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Mixed Messages
Robert Cleave
June 26 2011 09:45AM
After a weekend spent watching the Flames punt one of their hard minutes defenceman out the door at this weekend's draft in St. Paul, like Ryan Lambert, I can only wonder exactly what the hell Jay Feaster is playing at. While I suspect most fans were hoping for the team to begin the clean-out of the club's extraneous players, I'm fairly certain Robyn Regehr wasn't the first name that came to mind. Reggie's move to the balmy climes of Lake Erie wasn't the only move of interest over the weekend, of course, and after the jump I'll offer a few thoughts on the festivities.
Goodbye and good luck:
First off, there's no question that absent Paul Byron becoming a top-six forward, the Flames have engaged in a full-on salary dumping manoeuvre with this trade. Chris Butler won't get much more than a million dollars on his next deal (hopefully), and combined with Alex Tanguay's ticket, which I'll discuss further down the piece, the Flames should be about 2.5M better off against the cap than before the trade.
That in and of itself isn't bad at all, but the return for Regehr when considered as a hockey deal is inadequate. A top four defenceman with an acceptable contract needs to attract more than a bottom pairing defenceman and a middling prospect that might not have been in Buffalo's top ten. The fact that the Flames included a second round pick, which apparently was the price to unburden them of the Kotalik contract, just makes this deal as a stand alone transaction seem that much more questionable on the surface.
As for the players heading to Calgary, I'm not really expecting much from Chris Butler. He wasn't much more than a bottom pairing defender in Buffalo, although the St. Louis native did manage to be on the good side of the outshooting metrics without starting in the other team's end all the time. He was the only semi-regular Sabre defenceman to have a ZS number under 50%, which does suggest that he survived against the competition he faced more of less on merit. He'll join the stable of 5th-6th-7th D on the payroll, and barring significant development on his part the likely best case scenario for him is be part of the third pairing.
Paul Byron has posted some nice scoring numbers in the AHL, and Jay Feaster professed faith that Byron would be in the NHL in the near future. I'll admit that compared to the propects that toiled in Abbotsford, Byron scores like Sid Crosby, but Buffalo was no juggernaut last year and he only got a cup of coffe in the bigs. Hopefully Jay's not simply overwhelmed by the fact that an AHL player can actually manage a point total higher than 35.
The one other thought I did have in the aftermath of the deal was that the Flames might have another move or two ready to set more salary adrift, although including picks on every occasion in order to do so isn't going to get them very far and should be eschewed, obviously. The Flames, presuming that they're willing to send Hagman away to the AHL or Europe, will likely be able to spend about 7-8M on a top four defenceman and another winger that can play in the top nine on July 1st. Whether they should do that or wait until after next year to really start over is a decent enough question, of course.
Long time running:
Alex Tanguay's new deal was pretty clearly linked to moving a major ticket, and to be honest, the yearly amount is pretty low for a top 30 scorer in the NHL that's had one bad season in his entire career. I gather that people are less satisfied with the term of the deal and the modified NTC, and I'm on board with half of that.
People really do need to get over this "Oh My God, another movement clause" silliness, given that we've just witnessed one of Calgary's lifers willingly waive his full NMC to join to a club that isn't exactly the most attractive destination. We also saw Brian Campbell agree to depart one of hockey's marquee franchises for one of the five worst clubs in the game, so it would behoove fans to ratchet down the hysteria a touch. NMC/NTC aren't the end of the world, and since Regehr and Kotalik both had clauses, the Flames now have a net amount of one less than they started the day with. Progress, right? I could have done without the length of the deal because Tanguay might be hard-pressed to sustain his play until he's 36, but since this contract is about a million a year below my cynical guess from a few weeks ago, it's not hurting my feelings that much.
I'm about the last guy to get worked up about the draft, since most 18 year olds aren't anywhere near ready to help a decent NHL team, but I don't mind the Flames' first two picks. Bartschi was always a player that was in the picture for teams drafting in the 10-20 range, so my preferences aside, he was in the ballpark, and Granlund might turn out to be decent down the line as well. They're both reasonably skilled forwards, which is a novel development, and it was interesting to note that the Flames weren't hesitant about picking smaller guys for the first time in roughly forever. That's the one area where the new regime is showing a willingness to explore a different style of player.
I'll also take a stab at why Nikita Filatov went as cheaply as he did. Beyond all the issues that have dogged him in his first couple of years as a pro, timing restricted the potential return for his services as well as the pool of bidding teams. With this being the last year of the CBA, any team having him on the roster would have had to count his entire salary, bonuses and all, against the cap.
Filatov's hit is north of 2M, so a team either had to be convinced that he could play minutes commensurate with that cap hit, which would be in the top nine, or they had to possess enough cap space to live with the possibility that he would languish on the fourth line. Calgary really isn't in that sort of position, and I also suspect that a team benching him or sending him down would run the risk of losing him to the KHL for good, with a draft pick wasted in the process. Ottawa likely made a reasonable gamble in acquiring him, but better organizations than Calgary with more cap room let him slide as well, so I'm not killing Feaster for not jumping on Filatov.
Final thoughts:
Overall, it's been a bit of an odd stew this weekend. The Flames have almost certainly hurt themselves in the short run by moving one of the few players on the roster that had the capability to handle dificult competition, and the Tanguay signing, although reasonable enough in isolation, isn't exactly the mark of a rebuilding team, so there does seem to be a bit of a contradiction in those two moves. If they spend Regehr's money on a decent defenceman next weekend, I suppose the club could come out OK, but I'm certainly not presuming that's a lock to occur.
On the prospect front, there's no doubt that the team is trying to address the lack of prospect depth at forward with the Bartschi and Granlund selections, and the absence of a big grinding type among the forward choices might indicate the beginning, halting as it may be, towards changing the team's approach to roster construction. If you consider Byron to still be some sort of prospect, it should be noted that he's no giant either, so the old ethos definitely seems put to bed.
It will be very interesting to watch Calgary's moves over the next week as free agency looms, because if they don't do something silly like sign Anton Babchuk to a contract or trade for Ryan Smyth, they might be in the mix next Friday afternoon for a noteworthy player or two. Again, whether that's a good thing is a matter of opinion, but until today's transactions, there wasn't even a chance of that happening.
The Tanguay signing is solid IMO. Anyone who thinks that isn't a huge hometown discount needs to take a look at the UFA forwards this year. There's no doubt in my mind he would have gotten at least $4.5M on the open market. The limited-NMC is perfectly acceptable, and quite frankly I would gladly give that condition to any veteran player of note. Let's not fault Feaster for all the other NMCs Sutter handed out before hand. And the 5 year term? Little long for sure, but Tanguay wanted 4 years @ $4M, so we basically gave him the 5th year for $1.5M to lower the cap hit. Solid.
As for the mixed messages part, I still think it makes sense. Unless you were ready for a complete tear-down-and-rebuild, you have to stay competitive while trying to get younger. Tanguay helps keep our offense competitive, AND he helps keep trade values high should a full rebuild be needed later. Without Tanguay, Iggy is a 30 goal, 70 point guy. With him (or Cammy or ANYONE else to play with for that matter, but Tanguay was the only option this year), he's 40 goal, 85 point guy.
On the trade, a 2nd round pick for dumping Kotalik's contract is fair-market value, based on other pick-for-dump trades we've seen. In fact, he did better than Sutter in that regard because Sutter gave up a 2nd to move Primeau's contract and that was half of Kotalik's. I also would have preferred to just eat that contract and keep the pick, but that might not have been an option Feaster had. At the end of the day, Feaster is accountable to the owners, and I'm betting they are quite happy with that. So let's assume he had to make that move, and in which case, acknowledge that's the going rate and move on. Bad contracts are absolutely toxic, and any notion we could move one and actually GET an asset back at the same time is pure lunacy.
Which leaves the Regher portion of the trade. I'm not thrilled at all, but I do concur with other posters on here... if there had been a better offer out there, he would have taken it, and that says all we need to know about what Regher's real trade value, regardless of our own fanciful ideas about it (a first AND Luke Adam!). Unlike the Phaneuf trade where there was lots of talk Sutter didn't shop around and several teams claimed they would have offered better, that hasn't happened with this one, so I think we did get fair market value for Regher. I'm assuming the Kotalik dump had to happen, and it definitely doesn't happen without putting Regher out there, erego, c'est la vie. I too thought we could have gotten more, but clearly that wasn't the case. As it stands, we did get a young, cheap, NHL caliber defenceman (and I seem to recall a 24-year-old Giordano being a healthy scratch a lot too, so there's still a lot of potential upside to Butler), and another guy who immediately becomes our top offensive prospect (sigh).
It's not great, but assuming it had to happen and acknowledging it was the best we could get, I can live with it. I chalk it up to cleaning up the mess Sutter left the franchise in, and simply hope it's the last such transaction we have to go through.
Regehr was done in Calgary, he did not want to play here any more. Listen to what Feaster said him coming to him about "helping the team with working out a trade", nice way of saying I don't want to play in Calgary anymore. The sooner everyone accepts that the better of we are. Kotalik is gone which is what everyone has been crying for the last year and half. We received 2 young potetial NHL'ers who will have good contracts. Regher will continue to get slower at his age, I see him like Darian Hatcher later on in his career. Feaster did the best he could with what he had to work with. Now I would extend Iginla for 3 more years to match Tanguays contract.
Another thought on the return for Regher... a late first round pick has what, a 20% chance of becoming an NHL player? Everyone probably would have been happier with a 1st and Byron, but in reality, Butler is worth more than a late 1st, is he not?
It's kind like opening a Christmas present and realizing it's just a sweater. It's not as exciting as a lottery ticket with a chance to win $1M, but the reality is you probably wouldn't have gotten anything with it, and at least the sweater has real value. Boring, but warm and useful.
Hey Derzie and all you guys, You need to be smart enough to know the whole "we want Ryan Smyth" thing was just a ploy by Feaster to get Tanguay to hurry up and sign and do it for less, I can almost guarantee that...I know lots of lawyers due to my work. As for the contract, I think Tanguay could have fetched 4.5M for 5 years elsewhere because if you check stats on similar players (like higher paid top-30 scorers and former Flames winger Huselius). Plus Tangs' ONLY bad season was TB (not Montreal as it was 41 pts in 50 games due to injury equal to 67 points in 82 games). Butler has great upside and is more mobile and a better passer than Regehr who is slowing down while Byron plays above his size with passion and grit, could be the next Martin St Louis. IN the end, remember you have to give up something to get something and we got cap space, younger, and 2 good players or propects if you wish.
June 26 2011, 10:01AM
Couldn't agree with you more, thought this weekend was more of a mixed bag then a disaster. I hope that flames fans realize that ownership probably put there foot down on swallowing (burying) big contracts. Good on Feaster for starting the Darryl Sutter Project clean-up. As well listening to Feaster on the fan it does look like Calgary will make another move for a top defender of forward. Could Jussi Jokinen be in the mix?
Pictured: what Justin looked like the entire weekend
I really hope Feaster doesn't overspend on July 1 because he thinks he has to do something. Unfortunately, I forsee that happening.
Now that you've written about the business of the draft in Minny how about a story on the "networking" you people did. Which media people did you meet and talk to. Which players or management people did you meet and talk to. How were the soiree's. If this kind of story isn't your thing use a pseudonym like Rocky Clever. We'll never know.
I was looking at that for Butler as well, I'm still learning about all these advandced statistics and all, but should we be looking at more of a tighter picture on Butler, He had an alright opening of the year in October, but in the Months of NOV/DEC/JAN only got into 13 games. Maybe he was crap, which is why you look at a whole season, but if we look at progression and look at his end of year for FEB/MAR/APR he got into 28 games(double the previous 3 months) and doubled his TOI as well and then continued that into the playoffs.
Are we able to break his advanced stats stuff into two almost seperate season? I mean if we got the first half of the year Butler, thats TERRIBLE, but if we get second half of the year Butler that may not be a bad thing, cause that Butler looks more capable of stepping into a #4 role.
Also @RKD, Bieksa isn't playing anywhere other than VAN, they will work some deal out, rumor was that one was already done at the draft. Pardy is fine if we can keep him for around what he made this year. Babchuk is gonna want to much for to long and will be a contract we regret far to fast.
Glad to see the pitchforks being laid to rest.
I believe Feaster accomplished some pretty good things this weekend. I also disagree with you on Butler Robert, since I believe that Chris Butler might be a nice surprise if he can build on his play from the later portion of last season including the playoffs. He played top minutes for a few games in the playoffs, and all in all he made good progress through last season. Feaster indicated that he will get a shot in top 4, and there is even a slight possibility that he may have a breakout year in 2011-12. If that happens, the Regehr trade will look really good.
I don't believe that the team necessarily got worse from draft weekend. It sure as hell got different, which was necessary. For better or worse is yet to find out, and right now I'm very excited to see what the next step will be.
I agree with most of you here. Losing Regehr with Kotalik included is definitely bittersweet.
There's tons of work to do still but if you take a step back for a second, Sutter would have been working on an extension for Hagman right now.
We could definitely be in a worse position.
The prior thread called out Feaster for boneheaded moves (ignoring drafting as a monkey can pick draft prospects from a scout determined list). This thread tries to water the assessment of Feaster down. I see this as apathy. This is why Calgary is suffering. Putting up with old boy dumb management and reinforcing it by clamoring for season tickets. We all know that Toronto does this to a tee so why are we so blind here in Calgary. I can ignore most of the stuff that has happened but to even mention Ryan Smyth coming to Calgary is probably the most contradictory and dumb piece of information to come out of the Flames office since Daryl left. This cannot end well. Rest assured the free cap space will be spent on a player that was the bees knees 5 or 10 years ago. I'm tired of watching a good thing go bad here in Calgary. Jarome deserves better.
Good article.
On this issue of the Tanguay contact, I understand that it's a modified NTC where Tanguay can submit a list of 10 teams he can be traded to...Not bad.
I agree that this draft may mark the beginning of a new attitude when it comes to drafting. Time will tell but in the meantime, I'm hopeful that Bartschi will be an impact player in the future.
If we take Jay Feaster at his word, there's more trades in the works. Maybe we will reach for a free agent or two on July 1. Stay tuned, right?
There are still some free agent UFA defencemen the Flames could go after on July 1:
Bieksa, Ericsson, Wisniewski, Pitkanen, to name a few.
They should keep Pardy and Babchuck for cheap if they can.
There are still some free agent UFA defencemen the Flames could go after on July 1:
Bieksa, Ericsson, Wisniewski, Pitkanen, to name a few.
They should keep Pardy and Babchuck for cheap if they can.
A couple of questions:
1) Butler seemed to have progressed over the season. He started as a low minute / press box guy to a 22 minute player. He was a top minute guy in the playoffs.
Is that something to get excited about? How did his numbers progress throughout the season? How much of that was related to injury?
2) Last season Calgary was one of those few teams that absolutely buried two of their D men.
With Regher gone Calgary is probably going to share the load across their D.
What does that do to Bouwmeesters game?
3) I don't have the data to back this up, but it seems like Regher's D partners dry up offensively at EV. Shot totals go down. Points go down.
Is there something to that?
June 26 2011, 01:15PM
Now that you've written about the business of the draft in Minny how about a story on the "networking" you people did. Which media people did you meet and talk to. Which players or management people did you meet and talk to. How were the soiree's. If this kind of story isn't your thing use a pseudonym like Rocky Clever. We'll never know.
I actually have a personal-type post I'm going to publish tomorrow. I usually don't do that sort of thing, but this one should be interesting.
I think you made some good points Mr. Cleave, but I do disagree with you on some other points.
I agree with you that the return on the Regehr trade was less than he was worth and did not help out the Flames at all. I personally don't think Feaster put that much effort into trading Regehr. Unless he was trying to get a first round draft pick, he could've taken a couple more days to find a team willing to offer a bit more.
This trade was all about signing Tanguay than trading Regehr but the cap had raised enough to sign Tanguay at the contract he got no matter what. If it was paramount that cap space was cleared before signing Tanguay, and I'm sure there was potential to find other deals to relief some cap pressure. I mean if Campbell could be traded at the draft surely some of our one year contracts, like Jokinen and Hagman and Sarich, could have been traded to teams needing to reach the cap floor. If it takes 3 trades to make the cap space rather than one so be it, it just means a little more work, which any GM worth a grain of salt should be willing to do on one of the most important weekends of the year. The return on them would have sucked too, but it wouldn't have been much worse than Regehr's and you would have got more time to get the proper return for Regehr.
I also agree with you on the point about the NTCs and NMCs for the most part. I don't think they are that detrimental to a team as long as full NMCs are reserved for star players or players that can't be replaced and the others have limits to them. I mean if players like Henrik Zetterberg and Bobby Ryan don't have NTCs or NMCs why should Curtis Glencross and Alex Tanguay have them.
When it comes mixed signals, I think the only one he has sent was his whole stance on the giving out the aforementioned NTCs and NMCs, where he was going to take a stronger position on handing them out, but has already given out 2 on his first 2 contract negotiations.
When it comes to the remaking of the Flames roster I disagree with you. Jay Feaster hasn't really sent a mixed signal; from the beginning Feaster has been more about retooling the roster than rebuilding. So getting trading Regehr and Kotalik and signing Tanguay definitely has a retool feel to it. Unfortunately, nowadays NHL fans only think in the extremes, you either rebuild or go for the Cup.
I also disagree with you about Nikita Filatov. While his cap hit is about 2.2mill, there are ways Feaster could have made this less of an impact. When he offers a UFA or RFA a contract he has options to keep them within the budget. Plus he does have the option of actually giving some propects in Abbotsford a legitimate opportunity even if it is to fill out the 4th line or being the 5/6/7 defenseman. I mean if he did get Filatov he would only have to sign 3 other roster players. Finally, as I mentioned before, he could try trading a couple of our one year contracts to a team trying to reach the cap floor.
When it comes to smaller players, I think it is good to keep an open mind about them, but all the forwards we acquired this weekend through the Regehr trade or draft were all under 6 feet and weigh 175 pounds and under. I mean it doesn't hurt to take one once in a while but don't fill up your tank on them. Plus to take John Gaudreau, who is 5'7" and 140 pounds soaking wet with your 4th round pick is probably not the best move.
June 26 2011, 01:53PM
Another thought on the return for Regher... a late first round pick has what, a 20% chance of becoming an NHL player? Everyone probably would have been happier with a 1st and Byron, but in reality, Butler is worth more than a late 1st, is he not?
It's kind like opening a Christmas present and realizing it's just a sweater. It's not as exciting as a lottery ticket with a chance to win $1M, but the reality is you probably wouldn't have gotten anything with it, and at least the sweater has real value. Boring, but warm and useful.
I read your previous post as well Greg, but I thought I would spare the board room and just comment on both here. I agreed with a lot of what you posted actually. i too would have rather seen Calgary eat Kotalik'slast year than lose that 2nd rounder, but then I started thinking about it. A lot of people agreed that in order to sign Tangs, we had to trade Reggie. But that might have ALSO included Kotalik. I'm thinking there is a strong chance the Flames are going to bury Hagman in the AHL. Now while there has been A LOT of criticism on the part of the Flames management [Mainly by Ryan.. No surprise] being too cheap to bury 3 mil in the AHL, we clearly know that's NOT the case because the Flames in fact buried Kots in the minors last year. What I DON'T think they are willing to d is bury Kotalik AND Hagman in the AHL at the total of 6 Mil. And I have to agree with that. Odds are Kotalik called there bluff and was NOT going to stay in Europe or the KHL or anywhere BUT here, so the Flames HAD to move him. So I think the 2nd for Kotalik had a lot to do with them signing Tangs as well.
You bring up an interesting point in your post quoted above. Is Butler worth more than a late 1st round pick? Well I guess we are going to find out. Does he have a more than 20% chance of making this squad? Given our depleted roster on D, i waould say he has a good to better chance. And I like that he showed such progression over the year in Buf in his minutes played, but he is in for a different pace when he comes to the West and he is facing the likes of the Sedins, Hall, Ebeerle, Datsyuk, Kesler, Toews, Kane.. adn now we can add RNH to the list, that actually still goes on. Not that he wouldn't with Buf, but now he has multiple games against this group. i'm hoping he can rise to it and that he does realy well here.
I still think we need to get a 3-4 D-man off FA, we'll see whose available.
@Vintage Flame
Don't forget we also have Mike Richards and Jeff Carter in the West now too.
June 26 2011, 02:14PM
Don't forget we also have Mike Richards and Jeff Carter in the West now too.
Thanks A lot!! That just made my day ;)
2012 is a deep draft and that 40th pick could have been very useful. Either as is or with it + to move up.
Looking at capgeek now, and assuming we sign Butler, Babchuck, and Pardy for around $3-3.5m, we'll have about $3.5M left over. There are a few noteworthy UFAs that could fill a 2nd pairing spot for that. If Feaster does sign #3/4 guy next week then I think we definitely come out ahead havin picked up 2 young players in the mix.
Of course one can always dream that Hagman is going farming and the real target is Brad Richards :). I don't see any other forwards that would make sense to target given the state of the franchise though.
Any other thoughts on what Feaster might do with that capspace?
The one forward I'd really like to see here, but doubt we can get, is Scottie Upshall.He is still fairly young, plays with an edge and puts up reasonable points. He isn't the biggest guy, but he plays big.The problem is because of this he does have some injury issues from time to time.
I don't think this about watering down the hate, it's more like trying to make the most of a bad situation
First, I hope we don't sign Babchuk because he is not the type of defenseman we need
Second, I hope we don't go after Brad Richards because I know the kind of contract it will take for the Flames to sign him. It will be long-term, big money and a NMC. If it is about trying to satisfy Iggy, Feaster has already done enough for him with Tanguay, and Iggy's contract is up after next year. We have to look at making a new core for the Flames, not keeping the old core happy.
If we are going for a big money contract I would rather go after Kevin Bieksa, a top 4 right shooting defenseman who has played in the Western Conference and would help make up for the loss of toughness from the trade of Regehr and add a little offence at the same time.
I don't think we need Scottie Upshall cause I think we have a bigger version of him in the form of David Moss.
If butler can replace Cory sarich at 1.2 mil that's awesome. Lets hope Byron has a high ceiling and grows to be a top 6 guy. Realistically this trade looks bad today and if butler just tears it up we can be looking back on this differently.
Feaster is on a short leash and unless it is a clear cut win for us in any transaction we will continue to react this way until feaster earns our trust.
Hey Derzie and all you guys, You need to be smart enough to know the whole "we want Ryan Smyth" thing was just a ploy by Feaster to get Tanguay to hurry up and sign and do it for less, I can almost guarantee that...I know lots of lawyers due to my work. As for the contract, I think Tanguay could have fetched 4.5M for 5 years elsewhere because if you check stats on similar players (like higher paid top-30 scorers and former Flames winger Huselius). Plus Tangs' ONLY bad season was TB (not Montreal as it was 41 pts in 50 games due to injury equal to 67 points in 82 games). Butler has great upside and is more mobile and a better passer than Regehr who is slowing down while Byron plays above his size with passion and grit, could be the next Martin St Louis. IN the end, remember you have to give up something to get something and we got cap space, younger, and 2 good players or propects if you wish.
Beg to differ on a number of your point 1) I don't get where knowing lawyers is at all relaevant in any of this discussion. 2) I think 4.5 is a bit high. Depending on length of contract he may have gotten 4 million for 3 years-so a small discount for an extended length. 3) I disgaree with the de-valuing of Regehr. He was a top pairing dman who played only minutes against the top players in the league-and held his own. Someone will be exposed to those minutes this year and quite frankly i"m worried. 3)Most view Butler as a 5-6 dman. If he has upside it maybe to 4 but doesn't eat the tough minutes Regehr played. 4) Byron as a St Louis who was in many eyes the league MVP-wow that is quite a leap I'm certainly not willing to take. He is 100 times more likely to be a career AHL player than a St Louis.
I'm willing to let it play out but I found the moves entirely confusing. We have the same team as last year minus Regehr and plus Butler. To me we look worse off.
If we take a step backward I think the 2nd we gave up is not far off the 1st round positions we picked in for about 4 or 5 years. 4)
June 27 2011, 02:11AM
Mixed messages is right. Is this for now or later?
Now it allows Tanguay to be kept, which was essential to getting value out of our best player but the net result on the back end is tough to swallow.
Now by moving Regehr it allows Jaybo to move back to the left side where he belongs, but why not acquire a defenseman who can play the right side ? Butler is an upgrade over Mikkelson and Pardy for the left side of the 3rd pair - but by how much ? Essentially you have put Butler on the depth chart ahead of Brodie. I would be very surprised to see Pardy resigned now. The left side ( Gio, Jaybo, Butler) looks as good as the left side that ended last year ( Gio, Regehr, Staios); but the right side is hurting with only Sarich and Carson right now, where the Flames ended the year with Sarich, Jaybo and Babchuk.
Byron certainly adds to the young forward depth, to go along with the slew of middling 2nd and 3rd yr pros we have. This is likely a next year guy when we have 7 or 8 UFA's at forward when perhaps only Moss will be worthy of returning. If he pushes for this year it is in an offensive role on the 3rd line where Glencross and Hagman occupy the wings and either Jokinen or Stajan are the centre - is he an upgrade on any of those guys? - don't think so.


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Dominican Republic downs Canada in straight sets to open women's Pan Am Cup
CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico – Dominican Republic defeated Canada 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-13) in a Pool A round robin match at the 12-country Pan American Cup women's volleyball tournament on Friday night.
The turning point for the Canadian women, currently tuning up for an Olympic qualifying event later this season, was the first set.
"We are disappointed about losing the first set," said Canada's captain Tammy Mahon of Holland, Man. "We didn't have discipline in the next two sets and I hope we can clean that up in our next games".
Canadian head coach Arnd Ludwig concurred.
"We made 20 errors in the last two sets and we couldn't play well after the injury to a Dominican player," he said.
Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., led the Canadian scorers with nine points.
The Dominican Republic has been the most consistent team in the tournament's 10-year history reaching the podium in each of the previous nine editions with two gold, four silvers and three bronzes.
The other teams in Canada's pool are Cuba, Argentina, Chile and Mexico. Pool B is comprised of Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Brazil, Trinidad and Tobago, the U.S., and Peru. The first place team in each pool in the round robin get a bye to the semis while second and third crossover for the quarterfinals.
The competition is also a qualifying meet for next year's Grand Prix.

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I think you are already at the "need a plumber" stage, since you do not have the proper tools to remove the stem and you will only get one chance to do it right.
: I recently removed the cap,screw and handle to my Moen Dialset single tub/shower control to clean because it was soooo very hard to push in and pull out.It would wrench my back out of joint.I used WD-40 hoping to make it easier to work.After puting it back together I couldn't pull it out. It does turn side to side.Did I mess up the stem by using the WD-40 instead of Plumbers grease? I'm not sure that the handle is the right one for this unit-it has a lotta play to it.How can I get my water to come back. I'm a-feared of forcing the stem out that I won't be able to push it back in to stop the water. Do I need to shut off the water--it's outside in the yard and needs work too.I need a plumber instead of a cat and bird-please help me.another do-it-yourselfer
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Health and Wellness Studies course offerings
Below is a list of courses offered by the Department of Health and Wellness Studies at Binghamton University.
HWS 101: Learn to Swim (2 cr.)
Designed for individuals who cannot swim, whether from fear of the water or from lack of experience, or for individuals who have limited swimming ability. Progression from adjustment to water and floating to elementary strokes, other basic swimming and personal safety skills and elementary forms of rescue. Additional wellness concepts incorporated into the course as well.
HWS 103: Swimming Intermediate (2 cr.)
For the person who is comfortable in deep water, but who wishes to perfect basic strokes and increase swimming endurance. Increases proficiency in the six basic strokes, from and back crawls, sidestroke, elementary backstroke, butterfly and breaststroke. The second half of the course includes distanced swimming and fitness through swimming. Continued emphasis on personal safety and elementary rescue skills, Introduction to other aquatic forms, e.g., snorkeling, surface dives, underwater swimming, board diving, sculling, and water sports. Proficiency in crawl stroke is required; substantial time spent swimming laps for endurance.
HWS 104: Swim for Fitness (2 cr.)
Englightens students about the value of swimming as a lifetime fitness activity. Emphasis is on swimming laps and learning how to get the maximum benefit from efforts. Specific areas covered are physiological principles, proper warm-ups, circle swimming, turning, and monitoring a workout via heart rate and/or the pace clock. Proficiency in crawl stroke required; substantial time spent swimming laps for endurance.
HWS 106: Aquatic Fitness (2 cr.)
Water aerobics and fitness at its' finest! A great water workout for students who want to rehabilitate an injury or learn how water resistance can improve muscle tone. This class can be adapted to fit individual needs based on level of ability. Shallow and deep water exercises are incorporated in addition to how functional fitness and psychological well-being can be improved.
HWS 110: Taekwondo (2 cr.)
Introduction to the martial art of Taekwondo. Basic self-defense techniques at the beginner level help to improve discipline, attitude and respect. Active participation and full attention are required. Students must purchase a standard uniform at the approximate cost of $35.
HWS 112: Love Thyself (2 cr.)
Helps female students set forth on the path to self-discovery while finding what makes them the women they are. Breaks down myths and misconceptions fostered by a culture that places extreme emphasis on women bodies, causing women to internalize messages about what society depicts as perfect. Examines how society has placed women in a dangerous social, emotional and spiritual position. Devises strategies to help women positively change the way they feel about themselves.
HWS 114: Karate (2 cr.)
Offers students a chance to enhance their self-development through the study and practice of Washin-Ryu Karate. In addition to a practical system of self-defense, karate provides mental and physical benefits, such as increased flexibility, coordination and stamina, better concentration, increased self-confidence and self-discipline. Individual progress, self-improvement and safety are stressed. With this emphasis, students of widely different abilities may benefit from the instruction, especially those who feel awkward or ill at ease in more competitive forms of physical activity. Students may be required to purchase a uniform through the instructor on the first day of class.
HWS 132: Adaptive, Corrective, and Rehabilitative (2 cr.)
ACR (adaptive, corrective and rehabilitative) physical education provides continuity for students in physical education class who, for medical reasons only, cannot continue participation in that class. Temporary or long-term injury or disability cases are assigned to this program by college physicians; adaptive, corrective or rehabilitative programs provided for each individual case. Recuperative exercise therapy is main area for concentration in ACR physical education.
HWS 158: Rape Aggression Defense for Women (2 cr.)
Rape Agreession Defense for Women is a comprehensive program of realistic, self-defense tactics and techniques. Begins with awareness, prevention, risk reduction and avoidance, while progressing to hands-on defensive concepts and techniques. Culminates with a simulation exercise.
HWS 159: Women's Self-Defense (2 cr.)
While emphasizing non-violence, this class teaches techniques in physical and mental self-defense based on traditional karate. Development of confidence, discipline, concentraion, self-respect and respect for others. Executing proper blocking, dodging, falling, punching, kicking and submission techniques. Executing escapes and counter-attacks in response to various attacks and holds, Increasing physical strength and flexibility through systematic warm-up and cool-down exercises.
HWS 162: Tai-Chi (2 cr.)
Tai-Chi is a Chinese classical healing and therapy exercise. Its movements are slow and graceful. It is ideal for young and old because of its slow, smooth, easy movements and its health benefits.
HWS 200: Healthy Weight, Healthy You (2 cr.)
The purpose of this class is to look at all aspects of our lives that have an influence on our dietary and activity habits. In addition to analyzing these habits students will analyze their current dietary intake and make appropriate adjustments to the quantity and type of foods they are consuming. Utilizing the West Gymnasiums Fitness Center, students will also create a personalized fitness/activity program designed to promote weight loss (a combination of low intensity aerobic conditioning and resistance training to increase metabolic rate and daily caloric expenditure).
HWS 202: Scuba (2 cr.)
The Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open-water diver course covers proper use of mask, fins, snorkel, and underwater breathing apparatus in the West Gymnasium swimming pool. Extra fee covers equipment usse and instructional materials. Open-water dives may be arranged at additional cost outside of class if certification is desired. Swimming profieciency is a prerequisite. Instruction in various environmental wellness issues is also discussed. Students must provide a medical release form indicating good health, particularaly freedom from cardio-respiratory problems. They are expected to bring a swimsuit to class on the first night.
HWS 205: Scuba - Advanced (2 cr.)
Professional Association of Dive Instructors (PADI) Standard Advanced Open Water Class certification. Independent study, classroom lecture, dive skills development in the pool and a weekend of five dives at an appropriate dive site. Instruction explores scuba diving in seven unique environments: deep diving, underwater navigation, multi-level diving, drift diving, boat diving, wreck diving and peak performance buoyancy. Prerequisites: Open Water Scuba Certification from a recognized scuba training agency. Extra fees for this course.
HWS 210: Men's Personal Wellness (2 cr.)
Introduction to men's wellness by exploring ideas and issues important from a male's perspective. Some of the life skills that will be addressed are physiological optimizing health of the body through exercise and nutrition; mental practicing skills in stress management, decision making and life planinning; psychosocial understanding self and relationship skills; and spiritual using core beliefs, purpose in life and transcendent connections to inspire high quality living. Medical concerns as they pertain to men will be covered.
HWS 211: Physical Fitness and Wellness (2 cr.)
Combines classroom lectures and discussion on fitness and wellness with participation in physical activities designed to develop muscular and cardiovascular fitness.
HWS 212: Wellness Through Aerobic Exercise (2 cr.)
Introduces a wellness lifestyle through the use of aerobic and group exercise. Cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility and body composition are the focus of the activity. Nutrition, stress management and holistic health are the focus of the wellness component.
HWS 213: Wellness Through Yoga (2 cr.)
Yoga is the philosophy of self-realization and self-transformation. Instruction and practice of various types of yoga (such as Hatha yoga, Ashtunga, Iyengar, Viniyoga, Yin/Yang and Thai) along with meditation constitute a large part of the course. Classroom discussions and short presentations delve into wellness topics such as nutrition, stress management and the psychology of development via a holistic approach to well-being. Each instructor tailors their teaching sections with specific yoga practices based on their unique education and training. Readings, papers and journals are required. See BU Brain for specifics on each section.
HWS 215: Wellness Through Weight Training (2 cr.)
Explores and uses various forms of training with resistance equipment, including free weights, machine weights and body resistance, to improve muscular strength, endurance and flexibility. Basic anatomy and physiology of exercise are covered. Wellness issues are also discussed, including nutrition, fitness training principles, stress management and body composition. The activity portion is spent on developing muscular strength and endurance and using a self-designed weight training program.
HWS 216: Women's Wellness (4 cr.)
Introduction to women's health and wellness. Historical and contemporary perspectives are used to explore issues such as menstruation, menopause, childbirth, eating disorders and body image. Holistic health options are discussed as alternatives to allopathic treatments for many common health conditions. Enhances a woman's health and wellness by focusing on proactive health and increasing one's knowledge of a woman's body.
HWS 217: Running and Health Awareness (2cr.)
Proper body mechanics, equipment, care and prevention of injuries related to running, cardio-respiratory endurance, nutrition, heart disease and various aspects of health are presented. Several systems of training are addressed (long slow distance, interval training, speed play, pace training, hill training and rest).
HWS 218: Psychophysiological Awareness (4 cr.)
Develops awareness and appreciation of total human organism, teaches psychological aspects of mind vs. matter, mind vs. mind, imagination vs. reality (psychomatic disorders, etc.), powers of suggestion, meditation, relaxation, etc; physiological aspects of aerobic and anaerobic metabolism, oxygen debt, breathing, posture, body mechanics, muscular strength and endurance, nutrition and weight control, joing mobility, cardiovascular system and stress management.
HWS 219: Wellness Through Power Yoga (2 cr.)
Also known as Ashtanga Yoga, a high-energy flow series of classical yoga poses melded together in an uninterrupted flow of movement. The particular series taught is called yoga therapy, a vigorous practice designed to align the body and spine while building strength and flexibility. Classes include study/discussion segments on diet and health through the approach of Ayurveda, yoga philosophy and ethics, breathing and beginning meditation. Yoga mat is required.
HWS 220: Introduction to Triathlon Training (4 cr.)
This is a class for students interested in competing in their first sprint triathlon. Lecture topics will include nutrition, time management, strength training, and mental preparation. There will be one day per week of physical training for each discipline (swimming, cycling and running). Prerequisite: Students must be able to complete a full lap in a 25-yard pool without stopping.
HWS 221: Cycling - Mind/Body/Power (2 cr.)
Learn to incorporate the mind/body connection through the power of cycling. Using Trixster bikes, this total body workout introduces the concepts of interval training using endurance, power and strength. Experience the energy, motivation and mental wellbeing cycling can bring to your life. This course is appropriate for beginner, intermediate and advanced cyclists.
HWS 222: Marathon Training (2 cr.)
This course is designed for the dedicated runner who wants to train for a half marathon or marathon. Lecture topics will address the importance of nutrition, running technique, time management, injury prevention, choosing the right running shoe and creating a plan for success. Training programs will be designed to meet each individual's goals.
HWS 231: Pilates and Yoga - P.L.A.Y. (2 cr.)
Is a complete head-to-toe, no impact workout utilizing Pilates and yoga movements for muscular development of the core abdominals and erector spinae as well as the upper body, hips and legs. Pilates, founded by Joseph Pilates, is well-known in the dance/sports therapy world, is a unique system of strengthening and stretching to improve muscle tone, flexibility, posture and balance by integrating the mind and body through the breath cycle. Yoga postures (asanas) and movements (vinyasa) are blended as a complement to Pilates¿ control of movement, concentration, alignment and flow. Health and wellness information includes nutrition and weight management, exercise execution for safety and risk management, and stress management. All levels of conditioning are welcome to explore the fun of P.L.A.Y.
HWS 233/NURS 220: Stress Management (2 cr.)
This course explores stress management through practice and theory. Topics will include recognizing stressors, the physiological and mental effects of stress, and the health of the individual due to prolonged stress responses. A variety of stress management techniques will be discussed and practiced including exercise, nutrition, breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, visualization, meditation, and cognitive strategies like goal setting and time management.
HWS 234: Intermediate Taekwondo (2 cr.)
Secondary instruction in the martial art of Taekwondo with a wellness component. Students perform at a higher and more demanding level, including cardiovascular endurance, flexibility and muscular strength. Nutrition concepts are integrated and encouraged as part of a healthy lifestyle through Taekwondo. Prerequisities: HWS 110 or equivalent/higher ranking.
HWS 238: Classical Pilates (2 cr.)
Classical Pilates explores the mat, reformer and other apparatus from the work of Joseph Pilates for muscular development, flexible strength and stress release. Joseph Pilates' system of exercise philosophy called Contrology is designed to use and control every muscle and neuron with movement. Pilates Principles, terminology, anatomy and concepts are learned. The main focus is on core stabilization with safe and effective technique for all moves to prevent injury. Effective use of Fundamentals and modifications for all skill and conditioning levels will be explored from novice to advanced participants. Wellness discussions will include: lifestyle choices, change behavior, stress release/management, journal entries and text readings. The emphasis is to take what is learned and apply it "off-the-mat" in performing everyday tasks, activities and daily posture to reduce stress both physically and mentally, embrace change and enhance happiness.
HWS 250: Lifeguard Training (3 cr.)
Provides the necessary minimum skills to become certified as a lifeguard by the American Red Cross. Introduction to lifeguarding procedures, supervision, rescue techniques, swimming skills, facilities and spinal injury management. Provides practice of water skills, rescue techniques, swimming speed and conditioning. For lifeguard certification by American Red Cross, student must meet skill and time requirements and pass a written test. (Note: Adult CPR and Standard First Aid are additional requirements for certification by the American Red Cross, but are not offered in this course.) Prerequisites: Ability to swim 500 yards continuously using these strokes in the following order: 200 yards of front crawl using rhythmic breathing and a stabilizing propellant kick (rhythmic breathing may be performed by breathing to eiter side or to the front); 100 yards of breaststroke; 200 yards of front crawl or breaststroke using rhythmic breathing (may be a mixture of front crawl and breaststroke); ability to swim 20 yards using front crawl or breaststroke, surface dive to a depth of seven to ten feet, retireve a 10-lb. object, return to the surface and swim 20 yards back to the starting point with the object.
HWS 256: Emergency Health Care (2 cr.)
Two components: Workplace Training and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Workplace Training is designed as a first-aid training program that gives individuals in the workplace the knowledge and practical skills necessary to prevent, recognize, respond to and provide basic care for injuries and sudden illnesses until more advanced medical personnel arrive on the scene. CPR for the Professional Rescuer is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary for an emergency situation to sustain life, reduce pain and minimize the consequences of respiratory and cardiac emergencies for infants, children, and adult victims until more advanced medical help arrives. Successful completion of the two componenents of this course will result in Red Cross Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.
HWS 300: Integrated Balance for Sports Performance (4 cr.)
This course in body smarts covers the principles of core training for functional movement, flexible strength and balance with coordination componenents, in two arenas of sports science and experiential based activity. The sports science will include: 1) anatomy and kinesiology of movement; 2) American College of Sports Medicine guidelines; 3) principles of integrated balance training; 4) functional training methods; and 5) safety and risk awareness. The experiential based activity has four main units: 1) mat work of Pilates and Yoga for flexible strength; 2) stability ball work for the continuation of stregnth and flexibility gains with the element of instability; 3) integrated balance challenge and reciprocal muscle innervation which allows for smooth coordinated movement quality via use of the BOSU; and 4) anatomy comparison and biomechanical differences. All units will fcus on core stabilization, strength, balance and coordination with safe and effective technique for all exercises/moves to prevent injury. The breath cycle, visual tracking, popprioception, reflexes, and vestibular system during exercise execution will be explored. While modifications in the exercise coninuum will be explored from beginner through advanced, this class is designed for the skilled fitness paricipant, athlete, student athletic trainer, the future physical therapist, personal trainer, or group exercise instructor. Permission of the instructor is required.
HWS 311: Water Safety Instructor (3 cr.)
Class time is divided among lecture, water work and practice teaching. All Red Cross skills through Level VII and Emergency Water Safety are included. Students are evaluated on personal skills, knowledge and teaching ability through periodic quizzes, written assignments, practical examinations and a final written examination. Instructor Candidate Training is taught concurrently with the WSI course. In addition to regular class hours, students are expected to observe and practice-teach in University classes and/or the Saturday morning chiildren's swim program. A list of required Red Cross textbooks is provided at the first class meeting. Prerequisites: students must be at least 17 years of age, have a current Red Cross Emergency Water Safety or Lifeguard Training Certificate and proficiency in six basic strokes equal to Level VI of the American Red Cross Learn to Swim Program and swimmer level skills.
HWS 325: Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries (4 cr.)
Introduces the student to basic concepts in athletic training. Emphasizes anatomical basis of mechanisms of common athletic injuries. Basics of injury prevention, recognition and initial care are covered. Laboratory time for practice of common taping and wrapping techniques is included so students may develop these practical skill competencies.
HWS 330/NURS 310: Human Sexuality (4 cr.)
Explores various aspects and topics related to sexuality; including sexual attitudes, gender roles, sexual orientations, communication and relationships. Discusses male and female anatomy and physiology and how this relates to contraception and STDs.
HWS 331/NURS 311: Contemporary Health Issues (4 cr.)
Explores health issues pertinent to a healthier lifestyle now and in the future. Explore the topics of nutrition, exercise, stress management, cancer, immunizations and sexuality issues, male/female anatomy, and contraception and STDs.
HWS 332/NURS 312: Nutrition (4 cr.)
Introduction to nutrition that focuses on planning a healthy diet by including balance, variety and moderation. In addition to essential nutrients, focuses on reading labels, making food selections to reduce the risk of disease, making healthful selections when dining out, weight management, avoiding harmful eating patterns and recognizing eating disorders.
HWS 333: Health, Human Behavior, and Society (4 cr.)
Explores the ramifications of lifestyle behaviors and their interrelationship with society. Examines educational levels and the scientific data that relates to the past, present and future health conditions. Allows each student to explore the nature and function of their own personal reality relating to lifestyle behavior. Students will study health/wellness strategies, the various dimensions of health: (physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual), the nature and consequences of health behavior and practices, moral and controversial concerns, corporate, religious and governmental influences, and what science and cultural observations have taught us relating to illness, freedom from illness and longevity.
HWS 336/NURS 313: Science and Application of Exercise (4 cr.)
This is an introductory course in the science and application of exercise. This course will be useful for students entering the fields of exercise science, physical education, nursing, physical therapy, nutrition, athletic training, medicine or other branches of health and science disciplines. The student will study how exercise alters the function and structure of the human body. This course allows the student the opportunity to learn and investigate the amazing changes that occur in the human body when exercise principles are applied.
HWS 338: Psych of Sport and Exercise (4 cr.)
Learn and understand major theories of psychology applied to the context of sport and exercise. How do psychological variables either hinder or enhance physical experiences and performance? Understand the dynamics of the interactions between athletes, parents, spectators and coaches.
HWS 339: Sport in Society (4 cr.)
This course explores the relationship of sports and culture, and how it impacts our ideas about masculinity, femininity, race and ethnicity, competition, aggression and violence, and relates these concepts to physical health and wellness in our society. Other associated topics examine how sport is connected with various spheres of social life such as family, education, politics, media and religion.
HWS 340: Substance Use Disorders and Treatment in Contemporary Society (4cr.)
This course provides an introduction to the physical, psychological, familial, and social aspects of substance abuse and treatment in contemporary American society. The chemistry, physiology, theories and stages of chemical dependency will be introduced and explored. Family systems theories related to substance abuse and treatment will be introduced, as well as various contemporary addiction treatment philosophies and practices. Further, the impact of substance abuse and treatment on broader society will be discussed, including, relevant history, issues of special populations, professional ethics, and the contributions of Self-Help and other social programs.
HWS 391: Practicum in College Teaching (Variable cr.)
Students serve as teaching assistants for a course offered through the Department of Health and Wellness. Not applicable toward General Education requirements. Intructor approval required.
HWS 393: Practicum in Sports Management (2 cr.)
Students serve as student manager for athletic team. Not applicable toward General Education requirements. Instructor approval required.
HWS 395/495: Internship (Variable cr.)
For students in a working/learning situation for the Department of Health and Wellness Studies or off-campus sports organization. Not applicable toward General Education requirements. Instructor approval required.
HWS 397: Independent Study (Variable cr.)
For students who wish to study a topic related to health and wellness. Instructor approval required.
HWS 410: Pathophysiology of Nutrition-Related Disease (4 cr.)
This course will examine the physiological and metabolic actions of nutrients and non-dietary modalities and their contribution to acute and chronic diseases. There will be an emphasis on understanding the biological mechanisms through which improper and proper nutrition affect psychological and physical health. In addition, the course will reinforce oral skills and help students demonstrate their acquired knowledge through two oral presentations.


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Intramural Indoor Soccer Online Registration
Friday, October 4, 2013 All Day
Cost: 85
Category: Health & Wellness, Sports
Contact: Patrick Marcoe 701.777.3256
Contact Dept: Wellness Center
Website: und.edu/health-wellness/wellness/recsports/intramurals/intramurals.cfm
Wellness Center
801 Princeton St.
Grand Forks, ND 58202
Online registration is open for Intramural Indoor Soccer. All teams and participants must be registered through www.imleagues.com/und.
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Revenge Double Colorado Bladed Spinnerbaits
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Customer Reviews
Comments: Bought 3 of these baits and have used 2 of them so far. The bait runs straight & has a really good thump to it at slow speeds. The fish I caught on them really hammered the spinnerbaits but both of the baits I used broke at the bend of the wire where you tie your line. This was only after a few fish and not any big ones. I still have one in the package and don't trust it to hold up very long. Very disappointed because I really liked the bait and for the price it should have lasted more than a day.
From: Dan: Lake Charles, LA 3/18/16
Comments: The Revenge makes a very strong spinnerbait. This bait not only caught fish, but held up against 7-9 lbers without bending out. The blades on this bait spin freely, making it work flawlessly as it comes through the water.
From: Grant: Staunton, VA 3/28/14
Comments: I bought several of these spinnerbaits in the blue gill color. They are extremely durable and they perform great. I have caught several big bass on these. Try slow rolling them when the fishing gets tough, then hold on!
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Comments: great bait for 4 fish (14" or bigger ) then the wire brakes at the head .
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Worldwide Internet Music Resources
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Located within the leafy surroundings of L'Albufera National Park, Escuela de Español is the ideal destination for those who want to learn Spanish whilst familiarising themselves with Mediterranean culture. With six nights of accommodation, you'll stay in cosy bungalows complete with two to three bedrooms, a kitchen, toilet and living room, in your choice of a shared or private room*. Outside, you'll find plenty to see and do with daily bike hire, hiking trails, gardens and two swimming pools available - plus you'll get a one-hour guided tour of the city! The school is based just ten minutes from Valencia (one bus ride) and with a nearby supermarket on hand and a kitchen in your cabin, you'll have ample opportunities to try your hand at whipping up the local cuisine!
With Escuela de Español's unique brand of fun, immersive teaching, your 15 lessons (each lasting for 50 minutes) won't feel like work at all. The courses begin at 9am and run Monday-Friday - your ability will be catered for with three different learning levels that aim to have you up to speed with the following by the end of the week:
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This quilt won't be done in time for Valentine's Day as I just started it yesterday. It is inspired by this scarf featured on Street Anatomy. I cropped a screen shot, brushed in the heart (suggested by the arterial formation), and then printed it out on a sheet of Colorfast fabric.
There is a long tradition of heart in hand quilt blocks. When searching for the meaning of the symbolism I found several – charity, friendship, compassion.
These photos were taken after I finished the piecing and basting of the quilt. I now have to do the quilting. It will be approx 18 in X 23 in when finished.
Here is a close up of the center which is approx 5 in X 11 in.


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Calaway Park invites you to experience endless family fun at Western Canada's Largest Outdoor Family Amusement Park! Calaway Park has 32 rides, 24 food locations, 23 games, live entertainment and a 3D theatre. Located 10 kilometers west of Calgary in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains you can appreciate the spectacular view from your favorite ride.
Calaway Park truly has something for every member of your family. Visit the Celebration Square Stage where Calaway Live performs two high energy live stage shows starting July 1st, 2016. Cinemagic 3D is the perfect place to escape on a hot day and enjoy a 12 minute family friendly 3D film. Calaway Park has tasty treats for satisfy every taste bud! Sit down and enjoy a meal with your family at one of our five restaurant locations, or treat yourself to a funnel cake or sundae at our new location Fun and Sun Desserts. Calaway Park's skill testing games are for the young and the young at heart.
What's New is 2016? Calaway Park is Celebrating 35 Years of Family Fun! With a season of celebrations planned, visit calawaypark.com for special event details including Calaway Park's Birthday Party (June 25-26), Calaway Comic Fest for Kids (July 1-3) and Halloweekends (September 5 – October 10). Calaway Park is your family's Playcation Destination! Join in the celebration!
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Burger Hut and Burger Bistro are two of the three fast-food walk-up style restaurants. The menu includes Hamburgers, Hotdogs, French Fries, Chicken Strips and Beverages.
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BLM seeks comments on grazing permit renewals in Grand, Jackson, Eagle counties (11-30-12)
KREMMLING – The Bureau of Land Management seeks comments on renewals of 23 livestock grazing permits that expire within the Kremmling Field Office boundaries in 2013.
This includes 11 grazing permits on 15 allotments in Middle Park in Grand County, 10 grazing permits on 14 allotments in North Park in Jackson County, and two permits on two allotments in Eagle County near State Bridge.
Details about each permit being considered for renewal, including maps, are available at: http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/fo/kfo.html.
Before BLM begins writing an environmental analysis for these permit renewals, it wants to hear from the public about any general or allotment-specific issues, concerns or information that should be considered as part of this assessment.
Comments will be most help if received by Dec. 30, 2012 to the Kremmling Field Office, P.O. Box 68, Kremmling, CO 80459.
For more information on the permit renewal process, contact the Kremmling Field Office, (970) 724-3000.
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When will we see Trouba?: Troooooooooooooooooooooooooooouba
Brett Martin
April 16 2013 10:07AM
(photo from Jets facebook page)
Man am I looking forward to some Trouba time. I think this kid is going to be awesome, and that comes only partially from my profound sense of pro-Jets bias.
Earlier this April, the Jets signed their 9th overall pick from the 2012 Draft, and as of yet, he has yet to do anything other than practice. But one of these days, we're likely to see Trouba - who has been given #3 by the Jets, joining previous Jets Sergei Bautin, Ross Cory, Dave Manson, Bryan Marchment, Bryan Maxwell, Dan Mcfall, Robert Picard, Brent Thompson in the #3 Club - hit the Ice, and I can't wait.
In his freshman year at the University of Michigan, the 19 year old, 6'2, 187LB defenseman from Rochester, Michigan, had 12 goals and 17 assists for 29 points in 37 games. Pretty decent numbers for a young defenseman in the fairly competitve NCAA. But it's not the numbers that stand out to me.
World Juniors
You see, during the World Juniors earlier this year, I kept a very keen eye on Mr. Trouba. Between my being a night person, the games airing at 2:00am, and my extreme interest in finding out just who this kid was, I was in an ideal position to watch him play, unbothered by both loved ones and a sense of having to be elsewhere, doing otherwise.
And what I saw floored me. The poise. The shot. The positioning. He was beyond good. In fact, at everything, he was either good or above.
His shot is a Cannon - or to use more modern war technology, a Drone. And he seemed to unwind it effortlessly. He made smart passes, kept the play moving in the offensive zone, and generally had a poise to his game that signified both confidence and skill of the highest degree.
And then there was his Defensive game, which I would describe as incredibly astute. He was in position, strong, mobile, and generally significantly more effective than any other defenseman out there, including Seth Jones, who admittedly is a year younger. World Junior Tournament domination is not an automatic ticket to NHL greatness, but rest very well assured that there was a helluva good reason for Jacob Trouba being named the Best Defenseman of the Tournament.
But it was something beyond all that that imprsessed me more than any of the Gold Medal winning, Best Defensman Award winning and overall aptitude that sits well above 'good'. I had seen a flash of it earlier in the Tournament, but in a game against Canada, he blew me away, and won over my fan-heart.
The play was deep in the Americans zone, in the corner to the right of the net. Battling hard for the puck was Trouba, with none other than Mark Schiefle, fellow Jet 1st rounder. It was the kind of moment that makes a non-parent proud. And what happened next made me glow.
The two of them battled hard for the puck, dragging each other to the ice just as Trouba had cleared the puck. Down they went, and immedialtely, Trouba began giving his fellow prosect some serious business, punching Schiefele in the face. In the face! Then he got up and joined the play.
Now, if you do that on Public Transit, you're likely to spend some time in a court room, at least. But if you do that on the ice, you, my friend, are a winner. This is the exact kind of player I want on my Team 10 times out of 10. A battler. A competitor. A man with controllable bursts of rage.
And I know games get heated, and all kinds of associations are thrown out the window once the pucks drops, but I can't for a second believe he didn't know full well who's face he was feeding with punches. I can happily report that Jacob Trouba is the kind of guy who'll punch a future teammate in the face repeatedly - all in the name of Victory.
I was left with the distinct impression that the Jets had found themselves a real jewel of a Prospect. All I could think of when I watched him was 'Shea Weber', and 'how cool is it to watch live hockey at 4am'.
How long do we have to wait to see him?
As of yet, we don't know. His absence could be explained a couple of ways. One - he's simply not ready yet. With the Jets engaged in a Playoff race, now isn't the ideal time to throw an unproven rookie into the mix. What if he's not ready, and Steven Stamkos blows by him late in the 3rd period to put Tampa in the lead? That's bad news for both the Jets fortunes and Trouba's confidence moving forward.
There's another, and more likely, reason we haven't seen him yet. The 'Slide' rule. Or, as Jets fans know it, the Schiefele rule. Essentially, by Trouba playing less than 6 games in this Lockout-shortened season, a Year on his contract will not be burned. It will 'slide' to next year. Basically, by not playing Trouba yet, they get to retain him for an extra season at his much cheaper Entry Level caphit.
And what do you know, the Jets have 6 games left. If you are a betting person, you should bet a dollar or two that Jacob Trouba will be in the lineup Thursday against Carolina - the Jets 5th last game of the Season. If Trouba can keep up, expect him to remain a mainstay on the Jets blueline for a very signifigant period of time, and expect an awkward reunion for Trouba and Scheifele at next year's training camp.
April 17 2013, 07:42PM
Heck of a find. Only Yakupov and Galchenyuk appear better so far, from the first two rounds. The owners are have messed up with the 3pt reward for low scoring ties. It would work if a game started 1-0. For soccer, it is low enough scoring there needs to be middle ground calls. Replay overturning goals when a player is a metre offside or when two or more players are offside is good. I think there are just too many organized fixes though; it is rigged like a lot of Olympic sports. Suspensions for diving looked at after the game would be nice. It is a sport everyone can play, but why would I want to watch grown men with contracts that get them grown women, act like women?? Good time zone though, like baseball games. Always on.
April 17 2013, 07:43PM
Is why I wish there was a summer hockey league and better Ivan Hlinka coverage and mics, lighting...
April 17 2013, 08:43PM
Yeah - given the industry that TSN has turned every other hockey event into, I'm surprised the Ivan Hlinka doesn't get more attention in North America. It's a great tournament and scouts have always used it as an important event for setting baselines and checking out how players used their summer. Maybe some day...
April 18 2013, 02:42PM
About all that gets rigged in the NHL is PPs. Just under a 5th of a goal. And the boring low scoring chances games in a lockout. With baseball it is the strike zone. With soccer, it is like they are calling medic when they don't need one. Football special teams are tricky to call as there are two dozen bodies flying around; maybe need an extra ref in for returning. The Hlinka is a year older than NHL I think, and I think some of the teams there could beat the worst NHL teams. Hlinka is Tsn2; the last times I tried to get cable they gave out my password to someone else and they insisted I had a job for six months or something credit cardy.


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Steve Madden Braize Loafer
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Item # 258571
Slip-on a pair of the Steve Madden Braize and you'll never want to take them off. This loafer offers comfort and style and looks great for the office.
- Sleek leather upper
- Dual elastic panels for ease of fit
- Square toe
- Lightly cushioned footbed
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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Location: california
December 17, 2012
"I love the look of this shoe. I purchase this shoe for my fiance for our wedding day. I hope he like them. This shoe has a very sexy, stylish and sleek look."
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October 27, 2012
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Bringing the Beauty of U.S. Hardwood to Thailand
When most people think about what USDA exports to countries all over the world, food is the first thing that comes to mind. But did you know that the United States exported nearly $7 billion in forestry products in 2010? These exports allow for the beauty and sustainability of U.S. forests to be shared through home furnishings in every corner of the world, including Thailand.
The United States is currently the fourth largest exporter of hardwood lumber to Thailand, following Malaysia, Laos and Myanmar, and U.S. exports were valued at $21.3 million in 2010. In 2010, the total Thailand furniture export market was valued at nearly $1.2 billion out of which $589 million was wooden furniture. The market is ripe for U.S. hardwood as Thai furniture exporters and manufacturers are required to follow sustainable development policies. Importing products from the United States helps the country avoid the use of illegal forestry techniques and timber sources. Read more »