text:
Merchant Doesn't See Canelo Ready For Mayweather Clash
By Chris Robinson
It was a little over a year ago that I first started corresponding with veteran HBO color analyst Larry Merchant. In the twelve months since we have kept an ongoing column running between us while touching on several mainstream topics in the sport.
Merchant has always shown a great appreciation towards WBC junior middleweight titlist Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez, even stating in early December of last year that he would one day be interested in seeing the Mexican star face off with Manny Pacquiao if he progressed properly. But while Alvarez has continued to win in commanding fashion, reeling off three wins in 2011, the latest being his 5th round stoppage over Kermit Cintron this past weekend, Merchant doesn't seem as eager to see the 21-year immediately jump into the fire.
Following his victory over Cintron, Alvarez was quick to tell Max Kellerman that he was ready for a fight against undefeated superstar Floyd Mayweather Jr., who is penciled in to be making his return to the sport in May following his September 17th knockout over Victor Ortiz. Alvarez was sure to point out that his motives in pursuing that fight were based on testing himself against the world's best as opposed to simply chasing a paycheck.
Another name connected to Alvarez is that of his countryman Julio Cesar Chavez Jr., the son of the legend with the same name. Chavez is coming off of his first defense of his middleweight title earlier this month as he stopped former contender Peter Manfredo in Houston, Texas, and there has always been some intrigue in a clash between he and 'Canelo'.
In our latest piece, Merchant reveals his thoughts towards Alvarez's uncanny abilities as a fighter, why he doesn't see him as being on the level of stars such as Pacquiao and Mayweather quite yet, how Chavez Jr. fits into the equation, and much more.
This is what Larry had to say…
Waiting for Saul Alvarez's crossover appeal…
"I first saw him when he was nineteen and it's his sense of poise in the ring, his sense of knowing who he is. And his sense of, this kind of seamless ability to switch from offense to defense and defense to offense when it's to his advantage. He can step up the pace when he senses his opponent's weakness. As I've said before, he's as a complete a young fighter as I've seen in a long time. He's terrific to watch now but whether he turns out to be a great fighter or a crossover fighter or a fighter who can compete at the highest level, we will find out. But for right now, he's just about as good as it gets."
Recounting his muses towards Alvarez vs. Pacquiao, from last year…
"My feeling, he is and was a little too overenthusiastic. It's a question of timing, of if he will be around long enough to fight a Pacquiao. I was concerned that he might outgrow Pacquiao and maybe he has. Before Pacquiao was ready to pack it in, so to speak. He's now a full-blown junior middleweight and Pacquiao's a small welterweight. That doesn't mean they couldn't fight, particularly if he gets to the point where he's such a major attraction that it becomes a super fight in terms of its drawing ability. But he isn't there yet. He' s not even a crossover in the sense that he's as well known in the U.S. and elsewhere as he is in Mexico, where he is already a big star. It took Pacquiao quite a while in fighting elite fighters over and over before he became that. Before he fought De La Hoya in fact. Whether he can achieve that or not remains to be seen."
Alvarez calling for a showdown with Floyd Mayweather Jr….
"I'm not sure. He hasn't done anything like that before. Usually it's because his management has put him up to it. Maybe they think that since they both fight for the same promoter, that it could be a major pay day there. Just think of it this way. Mayweather called out De La Hoya five or six years before he fought him. It doesn't mean that they will fight next."
What Alvarez brings to the table against Mayweather that other opponents haven't…
"He's a naturally bigger kid. I mean, he's 21-years old and he's just a natural at this weight. So he's naturally stronger. That doesn't mean everything but it can't hurt him. The issue is always going to be how well he copes with a punch with a fighter on a skill-level of a Mayweather. You don't know those things until they happen but he may be one of those fighters who is fully formed or mature at a very young age. Which it looks like he was since he was in his teens."
Comparing Alvarez to Fernando Vargas…
"Some fighters mature early. Maybe [Fernando] Vargas also matured early. Vargas was a kid who was physically very mature at a very young age. Was very advanced at a young age. Had big fights at a young age and retired at a young age and made a lot of money when he was fighting. Is he that guy or is he better? Nobody can be sure. Nobody can be sure he's as good. I think he's maybe got a better skill-level. He's not afraid to be defensive when he has to be and it's still either a work in progress or it's a work that's fully matured and we won't know until he fights the top fighters."
Chavez Jr.'s recent victory over Peter Manfredo…
"I thought he did a very good job against Manfredo. He showed some patience and some willingness to box as well as to impose himself physically when the opportunity was there. I thought it was a very good performance. I think that some people think he's getting to be a better fighter than they originally thought he would be. Because he was basically fighting as a professional, doing his internship without having had an amateur background."
The fascination of an Alvarez-Chavez Jr. fight…
"So it's certainly fascinating to see them both starting to mature and excite fans at roughly the same time. Whether they should fight now or wait, that's a fight that will always be able to be made, which means for several years. Whether either side wants to risk the fight right now, I don't know. [Bob] Arum is making it sound like he really doesn't want the fight even though Chavez is a naturally bigger kid than Alvarez. I mean he comes into the mid to high 170's and will outweigh Alvarez at this point ten to fifteen pounds the night of the fight. I don't know if that becomes a barrier to making the fight in the foreseeable future or the immediate future or whether they fight and make so much money now that their managements don't want to risk that kind of fight now. But it's great to have two young fighters and to think about it."
Chris Robinson is based out of Las Vegas, Nevada. He can be reached at [email protected]
canelo to me, looks similar to victor ortiz but with a different style..Comment by StrangerInTown on 11-30-2011
At 21, Mike Tyson could take on any man in the Heavyweight division. He had the goods. He was the immaculate perception of a prizefighter. Canelo's most competeitive test was Alphonso Gomez. He won't even push for Chavez Jr. but…Comment by Bushbaby on 11-30-2011
Does it take a rocket scientist to figure this 1 out, I don't think so. One simply does not go from beating bums, to beating one of the best fighters in the sport, period.Comment by BlackMessiahX on 11-30-2011
Merchant is shot and senile time to retire old man i just dnt think he wants to see Canelo loseComment by komandante on 11-30-2011
Some may not like Larry Merchant but personally I think he's an authority and most a legend in boxing which I dearly respect...:boxing:Post a Comment - View More User Comments (13)


text:
FileMaker Pro Advanced
Version: 10.0v1 || Release Date: 2009-01-06 || License: Commercial with demo ($499)
App Owner: marck
2 Opinions
Very nice database platform. I use it for living. Need some UI updates to match Snow Leopard UI, though.
for some reason, FileMaker users tend not to use iusethis ...

subset: commoncrawl


text:
RHA traces back to the late 1950's when Men's Inter-Hall
Council (MIHC) got its start as NAU's first resident oriented organization. Due
to its restriction to men, in 1983, the female residents formed the AURH, which
was open to all on campus residents. AURH eventually adopted MIHC and they both
continued to represent students living on campus. In 2007, AURH made the shift
to the Residence Hall Association in order to better match other similar
organizations across the country.
Money is provided to RHA by the residents. A small portion of money paid for
housing by every student is given to RHA to sponsor their budget and the many
activities and purposes of RHA.


text:
Ok, I calm-, err, I mean, Writer X has calmed down. An ARC is on it's way, which is fantastic since waiting until fall would have driven me straight to crazy. It's probably not really as similar as it seems. I'll give you an update once I get my anxious little paws on it.
The good news is that I'm working (Slowly, despite the threat of a smackdown.) on untangling some storylines, so it might not be too painful to steer the manuscript in a less similar direction. Maybe it will be the catalyst I need!
Do you know how many separate book ideas I currently have knocking on my brain door? I made a list yesterday while I was pouting.
So, even if I have to totally throw this one out (which I doubt I will), the keyboard will not go dusty.
Have I mentioned how awesome and supportive you all are? Thank you. The comments and emails really helped me feel better, and realize I was probably being silly.
Back to work!
Nathan Bransford posted a handy dandy revision checklist.
And here is a little wisdom from the editorial ass known as Moonrat:
"I find that I, personally, feel less regretful about taking a knife to a manuscript (my own or someone else's) when I keep a separate document where I deposit everything I've parted with. There's no reason you can't use good material in something else later, and there's no reason you need it now (unless you NEED it now–and be honest with yourself about the difference between "need" and "really really want")."
Happy revising!


text:
Free Speech
"Freedom of expression is the matrix, the indispensable condition, of nearly every other form of freedom."
—U.S. Supreme Court Justice Benjamin N. Cardozo in Palko v. Connecticut
Freedom of speech, the press, association, assembly, and petition: This set of guarantees, protected by the First Amendment, comprises what we refer to as freedom of expression. It is the foundation of a vibrant democracy, and without it, other fundamental rights, like the right to vote, would wither away.
The fight for freedom of speech has been a bedrock of the ACLU's mission since the organization was founded in 1920, driven by the need to protect the constitutional rights of conscientious objectors and anti-war protesters. The organization's work quickly spread to combating censorship, securing the right to assembly, and promoting free speech in schools.
Almost a century later, these battles have taken on new forms, but they persist. The ACLU's Speech, Privacy, and Technology Project continues to champion freedom of expression in its myriad forms—whether through protest, media, online speech, or the arts—in the face of new threats to free speech. For example, new avenues for censorship have arisen alongside the wealth of opportunities for speech afforded by the Internet. The threat of mass government surveillance chills the free expression of ordinary citizens, legislators routinely attempt to place new restrictions on online activity, and journalism is criminalized in the name of national security. The ACLU is always on guard to ensure that the First Amendment's protections remain robust—in times of war or peace, for bloggers or the institutional press, online or off.
Over the years, the ACLU has frequently represented or defended individuals engaged in some truly offensive speech. We have defended the speech rights of communists, Nazis, Ku Klux Klan members, accused terrorists, pornographers, anti-LGBT activists, and flag burners. That's because the defense of freedom of speech is most necessary when the message is one most people find repulsive. Constitutional rights must apply to even the most unpopular groups if they're going to be preserved for everyone.
Search Free Speech
What You Need To Know
- 1920sSince the 1920s, the ACLU has been involved in virtually all of the landmark speech cases to reach the U.S. Supreme Court.
- 1933A nationwide ban on "Ulysses," a novel by James Joyce, was lifted in 1933 following an ACLU challenge.
- 1997In a landmark 1997 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed with the ACLU's argument that the Internet itself is a free-speech zone.
Current Issues
The digital revolution has produced the most diverse, participatory, and amplified communications medium humans have ever had: the Internet. The ACLU believes in an uncensored Internet, a vast free-speech zone deserving at least as much First Amendment protection as that afforded to traditional media such as books, newspapers, and magazines.
In America, students do not lose their constitutional rights "at the schoolhouse gate." The protection of students' rights to free speech and privacy—in and out of school—is essential for ensuring that schools provide both quality education and training in our democratic system and values. Unfortunately, schools continue to demonstrate a disturbing willingness to abridge students' rights.
While the First Amendment applies only to state action, the values that animate our right to free speech and free association apply to all of us, regardless of where we work. The marketplace of ideas works only if we are all free to speak vigorously and without fear about the issues of the day. This often happens in the workplace, so employee speech and privacy must be protected.
Laws protecting intellectual property—patents, copyrights, and trademarks—can both advance free speech and pose significant threats to civil liberties. The ability to keep books you write or pictures you take from being copied and sold without your permission, for instance, creates a financial incentive to write those books or take those pictures, fostering creativity and encouraging speech. By the same token, overly aggressive enforcement of copyright laws—the right to copy material—literally blocks people from speaking freely.
The right to join with fellow citizens in protest or peaceful assembly is critical to a functioning democracy and at the core of the First Amendment. Unfortunately, law enforcement officials sometimes violate this right through means intended to thwart free public expression.
The freedom of the press, protected by the First Amendment, is critical to a democracy in which the government is accountable to the people. A free media functions as a watchdog that can investigate and report on government wrongdoing. It is also a vibrant marketplace of ideas, a vehicle for ordinary citizens to express themselves and gain exposure to a wide range of information and opinions.
Taking photographs and video of things that are plainly visible in public spaces is a constitutional right—and that includes transportation facilities, the outside of federal buildings, and police and other government officials carrying out their duties.
The U.S. Supreme Court has interpreted the First Amendment's protection of speech to extend well beyond speeches and books to virtually anything that the human creative impulse can produce. The First Amendment embodies the belief that in a free and democratic society, individual adults must be free to decide for themselves what to read, write, paint, draw, compose, see, and hear.
The ACLU believes that the system of electing candidates to federal office is badly in need of repair. We will continue to advocate for reform of the current system, including in support of our longstanding commitment to public financing of campaigns. In doing so, we will stress fidelity to the principles protected by the First Amendment with the goal of expanding, not limiting, political speech.
The Latest
Military May Be Engaged in Illegal Psychological Operations and Propaganda Against U.S. CitizensBlog Post - Speak FreelyMarch 2, 2011
[Infographic] Banned Books WeekInfographicSeptember 15, 2014
What a Black Armband Means, Forty Years LaterBlog Post - Speak FreelyFebruary 24, 2009
You Have Every Right to Photograph That CopNews/Press ReleaseSeptember 7, 2011
Appeals Court Unanimously Affirms Right to Videotape PoliceNews/Press ReleaseAugust 29, 2011
Gov. Cuomo's BDS Blacklist Is an Affront to Free ExpressionBlog Post - Speak FreelyJune 9, 2016
ACLU Comment to CBP on Social Media PRAOtherAugust 22, 2016
Overbroad Campaign Finance Bill Threatens Free SpeechNews/Press ReleaseAugust 19, 2016
ACLU-NJ Statement on Christie's Signing of NJ Anti-Boycott BillNews/Press ReleaseAugust 16, 2016
Giles County Schools To Stop Censoring Pro-LGBT SpeechNews/Press ReleaseAugust 15, 2016
Making Sure the Revolution Gets TelevisedBlog Post - Free FutureAugust 12, 2016
An Impolitic Situation: When Rights DisappearBlog Post - Speak FreelyAugust 8, 2016


text:
Britain 'most influential nation' as it wins 'soft power' survey
After a year of celebrations and success Britain is voted country with the most cultural clout
BRITAIN has been voted the most powerful nation on Earth by the magazine Monocle, thanks to the exploits of Bradley Wiggins, Andy Murray, James Bond, Adele and the Queen.
In its annual 'soft power' survey the global affairs magazine has put Britain top of the pile for the first time, dethroning the US, indicating that the country has more cultural influence than any other nation in the world.
The term 'soft power' was coined by Harvard academic Joseph Nye in 1990 and is used to describe the ways in which a nation can shape the world without relying on financial muscle and overwhelming force.
The magazine survey looked at 50 different factors ranging across topics like culture, sport, education and business, even taking into account things like the quality of a country's cuisine and architecture.
The accolade comes at the end of a memorable 2012 in which Britain celebrated the Queen's Golden Jubilee and hosted the Olympics. There was unprecedented sporting success for the likes of Bradley Wiggins and Andy Murray and the latest James Bond film, Skyfall, was a worldwide smash hit.
British music remained popular overseas, and 22 albums made it to number one in foreign countries.
Tyler Brule, Monocle's editor-in-chief, said: "There's been a fantastic momentum in Britain this year. This is a good example of where you can't deny the Olympics were very important, from a global promoting point of view. People even felt good about the Union Jack."
The significance of the survey should not be overlooked, says Simon Kelner in The Independent. "The openness and inclusivity of our society presents us in a beneficial light. Our nature being what it is – modest to the point of self-deprecation – it is sometimes difficult for us to recognise, and take satisfaction from, the aspects of modern Britain that others envy," he wrote.
It proves that Britain is still a force to be reckoned with, says the Daily Mail. "The sun may have set on the British Empire, but this country is once again the globe's most powerful nation by at least one yardstick."
And the shift in power has not gone unnoticed on the other side of the Atlantic. "The US, despite all the hoopla around Barack Obama, has lost its lure as world leader," laments Forbes.com. "In its place, is the UK, post-Tony Blair (talk about a slap in the face)."
Disqus - noscript
It makes one proud to be part of this country
Britain is still influential but little is not written about Queen, cuisine and architecture in the other part of the world where the nation was the pivot to modernization. In Africa the Queen is seen as a very important world leader but much about Britain is the lamentation and admiration of her endeavors to develop the former colonies into developed democracies that also tolerate kingdomship without interference into central government work.
Argentina thinks it is the most influential country in the world. Just look at all the support it claims to have in its quest to colonise the Falkland Islands!


text:
Scorecard scan report is really what I need as an overview of results.
However, I'd like to display all the vulnerabilities (1,2,3,4,5) and in columns "hosts" (# With 5, 4, or 3 % With 5, 4, or 3) to follow only Vulnerabilities level 4&5 instead of level 3,4,5.
Is there a way tu customize it (I didn't found it through "Edit") or a script to di the same?
rgds, Nicolas
I have done it myself, using:
standard scoercad
+ various reports in .csv
+ curl & bash
+ some time,
now I have it
Retrieving data ...


text:
Tollywood celebs make it to Bryan Adams' concert
Nagarjuna and his wife Amala, Prakash Raj and his wife Pony Verma, Venkatesh and Daggubati Sureshbabu attended Byran's live performance. Young actors like Nitin, Daggubati Rana, Ileana many others were spotted enjoying the Byran's concert with their close pals.
Hitex Exhibition Centre was brimming with nearly 25,000 excited music lovers on the evening. The 15 Grammy award winner set his foot on stage with 'One night love affair' and he entertained the fans for two and a half hours. He performed some of his legendary rock-n-roll numbers like 'Summer of 69', 'Run to You', '18 Till I Die', 'Baby when you're gone' and 'Everything I do'.
However, Bryan Adams is a celebrated singer-songwriter, guitarist, bassist, producer, and photographer. His Live was brought to the country by Netsurf Entertainment, which has tied-up with Mana Shetty"s Save the Children India NGO. This is the third time he is touring India.


text:
California Sues Attorneys For Bringing Allegedly Fraudulent Mortgage Suits
We recently wrote an item about California lawyer Philip Kramer, who has specialized in filing mass actions on behalf of homeowners challenging the terms of their mortgages.
Kramer, as we noted, charges plaintiffs fees upfront to join the mass actions, a practice that according to critics has victimized already beleaguered homeowners by requiring them to pay out money without ultimately winning legal relief from their mortgages.
The attorney has now landed in hot water, as the California Department of Justice has sued him and other lawyers for allegedly fraudulently taking millions of dollars from thousands of homeowners who joined mortgage mass actions.
Here's a statement about the litigation released today by California Attorney General Kamala D. Harris, who said that Kramer's law firm, Kramer & Kaslow, has been placed into receivership.
"The defendants in this case fraudulently promised to win prompt mortgage relief for millions of vulnerable homeowners across the country," Attorney General Harris said. "Innocent people, already battered by the housing crisis, were targeted for fraud in their moment of distress."
Kaslow has not returned a Law Blog request for comment.
In an interview last month, Kramer told the Law Blog that "it's perfectly appropriate and acceptable to take upfront fees." It's impossible without a war chest, he said, to go toe-to-toe with banks, which have millions of dollars to defend mortgage actions. "I don't want to start a case and then six months later run out of money," he said. "No one has told me there is anything wrong with it."
As part of the investigation, Harris said in the statement, the California State Bar is also bringing a legal action against California attorney Mitchell Stein. A spokesman with Stein's firm told the Law Blog that the legal action is "frivolous."


text:
We loved this deal too, but it's no longer available. Check out our other fresh deals here.
$75 for a Makeover & Photoshoot for Two incl. a $120 Voucher Towards Photos (value $298) Plus go into the Draw to Win $1000 Towards Photos of Your Choice!
1 of your friends
already grabbed this deal:
Discuss this DealJoin the discussion
- Channel your inner goddess and be pampered for a three-hour photo shoot with you as the main attraction!
- Pay just $75 for a makeover for you and a friend, a photo shoot for each of you, plus one $120 voucher to use toward your photos.
- Go into the draw to win $1000 towards the photos of your choice!
- This is an outstanding deal for you and your partner sister, child or mum to be transformed for a professional photo shoot.
- Experience the luxury and indulgence of an hour-long hair and makeup styling session.
Alright, it's time to unleash your inner supermodel. No excuses. You've got curves? Excellent! Curves are beautiful! And did I hear you say you've got a wrinkle or three? Perfect! It shows you've had a laughter-filled life. But you're too shy to have photos taken? Oh dear, modesty is so passé. To heck with all that blushing. It's time to celebrate your unique beauty, with a photoshoot that captures all your stunning glory.
This great deal means you'll pay just $75 for a makeover and photoshoot for two people, and a $120 voucher towards your digital or print photographs at She Is You Modern Glamour Photography. Plus, you'll go into the draw to win $1000 towards the photos of your choice! You'll feel like the most beautiful woman in the world with this gorgeous package.
When you arrive at the modern She is You studio, you'll be met by your photographer Sarah and her team of stylists. You'll be treated to an hour-long makeover including hair styling and makeup, courtesy of internationally trained hair and makeup artists. Sarah will then conduct your photo shoot in the most fun, relaxed yet professional manner to ensure you feel comfortable - their aim is to help you relax and enjoy this unique experience. If you'd love some pics with your partner, hubby or your kids, they can join you for a couple of family shots too.
Once your images are ready to view, you can pop back to the studio to take a look at the finished product. Here's the good bit - this voucher will give you $120 to put towards the pictures of your choice. Images start at $220 and packages are individually tailored for each client. There is no obligation to buy but be prepared to fall in love with your photos!
23 Crowhurst Street
(09) 520 2088
Business in trade
ConditionsValid from Nov 9, 2012
Expires Feb 10, 2013
Limit: 1 for you and 5 gifts for others
Bookings essential. Subject to availability. One $120 voucher is available with this deal. Must be used in one visit. The shoot will take around three hours, so allow yourself plenty of time.
See the rules that apply to all deals
More Great Deals
More Great Auckland Deals
Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa
Nuffield Street Cafe, Bar & Bistro
Auckland Ayurveda & Therapeutic Massage Center NZ Ltd
Scott Seafood
Carpet Shampoo
Arboreal Tree Care Ltd
Princes Gate Hotel - Rotorua
Charminar Cuisines of India
Doolan Brothers
Club Men of Steel
Select Cleaning
Nexus Holidays
Coast 2 Shore House Washing & Waterblasting
Covo Pasta and Pizza Bar
Black Sugar Grill - Mission Bay
Mikano Restaurant & Bar
Auckland Pet & Animal Expo
Break and Escape
La Fourchette
Koos Beauty
Panda Outdoor Furniture
Ocean And A Rock - Integrated Cuisine and Mixology
Chancery Bistro
Mt Ruapehu
Silverdale Adventure Park
The Quadrant Hotel & Suites - Auckland
Number 5
Mannat Indian Cuisine
Acupuncture & Massage Clinic Plus
Meatery Devonport
Bright Touch Massage
Dixie Browns
Espresso Carwash
Care-o-Carpet services
Golf HQ Whangaparoa
Dabbawala Indian Cuisine
Smile Dessert NZ
Glamour Hair Boutique
Onecard Visa
Ocean And A Rock - Integrated Cuisine and Mixology
New Zealand Will Kits
Building Stars Limited
Ray White Remuera
Jaydee Traditional Thai Massage
Super Cheap Tyres & Auto Services
Diamond Photo
Energy Online
Complete your purchase on our approved merchant's websiteGo
Nite Fun 98 Bar & Restaurant
Crayon Nail & Beauty
White Smile Dental Takapuna
Y Not Restaurant, Princes Wharf
The Shaw Academy
Faye's Beauty & Day Spa
Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari
Trafalgar Motors
Piano Academy
Virtual Flight New Zealand
The Refreshment Room
Market Flowers
Blue Ocean Charters
Elevation Cafe and Restaurant - Auckland
Multiple Cleaning Services
Titirangi IPL Studio
Multiple Cleaning Services
Auckland Windscreen and Auto Worx
Carpet & Car Cleaning Valet Service
My Kiwi Adventure
The Shaw Academy
My Kiwi Adventure
Property Masters Seminar
SRS Hair Clinic
Sparkle & Shine Cleaning Ltd
Big Boys Toys
The Burger Bach
Cookie Time
Deals in Other Regions
Voucher Guarantee
Getting more bang for your buck
Good news:
GrabOne's Voucher Guarantee means missing out on claiming your deal in time no longer means losing out altogether!
How does it work?
- A voucher is valid up to and including the expiry date stated.
- If you don't use your voucher before that date for whatever reason, it can still be used towards that service with that business for an additional 30 days.
For example, if you buy a bungy jump deal but don't use it before the expiry date, you can still use the amount you paid for the voucher towards a bungy jump, for another 30 days.
A few things to note:
- The GrabOne Voucher Guarantee does not apply to product deals, travel and accommodation-related deals, or time-dependent event deals.
- It's always best to use your voucher before the expiry date, so you get the most value for your money. And if you're a bit forgetful, we now automatically remind you if your vouchers are about to expire.
- During the extended Voucher Guarantee period, your voucher can only be put towards the service stated on the voucher.
- If the offer is seasonal, like a seasonal menu or chimney sweep service, the Voucher Guarantee can be put towards a similar offer at the merchant's discretion.
- The conditions on your voucher still apply during the Voucher Guarantee period.


text:
Palo Duro Canyon Trail Runner
Category: People
Photo and caption by Michael Friedhoff
Aid stations aren't for everyone. A trail runner flies past the last aid station three miles from the finish line at the Palo Duro Trail Run in West Texas.
Location: Palo Duro Canyon State Park, TX
More People Entries »
By Aidas Banaitis
By Rachel Glogowski
By Sameer Masand


text:
CHICAGO -- The Boston Bruins were angry when they played poorly in the first period of Game 2 of the Stanley Cup finals. Then they went out and got even with the Chicago Blackhawks.
Daniel Paille scored at 13:48 in overtime, and Boston used another great performance by Tuukka Rask to overcome a sluggish start in a 2-1 victory over the Blackhawks on Saturday night, tying the series at a game apiece.
"We got rewarded because I thought from the second period on, we were a good team, a better team, and by the end I thought we had more chances," Bruins coach Claude Julien said.
Three days after a three-overtime thriller in the opener, Boston and Chicago again were tied after regulation. The Bruins finally cashed in after goaltender Corey Crawford singlehandedly kept the Blackhawks in the game.
Brandon Bollig had a turnover in the Chicago end, and Tyler Seguin passed it to Paille, who shot it under Crawford's glove and off the right post for his third goal of the playoffs. The slick shot sent the Bruins back to Boston with the momentum ahead of Game 3 on Monday night.
"We just kept the pressure on, and Seggy threw the puck to me," Paille said. "I just popped out and had to shoot the puck quick, get it off my stick. I was able to send it post low. He made a good play passing it over instead of shooting."
Patrick Sharp scored for Chicago, which looked more and more gassed as the night wore on. Crawford made 26 saves.
"You've got to kind of swallow this one and move on," Sharp said. "We know what's on the line in this series, and going into Boston's going to be tough, but we're ready for the challenge. We'll find a way to be better for Game 3."
Paille also had an assist on Chris Kelly's tying goal in the second, and Rask made 18 of his 33 stops in the first period.
"That's kind of how our room is. On any given night, someone can step up," Kelly said. "Paille showed that tonight."
It was the third consecutive overtime game for the Blackhawks, who eliminated Los Angeles with a 4-3 victory in two overtimes in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals, then defeated Boston 4-3 in Wednesday's marathon. Chicago dropped to 4-2 during OT games in this year's playoffs.
The Bruins lost the opener when Dave Bolland's tip went off Andrew Shaw's leg and past Rask for the winning score. They also blew a 3-1 third-period lead in that one but seemed to have no problem putting the loss behind them that night.
After all, the same core group of Bruins dropped the first two games of the 2011 Stanley Cup finals against Vancouver and came back to win. They trailed 4-1 in the third period of Game 7 against Toronto in this postseason and came back to win.
It's a spirit that runs hand in hand with their home city these days. In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, the Bruins talked about wanting to do something for the city, and they took another step toward that goal in Game 2.
"We're excited to come away with a win. But it's only 1-1," defenseman Dennis Seidenberg said. "It's a long series. We have to start focusing on the next game, and start better."
The Bruins' final push was a stark contrast to the beginning of the game, with the Blackhawks looking refreshed during a dominant first period. The Bruins looked tired and slow, except for Rask, and he was enough to keep it close.
When the first period was over, the Blackhawks had 19 shots on goal. Sharp (six) and Marian Hossa (five) each had more shots than Boston (four).
It was not a pretty scene in the Bruins' locker room at intermission -- Julien said there was "a bit of a chat." Still, Chicago only had a 1-0 lead.
"I think we were angry," Seguin said. "We were motivated. I think the guys just weren't happy in here. We knew we could be better. We were making mental mistakes."
Boston began to control the action in the second, leading to the tying score. Kelly's first playoff goal since April 12, 2012, against Washington and No. 11 for his career ended Boston's scoreless stretch of 1 hour, 40 minutes and 57 seconds dating to the third period of the opener.
"It's like the second period, I thought we lost the pace of the game on that end of the rink," Blackhawks coach Joel Quenneville said. "We had the perfect start to the game, then we stopped doing what made us successful. We stood around. They countered."
monday's game
Chicago at Boston, 5 p.m. NBCSN


text:
We found 1 that has recently dropped in price.
Sign up to see this price drop and to receive future price drop notifications.
Total Reviews
Write a
Sort by
2005 Toyota Matrix Wagon Fwd 4dr Wagon (1.8L 4cyl 5M)
I have been a big fan of this car since I bought it new seven years ago.I bought the 5-speed manual base line model.And for the first 100K, the only thing I had to replace were the usual things - tires, battery, brake pads, clutch (in that order).In fact, the clutch didn't start to go until I cleared 110K, and I do a lot of city driving.But.In the last six months, the car has just started falling apart.First the clutch, then the parking brake (twice), the struts, the suspension system, the air conditioner is leaking... I've put more money into this car in the last three months than I did the whole rest of the time I've owned it.
Good gas mileage, higher seats than most cars of this class, decent backseat size, incredible cargo capacity, and just awfully dang cute.
I would have put in a better sound system (the factory one is cheap), set the clutch lower (a mechanic can do this for you) and what is up with the hubcap locks?
I lost a hubcap every time I hit a pot hole for the first year, at which point I chucked them all and replaced them with Camry ones.
Also, the ride was never exceptional, although I never considered it a major issue.
I bought my 2005 Matrix new and have been pretty satisfied with it.It's comfortable (even for passengers), spacious, reliable, and quite peppy.This car is not 4-wheel drive but it easily climbs dirt roads in the mountains.Probably the only fault with it is it doesn't handle inclement weather well at all (I live in the mountains so this posed a serious problem with the snow).I eventually had to put some sandbags down on the passenger foot areas to provide additional weight.Since my usual passengers are 3 dogs, this hasn't encumbered them but, for older children or adults sitting in the back, this would most likely be quite uncomfortable.
I have now over 186,000 miles and the only major expense I had was brakes and tires and the rest was just periodic oil changes. I drive this car for work and pleasure. Let me tell you, aside from the so so fuel economy, this is a car that does everything and never lets me down.
It has a roomy interior. Fun to drive, so so fuel economy and the best of all this car never lets me down!
The only suggestion I have is to make the diesel version of the Matrix available!
I ordered my Toyota Matrix with a 5speed manual trans. I have always driven manual and wanted to continue. My car is 4 years old and I'm installing a new clutch! My last Toyota Corolla was 15 years old and no clutch. I also had to replace the tires at about 15K miles. I had a little Chevy S10 p/u with manual trans and it was great except I wanted more interior. It was 5 years and I didn't have to replace anything. What has happened to Toyotas? I'm so disappointed.
hauling room - plastic back
Spend the money to build the cars like Toyota used to do. I sure paid for a quality car.
Have 90,000 miles on this car and love it. Drove cross-country with 6'5" husband and had plenty of space for us and other large items. Mileage more than 36 mi/gal. Thanks.
36+ miles per gallon, height of interior
better tires--need snow tires for winter driving, better defroster
Help |
About Us |
Contact Us |
Careers |
Affiliate Program |
Dealer Center |
Privacy Statement |
Visitor Agreement |
Membership Agreement
Your Ad Choices
| Site Map
| Glossary
| Mobile
| Developers
Follow Edmunds
© Edmunds.com, Inc.


text:
A frontal boundary will keep rain in the forecast before high pressure moves in with drier air
No email address was supplied by
To complete your registration on this site, please supply an address.
Please confirm or modify the email address to which you will have subscription offers sent.
For a more personalized experience, please supply the following optional information.


text:
Even though we ARE Nikon lovers,we are NOT affiliated with Nikon Corp. in any way.
Already have an account? Login
31612 posts
"RE: Where should I start?"
Hi CJ,Welcome to Nikonians!The D5100 is an excellent camera for a Beginner and a great value with the extra discount on a second lens.Why don't you check:www.berger-bros.comwww.bhphotovideo.comwww..adorama.comwww.centralcamera.comwww.robertscamera.comAll of the above are well known Nikon Authorized Dealers and stand behind the gear that they sell.Good Luck and Enjoy your Nikons!
Best Regards,Marty


text:
Day with a Country Vet
In Stock
DescriptionAccompany an equine vet on their rounds! If you love horses - you'll be fascinated by this special activity day-out. You'll join a professional Equine vet as they spend the day caring for horses. There's masses to learn and enjoy.You will be 'Shadowing' one of the equine veterinary surgeons throughout the day, which could include routine or emergency visits, watching consultations, some lab work if interested and some x-ray and/or ultrasound work. Due to the nature of this activity we can not guarantee the content of your day. This is an equine veterinary centre. : : : : : :
More like thisCategory: Cards, Gifts and Party» Category: Animal Experiences»
Create a review
South Yorkshire
Booking & TermsExperience:
No qualifications are required to take part in this activity - just an interest in animals.
This activity is not suitable if you are pregnant or for wheelchair users. Please advise us if you have any allergies, other medical conditions or if you are receiving a course of treatment.
To participate in this activity you must be at least 16 years old.
Selected Monday to Friday dates, March to October.
Product Details
- barcode: 9001000000404
- product type: gift experiences
- group size: It's just you and the vet.
- spectators: Sorry, you can't bring family and friends along to watch you do this activity.
- pack size: 1
Delivery Information
- Saver Delivery: Yes
- 1st Class Delivery: Yes
- Courier Delivery: No
- Store Delivery: Yes


text:
Share Photo
UMASS-Dartmouth students stand outside he Pine Dale Hall dormitory that Dzhokhar Tsamaev, lived in on Friday, April 19, 2013 in Dartmouth, Mass., as students were evacuated from campus on Friday, April 19, 2013, as local and state officials investigate the dorm room of Tsarnaev, 19, one of the two suspects wanted for the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday. The campus closed down along with colleges around the Boston area. (AP Photo/Standard Times, Peter Pereira) MANDATORY CREDIT


text:
Uncharted waters: Exeter boys capture first swimming championship
DURHAM — The Division I swimming and diving championship meet was just underway, and the Exeter High School boys had already made a statement.
Blending speed with power — in the form of 250-pound anchor Collin Richardson — the Blue Hawks opened Sunday's meet with a state-record win in the 200-yard medley relay, delivering a message to four-time defending champion Bishop Guertin and the rest of the field.
"I think that set the tone a little bit," said Richardson, who's better known for his line work with the school's football team. "It let everyone know that we're not messing around today."
Not these Blue Hawks. Proving their undefeated regular season — and tight dual-meet win over BG — was no fluke, the boys captured two relay titles, two individual titles and the program's first team championship in school history Sunday at the University of New Hampshire.
Exeter even blew the doors of its own expectations, outscoring Bishop Guertin by a stunning 63 points. The Blue Hawks were first with 271 points, Guertin was second with 208 and Bedford was third at 172.
"BG's a fantastic team and I was a little surprised at how big the spread was," said Exeter captain Alex Frizzell, the team's lone senior, "but we just pulled through. We really kicked it into high gear. We owned the night."
Dover won the girls' title with 225 points, followed by runner-up Bishop Guertin (177) and Bedford (161). Exeter placed fourth, slipping outside of the top three on the night's final event, the 400-yard free relay.
No matter. With their night wrapped up, the Exeter girls swarmed the far end of the pool and screamed as Kellen Gray, James Mundy, Ethan Vander Woude and Zach Bishop raced to a championship in their 400 free, the final punctuation point in a team title that was already won.
"This is the best way to end it," said Exeter's Bianca Streep, who captained the girls this season along with senior Bri Thompson. "I just feel so happy about how our team placed, and I'm so happy for the boys. They definitely earned it and worked hard."
The Blue Hawks were announced as the overall leaders midway through the meet. Entering the final relay, they had Guertin covered by a 226-157 margin, making them mathematical champions.
"When they told us we were ahead halfway through, everybody started to get excited and we kept working hard," Frizzell said. "But then when they called out that Exeter had first place (overall), my heart just did a backflip. It was a great, great moment. I can't even really describe it."
The Hawks made it their mission this year to block Bishop Guertin's attempt for a five-peat. They got their first crack in the regular season, posting a 97-88 dual-meet win at BG's home pool in Nashua.
Sunday's performance was Exeter's most dominating yet, and it started with the boys 200 medley relay. Guertin's time of 1:42.27 would have broken the 2012 team's state record (1:42.75). But in the way was Exeter's Gray, Bishop, Richardson and Patrick Carignan with an emphatic 1:42.17 for first place.
"We did not expect a state record, but that felt great," Carignan said. "I think it was just the feel out there. We know we have a chance to win states, so we were doing whatever it takes."
Richardson, the biggest and most powerful swimmer in the pool, closed the race as if he was going head-on with a 275-pound lineman. He also swam a leg in Exeter's second-place finish in the boys 200 free relay, joining Carignan, Mundy and Cassidy Curl for the medal.
"Everyone else is worried about technique, and I just go all out," Richardson said. "I just use all the muscle I got from football, and I've got to do what I've got to do. Hey, it works."
Bishop, a sophomore, added a pair of second-place finishes in both the 200 free and the 500 free, part of the depth that carried Exeter to the championship. Exeter's individual titles went to Gray in the 100 back (53.87 seconds) and Mundy in the 50 free (22.71 seconds); Mundy added a second-place finish in the 100 free.
"I was my first time getting first (place) in this type of meet," Mundy said of his title. "So I was really happy. I think I got fifth and sixth last year in the 100 free and the 200 free, so I improved a lot this year."
Gray was also third in the 200 medley and Carignan was second in the 100 breast. The performance was rounded out in the pool by fourth-place finishes from Vander Woude, a freshman, in the 100 back and Curl in the 100 fly.
On the diving board, Exeter's Scott Brockelbank finished runner-up to BG's David Pfeifer, the state's record holder in the event, for the second straight year. Nick Cilia was fourth and Tyler Grant was sixth for the Hawks.
"They put it all together and they've been doing that all year," Exeter coach Greig Cronauer said of the boys. "The swimmers that were in the top heats stepped up. It was very exciting."
The Exeter girls got a pair of third-place showings from senior Rachel Kucharski in the 1-meter dive and freshman Meghan Gray in the 100 back. Freshman Hannah Deschenes placed in both the 100 back (sixth) and 200 medley (fifth), and Thompson, a senior, added a fifth-place finish in the 50 free.
Exeter's 400 free relay team of Katherine Arend, Isabel Roche, Deschenes and Gray took fourth place; and the girls 200 free team of Melissa Roy, Thompson, Deschenes and Streep finish sixth.
"The girls held their own," Cronauer said. "We were fourth by just a few points. Third through fifth place was decided by less than six points, and we were right in the center. We were in fourth place like we were last year. The kids swam well."


text:
Yuan Continues Its Rise as a Global Payments Currency
China's yuan spent its second consecutive month as one of the 10 most-used currencies for global payments in December, according to data from the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication, or Swift.
The yuan has been gradually gaining prominence in global transactions as China continues its effort to transform its currency into a major player in the $4-trillion-a-day foreign exchange market. The government has taken steps to make it easier to convert in and out of yuan, with an eye toward competing with the U.S. dollar, which dominates global trade flows, as well as other widely circulated currencies such as the euro, British pound and yen.
The yuan, officially known as the renminbi, was the eighth most-used currency for global payments in December, after breaking into the top 10 the previous month, Swift said.
Over the past three years, the yuan overtook 22 currencies, most recently the Singapore dollar and the Hong Kong dollar, to reach its current slot.
In addition, importers and exporters used China's currency for 8.7% of their financing agreements with trade partners in October, making the yuan the second-most used currency in trade finance–though still far behind the U.S. dollar.
The yuan's rapidly growing use in global payments and trade finance suggests the currency is on a steady–though slow–path to more mainstream use.
"The fact that between November and December 2013 other currencies grew 7% whilst the [renminbi] grew 15%, however, might suggest that use of the Chinese currency is becoming business as usual for the world's financial institutions and corporates," Franck de Praetere, head of Asia Pacific payments and trade markets at Swift, said in a statement.
Yuan-denominated payments remain concentrated in Hong Kong, with a 74% market share in terms of value, though strong growth has been reported in the U.K., Singapore and Taiwan, Swift said.
– Nicole Hong contributed to this post.


text:
Magic softball are looking to add another pitcher to the current summer roster. Player must be an extremely hard worker and a team first type player if this is you please give us a call or txt jerry at 270-994-5619 we will be playing a very competitive schedule.
ACTIVE is the leader in online event registrations from 5k running races and marathons to softball leagues and local events. ACTIVE also makes it easy to learn and prepare for all the things you love to do with expert resources, training plans and fitness calculators.


text:
Featured Gifts
U-M Museum of Art receives three leadership gifts totaling $2.5 million for building expansion and renovation project
The University of Michigan Museum of Art is pleased to announce three new leadership gifts toward its expansion and renovation project: $1 million from Thomas and Polly Bredt of Portola Valley, California; $1 million from the Anthony Randazzo family of Grosse Pointe, Michigan; and $500,000 from Ernestine and Herbert Ruben of Princeton, New Jersey.
The Rubens' gift will be recognized through the naming of the Ernestine Winston Ruben Study Center for Works on Paper. The Bredt and Randazzo gifts will be recognized through the naming of galleries in the expanded and renovated Museum.
"I am delighted to report that with these very generous gifts from beloved old and new friends of the Museum of Art, we are well past the halfway mark to the $35 million funding goal for the building project," said James Steward, UMMA director.
The Museum launched its public fundraising campaign on May 14, 2004 in conjunction with the University's institution-wide campaign called The Michigan Difference. The Museum expects to finance the $35 million building project largely through private support. Construction will begin when fund raising is complete.
Thomas and Polly Bredt met as undergraduates at U-M (1962 College of Engineering and 1963 College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, respectively). Tom Bredt holds a master's in electrical engineering from New York University and a Ph.D. in computer science from Stanford, where he also was on the electrical engineering faculty. He is managing director of Menlo Ventures, in Menlo Park, California, one of Silicon Valley's most successful venture capital firms. Polly Bredt was a doctoral student in the speech and hearing sciences at Michigan and has worked as a speech pathologist. The Bredts are also major supporters of the San Jose Museum of Art. In addition to their generosity to the Museum of Art, the Bredts made a gift of $2 million in 2000 to endow the Bredt Family Professorship in the College of Engineering.
"Tom and I have taken great pleasure in the arts and we feel strongly about balancing our support of science with the arts. We both were so impressed with James's ambitious vision for the Museum of Art and we look forward to sharing our sustained interest in the arts with others through this gift," Polly Bredt said.
Speaking about his family's gift to the Museum in support of its building project, Anthony Randazzo said, "My family and I are really pleased to be a part of the future Museum expansion. We made the commitment because we feel the Museum expansion is crucial and no one could head up the project better than James Steward." Anthony Randazzo is a major southeast Michigan developer and builder. His son, Anthony, Jr., will be a freshman at U-M in the fall.
Ernestine and Herb Ruben are both alumni of U-M (BA 1953 and BBA 1952/LLD 1954, respectively). Ernestine Ruben, who serves on the Museum of Art's National Advisory Board, is an internationally exhibited photographer. A major retrospective of her work opens this month at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie in Paris. She grew up in Detroit and is the granddaughter of Albert Kahn, architect of some of the most significant buildings on the U-M campus, including Clements Library and Hill Auditorium. Herb Ruben, a retired senior vice-president at Merrill Lynch, shares his wife's abiding passion for encouraging students to push the limits of their creativity. In addition to the gift for the Ernestine Winston Ruben Study Center for Works on Paper, Ernestine Ruben's archive (including exhibition prints, photographic negatives, and research materials) will come to UMMA through the Rubens' estate plan, enabling scholars and students to study the creative development of an artist over an entire career.
"While at the University of Michigan, I was surrounded by the arts. I know now, more than ever, how essential art is to our culture and why it must be an active ingredient in our education and in our lives. Certain aspects of photography are in jeopardy today and on the brink of extinction. With this gift for a proper study center for works on paper at UMMA, we hope to encourage scholarship in prints, drawings, and photographs with the energy that is so vital," said Ernestine Ruben.
The Museum's expansion and renovation project will more than double the Museum's existing space and will add galleries, art storage and study areas, an auditorium, classrooms, and improved visitor amenities. The project makes it possible for the Museum to accommodate the increased public interest and attendance generated by landmark exhibitions such as Women Who Ruled: Queens, Goddesses, Amazons 1500-1650, Auguste Rodin, and The Romanovs Collect: European Art from the Hermitage. Museum attendance has risen by 50 percent since 1997, to more than 130,000 visitors in 2003.
The building project is being designed by principal architect Brad Cloepfil and his firm Allied Works Architecture, headquartered in Portland, Oregon. Allied Works also designed the recently opened Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis and was chosen to design the new home of the Museum of Arts and Design at 2 Columbus Circle in New York City, as well as a dramatic expansion of the Seattle Art Museum. The work at U-M will also include a complete restoration and renovation of Alumni Memorial Hall (1907), the Museum's home since its foundation.
Recently, the Museum announced a $10 million gift—the largest in its history—from The Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. The Frankels' gift supports the Museum's 53,000 square-foot new wing, which will be named The Maxine and Stuart Frankel and the Frankel Family Wing.


text:
|Watch the full length, 70-minute interview here
|» How does the subscription service work?
|Download the audio podcast of this interview
Bruce McDonald is a Canadian filmmaker based in Toronto who has directed ten feature films (The Tracey Fragments, Pontypool, Trigger), several television shows (Twitch City, Queer as Folk, Degrassi: The Next Generation) and a handful of shorts.
On the eve of a Toronto release for his sequel to the meta, mock rock doc, Hard Core Logo, he sat down with us to discuss his career as the sun slowly set over Toronto.
This feature interview is from the third issue of The Seventh Art, which was released in April 2012.
Special thanks to our friends for help in releasing Issue #3: Bruce McDonald, Patricia Rozema, Katherine Bates, Tanya Grossi, Renee Crawford, Liam Crockard, Peter Kuplowsky, Alexandra Levasseur, Pete Carmichael, Suzan Ayscough, Meghan Parnell, Andrea McGrath, Vince Van Cooten, and Jay Ferguson.


text:
Four members of a British terrorist cell were jailed yesterday for supplying terrorists fighting in Afghanistan with equipment bought with dole money and donations given to help earthquake victims.
They sent out laser range-finders, night sights, blank DVDs for suicide bombers to record their wills - and even balaclavas from Lidl.
Mohammed Nadim, 29, was sentenced to three years and Shahid Ali, 34, and Shabir Mohammed, 30, each received two years and four months.
They pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to supplying equipment, including computer parts, mobile phones and camping gear, to terrorists abroad.
Abdul Raheem, 32, pleaded guilty to failing to disclose information on terrorism and was jailed for a year.
The four, all from Birmingham, were members of a terror cell run by Parviz Khan, who was jailed for life last year for plotting to kidnap and behead a British Muslim soldier.
They helped Khan send four shipments containing 86 boxes of supplies between April 2006 and February 2007, with an estimated value of £20,000.
They even used the suffering of the victims of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan as a cover to raise money and then described the terrorist items as relief aid.
Duncan Atkinson, prosecuting, said Khan had masterminded the operation involving the four men and others from his home suburb of Alum Rock, Birmingham.
Mr Atkinson said the items were dispatched to be used against British, U.S. and Pakistani forces.
Mastermind: Parviz Khan is already serving life in prison for plotting to kidnap and behead a soldier
'The items are not weapons, which are all too easily obtained in the lawless tribal areas,' he said.
'They are sending sophisticated electronic equipment readily available in Western shops.'
Khan, described as a 'fanatical extremist', identified items which were needed and even came back from Pakistan with 'shopping lists'.
Members of the cell, who all have young families and had been claiming benefits, bought items from the Argos
catalogue and scoured cut-price supermarkets such as Netto and Lidl.
Balaclavas and thermal clothing would be packed alongside computer software and night-vision binoculars, the court heard.
The shipments were described as household items, relief aid and charity donations.
Mr Atkinson said the equipment was bought using tens of thousands of pounds collected from people who had been duped into thinking they were helping those suffering in the aftermath of the Pakistani earthquake, which killed 80,000 and left more than 3.5million homeless.
The 'cargo' was packaged in Khan's home with the items often covered by packets of crisps before they were delivered by the international courier Sparkhill Shipping & Freight.
The men were arrested in October 2008 following a 'long and painstaking investigation' by the West Midlands counter-terrorism unit.
Acting Chief Inspector Dave Cook, who led the investigation, said: 'The diligence of the officers involved, and the thoroughness of the Crown Prosecution Service, meant there was a weight of evidence against the men.
'As a result, we are pleased that they decided to plead guilty.'
As he handed out their sentences Mr Justice Calvert-Smith told the men: 'The total cost of the goods exported must have amounted to something in the region of £20,000.
'In addition money was being sent out separately, as were individual items being taken out by individuals on their person and in their luggage.
'The earthquake and its consequences were used as cover for the export of these materials to assist terrorists.
'It is accepted that in all three cases your involvement only began after the earthquake, at a time when the sympathy of the world must have been with the bereaved and those involved in the earthquake.
'It is a tragedy for you and your families that you chose to get involved in this operation.'
Click to view image: '169c7604c356-1.jpg'
Click to view image: 'f6c30b95d411-2.jpg'
By: THE_HAMMER_OF_POITIERS
In: Afghanistan, Middle East
Tags: islam, jihad
Views: 4533 | Comments: 31 | Votes: 1 | Favorites: 1 | Shared: 1 | Updates: 0 | Times used in channels: 1
Advertisement below
|Liveleak on Facebook
|LIKE Liveleak.com
Islam & Jihad: Part 1
Obama Bans Islam, Jihad From National Security Strategy Document
What Americans Need To Know About Jihad
ISLAM and the word JIHAD
Islam & Jihad: Part 2
Jihad Guide to Killing
Someone knows about Jihad... Do You?
Islam & Jihad: Part 3
Islam & Jihad: Part 4
Jihad Against the West : Europe
The Ignorance of Islam and the Inaccurate and Negligent New York Times
Obama Praises "Great Religion" Islam--Can't Condemn Jihad


text:
Student Accounts Finance and Administration306 Maytum HallState University of New York at FredoniaFredonia, NY 14063(716) email@example.com
Your Connection
Authorized Users
Finance and Administration
Annual Report
Financial Aid Office
Net Price Calculator
Fredonia Home
Give Online
JTerm Session
Registrar's Office
Residence Life
Summer Sessions
TouchNet E-Services
International Payments
Veterans Affairs
ONLINE Payments:
OTHER options:
Financial Aid
College Savings Programs- 529s Plans
Military Tuition Assistance
Mail or In-person payments:
State University of New York Fredonia, Student Accounts, 306 Maytum Hall, Fredonia,
TouchNet, our secure electronic billing and payment solution has been chosen by hundreds of
universities around the country.
For our International Students:
We have partnered with Flywire wire service. They offer excellent foreign exchange rates, allowing you to pay in
your home currency and save a significant amount of money compared to traditional
bank transfers
ACCEPTED NEW STUDENTS - Deposit Payment Options
Student Accounts Welcomes You to the State University of New York at Fredonia! To reserve your place in the entering class and receive additional information about
orientation and registering, please submit your deposit as soon as possible. Your
$50.00 admission deposit and $50.00 housing deposit will be credited to your first
semester bill from the University.
Payment options: Pay Admissions Deposits Online through our secure site using MasterCard, Visa, American Express, Discover or WebCheck
options. You will need your Fredonia ID and pin number to access your personal electronic
payment and billing services provided by TouchNet. Once logged in, choose the Deposits
tab at the top of the welcome page and follow the directions. Submit your Admission
Deposit and Housing Deposit if you will be living on campus. If paying by mail or
in-person, please make your check payable to Fredonia and submit to: Student Accounts, 306 Maytum Hall, Fredonia, NY 14063. You may also
pay by phone at (716) 673-3236 using MasterCard or VISA. Your deposit is refundable
until May 1 provided you notify the Director of Admissions in writing of your intention.
Please feel free to call the Office of Admissions at (716) 673-3251 with questions
concerning admissions or the Student Accounts Office at (716) 673-3236 with questions
you may have about billing and payments. For more information about the Electronic
Services available to you as a registered student, see below.
It is important if you intend to apply for financial aid that you file the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This document is available online at www.fafsa.ed.gov and should be filed as soon as possible. Please visit the Financial Aid web site
for more information.
REGISTERED STUDENTS - Payment Options, Financial Aid & refunds
Several options are available for you!
* Remember - Authorized Users do not have access to 'Your Connection' and both you and the authorized users will
receive e-mail notification when your eBills are posted. It only takes a minute to authorize
users and all you need is their email address!
* Authorized users will access TouchNet using their own E-mail and password.
Payment may be deferred, or delayed, during the Fall and Spring semesters based on
approved financial aid that will be paid directly to the University. Your aid is approved after you have completed all of your requirements, including
Master Promissory Notes, income verification, etc., and the amounts may be based on
fulltime attendance for the entire term. Estimated aid is not allowed to defer payment.
College work study awards, personal loans and scholarships that are given directly
to the student are also not allowable deferments. TAP is allowed as a deferment until
we receive payment from HESC. Caution: If your TAP award changes in any way, it may result in a balance due or refund,
depending on your original award.
Disbursements and Refunds - the majority of financial aid is distributed by the fourth week of the semester and
is applied to the student's account until the account is paid in full. Over payments
will be refunded to the student by check or directly deposited to his/her bank account.
To signup for Direct Deposit please follow the below steps:
1. Log on to "Your Connection" and select "View eBill"
2. Review the page and accept the terms to access the secure e-Services site
3. Select eRefunds from the Top Menu
4. Click on "Set Up Account"
5. Enter your account and billing information and click continue
6. Read and agree to the Refund Setup Agreement
Your checking or savings account should now appear as an option under "Direct Deposit
Bank Account." If you have any questions or need further information please contact
the Student Accounts office.
Students with military-related funding should be aware of the following guidelines:
Depending on your funding guarantee, benefits may be paid directly to the University
to be used towards your tuition and fees only and/or benefits may be paid directly
to you. The money paid directly to you may be used at your discretion so we will not
defer payment of your bill based on those benefits. During the academic year, students'
eBills are posted around the 3rd week of the month and payment is due by the 15th
day of the following month to avoid late admin/payment fees.


text:
Active Filters
TSYS Acquiring Solutions Sunnyvale, CA Jobs
That company isn't in our system
Your search returned no results because the company TSYS Acquiring Solutions is not in our system.
Give us feedback so we can improve:
Search History
Log in to use this feature.
Saved Jobs
Log in to use this feature.


text:
Anytime Fitness
611 N. Bishop Ave. #100
Oak Cliff's branch of this convenient full-service fitness facility.
Salon on Bishop
509 N. Bishop Ave
Dallas, TX 75208
Full service hair and beauty salon in the hear of the Bishop Arts District.
Skin & Body Solutions
Skin & Body Solutions Day Spa
307 N. Bishop Avenue, Dallas, TX
(214) 942-0539
Catering to both men and women, offering variety of spa services under the care of highly qualified technicians.
Belmont Hotel
Belmont Hotel Dallas 901 Fort Worth Avenue, Dallas, TX (214) 393-2300 · belmontdallas.com
Completely refurbished Dilbeck motorlodge. Incredible views of Dallas skyline. Adjacent Smoke restaurant. Hip, boutique alternative to chain hotels.
Alchemy Salon
317 N. Bishop Ave
Alchemy Salon - Indie local hair salon owned and operated by Oak Cliff native. Trained with Toni & Guy, Aveda, Davines, and Bumble and Bumble. Offering Davines and Deva Curl Products. Open Tuesday - Saturday
Sync Yoga
611 N. Bishop Ave. #104
Dallas, TX 75208
Taboo Tattoo
332 W. Davis Street
Dallas, TX 75208
Since 1994, Taboo Tattoo has been the number one destination for custom tattoos and body piercings this side of the Mason-Dixon. Blending old-school values with modern safety standards, our tattoo and piercing artists are fully licensed, Award-Winning, & highly personable.
Esoterica Salon
509 N. Bishop Ave., Suite E
Dallas, TX 75208
Salon Olines
390 West 7th Street
Dallas, TX (214) 943-1913 · salonolines.com
Full service hair and beauty salon in the heart of Bishop Arts District.
Studio 410
410 West Davis Street, Dallas, TX
(214) 942-1260 · artonhair.com
Hair studio, men's and women's services.
D & J Nails
509-A N. Bishop Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208
Nail salon; manicures and pedicures
Saints & Sinners Tattoo
408 W. Davis St.
Dallas, TX 75208
Full service tattoo parlor.
West Davis Dental
611 N. Bishop Ave. #102
Dallas, TX 75208
Family dental services.
Ya-Ya Foot Spa
509-D Bishop Ave.
Dallas, TX 75208
Oak Cliff's only full service foot spa.
Brass Tacks Barber Shop
330 W Davis Street
Dallas, TX 75208
(214) 941-4600
Brass Tacks is a barbershop with focus on straight-razor shaves and traditional cuts. Listen to great music and enjoy a beer from a local brewery.


text:
sandy 1
adjective (sandier, sandiest)
1Covered in or consisting mostly of sand: pine woods and a fine sandy beach
More example sentences
- Coming back we crossed a vast expanse of low, sandy hummocks covered with sand verbena.
- The Brazos also has many sand bars and sandy beaches that make for great picnic spots or swim areas.
- If your soil is mostly sandy, the Nitrogen in the fertilizer should leach out fairly quickly with continued watering.
2(Especially of hair) light yellowish brown.
Example sentences
- He seemed a few years older than Pavel, had light brown eyes and sandy golden hair, and his cheeks were flushed from the run in the cold air.
- One of them had golden blond hair and a football player's build, while the second had light, sandy brown hair and blue eyes.
- He was very short and he had a mouse-like appearance; small nose, small eyes, pale skin and an extremely light sandy hair.
- Example sentences
- Calcium salts are notorious for solubility issues, causing sandiness or grittiness.
- 'Mouthfeel is important because you can get sandiness or grittiness,' he says.
- The mouthfeel is especially pleasing, smooth and creamy like Gruyere, but moister, with none of the sandiness that Gruyere can have.
sandyish adjective
- Example sentences
- The other type is a dirtiness where the screens whites appear to be sandyish and have a slight grey hue to them.
Words that rhyme with sandyAndy, bandy, brandy, candy, dandy, Gandhi, glissandi, handy, jim-dandy, Kandy, Mandy, modus operandi, Nandi, randy, Río Grande, sandhi, sforzandi, shandy
For editors and proofreaders
Syllabification: sand·y
Definition of sandy in:
sandy 2
(also pecan sandy)
noun (plural sandies)
A light, crumbly cookie, typically made with chopped pecans.
Example sentences
- I plan to post them some Nilla Wafers and Pecan Sandies next time I go to visit my parents.
- He came to me immediately, rode my shoulder into the house, glutted on his favorite delicacies: mainly nuts and sunflower seeds but also his very favorite cookies, Pecan Sandies.
- I put the coffeepot on, got some cookie dough from the freezer and in a little while there was steaming coffee and hot almond sandies.
For editors and proofreaders
Syllabification: sand·y
Definition of sandy in:
Sandy 3
For editors and proofreaders
Syllabification: San·dy
What do you find interesting about this word or phrase?
Comments that don't adhere to our Community Guidelines may be moderated or removed.
= trending


text:
Share Photo
FILE - In this Jan. 31, 2013 file photo, former Nebraska Republican Sen. Chuck Hagel, President Obama's choice for defense secretary, testifies before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A bitterly divided Senate panel on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, voted to approve Hagel to be the nation's defense secretary at a time of turmoil for the military with looming budget cuts, a fresh sign of North Korea's nuclear ambitions and drawdown of U.S. forces in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)


text:
LUCKNOW: With senior BJP leader L K Advani all set to embark on his " anti-corruption yatra", the party would be releasing a 'ghotala chalisa' to equip partymen with a list of alleged scams plaguing the UPA and BSP governments.
The party has already released separate booklets on the scams, both at the Centre and the state. However, the 'ghotala chalisa', a booklet of 48 pages, would give a summary of all alleged scams and would come in handy for party workers and leaders criss-crossing the state in the coming days, party spokesman Vijay Pathak said here.


text:
TALLADEGA, Ala. - The season opened with a cheating scandal that threatened the integrity of NASCAR's biggest race of the year. A mere two months later, its credibility is again under scrutiny because Tony Stewart likened the sport to professional wrestling.
Even though the two-time champion retracted his comments, the damage was done.
At a time when NASCAR is fighting sagging television ratings, flat attendance and a court challenge over sponsorship that could shake the entire sport, Stewart's rant was the last thing it needed.
"There's no question that comments like those made by Tony are bad for the sport," NASCAR president Mike Helton said. "The amount of Fortune 500 companies, the promoters, most of the stakeholders, they look at those comments and say 'Oh my gosh,' and that's not good for anyone."
Now it's up to NASCAR to fix it, starting with today's race at Talladega Superspeedway.
At the heart of Stewart's rant were allegations that NASCAR manipulates its events by using bogus debris cautions to orchestrate closer racing. The races are fake, he indicated, just like wrestling.
"I don't know that they've run a fair race all year," he said on his weekly radio show.
An hourlong meeting with NASCAR as the sun came up at Talladega on Friday changed Stewart's mind, and the outspoken driver humbly admitted he was wrong.
But his initial assessment struck a chord, particularly because those very debris cautions are so often debated throughout the garage, in the grandstands and even the television booth. Sometimes the debris can be spotted by everyone, but other times the drivers on the track can't even find it.
There were four debris cautions in Phoenix last weekend that fed Stewart's rage about the issue. A debris caution at Atlanta last month cost him a victory, and Jimmie Johnson lost a race at California in February because of one.
© 2016. All Rights Reserved. | Contact Us


text:
FAIRHAVEN — Independence Day events planned for Ft. Phoenix will be canceled if it rains Friday morning. The events were planned beginning at 10 a.m. July 4 at Ft. Phoenix. Tourism Director Christopher Richard said there is no rain date.
The organizers of a car cruise to start at 9 a.m. Friday said any decision to cancel the event would come about an hour earlier. John Medeiros of the North Fairhaven Improvement Association is organizing the car cruise. He can be reached at 508-990-0000.
— Peggy Aulisio
Location, ST | website.com


text:
This star rating is the opinion of the property owner only. A Self-Rated hotel has not been assessed by the AA or Visit Britain, whose official star ratings we use across LateRooms.com.
Albatross Inn Bed and Breakfast3 Self rated
770 George Street, North Dunedin , 9016
Price FromView Rooms
This hotel doesn't have any reviews yet.
About the hotel
Albatross Inn Bed & Breakfast offers comfortable guest house accommodation with free Wi-Fi and free car parking. Located in central Dunedin, it is just 200 metres to restaurants and cafes. Albatross Inn Dunedin is located in an Edwardian-style house with individually decorated rooms.
All have an en suite or private bathroom, TV, Telephone and central heating. Some rooms also have a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. A delicious continental breakfast is served in the cosy dining room every morning with home-baked bread, muffins and fresh fruit salad. There is a computer for guest use plus WIfI throughout the building, plus a guest lounge with SKY TV and DVD player and tea/coffee making facilities. Albatross Inn Bed & Breakfast is less than 10 minutes' walk to the University of Otago, Dunedin Botanic Gardens and Otago Museum It is also within walking distance to Forsyth Barr Stadium and most other attractions in the central city area.
Read MoreLess
Facilities Show/hide
- Main
- Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout
- Family friendly
- Cots available
- Parking (charges may apply)
- Car parking available onsite , Car Parking Available Offsite
- Business
- Wi-Fi Available , In-room Broadband , Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas , Wi-Fi Available In Rooms , Business Centre
- In room entertainment
- TV , Radio
- In room facilities
- Telephone In Each Room
- Hotel services
- Laundry/Valet Service , Wake Up Call Available
- Other
- Ground floor bedrooms
Useful Info Show/hide
- From 14:00 hours
- Until 10:30 hours
- The price shown is based on the occupancy and dates you have searched for. Prices and availability are subject to change based on the arrival date, number of nights and occupancy searched for. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes.
- Pets are not allowed
Customer Reviews
Our reviews are from genuine LateRooms.com customers. We verify that the customer has stayed before leaving a review.
No reviews yet


text:
The total cost includes any balance transfer fees you pay when you move your debt, plus any interest you would pay after the 0% period ends. If you switch again at the end of the 0% period, you would avoid this interest.
As we know your monthly payment, we can work out how many months it would take you to repay the original balance. This will change if you alter your monthly payment, or add any extra spending or balance transfers to the card.


text:
With Instructables you can share what you make with the world, and tap into an ever-growing community of creative experts.
How did I grow to (the age of) adulthood without learning this one? While racing your engine or just driving down the highway, turn the ignition off then ...
My mom and I are driving from Minnesota to California in the best little truck ever built, a '78 Toyota with the 20R engine and a manual transmission. ...
I've been asleep for a hundred years, so excuse me if I don't already have a pair of giant rubber testicles hanging under my truck's bumper. These are ...
Back to the garage. This chair is comfortable. The seat is made from the top of some kind of tank. Here's a good use for all those chunks ...
In step 1 of this instructable is the story of how we drove the truck a long way with the starter on. That was bad and damaged the ...
Numerical analysis of pulse detonation combustorsby ganuganu
Not your ordinary electronic detonator(With Altoids tin!!!)by Apples
How to supercharge air gun with things in you can find in your local pantryby Nightkilla
Stick Bombs (Exploding Kinetic Art)by DIY Hacks and How Tos
Handy Tricks: World Traveler Editionby stasterisk
Join 2 million + to receive instant DIY inspiration in your inbox.
Download our apps!
© 2016 Autodesk, Inc.


text:
The Orange County Partnership held its annual networking event Tuesday at Anthony's Pier 9 in New Windsor. There were more than 500 people in attendance for the dinner and awards ceremony. Franco Fidanza, of Middletown, looks over some material on display as he heads into the main reception room.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Filed under: Social media | Tags: motrin, motrin moms, Social media
I was putting together a little movie clip the other day showcasing some of advertising campaigns that well, haven't exactly gone to plan. One of the ones I came across was Motrin, a US pain killer who created this ad [ see below] and then well . . watch it first . . .
So they ran the ad. Two things happened.
1. It caused a flurry of activity on Twitter amongst angry Motrin moms:
2. Someone responded with another ad on YouTube. Take a look.
Whether you think it's a big stink over nothing, whether you agree with the Motrin mums or not. I have to say I was impressed with Motrin's response. Simple. To the point. No bullshit. Game over.
I think what people took great pleasure in with the NAB fiasco what the way they handled the whole thing. People make mistakes, everybody does.
I think the way Motrin handled it was spot on. When you own up to it and make amends, there's really nothing to gossip about now is there?
3 Comments so far
Leave a comment
I agree, the commentary got out of hand with the NAB mishap but it was more about the way they handled it than what was done originally. i.e. If they had spoken out against the criticism as themselves (and not threatened the Moltn blogger) which is what we assume happened, then they would have copped a whole lot less flak…Comment by Sue Daangar December 8, 2008 @ 4:33 am
Love the second ad for Boob jobs….point well made….Comment by Anthea December 8, 2008 @ 4:34 am
[…] unknown wrote an interesting post today onMotrin makes amends with mums « Innovation feederHere's a quick excerptMarketing. Brain Mates · Marketing Profs. Marketing to women. Blog Her · Diva Marketing · Marketing to women online · Rethink Pink · Trendsight · Womentum · Wonder Branding … Retail. Jeff Grant's Retail Blog … […]Pingback by Big Marketing For You » Blog Archive » Motrin makes amends with mums « Innovation feeder December 8, 2008 @ 7:58 am


text:
STOCKTON – A federal judge is considering an argument that San Joaquin County Sheriff Steve Moore was negligent for using heavy machines in retrieving the remains of murder victims from a Linden well.
Joan Shelley, the mother of a 16-year-old girl who is a suspected victim of serial killers Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog, is suing the county and the sheriff, saying her daughter's remains were destroyed and commingled during the exhuming of her bones.
Morrison C. England Jr., chief judge of the U.S. District in Sacramento, in June cleared Moore of personal liability, but is yet to rule whether San Joaquin County or Moore in his professional capacity are to be held accountable.
Morrison heard arguments Thursday over who owns the corpse. The county argued that Shelley does not have a constitutional right over such property.
Read Friday's Record for more on this story by staff writer Jennie Rodriguez-Moore.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
|Doll/Doll Clothing
We started crafting as small children. Our mother is an amazing artist and crafter. She always encouraged us to use our imaginations, to make things for ourselves, and to try every medium out there.View all patterns by designer (106) »
This pattern is so simple to use. The City Style PDF Pattern includes the Cowl Neck Top, Jeggings (full length and capris) and the Leg Warmer pattern.
This pattern is comes with full color photo tutorial and step-by-step instruction guide to make these dolls in three sizes. The pattern pieces are full sized and do not require resizing at the print shop. You can simply print on your home printer on 8.5x11 paper.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner
The pattern instantly downloads once payment is completed.
Check out my etsy shop for other soft doll patterns and clothing patterns.
Can I make and sell clothing from this pattern? You bet. Just don't resell or share the pattern.


text:
Hey! I'm having some problems with writing the full ionic equation of the reaction between calcium carbonate and nitric acid.
I understand that:
Metal carbonate + acid --> salt + water + carbon dioxide
CaCO3(s) + 2HNO3(aq) --> Ca(NO3)2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
So, then putting in the aqueous ions:
CaCO3(s) + 2H+(aq) + NO32-(aq) --> Ca2+(aq) + NO32-(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
Cancelling the spectator ions:
CaCO3(s) + 2H+(aq) --> Ca2+(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)
So, is this it? I believe so, given that CaCO3(s) is a solid, and H2O(l) and CO2(g) are covalently bonded. Am I wrong? The mark scheme to the question that posed this problem says I am!
Full Ionic Equation? Nitric acid and calcium carbonate
|Posted on
|GCSE grade boundaries are here - GO>
Its safe to assume that the aqueous acid would dissolve the calcium carbonate
That is mainly correct.
However when you put in the aqueous ions you couldnt have NO3 2-, you would have 2NO3 1-.
The rest of the equations are correct.
CaCO3 is a solid, H2O and CO2 are both covelently bonded.
What does the markscheme say is wrong?
Submit reply
RegisterThanks for posting! You just need to create an account in order to submit the post Already a member? Sign in
Oops, something wasn't right
please check the following:


text:
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Walmart at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
Get it today!Shop Now
OrAdd to Wish List
WPG1017 Features: Drill press Offers a range of 620-3100 RPM Linear scale depth adjustment rod sets the depth of the drill bit for repetitive and precise drilling 0.5" Keyed chuck accepts large diameter bits Cast iron base with mounting holes provides stability and easy bench top clamping Cross hair laser guide improves drilling accuracy With laser guide Overall dimensions: 8.6" H x 18" W x 13.8" D Specifications: 2.3 Amp Motor. Price: $99.99
© Copyright 2016 - Christmas.com. All rights reserved and protected by Christmas Spirit


text:
Senators acquire Leclaire and draft pick
Deadline day deal sends Vermette to Columbus, top stopper to Ottawa
Wednesday, 03.4.2009 / 2:14 PM ET / Features
By Rob Brodie - OttawaSenators.com
|Antoine Vermette speaks with Ottawa media after learning he had been traded by the Senators to the Columbus Blue Jackets in exchange for goaltender Pascal Leclaire and a draft pick.
But the Ottawa Senators figure they really have gained something huge for their future with the acquisition of goaltender Pascal Leclaire from the Columbus Blue Jackets earlier today. Senators general manager Bryan Murray had to surrender forward Antoine Vermette, a player the Jackets have long coveted, to get the deal done, but also picked up a second-round pick in this year's NHL entry draft in the process.
"It's difficult and disappointing to have to gave up Vermette," admitted Murray. "He's been here for a long time and been a good player. But I think the first thing we had to accomplish here (at the deadline) was to get better in one area and that's goaltending. We have solid guys but to get the chance to get a top-end goaltender is a priority in any organization. The ones that normally have success have that."
Leclaire instantly becomes the No. 1 man between the pipes in a Canadian market where hockey is king. Expectations will surely be ratcheted up immensely over those in football-mad Columbus, but the 26-year-old native of Repentigny, Que., is eager to embrace that challenge.
"I've heard about everything that is going on there," Leclaire told reporters on a conference call when asked if he's ready to handle the pressure that goes along with being a Senators goaltender. "I don't come in as a saviour or anything like that. Hockey is a 20-player (game) and I just want to come in and help the team ... I'm excited to be a part of that group."
Senators fans will have to wait until next season for that to happen. Leclaire had ankle surgery six weeks ago, ending his season in Columbus. Doctors have told the goaltender, who started walking without crutches last week, that he should be fully healthy by the end of April at the latest.
"I dealt with my foot the whole year," said Leclaire, who lost his starting job with the Blue Jackets to rookie phenom Steve Mason. "Maybe it slowed me down a bit but what's done is done. I'm really confident that once my foot is good, I'll be at 100 per cent and I'll be looking forward to playing at a high level again."
The Senators undoubtedly hope that means they're getting the Leclaire who, in 2007-08, ranked second in the National Hockey League with nine shutouts while posting a 24-17-6 record, 2.25 goals-against average (seventh-best in the league) and .919 save percentage. Later, he went 4-0-0 at the 2008 IIHF World Hockey Championship in Quebec City and Halifax with a Team Canada squad that included Senators forwards Dany Heatley and Jason Spezza.
"He had a lot of success in Columbus and we're pretty excited to have him here," said Heatley. "I've played with him at world juniors and the world championship, so I know him a little bit. I'm looking forward to having him here. He's a great guy."
So, too, is the player heading out the door, and that was the one damper on the deal for the teammates who say they'll miss Vermette's presence in the locker-room and on the ice.
"It's never easy seeing a friend and a teammate move to another team but that being said, it happens," said forward Chris Kelly, his long-time linemate and penalty-killing partner. "I'll miss Antoine, especially his friendship and playing with him for six years.
"You're never prepared for things like that. All the guys wish him the best of luck. Antoine was a very popular guy in this room and got along with everyone. He definitely will be missed."
Certainly, it was a tough morning for Vermette, who was drafted into the NHL in 2000 by the Senators, the only NHL organization he has ever known. But he is looking forward to what awaits him in his new home, where it's being suggested he'll centre a line that includes high-scoring Blue Jackets forward Rick Nash as Columbus bids to make the Stanley Cup playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
"I've heard about everything that is going on there. I don't come in as a saviour or anything like that. Hockey is a 20-player (game) and I just want to come in and help the team ... I'm excited to be a part of that group." - Pascal Leclaire"I've got to look at is a good opportunity to join (the Blue Jackets), even though at the same time, you're totally aware that it's the team that drafted me," an emotional Vermette told the media. "I grew up with a lot of guys in this organization. I'm going to miss Ottawa. It feels like it's part of my home here. (That feeling) is always going to be there but at the same time, you have to look at the new challenge.
"Since I was a kid, I've never missed the playoffs and that's another chance I'm looking forward to, having another good run in the playoffs."
Leclaire, meanwhile, intends to arrive in Ottawa on Thursday afternoon to meet his new teammates and begin the next chapter in his career.
"There's always pressure everywhere you play. I put pressure on myself to perform well," he said. "I think the most important thing for me is to come in and jell with my (new) teammates. I just want to be part of the group. I don't think one guy will make the difference, it's what we achieve as a team."


text:
Court to review low-cost housing mandates
Developers call local mandates unconstitutionalSeptember 11, 2013
The state Supreme Court agreed Wednesday to review a challenge from home builders to local ordinances that promote low-cost housing in more than 150 California cities and counties, including San Francisco, Berkeley, Richmond and San Jose.
To continue reading this story, you will need to be a digital subscriber to SFChronicle.com.
By logging in, you agree to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.


text:
|· Portal
|Help Search Members Calendar
|Welcome Guest ( Log In | Register )
|Resend Validation Email
Enjoy forums? Start your own community for free.
Learn More · Sign-up for Free
|Welcome to Vague Gamers. We hope you enjoy your visit.
You're currently viewing our forum as a guest. This means you are limited to certain areas of the board and there are some features you can't use. If you join our community, you'll be able to access member-only sections, and use many member-only features such as customizing your profile, sending personal messages, and voting in polls. Registration is simple, fast, and completely free.
Join our community!
If you're already a member please log in to your account to access all of our features:
Posted: Jan 10 2012, 04:21 PM
Small Hairy Donkey
Group: VAGUE
Posts: 7
Member No.: 1,726
Joined: 23-March 11
Hi everyone. My new years resolution is to use the forums more, so I thought I'd start with an announcement about what vague mmu is doing this year. Vague begins again tonight, we're in the union, second floor. I've been reliably informed that Sundays should be viable again in the union, more posts to follow when I know a bit more. We have a full nationals team of 45, and I'll be announcing more about nationals at vague soon. Happy vague new year!


text:
3: 4 plays, -1 yard, -.3 YPPA (these all came in the Ravens standard 3-safety goal line alignment)
Filmstudy FILMSTUDY: Ravens Alter Game Plan in Near Upset
Posted December 6, 2007 in Filmstudy
This was a game I'll always remember, particularly if the Patriots can run the table. However, lost in 59+ minutes of joy is the fact that the Ravens did not come to play the same old game. In virtually every aspect, the Ravens played a drastically different style of defensive football than any time in the last 2 seasons.
Let's start with the numbers:
Vs. the Rush: 24 plays, 90 Yards, 3.8 YPC
Best: Edwards 12/32, 2.7 YPC
Worst: Barnes 7/37, 5.3 YPC. No other Raven was worse than 4.4 YPC
Vs. the Pass: 41 plays, 256 Yards, 5.8 YPP
Best: Winborne 24/88, 3.3 YPP, also in more limited duty Edwards 7/14, 2.0
Worst: Barnes 26/189, 7.3 YPP, Gregg 22/157, 7.1
Overall: 65 plays, 326 Yards, 5.0 YPPA
Best: Bannan 5/-1, -0.2 YPPA (4 goal line plays), Edwards 19/46, 2.4 YPPA, Johnson 20/66, 3.3 YPPA, Winborne 32/111, 3.5 YPPA
Worst: Barnes 33/226, 6.8 YPPA
By number of Defensive Backs
3: 4 plays, -1 yard, -.3 YPPA (these all came in the Ravens standard 3-safety goal line alignment)
4: 4 plays, 9 yards, 2.3 YPPA (that's right, FOUR plays with a standard 4-man secondary)
5: 29/206, 7.1 YPPA, 2 sacks
6: 28/112, 4.0 YPPA, 1 sack, 1 TO
By number of Pass Rushers
3: 15 plays, 94 yards, 6.3 YPP, 1 sack
4: 17/86, 5.1 YPP, 2 sacks
6: 2/0, 0.0
7: 1/3, 3.0 (If you got this far, I probably insulted your intelligence on these last 2 lines)
Notes—As I mentioned, the big difference here was, well, everything:
· The Ravens played 57 of their 61 non-goal line snaps with the nickel or dime on. For the season prior to NE, the Ravens had used 60% standard, 28% nickel, and 12% dime excluding kneels and 3 DB sets. In this game they played over 93% nickel and dime.
· In terms of the pass rush, the Ravens rushed 3 on 15 of 41 pass plays (37%). That is compared to 8% the remainder of the season. The Ravens had also rushed the passer with 5+ on 40% of plays prior to Monday, but just 22% (9 of 41) vs. the Pats.
· Lewis had the defensive play of the game, prying the football free from Watson on what appeared to be a sure TD on the Pats initial drive.
· Jamaine Winborne saw his first extended playing time, adding 32 snaps to his previous NFL career total of 12. Brady consistently picked on Jamaine with only modest success as drops, wind, and misfires limited the effectiveness of his coverage assignments until the final drive. He had a top shelf play stopping Watson in his tracks in the open field 2 yards shy of a 1st down. On many plays he was used to cover an outlet receiver near the LoS. This technique was used very effectively by the Ravens and was part of the reason Brady went 18 of 38 passing despite a lot of time in the pocket. Brady's frustrated grounding of the football (outside the tackle box) was on just such a play. Despite the late flag, the dime was effective with Winborne.
· Antwan Barnes also saw 33 snaps, matching his career high (Arizona). Each of those 2 games represents approximately 25% of his play this season (134 total snaps). Barnes got good pressure on Brady, with extra credit for the fact that it came primarily in 3 and 4-man rushes (only 2 5-man rushes with Barnes in). I did not notice if he was used in coverage at all, but it could not have been more than 2 or 3 times. His YPP numbers were not good, but I'd certainly say subjectively that he played well.
· Jarrett Johnson was the forgotten man. He was on the field for just 4 plays in the 2nd half after playing 98.6% of snaps prior to the game. Particularly in 2006 (when he did not play full time), Johnson was a staple of the Ravens nickel and dime packages, lining up all over the defensive front and creating opportunities for the spate of pass rushers around him. On Monday he played well when in, but I'd guess Ryan thought they needed a player with better coverage skills more than another pass rusher. The decision to bench Johnson was particularly odd given the way Haloti Ngata was so overworked in the game.
· Ngata played an amazing 59 of 65 defensive snaps. The last 4 weeks he has played 55, 56, 57, and 59 snaps, raising his season percentage to 75%, an astounding figure for a DT. By comparison, Kelly Gregg, who was the Ravens iron man DT in 2006, played just 61% of snaps. He was used in coverage, to attract doubles with his running start blitz, and as a pass rusher where he registered 3 QH's, including his 3rd career sack. He added 7 tackles, and it's a great testament to him that the Ravens were able to hold the Pats to just 3.8 YPC on a night they played 57 of 65 plays (the goal line plays are back in) in a nickel or dime set.
I've often said the Ravens are unusual in their ability to stop the run consistently with 7 men, but last night they did it with 6. Jaworski pointed him out at least twice, and he even pronounced his name properly. All the lauding aside, it looked to me that Ngata was very tired on the last drive and the Ravens might have benefited from a well-rested Johnson contributing to their 3-man pass rush.
· I have not yet heard if Justin Bannan suffered an injury in the game. At the game, he appeared to limp off on 1 of his 5 plays, but I can't recall if it was his last, and didn't notice it captured on the video. I am guessing he was unavailable in the 2nd half however, since he did not play a snap and Gary Stills was used to sub for Ngata on 3 plays. Bannan has had a much better year than 2006 and actually leads the team (among those with 20 or more snaps) in YPPA at 3.9 on 226 plays (32% of defensive snaps).
Editor's Note: Justin Bannan suffered a sprained medial collateral ligament.
Photo by Sabina Moran
Facebook Comments


text:
View Colours
Picture: Mario Dubreuil;Furniture, artwork and lamp: Fraser Furniture
Here are some great ideas from Sharon Grech to help you create a fun yet harmonious space with beautiful bold colours.
Whether you're using stripes, blocks or painted ceilings and whether the style of your décor is traditional, classic or contemporary, the appropriate
balance of colour is key
to creating an atmosphere of harmony.
So how do you achieve this? Well, most importantly, you have to consider the big picture: How do you balance colour within the whole room composition?
It is critical to balance a bold colour with a more natural or subdued hue in order to counteract that pop effect that can scare some people away from using colour! The classic 60-30-10 design rule applies to colour application too! To achieve harmony, it is recommended that you select colours according to the following "formula":
Typically, as a rule, I don't profess rules, but just consider using this one to help keep your paint colour choices in check; it might just give you the confidence you need to experiment with a bold new colour scheme!
Here are a few ideas for bold colour schemes:
Happy decorating!
Get more decorating ideas from Sharon Grech.
Visit our Colour Gallery to view our thousands of beautiful colours.
Note: On-screen and printer colour representations may vary from actual paint colours.