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Nugent, of Ruston, was appointed after serving four years as assistant director and nine months as interim director. She earned the status of "certified director" from the international office of Sweet Adelines in March 2010, following a rigorous course of study and examinations.
Chorus President Carol Ogle, of Monroe, said, "Sheila's experience both as an educator and as a student serve her well to direct the chorus. She is taking advantage of every opportunity to advance in the skill of directing, and she is able to teach ladies with all levels of musical experience."
Nugent works as curriculum strategist at Simsboro High School and plans to graduate from Louisiana Tech with her doctorate in education this summer.
Concerning her appointment, Nugent said:
"As a director, I get the unbelievable opportunity to guide this group of amazing women to make beautiful music, and during that journey, I have formed friendships with women of all ages, with whom I can laugh, cry, pray and count on. I am very blessed."Nugent said her goals include scoring well at regional competition, which is a way that choruses measure their musical aptitude annually. "But," she added, "my long-range plans focus more on performance and education. I want other people to be made aware of this fabulous art form." She plans for the chorus to do more to educate the public about barbershop and music in general, to perform more in public, and to provide more classes on barbershop or singing overall.
Nugent has been a member of Sweet Adelines for eight years. Prior leadership experience in the chorus includes serving as president of the board of directors and membership on the choreography, showmanship and script committees. Other musical experience includes singing in high school and church choirs, playing the piano and being a member of three barbershop quartets.
When comparing the music that Sweet Adelines sing to other forms of music, Nugent said:
"To me, barbershop is a richer, more emotional style of music than other music that I've performed, due to the fact that the singers are not relying on anything other than their own vocal ability. Just like instruments, voices and individual parts can add dimension to music that is breath-taking."Nugent has a great affection for the Sweet Adelines organization. "One of the things that I love about Sweet Adelines International," she said, "is that through a shared love of music, women from all walks of life, from all life experiences, from all musical experiences, can come together to create incredible harmony."
If anyone is contemplating joining the chorus, Nugent said, "I would say to them, 'Come on in!' … (T)he great thing about barbershop is that you don't have to read music or have a lot of singing experience. If you love to sing and if you have an ear for music, then that's all you need. In return, you gain courage, strength and confidence, along with fabulous friendships. What could be better?"
Nugent invites area residents to the chorus' annual show, set for 7 p.m. Jan. 21 in the Dixie Center for the Performing Arts.
Titled "Rock Around the Clock," the event will spotlight Elvis tribute artist Todd C. Martin, of Monroe, as special guest performer. Music from the '50s, '60s and '70s will be featured, along with chorus comedy skits from "I Love Lucy," "Laugh In" and more. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For additional information call Nugent at (318) 251-4095.


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Melting Clock
Channel your inner Salvador Dali and view time in a Melting Clock. The clock sits on the edge of your desk or table to give the full melting effect which looks very cool. Certainly a talking point for those that love art!
Chrome look melting clock
Clock sits on the edge of a table or desk so the melting effect can be fully appreciated
Great gift for the art lovers
Item Details
110 (L) x 130 (W) x 175 (H) mm
Colour open box
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Paper One (100minutes)
Part I Oral Communication (15 minutes,10 points)
Section A
Directions:In this section there are two incomplete dialogues and each dialogue has three blanks and three choices A,B and C,taken from the dialogue. Fill in each of the blanks with one of the choices to complete the dialogue and mark your answer on the Answer Sheet.
Dialogue one
A. It sounds like a flu.
B. I also advise resting for a couple of days.
C. Boy, when it rains, it pours.
Doctor: What has been bothering you?
Patient: I have a stuffy nose and a sore throat. Plus, I've been coughing a lot.
-----1------Doctor: Any stomach pains?
Patient: Actually, yes. My stomach's been upset for a few days.
Doctor: ------2----- . It's been going around lately.
Patient: Anything I can do for it?
Doctor: I'll prescribe some medicines for you to take.------3------.
Patient: Does that mean I shouldn't go to work?
Doctor: Only when you feel up to it. You should stay home for at least a day or two.
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We carry Fisher Price, little tikes, MEGA BLOKS, Mattel Hot Wheels, Mattel, NERF, Matchbox, Crayola, DISNEY PIXAR, Elite Force, ES TOYS, Eye Clops, iRWIN, Motor Max, Playskool, Spinmaster Bakugan, Star Wars, THE LORD OF THE RINGS, TONKA, TOY STORY 3, Vtech, ZOIDS
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Check membrane and metering lever. Membrane goes stiff as it ages or if exposed to too much carb cleaner. Hard start with stiff membrane.
I prefer the older Walbro carbs that do not have Welch plug but a removable plate. Makes it a whole lot easier to clean out the fine bores. Many smaller carbs do not have check valve. The screen does the job in lieu. A holed screen also makes hard start. Have repaired quite a few carbs where owner has poked hole through the screen. Therefore do not poke anything into the bores unless you know what is inside.


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Sales Ledger Controller
- Location:
- York
- Salary:
- £19000.00 - 21000.00
- Job Type:
- Permanent
- Date Posted:
- 08/10/2018
Castle Accountancy & Finance are currently recruiting for a Sales Ledger Controller to join a growing team based in York, North Yorkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with proven Sales Ledger experience to step up and manage the Sales Ledger function. Reporting in to the Financial Accountant, your responsibilities will include:
- Maintaining the debtor ledger, contacting clients as necessary
- Process and send invoices to clients
- Maintaining all the credit control procedures, including checking client information with the relevant bodies
To be considered for this high-volume Sales Ledger Controller role, you will need the following experience:
- Credit control experience
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- Excellent communication skills
- AAT qualification will be advantageous
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Castle Employment Group is an award-winning recruitment company based in Scarborough, Leeds and York. With over 50 years of experience, we deliver a market leading service building long-term relationships with our candidates. We offer an honest, straightforward approach, tailored to deliver exactly what our candidates need.
Castle Employment provides temporary, permanent and contract employment opportunities throughout Yorkshire and the UK. Our highly experienced team of consultants are all specialists within their field of recruitment and have a thorough understanding and knowledge of their roles ensuring that they can deliver a perfect match for your career aspirations.
At Castle Employment Group, we recognise and appreciate the value of high-quality candidates - so only right that we reward the people who introduce them to us. Simply refer a friend to us, and if we find them a temporary or permanent position we will reward you with a shopping voucher to spend on yourself.
Due to the high volume of candidates that apply for our applications, we are unable to get in touch with every application. Therefore, if you haven't heard from one of our consultants within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
Please have a look at our current jobs and apply for as many as you like on here, however, if there is nothing on there that you are currently interested in then please fill out our generic registration form and upload your CV to let us know you are available and keen to find work.


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Rory Mcilroy is a renowned golf player. He has been participating in major tournaments and recently made his debut at the WGC Accenture match play championship. It is during the debut that the player tried his best to build on his success.
Additionally, it was during the event that he was set to defend his no.1 spot in golfing arena against Tiger Woods. He has not only been training hard but has also been working on his equipment to enhance his chances of reaching greater heights in golf.
Rory Mcilroy has more than 14 variables in his golf bag. This was a major concern but it is one of the strategies he adopted to enhance his performance. He only needs to pick out the best equipment from top brands and settle for variables that work best for him. The good thing is that, it is a strategy and concern that will be settled within the shortest possible before his next tournaments. Rory has also been working hard on his own playing strategies to identify personal tactics that will enable him to build on his success. He is known to be more than ready to assume his number 1 positions in major titles.
Today, Rory Mcilroy is ahead of the pace that was set by Tiger Woods, when he was his age. This shows how much the player is committed to building on his success and maintaining the No. 1 golf position. He has the potential and he is willing to take the plunge to reach for greatness this year and in the history of golf. He has also made to the list to BBC sports personality of the year award owing to his outstanding performances. Rory also believes that there is more to come and that he will always be prepared to take the challenge in the world of golfing.


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Artist Nathan Sawaya turned the art world's most beloved matriarch to into a life-sized Lego sculpture.
As part of his "The Art of the Brick" exhibit at Discovery Times Square in New York, Sawaya re-imagined the "Whistler's Mother" with 3-dimensional features, including an austere facial expression.
"I wanted to give her that very puritanical look, so that when you look at her face you'll see her expression is a bit stern. But I thought that was appropriate," Sawaya said in a video explaining his creative process behind the Lego sculpture.
But he didn't stop at just one masterpiece. Sawaya's collection is loaded with tons of life-size lego interpretations of both classic and original works:
"The Art of the Brick" is on display at Discovery Times Square until January 5.
Check out the gallery below for a glimpse of Sawaya's other Lego masterpieces and let us know your favorite in the comments.


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Absolutely one of a kind! Stunning atrium 2 story totally updated, custom home situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, circle drive, lovely inground pool, deck & patio. Two story entry. Newer wood floor and carpet throughout. Generous size dining room and study. Great room with fireplace opens to a one-of-a-kind fabulous new chef's kitchen with large center waterfall island, stunning custom cabinets, 6-burner Wolf gas cooktop and dual oven, integrated Subzero, walk-in pantry, built-in eating area and opens to hearth room overlooking the heated pool. Spectacular master bedroom suite with fireplace and updated luxury bath which boasts an oversized Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower with dual shower heads and custom His & Her closets. Three additional large bedrooms, Jack & Jill and private bath. Finished walk-out lower level with rec room, 4th fireplace, built-in theater sound system, game room, wine storage, full bath and 2 additional bedrooms. This home is a spectacular find that must be seen!
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Robert Talbott
Here at Robert Talbott, we pride ourselves on our dedication to quality and craftsmanship, as much as we do on the authenticity of our position as a true American luxury brand.
That dedication is reflected as much in our utterly distinctive design sensibility as it is in each and every aspect of the exceptional product we produce.
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In this semi-autobiographical debut novel, Mark Budman chronicles the life of the modern Russian Jewish immigrant. My Life at First Try is the story of Alex, born in Siberia in 1950, and his dreams of becoming a writer and of meeting Annie, his distant American cousin.
When still a child, Alex observes a group of foreign tourists who are as strange to him as space aliens. Unlike grim Soviet grown-ups, they did something that non-drunk adults seldom did: they laughed. Alex yearned to become one of them-a free and happy foreigner.
Those aspirations quickly fade as Alex begins to encounter the absurdities and constraints of living in a Communist society where conformity is institutionalized. Hilarious and sometimes sobering, short chapters chronicle making it through the army, mastering the English language, sex, and meeting the girl of his dreams.
In 1980, Alex and his young family finally get the chance to move to America. There he realizes that his dream has come true: he is finally a foreigner, not the happy foreigner of his dream, but an alien. Alex eventually discovers the rhythms, the disappointments, and the small pleasures of suburban life in upstate New York. He even gets to meet his cousin Annie. Ultimately, he finds his own place in the world, despite the fact that having the right "to vote for an elephant or an ass" does not necessarily guarantee self-fulfillment.


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Friday 5 Finds
Friday 5 Finds - 10.09.10
I thought this might make it easier for those looking for previous articles, please let me know which you would prefer or any other suggestions you may have.
So here are the Five Finds:
- Heresy Workshop have another excellent entry in their Rogue Trader Era modeling project - one I may have to borrow once I'm back up to speed - This weeks entry is a RT Era MP.
- Keeping on with the Forgeworld Space Marines Theme Artic Templars have the first in what appears to be a series of MK3 armour conversions
- The Sons of Taurus have an excellent little article on Killzone Teams showing some old models, some cool conversions and some sample lists, enjoy.
- 40k Hobby Blog have a very effective and nice looking Tau test model, certainly a blog worth keeping an eye on to see how the force develops.
- Galaxy in Flames have some pretty sweet looking Squats models just to give a true retro feel to this Friday, definitely worth keeping an eye on them to see how they progress.


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Redline round 4 video
Posted on June 09 2010
Cool little vid The marketing guys put together from the Redline event in Fontana. Check it!! Sorry, for some reason you have to click on the "Redline round 4 video" above to see it. Still figuring this blog stuff out, I'm a car mechanic dammit


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Hindi Übersetzung von align
align/əˈlaɪn अˈलाइन्/
Wortformen:aligns, aligning, aligned
2. Transitives Verb
1. Transitives Verb
If you align yourself with a particular group, you support their political aims.समर्थन में उतरनामें शामिल हो जाना
alignmentWortformen:alignments variables Substantivसंरेखण mn
This could affect political alignment in the region.
2. Transitives Verb
If objects are aligned with each other, they are placed in a precise position in relation to each other.सही विन्यास में होना
Keep your hips and knees aligned with your toes.
alignment unzählbares Substantiv सुयोजन mn
...the alignment of the planets.
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Sometimes in business there are rare moments when all the stars are aligned.Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Fold the remaining fabric in half with wrong sides together over flap, so the wide hem is aligned with folded edge; pin.Collins Complete Books of Soft Furnishings (1993)
It may be that 2010 was the one year when the stars were aligned.Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's like the stars align when he does his thing.Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Jupiter aligns with the moon and you handle people well at home and work.The Sun (2009)
Jupiter aligns with the moon to help you make progress with your home plans.The Sun (2011)
Mercury aligns with the moon and your sixth sense is amazing meaning you read minds well, which helps at work and at home.The Sun (2010)
Now rival groups aligned with the deposed government are counter attacking.Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Serious Saturn aligns with the moon to give you the steady nerves you need to take on challenges at work.The Sun (2009)
But sometimes the stars just align.The Sun (2016)
That was when it felt the stars were aligning and it had to happen.The Sun (2015)
It is almost unheard of for the stars to align in such a way.Times, Sunday Times (2011)
There are people online sharing information about how to do it who claim they experience better health when aligned to the moon.Times, Sunday Times (2013)
All the democratic stars need to align at the same time.Times, Sunday Times (2014)
And so it's one of those very rare times in history where all the stars are aligned.Times, Sunday Times (2016)
As the sun aligns with the moon, you become an expert in all kinds of close relationships.The Sun (2008)
But now the stars may just align.The Sun (2014)
Godfather Jupiter aligns with the moon so you have a winning blend of optimism and daring and are ready to put ambitions to the test.The Sun (2008)
Healing Neptune aligns with the moon in your family chart.The Sun (2008)
In this, their interests are surprisingly well aligned.Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Jupiter aligns with the moon and helps you handle relationships skilfully.The Sun (2008)
Mars aligns with the moon and you will be strong without being bossy.The Sun (2009)
She consulted a team of astrologers after fearing the stars would be aligned in the wrong direction.The Sun (2012)
It would also help ministers to ensure that resource allocation was aligned to policy goals.Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The stars are aligned in a rare fashion.Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Whether the stars remain aligned is unclear.Times, Sunday Times (2016)
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Britisches Englisch: align VERB
If you align yourself with a particular group, you support them because you have the same political aim.
He aligned himself with the mayor.
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Dermatitis is a skin disorder also known as eczema. It causes scaly, itchy rashes. Ringworm is a skin infection which shows up in patches, or ring-shaped, itchy rashes. Dermatitis and ringworm have some similarities but involve different treatments.
Dermatitis is caused by skin hypersensitivity and can run in families. Ringworm is caused by a fungus which thrives in warm, moist areas such as feet.
Symptoms of both conditions include skin rashes that itch, blister and ooze. Dermatitis symptoms also include ear discharge or bleeding and dry, leathery skin. Other ringworm symptoms may include nails which are thick and discolored.
Dermatitis treatment
Dermatitis treatment includes soothing moisturizers, mild soaps, anti-itch lotions, anti-inflammatory medicines and ointments or creams containing tar compounds. Your doctor may recommend prescription oral corticosteroids and topical immunomodulators such as Protopic.
Ringworm treatment
Treatment of ringworm includes over-the-counter antifungal or drying powders, creams and lotions, particularly those containing miconazole and clotrimazole. Your doctor may recommend prescription antifungal medicines and antibiotics.
Dermatitis is a chronic condition but it can be controlled. When treated, ringworm typically clears up in 4 weeks.
Complications of dermatitis can include bacterial skin infections and permanent scars. Ringworm complications also include bacterial skin infections as well as the ringworm spreading and the possible development of dermatitis.


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Brand new from Hohner Kids! What a great musical instrument to add to your bucket of musical fun! Watch & listen to the beautiful stream of colorful beads, creating a gentle sound like a water cascade.
The tumbling stream of beads gently trickle down colorful ramps that are encased in a clear plastic 8.5" tube. Not only is it a visual delight but the sound it creates mimics a gentle waterfall . Playtime with this easy to grip toy helps improve gross motor skills and is safe for ages 6 months and up. BPA free!


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April 24, 2018: Federal Judge John D. Bates of Federal District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that DACA protections must stay in place and that the government must resume accepting new applications. The judge stayed his decision for 90 days and gave the Department of Homeland Security, which administers the program, the opportunity to better explain its reasoning for canceling it. If the department fails to do so, it "must accept and process new as well as renewal DACA applications," Judge Bates said in the decision.
February 2018: Supreme Court's Response to Trump Administration's Request to Review Lower Court Order
On February 26, 2018, the Supreme Court declined to hear the Trump administration's request for it to review the lower court order that the administration must continue to accept DACA applications, so the Supreme Court will allow the Ninth Appeals Court to review the ruling. Read the Supreme Court's response here.
USCIS Response to Injunction
On January 13, 2018, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that due to the federal court order, it has "resumed accepting requests to renew a grant of deferred action under DACA." Additionally, it stated that "DACA policy will be operated on the terms in place before it was rescinded on Sept. 5, 2017." Read the updated USCIS statement on DACA here.
Injunction: On January 9, 2018, Judge William Alsup of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, issued a national injunction ordering the Trump administration to re-start the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Judge Alsup wrote that the administration must "maintain the DACA program on a nationwide basis" as the legal challenge (led by Janet Napolitano in her official capacity as President of the University of California system) to President Trump's decision to halt the program goes forward in the courts. Read Judge Alsup's order here.
August 3, 2018: Judge Bates issued an opinion upholding his April 24, 2018 decision allowing DACA renewals, but partially stayed the order regarding new applicants. At present, no first-time DACA applications are being accepted, but DACA status may be renewed for those who already have it. Read Judge Bates' opinion here.
DACA History
Establishment of DACA
Rescission of DACA
Know Your Rights and Get Help
Arizona State University Resources for Students
Local Entities and Agencies Offering DACA Assistance
Educational Resources
Immigration Advocacy Groups
This guide is designed to provide general information and links to resources about DACA – Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is a kind of administrative relief from deportation. The purpose of DACA is to protect eligible immigrant youth who came to the United States when they were children from deportation. DACA gives young undocumented immigrants: 1) protection from deportation, and 2) a work permit. The program expires after two years, subject to renewal.
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What follows from The Independent Institute is a thought-provoking article based on the economic facts-of-life as discovered over the past few hundred years. It reminds me of a great book, "The Poverty of Nations – A Sustainable Solution," by Dr. Wayne Grudem and Dr. Barry Asmus.
In plain understandable English, after decades of on-site investigation and study, they explain the economic, sociological, political, Biblical, and leadership factors that affect national poverty and prosperity – and that have a strategic positive effect on our country and throughout the world.
I have referred this book to the Vatican on several occasions. Apparently, Pope Francis has not read it or accepted its documented discoveries. Most unfortunate!
Was Martin Luther King, Jr. an Economic Illiterate? Is Pope Francis?
By Lawrence J. McQuillan, Hayeon Carol Park | Posted: Wed. January 17, 2018,
Also published in The Daily Caller (DC) on Tue. January 16, 2018
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Pope Francis, the ex officio leader of the Catholic Church, has much in common with the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the U.S. civil rights leader whose life and legacy we celebrated this week.
A champion of the poor and downtrodden, Dr. King spoke of the need to eradicate poverty, writing in his 1967 book, Where Do We Go From Here: Chaos or Community?, that the goal of society should be "the total, direct, and immediate abolition of poverty." Today, Pope Francis carries Dr. King's message forward, writing in Evangelii Gaudium, or "The Joy of the Gospel," that "Each individual Christian and every community is called to be an instrument of God for the liberation and promotion of the poor."
The Reverend Dr. King and Pope Francis have another important thing in common: economic illiteracy.
It is one thing to stress the moral imperative of helping the disadvantaged. But going beyond, into the realm of public advocacy, requires policy approaches that might actually reduce, if not solve, the problem. And here they fail.
During his final years, Dr. King was a proponent of a guaranteed annual income for every American, which would require increased government taxation and massive redistribution of wealth. In his last major speech at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., given just days before his assassination, he criticized the "War on Poverty," calling it "not even a good skirmish against poverty."
Pope Francis, in a 2014 U.N. address, similarly has called for "redistribution of economic benefits by the State." Francis more recently has characterized private philanthropy as "crumbs," and equates avoiding taxes with stealing from the poor.
While King and Francis are not alone in viewing government redistribution as legitimate and necessary to combat poverty, decades of experience show this approach to be a moral and practical failure.
Government redistribution—whether through domestic welfare programs, foreign aid, or other means—is neither "giving" nor "charity" in the strict sense of these words. Government redistribution, in fact, is the opposite, requiring government to first take somebody else's money, either through taxes or borrowing (future taxes). This requires coercion or force, violating the commandment "Thou shall not steal."
Jesus, in the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 25-37), said people should follow the example of the Good Samaritan, who spent his own time and money to help a man in distress. True compassion is self-sacrifice, "to suffer with." There's nothing compassionate about using government to seize one person's money to give it to someone else.
Government redistribution does not nurture a caring society or compassionate people. Instead, it pits one group against another, tearing apart the social fabric and creating disharmony.
In contrast, private charity involves the willing transfer of resources from one individual to another, a compassionate act of free will, personal responsibility, and moral integrity.
While it may be that the $390 billion that Americans donated to charity in 2016 are just "crumbs," as Pope Francis puts it, the $15 trillion the United States has spent since 1964 to end poverty is not crumbs. And it hasn't worked. Indeed, the more than 80 federal programs these massive expenditures support should be described as poverty maintenance, not poverty reduction programs.
In 1935, in the midst of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt warned … Keep Reading the Rest @: Was Martin Luther King, Jr. an Economic Illiterate? Is Pope Francis?


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Kyouto, if you don't know, is home to three major festivals. There are many others, of course, within both the city itself and the metropolitan area, but this trifecta is by far the largest and most important, and, for some reason, all three prominently feature some kind of parade. One is Jidai Matsuri, featuring dress and paraphernalia from all periods of Japanese history. It's an enticing draw for a history enthusiast like myself, but I couldn't go for some reason. Earlier in the year we also had Aoi Matsuri, a highly officious Shintou event of great religious import, involving something about the royal family and some other stuff no one cares about. Mother Russia had to go for Culture class. She described the experience as "Boring."
But both are small potatoes compared to Gion Matsuri, the vast majority of which takes place nowhere near Gion. Instead, for a few days, Shijou, Muromachidoori, a bunch of associated thoroughfares, and innumerable alleys and side-streets are closed to vehicular traffic and lined with rows upon rows upon rows upon rows of food stalls, stretching for blocks and blocks, nearly all selling one of about five products. The masses don yukata and converge on this locus, and even with all the space afforded them the resulting flow is thick and slow. It is noisy. It is crowded. It is nearly unnavigable. And it's awesome. And best of all, tourists are scarce, or at least they were when I went. How is that even possible? I have no idea, but I'm certainly not about to argue the point.
The festival actually continues throughout July, with various ceremonies and such taking place within the vicinity of Yasaka-san, but when people tell you they're going to "Gion Matsuri," this stretch is almost certainly what they're referring to. Clad in our summer jinbei, Shiga and I met up with two of the girls from our earlier goukon and spent a couple of hours wandering the lanes, enjoying the street food, and playing Super Ball, a game where you're given a little net that basically disintegrates upon contact with water, with which you gather as many floating bouncy balls as you can. If you gather over a certain number, you can win larger balls, otherwise you just get to pick five smaller ones to take home with you; I was just off winning a big one. I'd never played before, but I'd seen it any number of times in dramas, except in those it's always with goldfish for some reason.
After seeing them off, as both had a test the following morning, Shiga and I continued to stroll idly, taking in the sights, for another couple of hours. The scope of the festival was startling; we ended up getting slightly lost in the back ways, and this is an area that we actually know. Towards the end of the night we hooked up with a big group of English Club cats by complete chance, and then we all sort of haphazardly made our respective ways home together, in gradually shrinking groups.
Let us pause here for a moment to appreciate the striking beauty of a young Japanese woman in a yukata. To me, it is abundantly clear that in a perfect world, J-girls would wear only yukata, seifuku, and suits. I also saw one gyaaru-looking girl wearing an elegant, immaculate yukata...with one bare shoulder. That palm's worth of skin was somehow a hundred times more erotic than the most revealing bikini. One of my English Club kouhai told me that such was a common sight in Shinbabashi. Man, I can't wait to move to Oosaka.
Looking over these last few paragraphs, the reader would be forgiven for thinking that Gion Matsuri is kind of unexciting. And she'd be correct in her conclusion that nothing especially dramatic or life-changing transpires. There are, really, three essential elements to enjoying a Japanese festival: The food, the atmosphere, and the friends you bring with you. You can have fun by yourself, of course, but it's hard. To me, it's all about spending time with the people close to you, and, in the process, also feeling the current of humanity itself flowing not only through, but all around you. Basically, I'm trying to say that if you don't know how to enjoy a festival, there's something wrong with you.


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By Olakunle Ajao.
OGC Nice have announced the appointment of former Arsenal captain Patrick Vieira as their new manager.
The former France midfielder left his role as New York City FC boss and is now Nice's new manager, replacing Lucien Favre, who left last Month.
Vieira had been previously linked with the Arsenal job following the departure of Arsene Wenger, but now with the French side, after two and a half years with MLS club New York City.
Vieira represented Arsenal in his playing career for seven years, winning three league titles and four FA Cups in that time.
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Cambridge Arts Festival 2013: The Well
Recently Lush had the opportunity to develop a series of interactive exhibits for the Cambridge Arts Festival in Cambridge, Ontario. As well as local art and crafts and a big music and dance lineup, the event has taken on a DIY and "Maker" bent in recent years, and we jumped at the chance to take part.
One of our exhibits we called the Well. Written in Processing 2, the Well uses a Microsoft Kinect motion controller to project a 3D image of a visitor, allowing them to push and pull a virtual surface simply by moving around in front of the screen. The visuals are accompanied by synthesized sound under MIDI control.
The exhibit grew out of a 3D model of a vibrating drumhead, itself an extension of an earlier simulation we did of string motion in musical instruments. (Check out an HTML Canvas version of the drumhead sim.) The nodes in the Well model are represented by a square grid, simply ignoring those nodes that fall outside the diameter of the disc.
Once we chose the Kinect as a method of interaction, the biggest challenge was to integrate its depth data into the simulation.
Next, we had to tame the input to prevent the often-drastic changes in depth readings from throwing the surface into chaos. To do this, we damped down the motion of the nodes, put an upper bound on their velocity, and added in a factor to make the surface "adhere" to the user.
To further enliven the experience we wanted to add generated sound. Synthesizing audio on the fly in Processing proved too slow, and simple playback of pre-generated files wasn't suited to creating the constant, continuously evolving sound we were after. Instead, we investigated MIDI control, allowing Processing to control external synths.
We chose the REAPER digital audio workstation due to its low cost and low processor overhead, running a freely available analog modelling synth plugin called TyrellN6, and created custom patches in conjunction with reverb and comb filtering to generate a "wind tunnel" sound.
Finally, to animate the exhibit during idle periods, we also introduced a subtle "water drip" effect that perturbs a random point on the surface from time to time. An echoing drip sound, created using filtered noise and reverb, helps to sell the visual.
How it went
Kids gravitated to the Well immediately — it helped that we positioned it close to the floor so even our youngest visitors could take a turn. It was popular enough that later in the day we added a second version of the installation at a more comfortable height for adults. Despite this station's lack of speakers it was also well received, though we heard a few shouts of, "Check this one out, it's got sound!" as kids raced on to the floor-mounted version.
The inefficiency of Processing code turned out to be a major bottleneck. As a result, the simulation had to be run at a lower resolution than we had hoped, both in terms of screen size (720p) and the detail of the membrane. This version of the Well is 85 nodes in diameter, using only a fraction of the data available from the Kinect. To improve the efficiency of the membrane model, we tried an old trick used in programming cellular automata, using a one-dimensional array rather than the more straightforward 2D array. This required rewriting a good deal of the model's code, but unfortunately didn't up our frame rates by much.
For our next project of this type we're planning to go native, most likely using C++ with a library such as Cinder or OpenFrameworks.
We'll have more about our installation projects in the weeks to come. Many thanks to the Cambridge Arts Festival volunteers who helped us with setup and teardown, and to CAF's organizer, the indefatigable Gareth Carr, for inviting us to take part.


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Overall, restricted stock is becoming a more significant part of equity packages
REDWOOD CITY, CA (August 26, 2015) — Technology companies stood widely apart from the rest of the S&P 1500 in terms of stock granted in 2014, according to a new report from Equilar on equity trends. Restricted stock granted to named executives at tech companies in the S&P 1500 totaled a median 798,000 restricted stock/restricted stock units (RS/RSUs) in 2014, 77.3% higher than the median 450,000 RS/RSUs for the S&P 1500 as a whole.
The tech sector is an outlier from all other industries in the S&P 1500 in this way. The next highest median among sectors in the S&P 1500 was basic materials at approximately 557,000 RS/RSUs, just ahead of healthcare at 546,000. The industrial goods sector granted a median 240,000 RS/RSUs in 2014, the least amount of any industry.
The tech sector actually saw a dip in restricted stock granted in 2014, and it stood even further afield in recent years. In 2013, median restricted stock granted in the tech sector hit a peak of 955,000 RS/RSUs, up from 869,000 in 2012. Though 2014 marked a year of little change in terms of amount of stock granted at the index level, there has been a steady increase in exclusive use of restricted stock among companies as an equity grant practice across the S&P 1500. From 2010 to 2014, median stock granted across the S&P 1500 increased 20.8%.
An overall shift to stock awards away from options has occurred across the S&P 1500 since 2010. While the majority of companies in the S&P 1500 continue to offer a mix of both RS/RSUs and option/SARs, the share of companies that did so dipped from 67.5% in 2010 to 57.4% in 2014. Meanwhile, companies that offer RS/RSUs exclusively as equity have become an increasing subset of the S&P 1500, totaling 37.9% in 2014, and companies that award only option/SARs as equity accounted for only 3.3% of companies in the S&P 1500 in 2014.
About This Report
Equilar's 2015 Equity Trends Report sheds light on how the country's largest public companies motivate and reward their leadership. For information regarding 2014, this analysis included all named executive officers (NEOs) in S&P 1500 companies with at least one year of publicly disclosed equity grant practices available at the time of writing (n=1,460). For data regarding 2010 to 2013, the dataset reflected S&P 1500 companies with four years of publicly disclosed equity grant practices (n=1,345). This reflects a change in methodology moving forward, in order to represent trends in the S&P 1500 as an index instead of the S&P 1500 as a specific set of companies. Throughout the report, restricted stock and restricted stock units are referred to as restricted stock. Options and stock appreciation rights (SARs) are summed in graphs and calculations unless otherwise stated, which also applies to restricted stock and restricted stock units.
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Molly Barret on Fiddle: 1st place winner of the Fiddler's Grove Competition, Molly can play anything from bluegrass to gypsy jazz, without sacrificing her unique melodic style or awesome sense of humor.
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The Glen Cove Community Development Agency gathered at city hall on Tuesday night to discuss a variety of topics geared toward improving the lives of residents all across the city.
At the opening of the meeting, CDC members emphasized the gravity of the recent $3 million grant provided to the city by the state to improve residents' water supply.
The CDA then addressed growing concerns regarding new developments at the Orchard. The city plans to make changes to improve the area by altering the Orchard's vacant properties and creating more housing options for residents. CDA Executive Director Ann Fangmann said that these concerns are exactly why City Hall is having the open house.
Mayor Tenke acknowledged that residents have been concerned that the changes may impede their ability to remain living there. "Our intention is certainly not to displace anyone," he said.
Fangmann said that the open house will be a great opportunity for residents to gain a better understanding of the city's intentions and put their concerns at ease. "I find when people talk to me about the project, they feel better about it," she explained.
The open house will take place at City Hall on Dec. 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and all are welcome to participate.
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The grand architectural masterpiece in St Andrew Square has been home to the Royal Bank of Scotland since 1835.
After initially starting life in the mid-18th century as a townhouse for a wealthy city merchant, Sir Lawrence Dundas, the building became the principal office of the Excise in Scotland. In 1835, it was acquired by the Royal Bank of Scotland, which already owned the neighbouring building, 35 St Andrew Square – which is soon set to become serviced apartments having for a spell been the base for Ukio Bankas, the company owned by ex-Hearts chief Vladimir Romanov.
Since then, 36 St Andrew Square has provided banking services to Edinburgh residents, while also acting as the Royal Bank of Scotland's headquarters.
It was previously refurbished in 1990 and visited in March of that year by RBS chairman Sir Michael Herries.
A gathering in November 1965 brought together luminaries such as the Duke of Buccleuch and Lord Nelson of Stafford.
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Retro: the past in our present
Today we are surrounded by an upsurge in retro culture, is it because we are secretly tired of modern life and everything it entails; fast paced technology driven lifestyles, austerity, looking towards an uncertain future in front of us? Or are we merely drawing comfort from our nostalgic past? What ever the reason is, retro culture is a major part of our modern lives, from vintage fairs to the retro style packaging being used on some of our favourite products in the supermarkets, the fact is the past is making money in the present.
Retro - the Latin prefix meaning backwards, or in times past
Looking at photographs from the past, especially the 1950's, 60's and 70's they all have a distinctive look of their own. Looking through magazines and viewing other types of visual advertising we see retro style images which draw inspiration from photographs of the past. In this post we will show you how we can take a contemporary photograph and enhance it with a retro feel.
As you can see this is a contemporary head shot. Our idea here is to transform this image to reflect an image from the late 1950's / early 1960's just like the ones you would see in a fashion magazine of the day. What are the objectives?
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With all the objectives we set ourselves being satisfied, we now have a completed project. We hope you agree that this represents a photograph from the past, but still holds on to some elements of the present. Sometimes the most successful editing of a photograph in the retro style is when it is influenced by the past instead of directly duplicating it. Now you can compare each image with the comparison below:
With this project we not only have demonstrated that we can alter the physical look of a photograph, we can also make it a symbol for our own nostalgic past.
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Next, the tour comes to Santorini, a popular honeymooners' paradise, which offers an old world view of traditional Greek life. Adventurous guests may even ride a donkey, which are still used to transport goods, along the steep cliffs overlooking the sea. Visitors also have the option of visiting Akrotiri, a Bronze Age excavation site on the island of Santorini, or Oia, a beautiful village settlement with breathtaking views of the caldera.
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An alcoholic ice lolly for grown-ups or a frozen cocktail. It's so easy to make, looks impressive and is nice and refreshing on a hot summer's day
Makes: 10
Prep time: 5 mins
Total time: 5 mins
Skill level: Easy peasy
- About 5 small strawberries
- About 10 sprigs mint
- 150ml Pimm's
- 300ml lemonade, left to go flat
- Ice-lolly mould and lolly sticks
- Hull and cut the strawberries in half. Stick a lolly stick into each. Use a knifepoint to make a small hole in the top of each strawberry and press a sprig of mint into them.
- Pour the Pimm's and lemonade into a jug and stir together, then pour into lolly moulds to about 2/3 full. Put a strawberry on a stick into each one and cover the moulds with a lid. Freeze until solid.
- Use the sticks to pull the lollies out of the moulds, but if they stick, dip the moulds briefly into hot water.
Nutritional information per portion
fat 0.0g saturates 0.0g calories 25(kcal)
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Consciousness and inner tubes: Review of David Papineau's 'Introducing Consciousness'
The most prominent part of the current philosophy of mind has been a little invaded by science, some say infected, notably cognitive science but also physics. So long as it remains philosophy at all, it is not greatly more empirical than it was. It is somewhat more empirical. It has also been computerized -- subjected to the paradigm of computation -- and made curiously speculative. Whatever it has gained, does it have less of the virtue of philosophy generally? We can do with a test case. One is provided by Introducing Consciousness by David Papineau.
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His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada
The Bhakti-Yoga Society bases it's study on the teachings and translations of spiritual literatures (Bhagavad-gita, Srimad Bhagavatam, and others) of the great Bhakti-Yoga teacher, His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. Born in 1896 in Calcutta, he met his spiritual teacher as a young college-aged man and while a follower of Gandhi. His spiritual teacher urged this young educated man to take up the study of the serious spiritual science of Bhakti-Yoga, and told him to broadcast this knowledge throughout the English-speaking world. A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami (then Abhay Charan De) took these words to heart and made them his life's mission. His Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada accepted the renounced order of life (sannyasa) in 1959. He lived in humble circumstances in the historic medieval temple of Radha-Damodar, which is situated in the holy city of Vrndavana where he studied and wrote.
In the next twenty years he wrote over sixty volumes of authoritative translations. Highly respected by the academic community for their depth and clarity, they are used as standard textbooks in numerous college courses, and many are housed in the libraries here at UVA. Univ. of Virginia Professor emeritus, Dr. K.L. Seshagiri Rao commented on Bhaktivedanta Swami's translation of the Teachings of Lord Caitanya, "Sri A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada has done a great service to the English-speaking world by making this spiritual treasure available in English." To further accomplish his guru's directive, he traveled to America at the age of 69 and in twelve years established a worldwide confederation of over 100 ashrams, schools, temples, institutes and farm communities. During the vigorous schedule of lecturing around the world, he continued to write, sleeping only a few hours a night to make time for his writing. Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada always taught by example. Always a gentleman, he considered himself merely a humble servant of his guru. Of course, we believe time will reveal his true greatness to all. He left this world in 1977.


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This is the eighth in a series of cats to illustrate Howard Gardner's theory of "multiple intelligences," which is a very important concept for growth mindset: you can grow ALL those intelligences... just use your brain! You can find out more at Wikipedia or by consulting the infographic and video at the bottom of this post. This is another one of the cats from the logical-mathematical domain:
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I decided to start a blog to chronicle my journey through the world of running. First an intro post. I always said that I hated running. Growing up, I took a lot of dance, and thought that running was boring. After school, I stopped dancing, and gained some weight and lost a lot of fitness. It's almost ten years later and I've decided to do something about it.
I dabbled in running a few years ago. I did really great and got up at 5:00 in the morning for a few months in the summertime. Then I stopped for some reason. This last May, I finished grad school and decided that it was time to start again. I had no school, and hadn't found a job yet, so there was no excuse not to do it. So, I decided to use the Couch to 5k program from coolrunning.com. I successfully finished the program about a month ago.
The problem is, I live in Alabama where it is extremely hot. This past week the temperature has been in the 100s. So I kind of slacked off. I ran a bit on the treadmill indoors, but it's just not the same. Somehow I found out about Danny Haralson's Couch to 10k running program. I wen to the informational meeting last week and decided to join. The plan is to run a 5k race, the 10k Vulcan Run and then eventually the Mercedes Half Marathon in February.
I've done three runs so far this week.:
- The first was on Sunday at 4:30 in the afternoon. It was 100 degrees, literally. There are two training groups, 101 and 102. I'm doing 102 since I've been running for a short while. This week we're supposed to run 2 miles each time. It was so hot on Sunday that I could only finish about 1.25 and then had to walk the rest of the way. I was the last of the group to finish along with one other girl.
- My second run was at home on Monday afternoon. I waited until 7:00 pm to run when it was only 95 degrees. It's amazing how much difference those 5 degrees make. I was able to complete the 2 miles still feeling pretty good.
- I took Tuesday off and went to the group run at 6 am Wednesday morning. It was dark when I got up, but the sun had come up by the time we began running. It almost felt chilly outside compared to the heat we've been having! Again, I was able to finish the two miles. And again, I was the last person of the group to finish, by a long way. There weren't as many people at the morning session.


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The travelling Kings of the Sevens procession stops this Saturday at Langholm, where a big family day out and high-grade rugby action will mark the occasion's 100th staging.
While the big question is rapidly becoming 'who can stop Watsonians?', there's a strong line-up for this year's tournament at Milntown, sponsored by Edinburgh Woollen Mill, (EWM), with a number of potentially surprise packages.
Langholm chairman Kenny Pool hoped supporters would come from a wide area, with teams from Northumberland, Carlisle and a Borders Park line-up taking part.
A new car park had been created at Milntown, along with other improvements to the facilities, while EWM had helped organise a lot of children's entertainment for the day, added Kenny.
"We are shaping up for some good ties and we have been lucky enough to have them at Langholm in recent years," he said, adding that clubs now free of league games might be able to bring stronger squads with them. Action starts at 2pm and the initial order of play is:
Selkirk v Kelso, Peebles v The Powerbombs, Gala v Watsonians, Hawick Linden v Hawick Force, Border Park v Melrose, Earlston v Langholm, Hawick v Edinburgh Accies, Austin Friars FP v Jed-Forest.


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Over the past month, we at NHLnumbers have been analyzing each team's roster and current cap outlook heading into the 2016 offseason, trying to paint a picture of what the team's summer is going to look like in order for them to achieve their short- and long-term goals. Here are all thirty articles from the Because It's The Cap series we've done with a quick primer on where each NHL team stands and what we can expect from (and hope for) from them heading into what should be a busy and exciting summer.
Anaheim Ducks
The Ducks have just under $16 million in open cap room this summer but they operate with a strict internal budget, so don't expect them to go ahead and spend all of that money. They already got their summer kicked off by dealing RFA Frederik Andersen to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and it's expected that some others, like Cam Fowler, Hampus Lindholm, and Josh Manson will be dealt before the Ducks risk losing them for nothing in the expansion draft. Of course, this isn't all negative, as the Ducks will surely use their abundance of assets on the blue line to improve up front, as depth scoring was something they struggled with last season.
Arizona Coyotes
The Coyotes are one of the teams leading the charge in hockey's analytics renaissance, as 26-year-old general manager John Chayka is set to navigate through his first summer at the helm of the club. And he's going to have his work cut out for him, as the Coyotes have over a dozen free agents to deal with this summer and over $35 million in cap space. Chayka already made a major splash, acquiring defenceman Alex Goligoski's rights and signing him to a five-year deal, and it wouldn't be surprising to see him make a couple more additions to help insulate the team's highly skilled group of prospects as they slowly ease their way into the league.
Boston Bruins
After a pretty ugly offseason last year, the Bruins will have a chance to redeem themselves this summer as they move into an offseason with more than $21 million in cap room. Whether they're looking to compete now or not is somewhat in the air, as last offseason's moves of selling Milan Lucic and Doug Hamilton suggested that they were, in fact, rebuilding, while their trade deadline strategy of buying John-Michael Liles and Lee Stempniak and keeping UFA Loui Eriksson proved otherwise. Also, whatever moves they do make this summer should also be done with Brad Marchand, a free agent in 2017, in mind.
Buffalo Sabres
The Buffalo Sabres took a major step forward last season, pulling themselves out of the basement by winning 12 more games than they did in 2014-15 when they were aggressively tanking for the Connor McDavid sweepstakes. Buffalo has just under $25 million in cap room this summer, making the possibility of a major free agent splash (cough, Stamkos, cough) pretty doable. That said, the Sabres also need to be careful, as Jack Eichel, Sam Reinhart, and Evander Kane are all going to need new deals at the same time two years from now.
Calgary Flames
While last season was a disappointment hangover considering their miracle run in 2014-15, the Flames' future still looks bright. They have a good core of young players, a great blue line, and a bunch of bad contracts coming off the shelf next summer. Their first task this summer, though, is going to be figuring out new contracts for both Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan, which is going to be expensive, but worthwhile. After that, the Flames will use their remaining cap flexibility to make a major upgrade in net, as terrible goaltending was a major Achilles Heel for the team last season.
Carolina Hurricanes
It's the dawn of a new era in Carolina as the team moves into its first season without captain Eric Staal around for the first time in over a decade. Carolina is looking to the future with a group built around Eric's younger brother Jordan, and defencemen Justin Faulk and Noah Hanifin. They kicked their offseason off by grabbing Teuvo Teravainen, the most recent cap casualty of the Chicago Blackhawks, to add to a forward group that struggled to score goals last season. The Canes have over $25 million in cap room this summer, but it's hard to imagine them spending too much of it based on their recent ownership struggles.
Chicago Blackhawks
Death, taxes, and the Chicago Blackhawks wild summer of trying to piece together an NHL roster under the cap ceiling. It's been like this for years, and will continue to be this way for the Hawks, as this summer they'll go through their annual cap casualty fire sale, which has already resulted in them dumping Teuvo Teravainen, and will likely see Andrew Shaw, Marcus Kruger, and others dealt to save money. But hell, does it really matter? The Hawks, ever summer, dump a third of their team, and they manage to find laundry to fill their roles adequately.
Colorado Avalanche
The Avs have a busy offseason ahead of them as Nathan MacKinnon, Tyson Barrie, and Mikhail Grigorenko are all in need of new RFA contracts. They have a talented group of young players, but a pretty unimpressive old boys club running the show, which makes it's difficult to have much faith in this team moving forward this summer.
Columbus Blue Jackets
For a team that isn't very good, the Blue Jackets have a hell of a lot of money tied up at the moment. Boasting arguably the worst cap situation in the league, the Jackets are going to need to find a way to dump some contracts this summer so that they have the capacity to sign defenceman Seth Jones to a new contract, and, you know, make improvements to their underwhelming roster.
Dallas Stars
The Stars are easily the best offensive team in the league, but their mediocre defence and poor goaltending held them back from making it out of the second round in last year's playoffs. They've already lost Alex Goligoski, their best defenceman, to free agency, and they're likely to lose Jason Demers, another key member of their blue line too. They have some internal options to fill those holes, but the Stars are likely going to have to get creative and deal from a position of strength to improve their defence for next season.
Detroit Red Wings
It's easy, and common practice, to say that the Detroit Red Wings will be okay because they're the Detroit Red Wings, and, well, they always are, but this time, maybe it won't work out that way. The Wings will be without Pavel Datsyuk next season, as he's returning to Russia for family reasons, and their core is getting older (and not any cheaper) without many reinforcements on the way. This summer will involve the Wings looking to dump some contracts, including Datsyuk's, and really should also be the beginning of some kind of rebuild.
Edmonton Oilers
The Oilers already have a pretty full roster, so if they're looking to make improvements this summer, which, uh, looking at their blue line, they really, really should be, it'll have to be through trade. They have a whole wealth of good, young forwards, and surely one, or more, of them will need to be dealt in order for Edmonton to acquire that top pairing defenceman they've coveted for so long. We all know Peter Chiarelli isn't afraid to take a risk and make a big trade, which could be either excellent or terrible news for the Oilers.
Florida Panthers
After a breakout season last year, the Florida Panthers are really going for it. Free agency hasn't started yet, and they've already moved Erik Gudbranson to the Canucks, and signed Keith Yandle via trading a draft pick for his UFA rights. With just under $17 million left to fool around with this summer, expect more for the Panthers as they look to finally, for the first time in their franchise history, create a consistent contender in Sunrise.
Los Angeles Kings
The Kings certainly aren't in a rosy cap situation, but hey, what contending teams who have won two Stanley Cups in the last few years are? They're still set up to win now with the group they have, so expect the Kings to make some minor tweaks to their roster over the summer to help them capitalize on their group while they can. In a few years, it's going to look really, really bad, but they're already invested, so there's no sense in pulling out now.
Minnesota Wild
Did you know Minnesota was renamed Land of 10,000 Bad Contracts? The Wild certainly don't have the greatest financial outlook heading into the 2016 offseason, which makes it difficult to fathom how they're going to improve their roster and take a step next season from a mediocre, middle team to a legitimate contender. Buying out Thomas Vanek is a start, but the problems extend well beyond him.
Montreal Canadiens
Last season's injury to Carey Price was somewhat of a blessing in disguise for the Canadiens, as they now (should) know that their roster is deeply flawed and that they aren't actually a legitimate contender. Now, this summer, they can navigate through a re-tool and make moves that can help them capitalize on the window of opportunity that they have with the league's best goaltender. And no, trading one of the league's best defencemen isn't going to help make the team better right now.
Nashville Predators
Smart cap management, bargain deals, and a burgeoning young core featuring players entering or at the apex of their primes years have put Nashville in a position to succeed. Management will now have the task of accentuating the positives of their current roster with the adequate depth and additional scoring ability needed to get the team over their hump. The Predators' window of being a serious contender is open. Now it's up to them to take the next step, which is doable, since they have $15 million in cap room to work with this summer.
New Jersey Devils
Talk about cap flexibility, the New Jersey Devils only six players from last year's roster signed into next season with more than $30 million in cap room. They've done a solid job acquiring young talent, and now, they have to bring in some veteran players to insulate them.
New York Islanders
The Islanders are moving into a new ownership era, which should be a good thing for them, as new owners generally like to open up their wallets in order to immediately get a winner on the ice. Last year, they kind of left themselves in purgatory, not buying at the deadline, but also not selling assets like Frans Nielsen and Kyle Okposo before they hit the open market. Now, this summer, they'll look to re-tool, and try to capitalize on John Tavares' team-friendly deal before it comes to an end two years from now.
New York Rangers
Here we are, witnessing the decline of the New York Rangers right before our eyes. They boasted some of the worst possession numbers in the league last season, and, unsurprisingly, their PDO bubble burst and they were booted in the first round of the playoffs by the Pittsburgh Penguins in five games. Their core is getting older, and the team is plagued with bad prospects. But not all is lost! They still have a handful of good players and one of the best goaltenders in the league. The key for this team moving forward into the 2016 offseason will be realizing where their boat anchors are, and finding ways to get rid of them so that upgrades can be made in free agency, because at this point, they really can't afford to just keep selling the farm for upgrades on the trade market.
Ottawa Senators
Three more years of Erik Karlsson at $6.5 million. Time flies, hey? The Senators are in a ring of torture, as their owner is too cheap to improve the team via free agency, but their management group, in the past, hasn't shown much competence at either the draft or at making good trades. So while the Sens have some good players, including the league's best defenceman, it's hard to imagine them getting much better this summer.
Philadelphia Flyers
The Flyers have been the epitome of a team lodged deep in cap hell, but recently, they've done a good job at pulling themselves out of it. Of course, they still have a few terrible contracts to go along with other massive deals owned by Claude Giroux and Jakub Voracek, so they don't have a hell of a lot of cap flexibility this summer to improve their roster. That's okay, though, as the Flyers are moving forward through drafting and developing rather than major free agent acquisitions.
Pittsburgh Penguins
The Stanley Cup Champs will head into the summer with a difficult outlook ahead of them, as they're already lodged right up against the cap ceiling. It isn't like this team is in cap hell, or anything, as damn near all of their championship team will remain intact next season, but a few names, like Marc-Andre Fleury, for example, will likely be jettisoned to give the Penguins some breathing room.
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks are a team built on versatility up front and stability on defence. Their forward group is anchored by three first liners and a crew of middle six players who move up and down the line-up as necessary. Their defence features a tremendous top four with a bit of a mish-mash third pairing. This was the plan in 2015/16 and should continue to be the plan for 2016/17 as the team hopes to build on their Stanley Cup appearance and go all the way in 2016-17. This could possibly be their last major shot at the Cup for the next several years, so management is likely going to go all-in to reach that ultimate goal.
St. Louis Blues
The Blues made it all the way to the Conference Final last season, which, while it was a major step for them, was still well shy of their ultimate goal of winning it all. Next season, the brunt of their group will be back again, but they'll likely be without captain David Backes, who's a free agent this summer, and defenceman Kevin Shattenkrik, who only has one year left on his deal and could be dealt before he's able to walk for nothing.
Tampa Bay Lightning
See that image above? It could be the last time we ever see Steven Stamkos in a Lightning uniform. That's the story of the offseason for Tampa Bay, as they have to decide what to do with their free agent captain, while also keeping in mind new contracts for Victor Hedman, Tyler Johnson, Ondrej Palat, and more in the next year.
Toronto Maple Leafs
The Toronto Maple Leafs' rebuild just had an excellent twelve months, but based on what they've already done this summer, they may already be looking to start moving forward. The Leafs acquired Frederik Andersen from the Ducks, then signed him to a pretty rich, long-term deal. Now, it's expected they'll use their massive amount of cap room to pursue Steven Stamkos, which is something Leaf fans have been speculating, and, well, salivating over since 2008.
Vancouver Canucks
Oh boy, it isn't a fun time to be a Canucks fan. Jim Benning, man. He's convinced that the Canucks can compete, and is operating as such, rather than moving the team into a rebuild. He dealt a nice prospect and a draft pick to the Florida Panthers for Erik Gudbranson, which, well, kinda makes evident what type of player they covet and how they want their team to look.
Washington Capitals
The Washington Capitals are a really, really good team, and a second round loss to the eventual Stanley Cup Champions doesn't change that. They have damn near all of their team from last year coming back for another go at it, so it's hard to imagine them having a busy summer save for figuring out some new contracts for their RFAs. If they do look to make upgrades, the place to do so will be on the blue line, mainly because they have a couple of defencemen who have struggled with injuries in the past, and last playoffs, depth on defence became an issue as, err, Mike Weber found his way into games, unfortunately. Of course, the Capitals should be looking to sign players to one-year deals this summer, if anything, so they have the most space possible next summer to figure out new deals for T.J. Oshie and Evgeny Kuznetsov who are major keys to the team's short- and long-term success.
Winnipeg Jets
Overall the Jets have the talent and the means to significantly bounce back in the standings after last season. At forward they have impressive depth, which should only improve with the young core developing and the additions of Kyle Connor and the Jets' second overall selection in the 2016 Draft (likely Patrik Laine). At defense they could use some skill and puck movement added on the third pair and on the farm team. In goaltending the answer is likely within simply a changing of the guard. Fix the Jets' special teams and you likely have a team making some noise in one of the toughest divisions in the NHL.