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A case of the Tuesdays
Jason Gregor
January 28 2009 07:35AM
"WE WANT TEN! WE WANT TEN! WE WANT TEN!" rained down from the rafters with five minutes to go in last night's debacle. You know it's not a good game when the home crowd is routing for the opponent to score double digits in goals. But for the only time all night the hometown crowd got what they wanted -- a 10 spot.
Does Groundhog Day have to happen consecutively, or can it happen 42 days later?
It did last night for the Oilers and the Nation -- with one difference. This time the opposition scored ten goals rather than a measly nine. If you were at Rexall Place last night then you witnessed history, because an eight-goal loss is the worst home loss in the rich history of the Oil. On Dec. 16 Chicago led 3-0, before the Oilers scored a PP goal.
- Last night Buffalo led 4-0, before the Oilers scored a PP goal.
- Then Chicago scored six straight before the Oilers buried an EV goal.
- Then Buffalo potted five straight before the Oilers buried an EV goal.
But Buffalo, to the delight of the crowd, responded and scored their 10th, shorthanded for good measure, and mercifully the night was over for the fans.
The Oilers are now 1-3 at home on Tuesdays this year, and have been outscored 25-10 in those four games.
Since the lockout here is their home record on Tuesdays:
- 2005-06: 2-3-1-1
- 2006-07: 3-3 and they gave up seven goals to the Avs one night.
- 2007-08: 5-5-0-1
So they aren't as bad in the past few years, but now I would guess Oiler fans are starting to say "I Don't Like Tuesdays". Did you know there was a song titled exactly that?
I've never heard of Geoffrey Keezer, and now I think he is even more of a dork for not having audio or lyrics to the song.
While you wake up today, pissed at another horrific Oiler loss, here is a classic song and even better video to let you release the rage.
The Boomtown Rats -- what a legendary '80s band. Sing along, and just switch Monday with Tuesday and you should feel better. If not, look at the video and take in the uncanny resemblance between the lead singer and Tom Gilbert. Look closely, it's there, especially the fascination and complete NO REASON to be playing with his hair.
Still can't see it? How about the back up singer top right. He looks like almost any Russian who played in the league in the '80s. And what is with the bottom right singer? Does he have lock jaw before his big "NO REASONS" contribution to the song? And top left guy has an eerie resemblance to Raimo Summanen. Bottom left guy I'm guessing is a mix between BM and JS.
Regardless of who they look like, the synchronicity from left to right with the "NO REASONS" should make this one of the top 10 videos of all time. Or how the couch scenes that made this an absolutely ground breaking video, one that has never been duplicated.
I'm sure you thought the same thing when you awoke back on Dec. 17. "The good news is there is no way the Oilers can play that bad again this year, no chance."
Well, you were wrong.
They did play worse, much worse. The game was over before the two-minute mark of the first period, when the Sabres went ahead 2-0. From there it was just an exercise in futility.
This team does not know how to handle success. Just when they get on a bit of a roll where their coach is cautiously optimistic, the fans think they are turning the corner and even the media think they might just be able to move from pretender to contender, they soil the sheets to the tenth degree.
Groundhog Day has nothing on the Oilers. It has been Groundhog Year since 2000. Struggle with mediocrity, stay close until March and then scratch and claw to try and make the playoffs. Three times it works, three times is doesn't and one time they absolutely collapse, only to win their final game and avoid getting into the lottery.
Until this team can put together a string on solid hockey games, before their usual March push for the playoffs, it is impossible to call them anything other than a pretender.
And Wanye, how do you explain Denis Grebeshkov being an EVEN player in both lopsided loses this year. Outscored 19-4, yet your favourite player was even…Truly amazing.
I'll leave you with another completely nonsensical video, but a song title that is fitting, because I'm sure some of you did this last night. Unable to shake the gory, repetitive, embarrassing, and horrific display you watched last night at Rexall Place.
I wonder how many of the players will be walking funny today; they were bent over and taken dry.
The team is the laughing stock of the message boards today.
January 28 2009, 10:55AM
I even got a friggin message from my EX at 8:00 this morning chirping me about this loss. Brutal.
Jason Gregor wrote:
This team is perplexing because just when you think they might turn a corner, they slam on the brakes, and blow their the tranny.
Lowe's brought in a Tranny? Well, there's the problem right there!
We would all love a update after practice Gregor.
Thanks in advance.
Jason Gregor wrote:
Practice starts at 11…It will be interesting to see…I wouldn't be surprised if both of them dress, because after the debacle last night, there is no way they want Strudwick or Stortini fighting the Bogeyman at home. A MacIntyre/Bogeyman clash could be something to look forward to, but last time I thought it would happen it didn't, so I'm not predicting it this time. Only because I don't want to jinx it…
We could then see the magical line of macintyre stortini and strudwick reunited for that game hah so brutal. Jason, are you going to oil kings game to check out eberle play on saturday? Its impressive they sold 11k tickets for that game.
Is a possible SMac vs. Boogyman tilt worth the $14.00 for PPV on Friday? After last night's game it'd be hard to find another reason to pay to watch. Never mind pay...just watch period.
January 28 2009, 11:20AM
Hey MacT "do-over's" only apply to horseshoes, but you probably know a thing or two about horseshoes seeing as how somehow you managed to retain your job for this long. They better play better against Minnesota!!!
January 28 2009, 11:32AM
I like the way Jason finally calls out MACT inthis article, as did Fred Flintstone last nite on post game. It's about time. Now which reporter has the Gonads to ask Lowe why is MacT still here? and not just take any answer,Let him try defend his record. At the postgame press conference, When MacT said 'FIRE" I was hoping it was him.
January 28 2009, 11:37AM
Jason Gregor wrote:
CurtisS wrote: Nope playoff teams never ever lose that bad. Actually you are wrong…In 1984 the year the Oilers won their first cup… They lost, 7-2 in LA 8-3 in Toronto 9-2 in Wash 11-0 in Hartford 7-1 v. St. Louis…
Oh, Gregor. Any excuse to pimp the 11-0 loss to the Whale eh?
January 28 2009, 12:19PM
When I read the article that Mactavish was telling his coaching staff to make sure the team didnt overwork themselves and save some energy for the stretch run make me think of a story.
Mike Millbury told a story when asked if its tough to get back into 100% focus after a break. He said he was going to give the boys a day of rest, get them into a good frame of mind, nice and relaxed right? Well the GM of that team called him in and tore 105 strips off of him. They were a 1st place team at the time anhd the GM was like "you want us to miss the playoffs, what are you thinking" etc. etc. Well Millbury went and threw some stuff around the locker room and yelled and screamed for a good hour about being intense etc. They went and won that game.
January 28 2009, 12:21PM
@ POKIE Reddik:
Regular beat writers and reporters for a local team wouldnt dare ask that question if they ever hope to get a press pass for the next game, let alone keep their job. Part of being a regular reporter for the team is you need rapore with the participants to be able to do your job effectively.
January 28 2009, 12:31PM
CurtisS wrote:
We would all love a update after practice Gregor. Thanks in advance.
Watching now, and it was not a bag skate. High tempo for 45 minutes, then a flood and now second session. Line rushes, and lots of skating, but not a "no-puck, puke bucket at centre ice" practice.
One differene is that Cogliano is back with Moreau, while Pouliot is with Cole and Nilsson. Will wait for that explanation, but clearly he likes Cogliano with Moreau.
Or that Pouliot is an upgrade on Gagner because he has six goals to Gagner's four...I have no idea, but right now the combinations don't matter as much as the fire necessary to compete. And it looks like 33 and 46 on fourth line for Friday.Mike Krushelnyski wrote:
Oh, Gregor. Any excuse to pimp the 11-0 loss to the Whale eh?
It was with a point this time, but yes it will always be there. I can guarantee that no team will ever be as good as the WHALE to crush the Oilers 11-0...Never. The Green and White will always be part of Oiler history.
***And expect a real insightful piece from Brownlee today. He has already chewed off half of his pen watching practice. I'm guessing the hamster has been in constant motion in his head all day, so it should be a gooder...haha..
@ Jason Gregor:
Thanks Gregor. Should be intresting from Robin.
They should of really had a puke in the bucket pratice. I cant understand why you wouldnt. Clearly they didnt have their attention last night as a coaching staff. A 2 hour beg skate would get it for Fridays game.
Pathetic IMO.
January 28 2009, 12:53PM
Buck: it was over after 3-0. And then JDD comes in and he's being pulled all over the net. No, it wasn't the kid's fault but he did almost as little as did Roli.
I was shocked that you didn't see more outrage over the dealing off of Garon. If JDD had super numbers in the A AND we got something tangible in return for Garon, then, yeah, maybe that's a decent deal.
But it leaves us really thin and I had that opinion from the first time I heard it.
@ Jason Gregor:
Sorry Gregor. Didn't mean to make it sound like I would be better than you at your job or know how to craft a proper, tasteful, time appropriate question in that scrum. As a FAN, however, I was concerned about a lack of HITS thrown.... and not just last night. (I Don't care about the lack of fighting) Our D completetely surrendered the line. Marchment would have killed someone had they made that many pretty passes at the blueline. Why no hitting? Systems thing? Personnel thing? Injury concerns? No answers and no inquiries.
I also think MacT has never come clean about the unexpectedly poor level of offensive execution this season from our forwards. Aside from Ales and the D this has been a big problem. We don't generate enough QUALITY chances. Throwing the puck at the net without close support is pointless in today's league. Why aren't our forwards attacking as a cohesive unit. Where is the compete level the Oilers were once famous for?
Finally I just hate the "Do-Over" thing. Professionals in any business don't say, "Oh I cost my company big time...DO-OVER!" Not twice in two month anyway. Will the Boys be ready to COMPETETE with Minnesota friday... or should I go to a movie instead?
Gregor, you weren't impressed with my questions... Doesn't change the fact that as an angry fan I want to hear MacT justify the lack of hitting, close puck support, quality offensive chances, and poor compete level... Is it personnel or systems? Does he even know?
@ Jason Gregor: Oh and P.S.
I'm pretty sure three straight losses qualify as a losing streak.
January 28 2009, 01:08PM
Travis Dakin wrote:
I even got a friggin message from my EX at 8:00 this morning chirping me about this loss. Brutal.
Oh man. That's low. The nation has your back bro.
Jason Gregor wrote:
***And expect a real insightful piece from Brownlee today. He has already chewed off half of his pen watching practice. I'm guessing the hamster has been in constant motion in his head all day, so it should be a gooder…haha..
I would imagine Brownlee's post is another Deep Thoughts
I seem to remember MacT giving the guys a light practice a few years back just before a big game with Dallas. He used the same rational and what happened? We were blown out.
The guy doesn't have a clue on how to coach.
Anyone catch MacT's answer to which of the 2 goalies to put in? His response was: "Put both of them in??? Don't think it would have helped!"
At least he found a bit of humour. Pathetic, pathetic effort. How many times can this team showed up uninspired & stay intact? When did losing & excuses become acceptable in this town?
January 28 2009, 02:00PM
"When did losing & excuses become acceptable in this town?"
About 2000-2001
Jason Gregor wrote:
And not one of you even laughed a bit at the "I hate Mondays video"…come on that is pure GOLD…
I'll give you the Gilbert & Geldof hair-doo comparison J.G. but sadly Bob Geldof is no-where near as soft on stage as Tommy is in his own end. (& that is saying something!)
Do me a favor will you? The next time you ever bump into Mr. Katz, grab his IPod away from him & see if he has this tune in his playlists Ok..? "Someone's Looking At You"
I wonder if Geldof could drum up some Oil-Aid after last nite? I'm guessing the fans are jumping off the ledges as we speak & might need some serious assistance in getting through the final 35 games of 09'...!!!
Last but not least... 19 goals against in 2 games & Gretzbeshkov was even in both of them. #37 has earned that moniker my friends. Can Tamby please get Dennis's agent on the phone ASAP !!!
January 28 2009, 02:45PM
TV wrote:
Last but not least… 19 goals against in 2 games & Gretzbeshkov was even in both of them. #37 has earned that moniker my friends. Can Tamby please get Dennis's agent on the phone ASAP !!!
Nonsense. If Dennis Grebeshkov wasn't on this team they would have won both of those games by a combined score of 143-2.
Even a Jr. B team would've been bag skated after a shit-show like last night with 3 days off after. No accountability. Nothing new here.
Wanye Gretz wrote:
TV wrote: Last but not least… 19 goals against in 2 games & Gretzbeshkov was even in both of them. #37 has earned that moniker my friends. Can Tamby please get Dennis's agent on the phone ASAP !!! Nonsense. If Dennis Grebeshkov wasn't on this team they would have won both of those games by a combined score of 143-2.
I undrerstand Wanye... It's hard for people to admit when they're wrong. You'll come around. Baby steps 1st Wanye, baby steps.
BTW... The politically correct spelling is GRETZBESHKOV...
January 28 2009, 03:26PM
Jordan wrote:
We could then see the magical line of macintyre stortini and strudwick reunited for that game hah so brutal. Jason, are you going to oil kings game to check out eberle play on saturday? Its impressive they sold 11k tickets for that game.
That should be a good game, but I will be in San Jose broadcasting the Rush game Saturday aftenoon, and then I will be watching the Sharks and Blackhawks Saturday night.
January 28 2009, 09:21PM
After watching that video I now see that tom gilbert has discovered the fountain of youth. He looks pretty good for a guy who's at least in his 40s. I would suspect that he must have made enough money off royalties to be able to live comfortably and not amble through embarassing 10-2 losses. I guarantee everyone here has heard that song on a monday morning on their way to work.. And when you hear it... suddenly you realize that Monday's do, in fact, suck.
January 29 2009, 01:38AM
If you thought the Oilers couldn't do worse than a 9-2 loss - you were wrong.
If you thought that Moreau was an actual NHL captain, you'd also be wrong.


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Erinn Knyt recently received an AMS 75 PAYS Endowment book subvention grant from the American Musicological Society, which is funded in part by the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. This grant supports the publication of her book, Ferruccio Busoni and his Legacy, which is scheduled to appear with Indiana University Press in July 2017. She also had an article, entitled "'A History of Man and His Desire': Ferruccio Busoni and Faust," accepted for publication in the prestigious journal, Nineteenth-Century Music.
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On January 24, the UMass Chamber Choir, led by Director of Choral Studies Tony Thornton, performed at Governor Charlie Baker's State of the State Address. Their performance of "Unclouded Day" came immediately following the Governor's speech, and was met with thunderous applause. UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy (at left, with Tony Thornton) and UMass President Martin Meehan (front row, far right) were on hand to congratulate the performers, and the Chancellor lauded the group for their "extraordinary talents" via Twitter.
The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) announced that Thom Hannum, University of Massachusetts Associate Director of the Minutemen Marching Band and Director of the Marimba Band and Marimba Ensemble program, is the recipient of the 2016 George N. Parks Award for Leadership in Music Education. Thom will receive the award during the Opening Ceremony at the Bands of America Grand National Championships in Indianapolis on Saturday, November 12, 2016.
"The George N. Parks Award honors an exemplary music educator who embodies the characteristics and leadership that Mr. Parks showed his students every day," said Michael J. Blakeslee, executive director and CEO of NAfME. "The recipient must have a collaborative spirit, dedication to knowing the students as people, perseverance and enthusiasm, and an ability to instill qualities in students beyond the musical. We are greatly pleased to present Thom Hannum with this year's honor." Link to full NAfME article
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Professor Emiliano Ricciardi has been awarded a $260,000 Scholarly Editions Grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities for his Tasso in Music Project: www.neh.gov/files/press-release/july_2016_nehgrants.pdf. (p. 20)
The project, of which Ricciardi is director and general editor, is a digital critical edition of c. 650 musical settings of the poetry of Torquato Tasso (1544-1595), the most prominent poet of late 16th century Italy. The majority of these musical settings, which represent the work of over 100 composers, are currently unavailable in modern edition and will be brought to the attention of scholars and performers for the first time. In so doing, the project will also illuminate the significance of Tasso's poetry for the musical culture of the late Renaissance and early Baroque periods.
Collaborators include Stanford University's Center for Computer Assisted Research in the Humanities, and a team of editors from leading research universities in North America and Europe.
Professor Matthew Westgate, Director of Wind Studies, is coordinating a series of recording sessions on our campus. Faculty, students, and guest artists are recording three "lost" chamber works by Frank Martin: "Totentanz anz zu Basel im Jahre 1943," "Concerto for Winds and Piano," and "Rhone und Rhine." This is the culminating project of Westgate's Research-Intensive Semester.
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Lisa Lehmberg's book Music For Life was recently published by Oxford University Press. With co-author C. Victor Fung, she focused on music participation and senior citizens' quality of life. The book concludes with a challenge for music educators: act on the latest research to enable people of all ages to benefit from music, a substantial contributor to quality of life. More information/purchase at the Oxford website.
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If Congress passes Barry's 23 Suggestions, Eric the Holder will be going to prison for trafficking in firearms.
How about they just pretend these are private citizen's gun ownership records?
I guess that fighting an impeachment wasn't on his to do list.Too busy subverting the Constitution.
Perhaps its Holder who needs a background check..after all, he is the one that gave "assault weapons" to mexican drug cartels who used them to murder hundreds of people..I dont see Obama inviting their families at any press conference and giving them hugs like he gives a damn
Whatever happen to Cong Issa's DC court case to get Holder's and Obama's F&F documents out in the open?
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It is all an evil plot to disarm America.
And the evil ones behind the plot ridicule people pointing out the truth.
Only the millions of weapons in the homes of millions of Americans give obama and his fellow travelers pause in implementing their agernda.
If the guns ever are given up,this continent will be a third-world hellhole like Zimbawbe within a short time.
FlingWingFlyer ~:" If Congress passes Barrys 23 Suggestions, Eric the Holder will be going to prison for trafficking in firearms."
Eric the Holder should be frog marched to the Mexico border, and have to explain to Mexico how and why these guns went into Mexico , with no attempt to trace .
He might enjoy the three years with "Bubba" that the Mexican authorities threatened to the PTSD soldier.
All animals are equal ..
some animals are more equal than others ~ 1984
Good point. Did any of the children of the American border agent(s) or Mexican citizens killed with Holder and Obama's guns write letters to the community organizer?
Obammie too, he approved it....kind of makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside just thinking about it.
Holder merits the perp walk.
He's dirtier than most of the corrupt thugs serving the Marxist.
Serious double standards. If I was Hispanic I would be pretty pissed. It's ok to send thousands of assault weapons into the Mexican population, risking the lives of expendable little Mexican children. But let a crazed shooter kill little upper middle class kids in Connetticutt and Obama lets loose the hounds of hell. But, he's their guy.
like a dog
I'm all in for your idea. Let the Mexicans handle it. Those boys know how to dish out "justice".
Send Eric to the Doctor, he can confess there.
Most transparent Administration ever?
NO. The most Tyrannical ever.
And Congress DOES NOTHING except cash their checks
because THEY, their families and Mistresses,
are immune from ObamaCARE and Death Panels.
Our Governemnt arms the Mexican drug cartels
Our government arms and funds the Mooselimbs in Benghazi
Benghazi arms found their way into Turkey and Syria
Benghazi arms found their way into Mali and Algeria
Meanwhile, at home, our same Government limits our Constitutional rights to defend ourselves
And people wonder why we are upset !
The freakin world is upside-down !
if anyone watches Mexican TV lately they have been skewering Obama comparing him to Hitler with pics of Hitler and kids and Obama and kids etc they think he is corrupt and going to start a civil war in the US....so much for USA media...the truth comes from Pravda and Mexico world upside down
Eric Holder is a AA sniveling crooked COWARD hell bent on destroying this Country.He was bought and paid for when the scum bucket was eyeball deep in the Marc Rich pardon for campaign cash.
His actions are Directly responsible for the death of two Federal Agents and hundreds of Mexican Nationals!
Hypocrisy with a straight face. And the media laughs at serfs for being skeptical of any gun control proposed in Mordor??
Release the documents, Your Honors. It's for the children!!
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The Snowy Mountains, in the south-east corner of Australia, are as remote as they are stunningly rugged. The 'Snowys', as they are affectionately known, occupy a special place in Aussie folklore, largely for the depiction of one of their native-born sons in one of Australia's most famous poems.
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Loudness change when writing/reading fft data from matrix
Hi people,
I'm making a pfft subpatch for spectral freezing. I've posted a modified version here without the actual freezing.
The problem is that when the freezing is bypassed (how it loads by default in the attached file) I want the patch to output the signal untouched but have it running through an fft conversion so that when the signal is frozen (data stops being written to the matrix within the columns 0 – 7) there are no discontinuities.
My problem is that the resulting signal is quieter than the original input. I've tried this with a 'dummy' fft patch doing nothing but fft and inverse fft and the loudness is unaffected.
What difference does it make if the data is coming from a matrix?
Or have I dun goofed?
Interesting… I just noticed that if I remove framedelta~, phasewrap~ and frameaccum~ between cartopol~ and poltocar~ inside a simpler "dummy" pfft patch that just goes direct from cartopol~ and poltocar~ without any other processing, then this loudness change doesn't happen.
I forgot to mention the pfft~ attributes I'm using: [pfft~ freezeLoudnessTest 1024 4]
Hmmm, this is getting to be quite mysterious.
If you make a pfft~ object as: [pfft~ freeze8slide7.pfft 1024 4] with a toggle on the right inlet the initial unfrozen signal is at the same level, then freeze and unfreeze it and the signal is now quieter.
What could possible by different before and after the freezing? The only thing I can think of is the values coming from frameaccum~.
The phases are no longer aligned due to the per channel phase accumulation – so you lose level / clarity etc. etc. This might improve a bit if you phase lock (phase bash) the vocoder (see miller puckette's online book or google it). However, if you want exact reconstruction then you should use the exact input phases.
This might be hard to do as you'd need to find a way to get phaseaccum like operation, but with the option of resetting. Also, phaseaccum will drift over time due to accumulated error, so really I would not store differenced phases, but get two frames out at time, and difference them for the freezing, and use exact values for the straight through..
Then you need to design an accumulator with a reset….
Good luck.
If I'm understanding the situation correctly the toggle needs to be synced so that its result happens at the beginning of a window. Whereas the current patch is likely to misalign the phases by changing to and from the frozen data potentially in the middle of a frame.
Using sah~ hasn't helped though.
I don't have a problem using the exact input phases when the freezing is bypassed, however there is a discontinuity when switching to the frozen signal that I haven't been able to get rid of.
If I can get rid of this then the problem for my application is solved. The discontinuity going from the frozen signal back to the unchanged signal is irrelevant though.
Attached is one attempt at a solution albeit with a discontinuity when switching to the frozen signal.
[pfft~ freeze8slide8.pfft 2048 4]
Ok, I'm going to code this up in Java (at least there its clearer whats happening when). I just need a little guidance on the math for the phase accumulation.
So I have the code built to maintain a record of the current fft vector of amplitude, phase values and phase differences (output from framedelta~).
When the toggle is off (0 sent to the object) the amplitude and phase values pass through unchanged and are stored in the object's buffer.
When the toggle is on the object waits until an index of 0 is reached (start of new vector) and outputs what was previously written to the object's buffer.
The phase values are computed as follows:
stored phase[i] = stored phase[i] + delta phase[i]
output phase[i] = stored phase[i]
where 'stored phase' is initially set to phase values of the fft frame right before the freezing is enabled (ditto for delta phase). 'i' represents the bin index.
The phase is then sent to phasewrap~
Looking at the output values before phasewrap~, the values typically increase in the positive or negative direction, I suspect thats fine though.
The problem is I'm getting some distortion, it happens gradually and periodically over the course of a few seconds. Is this the error accumulation you were talking about Alex?
for anyone that is interested, I've implemented a real-time spectral freeze for anybody who wants it.
It only seems to work with fft sizes of 2048 or greater with an overlap of 4. I have no idea why though.
use: [pfft~ Freezer 2048 4]
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and that was my whole point, it isnt ppl like neji, hinata, sakura etc. that are doing the so called impossible things, it is strictly naruto that are doing them, like winning against neji or taming the kyubi, and that doesnt make the theme "making the impossible possible" as that wouldnt fit the manga since only 1 is capable of doing it, however it fits perfectly with the "next generation is stronger than the previous" as that is what naruto's class mates are striving for and are heading for.
and even if the manga has more running themes, "making the impossible possible" isnt one of them tbh. your example of with minato is a lot closer to the "next generation is stronger than the previous" theme if you think about and as for chouji i dont think that the ppl of his clan will need the red pill to get the butterfly wings, i think chouji's father was surprised that he achieved it so early which caused the reaction.
the dead demon seal is special because of the price you for using it. what would be the point of having a seal like the dead demon seal that makes the user sacrifice his life to use it, if some1 could just unseal it like it was a locked door. it would make the whole seal pointless and former users would have utterly wasted their life in order to use it. i dont think you quite understand just how special the dead demon seal actually is, it is the seal minato used and sacrificed his life for in order to use it and seal half the kyubi chakra inside naruto and to save the village, taking all that away would just make it an ordinary seal and honestly, it should never happen, it makes the seal that much more mysterious and unique, and being able to unseal it is just wrong.
not really, naruto understood the very basics of the seal because he actually had tried it before when jiraiya open the seal a little bit where naruto almost killed jiraiya, but naruto wouldnt be able to make the same kind of seal tho.


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Willow Ridge Vineyards & Winery
Family owned and operated on a Sesquicentennial farm. Nestled in a rural setting, there is a relaxing Tuscan style atmosphere. Facilities include a banquet room that seats 190 people and a wine tasting room with seating for an additional 40 people. Both are available to rent for special occasions.
This father-son operation produces a wide variety of wines with grapes imported from throughout the U.S., including Illinois, Michigan and California. The winery features a tasting room and outdoor seating.
Burgers, tacos, and more. Special soft serve flavors of the week.
Charming restaurant in a restored turn of century building located on the south side of monument square in a historical section of downtown with unique storefront columns. Serving breakfast all day long. Salad Bar, Senior Discount everyday.
Recently opened after doing extensive construction and renovation in the historic downtown Shelbyville, The Iron Keg is a friendly spot to relax and enjoy a frosty beverage Check out the daily specials and try Butch's Pizza and Burgers.
Fine Dining at It's Best. Serving appetizers, soups, & salads, steaks, pork, chicken, seafood, pasta, desserts, sandwiches.
This Steakhouse sits in Downtown Findlay, "the Heart of Lake Shelbyville". Serving American style foods from chicken, steaks, and fish to homestyle lunch specials.
Family friendly atmosphere with homestyle pizza and italian foods.
Opened up in an old lumber yard. This unique dining experience serves grill specialties and pizza in downtown Findlay.
Family owned and operated restaurant. Dine In, carryout, or enjoy the buffet.
A baker's delight, this small cafe offers different flavors every day of the week. With unique cupcakes such as banana split, orange dreamsicle, margarita, along with everyday flavors. There are also unique cookie bars, cookies, cakes, and more along with coffees and teas. They will design unique creations for your party or get together or they can host your party right there in the shop.
The Farmhouse Family Restaurant
The Farmhouse seats 92 people and has a reputation in the area for "down-home" cooking. There are lunch buffets daily and Friday and Saturday breakfast and dinner buffets.
Newly opened restaurant-bar located in completely remodeled, renovated downtown building. Serving everything from appetizers to dinners, salads, burgers, kids menu, pizza, hotdogs, soft drinks, and alcohol. Lots of TVs to watch your favorite sport teams.
Angelo's Pizza has been serving Taylorville and surrounding areas service since 1965. Angelo's has gone through many transitions throughout it's lifetime, including expanding the dining room, kitchen and parking lot in order to meet our customers' expectations. Items include pizza, pasta, sandwiches, soup, salad and more. Banquet room available for large groups or special events. Catering available.
A hometown delight with daily specials.
Mexican Cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere.
Located in Historic Downtown Shelbyville, this family-owned restaurant has unique clockwork decor, original tile ceiling and exposed brickwork walls. The Longbranch Grill pride itself on its homemade food and casual atmosphere.
Great food, great service, great prices. Home-cooked meals and daily specials.
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Situated at Oak Terrace Resort on Lake Beyers. Serving everything from appetizers to full course meals. Also have a banquet room available for parties, weddings, banquets, etc. Can accommodate up to 400 in banquet hall, 40 in lounge, and 70 in dining room. Sunday buffet from 7:30 - 2.
Florinda's Italian Restaurant & Pizza
Authentic Italian food served with a cozy atmosphere. The food is fresh and the service is fantastic. The stuffed pizza is a local favorite.
Krieger's features great viewing for all your favorite sports action with numerous high-definition screens so you will never miss the action. Krieger's is not only the place for sports fans, but for families as well. We serve up kids eat free every Wednesday.
Family owned Pizzeria in downtown Moweaqua.
Local establishment serving breakfast all day & other American comfort fare in a casual space.
Beginning in 2008, the Swiney Family planted a two acre vineyard consisting of two varieties, Norton and Traminette. Our journey from grapes to wine has led us to the restoration of our century old barn to house our winery called Arpeggio.


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The Leafs Nation has built a solid coterie of contributors in it's relatively short life. We've got Danny Gray, JP Nikota, and myself are bolstered by Nations vagabonds Cam Charron and Jonathan Willis. This week we've added another contributor but we're still looking for more. Who is this mystery man? And how can you be next? Well, join me after the jump.
The latest addition is Jeff Veillette of MarliesHQ and LeafsHQ fame. Jeff follows the Marlies day-to-day and is credentialled by the baby Leafs and the AHL. He'll be keeping us apprised of the progress of the Toronto Maple Leafs' prospects with a weekly post recapping their efforts and updating previewing the week to come. He's one of the must follows on Twitter for Marlies news and you can find him and his battles with the TTC at @Jeffler.
In addition to Jeff, we're looking to add one or two (or more) writers to the stable. One area we'll be specifically looking to fill will be for post-game analysis so let me know if that's something you're interested in doing. In terms of what we're looking for:
- Should have some writing (preferably hockey [duh] writing) background.
- Should be familiar with the site and conversant in the type of discussion and analysis (ie fancystats) done here. You don't necessarily have to use it but we don't want someone coming with "FANCYSTATS R DUMB"
- The availability to write at least semi-regularly is required. Four-to-eight articles per month is the minimum.
- Experience with twitter and the ability to interact with people and promote your work is a plus but a willingness to learn works too.
The position will initially be on a trial basis through the end of the season but has the potential to blossom into a paying gig depending on level of commitment, performance, as well as the overall success of the site. Initially all we can offer is a place to get some writing done. Your mileage may vary.
Kent Wilson and I will be taking a look at whoever is interested so please pass along any links to good stuff you've written. There may a sort of "blog-off", where each finalist will submit a fresh article or two that will posted here to be judged by everyone else which will be followed by a 3-round fight where the victor is the first to draw fresh blood. Hence the name of the post. But don't worry, that's just a tie-breaking procedure.
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You say you're a voracious reader, but have you read the most popular books of all time? Take this quiz to find out what books have held the world's interest. (And find out why figuring out which books have sold the most is an inexact science.)
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Question 1 of 30
What book holds the Guinness World Record for best-selling book?
the Bible
It's a safe bet that the Bible is always flying off the shelves.
the Odyssey
the Iliad
Question 2 of 30
What's one reason that reported numbers of books sold are unreliable?
Certain publishers don't keep track of sales.
because they don't reflect sales from all history
It's hard to say if the Bible or the Quran, for instance, has sold "more" copies.
Lots of publishers buy books from themselves.
Question 3 of 30
What's another reason book sales aren't always totally accurate?
Libraries don't report what books they buy.
Publishers give the sales figures.
And publishers might have a vested interest in manipulating sales figures.
Sales figures aren't kept for religious texts.
Question 4 of 30
Who was the first author to sell over a million ebooks?
Helen Fielding
Stephen King
James Patterson
In 2010, publisher Hatchette announced Patterson had the record.
Question 5 of 30
What book's exact sales figures are a ballpark -- but probably belongs as a top seller -- for its perennial popularity?
"Don Quixote"
Written in 1612 and still read to this day, it's fair to say that Cervantes sold a lot of books.
"Catcher in the Rye"
"War and Peace"
Question 6 of 30
What book holds the distinction of selling the most copies in 24 hours?
"My Life," by Bill Clinton
"Twilight: Breaking Dawn"
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Anyone around in 2007 can attest to buying and devouring the book the day it came out.
Question 7 of 30
What reference book is the best-selling of all time?
Webster's Dictionary
Xinhua Zidian
The Chinese language dictionary is the winner.
Roget's Thesaurus
Question 8 of 30
What's the best-selling annual publication?
"Guinness World Records"
Formerly the "Guinness Book of Records," it's the leader with 132,002,542 copies sold since 1955.
"Webster's Dictionary"
"Oxford English Dictionary"
Question 9 of 30
What famous fantasy book is a top seller?
"Battlefield Earth"
"The Lord of the Rings"
Over 150 million copies sold.
Question 10 of 30
What's the youngest author of a best-selling book series?
Stephanie Meyer
J.K. Rowling
Christopher Paolini
Author of the "Inheritance" series, which he started at the age of 15.
Question 11 of 30
What is the best-selling Harry Potter book?
"Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
"Harry Potter and the Philosopher's [Sorcerer's] Stone"
But give the others time, and they'll probably catch up.
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"
Question 12 of 30
About how many copies has "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" sold?
75 million copies
50 million copies
107 million copies
But note like all the books, it's still difficult to pin down the exact number.
Question 13 of 30
What book is the biggest-seller for an American author?
"The Stand"
"The Da Vinci Code"
Dan Brown's 2003 book is the first title to appear for an American author.
"Eat Pray Love"
Question 14 of 30
"Dream of the Red Chamber" is an 18th century book from what country?
The Chinese text has spawned an entire field of literary study.
Question 15 of 30
What Depression-era self-help book became an sensation (and top seller)?
"Think and Grow Rich"
Author Napoleon Hill certainly found a way to think and grow rich when he wrote this book that has sold about 70 million copies.
"Five Habits of Highly Effective People"
"How to Win Friends and Influence People"
Question 16 of 30
What serialized book is a top seller?
"Oliver Twist"
"She: A History of Adventure"
The British book about a fantastic journey into Africa was enormously popular and was published near the end of the 19th century.
"Les Miserables"
Question 17 of 30
What famous mystery is a top seller?
"Murder, She Wrote"
"And Then There Were None"
Agatha Christie's book about a mysterious group of travelers has one of the top places on the list.
"The Shining"
Question 18 of 30
What French story takes a top spot on the list of best-sellers?
"In Search of Lost Time"
"The Little Prince"
The sweet story has been translated into 230 different languages and dialects.
Question 19 of 30
"The Hobbit" is also a top seller. How many books was in its first printing?
And if you have one of those first 1,500, you better put it in a locked safe.
Question 20 of 30
What Oxford academic gets a spot as a top-selling author?
C.S. Lewis
"The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe" has sold over 85 million copies.
T.S. Eliot
Antonia Fraser
Question 21 of 30
What children's book has been consumed by a ravenous public?
"The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
Eric Carle's sweet crawler has sold over 30 million.
"A is for Alpaca"
"Goodnight Moon"
Question 22 of 30
What doctor has a place on the top-selling list?
Dr. Spock
Dr. Benjamin Spock's perennially popular "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" has sold over 50 million copies.
Dr. Oz
Dr. Phil
Question 23 of 30
What book sold over nine million copies in the first 24 hours after it went on sale?
"Hard Choices"
"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"
Although the last installment sold more in a 24-hour period, nine million is no small feat.
"Dreams From My Father"
Question 24 of 30
What favorite teen book has sold over 60 million copies?
"The Fault in Our Stars"
"The Perks of Being a Wallflower"
"Catcher in the Rye"
J.D. Salinger's novel of adolescent angst probably won't go out of style for a long while.
Question 25 of 30
What author has seven books that have sold more than 50 million copies each?
J.R.R. Tolkien
Beatrix Potter
J.K. Rowling
Rowling clearly cast a Revealing Spell to make money appear in her bank account.
Question 26 of 30
What Canadian author belongs in the over 50-million-copies-sold club?
Lucy Maude Montgomery
Anne Shirley would be overcome by all the kindred spirits reading about her, I'm sure.
Margaret Atwood
Alice Munro
Question 27 of 30
What book -- originally published in Italian -- has sold more than 50 million copies?
"The Prince"
"Crossing the Threshold of Hope"
"The Name of the Rose"
Umberto Eco's tale of sordid monks has been a big hit.
Question 28 of 30
Switzerland is represented on the over-50-million list by what book?
Originally published in two parts, Johanna Spyri's book has become a favorite of children the world over.
"The Swiss Family Robinson"
Question 29 of 30
One Russian author has a book that sold over 50 million copies. Who was it?
Anton Chekhov
Fyodor Dostoevsky
Vladimir Nabokov
Although "Lolita" was published in English, not Russian.
Question 30 of 30
"The Alchemist" has sold 65 million copies since its publication in 1988. Who wrote it?
P.G. Wodehouse
Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Paulo Coelho
The Brazilian Coelho wrote the best-selling Portuguese novel.


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History of Marriage
In order to understand the union between a man and a woman as recognized by law or custom, it is vital that you look into the history of marriage. It isn't right to say that marriage is a connection between two consenting adults for propagation purposes, since there are couples who don't have any children. Marriage can be considered as a social institution. There exists a relationship between a man and a woman wherein the union is recognized by law or custom. The marriage entails certain rights for both parties, as well as duties that must be performed. Even the children of the couple also have rights that need to be recognized.
The history of marriage dates back as far as the ancient times. Studies revealed that marriage didn't exist before. The usual practice was that the men in a certain tribe or horde had access to the women they like. When children are born, they belonged to the whole community. This is associated with the perception that humans want sexual variety. However, things have changed when sexual morality was developed and has since influenced the social life of the people.
The earliest marriage was believed to be 'group marriage'. The union was basically between groups of men and women, and there exists shared sexual relations. The group marriage allowed polyandry, and this existed in Ceylon, India, and Tibet many years ago.
The origin of marriage is a great debate subject. Many people are wondering how marriage began. There have been studies that claim the existence of marriage 4,350 years ago. Before this time, families were made up of less organized groups consisting of more or less than thirty people. The group consisted of men that shared women. With the introduction of agricultural civilization, the society demanded for stable arrangements.
It is said that the first union between a man and a woman took place in Mesopotamia at 2350 BC. Marriage evolved since then and such practice was observed by the Romans, Greeks, and Hebrews. However, the union was never about love or religion. The primary purpose of the marriage is to ensure that the man's children are biologically his, and so women were treated as mere 'property'.
Wives were expected to stay at home and attend to the children, as well as house chores. A husband can give back his wife if she is unable to produce children. The ancient people also turned to prostitutes, concubines, or male lovers to satisfy their needs for sexual variety.
With the increasing power of the Catholic Church, religion was able to influence marriage. For a marriage to be considered as legal, a priest's blessing was required. Around the 8th century, marriage was treated as a sacrament by the church, and that the ceremony is required for the couple to receive God's grace. By the year 1563, a canon law was written to show marriage's sacramental nature.
Many wives favored the blessings of the church. By that time, men already respected their wives and divorce was forbidden. The church still recognized the husband as the head of the family, and that wives must submit to the wishes of the husband. The church emphasized the importance of being sexually faithful. A lot of men were pressured of this great change since by nature, men wanted sexual variety. With the increasing awareness of social morality, men were able to adjust gradually.
Today, marriage is not just about practical reasons. The couple usually has a deep feeling for mutual devotion and love. Romantic love is said to have existed since the Middle Ages. Some say that romantic love was conceptualized by the French. Indeed, love was able to change the way people view marriage. The latter was no longer treated as a pragmatic transaction. However, the belief that wives were owned by their husbands remained for centuries.
The dramatic transformation of marriage happened when women acquired their right to vote in 1920. The changes happened in the last forty years, and now, men and women have equal rights. Throughout history, people talked about marriage between the opposite sex but in the recent years, there were already issues on same-sex marriage.
In the western civilization, the union was entered into by parties because of survival, power, and money. In Europe, the society plays a great role in deciding marriages. Marriage was not always about love. In fact, during the Victorian era, friendship and adultery were more passionate. Today, most couples marry because of love but studies have showed that the unions ended up in divorce or legal separation.
The history of marriage is very interesting. You will be able to see where the tradition began, and the changes that happened through the years. Some say that today's marriages are on the rocks, but in the end, everything will depend on the couple and their deep love for each other.