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This almost A list mostly movie actress married to an A+ list mostly movie actor dropped off a $250,000 check to the LA Mission on Friday.
Jennifer Garner
Good for her! I like Jen.ReplyCancel
what a sweetie. NEXT.ReplyCancel
Mission for what? She musta got sick of bein scoped as a d bag and did dis for the pub-lic-it-ee. How else does these things get out?ReplyCancel
A few different ways for it to get out. The Mission itself, an employee at the Mission, someone at the bank where the check was deposited…ReplyCancel
Bacon Ranch – so priv-a-Cee don't mean shit?ReplyCancel
I like her and I like how she and Ben seem like the real, messy thing.ReplyCancel
I guess it depends. No word on whether or not she asked them to keep it quiet. She may have just walked in and handed over the check, wished them a Merry Christmas and left.
Trying to pick nits over this is silly.
Silly and dis site is like corn and peas. Go togethaReplyCancel
No matter that it did get out. If she had not done it in the first place there would have been nothing to leak. Altruism is still selfish because you're doing something that makes you feel good. Granted others benefit but in the true sense of selfishness. Still good. That's how I see it.ReplyCancel
Friends and Phoebe. Ya only do good shit if others r watchinReplyCancel
So this place is secret and no1 nos about it?ReplyCancel
I do not like her, but that's great.ReplyCancel
Doesn't really matter to me who did it and where and how. Just the fact that it was done. She could have been like many others and blew that cash in a club or on drugs or whatever but she chose to put her money there. Good for her. Simple enough.ReplyCancel
great for her but Jennifer Garner is or never was close of A list actress (she's only famous because of her marriage with Affleck)ReplyCancel
Why is she a "almost A list" tell me what she has done lately?, because of the Dallas buyers club or just ´cos she is merry to Ben affleck?ReplyCancel
Why is she almost A list? Because her films have earned a billion dollars. That's pretty much why.ReplyCancel
Jason Blue Eyes it seems to me you dont know how much a BILLION DOLLARS is, so you're telling me that she has make more money than Avatar, Lor of Ring, Titanic, Start War, Iron Man, Marvel Harry potter" I think you are crazy and a your fanaticism makes you lose your head, Avatar made only in 2009 2,782,3 Million and Zoe Saldana isnt a A list or the guy from HARRY POTTER is not a A listReplyCancel
Here the link of the films has made the most money, pls tell me on which of them Jennifer Garner is:
Jenifer Garner is a overrated "actress" as many other in hollywood who is most famous or respect for her personal life because who she is having sex with etc than her work , as an actress she is just regular, i didnt like how she develop her role on Dallas Buyers Club, she could done better than that but she didnt ´cos she doenst need it she is already Ms. Affleck and the American "house wife" who is great taking care of her childrenReplyCancel
@Alta–You are totally right. What a dumb bitch giving money to charity and accepting movie roles and not giving it her all for the camera because she is already married and rich. She really should kill herself and make the world a better place….ReplyCancel
Why did you put in actress in quotation marks? Are you implying that she is not really an actress? Is she not a really a housewife?
IS EVERYTHING A LIE?!?!ReplyCancel
Derek, I <3 ya, walk away before you end up with someone else in your circle…ReplyCancel
haha if only I had a minuscule of Princes fiercenessReplyCancel
Altagracia dont pay attention to the CDaN rating system it has become a complete joke over the past 11/2 years. Jen's almost A list because everyone knows who she is, period. And who she married and for Tv roles and a couple of movies.ReplyCancel
Derek did you add Geez Louise to your circle yet?ReplyCancel
haha shes probably already on there…Still cant figure it out so I will ignore whatever that is **Not you though Sherry!**ReplyCancel
Somehow I doubt the homeless with a full belly tonight care about the publicity that came along with it.
Again, it doesn't sound like she ran to town square with a bullhorn announcing what she did.
Altagracia if you are going to argue with someone about movies, I suggest JBE NOT be that person. If you reread what he posted he said that her movieS (plural) have grossed over a billion.ReplyCancel
She's almost A list because if you showed her picture to a large group of random tourists at Disneyland, a majority of them would be able to name her, for whatever reason. If she was full on A list, she would be able to open a movie, start a TV series, be on every red carpet, sell magazines, etc.ReplyCancel
An A list actress, is not about her movie or her acting skills, is about to be in the public eyes, even though you are an mediocre actress?
Hollywood lately is pushing so hard creating fake "start" they put stupid news and forse youto see everyday someone so you think they are important, there are news and headlines if she go buy an coffee on starbucks, if her husband give her a hug , yes that is why she is an A list becouse of all nonsense?
How shallow we became, what about everyday hard worker actress, struggling doing casiting, studing act, who preparete themself on academy, study and study hard and never gets the atteion pf the jurnalist its so unfair
Hollywood promote prostitution and transactional
That is why A list is Kim Kardashian etc.
You pretty much figured it out
Altagracia. But an A list actress can open a movie–Jen cant but that's why shes almost A-list because shes well-known for all those reasons
Just sayin Cocoa its not like shes GeezLouise 🙂ReplyCancel
Hmmmm. 🙂ReplyCancel
Love Jenn Garner. I have since Alias. She seems like the exception, to most actresses' behavior and motives.ReplyCancel
It's nice that she gave money at all but in reality, her donating $250,000 is like me dropping $10 in a collection plate and then "leaking" that news and seeking attention. I don't expect her to drop a fortune, much less a dime but I don't need to hear about it either. I would rather hear about how she served food to the homeless or spent time with veterans, etc.ReplyCancel
These folks can't win for losing with some of you.
Show of hands, when is the last time you volunteered?
Gave money?
Your time (actually I think that's more important, but that's just my opinion)
Done that recently?
Bitch away.
@Flirty—Please Please Please think before you type.ReplyCancel
@Bacon—**waving hand** I grew-up in a family that supports many charities and I have done volunteer work most my life.ReplyCancel
Wow, that's great Derek!
Much respect.
Apparently I have drama to catch up on later when I get back to the room. But just had to report that that washed up douche Brace from Gigolos looks like a frightful mess and is trying to work a bar at Cosmopolitan. That is all.ReplyCancel
Derek, Sandy: I was thinking the same thing. Between here and Altagracia. Wow..To have that kind of creativity and energy. Seriously I want to get into that mind. I find it fascinating. No shade whatsoever. I think it's cool from a former actor view point. She should focus that to a career. I seriously think she'd be wonderful. AND I know you guys probably don't feel the same way. Just my perspective. Toodles.. Off to bed.ReplyCancel
@ Derek: yes, I did think before I typed that. And I stand by what I said. @Bacon: I do both several times a month. I've never sought attention for it either.ReplyCancel
@Flirty—sorry I did not mean to sound so harsh. But 250 grand is a helluva lot of money to help as oppose to her sloping cold turkey on a plate for a few days. THAT is the type of thing celebs do for attention to boost their ego–you know what I mean?ReplyCancel
That's okay Derek. And thank you. Maybe I could have said it differently. I do know what you are saying though. I can't stand that either. It takes away from what an organization is trying to do and refocuses the spotlight on the celeb. I was thinking of Gary Sinse when I wrote what I originally said before. I admire him.ReplyCancel


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Going Back to Winnipeg: Part One
November 12 2012 04:35PM
The Jets Revisited
Part One of a two-part article looking at the Winnipeg Jets in the Revisited Series
*If you're an Oilers fan, you're going to want to watch that first video clip*
Winnipeg got its team back and the city, and country, rejoiced. Now what?
The Jets were close to making the playoffs this last season, but do they appear to be getting better? Is just being in the NHL enough to satisfy their fans? How deep is the talent pool for the franchise? Have the systemic issues that eventually sunk that organization in Atlanta been addressed?
The Jets have only been in action for one season so we can't draw too many conclusions from so short a timeframe. However, we can look at the relative strengths and weaknesses of the franchise to try and ascertain what directions might be most lucrative or likely.
Migration North
The deal that brought the Jets back to Winnipeg was coordinated by Mark Chipman, chair of True North Sports & Entertainment (TNSE), and financed by David Thomson. It all hinged around the MTS center, the new arena for which TNSE was founded to build, and which eventually lured the NHL back. While small (it only seats 15,000), the MTS center at 80% is still making more money than anything the Thrashers could accomplish in the Atlanta market.
In 2007 TSNE approached the NHL about bringing the NHL back to Winnipeg. Prior to that they committed to the building of the MTS center and executing to a high-standard the running of the Manitoba Moose, all the while maintaining their quiet but determined presence amongst the NHL Board of Governors. This persistence paid off as they were eventually awarded an NHL franchise.
On that point, however, I think there is something about the Thrashers' relocation that is worth mentioning. Winnipeg is a better hockey market than Atlanta, that is without question. However, one wonders how much of that is circumstantial. For instance, if we were to exchange the franchise histories of the Atlanta Thrashers with that of the Carolina Hurricanes, could it have been the Hurricanes that moved instead of the Thrashers? Of course historical revision isn't that simple. Jim Rutherford is a fairly stable owner, whereas the Atlanta Spirit was a collection of owners who were often divided and at odds. But the possibility cannot easily be dismissed and needs to be noted when evaluating the fate of that franchise and the repercussions its failure holds for Winnipeg.
TNSE also came "within ten minutes" of buying the Phoenix Coyotes but for a Glendale City Council emergency vote, according to Chipman.
So the question could also be asked, what would be better for the fans of Winnipeg: the relocation of the Thrashers franchise or to reclaim the Coyotes? Based on performance, talent levels, and successes the Coyotes would appear to be the more healthy organization, although the Thrashers/Jets are considered to have the better prospect pool.
I would argue that it is a healthier thing for the city to start anew, so to speak, with the old Thrashers organization than to bring back the Coyotes and all of the emotional associations that would come with that.
The point here is that TSNE got the Thrashers by a combination of subtle determination and sheer happenstance. They could have gotten the Coyotes, the Hurricanes, or even the Predators a few years earlier, had circumstances unfolded differently. They likely received the absolute weakest of any of the NHL franchises available.
Top Gun
The Jets, by all external evaluations, have a poor prospect system, something they have inherited from their Thrashers roots. To some extent this is a product of drafting players who could impact the NHL immediately, or were at least were expected to, in Alex Burmistrov, Evander Kane, and Zach Bogosian. There is young talent in the system, it just happens to be playing on their NHL roster rather than developing in the junior or farm leagues. Arguably, Burmistrov and Bogosian could have been afforded an extra season to continue developing prior to breaking through to the NHL. That was a common mistake of the previous management group under Don Waddell and Rick Dudley.
Following the sale and relocation of the Thrashers, the Atlanta website was taken down. As such some information has been difficult to uncover, however, to the best of my knowledge there has been little turnover in the scouting and development department during the transition to Winnipeg.
Dan Marr, head of scouting and player development from the Thrashers days was let go by the Jets following the 2011 Draft. He was quickly picked up by NHL Central Scouting to replace the recently departed E. J. Maguire.
Director of Amateur Scouting Marcel Comeau, an Edmonton-born former NHL-er and ex-Oil King, was retained. He has been with the franchise since 1999, becoming head scout in 2003. The breakdown of the rest of the group is Mark Hillier as Head Scout, reporting to Comeau. Travis MacMillan and Keith Sullivan are the U.S. scouts, Chris Snell covers the OHL, Scott Scoville is the man in the WHL, as well as Ed Friesen, Yanick Lemay and Patrick Carmicheal. The European scouts include Evgeny Bogdanovich (head of European Scouting) and Fredrik Jax.
The Jets have retained Comeau, Carmichael, Bogdanovich, and pro scouts Mark Dobson and John Perpich from the Thrashers, all of whom have been with the franchise since it's birth in 1999-2000.
Forgive me for saying so, but I'm not entirely certain that retaining these scouts is a wise choice. If you'll pardon the digression, here is where we ought to stop and take a more in-depth look at the Jets' predecessors, the Atlanta Thrashers.
Looking over the Thrashers draft history between their inaugural season in 1999 to 2006 (my arbitrary cutoff point for evaluating drafted prospects at this time), I counted every player selected who had managed 100+ games in the NHL. In that eight-year window there were fourteen players who achieved that milestone. When the bar was raised to 200+ games there were still eleven on the list. In that time the Thrashers made 78 selections, at 100+ games that gives them a success rate of 17.9%, when raised to 200+ games it drops to 14.1%. Those aren't terrible numbers, but when one factors in that Darcy Hordichuk, Patrik Stefan, and Pasi Nurminen are among those names it waters down the results considerably.
The lowest point for the scouting department were the 2004 and 2005 draft years, where the team was only able to identify and acquire a single 100+ game NHL player, Ondrej Pavelec, over both years combined. The remaining seventeen selections, including a 10th overall pick in 2004, failed to contribute anything of value to the team. As we have seen in examining the draft records of other teams around the league, a draft year in which a team fails to find at least two NHL players usually foretells a collapse in their fortunes five to six years later. Unfortunately this is entirely retrospective and does nothing to help a team avoid it.
The Thrashers had a less-than-stellar draft history despite consistently high draft positions. On average the Thrashers' scouts found about one NHL player per draft. This despite several years saturated with picks in a deliberate effort to build through the draft. While the organization did reap some short-term benefits from four consecutive 1st or 2nd overall draft picks, they were never able to regularly capitalize on depth drafting, which meant that each season saw the addition of a single impact NHL player to the roster, with little or no depth in the system and a limited budget by which to retain or attract talented players.
Most damning is that of the players selected by the Thrashers during this time (including four consecutive 1st or 2nd overall selections), very few are still with, or provided ample advantage to, the franchise. Today, only four of those 14 players selected remain with the club – Pavelec, Tobias Enstrom, Bryan Little and Jim Slater. The fault for this lies squarely on management under Don Waddell and to a lesser extent Rick Dudley.
The Jets ownership jettisoned much of the management group almost immediately after taking over. They identified quickly that the GM position was a weakness and needed to be addressed. That the newly-hired Jets management have chosen to keep on with this same group of scouts seems ill-advised, in my opinion. Were it a temporary move in order to facilitate their first draft on short notice, it would understandable. However, they appear to be content to proceed with the same group intact into the 2013 draft year.
I must moderate some of my criticism over the Thrashers' drafting history on account of the fact that many prospects are selected based on a concensus opinion of their skills and relative value, but that they may fail to meet those expectations for a variety of reasons. Case in point – Doug Lynch was a highly-regarded defensive prospect in the Oilers' development system and one of three players that the franchise was said to covet that draft year (along with Ales Hemsky and Jeff Woywitka). Lynch suffered a wrist injury with the Oilers followed by a knee injury with the Blues, both of which essentially derailed what were decent career prospects. Lowetide has a good article on it here, and how injuries can cut short a prospect's career giving the appearance of a poor draft decision when in fact it was the fist of fate. To some extent the Thrashers may have been making the right pick, based on general consensus, with each of their selections and with failure to reap rewards the result of the fickle middle-finger of fate.
This is why I generally prefer to discuss the track records of scouting groups who have had a longer term as it provides a more accurate sample size over which to form an opinion of their abilities adjusted for luck.
For example, I won't browbeat the Thrashers' scouts for the Patrik Stefan pick, their first ever in 1999 and a 1st overall, as it was generally believed that he could be an elite center in the NHL, based on his development prior to the draft. The following four players were either a package deal (the Sedins) or of questionable value. The 1999 draft was also something of a low-point in NHL amateur talent. They made the pick that likely most other NHL GMs would have.
My criticism comes from the fact that this group has been given a long run to prove itself and has generally returned middling results. For an organization like TNSE to be so thorough in almost every aspect of establishing an NHL-ready management chain, an oversight in this department is surprising.
Today the highest-ranked prospects of the Jets system are Mark Scheifele, Jacob Trouba and Ivan Telegin. Paul Postma is next on the list and may develop into something between a good second-pairing defender and a power-play specialist. Those are decent prospects, but for a team with the current roster of the Jets and the history of the Thrashers, it is simply not good enough.
The remainder of the Jets prospect group are players who appear most likely to max out as depth forwards or bottom pairing defencemen.
Time will tell if they made a serious error in not selecting Sean Couturier in 2011 when he was still available at 7th overall.
Jets Management
The Jets hired Kevin Cheveldayoff as GM in 2011, four days after buying out Rick Dudley. Cheveldayoff had been an assistant GM with the Blackhawks since 2009, winning a Stanley Cup in his first season with the organization.
Cheveldayoff has had a winning record in nearly every franchise he has been associated with in management. He was GM of the Chicago Wolves from 1997 to 2009, during which time the franchise won two Turner Cups ('97-'98 and '99-'00) in the old IHL, followed by two Calder Cups ('01-'02 and '07-'08) once the team moved over to the AHL, and twice more finishing as conference champions. The team made the playoffs in every season he was there, save two ('05-'06 and '08-'09), and played in the championship finals six times.
The Wolves were the AHL affiliate of the Thrashers from 2001 to 2011. Prior to that they were affiliated with the Islanders.
I think it is safe to say that Cheveldayoff accomplished what he did with the Wolves in spite of his NHL parent team rather than as a result of them.
He has done most everything that an NHL GM ought to have accomplished prior to taking his first job. His resume is strong and it would appear that he has experience building teams from limited resources.
My impression of Cheveldayoff is that he is patient, makes the most of the resources available to him, and has a history of successfully navigating teams to a high level of competition.
Claude Noel spent 24 forgettable games (10-8-6) in Columbus cleaning up the year after Ken Hitchcock was fired in 2009-2010. After Scott Arniel was hired to replace Noel to start the 2010-2011 season, Noel was hired to replace Arniel in Winnipeg as coach of the Manitoba Moose.
Noel was hired to be the head coach of the Jets almost exactly one year later.
Prior to joining the NHL, he had won a Calder Cup in 2003 coaching the Milwaukee Admirals (affiliate of the Nashville Predators) of the AHL, his first season as head coach in the AHL. That roster included players such as Martin Erat, Dan Hamhuis, Raitis Ivanans, Chris Mason, and Scottie Upshall as the future NHLers of the squad.
That Noel was able to keep the Jets, in their first year following relocation, in the playoff hunt is commendable. He also managed to get the team to its highest points-total in five years.
He made the most of limited resources, as good coaches often do. The Jets have added some offensive potential to their lineup by way of Olli Jokinen and Alexei Ponikarovsky for the next season (whether that be this year or next), so it will be a good test of Noel's abilities to see if he can tailor ice times and roles to their respective strengths. You can read what a Jets blogger thinks of Claude Noel's first season here.
Noel is well-served by his assistant coaching staff, notably Charlie Huddy and Perry Pearn, but including Pascal Vincent and Wade Flaherty. This is a coaching staff ideally suited to extracting maximum returns on minimal investments. I wouldn't say that he is one of the best coaches in the league, but considering what he's been given, I think he is probably the best coach for the team right now.
In the next article I will take a closer look at the current state of the roster, predictions for the season, a brief opinion on Evander Kane, and my basic summation of the state and future of the franchise.
Schieflie was the first mistake the Jets made. Lets draft him because hawerchuk said he was good. Sounds like the same form of stupidity the oilers have with all their old boys club.
November 12 2012, 06:40PM
I will always remember Scheifele because he wasn't Sean Couturier. Blown pick.
I will always remember Scheifele because he wasn't Sean Couturier. Blown pick.
exactly, and when you watch him play higher levels of hockey he has one or two good moments than the rest of the game he is junk
Winnipeg is the model of the NHL in the 21st century. Bigger isn't always better. The NHL needs its roots in Canada. People talk about QC and Markham as NHL cities. Add Saskatoon and Halifax to my wish list. A league that is coast to coast in Canada would go a long way to ensuring the stability of the NHL. The NHL needs a strong Canadian base to offset declining revenues in the U.S.. There is a definite need and desire by NHL fans in this country for more teams. Winnipeg has shown the way and its leadership will reverberate for years to come.
Jim Rutherford does not own the Carolina Hurricanes.
He's the GM.
Jim Rutherford does not own the Carolina Hurricanes.
He's the GM.
Incorrect. He is GM and part owner.
November 12 2012, 09:15PM
If not for the Jets, Gretzky would have 100 fewer goals and about 250 fewer career points. Thank you Winnipeg.
Anyone who uses the word system four times or more in one piece is on my first line.
I was lucky enough to get to watch my brother in-law squirm for YEARS as the Oilers dismantled the Jets,but I didnt really learn much about the team,this article was excellent,in depth and informative,thank you.
If you have time would you please consider creating a past to present State of Affairs charting our very own Oilers exactly as you have done for the Jets??That was so well done and covered so many aspects of the team both tangible and intangible that it makes me wonder how our hometeam would look if we reviewed it so thoroughly.
November 12 2012, 11:03PM
Nice write-up, Rex.
TNSE actually approached the NHL back in 2003 or 2004 and asked how many seats were required for an NHL team. When the league told them 15,000 seats was the minimum, they built the stadium along those parameters.
TNSE knew they were going to get a team as early as 2008. In the interim they received constant advice from the NHL regarding in-game production standars, marketing, media engagement, and all the finer points of running a major-league organization. True North were able to professionalize their operation, likely better than a number of actual NHL teams, years prior to returning to the majors.
That True North turns a good profit is as a result of the fact that they run an intelligent sales, marketing, productions, media, and technology operation. If other NHL teams are failing to grow revenues and capture attention in their home markets, they should look to perfect the off-ice side of the business to underline the success of the team on-ice.
November 13 2012, 12:51AM
Watching that first youtube video sure brings back the memories. I laughed like hell at the site of Chicken Delight guy in the Chicken outfit who used to run around in the stands every game. My buddies and I, some of whom were of the loud and obnoxious variety would scream "roast that chicken" as loud as we could over and over again until most of the crowd would join us chanting. We did it every game we went to. Chicken man would come over to us once in a while for some staged play fight action and the place went crazy laughing over it. What a riot we were having in that old barn. Crap like that went on for years and nobody got hurt. John Ferguson mentioned our group once in a laughing manner during an interview. And then there was dancing Gabe and his drum also seen in the youtube clip. In the opening of the video it shows the front of the arena and just out of the camera view to the right there was a side door. We used to get an old school chum who was an usher there at the time to let us in that door when we couldn't get tickets at 7 Eleven or otherwise didn't have any cash. I know we got in free on many occasions. Compared to that place the Dome is an absolute library.
November 13 2012, 05:15AM
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November 13 2012, 08:04AM
I will always remember Scheifele because he wasn't Sean Couturier. Blown pick.
Or they could've drafted Dougie Hamilton instead of Scheifele to anchor their D for a decade, and selected Mikael Grigorenko to pivot their top line.
November 13 2012, 10:33AM
I had a conversation with a senior exec from True North who said outright that they inherited a number of contracts that they weren't fond of. I thought to myself who that might be: Ron Hainsey? Oduya? Byfuglien?
But then they turn around and overpay Pavalec because they didn't acquire a strong #2.
They did do a great job of getting Enstrom and Kane to contracts of reasonable dollars and term, and got good deals & term on Jokinen and Ponikarovsky.
I guess like any franchise they'll have their wins and make their errors.
November 13 2012, 10:43AM
They also had a market with virtually zero growth prior to their arrival. The first few stages of marketing and sales have been the low-hanging fruit. Expansion in virgin territory is always boom, but I'll be interested to see how they handle their markets five years from now, especially if the team falters.
I agree though, that they are a higher-functioning group than many others around the league.
One of the new ways of driving revenue (and non-HRR!) for NHL teams is selling official sponsorships to local companies for co-branding purposes. Pro sports franchises are now signing up partnerships, at a fee, with car dealerships, local restaurant chains, newspapers and radio stations, etc where they'll commit a few days of their athletes' time along with exclusivity rights for various categories of business, (eg, Home Depot and Coca Cola, but not for Rona & Pepsi).
Teams are also investing in technology where small companies who can't afford rink-board advertising get to promote their brand within the stadium on digital media screens around the building concourse & in luxury suites. You can sign up 40-50 local companies for $20K-$50K per season, depending on the value of the inventory they're buying. To boot, teams are developing Smartphone app's with co-branding opp's. For example, "Fans get out your TELUS Smartphone to play 1st period Boston Pizza trivia".
The whole arrangement is orders of magnitude more sophisticated than it was even 3 or 4 years ago, and can drive upwards of $5 - $10M in additional revenue, depending on the size and intensity of the market.
All I'm saying is that the Jets recognize the value of their brand locally, and haven't been lazy at maximizing revenue from it. The other point behind having only a 15,000-seat stadium is the scacity of tickets. I went to one freaking game last year! They're more valuable than cigarettes in prison.
First video was awesome looked like it was put together by Guy Madden that famous (infamous) film maker from Winnipeg. Great stuff
If not for the Jets, Gretzky would have 100 fewer goals and about 250 fewer career points. Thank you Winnipeg.
As I recall, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg each had teams good enough to win Stanley. It was their bad luck to be in Edmonton's division.
There was one year when Calgary cheap-shotted Hawrechuk to the injured list and I was relieved. I think Winnipeg very well could have taken Edmonton that year had he been healthy.
November 13 2012, 05:47PM
As I recall, Edmonton, Calgary and Winnipeg each had teams good enough to win Stanley. It was their bad luck to be in Edmonton's division.
There was one year when Calgary cheap-shotted Hawrechuk to the injured list and I was relieved. I think Winnipeg very well could have taken Edmonton that year had he been healthy.
It was Jamie Macoun that hit Hawerchuk with a crosscheck to the ribs. We were livid when it happened. He tried to come back and play with a flak jacket or something like that on but that didn't work out too well.
They for sure had a team that was good enough to win it all, or at least go deep in the playoffs if it wasn't for sharing a division with the Oilers and Flames.
November 13 2012, 05:50PM
If not for the Jets, Gretzky would have 100 fewer goals and about 250 fewer career points. Thank you Winnipeg.
No argument here. Having Semenko around helped a lot too.
I used to cringe when Gretzky and Kurri would come down the ice on a two on one. I think he had 100 points on those alone.
November 14 2012, 04:18AM
Mund Auf Augen Zu (Stecker raus, Ich dreh' durch)!
November 19 2012, 02:41AM
As a Jet fan and stat blogger (I write at AIH) I'll try to add my opinions and some others to add on to this.
1) Scheifele. It was a reach no matter what you think, but not everyone thinks it was a bad decision. I'm a BPA Couturier>Scheifele guy myself, but there were many legitimate scouts who feared that Couturier's development was slowing down; meanwhile, Scheifele's development was exploding. So basically they assumed (possibly wrongfully) that Scheifele has a higher offensive ceiling... and there are many non-Jet fans who agree (I'm skeptical personally). I know for a fact that Hawerchuk wasn't the reason they drafted Scheifele. Chevy mentioned on draft day to TSN that the scouts were high on Scheifele's character and strong development. Doesn't mean it was the right choice though.
2) Trouba. I actually like Trouba; it wasn't a reach either, just that Forsberg and Grigs could of been nice value. They obviously saw BPA in Trouba and may be wrong... the only player I was actually angry at that draft was Sutter in 2nd round. He was a 3rd in my mind.
3) TNSE for the most part has probably maximized their revenue rate for the most part, other than raising tix. There are other minor avenues though that can add up, as mentioned above by John Chambers above.
4)I know Noel's system quite well and he will most likely split the tough mins between Little's line and the 3rd. Jokinen will be sheltered with Kane and either Wellwood, Antro or Burmistrov. Lines will probably look like: Ladd-Little-Wheeler Kane-Jokinen-Wellwood Ponikarovsky-Burmistrov-Antropov Miettinen-Slater-Thorburn


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Let's see a show of hands how many of you have used cel phone charger even like the iphone charger or any of the newer smart phone chargers. Well how may hands are up in the air Guess what there constant current supply that do to things one there output is fixed at 5 volts till you over load them then it drops off to a point that they shut down.
Cel phone charger are a constant current supply fixed at 5 volts. That's the newer one's like the iphone use's and most smart phones use What part don't you understand I'm talking about the charger that plugs in the wallnot how it disconnects the battery from it.
TND3295 W Cellular Phone CCCV(Constant Current ConstantVoltage) AC-DC Adapter
This reference document describes a built-and-tested,GreenPoint solution for a cellular phone Constant CurrentConstant Voltage (CCCV) AC-DC adapter. This design isintended for isolated, low power, universal input off-lineapplications where a constant current/constant voltageoutput (CCCV) is required for charging NiCd, NiMH,Lithium-ion or similar batteries. Typical applications wouldinclude cell phone chargers or cordless phone chargers.
I not giving them any thing there I just tested about 100 of them as to there rating and did a lot of digging on the net QuoteTND3295 W Cellular Phone CCCV(Constant Current ConstantVoltage) AC-DC Adapterbetter charger like the smart phones and iphone use these in them and thereNot this same chip but one like it.
(section 5: "Circuit operation")For output currents less than 1 A the circuit performs as a constant voltage source. ... Although very simple, this current sense circuit will provide a constant current output of approximately 1 A all the way down to an output voltage of 1 V.
I'm pretty sure that a constant current switchmode power supply (LED Driver) and a constant voltage switchmode power supply (cell phones) are awfully similar. One would take feedback from the load voltage, and the other would take feedback from current sense resistor om series with the load. Any switchmode chip ought to be able to implement either type of supply with minor changes in wiring.In "Lab" power supplies, "CCCV" generally means "constant voltage with a current LIMIT", and defines the way the supply behaves when the current limit is exceeded. This is supported by the TND329 datasheet:Quote(section 5: "Circuit operation")For output currents less than 1 A the circuit performs as a constant voltage source. ... Although very simple, this current sense circuit will provide a constant current output of approximately 1 A all the way down to an output voltage of 1 V. In other words, a "CCCV supply" provides a constant voltage up to the current limit, and then decreases the voltage as needed not to exceed the desired current. (as opposed to simpler regulators, that might just shut down in over-current situations.) Some Li-ion battery charging chips assume that the power supply has a current limit built-in to it, but a cell phone supply will normally operate in a constant voltage mode.In general, that's not quite the behavior you'd want from an LED driver style of CC supply. In that case, you want the voltage to go to any value needed to force the target current through the load. This permits you to use varying numbers of LEDs in series in your light, for instance. I haven't studied the current flood of "LED driver" chips to see how they're different from other switchmode chips; there may be other simplifying factors that permit a cheaper design and justify having a separate chip (oh, like not needing to provide clean DC, for instance.)
Let's see a show of hands how many of you have used cel phone charger even like the iphone charger......
Cel phone charger are a constant current supply fixed at 5 volts
300mA+/-5%. Now, why on earth would I want to power my Arduino board using something like this? Can anyone explain why my board would want to have a device trying to drive a fixed 300mA current into it? Makes no sense, unless maybe the p/s were jiggered after the fact.
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5 days to go, Tim Strange & the team ready the Challenger by firing up the hemi, and taking it for a shakedown run. Then Ty Cardona, his wife, kids, and grandchildren enter the Tech Center for their big day - the unveiling of his unique "dream Mopar".
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Del Swanson provided custom rendering for the '74 Challenger
Part one of our '55 Chevy Hot Rod Wagon, where builder Tim Strange and dozens of volunteers make a dream come true for a gearhead viewer.
Sheet metal, high tech chassis, and an LS3 with overdrive trans, are just a few of the goodies that get bolted into Chad Terhar's '55 Chevy Handyman.
Quickly surpassing two-thousand man-hours in the car so far, the '55 Chevy gets full paint treatment then heads to final assembly.
The Terhar family from Tacoma, Washington comes to the Tech Center, along with 4 dozen volunteers who returned to see the keys handed over to our worthy viewer.
Shane promised his father on his death bed that he would finish restoring the family truck. Tim and the volunteers lend a hand by honoring a Pennsylvania family.
Volunteers gather for detailed metal fabrication on the second stage of this transformation of a 3/4 ton classic Ford, into a 1/4 ton street rod truck!
Tim and the team head to week 3 with paint and buff a priority as the '48 Ford keeps its traditional look with modern components.
Shane's family, including aunts uncles and cousins arrive to see their 4-generation Ford for the first time after the final week of the build.
Tom Moore's Hudson Hornet was in the process of being restored, when the project stalled for family priorities. Tim and the team rescue a classic.
Unique, ahead of its time, built like a tank - all phrases indicative of the 50's era Hudson automobile. Tim Strange and the team call on the aftermarket to make it even better.
Tom & Lisa Moore join us from their living room to see all the metal Tim and the team cut out of the roof of his '51 Hudson Hornet. Can you say chop?
The Moore family heads to the Tech Center for the unveiling of Tom's classic ride. See how Tim Strange and his team of volunteers came through for this Michigan family.
We help a veteran and St. Louis area firefighter finish what he started: A 1974 Dodge Challenger, by transforming it into a modern pro touring machine.
The original engine was a weak 318ci small block. But HorsPower's Mike and John build a powerful 392 hemi - then dyno the beast with unbelievable results!
Tim Strange uses his skills as a world-class custom painter to create a unique skin on Ty Cardona's classic '74 Dodge Challenger.
The Cardona family and friends head to the Tech Center to see and drive Ty's classic Mopar Muscle in what can best be described as a modern pro-touring machine.
Meet the build team, the classic musclecar, and the recipient of our first Search & Restore project vehicle, a '67 Chevy II Nova.
Blasting reveals patch panels and a rotted floor, as the restoration on Andy's Chevy II goes into high gear!
Volunteers come together with donated parts to make the build up of this '67 Nova a reality for the owner and his kids.
Final assembly of our '67 Nova includes wiring, new upholstery, dash, gauges, headliner and everything else to bring this classic muscle back to life. Tim takes it on a shakedown run, and family takes delivery of their pride and joy.
Search & Restore goes to Pomeroy, OH to rescue a worn out 4x4 driven by a husband and wife who've dedicated their lives to fostering and feeding hungry children.
The restoration of Anthony's pickup is in full gear on this episode of Search & Restore, with the install of a lift kit, brakes, fresh frame and the start of body work.
Body work on Anthony's GMC resumes as this '94 GM 1500 4x4 is treated to a custom paint job with graphics, wheels tires and more.
The grand finale of build two, when the Rowe family travels 9 hours to our shop to pick up Anthony's daily driver pick up. He might not recognize it!
We grab a tired TJ from a West Monroe, LA resident who loves 4-wheeling so much, he and his buddies give rides to disabled kids. We'll trick out his Jeep so he can take his family on trips again.
Volunteers pile into the Tech Center in effort to give Jason Smelser the Jeep he's always dreamed of in part two of our TJ on steroids!
Good guy Jason Smelser won't recognize his TJ when we're done with it. Part III sees the Jeep coming together, with a completely freshened up and rebuilt straight six, transmission rebuild, heavy duty transfer case, body protection and paint and more.
One month, all donated parts. Jason and his family arrive at the Tech Center for our reveal. But it doesn't end there! What is a hardcore Jeep build without seeing exactly what it can do on the trail. So we load everyone up and head into the woods.
We take a worn out '67 Mustang coupe and give it the full treatment, all for an American veteran who enlisted after 9-11, and was injured in Iraq.
Engine build how-to on a Ford Racing short block, and onto the dyno room to build some power! Plus Strange gives the Mustang his full-on hot rod paint treatment.
Exhaust, suspension, Interior... it all comes together as we near the end of our Mustang build we're doing for US Army veteran Paul Kahler and his family.
Four weeks of intense labor and the Mustang will be ready to give back to a deserving veteran, when Paul Kahler and his family arrive at the Tech Center.
Ty Cardona sold his Barracuda as a teen to start a family. 26 years later his kids are grown, and a replacement Mopar sits in his driveway undone. Ty's a firefighter who spends his free time helping others. So we decided to help finish his dream car.
The Fabulous Hudson Hornet is legend, in NASCAR racing, in animated film, and now on PowerBlock, when Tim Strange rescues a stalled project from a Michigan viewer. Volunteers gently transform history into a show-stopping lead sled right before your eyes!
Shane Skennonto is a 36 year old construction safety manager in Philadelphia, PA. His girlfriend Amy wrote The PowerBlock asking us to help finish Shane's 1948 Ford F2 pickup that had been sitting in his father's garage since he passed away three years ago. Tim Strange and our Search & Restore team traveled to York, Pennsylvania - to surprise him with makeover of this classic truck, fulfilling a dream both his late father and grandfather had for the family. Shane calls this a "4-gen Ford" as Shane and Amy's 2 year old son will now be able to enjoy this family heirloom for many years to come, a piece of history that dates back to his great-grandfather.
In spite of being in a wheelchair, gearhead Chad Terhar never let his disability get in the way of his dream of rebuilding his dream car - a classic 1955 Chevy 210 Handyman. His wife calls him "handi-capable!" But when we learned Chad needed help finishing his project, Tim and the team traveled to Tacoma, Washington to surprise him with a well deserved makeover.
More volunteers and mucho gallons of primer paint and clear are part of week 3 as the car progresses to better than new condition. Build leader Tim Strange provides step-by-step how to on the car painting process, plus how to get that million dollar shine!
Tim and Tommy travel to Colorado Springs, CO where they meet Paul Kahler war veteran, Purple Heart recipient, and current Sergeant in the Colorado National Guard. His brother bought him his dream car when he got out of the Army back in 2006. But the turquoise '67 Mustang Coupe has seen better days. It's trailered back to the PowerBlock Tech Center for a Tim Strange transformation into a modern "G-machine" street rod.
Jason Smelser is a dedicated husband and family man with an under-powered Jeep TJ, so when Search & Restore found out what Jason does to give back to his community, we didn't want to pass up the opportunity to apply some much-needed TLC to his off-road renegade.
The second build for Search & Restore takes us to Pomeroy, Ohio, where Anthony and Cindy Rowe live with their eight children. Anthony has a 1994 GMC 1500, his daily driver he's had to fix every few weeks, that is, until Search & Restore comes to retrieve it.
In the second build of Search & Restore, we travel to Pomeroy, OH, to meet Anthony, who commutes to his job at the penitentiary in a worn-out '94 GMC Sierra. Rusted through, it's his daily driver. But fixing up the 4x4 is a distant second to raising his two biological, and five adopted, children. Search & Restore to the rescue!
In the second part of the Sierra build on Search & Restore, the Royal Purple Build Team gets seriously busy building one rusted-through 4x4. The salty Southern Ohio roads haven?t been good to Anthony?s GMC, so it?s getting a new crate motor, junkyard frame, lift kit, suspension, and more!
Andy's '67 Chevy II had been sitting for 2 years, no motor, trans, after cancer took the life of his 30 year old wife. Raising 3 kids solo, left no time or money to rebuild the car the kids call 'Casper'. Our Loctite Team hopes to make a dream come true.


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The Yamamoto Shad Shape Worm gives anglers yet another reason to fish Gary Yamamoto Baits. Combining the elements of a ribbed Senko and a tiny shad-like bait, these finesse worms are an ideal choice for drop shotting and darter heading, as well as, a range of other applications. Popular in Japan prior to their release in North America, the Yamamoto Shad Shape Worms offer a killer bait fish presentation that won't overpower the situation if the fish get finicky.
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Monday, December 17, 2012
Oh Come Let Us Adore Him
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I agree with you. Such a tragedy that has befallen this nation but it is a good thing that the nation is coming together and lifting all those affected in prayer. I hope new measures are taken in schools so this never happens again.ReplyDeleteReplies
Yes, feeling like we are all greiving together helps lift each other up. I could see the kindness in strangers' eyes this weekend as we went about our business with our kids. We are all affected.Delete
it really does just make you stop and count your blessings! What they are going through is just unimaginable ;(ReplyDelete
Still so speechless. It's just so unreal. Hugs to all.ReplyDelete
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By The EMERY COUNTY PUBLIC LANDS COUNCIL
At the October meeting of the Emery County Public Lands Council, there was much discussion of impacts that motorized access is having on lands administrated by the United States Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management,, State Institutional Trust Lands and on private property. Although always a hot topic in rural Utah and the rural west, council member Sherrel Ward expressed great concern with what he considers unprecedented impact and asked other members what "we as a council can do about it?" The council concurred with Ward and determined that a statement be prepared expressing the council's concern and that the statement be distributed to appropriate media. What follows is that statement.
Emery County is experiencing unprecedented use of motor vehicles on federal, state and private lands within and adjacent to the county. Both legal and illegal activity is impacting resources and other users, and the ever increasing numbers of both legal and illegal users is escalating those impacts.
Recent heavy rain and snow this fall when hunters typically are in the field at high elevations made otherwise normal and acceptable activity devastating to the saturated roads and camping areas. Commissioner Gary Kofford, also a Public Lands Council member, told the group that "in some areas, where the existing road was intended to be 15 feet wide, the drivers were avoiding mud holes and ruts and creating roads 50 feet wide or more." As the hunters access their favorite dispersed camping sites on short roads adjacent to the main roads, much more extensive rutting takes place. Loss of vegetation and increased siltation in reservoirs will result.
Increased numbers of vehicles has required changes in maintenance activity on existing roads. Native surfaced or minimally graveled roads that were adequate in the past will no longer hold up to the volume of traffic. Grading the road surface periodically simply doesn't do the job. Emery County annually treats nearly 100 miles of road with products which enhance compaction and inhibits dust. An agreement with the USFS allows the county road department to perform this same maintenance on approximately 20 miles of forest service roads.
Although technological advancement in maintenance makes for improved travel, it also allows for more vehicles to gain access to more off-the-beaten path localities. Thirty years ago the typical vehicle which was used to drive to the Swinging Bridge or to Skyline Drive was probably the pickup truck. Today one may encounter several low clearance sedans on the same roads. State highway 31 which is paved and open year round, and the recently reconstructed Ephraim Canyon road provide quick and easy access to the Manti LaSal Forest and are highly promoted along the Wasatch Front. More and more visitors are discovering the San Rafael Swell and its magnificent attractions. Big game hunting seasons begin in August and extends to mid-winter. The use of off-highway vehicles in Utah grew approximately 195 percent between 1998 and 2005 (Utah Motor Vehicle Division 2006). Clearly, motorized use will continue to increase.
Several elements compound the issue of impacts to our lands, one of which is the relatively recent activity of gas and oil exploration and development. At present, activity has been confined somewhat to the pinion and juniper benches, mostly on SITLA lands. Recent lease sales indicate that other areas may soon be affected both on the high elevation of the forest and also on BLM lands of our desert areas. Emery County requires an encroachment permit for any activity which affects county roads above the normal activity level, so heavy truck traffic by industry can be monitored and regulated. On non-county roads the impacts are not so easily addressed.
An incident involving a local cattleman serves as an indicator of how co-users affect one another. Historically, the cattleman was permitted to graze livestock on SITLA property and except for occasional rabbit hunter was the sole user of the area. In the last 10 or so years things have changed. OHV activity has exploded, and a coal bed methane developer has punched several wells on the property with more planned. OHV advocates came to the public lands council seeking support for a trail through the area. When the cattleman was asked what he thought of the trail he asked that the users commit to close the gates behind them, a common courtesy widely adhered to in the rural west. Following the grazing season the public lands director contacted the rancher and enquired about any conflicts. He was told by the rancher that he'd "just had to give it up and brought the cattle home early because he was unable to keep them in the pasture." Asked if he had seen the OHV riders who'd left the gates down he stated it wasn't the four wheeler people causing the problem, it was the gas company truck drivers running over the gate posts. The gates were immediately replaced by the developer with wide cattle guards and sturdy posts. New activity by new users brings new conflict with historic users.
Another incident which took place this season involved cattle and vehicles and their simultaneous use of a road. The Link Canyon Road, also know as Wildcat, is the only route which accommodates the trailing of cattle on and off the forest service grazing pastures on that part of the forest. This fall, as the herders were bringing the cattle off the mountain, an impatient motorist ignored pleas from the herders to go slow and subsequently pressed the animals to the extent that two calves were actually pushed off the road and over a ledge, breaking some legs and requiring them to be destroyed.
The final element that compounds impact to the land is illegal motorized activity. Illegal activity, whether perpetrated by hunters, fishermen, grazers, OHV enthusiasts riding motorcycles, four-wheelers, mud-boggers, cattle truck or the family car, is probably the most challenging element to get a handle on. Mesia Nyman, Ranger on the Price/Ferron Ranger District of the Manti LaSal National Forest has asked the public lands council for advice about how to address illegal use. Following the Memorial Day weekend in May and also the Fourth of July weekend, she expressed frustration with both the numbers of OHVs and the areas the users were accessing. "We have four-wheelers everywhere" on the popular, long weekends she said. Cross country travel is prohibited both on USFS and BLM administrated lands and motorized travel is acceptable only on established trails and roads. "I don't know what the answer is, what can the council recommend?" Direction given by the council has been to educate and enforce.
Council member Tory Killian, an advocate for motorized recreation stresses the importance of educating OHV users. "OHV training sponsored by Utah State Parks and Recreation is required for riders without a valid Utah drivers license under the age of 16. Our local OHV club provides that training (Mark H. Williams, instructor) and encourages parents to attend with their children. Responsible use is promoted and consequences (citations and fines) for misuse are a major part of the training." Riders that are members of local clubs are probably the most effective means of getting the word out that compliance to land use plans and staying on designated trails is in everyone's best interest. Clubs are also the biggest contributors of time and effort in maintaining trails and signage on public land.
Emery County adopted an OHV ordinance in 2005 which designates certain county roads 'open' to OHV use. Part of the implementation phase of the ordinance included presentation of the ordinance and accompanying map to each community, and informing the public of those roads available for OHV use. The USFS and BLM have maps available to the public which detail the open routes on federal lands. All maps are available in many locations.
Enforcement of the ordinance and land use plans is a major challenge. The scope of the affected area is overwhelming to those tasked with enforcement. Millions of acres of land are involved and thousands of miles of roads and trails. The Ferron/Price Ranger District of the Manti LaSal Forest has one enforcement officer, which is shared with another district. The BLM Price Field Office has one enforcement officer. The PFO co-funds an officer in cooperation with the Emery County Sheriff's Office. Those public land users who are out-on-the-ground are encouraged to assist these officers by providing information concerning non-compliance.
Emery County Public Lands Council believes that to be effective, consequences for illegal use of motor vehicles need to be substantial. Visitors to our area who are spending several hundreds, or thousands of dollars for a weekend or weeklong vacation will consider a $50 fine of no real consequence. Low-dollar fines are not effective deterrents. A trespassing violation on BLM land recently compelled one local judge to impose fines of over $500 dollars each to the violators. (Other OHV users witnessed the violation and provided the information leading to the arrest of these folks). A similar violation on USFS land came before a federal magistrate in early November. The magistrate required restitution of $4,400 dollars from three violators. The council believes significant consequences such as these are necessary to deter unacceptable, unlawful behavior. The council also encourages adequate funding by state and federal land management agencies to get more enforcement personnel in the field.
Some things are certain as we consider the future: motorized use will increase on all rural lands including those in and around Emery County. Increased use will impact resources. There will continue to be conflicts between users. Because these things are certain, education and enforcement concerning proper use of the land must be emphasized. The public needs to be informed about acceptable and permitted use. There must be significant consequences for non-compliance. Those who are prone to non-compliance need to know that federal agencies, local government and other users won't accept their behavior.


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The Integra features two distinct engines. The RS, LS and Special Edition models offer an all-aluminum, 1.8-liter, DOHC, 16-valve, 4-cylinder engine. This powerplant produces 14- horsepower at 6300 rpm, and 127 lbs-ft of torque at 5200 rpm.
The GS-R model features a 1.8-liter engine equipped with the Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) system pioneered in the Acura NSX. It also features PRogrammed Fuel Injection (PGM-FI), a dual-stage intake system, a knock sensor, a crankshaft reinforcing bridge, oil jet piston cooling and a number of other innovations to improve reliability and durability, and to provdie smoother operation. All this adds up to 170 horsepower at 7600 rpm and 128 lbs-ft of torque at 6200 rpm. These impressive figures give it one of the highest specific outputs of any normally aspirated engine sold in the U.S., and its relatively long stroke and high redline give it the highest piston speed of any automobile engine in the world, even faster than the latest Formula One engines.
Variable Valve Timing and Lift Electronic Control (VTEC) System
The VTEC system, first pioneered in the Acura NSX, works similar performance magic in the Integra GS-R. As the performance of the NSX has already amply demonstrated, VTEC is an innovative solution to an age-old automotive engineering problem. It elegantly solves the trade-off between tuning an engine for either high-end horsepower or low-end torque. With VTEC, Acura engineers no longer have to compromise between the two. VTEC-equipped engines can have the best of both, especially when the system works in conjunction with the dualstage intake manifold.
The VTEC system uses three cam lobes and three corresponding rocker arms for each pair of valves. The VTEC system operates on both the intake and exhaust valves. The two outer cam lobes have a profile that optimizes lowspeed torque and response. The middle lobe has a high-lift, longer-duration profile that is designed to optimize high-end horsepower.
At low rpm, the middle rocker arm is idle. At a predetermined engine load and speed, the middle rocker arm is activated by means of a computer-controlled hydraulic piston, which locks all three rocker arms together. The middle rocker arm forces the two outer rocker arms to follow the higher lift and longer duration profile of the middle cam lobe, allowing the engine to draw and expel more air and consequently produce more power. This simple, yet elegant, design has proven its effectiveness as well as its reliability in both the NSX and the previous generation Integra GS-R.
The changeover point between low lift and high lift in the GS-R is 4400 rpm, for excellent midrange torque and to fully exploit the benefits of the dual-stage intake manifold. By carefully balancing the 4400-rpm VTEC changeover point and the 5800-rpm opening of the second intake runner of the dual-stage intake manifold, the GS-R has an almost flat torque curve from 2500 rpm to 7200 rpm. This makes the GS-R engine responsive under all operating conditions, and especially when going from part-throttle, steady-state cruising to full throttle.
The GS-R engine utilizes the latest combustion technology to provide a combination of fuel efficiency and power. Because of the low surface-to-volume area of the chamber, minimal surface area is exposed to the heat of combustion and more heat is retained in the expanding gases, resulting in increased thermal efficiency. And the "squish" area around the combustion chamber is also increased, yielding increased gas turbulence, faster flame propagation, and even better efficiency.
Also, the fuel injectors point almost directly toward the center of the intake valves, helping to reduce fuel condensation on the intake port walls and improving drive ability and engine response.
Dual-Stage Intake Manifold
The dual-stage intake manifold on the GS-R engine features two intake runners for each cylinder, one longer than the other. When operating under 5800 rpm, only the longer of the two runners delivers air to the cylinder. Above 5800 rpm, a butterfly valve in the bore of the short runner opens to allow the passage of additional air to the cylinder. This has the desired effect of boosting midrange and high-end power output.
Pistons and Connecting Rods
In conjunction with a lightweight piston design, the GS-R engine also uses a sophisticated connecting rod design. Constructed of high-strength steel, this connecting rod is thinner and lighter than a conventional connecting rod, yet it's 26% stronger.
The combination of lightweight pistons and connecting rods helps to reduce reciprocating inertia and enhance throttle response significantly.
Oil Jet Piston Cooling
To help ensure long-term durability and reliability, the GS-R engine uses an oil jet cooling system. A jet of pressurized engine oil is directed to the underside of the piston to help dissipate the extreme heat generated during sustained high rpm operation. This technology has proven itself in Formula One and other top-level racing engines.
Surface-Oriented Crystal Bearing Material
The use of a surface-oriented crystal bearing material was pioneered in Formula One racing and has been adapted for use in the GS-R VTEC engine. Unlike the surface of conventional bearing material, the crystal bearing smface has molecules oriented into a pyramid shape. This surface traps a layer of oil and holds it far better than conventional bearing surfaces, reducing friction and enhancing reliability.
The use of a surface-oriented crystal bearing material was pioneered in Formula One racing and has been adapted for use in the GS-R VTEC engine. Unlike the surface of conventional bearing material, the crystal bearing smface has molecules oriented into a pyramid shape. This surface traps a layer of oil and holds it far better than conventional bearing surfaces, reducing friction and enhancing reliability.
5-Speed Manual Transmission
The Integra features two different manual transmissions. The transmission used in the GS-R model features different ratios, bearing design, clutch, flywheel, second, third and fourth gear synchronizers and reverse idle gear than the transmission for the RS, LS and Special Edition engines. The differences were necessary to handle the higher output of the GS-R engine, to ensure durability and reliability and to maximize fuel economy.
The main design goals of the GS-R transmission were to take advantage of the additional low- and midrange power and to enhance the GS-R engine's response without excessive rpm in freeway driving.
All manual-equipped Integra models feature a short-stroke shift linkage of exceptional rigidity. The system approaches the quality feel and short stroke of the Acura NSX shift linkage system.
Both manual transmissions feature a refined hydraulic clutch unit to provide progressive engagement and low clutch-pedal effort.
As in the past, all Integra models feature equal-length halfshafts, which virtually eliminate torque steer.
Electronically Controlled 4-Speed Automatic Transmission with Grade Logic Control System
The optional, electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission, available in RS, LS and Special Edition models, is a highly refined unit designed to offer a superb blend of sporty response and sophisticated manners. It features an ignition retard system to reduce shift-shock, a torque-load control shift sequence, a low-hold feature to enhance performance on driver demand, a large-capacity torque converter to reduce slippage and provide a more direct feel, and the Grade Logic Control System to reduce unwanted shift hunting on up- and downhill grades.
In conventional automatic transmissions, driving on a grade at a steady, partial throttle setting often causes frequent shifting between third and fourth gear. This is due to the fluctuations in the vehicle speed and throttle opening as it crosses into and out of the speed and throttle opening thresholds established for each gear in the transmission.
In operation, Grade Logic Control compares the actual driving condition with a map stored in the ECD (electronic control unit) memory. Based on the. degree of variance between actual driving conditions and the map, the system either allows shifting or prevents it, in order to minimize frequent gear changes. In essence, the Grade Logic Control can estimate the grade of a hill by measuring the vehicle speed and throttle angle and comparing these to the map in the ECD. The system holds the transmission in a lower gear for better uphill acceleration and also provides additional engine braking in downhill driving.


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Dry Eyes and Contact Lenses
Medical Author: Patricia S. Bainter, MD
Medical Editor: Jay W. Marks, MD
A properly fit contact lens should ride or float on the eye on a thin film of fluid (tear film). With each blink, this film of fluid between the contact lens and the eye is replaced with fresh fluid, allowing debris to be washed away and fresh oxygen that is dissolved in the fluid to reach the cornea. If this film is compromised in quantity or quality, the contact lens may become uncomfortable or even unhealthy to wear.
At each examination, the eye doctor will evaluate the fit of the contact lens and look for signs of early damage to the cornea that may be a result of a compromised tear film. If the contact lens itself is the problem, changing the lens curvature, diameter, or material may correct the problem. Sometimes the chemicals in multipurpose storage solutions for contact lenses can cause changes to the eye's surface that mimic chronic dry eye, and this can be eliminated by switching to a hydrogen-peroxide based cleansing system. Other causes of compromise include exposure to chronic wind and dust, and incomplete or infrequent blinking, such as when staring at a computer for long periods without resting the eyes.


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Fall fun list
Today is the first day of fall. As I mentioned in my last blog, fall is my favorite time of year! I love everything about it. I love watching the leaves change, the smells, the apples, and the cooler weather. I also love Halloween! What's better then dressing up in a costume and coming home with a pillowcase full of free candy!?
We are truly blessed to be able to spend the entire season in a state as beautiful as New York, and I want to make sure we're taking advantage of every moment.
Our family's fall fun list:
Apple picking- We usually go to Green Acre Farms in Greece and use them to make apple sauce, caramel apple pie, and caramel apples.
Pumpkin picking- Last year we grew our own pumpkins but the kids still insisted on going to Brown's Berry Patch like we do every year. This year our pumpkins didn't grow so I have no excuse not to take the drive out to our favorite pumpkin patch.
Go to Starbucks- I really want to like their Pumpkin Spice Latte, but I'm just not a fan. This fall I'm going to try the Pumpkin Spice Creme. What's the difference? I have no idea. But I'm determined to find an awesome fancy fall drink. Maybe I should try Dunkin Donuts.
Speaking of donuts, I think a trip to Donuts Delite to get some sort of cinnamon donut is a fall must!
Make s'mores- I love to cuddle up on a cool fall night in front of the fire pit and make yummy smores.
Corn maze- I've never taken the kids through a corn maze before but I think that now that the "baby" is almost 3, this would be a good year to try.
Haunted hayride- My husband and I went on one when we were dating but haven't gone again since. This would be the perfect activity for a fall date. *Hint* *Hint*
Take a hike- I want to take the kids on a hike when the trees are at their best, collect cool leaves, and maybe take some pictures.
Drink apple cider and eat candy corn- I got some free candy corn this week with my awesome coupon skills
Buy some new clothes- I love having an excuse to buy new cardigans and boots. Oh, and the kids need a few new things too
Eat my husband's tasty chili.
Go to a Halloween party.
I am determined to enjoy every second of this fall because before we know it, we'll be shoveling driveways and walking through dirty snow in our new boots. What's on your family's fall fun list? Share them with us HERE


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Pein is where the powers at!
Nagato will be badass x100!
I'm too confused to guess...
Thx Shawshank for making EVERY post I would have posted myself lol! But HandBanana I seriously don't understand how you can't see the possibility in theory of Nagato and Pein being different.
One scenario could be Nagato incapable of fighting on his own so beating the 6 Paths might leave him defenseless.
Another scenario could be Nagato having the power of all 6 in one. But splitting them is 6 bodies may be more convenient.
And another could be Nagato doesn't have a physical body anymore at all.
And again another scenario could be Nagato himself being beyond anything the 6 Realms are capable of or any other ninja so far.
Trust me I get what you're saying. Either way its all Nagato's power in the end. But there is a possible separation or the two. A simple way to put it is this, would Naruto have more trouble fighting the 6 Realms of Pein or Nagato 1 on 1?
This theory is on some heavy drugs...
I agree with Banana Hand.. Handing a Banana.. Hand Bananana... Hand Banana, that the one in control of the bodies (i.e the 'puppet master' as I like to call him) is the strongest.
Thus giving you the conclusion that Nagato is the strongest of the two.
Awesome, just awesome
Pein IS Nagato...


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Three-time national coach of the year finalist Kevin Sumlin was named head football coach at Texas A&M on Dec. 10, 2011, and has led the Aggies through their first two seasons in the Southeastern Conference. Sumlin has compiled a 20-6 record in two years in College Station, including victories in the 2013Cotton Bowl and 2013 Chick-fil-A Bowl.
In his first year as the Aggies' head coach, Sumlin led A&M to its first 11-win season since 1998 and shook up the SEC with his effective high-tempo offense. The Aggies went 6-2 in conference play, defeating No. 1 Alabama inTuscaloosa and going undefeated on the road.
A successful first season in Aggieland saw Sumlin garner his third spot as a national coach of the year finalist and coach the first-ever freshman to win the Heisman Trophy in quarterback Johnny Manziel. Sumlin also coached three other first-team All-Americans in his first season back in Aggieland in offensive tackles Luke Joeckel and Jake Matthews and defensive end Damontre Moore.
The 2012 Aggies lost by a total of just eight points in two games, against No. 24 Florida in the season opener and No. 6 LSU. They became the fourth Texas A&M team to win 11 games in a season with a 41-13 win over Big 12 Co-Champion Oklahoma in the AT&T Cotton Bowl.
The 2013 Aggies won nine games and won the Chick-fil-A Bowl, which marked first time in program history that A&M has won a bowl game in three straight seasons. The Aggies generated three first-team All-Americans, four players that were finalists for major postseason awards and had three players drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft (offensive tackle Jake Matthews, wide receiver Mike Evans and quarterback Johnny Manziel.)
Sumlin came to Texas A&M after a successful stint as head coach at the University of Houston, where he led the Cougars to a school-record 13 victories and the program's highest finish in the Bowl Championship Series standings in 2011. Sumlin was named the Region 5 Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association in 2011 and was one of five finalists for the AFCA's National Coach of the Year award.
During his time at UH, Sumlin posted a 35-17 overall record and led the Cougars to three bowl games. Sumlin led the Cougars to berths in the 2011 Ticket Center Bowl and the 2008 and 2009 Bell Helicopter Armed Forces Bowls.
His final season in Houston was one of the finest in the history of the Cougar football program. Sumlin's Cougars raced through the regular season with a perfect 12-0 record before falling in the Conference-USA Championship to Southern Miss. The Cougars led the nation in passing, total and scoring offense and featured the nation's leader in passing and total offense, quarterback Case Keenum. UH set NCAA FBS team records for total offense and passing yards.
His lone UH squad to not reach a bowl game was in 2010. The Cougars entered the season with high expectations but injuries to their top two quarterbacks, including Keenum, contributed to a 5-7 campaign.
In 2009, Sumlin was a finalist for the Paul "Bear" Bryant National Coach of the Year Award after leading the Cougars to a 10-4 record, which included wins over No. 5-ranked Oklahoma State in Stillwater, Okla., and BCS conference teams Texas Tech and Mississippi State. Statistically, the University of Houston led the nation in passing offense (433.7), total offense (563.4) and scoring offense (42.2). Houston also became just the third team in NCAA history to post a 5,000-yard passer and three 1,000-yard receivers in one season, and the 1,000-yard receiving trio marked just the fourth time the feat had been accomplished in NCAA history.
Taking over the reins of the UH program in December 2007, Sumlin guided the Cougars to an 8-5 record in 2008 and became the first UH coach in 28 years to lead his team to a bowl victory, as Houston topped Air Force 34-28 in the Armed Forces Bowl. When hired at UH, he became the first African-American head football coach at a NCAA Division I school in the state of Texas. He was one of only 10 first-year Football Bowl Subdivision coaches to guide his team to a bowl game and one of only six to win the bowl contest.
Sumlin went to Houston after seven seasons as an assistant coach and offensive coordinator in the Big 12. Sumlin spent five seasons at the University of Oklahoma under head coach Bob Stoops, where he served as both the co-offensive coordinator/wide receivers coach (2006-07) and special teams coordinator/tight ends coach (2003-05).
Before his arrival in Norman, Sumlin spent two seasons at Texas A&M under head coach R.C. Slocum, where he served as the assistant head coach, offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach for the Aggies (2001-2002).
During his previous stint in Aggieland, Sumlin coached several of the top receivers in school history, including Bethel Johnson, Terrence Murphy and Jamaar Taylor who still rank in the top 10 in career catches and receiving yards.
Early in the 2002 season, Slocum promoted Sumlin to offensive play-caller after the Aggie offense struggled in the first three games of the season. With Sumlin calling the plays, the Aggie offense flourished, averaging 33.0 points and 419 yards per game for the remainder of the season after posting just 16.0 points and 286 yards per game previously. A highlight of the season including a 30-26 win over top-ranked Oklahoma with the Aggies gaining 404 total yards to key the victory.
His coaching career has seen stops at his alma mater, Purdue (1998-2001), Minnesota (1993-97) and Wyoming (1991-92).
Purdue's 1998 receivers set school records with 377 receptions for 4,208 yards and 43 touchdowns. The Boilermakers' Chris Daniels set a Big Ten record with 121 catches and recorded another Big Ten record with 21 receptions in one game.
In addition to Stoops and Slocum, Sumlin served as an assistant coach under Joe Tiller at Purdue and Wyoming, Jim Wacker at Minnesota, Glen Mason at Minnesota and Mike Price at Washington State.
Sumlin has coached in 13 bowl games, including all four BCS games. In addition to his two bowl games at UH, Sumlin has participated in the 2008 Fiesta, 2007 Fiesta, 2005 Holiday, 2005 Orange, 2004 Sugar at Oklahoma, the 2002 GalleryFurniture.com at A&M, and the 2002 Rose, 2000 Outback, 1998 Alamo at Purdue.
A four-year letterman as a linebacker at Purdue from 1983-86 , Sumlin finished his career as one of the top tacklers in Boilermaker history. He was named to Sports Illustrated's All-America walkon list as a freshman after leading Purdue with 91 tackles.
He earned honorable mention All-Big Ten honors as a senior while ranking fifth in the league with 114 tackles, and helped lead Purdue to the Peach Bowl.
The Indianapolis native graduated from Purdue in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in both criminology and criminal justice. Sumlin and his wife Charlene have four children: daughters Courtney and Shelby, and sons Jackson and Joey.
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On Tuesday, Palmer, Massachusetts will re-count casino referendum ballots originally cast three weeks ago. A proposed Mohegan Sun gambling resort lost by just 93 votes in the original tally.
Mohegan Sun called for a recount almost immediately after the final vote tally was announced on election night. But the company doesn't anticipate a radical change in results, and appears to be moving away from Palmer. CEO Mitchell Etess acknowledged in a statement late last week that the town remains "sharply divided" on casino gambling, and he says a recount won't change that division.
In the same statement, the Connecticut-based casino operator indicated it will look into non-casino development for the 152-acre parcel of land it's leased in Palmer.
Mohegan Sun is now among several companies in talks with Suffolk Downs to be the casino operator in a renewed proposal in Revere, according to the racetrack's chief operating officer.
Palmer election officials will hand count the ballots, a process the town clerk says should take about 4 to 5 hours.


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