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Get your hands and feet on rocky slopes and snow, taluses and airy gendarme-studded ridges. Why not challenge yourself to reach the summit, or traverse one of our top 10 alpine peaks this summer?
From traverses of the Eiger and Mont Blanc to easy start-out adventures and perfect routes to escape the crowds, here's our pick of the best alpine peaks in the Alps, from facile to difficile. So rope up, pack your crampons and head out for an alpine-style summer escape.
A great introduction to the higher peaks. Photo: Bruce Goodlad
Gran Paradiso (4,061m) is the highest mountain that lies entirely within Italy, and a great introduction to the higher peaks. It sits in the Gran Paradiso National Park, where development is controlled and there is a wild unspoilt feel. Two huts service the mountain - the Chabot and Vittorio Emanuelle. The routes from both huts join high on the mountain and the level of difficulty is pretty similar. The Chabot route is more heavily glaciated and the crevasses can become quite open later in the summer but early in the season(June – mid July) it's no problem. My favourite route is to start from the Chabot hut, then descend to the Vittorio Emanuelle hut, traversing the mountain. On both sides the route involves movement on glacial terrain then a scrambly ridge to the summit. It's possible to make a short abseil from just after the summit then traverse back to the ascent track under the summit block. Gran Paradiso is a popular summit and can be busy.
The best PD in Switzerland? Photo: Bruce Goodlad
This has to be one of my favourite routes at its grade in the Alps. The Weissmies sits above the Saas Valley and offers two very contrasting faces. On the north side the mountain has steep glacial terrain accessed from ski lifts, and on the other a fun rocky scramble from a beautifully-positioned hut that can only be reached on foot. This south ridge begins with a walk-in to the Allmageller hut, which has recently been refurbished and extended, offering a very comfortable night. From here, follow a track through boulders and slabs to the Zwischbergen Pass. Next you can follow the southeast ridge directly, or more commonly drop into the right side and climb the snow until you find an easy place to join the ridge. Follow the crest of the ridge, which changes from rock to snow. The traverse continues down the west ridge then drops down through a steep but short ice fall. This is not a place to linger as the route is threatened by a number of seracs. The steep ground gives way to an easy-angled but crevassed glacier, which you cross to reach the top of the ski lifts at Hohsaas.
Kenton Cool, mountain guide, says: "One of my favourite peaks in the Valais Alps. A wonderful walk to a great hut followed by a splendid ridge to the summit which gives stunning views."
A great route for competent alpinists wanting to get their hands on the Eiger. Photo: Bruce Goodlad
The Eiger is an iconic mountain - its north face is a thing of legends that many climbers will dream about but never set foot on. However, the traverse of the peak is achievable for most competent alpinists. It's best done by climbing the Mitallegi Ridge then descending the south ridge. Take the Jungfraujoch railway to Eismeer, where you can access the glacier. The route to the Mittaleggi hut is not the easiest to find – ask the hut guardian if you're not sure. The route from the hut couldn't be easier to find though - come out of the hut and follow the crest of the ridge. There are deviations but these are obvious. There isn't much fixed equipment until you reach the fixed ropes on the upper tower. The final snow crest to the summit is as spectacular as anything you will find in the Alps. Descending the south ridge allows you to abseil over most of the difficulties (a 50m rope will do). For a descent route there is a surprising amount of ascent as the ridge has plenty of crenellations before the final pull up the glacier to the Monschjoch Hut. If you are quick you can get the train back to the valley but it is nice to relax, spend the night in the hut and climb the Monch the following morning.
Kenton Cool, mountain guide, says: "The summit will be etched in your mind forever but keep something in reserve for the descent, the south ridge can be challenging and long even in descent."
Climb one of the most famous snow crests in the Alps. Photo: Shutterstock
The Bianco grat on the Piz Bernina, rising majestically to the summit of the most easterly 4,000m peak, is one of the most famous snow crests in the Alps. All the pictures you see are of the famed snow arête but this is just part of the route. The first bit of the route can be difficult to find in the dark so a thorough inspection the previous afternoon is worthwhile. Once you have ascended the glacier you need to climb to the Fuorcla. This is on steep snow early in the season but when the snow melts out there is a lot of loose rock. A via ferrata has been built on the rocks to the left of the col, making access easy. Above the col, rock on the side and the crest of the ridge leads to the snow crest - you want to have checked before embarking on the route that this section is snow. If the snow has turned to ice the whole thing will be significantly more difficult and scary. At the top of the snow the route returns to rock - this is often dry but can be mixed and is a lot more involved than the guidebook suggests. It is possible to climb the route and make it back to the lift at Diavolezza but it is more enjoyable to stay at the Marco Rosa. The next morning you can enjoy the traverse of the Piz Palu before taking the lift to the valley and the train back to your car.
Perfect routes for those looking to climb their first PD or AD. Photo: Shutterstock
Arolla is the area where many Brits cut their alpine teeth. There are lots of great peaks and, having no summer lifts, the area has a relaxed feel. Mont Blanc du Cheillon is a great peak offering perfect routes for those looking to climb their first PD or AD. The south-west ridge from the Dix Hut is as good a PD as you will find - an ascent on the snow to the Col du Cheilon followed by a rocky ridge, glacier section then finally a narrow mixed ridge to a perfect summit. If you have climbed up this way it makes sense to descend the same way. If you want to up the grade a bit then the traverse of the mountain is perfect. You can start from the Dix Hut but I prefer to start from the Vignettes as it is higher and you can traverse the Pigne d'Arolla on the way (which doesn't add any time). Leaving the Col Serpentine, climb steep snow then a horizontal rock ridge to a drop. The guidebook talks about an abseil anchor here but it has always looked a bit suspect to me so I have climbed down and round the steepening on the left. When you have regained the ridge just follow the crest. The rock is generally good and the positions superb. When you reach the summit descend the south-west ridge then pass the Dix Hut, head over the Pas de Chevre and back to Arolla.
As a good a day route as you'll find in the Alps. Photo: Bruce Goodlad
When you arrive in Zermatt it is the Breithorn that you see in profile as you travel up the valley. The classic route is an easy snow climb that can be accomplished in a short day from the Klein Matterhorn lift. The whole traverse is a longish day from the lift or the Ayas hut but the half traverse is as good a day route as you will find in the Alps. Start at the Klein Matterhorn and head for the classic route on the Breithorn. Then, at the Col Rosa, drop round on the south side and traverse under the Breithorn - you are looking for a snow slope that leads to a col at the start of a series of pinnacles. When you reach the ridge climb on the left side; the route takes a series of dog legs on the left always returning to the crest. There are a number of possible variations but they are all about the same grade. The route eventually leads to the col to the east of the central summit. From here you traverse the spectacular corniced central summit then the higher west summit before you can descend the classic route and head back to the lift.
All on snow with spectacular views. Photo: Bruce Goodlad
When viewed from Zermatt, Castor is overshadowed by its mighty neighbour, Liskam, but it is a great day out so don't underrate it. The peak can be traversed from the Ayas Hut to the Quinteno Sella hut as part of the classic Italian high level route or it can be climbed in its own right. The Quintino Sella hut is reached by taking the lift from Gressoney to Bettaforca, then following a good track and a few fixed ropes for three hours. The start in the morning couldn't be more convenient with the glacier starting just behind the hut. Follow the glacier to Felekjoch left and follow the south ridge. The route is all on snow giving spectacular views and great positions. After enjoying the summit retrace your steps back to the valley.
One of the best routes on Mont Blanc. Photo: Bruce Goodlad
The Mont Blanc massif has so many great routes it is hard to pick one. The Traverse of the Entreve on the Italian side of the Vallee Blanche is one of my favourites. Take the lift to Punta Helbronner (work is going on at the moment to replace the lift but it's still open) then follow the glacier round to the Col d'Entreve between the Entreve and the Tour Ronde. Depending on conditions you may take your crampons off here. Follow the crest of the ridge - the rock is great and there are bolts anywhere you may want them. The route climbs then moves horizontally before coming to a notch. You can down-climb this awkwardly or scramble down a ramp on the south side to reach the same point. When you leave the summit, scramble along the ridge then down a groove to where the ground becomes steeper. A couple of abseils (the anchors are not that obvious) take you back to easier ground. Follow the ridge with the odd detour on the side to where it steepens, depending on the conditions you can either drop off the left of the ridge or go straight on - both options involve down-climbing. Once on the glacier head back round to the lift.
Pitch on rock and snow to a perfect summit. Photo: Marco Barone
If you are on any of the big peaks of the Valais and you look to the south you will see a perfect pyramid - this is Monte Viso. At 3,841m it is the last big peak before the plains of Italy's Po Valley. The summit sits 500m higher than any of the peaks around it, so it has a unique feeling of space. There are two classic routes on Monte Viso. The east ridge is a 1,200m AD, which has everything on it, moving together, pitching on rock and on snow to a perfect summit. The easier 'classic' or 'normal' route is anything but normal, spiralling its way from the hut over a col and round to the south side of the mountain where it climbs a series of grooves and ramps to the summit. The view is incredible with the whole Valais laid out to the north and the planes of northern Italy to the east. The mountain can be busy in summer because it's visible from far away and the normal route is relatively easy.
Head here to have the mountain to yourself. Photo: Bruce Goodlad
There's a big peak to the south of the Bernina range, it's the last big peak in this part of Italy before valleys of the Italian Lakes and it's called Monte Disgrazia (3,678m). Legend has it this mountain used to be called 'Beautiful Peak' ('Pizzo Bello'), but God cursed some arrogant shepherds on the top of it, and now it's called 'Mount Disgrace'. I had wanted to climb it for years but was always put off by the five hour hut approach caused by a blocked road. Last summer was the anniversary of the first ascent, so the road was cleared, reducing the approach to the Ponti Hut to an easy hour and a half. We climbed the northwest ridge, the 'normal route', which gave a superb PD+ / AD- route with difficulties on rock, snow and ice. The mountain is not very popular so we had it to ourselves and could enjoy perfect views to the Bernina. At 3,800m the mountain is a perfect acclimatisation route for the bigger peaks of the Bernina. Sitting above the Val d'Mello, it can be combined with some great granite cragging.
F (facile - easy)
PD (peu difficile - somewhat difficult)
AD (assez difficile - fairly difficult)
D (difficile - difficult)
TD (très difficile - very difficult)
ED (extremely difficult)
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Temperature-dependent QTLs in indica alleles for improving grain quality in rice: increased prominence of QTLs responsible for reduced chalkiness under high-temperature conditions
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Quantitative trait loci (QTLs) for the apparent quality of brown rice under high temperatures during ripening were analyzed using chromosomal segment substitution lines. Segments from the indica cultivar Habataki were substituted into a japonica cultivar with a Sasanishiki background. We found the following two QTLs for increasing grain quality in the Habataki allele on chromosome 3: (1) qTW3-2, located near the marker RM14702, decreased the percentage of total white immature (TWI) grains, and (2) qRG3-2, located near RM3766, increased the percentage of regular grains. The effects of these two QTLs were more obvious under high-temperature ripening conditions; hence, these loci are considered QTLs not only for reducing TWI grains but also for increasing high-temperature tolerance. Additionally, we found two QTLs, i.e., qTW3-1 and qRG3-1, responsible for reduced grain quality near RM14314 on chromosome 3. Although the QTL for narrow grains in the Habataki allele qNG3 was genetically linked to qTW3-2, the effect was only slightly significant, and the length/width ratio of qNG3-carrying grains was within the range observed in widely grown japonica cultivars. Incorporating the Habataki region, including qRG3-2 and qTW3-2 but not qTW3-1 and qRG3-1, in addition to previously reported grain quality QTLs in breeding japonica cultivars will improve high-temperature tolerance and grain quality.
KeywordsHigh-temperature tolerance QTL Grain quality Rice (Oryza sativa L.)
We are grateful to Mr. Tokuya Genba, Mr. Hiroyuki Nakagawa, Mr. Tuyoshi Kotake, Mr. Masanori Ichihashi, Mr. Shinobu Yuminamochi, Mr. Koushi Yazaki, Mr. Susumu Saitou, Mr. Ken-ichi Koide, Ms. Keiko Nozaki, Ms. Setsuko Hayashi, and Ms. Kiiko Takatsuto for their excellent technical assistance.
This study was supported by Japan Society for the Promotion of Science KAKENHI grants 24580030 and 15K0280.
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The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.
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PUPILS are being given a boost in confidence while learning how to be leaders and how to put on sporting events for youngsters.
Priory School, in Southsea, is part of the School Sport Partnership scheme which encourages Year 9 students to become sport leaders.
It has been a good way for me to gain more confidence and other skills as well as a way for us to put ourselves out there and help the community.Zara Zahid
The secondary school is leading the way in the city for its work within the Portsmouth School Sport Partnership and is encouraging others to sign up.
The pupils who took part in the scheme said it has boosted their social skills and given them the chance to try new experiences.
Zara Zahid said: 'For the scheme we spend time working with kids in primary schools by holding sports days, activity days and organising games.
'It has been a good way for me to gain more confidence and other skills as well as a way for us to put ourselves out there and help the community.'
The 14-year-old added: 'It has been an amazing opportunity and even though it is about sport, you don't have to be great at sport to do it. It has been worthwhile.'
Zara's fellow sport leaders agreed. Year 10 pupil Scarlett Thomas, 14, has been helping out at Portsmouth Cricket Club since doing the programme.
She said: 'By taking part, I was able to learn skills on how to plan sporting days and how to act around children.
'I now help at the cricket club and it has given me the confidence to do that.
'As a group, we have also become good friends.'
Holly Linford and Wiktoria Lasocka held a dance class for children, including those with disabilities, and taught them a routine.
Wiktoria, 14, said: 'It was a great opportunity to work with kids and to have the chance to teach children with disabilities too. They embraced what we were teaching and it was a lot of fun.'
Michael Whitelock and Madeleine Campbell have been working with the students for the School Sport Partnership.
Madeleine said: 'This project offers lots of transferable skills. The students get more confidence, they learn leaderships skills and become role models to the youngsters.'
And after its successes Priory School is now involving other secondary schools in the city.
Michael said: 'This is the first year we have expanded from Priory by including Admiral Lord Nelson School, Mayfield School and Trafalgar School.
'Because it has been so successful, we are rolling it out to get more students involved.'


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Starting Five
Brad Paisley Park and A Better Underwood Than Frank
Kids, I hoped you watched the CMA's last night, or at least the opening. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood were their usual brilliant selves—imagine if they did this, say, 10 to 22 times per year as opposed to just once (nudge, nudge, network execs)—poking fun the left, right and alt-right. This is how Sonny and Cher used to do it, and Bob Hope, too. There's a way to have fun at politicians' expense without being so hostile (we've obviously not mastered that trick).
I don't know if the entire opening will ever be available on YouTube, but here's what I'm able to share. Also, if you can find Little Big Town's tribute to Glen Campbell with "Wichita Lineman," we'd love to see it.
2. Rockin' The Paradise Papers
If you have yet to dive into the "Paradise Papers" (guilty), let me tell you that there are a plethora of folks inside the Beltway and on Wall Street that hope you never do. The super-rich and super-influential don't play by the rules when it comes to accumulating wealth and hiding it, and this information about having offshore bank accounts so that they can avoid paying taxes exposes them.
There are like, 13 million files that have been leaked, so good luck sifting through it all, journos. Some of the people who have offshore holdings are Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and chief economic advisor Gary Cohn, who yesterday told CNBC, "I'm not embarrassed at all. This is the way the world works."
It's true. A lot of this is legal. Wall Street is brazen when it comes to the notion that they deserve to be rich and things don't need to be fair.
3. China Bitch
You have to hand it to UCLA Bruins LiAngelo Ball, Jalen Hill and Cody Riley. Sure, the trio were phenomenally stupid for stealing sunglasses from a Louis Vuitton store in Hangzhou—I mean, what store security guard in China is going to pay attention to three tall African-American young men, right?
On the other hand, they did the deed and were arrested in the very week that a U.S. president visits China, which doesn't happen every day. There has to be some pressure on the Chinese to make this go away.
Our bet is that they get a fine and a slap on the wrists and may even be able to travel back home with their teammates this weekend. Now we'll just have to see how Steve Alford and Westwood World handles it.
4. Coke Zero*
*The judges will also accept "Record Snortfall" and "Blow Hole"
In Colombia, officials seized a record amount of cocaine, 12 tons, with a street value of $360 million. It's the largest haul of its kind. In related news, your Thanksgiving weekend high school reunions are going to suck (as opposed to blow).
5. Outer Spacey
Remember, Kevin Spacey is a two-time Oscar winner, and there are not many of those. He also appears to be a serial sexual predator, and there are many of those. Yesterday Heather Unruh, a former news anchor in Boston, held a press conference to report that Spacey sexually assaulted her son at a Nantucket bar, the Club Car (we've tipped a few back there…without incident) last summer (I'll leave the limerick to you). In her address, Unruh stated that Spacey flirted with her 18 year-old son (yes, he was underage) and then stuck his hands down his pants. "Spacey stuck his hand inside my son's pants and grabbed his genitals."
I don't think Spacey's going to be invited back to the Oscars lunch this winter. His career is over.
Roy Halladay plane crash video…
Music 101
It's the 25th anniversary of REM's "classic" album, Automatic For The People, but I actually like 1991's Out Of Time (and NOT because of "Losing My Religion;" almost in spite of it). This is just one of many gems from REM in the midst of its peak, if that's possible.
Remote Patrol
Cavs at Rockets
8 p.m. TNT
The second half of this doubleheader is Thunder at Nuggets, but I'd much rather watch Sixers at Kings. Wouldn't you? Are the Cavaliers still fun, by the way? Sure, Susie B. thinks so, but they're going to miss Kyrie for a loooooooooong time.


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Bus stories
The man walked in front of the bus just as it was pulling in. The bus came so close to hurt him that I cried "Attention!" reversing to French under the emergency of the situation. He turned around and the flowers he was carrying turned with him. A magnificent bouquet. He smiled. I stepped into the bus and the driver welcomed me by a "What a lucky guy!" I nodded in agreement, thinking about the flowers.
Maybe two minutes into the bus trip, the woman in front of me turns around and asks what bus this is.
"42." I said. She seems reassured. "There is no other bus at the stop we both came in" I add, fearing suddenly that she would find strange that I noticed at what stop she came in. Nothing of the sort. Her smile broadens. "Perfect" she says, "because I always forget to look". 42. That's the answer.
Across the aisle, there is a guy with headphones on. He is in his mid-thirties, maybe a bit younger. He has blond, thin hair. Glasses with a metal frame. Suit and tie. A dark blue shirt.
He is listening to some music and directing an imaginary orchestra. His gestures, his seriousness. All is there. He shuts up the violins, brings in the brass and encourages the flute to step in. He goes from a simple extended arm to a sensual caress that is meant for an expert musician but received by a man with dirty pants, half asleep right in front of him. When he gets out a couple of minutes later, he seems surprised by the mere existence of the fast food restaurant in front of the bus stop.
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"One of the secrets of a happy life is continuous small treats." Iris Murdoch.
Saturday, 10 March 2012
A Hero Arts one layer card
I used one of the first stamps I ever bought, Hero Arts Long Writing Background F2674, stamped with Distress ink Antique Linen in the background, and Memento black to stamp Hero Arts Climbing Vine H2948 over the top. I then water-coloured the stamp with Whispers pens.
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These look terrific Annette.I love that script stamp too!ReplyDelete
Thanks so much
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Love your colouring and the script stamp is great!ReplyDelete
Lovely - perfect for a sympathy cardReplyDelete
A lovely card Annette, love the little gift set too. xxReplyDelete
Very pretty AnnetteReplyDelete
Margaret x
These look lovely AnnetteReplyDelete
Thank you very much
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What a image1 I love also Hero Arts.ReplyDelete
So pretty and beautiful for a sympathy card. xReplyDelete
- Anonymous11 March 2012 at 17:06
Beautiful and very elegant Annette.ReplyDelete
This is a lovely set of cards.ReplyDelete
Hi Annette,ReplyDelete
I love the stamps you used on your lovely cards, and you water coloured beautifully with your whispers:)
Gorgeous card Annette, just perfect for a sympathy card. But as you say if you glam it up it's perfect for lots of other occasions too.ReplyDelete
Kat xx
Just beautiful!!!!! love the blue. cherryReplyDelete
- Anonymous16 March 2012 at 11:05
Beautiful colouring. Love the overall effect.ReplyDelete


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1.1 Purpose
This Quality Manual provides the standard procedures for managing and delivering information technology systems solutions. As such, it provides:
· A standard approach for managing and delivering systems solutions that is:
· Consistent with ISO 9000-3, Quality management and quality assurance standards--Part 3: Guidelines for the application of ISO 9001 to the development, supply and maintenance of software,
· Consistent with the Software Engineering Institute's Capability Maturity Model (SEI-CMM).
· A "roadmap" that can serve as:
· An introduction for new employees to standard practices,
· A checklist for more experienced professionals.
· A single source for standard procedures that will permit the delivery organization to:
· Eliminate the waste caused by the use of multiple tools and techniques,
· Eliminate the uncertainty associated with a lack of clear procedures,
· Produce consistently high quality deliverables,
· Achieve productivity improvements,
· Deliver solutions in a more efficient (time-compressed) manner,
· Meet and exceed customer's expectations.
· A documented baseline for:
· Quality certification,
· Auditable validation of compliance to standard practice,
· A program of continuous improvement to methodology, procedures and practices.
1.2 Background
Briefly describe the general background of this organization, as it relates to the quality program.
1.3 Scope and Applicability
The Quality System described here applies to the management and delivery of information technology systems solutions.
The scope of this Quality System includes:
· the design, development, delivery and maintenance of application software.
The scope of this Quality System does not include:
· business development and marketing,
· design or production of hardware,
Modify the above statements as necessary to clearly specify the scope and applicability of this quality manual.
1.4 Quality System Documentation Structure
The Quality System is described by a hierarchy of documentation:
· this Quality Manual states the Quality Policy of this organization, describes the Quality System, identifies the organization's commitment to quality, and describes the processes involved in the delivery of systems solutions, with cross-references to more detailed information in the knowledge base,
· the online knowledge base contains the detailed methodologies and techniques that are used for managing and delivering information technology systems solutions,
· each project workspace contains the project's quality records (including the project work plans and the project-specific work instructions), which reference and supplement the information in the knowledge base.
1.5 Organization of This Document
This document is organized by sections. This first section begins by familiarizing the reader with the background of this organization and its quality initiatives, and the purpose, scope, and applicability of the Quality Manual. The second section describes the Quality System and its supporting functions. The subsequent sections describe the processes involved in the delivery of a project.


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Toronto Marlies vs. Belleville Senators
Sunday, April 15, 2018
Toronto: A. Nielsen (6) PP (B. Ferguson), P. Engvall (4) (J. Bracco, T. Liljegren), A. Brooks (8) PP (M. Marchment, P. Engvall), J. Bracco (6) (A. Brooks, J. Holl)
Goaltender: I. Scott (30/33
Belleville: D. Ciampini (7) (Unassisted), A. Sturtz (1) (P. Sieloff, D. Ciampini), N. Paul (14) (N. Moutrey)
Goaltender: F. Gustavsson (25/29)
The Toronto Marlies are headed to the postseason with a 4-3 win over the Bellville Senators on Sunday.
Belleville opened the scoring at 13-minute mark of the first, when Daniel Ciampini took advantage of Justin Holl's turnover to beat Ian Scott five hole.
Andrew Neilsen tied up the game for the Marlies, less than three minutes later, with a wrist shot past Filip Gustavson. Brady Ferguson had the assist on Nielsen's sixth of the season.
The Marlies, on their second powerplay of the night as Pierre Engvall netted his fourth of the year. Liljegren and Bracco assisted on the goal.
The second period started off with the Senators tying the game just two minutes in, but The Marlies fired back. They took a 3-2 lead when Mason Marchment set up Adam Brooks in the slot for Toronto's second power play goal of the game.
Belleville tied things up again early in the third as Nick Paul scored in the first minute.
Jeremy Bracco scored the game winner with under three minutes remaining. This was his sixth of the season and was assisted by Brooks and Justin Holl.
Ian Scott made the start for the Marlies, the first of his professional career. The 18-year-old fourth-round Maple Leafs draft pick (2017) made 30 saves to secure his first victory as a Marlie.
With the victory, the Marlies finish the regular season with a 54-18-2-2 record, the seventh best single-season performance in American Hockey League history.
- The Marlies are 7-0-0-0 when Adam Brooks scores a goal.
- . Marchment has 26 points (11 goals, 15 assists) in 44 games this season.
- The Marlies are 16-1-0-0 when Justin Holl has an assist. Holl finished the season with a career high 28 points (7 goals, 21 assists).
- Ian Scott stopped 30 of 33 shots in his first American Hockey League game.
- Toronto went 2-for-2 on the penalty kill and 2-for-9 on the power play.
- Belleville had a 33-29 edge in shots in all situations.
- Scott Pooley led the Marlies with six shots on goal.
- The Marlies finish the season 39-12-2-1 against North Division opponents and 9-3-0-0 against the Belleville Senators. The Marlies outscored the Senators 41-24 in the series.
- The Toronto Marlies clinched a playoff spot on March 10th and captured the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy on April 6th as regular season champions.
- The Marlies set the American Hockey League record for number of road wins in one season (30) and most points on the road (63).
- The Marlies matched the franchise record of 54 wins in one season and have the seventh best single-season record in AHL history (.737).
On Ian Scott's debut:
I thought he was terrific. Obviously, it's a difficult circumstance for a goalie to come in in a game like this when we have a lot of our regulars not playing and we're not nearly as organized. We looked like a team that hasn't practiced together out there a lot of the time and that's tough on the goaltender. I thought he was excellent. He looked confident to me, he made some nice saves, he battled right to the very end. So, that was a really nice debut for him and I'm sure it will help his confidence going forward which is what we hope will come out of this.
On the play of Mason Marchment, Adam Brooks and Jeremy Bracco:
This is a tough game for any of our regulars, this is a tough game to get into mentally. You look around the room, there's not a lot of familiar faces and those are young guys that have really relied on the leadership and presence of some of our older guys and they're not here and suddenly they are taking on bigger roles. So, it's a little bit outside their comfort zone but it's big and it's important for their development. I was trying to push them to really step up in a game like this and take advantage of that opportunity. Obviously, we didn't have a lot happening on our power play today, we were a little unorganized today. But that group was able to get us two goals on the power play. Bracco is able to get the game-winning goal. So, that's what you're looking to see in these types of games, for them to step up when they have to, and I was happy with them here today.


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Guitarist Gary McLure explained the wide ranging scope, saying,
"We made so many different tracks, that for the listener to understand the last year of our creativity, 10 tracks just isn't enough. I think that, like it used to be, an album should be a document of what a band has been doing over a certain period of time. And almost everything should be included. Like it or not."This is a poor philosophical position. It often leads to the ugly compromise of a band releasing weaker material just to fill out an album. Great artists have weakened their legacy by prolifically releasing everything they do, regardless of quality or context. Prince, Frank Zappa, Bob Dylan, and even Pablo Picasso have fallen victim to this. This kind of historical record can work; Pete Townsend's Scoop showcased a collection of demos, outtakes, and experiments. But it was successful because of the filtering done to select the material and set a context.
So how does this philosophy work for The Jojo Burger Tempest? Fortunately, the songs on disc one are fairly good. Still, for the amount of time they filled, it would have been better to release fewer songs and take more time to explore the musical themes in the remaining songs. Do A Stunt steps through a set of smaller pieces that shift mood and feel. With a vibe like Yes arranging a Frank Zappa composition, it's a microcosm of the whole album. Electronic bits, rock based rhythmic drive, and interesting progressions all come together. But at 2:44, the musical ideas are hinted at rather than fully explored. Similarly, Pachinko is a bubbling electronic groove with a nice driving bass. The bridge feels expectant before it slides back into the starting part. The club vibe is nice, but it really needs more room to stretch out.
Along with the instrumental pieces, there are some well balanced indie rock numbers.
Working For A Nuclear Free City, Silent Times - on PopMatters
Silent Times (download on PopMatters) is full of satisfying details. Shimmery keyboards slide behind jangly guitars and a warm, melodic bass. The vocals almost sound like the Byrds, but the reverb and slight detune give them a murkier, indie rock feel. In this case, the song has plenty of time to exploit its verse-chorus structure. Little Lenin fuses an electronic intro to a repetitive progressive rock feel, all tied up with a similar indie rock vocal.
The weakest link on the album is the long form title track, The Jojo Burger Tempest. This random collection of song fragments cements a number of homeless musical ideas from the sessions with a bit of sonic collage. It's an artistic statement that may work for some listeners, but doesn't really hold together. There are plenty of interesting bits within that could have developed into good songs.
The Jojo Burger Tempest has its moments, but pins its listeners between short attention span songs and a meandering second disc. Maybe this would pair best with a sampler tray from your favorite brew pub.


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Strange Stranger (shot 1)
Hello my drs.. I'm back with another new crazy story. I prefer to write Few Shots often than regular FF or one shot. Because I can implement all new ideas and different story plots can be choosen.
So this time my few shots described about 2 strangers and their conversation as strangers. Let me introduce the character names and their look.
Omkara Singh Oberoi
An Artist, sad soul who is very sensitive when it comes about his family, he is a believer only when it happens. In his own words "Love can be realized/ felt, only when it happens".
Right now his relationship status is single.. and NOT ready to mingle. Because he lost hope in love after experiencing his parent's failed relationship. He is not that type of man who runs behind money. Yes, he is a well recognized artists around the world, a self made billionaire despite being an Oberoi.
His views and breath is Truth.. just TRUTH. Whatever happens, he never dump truth for anything and anyone. He even experienced a failed relationship with his long term girlfriend Riddhima, who showed him a bitter taste of love and poisoned his mind about love. Fate didn't spare his belief on friendship too, his belief was destroyed and trashed by a con women Ishana, who used and betrayed him for his money.
All these made him go weak, and enter the drug world, which is heavenly looking hell. He stick to his past, which always give him pain. He never rised up his head to see his future. He is not opening up person except with his beloved brothers Shivay and Rudra. Although life gave him hard lessons, he remains a simple, caring and kind hearted person.
Gauri Sharma
A chirpy, happy go lucky girl who wants to enjoy every moment of her life, never ever worry about anything unless she feel it is important. Her smile, sense of humor and chirpy nature attracts anyone towards her.
She too have some bitter past, failed relationship, loss of her dear ones and few betrayal by her dr ones which turned her to be a strong girl. She never worries and think about her past which gave pain, instead she learnt lessons from her past to build her better future.
She is bit rude at nature. But very loving and caring deep in heart. Loves to love each and everything around her. She never show her kind nature so easily, She is very hard to open up with anyone, but sometimes, if her mood permits, she'll be the craziest thing in this world.
Shivay and Annika Shivay Singh Oberoi (Shivika)
Omkara's elder brother and sister in law. They r very supportive to each other and love their family. Omkara's moral support at his painful situation. Family and their safety are their first priority.
Rudra Singh Oberoi (Rudy/ Ru)
Naughty youngster, cry baby, who tag himself as a playboy. He is fun loving, chirpy guy. Fun material in all 3 brothers. He is supportive and helpful in anyone's love matter. He plays Cupid role in his brother's life.
Shaurya Khanna and Mehek Sharma (MehRya)
Brother in law and Sister of Gauri Sharma. Shivay's business rival. Mehak is a caring sister of Gauri and Shaurya is an over protective husband and brother in law who assures his family safety all time.
I really don't knkw how much shots it will go.. it may go for quiet long story or may end up in just 2 shots. Its based on my mood and response I get from u. Pls do comment, to encourage me writing.
I'm also writing in Wattpad and my Id is VernaVeru.. those who have account there pls do follow and vote me there.
Take care drs.. Love u all 🙂 🙂