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Established in 1988, this festival is a big musical extravaganza that has attracted high profile artists such as Jan Garbarek, Mari Boine and Dee Dee Bridgewater, among many others. Some of the best symphonic orchestras in Scandinavia have also performed here. Over the past two decades the festival has had an interesting mixture of top quality performances, including many by artists from Scandinavia.
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Fall Check-In is available for all residents Saturday, September 21, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Please make sure you bring your room number from your Evergreen Assignment email (sent in early September) so you know where to check in. Follow the directions to F parking lot where you will check in by signing your contract and receiving your keys. Expect a brief wait in F lot before being directed to an unloading area near your room or apartment. We ask that you unload quickly (staff will be available to help you), move your belongings inside, and then move your car to parking lot C. (If you will be bringing more than one vehicle with belongings, please arrive in F lot at the same time so you can be queued up together. If you will be bringing more than one vehicle with family or friends to help you but without belongings, please coordinate your arrival so those parking in C lot have time to walk to Housing to assist you).
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- 10/16/2013Convenient location if you are going to a concert at SAP- you can park in garage and get free parking for the concert event. That said, food was average and pricey. The roof top dining was really pleasant on a warm October evening, if you don't mind being in the approach for San Jose Airport! Read full review
- 10/6/2013The best parts of my meal were the Jamaican coffee and the brioche bread pudding. My meal was small I ordered the jambalaya. It came in a tiny cast iron skillet with rice underneath (hidden rice). It was hardly any and for the price of $27 I expected claim jumpers or elephant bar portions. My friends orders … Read full review
- 9/29/2013In a nutshell: good food but not worth the money. Special events here are great. Especially New Years Eve! But, otherwise, it leaves you feeling kind of "meh". Read full review
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- 8/3/2013Another delicious meal. Sautéed prawns, scallops and Dungeness crab. Finished with raspberry jack for dessert - yum! I would please ask for those of you reading these reviews - please do NOT bring your children! It's a more upscale place for those that are looking to enjoy a good meal and conversation in a close setting. Read full review
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Europe's social democrats hoped that the 2008 economic meltdown would vindicate their politics and strengthen their hand. But they failed to see how badly they had damaged their brand by compromising on core principles during the previous two decades. To find their way forward, they must return to their roots.
In the age of leaks, the United States will find it harder to act hypocritically and get away with it -- and so Washington may ultimately be compelled to start practicing what it preaches.
Even if immigration reform managed to get through congress, it would do little to stem illegal immigration or improve the plight of the undocumented. So policymakers should shift their focus to a more humane, bottom-up approach: letting states compete for illegal immigrants.
A British exit from the EU is now more likely than ever, thanks to Prime Minister David Cameron, who has caved in to his party's right wing. But such a move would be disastrous--not only for the United Kingdom, but for the rest of Europe and the United States.
To stop climate change, the international community should shift focus from setting targets countries can't meet to compelling multinational corporations to act. The immense power wielded by a small number of companies might be just what is needed to save the planet.
Tensions between China and Japan are rising, but an economic version of mutual deterrence is preserving the uneasy status quo. Put simply, China needs to buy Japanese products as much as Japan needs to sell them.
Given that Chinese counterfeiting has benefits as well as costs, and considering China's historical resistance to Western pressure, trying to push China to change its approach to intellectual property law is not worth the political and diplomatic capital the United States is spending on it.
Much of the outrage over economic inequality in the United States has centered on the high compensation and lack of accountability that corporate executives supposedly enjoy -- allegedly the result of boards at public companies. The truth, however, is that American CEOs now earn less and get fired more than in the recent past.
The world may expect great things from India, but as extensive reporting reveals, Indians themselves turn out to be deeply skeptical about their country's potential. That attitude, plus New Delhi's dysfunctional foreign-policy bureaucracy, prevent long-term planning of the sort China has mastered -- and are holding India back.
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Alright, we're go for four total artist announcements. We've got one preview of a previously announced song, then announcements for two new artists and one returning one. As per usual, we're giving away free MSP codes to people who can answer quick guessing-game questions about our next announcements! To not clog this thread with all that, head over here to play! We'll make all our announcements in this community thread.
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We're happy to announce we've got yet another partner we're working with to bring you the best and brightest new bands from around the world!
We're working with Welkin Entertainment http://www.facebook.com/welkinentertainment to bring you more of the music you're craving.
We're starting off with a phenomenal band that we're sure any true metal fan is going to thoroughly enjoy.
I'm talking about Ne Obliviscaris!
"Formed in 2003, Ne Obliviscaris (pronounced; Nay Ob-li-vis-kar-is) hit the live scene February 2006 to widespread critical acclaim with many hailing their unique sound, intense live shows and extremely talented line-up. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Ne Obliviscaris include a vast array of influences within their sound for progressive to black, thrash, death and melodic metal, and even western art music, jazz and flamenco. Creating music of many extremes, and with compositions often exceeding ten minutes in length, their sound is at times very technical and complex and at others simple and subtle, creating and extremely original brand of metal that defies normal categorisation.
After several years in the making, Ne Obliviscaris' debut album has finally been completed. 'Portal Of I' was produced by violinist/clean vocalist Tim Charles, and co-produced and engineered by Troy McCosker at Pony Music Studio, Melbourne, Australia and mixed and mastered at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden, by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Ihsahn, Katatonia, Devin Townsend). Featuring 7 diverse songs and almost 72 minutes in length, Ne Obliviscaris have created an album that is unlike any other."
We're starting off with their TEN MINUTE epic song " Of Petrichor Weaves Black Noise" : http://youtu.be/WMRKBz89uRQ
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Our first reveal is a previously announced song. Well, we previously announced the artist and put the song's title in our thread, but details.
Anyways, we're proud to show off gameplay footage for the KharmaGuess remix of "Lunatic" by Christina Marie Magenta! This remix won a contest back in April and the winner got $300, some CMM swag, and a spot on the remix album compiling the top choices from the contest. We also got to author it for Rock Band! It's a hard rock remix, which makes for a very different type of song than you're used to hearing from CMM normally.
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Shannen Enos of Tracy, a licensed vocational nurse and owner of Enos CPR Services, recently taught 270 students in Kimball's Health Sciences Pathway her "Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers" course. She leads the same course for a wide variety of health professionals, she said, covering first aid, CPR, use of a bag mask to help with breathing and use of an automated external defibrillator.
"It was a great opportunity to expose the kids to real life while still in school," Enos said. "(They are) more confident in their training.
At Kimball High School, entering freshmen select from a few focus areas, called pathways, and take courses related to their chosen theme throughout their four years of high school.
Enos, who volunteered to teach the life-support course, said she wanted students in the Health Sciences Pathway to get a glimpse of what professionals in the health care field go through.
The six hours of the course were spread out over six consecutive weeks, and the students took a written exam and then demonstrated their skills on a CPR dummy to conclude the course. Students could choose to be tested and receive a certification card for a small fee.
On Feb. 9, students in groups of three practiced their basic life support and CPR skills on a dummy. Each took a turn administering chest compressions, giving breaths and using a defibrillator.
"The students saw how each individual job works together," Enos said.
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Craftsman 10'' Bench Drill Press with Laser
Sears Exclusive. | Item# 00934983000 | Model# ZJ4113ZSpecifications & Dimensions
Dimensions: | |
Height (in.): | 26.77 |
Length (in.): | 8.27 |
Table Dimensions (LxW): | 7-3/8 x 7-1/2 |
Width (in.): | 13.39 |
Product Overview: | |
Chuck Size: | 1/2 in. |
General Warranty: | 1 Year |
Item Weight (lbs.): | 60.63 |
Number of Speeds: | 5 |
Package Contents: | Fence, Tasklight, Hardware Pack, |
Spindle Taper: | JT33 |
Spindle Travel (in.): | 2.5 |
Style: | Bench |
Table Tilt (Right and Left): | Left 45 deg. - Right 45 deg. |
Color: | |
Color/Finish: | Gray |
Handles: | |
Handle Type: | 3-position |
Number of Handles: | 3 |
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Cord Length (ft.): | 6 |
Cord Type: | 18 gauge |
Handling & Operating: | |
360 deg. Swivel Head: | Yes |
Motor-Engine: | |
Engine Type: | Induction |
Horsepower: | .5 |
Motor Voltage: | 110 |
Convenience: | |
Onboard Key Storage: | Yes |
General Features: | |
Spindle Speed: | 5 |
Table Material: | Cast iron |
Table Movement: | Standard/Manual |
Table Swivel: | Yes |
Chuck: | |
Chuck Capacity: | 1/2 in. |
Materials: | |
Housing Material: | Cast Iron |
Size: | |
Base Size (in.): | 13.19 x 8.07 |
Column Diameter (in.): | 2.25 |
Installation: | |
Assembly Required: | Assembly Required |
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ETL Listed: | Yes |
Others: | |
Condition: | New |
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10" Bench Drill Press with Laser Merges Ultimate Precision and Reliable Performance
Drilling clean, perfect holes into the toughest material is all in a day's work for the Craftsman 10" bench drill press with laser. With a 1/2 HP motor and a speed range of 680 to 3,150 RPM, this design combines high torque and speed to deliver remarkable performance. 1/2-inch chuck is fitted to the model so you can work comfortably with metal, wood and sanding drums. With a depth gauge and a guiding laser, you can enjoy fast machining and split accuracy in all your jobs.
The 10" bench drill press with laser is designed to eliminate guesswork by improving precision. Laser gives you accurate X and Y axis positioning, and the drill table adjusts to help you make flawless corner holes and bevel sanding. Rack and pinion control table elevation adjustment to make quick and accurate adjustments. For repetitive drilling jobs, a tough stop block and a steel fence are put in place to align and brace all your work pieces.
- Exceptional, effortless drilling performance comes standard with the Craftsman 10" Bench Drill Press with Laser
- 1/2 HP motor coupled with a 680-3,150 RPM speed range provide impressive speed and smooth drilling performance
- 1/2 in. chuck allows you to work with wood, metal and sanding drums
- Depth gauge ensures fast machining
- Laser provides accurate X and Y axis projection for better positioning
- Drill table allows 45 degree adjustments for drilling perfect corner holes and bevel sanding
- Table elevation adjustment is controlled by rack and pinion for quick, precise adjustments
- Strong stop block and scaled steel fence guide, align and brace your pieces for repetitive drilling
- Sight window helps you monitor speed
- Drill press comes with 1/2 in. keyed chuck, chuck key and hex key wrenches
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One of the laser lights quit working on my Craftsman10" drill with laser. The unit is not even two yrs old. Called to get the laser replaced and was told ...sorry. The drill does not fall under the replacement part like wrenches, socket wrenches screw drivers, ect.. Sears considers the drill to be a appliance like a wash machine and is not covered by the replacement part you get with tools. And the real shocker came when they told me the cost more to replace the laser was going to be more than if I went out out and bought a brand new drill. I do not recommend buying this drill with a laser just for that reason. If the light goes out...your stuck.
Gainesville, GA
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I purchased this little drill press about 2 years ago. It was extremely easy to assemble. The instructions were very clear and understandable. The adjustments are really easy. It runs very quite and smooth without a lot of vibration. To give you an idea of how easy and well it works on small projects, along with a router, I made a ship's wheel and two wagon wheels with this little drill press. The accuracy that is achieved when using this product is simply stunning, especially when you look at the price. Great product.
Chicago, IL
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I am involved in a project and need to drill many holes that need to be straight and in line.
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seems to be a good press just think that the chuck should be pressed at factory to alleviate damage when assembled by purchaser
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Dissapointed... first step of instructions: attach column to base, line up with four holes, attach with bolts.. Well one of the holes is not machined right.. it will take the bolt half way then jams.. I tried all four bolts none of them works... does not bid well for the rest of the product..
Downingtown, PA
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This model seems to be an exact replacement of the previous except they took out the 6amp motor and threw in a LOUSY small motor. NO THANKS SEARS!! You had a great product and you changed it to a junk product. The reviews on the old 6amp model were outstanding.
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I wanted a drill press for light home workshop use (drilling wood and light metal). Didn't want to spend a mint on it, but also didn't want to buy a useless door stop. Bought this unit on sale, got a Sears card 5% discount, and redeemed shopper points to get a good price. It's better than expected for the money and is a good match for my intended uses. A few notes: HORSEPOWER: I can't measure horsepower, but power has been fine for my uses so far. Compared the nameplate current draw to published values for a few other manufacturers' 10 inch presses, and all values were very close. TABLE TILT: No handle to make this adjustment; tilting requires a wrench (or socket) and a hex wrench. WORK LIGHT: Bright and easy to aim, but I wonder how long the flexible neck will last. LASER: Easy to adjust, but requires two AAA batteries instead of being powered from the press's power cord. MANUAL: Decent for assembly and operation, and includes a good parts list and exploded diagram typical of Sears manuals. It tells how to adjust the drive belt tension, but doesn't give guidance on how to check if the belt is too tight or too loose. More info on lubricating moving parts would be helpful. It also includes a few instructions that aren't applicable to this press. CORRECTIONS TO PRODUCT DESCRIPTION: - Nameplate on press says it draws 3.2 amps, not 6 amps. - No sight window to check drive belt position ("speed setting"), but, it's easy to open the belt cover and look. - No scale marks on fence.
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The online description for this press says "six amp motor". It is actually only a 3.2 amp motor as I found out the hard way. Chinese made, so fairly cheap quality, especially the little LED light.
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October 24, 2010
The face of the earth...
But I have been just incredibly sick for two weeks. I've been so sick that for the first time in five years, I asked my daughter Krissy to make other arrangements for morning and Friday daycare for Cameron and Avery.
They both had runny noses and little colds and at first I thought I'd caught that from them. No way did I catch what they had because as little as they are, if they'd had this stuff, they'd have been in the hospital.
There were a couple of nights I woke up in a panic because I simply could not breathe and I almost went to the emergency room.
I have no idea what this stuff was/is. The worst part, other than those panicky nights, is that my ears were completely plugged up for ten days. Hearing anything at all was like hearing under water and let me tell you, a little bit of that is OK, but not ten days of it. Rob and I reached the point we wished we knew how to sign. And I'm not kidding.
So I'm better now. Today, for the first time in two weeks, I was able to get dressed and go out of the house. I was two weeks behind in grocery shopping and it got to the point Rob was making little emergency runs to the grocery store for things like margarine and toilet paper and toothpaste. Ridiculous, running out of one essential thing every day and sending him to the store.
I get colds like all of us do. But this was way worse than a cold and the last time I was this sick was the month that it took us to move from eastern Colorado to here in western Colorado, seven years ago. A month. I was so sick, even with a van company moving us, it took me a month to accomplish the move.
So. Whew! I can finally breathe again. We are so lucky for some of the wonderful over-the-counter cold meds we can buy. I don't think I'd have stayed out of the hospital this time without Mucinex. I finally woke up this morning and thought, "I feel much better. I'm not taking any more medication." And by 10 0'clock my ears were plugged again (sinus).
So I'm not over it, but I think I'm out of the woods. LOL (You know you're not going to EVER read a post on this blog that doesn't include at least one LOL.)
As soon as I feel totally human again, I'll be back with a pithy and exciting post.
Meantime, it's amazing how our weather is turning. There have been a couple of days in the past week, if it had been just a couple of degrees colder, we would have had snow!
11 comments:
- Susanne said...
Barb, that sounds just awful. I'm glad it's finally starting to see the end of it for you. You've been in my thoughts this last week alot.
- Barbara H. said...
That sounds awful -- and scary! I'm glad you've turned the corner and are starting to get better now.
- Muddling Through said...
I had something similar for a solid month from mid July into August. Miserable. I've never had anything like it. Glad you're better, just don't try to jump back into full throttle mode too quickly. :)
- lala said...
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- Dawn said...
Sounds awful! So glad you're better!
It was 21 degrees here this morning - and 61 this afternoon. Crazy! - 9:51 PM
- Barbara said...
Barb, so sorry you've been sick. Hope you are feeling much better. I haven't been reading blogs lately - too busy, so I just found this tonight. My husband had the flu I think about 3 or 4 weeks ago. Kept him at home from work. He self-medicated too, and I couldn't make him go to the DR even though he has asthma. He finally got over it in about 8 or 9 days. The cough held on for awhile. And now, his asthma is acting up. MEN. LOL!
Praying that you are feeling much better by now, sinus and all. The sinus problem is about as bad as the flu, especially when you can't hear or your head is stuffed up. I keep Maxi-fed on hand (prescription) for stuffy heads! Works wonders. - 7:02 PM
- Penelope P. said...
Hope all is well Barb. You are in my thoughts and prayers as I keep checking! Take care and enjoy your lovely little ones. PennyL xx
- commoncents said...
Very Nice!
I'm glad I found your blog!!
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- Nanny said...
Barb and Rob, I don't usually leave comments, as I'm always in a rush. But, I am getting worried about you guys. I'm praying for you both and hope you are recovering. I miss you and reading about Cameron and Avery.
- Michelle said...
I hope and pray that everything is alright with you and your family.
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January 18, 2010 In The Crease Goalie Support
by Philip Myrland
Goaltender is the most important position in hockey, but since a goalie�s impact is limited to one end of the ice there is only so much they can do to help their team win a hockey game. This week Henrik Lundqvist was a good example of this. Despite two terrific back-to-back performances on Wednesday and Thursday where he combined to stop 77 out of 78 shots, the Rangers failed to score a single goal and ended up losing once in regulation and once in a shootout.
The situation was completely different for the Washington Capitals and Michal Neuvirth. Neuvirth also played back-to-back games this week but was pulled from both of them, recording two identical stat lines of 4 goals against on 15 shots. Fortunately for Neuvirth the Caps are the best offensive team in the league, and Washington managed to come back and win one of those games. Combined with the play of Neuvirth�s replacement Jose Theodore, Washington�s goaltending numbers in those two games were an awful 5.28 GAA and an .833 save percentage, yet the Capitals picked up two points. In New York, Lundqvist�s 0.48 GAA and .987 save percentage resulted in just one point in the standings.
Goalies are often evaluated on whether the team wins or loses while they are in net even though half of the win/loss equation comes from the number of goals that the team manages to score. If Washington�s goaltending was compared against New York�s solely on the basis of win/loss records then the observer would come to a very mistaken conclusion about which team had better goaltending.
To reinforce this point, here is the overall win loss record and winning percentage of teams this season when scoring X number of goals in a game (not counting shootouts):
X Goals Win-Loss Record Winning Percentage of Teams when Scoring X Goals 0 goals 3-79-4 .058 1 goal 34-173-39 .217 2 goals 109-171-54 .407 3 goals 192-84-47 .660 4 goals 174-25-17 .845 5 goals 109-0-11 .954 6 goals 55-0-0 1.000 7 goals 22-0-0 1.000 8 goals 5-0-0 1.000 9 goals 1-0-0 1.000
If a team is clicking offensively and puts 5 or more pucks into the other team�s net then it almost doesn�t matter how good their goaltending is because they are almost certain to win the game.
These numbers also show that the key goal in the game is the third goal scored by a team. When teams score two goals they lose the game in regulation 51% of the time. When teams score three goals they lose in regulation just 26% of the time. A team that scored three goals in every game they played would rack up the regulation wins and overtime losses and would likely end up as one of the best teams in the league. They would also be significantly better than a team that alternated between scoring 5 goals and scoring 1 goal.
Let�s look at a detailed breakdown of the goal support for two of the leading Vezina candidates, Ryan Miller and Martin Brodeur:
Number Of Goals Goalie 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Miller 4 6 6 9 5 4 3 0 0 0 Brodeur 1 5 13 10 8 3 1 0 0 0
Overall the two goalies had the exact same goal support (2.78 goals per start), yet the distributions are noticeably different. The Sabres have been more inconsistent, getting shut out more often but also more likely to win in a blowout. New Jersey rarely scores fewer than 2 or more than 4 goals in a game, but the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th goals are the three that have the largest impact on a team�s expected win probability. This indicates that the Devils are likely a better offensive team than the Sabres but tend to adjust their offensive play based on the score. An average goalie behind an average defense with Miller�s goal support would be expected to win 56.8% of the time. The same goalie with Brodeur�s win support would be expected to win 57.9% of the time. Both of these numbers are only slightly above league average, indicating that the Sabres and Devils have both been winning through solid defense and great goaltending so far this season.
Here are the top 10 goalies with the highest expected winning percentage, based on goal support received in games started (minimum 15 starts). It is not surprising to see a Washington goalie at the top of the list (Neuvirth and Varlamov would have been at the top as well if they met the minimum cutoffs):
Rank Player Team Expected Win % Goal Support per Start 1. Jose Theodore WSH .709 3.67 2. Ondrej Pavelec ATL .668 3.42 3. Ray Emery PHI .657 3.38 4. Jonas Hiller ANA .635 3.06 5. Roberto Luongo VAN .634 3.26 6. Michael Leighton CAR/PHI .631 3.38 7. Cristobal Huet CHI .630 3.18 8. Evgeni Nabokov SJS .628 3.12 9. Dwayne Roloson NYI .625 3.00 10. Jaroslav Halak MTL .612 2.95
Several of these goalies play for teams that aren�t among the leaders in scoring. Anaheim ranks 15th, the Islanders are in the 22nd spot and Montreal is all the way down in 27th. That suggests that the other goalies on those teams must not have received much goal support, and that is indeed the case. There are several tandems with very different win/loss records, and in most cases that is due to a differing level of team support:
Goalie Win-Loss Record GAA Goal Support per Start Jonas Hiller 17-13-2 2.78 3.06 J.S. Giguere 4-7-5 3.03 2.25 Dwayne Roloson 18-7-6 2.70 3.00 Martin Biron 2-11-2 3.22 1.60 Jaroslav Halak 12-6-1 2.46 2.95 Carey Price 11-15-3 2.68 2.11
Biron has been the unluckiest goalie in the league this year by far. His team has scored 3 goals or more in just 2 out of his 15 starts. Here are some other goalies working without much help from their teammates:
Rank Goalie Team Expected Win % Goal Support per Start 1. Martin Biron NYI .338 1.60 2. Carey Price MTL .445 2.11 3. Brian Elliott OTT .450 2.10 4. Tim Thomas BOS .464 2.29 5. J.S. Giguere ANA .481 2.25 6. Antero Niittymaki TBL .485 2.33 7. Cam Ward CAR .486 2.40 8. Chris Osgood DET .488 2.28 9. Jonas Gustavsson TOR .495 2.46 10. Mathieu Garon CBJ .496 2.33
Henrik Lundqvist just missed the top 10 with .512, but if the Rangers offense continues its slump it won�t be long before he shows up on this list.
Lastly, comparing a goalie�s actual win/loss record against their expected record adjusted for goal support will give a sense of how well the goalie has performed this season. It must be emphasized that there are several other variables that also affect this measure, including team defense, team discipline, and team shootout performance. Here are the top 10 goalies in terms of actual points minus expected points:
Rank Goalie Actual Points minus Expected Points 1. Ryan Miller 10.8 2. Martin Brodeur 10.4 3. Ilya Bryzgalov 8.8 4. Evgeni Nabokov 8.5 5. Miikka Kiprusoff 8.1 6. Jimmy Howard 5.8 7. Pekka Rinne 5.4 8. Semyon Varlamov 5.2 9. Cristobal Huet 4.7 10. Jon Quick 4.2
Huet and Quick are on this list primarily because their teams are good at preventing shots, but for the most part the others are there because they have contributed to their teams winning hockey games. Goal support has a strong impact on which teams win and lose games, and looking at goaltender wins without taking it into account is a mistake.
Philip Myrland is an author of Puck Prospectus and runs the statistical hockey website Brodeur Is A Fraud. You can contact him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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So many weird reviews here! I feel the need to state the following before I share my review: 1) I am not a "Kiawah Snob." I'm a multi-generational middle-class Islander, ok? 2) Get over the location. Mondo's on James Island is ASTOUNDING and they're located in a "strip mall."
So, onto what's really important: THE FOOD. On one occasion, my friends and I share the reasonably priced apps: Mushroom Toast (sounds GROSS, but it's delicious) and the Roasted Apple. The apple was stuffed with this really delicious dressing that was neither too dry, nor two "glue-y." (I've been the victim of stuffing with a paste-like Consistency and was thrilled to find that not to be the case here.)
After a few more drinks, we ordered another round of that damn mushroom toast and I ordered this apple/onion tart. (A very apple-centric menu?) Delicious, delicious, delicious.
During this trip, our service was EXCELLENT. Our waiter was attentive, friendly and really nice. . .especially considering that we were just there for drinks and apps.
I tried Sweeny's again during lunch hours. My lunch-buddy, a visiting Long Islander, took on the Lobster Roll. . .which, I will admit, is too rich for my blood in regards to what I'm willing to spend on lunch. However, my LI buddy said the lobster was delicious and just as good as anything he's had at home. I took on the $10 barbecue chicken sandwich and found it pretty good. My chicken was a teeeeeny bit dry for my taste, but it was really good. Fries = DELICIOUS. Hot, crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside.
Drinks/beers = cold and never without one!
Service = the first time, it was stellar! The second time, totally passable, but not up to the previous visit's standards.
Location = despite the yammering on about how it's located in a lowly strip mall, they've done a fantastic job with renovations and it's really very lovely. Anyone bitching about the location needs to get over it, get out and travel a little. I've eaten some of the most delicious food in some of the ugliest surroundings.
I'm looking forward to getting back there and trying other things on the menu. I suppose if you have to travel a long way to get there, it might not be your thing. But it's SO NICE to have another "on the nicer end of casual" restaurant on John's Island (even if it's practically across the street from the OTHER "nicer and of casual" [Fat Hen] restaurant on John's Island and not too far from the OTHER-OTHER nice restaurant [Wild Olive]).
If you're out that way, it's definitely good enough to give it a try. The prices aren't hot-dog cart low, but they are NOT as high as some people have suggested. (Not everything on the menu is a lobster roll.)
I've only been to Sweeney's once so far, but it seems like a great addition to John's Island. They've worked wonders with Normandy Farm's old space, and the menu items my table tried were nice, too (crab salad, scallops). It has a nice mix of meaty and veg-friendly dishes. It's also pretty flexible in terms of price. You could go big with fairly expensive entrees, or order a sandwich for a modest dinner out. I hope it gets enough support to keep opening for lunch - with Fat Hen and Wild Olive both shuttered during the day, it really fills a gap, then!
Dined over the weekend at Bistro 536 with my wife. Food was fantastic! Started off with the crostini which were generously topped with spinich and mushrooms in a delicious cream sauce. My wife had the vegetable risotto and I ordered the Osso Bucco. The Osso Bucco was delicious and fell off the bone from the long slow roast. Many wines by the glass gave us both a chance to pair a separate wine with our meals. All-in-all, this was a very nice dinner and I highly recommend.
I tried the Macintosh during Restaurant Week 2013 and thought everything was really well done. The Orange Ghost and Honey Badger cocktails were inventive without being precious, and the server was professional and enthusiastic. The portion sizes were surprisingly large for a 3/$30 menu. I had a beautiful carrot salad and the seasonal vegetable plate, which was even better the next day.
I really adore the food at this place; it's comforting and unpretentious but there's enough imagination in it to keep things interesting. It's true that the service isn't especially smooth, but it's never detracted from my experiences and the waitstaff is always, at least, pleasant. The vegetable stew is one of my favorite things to eat in Charleston.
pretty good food.. excellent service. a bit more pricy than bohio, but i don't mind if its local ingredients.. worth a try!
Despite the negative reviews, my husband and I decided to try this place out. It was good as was the service. We tried the sausage for an appetizer ($8) my husband had the pork belly ($11) and I had their soup special ($8) which was butternut squash with shrimp-I was disappointed that they didn't let me know it would be served cold but it was still good. The menu that day (Friday) had really good looking stuff. We will go back for sure! Oh, and their prices are definitely not expensive for dinner. We had a couple of beers each and I had a glass of wine. With tip our bill was about $50. Oh and Matt Lee (Lee Brothers) was there, wonder what he thought...
Angel Oak is the latest occupant of this cute little spot on Savannah Highway just south of Main Road, and I have to say it is definitely my favorite so far. The husband and wife couple that have moved in here have really made it their own with lots of personal touches that really make the dining area feel like home. If you have been into this space previously, be prepared to enjoy a complete makeover. The main space now looks like a proper dining room and the servers are all well versed and friendly. We were warmly greeted by Nicole, one of the owners, and promptly seated.
All of their appetizers sounded intriguing so we tried a good variety. The winners were definitely the crab cake and the fried bacon. The crab cake was pure, sweet blue crab with just enough to hold it together and bring out the natural flavors. A spicy remoulade was drizzled across the plate that gave a nice balance. The fried bacon consisted of a plate of lightly battered, smoky thick cut bacon strips, paired with a spicy buffalo dipping sauce to amp up the flavor. The port wine pate was nice and creamy, and came potted in a little glass mason jar. It was paired well with toast points and vinegary pickled radishes and a nice chow-chow. The lobster mac and cheese sounded divine, but we found the cheese sauce to be too oily for our liking.
The entrees were all very tasty, generous portion sizes and expertly cooked. We sampled the braised short rib and shrimp and grits. The short rib was cooked perfectly, it flaked away with a fork and a gentle touch. This was definitely one of the most tender pieces of meat I have had in a while, and could only have been improved if a little more of the demi-glace was present. The stone ground grits it sat atop were creamy and hearty, and a buttery sauce and some micro-herbs brought it all together. The bang-bang shrimp and grits were decent, flecked with crisp bites of smoky bacon. However this dish needed a bit more gravy and spice to live up to its bangin name. The execution of all the dishes was top notch, technique is no issue here. However I think if the chef were a little more liberal with the seasoning and sauces he would have a home-run.
The wine list is extremely short and several essential varietals were noticeably absent. I would suggest a broader range of styles and prices to better appeal to the wine drinking crowd. The beer selection was broad and even featured some local brews. It appeared that the beer selection will vary on a rotational basis, with the current offerings displayed on a chalk board.
Overall, Angel Oak shows a lot of promise and I am excited to see a passionate team at the helm of this establishment. Having not even been open for a week, I think it is fair to say that they will only get better. The owner checked in on us throughout the meal to make sure we were enjoying ourselves. The little touches, like the slate serving platters, create a wonderful ambiance. We look forward to trying them again after they have had some time to work out the fine details. It is well worth the drive to give this place a try, it is downtown quality food in a more comfortable West Ashley environment.
Despite the blazing heat we sat on the patio area Saturday night. So glad we did. The herb garden and the GIANT tomato plant are a great backdrop to this "fancy barn" space. Our server, Ashley, was on point, knowledgeable and gave us great suggestions (including going to The Cocktail Club after our appetizers and drinks). We had the Ricotta Gnudi and the Tempera Squash Blossom. Great food and service to begin our date night downtown. As we walked through the dining room to exit, we were again very glad that we sat outside. The dining room is a very loud.
I took The Critic and Stupid Mike from 105.5 The Bridge out there for lunch....read and hear all the details:
Very nice menu that changes based on what is the freshest available. We went with a group of 6 and shared a good selection of the appetizers and everyone enjoyed all, The Rabbit was very rich and tasty and the Fried Squash Blossom was unique and delicious. We also had a good selection of the various entrees with the beef Deckle being a big hit, also loved the Bone Marrow Bread Pudding as a side order. Only slight negative is that it is a very loud space which makes conversation difficult especially with a group.
I like the new chef and management. It's much better these days.
We went to Opal recently after being told there was a 1:15 wait at Basil across the street on a Tuesday night. Fine by me, as I had wanted to try Owens' latest venture anyway. We had a brief wait as walk-ins, but were soon (sort of) seated after a less-than-urgent busing of an empty table by the languorous male manager on duty. The space and the menu were impressive.
I had the housemade mozzarella appetizer and the tagliatelle described in the review in the C&P. Both were outstanding (unlike the ubiquitous susieg, I found the pasta dish to have plenty of flavor, and the portion was enough me, a male over 6' and 200lbs). My wife had the scallops, which were also very good. Despite being happy with my dinner, I still got a little bit of diner's remorse when I saw a plated version of that day's special of wreckfish...looked wonderful and was a huge portion/filet.
My only complaints were the lackadaisical manager and an earnest waitress who, unfortunately, had a profoundly funky smell to her, like she had not washed her uniform in days. Back of the house, great job. Front of the house, a few issues to "clean up" before this place is a true star. We will return.
In a blink of an eye it seems new restaurants are cropping up all over the area. Opal Restaurant and Bar is one of the newcomers and it deserves its' just due.
We went to Opal when they were open just three weeks and I must admit I was impressed. Although I found the dining area to lack warmth and energy in its décor, the entryway is just spectacular. If Chef Patrick Owens and the Opal Dining Group wanted a "wow" factor when you enter, they hit the mark without question.
We made reservations and I wondered if we actually needed to. After all, it was a new restaurant in Seaside Farms shopping center and not too widely publicized. Thankfully we had the reservations after all. When we arrived there was already a 45 minute wait for tables and it was only 6:30 p.m.!
We were quickly seated and our server immediately approached the table. He was intimately familiar with the menu and told us that he also worked at Langdon's, which is this restaurant's sister concept. A recent local article about Opal stated that the "menu changed daily". I thought this was an aggressive approach to a new restaurant opening. It was the same plan that Sean Brock had with Husk and when we dined there during the first few weeks our entrees took over an hour to hit the table. I hoped that we would not experience the same thing at Opal.
As we looked over the menus it appeared I had a different menu that the other three folks at our table. The server quickly explained that I had "last night's menu" and replaced it with the correct one. But get this… The "changing menu" only had one item changed. The fish entrée that was on the menu was switched from flounder to mahi mahi. Hmmm… interesting.
We started with 3 appetizers. It's unusual for us to order dinner and appetizers, but things looked very interesting. The Heirloom Tomato, Basil, Purple Onion and Valdeon received rave reviews. The tomatoes were incredibly fresh and tasted as if they were picked that afternoon. The Salad of Local Herbs and Lettuces with Fresh Ricotta and Tomatoes was scooped up in a New York minute - again, a fan favorite.
My Spicy Local Shrimp Bruschetta with Chiles and Garlic could have been a meal in of itself. Two very large toasted slices of crispy crusted bread were topped with heavenly, perfectly cooked, spicy shrimp. Reluctantly I shared it. But when I go back to Opal this appetizer is definitely on my repeat list.
Our entrees were perfectly timed and served piping hot. Two diners ordered the Sweet Bay Acres Crispy Chicken Breast with Arugula, Heirloom Tomatoes, Fennel, Prosciutto and Vincotto. The gents thought this dish was superb and I had a hard time bartering for a taste. The Seared Diver Scallops, Brunoise of Local Zucchini, Tomato, Corn, Israeli Couscous and Brown Butter was a big win. Usually someone that eats half of her entrée and takes home the other half finished this - hands down!
When ordering my entrée of house made Tagliatelle with Pork Sausage, Broccolini and Marjoram our server told me that it was not a "large portion" (pasta prices ranged from $15 - $17), and he was right. My dish was the smallest of the entrees and unfortunately the most disappointing. The pasta was a bit mushy, which I could tolerate, but the dish overall was bland and lacked flavor.
I would say though that like Langdon's this restaurant is a bit pricey. We were interested in the Charcuterie & Cheese but one small sampling was $5.00 and it went up to $41.00 when the offer was increased to 12. We saw this delivered to another table and based on the portion sizes it seemed overpriced. I can't speak to the flavor because it looked great, just expensive.
Despite my pasta snafu we still managed to leave the restaurant very full and plan to return. I was very impressed that despite only being opened three weeks the restaurant ran like a well-oiled machine.
It's too bad that it sounds like @CityGirl won't give this place another chance, the food was incredible and the quality was well beyond the price point! I tried a couple bites of everyone's plate in my party. The wild mushroom pappardelle was served in a light cream sauce that was just delicious with the sun dried tomatoes. The short rib ragu was just amazing. I had the filet of beef which was cooked perfectly to my liking and served with a nice herbed goat cheese that was just delicious when eaten with the beef. The beer and wine selection is great and the bartender made a perfect drink. Definitely a must if you're in the Mt Pleasant area.
Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere. Went here for dinner and plan on trying the lunch menu soon.
FIG serves some of the most incredible food in Charleston. Period. The CHICKEN LIVER PÂTÉ is one of the most balanced and delicious dishes I have ever eaten. The pork trotters are incredible. The gnocchi was a little boring, but I think it is not the same as the current one on the menu. The homemade walnut icecream was absolutely terrific. I can't say enough about the food at this place. I am excited about their commitment to local food.
One major negative for me at FIG was the atmosphere. It does not match the incredible food. We were seated all the way in the back. The first thing I noticed was that the floors were laminate squares in the same color and pattern as one would find in an elementary school cafeteria. It was atrocious, and barely a step up from carpet (which absolutely no restaurant should ever entertain that idea. gross.). The space was not cozy at all. And please repaint the tan walls and replace the handmade paintings. They need to carry over the atmosphere in the bar area to the rest of the restaurant eating space. It looks like the decorator ran out of money in the first fourth of the restaurant.
I wish that our server had a little more experience and was more attentive. It is rather tacky to ask to see IDs of a married couple clearly in their 20s dining alone. We had loads of fun digging in our purse and suit coat.
I do not want FIG in anyway to become pretentious and stuffy, but I think there is a way to be tasteful and balanced. The entire restaurant needs to be thoughtful, not just the food. But in all seriousness, FIG's food is so incredible that I can ignore the atmosphere and the service. I would go again tonight.
Charming, disciplined, tasty, and satisfying.
Despite their inauspicious location behind the Sonic on Long Point Road, the Bistro 536 folks have done a good job of creating a good atmosphere for classy eating. They've ditched the white tablecloths, which was an appropriate choice, but the quality of food remains firmly at that level.
The menu is disciplined, or limited depending on your palate. However among my several meals there I've seen 10 different entrees ordered. I've had a consistently satisfied response both personally and among my dining companions. Highlights include the mushroom crostini appetizer, the baked mahi-mahi and pork tenderloin entrees, and the sumptuous cake pictured in CCP's review. My last meal, the bouillabaise hit well on everything but slightly overcooked fish; the shellfish, broth, and vegetables were great.
The service has demonstrated consistently good timing, though certainly not the elite level that one sees at the (considerably more expensive!) hot-spots downtown like Cypress.
They do have a kids' menu, and my son (toddler) enjoyed it although he has an abnormally good openness to food. However, I enjoyed it more for adult dining with friends. If you're in the neighborhood and want quality food without the noise of the Belle Hall selections... you're in good luck with Bistro 536.
Great food and great service. THe place is great but as mentioned before... it is so loud. I don't know why people forget about their "inside voice" once they get in public. You don't have to shout, you are sitting at the same table.


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He remained interim chief financial officer as well as vice president of corporate finance until this September, when he became permanent CFO.
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At RadioShack Corp. RSH +0.19% RadioShack Corp. U.S.: NYSE $2.65 +0.01 +0.19% Dec. 18, 2013 11:21 am Volume (Delayed 15m) : 631,762 P/E Ratio N/A Market Cap $264.43 Million Dividend Yield N/A Rev. per Employee $110,000 12/17/13 Easy Money Delays Retailing Sh... 12/16/13 Easy Money Delays Retailing Sh... 11/20/13 Price War Looms for Electronic... More quote details and news » , finance chief Dorvin Lively has been acting chief executive of the electronics retailer since the September exit of James F. Gooch after 16 months at the helm.
Mr. Lively is vying for the permanent CEO post, according to someone familiar with the situation. RadioShack raised his salary to $750,000 from $625,000 during his twin stints, a recent regulatory filing stated. (Mr. Lively declined to comment.)
If you don't win a bigger role, you may resent resuming your main job, for example. And you may be penalized for not doing either role well, leadership experts caution.
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Stryker's Curt R. Hartman began to fill in this February following the sudden resignation of Stephen P. MacMillan. Mr. Hartman lost his bid to keep the corner office partly because he acted cocky and told some analysts that he would be the permanent pick, according to a person close to the medical-device maker. Mr. Hartman was interim CEO until Oct. 1. He declined to comment.
On the other hand, AMD's Thomas Seifert says he left to explore opportunities elsewhere, but never aspired to become the firm's permanent chief. His announced disinterest in the succession race defused tensions when he temporarily ran the struggling chip maker after the board forced out the prior CEO early last year.
The move dispelled staffers' fears that he had a personal agenda or participated in the prior CEO's ouster, Mr. Seifert says now. "It helps you to stabilize the organization." AMD hired a new leader in August 2011.
Your effectiveness in a temporary management role depends on whether you have the clout to make meaningful decisions.
"You're a babysitter" unless you have the power to fire people, warns Peter D. Crist, chairman of recruiters Crist/Kolder Associates in Hinsdale, Ill. Seek clarity about "what the agenda is and how you will be measured," recommends Thomas Saporito, CEO of RHR International LLP, a management consultancy in Chicago.
Mr. Bischoff won assurances from CEO Brian Duperreault that he could make major moves during his temporary tenure, such as working on a costly upgrade of Marsh's financial systems. Mr. Bischoff "didn't want to be a substitute teacher," says a person familiar with his thinking.
But it's nearly impossible to juggle two top jobs simultaneously without clear priorities and colleagues' help. David P. Kirchhoff, CEO of Weight Watchers International Inc., offered to become acting finance chief of the diet company when the previous CFO retired this March. He says he realized that "no one can do two jobs to their fullest capabilities.'' One result: the CEO visited fewer Weight Watcher offices than usual.
Meanwhile, his longtime finance team pitched in. "They were collectively acting as the CFO," Mr. Kirchhoff says. A new finance chief joined Weight Watchers in August, and the CEO says he's returned to his normal schedule on the road.
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To manage his heavier workload, Mr. Steigerwalt asked each of his 14 lieutenants to take on a single additional duty. "My direct reports felt like they had a piece of this they called their own and they couldn't fail," he recalls. Strong ties with other colleagues company-wide also helped, the MetLife executive notes.
Managing the personal toll of a dual role is another challenge. "I could see the strain on Eric," and he frequently spoke faster than normal during meetings, recollects Steven Kandarian, MetLife's chief executive.
Longer hours aggravated the stress. "I was getting into the office at 7 in the morning and getting home at 8, 9 or 10. I had to work weekends,'' Mr. Steigerwalt says. "I was very worn-out.''
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Hi I'm Bill O'Reilly thanks for watching us tonight President Obama and the Muslim world that is -- subject of this evening's talking points memo.
At first of president took a soft power approach toward the Muslim world hoping that by being sensitive.
He could convince a majority of Muslims that the USA was not their enemy.
That of course your response to the bush administration's hard power approach.
A June 4 2009 mr.
Obama said this in Cairo.
Islam has -- proud tradition of tolerance.
We sit in the history.
And Louis area and corn ball wrong during the inquisition.
I saw firsthand.
As a child in Indonesia.
We're devout Christians worshipped freely.
In an overwhelmingly.
Muslim country.
That is the spirit we need today.
Well that's soft power approach has failed might have been a good try.
But it has not worked here the facts.
Compelling evidence -- a Pakistan shows that the government there was protecting Osama bin line.
When US Navy -- finally caught up with bin Laden the Pakistani government -- the man who helped us find it.
Doctor she -- a -- a Pakistani surgeon was sentenced to 33 years in prison that is a direct insult to America.
Which gives Pakistan more than two billion dollars a year and -- in Afghanistan will more than 2000 Americans have been killed the government under Hamad Karzai remains corrupt and largely uncooperative and protecting Americans.
Many Afghans openly support the Taliban and in Iraq a country -- overly defying the USA in the world continuing its nuclear weapons development.
Is no question Iran as America's most dangerous enemy.
In -- The Muslim Brotherhood now controls the government and anti American demonstrations are commonplace.
As you know the Egyptian government has failed to protect the American Embassy which was looted this week.
Despite that the USA continues to send billions of dollars to -- In Yemen the weak government there cannot control the terror group al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula which is headquartered in that country.
Also violent anti American demonstrations are breaking out in Yemen driven by the -- -- In Libya there is chaos and the weak government there obviously cannot protect Americans were in the country.
Ambassador Christopher Stephens was a long time friend to Libyans.
But was assassinated on Tuesday.
So you could see the evidence is overwhelming.
Much of the Muslim world is not friendly to the USA despite President Obama -- -- reach.
So now it is time for America to change its strategy.
Talking -- is not believe it is Smart to openly antagonize any Muslim government with the exception of Iraq.
That country will most likely have to be dealt with by military in some fashion.
However mr.
Obama has an obligation an obligation.
To punish governments like Egypt.
Which allow attacks on American citizens let me repeat the president must punish the egyptians.
We are living in a dangerous war president's first priority is to protect Americans.
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33 / M / Straight / Single
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Would you be willing to date someone who plays video games almost every day, for at least 2 hours?
Have you ever spent more than 8 hours straight playing video games?
Without using a dictionary or other tool, can you choose the commonly misspelled word? Don't cheat! It's okay if you don't know.
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