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Men's Soccer Team Tours Madrid
During their weeklong trip to Spain, the student-athletes visited the University's Madrid Campus, explored the city and played against professional Spanish athletes.
|The men's soccer team visited Spain May 23-30. Photo by Azra Nametak
The Saint Louis University men's soccer team has just returned from a week in Madrid.
During their week in Spain, the team visited the SLU Madrid Campus and other cultural spots, including the Plaza Mayor, the Cathedral de Santa Maria la Real de la Almudena and the Museo del Prado.
"The Plaza Mayor had literally everything you could imagine," wrote junior goal keeper Nick Shackelford in the Billikens' online blog of the trip. "The plaza had authentic Spanish cuisine, souvenir shops and cafés on every corner. This place was a melting pot of tourism and culture."
But the team didn't just sightsee. On their third day in the city, they took on Agrupación Deportiva Colmenar Viejo, a professional soccer club that consistently finishes at the top of its division. The Billikens played in the club's home stadium, which had the capacity to hold nearly 3,000 spectators. And although the team lost, 3-2, as junior midfielder Alex Sweetin wrote, the team "came out of the game with way more positives than negatives."
Read more about the team's travels in Madrid in their blog entries and photo galleries available online at SLUBillikens.com. Be sure to also check out the video of the team as they explore the Madrid Campus.


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I spent yesterday in Royals Minor League camp and here are my notes:
Jason Adam – As I reached the field, Jason Adam was pitching against some of his fellow Royals teammates. The scouts were all clustered up and keeping a close eye on him. His name has been circulating amongst the scout circle, so there were plenty who wanted to get a firsthand look. I'm no scout, but what I saw was very impressive. He was fastball was in the 94-96 mph range and he was locating his curve ball for strikes. He seemed to be using the curve as an out pitch and it was working. It had nice break, but he was leaving it up in the zone. Had he been facing a higher level of competition it probably would have been crushed. He's only 19, so it's not a concern at all. He seems very advanced for his age and should rocket up Royals prospect lists this year.
Sal Perez – I've heard good things about Sal, but I've never seen him in person. He's bigger than I expected. He's not only tall, but has thick legs. He isn't fast in the first place, so if he gets much bigger he could really lose speed and possibly mobility. He's only 20, so it's highly likely that he will get bigger which is a concern.
At the plate, he was crushing the ball. He hit an absolute no-doubter to left on a Kevin Pucetas hanging curve and later he crushed a line drive opposite field that hit about a foot below the top of the fence. His power seems absolutely legit and I expect him to mash at AA Northwest Arkansas this year. If his defense is as good as some say, he is a good bet to be a good to possibly great Major League catcher. The building hype seems to be legit for the young catcher.
John Lamb – Lamb was throwing his fastball 88-91 mph with a really nice 68-72 mph curve and a 77-78 mph changeup. His fastball velocity wasn't as high as it's been in the past, but I heard he might have a muscle strain that had him going a little easy, it's not a concern though. His control, which is his hallmark was on display. He was extremely efficient and wasted very few pitches. His fastball had really good movement. He could run it in on the hands of a right handed batter, and it seemed that he could also run it in the other direction when he wanted
Wil Myers – Myers was rotating through all three outfield positions. I would imagine it's so he can get a good look at reading balls from all three fields. Though he's certainly going to be a corner outfielder, balls in general are easiest to read from CF because there is usually a lot less bend in them. So it's a good place for him to work on his defensive instincts, and does need work in that area. He's still clearly trying to get the hang of the position after shifting from catcher this off-season. He's pretty athletic, but not athletic enough to make up for poor reads in the outfield.
His defense though, isn't what he's known for, that would be his bat which was on display. Watching him next to other minor leaguers you c an see what makes him different. His wrist strength is phenomenal and that's a skill that nearly every Major League hitter has. He can put his bat on the ball and react at the last possible moment and still hit the ball hard. And hit the ball hard is exactly what he did when I saw him. He smashed three balls right up the middle, including one that hit pitcher Kevin Pucetas in the leg and had all on-lookers saying "oouuuch". Myers though, didn't react. He was running full tilt to first base throughout. It's not a knock on him, in fact it's to his credit. His mindset was to go all out down the baseline regardless of what was happening on the field. I was impressed. He also took a walk on around six pitches which in these Minor League intra-squad games are very rare, I think it's a credit to his plate discipline.
Kevin Pucetas – He was acquired in the trade with the Giants for Jose Guillen, so really he doesn't have to be good at all to make that trade a win for the Royals. Fortunately, he is a decent pitcher. He didn't have that special stuff that other pitchers have, but his stuff did seem to be able to play in the Majors right now. He could be a contributor to the Royals bullpen today and might get a look at some point in the season. He's not Lamb or Duffy, but few are.
I'm going to see the Royals again today so look for more notes tomorrow. If there's anyone you'd like me to try and get a look at post it in the comments. I'll also be tweeting things as they happen tonight at about 8:30 Central time. You can follow at http://www.twitter.com/brokenbatsingle


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CA Prospect Profiles: David Honzik
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August 18 2011 02:30PM
When it comes to goaltenders, the Canucks are stacked. The organization boasts Roberto Luongo - signed through the rest of this century, Cory Schneider - a bluechip young NHLer, and Eddie Lack - perhaps the best goalie in the AHL. So when Mike Gillis used his second draft pick at the 2010-11 NHL Draft to select 6,3 Czech netminder David Honzik, some fans were confused.
Last season, David Honzik was a QMJHL rookie with the Victoriaville Tigers. He struggled mightily with the transition and put up subar regular season stats. By seasons end, however, he'd won the starting job from veteran goaltender Antonio Masopietro and posted spectacular numbers in the QMJHL playoffs.
I asked Jerome Berube of hockeyprospects.com for his impression of the young netminder, and what he told me was very exciting:
Honzik was one of my favorite prospects in the Q this year. I'm not an expert in goalie prospects, but I have a good feeling that Honzik could be a good one at the next level. Great size, moves well in net, and he's got a great glove hand as well. He had a really tough first half of the season, and a weak performance in the CHL prospects game. But he bounced back and had a good second half, and a great playoff run with Victoriaville. He won the team's starting job by seasons-end over veteran Antonio Mastropietro. Another thing about Honzik, he was one of the youngest prospect available in the 2011 draft. Victoriaville expect big thing from him this year as they hope to contend with Saint-John and Shawinigan.
Honzik was born in August 1993, so he is extremely young. He's also extremely raw - which, serves to explain why he struggled in the first parts of his QMJHL rookie season. For a young European netminder - moving to Quebec and playing in the Q is understandably a pretty significant adjustment from both a hockey perspective, as well as a cultural one. Nonetheless, based on the way Jerome was raving about him, it's clear that Honzik impressed observers (and the Canucks brass) in his rookie season.
I decided to get a pro goalie scout's take on Honzik, so I got at Justin Goldman (AKA The Goalie Guild) and asked him what he thought about Honzik's performance and potential ceiling. Here's what Justin had to say:
Before this season started, Honzik had never had real quality goalie coaching before in his life. So when you talk about "raw skilled goalies" – he is as raw as you can possibly get. For him to go from being this completely anonymous, raw skilled kid coming out the Czech Republic who really struggled in the first couple months of the season - he was a fish out of water on most nights – then getting that solid goalie coaching from Daniel Frechette, and for him to absorb all of this information that was thrown at him on a daily basis, and really push Antonio Mastropietro - who I personally think is a terrific goalie - then really take over and put it all together in the playoffs… Well, that's why Vancouver drafted him so high.
Honzik took his game to a totally different world from where he was to begin the season. And a lot of scouts will say – you take two goalies, one of them is really technically sound and plays really well, but then the other is completely raw skilled, but can compete as well as the goalie with the technically sound skill set – which one do you take? Well you take the one with the raw skill, because imagine how good he'll be when he actually adds the technique to his game. And that was probably part of Vancouver's thinking – look where he was to start the season, and look where he ended off – being one of the best Q goalies in the playoffs. I went into the draft with 3 sleepers and he was my first one... I think Vancouver got a good goalie, with really great potential.
What is emerging from these two observers critiques is a basic portrait of a young netminder: Honzik may be lacking in experience and polish - but the guy is young, has demonstrated an enormous capacity for improvement, and has the "raw" tools to be a really good NHL goaltender. He's a project, and a long way off from being NHL ready, but with the organizational depth that Vancouver has got at Honzik's position - the Canucks can afford to wait. Based on what Honzik has shown so far in his young QMJHL career, however, he's worth watching closely - because he's definitely got the upside, and may well be considered a major steal in a few years time.
We'll end the post with some highlights from this years QMJHL playoffs, in this particular game Honzik made 39 saves in a losing cause against the loaded St. John's Sea Dogs - who eventually went on to win the Memorial Cup.


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You have not said whether the home is now giving you problems with allergies. Experience tells me that mold is a spore. With a new home, I wouldn't expect to find mold spores. Many a new home is constructed during the rainy season. I live in the Seattle area, so I know a bit about this. Water itself is not the problem. I would get the home dried out, and wait a bit before I worried. If everything in the home is new, there should be no lasting problem. Terry
: I recently bought a brand new manufactured home, and before I even spent my first night there, two individuals from the plumbing company (I don't know if the individuals were even plumbers themselves) flooded out my bathroom. Apparently, one turned on the water in the sink to clear the lines from air, and he didn't realize the plug was in the sink until the entire bathroom was flooded! Water was everywhere under the house! And The bathroom walls were wet about a foot high! And the plumbers weren't even goin gto tell me, until I asked why there was water all under my house, and why it had been dripping for about 10 or 15 minutes. And the insulation under the home has been dripping wet for a week now (the home has an underbelly, which prevents the insulation from drying). And, even worse, my air conditioning vents are on the floor, and apparently they got filled with water! I have been using my shop vac for a week to suck out literally cups and cups of water everyday from the vents. I am not sure what I should do. The only reason I bought a new home (it's my first new home) was because I am fatally allergic to four different types of mold, and I just cuoldn't chance buying a used home. Personally, I would like my home replaced, but legally, I don't think this is possible. I don't even know what to ask at this point, I am just devastated. Help!
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I've looked at the one-a-day multivitamins available in the marketplace and found them lacking in the combinations, potency, and quality of nutrients I believe you need every day—for the health of your heart, as well as the specialized health needs men have. And, although one-a-day vitamins can be convenient, they often fall short on ingredient quality as well as quantity. This means that you're not only short-changing your health, but also throwing your hard-earned health-care dollars down the drain. So I worked diligently with my team at Healthy Directions to pack all of the heart healthy nutrients you need each day into one comprehensive and affordable daily dose. To learn more about each unique blend, visit the Science & Quality tab.
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— Online Review
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Dr. Sinatra Says:
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What Our Customers Say:
"A very good product. I've been taking these for about six months and I'm pleased. It's difficult to find a good multivitamin for men. I would recommend this product."*
— Online Review
"I'm very happy with the Heart Healthy Multivitamin. I want to do all I can to help ensure good heart health. I'm also taking Dr. Sinatra's Blood Sugar Support and I feel the vitamins are an added support for me."*
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"The best feature is that I am assured that the proportions of the ingredients are what they should be. I feel safer buying, and consuming Dr. Sinatra's product than I do those on the local shelves."*
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Dr. Sinatra Says:
"My Heart Healthy Multivitamins are specifically formulated to support your heart while delivering the unique daily support men and women need most. Plus, they go great alongside any of my Omega Q Plus formulas."
Ingredients and Dosage
Doctor's Suggested Use:Take 3 tablets daily with a meal.
Serving Size: 3 Tablets
Servings Per Container: 30
|Amount Per Serving
|Vitamin A (from mixed carotenoids, retinyl palmitate)
|Vitamin C (as mineral ascorbates, ascorbic acid)
|400 mg
|Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)
|Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
|Thiamine (as mononitrate)
|20 mg
|20 mg
|Niacin (as niacinamide)
|40 mg
|Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
|40 mg
|Folate (as Quatrefolic®§ [6S]-5-methyltetrahydrofolic acid glucosamine salt)
|100 mcg
|Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin)
|250 mcg
|200 mcg
|Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate)
|40 mg
|Calcium (as carbonate, ascorbate)
|50 mg
|Iodine (from kelp)
|150 mcg
|Magnesium (as oxide, ascorbate)
|200 mg
|Zinc (as oxide)
|20 mg
|Selenium (as selenomethionine)
|100 mcg
|Copper (as gluconate)
|1 mg
|Manganese (as gluconate)
|1.4 mg
|Chromium (as polynicotinate)
|200 mcg
|Molybdenum (as chelate)
|80 mcg
Men's Heart Healthy Blend:
Citrus Bioflavonoids, Grape Seed Extract, Olive Extract (leaf), Artichoke Extract (leaf), Pomegranate Extract (fruit), Turmeric Extract (rhizome), Black Cherry Extract (fruit), Cocoa Powder, Mixed Tocopherols
|460 mg
Prostate Health Blend:
Nettle Extract (root), Pumpkin Extract (seed), Graminex G63™‡ Flower Pollen Extract, Lycopene (from tomato fruit)
|251 mg
|Silicon (as dioxide)
|25 mg
|Lutein (from marigold flower)
|2 mg
|Vanadium (as sulfate)
|200 mcg
|* Daily Value (DV) not established.
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline cellulose, croscarmellose sodium, stearic acid, magnesium stearate, hydroxypropyl cellulose, maltodextrin, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, pharmaceutical glaze, glycerin, titanium dioxide, riboflavin, polydextrose, talc, medium chain triglycerides
Warning: Women should not take this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
‡Graminex G63™ is a trademark of Graminex LLC.
§ ® is a registered trademark of Gnosis S.p.A. and protected by US Patent No. 7,947,662.
Science and Quality
Basis Heart Healthy Multivitamin™ for Men features 24 vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants for cellular health and total body wellness, PLUS
Men's Heart Health Blend with…
- Citrus bioflavonoids—to promote a healthy heart, capillaries, veins, and skin
- Mixed tocopherols—the vitamin E family with heart-supporting antioxidant strength
- Grape seed extract—to support blood vessel health and protect against the free radical damage associated with aging
- Olive leaf extract—to support flexible blood vessels and a healthy heart
- Artichoke extract—to promote the secretion of bile and increase the size and number of secreting bile ducts in the liver.
- Pomegranate extract—to support cardiovascular health.
- Turmeric extract—to provide protection against free radicals and promote a normal inflammatory response
- Black cherry extract—to promote a healthy inflammatory response and immune health.
- Cocoa powder—antioxidant support for cardiovascular health
Prostate Health Blend with…
- Pumpkin seed extract—a source of zinc to help promote prostate health
- Nettle root extract—to support healthy prostate size and function
- Lycopene—a potent carotenoid antioxidant known to support both prostate and cardiovascular health
- Graminex G63™ Flower Pollen extract—this unique combination of rye pollen, corn pollen, and timothy pollen to support prostate health
See why Dr. Sinatra partners with Healthy Directions
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- Manufactured to exacting standards using highest quality raw materials
- Produced in accordance with our strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that meet or exceed those set by the FDA's Good Manufacturing Practices
- Every batch tested to verify purity and potency specifications are met
- Quality assured with our Triple-Testing Philosophy™
- Backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee
Frequently Asked Questions
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What are the ingredient standardizations?
- None
Is the formula kosher?
- No
Is the formula and capsule vegetarian?
- No, the gelatin found in the capsule is made from bovine (cow) and porcine (pig) sources. Our capsules are all pharmaceutical grade, and are made from the same gelatin that is used by leading pharmaceutical companies.
Is the formula sodium free?
- Yes
What are the "other ingredients" used in this product?
- We fully disclose all the ingredients used in the manufacturing of our products, including the excipients, fillers and machinery lubricants. These are listed as "other ingredients" on the label:
- Microcrystalline cellulose (filler), gelatin (capsule), stearic acid (machinery lubricant/vegetable grade), magnesium stearate (vegetable grade/machinery lubricant).
Which of the ingredients are natural and which are synthetic?
- All ingredients are naturally sourced. We also use no preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
Can I take this product with Dr. Sinatra's other recommended nutritional supplements?
- Yes
Are my supplements still safe and/or effective if the package was left outside in the heat or cold for a couple of days?
- Yes, there is no concern for safety or potency of your supplements if they were mistakenly left outside in the heat or cold for a short period of time (2-3 days), or for an extended period during shipping. It takes months of improper storage to negatively affect the quality of the product.
How do I know I am choosing the best supplements?
How should I store the product?
- To preserve the quality and freshness, keep the bottle tightly closed and store it in a cool, dry place (59°-86°F). Do not refrigerate.
Is this product tested for lead, mercury, and other heavy metals?
- Every batch of Healthy Directions products is tested for lead and heavy metals. Each is delivered to Healthy Directions with a Certificate of Analysis from the manufacturer stating that the products are free of heavy metals or within the limits set by California's Proposition 65—the most stringent in the country.
Does this product undergo independent laboratory testing?
- Each month, Healthy Directions randomly selects several of its products and sends them to independent laboratories to make sure that they meet safe levels for heavy metals and pesticides, as well as label claim. In addition, Healthy Directions requires each of its manufacturers to fully test each of our products in independent labs twice a year.


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Randy and Connie Burgess announce the marriage of their daughter Nichole Brooke Burgess to Dylan Jay Larsen, the son of Blair and Maurdi Larsen.
They will be married Sept. 13 at the Carbon Country Club.
The newlyweds will be honored at a reception that evening from 6-9 p.m. at the Carbon Country Club, with dancing to follow.


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Client->server communication using json, silverlight and php
Hi and welcome back to my blog! This time i'm going to talk about some of the technology we created for our game PuzzleShare; the client->server communication system. The system we created uses silverlight on the client, but the code … Continue reading
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Found 5 Mentors.
Mentor In: Dinner Party
Why I want to be mentor: love cooking love to network please keep teaching me.
Lesson Learned: work hard work hard keep trying never stop cooking.
Tip: keep trying
Hermosa Beach, CA
Mentor In: Dinner Party
Why I want to be mentor: I love to entertain, but more than that I love to show people that they too can entertain...and enjoy it! I want cooking and healthy eating to be a source of joy for people, not a source of stress, and I have lots of tips and ideas to help home cooks get to this point.
Lesson Learned: 1) Improvising in the kitchen is the key to being a good cook.\r\n2) The only way to enjoy cooking is to practice, so that you become confident enough to let your creativity shine.
Tip: It's harder to over-season food than to under-season -- so don't be afraid of adding flavor!
Mentor In: Dinner Party
Why I want to be mentor: I have been a resource for lots of my friends who are intimidated in the kitchen and insecure. I like to demystify food and make it fun for people to cook and enjoy the fruits of their labors.
Lesson Learned: Don\'t be intimidated by long recipes or complicated instructions, they are usually not that tricky and remember, you didn\'t always know how to drive a car. Anyone can learn.
Tip: Improvise Improvise Improvise
Saucy Apron
world wide web
Mentor In: Dinner Party
Why I want to be mentor: Entertaining should be entertaining not intimidating.
Lesson Learned: Dinner Party meals shouldn\'t take all day. A frazzled host is a recipe for disaster. Easy meals, fresh produce and good wine.
Tip: If a guest takes a sip from the finger bowl, you should too. It's all about making people feel comfortable.
Roseville, CA
Mentor In: Appetizer, Dessert, Cake, Fondant, Camping, Crowd Cooking, Dinner Party
Why I want to be mentor: I'm a former professional caterer and baker...plus loads and loads of themed dinner parties under my belt, both personally and professionally. Lots of professional and personal experience...plus hey, with 6 kids, every single night is a dinner party in my house! And dinner parties are about more than just good recipes...the details and planning make a meal into a party. Focus on those, and any recipe can become party-worthy.
Lesson Learned: Fire melts fishing line. Yeah, I discovered that when I built a Moroccan tent in my living room for a Moroccan dinner party for 30 friends, and I hung beautiful Moroccan lights from the corners...by fishing line...oops.
Tip: You will be your own worst critic. Remember that your guests are there to see you, not just to eat your food.


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|Volkl Organix 9 Super G
Look, Up in the sky: It's a bird... It's a plane... It's the Volkl Organix 9 Super G! With fluorescent neon orange cosmetics, the latest edition of the Volkl 9 is hard to miss. In addition to the great cosmetic update, Volkl has also added the new Super G grommet system for improved dampening and energy transfer. With its dense 18x20 string pattern and crisp response, this racquet's exceptional control was, for our team, impossible to deny. Also receiving heavy praise was the 9's maneuverability. This racquet not only moved fast when the pressure was on, but it enabled the explosive stroke speed required for effective spin (another thing the 9 does well). Not surprisingly, given this racquet's sub 12 ounce weight, there was a repeated desire for more plow through, a problem easily corrected with weight customization. Ultimately, the Volkl Organix 9 Super G looks like a promising option for the player who wants a speedy control stick that provides tons of confidence on full swings.
It's unanimous! The Volkl Organix 9 Super G has phenomenal control and maneuverability from the baseline. Karly liked this racquet from the get-go, saying, "With its dense string pattern and good control, this racquet made it easy for me to play more consistently and keep the ball in play longer. I didn't have to play as safely and felt comfortable going for bigger shots. The racquet also had a very solid feel and absorbed shock really well, so it felt comfortable on the arm even though it's a somewhat stiffer racquet. I would've never guessed that it has a 70 RA with how dampened the racquet felt on contact. The only issue I had with this racquet was the lack of plow through. It felt too light, and it was hard to drive through the ball for a powerful shot. I was expecting the ball to come off the racquet faster because of the racquet's weight and dense string pattern, but the ball stayed on the racquet too long and I felt like I was being pushed around the court."
This racquet fit Granville like a glove from the baseline. He said, "I was hitting the ball with good pace, depth and control right from the get-go. It's not too often a racquet can deliver on those three counts simultaneously. My lasting post-playtest impression is one of comfort. This is a very comfortable racquet and can be played with by intermediate to advanced players. Spin, whether topspin or backspin, is a breeze with the 18 mains and 98 square inch head. I was able to get plenty of spin on my groundstrokes."
A big fan of dense string patterns and low powered responses, Chris appreciated the Organix 9 from the back court. He said, "This racquet offered a firm and crisp response from the baseline. The dense string pattern gave the response an emphasis on feel and control. Opening up the power and sweetspot of this racquet requires a low string tension, a lively string or a combination of both. I found depth and pace to come directly from my swing, and I was just fine with that. All of the control I was getting meant I could swing aggressively and not have to worry about hitting long. I was getting good spin with this racquet -- not because of the bite from the stringbed, but from the high swing speed I was using. I was reminded of the old Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Tour and perhaps the Head YOUTEK IG Radical Midplus, because this was one of those racquets that felt better the faster it was swung. I would most likely add some additional weight to open up the sweetspot and provide a little more free power. Fortunately, the stock weight and balance leave me ample room to beef this racquet up without making it feel too hefty."
Troy also had great control when taking full swings, but he too could have used a little more mass. He said, "I found this racquet to be very maneuverable from the baseline. The feel of this racquet upon contact with the ball is firm, but at the same time very dampened, which is a feel that is common among Volkl racquets such as the Organix 7, 8 and V1. I was enjoying the amount of control I was getting whenever I took a big cut at the ball. The spin potential was good in the sense that I could easily generate racquet head speed for heavy topspin, and the dense string pattern helped knife through the ball on the backhand slice. The downside for me was that the sweetspot felt smaller than other 98 square inch racquets, and there was a big drop-off in power if the ball didn't hit cleanly in the sweetspot. There was also a lack of plow through, which I typically crave from heavier racquets, that made it frustrating at times when I tried to hit through the court."
On volleys, minor complaints about instability were overshadowed by this racquet's speed and precision. Granville had no problem finding his targets with the Organix 9 Super G. He said, "The lighter weight and maneuverability of the Organix 9 enhance its overall effectiveness at the net. It lacks some crispness, so it's not quite a scalpel, but it can place the ball anywhere on the court with touch and power on reserve."
At net, Karly found the power she lacked from the back court. She explained, "Back at the baseline I wanted a quicker response and more plow through, which was exactly what I got at net. The ball seemed to fly off the racquet faster and I could get more pop on my shots while still enjoying a stable and solid feel. My volleys had a little more power than my groundstrokes, yet I still had good precision. My only slight knock would be the unforgiving feel when the ball hit outside the sweetspot, although it wasn't terrible and didn't bother me too much."
Troy appreciated the fast feel but would have liked a little more stability. He offered, "Maneuverability came easy with this racquet at the net. This racquet was good for quick reaction volleys when playing doubles, and my serve and volley game was working well. I found good precision on my volleys and felt like I could place the ball close to the lines with ease, but I felt that depth and stability were lacking for me. Anytime I missed the sweetspot the racquet felt unstable and had a tendency to flutter. My volleys didn't seem to have as much penetration through the court as I typically get with heftier racquets, such as my Wilson Six.One 95."
Chris also appreciated this racquet's fast handling at net. He commented, "It was very easy to get this racquet around at net. I liked it the most on volleys because I felt very connected to where the ball was going. Again, there was not much free power and a deep volley required a solid punch. Conversely, it was very easy to drop the ball short for an angle -- something I like to do. The feel was firm and crisp and there was ample comfort from the racquet, but there was also a lot of feel. At its stock weight off-center volleys caused the racquet head to flutter a little, but that's an easy fix with some lead tape."
The Volkl Organix 9 Super G offered a great blend of maneuverability and control on serves. This meant that Chris (happily) relied on stroke speed to craft his shots. He said, "Spin and pace on serve came from a healthy swing. Fortunately, the racquet was fast and easy to maneuver through contact. I was happy with the pace I was getting on the ball. When I found the corners of the service box I was able to get the ball by opponents or force them into hitting a weak return, and on spin serves I was able to get some decent action on the ball. I preferred this racquet strung with a poly to increase the bite I was getting, even if it removed more power from the racquet."
"I was enjoying the control and the amount of spin I was getting on serves with this racquet," said Troy. "It was easy to manipulate this racquet, and I found it easy to snap my wrist and get loads of spin on my serves. This racquet was allowing me to hit kick serves with a lot of action on the ball, and pull my opponent off the court. The control made it easy for me to mix up my serves, and I could command my serves to any part of the service box. The downside I found was that on flat first serves I didn't get quite as much pop from the racquet as I would have liked. This racquet was lacking the mass and swingweight that helps me get more MPHs on my first serves."
Granville said, "It was interesting serving with the Organix 9 in that it is light enough to really get the racquet moving up and over on serves. My placement was very good, and despite feeling like I was crushing my serves, in actuality I wasn't getting any extra power. Like my other strokes, it was all about comfort, comfort, comfort."
Karly also appreciated the maneuverability and control, saying, "Because the 9 Super G is so light and fast I felt like I could serve longer with it without tiring out my arm. The quick feel made it easy to speed up my swing to add more power and spin to my serve, yet it still provided that great control. Again, the racquet was a little unforgiving outside the sweetspot. Every once in a while the racquet felt dead or lacked power if I hit toward the edges, but I thought all the other positive aspects overshadowed this slight drawback."
With the speedy and precise response of the Organix 9 Super G, the majority of our team reported great results on service returns. Not surprisingly though, Troy yearned for more weight. He said, "The maneuverability made it easy to get the racquet on the ball. I found that this racquet helped me to get returns back when I was stretched out or off balance because of it's easy maneuverability. The control allowed me to be aggressive on returns when playing singles and to direct the ball away from the net man when playing doubles. The downside was that this racquet didn't quite have the mass to get easy depth on my returns. On my backhand slice return the ball was landing short in comparison to the depth I find with heftier racquets."
Like Troy, Chris could have used a little more weight, but the exceptional control gave him total confidence on full swings. He said, "Just like at net, the controlled response of this racquet worked in my favor on returns. All of the control enabled me to take a healthy swing at the ball and be aggressive. The racquet responded very well on that kind of return, feeling better and better the faster I swung it. On block and chip returns I had to be a little more careful. Hitting outside of the sweetspot resulted in a short return and some twisting of the racquet head at contact."
This racquet's control on full cuts emboldened Karly. She explained, "I could swing fast and hard without having to worry about overhitting. The placement was great! I was playing more aggressively and with more confidence since it provided so much control and an extremely manageable swingweight. I just would've liked a better response when making contact. I never thought I'd catch myself saying this, but the comfortable feel was almost too much of a good thing. With its exceptional dampening system and soft feel, the ball seemed to stay on the racquet too long. When returning a hard serve I felt like the ball was pushing the racquet back. I wanted better plow through so I could drive through the ball faster."
"A solid performer on the serve return, this Organix 9 is a fast racquet through the air," said Granville. "The sweetspot might take the sting out of some of the bigger serves heading your way. On the biggest serves this Organix 9 might be a bit too light to really plow through the ball with stability, but the 98 square inches will help!"
Karly- "With how fast it swung and all the control it offered, I loved how aggressively I could swing with this racquet!"
Troy- "I enjoyed playing doubles with this racquet because of its control and maneuverability. I could generate lots of spin on my serves."
Granville- "The feel and control. Wondering what a leather grip and a smidgeon of lead tape at 3 and 9 o'clock would do. I was able to really carve my backhands and backhand returns with good power OR touch."
Chris- "I liked the crisp, firm feel and how it connected me to the depth, direction and pace of my shots. I liked how the racquet allowed me to supply the power while it took care of control and feel."
Karly- "The racquet lacked oomph. There was very little plow through, and it was tough to drive through the ball for more power."
Troy- "The sweetspot is small for its headsize. The lack of plow through."
Granville- "The bright color takes some getting used to."
Chris- "A great option for customization, this racquet felt lighter than my preferred spec in stock form. I would add weight to the hoop at 3 and 9 o'clock and counter with the same amount under the grip to maintain the balance."
Karly- "A similar racquet that comes to mind is the Prince Tour 98, mostly because of the feel. Both offer exceptional control and are easy to swing, but they have such a good dampening system that it makes contact with the ball feel muted. However, that also makes them both very comfortable, control-oriented racquets."
Troy- "I found some similarities with the Head MicroGEL Radical Midplus, but this racquet has a stiffer feel overall. I also found this racquet to perform similarly to some of the older versions of the Dunlop 300s, such as the M-fil, that I used to play with. However, I preferred the feel and response of the Dunlop 300 more than the feel of this racquet."
Granville- "The feel of the Organix 9 brings the Head Graphene Speed to mind. If it were a bit more crisp, I'd liken it to a Wilson Six.One 95S."
Chris- "This racquet reminded me mostly of the Dunlop Biomimetic 300 Tour and Head YOUTEK IG Radical Midplus. Like those two, it felt better and better as tip speed increased. The level of spin I was getting was similar, and I would say the power and stability were pretty equal at stock weight. All three would make solid platform racquets for me to customize."
(Scores are determined by averaging individual play test scores)
|Karly's Scores
|Troy's Scores
|Granville's Scores
|Chris' Scores
Karly: 4.0 baseline player currently playing with the Volkl Organix 10 Mid. She hits with a semi-western forehand grip and uses a two handed backhand.
Troy: 5.0 lefty all-court player with a full Western Forehand and a two-handed backhand. Troy currently plays with a Wilson BLX Six.One 95.
Granville: 5.5 all-court player currently using a Babolat Pure Drive 107. Granville is an aggressive player who uses an eastern forehand grip and goes continental on everything else, hits with a flat swing and a one-handed backhand.
Chris: 5.0 all-court player currently using the Wilson Six.One 95S. Chris uses a full-western forehand grip, has a fast swing style and hits a one-handed backhand.
Review date: March 2014. If you found this review interesting or have further questions or comments please contact us.
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July 23-27, 2011 ~ Sydney, Australia
Educational Opportunities for Utility Arborists
Sydney, Australia will be host to tree experts as they converge July 23-July 27 for the annual conference and trade show of the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA). The conference is being hosted by Arboriculture Australia.
ISA has announced the speaker lineup and session overview for the conference, which features a look at the best in new research, trends and best practices for the arboricultural profession and can earn ISA certified professionals up to 20 ISA certification continuing education units.
The three-day educational programming includes two full days of utility program with Tuesday and Wednesday tracks for utility arboriculture education. The ISA and its professional affiliate the Utility Arborist Association annually work together to provide educational opportunities for arborists working in utility services arboriculture. The track for 2011 includes presentations on utilities and wildfire and integrated vegetation management as well as a discussion panel on global challenges in utility arboriculture. The discussion panel consists of global experts:
- John Ho, China Light and Power, Hong Kong
- Pedro Mendes Castro, CEMIG, Belo Horizonte, Brazil
- Nelsen Money, San Francisco, California, U.S.
- Trevor Gardiner, New Zealand
- Brendan Murphy, Australia
Other featured presenters include: Neil Thiessen, Dr. Ken James, Mark Amos, Michael Neal, Jim Neeser, Matt Palmer and William Conn, Paul Fearon, David Wood, Carla Perkins and Rich Hendler.
For more information and a schedule of activities for the ISA annual conference, visit www.isa-arbor.com/events/conference.


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Every year at the Denver Metro Small Business Development Center, we help hundreds of new and established small businesses launch, re-launch and adjust their trajectory to business success.
Oftentimes the mission is to find the weak link and strengthen it. Or it's to identify their strong suit and play it up. What nearly all businesses -- new or old -- need help with is delivering what I like to call a "Wow" experience. It's easy to overlook the value of exceeding expectations amidst all the commotion of running a business.
The truth is that if you can't afford not to pursue Wow. In our age of social media, providing great customer service -- or a Wow experience -- is vital. Bad news and tales of bad customer experiences travel at the speed of light.
Online customer rating sites such as Yelp and others can make or break your business. Twitter can be a huge amplifier for one customer to tell hundreds or thousands of "followers" what just happened to them, good or bad.
It is much easier to define your Wow as you launch your new business than it is to do so after something goes wrong. I am sure you have heard that it costs more to gain a new customer than it does to retain an existing customer.
Committing time and resources to enhancing your customer's experience is a worthwhile investment. Think about how you can create a "WOW!" experience for your customers.
Some people argue that customers don't know what they want. I disagree. While some customers may not always articulate what they want, they clearly know when they have had an experience that they did or did not like.
How to Wow
The KANO Model of customer expectations is a great tool for discovering your customers' needs so that you can provide them with a Wow experience. The KANO Model was developed by Japanese researcher Noriatki Kano. He identified three levels of what it takes to make a positive impact on customer satisfaction. These include the Musts, the Wants and the Wows.
The Musts
The Musts are the basic expectations a customer has based on your type of business. For example if you own a hotel, your customer's fully expect there to be a bed in the room. Or if you own a massage spa, your customer's expect you to have masseuses.
The Musts can also be referred to as "dissatisfiers." By themselves they do not satisfy your customer (the person staying at your hotel or interested in getting a massage), however, their absence will cause dissatisfaction.
The Musts are assumptions or unspoken expectations your customer has about the service or product she is seeking from your company. Not providing a Must will damage the chance of getting a referral or repeat business.
The Wants
The Wants are the qualities and attributes that will keep your business in the running, but they may not win you any customer satisfaction awards. Wants are higher level expectations and include any spoken customer expectations. Continuing with the hotel example, these could include better quality sheets and towels or early check-in times.
These can also be referred to as "satisfiers." The presence or absence of the Wants can either satisfy or dissatisfy your customer.
The Wows
The Wows produce the highest levels of customer satisfaction and include the features and properties that make your business a leader in your market.
These expectations are called "delighters" because they go beyond what the customer might imagine or ask. The absence of delighters will not hurt your customers' satisfaction level, but their presence will definitely improve the customer's overall experience.
A great "delighter" that I like to reference is the Doubletree Hotel, which always gives you a great-tasting chocolate cookie when you check in. A delighter for a clothing store might be free tailoring.
Wows are the key to securing new customers by word of mouth. Be aware, however, that over time, unspoken Wows become spoken Wants and possibly unspoken Musts.
In the case of Doubletree, I believe this chocolate cookie delighter has now become an unspoken Must. People checking in now expect to receive the cookie and would possibly be upset if no cookie was given.
To put your new business ahead of the pack and then to remain in the lead, you must provide your customers with the bests Wows, plenty of Wants and all the Musts.
The key to finding out your customers' three levels of need is to just ask or listen closely to their comments. Research your market and observe the best practices being done by your competitors or other businesses. Take some time to brainstorm ways you can create a Wow experience for your customers based on your budget and resources.


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St. Paul's Letter to the Philippians 4:4-9
Prokeimenon. Mode 4.
Psalm 117.26,1
Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.
Verse: Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His mercy endures forever.
BRETHREN, rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. Let all men know your forbearance. The Lord is at hand. Have no anxiety about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, do; and the God of peace will be with you.
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July 26 2012 06:20PM
THREE ENTRIES FOR THE YAKUPOV PHOTOSHOP CONTEST?! What in the sweet Nuge's moustache is going on - is everyone working productively this week? We highly doubt it. Our main man Jimmeh gets it - his entry is right on point and the early leader right out of the gate.
Perhaps we can inspire people with the kind of photos we want to see but are incapable of producing in photoshop. It's not our fault really - most of our fingers were blown off in the imaginary war of 2006.
You can take any old rap album and stick Yak's face on it and other hilarity. Rick Ross here doesn't look like he would mind having his album altered to suit the tastes of Ice Hockey fans does he?
Nas as a Pharoh? Yakupov as Nas? Has the world gone all topsy-turvy like? Only you and your photoshops can decide.
How about the iconic Eminem? He could be mistaken for the most recent Oilers Number One Pick if you were extremely myopic, had forgotten your glasses at home and drove by him standing on a corner doing 40-90km/h.
Or take a standard skyline shot of Edmonton* and write YAK CITY on top just to enter the contest. Good heavens these things make themselves up people. Remember there are big prizes on the line. BIG LIFE CHANGING PRIZES.
Email your genius to wanyegretz at gmail dot com and you will live in infamy forever and ever Amen.
While the photoshop entries might be lighter than a Kate Moss weigh-in** - the requests for OilersNation stickers are pouring in. Ever since our friends at Jet Label hooked us up with a big ol roll of sticker goodness we have been plastering them all over the computers of our fellow students here at Nerd Camp.
If hooking up Latin American and Malaysian entrepreneurs who have never even heard of Ice Hockey before meeting us can be considered good marketing then we are the Googles of the marketing.
But for those of us in the Nation who want some stickers and didn't come to nerd camp we extend the invitation to you as well. So far we have 83 people who have asked for stickers (!) to be sent to 4 different countries (!) which will most likely bankrupt Wanye Industries due to exorbitant postage rates.
Climb on the bandwagon! Claim what's rightly yours! Email us your name and address to wanyegretz at gmail dot com and we will hook you up faster than you can say "two to four weeks depending on our laziness"
And please send us some more Yakupov "Yak City" entries. If not for him, then for the lil NUUUUUUGE who gets so cranky in the offseason and loves photoshop contests***
*If we had access to MS-Paint down here at Nerd Camp we would show better examples. Believe that.
***Or so we like to imagine
*runs to gmail hits refresh every 3 seconds*
I love you Wanye, I'm so glad I could be this close to you in a comments section. It's like we're virtually spooning.
*Falls over dead from exhiliration*
[Averts eyes and walks away from Wayne and Puritania]
July 26 2012, 06:52PM
Speaking of photoshop who's been messing with the Oilers website. Wayne did you stuff Ethan Moreau's head on the picture of Plante? Sneaky bugger
DOOD! Be patient. There's work and summer and beerz and...STUFF!!!
Extending the deadline a few days might help a bit bro.
July 26 2012, 07:04PM
Grandma Wanye does not approve... she told me so, she also wants to know when you are taking me back?
Life's busy Wanye, but if I get a chance maybe I can do a screengrab from Fear of a Black Hat and do something.
You have seen Fear of a Black Hat, right?
If you haven't please do. I promise you will like it.
You need to pause it for a bit for the site to load.
If you have any memory of the Public Enemy era of rap, you will enjoy this. It's like CB4, but funny.
July 26 2012, 08:01PM
The "From Russia With Love" pic would make a great wallpaper.
PS - I emailed you, Mr. Gretz. An ON sticker would look great plastered on my comp.
I don't know a clue about rap so my entry isn't very inspired this time.
I don't know a clue about rap so my entry isn't very inspired this time.
Double post! I thought those were a myth .
July 26 2012, 11:59PM
Busy with weddings and job interviews................ need. more. time.
July 27 2012, 12:25AM
I'm on vacation and am currently too drunk to perform such a delicate task as a Nation photoshop contest entry.
July 27 2012, 12:54AM
That was me who props'd you and I will props anyone who ever mentions that awesome movie... ever.
And Wanye you're not getting my personal info emailed to you again, even if it is for those scrumptious stickers. Last time I did that trans-union had me on speed dial for all the credit cards attempting to be acquired under my name. The jokes on you though, my credit is horrible.
I consider this to be one of my most successful relationships of the past 5 years.
*runs to tell Grandma Wanye*
I consider this to be my second most successful relationship after Grandma Wanye.
July 27 2012, 06:15AM
...just saw the ON sticker...wow need one two or three...how much??? a thousand each!....K...
i will send the bank draft for 3 thousand US American Dollars to your Western Union drop box in SF as per your instructions...
... you can send my stickers to:
P.G. 167 Main Street,Glencoe Ontario, N0L1M0
July 27 2012, 06:19AM
"...It's like we're virtually spooning..."
brilliant !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!lmfao
Looking for your approval wayne to get the oilersnation logo tattooed. *stands by waiting impatiently for permission*
Is it just me or is the Yak cross eyed?


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Stoke-by-Nayland lies on the north side of the River Stour a few miles from East Bergholt and Dedham. Situated on a high ground the tower of Stoke-by-Nayland Church can be viewed on the skyline from some distance away.
Constable made about twenty drawings and oil sketches of Stoke-by- Nayland. In this bold sketch he worked freely, making broad strokes with a full wet brush – to work out his compositional ideas and the arrangement of light and dark masses.
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Saturday, November 27, 2010
"Terror of the Dead" & "Xebico"
12 comments:
- Daniel [oeconomist.com] said...
"Xebico" is actually "The Night Wire", a tale from the classic pulp Weird Tales.
- November 27, 2010 at 7:02 PM
- Mykal said...
Daniel: Good one.
- November 27, 2010 at 7:09 PM
- Mykal said...
Daniel: Also, this story has an illustration of an exposed, female breast complete with areola.
- November 27, 2010 at 7:11 PM
- Matthew Coniam said...
How frequent an occurrence were these all-text stories in Eerie Publications?
Also, how frequent were the illustartions of exposed female breasts complete with areola?
- November 28, 2010 at 11:36 AM
- Mykal said...
Matthew: It is the depiction of the areola that makes your questions a bit tricky. Exposed breasts are one thing, but the areoloa? I'd call that a rare sighting. Text stories were not as rare, but they didn't appear in every issue.
- November 28, 2010 at 11:49 AM
- Karswell said...
Nothing sadder than a little lady with one headight out!
Oooo, word verification: SALVATE
- November 29, 2010 at 9:23 PM
- Mykal said...
Karswell: Agreed. Those come as a set.
- November 29, 2010 at 9:33 PM
- Mykal said...
Let me take the opportunity to apologize for the boys' club this post has become. I'm ashamed at my own inability to resist the cheap and easy remark. I thought better of myself.
- November 29, 2010 at 9:36 PM
- Mike H said...
Hi hi! Damn that tiny print in the book's index... this "Terror of the Dead" is the one by Cirilo Muñoz... not the Torre Repiso one!
And please let me add...
- December 6, 2010 at 7:53 PM
- Mykal said...
Good catch, Mike, and thanks.
- December 6, 2010 at 8:36 PM
- prof. grewbeard said...
- December 8, 2010 at 1:59 AM
- Mykal said...
Shout it from the mountain tops, Brother!
- December 8, 2010 at 11:27 AM


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Dion Phaneuf can't fight in that situation
Cam Charron
January 18 2012 02:20PM
Dion Phaneuf, the Captain of the Toronto Maple Leafs, needs to be less selfish and must pick his spots more intelligently (if at all) when it comes to fighting. Even if his honour is at stake, it's the worst thing Phaneuf can do in any situation, as not just the team's Captain, but as its best defenseman.
His team's rivalry with the Ottawa Senators picked up for maybe the first time since Phaneuf became a Leaf.
The game survived a pointlessly-staged fight between Mike Brown and Zenon Konopka early in the first period, but after Nick Foligno came at Dion Phaneuf with a low-bridge hit earning himself a 2-minute penalty for clipping, the game took on a new dynamic.
Toronto's powerplay failed to make Foligno pay for his transgression, generating a pair of shots and a how-did-that-not-go-in chance from Joffrey Lupul, who deflected a bouncing puck off the goal-post, and then somehow failed to cash in the rebound. Up 2-1 at that point, Phaneuf responded almost on cue two shifts later. The video is above the post.
It would be too easy to say that this fight tore Toronto apart at the seams, and the team was unfocused from there on out, leading to two quick goals by the Sens separated by a period break. The difference in this game wasn't the fight. The cumulative shot chart shows that the Leafs out-classed the Sens at every turn:
(Image grabbed from Behind the Net's game logs)
The fight, which took place in the game's 33rd minute, was accompanied with an Ottawa powerplay. That accounts for a brief upturn in shots for the Sens, who were otherwise dominated in this one. The Leafs offensive game was, quite literally, off the charts, but they had no match for Craig Anderson in Ottawa's net.
I won't criticize Phaneuf for fighting because it changed the game and allowed Ottawa to come back and win in regulation, but rather, by fighting when he did, Dion Phaneuf proved that he, nor Brown, nor Colton Orr, nor anybody, can change a game with a fight. The Leafs were already rolling at that point.
"I knew he was coming after me after that whole thing, and I asked him if he wanted to fight, and he obliged," Foligno said. "We finished what we had started."
This comes from Sean Fitz-Gerald of the National Post last night. What is Phaneuf trying to prove in fighting Foligno in this situation? As the team's Captain, regardless of the extra two minutes he was called for roughing, he needs to show that the team is more important than any personal vendetta any individual wants to settle. "I have no problem with it," said Brian Burke on the fight, who was captured by TV cameras yelling excitedly in support of his Captain.
"Jay Rosehill would have gladly evened that score, but Dion got a chance and wanted to do it himself, and I have no problem with it. It was a cheap hit, Dion went after him, and that's fine."
That's from another Fitz-Gerald article from this morning. We know that Burkie is very pro-sticking-up-for-oneself and very anti-rat, but is Ron Wilson? Whatever Wilson says to the press, we know that his tenuous relationship with the Toronto sports media probably means that he won't be throwing any of his star players under the bus for a decision that he didn't think Phaneuf should have made.
There's too much that can go wrong in a fight for Phaneuf to settle this score. He didn't go out looking for the scrap, but he didn't back down. This is a situation where Dion needs to take on a leadership role, say "thanks, but no thanks," to Foligno, and continue playing, trying to secure the one-goal lead. Putting himself in the penalty box wasn't going to help the team in any way.
It was a tough loss.
January 18 2012, 02:38PM
Nothing you said in this post is wrong, but it seems like your opinion is that Dion should never fight. I think that there are situations where a fight is warranted, this being one of them. Also, I think that Dion has overall, been very careful about who and when he fights. Example: Not fighting Downie
Here he fights with his team up by one (I think?), after a cheap shot (which by the way: I can't tell the difference between what Foligno did and what Marchand did) and he fights a guy who would be considered a top six player on the other team.
Roughing penalty was a dumb call, let em be stripes!
I agree with your article, the Leafs can't afford to have their best defenceman in the box for 7 minutes. That is what Rosehill is for, that is why he was dressed for the game, to take care of the "Rats" in the game.


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- Weight: 771 grams (based on an 85 flex)
- Level of Play Guideline: Recreational
The Alkali RPD Lite Wood ABS Hockey Sticks feature a traditional wood shaft with a durable ABS blade. The wood shaft has a classic mid kick flex profile for powerful shots while the ABS blade with fiberglass reinforcement allows players to use this on rough outdoor surfaces like concrete and asphalt.


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