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Brewers : Pirates :: Reds : Brewers
The Brewers own the Pirates. Everyone in the world knows this.
But how does that law of physics go? For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?
The Reds subsequently own the Brewers.
I, for one, will no longer stand for it. Because, obviously, I'll be able to do something about it.
The fact that the Reds are the thorn in their sides has to have something to do with the fact that the Brewers basically fall to pieces every time the two match up. I mean, look at the Pirates. (Well, it's not exactly the same because the Pirates suck.) They used to dominate Milwaukee at PNC. Then the Crew won like, 18 in a row? And suddenly PNC isn't so threatening.
Milwaukee started the season on the road in Cinci and were swept. The Reds came to town 3 weeks later and took 2 of 3. Considering the Brewers have either won or swept all of their home series, to lose that one was pretty telling. The season so far is 6-1 in favor of Cincinnati and there are 6 games left to play.
Though, the road is a bleak place for the Brewers, no matter who the opponent.
The Reds had sunk in the standings after losing 6 in a row earlier in the month and had a dismal roadie, going just 2-8 in Cleveland, Philly and Atlanta. So you'd think the now second place Brewers would be able to ride another stellar string of games and cruise through Cincinnati pretty easily.
But you'd think wrong.
Last night, Christopher Narveson (Narv Dog is tabled. Again.) let one bad pitch get too far into his head. After Jay Bruce's 3-run homer in the 4th, Paul Janish pushed the Reds even further ahead with a single and Christopher was done for, with a 5-0 deficit to his name.
Back-to-back homeruns for Carlos Gomez and pinch hitter Josh Wilson (new guy, kinda cute) in the 5th were a welcome sight, but definitely not enough of a rally as the Brewers eventually fell 7-3.
Tonight Zack Greinke (3-1, 5.79) looks to put an end to the road woes as he goes up against Chad Reineke (0-0, -.–), a fill-in from the minor leagues.
Dusty Baker's pitching staff looks a bit different than usual since struggling starter Edinson Volquez was sent to Triple-A and Homer Bailey added to the DL. Lucky for the Brewers, hot-handed reliever Aroldis Chapman probably won't be activated during this series, either.
If Milwaukee can capitalize on facing a pitcher who hasn't seen Major League action in nearly 2 years and get into Baker's bullpen early, they could have a strong chance to pull off a much-needed win. (Of course, they need to keep the errors to a minimum, too.)
The Brewers line-up tonight really has no surprises but hopefully Corey Hart is back at 100%. Ryan Braun has also been on an offensive tear lately, hitting in 18 of his last 19 (that early ejection against Washington halted his latest streak) and if Nyjer Morgan can get himself on base, I'm gonna need everyone to start using the term "scoring position" when he's standing on first, too. 'Cause that dude is fast.
So, seriously, Boys. I like that you dominate the Pirates. It's kinda comical to be on this end of it because it's like, why even try, Pittsburgh? But it's not cool to be on the losing end. Please stop this now before it turns into a 20-something game losing streak. Thanks.
Go Brewers!
Sugar, we're going down swinging
Such was the story of Christopher Narveson and the Brewers vs. Bud Norris and the Astros: 24 total strikeouts.
Christopher, who took the loss despite 6 strong innings and 7 strikeouts, has failed to earn his nickname back. He was pretty much dialed in until a towering 3-run homer off the bat of Carlos Lee gave the Astros a bit of insurance on their way to an eventual 5-0 win and series victory.
Brewers relievers Sergio Mitre (who gave up Houston's 5th and final run) and Zack Braddock tacked on another 5 Ks, bringing the Crew's strikeout total to 12 for the day.
Bud Norris, however, managed to strand 11 Brewers at the plate all on his own, even though he was the only one of the Astros 4 pitchers to give up any hits. (Mark Melancon notched Houston's 12th K.)
On a somewhat positive note for Milwaukee, Ryan Braun walked in the first inning which mean's he's reached base safely in all 27 of the Brewers games this season. That was pretty much the only bright spot, even though Christopher seemed to have gotten his command back.
The Brewers also committed 5 errors in this 3-game series (if I remember correctly, they were all throwing errors?), so I'm pretty much over hearing Bill Schroeder talking about how great they are defensively. Um, not so much. And while we're talking about their flaws, how about that Carlos Gomez running the bases? He's so smooth. I wish I could be just like him. Grr…
Carlos Lee, despite his own bright spot of the homerun, was carted off the field and taken to the hospital during the top of the 7th after he and Angel Sanchez collided going after a Mark Kotsay pop up. Ouchie.
So the Brewers head to Atlanta for 4 games starting tomorrow and Zach Greinke is slated to pitch Wednesday against Tim Hudson. (Yay!) The Braves and Brewers are both in 3rd place in their respective divisions, but Atlanta is coming off a walk-off win against St. Louis to open this series. While the baseball world is waiting with bated breath to see Greinke's National League debut, Milwaukee will have to take on Jair Jurrjens and Tommy Hanson before that day even comes. Hopefully Yovani Gallardo has shaken off his streaky April and Marco Estrada will shine once again before his likely departure to Nashville.
In other baseball news:
If you're playing in Cleveland as a visitor, plan on going home with your tail between your legs.
Don't even bother trying to pitch to Andre Ethier because he will hit you.
Don't make obscene gestures and homophobic slurs to fans of the opposing team. You'll probably get suspended.
While you're not doing things, don't tweet about your ejection from the clubhouse. You'll probably get suspended.
Lots of people are having surgery or breaking things. Casey Blake: out. Ryan Zimmerman: out. Panda: out. David Freese: out.
@TonyPlush will be back Tuesday. Lord knows the Brewers need him.
Go Brewers!
6 words for June 28
Parra's wild first yield's no runs.
Rodriguez at home in Puerto Rico.
Strasburg pitched? Oh, I hadn't heard…
Zambrano mad! Zambrano need anger management!
Edmonds + Counsell = 79. Old Men Brewers.
Bourne's first homer. Off Crew. Shocking!
Manny goes wild again. Run scores.
Braun homers. Trails Hart. Bizarro Brewers.
Pujols: No Derby. Can't whine afterwards.
Strasburg allows 3. *gasp* He's human!
Indians squeeze out win over Jays.
Villanueva loads 'em for Coffey. Ehhhh…
Aaaaaand Pence ties it. 5 all.
I like Braddock better than Coffey.
Rolen reaches 300 against former team.
Heyward to DL. Active for ASG.
Opportunity wasted by Prince, Ryan. Ugh.
Bullpen fails. Astros ginormous comeback win.
Losses okay when Cubs lose, too.
Carlos Lee's on my fantasy team.
Six Words
I'm sure I'm pretty behind in discovering SMITH Magazine's Six-Word Memoirs, but regardless, I'm hooked. I find myself trying to put every thought that crosses my mind into only six words and one of those thoughts today was, "Blog boring. Baseball in six words."
So, in an effort to spice up this little blog of mine, I'm gonna try to put game recaps, notable events, big plays, etcetera, etcetera, into just six words. No explanations necessary. (I hope!)
First inning woes matter no more.
Brewers take out Twins. Three. Times.
Twins first 3-game sweep. Ha. Ha.
Lucroy catches shut-out. Kottaras jobless? Maybe.
George Kottaras, I like your beard.
Philly monsoon delays inevitable Indians beatdown.
Strasburg loses. Is hype done yet???
Rollins' first walk-off in 10 years.
Hart amazes. Leads NL RBIs, HRs.
RB in LG. Two restaurants = BUSY!
Marlins not terrible. Still fire Gonzalez.
Mad at Macha removing Manny. Still.
Withdrawals. Must. Go. To. Miller. Park.
Cubs tied in 11th. Please lose.
Brewers wall dismantled at work. Sad.
Good day for my fantasy team.
See? It's super fun. I'm completely addicted to putting everything into six words. Well, okay, not everything. Obviously I wouldn't have written all that. But either way, I'm having a great time with it and I think it's a great way to simplify things. Maybe I'll continue only writing six word recaps. It certainly makes blogging less of a chore. (Which it really isn't, but I've been, um, thoughtless lately?) Just think of all the things I could get into this humble little blog if I didn't have to write full paragraphs. Gah. Such a drag!
Keep up the momentum. Go Brewers!
(Cubs tied. 13th. Please still lose.)
Baseball, the cure for the common hangover
Whilst I was recovering from New Year's Eve Friday afternoon, my dad read me Tom Haudricourt's Top 10 Brewers Highlights of 2009 from the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel. Before he began the short but sweet countdown, I tried guessing what might be on the list. I was way off base, considering Mr. Haudricourt's and my definition of "highlight" were a little different.
Here is My (Tom's) list of Top 10 Highlights for 2009:
1. First baseman Prince Fielder shatters Cecil Cooper's 26-year club record (126) with 141 RBI, tying Philadelphia's Ryan Howard for the major league lead. Fielder, who also set a club record with 110 walks, became the first Brewer to lead the majors in RBI since Cooper tied Boston' Jim Rice in 1983.
**Alright, yes, agreed. Prince Fielder had an amazing year, I'll give you that. And we fans did wait with baited breath for, like, 7 games for him to finally break that RBI record. And that Cecil Cooper was in town when he did was pretty exciting.
2. Closer Trevor Hoffman signs a free-agent deal, then pitches scoreless ball for his first 18 games and converts 37 of 41 save opportunities, with a 1.83 ERA in 55 games.
**Was signing the All-Time Saves Leader a big deal? Hell yeah. A highlight of the season? Well, let's just say by the time the season begins and the good stuff (like actually getting to watch and/or go to games) starts, the off-season is a mere distant memory. Let's just focus of what Hoffman did for us. Those are the real highlights.
3. Leftfielder Ryan Braun leads the National League with 203 hits, the club's first 200-hit season since Paul Molitor in 1991 (216).
** Again, here's where the definition differs. There are any number of Ryan Braun 'highlights' that contributed to his league-leading 203 hits. He had numerous multi-home run games, a grand slam, a near cycle. Either way, I agree this was a big deal for the club.
4. The Brewers draw 3 million fans (3,037,451) for the second consecutive season with their second-best attendance in club history. Considering the market size, it is an astounding feat.
**Not a highlight. They did it last year, the year prior and they'll more than likely do it again this year, even coming off a losing season. I m
ean, let's get real. I individually contributed to at least 135, 294 of those tickets. It won't be a problem in 2010.
5. On July 29 against Washington at Miller Park, 2-year-old Mackail McGehee, suffering from cerebral palsy, throws out the ceremonial first pitch with the help of Prince Fielder. His father, Casey, later socks a pinch-hit two-run homer that provides the difference in a 7-5 victory. McGehee finishes his rookie season with a .301 batting average, 16 HRs and 66 RBI in 116 games.
**Fo' sho' agreed. It was a pretty exciting game.
6. On Sept. 6 against San Francisco at Miller Park, the Brewers turn a triple play, then win on a walk-off homer by Prince Fielder in the 12th inning, with teammates greeting him by sprawling backward at the plate and tumbling to the ground in a "boom goes the dynamite" celebration that drew some criticism around the game.
**Yes. This is a true highlight. A walk-off home run after 12 innings and the greatest 'new school' celebration I've ever seen. Don't hate. The Brewers had already lost that series, were all but out of contention and, if you really think about it, were probably just happy they won a damn game.
7. Right-hander Yovani Gallardo becomes the fifth pitcher in team history to record 200 strikeouts in a season when he reaches 204 in his final start Sept. 20 against Houston.
**For an ace in the making, this is a big accomplishment. My favorite Yovani highlight will be in the Haudricourt addendum.
8. Prince Fielder wins the All-Star Home Run Derby on July 13 in St. Louis, socking a 503-footer in the process and topping Texas' Nelson Cruz in the finals.
**This has no outcome on the team, therefore I do not count it as a Brewers highlight, but merely a Prince Fielder career highlight.
9. Ryan Braun and Prince Fielder lead all major league teammates with a combined 255 RBI.
**Impressive, no doubt. Again, doesn't fit in my definition of 'highlight.' But, then again, there isn't a whole lot to be proud of from 2009, so I'll take it.
10. Right-hander Dave Bush pitches no-hit ball for 8 1/3 innings in Philadelphia on April 23 before pinch-hitter Matt Stairs smacks a home run off the right-field foul pole to end his bid for a no-hitter.
**Since Dave Bush didn't have much else to be proud of last season, yes, this works as a highlight.
As for the addendum, I have 2 highlights by my definition and 1 by Tom's. Where any of these fall on the list is up for interpretation.
First, it was the Yovani Gallardo Show when the Pirates came to town back on April 29. Yo went 8 scoreless innings, striking out 11. And the only run scored in the 1-0 Brewers win? Yep. Gallardo's solo shot in the bottom of the 7th. Nice.
Second, was the roller-coaster game in Cleveland that ended in an eventual 14-12 win for the Crew. The Brewers managed to blow up after the Indians blew not one, but two, 5-run leads. In this game, Ryan Braun was one hit shy of the cycle and managed to contribute 5 RBIs while Prince Fielder had a career-high 6 RBIs of his own and also smacked his first career grand slam. Not too shabby.
For the Haudricourt-esque highlight, let's talk about 2 outstanding pitchers. It's important to remember that, aside from Gallardo and Hoffman, the Brewers did have other bright spots in their pitching staff. Albeit teeny, tiny bright spots. Todd Coffey pitched 83.2 innings in 78 games with an ERA just shy of 3.0 and a WHIP of 1.16. His hiccups in the relief role were minute compared to others' and he provided the team a much-needed, reliable arm out of the bullpen. Another reliever to be mentioned was lefty-specialist Mitch Stetter, who set an MLB record of 15 straight outs via the strikeout between June 9-25. This record came amid a streak of 17 straight appearances without allowing a run from May 27- July 8.
So, alright. Tom had some things right, but I like my choices, too. True, 2009 could mostly go down as forgotten, but the Brewers did some pretty great things in there. While I'm completely looking forward for the new season to get underway, I had a good time reminiscing about last year. It helped me forget my massive hangover. (For a little while, anyway.)
Oh, and Happy New Year. Is it time for baseball yet?
Fiiiiinally Doug Melvin does the right thing
The offseason is starting to finally produce some newsworthy content and I'm happy to report (even though I'm a little behind) that the Brewers organization is actually doing some useful things this winter.
Just when I can feel I can lament no more, my boys go and do something spectacular!
Interleague win #2. Done and Done!
Check out this rollercoaster of a box score:
Milwaukee 14, Cleveland 12 Today's Boxes 6/15/09 LAA 9, SF 7
And holy eff what a win it was.
But first, poor, poor Dave Bush. The guy can't catch a break. Six runs scored before he was pulled from the game after his shortest outing all season. Only 3 1/3 innings pitched. Dave, you know I love you, but you've gotta stop giving up homeruns!!! But don't think it was just six ERs. Two more crossed the plate thanks to a Victor Martinez hit off of first time Brewer Chris Narveson. Ouchy, Dave. And it's too bad for Bush that the run support came too late to save him. I really do hate to see him and his newly trimmed beard struggle like that.
At this point, the Crew had let 2 separate leads go and the Indians were ahead 8-3. But not to worry–this would be the first of 2, 5-run leads the Tribe would let get away from them. Following Cleveland's 4-run 4th, the Brewers would close the first gap to 8-7.
But the Indian's big inning was the 6th, when Narveson and Mark DiFelice would combine to allow 4 runs, thus lending a hand to the second of Cleveland's 5-run leads.
I'm not gonna lie, at this point, I was ready to give it up. It was already 3+ hours into the game. But then Todd Coffey came out to pitch the 7th and had Milwaukee's first 1,2,3 inning. He was the first of 4 pitchers to not let a run to score. The Brewers then sent 11 men to the plate in that decisive, 6-run 8th inning to garner Coffey his second win of the season.
Casey McGehee is certainly proving his worth with 2, 3-hit games in a row, including belting his first career HR on Sunday. JJ Hardy broke an 0-30 slump (finally!), but still only managed to go 1-5 last night. Baby steps, I guess. Ryan Braun was one hit shy of the cycle, knocking in 5 runs on 3 hits, including a 2-run homer and a 2-run triple.
But the true hero of the night was Prince Fielder. He had a career high 6 RBIs, 4 of which came off the 130th HR of his career. Scratch that–4 of which came off his first career GRANDSLAM!!!
(Side note: thanks to my mom for watching the game on an analog tv, thus screaming in excitement 2 seconds before I even saw the pitch in HD. Tiny ugh.)
Coffey and Mitch Stetter combined to hold the Indians at bay in the bottom of the 8th and the Brewers bats couldn't produce anymore runs in the top of the 9th. But they had a 2-run lead going in to the bottom of the frame, prompting a 16th save opportunity for Trevor Hoffman. Hoffman gave up a run Sunday and inevitably posted something other than 0.00 in the ER column. It was bound to happen. But, Trevor remained perfect, gaining his 16th save for the Crew this season.
So, no negativity today.Yay! Dave Bush hasn't quite taken Manny Parra's place on the Hotties List, but if he lowers his ERA, he might have a chance to be bumped from the Honorable Mentions. He did finally listen to me and trim that Amish-y beard of his.
Anyways, getting back on track…
Crew and Tribe again tonight. Yovani Gallardo (6-3, 2.88 ERA) takes the mound opposite Jeremy Sowers (1-3, 5.10 ERA).
Go Brewers!


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Earth Invasion is great for science fiction fans. It has al the elements that I was looking for. The art looks great and the writer does a great job in engaging the reader. This issue makes you want to keep reading more. You can tell there is so much more to this story.
Throwing in some comedy is always welcome. I sure hope earth doesn't get invaded by these things!
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VANCOUVER — Christy Clark's Liberals are ramping up attacks on the NDP's ability to manage British Columbia's finances, accusing the party of releasing a platform with a $6.5-billion "crater" that can only be filled with middle-class tax hikes.
The New Democrats' platform contains expensive promises including $10-a-day child care and eliminating tolls on two busy bridges in Metro Vancouver. But the party says a new tax on housing speculators and raising taxes on wealthy individuals and corporations will help balance the budget.
NDP finance critic Carole James dismissed the Liberal accusations on Wednesday as "fearmongering."
"Let's remember that last election, Christy Clark literally put 'Debt-free B.C.' on the side of her campaign bus," said James, referring to Clark's promise to eliminate the debt through a liquefied natural gas industry.
"In four years since then, she's added $11 billion to B.C.'s debt. It's really quite incredible to see Christy Clark making these claims after her own credibility has been shredded time after time."
Michael de Jong, the finance minister in Clark's government, held a news conference where he said the Liberals' analysis of the NDP platform reveals $6.5 billion in costs over four years that the party has not accounted for.
He said a NDP promise to eliminate medical services premiums would cost $1.7 billion. The Liberals have also promised to eventually kill the MSP, starting with a 50-per-cent cut next January, but de Jong said the Liberals won't ditch the fees within the next three years.
"We've set an objective, but we have also said 'This is what we can afford to do today,' " he said.
De Jong also said a freeze on BC Hydro rates would cost $1.2 billion over four years, while an ICBC rate freeze would cost $1.9 billion.
However, James said the NDP only plans to freeze hydro rates for two years. The party would roll back a 42-per-cent increase to ICBC rates but has not committed to freezing them, she said.
As for the MSP, she said the NDP would transition to a progressive tax system similar to other provinces in which higher-income earners pay more than middle or lower-income earners.
The New Democrats are planning to take a $500-million "LNG prosperity fund" created by Clark's government and apply it towards eliminating tolls on the Port Mann and Golden Ears Bridges.
But de Jong said these funds are insufficient to cover the toll revenues of the two bridges and interest costs for the construction of the new Port Mann Bridge.
The Liberals have promised to cap annual bridge tolls at $500 per person.
Clark, wearing a blue hard hat while campaigning in Surrey, said B.C. is leading the country in job creation and economic growth and the New Democrats threaten that progress.
"Their platform creates not a hole in our budget, it is a crater, a giant, smoking crater of a hole to the tune of billions of dollars that they are going to fill with your money in the form of new taxes," she said.
The Liberals have been in power since 2001 and have a released a platform that promises $157 million in new spending over three years above what they already committed to in the government's budget tabled in February. Both the Liberal and NDP platforms are based on the numbers in the recent budget.
The NDP platform commits to balancing the budget this year and the following two years, but the party says it is concerned that the Liberals' pre-election budget does not reflect real needs in those years.
The New Democrat platform also calls for $7 billion in additional borrowing, but James said that will only raise the debt-to-GDP ratio by one per cent over five years.
NDP Leader John Horgan campaigned Wednesday at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where he promoted his plan to eliminate interest on student loans and offer a $1,000 completion grant to people who finish their studies.
Horgan said the numbers in the NDP platform are "very solid."
"(The Liberals) think they own this money. They don't," he said. "These are tax dollars that have been put into a pot by hard-working British Columbians and they want a government that's going to make choices that benefit their lives."
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It seems that the first half of September went incredibly fast and then as soon as I returned to university it has slowed down immensely. I guess this is good so I have time to settle down and complete work and meet all my deadlines. I already have a few assignments *cry*; they don't mess around in your final year!
September Round Up I have stuck to and successfully accomplished all my September goals. My main worry was becoming unorganised but I've bought a diary/planner to note down all my deadlines and have books and folders to keep each module separated. I'm adamant I won't become unorganised because it will increase my stress levels and we definitely don't want that.
I have only had introductory lectures so far so don't have masses of work yet, however I have been spreading everything out and making time for small breaks so I don't overdo it. I make sure I stop working around 9pm so I have time to get into bed and turn all my electronic devices off by 10/10:30pm. I need those full 7/8 hours sleep this year! I am so happy with my accommodation this year and I have made it all cosy and cute so I am happy to come home every night. I still want to buy more fairy lights (where can I find some? HELP ME!!) but I'm quite pleased with how it's looking right now.
October Goals
As much as I love blogging, and I really hate to say this, I will start to abandon my blog as the work load at university starts to build up (which it's already doing). I won't abandon it completely but I will be posting less often and fading away from the social media scene, maybe I'll take part in chat every now and then because I love them! After this year is finished I can dedicate all my free time back to my blog, hooray!
It sounds sad and boring to stick to a routine everyday but I think it's what I need for myself to survive university. Fitting in library hours in between lectures, having a day dedicated to dissertation, making time for meals and having early nights to get plenty of sleep; it's all a little easier with a schedule to fit it all in and make sure I don't miss anything out.
To keep active I want to go back to walking at least 10,000 steps a day, if I have the time, which I am able to keep track of on my Health APP. I did this in Shanghai and stuck to it for quite a while; it made me feel so good and keep my fitness up. I don't have a car at university and don't use public transport in the city so 10,000 should be quite easy to hit, and I've always been a keen walker.
This year will be hard and will challenge me to keep up and work as hard as possible. However, there comes a limit with how long/hard you should work for so I don't want to make myself ill and overwork. My body can only cope for so long so I need to learn to pace myself and give myself achievable deadlines.


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List of Best Shopping Malls in Canada
West Edmonton Mall
- The story of West Edmonton Mall is the story of how a handful of visionaries took an ordinary idea like a shopping center and turned it into a world-class destination.
- The Mall's stores, attractions, and services combine to form the most comprehensive retail, hospitality and entertainment complex on Earth.
- As the prototype for mixed-use entertainment facilities, West Edmonton Mall is a place where people come to shop, play, and stay.
- West Edmonton Mall's concept is inspired by the traditional urban bazaars of Persia, where shopping and entertainment were plentiful and operated in tandem, fulfilling a variety of consumer needs all in one place.
Address: 1755, 8882 170 Street Edmonton, AB T5T 4J2 Canada
No of Stores: 800
Website: www.wem.ca
Metropolis at Metrotown
- With nearly 400 stores and services, Metropolis at Metrotown is British Columbia's largest shopping centre.
- Millions of individual shoppers find what they're looking for and have a great time doing it.
- It's a destination in itself with must-see attractions like one-of-a-kind events, world-class restaurants and theatres, not to mention great shopping.
Address: 604-4720 Kingsway (Metrotower II) Burnaby, BC V5H 4N2
No of Stores: 450
Website: www.metropolisatmetrotown.com
Square One
- Square One offers an array of services to enhance your shopping experience during your visit, With three Guest Services locations to assist you – outstanding customer service is our priority.
- It is one of the largest shopping malls in Canada and the largest mall in Ontario, and more than 360 stores and services.
Address: Square One Shopping Centre 100 City Centre Drive Mississauga, ON L5B 2C9
No of Stores: 360
Website: www.shopsquareone.com
Toronto Eaton Centre
- Toronto Eaton Centre is Canada's premier shopping destination and is an experience that defines elevated living, offering international retailers unrivalled by any other shopping in downtown Toronto.
- Truly a unique destination that offers an urban vibrancy and exciting possibilities with every visit.
- Toronto Eaton Centre is a place like no other, Its spectacular glass galleria soars above a fascinating selection of more than 230 retailers, restaurants and services.
- Located in the heart of the city, it is one of the most interesting and exciting shopping experiences you will find anywhere.
Address: 220 Yonge Street Suite 110, Toronto ON M5B 2H1
No of Stores: 330
Website: www.torontoeatoncentre.com
- Yorkdale is Canada's premier shopping centre, located in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area.
- Its exclusive list of retailers – totalling more than 240 – is highlighted by many first-in-Canada and flagship stores, including J.Crew, Tory Burch, Crate & Barrel and Burberry, as well as such sought-after destinations as Tiffany & Co., Holt Renfrew, Apple and Cartier.
- Yorkdale ranks as one of the highest performing shopping centres in North America with sales of over $1,300 per square foot.
- Yorkdale's architecturally stunning interior features a soaring 60-foot-high glass atrium and a recently completed $220 million expansion with 145,000 additional feet that includes: Ted Baker London, Kate Spade New York, Microsoft, Ann Taylor, Loft, Tesla Motors, Anthropologie, The North Face and many more.
Address: 3401 Dufferin St, Toronto, ON M6A 2T9
No of Stores: 300
Website: www.yorkdale.com
Galeries de la Capitale
- Les Galeries de la Capitale is the most visited mall in Quebec City and the second largest mall in the city.
- At Les Galeries de la Capitale, we work hard to make sure your visit meets your expectations.
- We provide absolutely all the services you need to fully enjoy your experience with us.
Address: 5401, boulevard des Galeries Québec, QC G2K 1N4
No of Stores: 280
Website: www.galeriesdelacapitale.com
Bramalea City Centre
- The Bramalea City Centre is a large shopping mall located in the city of Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
- With over a 1.5 million square feet of retail space and more than 300 outlets, it is one of Canada's largest shopping malls.
Address: 25 Peel Centre Drive Brampton, ON L6T 3R5
Website: www.bramaleacitycentre.ca
Pacific Centre
- Pacific Centre is Vancouver's premier shopping destination featuring: Holt Renfrew, Harry Rosen, Michael Kors, Hollister, Sephora, Apple, Browns Shoes, the Four Seasons Hotel and so much more.
- Located on the corner of Georgia and Howe, adjacent to Robson Street and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
Address: 701 West Georgia St., Vancouver V7Y 1G5
No of Stores: 250
Website: www.pacificcentre.ca
Chinook Centre
- Over 250 stores, including many of your favourite names, and some unique choices you won't find anywhere else in Calgary.
- With major department stores, flagship stores and exclusive to Chinook locations, we take pride in being Calgary's premier shopping, dining & entertainment destination.
- We also believe shopping should be about comfort.
- Chinook Centre is designed with comfort in mind, with room to move at your own pace, and skylights providing plenty of natural light.
Address: 6455 Macleod Trail Southwest, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8
No of Stores: 250
Website: www.chinookcentre.com
Carrefour Laval
- Opened in March 1974, Carrefour Laval covers 1.3 million square feet.
- It brings together under one roof more than 300 stores and services, with leading brands such as La Maison Simons, The Bay, Sears and Rona Warehouse.
- Carrefour Laval welcomes more than 11 million consumers annually.
Address: 3035 Boul. Le Carrefour Laval, QC H7T 1C8
No of Stores: 300
Website: www.carrefourlaval.ca
Scarborough Town Centre
- The Scarborough Town Centre is a shopping mall in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.
- Central to the Scarborough City Centre, it is adjacent to the Scarborough Centre RT station and Scarborough Centre Bus Terminal.
- Opened in 1973 to become the ninth largest shopping mall in Canada, fifth largest in Ontario and third in Toronto by retail space, making it one of the five major shopping malls in Toronto.
Address: 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough, ON M1P 4P5
No of Stores: 220
Website: www.scarboroughtowncentre.com
Laurier Québec
- Laurier Québec is one of Canada's largest shopping malls.
- Laurier Québec has approximately 300 stores, is built on three levels, has an underground parking, a multilevel parking, and an outdoor parking.
- Major tenants include La Baie, Future Shop, Target, Sears and Toys "R" Us. Other shops include jewelry stores, gift shops, shoe stores, bookstores, shops selling glasses, music store, toy stores, electronics stores, clothing stores, a hardware store, pet shops, hair and beauty salons.
Address: Quebec City, Quebec, Canada
No of Stores: 258
Website: www.laurierquebec.com
Polo Park
- Polo Park Shopping Centre is located a short eight minute drive west of downtown Winnipeg on Portage Avenue; a ten minute drive from the Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
- The province's largest shopping centre, Polo Park boasts 200 of the finest shops and services including several which are not available anywhere else in the city.
- Flooded with natural sunlight, the expansive walkways are complemented by comfortable seating areas and a spacious 14-outlet Food Gallery with two adjoining restaurants.
- The centre offers two additional restaurants, two home fashion stores and a SilverCity Cinema on the perimeter of the 5,600 vehicle parking lot.
Address: 66Q – 1485 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3G 0W4
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.polopark.ca
CrossIron Mills
CrossIron Mills is a fully enclosed shopping centre development just outside the northern city limits of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and immediately east of the hamlet of Balzac in Rocky View County.
Address: 261055 CrossIron Blvd, Rocky View AB, T4A 0G3
No of Stores: 206
Website: www.crossironmills.com
Vaughan Mills
- One of the most unique collections found anywhere in Canada presents an unrivalled outlet shopping experience for savvy shoppers from all over the globe.
- The world's leading fashion and lifestyle brands await you including: hr2 Holt Renfrew, Calvin Klein Outlet, Lacoste Outlet, A|X Armani Exchange Outlet, Hugo Boss Factory Store, Banana Republic Factory Store, Michael Kors Outlet, J Crew Factory Store, BCBG Max Azria Outlet, Tommy Hilfiger Outlet and so many more.
- Vaughan Mills also includes world-class entertainment attractions, such as Hollywood's Lucky Strike Lanes, Pro Hockey Life, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre.
Address: 1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan, ON L4K 5W4
No of Stores: 193
Website: www.vaughanmills.com
Carrefour de l'Estrie
- Located at the junction of Autoroute 410 and Boulevard de Portland and near Autoroute 10, the new site first attracted superstores like Eaton's, Pascal, Sears, and Steinberg in addition to some 100 trendy shops.
- Carrefour de l'Estrie boasts nearly 200 stores, employs 2,500 people and welcomes 150,000 visitors per week.
- This major regional shopping centre is at the forefront of fashion trends and supports the regional economy, and is also a reflection of the culture in the Eastern Townships.
Address: 3050, boul. de Portland Sherbrooke (Québec) J1L 1K1
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.carrefourdelestrie.com
Place Versailles
- Place Versailles is Montreal's first indoor shopping centre and over the years has gone through many significant phases of development.
- We're a cherished community landmark that's kept up to speed with a growing neighbourhood, We've seen it all: from Miracle Mart in the '60s to Target today.
- With our 4 000 parking spaces plus the Radisson metro station and bus stop right at our doorstep, Place Versailles is easily accessible to all, further accommodating your shopping experience.
Address: 7275, rue Sherbrooke est Montréal (QC) H1N 1E9
No of Stores: 225
Website: www.placeversailles.com
Devonshire Mall
- Devonshire Mall is a super regional shopping centre with over 175 shops and services including The Hudson's Bay Company, Target, Sears, Chapters and a Cineplex Movie Theatre.
- Restaurants include a full service food court centrally located as well as Moxies Classic Grill and Buffalo Wild Wings.
- Devonshire Mall is a shoppers' delight.
Address: 3100 Howard Ave, Windsor, ON N8X 3Y7
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.devonshiremall.com
Southcentre Mall
- Southcentre is a two-level shopping centre proudly located in the south end of Calgary, Alberta.
- Southcentre is home to 180 retailers and services including sought-after brands like Crate & Barrel, Restoration Hardware, Victoria's Secret, and Sephora.
- Southcentre offers an elegant, service-rich experience that few centres can match, with elevated features such as high-end washrooms and nursing rooms, a fabulous themed children's play area, free wifi, and the Style Concierge (personal shopper) service.
Address: 100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3V1
No of Stores: 186
Website: www.southcentremall.com
Oshawa Centre
- Oshawa Centre is a two-storey shopping mall located in the City of Oshawa, Ontario, Canada.
- It is the largest mall in Ontario east of Toronto, the Oshawa Centre has over 230 stores.
Address: 419 King St W, Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.oshawacentre.com
The Pen Centre
- The Pen Centre is Niagara's largest shopping destination, featuring 180 stores and services and one million square feet of shopping fun.
- Enjoy a casual lunch or dinner or step into the "sports bar" atmosphere at our popular Boston Pizza or Kelsey's Restaurants located on the Pen Centre's parking pad, adjacent to Glendale Avenue.
- Or maybe you'd prefer our popular A&W sit down and drive thru restaurant, also conveniently located adjacent to Glendale Avenue.
- Or indulge yourself while shopping at one of dozens of popular fast food and specialty food purveyors in our bright and friendly International Food Court Amphitheatre, or at any of the other food providers located throughout the Pen Centre.
- Enjoy a movie on one of Landmark Cinemas 10 modern screens with stadium seating, or just relax in one of our comfortable soft seating stations located throughout the shopping centre.
Address: 221 Glendale Ave, St Catharines, ON L2T 2K9
No of Stores: 180
Website: www.thepencentre.com
Fairview Pointe-Claire
- Fairview Pointe-Claire, is one of the biggest super regional shopping malls on the island of Montreal.
- It is located in the city of Pointe-Claire at the intersection of Trans-Canada Highway and Saint-Jean Boulevard.
Address: 6801, Pointe-Claire, QC H9R 5J2
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.fairviewpointeclaire.ca
Rideau Centre
- Rideau Centre is Ottawa's leading shopping destination located in the heart of downtown, one block east of Parliament Hill.
- We're home to the biggest names in fashion, beauty, dining, electronics and more.
Address: 50 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 9J7
No of Stores: 171
Website: www.rideaucentre.com
Park Royal
- Park Royal is the second largest shopping centre in Metro Vancouver and offers a unique shopping experience with an unmatched combination of indoor and open-air shopping.
- We have recently expanded our offering to include a host of new retailers and dining options including: Anthropologie, Aritzia, Bath & Body Works, Browns, Faubourg Paris, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Free People, J.Crew, kate spade new york, LOFT, LUSH, The Men's Club, Michael Kors, Sephora, Zara, Town Shoes, White Spot, Browns, Trattoria and Urban Outfitters.
- We are committed to continual improvement of your shopping experience.
Address: 2002 Park Royal S, West Vancouver, BC V7T 2W4
No of Stores: 280
Website: www.shopparkroyal.com
Sherway Gardens
- Sherway Gardens is a large retail shopping mall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
- The mall is located several kilometres west of downtown Toronto in the former suburb of Etobicoke.
- Sherway is located near the interchange of Highway 427, Queen Elizabeth Way, and Gardiner Expressway.
- Sherway Gardens is an upscale fashion and lifestyle centre with over 200 shops and services.
- Known for its best in class retailers, lush gardens and comfortable leather seating, Sherway is a shoppers' delight.
Address: 25 The West Mall, Toronto, ON M9C 1B8
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.sherwaygardens.ca
Guildford Town Centre
- At Guildford Town Centre, you will discover a shopping experience like no other in the Fraser Valley.
- Our fully enclosed shopping centre features over 200 stores, services and restaurants to choose from such as Hudson's Bay, Walmart Supercentre, London Drugs, H&M, Forever 21, Old Navy, Sephora and so much more.
Address: 104th Avenue and 152nd Street in Surrey, BC
No of Stores: 192
Website: www.guildfordtowncentre.com
St. Laurent Centre
- The centre spans 971,000 square feet and two levels of the best shopping in the Ottawa region.
- With a focus on the community, eco stewardship, and bringing value to our customers, St. Laurent is your destination for fashionable events and affordable style.
Address: 1200 St Laurent Blvd, Ottawa, ON K1K 3B8
No of Stores: 176
Website: www.stlaurent-centre.com
Kingsway Mall
- Kingsway's Leasing Program offers retailers a glowing opportunity to receive maximum product exposure in a fashion-forward, high-traffic environment.
- Whether you're a first-time retailer looking to test new concepts, or an established retailer in need of a secondary or satellite location, Kingsway's Leasing Program can help take your business to the next level.
Address: 1 Kingsway Garden Mall Northwest, Edmonton, AB T5G 3A6
No of stores: 200
Website: www.kingswaymall.com
Coquitlam Centre
- Situated on 57 acres of land in the heart of the Tri-Cities, Coquitlam Centre features over 910,000 square feet of retail on two spacious levels.
- Coquitlam Centre is the only shopping centre in the Greater Vancouver Regional District offering The Bay, London Drugs, Sears, Sport Chek, T&T Supermarket, H&M, Aritzia, Sephora, Lululemon, Atmosphere, Future Shop, Golf Town, Old Navy and Target, all in one convenient location.
Address: 2929 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam, BC V3B 5R5
No of Stores: 198
Website: www.coquitlamcentre.com
Southgate Centre
- Over the past 40 years Southgate has grown from humble beginnings to become South Edmonton's largest shopping centre and the city's premier fashion destination.
- Southgate Centre opened its doors for the first time in 1970 to an eager crowd with just 65 stores and services.
- In the very spot that only a few years prior had been a farmers field now stood Edmonton's largest shopping centre to date.
- Anchored by Woodwards, Woodwards Food Floor and The Bay, the centre was a welcome addition to a comparatively quiet rural community.
- Since then Southgate, and the city of Edmonton as a whole, have grown and matured considerably.
Address: 5015 111 St NW, Edmonton, AB T6H 4M6
No of Stores: 164
Website: www.southgatecentre.com
Market Mall
- Market Mall offers services and amenities for the entire family to enjoy.
- With over 200 retailers and one of Calgary's best time-out places "Monkey Around/Playground", you will enjoy the shopping and experience at Market Mall.
Address: 3625 Shaganappi Trail NW, Calgary, AB T3A 0E2
No of Stores: 229
Website: www.marketmall.ca
Pickering Town Centre
- The mall was opened in 1972 as the Sheridan Mall, and opened with 80 stores, the PTC has more than 200 stores.
- The PTC underwent major renovations in 1998.
Address: 1355 Kingston Rd, Pickering, ON L1V 1B8
No of Stores: 203
Website: www.pickeringtowncentre.com
Place Fleur de Lys
- Fleur de Lys is one of the largest shopping centers in the greater Quebec City with its 200 shops and services including major chains such as Urban Planet, Sports Experts, Sears, The Bay, Maxi, JYSK and Target.
- Shopping must-see destination, Fleur de Lys is strategically located in the heart of the city within five minutes from downtown Quebec.
- Almost all major highways and at the intersection of several major projects, Fleur de Lys is more than ever at the heart of the action.
Address: 552 Boul Wilfrid Hamel, Québec, QC G1M 3E5
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.fdlcentrecommercial.com
Les Promenades
- The shopping center Les Promenades is strategically located in the heart of the City of Gatineau.
- It is the largest shopping center in the region by offering nearly one million square feet of commercial space and 7 million visitors.
- The mall also has offices in buildings accommodating federal government officials and major tenants such as Costco, the company of Hudson Bay and Urban Planet.
Address: 920 MALONEY BOUL O, Gatineau, QC
Website: www.lespromenades.com
St. Vital Centre
- St. Vital Shopping Centre is a retail shopping mall located at 1225 St. Mary's Road, in southeast Winnipeg, Manitoba.
- The mall opened 17 October 1979 and is located by the intersection of St. Mary's Road and Bishop Grandin Boulevard.
Address: 1225 St Mary's Rd, Winnipeg, MB R2M 5E5
No of Stores: 160
Website: www.stvitalcentre.com
Place Vertu
- Located in the Montréal borough of Saint-Laurent, Place Vertu boasts four anchor stores and some 135 shops and services.
- Open in 1975, Place Vertu has recently been the focus of a $45M redevelopment project that gave it a fresh new look and revitalized its retail offerings.
- Place Vertu's strategic proximity to one of Canada's major high technology industrial parks will enable it, more than ever, to benefit from a solid market of more than 115,000 workers.
- Place Vertu welcomes more than 11.5 million visitors a year.
Address: 3131 Boulevard de la Côte-Vertu, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 1Y8
No of Stores: 151
Website: www.placevertu.com
Champlain Place
- Located in Dieppe, the fastest growing city in Atlantic Canada, Champlain Place is New Brunswick's largest shopping centre.
- With 140 top brand retailers, this mall is a must stop for busy families, young professionals and fashion forward teens.
- Its location in the geographical centre of the Maritimes makes Champlain Place the perfect destination for tourists as well as local residents.
Address: 477 Paul St, Dieppe, NB E1A 4X5
No of Stores: 160
Website: www.champlainplace.com
Upper Canada Mall
- At Upper Canada Mall, we want you to feel appreciated, and your shopping experience to be hassle-free.
- From wheelchairs to promotions, information to Gift Cards, you'll find what you need at our Guest Services Kiosks located on the Upper Level at the Eagle Street entrance, and on the Lower Level at the Yonge Street entrance.
Address: 17600 Yonge St, Newmarket, ON L3Y 4Z1
No of Stores: 230
Website: www.uppercanadamall.com
Lime Ridge Mall
- Lime Ridge is Hamilton's premier fashion destination offering an exciting and vibrant shopping experience with every visit.
- As Hamilton's premiere fashion destination, Lime Ridge defines a world-class shopping and restaurant experience with a selection of more than 180 of the latest and most recognizable brands in a modern shopping environment.
Address: 999 Upper Wentworth St, Hamilton, ON L9A 4X5
No of Stores: 200
Website: www.limeridge.ca
Erin Mills Town Centre
- Erin Mills Town Centre provides an upscale shopping environment, catering to a dynamic family market.
- The Erin Mills market is comprised of 277,800 households, with an average income of $115,600, far above the Canadian average household income of $78,700. The majority of the market is considered families, with an average age of 35 years.
- The Erin Mills customer market is upscale, with high projected growth in the suburban area of west Mississauga, Milton and Oakville.
- They are comprised of two main groups; the young family who are first time homebuyers, who are building their careers, and focus their energy on time with their children.
- They are time pressed, and therefore enjoy small indulgences and buying for their growing family.
Address: 5100 Erin Mills Pkwy, Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z5
No of stores: 220
Website: www.erinmills.ca
Carrefour Angrignon
- Carrefour Angrignon located on the island of Montreal near downtown and the Old Port is accessible either by subway (Angrignon station), or by the major express ways.
- Bordered by the Lachine Canal and the St. Lawrence River, you can enjoy a variety of water activities right in the heart of the city.
Address: 7077 Boulevard Newman, LaSalle, QC H8N 1X1
No of Stores: 205
Website: www.carrefourangrignon.com
Londonderry Mall
- Londonderry Mall's Temporary Leasing Program offers a fantastic retail opportunity to those wanting maximum exposure for a nominal investment.
- It's an efficient and proven way for first time retailers looking to test new products or for established retailers, to try a secondary location.
- Londonderry Mall offers free, one-click, unlimited Wi-Fi throughout the property.
Address: 137 Avenue & 66 Street Edmonton, AB T5C 3C8
No of stores: 150
Website: www.londonderrymall.com
Fairview Park Mall
- Whether shopping for yourself, for the kids, or for that special someone, you'll find the finest mix of popular national stores and brand names at Fairview Park. Aéropostale, American Eagle Outfitters, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Danier, GUESS, Hollister, Journeys, Sephora, THEFACESHOP, West 49 and Zumiez are only a few of the names that make Fairview Park Waterloo Region's premier shopping destination.
Catering to the needs of area trendsetters, Fairview Park retailers encourage you to flaunt your signature style.
- With over 130 stores to choose from, you're sure to find something unique and special every time you visit.
Address: 2960 Kingsway Dr, Kitchener, ON N2C 1X1
No of Stores: 150
Website: www.fairviewpark.ca
Bayshore Shopping Centre
- Located in the western part of Ottawa, Bayshore Shopping Centre is a dominant player in its region.
- A one-stop shopping destination, easily accessible, that offers customers a diversified tenant mix with some 165 fashion boutiques, such as Esprit, Banana Republic, Jack & Jones and Swarovski, that stand alongside well known retailers like Gap, Winners and The Bay.
- Each year, close to 7 million people visit Bayshore Shopping Centre, where they also benefit from recent renovation and expansion projects that make shopping at Bayshore an even more pleasant experience.
Address: 100 Bayshore Drive Ottawa, ON K2B 8C1
No of Stores: 155
Website: www.bayshoreshoppingcentre.com
Mail Champlain
- Mail Champlain introduces you to a unique shopping experience.
- An enticing fashion circuit, soothing surroundings, attentive, concierge-style service that exceeds expectations, and compelling events and activities.
- An experience to discover, moments to remember. Champlain moments.
- Mail Champlain offers you a choice of 150 renowned boutiques.
- Prestigious and exclusive brands like Jack & Jones, Stylexchange, XXI and Little Burgundy mix with famous retailers like The Bay, Sears, Sports Experts/Atmosphère, Archambault, H&M, Swarovski and Zara.
Address: 2151 Boulevard Lapinière, Brossard, QC J4W 2T5
No of Stores: 149
Website: www.mailchamplain.ca
Woodgrove Centre
- Woodgrove Centre is located on Vancouver Island in the harbour city of Nanaimo, British Columbia.
Woodgrove Centre is the market dominant retail destination and focal point of the community.
- The centre features 748,000 square feet of retail space and is Vancouver Island's largest shopping centre attracting approximately 5.6 million visitors per year.
- Woodgrove is home to over 140 stores and services including Walmart, Hudson's Bay, Old Navy, Pier 1 Imports, Chapters, Sport Chek and Save On Foods.
- Woodgrove is 50% owned and managed by Ivanhoe Cambridge, a pre-eminent Canadian-based global property owner, manager, developer and investor.
Address: 6631 Island Hwy N, Nanaimo, BC V9T 4T7
No of Stores: 141
Website: www.woodgrovecentre.com
Cambridge Centre
- It all began with the 180,000 square feet of John Galt Mall in 1973.
- The first expansion of 300,000 square feet and valued at $60 million was announced in 1986 by co-owners Glenarin Acres Ltd. and J.D.S. Investments.
- The year of 1990 brought about a new Sears Clearance Store and food court through another expansion.
No of Stores: 150
Website: www.cambridge-centre.com
Woodbine Centre
- Woodbine Shopping Centre offers Retail Merchandising units as a perfect answer to market your product.
- If you have a product line and would like to test the market for a few months to a year, some short-term in-line units may be available.
- Be sure to pick up a Specialty Leasing Package from Guest Services to figure out which program is best for you.
- Woodbine Shopping Centre is always looking for new products or businesses to enhance our current mall cart program.
Address: Hwy 27, Toronto, ON M9W 6K5
No of Stores: 150
Website: www.woodbinecentre.ca
Centre Laval
- Since March 2012, Centre Laval is owned and managed by Cominar.
- Cominar is one of the largest diversified real estate investment trusts in Canada and the largest commercial property owner and manager in the province of Quebec.
- Our real estate portfolio includes more than 490 office, retail, and industrial properties in the provinces of Quebec and Ontario, in the Atlantic Provinces and in Western Canada and represents more than $5.9 billion in assets.
Address: 1600 Boul le Corbusier, Laval, QC H7S 1Z2
No of Stores: 150
Website: www.centrelaval.com
White Oaks Mall
- White Oaks Mall is proud to support and participate in many local community events.
- We are committed to providing charitable organizations the platform to exhibit their awareness programs and fundraising campaigns at no charge throughout the year.
- The generosity of the patrons of White Oaks Mall have offered thousands of dollars in support to these local non-profit groups over the years.
- By assisting charities and partnering with local businesses through sponsorships, White Oaks Mall is "Sharing the Energy" within this great City of London.
Address: 1105 Wellington Rd, London, ON N6E 1V4
No of Stores: 185
Website: www.whiteoaksmall.ca
Oakridge Centre
- Oakridge Centre is an established, market dominant fashion centre that boasts one of the highest sales productivities in Canada.
- Strategically located in the heart of Vancouver, the trade area is highlighted by a local primary market that is one of the most affluent and upscale in the country.
- Positioned as the city's premiere fashion destination, the centre's formidable retail mix features a blend of brand name retailers and marquee fashion boutiques, many of which are unique to the market.
- Traffic to Oakridge exceeds nine million customers per year and the centre benefits from direct access to the Canada Line, connecting Vancouver to Richmond and the Airport.
Address: 650 W 41st Ave, Vancouver, BC V5Z 2M9
No of Stores: 144
Website: www.oakridgecentre.com
Centre Mall
- Centre West was first constructed in the early 1970s as County Fair Plaza.
- It wasn't really a shopping mall, but more a collection of two major stores (a Zellers and Canada Safeway), along with a few smaller shops including a Pinder's Drug Store (later Shopper's Drug Mart) location.
- Its construction predated the development of the Wildwood neighbourhood to the south and for years the Plaza was virtually the only major building in the area.
- In the mid-1980s, the mall underwent a major expansion and refit which saw the addition of some 60 stores, including a new anchor Canadian Tire, a food court, and expanded Zellers and Safeway locations. T
- The revamped building was renamed Circle Park Mall.
Address: 3510 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W6
No of Stores: 105
Website: www.thecentremall.com
Masonville Place
- Masonville Place houses the finest mix of popular national stores and brand names including: Apple, Aritzia, Banana Republic, Bath & Body Works, Danier, David's Tea, Forever XXI, GUESS, MAC Cosmetics, PANDORA, Starbucks, THEFACESHOP, Victoria's Secret, and West 49 to name just a few.
- Catering to the needs of area trendsetters, Masonville Place retailers encourage you to flaunt your signature style.
- With 150 stores and services to choose from, you're sure to find something unique and special every time you visit.
Address: 1680 Richmond Street, London, ON N6G 3Y9
No of stores: 200
Website: www.masonvilleplace.ca
Centre Rockland
- After more than 50 years of existence, Rockland is – more than ever – recognized as Montreal's top upscale fashion destination.
- It boasts an impressive lineup of prestigious, fashion-forward retailers, such as Marie Saint Pierre, Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman.
- In all, Rockland is home to nearly 170 prominent stores and boutiques, including SAQ Sélection, Linen Chest, Sports Experts, La Baie, H&M, Laura, Mango et Zara.
- Featuring a harmonious blend of contemporary design and refined materials, Rockland underwent major renovations in 2004 to revitalize the centre and further strengthen its unique market position.
- Leveraging its exceptional reputation and unrivalled location, Rockland now offers shoppers an ambience that is more stylish, sophisticated and inviting than ever.
Address: 2305 Rockland, Montréal, QC H3P 3E9
No of Stores: 169
Website: www.centrerockland.com
Mic Mac Mall
- Mic Mac Mall offers a sophisticated mix of upper-end lifestyle wear for women and a key selection of brands geared to youth.
- The shopping centre enjoys high visibility from the Circumferential Highway, the main transportation link between Dartmouth and the Halifax Regional Municipality.
- Having the centre readily accessible from any vantage point in Nova Scotia makes your shopping experience that much more enjoyable.
- Mic Mac Mall boasts attractive architectural features, a sophisticated shopping experience and a desirable merchandise mix featuring key retailers such as BCBG Max Azria, H&M, Bath & Bodyworks, Aeropostale, The Bay, Homesense and many more.
- Strong community ties, an environmentally responsible manner, and a loyal customer base make Mic Mac Mall a consistent sales performer within the community.
Address: 21 Micmac Blvd, Dartmouth, NS B3A 4N3
No of Stores: 160
Website: www.micmacmall.com
Conestoga Mall
- Conestoga Mall is a regional shopping centre located in the city of Waterloo, ON.
- The centre is situated directly adjacent to the area's major arterial highway, offering exceptional access and visibility.
- We offer our 6.3 million annual visitors a range of experiences all under one roof whether its shopping at 130+ stores and services including the trade area's only Apple, H & M and Pink; dining in a landmark Food Court featuring 14 vendors and seating for 800+; entertainment at Galaxy Cinema, or exploring history at the City of Waterloo Heritage Museum.
- We pride ourselves on providing a premier shopping experience that includes service excellence for both our shoppers and retailers and a commitment to improve our overall impact on the environment in the areas of energy consumption, water conservation, greenhouse gas emissions and waste management.
Address: 550 King St N, Waterloo, ON N2L 5W6
No of Stores: 110
Website: www.conestogamall.com
Lambton Mall
- With nearly 100 stores to choose from Lambton Mall is Sarnia and the surrounding areas's community mall with a big city offering.
- Sarnia is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada and it includes the adjacent towns of Plympton-Wyoming, Petrolia, St. Clair, and Point Edward.
- It is the largest city on Lake Huron and is located where the upper Great Lakes empty into the St. Clair River.
Address: 1380 London Rd, Sarnia, ON N7S 1P8
No of stores: 94
Website: www.lambtonmall.com
Halifax Shopping Centre
- Halifax Shopping Centre is proud to help make a difference in the lives of people in Halifax and beyond.
- Our social initiatives and unique special events touch the lives of both those near us and those we simply feel close to.
- Every Year, Halifax Shopping Centre opens its doors to over 150 community groups and charitable organizations to support them in aid of their causes and goals.
Address: 7001 Mumford Road, Halifax, NS B3L 4N9
No of Stores: 192
Website: www.halifaxshoppingcentre.com
Centerpoint Mall
- For over 45 years, Centerpoint Mall has evolved to attract young prosperous families from the surrounding community.
- Situated at the corner of Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue, the mall features over 140 accessible retail establishments with abundant parking.
- Centerpoint Mall possesses all of the attributes of an ideal retail location.
- It combines an exceptional traffic count (over 130,000 cars and 15 bus routes from 3 major public transit companies pass daily), great location and superb retail demographics resulting in excellent sales.
- Visited by over 8 million shoppers annually the mall boasts over 600,000 square feet of shopping which is conveniently laid out on a single level that is easy to navigate.
- Centerpoint Mall offers a host of excellent leasing opportunities.
Address: 6464 Yonge Street Toronto, ON M2M 3X7
No of Stores: 124
Website: www.centerpointshops.com
Shops at Don Mills
- Shops at Don Mills is where fashion, dining and entertainment come outside to play.
- Come visit Ontario's first and finest open air centre with exceptional shops, restaurants and services surrounding a lovely Town Square.
Address: 1090 Don Mills Road Toronto, ON M3C 3R6
No of Stores: 72
Website: www.shopsatdonmills.ca
Pine Centre Mall
- For over forty years, Pine Centre has served as northern BC's most popular shopping destination.
- Today we are home to 100 stores that represent retailers in clothing, travel, beauty and housewares.
- A fun and colourful children's play area keeps kids busy while mom and dad take a shopping break and shoppers can learn more about our community as the mall hosts a variety of info tables manned by organizations such as Rotary and Canadian Blood Services.
- Our Food Court of ten tasty vendors offers something for every appetite and with lots of free parking and special events such as Halloween and Photos with Santa, make Pine Centre your year-round family destination.
Address: 3055 Massey Dr, Prince George, BC V2N 2S9
No of Stores: 100
Website: www.pinecentre.com
Dufferin Mall
- Dufferin Mall has children's strollers available for rent at the mall.
- The rental centre is located in the north east corner of the mall just outside of the Toys "R" Us entrance.
- At Dufferin Mall, we strive to give you a really enjoyable shopping experience.
Address: 900 Dufferin Street Toronto, ON M6H 4A9
No of Stores: 140
Website: www.dufferinmall.ca
Promenades Saint-Bruno
1, boul. Promenades Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC J3V 5J5
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Les Galeries d'Anjou
7999 Boulevard des Galeries d'Anjou, Suite 167, Montreal, Quebec H1M 1W9 www.lesgaleriesdanjou.ca
Markville Shopping Centre
5000 Highway 7 E, Markham, ON L3R 4M9
Fairview Mall
1800 Sheppard Ave. East Toronto, ON M2J 5A7
Place Rosemère
401 Boul Labelle, Rosemère, QC J7A 3T2
Sunridge Mall
2525 36 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5T4
Burlington Mall
777 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON L7R 3N2
Shoppers World
499 Main St S, Brampton, ON L6Y 1N7
www.shoppersworld brampton.com
Place d'Orléans
110 Place D'Orléans Dr, Ottawa, ON K1C 2L9
Orchard Park Shopping Centre
2271 Harvey Ave,, Kelowna, BC V1Y 6H2
Carrefour du Nord
900 Grignon Boulevard, Saint-Jérôme, QC J7Y 3S7
Lougheed Town Centre
9855 Austin Road, Burnaby, BC V3J 1N4
Place du Royaume
1401 Boulevard Talbot, Chicoutimi, QC G7H 5N6
Cataraqui Town Centre
945 Gardiners Rd, Kingston, ON K7M 7H4
Centre Les Rivières
4225 Boulevard des Forges, Trois-Rivières, QC G8Y 1W2
The Centre
3510 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0W6
Stone Road Mall
435 Stone Road West Ste 204, Guelph, ON N1G 2X6
Northgate Centre
9499 137 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB T5E 5R8
Promenades Beauport
3333 CARREFOUR RUE, Beauport, QC
www.promenades beauport.com
Les Galeries Chagnon
1200 Alphonse-Desjardins Boulevard, Lévis, QC G6V 6Y8
Northgate Square Shopping Centre
1500 Fisher St, North Bay, ON P1B 2H3
www.northgateshopping centre.ca
Cedarbrae Mall
3495 Lawrence Avenue East Toronto, Ontario M1H 1B3
Park Place Mall
501 1 AVE South #131, Lethbridge, AB T1J 4L9
Carrefour Richelieu
600, Pierre-Caisse Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (Québec), J3A 1M1


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The Third and Fourth Doctors typically traveled with one or two companions, but Davison was often saddled with three; as a result, the Fifth Doctor's TARDIS has long been labeled "crowded." But the notion of a "crowded TARDIS" misses the point. Doctor Who began, after all, with four aboard the TARDIS, and certainly, if you watch First Doctor William Hartnell, sparring and conspiring with the marvelous William Russell, Jacqueline Hill and Maureen O'Brien in a good adventure like "The Rescue," "The Romans" or "The Web Planet" (or a great one like "The Crusade"), you're unlikely to view the TARDIS as "crowded." In Davison's case, it's not the amount of baggage that's the problem -- it's the contents. His companions were a scrappy lot; not that they were, overall, an untalented bunch -- but each came with his or her issues.
Davison was adamant that Sutton's character had the most potential to be a suitable companion for the Fifth Doctor, and he was right: Nyssa's fairytale-princess-with-a-brain worked well opposite Davison. She was precocious but never cloying -- and her schoolgirl crush on the Doctor is endearing. But Sutton herself was uneven. (In an odd way, it made her a fitting successor to Lalla Ward, who departed the show just before Sutton arrived; Ward's performances also varied wildly from serial to serial.) Surround her by great actors and a communicative director, as in "Snakedance," and she'll pleasantly surprise you with her handling of even the most basic exposition. But put her opposite someone bland (Clare Clifford in "Earthshock," Neil Daglish in "Arc of Infinity," Dominic Guard in "Terminus"), and she instantly sinks to their level. Her face goes blank, her body language grows stiff. Sutton's clearly at her best when Davison's around; she seems to thrive under his tutelage, as Nyssa does under the Doctor's.
Fanboy-turned-actor Waterhouse was a limited talent -- that's probably putting it kindly. But as math genius Adric, he has a charming presence in "Black Orchid" and does creditable work in "Castrovalva" and "Earthshock"; his rawness, his real-life desperation to please, is used to good effect. If he's better with Davison than with Fourth Doctor Tom Baker (and he is, by far), that seems to be about him slowly learning his craft. There are some Baker serials like "Warriors Gate" where Waterhouse doesn't give one convincing line reading: even something as basic as pointing and going "look!" seems beyond him. On the other hand, Adric and the Fifth Doctor have one scene in "Earthshock" -- in which they come to an understanding after a fight -- that's warm and surprisingly well-played by Waterhouse: his reactions seem sharp, and he holds his own. I watch that scene, and my sanity takes a backseat; I start to think that Waterhouse, of all people, was Davison's best companion. (I soon come to my senses: he wasn't.) Regardless, of the Davison serials, it's really only in "Kinda" that Waterhouse's limited acting skills drag the show down; mostly he suffers because the writers don't have a clue what to do with him. He could be an energetic, capable, attentive pupil -- as in the bomb-defusing scene in "Earthshock" -- but too often, he's simply there to sulk.
Matthew Waterhouse is a mop-headed mess who, at his best, seems grateful for the opportunity he's given; Mark Strickson, on the other hand, is a talented juvenile who seems forever frustrated with the limitations of his role. He's wonderful in his introductory story, when he's fighting for his soul, and he can let loose with fits of rage and hysteria. But once he's invited to join the TARDIS crew, he can't seem to settle in or settle back, or adapt to the honestly emotive style of Davison's era; at times, his delivery of the simplest lines is so overwrought (e.g., the end of "Warriors of the Deep"), his syllable snarling and pupil popping so disturbing, his jockeying for the attention of the camera so needy and outrageous, he seems to be on some other series altogether.
As the best actor on the Davison crew, Strickson had the most potential, but it was potential that feels squandered -- and his reflections about his time on Who are sadly revealing. Although Turlough was consistently portrayed as the most proficient of the TARDIS companions (a role he inherits from Nyssa), Strickson felt he was stricken with "terminal stupidity." Although he recognizes that Davison was the "first three-dimensional Doctor," he categorizes his own assignment as "two-dimensional acting" ("like a cartoon"). There's a disconnect between the role he was handed and the way he viewed it; after a while, you come to realize that it's not that he couldn't find a way to weave Turlough's strong personality into the texture of the Davison Who -- it's that he didn't care to. It's not like it was an impossible assignment: Janet Fielding found a place for Tegan's equally forceful character.
Although it took her long enough.
Fielding's first season is a decidedly mixed bag. She's a gangly gamine in "Castrovalva," an earthy flapper in "Black Orchid," a lost waif for most of "Kinda": those are the good performances. The rest are amateur and awful. Fielding's acting skills -- when she joined the series -- were admittedly modest, but you can't lay all the blame on her. Designed as a "spunky" foil for Davison, Tegan was more often written as loud-mouthed and spoiled. (The writers manage so much in Davison's first season, could they really not distinguish spunky from sour?) In retrospect, even her most annoying lines could have been tempered with playfulness or irony (when she refers to herself, memorably, as "a mouth with legs," you pray for more of that self-awareness), but someone -- Nathan-Turner or script editor Eric Saward -- should have seen that Fielding had no idea how to put a smart spin on her lines. You gave her a rude remark, you'd get a rude delivery. (She could even take a neutral line like "where are we now?" and make it sound both accusatory and bored.) At Davison's insistence, Tegan is softened somewhat near the end of her second season; it times nicely with Fielding finally learning to vary her delivery, and to suggest a little zest for life, some thirst for adventure. She's particularly good in "Warriors of the Deep" and "The Awakening" -- and then, just as she seems to be finding her footing, she's gone.
Davison had better luck behind the scenes. John Nathan-Turner had been Production Unit Manager on All Creatures and Doctor Who in the late '70s; he took the sole reins of Who at the start of Davison's first season. It's arguable that JNT's only truly great decision during his first few years on Who was to cast Davison, but that's probably the only great decision he needed to make. Yet Nathan-Turner also did one other very good thing: he cleaned house.
The old writers and directors were getting stale; the show needed an infusion of fresh blood, and a lot of JNT's first-time Who writers (Bidmead, Christopher Bailey, Barbara Clegg, Eric Pringle) and directors (Peter Grimwade, John Black, Fiona Cumming, Michael Owen Morris, Graeme Harper) turned out top-notch work. I'll trash Terence Dudley later, but let me put in a good word for him here -- since no one else probably will. Dudley was a second-rate writer, forever derided by Davison in the DVD commentaries, but he had one thing going for him: from his years spent directing All Creatures Great and Small, he knew Davison's rhythms and inflections. (He couldn't tell a plot to save his life, and in two of his three Who serials, his solution when the Doctor finds himself in a jam is to make him ineffectual, so he won't resolve things too soon. No wonder Davison detested him.) Dudley's first script, "Four to Doomsday," was Davison's first serial filmed; he had to set the tone for what follows and, armed with precious little information about Davison's take on the role, he does. (Parts of it read like a Tom Baker script, but it doesn't undermine the Fifth Doctor the way, say, "Frontios" and parts of "Caves of Androzani" do. Quite the contrary: he nails that "reckless innocence" of which Davison spoke.) And Dudley's "Black Orchid," later that season, is unimaginable with anyone but Davison.
JNT's best hire during the Davison years: director Fiona Cumming; in fact, it's hard to conceive of the Davison era without her. The scrappy crew of companions are at their best when she's around (they're so freakishly good in "Castrovalva," you're quite unprepared when they hit so many false notes -- or succumb to so many blank stares -- in the serials that follow), and her lightness of touch and attention to detail mirrored Davison's own. She was probably no more than a very good studio-trained director, but film and television history are full of studio directors who were at the right place at the right time, and whose work transcended their surroundings. Her pacing could be deliberate, but never leisurely; when the dialogue is strong, the written word gets its full due, and when it's not, there are always ancillary pleasures of casting and design. Her camera often stares down from above, seemingly struck by the wonder of it all. JNT not only knew enough to hire her, but he knew how best to use her; she asked for the more character-driven scripts, and he complied.
JNT's worst hire during the Davison years: Eric Saward -- not necessarily because he was untalented (he may well have been -- he's about the only key player of the Davison years whose work didn't inspire me to explore his output further), but because his dour outlook was so ill-suited to that of the Fifth Doctor. As a script editor, he has his successes during his time on Who -- The Black Guardian trilogy ("Mawdryn Undead," "Terminus" and "Enlightenment," in Davison's second season) is a particular triumph -- but from day one, he seems determined to offset the Doctor's breezy optimism with a withering snarkiness, and he doesn't rest until the Fifth Doctor is, in his own words, "obsessed and depressed." His impact on the Fifth Doctor is evident right away (his first script, "The Visitation," is the only time the Fifth Doctor seems like a pill); he doesn't deal a death blow to the series itself, though, till Davison's final season. Saward had a dreadful idea for the last third of Davison's run on Who: to show the upbeat Fifth Doctor decimated by a dark, unforgiving world. Fortunately, Saward's misguided mission is largely undone by the time it reaches the screen. The massacres that dominate Davison's final season -- in "Warriors of the Deep," "Resurrection of the Daleks" and "The Caves of Androzani" -- are so contrived and forced that Saward's goal is undermined: it never seems like the universe is beating up on the Doctor; it just seems like Saward is. You're always aware that someone's behind the scenes pulling the strings, like the humbug wizard in Oz -- and as a result, Saward's ham-fisted methods have the opposite effect of what he intended: he takes the sting out of slaughter. Only Saward could make genocide seem tidy.
Next: capsule reviews of Davison's Doctor Who serials.


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11 Oct 2007
preferably run but compile optional...
i tried installing 7.30 ipkg but requires libqte...
perhaps some member with better understanding of libraries and compatability dependencies can help ...
6 Jul 2007
the source util-linux provides mkfs ... can i compile this for pdaxrom and use it or will it stuff things up ??
6 Jul 2007
/usr/lib/libkgsha.so: undefined symbol: __divsi3
Can not Load Key Generators
i guess it trying to load/use theis module which is part of package i compile with new testing gcc-2.95.3 fpa native toolchain
i get the feeling from looking around it could be result of a few things...
if my path is set to default vfp toolchain i get:
# ldd /usr/lib/libkgsha.so
libc.so.6 => /lib/libc.so.6 (0x40011000)
/lib/ld-linux.so.2 => /lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x2aaaa000)
if my path is set to the new toolchain i get:
# ldd /usr/lib/libkgsha.so
libc.so.6 => /lib/libc.so.6 (0x40011000)
/opt/native/arm/2.95.3-armv4l-hardfpa//lib/ld-linux.so.2 => /opt/native/arm/2.95.3-armv4l-hardfpa//lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x2aaaa000)
and if i add my new toolchain's /lib to the LD_LIBRARY_PATH i get :
# ldd /usr/lib/libkgsha.so
libc.so.6 => /opt/native/arm/2.95.3-armv4l-hardfpa/lib/libc.so.6 (0x40012000)
/opt/native/arm/2.95.3-armv4l-hardfpa//lib/ld-linux.so.2 => /opt/native/arm/2.95.3-armv4l-hardfpa//lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0x2aaaa000)
maybe it has some thing to so with the source code for the module ??
# *******************************************************************
# * Copyright (c) 1994-2005 Jetico, Inc., Finland
# * All rights reserved.
# *
# * File: Makefile
# *
# * Description: kgsha makefile
# *
# * Scope: SHA-1 key generator
# *
# * Platforms: Linux
# *
# * Author: Vitaliy Zolotarev
# *
# * Revision: $Id: Makefile,v 1.11 2007/02/08 06:48:34 nail Rel-1.6-13 $
# *
# *******************************************************************/ #
LD = ld -d -shared
#CPPFLAGS = -fPIC -Wall -Werror -fno-strength-reduce -I../include -g
CPPFLAGS = -fPIC -Wall -fno-strength-reduce -I../include -O2
TARGET = libkgsha.so
HEADERS = kg_defs.h kgsha.h kblock.h sha1.h random.h
OBJ = alg.o kblock.o kg_misc.o kgsha.o pwldlg.o sha1.o random.o
all: $(TARGET)
%.o: %.cpp
$(CPP) $(CPPFLAGS) -c -o $@ $<
$(LD) $(OBJ) -soname $(TARGET) -o $(TARGET) -lc
cp -f $(TARGET) ../lib
# cp -f $(HEADERS) ../include
rm -f *.o *.ver *~ $(TARGET)
for example i found this on a site out there:
AsIDE will now automatically create an Intel-HEX format file after every build.
I'm getting getting a linker error undefined reference to `__divsi3' when I build my application. Why?
You need to link in the library libgcc.a. Within AsIDE:
1. Select Project|Project Properties|Tools
2. Select Link in the Tool name list
3. Click the Options... button
4. Add the following line to Libraries/Objects:
-L %(GCC_EXEC_PREFIX)\arm-elf\3.3.1 -lc -lgcc
Where -lgcc is shorthand for libgcc.a. AsIDE will now automatically link in libgcc.a after every build.
maybe something similiar could help... ?
4 Jul 2007
ive had usb networking setup in other os's such as dsl and ebain but im using puppy right now, and am hoping to have some luck in that...
currently when i plug it in i get this in /var/log/messages
Jul 5 12:04:07 (none) user.info kernel: ohci_hcd 0000:00:0a.0: wakeup
Jul 5 12:04:07 (none) user.info kernel: usb 1-2: new full speed USB device using ohci_hcd and address 12
Jul 5 12:04:07 (none) user.info kernel: usb 1-2: configuration #1 chosen from 1 choice
and that is it, no usb0 interface . so is this kernel related, perhaps module or something else...
3 Jul 2007
(even a little when fully charged)
anybody had/head this issue ?? maybe i need new power pack ??
any reason to stay away from $12au generic pack advertised to suit zaurus off ebay ?/
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Canton, NY - Pete Child recorded a hat trick to lead the Saints past the Sacred Heart men's ice hockey team 6-3 Friday night at Appleton Arena in Canton, NY. Nick Johnson (Windsor, CT) scored his AHA leading sixth goal of the season in the second period. Eric Delong (Oakville, MB) and Dave Jarman (Toronto, ON) notched the other SHU goals while defenseman Ryan Miniaci (Monroe, CT) added two assists.
St. Lawrence (4-2-0, 0-0-0 ECAC) broke the scoring ice early as freshman Kyle Flanagan made a perfect lead pass to senior Mike McKenzie who redirected the puck past Pioneer goalie Olivier St. Onge (Wickham, QC) with a backhand 6:24 into the game. The Saints controlled much of the first period despite having to kill off a trio of Sacred Heart power play chances. The Saints made it a 2-0 game at 18:17 as Child scored his first collegiate goal on a shot from the point, Jeremiah Cunningham got the assist on the marker.
Sacred Heart (2-2-0, 1-0-0 AHA) cut the Saint lead to 2-1 just 2:46 into the second period when Delong tipped a shot from the point by Mitchell Stretch (Saskatoon, SK) past Saint goalie Robby Moss. But SLU would storm back to build a 4-1 lead and chase starter St. Onge with two goals in just over two minutes. St. Onge finished the night with 16 saves in just under 28 minutes.
Johnson scored his sixth of the season from his stomach at the 9:21 mark as Moss was down on the ice after a save, the SHU center swept the rebound inside the post to light the lamp. The Saints and Child responded quickly as the defender completed his hat trick with a blast from the top of the faceoff circle at 9:51. SLU made it a 6-2 game on the power play at 17:43 as Derek Keller's shot from the center point deflected off a Sacred Heart stick and into the net for Keller's third of the year.
Sacred Heart scored the only goal of the third period as Dave Jarman jammed home a power play shot from right in front with just 3.9 seconds to play in regulation. The Pioneers and Saints are back in action tomorrow night to conclude this weekend series, the puck is set to drop at 7:00 pm.


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This Friday, CityCamp Colorado 2011 will again bring together a great group of people dedicated to enhancing access to government in the Centennial State. SeeClickFix is proud to be a sponsor of this year's participant-driven unconference, organized by Open Colorado.
While the theme of this year's CityCamp Colorado is "Enhancing Access to Government", the topics and discussions are decided by the participants. Open Colorado's Brian Gryth explained the importance of the theme, for both citizens and government, on their blog.
We chose access to government as the theme because citizens are becoming both more engaged and more frustrated with government. Furthermore, they are becoming more active and mobile. Thus, they expect the government to respond to their needs on modern day terms.Tools such as the internet, social media, smartphones, and others hold the promise of improving government, but it's up to citizens and local governments to utilize these tools and fulfill this promise. Participants at CityCamp Colorado will be discussing how local government can improve access to services, make information easier to find, and create meaningful citizen engagement using modern technology. The organizers at CityCamp Colorado seek to create innovative and practical solutions to make cities and other local communities more open and "user friendly"; clearly a goal near and dear to our collective heart here at SeeClickFix.
The unconference kicks off tomorrow with an hour of Ignite presentations to help spark discussions and ideas for the day. Our very own Jeff Mooney will be attending this year's CityCamp Colorado, as well as giving an Ignite presentation. If you're there, be sure to say hello!
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Summer is finally here, at least in terms of season if not in matter of temperatures. Vacations have been planned and frequent parties by the pool or backyard barbecues are on the weekend schedule. But while little time will be spent indoors, the home will inadvertently be the hub of hustle and bustle. Here are our favorite summertime furniture must-haves that are bound to add utility and a sense of style to the outdoors but can also be used inside all year round.
TheDuck by Alessandro Busana for Bonaldo is an eccentric little end table that offers a pop of color and a convenient place to put a drink or a plate. It is an amazing conversation piece for indoor or outdoor use and also comes as an illuminated version.


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New Solution Enables Trial Sponsors to More Quickly and Accurately Make Safety & Efficacy Decisions -- Reducing Clinical Trial Costs
BELMONT, MA--(Marketwired - May 13, 2015) - Radiant Sage LLC, a provider of on-demand clinical trial imaging infrastructure solutions, today announced its Event Adjudication Committee (EAC) solution for its RadClinica Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS). The new module provides an electronic solution to automate the event adjudication process enabling clinical trial sponsors to more quickly identify safety and/or efficacy issues -- helping to reduce clinical trial costs and improve the health of individuals.
"Event adjudication can be extremely serious. It is critical for trial sponsors to know the effects of a drug or medical device as early as possible during a trial," said Jesse Bowden, COO of Radiant Sage. "Event adjudication has been an extremely time-consuming and cumbersome manual process and communications among the multiple stakeholders has typically been a significant challenge. Our new Event Adjudication Committee solution streamlines the process to allow project staff to more quickly and easily identify, communicate, diagnose, and report on events to make necessary safety and efficacy decisions."
The EAC solution will be offered as an add-on module to the RadClinica CTMS, a single, centralized trial management system to orchestrate operational, financial, contractual, and administrative activities. Providing immediate efficiencies and cost savings for clinical operations, RadClinica allows sponsors and service providers to intelligently manage the complexities of multiple clinical trials across multiple sites.
Seamlessly integrated with RadClinica, the EAC solution enables sponsors to easily customize workflows and quality assurance based on specific types of events. It acquires all of the required documentation (including images) associated to each event, verifies that the necessary data has been uploaded, initiates the QA review tasks (i.e. redactions, translation), and then enables project managers to create the review package. The system offers management and reporting tools to provide the entire clinical team oversight of the process.
The highly advanced system was developed with experienced EAC physicians and sponsor teams to ensure it met the requirements of actual system users -- eliminating bottlenecks, saving valuable time, increasing the level of efficiency, and producing the necessary metrics to make data-based decisions based on clinical trial events.
About Radiant Sage
Radiant Sage provides game-changing Clinical Trial Imaging Infrastructure Solutions for organizations involved in drug discovery and research. Specifically designed for clinical trials, the company's solutions, RadClinica™, Core-Lab-in-a-Box™ and RadVista™ Viewer are extremely flexible and offer self-contained customization tools enabling rapid trial start and increased overall efficiency of the collection, distribution, processing, and analysis of clinical trial imaging data. The use of Radiant Sage's technologies provide sponsors with the ability to retain control of their clinical trials by leveraging these cost-effective image management solutions designed with real-time transparency in reporting at every level of the entire process. These secure and validated tools also offer increased image/data integrity over current corelab processes and meet all necessary compliance requirements. Founded in 2008, Radiant Sage is headquartered in Boston, Mass. For more information on Radiant Sage, visit www.radiantsage.com.
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