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Another dagger to the heart of Barbara Walters
. You know Jimmy Fallon would not dare ask any tough questions of Lindsay Lohan. Jimmy is in his own little world. Love his world, but it does not include saying anything bad about anyone.
Later, every person in the audience realized their wallets were missing.ReplyCancel
ewww. Jimmy, you just went down in my book. Why does he continue to kiss her ass? I hope that guy took a shower with pure lye after to get rid of the lindsay germsReplyCancel
hahahah Vicki.
I'll bet the X she was rolling on made playing with someone's hair a lot of fun.ReplyCancel
I didn't see this episode but I do love me some Jimmy. He is really, really nice to everyone, but he's never claimed to be a hard-hitting journalist who asks tough questions. He just wants to have fun. I don't mind. Though whyyyy have Lindsay? Blurgh.ReplyCancel
(And back to bizness as usual)
Oh Enty, I hate that you suffer so with this. What questions do you need answered so very badly?? Please, I will answer for you:
She steals because she is a thief
She lies because she is a liar
She parties because she is an addict and has too much ill-earned money
She is not sorry for all of the above because she has never been in nurturted in an enviornment that would instill such morals
Please Enty, find some peace on this Lohan phenomonen that seems to be plaguing you constantly. She is just a person who you think SUCKS. That is OKAY. You do not need the rest of the word to reflect your conviction. xxReplyCancel
Jimmy has always been a little too nice about Lindsay. He was singing her praises on What What Happens Live last week. I think something may have happened back in the day…he used to "party" a lot.ReplyCancel
In his monologue the day of the hurricane when he was filming before an empty theater he mentioned that he ran into Lindsay Lohan on a Manhattan street the night of the hurricane & she invited him to dine with her group. They probably cooked up the cameo then. I would have run screaming in the opposite direction. Lohan is more destructive than any hurricane because she keeps on churning & tearing up all in her path. At least hurricanes peter out over land or or over arctic seas.ReplyCancel
Lindsay sucks. She belongs in Reno working the day shift as a cocktail waitress. She's got the voice for it.ReplyCancel
*sigh* I have a Kindle with Special Offers – they're advertising her Dick & Liz movie right now. I picked up my Kindle and there she was – staring at me. I almost dropped it. The sad thing is, you KNOW she's going to get huge ratings for her movie because people can't help it.ReplyCancel
I wonder if her wig was supposed to be on crooked?ReplyCancel
Jolene Jolene said it right – Jimmy is and always has been a sweetheart, and never claimed to be a hard-hitting journalist! I'm sick of people saying he "kisses ass" to get interviews. No, actually, he just never says anything bad about anyone, Lindsay included! They knew each other from SNL and he seems to be someone who looks for the best in everyone. I know it's hard to believe that such a person would exist in Hollywood but some do! People come on his show because they know they'll have a good time, and won't be made uncomfortable by nosy questions. Leave that stuff to other journalists or paparazzi!ReplyCancel

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On the Timing and Pricing of Dividends
Jules H. van Binsbergen
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Michael W. Brandt
Duke University - Fuqua School of Business; National Bureau of Economic Research (NBER)
Ralph S. J. Koijen
New York University (NYU) - Department of Finance; Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)
October 7, 2011
CRSP Working Paper
Chicago Booth Research Paper No. 10-30
Swiss Finance Institute Research Paper No. 11-13
We recover prices of dividend strips on the aggregate stock market using data from derivatives markets. The price of a k-year dividend strip is the present value of the dividend paid in k years. The value of the stock market is the sum of all dividend strip prices across maturities. We study the properties of strips and find that expected returns, Sharpe ratios, and volatilities on short-term strips are higher than on the aggregate stock market, while their CAPM betas are well below one. Short-term strip prices are more volatile than their realizations, leading to excess volatility and return predictability.
Number of Pages in PDF File: 38
Keywords: Equity Risk Premium, Pricing Dividends, Trading Dividends, Return Predictability
Date posted: February 12, 2010 ; Last revised: September 15, 2013
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Your go-to place for drinks, dancing, live music and a good time! Our Dining Room is open weekends. Our Bar Menu items are available week nights-in bar or for carry out. Our Dining Menu & Bar Menu are available on Fri & Sat nights. We can also host your meeting, banquet, reunion or reception. Check us out on Facebook for updates on live music events and more.
CITY:Mount Carroll
Come to Historic Downtown Mt. Carroll and enjoy great pizza and burgers plus a full menu and lunch specials daily. Live music every weekend and dont' miss our open mic on Sunday nights. Follow us on Facebook!
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Picnic area, pond for fishing & ice skating with handicap accessible fishing pier, Gerald Strohecker natural area with native woodland, prairie and wetland.
CITY:Pearl City
Large, wooded park offers 43 acres of timber, grassland & bottomland with picnic and playground areas, hiking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing, and a small boat launch on Yellow Creek
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Picnic and playground areas, shelters, tennis courts, ball diamonds, plus a recreation building.
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Open May 1 thru October 15. This campground offers 46 sites with electrical and water hookups in additions to 70 permanent sites, as well as tent sites. Sewer hookups are offered when available. Also offered are two bath houses with flush toilets, showers, beach swimming, a restaurant, and playground area. Pets on a leash and campfires are allowed. Special amenities include fishing, and activities on holiday weekends. Visitors are invited to enjoy the summer at this special place. Camper Sites: $28; Tent Sites: $15; rates are for 2 adults and 4 children 17 and under; additional day visitor is $3 per person; additional overnight visitor is $5 per person.
CITY:Pearl City
Gift and quilt shop offering fabric, notions, quilting accessories, and many specialty gift items including wine accessories, wall art, Willow Tree and Williraye Studio. Open: Monday thru Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm; Friday: 10 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm.
CITY:Pearl City
Christmas on the North Side Craft Show
This 11th annual craft show over 25 crafters offering primatives, jewelery, basket weaving, loom weaving, quilted items, florals, wreaths, painting and more.
CITY:Pearl City
This is a fun, friendly and family oriented bar and grill located in a scenic area. Daily specials, sandwiches and fish on Fridays. Tenderloin sandwiches are a highlight. Carryouts, alcohol, entertainment.
CITY:Pearl City
Casual dining in a unique setting. Original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets remain from the old hardware store which was located in what is now the Inn. Homemade pizza and pie, plus daily specials. Full bar, reservations recommended for large groups. Banquet facilities for 30.
CITY:Pearl City
Casual dining serving local meat, great steaks and burgers in a unique setting. Located in the old Pearl City hardware store with it's original 1900's flooring, tin ceiling and cabinets. Full bar with great drinks, banquet facilities seating 40. Open Su, T, W, Th: 11 am - 10:30 pm; F, S: 11 am - 1:30 pm
CITY:Pearl City
This park features playgrounds, a shelter and picnic facilities plus baseball, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts.
CITY:Pearl City
Single, kings, doubles, queens, jacuzzi suites, business suites, indoor pool and hot tub, superstart breakfast, electrical outlets for boats and travel trailers. Pets allowed.
Seven Eagles Motel and Campground
Relax in our comfortable rooms. Our rooms include a microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker, patio & grill. Be sure to enjoy the heated outdoor pool and new theater room. Laundry facilities.
High on the bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, these uniquely built log cabins can sleep six and are situated right next to the Mississippi Palisades State Park with nature trails connecting the two. Cabins have 1 or 2 lofts, bathroom with shower, kitchens, heat/AC and TV. Open year around.
Granny O'Neil's River Inn Bed & Breakfast
Granny O'Neil's River Inn Bedd & Breakfast is located just off of Main Street in Savanna within a short walking distance from the Mississippi River, the marina, the Great River Bike Trail, and the Savanna Downtown Business district. The Mississippi Palisades State Park is a short drive away. The B&B is furnished with many antiques and features brass or iron beds. They offer four guestrooms,whirlpool baths and a full breakfast is included in price. They are now offering a 3 bedroom suite guest house. Fabulous lunches or evening meals are available upon request.
32 rooms, microwave, refrigerator, courtesy coffee in rooms, phones and air conditioning.
Both cabins have air & heat and each has its own private shower and rest room. Each cabin has a picnic table and fire pit, and best of all - firewood. Linen and towels are included with the rental. One cabin has a Queen Size bed and loft area with table and chairs. The other cabin has a full size and a single bed with a loft area. Our log cabins are nested next to The Great River Bike Path and hundreds of acres of Illinois Fish and Wildlife Reserve that offers excellent fishing, bird watching, hunting, biking, hiking, and wildlife enjoyment.
Sportsman's paradise. Permanent wooded seasonal sites, tent camping. Acres of remote backpacking. Guided deer hunting (archery only), turkey hunt.
Mississippi Palisades State Park
The Mississippi Palisades State Park, located near the confluence of the Mississippi and Apple rivers in northwestern Illinois is known for its steep cliffs and interesting rock formations, as well as its beautiful trails that lead you to some of those awe-inspiring giant boulders. One such trail is the Sentinel, clocking at over 1.3 miles it's the longest trail in the park and leads you smack dab into Sentinel Rock, where you can take a turn at trying to conquer this monolith.
Combining old-world joinery and the accuracy of modern-day machinery and the desire to produce the highest quality custom cabinets, furniture and mill work.
The Nest at Palisades Cabins offer secluded luxury cabins designed to provide charm, quiet luxury and romance. We're located on a wooded acreage high above the Mississippi River minutes from Savanna, the Palisades State Park and an easy 20 minute drive to Galena.
Located in the heart of Northwestern Illinois and close to the Mississippi River, we are a sportsman's dream lodging location whether you are hunting, boating, fishing or bird watching. We are handicap accessible and offer queen and double beds and direct TV. Just 4 miles north of the Mississippi Palisades State Park.
The Blue Bedroom Inn is located in downtown Savanna above The Savanna Marketplace. It has four lovely and comfortable guest rooms decorated in a vintage decor, where sleep comes easy on plush beds. The Inn notes a spacious common area with a living room, dining room, and kitchen with WiFi for your convenience. Enjoy panoramic views of the Mississippi River from tiered decking and walk along the banks right out the back door. Savanna notes many outdoor areas and activities including The Mississippi Palisades State Park, Bike Trails, horseback riding, golfing, and the Mississippi River to mention a few. Savanna is a short jaunt to the historic city of Galena.
A spacious 3 bedroom home perfect for family or group getaways or vacations. Equipped with a 40 inch TV, dishes for 6, and all the comforts of home. Wireless access throughout.
Located within two miles of the Mississippi River, the L&M Motel has been completely remodeled and features 32 theme rooms all with microwaves, refrigerators, courtesy coffee, phones, wireless internet, and air conditioning. We're very biker friendly and only 25 minutes from Galena!
Located in the Pulford Opera House Antique Mall, Frank Fritz Finds showcases some of the unusual and unique collectibles and antiques offered for sale by Frank Fritz, co-star of American Pickers on the History Channel.
Situated in the majestic hills of Savanna on more than 350 acres with access to over 24 miles of trails, Scenic Bluff Ranch is a fun and friendly haven, with a caring atmosphere, which makes riding horses a pleasure. Established in 1997 and designed with horse and rider in mind, we cater to all disciplines and breeds and we have plenty to offer everyone; from the inexperienced to the seasoned rider. Ride our trails with your horse or rent our facility for your event.
The highest pint in Illinois is 1,257 feet located in the northwest corner of the state. That's where you'll find Mississippi Palisades State Park and the Sentinel and Sunset Trails. The park has 2,500 acres of wooded ravines and canyons. The Palisades are a line of vertical cliffs that rise up from the shore of Buffalo Lake. Hiking to the top provides tremendous views and an overwhelming sense of accomplishment. The two trails are strenuous due to the elevation change, but at approximately 3.7 miles, shouldn't take too long for you to experience the sense of adventure in nature or burning in your legs.
High atop a wooded hill, overlooking the Mississippi River, sits Carroll County's grandest mansion. Experience a guided tour of this six story, 63 room, hilltop home of Mr. & Mrs. Alan St. George. An amazing 2.5 hour tour featuring original art work and sculptures. Alan and Adrienne St. George spent over 30 years perfecting this castle of American Aristocracy which is now open to the public. Available for tours, weddings, events and receptions. Call for reservations.
Featuring local and Illinois made gifts, foods, and specialties. Enjoy specialty coffees, muffins, desserts and other goodies in their historic building built in 1906 which boasts the original art deco soda fountain from the 30's.
Located above the Iron Horse Social Club, a Vintage Motorcycle Museum & Bar, offers a unique overnight destination. We're on Main Street in downtown Savanna along the bluffs of the beautiful Mississippi River. Come enjoy the camaraderie, an awesome museum, great people, great music and ice cold beer.
Roberts' Roost Country Guest House
Located in the scenic rolling hills of Northwest Illinois just minutes from the Mississippi River, Palisades State Park & Great River Bike Trail. Two bedrooms, one bath, living room and kitchen.
Savanna Museum and Cultural Center
This 3 story historic building contains artifacts telling the story of this Mississippi River community. Noteworthy displays include over 80 mannequins dressed in authentic Civil War uniforms, native son & famous big-band musician Wayne King memorabilia, railroad artifacts and running model RR layout Savanna Ordnance Depot artifacts and much more.
Savanna Marketplace Bike Rental
Come explore the Great River Bike Path. Rentals of mountain bikes, junior mountain bikes and recumbants are available April 1 - September 30. Locks also available. All rentals include helmets and a printed map.
This is an outdoor railroad using 1/2 inch scale G Gauge with over 1,000 feet of track in a 45 by 60 foot outdoor garden. We run trains modeled from the late 1800's to the present time with both freight and passenger trains. We concentrate on rail cars hauling coal, grain, alcohol, ballast, and various commodities. At any given running, you can see steam and diesel trains depending on the era we are running that day on the inner and outer tracks of this Garden. The engines have digital sound boards for realism.
Hickory Hill Lodging is located down a wooded lane off of Payne Road, the gateway to Carroll County in Northwestern Illinois. Just minutes from Lake Carroll and the fine dining and relaxation in the area.
Unique and unusual antique furniture, clocks and lamps. Refinishing and stripping of antique furniture also available.
Imagine indulging yourself in the privacy of your own cabin with a full body massage & lingering leisurely over breakfast in bed provided by our own caterer. Extra Special touches available upon request. Arrangements can be made for extra-loving touches added to the cabin from rose petals, flowers & music, or send a special invitation asking them to join you for a relaxing getaway. Relax in the rustic setting of our cozy cabins located on 10 wooded acres just minutes from Lake Carroll. Enjoy our friendly atmosphere beside a bonfire or hot tub! A romantic whirl-pool cabin with fireplace or country kitchenette can accommodate everything from intimate parties to family reunions. Open year-round.
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson - Stockton
Gateway to scenic Jo Daviess County. Affordable, clean, friendly and convenient. Complete breakfast, limited pet friendly. Near historic downtown Galena and Chestnut Mountain skiing. Nearby snowmobile trails, state parks, hunting/fishing.
This log cabin getaway is cradled by nature. Delighted guests fish from the pedal boat and canoe across the pond to the tepee. Star-gaze, listen to the woods' silence, be at peace.
Nine-unit motel on Highway 20. New 32" flat screen TVs with cable, credit card phone service, nearby café. Midweek/multi-night discounts. Visa/MasterCard. No pets. Non-smoking. Amenities in office. Coffeemaker, microwaves, refrigerators.
Woodbine Glass Museum and Gift Shop
Museum displays 4,020 pieces of hand-blown glass, including contemporary and antique work from many countries. Gift shop.
Wonderful gifts and birdhouses by local artists. Specializing in organic gardening supplies, fountains, wind chimes, metaphysical crystals. Friendly, helpful service!
Specialty gifts including lamps and pictures. Full line of fine furniture, bedding & flooring showroom and window treatment design center.
Beautiful course, hidden in the hills, awaits golfers of all skill levels. Eighteen challenging holes, elevated greens, wide open fairways.
Woodbine Bend Golf Course and Restaurant
Immaculate 18-hole links-style golf course offers a challenge and a great time for golfers of all skill levels. Enjoy fresh, delicious entree choices plus all-you-can-eat fish/seafood buffet on Friday, prime rib on Saturday & our homemade specialty pizzas in our club.
Offering a large menu of fast food items and countless ice cream choices. Something for everyone, just how you like it.
Local sports bar specializing in home cooking, featuring homemade pizzas, Tuesday Taco Night, broasted chicken, Friday fish dinners and Saturday prime rib.
The Corner Tap is a family friendly atmosphere conveniently located halfway between Freeport, IL and Galena, IL in beautiful downtown Stockton, Illinois. Homemade pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soup and much more! Great beer selection, including darks and imports. Outdoor beer garden.
Stockton Heritage Museum is a not-for-profit entity dedicated to the preservation and teaching of Stockton area history. Discover exhibits on the Chicago Great Western Railroad, model trains, history of Kraft Foods, and Stockton-area history exhibits.
Unique, fun gifts for all ages and occasions. Located in historic downtown Stockton, five blocks south of US Hwy 20.
Sensibly priced family fashions featuring the latest trends and popular classics. Tuxedo rental. Dry cleaning drop-off/pick-up service.
Enjoy Jo Daviess countryside in a horse-drawn buggy/bobsled. Ride at our place or yours. Call for information/reservations.
Wards Grove is the best "mound forest" remaining in the Driftless Area. 335 protected acres of woodlands with populations of sensitive plant and animal species.
Offering excellent ambiance, exceptional food and decadent desserts. Homemade soups, fresh baked bread, serving your catering needs.
Glass studio nestled in the hills offers a shopping experience. Local glass artists at work using lampwork and fusing techniques.
Apple River Canyon State Park - Thompson/Salem Units
This 1,150 acre area allows hunting, fishing; no boating/biking. See postings/fact sheets at registration. Sign in/out at lots #1 or #2. The vegetative cover at the site is a mixture of steep timbered slopes and bluffs with grassland, row crops and hay fields predominate on ridge tops. The topography can be severe especially bordering the Apple River.
40 unit extended stay motel. All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, on site cafe, and laundromat, pets welcome
Campground for camping, hunting, and fishing. Located on backwaters of Mississippi River with boat rental, canoe rental, motor rentals, bait shop, concessions and canoe access
Clean room and great rates. Now under new ownership. Whirlpool suite. We are a great place to stay while fishing or hunting in northwest Illinois - just 1/2 mile to the Mississippi River and just off the Great River Bike Trail. New restaurant and Bar! View the bald eagles. We also have extended stay.
Our Mississippi River Lodge is located right on the banks on the Mighty Mississippi River between Savanna and Thomson Illinois and offers awe-inspiring views from every angle. We offer 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, living room with fireplace & big screen TV, deck with grill, a fully stocked kitchen and much more! If you are a river lover, this is the place for you. Fishing, water skiing, tubing, or cruising up the river, it's all here for your enjoyment. Since we are located on Big Slough, off of the main channel of the river, you can have fun without having to deal with a lot of river traffic. Access to the main channel is easy if you want to cruise the river. Only five miles up the river is Lower Sabula Lake which offers a great new sand beach. There is a public boat launch only a quarter mile from the house and a dock is provided to moor your boat at the house. If you do not have a boat, you can fish off the dock or the bank.
This rural style cafe will capture your senses. The decor is clearly slated rustic with a cozy and a distinctively pleasant ambience. The cafe is a staple of small town life with a sense of community as it embraces the environment that has been set forth by the Heirloom Market. We feature homemade baked goods and gourmet coffee. The espresso drink with steamed milk or variegated flavoring is designed for a picker upper or as a way to pass your time with a good book or to surf the free wi-fi internet.
Arnold's Bicycle Repairs and Rentals
Located in downtown Thomson, Illinois near the Thomson Public Causeway and steps from the Great River Bike Trail that extends 62 miles from the Quad Cities to Savanna, Illinois. We specialize in Recumbent Bikes & Trikes so what are you waiting for? Test ride one of our recumbents and capture a view of the mighty Mississippi. We offer sales (new and used); service and repairs (the friendliest customer service around) and special requests - need something unique, customization or special needs – we can do it! We offer bike rentals, too!
42 single rooms and eight double rooms with kitchenettes. We also offer a 9 hole golf course and The Sand Trap Bar & Grill.


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Fair : Relaxation
Salon Papillon - The Fair for the over 50s!
© Salon Papillon 2016
- Opening periods
- Event planned for the month of April 2017
Dates and programme may be subject to change
- Event planned for the month of April 2017
- Address:
Halles des Foires
Quai de Wallonie 6
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The diversity and quality of this fair's offer proves that life really does start at 50! In Liège, from 28 to 30/03/14!
Papillon is:
- 160 exhibitors,
- Numerous conferences,
- Entertainment,
- Fashion shows,
- Hobbies, wellness, leisure, health, finances, holidays, relaxation, etc,
- A host of activities,
- 10000 visitors per year!
But most of all, Papillon is a promise of a friendly atmosphere, laughter and encounters with people who share interests and expectations!
This fair is bursting with information, services and useful tools for the over 50s...
Papillon is split into 4 sections:
Free Time:
- Artisitic, cultural and tourist activities, hobbies, training courses, computing, community life, volunteering, etc.
Wellness and Health:
- Face and body care, cosmetics, hair, fashion, fitness, wellness, relaxation, aromatherapy, preventative medicine, diet, etc.
Art of Living:
- Gastronomy, home and personal assistance equipment, decoration, renovation, security, mobility, new technology, etc.
Et DROITS, SOCIAL & FINANCES :
- Banks, asset management, insurance, real estate, public services, inheritance, pensions, social support, humanitarian movements, etc.
Tourist information on the town LIEGE
We are not responsible for any changes in dates and/or programmes. Please contact the organiser prior to departure.


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"After evaluating the impacts of two seasons of flooding, we determined that day-use within the Forks of Huntington Campground and overnight camping below Forks of Huntington could be reopened," added Olsen.
Under the 2014 closure order all overnight camping will continue to be closed from Forks of Huntington Campground to Electric Lake. Therefore, campgrounds at Big Rock, Old Folks Flat, Bridges, Chute, and South Hughes will remain closed to all use. The Left Fork of Huntington Campground will be open to walk-in day-use only.
A few day-use parking areas will also be available within the Seeley burn area to provide trail access to the Left Fork of Huntington, Mill Canyon, and Castle Valley Ridge System trails. These parking areas will be located at Stuart Guard Station, outside the gate at Forks of Huntington Campground, at the mouth of Pete McElprang and Engineer Canyons, and at the Nuck Woodward Trailhead. These will be signed for day-use only
Other closures that will remain in place as the summer recreation season begins include:
The Nuck Woodward Road (Forest Road 0110) will continue to be closed to all motorized use between the trailhead 1 mile east of Utah Highway 31 to the trailhead at the head of the canyon adjacent to Castle Valley Ridge. Foot, horse, and bicycle traffic on the road will be permitted.
The following trails will be closed while tread repairs are made, down trees are removed, and drainage is reestablished: Huntington Pipeline Trail #958, Old Folks Flat to Stuart Guard Station Trail # 395, Second Water Canyon Trail #407, and Corner Canyon Trail #400. The following trails have sustained extensive damage and will not be useable by the public for the foreseeable future: Bob Wright Trail #378, Pole Canyon Trail #073, and Castle Valley Ridge Trail #068 (the last 0.25 mile east of Nuck Woodward Road).
In addition, the Left Fork of Huntington National Recreation Trail #131 will remain open to foot travel only until further stabilization work can be completed to facilitate horse passage.
"As trail repair work continues during the 2014 season, we expect some of these trails to reopen to public use," commented recreation specialist Bill Broadbear.
"Trail users need to exercise extra caution when using trails passing through the burn area. Burned trees have the potential of coming down, especially during wind events. In addition, monsoon rains could once again trigger debris flows onto Highway 31, making it impossible for trail users to return home at the end of the day," he added.
Copies of the Seeley Fire Order will be posted within Huntington Canyon and are available for public review at forest offices in Ferron, Price and Ephraim.


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Michigan Rush Northville is excited to add two new Directors of Coaching to it's staff for the 2014-15 seasons. Slobadan Pavlovic will be joining Rush Northville as the new Director of Goal Keeping and Boyzzz Khumalo will be joining as the new Director of Coaching for the club's U10-U11 Boys and Girls teams. Both coaches are certified USSF A License coaches and, along with their director responsibilities, will coach teams in the club.
Slobadan comes to Northville after serving at a number of youth clubs in Metro-Detroit. He is known for the technical development that he provides players and for his passion to teach. Slobadan has produced GK's and field players that are currently in both the collegiate and professional ranks and Rush players are going to benefit greatly from his teaching. Along with coaching, Slobadan was a very accomplished professional Goal Keeper in both Europe and Canada.
Boyzz Khumalo hails from South Africa and will be coming to the Rush from the Saline Soccer Association where he has served as the clubs Director for the past year. Khumalo experienced a great professional career after his college career at Costal Carolina. He was drafted by the Chicago Fire into the MLS and ended up spending 2 seasons with DC United of the MLS. After his playing days he turned to coaching and is currently a USSF A License coach. Along with coaching for the Rush Boyzzz is on staff at Madonna University with the men's program and is currently a player/coach with Lansing United of the NPSL.


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Another dramatic win for Canada at women's Pan Am CupCIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (July 18, 2012) – Canada's national women's volleyball team produced another dramatic five-set victory on Wednesday in the consolation playoff round at the Pan Am Cup women's volleyball tournament.
The Canadians defeated Costa Rica 25-22, 18-25, 25-16, 13-25, 15-13 in match that lasted one hour and 51 minutes. With the win, Canada remains in contention for a fifth place finish. It also keeps its hopes alive to qualify next year's FIVB Grand Prix. Just two days ago, the Canadians upset Cuba in five to conclude the round robin portion of the tournament.
"We felt a sense of urgency and some desperation, because we felt scared to lose in the fourth set, but capitalized point by point in the end,'' said Canadian team captain Brittney Page of Vernon, B.C.
As was the case against Cuba, the Pavan sisters from Kitchener, Ont., were the big point producers for the victors. Sarah Pavan led all players with 18 points while Rebecca Pavan added 11. Kelci French of Okotoks, Alta., followed with eight which included four services aces.
For Canada's coach Arnd Ludwig the result was good but not the way the team played. "The result was a good thing but I am not happy the way we played. We committed 33 unforced errors," he stated.
Marie-Pier Murray-Méthot of Quebec City agreed: ''we had our ups and downs,'' she said. ''We lacked aggression at points in the match and that's why it went five sets.''
Canada will now face the loser of one of the two quarterfinals held later Wednesday between Cuba-Argentina and Peru-Dominican Republic.
Canadian team for the Pan Am Cup women's volleyball tournament July 12-20, 2012 in Ciudad, Mexico:
Jaimie Thibeault, Full-Time Training Centre (Winnipeg), Sylvan Lake, AB
Alicia Perrin, Trinity Western University, Creston, BC
Jennifer Cross, University of Michigan, Scarborough, ON
Rebecca Pavan, University of Kentucky Kitchener, ON
Kelci French, Trinity Western University, Okotoks, AB
Jaclyn Ellis, Univeristy of Alberta, Mississauga, ON
Left Sides:
Brittney Page, Sollentuna VK, (Sweden), Vernon, BC
Shanice Marcelle, University of British Columbia, Victoria, BC
Lisa Barclay, University of British Columbia, Brandon, MB
Marie-Pier Murray-Methot, Val-de-Travers (Switzerland), Quebec City, QC
Right Side:
Sarah Pavan, Villa Cortese (Italy), Kitchener, ON
Janie Guimond, Sport Club Municpal Craiova (Romania), Becancour, QC
Information: www.norcea.net and www.volleyball.ca


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The Pot and the Kettle
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April 24 2008 04:10PM
Being a man of principle, Edmonton Oilers boss Kevin Lowe made it clear this week he doesn't hold former player agent Mike Gillis, now the GM of the Vancouver Canucks, in high regard. Lowe remains rightfully unhappy about being shunned by Michael Nylander, who backed out of a deal with the Oilers last summer when his wife tugged on the trousers and pulled out the hammer, informing hubby there was no way she was coming to Edmonton. Nylander's agent was none other than Gillis, and Lowe doesn't think he handled the situation as ethically as he should have. Suffice to say, Lowe won't be picking up the phone to talk trade with Gillis in his new capacity any time soon. "We haven't done many deals with Vancouver, although Dave Nonis and I had many conversations," Lowe told Darren Dreger of TSN. "I suspect we won't be doing any in the future." Lowe went on to say: "A lot of deals are done based on honesty and trust. He (Gillis) is going to be in tough earning trust. To orchestrate a trade, you have to have that trust going in." Pardon? Putting aside the fact Nylander stiffed in Washington after spurning the Oilers for an $18.5-million deal with the Capitals, is this the same Lowe who asked Mike Comrie to pay $2.5 million to complete a trade to the Anaheim Ducks? The same Lowe who, according to agent Ritch Winter, never said a word to Anaheim GM Bryan Murray about the money component as a requirement to get the trade completed? The same Lowe who told Murray and Winter they could begin working on a new contract, then made the $2.5 million stipulation at the 11th hour? That Lowe? Hmm.
Family Matters
The Oilers have always looked after their own, and that's unlikely to change under incoming owner Daryl Katz, who was a hardcore fan long before making his billions with Rexall. As tight as Katz is with Lowe and other Oilers he cheered for and became friends with in the 1980s, nepotism—the unconditional embrace of those who've worn the Oil Drop—might get cranked up a notch.
- Talk persists Craig Simpson will leave the TV booth again, this time for a front office job with the Oilers—likely in the capacity of an assistant GM to Lowe. What, exactly, qualifies Simpson? The answer escapes me. Oh, wait, 20 years ago, he scored 56 goals one season.
I'm wondering if some of the players who didn't enjoy Simpson acting as the vocal hammer for pal Craig MacTavish as an assistant coach will like him any better if he's kicked upstairs.
- Still on the Once-An-Oiler-Always-An-Oiler front, I keep hearing former captain and devout company man Kelly Buchberger will be promoted to MacTavish's staff after spending this season running the AHL show in Springfield.
If that move comes at the expense of Rob Daum, as opposed to being an addition to the existing staff, it's a mistake. Daum brought new ideas and a new perspective to the strategic mix. Daum complements assistants Bill Moores and Charlie Huddy. Daum can coach talent. Bucky?
Another thing...
- Nobody asked, but the first three names that come to mind ahead of Simpson if the Oilers really are looking to add to the front office are Doug Armstrong (he's still getting a cheque from Dallas), Winter (when hell freezes over) and Nonis (he'll end up in Anaheim with Burke).
- So, Joni Pitkanen will play for Finland at the World Championships. I'd have thought he'd need time to rest and let all those bumps and bruises that had him in and out of the Oilers line-up. The same could be said for Mathieu Garon, who'll be Canada's third stopper.
—Listen to Robin Brownlee every Thursday from 4 to 5pm on Total Sports with Bob Stauffer on Team 1260.
April 24 2008, 08:08PM
I think I recognize this guy from an eisode of "to catch a predator" he said he came to help
What exactly qualifies Ritch Winter to be an Ass't GM? I can accept the arguement that players are not qualified, but agents? Other than (most likely) having a professional background, what makes them qualified to run an NHL team?
The rumors that Simpson and Bucky making their way into the Oilers organization are disgusting.
Old boys network!
I have a hard time imagining a multi-billionaire will allow such a thing to happen. He didn't get to where he was by hiring best friends.
Asher: I'm not making the argument players aren't suited to be in the front office as GMs or assistants and agents are. Many of the best GMs in the game are former players. Likewise, there's some former agents who are pretty sharp. Obviously, there are people from both groups who'd be lousy at it. In the case of Winter, he's a lawyer by trade. He's familiar with contracts, the salary cap and evaluating players. I believe Winter is a forward-thinking guy -- that doesn't mean I think all agents are.
Bucky a coach of the Oil? Oh great, another slug-knot-head who couldn't score a goal if he was allowed to pick a puck up in his hand and throw it into the net! He'll be great for the kids. How will Simmer enter Rexall? There isn't a doorway big enough for his head to fit through.
Listened to the show today and it was pretty interesting listen to Winter talk about the whole Comrie debacle. Were the rumours that were flying around at that time true?
You'll take Winter's word over Lowe's? The same Rich Winter who, in those same negotiations, said that once all was said and done the full story would be coming out? Half a decade later and we'd still be waiting, if we still cared.
The same Rich Winter who... oh, never mind. Winter's got a *long* history of manipulating through the press himself, and I doubt you've forgotten that Robin. Are you ignoring that in favour of making a point, or do you really thing Winter's more trustworthy than Lowe?
MikeP: It's not a case of Winter's word over Lowe's if you're talking about the demand for $2.5 million, so don't cloud the issue. I talked to Bryan Murray at length about the Comrie fiasco at the time and I believe it went down exactly as Winter indicated. The point Winter was making Thursday is it's a bit odd for Lowe to talk about trust and ethics when it comes to Mike Gillis, given his dealings with Murray. That's legit, at least in my mind. As for attempting to manipulate the press, that's the stock and trade of player agents -- the same can be said of GMs -- and Winter does it all the time. Getzlaf at $10 million a season? The arguments both sides make in a case like the Comrie situation are best taken with a grain of salt -- followed by many phone calls.
PJO, To put into that perpective...
Katz didnt get to where he is by only hiring strangers eithers. If he wants to hire his best friends....what are you gonna do about it?
Jesus, some people...
Was that jab at Pitkanen really necessary? By my count it will have been a month since the Oil played their last game of the season, thats plenty of time for any "bumps and bruises" to heal, imo. The guy wants to represent his country at an international tournament and you're giving him a hard time about it? Give me a break.
Get Joni signed Lowe!
Couple the reaction of Lowe to Gillis, the friends he made in Burke and Regier last off season with Bucky and Simpson coming back - I am concerned. The Oilers hold everyone else to a high standard - but seem to excuse themselves of it due to the 'winning tradition' and excellence in Edmonton. Unfortunatly - those two attributes have not been terribly prevelant since the early 90's.
Slamming the door closed on other teams does nothing to help this club - organization inbreeding is going to make it worse.
April 25 2008, 08:27AM
Katz didnt get to where he is by only hiring strangers eithers. If he wants to hire his best friends….what are you gonna do about it?
Bitch and complain, of course
Yeah I agree with Rev.
Some things you can keep private. If I don't like someone who I may have to deal with at some point in the future, I'm likely not going to call them out in public and burn that bridge. The fact that Gillis has a point in that the Oilers are better off without Nylander (which he basically spelled out) only contributes to that thinking.
And as much as I like Bucky, I think new (non-old boys club) blood in the front office/coaching staff would be a good thing.
In regards to the "Old Boys Club" I am not a big fan of it myself, however, after listening to Robin and Bob ramble on about it last night, not having the same type of philosophies behind the bench etc and remebering a certain radio hosts picking the Habs to win it all,I find it interesting to see the coaching and management make up of the HABS, Gainey, Carbonneau, Muller(actually not bad early on-pts wise), & Jarvis. What a group of offensively minded hockey players in their day. I think not. They all were winners thouigh if I remember correctly.
Just some food for thought!
On what possible basis can you say with any clue that Winter is converscent with the cap, & can evaluate players? And your rant against The Warrior was profoundly lame, particularly since you had him on mute.
April 25 2008, 09:56AM
Robin, your comment about maybe Garon should be resting is interesting. Do you feel he could have played some of the remaining regular season games that he missed? Do you think he is a malingerer? I thought the injury was legit.
April 25 2008, 10:01AM
And why was Lowe obligated to tell Burke that he was going to do an offer sheet?
In fact it would have been stupid to do so.
Lets tell Burke what we are going to do so he can do something about it. Yeah that makes sense.
He told Regier that he was going to do an offer sheet, did that quell his anger?
Lowe followed the CBA which incidentally , one of the creators was Brian Burke.
Also how many organizations hire former players in different roles throughout the organization. What makes them qualified?
While I would agree that it is not always the best strategy the Oilers are no different than 29 other organizations.
I agree that Lowe shouldn't have said a word, it really served no purpose but I think some of your reasoning is erroneous.
April 25 2008, 10:04AM
Actually I read it wrong.
I agree that the Comrie thing was handled incorrectly.
But the Old boys club system is followed by 30 clubs.
Not by every club. I hardly think that the Columbus Blue Jackets have a rich club history from which to draw.
The Red Wings hire smart people, not necessarily their people. Lets be more like them yeah?
Funny how you and Dan Barnes had completely different takes on the same situation as they were happening.
According to Barnes, the deal was not agreed to and in fact Murray was told by Lowe that he needed to do one thing before the trade would be accepted.
Then again, your articles during the whole comrie-gate were less than honest... after all, how many times did you quote Rich Winter in him saying that we'd hear the truth when all was said and done?
Still waiting on that Robin.
Sammy: Right. Why, as a lawyer and an agent, would Ritch Winter have any understanding of contracts, the salary cap or player evaluation? And the quick transition to the "lame" Warrior rant? On mute? I know where you stand -- reporters in general, and especially those who criticize the Oilers, are dopes and I'm particularly dim. At least you're consistent in your lack of understanding of who knows what.
OilerBlueRiderGreen: I was surprised either accepted the invitation. Ankle sprains, like Garon was dealing with, can linger. Likewise, the groin problems Pitkanen struggled with can take more than three weeks to settle down.
Tom: Count again. The last game was April 3. It's April 25. That's 22 days. Short month. It wasn't a jab at Joni.
Hockeyaddict 101: You're right. Hiring those you know isn't exclusive to the Oilers. The thing is, those who have a problem with what they call the "Old Boys Club" have openly asked if there might be a move away from the hirings of former Oiler players under Katz. What I hear leads me to believe that won't happen.
Rock: It's not "funny" how Barnes and I had different takes on the Comrie situation, it's called differing opinions. Barnes brings his perspective to the table and I bring mine. That's fine. You're right about the "whole story" not coming out as Winter repeatedly suggested it would. He bailed on that and hasn't budged despite being asked to deliver that he kept promising.
Will Gillis still be allowed to act as a player agent now that he's a GM? If so, will Lowe deal with him when it's time to re-sign Sam Gagner? I think Lowe should take the high-road with Gillis and not add fuel to the fire by making unnecessary public comments. Don't deal with the guy, fine. But also, don't pubically black-ball him either. Tell Gags to get a new agent!!
You cant honestly believe that because you are an agent, you are actually a talent evaluator. Thats frankly stupid & illogical, & i dont think your that. In terms of the cap expertise, because you try & get an individual client as much as you can does not mean you have anything more than passing knowledge of the intricacies of the cap issues.
Really it was not a shot at pitkanen Robin. Who are you trying to fool, you take shots at him in your sleep. Leave the guy alone he still has more personality than you. Did you forget it was Comrie and Winter who screwed the Oilers not lowe. Only thing lowe did was get pissed and ask back some of the millions Lowe gave him thinking he would stay an Oiler atleast untell he was a UFA. All this for a kid who is not man enough to play in his hometown. If Rich Winter wants to be liked atleast by me and others in this town. Action is louder than words convince Hossa to sign with the OIl for a smart contract that works in to are cap so that we can build a winner. But in reality he is just going to screw the oilers like he has always done in the past. Your right robin Winter is a great guy....NOT.
RobinB would never take a shot at Pitkanen. Saying he has "the pain threshold of a four-year-old" is literary genius Edmonton Sun style.
phase: Yes I would and I have.
The pain-threshold remark you cite is a good example of that, and one I thought was warranted. So why would I deny taking at "shot" at him now?
If you really care, as opposed to just writing in to make smart-ass remarks, I didn't see Pitkanen or Garon on the radar when I did an earlier post about Gagner and Cogliano being "on notice" for the World Championships because of the injury problems both had. Believe what you want.
April 25 2008, 12:50PM
Samwise, you have the intelligence of a wet pea if you think Lowe's attempt to extort Comrie was anything more than a complete slap in the face.
"Thinking he would stay an Oiler atleast [sic] untell [sic] he was a UFA"? Are you effin' kidding me? In business this would be like Microsoft offering to buy Yahoo... but then telling Yahoo that by "buy" they meant "go f*ck yourself."
Robin is Joni that bad?. When i watch him play i am in awe of his obviuos talent. But you seem to disregard his obvious talents and point to injurys and call him a 4 year old and such. Does he have the Pain threshold of jason smith?no But to say he has a pain threshold of a 4 year old is out of line. In fact i would bet you a hundred dollers that Joni played games hurt and not like 2 games like half the games he played this year. For a guy that makes a living writing smart-ass remarks do not get upset if someone writes one about you.
DJ you do not think Comrie deserved a slap in the face after that bs are you effin'kidding me. Was it professional? no. Did comrie deserve it? YES.
Let's face it, R.B., you act like you have many years of pent-up frustration stored up and you have to rely on this site to vent what you can't say outside of it. Pull in your bottom lip and man up. You are showing a tendency to take more and more shots of the cheap variety without backing it up. Your negative opinions would have much more validity if they were balanced off with a constructive suggestion for once. You have a unique perspective and could offer alot of insight to those of us who can only express opinion based on what we see from the outside looking in. There is no question your access should give your views much more weight. However, you have me hoping that Penner and/or Pitkanen ram your words right back down your throat with their play next season and that just shouldn't be the case.
Holy damn! A guy doesn't visit the site for a few weeks and BAM! everyone's talking.
I think samwise is partly right. Comrie was a total douche. But I don't think that Lowe's behaviour made him seem any better. What's more, I think that other players see that kind of action from a GM like Lowe, and it doesn't do a lot for his cred.
Did Comrie deserve to be smacked? Yeah, I think so. But while Lowe's actions were hilarious, they make him seem like a vindictive prick too. And I don't think that's cool.
fyvmvv: Penner and Pitkanen might do exactly that. I've been wrong before and I'll be wrong again.
As for the rest -- there's no pent up frustration on my end. You're right, though, this forum does allow more latitude to be more direct and critical than working at the dailies, as I did for 18 years. I can see you reading that as a "tendency to take more and more shots of the cheap variety."
While you might not agree with some of what I write, I AM expressing opinions based on what I see from the inside. It's not like I get up in the morning and say, "Hell, I think I'll pull something out of my ass" just to generate interest or controversy. I get no percentage or money based on page hits or responses to my articles on this site. I've got no reason to go over the top just for the hell of it.
Robin whats so bad about Joni?
R.B. - I speak from the bottom of my copper and blue heart...thank you for not pulling anything out of your ass or any other orifice for that matter.
oil nation would get zero hits if he started pulling stuff out his bum. thats a good call on your part robin...
Just going back to my initial remark Robin, the month that I was talking about was the one from the Oilers last game (April.3) to Finland's first game (May.3). I must have mistaken what you wrote for sarcasm, the same kind of sarcasm we've all heard you dish out about Pitkanen all season...
I still want him tell me whats so bad about Joni. I just do not see whats so bad about him.
samwise: I think Joni doesn't give him the warm and fuzzy feeling Lupul did. I think it's more about the trade than Joni's play or talent at 23.
I'm still astounded that RB thinks because a guys an agent, that makes him some sort of talent evaluator. Or that because a guy negotiates contracts on a one of basis, that makes him have more than a passing knowledge of the Cap. My god, get your nose out of Winters jock.
The only thing winters Knows is how to screw a team over.
he said so on total sports.
April 25 2008, 02:35PM
Im really tired of you bashing Pitkanen. He's an extremely skilled d man something the oil really need. Hes exciting to watch and will only get better. It seems like you have been running him out of town ever since he got her. Give it a break.
Is it just me or does gillis look like a shady dude.
Regarding Gillis/Van.owners, I hope they succeed to the extent all NW opponents are in effect partners with the Oil. The Oil need to have their partner's buildings full of happy fans and corporate supporters. If they fail and the NW division becomes a colossal goat rodeo who loses? We do. What concerns me especially with the Oil being on the verge of sole ownership again, is the chance of people who are nothing more than fans with exceptionally deep pockets taking over a hockey organization with no more knowledge about running an NHL team than I have. Do these guys in Van.look like they have good listening skills? Not at all. Not after what they did to Nonis. In my view it was hasty and risky in the extreme. We shall see.
April 25 2008, 03:05PM
Although I think this topic is getting driven into the ground, I'd like to add my 2 cents. I think it's not a question of Pitkanen's skill level that makes him expendable, it's the mere fact that he has two gaping holes in his game.
Hole #1: He's prone to defensive brain cramps. Not to the degree the Marc-Andre Bergeron had, as Pitkanen is obviously more confident passing the puck and has better vision, but the fact remains that on occasion he just gives up the puck for a 2-1.
Hoe #2: He's injury prone. Not sure about this? Let's see what TSN says about his injuries this season:
15-Mar-08 Missed 1 game (undisclosed). 13-Mar-08 Undisclosed, day-to-day. 19-Feb-08 Missed 1 game (hip injury). 16-Feb-08 Hip injury, day-to-day. 22-Jan-08 Missed 2 games (knee injury). 18-Jan-08 Knee injury, day-to-day. 13-Jan-08 Missed 1 game (flu). 10-Jan-08 Flu, day-to-day. 02-Jan-08 Missed 1 game (back injury). 31-Dec-07 Back injury, day-to-day. 22-Nov-07 Missed 13 games (knee injury). 31-Oct-07 Knee injury, late November. 23-Oct-07 Knee injury, sidelined indefinitely.
Maybe he just needs to learn to stretch? I sure as heck stretch before each game to avoid injury, but maybe stretching isn't stressed enough in the Finnish leagues or the Swedish Elite League.
Joni isn't likely to be overpaid because of his skill, he's likely to be overpaid because of his liabilities, both defensively and physically.
April 25 2008, 06:37PM
Montreal Boys Club vs Edmonton's boys club is different in terms of where they started the coaching and management. Gainey(coached in France, Coached and Managed in Dallas and Minnesota before coming to Montreal), Jarvis(AHL experience 3+years and countless years as assistant in the NHL...some would say he deserved the role before Carboneau and some say he deserves a lot of the credit as he managed in Hamilton for a couple of years growing the rookies 41 25 10 4 0.600 second year 38 29 6 7 0.556)
Robin, Great venue for your articles, I love the open forum. I am sure if you had Kevin OTR he would admit the attempted Comrie heist was a mistake, and chalk it up to inexperience. As I heard of 1260 today, KLowe was more dissapointed that Gillis never picked up the phone to tell him what his client was doing. And the question I would have to Winter would be 'as a respected agent' would he ever permit a client to do what Nylander did? I would think as an agent I would terminate the relationship and not represent him. Winter was however way offside attacking the Oilers draft record by rattling off players that they could have had drafted. Is it me or does Winter have a love affair with the Red wings. Yes they are a fine organization, but I am sure you can go through the draft day mistaked with them as well.
Tommy: Ritch seldom passes on a chance to take a dig at the Oilers and he did it again with the draft record reference. No need, really, but he can't seem to help himself. And yes, Ritch clearly has a thing for the Red Wings.
April 25 2008, 11:05PM
Thanks for your answer Robin but you haven't really answered how the "the Old Boys Club is wrong"
Sather was an Old boy, a friend of Pocklington and a former Oiler and then went on to win 5 Stanley Cups
Toe Blake was an "old Boy: and I believe he had 8 cups as a coach/manager.
Neither of these legendary people had experience as coach/manager when they were hired.
I could go on and one as obviously it is more of the rule than the exception.
Being an "Old boy" doesn't make you a bad choice.
Hockey Addict 101: When and where did I say the "Old Boys Club," in terms of a general approach, is wrong across the board?
You've cited examples where it works very well. It's perfectly natural to feel comfortable working with people you know and like and have some history with. In the case of hockey, people you've played with or against. I get that.
All things being equal -- experience and ability etc -- why not take someone you know over somebody you don't? It can get complicated,though, if you put way more weight in that familiarity than in credentials and experience.
I just get a feeling, knowing how tight MacTavish and Simpson are, he's going to be hired come hell or high water -- even if he's not the most qualified guy for the job.
In the case of Buchberger, my only objection would be if his hire came at the expense of Rob Daum. I saw first-hand how well Buchberger works with certain types of players during the lockout, when I covered and travelled with the Roadrunners of the AHL. He was a great help in developing Kyle Brodziak. He spent hours and hours grooming the kid. I know what Bucky brings to the table. I just don't want him forced into the mix if it means losing Daum, who has a real knack for working with skill players and provides the coaching staff a tactical component in terms of defensive zone coverage and breakouts etc.


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accommodations for launching or retrieving watercraft.
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How extremely messed up were your parents in raising you? TEST
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13% instability, 5% abused, 21% spoiled.
You scored 13% instability, 5% abused, 21% spoiled. The following are the consequences of having a high score in any of the areas. Not everything will pertain to you, just perhaps the ones in which you had the highest scores. I'm listing them ALL, though, so you can see what they all mean! You know, the more ammo you can get to back up your parental grudge, the better!
Please note: if you have had tramatic beyond-normal things happen to you during your childhood, please realize this test's reseults most likely WILL NOT APPLY TO YOU. You are a survivor in the true sense of the word, and your experiences are not a true reflection of what this test's intention was to diagnose.
You scored 13% instability. If this number is high, chances are trust is an important thing to you. Your parents probably never agreed on any boundaries, hell, there's a possibility there were no boundaries! Limits were never set, rules changed day to day, Maybe your parents divorced or only one raised you, maybe they took their financial and emotional burdens out on you. Either way, they may have f*^&ed you good!
You scored 5% abused. That really sucks. Even if it's a minimal number, it sucks. And if it's a high number, it sucks even more that I mentioned there are people with low numbers. Abuse comes in many forms, whether it be emotional, physical, or otherwise, and it's truly hard sometimes to find an inner voice growing up when our is always being silenced. People with a history of abuse may have a hard time believing in themselves, may have a low self esteem, and may even search out abusive partners.
You scored 21% spoiled. We all know what this means, not neccesarily a bad thing, but do you know how messed up it can potentially make you? Being spoiled can not only raise children with an unrealistic feeling of entitlement, it ultimately sets them up for failure! If someone always got everything as a child just for breathing, chances are they've attached happiness to objects. And what if life as an adult isn't this way anymore? Think they'll be happy?
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This sensual image is more than a painting of a nude boy playing a pipe. The title Boy with pipes is one which was given to the work after Lambert's death, and 'The young shepherd' is more likely to be the title he gave it. This title suggests Lambert's idealised interest in simple country life and the virtues of nature. It is easy to imagine that this youth is a pagan, living in an Arcadia, calling to other spirits with his pipe.
Lambert's youthful shepherd resembles George Frampton's image of a young Peter Pan playing pipes. A short time before Lambert painted Boy with pipes , Frampton's bronze sculpture Peter Pan was unveiled in Kensington Gardens in 1912, following the success of J.M. Barrie's famous play (1904) about a boy who wouldn't grow up or, rather, wouldn't give up his pagan self to become a part of the civilised adult world. He was a child who could converse with animals, listen to fairies and experience the secret world behind appearances.
Lambert used the subject as an opportunity to render the beauty of the pre-adolescent male body and the seeming timelessness of youth. It is a sensual rather than explicitly sexual image.
Lambert painted it in the high-key palette that he began to use when he moved to
25 Glebe Place, London. It was a revival of his interest in Botticelli's paintings from fifteenth-century Florence, and of his desire to create a picture which would look good in any light.However, in giving this work a blue background Lambert was fulfilling the ideals of the English poet and literary critic, John Addington Symonds, who in a book of essays, In the key of blue (1893), wrote: 'whether the flesh tints of the man be pale or sun-burned, his complexion dark or fair, blue is equally in sympathy with the model'.
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Posted on 12/19/2012 8:58:45 AM PST by Baynative
(Reuters) - Time has tapped U.S. President Barack Obama for its Person of the Year for the second time, citing his historic re-election last month as symbolic of the nation's shifting demographics and the rise of younger, more diverse Americans.
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I guess this means he's getting another Nobel Peace Prize.
Wow! That caught me by surprise. Who'da thought?
I wonder...is nobama's reelection "symbolic" of societal dumbing-down, voter fraud or gimmesome politics?
You mean Dear Leader is not???
Time is still published ?
Don't forget "Gun salesman of the year" ,too.
Barack Obama is Time's Person of the Year
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For now. Give it another year. Maybe. News-weak has gone by the roadside.
What a surprise.
What do we expect from a communists inspired piece of paper that should be in a shredder.
Stupid is as stupid does............
I don'w know what he's done to deserve this - but Time's choice justifies why I don't read the garbage and why they will eventually go the way of Newsweek.
The award should have been given collectively to the voter fraud thugs.
Does that make him the Person of the Century, or the Person of the Millennia?
[Yes, that's meant to be plural.]
If they had the cohonnas they should tell the truth and rename the magazine SOCIALIST TIMES.
History shows that people make nations.The ultimate way to destroy a country is for changing demographics and their worldview and mode of integration to destroy the values, principles, traditions, and culture that made it great.
They already have.
Would Barry shut up already. I turn on the radio for some entertainment and he's yapping about gun control.
**** obama and **** time.
Is this his reward for his massive cover-up of events in Benghazi, including the murder of four Americans? Or maybe his brilliant move in Egypt; Calling for the ousting of an American ally and funding a terrorist group to declare itself 'Dictator' of a new Islamist State?
That Korean dude would have been a better choice.
That is the ultimate irony of Obama's existence. he's really done nothing throughout his life. Yet, here he is.
Another thing that has always fascinated me about liberals is the joy they take in adorning their homes and offices with trophies they haven't earned. I marvel at how they can take pride in showing off something that they and the viewer know was not earned. Maybe it's the mutual understanding of having pulled off a scam.
KWANZAA CLAUS Times man of the year...
TIME magazine is still published? Who knew?
Me hero???
Saw the cover posted in my local newspaper. Time is gonna get in trouble for going all "O.J. Simpson" on the cover.
I know being backlit was supposed to give him gravitas, but it just makes him look foreboding.
I don't consider the creep to be a legit president...
I want participate in the SCM's joy, but I'll take some pleasure as bammey voters take it in the shorts....
that's not a very nice way to live your life, but its something..
Time has not learned what LTG Russell Honore said during the Katrina clean-up about getting "stuck on stupid!" I'd love our unbiased media to explain how it is that over the past several decades that the favorable covers of these (dying) news magazines so favors Democrat Presidents. Jus an amazing coincidence I guess.
Frankly though, this is looking more and more like a Presidential replay of Peter Sellers' classic "Being There". As the IMDb blurbs says, "His simple TV-informed utterances are mistaken for profundity." Obama strikes me as being a mile wide but an inch deep.
TIME has always dug totalitarians.
An inch wide but a mile thick. Unfortunately.
I thought it wold be the UNDOCUMENTED ILLEGALS.....
The republigraphics aren't looking good. The Republicans could never win control of several key states again, and this trend has now reached the national level. The socialist cancer in the USA has reached stage 4.
Hispanics are the conservatives in the United States of Mexico. Their economy is growing twice as fast as the USA. They have many of the same stores there that we have here, Costco, Walmart, Home Depot, only with much cheaper prices. Government spending and regulation is tiny compared to the USA, and their public dept is half the GDP percentage. 1950s America still exists, but they speak Spanish there.
When Bush lost in 1992, we were told it was because of "the economy, stupid".
In 2012, it was "The Stupid" younger "more diverse" Americants who had the overwhelming say. They might have voted differently if they "had skin in the game". Non-taxpaying Americans are all to happy to take money with no clue on how to pay for it.
A cult of personality arises when an individual uses mass media, propaganda, or other methods, to create an idealized, heroic, and, at times god-like public image, often through unquestioning flattery and praise. Sociologist Max Weber developed a tripartite classification of authority; the cult of personality holds parallels with what Weber defined as "charismatic authority". A cult of personality is similar to hero worship, except that it is established by mass media and propaganda.
A 1950s Chinese propaganda poster showing a happy family of five enjoying life under the image of Mao Zedong. The caption above the picture reads "The happy life Chairman Mao gives us".
Any predictions on future nominators? I'll start:
2013 Man of the Year: Moochie
2014 Man of the Year: Chelsea Hubbell.
2015. TIME has ceased publishing.
I think Obama is tapping the editors at Time.
Surprise! Surprise! I never would have thought that would be their pick! After all the negative stories about Obama in Time one would never have guessed they would select him! My bet, he will be made a Saint next! to rank next to Al Gore! I would not be surprised if he won another Nobel Peace prize and an Oscar! The military should grant him a Congressional Medial of Honor! for ending the Iraq war and all that.
J. Jackson Jr. was robbed! Who else could get 99% of the vote, w/o campaigning, while kickin time in the funny farm?
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