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George Osborne said the coalition was tackling "difficult choices" as he unveiled the political bargain at the heart of the budget: the scrapping of the 50p top rate of tax in exchange for accelerated progress towards removing 2 million low-paid workers from income tax.
Liberal Democrat MPs waved copies of their manifesto for the last general election as the chancellor announced the largest ever increase in the personal allowance to £9,025 from next year. This means that by 2014 the personal allowance will rise to £10,000 – the first line of the Lib Dem manifesto.
Conservative MPs, who are sensitive to being portrayed as the champions of the rich, were more muted when Osborne announced that the 50p top rate of tax for people earning over £150,000 would be replaced by a rate of 45p from next year.
The two announcements, hammered out over weeks of intense negotiations by the "quad" of the coalition's most senior cabinet ministers, will be funded by tough measures to tackle tax avoidance and a £2.4bn saving as Britain winds down its operations in Afghanistan.
Osborne's key announcements were:
The chancellor announced a cut of £10bn in welfare spending in 2016-17 from a forecast bill for benefits, state pensions and tax credits in that year of £229bn.
He said in five years' time welfare would make up a third of all public spending, so to keep cutting spending at the current rate either welfare spending needed to fall another £10bn or other departments including education, health, defence and culture would have to cut spending even deeper.
Treasury officials insisted he was pointing out the "trade off" governments have to make, not insisting on welfare cuts.
Cuts to welfare spending will always be politically sensitive, but this £10bn would be on top of about £24bn savings already projected from the recent Welfare Reform Act; in total, the government would have to take £34bn out of the pockets of the most vulnerable people in society in that year.
Child benefit
The chancellor softened the withdrawal of child benefit from higher rate taxpayers. From January 2013 there will be no loss of child benefit until at least one parent earns £50,000, after which the benefit will be gradually reclaimed by a rising tax to £60,000, after which the family will stop getting the benefit at all. Under the new system 90% of families, around 750,000 households, would continue to receive child benefit, he said.
The new measures remove the dramatic "cliff edge" which meant that somebody earning £1 over the threshold would lose about £1,750 a year for two children, and the perceived unfairness that two people earning just below the threshold could still claim the full amount.
It also frees the chancellor to shift the 40p tax bracket, to reclaim some of the increased personal tax allowance for low earners without shunting thousands more families into the benefit cut.
The policy is still clunky, however, allowing a family with two earners on £49,000 to keep the full child benefit. And "proving eligibility … will be a chore for many and may cost more to administer than it is worth," said Frank Nash, a senior tax partner at chartered accountants Blick Rothenberg.
The budget was, Osborne said, "unashamedly" pro-business and pro-aspiration. His measures to try to boost private sector confidence and growth ranged from headline cuts to basic tax allowances and the 50p top rate, to cutting corporation tax by 1p a year, and more specific measures like ultra-fast broadband and incentives for film-makers and animators.
But offsetting the cuts in corporation tax were a rise in business rates, lower allowances for investing in much plant and machinery, and continuing problems accessing finance, said the British Chambers of Commerce.
50p top rate tax abolished
The chancellor said it was right to abolish the 50p rate for people earning more than £150,000, in favour of a higher rate of 45p from next April, because the 50p rate had only raised £100m.
Alistair Darling, the former Labour chancellor, introduced the higher rate of tax in his penultimate budget in 2009. He introduced a rate of 45p in his pre-budget report in November 2008.
Osborne, who commissioned a report by HM Revenue & Customs into the 50p rate in last year's budget, said: "It raises at most a fraction of what we were told – and may raise nothing at all. So from April next year, the top rate of tax will be 45p.
"No chancellor can justify a tax rate that damages our economy and raises next to nothing. It is as simple as that."
But Ed Balls, the shadow chancellor, said that the report by HMRC, used by the chancellor to justify the change, showed that people earning more than £150,000 would receive a generous tax cut.
Balls told the House of Commons: "We can be absolutely sure that 300,000 top-rate taxpayers, who currently legitimately pay top rate tax, will see a tax cut averaging £10,000 per individual, £40,000 for a millionaire."
Personal tax allowance
Millions of working people will be £220 a year better off when the personal allowances rise to £9,025 from next April, the chancellor announced.
"Every working person on low or middle income will benefit," Osborne said. "Because higher rate earners will also benefit, 24 million people earning less than £100,000 a year will gain from this measure. We are in touching distance of the goal of £10,000 personal allowance that we all share."
Gavin Kelly, the chief executive of the independent thinktank the Resolution Foundation, said: "This budget is at least the first in which the coalition have not announced further reductions in the support for those on low to middle incomes – but reversing cuts to working tax credits should have been the priority. Increases in the personal tax allowance will provide some help to most of those in work and next year's increase has been targeted on basic rate tax payers with the gains to higher rate tax payers restricted which makes it less regressive."
Anti-tax avoidance
The chancellor described tax evasion and aggressive tax avoidance as "morally repugnant" as he announced anti-tax avoidance measures to raise £500m – five times the amount he claimed the 50p top rate of tax had been raising.
Stamp duty on properties worth £2m and above will be increased from 5% to 7%. The Lib Dems, who have been campaigning for a mansion tax on such properties, hailed the move as a "mansion purchase tax".
The chancellor announced that wealthy property owners who pay a lower stamp duty of 0.5%, by "enveloping" properties in companies, will face an immediate stamp duty of 15% on residential properties worth £2m or above.
Osborne said: "If you buy a property in Britain that is used for residential purposes, then we will expect stamp duty to be paid. That is the clear intention of Parliament.
"I will not hesitate to move swiftly, without notice and retrospectively if inappropriate ways around these new rules are found. People have been warned."
There will also be an annual charge on expensive properties cloaked by companies. This will vary from £15,000 for properties worth £2m-£5m, to £140,000 for properties worth more than £20m. The Liberal Democrat peer Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay, who has been critical of the party leader, Nick Clegg, said: "We are half way there [towards the mansion tax]. It is a great triumph. This will irritate the hell out of the Tories."
Regional pay
The chancellor's announcement that the consultation on paying public sector workers different rates in different regions is to be reviewed will reinforce the sense that he is determined to press ahead with a substantial shakeup.
Osborne said the changes could "make our public services more responsive, and help our private sector to grow and create jobs in all parts of the country".
Public sector unions are likely to oppose the plan tooth and nail, seeing in it a Conservative ambition to weaken their power.
The TUC, however, warned that lowering pay in less prosperous regions would take money out of the local economies, entrenching their problems still further.


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Grouse can carry strong flavours and combines well with the Moorish flavour of Ras al hangout, a North African spice mix including cardamon, cumin, nutmeg and cinnamon. Spatchcock grouse is a great way to cook it outdoors on the barbecue in the summer, but this recipe works just as well when you cook the grouse under the grill.

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Did figures as mentioned in the bible actually live for hundreds of years or was the reference to their age talking about something else? While I'm not one to prove or disprove the truth, I am one to speculate and postulate. Could it have been that the time span of a year for the era was different than our 365 day journey around the sun? Was something different about earth or were the humans that lived in those days just a more perfect version of the species we use to represent ourselves? There are a multitude of theories in regards to this and some rather interesting information about the subject.
"And all the days that Adam lived were nine hundred and thirty years, and he died" Genesis 5:5
"And all the days of Methuselah were nine hundred sixty and nine years; and he died." Genesis 5:27
Allum, the first Sumerian king ruled for 28,800 years. Those who follow or believe the ancient astronaut theory might find this a good place to discuss extraterrestrial lifespans of the hybrid species. I remember reading in a book once about a specific element or molecule called carbon 45 that was theorized to be the reason that the ancients lived longer and remember that it was discussed, how it is non-existent at this time on earth but was attributed to many things in that time and was a natural part of the atmosphere, until something destroyed its presence. Maybe less exposure of harsh UV rays contributed to longer lifespans as well but it is quite difficult to say for sure as we really don't have a whole lot of data to use.
One theory is that animals with a slow metabolism seem to live longer such as turtles and tortoises. Some tortoises have actually lived up to 200 years old believe it or not, and no one seems to have solid evidence for why tortoises and turtles live so long. One belief is that they grow really slowly which keeps them from aging the same way mammals do. Tortoises can survive long periods of time without food or water due to their slow metabolism and another semi-interesting theory is that they live stress free lives, which contribute to longevity along with a strict vegetarian diet. It has been shown before that metabolism slows significantly during meditative trances, and in ones attempt to shut down the metabolism completely by literally not eating, the thyroid seems to be responsible for regulating the body's ability to alter the metabolism, dictating how long one can survive with only water. I doubt the people then had stress free lives but, perhaps, slow metabolism played a part and maybe study into regulating the thyroid could provide some interesting results.
More studies have been done showing that a reduced caloric intake of food from 30 to 70 percent produced consistent results of extending the lifespan of different animals up to 40% so one is likely to ask what role does diet play in extending my lifespan. As most would agree, a big one. There are accounted cases where some hunger strikers have seen 40 days without any food, twice the 21 day mark where one is said to starve to death! Most however, who do starve to death when not consuming food, seem to do so from organ failure. This makes one wonder, can one keep the organs running without food and for how long? Frankenfood perhaps? Is there something beyond supplements that can be used in aiding the body so that its organs don't shut down? What might have contributed to a slower metabolism for the people of the time as discussed in scripture reference if food or metabolism played a part?
There was a study that shows the hormone secreted by the pituitary gland also has a pronounced role to play where it involves the aging process as well. As we get older, the hormone is produced less and less, leading to aging. Apparently it is possible to supplement it though, as a synthetic duplicate was given in the form of injections to men over 60, showing a dramatic reversal of signs in aging such as, increased muscle mass, reduced fat, and thicker skin. Shortly after the injections were brought to a halt, the aging signs returned and the positive benefits of the study vanished.
Many believe that free radicals contribute to the aging process as well, by randomly attacking and destroying cells in the human body. Different antioxidants such as Acai berry are used to control and keep free radicals at bay and do have a very large list of beneficial results. Furthermore, a study has been performed where worms were given a synthetic enzyme, protecting the cells from free radicals, and in turn, extending the average life span of the worms by 44 percent! Was there a food available to the ancients that played a drastic role in protecting their cells from free radicals? There is information available that goes into detail discussing the Annunaki's "bread" or "elixir" of life that originally was the reason they were capable of curing disease and living so long.
One particularly interesting account of life extension is the case of a man in India who claims to have survived on liquids and sunlight for 8 years and has been invited by NASA to show to them how he has survived. The Hindustan Times reported that in 1995 he went on a pilgrimage to the Himalayas and stopped eating after his return. It is mentioned how he looks at the sun for an hour a day and occasionally has coffee or tea. According to the article, NASA verified that he had lived 130 days surviving only on water! His sun gazing or "breatharianism" as it is sometimes called is a belief that one can receive the energy and sustenance, so called "prana", the vital life force in Hinduism, by looking directly at the sun for a specified period of time. This man also believes that the larger 95% of the brain cells that aren't used regularly can be directly activated with the proper use of solar energy.
Now, in assumption that the dates are correct, there has also been material discussing that the sexigesimal system of base 60, which the Sumerians invented, might have originally been mistranslated, giving an extraordinary life span to someone that lived an ordinary amount of years. While this is a possibility to the perceived long life span, another theory seems to be good at discrediting such misinterpretations. In discussing such, we need to reference a perceived pattern to begin our idea. Adam lived 930 years, his son Seth lived to 912, Lamech, his son lived to 777 years and further down the line, Shem lived 600 years. It might seem that each person lives less long as the generation moves further into existence. Genetic Entropy might be able to help us understand this pattern and is described as, our genetics getting weaker and weaker over long periods of time, in a nutshell. Perhaps the human species as a whole had a longer shelf life due to the nature of genetic entropy, and in those times, were a newer, less used and copied version of the human kind.
Watch these interesting videos to learn about genetic entropy:
Exponential decay seems to backup such a drop in our perceived age today from what it used to be. According to this graph and the numbers calculated for the time, from then to now, our decline in age seems almost natural.
A different perspective to analyze is that the climate and atmosphere had taken a dramatic shift after the flood, which might lead one to question whether the flood was a polar shift of sorts, or a cyclical process that occurs throughout a period of time, in which, we haven't been able to properly record with written history, due to the nature of such catastrophe and, due to a lack of historical records for such an extensive geological timeline. It is mentioned however, by some, that even the first century historian Josephus believed that man lived longer before the great deluge due to such environmental factors, as well as the fact that the food after the flood somehow was not nearly as good or nourishing as pre-flood food.
It also exists, that the earth had a different magnetic field and there are cases where different living animals have been put into a chamber of sorts, designed to replicate what the magnetosphere used to be during the days of the ancients. The results claim to have taken fruit flies with the normal life span of a week, and be able to extend it to 60 days with them growing twice as large in size!
According to some scientific study and evolutionary data, we can extend our species to live longer by altering our genetics by reproducing at later ages in life. Case in point:
Though immensely interesting, the question remains and as we inch to conclusions about the topic, we sometimes find more questions than answers. Maybe the digital revolution will help us by allowing us to clone organs from stem cells. Maybe limbs will be more easily replaced with cybernetic prosthetics or maybe we have been purposefully and genetically structured to live only so long so that we don't pose a growing threat to the management, so that we don't get unruly in our lifespans by learning mysteries we shouldn't have access to. What if the original longer living species were in an alpha testing phase and we are the final release, the retail worthy product, all part of an experimental genetics project? Perhaps a combination of the above mentioned theories put to practice can shed more light, or perhaps it won't.
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Angourie Resort situated in Yamba, New South Wales just 90 minutes south of Byron Bay. Angourie is the perfect destination to escape for a unique, relaxing and fun-filled hen's night! Angourie Resort is nestled between the pristine sands of Flat Rock Beach and is within 600 hectares of sub-tropical rainforest habitat. Yamba is a beautiful coastal oasis, awarded the best town in Australia twice by The Australian Traveller Magazine.
The resort is located minutes away from Yamba's eight gorgeous uncrowded beaches, where you can enjoy water sports like stand-up paddle boarding off Whiting Beach, kayaking or simply just relax on the white sandy shores. There are plenty of hiking locations at the nearby Yuraygir National Park, browse through boutique and vintage stores, or discover fresh local produce and culinary delights at one of the local gourmet cafes or farmers markets. If celebrating poolside is more your style, take advantage of Angourie's poolside service, happy hour and the array of cocktails to choose from.
Angourie Resort offers a selection of self-contained accommodation, with 2 bedroom villas which feature a separate living and dining area and enclosed private verandah. Each villa sleeping up to 6 people. The one bedroom spa apartments are perfect for two people and offer the luxury of your own private in-room spa.
The popular Hen's Pamper Retreat package at this superb resort includes; 2 night's accommodation with continental buffet breakfast and 2-course a la carte dinner daily, delicious fruit and cheese platter with champagne, day spa treatments and use of the steam room and therapy pool. Prices start at $299 per person.
There are many additions or spa upgrades that can be included in the weekend, tailor the package to suit the bride! Choose from private yoga, macramé workshops, or an Intimo lingerie party for the girls and treat the bride with an extra surprise on her special night in the lead up to the wedding.
During your fabulous hen's weekend at Angourie Resort, you will be pampered with indulgent spa treatments at the Essential Elements Day Spa where you can Indulge in a tranquil moment alone or gather your friends to share in a day of pampering and relaxation.
Before your treatment melt into our luxurious therapy pool, open your pores and purify your skin in the steam room. After your treatment take some time to yourself with a cup of herbal tea in our Relaxation Room.
iKOU Spa treatments and products are developed on the ethos that body & mind are intrinsically connected, and we feel the healthiest and happiest when the needs of both are treated as a whole. Based in the World Heritage listed the Blue Mountains, Australian made, iKOU sources the most potent and pure ingredients from pristine locations around the globe, with a focus on unique organic and wild-harvested Australian fruit and flower anti-ageing extracts offering 100% Natural Bath & Body products. Our advanced, natural bio-active formulations deliver visible, high-performance results.
Angourie Resort is the perfect place to refresh and rejuvenate before the big day with everything you need located at the resort, yet only minutes away from Yamba.
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Cozy-MKIV 540
After many months of searching for a suitable engine (Lycoming O-360-A1A) I decided on the more available Lycoming O-540-E4B5. I made my decision very carefully taking all the pros and cons into consideration. I live at fairly high altitude ( 5500ft) and the local airport has only some 770 Meters of usable runway.
My decision was also motivated on Nat Puffer's experimentation with the Franklin 220Hp six cylinder engine. I made careful weight and balance calculations and came up with a modification that will keep the CG in exactly the same place as the plans built version.
I have increased the size of bulkhead F"0" which in turn extends the most forward tip of the fuselage to F"-13". This leaves more than enough room to place the 25Lbs battery ahead of F"0". I will in no way exceed the all up gross weight of the aircraft (2050Lbs) so this will mean that I will have to carry less fuel when flying four up.
I will be installing a 3 blade composite fixed pitch propeller which I intend building myself. I have had Nigel Field run some numbers on Prop Opt and it looks like I will be shooting for a 68" diameter X 98" pitch. This combination should give me the best compromise between cruise and climb. It is estimated that my Cozy-MKIV 540 will climb at 2600'/min at 5500' density altitude .... we'll see!
This is what my engine will look like when installed
This is an installation on a Berkut.
This info is not recommended for others to use and I will not be held responsible for any occurrences. I am installing a Lycoming O-540 engine at my own risk and will not hold Nat Puffer or Cozy Aircraft liable for any damage as a result of my own experimentation.
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I'm at a loss for where my USB sticks/CDs are. I want to install Linux on an external hard drive connected via USB without burning a CD/finding a flash drive.
This seems like it would be relatively simple but I can't seem to make it work. I've tried booting into a VirtualBox VM (4.0.8 with USB passthrough) but it wouldn't recognise the attached USB drive when it was booting from the attached ISO.
I've recently come across this article which explains that grub2 can boot from an iso on the main hard drive, which is frankly easier than creating a new tiny partition to boot off of.


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During a time of virtual "everythings," notwithstanding matchmaking and dating should be possible through the web. What's more, in spite of the fact that the pattern of internet dating can never replace the energy, foresight, and even maybe the weakness of sitting through an exhausting supper when meeting your date face to face, human component of such relationship can in any case be included – or should I say be "wired" – to make the dating more reasonable regardless of the separation.
By what method can the human component be included into a web based dating relationship? Can separate and the chilly screens of PCs replace a warm, grinning face, you inquire. It can't. In any case, online daters can carry on appropriately to certain internet mingling manners that will make the online collaboration all the more neighborly and cultivated.
To begin off, it is constantly best to be consistent with yourself. Open an online record with a name that mirrors your disconnected identity. In the event that a man likes you for what you are on the web, he or she will for the most part like you for what you are disconnected. Be consistent with yourself and to the next individual without uncovering a lot of data that will slaughter the puzzle and interest figure. Keeping up the excite keeps the underlying fascination going while permitting enthusiastic connection to develop normally.
When making a few companions on the web, do customize your messages. There is no utilization in sending a similar message to individuals in the event that you are truly keen on discovering what every one resemble. It is additionally useful to leave an open-finished question in your message so the other individual will have something to discuss in his/her next letter.
Be considerate dependably. Obviously, being courteous does not imply that you need to bear on a discussion with whom you don't care for. Being affable does not wipe out off the principal govern of being consistent with yourself. Being neighborly just means telling the other individual you are not inspired by a way that is firm but rather not hostile. In a similar way, do regard the choice of somebody who is not intrigued by you. Pushing things will just frighten the other individual off. Considering that what we have on mind when searching for a date online is the following Valentine's day and NOT the Halloween, startling the other individuals with your "stalking mode" squinting on the web will never offer assistance.
These are straightforward and down to earth web based dating tips that a great many people have, as a rule, overlooked. Keeping up these customary web based dating manners will without a doubt come increased in value by your companion online whether they be contemporary online daters or old souls searching for good out-dated sentiment.


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WATERLOO, ON--(Marketwired - December 08, 2016) - Waterloo, Ontario based RideCo announced today that its driver partners are now insured under a new ridesharing insurance policy from Northbridge Insurance. RideCo is the first Canadian company to have such a policy in place, which opens the market for the growth of microtransit in Canada.
Unlike a personal auto insurance policy, Northbridge Insurance's new commercial ridesharing policy will cover drivers from the moment they make themselves available to accept a ride request, up to the moment their passenger leaves their vehicle.
"We worked with RideCo to design coverage that would meet the needs of their drivers and passengers, and be simple and easy to use." said Ilda Dinis, VP of Customer Experience and Marketing. "We're excited to partner with an innovative Canadian company that's focused on ride sharing."
Prem Gururajan, RideCo Founder and CEO, added: "Shared rides in dynamically routed vehicles is key to making microtransit successful, and filling in the gaps where traditional transit solutions are inconvenient or inefficient. Northbridge Insurance's new insurance policy makes it easy for rideshare drivers to participate in the growth of microtransit services, thus making our cities more connected."
Currently operating in the Waterloo region, passengers on the RideCo platform independently book door-to-door or hub-to-hub trips. RideCo's technology seamlessly matches their rides and facilitates shared trips, fulfilled by its driver partners. By sharing their rides, passengers save money and reduce the number of cars on the road. Unlike other shared-ride solutions that are only offered in high density downtown cores such as Toronto, the RideCo solution provides great sharing in high density as well as lower density cities and suburb-to-city scenarios. In addition to its consumer offering, RideCo licenses its dynamic transit platform to fleet operators. RideCo's platform was recently utilized for a one-year microtransit pilot in Milton, through a partnership with Metrolinx and Milton Transit.
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Based in Waterloo, RideCo has created the next generation logistics and shared-mobility platform. Our technology enables door-to-door and hub-to-hub shared rides everywhere, including lower density regions currently unserved by existing solutions. RideCo is forging the future for shared mobility and microtransit. Visit rideco.com for more information.
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At Kanantik, we end up writing a lot about retirement, in Belize and how to retire with style, in general.
One of the reasons Belize is so popular — as a retirement destination — is that retirees receive a significant incentive from the government to retire here. You can read more about it on Discover Belize.
Beyond Belize's basically giving tax-free status for most qualified retirees, it's also one of the Caribbean's most magnificent climates.
It's a totally English speaking country…
And the people are magnificent, too.
Oh, and then there's the sea, Kanantik's golf course, a nearby clinic and healthcare provider and plenty to keep you active well into your retirement.
Did we mention that suddenly your relatives have a ton of reasons for wanting to come and stay?
In fact, Kanantik Belize may be the grandparents' best excuse yet for really spending quality time with the grandkids.
Belize is just two to three hours from most of the Southern United States. It'll be a little further from more northerly points, but it's still close, and airlines have started adding new routes from all over! This winter we're seeing new direct flights from Denver, Houston, and even Toronto.
But of course, hauling off to another country sounds like a big commitment. The QRP program linked above allows you to easily move most of your possessions, even a car, into the country with no import duty or other tax. It's practically free. Belize seems like an easy route to a fabulous Caribbean lifestyle, but it's probably not for everyone.
Because Belize has one of the smallest population densities in the world, there's lots of room and lots of opportunity. There is, in almost every corner of a Belize, at least some expat presence. Foreigners are jovially accepted, and some places support really thriving communities.
International Living named Belize among its top four retirement destinations in the world in 2016. But you can see the difference between Belize and the other three contenders almost immediately. Panama, Ecuador, and Mexico; confusing local law codes, Spanish language for just about every aspect of dealing with local and national authorities. And Mexico still has very restrictive laws on property ownership within miles of the coast.
That makes Belize, and Kanantik Belize, into natural favorites for retirement.
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What is Intercostal neuralgia?
Neuralgia is a medical name for pain occurring in the nerves. There are different types of neuralgia, one of which is also Intercostal neuralgia. The pain in neuralgia is usually triggered without any stimulation of the pain receptors.
Intercostal neuralgia as its name says, is a neuralgia or pain occurring in intercostal nerves. These nerves are located between the ribs in the rib cage. Any damage or dysfunction of these nerves results in Intercostal neuralgia. It is a rare condition.
What causes Intercostal neuralgia?
The causes of Intercostal neuralgia vary from a ruptured abdominal tissue, irregular curvature of vertebrae, abdominal distension, scar tissue which is formed around these nerves, abdominal muscle overuse, etc. Surgeries of the chest wall can also cause intercostal neuralgia, during which these nerves can get damaged. Some other less common causes of intercostal neuralgia include also pregnancy, shingles, tumors, etc.
Many factors increase the risk of suffering from Intercostal neuralgia, like:
- Varicella Zoster virus infection,
- Sports like, football, wrestling, rugby, skiing,
- Unsafe motor vehicle driving and accidents during which the ribs and intercostal nerves are damaged.
Signs and Symptoms of Intercostal Neuralgia
The most concerning sign of Intercostal neuralgia is pain. This pain can vary in nature from a stabbing, sharp, aching or a tearing pain. The pain can be unilateral or even bilateral. However, in many cases the pain is located on either sides of the chest wall, but also radiates from the back toward the front in a band – like fashion. Intercostal pain usually gets worse while breathing, laughing, coughing or even sneezing. This is due to the fact that the ribs are on the move while performing the above mentioned actions. Intercostal neuralgia could be also as a constant and dull pain of the chest wall.
Other signs and symptoms that accompany Intercostal neuralgia include: loss of appetite, numbness of the affected area, a tingling sensation, abdominal pain, pain in the shoulders and arms, fever, etc.
How is Intercostal Neuralgia Diagnosed?
If Intercostal neuralgia occurs after a surgical procedure, the diagnosis is very clear. However, in many cases an extensive neurological examination is necessary to diagnose it.
Diagnostic examinations needed include:
- X-rays of the chest
- CT – scan
- MRI – scan
Intercostal Neuralgia Treatment?
In many cases Intercostal neuralgia can resolve on its own. However, sometimes treatment is necessary, always depending from the cause.
Painkillers are often prescribed for relieving the pain. Other medications prescribed for treating Intercostal neuralgia include: antihistamines, antidepressants, antivirals, corticosteroids, etc.
Other treatment options for Intercostal neuralgia include: yoga, acupuncture, chiropractic therapy, massage therapy, etc.
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) – Despite a nearly two decade career, guest spots on high-profile Dr. Dre and De La Soul tracks and co-signs from some of the genre's most outspoken talents, Devin the Dude continues to carry the moniker of "the-best-rapper-you've-never-heard."
Normally in the genre, those sort of tags tend to wear off, either fading as the artist's talent wanes or dropping once they're welcomed into the mainstream. But Devin Copeland is a strange case: His career doesn't fit into either of those categories.
So, for the 20th straight year or so, the Houston rapper somehow still fits that bill.
In 2005, when the Houston rap scene drove its candy-painted Cadillac at its own pace onto the national stage behind Mike Jones' "Still Tippin,'" Devin was off to the side, making the music he always had, expertly melding words and phrases about women, marijuana and alcohol on top of reconfigured, airy funk beats.
In fact, when the New York Times flew south to Houston that year to chronicle the "strangest sound in hip-hop," Devin showed up in the third-to-last paragraph of the 1,700-word article. The reporter painted him as the city's most talented everyman, who may be deserving of the national spotlight but perfectly content without it.
He's never been a flashy man; his attire for Friday's sellout show at the Granada Theater consisted of sharply creased jean shorts, an orange tee shirt and a grey hat. He'd also rather rap about his inability to afford gas, a cigar and a Budweiser than boast about a make-believe Veuve Cliquot fountain, a stylistic choice that's always somewhat separated Devin from his peers. Especially those not from the humid Bayou City.
But his dedication to that down-to-earth attitude created a communal bond between him and his fans. As such, it wasn't a surprise that Devin the Dude sold out the 1,400-capacity Granada Theater for the third straight time Friday.
All the listeners in the packed, smoky venue knew what they were getting; especially considering Devin shared the bill with his entourage The Coughee Brothaz.
After local rap act A.Dd+ warmed the audience with an energetic and brisk set – backed by Dallas-based DJ Sober and featuring a guest appearance by sort-of local legend Mr. Pookie – three of the Brothaz took the stage, free-styling for close to a half-hour over southern trunk bangers like Young Jeezy's "Trap or Die."
Though many probably wouldn't think it, the Granada Theater is one of the city's best options to see a rap show. The crisp bass rattles you, but the propulsions never echo or overwhelm the more subtle tinges in these songs. When Devin played the DJ Premiere-produced "Doobie Ashtray" late in his set, not one of those funk guitar plucks and riffs were drowned out by the deep bass line.
Another plus in having a great mix: These men can sing. Devin's among the best at crafting hooks and it's been that way for a long time, as evidenced by show-closer "See What I Can Pull" from his 1998 debut. But his buddies are better singers, and the evening's marquee act was glad to step aside and let his entourage belt out and harmonize while he stepped along behind them to the music.
This kind of free-flowing format made the show much more relaxed; hearing what Devin had to say, and taking it to heart, wasn't a tough thing to do. And looking around, fans were genuinely affected by Devin's positive spin. Despite all the weed talk and crude sex raps, Devin and his crowded stage of performers made time to honor their fallen friends – the show was about a month removed from the fifth anniversary of the tragic, unsolved shooting death of fellow Houston everyman rapper John "Hawk" Hawkins – and remind those in the crowd that being alive was enough.
"Anythang is plenty man / and is better than nothing at all," Devin sang during "Anythang."
Had he ever wavered from his sound and humble, self-deprecating lyrics in the name of national exposure, that line wouldn't have carried the weight it did Friday. But who needs that sort of exposure when your words still mean something to people?
Seems like his mantra of "Just Tryin' Ta Live" paid off after all.


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Kelly Mills is a performer, composer, educator, and audio engineer. Kelly's performance experience began in World Class Drum Corps, which included participation in the Blue Knights (Denver, CO), Oregon Crusaders, and Music City Mystique. Additionally, Kelly has taught and composed music for various high school groups over the past 6 years in Colorado and Virginia. Accolades include 10 Colorado state championships at the scholastic and independent class levels.
A 2015 graduate from The University of Colorado Denver, Kelly received his BS degree in Audio Engineering with an emphasis in Post Production. As a performer, Kelly has had recent roles as a swing musician at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and now works with Rockin' Road to Dublin. Recently, Kelly has begun work with Windish Productions and JM Music Design.


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The travel on our stands and throws can be altered by turning the adjustment screw on the crank. Sunset Valley switches have a 1/4" throw, other switches may differ. You should adjust the travel to be slightly more than the throw of the switch, so that the switch points push against the outer rails and hold tight against them at each end of the stroke.
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Tri-State Water, Power, and Air, also known as Tri-State Water Treatment, Inc., services Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas and Texas. Established in September of 1992 Tri-State opened its' doors with only 11 employees providing residential water treatment, service and sales.
Tri-State grew rapidly from 11 employees to 25 within 6 months, making part-time jobs into full-time jobs, adding positions, and installing more water treatment equipment than most could keep up with. In August of 1994, Tri-State acquired a second location in Fenton Missouri, to service the major metropolitan area of St. Louis and quickly became one of the top10 RainSoft dealers in the world. In 2007, a similar family business in Longview Texas was acquired to service the East Texas, Shreveport Louisiana and Little Rock Arkansas areas as well.
Tri-State Water, Power, and Air now employs over 100 people between the 4 offices. In early 2009 we added the Home Generator Division to the company and in 2010 Tri-State had become the largest installer of home generator systems in the Midwest. We later brought on additional product lines such as Setrel Bathroom Makeovers, Tankless Water Heaters and residential Solar Panels; broadening our services to ensure our ability to truly provide our customers with the finest products.
Tri-State is a family business with family members working in each office. Along side them, Tri-State has a team of dedicated employees working in administration, finance, customer service, field service, installation, sales and marketing. As a team we strive to provide the absolute best customer service and products available to our many customers including providing 24 hour 7 day a week emergency service.
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Esemmat Last Memories for Mosquito and Rat
"Mosquito", a print advertisement for Esemmat insecticide in Turkey, has won a Golden Drum in Slovenia this month. Sinai Kimya A.S. worked with TBWA\Istanbul to present two sets of memories, those of a rat and those of a mosquito, as their lives flash before their eyes in their last moments, encounters with Esem Mat and Esem Mator. "Hayati bir film seridi gibi gozlerinin onunden gececek" is translated into English as "It's life will flash before its eyes". The campaign was a Crystal Apple winner in Istanbul, June 2009.
The Mosquito ad was developed at TBWA\Istanbul by creative director Ilkay Gurpinar, art director Koray Doyran, copwriter Emre Kaplan, and photographer Serhat Bayram.
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Matthijs' school did a trip to a farm this month and he was full of all the things he saw. This lead to some creative translation on his part: stumped for a word for "boerenkool" (curly kale) he translated it literally as "farmer broccoli".
The creativity also expressed itself in an outburst of drawing by both Matthijs and Daniel, fortunately this time not on the walls: they have taken to drawing lots of pirates and then carefully sticking them on walls, doors and even windows. Marjolein noticed Daniel meticulously positioning one pirate horizontally on one of the windows and managed to refrain from comment. He stepped back to admire it and said proudly, "there, that's a dead one". Daniel NEVER does anything without a (good/really bad) reason.
Daniel also had his final check up at the child clinic. He will be four in a few months and will be followed up by a school doctor. He proved to be 16,7 kilos and 102 cm long. They checked his development, but he was already up to the level they were looking for now on his previous visit, so no worries there. He also got two injections but, typically only said "ow" dutifully and then asked politely if he could go and play.
Halfway through the month we had an appointment at Matthijs school to talk about his performance and how we could get him to enjoy going to school again. The appointment should have happened in November and again in December but had been put off each time by both them and us because of illnesses. I had taken a half day off work to attend, but we were informed as soon as we sat down that they were running out of time and could only spare us a half hour. We moved on quickly to the goal of the meeting: discussing the report that the schools internal consultant had written after observing Matthijs dor several days. We were very interested in her findings as Matthijs' performance at school had been steadily declining and he had been telling us that he absolutely did not want to go to school for some time. Unfortunately the report proved to be low on content and the internal consultant was evidently not prepared and had to reread her own document during the meeting. They had no plan or method for dealing with the problems, there were no useful conclusions, no diagnosis and we were told that we must refer Matthijs to the RIAGG (Dutch mental health authority): a somewhat drastic step in my opinion. I experienced the visit as deeply unprofessional, demonstrative of a profound disregard for our needs, the importance of our son's happiness and my costly working time. I asked them on two seperate occasions (second time to check) if they had any suggestion for dealing with the sitation within the school, rather than passing it on to an institution and they said no both times. In this way they neatly declared themselves incompentent. We are now looking for another school.
What also got Marjolein's goat is that the teacher used an incident that occurred at home (Matthijs cutting the electricity cord of the lamp) as evidence of his "destructive nature". She considered that to be (and I heartily agree) a betrayal of confidence. We were also informed that after a morning of being dragged through repetative work he burst out of the classroom at playtime, grabbed a tricycle out of the hands of another child and rode it furiously round and round the playground. Wow. Amazing. Why on earth would he do that…. I saw the worksheets: they consist of approximately 50 repetitions of the same material (drawing a letter). Obviously he is bored stiff, does not like the teacher (it seems to be mutual) and is utterly frustrated and alienated. As I said, we need a different school: one dud teacher is one thing, but they have made a total lash-up of responding to us as an organisation. No sign of the headmaster, no plan, no structure. No more of this nonsense. Not with OUR son!
When we read the observation report ourselves later we were stunned by lack of substance: there were no well defineds problems with Matthijs' behaviour. There was nothing that I would regard as abnormal for a five-year-old boy. Matthijs is apparently easily distracted, talks a great deal, has a great deal of nervous energy and he is rather impulsive. Shock, horror. There were quite a few passages where it was painfully obvious that he was trying his damndest to be good and do the right thing. There was nothing remotely to support the picture of destructive and anti-social behaviour they were holding up to us. I actually shed a couple of tears because I had not trusted Matthijs more and taken steps to protect him from this situation.
Marjolein dutifully planned an interview with the child psychologist at the RIAGG. We will see. It cannot be worse that the school…
Marjolein then got terrible toothache under a crown that had just been put in a month ago. At first she thought it was just the crown settling in but it got worse and worse until she ended up going for an emergency appointment with all three children along for the ride. There was no way she could have an extensive treatment with the monsters running riot in the waiting room so she had to get some shots, painkillers and an appointment to have it properly looked at. They ended up making an nice new hole in the nice new crown and removing the root. That was a very rough weekend and she will have to go back in two months to get it finished off.
Daniel came down with another ear infection and chickenpox. Lots of little blisters, no energy and off his food (then you KNOW he's ill). He woke up at two in the morning and Marjolein found him standing at the top of the stairs crying. He then threw up and the entire contents of his stomach came rolling down the stairs towards her… Oh the joys of parenthood. He also got diahorrea and a nasty cold on top of it. He perked up towards the end of the month but then Matthijs and Falco got the chickenpox, but fortunatly not the tummy bug.
We were still getting snow and ice and the pictures show the boys holding up pieces of ice from the local lake with an intricate "woven" pattern of ice crystals in them. Daniel found them so interesting that he managed to dive in headfirst and I had to drag him out by his heels and rush him home. Fortunately the ducking in icy water seemed to have no ill effects on him.
Falco is ever bouncier and more capable. He is walking pretty well and had obviously inherited the family monkey genes. While Marjolein was encumbered with sad sick little Daniel, Falco dragged his high chair to the kitchen and started goofing around with the gas burners. He is altoghether too good at stairs for my comfort but eats neatly with a spoon and it picking up words rapidly.
He has yes, no 'Attiss and Da-el down pat and even calls his brothers "tout" (= "stout", which is Dutch for naughty) when they do not immediately do what he wishes. What he frequently wishes is "gho-gho", that being yoghurt-drink, to which he is addicted (also to porridge, strangely enough). He can also find ears, nose etc. pretty handily and (like all our kids) when saying "aaay" sticks his sharp little tentacles straight in your eye: Daniel used to do that so much that at one point he thought the English word for eye was "ow".
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It seems like nowadays, snakes are insisting on being a part of the human world; slithering out of toilets, boarding planes or unexpectedly showing up anywhere. Yes, it's that common these days.
In yet another such incident, a snake tried to make unwanted contact with a human in the most unthinkable way. Just as a biker was driving down a street in Lampang, Thailand, a slithering snake coming across the road attempts to put its fangs into the bikers foot. Fortunately, the rider lifts up his feet at the right moment, saving himself from getting bitten.
Animals aren't supposed to be blamed for such behaviour, no matter how vicious, sadistic, ruthless or bloodthirsty it is, because they are simply following the instincts given to them by mother nature. But, this is just beyond extraordinary.
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Business Address: McGowans Jewellers, 41 Argyll Arcade, Glasgow G2 8BA
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About McGowans Jewellers
Our fourth generation family business is deeply rooted in the history of Glasgow.
We were first established in 1895 as a market stall in the East End of the city, in a location which the world affectionately refers to as "the Barras." The term originates from the Victorian era when community tradesmen, including our founder, sold their goods from handcarts or barrows. The Barras became more formalised in the 1920's with the building of the McIver's Sheds and the Barrowlands Ballroom. As the reputation of the McGowans stall continued to grow, so did the need for an established premises. This led to the purchase of our first shop and sewed the seed for our continual development.
During the 20th century, we cemented our reputation as a high quality jeweller with the name 'McGowans the Engaging People,' becoming renowned throughout Scotland. Responsibility for the company slowly passed through the generations, and in 1984, Michael McCann, the third generation director, opened our sister shop, Michael James Jewellers, in one of our current premises in the Argyll Arcade.
The company now operates from three busy shops in the Argyll Arcade and Bearsden, and is run by its fourth generation family member, Nicola McCann. Just as our business has progressed through the generations, many regular customers can say their parents, or even their grandparents, have bought jewellery throughout their lives in McGowans and Michael James.
Our family trade has encountered many changes over the years, in terms of our stock, our relationship with technology, and indeed the numerous refurbishments of the shops themselves. That said, many aspects of our company are reminiscent of that original stall at the Barras. Our core values of exceptional quality, outstanding value for money and high standards of personal service continue to underpin the work we do every day.


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Join Date: 10-21-03
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I have judged some events that had Brothers in them just for the fact that I had a chance to meet some Brothers. I haven't been there the night before, but have shown up early to mingle some before being sworn in. I think that even if a judge was to hang out with one or two teams exclusively the night before it's no big deal. They have that right. I do think that cooking any item should be a big NO NO. Even if it's a Fattie, ABT, Prime Rib, etc. You could possibly show technique or method that could be used to gain an edge or advantage over other teams. You may eat, drink and have fun, but should not be behind the prep area or cooking area for any extended periods of time. There again to be in these areas you may give the appearance of helping out if you linger too long.
As I understand the original statement by Phil I don't think anything could have been taken as wrong until he started cooking in the teams area. I can see where someone might say on Saturday that, hey I saw that judge cooking with a team last night. That would bring about questions.
I think that it all comes down to if you visit with a team, even if it's with just one team, stay out front with the rest of the visitors, which is what you are, and don't spend any excessive time in the prep or cooking area.
That's just my $.02.
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Subsequent Questions
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The complete delivery and delivery group functions enable you to combine some or all of the items in a sales order so that they are delivered to the customer together for the same date. The system automatically determines the earliest delivery date possible for the group of items In extreme cases, all the items in a document) and adjusts the schedule lines accordingly. Relevant requirements records are automatically changed or re-generated.
Complete Deliveries
To combine all items in a sales document for delivery, you can set the complete delivery indicator. The indicator can be proposed automatically from the customer master record or you can set it manually in the sales document.
Creating a Delivery Group
To create a delivery group in a sales document, proceed as follows:
1. Choose the Shipping tab page from the overview screen.
2. For each of the items that you want to combine into a delivery group, enter the same number in the Delivery group field.
For example, if you want to combine three items into a delivery group, you enter 1 in the Delivery group field for each item. You can create additional delivery groups by using different numbers.
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Save to save your data.
The delivery groups are created. The system creates the schedule line date for each delivery group and copies it to the sales document.
A delivery group consists of at least one item in a sales document and can, in the case of complete delivery, consist of all items.
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In the sales area data/shipping tab of customer master we can combine multiple orders for deliveries if we click order combination check box
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The ACUI Collegiate 9-Ball Championships provide a space for collegiate athletes to develop their skills and compete on a high level.
This billiards event, as well as other ACUI student competitions, are about more than engaging with the sport. Students develop skills related to sportsmanship, communication, and leadership.
Students must first compete in a sectional or independent qualifier to receive an invitation to the championships.
Host a 2019–20 Billiards Event
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- Any student competing at an ACUI event must meet all eligibility guidelines listed here. Please download and submit the verification and agreement forms below. Students who do not submit proper documentation will not be allowed to compete.
- Adhere to ACUI's Competitor Code of Conduct.
- Meet eligibility criteria established by school.
- Adhere to dress code (with applicable events).
- Limited to six years of eligibility (three years at a two-year institution).
- Undergraduate students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale); graduate students must have a 3.0 cumulative GPA (on 4.0 scale).
- Must be enrolled in academic term in which they qualified or are competing for at least six credit hours. Or if the student is graduating in given term of the event and enrolled in less than six credit hours, a letter from the registrar must be provided to verify expected graduation date.
- Must not accept financial assistance form a professional organization or commercial organization for use of his or her name or picture when this use clearly implies endorsement of a product.
- Must not accept awards or sponsorships that are not acceptable to the institution or other recognized association to which his or her institution belongs.
- Eligibility verification must be verified by advisor or authorized staff member of the school. Registrar seal and signature are required on academic eligibility documentation for championship-level events.
- Any student participating at an ACUI event must adhere to the code of conduct. Please download and submit the agreement form below. Students who do not submit proper documentation will not be allowed to compete.
- Students are expected to review all advanced mailings and material received regarding the program. Information should also be shared with their campus advisor.
- Access to cell phones, pagers, mobile devices, and electronic music devices is subject to the event coordinator's discretion during the competition or program sessions; during the 2016 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational, it is expected that all participants and audience members will turn off these devices during preliminary bouts, semi-finals, finals, awards ceremony, special performances, and workshops.
- Drinking and illegal drugs are not allowed during programs regardless of the students' age.
- No smoking or chewing tobacco is allowed during programs or within the playing area.
- Come prepared with a positive attitude, a willingness to take risks, and a desire to have fun.
- Respect and uphold ACUI policies and philosophies of advancing campus community builders through unconditional human worth, joy, learning, caring community, innovation, communication and integrity.
- Participants agree to abide by any additional regulations laid-out by the host institution.
- Students are expected to follow the rules of all establishments and the hotel; students are responsible for themselves and will be liable for any behavioral issues
- Community Code of Conduct: Negative posts, belittling accomplishments, bullying, posting of denigrating comments, or impersonating others in public or social media that create a hostile environment within our otherwise inclusive community are a violation of the ACUI code of conduct in place for all ACUI student programs which explicitly states that as a participant it is an obligation to abide by the code of conduct guidelines and violation of them "may jeopardize my status as a participant in this program.
- Students are also expected to abide by any specific rules or codes applicable to a specific event.
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- Student Eligibility Verification Form: This
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3 is a crowd
With the trade freeze ending, speculation is that the NY Islanders will not keep three goalies on their roster for much longer.
The easiest way to correct the situation would be to send Rick DiPietro back to the minors, however it is also apparent that the Islanders want to get a good look at him or showcase him so that they can justify the trades they made a few years back sending Luongo and Weekes away. They are also 3 games under .500 and several points out of a playoff position. If they want to make a move, now is the time.
The Boston Bruin scouts have again been seen trailing DiPietro around, especially in his two starts. They would love to bring the beantown boy back home. Supposedly, they are offering Kyle McClaren and another player to make this happen.
The St. Louis Blues scouts have also been mentioned as been seen at Islander games recently, supposedly taking a good look at Chris Osgood. Osgood is used to the central division and would provide St. Louis a good goalie tandem. With the Blues recently dumping Barrasso, this speculation might be true. I think this would be the best option for the Isles depending on what St. Louis offers because it would allow DiPietro to get a fair shot at becoming the number 1 goalie while having an experienced Garth Snow to tutor him if he falters, and it would rid the Isles of about $2 million in salary considering the season is about half over depending on what the Isles get back.
Speaking of Garth Snow, Vancouver is said to be looking to bolster their goaltending situation and have made inquiries into reacquiring Snow, however Snow does not make that much and hasn't played a lot, so I don't think the Isles would get much back. I don't think anything will happen with this rumor. This would make a 2 headed monster of DiPietro and Osgood fighting for time. Eventually that would wear thin because both deserve to be number 1 goalies.
If the Islanders were to move Snow, I would package him and a solid prospect (Raffi Torres or Trent Hunter) to Buffalo for Mirolslav Satan. Buffalo needs to acquire veteran goaltending which Snow would provide at a relatively cheap cost and reduce their overall cost to help the sale of their franchise go through. Satan wants to leave and could become a restricted free agent at years end. If that were to happen, Buffalo would be stuck because no team is going to unload a ton of talented cheap prospect or picks for a player to keep Buffalo within the league mandated salary structure and Buffalo can't take on tremendous salary to acquire a solid veteran. So a package of a young almost NHL ready player and a goalie for a player who wants to leave and would reduce payroll is a good move. The Islanders could then pair Satan with Yashin and Weinhandl producing a scary number 1 line.
What do you think?
26 Responses to 3 is a crowd
To Islander: Tellqvist, Pilar and a 1st rounder…
To Toronto: DiPietro
What da hell, we got nough prospects Dipietro wouldn't hurt….
AND A 1st ROUNDER?
This is as bad as some Leafs rumors. Come on Satan is worth about 100x as much as Snow and a prospect will be. Buffalo has Biron and that other young goalie they don't need Snow.
i think they dumbest of all is the Blues…they have Brent Johnson AND Fred Braithwate…thats one damn good goalie tandem
Isles need to dump Osgood while he's playing well. They could maybe get a good prospect or 2 or package him with somebody else and bring in a solid LW to play with Yashin.
DiPietro has shown he can play at this level. Chris Osgood has been too inconsistent to get this team anywhere, I think they should take the chance on DiPietro. He went 1st overall for a reason!
3 things making that lopsided…
1.) Never underestimate Tellqvist. He's been taking his sweet time readjusting to North American hockey, but he's a solid future number 1 goalie.
2.) You of all people should KNOW that Karel Pilar is a superstar d-man in the making. He showed that in the playoffs with his leadership and grit, until his smashed his hand.
3.) IF… and that's a big IF that were to happen… why tack on a 1st rounder??? Don't you think that's enough to make NYI happy?
Leafs are the last team to need goaltending though. Belfour's a solid starter now. Kidd will hold over until either Centomo or Tellqvist steps up.
im sorry kyle mclaren and and another player…….????????? NOOOOOO i love dipietro but hes unexperienced in the nhl and not worth that much
DiPietro will be the better goalie.
Milbury thinking "Hmm….Pilar or a better d-man..i'll take better d-man". Pilar is a good defenseman, but not the best he can get.
As far as i know, nothing makes sense here. The Isle's are starting to win…no need to really make a trade; same with the Bruins.
Don't forget, Raycroft is also a good goalie…not better than DiPietro, but if the Bruins acquire Rick, then Rick is stuck again in the minors and O'Connell has the bigger problem in trying to trade either Grahame or Shields when Hackett and others are already on the block.
St. Louis would rather choose Hackett, possibly. I know i would. Osgood is a good goalie but when comparing the two so far this season….meh, Hack would be my first choice. Also though, depends how much Montreal and New York wants in return though.
Why would the Sabres want Snow when they have three young goalies and trying to get rid of one already? That's a no no and obviously Satan would not be given up so easily.
Right now, nothing will really happen. I think the best hope the Isle's have is for a team like Tampa to suffer an injury in Khabibulin.
Do you or have you ever worked with Bob Clarke? You two seem to have the same feelings about goaltending.
the other thing people may not know about the situation:
the big deal over bringing up dipietro was his salary…. if he performed well enough, his bonuses would add up to almost two million for the year… and the controversy was over carrying that salary on top of osgood and snow.
kevin haller, defenseman for the isles and currently on the injured list, has now missed 30 games this season. this means that the insurance company picks up his 1.75 million salary for the year…. surprisingly at the same time the decision was made to bring up dipietro.
this almost two million reduction in team salary makes it a lot less pressing for the isles to trade or dump anyone for any reason…. and has been already pointed out here, they are starting to win and show the "swagger" peca mentions they felt they had last season.
dipietro was brought up not to showcase anyone for trade, but to pressure the current team to perform. if snow and osgood could be replaced, what does that say to most of the young, unproven talent on the team? says pick your butts up or you could be next.
and it seems, so far, to have worked.
the isles can carry all three if necessary and now have the option to move snow if a trade makes sense for them, or just return dipietro to the minors if osgood picks up his game.
personally, i would love to see osgood go. he's a weak link with no clutch game…. but i think the move to bring up dipietro was a motivational one, and with the salary freed up from Haller's contract, was never a monetarily pressing situation to get rid of anyone.
Although everything you say is true, the one problem with 3 NHL goalies is that one has to sit. Most of the time it is Snow. He has been in the press box for 3 out of the last 4 games. It is true DiPietro has motivated the other two, but he is also devaluing Snow. I would hold onto DiPietro and try to get rid of Snow for this year. If he sits in the box, what will a team pay for him? A 4th round pick. That won't help. The other thing is that if Osgood is the one to go or DiPietro is sent down, how sharp will Snow be? He hasn't played in 2 weeks. You can't expect hm to come in and pitch a shutout. That's why this rotation has to end, otherwise the Islanders won't get as much value back in a trade or their goalies won't be as sharp as possible.
unless st. louis can get a goaltender like Brodeur, they won't change what they have. Johnson has been awesome since returning.
oh i totally agree with the rotation ideal…. three wont be carried for long. my main point was that there is no pressure to really get rid of any of them as far as keeping them in the organization…. that the bleak picture everyone is painting over the goalie/salary woes of the islanders and the need to deal dipietro is all bull…. the isles, as long as the team picks up its game as it seems to have done, is in the control booth when it comes to what happens with dipietro, snow, and osgood – so i wouldnt look for dipietro in a boston uniform anytime soon. fact is, as good as mcklaren is, i think the defensive tandems on the islanders are fine – actually some of the best underrated defensemen in the league. and dipietro has already demonstrated a very willing attitude towards doing what he has to do to be that #1 when it is his time, whether it be go back to the minors or play in the big game…. everything i hear and read says he has matured quite a bit from the brash egomania of his youth, and is being very much a "team player" when it comes to waiting out his chance, regardless of what that means to where he will play. i think he knows as well as anyone that with the inconsistent play of osgood and his turning down of the contract offered this summer for a LONGER one…. (wouldnt that have been a bitch if he had taken that three year deal…. isles would have REALLY been screwed)….. chances are he wont be in an isles uniform next year anyway. all the rick has to do is wait and keep burning up the minors.
personally, i think dipietro/snow tandem is the answer… but i fear nobody is dumb enough to pick up osgood at this point.
when has dipietro shown he can play in this league? hes appeared in 22 games and has a record of 4-16. thats not proven bro!
As the Boston Globe stated recently (Boston.com) the Bruins will only move Mclarren for a top 30% goaltender, and none of the guys the Isles have fit that profile. Plus I think DiPietro is nearing the end of his contract. So if the Bruins are looking at Rick, it is for next year.
This trade however does make sense to me:
To Carolina: McLarren and Thomas
To Boston: Irbe, Cole, and Tanabe
Kyle is not playing right now, so the Bs have nothing to lose as long as it is a good deal for them, and Thomas was the best goalie at the last 2 (Boston) Bruins camps, however he has to play 2nd fiddle to Raycroft in Proivence so he can develop. Also it is widely known that the Canes have lost faith in their goaltending prospect Peltier.
Weekes is the new #1 guy, and Irbe has made it clear that he will play in Latvia for free before he will be paid to be a #2 guy in the NHL. Cole is known to be on the trade block, and Canes mgnt doesn't like Tanabe.
This trade would help both teams, and it would take somthing like this to get Kyle.
I wouldn't trade DiPietro for McLaren if I was Milbury. McLaren, first of all, isn't even that good. He's a crease – clearing guy, and they Isles definately could use a player like that. But he also does not put up big numbers and he hasn't played at all this year, so he's going to be rusty. DiPietro played really well in his 2 starts this season and has the potential to be at least an All-Star goalie in the NHL. Not to mention that he's the best puck handling goalie in the NHL next to Brodeur. He's like a 3rd defenseman on the ice. If I was Milbury, I'd keep this kid. There's no reason to give up another franchise goaltender.
McLaren would also only be the 4th or probably 5th defenseman on the Isles and he's injury prone. How can that be worth a future All-Star goaltender?
You know…I'm sick of everyone ripping the value of DiPietro, yet touting someone like McLaren or the prospects the Leafs fan mentioned. Gimme a break. DiPietro is going to be a star in the NHL. Deal with it. There are no two ways about it. This isn't Kloucek, Brendl or Dvorak we're talking about. This is a great puck moving goalie who is 21 years old. He is only going to get better. Look who Oulette brought at the deadline to Philly last year….OATES! He isn't half the player DiPietro is. McLaren on the other hand is a big defenseman WHO HASN'T PLAYED IN OVER 8 MONTHS!!! C'mon!!! How could anyone with any hockey sense say anything about McLaren?!!! The guy at best right now is worth a 3rd round pick! NOTE TO BRUINS FANS>>> HE WASN'T THAT GREAT TO BEGIN WITH. One of the best minor league prospects is RICK DiPIETRO. If not the best. Milbury is not goig to trade him for Bonk, McLaren, Arvedson or any other two-bit overhyped, overpaid player. As for Osgood…he has been playing very well lately. Take away the Islanders 6 game losing streak and the team is 4 games over .500. There is no urgency yet on the Island. If anything, the Isles will ship DiPietro back to the minors until something comes along that blows Mibury away (Kovalev, Samsanov, etc.). They are not the hapless Rangers…they will not trade away young talent o satisfy the media. So everyone out there talking McLaren up…fuck off. The guy, like I said earlier, HASN'T PLAYED IN EIGHT MONTHS!!! And he is overrated anyway!
Good post, you made a lot of sense. Although I think DiPietro should be the starter. The Isles are a young team, it's the perfect time to get him in there, he played awesome against the Caps. There's nothing else for him to learn in Bridgeport.
If they don't rush to make a trade, sending him down at least buys time. Ijust hope he doesn't trade value for McLaren. Why doesn't he just sign Van Impe for depth? If one of the goalies brings back some offense, then fine. Just not Bonk. Besides, Osgood has been fine the last couple of weeks, and he has won the team some games, too. I just get tired of everyone else saying how great their teams prospects are…nameley all the Leaf and Rangers and Habs youngsters. The fact of the matter is DiPietro is one of the top 3 prospects in all of hockey. Every expert on ESPN and the newspapers says it, but because some Leaf fans and Rangers fans hate the Isles, it not true? They should just start another HTR for them so the rest of us fans can be left the hell alone.
Dipietro is valuable as a player who will be great in a few years, but he has no value to a team that needs a #1 guy now.
dipietro was returned to bridgeport this morning.
dipietro was returned to bridgeport this morning.
First of all, Dipietro hasnt proven anything yet, so hes not that sick. Just look at Jamie Lundmark ok. Excelent in the minors but hasnt contributed on the big team. Second, when has anyone out here said the Rangers have good prospects? They dont have much as far as im concerned. Dont go off on Ranger fans unless you have a proven beef w/ them.
Before you get defensive, all I have heard the last year and a half that I've been on HTR is how great Lundmark is, how aewsome Kloucek was, how good Mottau is going to be, how "steady" Rem Murray is and how he can be a leader for the team. A prospect is just that, a prospect! I have never ripped apart Lundmark. And I know damn well DiPietro hasn't proven anything in the two games he has played in this year. But he has all the makings to be a very good, if not great goalie. He is quick, makes the big save when needed and moves the puck up the ice exceptionally well. He is like having a 3rd defenseman out there. So relax, I was merely making a point that DiPietro has a lot of value around the league.
What has McLaren done besides trying to take a guys head of with 2 minutes left in a three goal game and then demand a trade after the season. Did I mention he hasn't played ANYWHERE in the last 8+ months? At least DiPietro has been playing in the minors.
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[From the "Better Late than Never Department"]
It's been a very busy couple of weeks after Code Camp, with ReMIX and working on the home stretch of "Essential WCF", but I didn't want to forget to post a summary for our fantastic New England Code Camp 8!
The weekend before last saw over 40 sessions by 25 presenters, all volunteering their weekend time to an engaged audience of people who also volunteered their weekend time to attend!
Judging by the surveys we received, this was one of our best Camps yet, with both the session ratings and overall event rating extremely high.
I wanted to point out Samantha Milowsky's great summary of the event! Thanks for taking capturing the event in words and photos!
Thanks also to Dave Burke for his kind words in his Code Camp wrap-up.
Session Materials
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Care and Planting Instructions
Plant in the spring after all danger of frost has passed. Spanish tarragon blooms best when planted in full sun but will tolerate a location that will receive partial shade. Space plants 12-15″ apart in average soil that is well-drained. Spanish tarragon prefers regular watering, but will withstand short droughts.
Attracts bees and butterflies and helps repel other types of insects. Does well in containers.
Tarragon, Spanish
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Spanish Tarragon, an annual, has a tarragon-like flavor with hints of anise, and is often used as a tarragon substitute. It is also known as Mexican tarragon, Mexican Mint marigold, or Texas tarragon. Easy to grow with low maintenance, the golden yellow flowers add long-lasting color to dried arrangements and bouquets, but are equally loved in fresh flower arrangements.
In places where French tarragon is difficult to grow, Spanish tarragon is a fine culinary substitute. The flavor is almost indistinguishable from that of tarragon, but Spanish tarragon breaks down more quickly when heated, so it is best if added at the end of cooking. In salads, vinegars, oils, or quick-cooking recipes, substitute it for tarragon in equal proportions.
You can harvest the leaves throughout the growing season as soon as the plants have become established. For long term storage, harvest the long stems just before frost when they still have their golden yellow flowers. While the stems are still green and pliable, weave together in groups of six, and tie the two ends of each group together to form a circle. Dried leaves can be removed as needed for cooking. If the circle wreaths are made small and interwoven with other herbs, they can be tossed whole into a soup or stew as a bouquet garni.
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