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TLN Top Twenty Prospects: No. 1 - Morgan Rielly
Justin Fisher
September 13 2013 10:37AM
Name: Morgan Rielly
Position: Defence
Hometown: Vancouver, BC
Size: 6'1", 205 lbs
2013 Team: Moose Jaw Warriors (WHL), Toronto Marlies (AHL)
Acquired: Drafted, 1st Round, 5th Overall in 2012
Morgan Rielly is The Leafs Nation's 2013 Top Prospect. Well, obviously.
It's really no surprise that Rielly, Toronto's 5th overall pick in the 2012 NHL Entry Draft, took top billing – in fact, he received first place votes across the board. Rielly is the type of high-octane offensive defenceman that every NHL team covets, in the mould of a Kris Letang, Erik Karlsson or Keith Yandle.
Yes, I think he could be that good.
But no, I don't think he should be in the NHL this year.
As you're probably already aware, Rielly is in the unusual position in that he's too good for junior hockey, perhaps not ready for the NHL, and too young to play in the AHL. It's a Toronto-or-Moose Jaw situation, in that Rielly will either be "rushed" to the big leagues, or will be "wasting his time" in the Dub.
There's valid concern in rushing Rielly to the NHL. Some would say it's what the Leafs did with another 5th overall pick in Luke Schenn, who had a few up-and-down years before seemingly finding his footing in Philadelphia this past season. However, the idea that Rielly wouldn't benefit from another season at the junior level doesn't really compute. In an interview with the Toronto Star's Kevin McGran, Moose Jaw Warriors head coach Mike Stothers put it best:
"If he comes back, I don't think it's a step back for Morgan," said Stothers. "I just think it's another year for him to learn and develop. He lost a year of development with his injury (in 2011). I don't look at it as a step back and there would be nothing left for him to prove here."
The lost year of development comment really sticks out. In his draft year, Morgan Rielly only appeared in a total of 23 games -18 with Moose Jaw and another five with Canada's U18 Ivan Hlinka team – due to a rather serious knee injury.
On top of that, there's good reason to believe that a return to Junior would be a lot of 'meaningful' hockey games for Rielly. Playing for a truly below average Warriors team in 2012-2013, Rielly was one of Moose Jaw's few bright spots in a losing season, scoring 12 goals and 54 points in 60 games.
If Moose Jaw shows great improvement, Rielly will play a big part in their playoff run. If they don't, it'd be very hard to imagine Rielly isn't moved to a contender, and be a big part of that team's playoff run.
Beyond that, Rielly is practically a shoe-in to make Canada's U20 squad that will travel to Malmo, Sweden for the 2014 IIHF World Junior Championships. It would be his second trip to the tournament; one that any hockey person in the know would tell you is a valuable learning experience.
It's good to hear that the Leafs are approaching the Rielly situation with patience, as head coach Randy Carlyle told reporters on Wednesday…
"To have [Rielly] in our lineup we don't envision him playing sparing minutes. His minutes have to be somewhere in excess of 12 to 15 minutes. Does he have to play every game? No, I don't think he has to play every game. But I think what he has to do is he has to show growth."
By all means, if Rielly comes into training camp, surpasses expectations, earns a top four role, and forces GM Dave Nonis to make room for him, then there's little harm in keeping him.
It's just far more likely that Rielly plays well for nine regular season games, then returns to the WHL. Simply, there's just too many deserving bodies ahead of him – are you going to nonchalantly swap a Dion Phaneuf, Carl Gunnarsson, or Jake Gardiner out of the top four? Probably not.
That being said, if the Leafs cannot come to terms with (or trade) restricted free agent Cody Franson, that's a whole other story. That's the only situation I can see in which Morgan Rielly's chances to make the Leafs roster significantly improves.
In previous prospect profiles, The Leafs Nation writers have sometimes stated that one prospect is rated ahead of another because they're closer to making an impact in the NHL. In my mind, Rielly isn't there quite yet. However, Rielly takes top billing in our prospect countdown simply because he is so far ahead of every other Leafs prospect in terms of skill and game-breaking potential.
There's some real star power here. We'll likely see it in two to three years.
Morgan Rielly can jump 60 inches, which is 5 feet, which is insane.
September 14 2013, 07:54AM
Hey Justin (and others at TLN),
I've started to follow this page recently and it's now on my to-do list for the morning--thanks for the great work! I was wondering if there has been any research into whether "rushing" a player is something that actually harms the player. It seems to me like sometimes players are said to be rushed when things don't work (e.g. Luke Schenn, Paajaarvi), and not when it does (Hall, Stamkos, etc.). You may think this is more to do with how high on the list a player is chosen, but think Couturier.
Anyway, if there is research in this or another page, can you direct me to it? If there isn't, perhaps comparing e.g. a player's points per min in his last year of junior with his points per min at, lets say, 26 years old, when a player should be coming into their own. Just with this simple test we should expect players who stay in Junior/AHL longer to show closer parallels to their junior numbers than players who don't.
Of course, this might not be such a good test for defensive defencemen, and things like the time on ice per game a player gets would also need to be considered, since sometimes the problem is not with rushing per se, but with moving a player to a team where he plays less. But that could be bypassed by focusing only on offensive players with similar time on ice for their starting years in the NHL.

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The Encounter - DVDBruce Marchiano, Steve Sting Borden, Jaci Velasquez, Pure Flix Entertainment LLC, Steve "Sting" Borden
Stranded in the middle of nowhere, five strangers take refuge in a deserted roadside diner. An arrogant businessman, a lonely woman, an estranged couple and a teen runaway, they appear to have nothing in common. But the Christlike proprietor seems strangely all-knowing and... Read More
Stranded in the middle of nowhere, five strangers take refuge in a deserted roadside diner. An arrogant businessman, a lonely woman, an estranged couple and a teen runaway, they appear to have nothing in common. But the Christlike proprietor seems strangely all-knowing and offers more than temporary nourishment.
Inspiring and thought-provoking, The Encounter is a mysterious conversation that will leave them all changed in the end.
Stars Steve Sting Borden, Bruce Marchiano and Jaci Velasquez.
Product Details:
Dove Family-Approved for ages 12 and up.
Not Rated
Format: Color, NTSC, Widescreen
Language: English
Subtitles: English
Run Time: 85 minutes
Released: 05/2011
- Store Only: Yes
- Product type: Video
- Format: DVD
- Release Date: May 3, 2011
- Height: 0.50
- Width: 5.40
- Length: 7.60
- Runtime: 85 Minutes
- Language: English
- Volumes/Discs: 1
Customer ReviewsWrite your own review
- One of my ALL-TIME FAVORITES, Christian orotherwise by mark on 12/23/2016
I struggle with my faith maybe too often. This movie never fails to bring me back around. Solid acting. Seemingly impossible plot made believable. I need to have Kleenex nearby, in a good way
- Jesus really loves you by Mike on 11/21/2016
This was a precious movie showing how much Jesus loves you and me. I will show this many times in my home to groups and friends.
- A must have movie by Barbara on 8/21/2016
This was a great movie. You won't regret getting this one for your collection.
- I LOVE this movie!!!!!! by Nancy on 3/13/2014
This movie has helped me tremendously!! It is so very encouraging!!! When I feel down and in despair, I just watch this movie an1d Jesus always encourages me and helps me feel better about myself and He gives me hope to not give up. I especially enjoy what Jesus tells the young girl who is running away from home because she was so badly abused and she doesn't know what to do with her life. This movie addresses the subject about abuse so well, it is a very healing movie for any abused woman. Bruce Marchiano did a great job in this movie. It is one of my very favorite movies of all time!
- Perfect for a first Christian movie by Richard on 1/30/2014
As a very recent believer, I watched this movie and loved it! The theme is genius and the way they get to the plot is great, Jesus even has a name tag. Although the movie is not a Hollywood blockbuster (Thank GOD!) it is entertaining and yet the message of how we are all part of God's plan will touch those who watch it.
- great way to let God into your living room by chris on 12/1/2012
This is by far my favorite movie. It allows you to put your feet into everyones shoes, even Jesus' and feel each persons pain, and relate it to your own life. Jesus' love for each person, and His sacrifice are revealed as His insight into others lives cuts to the heart of each person, bringing out our humilty, pride, and fear.
- Better than "Titanic", "Harry Potter", and "The Godfather" ! by Al on 11/21/2012
Let's put it this way; EVERY young non believer I've given this movie to as a gift (and that's a lot of people) - loved it. They found it enlightenting, inspiring, and life changing. They learned things they did not know they did not know.
- Targets many scenarios by kay on 10/17/2012
There is something for everyone to connect to in this story.
It shows how decisions people make effect the outcome of life. The movie shows how others treat you can effect you throughout your life whether you realize it or not. It was a thought provoking movie for all ages and touch on various lifestyles.
- Fantastic by Redeemed on 10/12/2012
My family has watched this movie continuously and with every view we have been able to take away something new.
I love the way in which they shown the light of Jesus, how He speaks in truth and with direction and conviction. There is no "making someone feel comfortable". They show the truth of how much Jesus loves us and wants us to Himself. We have been blessed by this movie.
- Sorry I really didn't like this. by Julie on 9/27/2012
I really wanted to like this movie. I purchased it after reading all the great reviews. Sadly, I did not like it. It was very slow paced. I did not like the actor's portrayal of Jesus. He came across as a bit of a wimp. There was very little character development for any of the characters. At one point "Jesus" says that he is only there for the angry businessman because the of the man's grandmother's prayers for him. Really? Jesus isn't there because he loves the man and wants to save him? The situations presented were too easily and quickly resolved. The one I was most invested in, the divorcing couple, was just brushed off with a quick "pray about it." This was very disappointing.
- Awesome Movie!! by Nicholas on 9/12/2012
Awesome Christian Movie!! I cried so much too!! I hope alot of unsaved people will watch this movie and get saved!! Praise the Lord for that!!
- Fabulous movie by Dondi on 9/11/2012
This movie is so wonderful. I have teenagers and they really like it alot
- Amazing by Godsgirl on 9/4/2012
Loved the actor portraying Jesus. Filled with compassion and love. Great learning tool for both believers and non-believers.
- Great Movie!!! by Godsgirl333 on 8/29/2012
My family Loved the movie. we are watching it again and then sharing the movie with relatives. cant wait to see part 2
- By Far the Best!! by stangchick on 8/29/2012
I was in the Family Christian store and was ready to check out , when my sister said you have to get this movie and watch it. she said her kids loved it and so I got the movie and my kids are ages , 14 and 17 and they liked the movie so much that we are watching it again tonite. Great Movie! cant wait to see part 2
- Absolutely great movie!!! by Stephanie on 8/29/2012
I watch this movie with my boyfriend who I have been praying to come to God ... He loved the movie & I watched it again with my 13 year old & 7 year old both understood it , sparked awesome conversations & it answered many questions for all of us too ! Definate must have !!!
- One of the best I've seen by Great-Grandma Rene' on 8/29/2012
I, along with my family & friends, found this movie amazing. I've watched it AT LEAST 2 dozen times and loaned it out to others to share with their families. They will be thrilled to find it on sale; I even plan to buy a second copy as I usually find myself wanting to watch it when it's loaned out. Looking forward to the release of the sequel, Encounter II, Paradise Lost, due for release 9/18/12. It is said to be "definitely darker and more violent than the original" but I do want to see it.
- Imagine Jesus as a friend in human form. by Saved Foever on 5/12/2012
I watched this movie with my 15 year old and her friend, the conversations this movie sparked where amazing. It gave us an opportunity to imagine what it would be like if Jesus where here in human form and how it would be to converse with Him.
- GREAT MOVIE!!!! by ycnc on 2/13/2012
This was a great movie. There were situations that most people could identify with even those who choose not to believe. It's about choices we make in life and choosing Jesus is always the right choice! Everyone I've shared this movie with loved it.
- great by restareaman on 2/5/2012
this movie is well worth the time to watch, really enjoyed it


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By By GARY ARRINGTONSports Writer
Although the Lady Spartans finished the week with split results, a win and a loss, fans and coaches should have been encouraged by the play of the Emery High team. On Tuesday, Emery lost a close game to probably the best team in 2-A girl's basketball as Richfield won 47-40. On Saturday, Emery dominated a hapless Grand High team before winning 62-13 in a game that wasn't that close.Everybody that dressed for the Grand varsity game for Emery saw a lot of minutes, everybody that is but the starters of the game for Emery. With Emery winning the first period 27-2, Coach Dean Stilson started showing mercy early in the game and bench players made early appearances.
Blayr Jeffs hit five straight 3-point shots in the first quarter to lead the team in scoring for the ball game. Kim Oldroyd added seven points in that quarter with Ashlynn Allred scoring three and Jeridi Price scoring two points.
Emery won the second quarter 7-3, the third quarter 13-2 and the final quarter 15-6 as Grand went on a scoring spree.
Jeffs 15 points led the team and she only played about 10 minutes. Freshman Lexie Huntington finished with 11 points with 10 of those coming in the second half. Hannah Dyer scored eight points, Oldroyd scored seven points, Ashlynn Allred, Price and Bailey Rasmussen each scored four points, Ashton Bell and Sidnee Conder each scored three points while Cassidy Labrum scored two points and Laurel Roundy scored one point.
Freshman Bell led the team with eight rebounds while Price had six rebounds. Freshman Ashlynn Allred led the team with three assists and three steals.
Emery let a golden opportunity slip away with the loss against Richfield. Emery led 15-11 after the first quarter as both teams played a good defensive ball game but the Lady Spartans prevailed. Emery extended the lead to five points at the half as they outscored Richfield in the second quarter 9-8.
The third quarter was not Emery's as they had too many turnovers, too many missed shots and simply everything that was going their way in the first half went away. The Wildcats won the quarter 11-2 and Emery could never recover after that.
Blayr Jeffs led the effort with 18 points but 16 of those came in the first half of play. Jeridi Price scored 13 points, including going eight for eight at the free throw line. Kim Oldroyd scored four points and had five rebounds. Shelby Allred scored two points but also had five rebounds and three steals. Kelsie Cox scored two points but also had four assists and three steals in the game. Laurel Roundy scored one point.
Richfield is ranked number one in 2-A basketball and possesses a 14-1 record this season. Richfield is heavily favored to win the upcoming 2-A state tournament that will be held at the Sevier Valley Center in Richfield at the end of February. Richfield has dominated most games that they have played this season. Richfield has the leading scorer in the classification in Megan Bean.
With all of the above paragraph being true, it was evident last Tuesday night that the Emery High Lady Spartans, despite a 3-9 record so far, will also be a team that will need to be feared when it comes to tournament time. Emery should come out of region 15 play as the second best team and will have a favorable state seed.
Grand and San Juan have not won a game in region so far and the Spartans have already defeated South Sevier so things are looking good for Emery if they continue to improve their game.
With only a single starter back from the last season, with only three players with any varsity action on the team, with a new coaching staff, with the team heavily loaded with freshmen and sophomores one could only surmise that the season would take a while to get on track. It looks like after last week, Emery is ready to make a statement to the rest of 2-A.
Emery travels this Saturday to San Juan for their only game of the week. Emery only has one remaining home game, and that isn't until Feb. 10.


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By PATSY STODDARDEditor
The students of San Rafael Junior High have been touched by a butterfly. A butterfly is defined as an insect that flies that's active by day and has a clubbed antennae, a slender body and broad conspicuously marked wings. A butterfly is a unique one of a kind specimen, none with the same markings. The art students at San Rafael have made their own unique butterflies in art class. Art teacher Jackie Weihing learned of a remarkable project being undertaken by the Holocaust Museum Houston. In an effort to remember all the children who died in the Holocaust, the Holocaust Museum Houston is collecting 1.5 million handmade butterflies. One butterfly to represent each child. Each butterfly unique just as the child who died was unique.
The butterflies will eventually comprise a breath-taking exhibition, currently scheduled for Spring 2013, for all to remember. The Museum has already collected an estimated 400,000 butterflies.
The inspiration for the collecting of the butterflies comes from a poem written by a young man imprisoned in Terezin and Auschwitz.
The Butterfly
The last, the very last,
So richly, brightly, dazzlingly yellow.
Perhaps if the sun's tears would sing
against a white stone....
Such, such a yellow
Is carried lightly 'way up high.
It went away I'm sure
because it wished
to kiss the world good-bye.
For seven weeks I've lived in here,
Penned up inside this ghetto.
But I have found what I love here.
The dandelions call to me
And the white chestnut branches in the court.
Only I never saw another butterfly.
That butterfly was the last one.
Butterflies don't live in here, in the ghetto.
Pavel Friedman, June 4, 1942
Born in Prague on Jan. 7, 1921.
Deported to the Terezin Concentration Camp on April 26, 1942. Died in Aushchwitz on Sept. 29, 1944.
More than 12,000 children under the age of 15 passed through the Terezin Concentration Camp between the years 1942-1944. More than 90 percent perished during the Holocaust. In the poems and pictures drawn by the young inmates of Terezin, you can see the daily misery of these uprooted children, as well as their courage and optimism, their hopes and fears.
The art students in Weihing's class made ceramic butterflies of all shapes and sizes. When other students saw and heard what was going on in art class they asked to become involved and then butterflies began coming in made of different materials. There were wooden butterflies, barbed wire, and one butterfly just came from items headed to the trash can.
"When the students started making butterflies, it took on a whole new meaning for them and they began to get excited about the project. At Christmas we placed the butterflies on the Christmas tree for decorations. We plan on continuing this project next year and into the next year. Just thinking of all those children lost in the concentration camps makes this a really neat and worthwhile project. Quite a few of the classes at the school have become involved. It turned out well. The shop classes contributed the wooden butterflies," said Weihing.
Diane Carter and her English classes became involved in the project and started the book, "Night," to give the students some background on the Holocaust. Once the students had a basic understanding they began the butterfly project.
The book, "Night" is by Elie Wiesel. He was taken to a concentration camp and separated from his mom and sister. He and his dad were together in Auschwitz. Wiesel was interviewed by Oprah and they walked through Auschwitz and remembered the horrors that took place there. The book "Night" outlines the story of Wiesel and his fathers fight for survival. This is Carter's first year teaching ninth grade English and Rose Card who taught English for years read, "Night" in her classes.
Carter said, "The students would come in each day and they would say how hard the book was to read. They were moved by this book and offered great insight into the book. They practically ran the discussions in class. The book is so powerful and Wiesel's images are burned into your mind. He is a great writer and these horrible descriptions stay with you. The students knew a little about the Holocaust when we began this project. At the end of the book I had them write a paper on what they had learned and their thoughts and feelings about the book. Many of them were just so amazed by Hitler and how one man became so powerful, but they also learned taht this on man did not act alone, he had many people supporting him. The kids were horrified of the whole idea of gas chambers and the different races of people who were sent to the gas chambers, not just the Jewish, but the Poles, Gypsies and Russians and even handicapped people.
"Even the students who weren't in art wanted to become a part of the project. They made butterflies out of all different types of materials. These are really hard things to read and discuss, the students were really affected by the Holocaust," said Carter.
The English students involved in the project offered their insights into the project and the Holocaust in general: Logan Tuttle: Thought the project was cool and making the butterflies for the Holocaust Museum is a good project.
Bryson Hales said, "I hated going home each night to read the book. It gave me a dark and evil feeling. I knew how it was going to make me feel and I dreaded reading it each night, but now that I have read it, I am glad I did.
Rachel Roberts said, "The book kind of scared me, but things made more sense after I read the book. After reading it, I had a clearer understanding of how Hitler came to power. It scared me. It is dark and creepy and I would hate to imagine it happening."
Kiley Jensen said, "While I was reading the book, I became attached to the people in the book. I wanted them to survive. It amazed me that one man can cause people to turn against their brother and cause so much pain. Hitler said things to make the German people think he was leading their country to paradise and their country would be perfect."
Bryton Hess said, "I liked the book, it was horrible, but interesting. I liked learning about it. I really liked making a butterfly and the fact that people are taking some of their time to help others. Those people in the concentration camps were so scared and they couldn't stick up for themselves. One thing that horrified me in the books they would describe scenes where the guards would throw babies up in the air and use them for target practice. I don't like it, but people need to know about it so it never happens again. We need to celebrate the Jewish people and that they gave their lives for us in a way. We can't forget the Jewish people, the Polish, Russia and Gypsies; they also killed the handicapped people."
Corben Barnett said, "They killed anyone who wasn't perfect. They put them in the gas chambers. The Germans thought they were the chosen people and they let it go to their heads. The Jewish children had so much potential and they cut their lives short by killing them ruthlessly. Killing was just a game to them. The Hitler youth thought it was happy and fun to see how many Jewish people they could kill."
Lexus Huntsman said, "They came up with different ways to kill the Jewish people. They would burn and starve them."
Why did Hitler want to annihilate the Jewish people? The students believe it stemmed from the fact that he blamed their Jewish ancestors for killing Jesus Christ. He held it against all Jewish people. One student said, "But the descendants of those who killed Christ can't be blamed for what their ancestors, did, it's not right."
Andi Smith said, "I believe all people are racist to a certain degree. They treat people badly who are different. They don't see people as individuals. They stereotype people. This is wrong and people shouldn't do that. We are all created equal."
Barnett said, "We shouldn't judge other people."
Roberts said, "People hate change. People are all different. But, different doesn't mean it's bad. People need to learn to be more tolerant of others."
Barnett said he believes the reminder of the Holocaust should always remain, In Auschwitz when people walk through there, you can feel the suffering and horror of the people who died there. "It's harsh, but it needs to remain there to remind everyone that the Holocaust was real. It happened."
Roberts said, "The dead deserve our respect."
Jensen said, "Reading this book, I hope has made us better people. We can look for suffering and try to help."
Roberts said, "It leaves a mark on you, but you need to know this happened."
Barnett said, "It's one of the most important things that happened in history. People can't forget."
The class is grateful to their teacher Diane Carter for helping them learn about the Holocaust.
Smith said, "As we worked on the butterfly project, we were thoughtful. It became really important to us, that each butterfly represents a child. Every child is unique just as all the butterflies created are unique and they symbolize a person. This book changed the way I think about war. It effects all the people."
Barnett said, "Those little kids in the concentration camps didn't feel much love. They weren't happy. Those butterflies represent an individual who could have achieved greatness had they been allowed to live. A butterfly is happy, where these children are now is a happy place. I think the butterfly represents them very well."
Hess said, "I hope we keep these lessons with us our whole life. We don't want the Holocaust to ever happen again."
Barnett said, "There are natural disasters and people suffering. We need to be there to help."
Roberts said, "To know what one person can do either for good or for evil, the impact that one person can have is amazing."
Barnett said, "There are simple things that people can do that will affect others. They can just smile at someone. They might never know what that little action can do for another person. There are less fortunate kids who aren't treated the same. Everyone needs to be treated the same. Everyone is created equal."
The students feel part of their job as an American is to stand up against injustice and make a difference.
Barnett said, "There is always an end to night, a dawn, a new beginning."
The butterfly project may be completed by all ages as individuals or groups.
* Butterflies should be no larger than 8 inches by 10 inches.
* Butterflies may be of any medium the artist chooses, but two-dimensional submissions are preferred.
* Glitter should not be used.
* Food products (cereal, macaroni, candy, marshmallows or other perishables) also should not be used.
* If possible, e-mail a photograph of your butterflies, to email@example.com Butterfly
Send or bring your butterflies to the Museum by June 30, 2012, with the following information included:
* Your name,
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* Your address,
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* The total number of butterflies sent.
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"Children were neither just the mute and traumatized witnesses to this war, nor merely its innocent victims; the war invaded their imaginations and the war raged inside them."
Nicholas Stargardt in "Witnesses of War: Children's Lives Under the Nazis"


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Posted on 09/12/2013 8:33:15 PM PDT by Laissez-faire capitalist
Chinese diplomats in Syria as well as Beijing's embassy are under regular threat from rebel attacks, China's ambassador to Syria has confided to local media outlets.
In an interview with the Global Times [ link at site], Zhang Xun, China's ambassador to Syria said that Beijing's embassy has increasingly been caught in the cross-hairs of fighting between rebel and government forces in recent months...
Zhang said that in another attack last month, Syrian rebels fired mortar shells at President Bashar al-Assad's motorcade. They missed the Syrian leader but hit a building that was located just 10 meters from the Chinese embassy...
Another diplomat from the embassy told the Global Times that Chinese personnel have been targeted directly by rebel forces, particularly when they are meeting with Syrian officials. Indeed, according to a Want China Times [ link at site] report, Zhang was nearly killed in a sniper attack during a meeting he held with Syria's foreign minister...
There are also reports that the rebels are actively plotting attacks against the Chinese embassy, presumably in retaliation for China's continued support for the Assad regime. The Want China Times report said that a brigade commander in the Free Syrian Army, one of the rebel forces fighting the Syrian government, has vowed to launch a "full-scale attack" on the Chinese embassy.
Meanwhile, the Global Times claims that a local driver the embassy had employed was arrested earlier this year by Syrian authorities for allegedly planning to place bombs under the embassy car. The article, which said the driver confessed to the crime, added that he had been recruited by Syrian rebel forces during a trip to Jordan in February...
(Excerpt) Read more at thediplomat.com ...
The Chinese are just trying to tlick us into herping the lebers.
Keyword trolls, McCainiacs, an uber-interventionists in 3...2...1...
Because of the abdication of a whoring US Congress,
busy fleecing the American public through their
"Laws" made for OTHERS,
WW3 is developing as the Free World + Russia and China
vs the USA and al Qaeda.
Will they blame it on "old maps".
English please
No, like I said, this ambassador - given there are only 20 Chinese nationals left there, according to the article, when there were 1,200 at one time, is taking a big chance by saying all of this publicly.
Nice and our government is arming the rebels.
We are on the wrong side of this war. We are being lied to.
Sorry. I was putting a small cabinet from Walmart together a few hours ago and slipped into dialect.
How is this so? Isn't the official Chinese position to support the Syrian government? How does his trashing the rebels put him in any bad position?
The rebels are already having a hard time, do they really want to bring the Chinese into this?
20 Chinese nationals left at the embassy, 8 are reporters.
He saod in the article that he is not without fear, has a bullet-proof vest, and probably- given how few nationals are left - doesn't have much protection.
Given that the article says that a brigade commander has vowed to wage a full-scale attack on the embassy, he will only make them angrier by talking about all of this publicly.
Who knows what either side of this conflict is thinking. IMHO, it is best to stay out of this.
I don't think the rebels really want to bring the Chinese into this conflict. Mao subsidized Communist insurgencies around the world to the tune of tens of billions (back when a Mickey D's burger was 20 cents) at a time when Chinese were dying of starvation in the tens of millions, and Chinese GDP per capita was as low as or lower than the least developed African countries. With its present GDP per capita in the upper half of the table, and a total GDP greater than all of the Muslim countries put together, China could keep Assad afloat and in guns and ammo for as long as he needs to push all the Sunni Arabs out of Syria.
Towards the end I believe there's a MLRS, a BM21 grad. Where the the rebels get this?
I have had some discussions with PRC nationals about this kind of stuff.
They are as naive as most US liberals and don't think that any of these nations would ever hurt them, especially after all they've done for them.
Hong Kongers are the worst about this. They will glibly take a tour into a really dangerous area because, and they've told me this, "We're not Americans, nobody hates us"
China is about to find out in the next few years that part of the job description of a Super Power is being hated
Libya? Iraq? Afghanistan?
The US abandons a lot of stuff when they pull out.
who knows.
Fast and Furious?
The Chinese are just trying to tlick us into herping the lebers.
Just trying to help but I think FredZ is saying: The Chinese are just trying to trick us into helping the rebels.
Kosovo again... we bombed the chinese embassy marked by kla rebels.
Have the rebels taken a base? A convoy? That's Russian, I was just wondering how much equipment Syria has 'lost' to the rebels. This whole mess gets more and more convoluted with every passing day.
Yes it is. The CIA needs to get out too, we have no reason to be supplying rebels
Pissing off China and Russia is a good way to end up dead, especially for Islamic rebels.
And, they also have Hezbollah and the Al Quods (Iranian) after them too.
Someone else who speaks Chinglish.
I'm assuming that's the royal "we" as the CIA is clearly assisting the Muslim Brotherhood.
So.... maybe we got Bible prediction all wrong.
Maybe it's the US that attacks Israel and starts Armageddon.
Our future allies at work.
Destroying Christian villages, beheading opponents, shooting POWs, trying to assassinate diplomats....a busy bunch, aren't they?
China state-owned firms have projects and personnel in Syria. If their interests are at risk, the response will not be unbelievably small.
Tribulation starts when Damascus falls.
Bible predicts the red horse comes down through Damascus, Syria to trample the holy city underfoot and set up a time of faux peace.
Two things need to happen...the fall of Damascus and the removal of the United States as a superpower for the first 3.5 years of the tribulation. 0bama has 3 years left in office, Putin is trying to salvage Syria (but we know if we strike ...Israel is under whose boots to be trampled?), Daniel 11:21-31
Now there are some minor details that elude a few things, but there are some prophecies that claim Israel is aligned with Satan during this time. Interesting that Israel is indeed supporting this proxy war with Syria/Russia and Qatar and like the United States is arming the rebels. Isaiah 28: 14-19.
And follow all this up with the generally accepted idea that this 'great peacemaker' that takes over Jerusalem deceives many. Oddly these days I chuckle at the number of comments I read on FR regarding how Freepers can't believe they agree with Putin! Putin saving Christians, Putin fighting jihadists, Putin more willing to call the terrorists, terrorists. Do not underestimate that an ally of Russia, Syria, China is Iran an Islamic state.
We do indeed live in interesting times.
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Republican strategist and Fox News contributor Karl Rove spoke at Umass Amherst last night to a crowd of several hundred. While Rove attempted to give a speech on health care, the federal debt, and foreign policy, he was greeted by protests and frequent interruptions from audience members.
Just seconds after taking the stage, Rove was interrupted by a group of protesters, who said he has built a career on lying.
This was the first of several groups to interrupt his speech. Many protestors held signs declaring Rove a liar and war criminal. Rove served as the central strategist in former president George W. Bush's presidential campaigns, and as deputy chief of staff in Bush's second term. Rove was brought to campus by the Umass Republican club. Club president David Kaufman says Rove charged the group 15,000 dollars rather than his usual 25,000 dollar speaking fee. Kaufman says Rove's fee was the majority of the club's annual budget, but the group is known for hosting large annual events.
"This is what we're known for, the big events. We're not as much of a grassroots campaign, or organizer you could say, as the UDems, the Democrat club."
The outbursts died down later in Rove's speech, then he opened the floor to questions. Rove responded to one about the Republican party's problem with reaching young voters and voters of color.
"We need to campaign aggressively throughout the country. Why in the hell do you think I'm in Amherst, Massachusetts for God's sake?"
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Joe Signorino, Sr. is an engineer at NEP Supershooters, which specializes in covering sports and other live events for broadcast, and he designed one of the first 3D production trucks in the U.S. "We rebuilt our first 3D truck several times in 10 months and replaced it with the two 3D trucks we now operate," Signorino reports. "Based on that experience, we can now modify a 2D truck for 3D use fairly quickly, if necessary." Today, one of NEP's full-time 3D trucks is dedicated entirely to ESPN productions while the other is for DIRECTV and other projects. The latter includes programs ranging from live music concerts to poker tournaments and even cooking shows. For ESPN, Signorino and the NEP Supershooters have covered a range of sporting events in 3D, including the Summer and Winter X Games, football, golf and boxing.
Madison Square Garden (MSG) Networks, also an NEP client, first tried 3D in 2007 as part of a test of 3D delivery to homes with Cablevision. However, they did their first bona fide live 3D sports broadcast in March 2010 with a hockey game between the N.Y. Islanders and N.Y. Rangers. "Since [MSG is] the host network for both teams, this enabled us to control the entire production in 3D and 2D," explains Jerry Passaro, SVP of network operations and distribution. Before the game, Passaro had a number of concerns about 3D. "We were concerned about the speed of the game, the glass around the rink, and the protective netting around the goals," he recalls. As a solution, Passaro rethought the camera placement in order to maximize low and close camera positions, which yield the best 3D images. "Typically our high cameras are on the ninth floor, but we brought them down to the sixth floor, one floor above the arena," he explains. "It was still a bit high for 3D but the elevated 'game cameras' dovetailed pretty well with our wide rink-level cameras. We got plenty of 'wow shots' from the low cameras, despite juggling them to work around the glass, the goals and corner posts."
According to Passaro, one particular sequence captured the full power of 3D: Early in the game, there was a fight on the ice that was covered up close in wide angle. "The fight was spectacular in 3D," Passaro remembers. "It captured all of the drama and action hockey fans love and made you feel like you were right there. In our 3D theater, the audience response was incredibly visceral. They were standing up and yelling as if they were in the arena. That brawl alone made the game for us." Similarly, Jack Kestenbaum, director of operations for the N.Y. Yankees YES Network, believes that, if done well, 3D has great potential to add excitement to televised baseball. This stems, in part, from a game played in Seattle in 2010, which was covered in 3D. "We chose Safeco [Field] Stadium [for 3D coverage], partly because they have a low home [plate] camera position," Kestenbaum explains. "From there you can feel 95 miles-perhour fastballs whizzing at you, just like the batter does! It's amazing! We're convinced that 3D and baseball can make a good match, but camera placement and production technique are critical. As an industry, we have a lot to learn about 3D production technique, but we do know that fast camera moves and quick, short cuts just don't work. In 3D, it's more about [capturing] the fan's perspective."
The problem for producers and DPs is that good 3D shooting technique runs counter to the training many cameramen receive for covering live events in 2D. "Fast pans and zooms make you sick in 3D," Signorino notes. "We train our camera operators to go slow whenever panning, tilting, zooming … [as] a good 3D [viewer] experience is paramount." Achieving a painless, but exciting viewer experience is made even more challenging for 3D directors having to cover games and concerts with fewer 3D cameras than the 2D cameras crews have for covering the same event. "Today, all of the money is in the 2D broadcast, [which is] where the audience is," explains Signorino. "We're usually the second or third truck in at most venues. They get first crack at all of the camera positions, and we have to work around them, often with a half or even a third as many cameras."
Luckily, this deficit is partly offset by the fact that some camera angles simply don't work in 3D and are thus superfluous. Medium and close-up shots of athletes on the field made possible by ultralong (up to 100X) box lenses are a cliché of sports TV coverage. Today, these extra-long 2D lenses don't have 3D counterparts. And, even if they did, they would yield a pretty flat 2D image, not a 3D one. Hence, most directors don't bother to attempt shots like that in 3D. "There is only a limited number of positions in a stadium that work well for 3D anyways," says Signorino. "Most of them are fairly close to the action." To compensate for this deficit, one trick Signorino has learned is the selective use of the host network's 2D cameras, whenever feasible: "Sometimes you grab a wide scenic, a POV or fixed shot in 2D and it blends in, as long as you don't overdo it."
In fact, some directors believe that intercutting a modest amount of 2D footage actually heightens the impact of bona fide 3D shots. "Your brain gets fatigued from repeated 3D shots. Strategically intercutting some 2D shots rests it, unconsciously," says Nagamitsu Endo, producer for NHK's 3D production unit NHK Cosmomedia America. This special division of NHK has been doing live production in 3D for nearly two decades. Cosmomedia sometimes provides the 2D crew and other times it utilizes 2D shots from the host network's cameras. "Every situation is different, so you have to see what is feasible and what makes the most sense," says Endo.
However, the reality is that in most stadiums and arenas camera positions are pre-established and limited in number. Moreover, they're all designed for standard broadcasts in 2D, which is what virtually all terrestrial and satellite TV is. Hence, 3D live-event directors have to make the most of however many (or few) 3D camera positions they're allotted for a given event. Within Japan, NHK Cosmomedia 3D crews have an advantage in that respect. "In Japan, the 2D crew is often with NHK also, so we can work in cooperation for access to good [3D] camera positions," says Endo.
The ratio of 2D to 3D camera positions may be as little as 2:1 or as many as 5:1 at major events. That's partly why an opportunity to shoot professional soccer exclusively in 3D for Japan's J League was so welcome. This meant that there was no other camera crew to compete with for access, and no being locked into established 2D camera positions. Nevertheless, the number of 3D camera positions weren't multiplied. "Soccer is more forgiving in terms of camera positions than other sports like football, base-ball [or] hockey where camera positions are very restricted," says Endo. "I rarely use more than six 3D camera positions because the key to spectacular 3D is to get the cameras as close to the action as possible."
Whether Endo's is the only crew at an event or is one of two or more, he always prefers to work with his own seasoned 3D crews. "If the budget allows, we always try to keep the 3D and 2D crews separate, because they have different mindsets and styles," Endo explains. However, if a client insists, Endo will train local crews for 3D, if he can do it properly. "It takes time and experience to shoot good 3D, but I have trained many local crews to do it," Endo reports. "The key is spending enough time, including a dress rehearsal before the big event. It makes a big difference if they do some serious shooting and can review it on a 3D monitor before the real event, so they can see what works and what doesn't." Endo recalls some 3D live broadcast disasters that resulted when 2D crews were put on 3D cameras with too little advance training: "In some cases, people got headaches, left the theater and demanded their money back. It takes more than an hour of training to expect good results."
New technology may help to bridge this training gap. PACE's new Shadow rigs are key on the 2D cameraperson to drive 3D cameras linked to them. "The Shadow-D system reads the zoom and focus from the 2D operator's control to drive the 3D zoom and focus," says PACE President Patrick Campbell. "3D convergence and tilt can also be driven automatically from the 2D operator's focus control. They were first used on ESPN's Summer X Games and later at the U.S. Open for CBS Sports and boxing for HBO Sports. The future of 3D production lies in integrating the 3D show with the 2D show as much as possible. The Shadow-D system allows the use of shared resources, camera positions and operators."
Nevertheless, not all live event coverage requires the latest, highest-tech gear available. This was demonstrated at the University of Florida, home of pioneering work in 3D liveevent production. "Initially we used a pair of Canon's XL H1 HDV cameras on a custom-made parallel rig," says Mark Rodin, executive director of Seminole Productions at University of Florida at Tampa. "We did most of the alignment by eye and in post, as we had no 3D field monitors and were happy to get two to three minutes of usable footage per game." Shooting in this way, Rodin was able to cobble together an impressive 15-minute annual highlights reel, which was projected in their 3D theater for recruiting and for alumni events. Today, Rodin gets far more game footage and saves weeks in post with Panasonic's selfcontained AG-3DA1 3D camcorder. "Panasonic's [stereo] camcorder is so portable that we now get shots we never attempted before like crowd reaction, behind the scenes in the locker room [and] cutaways," Rodin reports. "Now we can get as much footage as we need, around 30 minutes per game, and it's all perfectly aligned!" Rodin has also doubled the number of camera positions to two, one in each end zone. Moreover, each cameraman can now preview the footage live in 3D on Panasonic's 24-inch 3D monitors. Now when editing 3D footage in [Apple] Final Cut Pro, using CineForm's Neo3D plug-in, they can preview it on JVC's new 46-inch passive 3D monitor.
One thing that's high on everyone's 2011 NAB list is a smaller, portable 3D camera for handheld use; however, Signorino says the small self-contained camcorders like Panasonic's and Sony's aren't the best choice for them. "We need something portable but stable that you can connect to a switcher and which performs well in low light," says Signorino. "The small camcorders don't work for us."


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These leaders will meet in the nation's capital on Tuesday, October 29, for an event sponsored by the Partnership for a New American Economy, the Bibles, Badges and Business for Immigration Reform network, FWD.us, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. With immigration reform next on Congress' agenda this fall, conservative leaders are sending a clear and unified message that lawmakers need to take up broad immigration reform and keep it moving forward.
Americans for Reform will convene more than 600 leaders from more than 100 congressional districts across the country. Before they take their message to the halls of Congress, local leaders will be available for media interviews.
Participants in the Washington fly-in include:
• Randy Parker, CEO - Utah Farm Bureau Federation
• Todd Bingham, President - Utah Manufacturers Association
• Stan Lockhart, Government Affairs Manager - Micron, Former Utah GOP Chairman
• Jesus Loya, Director - Park City Angels
• Jason Mathis, Executive Vice President - Salt Lake Chamber, Executive Director - Salt Lake Downtown Alliance
• Mark Shurtleff, Former 3-term Utah Attorney General
• Melva Sine, President and CEO - Utah Restaurant Association
• Tim Wheelwright, Shareholder - Durham, Jones, and Pinegar
• Donna Milakovic, Executive Vice President - Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce, Chairwoman of the Board - Utah State Chamber of Commerce
• Christine Watkins, Former State Legislator/Carbon County Chamber Member
• Bob Babcock, Principal - Babcock, Scott & Babcock
"U.S. agriculture faces a critical shortage of workers every year. Securing a reliable and competent workforce for our nation's farms and ranches is essential to agriculture and the U.S. economy," said Randy Parker, CEO, Utah Farm Bureau Federation. "I will be traveling to Washington to urge our Members of Congress that farmers and ranchers need a new agricultural labor program that accommodates all of agriculture, is flexible both for employers and for workers and provides short- and long-term solutions. Without it, Utah will continue to see fruit rot in the fields and livestock ranchers struggle to tend their herds."
"I'm making this trip to Washington, D.C. because I believe the current immigration system we have right now is de facto amnesty," said Stan Lockhart, former Utah GOP Chairman. "Passing sensible immigration reform would change that and would honor the ideals upon which our nation was founded, principally freedom and liberty. It would also be one of the best things we can do for our economy – and the sooner, the better and Republicans must come to the table to be a part of the solution."
"The manufacturing industry has struggled to keep jobs in the U.S. Immigrants play a key role in keeping and creating more manufacturing jobs," said Todd Bingham, President, Utah Manufacturers Association. "Reforming our broken immigration system will allow us to retain and revitalize more communities that rely on manufacturing jobs. I urge Congress to get immigration reform completed this year."
"Our current immigration laws are not written for today's Utah businesses. We will not be able to continue to grow without real immigration solutions," said Donna Milakovic, Executive Vice President, Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce. "In order to compete in the global business market of the twenty-first century we must update our immigration laws. A modern economy needs modern immigration laws and Congress and the White House need to act today."
"Now is the time to adopt bipartisan sensible immigration reform that promotes national security, keeps families together, ensures fairness to taxpayers and protects human dignity," said Mark Shurtleff, former Utah Attorney General. "For the good of our economy and the immigrant population in Utah, I would urge our leaders in Washington to move legislation forward in order to achieve progress on this critical issue."
These community leaders and others will be advocating for the passage of comprehensive immigration reform legislation that incorporates the following principles:
• Increased access to high-skill visas that will meet the demands of our growing economy.
• Making low-skill, temporary visas easier to obtain, so that the agricultural industry may have access to critical seasonal workers when needed.
• Border security must be included as a centerpiece of the legislation.
• An employer "e-verify" verification process that will ensure all employers follow the law without having to deal with unnecessary burdens.
• A solution for addressing currently undocumented immigrants, especially the children who have grown up in America and were brought here through no fault of their own.
The Utah leaders are heading to Washington as part of the "Americans for Reform: Immigration Reform for our Economy, Faith, and Security" event. The event is a joint effort being organized by the Partnership for a New American Economy, Bibles Badges and Business, The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and FWD.us.


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The Ferron Baptist church recently held a summer bible camp. Fourteen students from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. came to the area to help with the school. They will put on bible camps in four places including: St. George, Tooele, Ferron and Kaysville. There are two groups of students who came west to help. They drove out in a van. Ethan Birney said, "It's been really beautiful out here, we're enjoying our time in Ferron."
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It is my right to own any gun I want and not the government to tell me what I can own.
He is lucky he didn't get tarred and feathered
Judging from the reaction of people to the new laws there will be mass non compliance. When guns that were lawfully purchased years ago become illegal as purchased there is a big problem. All the smoke and mirrors nanny laws do nothing to stop a criminal but do infringe on the rights of the law abiding. What part of "SHALL NOT BE INFRINGED" escapes the Albany crowd? Maybe the next time the crowd won't be as polite and the guy may need his suit cleaned from being pelted with rotted produce and eggs or worse.
Interesting WBEN listener poll today.
As of 11:45 AM, a full 70 per cent of WBEN listeners' biggest fear about massacre-reducing proposals is that "They'll (guns) be taken away!" which of course is complete and absolute nonsense. Where do they get such beyond-the-pale misinformation?
Gabby Giffords testified today against school massacres.
Are you Adam Lanza / Jared Laughner / James Holmes apologists going to heckle her too?
State officials explain gun-control law in Clarence
They didn't (weren't capable of giving us) answer(s), when we asked. All the did was recite the "NYS Safe Act" from a piece of paper they handed out to us. Worst Info meeting I ever attended in my life. I was a law abiding NY resident and with these changes I'm now a common criminal. Thank You to the "Politicians that voted and enacted this bill". I'LL REMEMBER who not to vote for come election time.
Yes, I would
Heckle any tragedy driven calls for more government intervention. Life is never going to be completely safe, something far too many liberals seem fundamentally incapable of understanding. There will always be evil people who will find ways to hurt others. Taking away the freedoms of otherwise law-abiding, peaceful citizens will never stop that. The only thing removing guns from the average citizen accomplishes is to enable dictatorial government. The degree to which this county has sold away our rights to privacy and our freedoms in the search for a completely false security over the last generation is just pathetic and disgusting.
Another shooting.
This time in a Phoenix office. Thank you Wayne LaPierre you bloody terrorist.
Response To Interesting WBEN listener poll
Oh, I don't know, maybe when Cuomo said that confiscation was still an option leading up to the passage of these new laws. Or maybe that one of the rejected Democrat proposals was the confiscation of all assault weapons. Or maybe when Cuomo proposed a two gun limit for all households for this new legislation but was rejected. So, call me paranoid then. But as you can see, if these law makers get their way, we all know what they really want to do.
gun control
doesn't the law realize that only honest people will follow the rules,not the criminals.If someone wants to hurt people they will find a way,and it doesn't have to be an assault rifle,it could be anything from a gas bomb to a couple of shotguns.I'll follow the law but I don't agree with it.
WBEN needs to start delivering the facts...
When your own poll shows that your listeners think that guns are going to be confiscated, don't you think that as a news station, you need to start reporting that this is not correct? Or would that be bad for ratings? You are marginalizing the station when the only voices heard are kooks from the (small) minority fringe.
One might
Also find these sudden efforts at gun control more believable if the people involved ever even mentioned the near constant slaughter of youth in urban gang crime. Exactly what effect are more burdens on legal gun owners going to have on that? Why is one school massacre of suburban kids a national call to action, but dozens can die on any given weekend in Chicago or LA and no one cares?
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I guess the Newtown Board of Ed are bloody terrorists also because they agreed with Wayne. They want armed security in their schools.
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I guess the Newtown School Board of Ed agrees with the bloody terrorist. They just voted to put armed security in their schools.
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Kesler's "Disappointing" Postseason
Cam Charron
April 18 2012 01:35PM
I haven't been impressed at all with Ryan Kesler this postseason, and not many people are. Abs aside, playoff Kesler has appeared totally different, and less effective, than regular season Kesler. Diving, whining, slashing, all the bad stuff that has made people who don't watch this team as closely as we do say: "say, that isn't right".
Did I consider the possibility that Game 4 may be the last we see of Kesler in a Canucks uniform? Damn right. One of mine and Thom's many BBM chats, last night:
CAM: What do we trade kes and lu for?
THOMAS: Crosby
THOMAS: They need a goalie
CAM: Hahahahaha
Of course, Thom was joking (I hope he was), but I entertained the suggestion on Twitter this morning, having slept on the idea. Kesler's a year removed from a Selke Trophy and a 40-goal season and could command high value. After three games of really annoying hockey from the guy, is it enough to ship him out of town?
Straight-up, no, having looked at the data.
I think a lot of fans have been annoyed by Kesler, but I'd like to take a look at exactly what he's brought to the Canucks this post-season. If I'm a general manager, when I want to move a player out of town for what he is, first, I'll want to define exactly what he is. For one, have his antics hurt the Canucks this postseason?
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|Chances Against/60
It's three games, so a ridiculously small sample, but there's nothing that pops up that conclusively tells us that Kesler has been a worse player for the Canucks as far as puck movement is concerned.
So, what about full seasons? What has happened when Ryan Kesler was on the ice this season compared to last year, his career year?
|Rel Corsi
|Corsi Rel QoC
|18.2 (1st)
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|11.2 (6th)
|.581 (4th)
|.520 (7th)
I measured Kesler's relative Corsi, quality of competition and defensive zone start rate up against Canuck forwards with more than 50 games played (there were 13 in each year). For a primer on Relative Corsi, Corsi Rel QoC and zone start percentage, it's best to click here.
If you've familiarized yourself with the numbers, you'll see that Kesler was deployed in a slightly more defensive role this season, taking on tough competition and starting in his own zone slightly more than last season. It made a difference of 29 faceoffs at the other end, probably against better players on the opposition since there's a pretty noticeable jump in Quality of Competition.
Because of this, you'll see that Kesler's relative Corsi rate dips, so does his individual shooting rate. I'd say his defence has been just as good this season when you factor all that in: when you play in tougher situations, you'll be less likely to keep up the same pace of play as you would against the easier matchup.
What about offensively? Well, with how much trouble the Canucks had on the powerplay, let's take a look at his even strength numbers, specifically even strength goals and points per 60 minutes as well as his individual and team shooting percentages:
In those years, Kesler had 26, 25, 41 and 22 goal seasons, making it not really tough to spot the outliers. His on-ice shooting percentage, which includes the overall percentage of his teammates, has dipped each year since 2009. His point rate in 2010 was out-standing and he actually dipped last season when putting up 41 goals.
Why doesn't Kesler use his teammates? Maybe because he keeps realizing that none of them put the puck in the net...
Look how his shooting percentage goes up and down, though. It might be easier to visualize the regression:
And look what it does to his goals per 60 rate:
Those are different graphs, I promise you. Kesler doesn't just get better and worse every year. This season, he had a drop in shooting percentage, which could happen to anyone, but has kept his possession numbers very high.
The Canucks are still getting more scoring chances when Kesler is on the ice as opposed to not, which says something about the way he plays. Is his schtick annoying? Yes. It's awful. I wish he'd cut it out. Does it cloud our opinion of him? Yes. But Kesler's been pretty good this year and remains one of the better two-way guys in the league, in my humble estimation.
I agree about Keslers defense being similar to last year. He was on the ice for almost identical goals against.
But they don't pay him to just play defense. He's not a rookie anymore, this is his 7th full season w/ Canucks. They signed him to a massive contract cause they expected him to improve offensively.
He's supposed to be on the of best 2 way centres in the league. Yet, has fewer points than Bergeron, Toews, Datsyuk, Backes etc etc. Given the Canucks rely heavily on Kesler and top line to produce offensively, he's been a bust this year. At a time when they need him desperately (Daniel out), he's disappeared. He's sunk under a rock somewhere and it's hurt this team. Now, if Canucks get booted in the 1st round we know there will be a lot of changes that don't involve Ryan Kesler elsewhere. Others will have to pay the price cause he couldn't step up when the team needed him most.
Great post!...
If Kes was a media-friendly guy..we would be praising him..and looking beyond..trying to get calls.. I have his numbers with Higgins this yr as way of the charts..They ought to be together all the time! ...I believe there is still a rift btw Kes and AV...(AV's praise of an overrated Richards was disgraceful) Kes has been Vancouver's best player in series..Anyone with hockey sense knows AV has to go..if he doesn't look for Kes/Schnieder to CBJ (where he played univ)for Nash...and defence..and 1st pick this yr
Very few players can drive poss. by themselves..even Henrik can't (needs Daniel) Kes needs one other Poss. player to play with either Higgins or Burrows..for most of the yr he has had neither! An inexcusable coaching decision..when he has he's produced.. Also, tough to keep playing when you gave the tem yr all 23 minutes a game Canucks PK has been best story..+1.5 in expected goals in series..Kes and Bur have been horses on PK.. like Det. can't play best so much on PK.tough minutes..And..still coach throws you under the bus..AV has no spine..and is gutless..Luongo and Kes/Sedins have made him alot of money!


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Skip to comments.Federal Workers to Congress: Leave Us Out of Deficit Deal
Posted on 11/20/2012 8:20:40 PM PST by BenLurkin
The Federal-Postal Coalition -- a group representing more than two dozen federal employee unions -- pleaded with Congress on Monday to spare their members in any deal related to the "fiscal cliff."
Federal workers, the coalition wrote in a letter, have contributed more than their fair share toward reducing the debt and are the only group that has been targeted so heavily.
Federal and postal employees and their families are hardworking, middle-class Americans who are struggling during these tough times just like other Americans, the group wrote. No other group has been asked to financially contribute the way they have, and it is time our nations leaders found other ways to reduce the deficit than continually taking from those who have dedicated their lives to public service.
According to the coalition, federal employees have funded $60 billion in budget savings in 2011 and 2012 as a result of their ongoing pay freeze and an additional $28 billion in savings will be derived from the freeze extension through March 2013.
Federal workers also contributed $15 billion toward the budget in 2011 when the contribution rate toward retirement pensions was raised to 2.3 percent for new employees.
Top Democratic lawmakers on committees related to the federal workforce told Government Executive last week that they would like to leave federal-employee benefits out of any potential debt deal. After President Obamas reelection, top federal unions said they were confident their members would not be targeted in such a deal and a pay raise would be instituted.
(Excerpt) Read more at nationaljournal.com ...
A pay raise?
This is the battle.
Fight this one, now. Government is too darn big, and too darn expensive.
Cut government.
"Don't cut mine, don't cut thine's- cut that man behind the pine's."
To rephrase the old adage...
They don't live on the same planet as the rest of us
"Nobody in here but us chickens."
eliminate 2/3 of the departments most of which are unconstitutional and fire all of their employees!!!
I just looked up the average salary for a mail carrier ... 48K plus, just to put advertisements in my mail box. Outrageous.
"Don't you dare tax me! Tax that guy over there!" Soon to replace "In God We Trust" on our currency.
TAXPAYERS to Congress: Leave Us Out of Deficit Deal
Fixed it...
The Federal Workers have had a three year pay freeze. It's the first time in nearly twenty years that has happened. They were also asked to contribute more to their pensions. While their benefits are somewhat better that most, they don't even approach what cops and fireman and other state workers make/get (at least in NY metro area). Under the Federal Employee Retire System (as amended in 1984) federal workers earn 1% a year toward their retirement. That means for ever year they work they get 1% when they turn 65. After working forty years they would get 40% pension. Law enforcement is slightly higher (1.7 % for first twenty then 1% thereafter. Mandatory retirement @ 57). With a law degree and 25 years experience as an FBI agent, you make significantly less than a first year law associate at a Manhattan Law Firm. I know it's better than a lot of people, but it's not what everybody thinks.
A gentle solution would be to roll all salaries and benefits back to 2001 levels, allow them the pleasure of joining us in Obamacare and nationalizing their pension to shore up Social Security since they'll be relying solely upon that as well. Hiring freeze, zero tolerance. Reduction in force through attrition if no other means can be found.
A little taste of what the private sector has been going through for a decade or more would do them some good.
This must be a joke.
But then again unions are exempt from 0-care, expmpt from the confiscation of union retirement plans, while forcing regular IRA's and 401K's to 'invest' in Treasury debt (per a pending Harry Reid bill), unions even get a piece of Gen Motors while the bondholders get royally scrood.
On second thought the joke may once again be on us.
Your right we should leave them out.
of the next budget. completely out of it.
you want a raise? I can't even be civilized any more. Go F%#$ yourself and get out of damn wallet.
Your right we should leave them out.
of the next budget. completely out of it.
you want a raise? I can't even be civilized any more. Go F%#$ yourself and get out of my damn wallet.
"But highly educated federal workers earn less than their peers in the private sector."
Listen for all the talk about "budget cuts" that will be coming in this "Fiscal Cliff Deal". There will be no "budget cuts", who do they think we are, stupid or something? Sheesh.
Tax rates will go up, and so will federal spending, the deficit, the National Debt, and certainly unemployment, but the only things that will be coming down are real tax revenues, and the GDP.
My heart is bleeding for the federal workers. At least they get a paycheck every pay period. Attrit, fire, and retire them and close out their posistions.
Wait until they find out they are going down like the ret of us.
I'd bet money (if I had any) that these "cuts" are nothing more than a reduction in growth.
Don't for get a reduction from a 8% increase to 7.999999999999999 is not only a cut, but a draconian one at that.
True story: My neighbor worked here as a federal employee for Medicare and he retired getting a buy out (they dont lay off there) in his early 50s. As part of it the gubment gave him retirement health care at that age early 50s which is similar benefits as Medicare we MAY get at 65 or 66. And he got it under under Bush.
Isn't that great?
Medicare is running huge deficits NOW that neither party will admit and this guy gets it in his early 50s for working for Medicare/Fed job to GET RID OF HIM. And that is 'off the table'.
Though most Americans have LOST income in
ObamaHarry Reid's regnancy.
Pardon me why I get sick!
System was changed in 1987. I suspect your neighbor was hired before that. If so he was "grandfathered in". Reagan significantly altered (read reduced) the pension system for Federal Workers. People hired after 1987 don't get that kind of deal.
"Federal and postal employees...struggling during these tough times just like other Americans, the group wrote"
I'm all out of patience for liars so, f-off.
But he did get a buy out at a young age. That wouldn't effect his health care?
affect not effect silly.
Most federal government employees hired before January 1, 1984 are covered by the Civil Service Retirement System. Under this plan are eligible for Medicare when they reach the age of eligibility.
Eligibility would be 55 with 30 years of service. Not true for those hired after that.
In the last three three years Federal Workers got zero raise and were required to contribute more to their retirement. In that time inflation was 3.16 % 2010, 1.64 % 2011 and will be around 2.5% 2012. That means Fed Employee real salary has decreased over 7%. They were also required to contribute more to their pensions (an additional 1.5%) so the real salary has gone down about 8.5%. Also, the Federal health benefits program is NOT exempted from Obama care. Like many of you the amount allowed in Health Savings account was significantly cut this year by Obama care. While I realize no one is crying for the federal worker it is true that they too are feeling the squeeze of this economy. White Collar Federal worker make a lot less than civilian employees:
"The data show that employees on average are more than 40 percent behind in San Francisco-San Jose, San Diego, Los Angeles and New York."
Come on, that's not an outrageous salary. Seriously. No sacasm in my reply.
How far down do you want the middle class to go? God forbid someone should earn enough money to afford at least a modest home, put their kids through college, eat out at a restaurant without it being a luxury.
If there are any federal functions that actually provide me a service, it is the post office.
I agree, $48K is chump change. I imagine plotting a career as a full-time welfare recipient pays nearly the same. You get what you pay for.
This article is about gov workers in Greece, right?
A pay freeze, horrors! How about the private sector where some have learned to live on 40% less income since Bams took office, and the huge number of small business owners that haven't taken a paycheck in the last 10 months.
Let it burn. The only way out is to let it all crash.
We lost that battle.
Starve the beast. That's the new front.
"The data show that employees on average are more than 40 percent behind in San Francisco-San Jose, San Diego, Los Angeles and New York.
You are cherry-picking the data with this and the post re: postgrad educations,oldernittany. How about the Feds that work across every city and town in the country?
Sorry, I'm believing my "lyin' eyes" in what I see from my friends, neighbors and relatives on the federal wagon.
Need to punish them evil rich folks too because they have lots of money.
Yes, cut Social Security benefits and Medicare, those programs where non-governmental employees have actually contributed to their benefits -" no cuts to us just cut them!"
Ya. Boo-hoo.
Of course they're feeling the effects of the economy. The part of the quote that's a lie is 'just like' which even you point out is not the case.
I used to tolerate little lies of qualification but the nation is dying and now is the time for everyone who loves freedom and their children's future to put the hammer down on every single piece of BS they can.
Get serious or the United States is over.
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