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Cam Charron
July 26 2012 12:53PM
The Toronto Maple Leafs traded François Beauchemin on February 9, 2011. Since that trade, the Leafs have added among NHL defencemen:
- Jake Gardiner
- John-Michael Liles
- Cody Franson
I've waged a miniature war against the minutes that Jake Gardiner played last season. I don't think he's good enough to hold down a Top Four spot on defence just yet, and there's no real guarantee whether he trends upward or downwards next season. Ideally, I think you'd want a second pairing player to play about 16-17 minutes at 5-on-5 a night, face a Rel QoC of about 0.4+, and preferably be a plus-possession player.
Comparing players on different teams by possession stats is a fool's errand, but I wanted to direct you to how strong of a player Beauchemin was with the Ducks last season:
|Corsi ON
|Rel QoC
|François Beauchemin
|Jake Gardiner
|John-Michael Liles
|Cody Franson
Now, maybe, as Not Norm Ullman constantly points out to me in the comments section, overlooking Gardiner's quality of teammates. He doesn't play with the best Leafs, but it doesn't make a difference up front. Gardiner plays with Kessel and Grabovski as much as Phaneuf or anybody does, the problem is that Gardiner tended to be bogged down by worse defencemen like Luke Schenn.
However, I think the above chart, using information from Behind the Net, is pretty clearly stating that Beauchemin still holds an ability to play big, tough minutes. He gets the benefit of playing with slightly stronger teammates (although his Corsi QoT is still negative) but starts more of his shifts in the defensive zone and sees much stronger competition.
I've argued before that the Leafs have a missing piece in the Top Four. The trade that sent Beauchemin to the Ducks yielded some fantastic return in both Gardiner, who, who knows, could be a legitimate Top Four defenceman someday, and Joffrey Lupul who was one of eight point-a-game players in the NHL last season.
However, the team never addressed getting a guy who could play those big minutes in place of Beauchemin. In his only full year with the team, Beauchemin played a team high 18.51 minutes with a .777 Rel QoC, second to only Dion Phaneuf. That season was also a possession boon for Toronto, whou ought to have made the playoffs if they had any kind of consistent goaltending.
Few guys who have played as much as Beauchemin effectively have moved teams in the last few seasons. Just Ryan Suter, who the Leafs were never going to get, and Brent Burns, who was traded from Minnesota to San Jose for Devin Setoguchi and some futures. Who knows if the Leafs were in on that or had a comparable package to offer, but it may have been a bit of an oversight.
You have to give up talent to get talent, but the problem with letting Beauchemin go is that the Leafs have yet to replace him.
July 26 2012, 01:16PM
He was vastly underappreciated during his time here. I would love to see him back in the Blue and White anytime.
This is another area on the team that confuses. Perhaps Burke thinks that the leaf defence has improved dramatically by trading away Schenn.
July 26 2012, 01:52PM
It has.
Using these kind of metrics for a game like hockey is beyond useless. There are way too many variables involved to get even a semi-accurate representation of a players game.
I don't disagree with your assertion that management has yet to replace F. Beauchemin - it just has very little to do with his Corsi ON or Rel QoC.
If you put a team together based on these formulas it's just as likely you'd have the worst team in hockey - as it is you'd have the best team in hockey. And therein lies the problem with metrics such as these - at the end of the day they're just window dressing.
There's a reason they call it Moneyball and not Moneypuck.
Are you saying Lombardi built his team on these formulas?? I missed that article.
...and besides - if you quoted the rest of that sentence you'd be proving my point.
The arguement I'm making is that these metrics you're talking about mean so little that they become almost inconsequential.
Like I said - I agree that we have yet to replace Beauchemin.
... perhaps Holzer?? You have any AHL numbers on him?
I can appreciate that - there's certainly enough of that arguement out there already.
July 27 2012, 06:03AM
You didn't make any argument. You made a baseless assertion.
Really? I thought I made my argument very clear - these numbers are meaningless.
Especially when you're talking about a players worth.
July 27 2012, 06:36AM
"I don't disagree with your assertion that management has yet to replace F. Beauchemin - it just has very little to do with his Corsi ON or Rel QoC."
Why do you say that? These numbers back up what many people observed with their eyes. Unfortunately many people did not appreciate what Beauchemin brought to the Leafs while he was here. Stats like Corsi ON and Rel QoC help to provide proof that his role was an important one, and he did it well. You know objective evidence that most people use to make arguments.
I get what you're saying. Being able to have a tangible number for these things is nice - but it is really not indicative of a players value. As I said in my first post - WAY too many variables in a game like hockey. In my opinion these numbers are more of an evaluation on coaches rather than players.
Beauchemin is a solid 2 way D-man.. we knew that before people started throwing around these numbers.
Let me explain it this way - and we'll use The Kings as an example as Cam did earlier. We'll look at both sides of the coin.
Take the team average of these numbers BDS (before Darryl Sutter) and ADS (after Darryl Sutter). If the team numbers are relatively consistent then the Kings went from middle of the pack to world beaters with no significsnt change in the numbers. If conversely, the team averages are drastically improved then we know something as simple as a coaching change/style can change a players percieved worth. Either way - I wouldn't be making any valuation of a players worth solely based on these numbers.
The sabermetrics people use in baseball work.. because the variables are minimal. I just don't think they're of any consequence for sports such as hockey, basketball or football (soccer).
I'm not trying to be a pain in the arse here - just giving an opinion.
July 27 2012, 10:05AM
"Beauchemin is a solid 2 way D-man.. we knew that before people started throwing around these numbers."
Plenty of people didn't know that, and still don't think that. The numbers help to prove that point.
And the point of looking at the numbers is that you can see if it was actually the coaching change, or if the team was going to get better eventually because they were a good team that just was getting really unlucky.
July 27 2012, 10:17AM
Just on Beauchemin (who I really quite like, and would LOVE to have back), I think it's important to run the flip-side on his numbers. If we're going to use some measurement of the Q of Competition, I really think we have to run some measure of the Q of Teammate as well. They may not be perfect, but let's face it - it makes life tougher if you're facing off against Crosby, but it also makes life easier if you're lining up with him on your side, right? And on that basis, we see once again, that Beauchemin had the BEST Q of team-mate of any Anaheim defence. So, yes, his Relative Q of C was + 0.998 but his relative Q of T was +3.699. This definitely weakens the case a bit for our man for Beauchemin. In real-life terms, this means lining up with Getzlaf, Perry and Ryan more than anyone else, and after that Selanne and co. These guys all had very high Relative Corsi's, and positive Corsi's.
In terms of offense, he looks very much like the worst amongst Anaheim's defenders - lowest in Points per 60, as well as Goals For per 60, and the team scored more when he was off the ice.
Defensively, he had the 2nd worst goals against per 60, and the team improved defensively with him off the ice.
And when we look at OZ starts, there were actually 2 other Anaheim defencemen who had equally low OZ starts.
In sum, when I add that all up, though my eyes still tell me Beauchemin is a good defenceman, and I agree that we need just such a guy for the 2nd pairing (though I'd play him with Jake), I'm not sure the numbers are showing Beauchemin to be that guy last year.


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"It is important that wholesalers understand that they cannot try to prevent retailers from advertising or selling their products below particular prices", ACCC Chairman, Mr Graeme Samuel, said today. "This case demonstrates that wholesalers and their individual representatives that do so face the risk of substantial monetary penalties being imposed against them.
"The ability of a business to advertise products at a discounted price can assist consumers in getting the best deal and encourages other businesses to compete on price".
"This was a genuine oversight by us and whilst that's not an excuse it's an expensive reminder that as a young company there are rules we need to follow," says CEO and General Manager Jai Kemp. Since learning of the breaches, which occurred from 2003 to mid 2005, Digital Products Group has fully cooperated with the ACCC and as such was awarded a 30 per cent discount on the original proposed fines. In a joint submission to the court, the ACCC acknowledged that: "The Respondents have cooperated significantly with the Commission and acknowledged their liability at the earliest stage in the proceeding… This has shortened the investigation, the proceeding and the trial, consequentially saved costs and enabled the Commission to focus on other investigations and proceedings.
"The Commission [submitted] that these mitigating features should result in a substantial discount from the penalties that would have been appropriate to impose without that cooperation and acknowledgment of liability. "The 30% discount for cooperation and acknowledgment of liability proposed by the parties in this proceeding is… the most generous compared to all other recent [retail price maintenance] penalty cases."Jai Kemp says that Digital Products Group will comply with all orders from the Federal Court sought by the ACCC: including the implementation of a TPA compliance program.
"As soon as we were made aware of the ACCC investigations in February this year we sought expert advice and immediately began a program of TPA awareness for all of our staff," says Mr Kemp. "Like many other small Australian businesses, I was simply unaware that we had breached the Trade Practices Act." "When I started our wholesale and distribution side of the business in mid 2003 I was more worried about getting letter heads printed and making sure I paid the electricity bill on time. Not having a degree in business or a legal background I had no idea what retail price maintenance was - the information was not readily available in a form that was easily understood," adds Mr Kemp. Since it began to distribute the Topfield brand in 2003 Digital Products Group aimed to be the market leader in personal video recorders and has now grown to a workforce of twenty. The size of the penalties along with the payment terms are such that Digital Products Group will continue to grow. Jai Kemp warned other businesses about the risks associated with breaching the Trade Practices Act. "It's really important to make sure you understand the Act. We thought we were doing the right thing. It turns out that we weren't - and for that we apologise. "Even though it has only been a short time since we received the court's ruling, we would like to move on and put this behind us. Digital Products Group would like to thank all of our supporting customers for a successful 2006. We look forward to another exciting year of growth in 2007, kicking off next week with the release of our long awaited Topfield High Definition Personal Video Recorder," concluded Mr Kemp.
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With interest rates near historic lows, it's definitely a smart time to consider refinancing your home. But be careful - it's easy to make a mistake that could end up costing you a lot of money, or even wrecking your refinance all together.
"Getting a loan these days isn't easy," says Bill Rayman, a mortgage consultant with Mortgage Capital. "Anything you might do that makes the process harder or less likely to go through smoothly can be a big mistake."
So what are some things that might delay or jeopardize your refinance? Take a moment to look over these mistakes - and learn how you can avoid them.
Mistake #1 - Providing the wrong bank account information
Providing bank statements for a refinance is typical. But if you're planning to use money from an account other than the ones you provided statements for, you could find yourself delaying the loan.
"This is a mistake that often comes up during a loan process," Rayman says. "I've had clients give me checking and savings account information indicating they have the money to close their refinance. But when we get to escrow, they bring the money from a money market account."
The problem with this, says Rayman, is that "Even though it's theirs and it's okay to use the account, because they didn't provide that account's statements in advance the lender has to go back to underwriting to get the funds approved."
As a result, "You could lose a couple of days to a couple of weeks on this," Rayman says. "Everything gets redrawn, and your lock on the rate could expire - meaning you lose the loan."
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What you should do instead: "Full disclosure," Rayman says. "Tell us what you've got. Or, if you just want to use the checking and savings, that's fine - but then you can only use those accounts when it comes time to close."
Mistake #2 - Not telling your broker about a divorce or second home
Refinancing is a big deal, with big money on the line - you know that. But did you know that all sorts of information - not just financial information - goes into calculating the terms of your loan?
So if, for example, you fail to tell your broker about your divorce, your second home in another state, or a variety of other things, you could be jeopardizing your refinance, or even committing mortgage fraud, says Rayman.
"Let's say someone's getting divorced," Rayman says. "Maybe they're embarrassed by the truth, or maybe they don't think it matters - so they don't disclose it." However, this is critical information that could affect one's finances and thus, lenders need to be aware of this change.
Because lenders base their calculations on the information you provide, if any of it turns out to be false or not-the-whole-truth, your chance of getting a loan can plummet, adds Rayman.
What you should do instead: Tell your broker everything. "Think of your mortgage broker like your doctor or your lawyer or your CPA," says Rayman. "They'll see all your tax returns and financials. You ought to come clean with them up front. They need to know everything to do their job. Honesty is the best policy."
Mistake #3 - You assume your estimate is the actual rate you're going to get
Have you heard the old saying, "It's not over 'til the fat lady sings"? Well, when it comes to refinancing, it's not over until you have a rate-lock - which means that you and the lender have agreed on what interest rate you'll be paying on your new loan.
"I hear this often - someone gets a broker or bank to give them a certain rate and a good faith estimate that spells out the terms," says Rayman. "What they fail to recognize is that it's just an estimate - it doesn't guarantee anything. Some people get sucked into that and think they have a deal, then they get to the end and the broker says, 'Oh, the rates went up since we started this process so I have to charge another point now.' Until you lock something in, these numbers are subject to change."
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What you should do instead: "Read and go over all the disclosures with your broker," Rayman advises. "Some of it is confusing, particularly the numbers. You need to make sure you understand up front how it works, because you can't change it at the end of the process."
Mistake #4 - You make an expensive purchase before your loan closes
Refinancing can be a long process - anywhere from two weeks to two months. Waiting for your loan to close can be difficult, but what can be even harder is refraining from making any big purchases before your loan closes.
Yes, even if you find a great deal on that new car you want, if you want your refinance to go through, you need to exercise patience.
"If you're in the middle of a refinance and you go car shopping - even if you don't sign a contract - it will show up as an inquiry on your report," says Rayman. "If your lender sees an inquiry from, say, BMW, it will stop the process. They'll see you're shopping for a car and will include it in your debt-to-income ratio."
This is important to keep in mind because lenders use your debt-to-income ratio to determine how much to lend you. If your debt goes too high, from say, a new car purchase, lenders might be afraid you won't be able to make their monthly payment and they could refuse to do the loan, says Rayman.
What you should do instead: "Just wait," Rayman advises. If you hold the process of making any big purchases until your refinance closes, there's less of a chance your lender will start to wonder if you can make your mortgage payment, he adds.


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It's time once again to celebrate Independence Day in Providence, but it will be more than the fireworks spectacular put on by Tom Needham of Needham's Nursery.
Starting at 4 p.m., there will be activities for all age ranges. For the younger kids, there will be Kids' Zone presented by Vanderbilt Children's Hospital, feature three inflatables, professional face painting by Nashville's Paintopia, a splash pad to keep cool in the summer heat, and balloon creations by local balloon artist Anthony the Balloon Kid.
For older children, there will be a 30-foot video game trailer for simultaneous, interactive gaming, complete with XBOX 360, Playstation 3, and Nintendo Wii gaming stations, five high-definition LCD televisions, a state-of-the-art sound system and lighting.
Additionally, caricature artist Tracy Latham will be on site to draw family and individual sketches in exchange for $10 donations to the Mt. Juliet Animal Shelter.
Featured musical acts for the event include Jack & Diane, founders of the "Nashville Unleashed" TV series, and headliner The Tim McDonald Band featuring Johnny Hiland. McDonald is a seasoned performer who has recently toured with Hank Williams, Jr. and been seen on the ABC television series "Nashville," while featured performer Hiland is a world-renowned guitarist recognized for his versatility by the likes of Ricky Skaggs, Guitar Player Magazine and others.
The fireworks will start at 9 p.m. They will be shot from behind the Target.
There will be a couple of intersections closed after the event to exiting traffic. They are Adams Lane at South Mt. Juliet Road, Crossing Circle at South Mt. Juliet Road, Providence Marketplace exit adjacent to Chick-fil-A/Wendy's, Providence Marketplace exit adjacent to Wasabi. The Mt. Juliet Police Department is expecting large amounts of traffic, so they are encouraging people to find alternate places to watch the fireworks. The fireworks will be visible from the Paddocks shopping center and areas along Pleasant Grove Road.


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Israel and the Philistines gather for war—The Philistine princes send David away.
1 Now the Philistines gathered together all their armies to Aphek: and the Israelites pitched by a
2 And the lords of the Philistines passed on by hundreds, and by thousands: but David and his men passed on
3 Then said the princes of the Philistines, What do these Hebrews here? And Achish said unto the princes of the Philistines, Is not this David, the servant of Saul the king of Israel, which hath been with me these days, or these years, and I have found no fault in him since he fell unto me unto this day?
4 And the princes of the Philistines were wroth with him; and the princes of the Philistines said unto him, Make this fellow return, that he may go again to his place which thou hast appointed him, and let him not go down with us to battle, lest in the battle he be an
5 Is not this David, of whom they sang one to another in dances, saying,
6 ¶Then Achish called David, and said unto him, Surely, as the Lord liveth, thou hast been upright, and thy going out and thy coming in with me in the host is good in my sight: for I have not found evil in thee since the day of thy coming unto me unto this day: nevertheless the lords favour thee not.
7 Wherefore now return, and go in peace, that thou displease not the lords of the Philistines.
8 ¶And David said unto Achish, But what have I done? and what hast thou found in thy servant so long as I have been with thee unto this day, that I may not go fight against the enemies of my lord the king?
9 And Achish answered and said to David, I know that thou art good in my sight, as an
10 Wherefore now rise up early in the morning with thy master's servants that are come with thee: and as soon as ye be up early in the morning, and have light, depart.
11 So David and his men rose up early to depart in the morning, to return into the land of the Philistines. And the Philistines went up to Jezreel.


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New Research Reveals Russian Women Lack Sufficient Breast Cancer Resources
In response to the growing number of Breast Cancer diagnosis and mortality rates among women around the world and including Russia, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) will bring together government officials, healthcare professionals NGO's and breast cancer survivors at an unprecedented 2-day conference. A partnership with the Susan G. Komen foundation, the conference hopes to educate, train, and build advocacy programs that will assist the estimated 50,000 Russian women diagnosed with Breast Cancer yearly. The event will take place on October 24th, in the midst of International Breast Cancer Awareness month and is part of JDC's Women's Health Empowerment Program (WHEP).


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Two thousand years ago, in an Eastern village, an epidemic infection wiped out 200 kinsmen. In the aftermath, a village survivor named Zhang Zhong-Jing wrote the Treatise: "On Cold Damage," which outlines treatments he developed for treating epidemic diseases. Soon elevated to the status of medical sage, Zhong-Jing's work – his herbal remedies – became the basis for every Asian practitioner's treatment of such ailments.
The construct of illness that existed at his time assumed that evil pathogens – wind and chill, damp and warm, or dryness – attacked our person. Survival depended on the strength or weakness of both the patient and the evil.
Fast forward to what Westerners call the "common cold." It's spread by contagion and has at its core respiratory infection. As simple as the origin of illness and its treatments seem in contemporary medicine, the complexity of diagnosis and therapy of such ailments remains. The Chinese use specific symptom constellations, and add pulse findings, to delineate the patient's pattern of disease, and choose specific herbal treatments accordingly. Whether designed for disease treatment or for caring for the "common cold," Zhong-Jing's methods are applicable.
How is prescription done? Zhong-Jing's treatise guides the practitioner to take a detailed history of symptoms before evaluating the radial pulse. By integrating this pulse information, the practitioner is able to determine the depth of the evil's invasion and the overall strength of the patient's constitution. A specific pattern becomes apparent, and a practitioner can apply herbal knowledge for specific treatment. Zhong-Jing discusses hundreds of detailed explanations for the bodily patterns – as well as the associated herbal formulas available for treatment. More importantly, though, in choosing the correct formula, symptoms not only resolve, but the pathogen is pushed out of the system to prevent deeper penetration and possibly death.
When a patient arrives with the "common cold," these techniques are equally applicable. Can a cold become a deeper infection such as pneumonia or a sinus infection? Of course. Applying Zhong-Jing's tenets was a revelation in my own practice, enabling both specific treatment to move the illness out of the body before it manifests itself more fully and also to learn what tactics to take when symptoms changed patterns – whether for better or worse – like a cold moving from the head to the chest.
A shotgun approach can work, too, whether with Western over-the-counter medicines or Chinese cold formulas that cover multiple symptoms to make a patient feel more comfortable until the body improves itself. Though these work at the earliest onset of symptoms, taken for a few doses, these approaches don't treat patterns of illness. If illness remains, it's unlikely that such treatments will cure the underlying problem. Taking OTC medicines long-term won't prevent new colds. Rather, taking such formulas can cause imbalance in the body and are designed for acute cold symptoms.
Sometimes, OTC drugs and herbal remedies can be taken simultaneously to treat surface and underlying problems, but not together. Separate the medicines by 30 to 40 minutes, with the herbs first.
While millennia old in design, herbs have minimal side effects, are low cost for short-term treatment and are still applicable to modern society. In Japan, such treatments are supported and reimbursed by the country's national health insurance, where adopting new strategies for patients is desirable and even cost effective. Formulas can cater to everything from cold and cough to headaches and congestion, body aches and stiffness or phlegm and wheezing – even digestive problems – all diagnosed via patterns derived from symptoms and pulse.


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Texas - State officials in Texas are urging lawmakers to reconsider placing juvenile offenders on a public sex offender registry.
This all stems from a report being released Wednesday about the lasting harms these children face.
A report by the Human Rights Watch says placing children who commit sex offenses on a public registry, often for life, can cause more harm than good.
That's because laws require an offenders' photograph and personal information to be placed on online registries which often makes them a target for harassment and violence.
- Same applies for adults as well.
Problems with registry policies have attracted attention across the political spectrum, including at the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
They say Congress should provide for greater flexibility so states can choose to place certain youths in a non-public registry that would be accessible to law enforcement.
Right now Texas only has a public registry, and children as young as 10 years old can be placed on it.
Lawmakers are being urged to rethink this policy.
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Velocity Takes Out Prestigious âFreddieâ Award03/05/2006
After just six months in the marketplace, Virgin Blue's rewards program, Velocity, is already making its mark on the world stage, taking out an award for the "Best Award Redemption" in the Asia Pacific region.
The annual 'Freddie Awards' held in Los Angeles are widely recognised as the academy awards of the global frequent flyer industry. Frequent flyer programs from around the world compete in nine Freddie Award categories, and 'Best Award Redemption' (Japan, Pacific, Asia, Australia), won by Velocity, is awarded to the program that 'has the best award availability, enabling members to get the awards they want when they want them'.
The Freddie awards have run for the past 18 years and airline programs are nominated and voted for by frequent flyer members from 164 countries and regions. Over 390,000 voters from the Americas, Europe, Middle East and Africa, Japan, Pacific, Asia, and Australia voted in this year's Freddies.
The awards were inspired by the late Sir Freddie Laker, who in 1978 was knighted by Queen Elizabeth ll for his contribution to commercial aviation and the British economy.
Known for his pioneering marketing ideas within the travel industry, Laker founded Britain's first all-jet air carrier, Laker Airways Limited and also founded the "SKYTRAIN" service, which revolutionized the airline industry by offering no-reservation, low-cost air service.
Virgin Blue's Velocity program was unveiled in November 2005 to offer a new world program to revolutionise the way members redeem their points by offering an any seat redemption policy for the first time in the Australian market.
Other key Velocity benefits include free on-line membership and no blackout periods, making it a popular program for travellers exasperated by having to redeem points when it suits the airline rather than the member.
Virgin Blue Chief Executive, Brett Godfrey, said, "This is a terrific accolade for Velocity, especially considering the program is still in its infancy. Being recognised by our own members and other program members reaffirms our strong belief that travellers want transparency and convenience when it comes to redeeming their points. With Velocity, if the seat is for sale, it's also available for redemption whether it's Christmas, footy finals or any other day of the year."
Virgin Blue's sister carrier and Velocity foundation partner, Virgin Atlantic, was also recognised, taking out a Freddie for the best elite level program in "flying club".
Other Velocity foundation partners include Europcar, Emirates and National Australia Bank as the Financial Services Partner. The program is poised to announce further partners in coming weeks to enhance the program appeal even further.
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Something just occured to me about why tobi wears a mask and cloak to begin with.
It may not have anything to do with hiding his identity obviously now since madara is summoned it would be a good idea to keep his face hidden but before the kabuto summoned past kages(that know what madara looks likes) and madara himself people wouldnt know what madara looked like anyway his cover wouldnt be blown.
So I'm thinking his great lengths to hide his face and body is to not allow the enemy see his physical weakness.
I think like nagato he is damaged. Like all that "Im a shell of my former self" talk. Tobi himself dosent use much chakra in fights, you never see them do many jutsu or exhaust himself by using strong jutsu that you would expect from a villain.
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The phenomenon of fund managers drifting into whatever investment works at the moment is nothing new. Witness yesteryear's trend of smallcap fund managers biting off a piece of megacap Apple's (AAPL) stock, or bond-fund managers buying into a rising stock market, often in search of juicier yield.
Now Credit Suisse strategist Lori Calvasina gives you large-cap mutual fund managers' favorite Russell 2000 smallcap names.
Why do large-cap managers own smallcap stocks? One guess: Smallcaps would appear to offer the promise of fast, outsized returns in ways that big stocks don't.


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5-Day Iona, Mull and the Isle of Skye Small Group Tour from Edinburgh
- Breakfast daily
- Professional driver/guide
- All ferry crossings, except optional trip to Staffa
- Modern Mercedes minivan with forced air ventilation (maximum 16 people)
- 4 nights accommodation with private facilities in either a Bed and Breakfast or 3/4 star hotel
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Entrance fees (discount card offers reductions)
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 21 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- There are opportunities to take nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear. Scotland can be a wet place!
- The First Edinburgh tour operator to be awarded 5 star status by the Scottish Tourist Board.
- Customers are allowed one piece of luggage with a max weight of 15kg
- Please indicate preference for twin or double room in special requirement box at time of booking
Today takes you west to Scotland's first National Park around Loch Lomond, stopping at the charming conservation village of Luss set on the loch's 'bonny, bonny banks'. Travel through the impressive mountains of the West Highlands through the magnificent white-washed 18th Century town of Inveraray, home to the Campbell Clan and the Duke of Argyll. The afternoon will be spent in the heart of Argyll exploring the ancient Kingdom of Dalriada and the standing stones of Kilmartin before arriving in the beautiful fishing harbor town of Oban, gateway to the islands, for the next two nights accommodation.
Overnight: 3- or 4 -star accommodation in Oban
Day 2: Oban
Today is an early start crossing on the ferry to Mull and enjoying an island adventure exploring her dramatic coastlines and wild beauty, before taking the small ferry to the peace and tranquility of Iona - birthplace of Celtic Christianity and ancient burial ground of Scottish Kings. Here you are at leisure to visit the historic Abbey with its intricate carved crosses in the churchyard or explore the rocky headlands and sandy coves of this island gem. There is also an opportunity to take a small boat out to the island of Staffa and view the dramatic basalt columns immortalized by Mendelssohn in his Hebridean Overture 'Fingal's Cave'. Return on the ferry to Oban for your second night.
Overnight: 3- or 4 -star accommodation in Oban
Day 3: Oban - Portree
Today takes you north along the west coast around Appin, passing the impregnable Castle Stalker and Glencoe, scene of the infamous massacre of the Clan Macdonald in 1692. Pass through Fort William and travel on to the small town of Mallaig to catch the ferry to Skye. Crossing over the sea, travel up to the picturesque harbor town of Portree. You will be dropped off at your accommodation in the early evening where you are free to go out and explore the town.
Overnight: 3- or 4 -star accommodation in Portree
Day 4: Portree
Today is a very flexible day on Skye. There are many possibilities depending on the weather and the dynamics of the group. Your driver with his extensive knowledge will choose the best plan for the day. For example: travel north to the stunning Quiraing mountain pass and enjoy a spectacular walk through some of Skye's extraordinary geological scenery, visit Kilt Rock, composed of basalt columns (reminiscent of the pleats in a kilt) with it's waterfall cascading over the cliffs and down into the sea below. Or a walk out at the most westerly point on the island at Neist. Or go over to Dunvegan Castle, ancient ancestral seat of the Clan McLeod. Talisker Distillery is also located on the isle, as are the famous Cuillin Hills. Return to your accommodation in Portree in the early evening for your second night in Portree.
Overnight: 3- or 4 -star accommodation in Portree
Day 5: Portree - Edinburgh
You will be collected from your accommodation and travel south passing by part of the magnificent Cuillin Hills, leaving the island via the Skye bridge. The tour then takes the 'Road to the Isles' through the splendor of the Five Sisters of Kintail, the mountains guarding the pass. Stop to visit the famous stronghold Eilean Donan Castle, used in the film Highlander, set at the junction of three lochs as protection against Viking raiders. From here, will continue east through Glen Sheil and Glen Moriston to Loch Ness, where you will stop in the small Highland village of Fort Augustus at the south end for your chance to try and spot the monster. There is a boat trip (summer only) available here that will get you that little bit closer! Continuing south now through the Grampian Mountains along Loch Laggan, made famous now as 'Monarch of the Glen Country' before passing Dalwhinnie, home to Scotland's highest whisky distillery, and onwards into Highland Perthshire for a final walk and coffee break in the fresh northern air. Continue south past Blair Castle, returning back to Edinburgh via Perth and over the Forth Road Bridge. Arrive into Edinburgh in the early evening where the tour will conclude.
Cancellation Policy
If you cancel within 21 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
Traveler Reviews
Reviewed by: dtroutman1, October 2016
The best!. Heather was an amazing guide - very knowledgeable and entertaining. Also a great driver. She also was able to take us to off the road views and place she knew about. Just a stunning time!
Reviewed by: Robert D, December 2013
Awesome trip. Our tour guide had a great way of telling us about the history of Scotland and her attention to detail was of extremely high standard. The tour was relaxing to have time to yourself but also busy enough to see and do plenty of activities. Would recommend to anyone of any age.


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The Pleasure of a Steak at Home
After staring at the bill for a ridiculously overpriced and not very good rib-eye at a famous steakhouse in Chicago — replete with a sauce so banal it may as well have been ketchup, and served with attitude, too — I remembered I could do better at home. I went to my local butcher (which in my neighborhood just happens to be called the Local Butcher Shop) and paid $60 for a glorious, two-inch thick, fat-laden rib-eye. The plan was to blow the minds of three guests with a piece of meat so good it needed no sauce — and then pair it with sauces that were irresistible on their own.
Sixty dollars may sound like a lot of cash for a piece of meat, but if it's local and well raised, with better flavor, texture and karma than cheaper commodity beef, it's worth it for a table of four. While the idea of creating a one-night steakhouse at home may sound self-indulgent, it's also unreservedly fun, and as you do the work yourself, the final bill is actually pretty tame.
Because I don't cook 100 steaks a day, I knew I'd have to be careful not to ruin this gorgeous slab. I grilled it, although if I'd cooked it in a pan, my method would have been similar. It's actually possible to achieve nicely cooked meat, with moderate portions of everything from rare to medium in one steak, using two unusual but easy techniques I've refined through years of mistake-making.
Read the rest of this article and get the recipes here.
How to Cook: Mediterranean Potato Salad
What's the Buzz About Wild Bees?
Among all the pollinators, honeybees get the most publicity, deservedly, because of the problems around their survival. Claire Kremen's research at the University of California, Berkeley, looks at diverse pollinators — not just bees, but also birds, moths and many insects — and the issues affecting them as emblematic of the broader problems of the food system. Pollinators are critical to global food production and about 75 percent of crop species depend on them to produce food that is more abundant and nutritious than it would otherwise be.
Monoculture — a single crop in an open field that may measure many hundreds of acres — increasingly depends on importing thousands of hives (by truck, usually) for the pollination of crops, especially in places like California. For example, the state produces 80 percent of the world's almonds, which has concentrated the need for bees way beyond the capacity of native pollinators.
Focusing on a single crop reduces the biodiversity pollinators need to survive, and the timetable they best work on. It's also a risky endeavor to rely on one species, especially when there are diseases, management problems and the inherent risks of transportation. Yet the large single-crop farms require the large apiaries to get the job done.
Read the rest of this article here.
Preserving: August on #BittmanTopics
Whether you're cooking it, eating it, growing it, or reading about it, food brings people together. Welcome to #BittmanTopics: a place where we can all share ideas about a different food-related topic each month. In case you missed the first installment, here's how it works—and check the archives for conversations from past months.
The peak of summer—for many of us, right now—is when a huge variety of fruits and vegetables are at their very best, and in abundance if you're eating locally. What to do with bumper crops? Aside from eating salads at breakfast, lunch, and dinner—not a bad idea with ingredients this good—preserving them is a smart solution, especially if you're a gardener or shop at farmer's markets or farmstands and like to stock up. This month on #BittmanTopics, let's talk about how you're preserving the summer harvest (or what you're doing instead).
Preserving can be a full-on, old-fashioned affair with canning tongs and Mason jars, but it doesn't have to be. Here's how to make any jam, the shortcut way; or, if you prefer savory condiments, try preserved lemons or DIY kimchi (an oldie from long before kimchi was hip). What do you think works best in the freezer? Any dehydrator fans out there? Show me all the ways you hang on to summer.
Looking Back: Eating Outdoors on #BittmanTopics
Whether you're cooking it, eating it, growing it, or reading about it, food brings people together. Welcome to #BittmanTopics: a place where we can all share ideas about a different food-related topic each month. In case you missed the first installment, here's how it works—and check the archives for past months' conversations.
This month's topic gave an inspirational glimpse of how many of you are enjoying your meals al fresco: at cookouts and food trucks, on picnics and in gardens, from NYC to the south of France. No- and low-cook meals seem to be the perfect food in this sweltering heat—that is, when your grills aren't fired up for searing local produce and pizza.
Here's just a handful of my favorite ideas from July; keep tagging your posts with #BittmanTopics so I can follow along, and check back here tomorrow for August's topic:
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Where—and What—You're Eating
"Champlain Valley, Vermont. Grilled king salmon, roasted corn, fresh tomatoes with cucumber and balsamic vinegar, baby summer squash." –@cckinvt
"Central Park's Great Hill; fresh fruits, homemade hummus, pretzels, pearl couscous salad, wild rice and grape salad, lemon cookies." –@reinamaureen
"Gazpacho andaluz, made with fresh farmers market ingredients, garnished with melon and micro mustard greens!" –@lornina
"On our courtyard, watching the sunset over Santa Monica Bay, with great food, great wine and great friends!" –Ann Carley Johnson, Facebook
@bittman my dad's amazing grilled pizza #bittmantopics pic.twitter.com/A0VY6ovscy
— Krista Holobar (@kjholobar) July 22, 2015
"My garden. Eggplants, zucchini, tomatoes and peppers every possible way from around the Mediterranean. Lots of feta and lots of fruits. It's that time of year." –Clio Tarazi, Facebook
"Aix en Provence, South of France. Watermelon and feta salad !" –@kadee_jah
"Lobster roll on Nantucket" –@sjadad27
"Neighborhood food truck – woodfired pizza in our backyard! #ilovepittsburgh #driftwoodoven" –@leahnorthrop
"LOVE summers in Truro, eating outdoors as the grill master (usually me) finishes the last touches, Chicago-style hotdogs, several amazing summer salads and delicious local craft beer! Throw in some local seafood = Grand Perfection! Cheers, Mark Bittman!" –PiaDora PiaDora, Facebook
Cold Soups
Dinner #alfresco at the Lake House #bittmantopics #yyc #amazing #SummerWeather A photo posted by City Palate (@citypalate) on
Lots of interest in this genre—no surprise—during the #BittmanTopics tweetchat:
"what is your favourite summer cold soup? I love de gazpacho of course & vichychoisse." –@riucafe
"i gotta go off-topic. just made this gazpacho: almonds, almond milk, cukes, grapes, mint, oil, lemon… sorta ugly. but really delicious. and drinking it outside so it counts." –@bittman
".@bittman Just had a version of this at @contigosf, but w white garlic & no mint. Very tasty. Do you blend almonds? Presoak?" –@PlantAndPlate
".@PlantAndPlate forgot. i used a touch of garlic too. and roasted almonds. no soaking. but used almond milk." –@bittman
"@bittman I LOVE a cold cucumber soup- we make a Bulgarian version w walnuts a la Joy of Cooking" –@deb2525
"That gazpacho sounds perfect to take along. Many Bay Area picnic opportunities are in places where flames would not be good." –@EyeEmEff
Sour cherry crisp made on the grill! 👌🍒 Great way to celebrate summer fruit
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Low-Cook Summer Meals
Another hot topic during our tweetchat—very fun bouncing around ideas with all of you:
Discussing the shape of the chickpea. #picnicinthepark #chickpeas #garbanzobeans
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".@bittman I don't have a grill (apt dweller) – what are some ways to prepare my abundance of summer squash?" –@stephestellar
".@stephestellar slice zucchini thin. saute in oil. toss with mint, raw egg (like 1 per 2 servings), parm. so great." –@bittman
"@bittman What is your go-to summer vinaigrette/marinade/sauce for all those salads and no/low-cook meals?" –@NeedleInHay
".@NeedleInHay You're all going to hate this answer. Ready? Olive oil, lemon, and salt. Maybe pepper." –@bittman
coffee ice cubes and otherworldly rocks. go utah. #BittmanTopics
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How to Cook: Blueberry Cobbler
Wage Justice Is on the Menu
When I first wrote in some small detail about food workers in the United States, it was thanks in part to Saru Jayaraman, a leader of the Restaurant Opportunities Centers United. I've since come to rely on her for news about labor in general and food workers in particular. At that point, three years ago, her main focus was on tipped workers, who in 43 states are still paid sub-minimum wage (as low as $2.13 per hour) under the often-flawed and completely unfair assumption that tips will routinely make up the difference. Mostly, evidence shows, they do not.
But the 11 million-odd food service workers in the United States are subject to many other injustices, as Jayaraman discusses in this video: underpayment no matter what the scheme; sexual harassment; part-time work with unpredictable hours; lack of health insurance, sick days and paid vacation, and so on. In those terms, the plight of most workers in the food industry resembles that of industrial workers in the United States 100 years ago. What changed that, at least in part, was organization and, ultimately, unionization. That is what food workers need today.
Read the rest of this column here.
What Oysters Reveal About Sea Change
This is kind of the good news/bad news department, as so many things are: The good news is that terrific oysters are being farmed in several locations in California; the bad news is that ocean acidification — the absorption of carbon dioxide into the sea, a direct result of high levels of carbon in the atmosphere — is a direct threat to that industry.
I saw both when I visited Hog Island Oyster Co. in Marshall, an operation north of San Francisco on Tomales Bay. (Actually, I've eaten at and of Hog Island dozens of times, and even shot video there for a PBS series more than 10 years ago.)
I went with Tessa Hill, who's been researching ocean acidification at Bodega Marine Laboratory for eight years. Hill studies how changes in marine chemistry impact a variety of marine animals, including oysters, whose shells are getting thinner, smaller and more susceptible to predators. Her research looks at current conditions and develop a baseline for tracking the effects of climate change going forward.
Read the rest of this column here.
The Ultimate (for now) Pasta with Clams
TIME: 30 minutes
MAKES: 2 servings
I've made many pasta-with-clams recipes. This is the current, simplest, and I believe best version. My mouth waters just thinking about it; I'd say three of the best meals I've had in the last six months were just this. Is that too hard a sell? Try it.
Good olive oil as needed
24* hardshell ("littleneck") clams, the smaller the better, scrubbed and dried in a salad spinner or a towel
¼ cup (a little splash) of good white wine (or use water)
6 to 8 ounces linguine or other long pasta
1 tablespoon, more or less, minced garlic
Dried red chile flakes to taste
½ cup chopped parsley
1. Salt a pot of water for pasta and bring it to a boil.
2. Put olive oil in a pan large enough to hold the clams in one layer; be generous – the oil should thickly coat the bottom. Heat until shimmery, then add the clams and, quickly, the white wine. There may be some spattering but it's worth it; don't cover the pan; keep the heat medium-high to high, depending on your stove.
3. Start cooking the pasta.
4. The clams will open one by one, and exude a lot of liquid. (You probably will not need to salt this dish but you'll see later.) Keep cooking until the pasta is nearly done. When the clams are all, or mostly open, add the garlic and chile. Stir a few times, drain the pasta, and toss it with the clam mixture and the parsley. Cook if necessary, tossing, until the pasta is perfect.
5. Add salt if necessary — you might also add a little splash of olive oil — and serve. Do not fall for the trap of discarding clams that appear not to have opened; just open them with a butter knife. If the clams were unbroken and tightly sealed to begin with, they are fine.
*: You can use 36 if they're real small or you just want more. Or you can use cockles, which are tiny, and use 48. Your call. All should be firmly closed – any that you can pry open with your fingers are dead and should be discarded. And don't buy any with broken shells.


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If you could change history for the better by traveling into the past, would you do it? How much do you know about Jake's time traveling in Stephen King's "11/22/63?"
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Question 1 of 30
What is the name of the man who introduces Jake to the time travel portal?
Al ages noticeably because of his repeated trips through time.
Question 2 of 30
In the TV miniseries, who plays the character named Jake?
Brad Pitt
Johnny Depp
James Franco
Franco's famous look of consternation plays well into the role of Jake, who faces constant levels of insane stress.
Question 3 of 30
In what business establishment does the time portal appear?
coffee shop
The door in the pantry leads back to the year 1958.
Question 4 of 30
The discovery of the portal inspires a mission to do what?
halt the attempted moon landing
save JFK from assassination
Al and Jake believe that saving JFK may alter the world's timeline for the better.
stop the Vietnam War
Question 5 of 30
For how long was the book on the New York Times Best Seller list?
53 weeks
32 weeks
16 weeks
It rose to the very top of the list and won numerous prizes.
Question 6 of 30
Where is Jake from?
Like so many characters in King's books, Jake hails from Maine.
Question 7 of 30
Jake begins his time travel career by trying to stop what event?
a sledgehammer murder
He sets off to stop Frank Dunning from murdering his innocent family.
a violent kidnapping
JFK's assassination
Question 8 of 30
If someone enters the portal and then returns, how much time has elapsed in 2011?
two weeks
two days
two minutes
It doesn't matter if that person goes back for 10 years or 10 minutes, it is always just two minutes in 2011.
Question 9 of 30
What happens to Harry after Jake travels back in time and saves (most) of his family from being murdered?
Harry dies in Vietnam.
Jake is distraught to learn that after all of his planning, Harry dies in the middle of the Vietnam War.
Harry becomes an alcoholic.
Harry spends his life in prison.
Question 10 of 30
King said the book was difficult to write in part due to what?
The research process
He researched endless historical details in order to get the setting just right.
He grew to hate JFK.
a chronic illness
Question 11 of 30
How does Jake make money to support his history-changing adventures?
He bets on sports.
With his knowledge of the future, he's able to win huge money on bets that would otherwise be far too risky.
He robs a bank.
He becomes a psychic.
Question 12 of 30
Who is George Amberson?
Jake's neighbor in Dallas
Jake's alias
In the past, he uses this name instead of his real name.
The man who rents Jake an apartment.
Question 13 of 30
To which location does the portal take Jake?
Santa Fe, New Mexico
a town in Maine
Jake winds up in Derry and from there he has to make his way to Texas to find Oswald.
Fort Worth, Texas
Question 14 of 30
Jake is hired to teach which subject at Denholm High School?
social studies
Eventually the principal finds out that there's much more to Jake than just a fake teaching degree.
Question 15 of 30
Which network created a miniseries adapted from the book?
The TV show received reviews that were almost as positive as the book's.
Question 16 of 30
How does Al sell Jake on his plot to stop JFK's assassination?
He says that Jake could actually do something with his life.
He says that Jake could save millions of lives.
In the end, changing history and saving lives is much harder than Jake anticipates.
He says that Jake could be rich.
Question 17 of 30
How long does Al spend in the portal in order to determine if Oswald alone was responsible for JFK's assassination?
four years
He devises a plan to stop Oswald but then becomes ill with cancer and can't complete his mission.
14 years
eight months
Question 18 of 30
What happens if a character changes the past and then uses the portal again?
It resets the changes.
This aspect makes the consequences of changing past that much more difficult.
It takes the traveler even farther back into the past.
It ages the character twice as fast.
Question 19 of 30
What career does George de Morenschildt have?
math professor
petroleum geologist
Jake suspects that George is goading Oswald into committing murder.
building engineer
Question 20 of 30
When did King say he got the idea for the novel?
in 1971
Which, when you think about it, wasn't really that long after JFK's assassination.
in the shower
after a weird dream
Question 21 of 30
After he goes back into the past, how long does Jake have to prepare for the assassination attempt?
two years
five years
It is a long time to plot and wonder about saving the world.
10 years
Question 22 of 30
How does the Yellow Card Man die?
He cuts his own throat.
After he dies, his yellow card turns black.
Jake hits him with a rock.
Oswald shoots him.
Question 23 of 30
What does the color of the card on the Yellow Card Man represent?
The status of the past world
The status of Jake's mission
his health
As the man's health breaks down, the color turns to ominous black.
Question 24 of 30
After conducting extensive research, what did King conclude regarding the assassination?
There was a foreign conspiracy.
Oswald acted alone.
He doesn't buy that anyone was responsible other than Oswald.
There was a cover-up.
Question 25 of 30
How does Jake's girlfriend Sadie die?
Oswald shoots her.
Jake stops the assassination but Oswald kills Sadie instead.
Jake accidentally kills her.
She develops a terminal illness.
Question 26 of 30
Which character does Chris Cooper play in the TV show?
Al Templeton
He plays the crusty character that convinces Jake to give his life to history.
Bill Turcotte
Lee Harvey Oswald
Question 27 of 30
How many pages are there in the book?
King includes incredible amounts of historical details in order to make the plot more believable.
Question 28 of 30
Jake gets himself caught in a lie by singing a song by which band?
The Beatles
The Rolling Stones
The song didn't exist yet but somehow Jake knew the words; Sadie immediately suspects something is wrong.
Question 29 of 30
How does Sadie manage to live through Johnny's attack after Jake resets time once again?
She saves herself.
After Oswald kills Sade, Jake resets time; Sadie is able to rescue herself and then rejoin Jake.
Deacon kills Johnny.
Jake saves her in the nick of time.
Question 30 of 30
When did the TV miniseries debut on Hulu?
Veteran's Day 2015
Flag Day 2015
President's Day 2016
The executives at Hulu are not without an ironic sense of humor.