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Rising from the ashes
July 03 2009 12:28PM
You would think that in the wake of the Dany Heatley debacle, Oilers fans and Edmontonians would be standing in line to lie down on the proverbial train tracks and wait for the 12:15 Express to roll by and end all the suffering.
Instead we are seeing a shocking amount of people deciding that this isn't an Edmonton problem – it's a Heatley problem. And while people all over the internet are delighting in rubbing salt in our collective wounds, Oilers fans are flocking to this little website in increasingly overwhelming numbers to voice their support for their team and defending the City they love – regardless of the opinions of a handful of pro athletes.
Calling the bottom
You can probably mark July 2, 2009 down in your calendars as the bottom of stock in the Edmonton Oilers. Yeah the old stock price has taken a beating of late – of that there is no doubt. But whereas in the past many fans were seemingly content to remain silent, sit back and take shit from dink hockey players who spurned their hometown in the past – it's different this time.
When we wrote a little article yesterday on this non-pornographic internet portal we were shooting from the hip - telling everyone down on the team and the city to grow a pair of proverbial balls and telling Dany Heatley to get stuffed in the process. It could have been a risky move – there could have been plenty of sass-bashing fans coming on here and explain to us how Heatley was in fact correct in his refusal to waive his NTC. Who would want to live somewhere so (gasp) cold right?
Little did we know that it instead unleashed a torrent of people who were seemingly waiting for a chance to show substantial pride in both the City of Edmonton and the Oilers.
The onslaught
Generally WanyeMail™ is a river of twitter alerts, herbal aphrodisiac sales pitches and other junkery. But in the past 24 hours we have been getting actual emails from actual people. Like over 40 emails.
Here are some excerpts:
"Hey Wayne – thanks for writing that article today. I was so happy to read that someone wasn't ready to roll over and die at the feet of a bastard like Dany Heatley. The Oilers will be fine, just you wait!" "Hello OilersNation – as an Edmonton native now living in London, England I just wanted to thank you for writing that article encouraging Edmontonians to show pride in their city. I have lived overseas for over 20 years but I think of my hometown every day. Edmonton might be cold but it is really a fantastic city. People who don't realize that should pull their heads out of the sand." "WANYE – F****** rights!!!! Screw Heatley and anyone who doesn't want to come to Edmonton. Things are bound to turn around. In Kay-Z we trust." "Wanye – That was a great article you wrote today. I moved from Edmonton to Boston for school and stayed because of a job. I have been homesick for a good Skyreach Centre (now RX1) beer ever since. Your website has allowed me to feel as though I am back on Whyte Ave having a beer with my friends. I miss Edmonton terribly! GO OILERS!" "Just wanted to shoot you a quick email and tell you that I really enjoyed your article encouraging Oilers fans to get some swagger back in their stride. I am an Oilers fan living in Phoenix. I was a Gretzky fan in the 1980s and have stuck with the team ever since even though #99 is our Coach! I am always amazed every time I meet an Edmontonian at a hockey game. You guys are always so passionate and energetic yet polite and respectful. I know our Oilers will come back from this and will win the Cup again soon!"
A full disclaimer
Yeah you know what? Yes, it's cold here. And yes, we consider Southgate Mall's recent "Aug 5" advertising campaign to be a landmark event in the past 3 years. And yes, our 100 foreign visitors in 2008 were shocked by how many people drive pickup trucks in Edmonton.
Big deal.
This is home and there are millions around the world and right here in Edmonton who wouldn't want to be anywhere else. And eventually the Oil will land a superstar or two who will compliment the 20 or so Edmonton Oilers who are already proud to call Edmonton home. The team will win again - and in the meantime we will continue to freeze our bits off getting to RX1 to cheer them on. We wouldn't have it any other way.
And when it does turn around - and it will make no mistake - all of the nay sayers that are having a field day running down Edmonton and the Oilers all over the internet, TV and newspapers will receive an Oil stained sucker punch directly to the face courtesy of the proud members of the Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club.
And from us there will be no mercy. Those who have jumped off the bandwagon will immediately be shot if trying to reboard the wagon by the likes of scorecoff hemmercules, socaldave, cambosmash, humantorch, KayleW, OvenChicken8, West Coast Oil and the thousands of other Oilers fans who are waiting for their day of redemption to arrive.
Calling the bottom Pt 2
The funny thing about picking a time to invest in a company is that if the fundamentals are strong – the bottom is exactly the right time to get involved. Everything goes through peaks and valleys. We are doubtlessly in a valley in right now. But with our Owner, the new management and coaching staff bound and determined to rebuild this team - things are strong. With a fan base so hilarious that over 200,000 people visited a website of this dubious quality in the past 30 days – sending a reporter to the draft in the process – things are strong. With a roster of players who are doubtlessly sitting back in their solid gold summer homes and watching the image beat down their team is currently receiving at the hands of Heatley, pumping iron and getting ready to defend RX1 in the fall, shoving revenge directly up the ass of the rest of the NHL in the process – things are strong.
Funny thing about calling the bottom of a market. Though things seem like they have hit rock bottom and it is only going to get worse, things actually only go in one direction:
Oh and that jam at the top of the post? Just some kickass mashup by another local gem Nik Kozub, who is probably cold as all hell in the winters too.
I put on for my City. Wanye Gretz, Edmonton, AB.
@ Andrew W:
Actually, that Grebs photo was sent to us by a fan, if I recall correctly. But I probably don't.
You can always reach us at email@example.com. I know it's dumb we don't have our contact info posted. That will change soon. :)
July 03 2009, 04:47PM
West Coast Oil wrote:
What happened to the Oilers presser does anyone know?
I will play the interview at 4:55 today on the TEAM 1260
@ bingofuel:
Yeah, I think you're right about it being sent in by a fan. I've sent you the image via email because it's funny as hell.
@ all Grebeshkov critics:
Could a goat do this?
"On February 19, 2008, Grebeshkov scored the 8000th goal in the Edmonton Oilers' franchise history."*
Take that!
*Quoted from the ultimate authority, Wikipedia.
July 03 2009, 05:10PM
I think we're getting a little carried away with saying Dany Heatley is rejecting Edmonton, or Dany doesn't want to play for the Oilers, or whatever. I even heard a caller on Jason's show today say he's sick of hearing Dany Heatley trashing Edmonton. No one corrected the caller, but after reading some of the comments here, I wanted to say something:
Dany Heatley hasn't said anything.
Not about Edmonton, not about the Oilers. All he has done is not waive his NMC yet. The only reports we have from the Oilers say this is because he is wanting to think about it. So far everyone is assuming it's because he doesn't like it here, but he hasn't said that.
Like all Oiler fans, I would love this to be resolved already, one way or the other. But after coming this far, we might as well see how this plays out. Until I hear a statement from Heatley, I'm not going to assume he's anti-edmonton, or anti-oiler. If he decides that this is a good fit and the trade goes through, I will welcome him here with great excitement.
July 03 2009, 07:40PM
Players refuse to waive NMC all the time. Why is it front page news when its Edmonton? Anyways, do the Oilers shift their attention to Jagr now??? or should who exactly do we want. How many first line centers or LW are out their?
@ Deke Rivers:
Jagr still has a year left on his contract in the KHL. I don't even think he's an option at this point unless his team wants out of that contract. He likes it here too. Trade is the only option now for anyone with a decent sized contract, not sure what good UFA's are left??
I can toss out a couple of stories in this Edmonton/Oilers love-in. I lived in London (UK) for a while and I had an Oilers sticker on my car there. Once I had a guy honk and wave his Oilers hat out of the window of his car on the M25...
The other time was when I was walking down the street in central London, saw a guy in an Oilers jersey walking down the other side of the street, I crossed and asked him about it thinking he was a Canadian tourist (like most hockey paraphernalia I saw there), but no he was a Londoner who loved the Oil after watching Messier in the 89/90 cup run. He was actually really pumped to meet me and asked me about the best way to fly all the way to Edmonton to take in an Oilers game. Seemed serious too.
Just to show you the international love for the Oil.
Edmonton is the northern most city in the NHL, but no way is it colder than Toronto, Ottawa, Detroit, or Buffalo. And no way does it get as much snow. That's one argument I'm absolutely sick of hearing. Edmonton is actually one of the sunniest cities in the league.
just checking in during a break in the 4th of July festivities, and - to quote the illustrious Lord Wanye Von Gretz IV - my mind is completely blown. This place is just awesome!!!!!
July 03 2009, 09:15PM
Ryan Smyth has been traded to the LA Kings, as per TSN.
Ugh. Why can`t the Oilers do something.
July 03 2009, 09:57PM
Heres an idea, what if SJ or Sather or whomever has talked to Heatley and keeps saying "Hold off, hold off".
How would we feel then? How meaningless would it be to find out Vancouver lands him and has been in his ear the whole time. How meaningless would this all be...
July 03 2009, 10:39PM
I don't let snow build up on my driveway in the winter time
I don't hide in doors when its minus.30
I cheer for the green and gold not green and white
My truck is a gas guzzler not a hybrid
I can eat just like a pro on every corner of the city
I bleed copper and blue not red
And when people call out my city I stand up and fight
My name is mike and I'm and edmontonian
July 03 2009, 10:41PM
Mike Hynes wrote:
I don't let snow build up on my driveway in the winter time I don't hide in doors when its minus.30 I cheer for the green and gold not green and white My truck is a gas guzzler not a hybrid I can eat just like a pro on every corner of the city I bleed copper and blue not red And when people call out my city I stand up and fight My name is mike and I'm and edmontonian
July 03 2009, 11:11PM
Smokin' Ray wrote:
Ryan Smyth has been traded to the LA Kings, as per TSN. Ugh. Why can`t the Oilers do something.
You mean there is something the team could be doing besides talking to a player who doesnt want to be here?
I dont follow.
Look, it hasnt worked the last 3827 times but i have a pretty good feeling that THIS time the square block will fit in the triangle hole.
July 04 2009, 12:30AM
What square blocks don't fit in triangle holes?? I been teaching my daughter all wrong.....
July 04 2009, 08:43AM
Andrew W wrote:
Do you know the altered Grebs photo that we're talking about? It's brilliant, although I'm not sure who created it. If I had any web-brains I'd post it for you to see again, but sadly my skills are minimal. (I learned about F5 through this site just the other day, for example.)
I have it on good authority that it was me.
It was featured in this gem by Wanye....
July 04 2009, 09:05AM
EklundRT @nhlsecrets: Heatley told Lowe yesterday now that Murray has paid his 4m he will go to Edmonton. Just wanted Murray personally to pay.
It's from NHL Secrets via Eklund on twitter. Take it for what it's worth. Probably nothing.
Smokin' Ray wrote:
EklundRT @nhlsecrets: Heatley told Lowe yesterday now that Murray has paid his 4m he will go to Edmonton. Just wanted Murray personally to pay. It's from NHL Secrets via Eklund on twitter. Take it for what it's worth. Probably nothing.
see, its that kind of "you will play by MY rules" attitude that makes him less and less attractive to this team. for crying out loud, if you wanted out, and you intended on coming here anyway, WHY bother making your old team pay you like that?? he is simply being a baby. and if he is willing to do that to a team that gave him a fat contract, and after he already had his wish to be dealt granted. what would he do to THIS team if all of a sudden quinn pissed him off?
did anyone actually watch that PC from hextall & the kings? they are in the exact position we are. they NEED a LW sniper, and by the looks of it, they arent willing to risk giving up all the players they would, just to have heater become another problem.
tambi has to take the same stance. i say if he is going to continue looking for this player, he should be calling murray and telling him there is a new offer. and it is now a "take it or leave it" scenario. remove cogliano off that deal and insert some AHL talent. its not completely fair anymore, but neither is everything thats going on around it. and it isnt worth the risk. not when his character has been laid bare for all to see. and if he goes elsewhere, good riddance.
July 04 2009, 03:48PM
@ The Towel Boy:
That is the greatest picture I've ever seen and because of this I can never think of Grebs as anything other than Goat Boy.
Heazues wrote:
See, its that kind of "you will play by MY rules" attitude that makes him less and less attractive to this team. for crying out loud, if you wanted out, and you intended on coming here anyway, WHY bother making your old team pay you like that?? he is simply being a baby.Taking the internet a wee bit to seriously aren't we? You are 100% speculating with 1% of the information. My gawd man. It's Eklund fer crying out loud.


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Afternoon Headshots: February 18th
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February 18 2013 04:20PM
Let's open with Jim Robson's old "special hello to hospital patients and shut-ins, the pensioners, the blind, all the people who don't get out to games but still love the great sport of hockey..."
Lots of chatter today about Manny Malhotra (still) and David Booth (no surprise). Click on past the jump!
A quick clip from last night's broadcast, courtesy youtuber beststopsofnhl:
If not for Herb Dawe, you might have said that Roberto Luongo stole the show, again.
Almost had him............ twitter.com/strombone1/sta…—Strombone (@strombone1) February 18, 2013
Guess what, Pass it to Bulis wrote about David Booth too. Wagner figures that it's Zack Kassian who'll go tumbling down the lineup. [Pass it to Bulis]
Wagner's sidekick Harrison Mooney wonders whether the Canucks are doing right by Manny Malhotra. Among other things, he looks back to how Nolan Baumgartner was transitioned into coaching but also figures that Malhotra hasn't accepted the move. [Pass it to Bulis]
Dan Murphy writes down what he knows about Malhotra. He includes one especially useful bit - that the Canucks had assembled video that they felt showed Malhotra was still at risk because of his vision. (I'd figured they would have metrics saying this...) [sportsnet.ca]
Over at Vancouver Observer, Alan O'Sullivan notes that Malhotra's loss in the faceoff circle will be notable and also takes on some of the 'isn't it funny' conspiracies out there. [Vancouver Observer]
Jordan Clarke writes here sometimes, but he spends most of his time at Nuck Misconduct. This morning, he took a look at Canucks storylines so far this season. [Nucks Misconduct]
Did you catch Wyatt Arndt's investigative report into the Vancouver Canucks and their beards? Go read it, it's furry-good time. [Legion of Blog]
At Canucks.com, our own Jeff Angus interviews Zack Kassian's trainer. [canucks.com]
It's from Friday, but TSN's Scott Cullen figures Roberto Luongo should be rated as the third best goalie in the NHL at the quarter pole. [tsn.ca]
And to finish, a couple tweets to stir the Lu-pot
Nonis: Acquiring a veteran goaltender is something they are STILL interested in. It would help them grow Reimer and Scrivens— TSN Radio (@TSN1050Radio) February 18, 2013
Nonis: Ownership wants the team built the right way. They do not believe in a short term fix.— TSN Radio (@TSN1050Radio) February 18, 2013
With all the Malholtra conspiracy talk, is it safe to assume that the NHL/NHLPA would prevent the Canucks from putting Manny on the IR if they thought something fishy was up?
With all the Malholtra conspiracy talk, is it safe to assume that the NHL/NHLPA would prevent the Canucks from putting Manny on the IR if they thought something fishy was up?
I would have to say so... otherwise IR would make a mockery of roster limits, and Ebbett would be on IR instead of going through waivers.
February 18 2013, 11:26PM
Check out Cody Hodgson's advanced stats. His quality of competition is through the roof, and he's doing quite well. Kid has fit in real well with the Sabres.
That Herb Dawe story is awesome.
Hopefully, at some point, we learn more about the video footage the Canucks showed Malhotra. I wasn't really watching him that closely and it would be interesting to see what specifically (blindside hits, probably) they were looking at.


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Mayor Steve Olson
Members of the Common Council
Franklin, WI 53132
RE: Success with Chapter 167 of the Franklin City Code
Dear Elected Officials:
The following is an up to date accounting of the successful use of City Ordinance 167 which restricts the residency of sex offenders in the City of Franklin.
1. Steven R. Hanke: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault. On 8-9-07 he was determined to be living at 8219 S. 77th Street. An Injunction petition was filed with circuit court alleging violation of Chapter 167. On July 24, 2008 Judge Franke rules in favor of city and orders Hanke out of residence by 9-22-08.
2. Daniel C. Niggeling: Convicted of 4th Degree Sexual Coercion (sex w/child 13-15 years of age). A Detective checking the state sex registry website on 5/30/07 found him listed as living at 3921 W. Leah Ave (Mother's residence). On 5/31/07 he was arrested for an outstanding warrant. He was advised of the ordinance at time of arrest and he did not return to the residence.
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7. Bake B. Baker: Convicted of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. He came to the department to report that he was residing at 3623 W. College #16. He was advised of the ordinance prohibiting him from living there and he vacated the residence on 12-05-07.
8. Christine J. Hickman: Convicted of Transporting Individuals for Purpose of Prostitution. She was found on the state website on or about 2-21-08 residing at 2841 W. Rawson. After several attempts she was contacted and advised of the ordinance and the need to move. On 3-9-08 it was confirmed that she moved to the city of Milwaukee.
9. Darren L. Logue: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. After a thorough investigation it was determined that Logue was living at 7855 S. Scepter Dr. #8 (girlfriends apartment), and had not notified the state sex registry of his change of address. He was advised of the ordinance and the City Attorney sent a warning letter. On 1-12-09 officers arrested and charged Logue with a felony for failure to notify the state of his address change. Louge's girlfriend has given a 30 day notice to move to her apartment manager.
10. Unidentified Offender: 1-21-09 the manager of the apartment complexes in the 7800 block of S. Scepter Drive advised the department of a sex offender attempting to rent an apartment from her. The ordinance was explained to the manager who subsequently refused rental to offender.
11. (Subject not named due to status offense): Found delinquent of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. On 1-23-09 he made inquires to the City Attorney's office and police department as to his ability to move into the Prairie Grass Subdivision. He was advised that because of his status and the location of the property, he would not be eligible to reside there.
12. William Jetty: Convicted of 3rd Degree Sexual Assault. Received information on 1-4-2010 that Jetty was staying with a girlfriend in the 6800 block of W. Kathleen Court. A letter was served directing him to move. Confirmed that he moved out of the city on 1-13-2010.
13. Michael L. Rueter: Convicted of Sexual Assault. Moved into a relative's residence in the 7800 block of S. 76th Street in early January 2010. Served with a copy of ordinance and directed to move. Move on 1-13-2010.
14. Brad A. Evenson: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. 3-23-10 received inquiry from someone planning to purchase a side by side condo in Prairie Grass Preserve and stated intent was for Evenson to live in one of the units. Inquired because knew Franklin had an ordinance. Was advised that the property was within the restricted area. State she would not pursue the purchase.
15. James A. Farrell: Convicted of 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. On 8-25-10 during a neighbor trouble investigation, it was discovered Farrell was living with a girlfriend in the 6400 block of S. 35th Street. After reporting this fact to his probation officer and presenting him with a copy of the city's ordinance, he agreed to stop residing in Franklin.
16. Anquion M. Oliver Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault. After found to be residing in the 10500 block of W. Cortez Circle was ordered to leave on November 16, 2010.
17. Christopher Jones: Convicted of 1st Degree Sexual Assault. On Friday, June 3, 2011 Jones left a Voice Mail with the police department stating he was intending to move into the Whitnall Pointe Apartments, 10500 Cortez Circle. A Detective met with Mr. Jones on Monday, June 6th and advised him of the city's residency ordinance and advised him he was not allowed to live where he intended. Jones subsequently notified the department that he would be seeking a residence in another community.
18. Dirk R. Krause: Convicted of 1st Degree Sexual Assault. On September 26, 2011 learned Krause was living at 7804 W. Elm Court. Served him with notice to move on 9-27-11. Moved out 10-12-11.
19. Michael K Reuter: Convicted of Sexual Assault, made a second attempt to move into the city in the 7800 block of S. 76th St with a relative and was prevented from doing so on 2-23-12.
20. Michael A. Allen: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child, was found staying at a motel on S. 27th St. He was arrested on warrants and removed from the motel on 4-16-12.
21. Daniel J. Emer: Convicted of 3rd Degree Sexual Assault. On May 11, 2012 learned Emer was living at 8221 W. Imperial Drive. Served a notice to move on 5-12-12. Moved out 5-15-12.
22. Mark Davis: Convicted of Using Photographic Equipment to Secretly Peep. On or about May 10th, 2012 learned Davis may be staying with mother at 9502 W. Loomis Rd #133 (later confirmed). Ordered out and moved on or about May 15th.
23. Randall C. Lindberg: Convicted of Forced Viewing of Sexual Activity, attempted to move into the city in September but was prevented by notifying him of the City's ordinance.
24. Gregory Allen Davis (Brother of Mark Davis): Convicted of Sexual Assault. Notified November 1, 2012 he was intending to stay with his mother at 9501 W. Loomis Rd. Advised cannot do so per ordinance. Moved into another city.
25. Joshua G. Pingel: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Found staying at the American Motel, 9335 S. 27th St. on May 16th. Arrested for a warrant with Marathon County. Also, reported to be non compliant with the Department of Corrections Sex Registry requirements. Returned to Marathon County and Probation revoked.
26. Brian L. Stevens: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Found residing at 7859 Scepter Dr. on June 11th. Taken into custody for Failing to Register, Presence in Child Safety Zone, Probation Violation.
27. Daniel J. Olson: Convicted of 2nd Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Was not compliant with Sex Offender Registry. Found living at 8924 W. Puetz Rd. Taken into custody and ordered not to return.
28. James G. Neumeyer: Convicted of Repeated Acts of Sexual Assault Against Same Child. Inquired about moving into the city. Was advised of ordinance. Was not able to move to intended residence as it was within a restricted zone.
29. Joshua J. Feltz: Convicted of 2 Counts of Repeated 1st Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Discovered residing in the 6800 block of Whitnall Edge Rd. Ordered to vacate the premises on November 18, 2013.
30. Gregory A. Davis: Convicted of Sexual Battery. Discovered residing at 7859 S. Scepter Dr. on December 30, 2013. Arrested for Violating a Child Safety Zone and being non compliant with the State Sex Offender Registry regarding reporting change of address (also arrested for Disorderly Conduct, Operating an Auto without Owner's Consent). Ordered not to return.
31. Marty A. Swenson: Convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. January 16, 2014 discovered he had been living in the 9000 block of W. Meadow Lane with his grandmother. He had already moved out by this time. He was ordered not to return to the residence per city ordinance.
32. Cody T. King: Convicted of First Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Discovered using the Lachnest Motel, 8360 S. 100th St. as a temporary residence. Given a copy of city ordinance and ordered to leave on April 18, 2014.
33. Ruben Cesarez: Convicted of Second Degree Sexual Assault of a Child. Discovered to be staying at the American Motel, 9335 S. 27th St. on May 5, 2014. Advised of city ordinance and ordered to leave. Vacated the city immediately.
The Franklin Police Department has devoted, and continues to devote, a significant amount of resources ensure the city if safe from sex offenders. Enforcing the city's sex offender residency ordinance is an exacting process. It takes constant monitoring and a steady commitment of time, personnel, and money to ensure the ordinance is effectively enforced. I intend to continue the active and thorough pursuit of violations and potential violations of Chapter 167 as long as resources permit.
Rick Oliva
Rick Oliva
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Thank you, Chief, and your entire department for all you do. It's greatly appreciated!
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WATERLOO Beginning in August, Lauriers School of Business and Economics will offer a unique specialization within its Master of Business Administration (MBA) program: Management in the Golf and Resort Industry. Launched in partnership with the Golf Management Institute of Canada (GMIC) which was founded by Laurier alumnus Grant Fraser (BBA 87) the specialization offers MBA students an opportunity to develop and apply management skills within the context of the global golf and resort industry.
We are excited to be working with our golf and resort industry partners to be the first to offer this kind of specialization in an MBA program, said Hugh Munro, director of Lauriers MBA program. Our goal is to develop managerial talent to enhance the performance of those firms operating in this challenging global industry, and to provide exciting career opportunities for our graduates.
To help guide the Management in the Golf and Resort Industry specialization going forward, including the future plans to design and deliver the specialization to part-time MBA candidates, the MBA program and GMIC have formed an advisory board of professionals from the golf and resort industry. This group of advisors features representatives from throughout the industry; from golf course designers, to club managers, to equipment manufacturers. The members of the newly formed advisory board include:
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Berry Cream Pie
Berry Cream Pie
Rich-tasting and luscious as cheesecake, but easier to make and "sugar-free."
Crust: 6 to 8 Graham Crackers
2 Tbsp. XyloSweet xylitol granules
5 Tbsp. melted butter
Filling: 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
1¼ cups heavy cream
½ cup XyloSweet xylitol granules
1 pint strawberries, raspberries or blueberries
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese (room temp.)
Garnishing: Fresh berries
1. Crumb biscuits with xylitol and melted butter in a food processor or by hand. Press the mixture into the bottom of a pie pan or spring form baking dish.
2. Dissolve the gelatin in a small amount of cold water (1 or 2 Tablespoons)
3. Pour heavy cream and xylitol into a thick-bottomed saucepan and simmer under low heat until the xylitol is dissolved.
4. Mix the dissolved gelatin into the cream/xylitol mixture - stir well to ensure that there are no lumps or undissolved gelatin in the mixture and remove from heat. Let cool slightly.
5. Puree the berries in a food processor or blender. Stir the fruit purée and cream cheese into the heavy cream mixture and whip to the consistency of thickened cream.
6. Pour into pie dish and refrigerate for about 3 hours, until firm.
7. Serve garnished with fresh berries.


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Skip to comments.Do You Want To Scare A Baby Boomer?
Posted on 01/17/2013 9:02:32 PM PST by blam
Do You Want To Scare A Baby Boomer?
By Michael Snyder
January 17th, 2013
If you want to frighten Baby Boomers, just show them the list of statistics in this article. The United States is headed for a retirement crisis of unprecedented magnitude, and we are woefully unprepared for it. At this point, more than 10,000 Baby Boomers are reaching the age of 65 every single day, and this will continue to happen for almost the next 20 years. The number of senior citizens in America is projected to more than double during the first half of this century, and some absolutely enormous financial promises have been made to them. So will we be able to keep those promises to the hordes of American workers that are rapidly approaching retirement?
Of course not. State and local governments are facing trillions in unfunded pension liabilities. Medicare is facing a 38 trillion dollar shortfall over the next 75 years. The Social Security system is facing a 134 trillion dollar shortfall over the next 75 years. Meanwhile, nearly half of all American workers have less than $10,000 saved for retirement. The truth is that I was being incredibly kind when I said earlier that we are "woefully unprepared" for what is coming. The biggest retirement crisis in history is rapidly approaching, and a lot of the promises that were made to the Baby Boomers are going to get broken.
The following are 35 incredibly shocking statistics that will scare just about any Baby Boomer...
1. Right now, there are somewhere around 40 million senior citizens in the United States. By 2050 that number is projected to skyrocket to 89 million.
2. According to one recent poll, 25 percent of all Americans in the 46 to 64-year-old age bracket have no retirement savings at all.
3. 26 percent of all Americans in the 46 to 64-year-old age bracket have no personal savings whatsoever.
4. One survey that covered all American workers found that 46 percent of them have less than $10,000 saved for retirement.
5. According to a survey conducted by the Employee Benefit Research Institute, "60 percent of American workers said the total value of their savings and investments is less than $25,000".
6. A Pew Research survey found that half of all Baby Boomers say that their household financial situations have deteriorated over the past year.
7. 67 percent of all American workers believe that they "are a little or a lot behind schedule on saving for retirement".
8. Today, one out of every six elderly Americans lives below the federal poverty line.
9. More elderly Americans than ever are finding that they must continue working once they reach their retirement years. Between 1985 and 2010, the percentage of Americans in the 65 to 69-year-old age bracket that were still working increased from 18 percent to 32 percent.
10. Back in 1991, half of all American workers planned to retire before they reached the age of 65. Today, that number has declined to 23 percent.
11. According to one recent survey, 70 percent of all American workers expect to continue working once they are "retired".
12. According to a poll conducted by AARP, 40 percent of all Baby Boomers plan to work "until they drop".
13. A poll conducted by CESI Debt Solutions found that 56 percent of American retirees still had outstanding debts when they retired.
14. Elderly Americans tend to carry much higher balances on their credit cards than younger Americans do. The following is from a recent CNBC article...
New research from the AARP also shows that those ages 50 and over are carrying higher balances on their credit cards -- $8,278 in 2012 compared to $6,258 for the under-50 population.
15. A study by a law professor at the University of Michigan found that Americans that are 55 years of age or older now account for 20 percent of all bankruptcies in the United States. Back in 2001, they only accounted for 12 percent of all bankruptcies.
16. Between 1991 and 2007 the number of Americans between the ages of 65 and 74 that filed for bankruptcy rose by a staggering 178 percent.
17. What is causing most of these bankruptcies among the elderly? The number one cause is medical bills. According to a report published in The American Journal of Medicine, medical bills are a major factor in more than 60 percent of the personal bankruptcies in the United States. Of those bankruptcies that were caused by medical bills, approximately 75 percent of them involved individuals that actually did have health insurance.
18. In 1945, there were 42 workers for every retiree receiving Social Security benefits. Today, that number has fallen to 2.5 workers, and if you eliminate all government workers, that leaves only 1.6 private sector workers for every retiree receiving Social Security benefits.
19. Millions of elderly Americans these days are finding it very difficult to survive on just a Social Security check. The truth is that most Social Security checks simply are not that large. The following comes directly from the Social Security Administration website...
The average monthly Social Security benefit for a retired worker was about $1,230 at the beginning of 2012. This amount changes monthly based upon the total amount of all benefits paid and the total number of people receiving benefits.
Could you live on about 300 dollars a week?
20. Social Security benefits are not going to stretch as far in future years. The following is from an article on the AARP website...
Social Security benefits won't go as far, either. In 2002, benefits replaced 39 percent of the average retirees salary, and that will decline to 28 percent in 2030, when the youngest boomers reach full retirement age, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College.
21. In the United States today, more than 61 million Americans receive some form of Social Security benefits. By 2035, that number is projected to soar to a whopping 91 million.
22. Overall, the Social Security system is facing a 134 trillion dollar shortfall over the next 75 years.
23. As I wrote about in a previous article, the number of Americans on Medicare is expected to grow from 50.7 million in 2012 to 73.2 million in 2025.
24. Medicare is facing unfunded liabilities of more than 38 trillion dollars over the next 75 years. That comes to approximately $328,404 for each and every household in the United States.
25. Today, only 10 percent of private companies in the U.S. provide guaranteed lifelong pensions for their employees.
26. Verizon's pension plan is underfunded by 3.4 billion dollars.
27. In California, the Orange County Employees Retirement System is estimated to have a 10 billion dollar unfunded pension liability.
28. The state of Illinois has accumulated unfunded pension liabilities of more than 77 billion dollars.
29. Pension consultant Girard Miller told California's Little Hoover Commission that state and local government bodies in the state of California have 325 billion dollars in combined unfunded pension liabilities.
30. According to Northwestern University Professor John Rauh, the latest estimate of the total amount of unfunded pension and healthcare obligations for retirees that state and local governments across the United States have accumulated is 4.4 trillion dollars.
31. In 2010, 28 percent of all American workers with a 401(k) had taken money out of it at some point.
32. Back in 2004, American workers were taking about 30 billion dollars in early withdrawals out of their 401(k) accounts every single year. Right now, American workers are pulling about 70 billion dollars in early withdrawals out of their 401(k) accounts every single year.
33. Today, 49 percent of all American workers are not covered by an employment-based pension plan at all.
34. According to a recent survey conducted by Americans for Secure Retirement, 88 percent of all Americans are worried about "maintaining a comfortable standard of living in retirement".
35. A study conducted by Boston College's Center for Retirement Research found that American workers are $6.6 trillion short of what they need to retire comfortably.
So what is the solution? Well, one influential organization of business executives says that the solution is to make Americans wait longer for retirement. The following is from a recent CBS News article...
An influential group of business CEOs is pushing a plan to gradually increase the full retirement age to 70 for both Social Security and Medicare and to partially privatize the health insurance program for older Americans.
The Business Roundtable's plan would protect those 55 and older from cuts but younger workers would face significant changes. The plan unveiled Wednesday would result in smaller annual benefit increases for all Social Security recipients. Initial benefits for wealthy retirees would also be smaller.
But considering the fact that there aren't nearly enough jobs for all Americans already, perhaps that is not such a great idea. If we expect Americans to work longer, then we are going to need our economy to start producing a lot more good jobs than it is producing right now.
Of course the status quo is not going to work either. There is no way that we are going to be able to meet the financial obligations that are coming due.
The federal government, our state governments and our local governments are already drowning in debt and we are already spending far more money than we bring in each year. How in the world are we going to make ends meet as our obligations to retirees absolutely skyrocket in the years ahead?
That is something to think about.
So what do you think? Do you believe that there is a solution to our retirement crisis? Do you think that we can actually keep all of the promises that we have made to the Baby Boomers?
"No need to worry the government will take our guns and then the young will kill all the old folks."
Soylent Green is Old People!
Didn't these same people pay into SS for the last 40 years? What's the problem? SS is a Ponzi scheme scam and it might well sink us.
Obamacare has a solution for this problem
I get by on less than that.
I could reduce that further if the local shakedown/protection racket would reduce the property taxes.
I is old people, enjoy me with milk.
Honey, I'm pregnant!
we don't have nearly enough saved...we've had two weddings and a house payment and two colleges to help pay for...
I want my Ss...I'll work some piddly job for the extra money....guess I'll be forced to.
I'd be happy to get that much SS, mine is around half
Looks like most of these problems would disappear if we could re-educate people that "retirement" is an old fashioned concept, like the Constitution or "Rule of Law". Work 'till you die. It's Patriotic! Like paying taxes!
I just want to point out that you can die within 8 hours in Death Valley, apparently without suffering to much. You won't really even notice the heat, because there is often a nice breeze blowing through there.
That was exactly the point, by the way. From Henry George's Single Tax to the income tax to counterfeiting (the Fed) to the death tax, gubmint has, especially since the progressive era, deliberately attempted to make it impossible for you to support yourself. Nevermind their reasons, which I never understand anyway. They don't like "unearned income," they wanna head off plutocrats from stealing democracy, poverty in the midst of plenty is morally anathematic, we gotta spread the wealth around, blah, blah, blah. Mostly it's because they live to spend money, and you can only find it where it is.
The result is very little culture and sheeplike people. But, hey, at least we have McDonalds and gang wars.
Suckling on the government teat is not a liberal vs conservative issue. There are plenty of conservatives, many on this forum, that rail against it on one hand and enjoy the fruits of it on the other.
I'm pretending that there isn't any safety net, and that I'm on my own until Jesus takes me to his bosom.
What is so surprising about this data. The country celebrates debt and interest payments and the baby boom has no concept of hard times.
Get yourself out of debt, stop paying interest and watch your savings grow quickly.
Spend tomorrows money today and you will have no money tomorrow.
the young will kill all the old folks.. well yes that too when video games get boring.
Not to worry..
The 1960s Marxist-Alinsky campus radical, spoiled brats and their ideological issue (the Establishment) can be gruff but honest when it comes to the old and useless eaters. The progressives' future rests on finding the right solution.
President Obama: At that age just a pill might be better than expensive cures.
Former Senate Majority Leader Democrat Tom Daschle has praised Europeans for being more willing to accept "hopeless diagnoses" and "forgo experimental treatments," and he chastises Americans for expecting too much from the health-care system.
Former Governor of Colorado Democrat Richard Lamm: Seriously ill old people have a duty to die and get out of the way.
and then there's the Democrats' Pelosi..
Palliative End of Life Optimum Serenity Initiative (PELOSI).
"Obamacare has a solution for this problem."
Obamacare IS a solution for this problem.
But there is certainly a point of diminishing returns for health care. Where that point will be drawn AND BY WHOM(!), I have no idea.
as long as Obamacare covers Viagra, they'll be happy...
Didn't these people ignore this for the last 40 years.....? Fruits of the 60's generation and chickens coming home to roost? What should have been saved was instead used to grow a large parasitic population.
For most of history, several generations lived together. The younger generation is not going to like it, but Mom and Dad will be arriving soon with their luggage.
Don't trust anyone under 48, I think that used to be a slogan.
Civil war is a solution for this problem..... That's the Obama plan.
"No one ever said life would fair, son"
—Everybody when I was a kid
I have been doing some research on the SS issue. It seems that in 1983 (Reagan admin), Rs and Ds got together to try to save Social Security. One thing they agreed on was that the salary cap at 90% was reasonable. However, the cap apparently has been increased at the cost of living rate, while incomes at the upper levels have been increasing much faster. Thus since some time in the 1990s the cap has drifted down to hover around 85%. I think last year it was even as low as 82%. All we need to do is insist that Congress or whoever sets the cap return to the bipartisan cap rate of 90%, then to make up for the 15 years when it was much lower, it should be increased by 1/2 or 1% to the 95% level and held there until SS is solvent again. Since by that time the baby boom elderly bulge will have gone by, then it could be lowered back to the 90% level.
Also in 1983 it was agreed that for the first time SS income should be taxed (whatever happened to no tax Republican ideals). A complex calculation formula was developed that included a deduction for $25,000 for single people, and $32,000 for married couples. Unfortunately, this figure was NOT indexed, so now we have a problem similar to the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). If this deduction had been indexed, the single rate would be over $57,000, and the married rate over $74,000. I would love to marry the fine man I have met since my husband died 6 years ago, but we really cannot afford it at the 1983 rate. We could if Congress would index that deduction to today's value and index it permanently as they apparently have done with the AMT. It is ironic to think that widows and widowers are feeling compelled economically to "live in sin" by this oversight.
...or BE fair, either!
You post some entertaining stuff.
Promises? Who made those?
Some guy dishing out others money now long retired?
Sadly Reagan joined in on this scam but at the time 30 years ago it looked workable.
And here I thought a significant number of the 'Peter Pan' generation still lived with Mom and Dad.
Sorry. No room for parking coffins in the front yard. I'm an orphan.
And I'll be dashed if I move in with my kids. After I got hurt bad in 2009, I did have to stay with someone, and that lasted for about a week until I could actually get out of bed by myself in about a half hour.
How did the media succeed in turning a continuous, permanent, uninterrupted program from the 1930s, into a "boomer" program.
One would think that all the old people used to do was defeat Nazis, and that the boomers created SS when they were children and teenagers in the 1960s, and starting the Vietnam war.
You're fos.
What they pay every month or two for a home mortgage, was the greatest generations *full* price for their brand new homes.
Think about that for a second.
Dad said, gimme a bucks worth of regular and people jumped up to check his oil and clean his windshield...And spoke English...
The great generation had very secure jobs, worked 25 years or so and retired....on good pensions with good medical benefits....The private sector boomers have none of that. zip...
That great generation bought brand new homes, had secure jobs, and great medical benefits all on ONE income...one income....lol
Try that in today's America...You'd last about 2 weeks.
It's my opinion that "Great generation" had it made in the shade, and went thorough some of the best times in U.S. history...This isn't even debatable.
My folks bought a brand new home for what many boomers pay every two months in their freaking mortgage...And *both* are force to work into their 60s, 70s and beyond, as they work harder for less money each year...
Ya think things have become better and better each year for boomers in the past 25 years? Think again slick.
agreed, my three adult kids and husbands struggle like we never did.
The only way I could live with my DIL is if I'm suffering from Alzheimer's.
A factor I've not seen discussed is that people have waited longer to start their families than our generation did. By the time we were 40, our kids were grown and almost through college or had jobs and were out of the house. We were entering our peak earning time and so had at least 20 years to stash money for retirement. Our kids, on the other hand, didn't even start their families until they were 40 and will be pushing 60 or older when their kids' expenses start eating up every penny of their income with nothing going into savings for their soon-to-be retirement age.
> Obamacare has a solution for this problem
Take your shot, SIR! Yes it IS mandatory when reach retirement age. Here's the address. Why yes it is secluded but you can find it easily. It's located right next to the crematorium...: )
"So what do you think? Do you believe that there is a solution to our retirement crisis? Do you think that we can actually keep all of the promises that we have made to the Baby Boomers?"
What promise did I make to baby boomers? Did anybody ask me whether I wanted to be paying social security taxes? No?
Then it's not a promise. What this is - is theft. Is there a way to steal enough money? Absolutely.
> we don't have nearly enough saved...we've had two weddings and a house payment and two colleges to help pay for...
I want my Ss...I'll work some piddly job for the extra money....guess I'll be forced to.
I hear ya. I've been talking-to a LOT of people that have told me their savings is bleeding trying to keep up with the increased cost of everything (btw - I don't believe those Obama administration released inflation figures; my own personal experience and others tells me its skewed and full of crap). I don't think you'll be alone on the poor farm. I'll be there right along beside you...as will a lot of others
The way it is going now, it will be the younger generation never packing their luggage and leaving Mom and Dad.
If it's not a boomer program, why did the boomers insist on keeping it? You've had 24 years of boomer presidents to get rid of it.
Compared to my folks generation, most boomers have been left with a derailed country, lost jobs, lost homes, lost medical insurance, bankrupt retirement plans, lost investments, lawless borders and a corrupt government...Then their told government looted Social Security, it's bankrupt and they might have to work till they drop dead....
My mom would have never been able to deal with what millions are dealing with today...She was one of the millions of stay at home moms, who never had to work a day in her life outside the home..She and much of her generation went though the late 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s living pretty damn easy...I'm not hold that against her, I'm just telling it like it is..
Don't really sympathize. Imagine you're trying to get married for the FIRST time but you're shelling out SS Tax.
I'm sorry you don't love your partner enough to sacrifice for them.
One of the best moves I ever made was joining the Air National Guard when my active duty time was up. An extra $2000 a month and full use of any military base amenity for life. We buy most of our food at the commissary at a 40 percent savings over the civilian economy. And I can fly space A for nothing. Yeah, best move I ever made.
A-Men. A-Men.
I get by on half that!
Boomers have never known hard time - good thing they are teaching us!
What a goofy post.
Boomers seem to be the generation that is trying to fix it, challenging it, yet again, people like you associate it as a "boomer" program.
"millions of stay at home moms, who never had to work a day in her life outside the home"
That sums up the boomer perspective perfectly. Yeah, stay at home moms contribute nothing.
"Boomers seem to be the generation that is trying to fix it, challenging it, yet again, people like you associate it as a boomer program."
Right. When did Clinton fix it? When did Bush fix it? When did Obama 'fix' it?
You've had 24 years already since 1992 to fix it. What, are you going to get it right now?
It is a boomer program - you've had your chance to fix it and you all failed.
I've read your posts...Your full of cheet.
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March 19th, 2013 08:53 AM #21
I don't know...I've never read the series so those names just sound a bit strange to me...Just a teenage writer with a fascination for names!
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My name is Éowyn, and though the name is sometimes pesky, I like it. I have to explain sometimes that my parents aren't just geeks; they have degrees in literature and humanities, and delight in all things historical (especially medieval). The neat thing about Éowyn is that it is not simply a made-up name, but is based on Old English and means either "horse friend" or "horse joy" (Tolkien was a linguist, after all). Most people either know it's from Lord of the Rings, or they guess that it's Welsh (close enough!). The silliest response I get is: "but you were already born when the movies came out!" lol. I do also occasionally get called Arwen, for some reason...probably because Peter Jackson played up her part in the movies, where her role in the books was very minimal. I know someone who named a daughter Arwen, she also has another daughter named Elora, and a son named Caspian. lol.
One of the most annoying things for me are the rare occasions when someone doesn't try to say it correctly and asks if I have a nickname. This has only happened maybe twice. I just tell them not to talk to me if they can't figure out how to say it. :P
I enjoy names that start with vowels, and I am contemplating naming my own children something unique and probably Celtic in origin. I like Eos (means "Nightengale" in Welsh), I know of an Elora, Aria, and a few other similar names.
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Whatever Celtic relations the Elven language may have, Tolkien did also use quite a bit of Finnish in developing the language. (According to one of the books on the creation of LotR. I do not recall which one.)
May 23rd, 2013 11:22 PM #27
I love both names (though I prefer Eowyn). I know an adult Arwen, and when I first met her, I thought her name was super-cool and haven't seen anyone really have an issue with it. LotR is literature, and it's read in universities. It's no different than naming your kid after the Arthurian legends. Honestly, I wouldn't worry about what people think. There are worse things in the world than being considered "fannish."
Oh, and my friend grew up to love fantasy and chose part of her child's name from a fantasy novel.Gideon ~ Ezekiel ~ Abel ~ Emmett ~ Declan ~ Silas ~ Ezra ~ Flynn ~ Jasper ~ Elliot
Maisie ~ Willa ~ Naomi ~ Vivienne ~ Evangeline ~ Gemma ~ Amaryllis ~ Lux ~ Remi ~ Sophie
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I haven't read or watched LOTR's but I think Elowen would be a nice substitution if you are worried about the connection.


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My only problem with the age limit thing is that defining what exactly is an 18+ game is pretty subjective. But then again, sales probably wouldnt decrease much at all because most kids buying "violent" video games are doing so with their parent's knowledge anyway. Anyone can get a parent or a cousin to get it for them.
At some point personal responsibility stops being enough because the damage from misuse outweighs the generalize benefits you get by having a freer society. Perhaps you don't think guns are dangerous enough to cross that line, but these mass shootings are moving the needle on that argument.
Movie ratings are an absolute joke. Jack Valenti -- who as president of the MPAA created them -- was a horrible human being. Nothing logical can come from trying to apply their standards to other things.Aside from that, I really see no issue with putting an age limit on buying games in the same way they do on rated R movies. The big problem is that we keep expecting the government to fix our parenting mistakes and responsibilities for us.
Thanks for the response Tyler, here are some thoughts I have on it�
1. If video games and assault rifles are not a fair comparison, then would you agree that comparing an semi-automatic rifle to an RPG is also not a fair comparison?
2. I have heard people make the same argument you are making here about assault rifles about pornography, it�s not needed and can be dangerous because it objectifies women (Ted Bundy even made this argument), but I am not for banning pornography. Many of our freedoms are not necessary and can be dangerous when abused, the key is educating people on how to use them responsibly. The assault rifle, that I may or may not own, will never be used it any such killing. I know how to use it safely and when I am not using it is locked away.
3. All of this talk about how America�s violence is somehow a result of gun ownership makes me very queasy, the same argument could be made to reinstitute the Motion Picture Production Code in order to censor our movies and games, after all violence in America was far lower while the code was in effect even though more Americans owned guns during that time period (1930-1968). I just don�t think the ends justify the means.
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For someone who strives for consistency, thats not very consistent. Id image any first amendment loving individual would be opposed to any attempts at censoring a person expressing their viewpoints. Oh well, guess its back to safeguarding the second amendment by fire bombing the first amendment.