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Top 10 questions parents have about sport injuriesHow can sport injuries be prevented? What can I do for my child who is in pain?
Injury prevention guideHow can injuries be prevented? The following are recommendations for lowering the risk of injury to the young athlete.
Heat-induced injury preventionAthletes in the North Texas region are challenged with excessive heat, humidity and ozone fluctuations.
Strength training injury preventionIt is imperative that a trained adult in pediatric strength training be available to supervise.
Baseball injury preventionAlthough the overall rate of high school baseball-related injuries has decreased, the severity of injuries has increased.
Basketball injury preventionInjuries are usually minor, including sprains and strains, with the knee and the ankle most susceptible.
Cheerleading injury preventionCheerleading injuries range from mild conditions, such as sprains and strains, to very serious conditions.
Dance injury preventionDancers typically dance year-round with minimal rest or cross-training.
Football injury preventionA leading cause of sports-related injuries; with an injury rate almost twice that of basketball.
Golf injury prevention
A good pre-season plan, along with regular warm-up and conditioning programs, can help prevent golfing injuries.
Gymnastic injury preventionGymnasts may prevent injuries by cross-training with appropriate conditioning programs.
Hockey injury preventionIce hockey has one of the highest sports injury rates for children. However, many injuries can be prevented by increasing the level of awareness and knowledge.
Soccer injury preventionApproximately 40 percent of all soccer players between 5 to 14 years of age will sustain an injury.
Softball injury preventionResearch shows that one out of every 10 softball injuries result in medical disqualification for the season.
Swimming injury preventionIt is possible to swim too much, leading to overuse injuries.
Tee-ball injury preventionEven in tee-ball, injury is a possibility.
Tennis injury preventionWays to prevent tennis injuries include selecting the right equipment and stretching before and after.
Throwing injury prevention
Ten exercises to help prevent throwing injuries
Track injury preventionMuscle strains and sprains are the most common track and field injuries.
Volleyball injury preventionVolleyball does require high energy and repetitive movements that can place an athlete at risk for injury.
Shoulder dislocationA dislocation injury occurs when the ball (the head of the humerus) is forced out of the socket, usually resulting from a traumatic event such as falling on an outstretched arm, a direct blow to the shoulder or an overstretch injury associated with overhead hanging.
Shoulder instability/subluxationShoulder instability/subluxation occurs when the head of the humerus (the ball) does not move properly against the surface of the scapula called the glenoid fossa (socket).
Point of no return: the importance of proper leg alignmentIn combination with the posterior cruciate ligament (PCL), the ACL makes a diagonal "X" through the center of the knee joint and provides stability to the knee and allows it to twist/rotate and move side-to-side. The ligament becomes injured or torn when it is stretched beyond its normal range of movement.
Rotator cuff injury of the shoulderThe rotator cuff muscles provide stability to the shoulder joint and perform specific movements at the joint. Injuries can occur as a result of traumatic injury, overuse, incorrect movement patterns involving the arm.
Back muscle strainA strain typically occurs when a muscle is placed in a stretched position and then contracted forcefully in the opposite direction, resulting in a possible pull or tear in the muscle.
Braces for scoliosisFor scoliosis patients, braces are primarily used for treating spinal curves that are more than 25 degrees or curves less than 25 degrees increasing in size.
Idiopathic scoliosisScoliosis is a curve of the spine measuring more than 10 degrees. Idiopathic means the cause is unknown.
Spondylolysis/spondylolisthesisSpondylolysis in athletes is typically an overuse stress reaction on the bone. This leads to a crack in the back (posterior elements) of the spine called the pars interarticularis.
Adductor/groin strainThe adductor/groin muscles are located on the inside of the thigh. Adductor/groin strains can happen during vigorous directional changes, while running, sprinting and jumping.
Hamstring strainThe hamstring muscles are located on the back of the thigh. Hamstring strains can happen during vigorous running, sprinting and jumping activities.
Hip flexor strainThe hip flexor muscles are located on the front of the hip. Hip flexor strains can happen during vigorous sprinting and kicking activities.
Quadricep strainThe quadriceps muscle is located on the front of the thigh. Quadricep strains can happen during vigorous running, sprinting, jumping and kicking activities.
Anterior knee painAnterior knee pain is pain around the front part of the knee and/or under the kneecap (patella).
Chondromalacia patellaChondromalacia patella is the softening of the cartilage on the underneath surface of the patella (kneecap).
Fat pad impingement/irritationFat pad impingement occurs when the fat pad becomes irritated and swollen from repetitive tissue pinching by the structures within the knee joint.
Gastrocnemius/soleus strainThe gastrocnemius/soleus are located on the back of the calf. Astrocnemius/soleus strains can happen during vigorous running, sprinting, jumping activities or repetitive heel raises (i.e. relevé in dance and gymnastics).
Ankle sprainsAn ankle sprain is the overstretching of the ligaments (structures that connect bone to bone) during a traumatic fall or twisting of the ankle.
Sever's sisease
Sever's disease is an overuse syndrome found in child/adolescent athletes and is characterized by inflammation and pain around a growth plate on the back of the heel bone (calcaneus).
Shin splintsShin splints can be defi ned as a pain response between the knee and ankle on the inside of the tibia (shinbone).
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Associate Market Development Manager
- Employer
- Thermo Fisher
- Location
- Job Location: San Francisco, CA
- Salary
- not specified
- Posted
- Dec 14, 2012
- Closes
- Dec 21, 2012
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- Discipline
- Operations, Marketing
- Result Type
- Jobs
- Position Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Associate Market Development Manager – Ion Torrent
The Associate Market Development Manager – Ion Torrent will be responsible for generating strong demand in the marketplace for multiple products comprising one or more key portfolio areas within the Ion Torrent semiconductor sequencing business. This marketing professional will be responsible for developing or contributing to an annual marketing plan and executing a full range of "sticky", simple marketing collateral and messaging, deployed through both traditional and novel marketing channels - to launch new products, and increase the demand for existing products. A Market Development Manager at Ion Torrent is also responsible for showcasing DNA and RNA sequencing applications run on the Ion PGM TM and / or Ion Proton TM Systems – to targeted segments.
Details describing the Global Market Development Manager role at Ion Torrent are provided below:
· Work in a cross functional matrix organization with close partnership with product management, applications marketing and regional market development teams to develop marketing, promotional plans, positioning of products and applications.
· Contribute to an annual marketing plan to launch new products, drive demands for existing products, promoting scientific breakthroughs made using Ion semiconductor sequencing technology. Responsibilities will span across multiple products and product types including consumables, software, application packages and sample prep and sequencing systems. Those products include but are not limited to Ion AmpliSeq Panels, Ion TargetSeq™ solutions, Ion PGM™ System, Ion Proton™ System, Ion OneTouch™ System, Torrent Suite Software, Ion Reporter™ Software.
· Ensure that Marketing mix spans across a multiple channels with heavy emphasis digital channels.
- Sales Channel--Develop simple, innovative, and impactful customer facing sales tools to promote the Ion semiconductor product line and applications These sales tools include, but are not limited to, digital brochures, product brochures, product fliers, specification sheets, sole source documents, slide decks, videos, email campaigns etc.
- Print and online advertising--Create demand in the marketplace for Ion Semiconductor Sequencing, via print and on-line advertising placements as well as via paid search and display vehicles e.g. banner advertisements, GenomeWeb daily news headers, and print advertisements.
- Social Media--Develop and execute social media plans - such as discussing fresh products and new applications that employ Ion Semiconductor Sequencing on the Ion Community, as well as promoting via Twitter etc. Work with the relevant web marketing professionals to hone and deliver these social media activities with high quality – and on-time / on-target.
- Events—Partner with events expert and regional market development partners to effectively launch and market products at key tradeshows and conferences.
- Media and Press--Partner with media expert on the market team and contribute to developing press releases, customer videos and interviews, technology videos and responsible for marketing those media deliverables—such as banner ads promoting the customer videos.
· Partner with the larger Life Technologies marketing organization to execute integrated marketing campaigns, messaging & tools that communicate the value and brand attributes of Ion Semiconductor Sequencing to specific customer segments and regions.
· Partner with applications scientists and R&D teams to produce technical documents that showcase new products as well as applications using Ion Semiconductor Sequencing.
· Update and maintain a dashboard with key metrics to ensure that senior management and regional leadership are informed of global marketing activities and work in progress.
· May perform other related duties as required and/or assigned.
· Experience and traits:
· Have a minimum of 2 years of prior experience in a Life Science Tools Marketing, Marketing Communications, Applications, or Product Management role is required for this position.
· Excel in a fast pace, dynamic environment and exercise good judgment, remain flexible, and quickly respond positively to rapidly changing priorities and circumstances.
· Be a team player that is prepared to go the extra mile to accomplish mission critical objectives to drive business and financial outcomes.
· Be results oriented, resourceful, innovative and enjoy being in mission critical projects
· A Bachelors degree in Biology, Chemistry or other Life Sciences discipline is required for this position.
· An advanced degree, (Masters or Ph.D.) is highly regarded for this position.
· A Marketing or MBA degree is highly regarded for this position.
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Canada to play for fifth place at NORCECA Championships
CAGUAS, Puerto Rico – Canada lost to defending champion the Dominican Republic 25-17, 25-22, 25-21 in the quarterfinal on Thursday at the NORCECA (North and Central America and Caribbean) women's volleyball championships.
With the loss, the Canadians will face Mexico in the fifth place match on Saturday. On Thursday the Mexicans fell to the U.S., 25-11, 25-8, 25-19 in the other quarterfinal.
Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., was the top Canadian point-getter with 21 points including two service aces. Tammy Mahon of Holland, Man., and Kyla Richey of Robert's Creek, B.C., added eight points each.
The championship semifinal match ups for Friday are Cuba-U.S., and Puerto Rico – Dominican Republic. The placement matches are all on Saturday.
This year's tournament winner earns a ticket to the FIVB World Cup in Japan in November.
Canadian roster for the women's volleyball NORCECA championships set for September 12-18 in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
Julie Young: Red Deer, AB
Tammy Mahon: Holland, MB
Claire Hanna: Calgary, AB
Carla Bradstock: Richmond, BC
Sarah Pavan: Kitchener, ON
Marisa Field: Kelowna, BC
Tasha Holness: Calgary, AB
Liz Cordonier: Vancouver, BC
Jennifer Hinze: Vancouver, BC
Brittney Page: Vernon, BC
Kyla Richey: Robert's Creek: BC
Lauren O'Reilly: Langley, BC
Head Coach: Arnd Ludwig
Assistant Coach: Scott Koskie
Therapist: Julie Dacquay
Manager: Nichole Mailey
Statistician: David Carrasco
Sport Psychologist: Dr. Adrienne Leslie-Toogood
For more information: www.volleyball.ca and www.norceca.org


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A competitively priced comprehensive overview of the Sports Drinks market.
Data includes consumption volumes (million litres & litres per capita) from 2007 to 2012 plus forecasts to 2016. Percentage markets shares are provided including segmentation data, packaging data and distribution 2011 and 2012 actuals, plus 2013 forecasts. Leading companies market shares for 2010, 2011 and 2012 are provided. Where applicable, new products in 2012 are identified. Supporting text includes commentary on current and emerging trends, segmentation, packaging, distribution, pricing/valuation and where applicable, functional products and private label.
Why was the report written? Available in over 80 country combinations the 2013 Sports Drinks Category Profiles reports provide a comprehensive overview of the Sports Drinks markets. Compiled from Canadeans Category Profile series the reports offer a cost effective way of quickly gaining an understanding of the industries dynamics and structure. What is the current market landscape and what is changing? The Sports Drinks Category Profiles report series provides an analysis of category trends in the current landscape looking at both the key current and emerging trends. What are the key drivers behind recent market changes? The Sports Drinks Category Profiles report series provides an analysis of the drivers behind category performance in the respective markets, covering for example the impact of the economic environment, rising/falling consumer disposable income levels, pricing challenges etc What makes this report unique and essential to read? The Sports Drinks Category Profile reports 2013 comprise of data tables, charts and supporting text. The reports are compiled from Canadeans extensive global soft drinks databases which are researched individually by country using our specialist researchers on the ground. The Sports Drinks Category Profile reports provide an invaluable guide to latest trends.
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Sports Drinks Category Profile
Sports Drinks Key Facts
Chart - Sports Drinks Leading Trademark Owners, 2012
Sports Drinks Commentary
Current and Emerging Trends
Functional Products
Private Label/Private Label Producers
Sports Drinks New Products and Photo Shots
Sports Drinks Data Tables
Sports Drinks Consumption 2007-2013F
Consumption Chart
Annual Incremental Growth Chart
Sports Drinks Consumption Forecast 2013F-2016F
Sports Drinks Segments 2011-2013F
Sports Drinks Packaging 2011-2013F
Sports Drinks Distribution 2011-2013F
Sports Drinks Leading Companies 2011-2012
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Table 2: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Consumption Forecast, 2014F-2016F
Table 3: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Segments, 2011-2013F
Table 4: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Packaging, 2011-2013F
Table 5: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Distribution, 2011-2013F
Table 6: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Leading Companies, 2010-2012
List Of FiguresFigure 1: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Leading Trademark Owners & Private Label, 2012
Figure 2: Bosnia-Herzegovina Sports Drinks Consumption and Growth Chart, 2007-2016F


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The U.S. Army is the most powerful fighting force on earth. Think you know what it takes to score big and fight this military might? Take the quiz to see!
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Question 1 of 30
Do you have to be a U.S. citizen to join the Army?
You can join the Army if you are a resident alien, too.
Question 2 of 30
True or false: You must be between 18 and 40 years old to join the Army.
You cannot be more than 35 years old, and you can serve as a 17-year-old with parental consent.
Question 3 of 30
True or false: The Army term "hooah" means "anything except yes."
"Hooah" is military slang referring to or meaning "anything and everything except no."
Question 4 of 30
What president chose the colors of the present-day blue dress uniform?
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Pierce
George Washington
In 1778, the Continental Congress charged Gen. George Washington with deciding on a service uniform for the Continental Army, and he directed soldiers to wear "blue coats with differing facings for the various state troops, artillery, artillery artificers and light dragoons."
Question 5 of 30
What day is considered the birth of the U.S. Army?
July 4, 1776
June 14, 1775
Before the Revolutionary War, the Battles of Lexington and Concord were fought by militias until it was clear a serious war was coming. Then, on June 14, 1775, the Second Continental Congress authorized a Continental Army with a unified command structure to be led by Maj. Gen. George Washington, hence the birth of the U.S. Army.
Jan. 1, 1776
Question 6 of 30
What Army colonel logged 178 days in space after serving as the first active duty soldier to command the International Space Station?
Stanley McChrystal
Douglas Wheelock
Col. Douglas Wheelock graduated from West Point. His first mission to space was in 2008 to the International Space Station, where he participated in three spacewalks.
Buzz Aldrin
Question 7 of 30
What is the largest helicopter in use today by the Army?
UH-60 Black Hawk
AH-64 Apache
Boeing CH-47 Chinook
The biggest helicopter in present use by the U.S. Army is the Boeing CH-47 Chinook, which can carry 33 combat-equipped soldiers or up to 50 troops.
Question 8 of 30
What light utility vehicle replaced the Army jeep?
The Humvee replaced the jeep and can be configured as a troop carrier, armament carrier, shelter carrier, ambulance, TOW missile carrier or scout vehicle.
Question 9 of 30
What is the standard issue weapon for Army combat teams?
M240 machine gun
Squad Automatic Weapon
M4 carbine
The M4 carbine is the standard weapon for brigade combat teams. It is lightweight, mobile and adaptable and can be mounted with an M203A2 grenade launcher, M320A1 grenade launcher or M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System.
Question 10 of 30
How long is the Army's Basic Combat Training?
10 weeks
Over the course of 10 weeks at Basic Combat Training, Army recruits learn tactical and survival skills, as well as how to shoot, rappel and march.
11 weeks
12 weeks
Question 11 of 30
There are four paths to becoming an Army officer. What are they?
Army ROTC, direct commission, Officer Candidate School and United States Military Academy at West Point
The four paths to becoming an officer are through Army ROTC, direct commission, Officer Candidate School and United States Military Academy at West Point.
enlisting, the draft, recruitment and basic training
high school, college, ROTC and basic training
Question 12 of 30
What branch of the Army is mostly responsible for land combat force?
field artillery
The infantry branch is the main land combat force. It is responsible for meeting any threat by land.
Question 13 of 30
Which of the following shows the ranking of officers from lowest to highest?
second lieutenant, captain, major, colonel, brigadier general
The lowest in this ordering is second lieutenant, and the highest is brigadier general.
first lieutenant, second lieutenant, major, colonel, brigadier general
lieutenant, captain, major, colonel, lieutenant general, brigadier general
Question 14 of 30
Which unit of the Army is commanded by a lieutenant colonel?
A lieutenant colonel commands a battalion, which usually includes two or more companies and 400 to 1,200 troops.
Question 15 of 30
True or false: The rank of five-star general of the Army is only achievable during wartime.
This rank is only achievable in times of war, when the commanding officer must be of equal or higher rank than those commanding armies from allied nations.
Question 16 of 30
True or false: Just five officers have ever held the rank of five-star general of the Army.
Those five officers were George C. Marshall, Douglas MacArthur, Henry H. Arnold, Omar Bradley and Dwight D. Eisenhower.
Question 17 of 30
Who was the last officer to hold the rank of five-star general of the Army?
Omar Bradley
In 1950, General Omar Bradley was promoted to five-star general of the Army, the last to achieve that rank. He also served as Army chief of staff and chairman of the joint chiefs of staff.
George Marshall
Henry Arnold
Question 18 of 30
What is the highest military award for an Army soldier?
Purple Heart
Medal of Honor
The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest medal for valor in combat that can be awarded to members of the armed forces.
Distinguished Service Cross
Question 19 of 30
Who is the first and only woman to be awarded the Medal of Honor?
Mary Edwards Walker
Mary Edwards Walker is the only woman to earn the Medal of Honor for her service during the Civil War.
Susie King Taylor
Dorothea L. Dix
Question 20 of 30
When was the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) created?
Dec. 11, 1941
May 14, 1942
Spurred on by the attack on Pearl Harbor, Congress approved the creation of WAAC on May 14, 1942.
Jan. 3, 1942
Question 21 of 30
True or false: The 2015 decision by the Pentagon allowing women to serve in combat roles opened up more than 220,000 jobs to women.
The historic December 2015 decision now allows women to lead infantry soldiers into combat and serve as Army Rangers, Green Berets, Navy SEALs and everything else that was previously open only to men.
Question 22 of 30
What female soldier became the first to ever be branched infantry?
1st Lt. Shaye Haver
Maj. Chrissy Cook
Capt. Kristen Griest
Capt. Kristen Griest made history by being the first woman be branched infantry on April 25, 2016. Griest also is one of the first two women to meet all the requirements to complete Ranger School.
Question 23 of 30
What is the official Army song?
"The Army Goes Rolling Along"
"Bombs Away"
"The Army Goes Rolling Along" was originally written by Edmund L. Gruber and titled "Caisson Song."
"Semper Paratus"
Question 24 of 30
True or false: Prior to 1946, the U.S. Air Force was part of the Army.
Until 1946, the U.S. Air Force was called the Army Air Corps.
Question 25 of 30
When did the United States first impose the draft?
Sept. 16, 1940
On Sept. 16, 1940, Congress passed the Burke-Wadsworth Act and the first peacetime draft in the history of the United States was imposed.
Aug. 12, 1941
Sept. 21, 1940
Question 26 of 30
What president was awarded the Medal of Honor?
Theodore Roosevelt
One hundred years after Lt. Col. Roosevelt charged up San Juan Hill in Cuba during the Spanish-American War, the nation awarded him the Medal of Honor.
George Washington
Dwight Eisenhower
Question 27 of 30
True or false: Thirty-one U.S. presidents have served in the military.
Only one — James Buchanan — never became an officer.
Question 28 of 30
True or false: Before World War II, members of the Army's 45th Infantry Division wore a swastika patch on their left shoulders in honor of Native Americans.
The yellow swastika on a square red background served as recognition of the large number of Native Americans serving in the 45th Infantry Division. It also symbolized the Spanish heritage of the four Southwestern states that made up the membership of the 45th — Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona. The division changed it to a thunderbird in the late 1930s for obvious reasons.
Question 29 of 30
What is the oldest continuously serving division in the Army?
1st Infantry Division
The 1st Infantry Division, also known as the Big Red One for its combat shoulder patch, has seen continuous action since its development in 1917 during World War I.
82nd Airborne Division
10th Mountain Division
Question 30 of 30
Ranger School is one of the toughest training courses for which a soldier can volunteer. How many soldiers make it through the first of its three phases?
50 percent
Only about half of all soldiers will make it through the Benning phase of Ranger School; only about 40 percent will complete the entire training to become Rangers.
60 percent
75 percent


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byte b = 0x7f; unsigned long u = b << 8; Serial.print("0x7F << 8: "); Serial.println(u, HEX); b = 0x80; u = b << 8; Serial.print("0x80 << 8: "); Serial.println(u, HEX);
0x7F << 8: 7F00 0x80 << 8: FFFF8000
constants are ints. So b << 8 is a uint8_t and a int16_t together. The bigger one is int16_t, so the compiler promotes the other to that.
u = b << (byte)8; u = b << (unsigned int)8;
I know that blaming unexpected results on compiler bugs is one of the first signs that one is losing his grip on reality ...
Integer types smaller than int are promoted when an operation is performed on them. If all values of the original type can be represented as an int, the value of the smaller type is converted to an int; otherwise, it is converted to an unsigned int.
unsigned int b = 0x7f;
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... and run on my Mac desktop displays the expected 0x80 << 8: 8000.
#include <stdio.h>#include <inttypes.h>int main () { unsigned char b = 0x80; unsigned long u = b << 24; printf("0x80 << 24: %lx\n", u); printf("sizeof (int) = %i\n", (int) sizeof (int)); return 0;}
0x80 << 24: ffffffff80000000sizeof (int) = 4
byte Category, Name, Target;unsigned int ID;ID = (uint16_t) ((Category << 6 | Name ) << 3 | Target) << 5;
compiled (with gcc) and run on my Mac desktop displays the expected 0x80 << 8: 8000. The actual behavior then seems to be implementation dependent.
byte b = 0x80;unsigned long ul = 8;unsigned long r = b << ul;Serial.println(r, HEX);
I expected b to be promoted to a 16 bit type prior to the left shift, but I didn't expect the promotion to be from an unsigned type (byte) to a signed type (int). It seems to me that it should have been promoted to an unsigned int.
byte b = 0x80; unsigned long ul = 256; unsigned long r = b * ul; Serial.println(r, HEX);
The behavior is undefined if the right operand is negative, or greater than or equal to the length in bits of the promoted left operand.
Or is it? Would both operands be promoted to unsigned long? But they can't be or the results would be 0x8000.
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As you'd expect from Jeremy Scott's over-active imagination, you have to think through wearing some of these during the day—but that's the point: this collection is perfect for the new-age club kid (and the colorful crowd who never miss his runway shows). Overall skirts and standard button-down vests fill in the blanks between the avant garde, and while there are winged denim shoes that look more in-place in Harajuku than NYC, there are also a wing-less version that are super-chic. But our favorite element here is the idea of fashion being fun, a little silly, and genuinely bold. See the looks below.
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The presentation is from 6 to 8 p.m. at United Association Local 13 offices and training center at 1850 Mount Read Boulevard.
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September 28 2010 02:35PM
WIth only three preseason games left, the bubble boys have precious time to try and convince Tom Renney to keep them here or receive, what is most likely a one-way ticket to the OKC. Depending on injuries, most of the remaining cuts won't see the light of Rexall Place again this season, so they need to be at their best Wednesday and Friday.
The reality is that even their best won't be good enough.
The Oilers were on the ice for just under two hours this morning at Millenium Place in Sherwood Park, and here's how the lines look to shape up for tomorrow's tilt v. Phoenix.
Ales Hemksky/Sam Gagner/Magnus Paajarvi
Dustin Penner/Andrew Cogliano/Gilbert Brule
Liam Reddox/Colin Fraser/Ryan Jones
Alex Giroux/Ryan O'Marra/Colin McDonald
Ladislav Smid/Alex Plante
Taylor Chorney/Tom Gilbert
Richard Petiot/Kurtis Foster
Jeff Deslauriers
Martin Gerber
Look for Deslauriers to play the entire game. He has only faced eight shots so far this preseason and the Oilers need to see how he looks. Renney liked how he played in his 30 minutes against the Canucks, but this will most likely be Deslauriers only chance to shine. He needs to play well tomorrow, but even if he does I still think it won't be enough. Renney said he has tried to evaluate his goalies based on how they play this camp, so JDD needs to play well tonight of Renney will have an easy decision on his backup.
The top two lines seemed destined to start the regular season together, and don't be surprised to see Brule and Penner take some of the draws in place of Cogliano. Brule will most likely take the draws on the right side of the ice, because he'll be on his backhand, while Cogliano/Penner will take the draws on the left side. Renney will give Cogliano a chance to show he can win draws, but Brule told me today that he and Cogliano have already discussed some faceoff strategy that should put both of them in a better position to win draws.
It will be interesting to see how Reddox and Jones play. Only one of them will make the opening night roster, and maybe neither if Renney's dresses Steve MacIntyre v. Calgary, but Jones and Reddox are battlling for the RW spot on the 4th line. Ryan Rishaug mentioned on my show yesterday that he thinks there might be a slight disconnect between the coaches and management when it comes to Reddox and Jones.
Renney really likes Reddox, while management picked Jones off waivers last year so they would like to see what he can do. Ultimately it will be Renney's decision, but I can see how the politics/protect assets argument will come into play. Reddox is a better penalty killer, and at this point I'm not sure what Jones does better to be honest. He isn't an agitator, he isn't big enough to be a banger and he doesn't fight. He might be better suited as a 3rd line winger, but that won't happen on this team.
I don't see Giroux, O'Marra (sorry LT) or McDonald being in the mix at all. Giroux hasn't shown the offence needed to stick, while O'Marra and McDonald have just been okay. Neither one has stood out to this point, and I don't see them sticking through the weekend.
The blue line has three pairings with guys who are locks to make the team in Smid, Foster and Gilbert, while the other three are longshots. Petiot played well with Gilbert last Thursday, and he needs to continue playing the same way. "He can play. If we can see some consistency in some of the things that have been lacking in the past, he's got a shot to play in the NHL. I like his mobility, he passes it well, he shoots it well and I think what he has to do is be real confident and assert himself," said Renney.
Plante has shown lots of improvement since last year, but he is still a year away from really pushing for a job. Chorney, in my mind, has fallen down the depth chart and I don't see him being a part of the future of this team. Jeff Petry has surpassed him as a puck mover, and Chorney isn't big enough to play a physical game. You can never have too many puck movers, but Chorney hasn't stood out at all in this camp and is probably 10th or 11th on the depth chart now.
- Ryan Whitney didn't skate today. He rode the bike for brief stint before practice, but he still has a slight headache from taking that puck in the face on Sunday. He doesn't have a concussion, but they are going to ease him back in to the daily routiine. Renney expects him to be fine by the weekend.
- Renney hinted that he'd like to give JDD, Khabibulin and Dubnyk a full game each in the remaining three. I wonder if he'll play Khabibulin on Friday and if he plays well go to Dubnyk on Sunday, but if Khabibulin struggles maybe he'll get a third start just to be sharpen up for the season. We will see.
- Steve Tambellini didn't want to discuss if he's had conversations with Minnesota regarding goaltending, but Jim Matheson asked him so I wonder if the Wild are sniffing around now that Josh Harding is out for the year.
- Renney is really big on leadership, so expect Jason Strudwick to make the team. It is an intangible that many don't understand, but Renney loves how Strudwick can make the rookies feel welcome and comfortable, but also help the leaders lead.
- Shawn Belle and Theo Peckham will most likely play Friday v. the Flames. Both guys need to play better than they have, but I still think Peckham has a slight edge as the number seven.
- There has been so much focus on the rookies so far, and they have delivered, but I can't help but think Gagner is a guy who needs to emerge this season. It looks like he'll start with Hemsky and Paajarvi on his wings. He has slimmed down and looks quicker, but he needs to make an impact on the ice this year and he won't get a better opportunity than starting with Hemsky.
I was scanning the blog world yesterday and came upon David Staples article that referenced this article on MC79hockey.com I've seen many bloggers question the thoughts of other bloggers or MSM guys, so I thought I'd chime in on Dellow's idea to send down Hall and Paajarvi.
I had tried to go to his site this morning and read the article in it's entirety but kept getting an error message saying that the bandwidth for the site had been exceeded. I guess writing a bunch of inaccurate statements and having it referenced at the Journal brought the house down.
Anyways, here is his opening line courtesy of Staples' site.
"I've made the argument about burning years off the entry level contracts of rookies before. It's a simple enough proposition: you only get three years with these guys on entry level contracts and you might as well use them when the player in question is a stronger player.
As I've pointed out before, on teams like Detroit and New Jersey, teenagers virtually never make the team. There was lots of talk, when the Oilers installed Tambellini as general manager, that they were moving towards more of a Detroit model. I made this point then, but there's more to doing what Detroit does than having a lot of people in your management group. They do smart things, like not forcing teenagers into the lineup and wasting their cheap years on 45 point seasons."
Comparing what the Devils and Red Wings have done with their kids to Hall and Paajarvi is inaccurate and completely off-base. Since 1992 the Wings haven't had one pick in the top twenty, Jakub Kindl went 19th in 2005, while the Devils have only had one Zach Parise, 17th overall in 2003, top twenty pick since 1996. And FYI, Zach Parise spent one year in NCAA and then his ECL kicked in when he played in the AHL during the lockout. So I can't help but think that the Devils did the exact same thing with Parise that the Oilers are going to do with Paajarvi.
And come on - of course the Wings haven't rushed any players, because none of them were ready to play in the NHL at 18. A perennial top-five hockey team is blessed with lots of talent and then can bring along players slowly. Bottom feeder teams don't have that luxury.
Suggesting the Oilers send Hall down, and Paajarvi back to Sweden so they get a more mature player is nothing more than speculation.
Sure players will be a year older, but by playing in lower leagues will their games get better and prepare them more for the NHL? I don't see how Hall would be able to adapt to the speed and quickness of the NHL next year any better than this year. He needs to experience it first hand and adjust accordingly. And if he is ready now, let him play.
And can anyone name the last top-ten pick who stayed a year in Europe after being drafted, then came to camp as a 19-year-old, had a great preseason, but then was sent back to Europe, just to delay the start of his ELC? It doesn't make sense on so many levels. You don't send a player back to Europe who is better than the guy you would keep in his place, just to delay the start of his contract.
Another FYI...Datsyuk scored 35 and 51 points his first two years in the league. So even having him come over as 23-year-old didn't prevent the Wings from avoiding wasting his "cheap" years on 45-point seasons. Zetrterberg was a 22-year-old rookie and tallied 44 and 43 points his first two seasons. Again those "cheap" years still garned around 45 points.
The last forward who was taken 1st overall who didn't play in the NHL in his draft year was Eric Lindros. He didn't play because he wasnt' good enough, it was because he refused to go to Quebec. And playing that extra year out of the NHL didn't make him realize he needed to keep his head up anymore now did it!
The reason first overall picks go straight to the NHL is because they can compete and are better players than guys picked late in the first round like or later rounds like the Wings have drafted. Not to mention the the teams that get the first pick rarely have more talented players to keep ahead of them.
Suggesting that the Oilers would get more bang for their buck by sending Hall and Paajarvi away just to delay the start of their contract in an attempt to stretch a dollar is just nonsense.
September 28 2010, 03:33PM
Calling the article and the suggestions nonsense without having read it in its entirety is kind of nonsense too isn't it?
Managing the cap hits of the members of the team isn't nonsense. Keeping an eye on what will be happening with the teams cap situation in subsequent years isn't nonsense.
Do I think we should send them down if they are ready to play with the big club? No. There are consequences if they decide to keep them up though and Tyler's article outlines some of this. There is logic to some of what he says and I don't think that dismissing it as "ridiculous" [EDIT: I meant "nonsense" here] is a fair comment. There is certainly merit to his suggestion that there is only so much playing time to go around might hurt the value of the last set of kids that everyone was so excited about.
I'm somewhat concerned that the team is wanting to focus on the bright and shiny new toys to distract the fans fromt he fact that the team has been abysmal for a long time. As much as sending someone down for contract reasons alone might be ridiculous don't you think that keeping someone up for fan perception purposes might also be a bad idea?
Just because somebody lights it up in the preseason (see O'Sullivan, Patrick and Comrie, Mike) doesn't mean that he is going to have a big season. I'm as excited as the next guy for what Magnus PI and the Golden Child represent for the future but let's keep things in perspective.
I hope they do keep the kids up because I'm excited to see them play but there is certainly an argument that contract management is a good thing.
The Oil has been terrible at managing the cap and contracts in the past and if they do keep all the kids up they have to be prepared for the contract situation that might arise because of it. If they are and have made this decision with their eyes wide open then so be it but I'd be surprised if this didn't have at least something to do with Katz wanting some buzz as he pushes for a new stadium and Tambo wanting to keep his job.
September 28 2010, 03:43PM
What's your criteria for being ready to enter the NHL. Stamkos had over 50 goals in year 2 so I would think that his first year in the league had an impact on his development.
I think Chicago's model broke pretty bad this summer.
September 28 2010, 03:58PM
So does playing one more year of junior make a guy better then a 45 point player? Seems to me that at whatever age the majority of rookies aren't higher then that 45 point range regardless of age. It's almost as if they need a year in the NHL to go from that 45pts to the next level.
Is it not possible Hall plays one more year of Junior and then comes into the NHl as a 45 point player the following year?
I think Chicago's model broke pretty bad this summer.
If by broke, you mean winning the cup, and still having names like Toews, Kane, Keith, Seabrook, Hossa, Sharp, Bolland, Campbell, Hjarlmarsson, and a hand full of decent young players and vets, give me the sledge hammer, and I'll smash the crap out of the Oiler's future plans.
That's kind of my point though. Kane and Toews (and Hossa) were the last pieces to that core group. Are Hall and MPS and Eberle the last pieces in our puzzle? Are we one solid free agent signing away from a real challenger?
If not, better to wait a year and hope that help is coming from youth.
Under your logic - we'd have to assume that we could get a couple pieces to supplement the kids first. Obviously, that can't be through the draft - so we'd have to go via free agency... No decent player would come without an over-inflated contract as we are a bottom feeder team... Free agents go where they have an opportunity to win...
Waiting a year with Hall in the WHL and MPS in Sweden does not make any sense, especially when they've proven to be elite players in their respective leagues... They're also significantly better than who we'd have in Oklahoma as well - so why not let them play??
An older Hall or MPS might have another couple of pounds on their frames, but without another full year of NHL experience, they're still starting where they are now today...
To expand a bit Louise's comment, Paajarvi wouldn't burn a contract year as long as he plays 9 or less NHL games this season. The start of his ELC would "slide" forward one year in that case.
And he'd probably sign an offersheet after 3 years with the Oil. There is something to be said for treating your players good. How do you think Paajarvi would feel about the Oilers if they jerked him around like that. Its just asking for another player to ask outta town.
If Horcoff stays healthy I think he will be the best center and the best LW & RW will eventually migrate to his line. I agree with the three good lines concept but not at the expense of of NHL top tier number one line.
I could be totally wrong !
September 28 2010, 02:48PM
At this point how does Gerber clear waivers?
September 28 2010, 02:52PM
Excellent read, and you are totally right Gregor on that non sense of a write up that David Staples wrote up....for shame David Staples, for shame!
September 28 2010, 02:58PM
Well put and excellent counter-examples in Zetterberg and Datsyuk.
September 28 2010, 03:01PM
Nice response to Dellow's write up Gregor. I couldn't agree more, he is using an apples to oranges comparison and I guarantee that if either team drafted Hall last year he would be on their opening night rosters.
September 28 2010, 03:06PM
Good call Jason
On the Hall and MPS topic - For three years, and three years only, the two can be had for a cap hit of about 5.25 million.
How much will they make on their next deal? If we're wildly optimistic and they end up the next Toews and Kane, you're looking at more like $13 million between the two of them.
The question is whether Hall and MPS are the final pieces of the puzzle. If they are, it might as well be full steam ahead - you're only getting three cheap years no matter what, and Penner and Hemsky are here now.
If they're NOT the final pieces of the puzzle, then delaying them a year makes sense. Maybe another lottery pick gets added, maybe Petry or Plante is a little closer, maybe Pitlick and Lander and Roy are on the way.
You may not agree with the conclusion, but that doesn't mean it's foolish to at least have the discussion.
September 28 2010, 03:16PM
At this point how does Gerber clear waivers?
That's the first guy I thought of when I heard about the Leighton and Harding injuries.
I think he's a guy Minny or Phily would want as a temporary fill in. Once they're injured goalies return they can just waive him.
September 28 2010, 03:16PM
Interesting comments on Vancouver team 1040 this morning w/r/t the goaltending situation.
Ray Ferraro asked the beat rider that handles the Wild for the local Minneapolis paper (Mike Russo?) about Hardings injury and the possibility the Wild claim Thomas Greiss off waivers or something similar.
Russo's response was something along the lines of "no interest in Greiss but sensed their was interest in JD if he popped up on waivers or if a trade could be worked out".
If I recall correctly the Wild head coash was also JD's coach in his time at Wilkes Barre so there is a history. Personally I think having JD claimed on waivers or traded for anything less than a 2nd or 3rd round pick is a mistake along the lines of the Brodziak trade (another Wilkes Barre alum) although I do love Roy as the player chosen with the pick(?)
I don't see how Hall would be able to adapt to the speed and quickness of the NHL next year any better than this year.
September 28 2010, 03:18PM
Maybe Tambi needs to pull out his ab-bac-kuss as Kyle Chase suggested this morning so he can figure out the line combinations. I know Chase was talking about golf's Fed Ex Cup but I couldn't resist a jab at a guy that can't even read questions written for him!
Why not put all three "kids" on the second line and let them play. Expectations shouldn't be too high anyway despite all of those fanatics competing with the newly emboldened Eskimo fans for lawn chair space on the parade route.
September 28 2010, 03:23PM
Good day, Jason.
Not that I'm advocating it, but just like Smid, Paajarvi could spend his 19 year old season in the AHL without using up one of his RFA years. Also, his entry level contract would slide forward one year.
L8r Louise
September 28 2010, 03:24PM
Nice rant Jason!
September 28 2010, 03:27PM
To expand a bit Louise's comment, Paajarvi wouldn't burn a contract year as long as he plays 9 or less NHL games this season. The start of his ELC would "slide" forward one year in that case.
September 28 2010, 03:29PM
I don't see how Hall would be able to adapt to the speed and quickness of the NHL next year any better than this year.
I.E. How is playing in a league where he's already speedier and quicker than almost everyone going to help him improve? He needs to play against men in order to reach a man's level of play....period. I 100% agree with Jason. Not that what I say matters in the grand scheme of things. :-)
Staples got it bang on. Tyler overstated his case. Gregor's red herring about Detroit's hypothetical #1 is also overstated.
If Tyler stuck to not forcing a guy in when his development would be better elsewhere, Staples pretty much agreed. But Tyler's opening line says slide guys to get the best possible years out of the entry level contract. No one is going to meet that criteria. If he's not ready to contribute or doesn't meet the criteria to get the ice time and benefit from it here, send him elsewhere. But like Staples says that better be the reason. Set a standard to reach by Game 9 and work with him to track his progress to that standard.
Nothing wrong with a year at centre in the OHL if the reasons are for development not cherry picking the contract years.
September 28 2010, 03:36PM
Does he need to get faster? No one says his speed is lacking, so how will another year in the OHL prepare him for the speed of the game?
How about trying him out at centre in the dub to see if that is something that could help? The team needs centres and there is precedent for a winger turning to a centre with some success.
I'd be willing to bet that Windsor would be happy to experiment with this if it meant they get the best player to go through the team in some time back for another year.
Does he need to get faster? No one says his speed is lacking, so how will another year in the OHL prepare him for the speed of the game?
Hall's body is still developing and another year of skating and playing hockey at any level will assuredly enhance his skillset.
Unless you figure he won't get any better than he is right now?
September 28 2010, 03:37PM
Thanks for adding that important bit of info, speeds.
September 28 2010, 03:40PM
I think the argument that 1st overall picks are ready to enter the NHL is a lot more fiction than fact.
Out of the forwards picked since Lindros in 1991 were ready to play in the NHL (in other words contribute to winning) at 18?
Daigle? No. Thornton? No. Lecavalier? No. Stefan? No. Kovalchuk? Maybe. He could score but he cherry picked for everything he got. Nash? No. Ovechkin? Yes. Crosby? Yes. Kane? No. Stamkos? No. Tavares? No.
2 generational talents were the 2 who you could argue that they were able to come in and help their team win games. 2 players who were able to provide enough offense or provide strong enough play in their own end.
Let's face it, these teams were selling hope which is why most of these kids made it. It wasn't because they were good enough to be impact players in the NHL, it was because they represented hope.
The whole 2003 draft class is a pretty strong example of the fact that letting these kids develop outside the NHL is a pretty good idea. How many of these kids stagnated because they weren't in the NHL at 18 or 19?
September 28 2010, 03:40PM
Not speaking for Mike #7.
Gregor, Tyler's second paragraph said nothing about Detroit #1's. That line was fine about not Detroit generally not forcing a guy in.
Tyler's worst argument is in the first paragraph where he suggests cherry picking the entry level contract. If he means that literally than Staples disagreed. It has to be because the guy can't get or won't benefit from 15 minutes of icetime.
September 28 2010, 03:40PM
But if the new 'kids' are better than the old 'kids' they should play. The arguement that you are inhibiting the development of another player in the original article that made little sense.
The best players should play.
I.E. How is playing in a league where he's already speedier and quicker than almost everyone going to help him improve?
There are a vast amount of things that he can work on other than his speed and quickness.
He needs to play against men in order to reach a man's level of play....period.
So why can't he do it a year from now?
September 28 2010, 03:42PM
Managing the Cap is one thing, and something to consider for certain. But, this team is in rebuild mode, not cap managing mode. During the rebuild we want the future CORE of our team, aka the gents currently in their ELC's to develop to be NHL stars. The only onw who MAY benefit from some time in the minors, junior, Europe or where ever is Eberle. MP has nothing more to prove, Hall can only go to junior and that would be useless at this point.
I despise using (insert team here) "model" as a description of a teams direction. But in this case, we are well on our way to following Chicago's, why fix it if it ain't broke?
September 28 2010, 03:43PM
I don't know if it makes a big difference, but it does mean they've got a bit of time with him at the NHL level before having to decide either way.
September 28 2010, 03:44PM
I still think the wild would have more interest in a guy like Erik Ersberg from LA. He is older and cheaper than JD.
September 28 2010, 03:45PM
Does he need to get faster? No one says his speed is lacking, so how will another year in the OHL prepare him for the speed of the game?
IMO if they sent Hall back to the minors for another year it would hinder his ability to adapt to the NHL speed.
Another year of slower and weaker competition may lead to bad habits that he should be shaking this year ie skating with his head down, long shifts. These are things that he would get away with in the OHL because he's Taylor Freaking Hall.
Keep him here and let him learn the game. If that means he needs a couple games up in the press box then so be it. In Renney we Trust!
September 28 2010, 03:46PM
I totally agree with you.
By the way , seems to me Steve Yzerman played for Detroit the year he was drafted, the last time they had a top ten pick.
When Nick Lidstrom retires Detroit wont be the perennial top five team anymore, either. Sometimes being lucky is better than being good...as drafting Lidstrom in the fourth round was more fluke than skill otherwise the Wings would have picked him with their first pick if they thought he would be so good!
September 28 2010, 03:47PM
I.E. How is playing in a league where he's already speedier and quicker than almost everyone going to help him improve?
There are a vast amount of things that he can work on other than his speed and quickness.
He needs to play against men in order to reach a man's level of play....period.
So why can't he do it a year from now?
Why wait a year. What purpose does it serve? The ONLY benefit I see is having the three golden children's contract's expire during different years. Ultimately though, if the goal is to sign them to long term contracts after the ELC's are done, we're still on the hook for all three presumabely inflated salaries at the same time.
September 28 2010, 03:47PM
The sliding of the contract isn't the issue. It was how he stated the Oilers should follow Detroit's model. Don't waste years on 45 points seasons, when in fact Zetterberg and Datsyuk averaged 43 points their first two seasons.
His comparison to the "Detroit Model" is somewhat tenuous I'll agree. But the whole tenor of his article is to get the maximum value from these players at the time that it matters most, and also to maintain the cap flexibility necessary to contend, sliding the contracts that you can makes sense.
Eberle is in a different situation as his contract has already "slid" one year (as far as my understanding goes anyway).
September 28 2010, 03:48PM
I.E. How is playing in a league where he's already speedier and quicker than almost everyone going to help him improve? He needs to play against men in order to reach a man's level of play....period. I 100% agree with Jason. Not that what I say matters in the grand scheme of things. :-)
i agree with Dyckster.
A wise man once said: "if you want a man to progress, you should not treat him as he is, but how you want him to become".
i think this is true in sports alot. If you play a weaker opponent you tend to play down to their level but if you are against those that challenge you, your are likely to learn and grow
September 28 2010, 03:49PM
@ ogdeon brother junior I'm pretty sure gerber signed a 2 way contract and wouldnt need to clear waivers.
and i think paaravi's contract is one way isnt it? i thought thats why he stayed across the pond last year cause the oil wouldnt give him a 1 way then.
September 28 2010, 03:50PM
I think Chicago's model broke pretty bad this summer.
Shouldn't we wait to see how they fair in 2010-2011 before passing this type of judgement?
September 28 2010, 03:51PM
@ Ovenchicken8
Keep him here and let him learn the game. If that means he needs a couple games up in the press box then so be it. In Renney we Trust!
If we have any of these kids sitting in the press box instead of playing I am going to freak out. The ONLY acceptable reason to sit these guys is if they have attitude problems that need correcting. Otherwise they should be somewhere they are playing be that the SEL, the AHL, or the WHL [EDIT: or the NHL of course].
September 28 2010, 03:52PM
Gerbers does need to clear waivers. His 2 way deal just indicates that he will make less money while playing in the AHL.
Paajarvi also has a 2 way deal, as all entry level contracts are I believe.
September 28 2010, 03:52PM
The sliding of the contract isn't the issue. It was how he stated the Oilers should follow Detroit's model. Don't waste years on 45 points seasons, when in fact Zetterberg and Datsyuk averaged 43 points their first two seasons.
As for the Zetterberg/Datsyuk 45 point seasons, it's a bit different with those guys because their ELC's started whether those players were in the NHL or AHL. That's why Tyler didn't include Eberle in his article - his contract kicks in whether he's in the NHL or AHL so there is no compelling reason to keep him out of the NHL if he's ready to play there; the same benefit isn't there with Eberle that is there for Paajarvi (and Hall, for that matter).
Not to get sidetracked, but there were also some pretty good players ahead of Datsyuk and Zetterberg on the depth charts those years, so one might argue that their points totals could have been a bit lower than if they were on a different team.
September 28 2010, 03:53PM
Dryckster, just because the team is in rebuilding mode now doesn't mean it can't be cap conscious for when it is ready to compete.
The worst thing the Oilers can do now is ignore future cap hits until they are ready to compete.
September 28 2010, 03:54PM
More than 8 years into Deslaurier, time to let some of these Pendergast draft picks walk. With the length of the deals signed by JDD and DD it sure looks like they'd welcome losing Deslaurier in on waivers. Dubnyk having the 2 year deal might be enough to scare teams off. Sink or swim time for Devan, we should leave him in the A for the better part of the next 2 years till The AHL job becomes Roys. The only goaltender we have in the system that will push Khabibulin on a regular basis is Gerber, why have JDD or DD here if they're not going to push Khabby.
If one deserves another year or two of rope it's Dubnyk but if they both get picked up off the waiver wire, big deal, no big loss, a million dollars will get you a helluva lot better goalie than these two, is it even proper to still call them prospects after all these years?
I said it was misleading when the opening paragraph referred to Detroit not wasting early years of contracts on 45 point seasons.
How will delaying Hall by a year guarantee that he will score 60 as a 19 year old? It doesn't. That was my point.
Maybe...maybe...maybe...Kane and Toews were ELC but they had Keith, Seabrook, Hossa, Sharp and many other guys who weren't. Do the Oilers have guys who are comparable as veterans to that? No, so holding Hall and MP back doesn't mean the vets will be closer a year from now.
That's kind of my point though. Kane and Toews (and Hossa) were the last pieces to that core group. Are Hall and MPS and Eberle the last pieces in our puzzle? Are we one solid free agent signing away from a real challenger?
If not, better to wait a year and hope that help is coming from youth.


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Welcome to Possum Hollow Self-guiding
Nature Trail. The main portion of this trail, covers 3/4 miles of moderate terrain
and can be comfortably enjoyed in an hour's time. Visits to the seed orchard,
day-use area, Park Pond, or the campground will require more time and include
one hill each.
This pamphlet will help guide you
along the trail and will explain features which are marked by numbered posts.
We respectfully ask that all plants,
trees and animals remain undisturbed. It is most important that you not litter
and we appreciate very much your help in this respect.
Note carefully the sights, sounds,
and smells of the forest community. We hope they enrich your life in some way.
This small redbud (Cercis canadensis) rarely attains a height over 50
feet. It thrives beneath the "crowns" of larger trees, it is considered "shade
tolerant". The leaves are heart-shaped, the flowers purplish red and the bark
red-brown. Redbud is prized highly as an ornamental.
The shag-bark hickory (Carya ovata) is well known for its sweet and delicious
nuts fed upon by small animals. It is a large commercial tree which thrives
best on rich, damp soil. Its name suggests its shaggy appearance. The bark of
the trunk is rougher than other hickories, light gray, and separating into thick
plates, which are only slightly attached to the tree. Notice the abundance of
shag-bark hickories on this hillside.
The white ash (Fraxinum americana) grows best in the rich, moist soils
of bottomlands. The bark is characterized by having rather narrow ridges separated
with marked regularity by deep, diamond-shaped "fissures". The wood of this
tree is very tough and is used in the making of some athletic equipment such
as baseball bats. The fruit of the ash is winged resembling the blade of a canoe
paddle. The leaves and twigs sometimes yield a milky substance.
The large trees with light gray bark are white oaks (Quercus alba). Notice
that the white oaks are found on "upland" soils rather than "bottomland" along
the creek. White oak is the State tree of Illinois and rightly so, as the heavy,
hard, durable wood serves many useful purposes including flooring, furniture,
cabinets, and interior finishing. The leaf of the white oak is divided into
5 to 9 rounded lobes. Its acorns are relished by many forest inhabitants.
Most oaks (Quercus) can be classified as a "white oak" or "black oak".
The white oak have round lobed leaves, pale bark, and mature their acorns in
one year. Black oaks have sharp-lobed leaves, dark bark, and require two years
to mature their acorns. Oaks are mast (food) producers. This food, called acorns,
is an important part of the diets of squirrels, quail, deer, and raccoons.
To your left you can see Possum Creek as it makes its way through the woods.
Notice how the creek winds back and forth. Where do you think the fastest rate
of flow is? It is on the outside of each bend of the creek. Whenever a bend
in the creek occurs, the water to the inside of the bend flows slower allowing
materials suspended in it to settle out (deposition), while erosion or cutting
is taking place on the outside of each bend. Slowly and continuously the course
of the creek changes. Notice how the roots of the trees along the creek hold
fast to the soil of the bank.
The land all around the creek is its "watershed". The watershed serves or provides
water for the creek. It is protected by trees and vegetation which hold the
soil in place. The carpet of leaves and twigs is natures litter or mulch. Brush
the top layer of leaves away. The moist, decayed material beneath is humus,
natures' fertilizer. Leaf litter and humus slow down rainfall "runoff" which
helps prevent erosion. They also act as a sponge which slowly releases water
into Possum Creek. Forest fires destroy this important protective cover and
cause erosion and eventual flooding.
The holes in this bur oak (Quercus macrocarpa) were caused by a member
of the woodpecker family named the sapsucker. The sapsucker feeds on the soft
inner bark and on the sap of trees on farms and in wood lots. Sapsuckers dig
row after row of small holes, sometimes girdling the tree. The bur oak is a
member of the white oak family. Bur oak acorns, having large, fringed nuts which
are easily identified, are highly regarded by wildlife.
The post oak (Quercus stellata), of the white oak family, has a typically
rounded crown. The bark is rougher and darker than the white oak and broken
into smaller scales. The wood is very heavy and hard and is used for crossties
and as its' name implies, for fence posts.
The active gulley to the left of the trail has been created by water "running
off" of the campground at the top of the hill. This erosion problem can be improved
by slowing down or diverting the water flow. The presence of vegetation is natures
way of "stabilizing" this condition.
The large dead sycamore below you is a den tree. Hollow trees such as this one
provide homes for raccoons, opossums, and squirrels. This tree, and the large
sycamore down the trail on the left, provide protection from predators and weather,
as well as a place to raise young.
The shingle oak (Quercus imbricaria) has oblong leaves differing in shape
from most other native oaks. The bark is rather thin and divided by shallow
fissures into broad ridges of dark brown. Wood, split from this black oak family
member, is used widely for shingles.
Forest grown black cherry trees (Prunus serotina) have long, clear trunks
with little taper; open grown trees have spreading crowns. The wood, which is
valuable for its luster and color, is used in furniture making. On older trees
the bark is rough and broken into irregular "plates". With the exception of
black walnut, this lumber has a greater unit value than any other hardwood of
the eastern United States.
The black oak (Quercus velutina) has a clear trunk for 20 feet or more
on a large tree. The bark on the very young trees is smooth and dark brown but
soon becomes thick and black, with deep furrows and rough, broken ridges. The
wood is hard, strong, and used for furniture. Can you find other black oaks
in this area?
These stumps are evidence of mans' influence on the forest. The removal of these
trees "released" the smaller trees around them. This lessened the competition
for sunlight, moisture, and nutrients from the soil.
Notice how this dying sugar maple (Acer saccharum) or hard maple dominates
the space it occupies. The area under the branches of this tree does not receive
enough sunlight to support trees larger than the saplings. This senior citizen
of the forest is also a den or coon tree. Ahead are more sugar maples, which
thrive on moist, lower slopes. The sap from these trees yields maple sugar.
The hard, close-grained, durable wood is used to manufacture flooring, furniture,
shoe-lasts, and bowling pins.
Can you see where a yellow-shafted flicker makes his home in this hard maple,
once occupied by a gray squirrel? The squirrel kept the hole from healing shut
by nibbling at the layer of wood (cambium) beneath the bark. The trail leads
you up to the hill to the campground.
This trail will lead you to the day-use area. The large tree ahead of you as
you cross the bridge is a cottonwood (Populous deltoides) characteristic
of flood plains along streams. They are among the largest trees in Illinois.
The area through which the trail leads you is a wildlife food plot. Plots like
it are scattered throughout the forest. Food in the plot includes German millet,
sorghum, soybeans, and sunflowers which provide food and cover for pheasant,
quail, and songbirds. In January and February, when natural food supplies have
been exhausted, the plot provides a welcome source of food and cover. Around
this bottom area is the "edge" of the forest. This edge is preferred by all
types of wildlife as it is close to cover and food.
This sycamore's (Platanus occidentalis) "habitat" is that of bottomlands,
along creeks and river. Its bark is easily distinguished by flat scales which
fall away exposing the white or greenish inner bark.
Notice how this white oak dominated this area. Its large, spreading crown allows
only a small amount of sunlight to reach the forest floor. How does this affect
vegetation beneath this "wolf" tree?
The erosion in the gulley to your left is slowly undermining the leaning hackberry.
As you look at the hills and ravines to your right you can see that this gulley
serves a large "watershed".
The trail to your right leads up the hill to a fire lane which leads to Park
Pond (1/4 mile). A description of pond life is available in the box on Post
The red elm (Ulmus rubra) or slippery elm is found principally on the
banks of streams and on low hillsides in rich soil. It is a tree of small to
moderate size, but noticeably wide spreading. The inner bark of red elm twigs
was chewed for relief of throat ailments.
The honey locust (Glenditsia triacanthos) grows under a wide variety
of soil and moisture conditions. Its compound leaf has more leaflets than any
other tree in Illinois. The strong thorns are sufficient to identify it. The
flowers are rich in honey. The fruit has a long, twisted, dark-brown pod that
contains a yellow sweetish pulp and seeds which are sometimes fed to cattle.
Many American elms (Ulmus americana), like this one, are dying. They
are victims of the Dutch Elm disease, a fungus with no known cure.
Rotten logs fungi, and leaf litter are all important in the making and enriching
of soil in the continuous recycling process. Along with the fungi, insects such
as ants, termites, and beetles help to decompose the rotten wood and return
it to the soil. The woodpecker is also involved in the decomposing process of
the log and, hence, helps to break up the log this way. The fungi, insects and
other animals act as natures' decomposers. This allows for nothing to be wasted
in the natural forest environment.
Notice the old creek bed. Why did the creek change its course?
This hazelnut bush (Corylus americana) produces edible nuts called filberts.
They are a favorite of squirrels, deer, quail, pheasant, and humans.
The bitternut hickory (Carya cordiformis) is a tall, slender tree with
a broadly shaped pyramidal crown. It is found along stream banks and on moist
soils. It is well known by its roundish bitter nuts. The wood from this tree
is prized as fuel for outdoor cooking and smoking of meats. Notice how this
tree has been thoughtlessly abused. Nature is beginning her slow healing process
in an effort to ward off insects and disease.
The rough leafed hackberry (Celtis occidentalis) occurs most abundantly
and of greatest size in the rich alluvial or bottomlands. The bark of the hackberry
sports "warts" which become rough and scaly on older trees. The wood of this
tree is soft and weak, used primarily for fence posts and fuel. It makes an
excellent shade tree.
The black walnut (Juglans nigra) is the most valuable tree found in Illinois
forests. What can you see was done many years ago to make the wood of this tree
considerably less valuable?
What kind of tree is this? It is distinguished by its dark, deeply furrowed
bark. It occurs in rich bottomlands and on moist hillsides. The nuts produced
are delicacies for squirrels and man alike. This tree is highly valued for it
durable, dark-brown wood which is used in furniture, cabinet building, and gunstocks.
The seed orchard lies at the top of this hill. The trees in this pine plantation
were planted for cone production but also provide good wildlife cover. The taller
trees in the 6 right-hand rows are southern white pine, grown for height, diameter
and straightness. The long, thin cones of this pine are collected in August
before they open and allow the small seed to fall out. The needles of this white
pine are in groups or "bundles" of five. The shorter, darker trees on the left
are scotch pine. Color and shape are more important here as the seeds from these
trees will produce potential Christmas trees. These cones are collected from
November through January. Cones are shipped to the state nursery where seeds
are removed, planted, and cultivated into small trees or seedlings which are
distributed throughout the state. Undesirable trees cut out of the orchard are
"chipped" into small pieces which are put on trails.
Notice the difference in the types of trees on the upland to your right compared
to those as you pass through the bottom land to the left.
The forest headquarters lies at the top of the hill to your right. Additional
information concerning the importance of Illinois forests is available here.
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Steve Madden Brooke Color Block Satchel
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Item # dsw12prod3920159
Walk on the wild side with a funky handbag from Steve Madden! The Brooke satchel is eye catching with its' color block detail.
- Faux leather satchel
- Top zip closure
- Flat handles with 9" drop
- Front zip compartment and back zip slip pocket
- Fabric lining with zip pocket and two slip pockets
- Dimensions: 16" x 5½" x 12"
- Imported
By: MountainDiva
Location: Colorado
January 16, 2013
It's a keeper!
"I bought this purse in the black,tan, platinum combo. Love the color blocking. It goes with so many different outfits. Now I don't have to swap out my handbag as often !"
By: KJorge
Location: Detroit
November 27, 2012
Color Block Satchel
"I just received this purse in the pewter black color combo. It's a great looking bag but huge! I wish I would have seen it on a model, I'm going to have to return it. Bummer, I otherwise think it is well made and unique."
By: kat45
Location: indiana
August 19, 2012
"I was at DSW on Saturday and i got this bag on sale and i love it, it is nice and roomy and with the handles you can take one off and make it a single handle by latching the clips to one ring, and that makes it nice too, so i love this bag"
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