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BLM Institutes Stage One Fire Restrictions in Gunnison, Hinsdale and Portions of Saguache Counties (06-20-13)
MONTROSE, Colo. – On Monday, June 24, the Bureau of Land Management will begin Stage One fire restrictions within the Gunnison, Hinsdale and portions of Saguache counties. Only lands managed by the BLM Gunnison Field Office in Saguache County are included.
"While we are instituting Stage One restrictions on all BLM lands in the area, other agencies and the counties agencies are developing various restrictions based on their respective criteria," said Brian St. George, BLM Gunnison Field Manager. "Therefore, we encourage the public to closely review routes and contact us if needed prior to enjoying their public lands."
Stage One fire restrictions on public land managed by the BLM prohibit building, maintaining, attending or using a fire or campfire except a fire within a permanent constructed fire grate in a developed campground. Also, smoking is prohibited on public land except within an enclosed vehicle or building, a developed recreation site or while stopped in an area at least 3 feet in diameter that is barren or cleared of all flammable materials.
The use of fireworks, flares or other incendiary devices is always prohibited on federal lands. Additionally, operating or using any internal combustion engine without a spark arresting device properly installed, maintained and in effective working order is always prohibited.
The BLM continously monitors the conditions throughout the area and will modify the restrictions as needed. Current weather patterns indicate a prolonged period of high temperatures, extremely low relative humidity and sustained high winds. Additionally, the weather and fuel conditions are similar to those during historic large fire events in the region.
Federal agencies use a three-stage process to limit activities that could cause wildfires during drought conditions. On Wednesday, June 19, the BLM began Stage One fire restrictions within Archuleta, Delta, Dolores, La Plata, Montezuma, Montrose, Ouray and San Miguel counties. Stage One restricts the activites as indicated above. Stage Two includes all stage one restrictions, plus prohibits welding; the use of chainsaws; and building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire or stove fire. Stage Three prohibits all burning.
For more information, go to http://www.blm.gov/co/st/en/district_offices/southwest.html. To determine fire restrictions beyond the BLM-administered lands in Colorado, go to http://www.coemergency.com/p/fire-bans-danger.html.
The BLM manages more than 245 million acres of public land, the most of any Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is primarily located in 12 Western states, including Alaska. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. The BLM's mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of Americas public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. In Fiscal Year 2015, the BLM generated $4.1 billion in receipts from activities occurring on public lands.
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Heart of Hearing in Cambodia - Directed by NIU Professor King Chung
Non-Governmental Organizations and Globalization in Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam - Directed by NIU Professor Trude Jacobsen
For a full listing of study abroad programs in Cambodia click here.
The above link will take you to the official study abroad application website. There you can search for programs by major, country, and term. If you are interested in applying for a program, click the apply now button for your chosen program. You will then be given directions to begin the online application process.
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They look promissing: No bumps on the soft leather headband and low-end performance improved by 3dB.
prediction: MLE will sell a bit of his collection and grab these
Any idea when these will be released? I had just made up my mind to buy the K702 65th Anniversary Editions and now this has me drooling. =( haha
K702 ANV with another color with regular K70X price
Anniversaries are boring, now this is interesting!
Official site:
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Improved low-end performance by 3dB
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ehh, based on the tech specs, it's just a K702 with different color. well, it's also tuned by a different guy...
This time they advertise that there is a 3db boost on low end ...
Needs about 6dB to do the job.
They should released them on 1st of April, then it would become the joke of the year 2013.
I hope for some breakthrough performance... (not sure if my brain is being ironic or not)
Hum it's for monitoring application , not bass head use
beside that 3db boost on low end, the 3-pin contact is changed to 2-pin, Revolutionary!!! LOL
i see 3 pins contact on the Photoshop thing : /
Oh, while they arent Limited Edition, they do come with premium carrying bag as extra, so, expecting MSRP of EUR 800.


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Mobile commerce drives 2013 Mother's Day web sales growth, IBM finds.
Bill Siwicki
Mother's Day online shopping grew 15% in the week leading up to Mother's Day (May 12), according to IBM's Digital Analytics Benchmark. The National Retail Federation estimates 2013 Mother's Day online sales hit $20 billion.
Online sales were given a boost from a significant increase in mobile commerce, IBM finds. Mobile sales accounted for 17% of total Mother's Day online sales for 2013, IBM says. That would total $3.4 billion, according to the NRF estimate. Mobile accounted for 13.8% of total web sales for Mother's Day 2012, IBM says. The 2012 holiday racked up $17.4 billion in online sales, according to the NRF estimate and IBM figure. That would put 2012 Mother's Day mobile sales at $2.4 billion, meaning mobile sales jumped 41.7% 2013 over 2012.
Mobile traffic for the week before Mother's Day 2013 reached 25% of total traffic to retail web sites, an increase of 43% over 2012, when mobile accounted for 17.5% of total traffic, IBM says. Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad dominated mobile traffic, IBM says.
Mobile shoppers browsed and completed purchases on average in three-and-a-half minutes, while desktop shoppers took more than six minutes to complete their shopping sessions, IBM says.
IBM's Digital Analytics Benchmark measures more than 1 million online transactions a day on more than 500 retail web site clients of IBM. The benchmark for Mother's Day 2013 also finds:


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The networking Laboratory includes three racks populated with wired and wireless equipment that allow students to login to the devices and perform various laboratory exercises on wired and wireless network technologies. All the devices are connected to access servers, which allow students to login to the devices and perform their labs remotely from anywhere on the campus or from home.
On the wired side, we have several Cisco routers and switches both on the enterprise as well as service provider (ISP) gears, including Cisco 2500, 2600 series of routers, and 2900 and 3500 series of switches. We are in the process of adding higher end routers and switches such as 3900 and 6500 series in near future. On the wireless side, we have several stand-alone Cisco enterprise gear 1200 series Access Points (AP) and 3500 series Light Weight APs, as well as several 2100 and 4400 series Cisco wireless LAN controllers. The racks are also equipped with two super-power Dell PowerEdge R710 servers for virtualization and cloud computing labs.


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The Farm includes 23 theme gardens, a rustic shop in the barn featuring herbal gifts and supplies, picnics, hayrides and a greenhouse.
Ride the Big Eli Wheel at Community Park. Similar to the Ferris wheel, Eli Wheels are more compact and easily movable. The Eli Bridge Company still manufactures these wheels and other amusement rides in Jacksonville.
All the beauty and excitement of the great outdoors awaits you at Lake Jacksonville. Whatever you're looking for in outdoor recreation, fishing, sailing, swimming, skiing, canoeing, hiking, and picnic areas you'll find it here.
Downtown Jacksonville Walldog Murals
Completed in the Summer of 2006, these 10 murals depicting historic Jacksonville scenes and events were handpainted by more than 50 sign painters and graphic artists from as far away as Scotland and New Zealand.
Jim Edgar Panther Creek State Fish and Wildlife Area
Approximately 5,000 acres are timber, while there are 46 miles of trails for activities including horseback riding, hiking, mountain biking, and bicycling. Boating is permitted. Camping with electricity.
A 9.960-acre bottomland environment of sloughs and backwater lakes, Sanganois is managed primarily to provide a refuge for migratory waterfowl and a public duck hunting area.
Great family fun at this completely remodeled bowling alley.
Emma Mae Leonard Wildlife Sanctuary
Watch Birds, waterfowl and other life in their natural habitat. Recently refurbished wooden docks and trails are a nice addition.
This 150-acre park with a 225-acre lake is owned by the city of Rushville. The park offers fishing and canoeing, hiking trails through a hardwood forest, camping and picnicking, youth group camping area, pavilions, boat dock & baseball diamond. The campground facilities consist of 77 spaces with electrical hookups. All spaces have water and there is a modern shower house for your convenience. Schuy-Rush Lake offers a well maintained boat ramp. There is a generous supply of slips for docking your boat overnight or for the entire camping season. Fishing is by pole and line only and the lake has a large variety of fish. For the adventurous, we have a nature trail for hiking. Come to Schuy-Rush Lake where we supply the water and you supply the fun.
Skateland of Jacksonville is the sister rink of Skateland South in Springfield, IL. Whether you are looking for a good way to celebrate a special birthday or if you are just looking to have some fun with the family, come on out to Skateland! Please contact us with any questions you may have, (217) 243-4121.
Crazy Horse is a 55-acre campground blanketed with rolling hills, hiking trails through wooded land, and two large ponds for fishing, boating, and a swimming beach. A lodge for rest and relaxation and a playground for the little ones makes this campground a great place to get away for the season or the weekend! Check out our wide, level sites with full hook-ups as well as our primitive camping area. Call 217-886-2089 or stop by and see us. We're located 8 miles north of Jacksonville and 25 miles west of Springfield, and we're happy to show you around!!
This state-of-the-art playground also boasts a splash and play pad that is accessible to people of all abilities. This free park is open year-round, with the splash pad available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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This nine- and 18-hole championship golf course features a driving range and practice green. Bar and grill featuring Video gaming, cold drinks (and hot), great food. Open to public 9 am to 6 pm.
This beautiful, well-maintained 18-hole course has a long front nine with mature trees, and a short tricky back nine with water, bent grass, trees and greens.
Not your ordinary youth baseball and softball parks, the fields here are entirely covered in Players Turf, making it virtually rain-out proof and allowing for a variety of different levels of play. Facilities are lighted, and include 20-foot scoreboards, concrete dugouts, concession stands and sound systems.
At 2300-yards Nothridge Hills offers a course with rolling terrain and challenging greens. With three lakes and a creek in play on seven holes, an errant ball can easily find water. For those of you that hit'em straight, the well groomed fairways provide a safe haven for par-saving approach shots. In addition to this, our practice area consists of a twenty station driving range and a 6000 square foot practice green. If honing your golfing skills is what you desire, Northridge Hills is the place to be. Northridge Hills has a Course Slope and Rating of 104 and 31.2 respectively.
Anderson Lake Conservation Area
State fish and wildlife area with Class C camping facilities.
Scripps Park Golf Course was originally built as a 9-hole course in 1923. The original 9 has many rolling fairways with bunkered greens and challenging water hazards. In 2002 the course expanded to 18 holes with the back 9 having the open feeling of a "links style" course. The wide fairways and creative hazards complement the demanding greens. All 18 holes are irrigated and provide consistent play from early spring to late fall. The course is long enough to be enjoyably challenging but easily accessible to walkers as well as cart players. You can purchase annual individual or family passes or pay by the round. Cart rental and a well stocked pro shop is available. The course can also accommodate groups and corporate outings.
The land for Scripps Park was donated by the Scripps family. The park was the site of the homestead of the Scripps family, pioneers in journalism. Scripps Park offers a swimming pool, tennis courts, the Virginia community building, playground, picnic area, baseball diamonds, and two guest houses for rent.
This beautiful 18-hole course is situated on rolling elevations, with fast and true greens. Crane Creek also has a clubhouse, driving range, food service and a bar.
Supplement and Nutrition store to meet all your supplement needs! Indoor playground, Rock Climbing, and American Ninja Warrior Obstacles! Krush offers a Play Zone for children ages 12 and under. Inside the Play Zone, kids can jump on trampolines, play in the toddler area, slide down multiple slides, and climb up the tires or the alternating steps to reach the fort near the ceiling. There are also kids ninja obstacles. The Warrior Zone allows you to rock climb (ages 8 and up) or test out your Ninja skills on the American Ninja Warrior obstacles (ages 13 and up). The Ninja course contains 20 obstacles from the show including the warped wall, cliff hanger, and salmon ladder.
Located inside Jacksonville Community Park, the Skate Park is a new facility featuring a 5,000-square-foot concrete pad with 10 pieces of equipment including grind boxes, grind rails, 1/4 pipes & 1/2 pipes.
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Is Julie Taymor Going to Get Fired from the Spider-Man Musical?
Uh-oh: Someone seems to have told Bono that his Spider-man musical sucks. And now, according to The New York Times, the U2 frontman has "taken a direct role" in talks with director Julie Taymor over the possibility of her exit.
So far, Turn Off the Dark has millions of haters, and only one fan: Glenn Beck. Not only is it (reportedly) a barely-finished, incoherent creative mess; the complicated stunts have injured several of its actors, culminating in three workplace safety violations being handed down this past weekend.
So, after rumors that Taymor would take on a co-director to help her figure out what goddamn story she's trying to tell, it's not surprising to hear the news that she may be forced out. According to the Times, the show's producers are apparently "negotiating" with the director, telling Taymor she needs to bring on a "newly expanded creative team," presumably to enact the changes the producers would like to see, or she'll be [draws finger across throat].
And which Hibernian Machiavelli is behind all this? One hint: It's not the Edge. The Times writes that Bono "has been away for much of the show's preview period," but is now "taking a direct role in the talks." Is he Taymor's biggest behind-the-scenes booster? Or is his return to Broadway from travels in search of the Cup of Jamshid the impetus for these "negotiations"?


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On Feb. 15 at the Huntington Elementary a fund raising Spaghetti Dinner will be held in the cafeteria from 5-8 p.m. Dance in the gymnasium to follow dinner, music by Val Jensen band.
At Huntington Elementary on Feb. 14 from 5-8 p.m. Fun and games. Everyone Welcome.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Prorgam we need you! If you are 55 or older and have time to serve your community call now. We are looking for seniors who would like to go to the schools and help with students. We are looking for seniors who would like to crochet booties and hats for babies in our hospitals. If you have time on your hands, even an hour a week we can use you. Call Laurie or Betty at RSVP 381-2765. Our hours are Tues.-Thurs. 11a.m.-3 p.m.
River historian and author Roy Webb will be speaking at 6 p.m., Feb. 7 at the John Wesley Powell Museum. Utilizing slides, Webb will highlight the Green River in this presentation in conjunction with the "Moving Waters" exhibit now at the museum. This event is free and open to the public, and is a presentation of the Utah Humanities Council Speakers Bureau. Contact the Museum, 885 East Main in Green River or call 435-564-3427 for more information.
Camp Dale DUP will meet at the Senior Center in Castle Dale on Feb. 10 at 1 p.m.
New exhibit: Primary Makes Me Happy: A Celebration of 125 Years of Primary. Museum hours: Mon.-Fri.-9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sat., Sun. and most holidays-10 a.m.-7 p.m. For more information call 801-240-3310.
University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College and Weber State University - Feb. 1. Brigham Young Univerisity and BYU Idaho (Ricks College) - Feb. 15. College of Eastern Utah, Dixie State College, Salt Lake Community College, Snow College and Snow College South - Mar. 1. LDS Business College - Mar. 15. Stevens-Henegar Business College - Apr. 15. Westminster College is open and Applied Technology Centers varies.
Attention Scout and Cub Scout leaders! Roundtable will be held on Feb. 13 at the Castle Dale Stake Center at 7:30 p.m. Please make arrangements to attend.
Apprentice Artists will be performing during the week of Feb.10-14. Ferron Elementary, Feb. 10, Huntington Elementary, Feb. 11, and Castle Dale Elementary, Feb. 13. Workshops will follow the performances at Ferron and Huntington Elementaries. On Feb. 12, the Apprentice Artists will perform at Emery High and at Canyon View Junior High on Feb. 14. The five day residency will culminate in a free public concert on Feb. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the Emery High Auditorium.
Miss Emery County Scholarship Pageant is now seeking girls, ages 17-24, interested in participating. Call Natalie Blackwell, 384-3184 or Sabrina Ungerman 687-2624 to sign up. Workshops begin March 1.
Huntington DUP will meet on Feb. 13 at 1 p.m. at the Huntington Senior Center for a special Valentine meeting.
Four Corners Community Behavioral Health will be holding its annual town meeting on Feb. 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Castle Dale Senior Center. Information will be given regarding services provided to the community by the center, a chance to meet the staff and a chance to provide input of concerns and suggestions to make the services better.
The annual republican Lincoln Day dinner will be held Feb. 8 at 6 p.m. at the Ferron Senior Citizens Center. Tickets should be purchased from your local republican precinct chairman or vice chairman, republican county elected officials, county commissioners, or call Tony Condor 384-2470, Connie Gilbert 687-9261 or Elaine Hatch 687-2229. Speakers for the evening will be Bradley Johnson and Mel Brown.
The Bards of Burbank is offering a cash grand prize in their religious competition 2003 free to everyone. The deadline for entering is Feb. 15. To enter, send one poem 21 lines or less: Free Poetry Contest, PMB250, 2219 W Olive Ave. , Burbank, CA 91506, you may enter on-line at www.freecontest.com.
On Jan. 8 President Bush signed a bill extending Unemployment Insurance benefits through May 31. This new extension does not grant additional weeks for individuals who have exhausted their Temporary Extended Unemployment Compensation eligibility. To file for unemployment benefits, phone 1-888-848-0688. Claimants can also file for benefits on-line at jobs.utah.gov.
American Firefighter Today is an online news and information publication developed for firefighters and rescue personnel. Visitors to www.americanfirefightertoday.com may explore the site for one month free.
Get the information you need from the new Federal Citizen Information Center, formerly the Federal Consumer Information Center. When you need information on the programs, services and benefits of the federal government, just call 1-800-333-4636 or visit www.FirstGov.gov and get the answers you can trust.
Orangeville City dog licenses are due by Feb. 28. Rabies clinic will be held at Orangeville City fire station on Feb. 22 from 9 a.m to noon. Licenses obtained after Feb. 28 will be assessed a late fee.
Competition will be held June 16-21, 2003 at the Assembly Hall on Temple Square with the Bachauer International Piano Festival preceding it June 7-14. Applications due Feb. 1 and include a recorded audition. Applicants must be 33 or older and not derive their principal income from as professional musicians. For more information, visit www.bachauer.com or call (801) 297-4250.
The domestic Challenge is a 90-day competition geared to helping homemakers across the state of Utah organize their domestic responsibilities. Participants email The Organize Enterprise at email@example.com to request a copy of the rules for the competition and the 10 strategies for organized living. Participants implement the 10 strategies for 90 days, taking before and after pictures and writing before and after essays. There will be five categories raging from already organized to desperately disorganized and a winner will be selected from each category. There wil be no cost involved for the participants or obligations of any kind. For further information, contact The Organize Enterprise at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Canyonlands Field Institute is offering a Wilderness Advanced First Aid course Feb. 13-17, 2003 in Moab. Wilderness Medicine Institute of NOLS (WMI) will provide the instruction. The five day course focuses on stabilization, treatment and evacuation guidelines of patients in backcountry environments and includes CPR training. For more information please call 435-259-7750 or visit www.canyonlandsfieldinst.org
Intermountain Health Care has introduced an online resource center for information about cancer and the treatment of cancer. Log on to www.ihc.com and click on the IHC Cancer Services link.
The Emery County Progress is requesting everyone who has brought in photos to be used in the newspaper to pick up those photos. The hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.
The Utah Foster Care Foundation is encouraging Utahns to strengthen families by becoming foster parents. For more information call 1-877-505-KIDS or log on to the website at www.utahfostercare.org.
BYU Ballroom Dance Co. , Feb. 8, 2003, CEU BDAC, 7:30 p.m.: PACY Children's Play, FEB. 21, 2003, place TBA at 7 p.m.: Tribute to Broadway, Feb. 28-Mar. 1, 2003, CEU Geary Theater of Student Center at 7:30 p.m.: annual Spring concert, Apr. 24-26, 2003, classical dance forms, Apr. 25-28, 2003, contemporary dance forms, CEU Geary Theater at 7:30 p.m..
AARP Tax-Aide, the nation's largest, free, volunteer run tax counseling and prepartation service is seeking volunteers of all ages who want to learn tax law and prepare tax returns for taxpayers of low-to-moderate income, with special attention to those over 60. Call toll-free 1-888-227-7669. When prompted, select Tax-Aide program and the select Volunteer Recruitment program. Leave your name and number. You will be contacted by a Utah Tax-Aide volunteer.
Do you pay your own heating costs? Need help with your heating bill? Get in touch with H.E.A.T. You must meet certain income qualifications and will need to provide proof of income and expenses. Apply Nov. 1 to Mar. 29, 2003 at the Emery County Community Center, 40 South Center, Castle Dale. Call 381-5410 for an appointment.
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Chairperson, Anthony Beals
Programs are on Thursdays and begin at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 20, Jeffrey W. Marsh: Plain and Precious Truths Restored--Understanding and Using the Joseph Smith Translation
Mar. 13, Joseph F. McConkie: Temple Symbolism
Apr. 10, David E. Bokovoy: One Eternal Round: A Survey of God's Plan of Happiness
Registration codes for this series: 23659-03: adult season pass, 23659-04student season pass
Huntington Stake Center
11 East 200 North
Programs are on Fridays and begin at 7:30 p.m.
Feb. 21, Jeffrey W. Marsh: Parable of the Latter Days
Mar. 14, Joseph F. McConkie: The Three Pillars of Eternity
Apr. 11, David E. Bokovoy: Modern Revelation and the Ancient World
Registration codes for this series: 23659-03adult season pass,23659-04 student season
Our American Heritage Education Foundation is launching a nationwide effort to place fact-based historical information on the Vietnam War era in high schools.
High school or college educators need only to provide their name, phone, details of their course including student load, as well as a physical mailing address to receive a free package of materials. Included are VHS tapes, DVD set, a CD-rom, and a bound Educator Guide. E-mail requests to email@example.com. To find out more, call Kate at 1-800-536-5920.
Epilepsy is among the most common neurological conditions of childhood. Yet young people and their families often find that age-old stereotypes and misconceptions about it can be more difficult to cope with than the disorder itself. To provide support and information, the Foundation offers a toll free number, 1-800-338-1000 or visit the website at www.epilepsyfoundation.org.
The Three Wishes Program makes available to Senior Citizens (65 years old and up) and the permanently disabled, power wheelchairs at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. The wheelchairs are provided to those who cannot walk and cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their home, and who meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit required. 1-800-451-0971 for more information or to see if you qualify.
Members of the Utah Arts Council's Board of Directors are available to speak to local groups about the importance of utilizing economic tools found in the arts to strengthen Utah communities. If your group is interested in learning more about how the arts are important to economic prosperity, contact Jerald Holyoak, 801-328-5047, or the Utah Arts Council at 801-236-7552 for more information.
A new Consumer Information Catalog is available at no cost. This catalog contains a variety of information to help save you money and answer your questions. It can be obtained by calling 1-888-8PUEBLO, that's 1-888-878-3256, weekdays 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET., or visit www.pueblo.gsa.gov to order.
USDA has developed an internet website for producers of livestock that "need/have" hay, haying or grazing available. The website is located at www.fsa.usda.gov and has a quick link titled FSA HayNet. This is available to assist livestock producers in finding needed hay or grazing.
The In Home Rx Program makes available breathing medications and Nebulizers to patients who may have Asthma, Emphysema or COPD at no cost to the recipient, if they qualify. If you are an oxygen user at home or have severe problems with breathing conditions, please call for more information to see if you qualify. 1-800-344-5764 or visit the website www.inhomerx.com.
Bringing hope to single moms support group and self-reliance class now being offered in Castle Dale. Open to the public free of charge. It will be held on Thursday evenings from 7-8 p.m. There will be on site child care available with prior notice. The course offers self-reliance skills, recourses, skills on setting up a safety net and starting a new life plan. For more information call Jennifer at 381-2827 or Jackie at 637-5542.
Southeastern Utah District Health Department is offering a clinic for women between the age 40- 64. Get a private check-up by a female provider. Get a pap test and breast exam. Receive a free mammogram voucher. Women must meet age and income guideline to qualify for a free exam and mammogram. For more information call 381-2252.
Business hours for the Emery County Landfill are Tuesday-Friday., 9 a.m.-5:15 p.m. and on Saturday, 8 a.m- 4:15 p.m. Closed on Mondays. For questions call 381-2719.
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I would like to capture the Barboach for sure and then have us all try to fight the Onix after. Unless of course Sara goes after it first. I can't remember if I built Barboach and sent it to you yet. Let me know if you need that still.
OOC wrote:I don't remember who all is in the Club. Alister will work with anyone though.
I split us up like this so the players could post independently from eachother. As im going to try and catch something. But if you'd rather us stay together let me know. Whatever is easier for you.
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Sara, Ryoko, Yukari
Terry and Henry
Reuben and Kaoru
Alister and Hiro
I don't think I missed any 1st year NPC's, but if I did, let me know
I'd like to know how you search, you may perform an investigate roll, perception roll, or use your pokemon. Or if you have an interesting idea on how to find the Barboach, you may go ahead and do it, if I find it especially good, I may award a bonus
Feel free to pick an environment that will influence the kind of pokemon that appears, please note any kind of pokemon that might be in the area, and if it is not obvious, your reasoning.
A list of 10 possible pokemon
Nidoran (getting water)
Houndour (likewise)
Shroomish (As well)
The last 3 are mostly so if you choose to have Ryoko catch something it does not have to be a water type. If there is a Psyduck I would like to try to catch it. It is not a flying type but it is a Bird type and was thus overlooked when I made my list
Pikachu will be dashing for the [locket?] and drawing the Barboach out of the water. Once it's on land, Cubone and Henry will challenge it to a battle.
Terry should take a picture also, just in case we don't make the catch...
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The future looked extremely bright for Matt Bush when he was selected as the No. 1 overall pick by the San Diego Padres in the 2004 draft.
Eight and a half years later, it appears Bush's immediate future is prison.
Bush, a shortstop turned pitcher who never played above Class AA in the minor leagues, will accept a plea deal from the state of Florida for a DUI hit-and-run case, reports the Tampa Bay Times. Bush's father, Daniel, said it will involve a prison sentence of at least three years, not including the time already served.
Bush has been in Charlotte County (Fla.) jail since his arrest on March, where police said he hit the motorcycle of 72-year-old Tony Tufano and fled the scene. Police reported that Bush had a blood alcohol percentage of .180, more than double the level at which Florida considers a driver impaired.
Bush's attorney, Russell Kirshy declined to offer specifics on the agreement to the Tampa Bay Times, at least until Tuesday's court hearing.
When Bush was taken with the No. 1 pick in the 2004 draft, he became the first shortstop drafted first overall from high school since the Seattle Mariners took Alex Rodriguez in 1993. The Padres converted Bush to a pitcher in 2007, after hitting struggles in the lower level of the minors.
Injuries and off-the-field issues also plagued Bush, who was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in early 2009. After an altercation at a party in Florida in March of 2009, the Blue Jays released Bush.
On January 28, 2010, Bush signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays, where he played for their Class A and AA affiliates in 2010 and 2011 respectively. The Rays released Bush in October.
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Westminster celebrates a first and a former
WESTMINSTER – With his right hand raised, Tri Ta had just finished the official swearing in that made him mayor when outgoing Mayor Margie Rice smiled broadly and said: "And you made history."
Ta, 39, is being celebrated as the first elected Vietnamese American mayor in Westminster, home to the nation's largest Little Saigon. Vietnamese American leaders also say he is the first elected, as opposed to appointed, mayor in the country.
Also sworn in were new council members Sergio Contreras and Diana Carey.
That left one open seat. And the council appointed Rice, the outgoing six-time mayor, to the seat left vacant by Councilman Ta's election to mayor.
"I truly believe she is the best qualified and has the best experience," Ta said.
Rice said she was honored. "I will be a good council member and back you up, mayor," she told Ta.
Rice, 83, had planned to retire but said her experience is needed in the city, which is facing financial uncertainty and earlier this year laid off 67 employees.
Prior to the appointment, about a half-dozen residents encouraged the council to appoint Penny Loomer, a former recreation-department leader who retired as Westminster assistant city manager after four decades with the city.
In the past week, the city also received about 300 signatures asking the council to forego a special election and appoint Loomer.
"I'm not interested in politics. But I'm really interested in the well-being of my community," said Loomer, who ran for mayor and came in second, with nearly 30 percent of the votes. Loomer also has run in previous elections and was edged out by a few votes in 2008 and 2010. She is active in numerous organizations and boards.
Tyler Diep, who lost his bid for re-election to the council in November, also wanted to be appointed to the seat.
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In a very short span of time, R&B singer/songwriter Chrisette Michele shot from small-time performer up to one of Def Jam's most promising talents, purely based on her unique instrument -- a gorgeous and effortlessly versatile singing voice colored with Billie Holiday-esque inflections of vocal pop and jazz. The jazz-influenced vocalist, born Chrisette Michele Payne in 1982, developed her pipes through singing gospel, first performing for a congregation at age four. God and music were clearly instrumental in her upbringing: her father, who also played the organ, was a deacon, and her mother was the church's choir director. Growing up in Patchogue, NY, a small town on Long Island, the young singer's parents always kept her busy with tap dancing, piano lessons, choir rehearsals, and the like. But at age 17, Chrisette had an epiphany. After a teacher gave her a CD containing the bossa nova standard "The Girl from Ipanema," she was immediately won over to jazz by Brazilian jazz singer Astrud Gilberto's voice. She spent endless hours isolated in a room with a piano learning jazz standards as they were sung by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, and other greats. She wound up studying vocal and jazz performance at Five Townes College on Long Island.
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Don't Panic
Kent Wilson
December 02 2010 12:09PM
Darren Dreger has an article up today at TSN saying the Flames ownership is committed to "staying the course" despite the unfortunate position the team currently finds itself in (as well as the resultant public outcry to do something). The comments at the bottom are...predictable.
There might be some wisdom in holding steady, however. Darryl Sutter's actions last season in response to the club underachieving are an object lesson in how acting in desperation can in fact have detrimental consequences. In his spate of irrationality, Sutter dealt his shiniest bobble for a mediocre return, swapped headaches with the Rangers to ill-effect and then dealt actual assets to the Oilers for the privilege of accepting their Staiosian salary dump.
The Flames, as they are currently built, aren't in a position to make a drastic change of course. Not without taking a flame-thrower to the roster and management, which is probably a poor strategy in the middle of the season. Calgary has bad money all over it's roster, an untenable cap position and even it's most valuable assets have lost some of their luster with the club groping around in the dark. To deal away the anchors, the Flames would have to accept toxic contracts themselves, or at least package draft picks in the deals to sweeten the pot. They'd likely get bent over a barrel in trades involving the big guns; selling low on your best assets means getting pennies on the dollar in return. Or middling Leafs parts, as it were.
At this point in time, the Calgary Flames are what they are - a mediocre team with nominal prospects to improve - and there isn't a single knee-jerk reaction that is going to materially change their fortunes this season. This isn't a call to stick with the status quo ad inifinitum of course. Just a word of caution against the raging impulse to "do something...do anything".
The long view is likely to become the proper perspective in short order. The ownership should shut out the sound and fury of the current, on-going struggles of the team and calmly assess what the hell they're going to do with this mess next off-season.
December 02 2010, 12:24PM
I think Darryl needs to start stocking up on draft picks. We have extra bodies, moveable guys that we might not be able to retain for more than this year.
If the Flames keep up this routine we are almost guaranteed to have a top 5 pick in the upcoming draft. There's a start.
Not that he has an even passable record of keeping or using draft picks.
December 02 2010, 12:45PM
If the objective is to secure a lottery pick, then I would agree that "staying the course" is the correct decision.
December 02 2010, 01:27PM
IMO, the main reason for getting rid of management mid-season is to minimize the further damage they can do at the deadline and on/after july.
if darryl sutter had been relieved of his duties back when he SHOULD have been (following the cap debacle and short-bench incidents in april 2008), we would have presumeably:
- shopped phaneuf for a better deal, not simply given brian burke a single bid (this based on darcy regier's insistance that he was unaware of phaneuf's market availability)
- let jokinen's contract run its' course and saved ourselves the following two years of facepalms at 3mil per (per year, not per facepalm). we would, in turn, have saved ourselves being anchored with kotalik and the 967K he's earned watching telly this season and the 5,053,000 he'll earn before leaving this team.
- never have signed vesa toskala (*snicker)
i like to compary daz's tenure here to jfj: not bad to start but allowed to continue FAR too long, thereby burying the team for the forseeable future. in jfj's last year at the helm of the leafs, he made the following moves:
-claimed travis green off of waivers -signed darcy tucker to a contract extension (later bought out) -signed boyd deveraux to a contract extension -signed kris newbury to a contract extension -signed ponikarovsky to a contract extension -signed nik antopov to a contract extension -signed colaicovo to a contract extension -signed staffan kronwall to a contract extension -traded brendan bell for yanic perrault
(also: signed strålman, kulemin & ian white to a contract extension ---being good signings)
December 02 2010, 12:15PM
I would like to see the Flames try to add a few peices at the deadline and keep trying to turn the existing roster into a winner.
EDIT: Full disclosure - I may not have the Flames' best interests at heart.
I think Darryl needs to start stocking up on draft picks. We have extra bodies, moveable guys that we might not be able to retain for more than this year.
If the Flames keep up this routine we are almost guaranteed to have a top 5 pick in the upcoming draft. There's a start.
December 02 2010, 12:25PM
@Kent Wilson
Hmm...very good point.
Trade draft picks away for prospects that won't amount to anything perhaps? I'm sure Sutter has a few tricks up his sleeve.
In all seriousness - with watching what Edmonton has gone through the last four years, do you think it will be easier for the Flames to get to that point where they realize they need to tear down first, then build back up?
Ya I agree with you kent but and this is speculation on my part. With la's struggles and need of a pure sniper and another top 6 or top 3 forward. Should the flames not look to get a package for iggy? They are in a unique situation of having schenn and bernier which would be good return for iggy and to be frank I don't want iggy to be the next sundin. Also it is my opinion then the team could look to move kipper and reg and take the best package available because bernier would be kip's replacement and with gio and jbo a defensive core could be built around the two of them. Do not get me wrong I don't wanna see these players go but would be best for the players and the club. I know these are all hypothetical but if the iggy trade could be done it would be easy. Then all the bad contracts on the club can just be a stop gap to fill roster positions until they run out and players like hagman and hagman could probably fetch a draft pick. I will always support the club but I think change is needed. I have been a ds supporter I don't agree with all his moves but a change is needed. So there is my thoughts that don't mean much.
The talent is what the talent is. We are middle of the pack in terms of talent.
The mystifying part of this equation is inconsistency in effort from game to game (and within each game).
Everybody knew that this team wasn't going to win on talent alone. Nobody thought that they were going to go 82-0. That much has been clear for a long time.
If the Flames aren't going to win on talent, then they need to play smart and work harder than the other team every night. This isn't even close to happening.
How long is it going to take for this team to figure this out? They are not a talented team that can get by on 30 minutes of effort per game.
At this point the fans just want to see a solid and consistent effort. Time to start watching tape from 2003-2004...
That is the million dollar question. Something has to be done...but what?
As you pointed out Kent, the Flames are not in any position to make a trade that will help more than hurt...at least I can't see any GM's (right now) out there willing to go for it (though I recall Montreal gave up Halak for peanuts).
I am at the Dome for every Flames (and Hitmen) game and I have yet to run into someone willing to wait to see if the club can gain some consistent effort for each game. I tell them what you just pointed out...but everyone has an easy answer but the reality is that their solution is not based in reality! Sure we could say good-bye to Darryl. But what do you expect a new Gm to do...anyone new coming in will have there hands tied for most of this season and with the number of contracts containing NTC's or NMC's they might struggle to rebuild this team to there blueprint beyond this season. And what do you really think other teams would be willing to give up for Iggy, Kipper or Reg? Maybe they or others might have more value closer to the trade deadline...but are we, the majority of the fan base, really wanting to see this happen?
Does anyone recall last year? The calls for Phaneuf to go got louder as the season progressed. When it did happen the first reaction was shock and then most people I talked to claimed to be happy the move finally happened. This season all they can talk about was what a stupid move it was to trade away our "future" for basically Hagman & Stajan. Lets face...we can be a wishy-washy bunch sometimes!
I think Darryl needs to start stocking up on draft picks. We have extra bodies, moveable guys that we might not be able to retain for more than this year.
If the Flames keep up this routine we are almost guaranteed to have a top 5 pick in the upcoming draft. There's a start.
This isn't meant to be serious, but with Darryl it wouldn't surprise me if it did happen.
Darryl is planning to trade our 2011 1st round pick and Cory Sarich to L.A. for Ryan Smyth and Brayden Schenn!
Not sure now with the addition of Sturm that Iginla to LA is even feasable unless we take back significant salary.
@Icedawg I agree Darryl hasn't done great on draft day, I think with a top 5 pick though it's almost a sure thing you're going to get a decent player.
December 02 2010, 12:35PM
I'll throw this out to the more stat savy and information heavy posters here.
What do the Flames have in terms of actual picks and for what rounds for the 2011 draft?
If things really went southm the Flames have a lottery pick for next year, but my gut tells me that any 2011 1st round pick has been traded away long ago. If so, what team has the Flames round one 2011 selection?
That's exactly the point Kent.
We can talk about trading Sarich or Kotalik or some other bag of pucks but what is the reality of that? Not good.
My biggest fear is that Someone like Sarich or Kotalik gets traded for an equally mediocre player with a LONGER term.
Take your lumps, work through it, get better in the end.
December 02 2010, 12:44PM
This regime gave us Kotalik, Staois, Stajan as a first line centre... Jokinen twice (at the expense of Cammy,Lombardi and Prust, whose turned into a pretty balanced player, not to mention being decent on the PK in New York)... We have not had an adequate backup for Kipper since Noodles... And now Babchuk to replace White. And who have we drafted outside Phaneuf who is even close to "elite" (trust me, I have always found Phaneuf grossly over-rated. My opinion, of course)
We let a decent, young coach go, one with a huge upside defencively who also won 40 games in his first season running and NHL club... for old-dog Keenan. Keenan's like Joker. Kotalik. Staois. And so forth.
Our front office seems out of touch with reality. May I site once again the Tampa Bay Lightning. Bringing in someone liek Yzerman, taking the gamble on Boucher...
They didn't blow up the team. And they are winning...
This direction we need to pursue. Sooner, than later. As one post said on another thread, last evening's game was the watershed moment, though one could argue the fiasco against the Caps here might have been that moment, missed. We have been thumped 7-2 at home twice this season. Once in front of the whole nation.
We are not very good on our home ice. Never a good sign.
I have always liked the Sutter's, but enough is enough. Time to pass the torch. King goes, too. That's how I feel, though I would be okay with Darryl moving up and staying with the organization (Brent, too) if King is gone.
We need change. Now.
Not on the ice. That comes later... at the expense of some frustrating hockey. Who knows, perhaps these changes I propose get us in the 8th spot, in the playoffs?
But does that really solve anything, long-term?
December 02 2010, 12:49PM
With all due respect, Mr. Wilson, I implore the fans to indeed panic.
If the loud voice of an angry fanbase is what it takes to wake the organization up from its slumber, I am all for it.
Quibble if you like, but it is unconscionable that Darryl was allowed to keep his job last season. He probably was, in hindsight, because the owners couldnt get anyone who was serious to come in and clean up the mess. It was obvious at the end of last season this team needed more talent, and it was also obvious Darryl had jacked the cap up so bad that we had only $5 million dollars to spend to bring in said help. And it doesnt help when you burn $3 million of that on Olli. And have you seen the cap situation next year? There is no space to bring in help next year, either.
This season and next season they have no chance at a Cup, and who knows if they even have a chance at the playoffs. Squint hard, I guess. It would be okay considering they are getting a good draft pick if they werent also spending $65 million dollars and charging $200 a ticket for this mess. And lets say they draft number one overall. Can they even afford to put the kid in the roster next year?
It's way, way past time to panic.
The Flames have reached this point through poor asset management, poor drafting, and poor long term planing. To be honest, it is going to take years to work ourselves out of this mess... The trades late last year are a prime example of desperation, we need a new long term plan, not more desperation!
Let the season run its course, and make the necessary management changes at the end of the year. Put in a President with a new long term vision, decide if GM Sutter fits the plan and move on down the line...
At this point, the Flames may actually benefit from a couple of poor seasons, get some decent draft picks, and allow time for some of the anchor contracts run their course, freeing up cap space over the next two to three years...
December 02 2010, 12:52PM
I think Darryl needs to start stocking up on draft picks. We have extra bodies, moveable guys that we might not be able to retain for more than this year.
If the Flames keep up this routine we are almost guaranteed to have a top 5 pick in the upcoming draft. There's a start.
"We have extra bodies, moveable guys that we might not be able to retain for more than this year" Not so quick with the moveable bodies part. The Flames have more "No movement clause' players than anyone else in the league.
December 02 2010, 12:59PM
Im probably wrong here, but I *Think* we have 1 1st rounder, no second or third rounders in 2011 draft. I agree that there is no single move here that will salvage this season (or really the short term). I think where we are, given the huge number of NTC's and ugly contracts, is where Toronto was 3 years ago - waiting for some ugly contracts to expire, and making moves where we can. The cycle of packaging all the draft picks and trades of diminishing returns has to stop though..aka a philosophy change in the front office. No matter what, we are several years away at least. So - no, no blow-up... theres really no way to do that but new management who has a long term plan. (and along with that, understanding fans) COiler fans are pretty high on their horses right now, but remember 2 years ago, and even last season, where their team was being booed off the ice every game (although if you ask a cOiler fan, they remember that NEVER happened)
@Kent Wilson
Hey Kent,
All this discussion regarding how middling this team actually is in regards to the stats, I decided to sit down and compare the salaries from the flames vs the last 5 teams, on a line by line comparision, first line vs first line to see if I could spot a pattern. But as per expected results, this time is very middling, and there is no correlation between the price of our top line vs the other teams, resulting in a win for example. It was a neat experiment.
I used Pat's line ups for the past 5 games using the flames roster from yesterday, as the preferred one (ie, no staios and before kotalik gets into the lineup). I used capgeeks cap numbers as well. I am planning to continue this for a while and see if a trend does result.
Its also interesting to compare what we pay our 4th line forwards/ 3rd line defense compared to other teams.
Would be interested to see a full analysis against everyteam in the league. As such I' comparing the flames vs the rosters that the flames compete against, vs each teams ideal lineups( without injuries, etc).
Heres what I found
Calgary vs Vancouver: they pay their forward lines more than ours for each of the top 3 lines,, our 4th line has a higher salary. for Defense:(Pat had edler and ehrhoff as top D pairing)Calgary has higher 1st line D salary, while Vancouver has way higher salaries for D lines 2 and 3
Vs Minnesota:
Calgary has higher salaries for line 1&3, while Minni has higher for 2&4 For Defense: Our top D pairing is higher while Minni's 2&3 lines are higher.
vs Pitts:
Pitt has higher salary for lines 1&2 (no surprise), while we have higher salary for 3&4th Defense: Same as Minni Calgary top D line higher, while Pitt has higher salary paid to lines 2&3
Vs Phili Forwwards: Calgarys Top line is higher, while all other forward lines for Phili get paid more Defense: Same as Minni and Pittsburgh.
The only real trend is that Reggie and Bouw appear to by one of the highest paid D pairings, for what that is worth.
Interesting find: Pittsburgh lines 3&4 total salary is less then 4 mil combined. Of course, no J Staal though.
Anyway, if you want I can send you what i've got over the course of the season, might be interesting to addto the slew of stats that can be analyzed.
December 02 2010, 01:04PM
-- I think what Kent was getting at with the title of this article was "Dont panic, because there's no use - we are where we are" Not to put words in your mouth of course - and I could be way off base!
I think we need to view the "blow-up" of the roster as a minimum 3 year process, as in, it will take an minimum three years to turnover some of these contracts(that we want to eliminate).
But I agree, the anger is gone, the realization that we need to change the roster, but that it will take years to do( too many NTC & NMC's) So prepare for some small tweaking for the next two-three years before the real action will occur.
It just isnt feasible or realistic to expect drastic change, with the roster designed this way.
December 02 2010, 01:13PM
Im probably wrong here, but I *Think* we have 1 1st rounder, no second or third rounders in 2011 draft. I agree that there is no single move here that will salvage this season (or really the short term). I think where we are, given the huge number of NTC's and ugly contracts, is where Toronto was 3 years ago - waiting for some ugly contracts to expire, and making moves where we can. The cycle of packaging all the draft picks and trades of diminishing returns has to stop though..aka a philosophy change in the front office. No matter what, we are several years away at least. So - no, no blow-up... theres really no way to do that but new management who has a long term plan. (and along with that, understanding fans) COiler fans are pretty high on their horses right now, but remember 2 years ago, and even last season, where their team was being booed off the ice every game (although if you ask a cOiler fan, they remember that NEVER happened)
The Oilers might be a little easier to watch some nights this year, but it's not that much different than last year - they still lose more nights than not, and they are still a bottom-5 team. Lots of bad giveaways, poor defensive play, I could go on.
That team has a long way to go still. If Oilers fans are telling you this isn't the case, look at the standings.
I agree with the sentiment of no panic. We have seen what taking the first available deal for a prime asset (Phaneuf) gets you (though the Leafs got the over-hyped and over-paid player).
The team as it stands is not going to get it done; they simply can't handle the elite teams (Penguins and I hate to say Canucks). They don't have the cap space or flexibility (NTC/NMC) to raise the level significantly. Hold out for a no-brainer deal this year or stand pat (anybody who thinks Iggy is gone before the Heritage Classic is nuts).
Management has to take the fall for the situation the Flames are in. Giordano and Bourque aside, Darryl has failed to build a team around the core that obviously peaked in 2004. His time is simply up and I believe this is the year that ownership makes the change. The next group inherits a tough situation and we may have years of average teams to look forward to. Not what I would like to say but reality bites.
December 02 2010, 01:18PM
The Oilers might be a little easier to watch some nights this year, but it's not that much different than last year - they still lose more nights than not, and they are still a bottom-5 team. Lots of bad giveaways, poor defensive play, I could go on.
That team has a long way to go still. If Oilers fans are telling you this isn't the case, look at the standings.
Sorry - I wasnt too clear - Im not saying the Oilers are any good - what I meant was, Oiler fans would like you to think that their 'rebuild' has been all sunshine and roses. It's going to be tough, and strain fan loyalty and ticket sales - that's what ownership is afraid of. I remember Pierre McGuire once said "A GM should have a 5 year window to make it work" - I dont often agree with him, but this seems right to me.
December 02 2010, 01:25PM
A couple of points K'ent:
1-the Flames aren't "mediocre", they are worse than mediocre. They are almost worst in the conference. Mediocre would be 6-10 spot in the conference. They are 14th out of 15. That is "bad".
2-Most of the outcry isn't "do something...do anything", it is an outcry for the head of Daryl Sutter. Getting rid of him now sends the right message to the coaches, players, and fans that the organization wants to be better and is smart enough to know what the problem is. It also gives the org time to find a new GM (hopefully not Feaster) and gives that person time to settle into the role before the trade deadline and the 2011 free agency.
And @ Bob: Just because a new GM wouldn't be able to do much to improve the team over the next couple of years doesn't mean that the old GM that put the team in that position should be allowed to keep his job. He screwed up, so he should go. Now that I'm thinking about it, Feaster is probably here because he's not good enough to get a GM job anywhere else, and the Flames are too screwed up for the next couple of years for an actual capable GM to want to take the job here. Feaster probably IS our next GM. Damn.
Not that I disagree with Pierre McGuire's comments, but...
Josef Stalin had 5 year plans too, and boy did that work out great!
I agree that the GM needs a limited life, unlike Ken Kings assessment of"Darryl has a special contract, its not set in terms of number of years"
GM's, Coach's and Players all need that extra motivation, thats why players always play better in a contact year. Your GM also needs to know that he could be replaced. Whether its 3 years, 5 years or whatever, you need that structure to succeed. Although Lindy Ruff is an exception to almost every rule in sport :)
@Danny Lawson
We have Glencross & Moss. I see those two guys as very similar, we aren't going to be able to afford both much longer, one of those guys is worth something.
Hagman I would say has more value now than he did playing with the Leafs.
1 pick in the top 100. It's going to be inside the top 10 guaranteed, but we need to find some more picks.
I'm not saying we blow up the team & tank, I'm just wondering if we'd be any worse to cut a few guys lose in return for some picks.
@Kent Wilson
I wonder if Darryl did indeed go on a "bender" sat down with Burke, they both got very drunk and drunkenly dared the other as to who could destroy their team the fastest and the most detrimental!
December 02 2010, 01:41PM
"IMO, the main reason for getting rid of management mid-season is to minimize the further damage they can do at the deadline and on/after july." --BOOM - there it is right there!
According to wikipedia (I love sentences that start that way), the Flames have a first rounder in the 2011 draft. However, the Flames 2nd round pick is owned by Chicago, and the 3rd round pick is owned by Edmonton (Staios!)
As for staying the course... why not? They're up against the cap until the end of next season. The only reason I'd be OK with seeing Iginla or Kiprusoff moved is because I'm a sentimentalist who believes they deserve a shot at the cup ... and they ain't going to get that wearing the Flaming C.
I've never been an advocate for blowing things up, but the inconsistency of this team is causing me to lose a lot more hair off the already thin crop I have on the top of my head. A big change needs to be made to get through to the players. Like everyone else I have no idea what the exact solution is, but at this point I would gladly trade all of the forwards for clones of Tim Jackman. When I suggested that Jackman and Ivanans be given the nicknames Bebop and Rocksteady, I didn't expect that RockSteady would have actually suited Jackman but that is what he has been for this team. Actually, throw in a few Jackman's on defense too to replace Babchuk, Staois, Mikkelson, and possibly even Sarich. Would the skill level be as high? No. Would the team put a more consistent product on the ice? Absolutely. Would they be better than 14th (15th if the Oilers manage another win tonight)in the West? Maybe, but they sure wouldn't be any worse. I'd rather watch a group of hard working players leave everything on the ice than a bunch of former 20+ goal scorers with no heart float around the ice without direction and purpose, especially in key games against our hated rivals. I'm not asking the team to make the playoffs anymore at this point, I'm just praying for a consistent on-ice performance night-in and night-out. Overall, I guess I'm just venting about a team that keeps spinning its tires with no sign of traction in the foreseeable future.
At first I thought that we should trade Iggy for a return. After thinking about it more i've changed my mind. It's true that we might be able to get a solid return for iggy but I think his skill, and leadership qualities off the ice would be much more valuable. Not because we have a chance at winning a cup anytime soon but because we're going to do poorly this year and get a high draft pick. Young players need mentors on the team whom they can emulate and look up to. Pitsburg had that with crosby/lemeuix, staal/recci, and Malkin/gonchar. This makes a HUGE difference in terms of getting young kids ready for NHL life on and esspecially OFF the ice. teams like NY islanders are full of young talent but have no one on the team in which they can look up to and learn from. THey are forced to learn alone and fend for themselves. I would rather have one high draft pick with a solid mentor and a good chance of being an impact player over a team of talented young players with no direction and leadership like the islanders.
that's what Iggy's true value is to me right now. It would be a mistake to get rid of all our talented leaders in order to get lots of prospects or youth with no mentors. The young guys need to learn that what happens off the ice is just as or more important then what happens on the ice. Another example is Price. When he was partying and living up life off the rink he sucked in net. My point is that Kids need mentors.
Calgary should change the RED MILE into THE BOULIVARD OF BROKEN DREAMS !. When will Dutter make the moves to help your team ?
Maybe plan another parade next preseason ?
December 02 2010, 02:59PM
Thank god the Oilers have Horcoff...and Souray, they should bring him back to mentor the kids.
December 02 2010, 02:59PM
Trying to stay level headed- I can't complain with the effort Sutter put in over his tenur- he did make some good moves (Kipper, Bourque). The fact is, though, we are reaching a point where a rebuild is inevitable. My biggest fear, as it seems to be with many on this forum, is Sutter trying to salvage the season by trading for "leadership" ie: washed up vets and using our youth and(remaining) picks to do it.
Move Sutter up the chain and out of the GM roll. I don't know what Feaster's ability is re: drafting but if it's not rock solid, find someone else because that is where we are heading.
If Igi, Kipper and Reg decide they want to stay here, so be it. They have earned the right (and a contract to say so) to do it. There could be worse vets. At the very least, somehow, someway, dump some salary so we at least have an opportunity to sign a good FA or gain picks by taking on (limited to 1 yr) bad contracts. Heck, if we create space, we maybe have a shot at Richards- there is history with Feaster after all.
December 02 2010, 03:00PM
"IMO, the main reason for getting rid of management mid-season is to minimize the further damage they can do at the deadline and on/after july." --BOOM - there it is right there!"
Spot-on. Walkinvisible's comparisons to JFJ and the T.O. saga... Also spot-on, in my opinion.
I actually think another coach (like Playfair) could get this particular roster in a more competitive place. One could argue that Brent is the problem here - unable to inspire. One could counter and say it's not the coaches job to babysit - players need to perform for their pay. Agreed. But everytime I hear Brent interviewed... he seems a beaten man.
Throw up the white flag. Now. Rebuild. We are not in the same abyss the Oilers were. Or are. We are simply in a rut. Flat. Have been for a few years. Regardless of making the playofffs.
December 02 2010, 03:09PM
I agree with you Dave- somewhat. Igi's true value is his leadership. But having Igi as a mentor only matters if we draft a player that is NHL ready. Otherwise we would have to wait at least 2 years anyway. By then Igi's contract is over and he probably moves on. What if Igi was given the chance to win with a true contender right now. In 3 seasons, when his contract is up, hopefully he would love to come back here (hopefully with a SC ring) to mentor our kids and perhaps, push for another cup to close out his career and retire-like he was meant to- as a Flame.
December 02 2010, 03:23PM
As an Oilers fan it has not been easy - I can't believe anyone would say different.
As far as timeline goes, 5 years sounds about right. Ray Ferraro said 7 years, but I think that can be accelerated if a GM has a clear plan.
December 02 2010, 03:54PM
pierre is right on the button, a gm has a 5 year blueprint for success. in junior the time line is usually 3. the successful, stable franchises never rebuild they reload.sauve gms fill the 3 and 4th units through cap management skills.the awarding of nmc to such a high number of flames is mindboggling. darryl unwittingly painted himself into a corner.this wont be such a bad thing, unless the players are the likes of ollie,sarich etc.
December 02 2010, 04:01PM
I found this an interesting column.
If it could ever happen I may be on board. Although I would rather see Forbort instead of Hickey.
December 02 2010, 04:04PM
Agree with WI's assesment - no reason to fire him now, because the new guy can't do anything anyway. Sutter himself can't do anything to make them worse- except maybe trade Glencross for an older, poorer, more expensive and longer term contract. I guess he could downgrade Babchuk again - is Wade Belak avaialble ?
They need to make the the type of deal the Rangers made last year - trade piece of crap player at 3M with another season left for a piece of crap player at 5M that is impending UFA. But first they need cap space in order to do this.
Off the top of my head, an example of such a player would be Alexei Kovlev in Ottawa for Jokinen/Kotalik.
Also known as the exact opposite of what Darryl did last season.
So now we just need to find somebody dumb enough to make that type of deal.
Interesting column indeed, but I shudder at the thought of a top line of kotalik and jokinen, that and picking up 3 more prospect/draft pick defensemen, this team doesn't need more defensemen!
I would love to see another forward in the LA deal, and TBL forward instead of defenseman.
We'll see what this team is made up of now. It's time for the Moss', Bourque's, Hagman's and Glencross's of the world to pick it up. (See how I didnt include Jokinen, that's because he's hopeless). It's time to to win some games starting NOW! DO OR DIE!
If Darryl Sutter's mandate from ownership is to make the playoffs, then I fear what he might do. If ownership is willing to let him steer the ship in a rebuild, then I'm (sort of) fine that... let's get started.
But if ownership isn't willing to let him rebuild, and this team isn't good enough to make the playoffs, then why bother letting Darryl stick around passed today? He'd be a lame duck... what's the point?
If the plan is to "promote" Darryl and give the GM gig to Feaster, lets get this party started.
Bottom line: Unless ownership feels Darryl is the man to lead the rebuild (and that's a whole other debate), he may as well be removed as GM now.
If Darryl Sutter's mandate from ownership is to make the playoffs, then I fear what he might do. If ownership is willing to let him steer the ship in a rebuild, then I'm (sort of) fine that... let's get started.
But if ownership isn't willing to let him rebuild, and this team isn't good enough to make the playoffs, then why bother letting Darryl stick around passed today? He'd be a lame duck... what's the point?
If the plan is to "promote" Darryl and give the GM gig to Feaster, lets get this party started.
Bottom line: Unless ownership feels Darryl is the man to lead the rebuild (and that's a whole other debate), he may as well be removed as GM now.
...if the Flames miss the playoffs and Darryl Sutter is promotoed it would be a big middle finger to all the Flames fans. A fresh vision isn't possible for the new GM when your new boss is rewarded for failure. What a corrupt blueprint for an organization to flirt with!
...I think it will take until the final 5-10 games of the season before we as Flames fans know for sure whether to order the guillotines or not. I think we can expect some fireworks on the player transaction board before the end of the season. A few players will be asked to waive their NTC/NMC.
Watching how bad Tampa's goaltending situation is leads me to believe that they would be open to trading for Kipper.
Kipper & Sarich for Ellis, a guy with an expiring contract to make the cap difference more even, a prospect & 1st round pick?
Watching how bad Tampa's goaltending situation is leads me to believe that they would be open to trading for Kipper.
Kipper & Sarich for Ellis, a guy with an expiring contract to make the cap difference more even, a prospect & 1st round pick?
...the only "guy with an expiring contract" that has an impactful salary is Gagne. I'm with you that the Lightning might be in the market for Kipper though (or possibly Iggy).
...not sure what prospects they have. Stamkos, Hedman, Connolley are their past 3 first rounders.
...Gagne, Connolley, 1st rounder? I'm not sure Steve Y likes Kipper that much. But who knows, maybe he pulls the trigger. Maybe we throw a second or 3rd rounder in the mix to make it more equitable?


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Even FT fillers arent that bad.
Actually liking its a filler because that means the anime won't get cut short, they're making it a on going anime like Naruto/Bleach/One Piece.
Also this filler seems like it'll be real funny too, Juvia vs Daphne. Kind a obvious Daphne has some control type of magic over Gray. Got to see some Erza action too.
After this filler Gildratz makes his appearance, hopefully with a good voice actor. And not a Bepo.
Let's count for half or one year Fillers. Yohohoho!
It's not the first filler, though this will be the longest arc of them(probably).
I didn't mind the filler to be honest. After all, didn't the manga have a rest chapter or two before the start of Edolas?
Besides, the production staff is only one full arc away from catching up to the manga so it makes sense to introduce fillers for a bit.
And it's not like the whole episode was filler. We still got to see Gajeel moping over his lack of a cat.
Oh yeah, that lizard-like assassin that was capable of ex-quipping gave a surprisingly good fight for a filler character. Can't wait to see what it is in the next episode.
Well since FT is starting up fillers maybe its time that I start watching the anime I don't have nothing to do at the moment.
Would really to how this part looks in anime form: http://www.mangaeden.com/En/Fairy+Tail/1/61/
Off to watch.
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Ob-Luang National Park is part of Tanon Tong Chai mountain range, thus the forest is still quite rich. This is the origin of the Mae Jam River and the lower Ping River, Ob-Luang used to be an abundant habitat of pre-historic people. Usually Ob-Luang visitors are tourists who stop by on the way to or from Mae Hong Son using the Chiang Mai-Hod road, or those who visit Doi Inthanon and pass Mae Jam district to Chiang Mai. From Mae Jam they take Highway 1088 to Hod and pay a fun and enjoyable visit to Ob-Luang and its hot spring, its color-changing forest, the historical site, and the exciting rafting before heading back to Chiang Mai.
Driving from Mae Jam District on Highway 1088 just before reaching Hod district, you will find yourself arriving at the first welcoming attraction; Teppanom hot springs. The fifteen hot springs look prominent on the plain with a surface temperature of 99 degree Celsius. Some natural cold springs are also nearby as a result of Huai Pong River influence.Not far from the springs is Ob-Luang National Park. Walk from the National Park information center for 200 meters and you'll be stunned by Mae Jam River that divides two cliffs and creates a steep and narrow creek in between. The Mae Chaem River was originally called the "Salak hin". The river created a big but narrow canyon, which is called Ob Luang. The rocks and cliffs are subject to erosion by the strong currents of the river and have formed the canyon and strangely shaped rock formations. The water has to force its way past rocks and boulders obstructing the course which is a magnificent sight. There's a 30 meter long bridge connecting the two cliffs. The gap of the cliffs is 32 meters at the widest, two meters long at the narrowest, and the canyon is 300 meters long.
Apart from sight-seeing, Ob-Luang also provides a path to many pre-historic sites that contain bronze bracelets, beads, baked clay containers, Hobinnian culture, and wall paintings. Next is a shady trail that leads you to a rock cliff where you can practice rock-climbing and enjoy the magnificence of the color-changing forest, Mae Jam River, and the monumental scenery of Mae Jam District.Another activity that you should never miss at Ob-Luang National Park is white-water rafting. The route is 5 km. long and takes about an hour. You'll have a great time defying the power of the river over ten cataracts with an adventure level ranging from 1 to 3. The perfect period for rafting is between October and March, but if you're not afraid of challenging and risky rafting the rainy season can offer a truly memorable experience.
How to get there
Traveling from Chiang Mai, take the road number 108 to the town of Hod. At Hod take the Hod – Mae Sariang road. After 17 km. you will reach the park's headquarters. Total distance from Chiang Mai is 105 km.
When to go : All year, with exceptional rafting experience in the rainy season