It was awkward.
Jamie: I'm Cumming.
Andrew: So, yeah.
Toni: [inaudible]
Andrew: Yeah. Our main discussion this week is Aberforth Dumbledore. And Eric, you put this little one together, so...
Jamie: Little one? [laughs]
Andrew: ...you're in charge. No not little, sorry
Eric: I don't put any little ones together.
Andrew: [laughs] All right, go for it Eric.
Eric: Okay, I have a little bit of an introduction, but then we are going to follow an actual structured thing which is in the Writely. So everybody, check this out. Okay, all MuggleCasters, on deck here for this one. Okay. Listen. Okay, in Order of the Phoenix, Chapter 16, pg. 335, US edition, Hermione leads Harry and Ron through Hogsmeade on their first free weekend, to the place where an unknown amount of students are going to come to hear Harry's plans for the soon-to-be DA. Basically they're all coming to hear a story. You guys remember this?
[Everyone agrees]
Eric: Hermione sets the whole thing up, and he just kind of follows it after a while. Anyway, so he asks Hermione, "Where are we going, anyway?" And Hermione says, "The Three–" well, Harry suggests the Three Broomsticks. She says, "'Oh – no,' said Hermione, coming out of her reverie, 'no, it's always packed and really noisy. I've told the others to meet us in the Hog's Head, that other pub, you know the one, it's not on the main road. I think it's a bit ...you know...dodgy.'"
The Hog's head is described as being not at all like the Three Broomsticks. Its small, dirty, one room, and it smells like goats. [laughs] This is the place where Hagrid once won Norbert the dragon, as an egg, and everyone in it typically keeps their heads covered, and their minds to their own business. Now, what's important about the Hog's Head – apart from its location, which we'll talk about in a few minutes – is the bartender. After many hints and references to goats and all that, JK Rowling finally told us that the bartender is actually Aberforth Dumbledore, Albus' brother. This connection, I suppose, is where the mystery and discussion really begins.
Aberforth was first mentioned in Book Four by Dumbledore; Rita Skeeter's article on Hagrid comes out, and in order to cheer him up Dumbledore tells of how his brother, Aberforth, was prosecuted for practicing illegal charms on a goat. It was apparently something really big in the papers – [laughter] I know, goats, right? But Aberforth continued to, quote, "go about his business as usual," though Dumbledore then expresses concern that Aberforth may not know how to read.
Now, this is what I want to bring up first about Aberforth; his first conversation and appearance to Habby – er, Harry. [laughs] In Chapter 16 of Order of the Phoenix, "In The Hog's Head," he's described as, "a grumpy looking old man, with a great deal of long hair and a beard. He's tall, thin, and looks vaguely familiar to Harry." Harry walks up to him to order a Butterbeer, and all he gets from him is a grunt, [imitates Aberforth] "What?" [laughs] The only other choice words Aberforth has for Harry is, [imitates Aberforth again] "six sickles," which he takes from Harry almost blatantly, and the he goes to help someone else. In fact, Ron finds Aberforth so shady that he discusses trying to get a Firewhisky off of him, even though he is underage; Hermione scowls.
So, first question is, what exactly do you guys think is up with Aberforth? [laughs] I mean, illegal charms on a goat, grunts for an answer, and he polishes – cleans his cups with a dirty rag that looks like it's never been washed before, and he actually makes the drinking glasses dirtier. "'The Hog's Head is a-bring-your-own-glass establishment,' advises Professor Flitwick to Hermione," and it seems like the barman is completely nuts.
So do you think that Aberforth is pretending to be stupid, or is he really just this creepy, distant, kind of in-the-background guy?
Jamie: I think...
Andrew: I think he's the creepy...
Jamie: In the distant...
[Everyone begins to agree]
Jamie: I agree.
Laura: Whenever I heard about illegal charms on goats, uh, that pretty much confirmed...
Jamie: Yeah...
Laura: What I feel about him, is that he's kind of creepy and out there, and – goats. I just...
Eric: And goats.
[Laura and Eric laugh]
Laura: That's all I have to say.
Eric: Well, still – it kind of fits, though. In an interesting way, do you think that Dumbledore and Aberforth Dumbledore would be brothers? Because they're both, kind of whimsical in their own ways. I guess...
Eric: It makes sense that if – doesn't it make sense that if Albus is this, you know, social genius, and he knows how to work people like Fudge knows how to get out of tight spots, doesn't it seem fitting that his brother would be just as weird, with – obviously lacking some of those skills – they kind of compliment each other, do you think?
Andrew: Right. Like the Ugly Duckling.
Laura: I'm not sure he'd be lacking in any skills, though. I mean...
Eric: What? Aberforth?
Laura: Yeah, I mean...
Eric: Because he seems like a social wacko. He is this...
Laura: Well Dumbledore's kind of a social wacko...
Eric: That's true.
Laura: ...he's just a nice one. [laughs]
Eric: That's true. Well, still, goats. You said it yourself.
Jamie: Yeah, I mean it's...
Laura: Well, it doesn't mean he's unintelligent.
Jamie: Laura, so in Cumming, do they just go around, you know...
Jamie: ...picking up goats and, uh...
Laura: No, no, no. See, here you have Uncle Daddy.
[Jamie laughs]
Laura: We don't – people don't mess with goats here.
[Jamie still laughs]
Eric: So wait, he is actually in the Order. Or he was in the old Order. Back at Grimmauld Place, Mad-Eye Moody is looking at that picture, or he shows Harry that picture of the old Order, including Harry's parents, Wormtail, and that, and it shows Aberforth Dumbledore. Mad-Eye Moody says he only met him once, and that was the time that picture was taken. And so he seems to be really mysterious, even to the other Order members. Because Moody only met him once, and if he's in the Order that seems strange; they always see people dropping by at Headquarters, and that kind of thing.
Laura: Well, think about it. If the Hog's Head is kind of a shady place, what better place...
Jamie: Kind of?
Laura: ...to have an Order member?
Jamie: Yeah, I agree. And, also, it's like there are some people who are on the good side, but you wouldn't want round for dinner. It's like Aberforth – he's obviously on the good side, but he isn't the kind of person who you can trust to drop by and, you know? It's like – yeah.
Laura: Yeah. He's like Mundungus.
Jamie: It's like Jack Sparrow says in the first Pirates Of The Caribbean...
Laura: [sighs] Oooh, Jack Sparrow.
[Laura and Eric laugh]
Jamie: If I get this 100% right, which I know I won't, it'll be good. It's, "Me, I'm dishonest. It's the honest ones you've got to watch out for. Because..."
Laura: [sighs] Yes.
Jamie: Okay, I don't know. But, you know, it's that he'll always be dishonest, perhaps, Aberforth – I can't believe I'm making this parallel. This does not work at all.
Laura: Yes, it does. Johnny Depp works with anything.
Jamie: Yeah. I agree completely.
Andrew: No, he doesn't.
Laura: Yes, he does.
Jamie: But...
Andrew: You guys are both just fangirls for him.
Jamie: And anyway, ummm...
Laura: I'm not ashamed to admit that.
Jamie: So, he's completely dishonest. And although he can be trusted to help, I don't think he can be trusted with the most sensitive stuff, so perhaps it's that. It's like Mundungus.
Eric: So you think he's untrustworthy?
Jamie: Yes. No, I don't think he's untrustworthy, but he's just, perhaps, incompetent.
Eric: Awkward?
Jamie: Yeah, awkward and incompetent.
Andrew: Right.
Eric: Awkward, okay.
Andrew: He's like Eric. We like him, but we just don't want him places.
[Jamie laughs]
Eric: We don't want him around. Okay.
Andrew: I'm just kidding, just kidding.
Eric: No, that's fine. But, it's funny you mention Dung, because Dung is – Mundungus is in the – he's in the pub when Harry and them go and try and start the DA, dressed as a veiled witch. Which, actually, Sirius says is because Dung was thrown out of the Hog's Head twenty years before, or something like that. So apparently, Dung is actually banned from the Hog's Head. But in addition to that, in Book Six, Aberforth is actually spotted with Dung in Hogsmeade when – right before Katie gets attacked, and when Harry finds Dung stealing Sirius' stuff – when they walk up to him, they see the barman. Harry recognizes the barman from the Hog's Head, and just as they start walking up, Aberforth ties his cloak a little bit tighter and walks away. And that's when Harry finds... But Dung and Aberforth were talking, so do you think Aberforth has a hand in Mundungus stealing Sirius' stuff, or was he trying to buy stuff off of him, or what? Because Dung and Aberforth were seen together in that street, but, yet, Dung is supposed to have been banned from the pub, and all sorts of stuff. Is that just for show, is the whole thing just for show?
Jamie: Ummm...
Andrew: What if he's Albus' outsider.
Eric: I thought so.
Andrew: Not outsider, but he does all the dirty work that he can't really be seen doing.
Jamie: What? Like killing people? [laughs]
Andrew: No, just like with the trades, with Sirius, and stuff like that.
Eric: Well guys, put it this way. The Hog's Head in Hogsmeade – Hogsmeade is so close to Hogwarts, so my opinion is that it's a location thing. Because there's – obviously, if you want a pub in Hogsmeade, there is either the Three Broomsticks, which is crowded with all these happy-go-lucky people, and then there's the Hog's Head, which is this dusty, grimy place. Everyone keeps their cloaks up and covers their faces. So I'm thinking, if Hogsmeade is kind of a strategic location for Aberforth to have a bar, because the Hog's Head obviously attracts a lot of the shadier, dodgy people. So... Things like – well, Hagrid got Norbert there, so I guess it makes sense that Dumbledore would have known about Norbert the whole time.
Jamie: Yeah. It also doesn't seem like a place where you'd be watched; you go there and people don't judge you. It just seems like a place where everyone's weird, and it's okay to be weird there.
Eric: Right, and, like I said, Ron seemed to think Aberforth was really passive, because he was going to try and get a Firewhisky off of him.
Jamie: Yeah.
Eric: So that's really interesting. The prophecy – because Aberforth was there. Aberforth was the only other person besides Snape, Dumbledore, Harry, and Trelawney, who has anything to do with the prophecy, as far as we know. Because it was the Hog's Head, which is where the prophecy was made, it's where Albus went to interview Sybil and Snape – or Trelawney and Snape. And Dumbledore was interviewing both of them that night for a teaching position, which kind of gets into Snape. But basically, during Trelawney's prophecy, Aberforth came in, holding Snape by the scruff of the neck – is this correct? And he said, "This man was listening in," or something like that.
Jamie: I think – I think we're putting slightly too much importance on him, I must admit.
Eric: Well, he's a main discussion, if we're putting importance on him, it's my fault.
Jamie: No, no, no. It's fine. I think it's interesting that is also shows that he just seems to be part of the plot, but not, you know – he's like a fun thing. The thing about goats, the only reason that was there, was so that we recognized him in the bar, as the bartender. It's just – it seems like just a challenge to us, to recognize that. It doesn't seem like it's important to the thing as a whole.
Eric: But the fact that Harry sees Aberforth and Dung together in the street, when Dung is nicking Sirius' stuff, it seems to me that Aberforth might have actually – do you think it's possible that he bought the locket off Mundungus? If Dung had actually collected that locket, wouldn't it be really convenient if Aberforth had then bought it off of him? Or something like that? Since we're worried – the whole question is, is the locket still at Grimmauld Place, if Dung was stealing the stuff?
Jamie: That's very true, yeah.
Eric: So, then, I've picked this out, thanks to Lexicon, who said that it was Aberforth who was seen. And I thought, well – I just have – I don't know – I have this idea that Aberforth is going to play a really big role in Book Seven. I just...
Laura: Well, do you think he's going to help Harry, at all? Or do you think he's going to be, kind of, a barrier?
Jamie: [says cautiously] Hinder.
Eric: Dung is the barrier. I think that's the contrast, too, between barman and bar-goer, between Dung and Aberforth.
Jamie: Thief.
Eric: I think Aberforth is actually – yeah, [laughs] bartender and thief. The difference – I think Aberforth will help Harry, or something. I mean, Aberforth was there with the prophecy. I mean, come on. He's got to – Harry should know this, and Harry should just go into the Hog's Head and ask him a question, because this guy was there, you know?
Jamie: Yeah, I guess so.
Andrew: Well, that's something that does make sense in Book Seven.
Eric: Yeah, so wait. Here's a question, guys. If Aberforth is a good – is a big character in Book Seven, will she call him Aberforth, or will she call him Dumbledore? Will she slip up and just mention his last name? Because...
Laura: No, she'll call him Aberforth.
Eric: ...wouldn't it be funny if someone...
Jamie: [laughs] Yeah.
Eric: ...if she called him Aberforth the whole time? Because if someone opened the book, and they read, "Dumbledore walked across the room," they would scream it, [imitates a fan's excitement] "Albus is alive! He's alive!"
Andrew: Here's a question...
Eric: [mumbles] Well, kind of funny.
Andrew: ...actually, a couple people e-mailed this. I was just looking through the MuggleCast emails for Aberforth. And, a lot of people seem to think that maybe Aberforth will be the one who takes over the Defense Against the Dark Arts role, because – and this comes from Josh of Vermont via Texas, whatever that means.
"I was listening very closely to Claire's listing of the possible DADA teachers coming from current Order members. She was really thorough, listing the lasting members and the most prominent, but JKR herself mentioned that there is a member of the Order we haven't seen at all, who will be playing a role in the seventh book."
[Eric gasps]
Andrew: "After pursuing the Lexicon..."
Who looks at the Lexicon? HP Encyclopedia all the way!
Andrew: "... of living Order members, most of which we've seen, I think that Claire's glaring omission was Aberforth Dumbledore. Maybe he will come in to teach DADA."
Jamie: What? And...
Andrew: What do you guys think?
Eric: [makes thoughtful noise] Aaah...
Jamie: Yeah, and he'd offer a drink of Firewhisky...
Andrew: Goats?
Jamie: ...and a goat, yeah, for each person who gets the right answer.
Eric: [laughs] And a goat, yeah. You'll have to sacrifice a goat for your exam. Pretty funny.
Andrew: Well, you should have brought that up last week, though. Who was going to be the one – who is the one that Jo was talking about? And this was in an interview with Emerson and Melissa. "Member of the Order we haven't seen at all, who will be playing a role in Book Seven." So, I guess...
Laura: Yeah, but if we haven't seen them at all, it's not going to be Aberforth, because we have seen him.
Andrew: Not much, though.
Laura: Well, she said...
Andrew: Not very prominently.
Laura: She said, "You haven't seen him," didn't she?
Andrew: "We haven't seen at all." Well, this could be paraphrased, you know. [whispers] Just go with it, Laura.
Andrew: [laughs] I'm just kidding.
Jamie: We just agree with you, yeah.
Andrew: So now, nothing on that? Alright. You're doing a disservice to Reading, because now this reporter is just going to say the co-host of Reading was really lame.
Eric: Listen, I'm sorry, I grabbed all the other things about Aberforth, but we went through them so fast.
Eric: There's just this thing where he finds Trelawney helping...
Andrew: [laughs] She's writing it down, it's true.
Eric: No, he finds Trelawney in the room. When is this? "Sectumsempra," "The Seer Overheard". Here it is. Okay. So he finds – this is pg. 506 in the UK edition.
Jamie: [in excitement] Ooh, ooh, ooh. Ooh, ooh. Wait. Wait, wait. Oh no, I can't find my book.
Eric: Aw. Book Six...
Andrew: What?
Eric: Page 507 or so.
Jamie: No, I realize that, but...
Eric: No, I didn't.
Jamie: Okay, one sec.
Eric: "'I think you better tell Professor Dumbledore,' says Harry."
Jamie: [clucks his tongue] God.
Eric: This is when he finds Trelawney. "'He ought to know Malfoy's celebrating – I mean, that someone threw you out of the Room.'"
Jamie: Ugh.
Eric: "To his surprise, Professor Trelawney drew herself up at this suggestion, looking horny – haughty." Sorry...
Jamie: Looking what, sorry? [laughs]
Eric: Uhhh...
[Laura laughs]
Eric: "'The Headmaster has intimated that he would prefer fewer visits from me. I am not one to press my company upon those who do not value it.'" Eh, yeah. So wait, hang on. She... So, Harry suggests she go see Dumbledore, and she says, while they're walking to his office, "I miss having you in my classes. You were never much of a Seer, but you were a wonderful Object." [laughs]
Jamie: Hmmm.
Eric: Which is funny.
Jamie: That's the best chat up line I've ever heard. I'm going to start using that.
Jamie: You aren't a very good Seer, but...
Eric: Come on. Okay...
Jamie: Sorry.
Eric: She says, "'I well remember my first interview with Dumbledore,' went on Professor Trelawney, in throaty tones. 'He was deeply impressed, of course, deeply impressed. I was staying at the Hog's Head, which I do not advise, incidentally – bedbugs, dear boy.'"
[laughs] This is an unkempt place. I mean ... Ahhh.
"'But funds were low. Dumbledore did me the courtesy of calling me in my room at the inn. He questioned me. I must confess that, at first, although he seemed ill-disposed toward Divination. And I remember that I was starting to feel a little odd, I had not eaten much that day. But then...'"
"And now Harry was paying attention properly for the first time, for he knew what had happened then: Professor Trelawney had made the prophecy that had altered the course of his whole life, the prophecy about him and Voldemort."
"'But then we were rudely interrupted by Severus Snape!'"
Harry just blacks out. He's like, "What?"
Jamie: He's like, [puts on an American accent] "Zoh my God, man!"
Eric: And then Trelawney says, "Yes."
[imitates American version of Harry] "Zoh my God, what?! Snape?!" All right. [laughs]
"'Yes, there was a commotion outside the door and it flew open, and there was that rather uncouth barman standing with Snape, who was waffling about having come the wrong way up the stairs, although I'm afraid that I myself rather thought he had been apprehended eavesdropping on my interview with Dumbledore – you see, he himself was seeking a job at the time, and no doubt hoped to pick up tips! Well, after that, you know, Dumbledore seemed much more disposed to give me a job, and I could not help thinking, Harry, that it was because he appreciated the stark contrast between my own unassuming manners and quiet talent, compared to the pushing, thrusting young man who was prepared to listen at the keyholes.'"
And Harry just completely took off to yell at Dumbledore for hiring Snape and stuff. But, so Snape – the thing is, why this is important... Because Snape wanted a job before he... He wanted to work at Hogwarts before he sent Voldemort after Lily and James. Do you guys think that was to be a spy for Voldemort, maybe? Was that – could that have been an initial plan even before...
Laura: Yes.
Eric: ...he applied. Or was it something...? It could've.
Jamie: I think so.
Eric: But, so the barman stopped, actually stopped, Snape from – in fact, in a way, Aberforth saved Harry's life? You could draw that conclusion, considering if Snape would have heard the full prophecy, Voldemort might not have made all those mistakes.
Laura: Yeah, that's true.
Andrew: Yes. We do – we have a voicemail about that, actually.
Eric: Really?
Andrew: Later in the show. Well, Snape hearing the full prophecy.
Eric: So, yeah, it is Aberforth who stopped Snape from eavesdropping. Which is interesting, but...yeah. So, that's cool. So, that places him. He's at the scene of the crime, so I just want to learn more from him. I think he has a good – I mean, he's Dumbledore's brother. How not intelligent, how not able to give information and help, is he?
Jamie: Well, perhaps Dumbledore was just the lucky one, and he turned out, you know, thick.
Andrew: That's what I was saying. He's like the Ugly Ducking.
Jamie: Yeah. [laughs] The black sheep of the family.
Laura: Yeah, but doesn't the Ugly Ducking turn into a beautiful swan?
Eric: [gasps] Oooh.
Jamie: No, Laura.
Eric: [sings] Laura, you're my best friend.
Andrew: Well, okay.
Jamie: Laura, Laura.
Andrew: Then maybe that can be his role in the seventh book.
Jamie: Maybe in your fantasy...
Laura: What?
Jamie: ...fueled stories, you know?
Jamie: In real life, Laura, that stuff just doesn't happen, okay? Life is a cruel, hard time.
[Andrew laughs]
Jamie: The world is a cold place and it's not worth fighting for.
Laura: Okay, Ben. All right, Ben. Thank you, Ben.
Jamie: And to cap things off, call me Ben.
[Jamie and Andrew laugh]
Andrew: That concludes our main discussion this week. And don't forget: if you – if anyone has a topic idea for us to discuss, feel free to e-mail it: mugglecast at staff dot mugglenet dot com.
Jamie: Oh yeah. Oh, can I read this one?
Andrew: Can I read the first one?
Laura: Awww.
Andrew: I'm really excited about this.
Jamie: No, Andrew, you can't.
Andrew: Oh, fine.
Jamie: No.
Andrew: Okay, because...
Jamie: No, no. No, of course you can... No, go on.
Laura: You can't both go out with Michael White from Amherst, Massachusetts. I'm sorry.
Jamie: Ooh, but he's so tall! And he likes long walks on the beach.
Andrew: And you're saying...
Jamie: Yeah, exactly. No, go on Andrew.
Andrew: Well, we asked people last week to send in their applications, and we got two of them. So ladies, listen up. This first one comes from Michael, 16, of Amherst, Massachusetts. [laughs] Got the camera right in front of me, sorry. Michael...
Jamie: Is that what you call it?
Andrew: [laughs] He's age 16, he's six foot three, and he enjoys long walks on the beach, dogs, paintball, volleyball, and Harry Potter. So, anyone in the...
Jamie: Yeah, man!
Andrew: ...Amherst, Massachusetts area would like to get in touch with Michael, please email andrew at staff dot mugglenet dot com and I'll get in touch with you. Favorite music: Saves the Day, Weezer, Goldfinger, MuggleCast, and Jamie Lawrence. [laughs]
Jamie: Yeah.
Andrew: Favorite movies: Fight Club, 10 Things I Hate About You. Favorite MuggleCaster is me of course. What kind of question is that? And he's looking for a fun girl, preferably in Western Mass and a MuggleCast listener. So...
Eric: Interesting combination of Fight Club and 10 Things I Hate About You
Jamie: Yeah. I was going to say that. He likes sort of violent chick flicks.
[Eric laughs]
Jamie: And our second one in the MuggleCast Dating Service is Alan, 17ish - sounds a bit honest, 17ish.
[Jamie, Andrew and Eric laugh]
Andrew: By 17, I mean 42.
Jamie: Yeah, give or take 40 years. Yeah, Subject: MuggleNet Dating. "I would love MuggleNet dating. If you guys could find me a girl that as obsessed with..."
Eric: Obsessed with what? That's important.
Jamie: "I'd definitely invite you guys to the wedding and vote for you a billion times on Podcast Alley. [laughs]. Currently, I only vote a million or so times."
Eric: Of course.
Jamie: Well, we could use a billion. Definitely. But, yes, of course Alan we will find you a nice girl. If you can send in exactly what you're looking for and well get right on it. Okay?
[Eric laughs]
Andrew: "Is as obsessed as I am" must be about Harry Potter or MuggleCast.
Jamie: Yes.
Andrew: Not the greatest speller though, so if you're looking for someone who is excelling in English, I would not look for this one, ladies. [laughs]
Jamie: Yeah. [laughs]
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8:00AM Short orientation at Squaw Valley Lodge, divide into groups, ski with your trainer, video session, afternoon tech talk & video review.
Meet at Alpine Meadows in Main Lodge next to fireplace. Ski with your trainer, video session, afternoon tech talk & video review. Group Dinner (included).
Ski with your trainer, mt TBA based on conditiosn, more off-piste terrain exploration and personal feedback.
8:30am – Group up, go over day's schedule and goals.
9:00am-12:00pm – Skill development via drills and technique work
12:00pm-1:00pm – Lunch with group on hill
1:00pm-3:30pm – On the snow: video, free-skiing varying conditions and terrain, personal feedback
5:00pm-6:00pm – Indoor clinic: video viewing / technical session (tech talk is optional)
6:30pm – Dinner with group (dinners are optional, but we do pick great restaurants!)
Our schedule will vary day to day depending upon snow conditions, weather and desires of your group, and your group's general progression and improvement. Throughout the week there will be video/video analysis, an indoor technical session, group dinners, and personal skiing evaluations.
We will meet you at 8:00am Feb 7th in the Squaw Valley Lodge Ponderosa Room. Please arrive ready to ski. We will begin promptly with a brief indoor orientation, a short stretching session, pass out lift tickets, and then head outside to the lifts.
Group Dinner: Monday, Feb 8th, Bistro 22 Squaw Valley
Lodging Recommendations:
The Squaw Valley Lodge located at the base of Squaw and is just a short shuttle ride or drive to the base of Alpine Meadows. It's convenient location in the village at Squaw, offers a picturesque setting at the foot of Headwall and access to a number of dining options and apres ski activities. The Squaw Valley Lodge offers condominium style lodging in a ski in/out setting. In addition to the cozy and comfortable rooms, the SVL has a fitness center and spa that includes a sauna and steam room. Be sure to mention that you are with NASTC when you call to make your reservations.
Our Truckee lodging partner, The Cedar House Sport Hotel, is located a few min from downtown Truckee offers a luxurious, relaxing and intimate environment as your home away from home while skiing with NASTC. Contact the The Cedar House Sport Hotel directly to make reservations. Be sure to mention that you are with NASTC when making your reservation. 530-582-5655 or www.cedarhousesporthotel.com.
If you need to fly in, the closest airport is the Reno-Tahoe International airport. If you are renting a car, we suggest reserving a 4 wheel drive. If you do not wish to rent a vehicle, we suggest North Tahoe Executive Shuttle, 866.583.7685 or North Lake Tahoe Express at www.northlaketahoeexpress.com or 866-216-5222. Please contact the NASTC office for carpooling opportunities.
Ski Shop:
We recommend The Start Haus in Truckee for your equipment and boot fitting needs. www.starthaus.com or 530.582.5781.
The following list may help you pack:
Alpine skis, boots, poles
Several pairs of ski socks (wool/polypropylene blend or polypro socks best)
Top and bottom long underwear (silk or polypro)
2-3 turtlenecks (polypro best)
Fleece layer, top and bottom
Jogging/workout clothes and shoes for stretching sessions
One or two pairs gortex or other water/wind proof material outer ski pants
Gortex or other water/wind proof material ski jacket
Spring and winter gloves (2 pair, waterproof)
Warm hat, baseball cap, headband, face mask, and neck warmer
Goggles and sunglasses w/leashes (2 pair goggles if you have them)
Evening clothes: pants, shirts, sweaters, sweats, comfortable shoes
Toiletries, including sunscreen & chapstick, soap & shampoo, aspirin, body lotion
Camera, pen & notebook, alarm clock
NASTC's MOST IMPORTANT TAKE HOME TEACHING TOOL: V1
Here is the way to get the most out of your NASTC course: you will literally take your ski course "home" with you. After all that your trainer tells you on the snow, you need to take something home to keep it all fresh on your mind. NASTC's technology partner for this cutting edge teaching tool is V1 Digital Coaching Systems. This program will allow you to see your video on a secure website, a virtual "locker." You will be able to look at your video at your leisure with skiing analysis and tips from your trainer. The trainer does voice over critiques and offers drills to improve your skills. You can log on anytime you want to remind yourself what you are working on. You can use this system for multiple courses to see your progress and continue to receive expert coaching and tips in-between your NASTC courses. You can even send us video your friend or spouse shoots, we will give you coaching and send it back to your locker room for you to view and learn from. Sign up for this take-home bonus feature prior to your course by contacting the NASTC office.
V1 Program Prices:
Personal coaching after NASTC course: $25
Personal coaching of video you send in not shot on a NASTC course: $35
NASTC COACHING AIDES: Chris Fellows' new book TOTAL SKIING, published by Human Kinetics is available for purchase through the Pro Shop page. He is also the author of All-Mountain Skiing published by PSIA (currently available too). Both of these are great learning tools that you can bring home with you. Both of these books compliment what you learn in The North American Ski Training Center's curriculum of courses.
**PLEASE NOTE OUR CANCELLATION POLICY**: If you have to cancel for any reason (including medical), we require written notice in our office 14 days in advance of the first day of the course. With 14 days or more notice we can refund your payment minus 10% for administrative costs. Once we are within 14 days of the first day of the trip, we unfortunately cannot refund any portion of your payment even in the event of sudden illness or injury to you or your family. We recommend that you buy trip cancellation insurance (available through your travel or insurance agency) in case you get sick or injured (please stay healthy!!) before or during the trip, and baggage insurance (check your Homeowner's policy or consult your travel or insurance agency) for your ski gear and clothes.

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Waterlogic's Clean Water Scholarship
Waterlogic's mission is to bring people the cleanest water possible and we do this through our innovative water filtration technology. Waterlogic understands the importance of clean water and wants to help students who believe in the power of water.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: April 30th, 2016
Service on 11 - Scholarship
At eMaint, we are dedicated to customer success. We do this by offering "Service on 11" which means to us that when it comes to customer service, our dial doesn't stop at 10 - we push ourselves even further to provide "Service on 11." For others, it can be about how you use your strengths to do more and help those around you. As "Service on 11" is part of our DNA as a company, we believe in "extra credit" for those who offer this level of dedication in their daily lives. We want to celebrate and empower students like you, who work hard to offer services and support to help others.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: April 30th, 2016
The Slickdeals Student Scholarship Program
To further support the Slickdeals tradition and mission of helping college students save, we are offering two scholarships for the fall 2016 quarter/semester (or equivalent term). Each scholarship award is a value of up to $5,000 for use in connection with tuition, fees, books, supplies and equipment required by each winner's university. If you're a deal-savvy student currently attending a college or university, or if you will be attending in the fall of 2016, you should apply for the Slickdeals Saves U! Scholarship Contest.
We want to provide exceptional students with an opportunity to focus more of their energy on academics, and ease the financial stress of achieving their goals. Our site is built to be a money-saving resource, and now we're proud to be able to offer a scholarship program in addition to that.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: April 30th, 2016
Price Benowitz Social Justice Scholarship
As a leading law firm in our nation's capital, Price Benowitz LLP is committed to making social justice a cornerstone of our practice's values. It is our goal to ensure that all people have access to the same opportunities for education, self-improvement, and civic involvement, regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances. By supporting the cause of social justice today, we are making an investment in a future that is brighter for everyone. As such, Price Benowitz is proud to offer this $500 scholarship to students pursuing college or advanced degrees of all types.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: May 1st, 2016
Community Involvement Scholarship 2016
McNeely Stephenson is pleased to announce the availability of a scholarship for students entering their first year of college at the beginning of the next academic year (August 2016).
This scholarship is designed to encourage and reward dedication of an exemplary individual who is deeply involved in the community that surrounds them. McNeely Stephenson believes in good citizenship and recognition for those who support their local communities through direct involvement, meaningful commitment and generosity of their time and efforts.
Scholarship details found here and here.
Deadline: May 1st, 2016
RentHop Apartment Scholarship
2016 Remote DBA Scholarship
Our team of remote DBA Experts leads the industry in delivering advanced database administration and monitoring services for enterprise-class Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, DB2 and Big Data environments.
By engaging Remote DBA, our customers gain peace-of-mind when it comes to operational uptime and availability of their database applications. Our remote DBA support services can be customized to fit your specific requirements and budget.
Application.Careers $500 Scholarship Contest
Application.Careers is a comprehensive service-oriented website that provides a large number of job applications and top-quality resume samples and cover letter templates. Job hunters who are encountering difficulties to be hired by top employers will stand to greatly benefit from it.
Being eager to support those excellent students to complete their college studies, Application.Careers is willing to offer the tuition scholarship.
Scholarship details found here.
AdmitSee Scholarship
AdmitSee is a site created by students for students to take the stress out of applying to college. The San Francisco-based company was started at UPenn. On AdmitSee, college students get paid to share their college application essays and to mentor high school students.
We believe that access to application data empowers students to make better decisions about where to apply and how to communicate their own personal stories.
Addiction Resource Scholarship
Addictive substances abuse has killed more people than every American war combined, and more than 10 times over. Many victims of drug addictions feel as though they are fighting a war themselves.
With the AddictionResource Scholarship, we want to challenge current and prospective college students to share their story on how we can make the world addiction-free.
B. Davis Scholarship
The creators of the "Student Award Search Aid" website are offering a $1000 scholarship to students currently registered in a post-secondary institution, as well as to all high school juniors & seniors.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: May 23th, 2016
AED Superstore College Scholarship
AED Superstore is a nationwide distributor of automated external defibrillators and related accessories dedicated to increasing awareness and education around CPR and AEDs. AED Superstore is located in northern Wisconsin and operates under Allied 100, LLC. AED Superstore is offering its first bi-annual scholarship of $1,000 to eligible students.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: May 31st, 2016
PS&R Injury Scholarship
The law firm of Polsky, Shouldice & Rosen, PC is pleased to offer the PS&R Injury Scholarship. This scholarship is available to individuals who are attending or plan to attend a regionally-accredited community college, college, or university in the United States.
All-In-One Dental Innovations Winning Smile Scholarship
Dr. James Huang challenges students to excel in school and beyond as they begin their career pursuits. At All-In-One Dental Innovations, we believe a winning smile can break down barriers, just as we hope our $500 college scholarship can help break down any financial barriers that may exist.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: May 31st, 2016
LawTrek Scholarship
LawTrek is a national law firm, formed on the principle of providing the best possible service to our clients. It is our belief, that with success – comes the responsibility of helping the next generation. It is to serve this purpose and belief – that we are now awarding 2 – annual scholarships. They are renewable.
180 Medical College Scholarship Program
LeafFilter Racing
NASCAR driver, Blake Koch and the rest of the team at LeafFilter Racing are pleased to announce our first ever college scholarship. Students who will be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the fall of 2016 are highly encouraged to write an original essay and apply. The winner will receive $500 to use towards books or tuition.
Abbott and Fenner Scholarship Program
Abbott & Fenner Business Consultants are pleased to be able to continue with our scholarship program for the 9th year. Abbott & Fenner are committed to continuing our efforts at helping those who have the desire and ambition to succeed.
Scholarship details can be found here.
Deadline: June 10th, 2016
Los Angeles DUI Attorney Diabetes Scholarship
LosAngelesDUIAttorney.com is proud of the work we do connecting drivers with the top DUI lawyers in California. But we believe it's just as important to nourish the next generation of leaders and professionals—and we want to do that where it matters most.
Announcing Van Sant's New Annual $1,000 Veterans' Educational Scholarship
At Van Sant Law, we are always busy developing new ways that we can connect with our clients, serve Georgia's residents, and give back to our community in a meaningful way. We are excited to announce our newest community support project, an annual $1,000 educational scholarship, available to all veterans of the United States Armed Forces.
X3watch Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship
The X3watch team is proud to introduce the first-ever X3watch Multiple Sclerosis Scholarship being awarded to a graduate or undergraduate college student in 2016.
It is our hope that through this scholarship program our team can honor the lives of those impacted by Multiple Sclerosis and assist them in pursuing their educational goals.
Grimes Logistics & Supply Chain Scholarship
The Grimes Companies offer this scholarship program because we are extremely passionate about logistics and its ability to transform our economy and business world. At the Grimes Companies, we want to promote education and the groundbreaking use of logistics to facilitate growth and positive change in the logistics and transportation industry.
We offer this college scholarship with the sincere hope that the winner will pursue a career in the logistics field after graduation and do their part in making meaningful future contributions to the supply chain industry.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: June 15th, 2016
The Coupon Follow Scholarship
We decided to establish a $5,000 annual scholarship to help University students across the country get a helping hand in paying for their education. The scholarship will be awarded to one student to help them cover their tuition fees. The scholarship funds will be paid directly to your University by us on your behalf.
While it isn't required, ideal candidates can demonstrate financial awareness in the form of budgeting, couponing, frugality, and/or personal finance.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: June 30th, 2016
Discountrue Scholarship Opportunity
Discountrue knows that the world can be tough, especially for university or college students, who have to face a lot of new expenses. This is why we decided to fund a special scholarship and choose one person who presents their writing abilities to receive $3,000 in order to alleviate the costs of studying at a U.S university or college.
The scholarship is open for all students enrolled at a U.S. university or college and high school seniors who want to begin a university in 2016.
Duffy Law, LCC Scholarship
At Duffy Law, LLC, our Connecticut criminal defense attorneys value education and helping those in need. We also understand that school can be a significant expense and know how hard it can be for students and their families to make ends meet. Between housing, tuition, books, and school supplies, the cost of attending college or graduate school can easily rise into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more. In an effort to make things a little easier for students and their families, we are pleased to be offering a yearly $1,000 scholarship to individuals who are currently attending or planning on attending college or graduate school in the near future.
Whiting Law Group, Ltd., LLC Scholarship
At Whiting Law Group, Ltd., our Chicago trucking accident and personal injury attorneys value education and helping those in need. We also understand that school can be a significant expense and know how hard it can be for students and their families to make ends meet. Between housing, tuition, books, and school supplies, the cost of attending college or graduate school can easily rise into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more. In an effort to make things a little easier for students and their families, we are pleased to be offering a yearly $1,000 scholarship to individuals who are currently attending or planning on attending college or graduate school in the near future.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: July 15th, 2016
Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC Scholarships
The military trial lawyers of Gagne, Scherer & Associates, LLC believe that a quality education is one of the most valuable assets for young students today. For this reason, we are pleased to announce that our firm is offering a $1,200.00 college scholarship to the winner of an essay competition.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: July 17th, 2016
LeafFilter Gutter Protection Scholarship
LeafFilter gutter protection is pleased to announce our first ever college scholarship. The LeafFilter gutter guard scholarship is available to students who will be enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in the fall of 2016.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: July 29th, 2016
Minecraft College Scholarship
The team at Apex Minecraft Hosting believes that education is fundamental to living a joyful life. In the past, we have partnered with educational institutions and libraries as part of our commitment to education.
Goedeker's Appliances Annual College Book Scholarship
Do you have a passion for learning and want to further your education? Do you want to improve your chances of employment by earning a college degree?
We all know that, in today's economy, scraping together funds to attend college can be a challenge. Tuition alone can be a burden, but related expenses such as room & board, textbooks, and other materials add up quickly. It is easy to feel overwhelmed and discouraged, wishing for some relief.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: July 31st, 2016
Maro Burunsuzyan Schoolbook Scholarship
The Law Offices of Maro Burunsuzyan, PLC will be awarding a $500 scholarship to an undergraduate for the purpose of purchasing educational textbooks for the 2016-2017 school year. Ms. Burunsuzyan is honored to help college students with this scholarship, and is proud to help students achieve their educational goals.
Tent.net Scholarship
Tent.net will be awarding a scholarship of $500 to an incoming college student or a college graduate looking to further their education. Tent.net understands the increasing costs of going to college, graduate, medical and/or law school. To help ease this burden, Tent.net has decided to help one person each year with this scholarship. We take a lot of pride in helping students achieve their education goals.
GreenLightBooking.com Share Your Talent Scholarship
Whether it's playing an instrument, a physical talent, or any other special skill you have, we want to hear how it's progressed throughout your life. We want to know who has helped you grow your skills and encouraged you to keep working on your ability. Tell us about how you've pushed yourself to get better and why. A recurring $500 tuition scholarship will be awarded once a year to the winning submission.
Band Together Scholarship
We all have a special person in our lives who has always been there for us. Whether it's a family member who has been influential or a teacher who helped pave the way. Whoever it may be, we want to know who in your life has been there for you at pivotal moments and has helped you get to where you are today. Each of us bands together with the important people in our lives to push through challenges and come out on top. Tell us how you've helped them in return.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: August 1st, 2016
The Missing Link Scholarship
Choosing a school is a huge decision. How is the college you chose the missing link to your education's evolution? What is it that made your school special to you and your top choice? What's gives it the edge you need to become who you want to be? Tell us about other schools you considered and why you ultimately landed on your school. We will choose a winner to receive a $500 tuition scholarship annually.
The Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess Scholarship
At The Law Offices of L. Clayton Burgess, our Louisiana personal injury attorneys value education and helping those in need. We also understand that school can be a significant expense and know how hard it can be for students and their families to make ends meet. Between housing, tuition, books, and school supplies, the cost of attending college or graduate school can easily rise into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: August 15th, 2016
The Levin Firm Scholarship
At The Levin Firm, our Philadelphia car accident attorneys value education and helping those in need. We also understand that school can be a significant expense and know how hard it can be for students and their families to make ends meet. Between housing, tuition, books, and school supplies, the cost of attending college or graduate school can easily rise into the tens of thousands of dollars, if not more.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: August 15th, 2016
The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky Scholarship 2016
At The Law Offices of Joel J. Kofsky, we understand how challenging it can be to meet the costs of an undergraduate or a graduate education. We believe that a good education is a valuable investment for the future and that financial limitations should not be a barrier to achieving that goal. To that end, we are pleased to provide financial assistance for students who are currently attending or are planning to attend college or graduate school.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: August 16th, 2016
Hackard Law Academic Scholarship
Trust & estate litigation attorney Michael Hackard of Hackard Law, a Northern California law firm, is devoted to protecting the interests of the elderly and their families in estate, trust and probate law. As a veteran lawyer, Michael Hackard is also devoted to raising awareness of risks to our communities such as elder abuse, undue influence and estate fraud, writing on these topics extensively for the benefit of the public.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: August 16th, 2016
Albertson & Davidson, LLP Scholarship
.At the law firm of Albertson & Davidson, LLP we understand that obtaining an education is the pathway to success for many young Americans. We are pleased to announce that we will be awarding $2,500 college scholarship to the winner of our newly created essay contest. By creating this award, we hope to help the next generation of students realize their educational and professional goals.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: August 24th, 2016
StudySoup Scholarship
We launched the StudySoup peer-to-peer learning marketplace in 2014, and now we are announcing our new Future Innovator Scholarship Program. When we were in school, we found that success in the classroom can be a pretty ambiguous thing. Every class has hours of lectures and dozens of readings. Come midterm time, most students are overwhelmed and have no idea how they should study. Without fail, however, there are always a few top students in the class who know exactly what it takes to be successful. We decided to empower those top students to help their peers, and make money, by posting their best study materials to StudySoup.com.
Scholarship details found here.
Fall Semester 2016: October 1st, 2016
Spring Semester 2017: March 1st, 2017
CIC Wealth for Financial Excellence Scholarship
As investment professionals, we recognize there is no greater investment than in the education of future generations. As part of our commitment, CIC Wealth will be providing a scholarship in the amount of $500.00 to one selected student. We hope that this scholarship will contribute to the educational opportunities and future of this student.
Monumental Markets Healthy Eating Scholarship
Monumental Markets is pleased to offer the Monumental Markets Healthy Eating Scholarship. This scholarship is available to individuals enrolled in any field of study in a two-year or four-year collegiate program.
Furnace Record Pressing Music to our Ears Scholarship
At Furnace Record Pressing, we believe there is an audiophile in each and every one of us. After all – who doesn't love top quality sound? With the resurgence of vinyl records,, this generation is being reintroduced to the unparalleled analog experience. As sound and duplication ambassadors, we encourage all individuals to express themselves through music. That is why we have created the Music to Our Ears Scholarship.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: October 31st, 2016
Enhancedinsurance.com Scholarship
Enhancedinsurance.com understands the immense need for higher education and wants to do our part to mitigate the rising cost to the individual. We also believe that insurance has a valid role in maintaining the fabric of our society.
ChameleonJohn Annual Student Scholarship
Our mission at ChameleonJohn.com is to help people save money on their online purchases. That is why we get the best coupon codes from hundreds of online stores around the United States. After having saved money for thousands of consumers, we decided to give a hand to students who are struggling financially and thus established an annual University Student Scholarship with which we give away $3,000 every year to one student in the United States.
Nootie Dog Treats Scholarship
Nootie Dog Treats has created a yearly scholarship to benefit students within the United States. Being a pet company, we feel our role is not only in making pets healthier, but bringing joy to their owners and people around the world. Pets make us feel good.
New Orleans Ghost Tours Scholarships
Because of our commitment to support education, New Orleans Ghost Tours is proud to sponsor an annual $250 Scholarship. The following outlines eligibility and the application process to qualify for the scholarship.
Home National Garage Door Atlanta Asthma and Allergy Scholarship National Garage Door Atlanta Asthma and Allergy Scholarship
According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), asthma affects approximately 25.9 million Americans and more than 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. With Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May, it is our pleasure to contribute to the effort to raise awareness with the first ever National Garage Door Atlanta Asthma and Allergy Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is intended to assist one hard working, high achieving college student who lives with asthma or allergies.
2016 Savvy Saver Scholarship
Offers.com knows how important it is for college students to keep a close eye on their spending. It's tough to eat Ramen all week so you have enough money to pay your bills and still go out on Saturday night let alone be able to do things like study abroad. We want to know how students learned to be smart with their money
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: December 13th, 2016
CuraDebt Scholarship
The NEA says "If the United States is to hold a competitive edge in a rapidly changing global workforce, bolstering the nation's science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workforce is essential". CuraDebt supports this effort and wants to encourage students to pursue careers in these fields to bolster our future economic prosperity.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: December 31st, 2016
Customer service is paramount to what we do and is something that we request of everyone working for us.
We want to hear from university students who recognize the importance of quality customer service. We would like them to showcase via YouTube video why they believe customer service is paramount. We also want them to showcase common failings in the area how they believe businesses can improve their customer service around the specific cited issue.
The Annual Kenneth P. Carp $1,000 College Scholarship
As an attorney, St. Louis lawyer Kenneth P. Carp understands the value of a higher education. The ever rising costs of tuition and other expenses associated with college and obtaining a higher degree can place a tremendous financial strain on students and their families. For this reason, the Law Offices of Kenneth P. Carp is pleased to offer an existing or incoming college student a $1,000 scholarship to meet their educational costs.
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: December 31st, 2016
The Unique Builders & Development "Vision and Dreams" Scholarship
The Unique Builders & Development "Vision and Dreams" Scholarship Dear Student Scholarship Coordinator or Scholarship Applicant: For over 30 years, Unique Builders & Development has prided itself by being a full service design company that takes your vision and creating a home of your dreams. We would like to give back to the community by awarding one (1) prospective college student with a $1,000 scholarship
Scholarship details found here.
Deadline: April 1st, 2017
Autolist Used Car to Dream Car Scholarship
Learning Paths
LearningPath.org is dedicated to making education accessible for everyone. We offer 10 different scholarships totaling to $10,000 to help students from all backgrounds be able to achieve this goal. Find the scholarship that best fits you from the complete list below for:
Athletes, Christian Students, Online Students, Jewish students, Latino students, Women in Computer Science, African Amerian students, and Asian students. Click here for more information.
Deadline: See link for specific scholarship deadlines
Penny Stocks Lab Biannual Scholarship Contest
The Hispanic Scholarship Fund gives over 4,000 scholarships each year to students going to four-year universities, community colleges, and graduate school. Scholarship amounts range from $1,000 to $15,000. In order to be eligible, applicants must be: college bound student of all levels who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Student must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (3.3 GPA for the Gates Millennium Scholars Program) and plan to ben enrolled full-time. All majors are encouraged to apply. http://hsf.net/en/scholarships/programs/college-graduate/
Deadline: Varies depending on scholarship
United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
UNCF manages various scholarship programs and each program has its own eligibility criteria, open/close dates and required documentation. To apply for a UNCF scholarship, you must apply through the on-line application process. Please see the website for specific scholarships and deadlines here.
Deadline: Varies
Sterling Law Offices
Sterling Law Offices, S.C. is offering students the opportunity to win a $1,000 paid scholarship towards their academic goals. They believe in education and want to help curb the cost of education for students. Their hope is that this scholarship will help students continue to pursue their dream and achieve all of their goals.
SEO Optimizers Scholarship
At SEO Optimizers, we think that it's a lot more than simply the level of education which makes an excellent well rounded student.
One method to display your imagination is via innovation, by creating something which helps others solve problems, by fixing an issue, or by improving our connection with whatever issues to us.
Development includes in distinctive ways our expectations and our technical skills to get a better world.
It offers opportunities for getting real-operating knowledge in a selected area, and provides students the opportunity to relate to people outside their group who may be able to assist students get an internship or enter their prime choice university. Ultimately, development makes people consider the problem, that will be the very best preparation for life and for university.


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So I'm a FTM, and I love my DH to pieces, but he cannot handle blood (or bodily fluids of any kind). He is super nervous about the delivery room. He certainly doesn't want to cut the cord (totally fine with me) and he is worried they are going to ask him to "participate" by holding a leg or coaching.
The thing is, I don't want ANYONE else in the room. He wants to be supportive and he will be in there with me, but I wanted to hear from some ladies who have DH's like mine. How did he do? Did he panic? Did he back into a corner? Pass out? Will be be able to avoid seeing all that mess that's happening down below? lol


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The Seattle Times Editorial Board argues against Gov. Chris Gregoire's proposal to set up a special ferry-tax district around Puget Sound.
GOV. Chris Gregoire's proposal to set up a new taxing district to subsidize the Washington State Ferries should be abandoned.
The first place for the ferry system to look for revenue is from users. Already the system gets 70 percent of its operating money — for wages, benefits and fuel — directly from users, in fares. This compares with 51 percent for B.C. Ferries, a similar operation, and 20 to 22 percent for King County Metro's buses.
Seventy percent is good.
Washington's ferries also receive a share of statewide gas-tax money. The state constitution reserves gas taxes for highway purposes and names the ferries as such a purpose.
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To these two sources the governor proposes to add a third: a taxing district, to include all or part of nine counties near Washington State Ferries. This district would levy some sort of tax to collect an annual amount, starting at about $75 million, to provide the rest of the money the ferry system wants.
This proposal assumes that Washington residents who live nearer an expensive part of the highway system should pay more of the cost, not counting user fees, than people who live farther away.
If that is reasonable, should the people nearer the bridges over the Columbia River at Wenatchee and Pasco pay for them with a special property tax? Should North Bend, Cle Elum and Ellensburg be put in a special gas-tax district to support maintenance of Snoqualmie Pass? Should Spokane have a penny higher on the sales tax to support the upgrading of U.S. 395?
They would say no, and we would agree with them. Regarding the ferries, that part not covered by fares, or by federal grants, should be covered by state taxpayers generally.
How to do it in the 2011-2013 biennium is a problem. The state will not be able to do all it wants, and the ferry system will be short. That's life — and it's the same problem the other state agencies have.
The ferry system should fight it out for funding, the same as other state programs.


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Ethical absolutism suggests that there is only one correct moral standard. Everyone everywhere in the world must follow this moral. Even though they do not follow it or believe it, they must abide by it. The saying is, what is a duty for me, must be a duty for you.
Then there is ethical relativism. Here, it denies that there is one universal moral standard. Like the name, this view implies that the society that a person comes from determines the correct morals that the person abides by. If the society of a person accepts the actions of that person, then that act is morally right. Therefore, because people come from many different places, everyone should just follow the morality of the place in which they come from. Therefore, the morality of one place may be very different then the moralities of another place.
There are problems with this view also though. Let us say that everyone in a person's society believes that one thing is morally right. What if that person does not think that that one thing is right? That person must follow that morality and just accept it even though he or she does not truly believe it.
Both ethical absolutism and ethical relativism have their followers and non-believers. They have flaws as well. One view says that there is only one moral standard, but what is it? No one knows for sure what the one, single moral is, if there even is one. The other view says that every society has their own views. But, in a...


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Sportsnaut "The San Francisco 49ers are apparently parting ways with a couple veterans from their disappointing 2015 team. According to Matt Maiocco of CSN Bay Area, the team has not expressed any interest in bringing back wide receiver Anquan Boldin or running back Reggie Bush. Bush is not surprising...." May 12
The Score "Free-agent running back Reggie Bush says he's a few weeks away from recovering from a torn meniscus suffered in November. Bush suffered the season-ending injury after slipping on concrete out of bounds at the Edward Jones Dome, as a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The veteran running back is..." March 25
ESPN "Reggie Bush says he's not done, despite barely playing last season and being cut by the Detroit Lions the year before. "I'm not retiring," Bush told reporters in San Francisco on Sunday. "I'm still playing. No, I'm not done. And I would never -- knock on wood -- I never want to end my career..." February 08
CSN Bay Area "San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush on Wednesday filed a lawsuit in St. Louis over a knee injury that occurred when he slipped on concrete behind the team's bench during a November game, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. Bush, who sustained a season-ending cartilage tear from the..." January 07
Pro Football Talk "Last month, 49ers running back Reggie Bush suffered a serious knee injury after slipping on the concrete that inexplicably surrounded the playing surface at the Edward Jones Dome in St. Louis. He quickly hired a lawyer with the intention of filing lawsuit, but Bush has not yet done..." December 12
San Francisco Chronicle "Who could blame running back Reggie Bush for wanting to sue the city of St. Louis? Bush was shoved out of bounds during the early part of the 49ers' 27-6 loss in St. Louis. He then lost his footing when he hit the slippery concrete that borders a padded wall. Bush went down and said he felt..." November 20
CBS Sports "Running back Reggie Bush, who suffered a season-ending and potentially career-threatening knee injury after slipping on concrete surrounding the field in St. Louis, has procured legal representation and plans on suing the city of St. Louis over the matter, according to a source close to the..." November 08
The Score "San Francisco 49ers running back Reggie Bush will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday to repair a torn MCL, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Bush suffered the injury on a punt return Sunday against the St. Louis Rams, when he slipped out of bounds on the concrete surface. He did not suffer..." November 03
49ers' RB Reggie Bush will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday on his torn MCL, per sources. ACL was OK, but MCL was not.
CBS Sports "The Rams keep hurting people. Literally. Reggie Bush was the latest player injured -- last week it was Josh McCown -- on the St. Louis sideline. The 49ers running back sprinted through the crowd on the sideline, slipped on a huge patch of concrete the Rams allow to sit near the stands and..." November 01
San Jose Mercury News "With neither starting running back Carlos Hyde nor top backup Reggie Bush practicing, Australian rookie Jarryd Hayne was taking first-team snaps as the 49ers prepare for Sunday's visit by the Baltimore Ravens. Hyde missed his first practice of the season because a newly disclosed foot injury...." October 15
Reggie Bush (calf) has been downgraded to OUT for the 49ers' game at the Arizona Cardinals tomorrow, the Niners... http://t.co/TQ27hhDmBV
Reggie Bush is not going to Pittsburgh with the 49ers, coach Jim Tomsula announced Friday. Rather, Bush will... http://t.co/qLYciJGPuE
Jim Tomsula says Reggie Bush "looks fine." No limp last night. Has a calf strain, will get an MRI.
Pro Football Talk "In his first game with the 49ers, running back Reggie Bush didn't last long. The 10th-year veteran, attempting to convert a short third-down run, emerged hopping on his right leg. He was checked out on the sideline before being taken to the locker room via cart. The team says it's a left..." September 15
CSN Bay Area "Running back Reggie Bush is expected to miss some action after leaving the 49ers' season opener on Monday night with a calf strain. Afterward, Bush wrote on Twitter, "Great team win tonight. . . can't wait to get healthy and back on the field." Coach Jim Tomsula said he did not believe..." September 15
CSN Bay Area "Reggie Bush has gone the past three seasons without lining up deep to field a punt. When he came to the 49ers, he asked to be given that opportunity -- again. "It was my idea," Bush said on Thursday after the 49ers wrapped up a practice at organized team activities. "I told the coaches I..." May 22
Tomsula: Reggie Bush can be an every down back. 'He's a runner, he's not a gadget guy.' #49ers
RB Reggie Bush left New England without a contract, per @NBCdianna
Providence Journal "The Patriots have a Shane Vereen replacement at Gillette Stadium on Friday. According to ESPN, running back Reggie Bush is in Foxboro for a visit with the Patriots. The 30-year-old running back is coming off a down year with the Detroit Lions, running for 297 yards and catching 40 passes for..." March 13
NFL.com "On the same day the franchise's all-time leading rusher committed to play elsewhere, the San Francisco 49ers hosted a free-agent running back who could help fill the void. Shortly after Frank Gore's signing with the Indianapolis Colts became official on Wednesday, the 49ers met with Reggie Bush..." March 12
Reggie Bush, wanted by several teams, will be visiting the 49ers today
Reggie Bush is considering a potential return to the #Saints. Also considering the #Patriots and the #49ers, I'm told.
Larry Brown Sports "The New Orleans Saints are in the market for running backs and could be interested in a reunion with Reggie Bush. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora described the Saints as "high" on Bush, who was drafted by the organization second overall in 2006 and played with the team for five seasons." March 07
Terez Owens "Even though he was just cut by the Detroit Lions, Reggie Bush may be adding one more to his own roster. Lilit Avagyan and Bush married in 2014 and already have one child, a 2-year-old daughter named Briseis. " March 01
Detroit Free Press "Reggie Bush spent the last few months nursing an ankle injury that limited his role in the Detroit Lions' underachieving offense. He'll spend the next few weeks looking for a new team. The Lions released Bush today in a cost-cutting move that will free up cap room to help the team with its..." February 25
Detroit News "With Reggie Bush turning 30 next month and Joique Bell turning 29 in August, the Lions likely will target a long-term solution at running back in April's draft. General manager Martin Mayhew fielded a question Wednesday about the traits he looks for in a back, and in listing them, he mentioned..." February 19
Yahoo! Sports "The rape trial of former New Orleans Saints safety Darren Sharper has taken a strange turn. A former sheriff's deputy in Louisiana, who has been charged (along with Sharper) with helping to drug women in order to rape them, told investigators he witnessed former Saints and current Detroit Lions..." February 07
SI "Reggie Bush has strongly denied accusations that he drugged women's drinks with ecstasy after a co-defendant in Darren Sharper's rape trial said he had seen the Detroit Lions running back do so, according to Dave Birkett at the Detroit Free Press. Brandon Licciardi, a former sheriff's deputy in..." February 07
Detroit Free Press "It took 14 games, but the Lions finally acknowledged what most have seen all year: Joique Bell, not Reggie Bush, is their No. 1 running back. "Well, certainly lately," offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi said. "Every game develops at a different rate. The game plan kind of comes out in a certain..." December 20
The Score "The Detroit Lions should get a boost to their backfield this weekend, as running back Reggie Bush is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Bush suffered an ankle injury during the Lions' Week 5 loss to the Buffalo Bills and re-aggravated it on Nov. 9 against the..." December 05
Reggie Bush is out for today's game. Ankle still not responding well enough. Lions hopeful Bush can play Week 14
Reggie Bush will not play Sunday against Arizona but expected back Week 12. Steelers optimistic Troy Polamalu back Week 13 after their bye
Caldwell said there's a possibility #Lions sit Bush much like they did with Megatron to get that ankle right. Was a response to question.
Calvin Johnson, Reggie Bush miss Lions practice again, doesn't look like either will play Sunday
Detroit Free Press "Detroit Lions running backs Reggie Bush and Joique Bell are dealing with injuries and both offered little update on their health status Monday. But both remained hopeful they could play this week at Minnesota and were upbeat when they spoke with reporters. Bush suffered an ankle injury and did..." October 07
NFL.com "Debate continues to swirl around Adrian Peterson following his indictment Friday on charges of reckless or negligent injury to a child. While Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton has called for the Vikings to suspend their All-Pro running back, not everyone agrees that Peterson should be..." September 17
Detroit News "Anyone dreaming of winning the lottery and buying Reggie Bush's gorgeous house in Los Angeles must now look for a new dream. The Lions running back sold the 4,800-square foot home in the Hollywood Hills for $5.7 million, according to the Los Angeles Times, just shy of the $6 million asking..." June 26
NFL.com "After closing last season with a 2-6 record as Matthew Stafford struggled down the stretch, the Detroit Lions entered the offseason determined to fix their franchise quarterback. Noted quarterback mentor Jim Caldwell has been rebuilding Stafford's confidence, telling reporters that his new..." June 10
Joe Lombardi on using Reggie Bush and Joique Bell: "I see these guys kind of having a split role and both being very productive."
Michigan Live "Detroit Lions tailback Reggie Bush is excited to reunite with Joe Lombardi. He's excited to get to know Jim Caldwell. He's excited to be back with his teammates this week. "It's good to have everybody here right now," he said, "and everybody's working." Everybody? What about Ndamukong..." April 10
Detroit News "Reggie Bush has proven himself to be quite a salesman. He was making the rounds on Radio Row Friday on behalf of Sony, who hired him to promote their new Xperia Z1S waterproof Smartphone. "You can drop it and it won't crack, and you can put it under water and it will still work," he said. "How..." February 01
Pro Football Talk "Lions running back Reggie Bush joined PFT Live on Friday to talk about his eight-year NFL career. Yes, Reggie Bush has been in the NFL for eight years now. The question becomes how many more years we'll see a guy who has plenty of tread left on the tires, given the years that he was part of..." January 31
Michigan Live "Joique Bell didn't go to USC. He didn't win a Heisman Trophy. He didn't even date Kim Kardashian. In other words, Bell is not Reggie Bush. But while he might not have the same kind of public profile, nor the same kind of contract -- in fact, he's a restricted free agent -- Bell just might..." January 09
Detroit Free Press "If Reggie Bush has 27 receiving yards in today's season finale at Minnesota, he and Joique Bell would accomplish something no other running back tandem in NFL history has done. They would both finish the season with at least 500 yards rushing and 500 yards receiving. Bell has been nothing..." December 29
Pro Football Talk "he Lions have lacked veteran leadership in recent years. Running back Reggie Bush deserves credit for trying to fill the void. Given that Bush rarely has said anything controversial during his eight-year NFL career, his decision to repeatedly talk about the problems with his latest team..." December 29
Detroit News "Running back Reggie Bush described his first season in Detroit perfectly. "It's been a roller coaster," he said Friday. When Bush was on his game, the Lions soared. But when he struggled, the team often did, too. Bush's season started strong, with 191 yards from scrimmage and a..." December 28
Rotoworld "ESPN's Adam Schefter reported on SportsCenter early Monday that the "expectation within the Lions' organization" is Reggie Bush (calf) will handle his normal workload Monday night against Baltimore. Bush is officially listed as questionable, but beat writers close to the team all along have..." December 16
Expect both to play RT @RavensInsider: For the Lions, Ziggy Ansah (shoulder) and running back Reggie Bush (calf) are questionable
Pro Football Talk "Six days ago, Lions running back Reggie Bush was ready to go in Philly despite a Thanksgiving Day calf injury. Until Bush slipped on the snowy field in Philly. With the Lions preparing to host the Ravens on Monday night, Bush is officially questionable to play. Also questionable is rookie..." December 15


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In a supermarket parking lot, during a political meet and greet with the people of Southern Arizona, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot through the head at close range. The gunman continued firing into the crowd, killing Arizona's Chief Federal judge who had just happened to come by to say hello to Ms. Giffords on his… Read more »
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Nope, Hatch Rd on the South Hill, northbound, with the Manito CC on the right.Is that Charles road up from Nine Mile?
Lame winter pic, I know, but we're just getting started!
Nope, Hatch Rd on the South Hill, northbound, with the Manito CC on the right.Is that Charles road up from Nine Mile?
Lame winter pic, I know, but we're just getting started!
Downtown Oslo had lots of rain yesterday and no snow but above 700 feet it fell as snow.(I met the plough half a mile up the road, very nice ride from then on.)
basically unridable anywhere unless you have a pugsly or some really fat tyres so you can float on the snow.
35mm W106 at 35psi was completely inadequate.
Food for thought: if you aren't dead by 2050, you and your entire family will be within a few years from starvation. Now that is a cruel gift to leave for your offspring. ;)
Hi everyone - longtime lurker here! I started winter biking this season, with my old GT Zaskar. Here's a pic from the Don Valley trail in Toronto...
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Cool. Haven't checked the thread lately. Keep the pics coming.
Me thinks we'll get some good snow pics today Pat!
Here's a link to Tom's commuting video:
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Here are pics from my first snow ride ever...... this is coming home from work during the storm that hit the northeast. I think I am in love..... it kept the ride interesting and fun, thankfully I only saw 4 cars on the road during my ride.
One day after the snow storm that dumped 24 inches in the city in 36 hours, the city was starting to recover and get plowed out. The clouds finally blew out, leaving a clear cool day. Starting temp: 0F. Cool, but managable, and nice to get out in the sun.
This is Alan on Howard heading into downtown:
Riverfront Park:
Crisp cool morning in Riverfront Park:
Met up with Pat at the Rocket, with his new Karate Monkey
Bikes on High Drive Bluff:
Alan hiking up the bluff. See video
Next stop, Winter Solstice...
Took a pic of the house and myself after the ride today. Just rode around my local area nothing fancy. The trails have a few feet of snow on them and more is comming down. The early football games sucked so I needed to get out of the house.
In the winter (as ever) the best way to ride is in a group!
On a very cold morning in mid-december 2009, around 0F outside... We had just finished climbing a 250 feet hill
And on the december full moon of 2009, the temperature was quite warm indeed - 15F or so!
Not enough snow you say? Look at the wheels!
About 20 cm of the white fluffy stuff this weekend meant a playday!!
Fell lots, but nice cushioned landings!
great photos looks like a blast
Thx - it was a hoot! Though the few xc skiers I saw thought I was nuts!
Here are a couple from this winter:
Pulling the trigger as often as possible.
GARY FISHER "UTOPIA" SHOWERS PASS RAINJACKET, Gazza Extreme 294's , 17f........self portrait.
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Lunch stop on tour, in a church driveway a bit down the road from this trailhead. It's for the Black River Greenway. In (or just north of) Chester, NJ.
a quickr pickr post
Tour Journals, Blog, ride pix
I'm in the celtic folk fusion band Baroque and Hungry. "Mended", our new full-length studio album, is now available for download.
Artistic Differences - 8-track EP Dreams of Bile and Blood now available for download.


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based in London, UNITED KINGDOM
Ecometrica is passionate about clear, correct, and meaningful environmental management that helps businesses meet their sustainability challenges, reduce costs, and increase overall performance. We help our clients measure their environmental impacts, from carbon, energy, paper, waste and water management all the way through to full supply chain accounting. We have global ...
RTS Consulting Inc.
based in Annapolis, MARYLAND (USA)
RTS Consulting Inc. has over 20 years of experience in the manufacturing & energy sectors. Our background and expertise in MES implementations, shop floor automation (PLC's, SCADA and Historians), control systems integration and control panel design/build, gives RTS a strategic advantage when developing and implementing SAP MII solutions, helping our customers achieve ...
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Perillon Software is a leader in EHS Management software, helping global enterprises increase performance, reduce risk, and ensure compliance. Our simplified solutions offer the convenience of mobility, quick and systemized implementation, and intuitive dashboards for instant data visualization. Perillon Software has set a new standard for environmental, health and ...
Certification Europe
based in Dublin, IRELAND
Certification Europe is an accredited certification body which provides International Organization for Standardization (ISO) management system certification and inspection services to organisations globally. ISO Standards provide a recognised framework to achieve best practice management. Certification Europe can certify your organisation to Quality (ISO 9001), ...
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based in Wien, AUSTRIA
Grabner Instruments Messtechnik GmbH, a subsidiary of AMETEK, Inc. is known as one of the most innovative companies worldwide developing and manufacturing automatic petroleum testing equipment and biofuels testing equipment.
Antech Hydraulics Ltd
based in Poulton-Le-Fylde, UNITED KINGDOM
ANTECH offer a range of hydraulic components and contamination control products for use in manufacturing, heavy industry, industrial and mobile hydraulics, marine and offshore, power generation, agriculture and transport. In these sectors, we work with OEMs, resellers and end-users to provide solutions for a wide range of applications across the globe.
based in Englewood, COLORADO (USA)
IHS is the leading source of information and insight in critical areas that shape today's business landscape – including environmental, health, safety and sustainability (EHS&S). Businesses and governments worldwide rely on IHS software, content and expertise to manage a broad spectrum of critical EHS business challenges, including operational risk, product stewardship, ...
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based in Bramming, DENMARK
Bramidan is one of Europe`s leading suppliers of balers and compactor solutions for handling cardboard and plastic waste and other recyclable materials. Bramidan was founded in 1975 as a small, family owned company that sold farming equipment. In 1981 the company changed direction and entered the market for waste handling. Today, we are a strong and popular brand in many ...
based in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, GERMANY
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I feel like an apology is in order.
Life can so quickly get in the way of the things you love that, before you know it, the season is almost over and you realize that you haven't published any material since the start of the season. I didn't want it to be this way; however, at the same time as this feeling of an apology being necessary, I realize it is not. I have a beautiful baby girl who amazes me daily and makes my life more complete than it's ever been, a loving wife who is there for me no matter what, and friends that would bend over backwards for my family in a time of need, whenever that might be. I'm doing pretty well for myself.
But enough about me.
I'm here, we're here, and the Red Wings are here, on this final day of our regular season. We are as close to the brink as we are to the promised land, and which way we go will be determined over the course of the next three hours or so. It's all so simple:
Win. One. Game.
Nothing fancy, just a W in the column, by hook or by crook. Win and you're in. Yes, there are other scenarios, but I don't care. Detroit had a shot in Boston and blew it, that should be the wake-up call. Let it be. Let that humiliating defeat rally you to grater heights and a postseason berth. Get revenge on the Bruins in the best way possible: by closing the door on their playoff hopes in their faces.
I believe. Deep down, we all believe under however much cynicism or objective reasoning we put out there into the aether. We believe in our Red Wings, so please, Red Wings: Reward our faith and get it done today.
Saturday, April 9, 2016
We're Not Dead Yet, and Neither am I
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Friday, October 9, 2015
Red Wings Explode into Regular Season, Blowout Leafs
Welcome back to Detroit, Mike Babcock.
The Red Wings may have taken a moment during the game to honor their former head coach, but Mike Babcock was given no further warmth by his old team as Detroit opened their season at home against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Justin Abdelkader posted a hat trick and 19 year old Dylan Larkin got his first goal and assist of his NHL career as the Wings pummeled Toronto by a score of 4-0. Jimmy Howard, looking to return to form after a poor second half of last season, earned a 19-save shutout in the victory.
If you weren't able to watch this game, I hate to tell you this but you missed one of the most entertaining Red Wings games I've seen in a long, long time. Detroit showed a passion and a hunger that I feel has been lacking for some time. Now I do realize this is only the first game of a long season, but tonight showed us all what kind of potential this team has and what it is capable of. Good play on the 5 on 5, the powerplay clicked, the penalty killers were perfect, very few miscues and turnovers all contributed to a dominant performance by the Wings.
I will admit that it was hard to appreciate the play of the entire team with how well the top line played, but no one really played badly for Detroit from top to bottom, and that might be the most exciting prospect of all that I gleaned from this evening's tilt. Oh, and keep in mind, we're not even running Datsyuk or DeKeyser yet. Yeah, this is gonna be a fun team to watch.
The Red Wings are back in action tomorrow against Carolina. Petr Mrazek will get his first start of the season, and hopefully the team will carry this burst of momentum forward and keep the W's flowing.
Don't forget to like me on Facebook, follow me on Twitter and leave your comments below!
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Wednesday, October 7, 2015
The 2015-16 Season is Here! A Geek's Thoughts and Expectations
Is it October yet?
Oh, wait. Yes, yes it is!
That's right, folks! The NHL regular season is getting underway tonight, and despite the Wings not playing until Friday, I must admit I'm excited just to know that hockey is back for another year. The slate had once again been wiped clean and Detroit begins its next new journey toward attaining the Stanley Cup.
And wouldn't you know it? We got a nice surprise earlier on in the day: Dan Cleary HAS BEEN WAIVED! You read it right, friends: Dan Cleary will NOT be on the opening night roster. Hell, he might even get picked up before noon and that'll be the end of it (I'm looking at you, Philly).
Jimmy Howard will be starting the Red Wings' opening game against the Toronto Bable Cocks, while Petr Mrazek is starting the next game against Carolina. This means that, at least for the start of the season, new coach Jeff Blashill is doing what I hoped he would do: Tandem the goalies. We know Howard can be elite per his experience but we also know Mrazek can be elite per his raw potential and ability, so why not play them both? Besides, a lighter workload on Jimmy could help prevent another injury and I know you remember what happened last year with regards to those and the subsequent return...
Blashill is also making somewhat of a statement by penning rookie Dylan Larkin into the opening night roster. No matter how much he might have promised he would consider it, I cannot for a moment believe that Mike Babcock ever would have made that call; in fact, I'm pretty sure it would be Larkin getting the boot and Cleary staying up if it were Babs' decision. It is not his decision now though, of course, and it is nice to see Blash willing to accept the Youth Movement and see just what the kids can really do at the NHL level.
All in all, it's an exciting time to be a Red Wings fan. Now that you've heard from the Geek, what are YOU most interested in/excited to see as this season begins from our boys in red? Leave a comment below or let me know via Twitter @DatsyukianGeek where I can be found ranting and/or live-tweeting during the game!
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Monday, March 2, 2015
Detroit Deadline Insanity: Wings Make a Second Trade
Hold onto your long-johns, Hockeytown, or else I'm about to blow them clean off.
The Detroit Red Wings have made another trade before the deadline this afternoon. Yes, I said another, as in they have now made two.
What reality is this!?
What we have today is a trade between Detroit and New Jersey that sends right-handed D-man Marek Zidlicky to the Wings in exchange for a conditional third-round pick. The condition on the pick upgrades it to a third and fifth-round pick if the Wings make the Eastern Conference Finals, and the fifth further upgrades to a second-round pick if the Wings go to the Cup Finals.
Zidlicky is described as a mobile, puck-moving defenseman. His hard, right-handed shot will be a big asset on an already potent powerplay and his experience will allow him to slot in nicely as a 3rd or 4th defender.
So...just to review: Yesterday evening we got a big, gritty winger who can play either side of the ice, and now today, we pick up a right-handed D-man to eat PP minutes. In return, we gave up two prospects who were longshots to even crack our lineup and a small handful of draft picks.
Not too shabby.
We'll get our first chance to see our new Wings on Wednesday when they face off against the New York Rangers.
As far as this year's trade deadline for the Red Wings, though, I have four words, ladies and gents: Winner winner, chicken dinner.
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