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Shane van Gisbergen's V8 Supercars rivals say they will be disappointed to see the 23-year-old New Zealander leave the sport at the end of the 2012 season.
As revealed by Speedcafe.com at the weekend, van Gisbergen is expected to exit the category and his Gold Coast home following next month's Sydney Telstra 500 in favour of a quieter lifestyle in New Zealand.
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While van Gisbergen and the Stone Brothers Racing team will not comment on his plans until an official announcement is made, the championship's leading drivers have voiced their opinions on the situation.
"I think it's a shame," said Ford Performance Racing's Mark Winterbottom.
"He's a really good driver but sometimes this sport can look like it's all glamorous, and when you're a racer there's times when it's completely different.
"Racing go-karts it was you and your machine and you work in the garage and on the weekends you raced. If you weren't good enough or whatever you'd go and work harder. There were not the pressures and all of that sort of side of it.
"I think he's just a genuine bloke and a genuine racer and sometimes the big picture can affect that I think. It would be a big shame."
TeamVodafone's Craig Lowndes, who has been one of the category's biggest public relations drawcards for almost 15 years, says he understands why van Gisbergen could be feeling burnt out.
"If he does (quit) then he's got his own reasons for it," said Lowndes.
"The demands on everyone these days on and off the track are pretty high.
"It would be a shame not to have him on the grid because he's a talent… and he's a Kiwi so we've got someone to pick at!"
Lowndes' team-mate Jamie Whincup also pointed to the fact that van Gisbergen is New Zealand's highest profile driver as a reason that his exit will be a bad outcome for the series.
The country could be down to just one representative next year (Fabian Coulthard) if van Gisbergen and Greg Murphy, who currently has no confirmed drive for 2013, both depart.
"I've found him to be a good kid who has a big place in the series being a Kiwi and being so loose," said Whincup of van Gisbergen.
"He's always loose as hell out there, which I think is good.
"I can certainly relate with what I've read (about why he wants to leave).
"Fingers crossed he has a break, gets away from it for three or four weeks, recharges the batteries and realises why he loves the sport and makes a decision in the new year. Hopefully there's still a spot for him to slip into."
Meanwhile, van Gisbergen's on-track antics at Winton only added to the attention surrounding his future.
A mistake from the Kiwi on Saturday triggered a multi-car incident that took out FPR star Will Davison – a collision for which the #9 Ford driver later apologised.
Sunday qualifying then saw van Gisbergen handed a one-minute pitlane hold penalty for impeding Craig Lowndes, while he also raised eyebrows in the race by twice taking a heavily defensive approach when dicing with SBR stable-mate Tim Slade.
"We are in a tight battle for 5th in the championship so I was just giving it a go," van Gisbergen wrote on social media website Facebook.com to address fan criticism of his driving.
Although van Gisbergen had ignored a request from his engineer and team manager Dave Stuart to let Slade through in order to save fuel, team principal Ross Stone said post-race that a telemetry failure had contributed to a bad situation.
"It was obvious today that Tim had a really quick car, but internally at SBR they are free to race as long as they don't touch one another," said Stone.
"Shane was marginal on fuel and unfortunately we had lost telemetry on the number nine car so we were flying blind and just relying on Shane to tell us about fuel use.
"It was a huge risk for him to try and maintain position against speed and fuel use, but that's the way it rolls sometimes."
Van Gisbergen will enter next month's Sydney Telstra 500 just 22 points ahead of Slade in the fifth place battle.


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Buying Guide For Hydration Packs
By Steve Kopitz
In a world where activity and exercise is a part of many of our lives it is essential to stay hydrated during all the several activities that people choose to partake in. When a simple water-bottle will no longer cut it, many of us look for alternatives to keeping an ample amount of water handy, hydration packs often pick up where a water-bottle leaves off. This article will explore all the different aspect of hydration packs including; different sizes and designs, who/why individuals use hydration packs, how to pick the proper size and fit, how to maintain and clean a hydration pack, and some very useful accessories for your hydration pack. So, lets get to it!
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|What is a Hydration Pack?
|Who uses a Hydration Pack?
|Uses for a Hydration Pack?
|Structure and Design
|Pack Size
|Closure Systems
|Basic Clean and Care for your Hydration Pack
A hydration pack is essentially a large plastic bag or bladder that can be filled with water. A long hose with a valve is attached to the bag so the user can drink from the bag. The bag is then placed into a backpack and carried on the users back. The hose is run from the bladder, out of the backpack and to the users' mouth. Hydration packs have become a much preferred alternative to the traditional water bottle. This is because hydration packs carry more water, fit comfortably on your back and can be used while on the go.
Hydration packs are most popular for athletes who want to drink on the go, and don't like the hassle of a water bottle. Because hydration packs are carried on your back, they are comfortable and can be taken anywhere. But the most important feature is the fact that the user can take a drink without stopping. All they have to do is bite on the hose and take a drink. Therefore, hydration packs have become very popular among hikers, skier, snowboarders, snowshoers, bikers, rollerbladers, and many others. With the exception of sports played on a field or court, water bottles have been replaced by hydration packs.
The obvious reason to use a hydration pack is to get water into your system to stay hydrated when taking part in any activity. One of the best perks of owning a hydration pack is the fact that it is quintesentially a backpack so you can easily pack ample equipment for a days activity. The hydration pack becomes a keep all for anything you may need and relieves stress of trying to find a place to put things that will not interfere with your activity.
Hydration packs similar to many items in sporting goods have many variations to how they are made and to what specifications. Here we will get into what different parts go into a pack, how they vary and what that means to you. Getting to know what goes into the structure and design of a hydration pack will ultimately ensure you are an educated shopper who gets what they need when making that purchase.
The higher the volume of the bladder, the larger the pack which carries it needs to be. This is an important thing to consider. The larger and bulkier the pack, the more cumbersome it will be. However, in certain situations, it may be an advantage to have a larger pack. For example, if you are a road biker, you most likely do not want a very big or bulky pack. It will feel awkward and weigh you down. However, of you are a backcountry skier, a large pack will give you a place to put extra gear, a lunch, spare clothes, ect. So think about the sport you will be doing and how much room you would like you pack to have.
Different hydration packs come with different closure systems. The two most popular are the zip-lock closure system, and the screw cap closure system. The zip lock closure system works basically like a heavy duty zip lack back, requiring the user to seal it together after it is filled. The screw cap system is our favorite, and it requires the user to simply screw a cap back on after filling. We like this system better because it tends to have fewer problems with leaks.
Almost all hydration packs come with padded shoulder straps. However, you may want to investigate if a given hydration pack has a sternum strap and hip straps. A sternum strap connects the shoulder straps across the chest. This is a very nice feature if you plan on using your hydration pack while on the go, as it prevents the shoulder straps from slipping off. Hip straps are very convenient if you plan on carrying a significant amount of weight in you pack, as the take much of the weight off your shoulders and displaces it to the hips. The more types of straps a hydration pack has, the more is can be custom fitted to your body and needs.
A hydration pack should fit similar to a hiking backpack. It should fit snug against your back, with the shoulder straps adjusted so the pack sits comfortably on your shoulders. If you leave the straps to low, the hydration pack will give you a shoulder ache, to high and it will feel uncomfortable and awkward.
At the end of every hose is a valve to keep the water from leaking out when the user isn't drinking. There are a few different valve designs that hydration pack hoses use. The most common valve is a bite valve. These valves are made of soft rubber with a small slit in it, and are placed on the end of the hose. When the user wants a drink, they simply bite on the valve and suck. When the user stop biting down, the valve automatically closes. However, because these bite valves are prone to leaking, some hydration packs will also have a switch to open and close the water flow. This is a very nice feature, especially if you plan to use your hydration pack in the winter, as the leaking water will freeze to your clothes. Make sure to look for these details when looking at hydration packs for your outdoor exploration.
There are a few accessories which make excellent additions to you hydration pack. The first is a hose insulator. This is a neoprene sleeve which fits over the hose and prevents it from freezing. This is a must have add on if you plan on using your hydration pack in the winter, because as soon as the water in your hose freezes, the hydration pack is useless. The second is a bite valve cover. This is a large rubber cover which easily fits over the drinking end of the hose. This will keep any dirt or dust from getting into your drinking water. It also can act as in insulator, keeping the valve from freezing in colder temperatures. The last handy accessory is a cleaning kit. This will provide you with everything you need to keep your hydration pack clean and sanitary.
With a hydration pack it can be easy to look past storage or cleaning as it is so often looked at as a backpack with no special needs. A hydration pack is very easy to care for and with just a few tips you can have your hydration pack for many years and many memories.
Basic Clean and Care for your Hydration Pack
For the most part hydration packs are a very low maintenance item. However, there are a few things you can do to ensure the longevity of your hydration pack. The first tip is to only put water in your hydration pack. Drinks with sugar make the inside sticky and can cause it to mold, mildew, and clog. Only using water or specially designed flavor tabs will ensure this does not happen. Second, always allow your hydration pack to dry out after use. Draining it completely and opening the closure system will allow the pack to dry and keep from mildewing. If you use your hydration pack frequently, investing in a drying device may be worth your while. This is a device which inserts into the bladder of the hydration pack and keeps it stretched open so air can more easily circulate and the bladder can dry faster.
Be sure to clean your hydration pack every few uses. NEVER run it through the dishwasher, hydration pack bladders are fragile and need to be washed by hand. The first step is to remove the hose from the tube. Once these are separate, use a very small amount of mild dish soap and warm water to fill both the hose and the bladder. If you purchased a cleaning kit, they will provide you with the proper brushed. Otherwise, use a soft brush, like a baby bottle brush to clean the bladder and a long pipe cleaner to clean the hose. Be sure to rinse it thoroughly and let it dry. If you find that your hydration pack has developed an odor, fill the bladder with water and add 2 teaspoons of baking soda. Then let it sit overnight and finish cleaning it in the morning.
There are only a few things to look for when storing a hydration pack between uses or for the season. If storing between uses you can simply drain any excess water out and rinse the pack before hanging it above the ground. It is recommended hydration packs be hung to keep the hose clean of debris and or household pets, this will also keep the structure of the pack in good order. When storing for an extended amount of time a washing of the bladder of the pack is recemonded to clear any possible dirt or debris out. After washing ensure the pack is dry and hang off the ground until the next time you are looking for some refreshment for an exhilarating activity.
Now that you have all the education needed to pick out a hydration pack for use in your activities we guarantee you will make a good choice and be enjoying water on the go in no time. Remember the basics, refer back to this guide with any questions and remember to stay hydrated!
Hydration packs come in a number of different volumes. Most hydration packs range from one liter to three liters in capacity. Depending on the sport you are doing, how hot it will be, and how long you plan on going without a refill, different size hydration packs are appropriate. For example, skiers tend to drink less water than long distance bikers. When you are picking out your new hydration pack, you will want to think about how much water you typically drink while out. You also want to remember that you will be carrying this on your back. The larger the hydrations pack, the more it will weigh and the bulkier it will be.


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KUALA LUMPUR: After starting the year on a wrong footing, men's singles back-up shuttler Iskandar Zulkarnain Zainuddin is determined to end the season on a right note in Myanmar.
The 19-year-old Iskandar is hoping to come good in his first major tournament – the SEA Games badminton competition from Dec 10-14 in Naypyitaw – although he will be the one least expected to shine in the biennial Games.
Iskandar, who was involved in a freak motorcycle accident in January that saw him ruled out of competition for 1½-month, will leave for Naypyitaw on Friday with his team-mates. The other men's singles shuttler is Chong Wei Feng.
Iskandar is happy that he came out of the accident stronger and a more determined player.
"At the start of the year, after the accident, I was quite doubtful about my future as a badminton player. That's why I cannot believe that I will now be making the trip to my first SEA Games," said Iskandar.
"Fortunately, I did not allow the injury (to his legs) to slow me down. I must thank my coach (Hendrawan) for his guidance and motivation."
After the setback, Iskandar made a remarkable comeback to maintain his status as one of the top back-up shuttlers in the country.
He proved it by reaching the semi-finals of the Malaysian Open GP Gold in July and the quarter-finals of the Korean GP Gold in October.
So when Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) decided to drop an under-performing Liew Daren from the SEA Games squad last month, Iskandar became the perfect choice as a replacement.
"Chances like this don't come very often and I intend to justify my selection to the SEA Games squad. This is the biggest tournament in my career and I hope it will be the start of greater things for me," said the Universiti Malaya management and sports science student.
Although Iskandar has not beaten all his potential opponents in Myanmar, he said that he is not overawed or intimidated.
Besides Wei Feng, his other main challengers will be World Championships bronze medallist Nguyen Tien Minh of Vietnam, Thailand's Tanongsak Saensomboonsuk, Indonesia's Dionysius Hayom Rumbaka and Singapore's Derek Wong and Ashton Chen.
"I have lost to them all … except for Tanongsak, I went down fighting in rubber games to the others. Hopefully, I can raise the bar this time and beat some of them and win my first SEA Games medal," said Iskandar.
Malaysia last won the SEA Games men's singles gold through Mohd Roslin Hashim at the KL Games in 2001.
Since then, Indonesia have dominated the scene – Sony Dwi Kuncoro won it twice in 2003 and 2005; Taufik Hidayat in 2007; and Simon Santoso in 2009 and 2011.


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Impact of independent directors and the regulatory environment on bank merger prices: evidence from takeover activity in the 1990s
This article examines the primary motivation of the bank merger waves in the 1990s. Our investigation of the factors that determine bid premiums paid for target banks focuses on the importance of the financial characteristics of the targets, composition of their boards of directors, and the regulatory environment. ; The value of the target bank to the acquiring bank should reflect its present discounted value of future net cash flows. Thus, at a minimum, the bid price should be a combination of the stand-alone value of the net assets of the target bank and the net cash flows from higher-valued deposit insurance as a result of the proposed merger. Finance literature also suggests that in large transactions, such as mergers and acquisitions, the value of independent outside directors can be very important as internal governance mechanisms for protecting the interest of shareholders and help to mitigate shareholder/management agency problems. In addition, regulation could also play an important role in determining the number and type of bank merger transactions. Prior to the Riegle-Neal Act banks were restricted by federal and state laws from expanding across state lines. We examine whether bank merger prices were higher or lower as a result of these restrictions. We find a variety of interesting and important results. We find that higher performing targets, as measured by return on assets, are offered higher bid premiums. We also find that lower risk targets, as well as those that may provide some diversification benefits, are offered higher prices.> We find that changes in the regulatory environment had a significant impact on bank merger activities in general, and bank merger prices in particular. For example, merger bid premiums increased by approximately 35 percent on average from the pre- to the post-Riegle-Neal periods. Finally, consistent with the literature on non-financial firms, our results provide strong support for the proposition that during takeovers independent boards act to increase the wealth of the shareholders of target banks.
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good morning! i wanted to get right to the poll today because we have a new lookbook for september and it is beautiful. which outfit is your favorite?
and the winner of last week's denim poll was the lightweight skinny with 38% :)
good morning! i wanted to get right to the poll today because we have a new lookbook for september and it is beautiful. which outfit is your favorite?
and the winner of last week's denim poll was the lightweight skinny with 38% :)
for today's poll i thought i'd ask you guys about denim. fp denim in particular. which of these styles would you wear the most this fall?
the fp pull on flare:
the fp textured skinny:
or the fp seamed skinny:
last week i asked which of our 3 trends for fall you loved most out of 70s groupie, sports utility and underwear as outerwear. 54 % are digging the underwear as outerwear trend, 29% 70's groupie and 17% sports utility.
good morning! let's get right to the thursday poll… this week we've been telling you about some of the trends we love for fall, so i thought i'd ask which of these trends you all are most excited about!
the winner of last week's thermal poll was by far and away the motorcuff thermal with 50% of the vote!
it's almost that time of year… to wear thermals!! i can't get enough of our thermals, they are the BEST. i love these four styles so much i can't decide which one to get for this season. which one do you guys like best?
the motorcuff long sleeve scoop thermal:
the lace trim thermal:
the we the free recollections thermal:
or the we the free everything's rosey tunic:
and just in case you missed it, check out our post on ways to wear thermals right here. now vote!
last week's outfit poll was very close between one and two, but the winner was outfit one with 29%.
have you seen our new outfits for august yet?!? i always get so excited when we have new outfits because our team does such an amazing job putting them together. the layering in these outfits is so perfect. which is your favorite?
i think this is the first time i've actually been stumped! i love them all. now vote!
click on the images to see the items in each outfit. the winner of last week's desert gypsy poll was the traded treasure bib necklace with 33%.
our august catalog has some beautiful accessories. they all look so special and unique and complement the outfits perfectly. which of these is your favorite?
the nile fringe earrings:
the traded treasure bib necklace:
the gold coin pendant:
the saharan sun bangle:
or the setting sun tassel earring:
and the winner of last week's slip poll was the chiffon and lace tiered ruffle slip with 38%!
i'm all about slips right now. they're light and airy for summer and perfect for carrying over into fall and winter as layering pieces. i have my eye on a couple of these… which one is your favorite?
the loving tulle layering slip:
the fields of lace dress:
the chiffon and lace tiered ruffle slip:
the sleeveless ruffle up solid tunic:
or the pointed maxi slip:
the winner of last week's poll was the vintage mandala bag with 42%!
have you guys seen our new outfits page for july yet?! it's awesome – you should check it out, when you hover over the images you can see a really cute little video :)
i love every single one of these looks. which of the following is your favorite??
i don't know about you guys but i pretty much NEED every item in outfit two. the winner of last week's bodysuit poll was the solid v tank bodysuit with 42% of the vote!
it's the 100th thursday poll! wooohoooo… so we told you the other day about how much we love bodysuits right now and we have three adorable options! which one rocks YOUR body?
the lace cami bodysuit:
or the solid short sleeve scoop bodysuit:
and in case you missed it check out our blog post on bodysuit styling :)
right now we're really loving patchwork prints– colorful, nostalgic and perfect for a sweet summer picnic. which patchwork print is your favorite?
the embroidered floral border dress:
the long sleeve printed dropwaist boho tunic:
the paisley floral skirt:
the paisley garden printed tank:
or the patchwork paisley necklace dress:
the winner of our stripes poll was the we the free lace & stripe short sleeve top, with 44% of the vote!
now that we've told you all about the stripes trend we're loving right now, i want to know which striped item is your favorite!
do you like bold and bright, like the WTF lace and stripe short sleeve top:
barely there stripes like the crinkle tunic:
textured stripes like the downtown date dress:
partial stripes like the super tank mini dress:
bold, all-over stripes like the dinner time tieback dress:
or multicolored stripes like the super stripe tank:
the winner of last week's dress poll was, by far and away, the downtown date dress with 60% of the vote!
the days are heating up and summer is just around the corner…time for long days of lounging in the sun followed by wild summer nights. our current summer nights trend is all about the items you can rock all day long and then dress up with accessories to wear straight out at night. i love our selection of body con dresses that are perfect for this trend. which one do you like best??
the dinner time tieback dress:
the sleeveless fringe lace tunic:
or the downtown date dress:
and the winner of our platform poll last week was the roma knotted strap platform by cynthia vincent!


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Andrew Garfield's breakout role in The Social Network has skyrocketed the 27-year-old actor to fame – after he recently landed the new Spider-Man role – and the February issue of Details Magazine has the scoop on how the Hollywood newcomer is adjusting.
"I realized immediately how much hard work it was going to be… visibility and being recognized walking down the street. I'm holding out a naïve and ignorant hope that it won't happen."
The British newcomer is currently filming the reboot of the comic book franchise — but he hopes he never becomes so famous that he stops learning.
"I hope I never blow up. I hope that I have to audition for every single job I want. I hope that I'm always struggling, really. You develop when you're struggling. When you're struggling, you get stronger."


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Peer Effects and the Promise of Social Mobility: A Model of Human Capital Investment
I analyze a model of human capital development in the presence of peer effects. Parents invest in their child, and this investment conveys a positive externality upon the child's peers. Parents also acquire wealth, which i) finances consumption, and ii) determines a child's peer group. I show how the freedom to compete for desirable peers exacerbates the natural underinvestment problem. The analysis thereby produces a general equilibrium framework in which the inefficiencies displayed in a rat-race interact with those stressed in the multi-tasking literature. I consider an extension in which both wealth and parental investment are observed with noise.
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In deeper fantasy leagues, you've got to scoop up potentially useful minor leaguers before they even get promoted. In that interest, let's talk about a few guys in the AHL who have a combination of talent and potential opportunity.
The Lightning may be hurting in the wake of the Steven Stamkos injury, but they're fortunate to own two of the AHL's top four scorers in the dynamic Russian duo of Vladislav Namestnikov and Nikita Kucherov, their first- and second-round picks in 2011.
I talked about Kucherov in my last column – before I got derailed by a computer disaster that's kept me out of the game a little while here – but what he's done is worth an update. In just 13 games this year, Kucherov's racked up a dozen goals and 10 assists, while Namestnikov has dished a dozen assists to go with seven markers. No one else on Syracuse has more than 10 points. Namestnikov comes with serious pedigree, as his father Evgeny played in the NHL, as did his uncle, Slava Kozlov. Though Kucherov has no such pedigree, his scoring in the AHL and juniors speaks for itself. With Stamkos hurt, it wouldn't be surprising if these two get the call as soon as the Bolts' offense goes into a slump.
After a surprisingly positive start, the Flames have (unsurprisingly) declined sharply, and the long story short is that they've only won six of 18 games this year. Fortunately, they have a shot in the arm waiting at AHL Abbotsford in the person Corban Knight, the Panthers' fifth-round pick in 2009 whose rights the Flames acquired in the offseason.
Knight, who starred at the University of North Dakota for the last three years – averaging a point per game or better each year in that span –has carried his productivity forward into professional hockey. He's tied for Abbotsford's team lead in points with 16 in 17 games, and his plus-8 rating is the best mark on the squad. At 6-2, 200, Knight's got the size and the mindset to make his combination of skill and grit work at the NHL level.
The Rangers made a slick move of their own in the offseason when they acquired Danny Kristo from Montreal for Christian Thomas – their 2010 second-round pick, but an undersized winger who probably doesn't have the kind of skill that a Martin St. Louis brings to the table. Though I have a fondness for smaller skaters, it does, I'll admit, take a certain kind of player to make things work at the NHL level without good size. In any case, Kristo has perfectly reasonable size, and his first full AHL season is going quite well so far, as he's scored eight goals and added six assists for a point-per-game pace through 14 games. While his desire and consistency have been questioned at times, the 2008 second-rounder is developing admirably and has all the skills you look for in a scoring winger. While the Rangers want him to spend this year developing, they've had injury problems on the wing already, and Kristo's going go force his way up if he keeps going like this.
Let's get into some NHL action.
Notable Promotions
Martin Jones, G, LA – The most notable call-up of the week, Jones has a chance to see some real playing time with Jonathan Quick out a month or so. Though Ben Scrivens has been good in the early going this year, he's not a flag-carrying netminder. It's hard to imagine Jones doesn't get a chance to impress at the NHL level after putting up great stats in the AHL for the last four seasons – none better than this year, in which he's got a 2.24 GAA and .927 save percentage in 13 games for Manchester.
Travis Morin, C, DAL – Morin was pacing the AHL in scoring at the time of his recall – a ridiculous 24 points in 14 games. But at age 29, he's no spring chicken, and certainly no prospect. He's only played in four NHL games despite his advanced age, and though he's had a couple good AHL seasons, it's been a long road for the 2004 ninth-round pick. It's been questioned whether Morin has the speed or the muscle to succeed at the highest level, and it's questionable whether the Stars will give him more than fourth-line ice time to work with. He skated just 6:01 in his season debut Wednesday, going plus-1 with no other stats to speak of.
Tanner Pearson, LW, LA – The Kings' top pick in 2012 has already made it to the big leagues. Though he wasn't going nuts in Manchester this year, with 11 points on his line to accompany a plus-8 rating over 15 games – a scoring rate that's right in line with last season's 47-point output in 64 contests – Pearson made an immediate impact in his NHL debut. Despite skating only 9:33, he scored his first NHL goal on a power play. The former Barrie Colts star is going to be a quality NHLer, but the Kings have a lot of bodies up front right now, so his opportunities are going to be limited in the short term.
Chris Terry, LW, CAR – Just one of a host of young, high-upside forwards who can somehow never see quality ice time in the NHL despite the Hurricanes being just awful nearly every year, Terry is now six years removed from being drafted (2007, fifth round) and has played all of six NHL games. He's got a 34-goal AHL season on his record and has tallied 64, 59 and 60 points in the minors the last three seasons, yet seems to never get a legitimate shot with a Carolina team that could use his skill. Still only 24, Terry's off to another fine start in the minors this year, with 10 points in as many games, but as usual, he's seen fairly minimal time since his recall, skating third-line minutes (12:05 on average) while luminaries like Nathan Gerbe and Patrick Dwyer are playing career-high minutes on the second line. Can we just fire the entire Hurricanes front office and coaching staff yet?
Prospect of the Week
Shea Theodore, D, ANA – The Ducks had to wait until the 26th pick to make their first-round selection this year, but they made it count by drafting the slick-skating, high-scoring Theodore, who's looking like the best defenseman Anaheim's drafted since Cam Fowler. The 18-year-old BC native looked promising for WHL Seattle last year, scoring 19 goals and finishing third on the team in points (50), but his minus-24 rating as well as concerns about his physicality and defensive responsibility had some questioning his potential.
Well, this year, playing for a Seattle team that still doesn't have much in the way of goaltending, Theodore's carrying a team-leading plus-4 to go with 11 goals and 13 assists in just 19 contests. In short, he's making major strides forward. Though he may have another year of junior hockey left after this season, Theodore should be universally owned in keeper and dynasty formats, as he's going to be an impact fantasy performer in a couple years' time. He may be the highest-upside defenseman to come out of junior since Mike Green – another late-first-round pick, back in 2004.
2014 Draft Prospect of the Week
Aaron Ekblad, D, Barrie Colts (OHL) – Yep, we're doubling down on defensemen this week. The 17-year-old Ekblad, considered to be one of the top prospects for the 2014 draft, is having an interesting mixed bag of a season so far with Barrie. While he's raised his scoring – with seven goals, he's already tied last year's total, and his 19 points in 20 games is easily the highest rate he's managed – Ekblad's carrying a minus-5 rating, a far cry from last year's plus-29 mark.
Nonetheless, he's widely considered a workhorse defenseman who can play offense, defense and special teams equally effectively, and with his size and skill, he's eerily reminiscent of Shea Weber. While this is commonly regarded as a weaker draft class, it wouldn't be surprising if Ekblad changed people's minds on that in time. He's already got the size to play in the NHL – or the NBA, for that matter – and he's only going to get bigger and better. That's a scary thought for the opposition.
Also, someone made this pretty excellent highlight video. Check out the bullets he's ripping from the point. Yikes.


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Toyota Rolls Out the New Camry and Camry Hybrid
9 January 2006
|The new Camry Hybrid
Toyota introduced the redesigned sixth-generation 2007 Camry, including the new hybrid version, at the Detroit auto show, beginning what Senior Vice President of Automotive Operations Don Esmond called "the biggest launch we've had in our nearly 50 years of existence."
In completely redesigning the Camry—the best-selling car in the US for eight of the last nine years—Toyota engineers opted for enhanced performance and style, shooting for a athletic, energetic image. Camry buyers, Toyota executives explained, felt that the car was too "ordinary."
The new baseline engine is an enhanced version of the older 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. The redesign includes optimized intake and exhaust systems, as well as reduced internal friction and enhanced engine-block/crankcase rigidity to improve fuel economy and reduce noise and vibration. Power output has very incrementally increased to 158 hp (118 kW) from 154 hp (115 kW), and torque to 218 Nm from 217 Nm, while maintaining the 24 mpg city/34 mpg highway (28 mpg combined) rating of the 2006 Camry.
For the new, high-end SE Camry, Toyota introduced a 3.5-liter, 268 hp (200 kW), 336 Nm V6, designed to deliver up to 40% better acceleration than the 2006 model year 3.3-liter V6. Dual camshafts in the 3.5-liter engine employ dual variable valve timing with intelligence (Dual VVT-i) for optimal cam timing and maximum power production at all rpm levels.
The high-end engine is coupled with an all-new six-speed automatic transmission that uses 21% fewer parts than its 5-speed predecessor.
Estimated fuel economy with the new powertrain is 22 city, 31 highway (25.3 mpg combined)—a 5% improvement over the 24 mpg combined of the 3.3-liter 2006 Camry while delivering 28% more power.
|Under the hood of the Camry Hybrid.
The Camry Hybrid uses a lower-power (147 hp/110 kW), lower-torque (187 Nm) 2.4-liter Atkinson-cycle engine coupled to a continuously variable transmission. The second half of this newest version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive is a 105-kw electric motor with 199 lb-ft of torque, an ultra-small inverter with a specially designed compact battery, and a transaxle. The hybrid uses a 244.8-volt NiMH battery pack.
The result is a combined 192 hp (143 kW) from the hybrid system with 275 Nm of torque, with estimated fuel economy for the hybrid of 43 mpg US city, 37 mpg US highway (40 mpg US combined).
Toyota expects to have the non-hybrid Camrys in showrooms in March, with the Camry Hybrid to follow several months later.
|2007 Camry Hybrid vs. 2006 Prius
|2007 Camry Hybrid
|2006 Prius
|Gasoline engine
|2.4-liter, 4-cylinder
|1.5-liter, 4-cylinder
|2,352 cc
|1,497 cc
|Valve Train
|Twin-cam, 4 valve/cyl w/ VVT-i
|4-valve/cyl w/ VVT-i
|Engine Power
|147 hp (110 kW) @ 4,000rpm
|76 hp (57 kW) @ 5,000 rpm
|Engine Torque
|187 Nm @ 4,000 rpm
|111 Nm @ 4,200 rpm
|Motor type
|Permanent Magnet Synchronous
|Permanent Magnet Synchronous
|Motor Output
|105 kW/4,500 rpm
|50 kW/1,200–1,540 rpm
|Motor Torque
|199 lb-ft @ 0–1,500 rpm
|295 lb-ft @ 0–1,200 rpm
|Battery type
|Nominal voltage
|244.8V (204 cells, 1.2V/cell)
|201.6V (168 cells, 1.2V/cell)
|6.5 ampere hour
|6.5 ampere hour
|Battery peak horsepower rating
|45 hp
|28 hp
|System voltage
|650 volts max
|500 volts max
|Combined System Net Power
|192 hp (143 kW)
|110 hp (82 kW)
|Coefficient of drag
|Curb weight
|3,367 lbs (1,527 kg)
|2,890 lbs (1,311 kg)
|Fuel Economy
|Fuel consumption (combined)
|5.9 l/100km
|4.3 l/100km
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"If you want less HP, buy a smaller car"...
Unfortunately, the automakers don't seem to be providing better fuel economy with lower HP:
- the lower-powered subcompact Yaris gets slightly worse hwy fuel economy than the higher-powered Corolla
- the subcompact Chevy Aveo is shockingly thirsty for its size, and gets the same combined EPA rating as a larger Chev Cobalt sedan
- the upcoming subcompact Honda Fit gets similar mileage to the Civic compact (for this car I'm repeating what I've read elsewhere; I haven't actually seen the numbers)
The automakers have dropped the ball on efficiency with this latest wave of small cars.
I really like the exterior styling of the Prius (and this new Camry) but I HATE the interior styling of the Prius. I would have though Toyota would have gone with tha V6 for the hybrid camry seeing as they already have the Prius but I'm glad they went with the four cylinder. I think they played it right with the Camry hybrid, if they lowered the hp to improve the mpg it might compete even more with the Prius. The added hp of the hybrid over the 4 cylinder (and non-funky styling) should attract new hybrid buyers...I'm thinking old people who LOVE the camry but don't want futuristic styling and a funky interior like the prius, and won't mind spending a little more coin (that they usually have) for a little more hp and a little more milage.
According to our green vehicle guide the combined rating for the Honda Jazz (Fit) and Civic are
Jazz GLi 5.7 l/100km (41 MPG)
Civic GLi 7.5 l/100km (31 MPG)
The Jazz is quite a bit better however we do not do the city/highway test anymore here. Australia now uses the standard combined test
Figures from http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au
BTW the Honda Jazz is a great car. I was going to buy one at one stage and they drive well and have heaps of interior room.
Some things that can be easily overlooked. Toyota Camry Hybrid (TCH) is not in the same performance league as Jazz or Civic. I think 192 hp Camry hybrid will perfrom like the V6 3.5l brother. Here is how I derived to that conjecture.
Hybrid Synergy Drive delivers power with almost perfectly flat torque (as seen in Prius) curve. The maximum power seems lower due to no peaks and hence no valleys. Power delivery is instant and consistant. For example, Prius is 1.5 to 2 seconds faster than 06 Civic hybrid with the same 110 hp rated peak.
110 hp Prius actually performs like a 154 hp traditional car (comparing to Toyota Allion CVT). This makes effective power peak 1.4 times lower. So, 192 hp Camry hybrid would perform like 269 hp (192x1.4) traditional car. This puts it in the V6 3.5 league. In any case, TCH should definately be faster than 06' V6 3.3 while getting 40mpg!
I'm a little slow on this one but I bet one of the main reasons why Toyota didn't make the Camry hybrid a V6 is because they don't want it competing with it's own Lexus ES330. Sure the cars would still have their differences but surely they wouldn't want a Camry with more horsepower than their Lexus ES330, and a Camry hybrid V6 would be getting close to the ES330's price tag. Maybe Toyota is saving the V6 hybrid for the ES330? Isn't the V6 in the ES330 pretty similar to the 3.3L found in the current Highlander Hybrid? Maybe the next generation Lexus ES/RX and next generation Highlander will get this same new 3.5L V6 with available hybrid powertrain....
It's foolish to compare the Prius to the hybrid Camry, they aren't the same market niche. Remove that irrelivant Prius nonsense and put the stats to the Accord hybrid up there. Much more reasonable comparison as far as 2 cars people will be looking to decide from.
Next you'll be comparing a Yugo to a Viper. :P
Not so fast on the Accord vs. Camary. The Accord would be faster but the Camary has better MPG. The Accord for me is a less usable car however. Honda chose to put the batterys for the hybrid system behind the rear seat thus the seat will not fold. Toyota retained a 60/40 split folding seat. As to those asking for lower power and better MPG I say this is designed to be a family sedan that can do it all including crusing at highway speed with people and luggage, if the engine were smaller it might run into trouble on a long uphill.
"The Accord would be faster but the Camary has better MPG."
You sure about that? If Camry hybrid performs like a 269 hp traditional car (see above explanation), it will be faster than 255 hp Accord hybrid.
Camry hybrid will also get better mpg and cleaner (AT-PZEV vs. ULEV-II) for the environment. Camry hybrid would also qualify for more tax credit.
I think the Camry hybrid is a slam dunk. Its above the Prius in size and power and has great economy FOR ITS SIZE. I was worried Toyota would go more mild on the Camry hybrid like the Accord, I am glad they went for a FULL hybrid. The electric motor is larger then the Prius and sized well for the Camry. Unless its overpriced I see this being a big hit. Far more of a hit then the Accord Hybrid. I LOVE the 600 mile range. 40 mpg combined for this size is excellent.
Justin please read below. It is Honda with the smaller trunk and no folding seat.
"In addition to its groundbreaking Hybrid Synergy Drive, Camry Hybrid comes with a long list of standard features. These include a tire-pressure monitoring system, halogen headlamps with automatic on/off, a premium JBL audio system with an auxiliary audio jack and Bluetooth® technology, cruise control, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, dual-zone automatic climate control heating and air conditioning, an eight-way-adjustable power driver's seat, a 60/40 split fold-down rear seat, 16-inch aluminum wheels, heated outside rear-view mirrors and much more."
Source http://www.treehugger.com/files/2006/01/2007_toyota_cam_2.php
The HAH does 0-60 in what.. 7.5 secs? 7? The TCH is expected to be under 8 secs. I think they made a good choice with a 4 cylinder HSD Camry. It's for those who want V6 power but find the 3.5 litre excessive. It also falls nicely between the 158hp 4 and 268hp V6 thus minimising the power difference. It's also priced in between too. The Car Connection said that it won't be the most expensive Camry (so I take that to be priced below an XLE V6). I tested the HAH and found no power difference between that and the EX V6.
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'Ghostbusters 3′: Here's Who We Think Should Star in a Female Version
Over the weekend it was announced that Paul Feig is in negotiations to direct an all-female version of 'Ghostbusters 3,' which is the first bit of news to get us seriously interested since Phil Lord and Chris Miller's names were briefly attached earlier this year. Feig, who also brought us 'Bridesmaids' and 'The Heat,' has given us some hilarious and truly great female-driven films. By making the new 'Ghostbusters' women, this project has so much more potential because there are so many insanely funny and talented women out there. We couldn't help but put together a list of who we think should star in an all-female 'Ghostbusters 3.'


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Christmas spirit has come to Auchan also
Monday, November 30, 2009
International Bazaar - impressions
Like almost all the people living in Luxembourg, we've also been to the International Bazaar held the past week-end
Our general impressions are:
- huge crowd of people stuffed in a small hall
- even worse, there was no ventilation system and the air was very difficult to breath, taking into account that almost every stand was cooking something
- as a consequence, we've seen one young lady fainting
- like last year, we found the delicious raisins in chocolate from Iceland
- another negative point for the organisers, one had to pay 50 cents to use the toilets Or, if you sell drinks and food, it is an obligation to ensure free of charge toilets for customers.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
EPSO - exam hall in Bruxelles
This is how the exam hall for the EPSO written test looks like:
To be brief, it is a very large, very basic hall part of the Bruxelles exhibition centre (near the Atomium):
To get a better idea of the size, there were about 400 - 500 people taking the exam at the same time:
To be brief, it is a very large, very basic hall part of the Bruxelles exhibition centre (near the Atomium):
To get a better idea of the size, there were about 400 - 500 people taking the exam at the same time:
Marilyn Manson at Rockhal on Sunday, December 20, 2009
Marilyn Manson will perform in Luxembourg, at Rockhal, on Sunday, December 20, 2009.
Tickets are already on sale for EUR 36
Further details on www.rockhal.lu
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Mini Europe parc within Bruparck in Brussels (IV)
And the last post about Mini_Europe:
And remember, it's only a 2 hour drive from Luxembourg ...
Puzzle - forest flowers - part 1
We're accumulating experience as we've finished the first part of the forest flowers puzzle:
Hopefully, next year we'll be able to tackle 1,000 pieces puzzles
Friday, November 27, 2009
Mini Europe parc within Bruparck in Brussels (III)
www.luxair.lu flies too high on service fees
Yesterday we purchased airplane tickets to fly from Luxembourg to London with Luxair.
We would have preferred to fly with British Airways (cheaper rates and safer planes), but due some circumstances our only choice was Luxair.
Anyway, even if we had to fly Luxiar, we did not purchase the ticket from www.luxair.lu, due to their incredible high service fees, when compared to the competition.
Bear with us for a short comparison for service fees:
www.luxair.lu - EUR 20
www.expedia.fr - EUR 0 (yes, zero)
www.lastminute.com - EUR 0 (zero)
www.ebookers.com - EUR 0 (NIL)
To conclude, don't buy directly from Luxair, even if you want to fly with them.
That is if you do not want to throw money out the window.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Shops open in Luxembourg this Sunday, 29
Shops in Luxembourg Ville will be open this Sunday, 29 November from 14:00 to 18:00.
Also, Auchan supermarket will be open on Sunday from 10:00 to 19:00.
How to cook sarmale - recipe (including photos)
Sarmale is a typical Romanian dish, which in English terms can be translated as stuffed cabbage rolls.
For the preparation of a serious quantity of sarmale,the following are needed for the composition:
- one big pickled cabbage (the one bought weighted almost 3 kilograms, including the brine it was kept in).
You can find pickled cabbage at the East-European groceries that you might know. We usually buy it from a Turkish shop in Trier, on Neustrasse (20 meters from the junction with Kaiserstrasse)
- 1 kilogram of minced meat (it can be pork, veal, or mixed. For those on a special diet, you can use also chicken)
- 100 grams of rice (depending on your taste, you can put more or less rice)
- 2 chopped onions
- 1 big grated carrot
- 2 eggs.
- laurel (leaves)
The preparation starts by mixing well all the ingredients mentioned above and seasoning according to taste with salt, pepper and paprika:
Once you're almost done with mixing, you can also add some tomato juice:
- cut the cabbage leaves carefully, to obtain stripes of cabbage as large as a palm:
- place a small portion of meat mix onto the cabbage leave and roll it to obtain an hermetic cylinder like shape:
- place the rolls in successive layers in the pot:
- once you reach the top of the pot, place another layer of chopped cabbage leaves and 5-6 tomatos:
- add on top some extra tomato juice, additional spices and water to completely fill in the pot
- we recommend eating sarmale with fresh cream.
Bon appetit !
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