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Jason Gregor
June 05 2013 12:08PM
***Photo courtesy of James Egan Photography.***
From the moment I welcomed Darnell Nurse onto my show on Monday he impressed me. He was very polite, poised, well-spoken and comfortable. I really enjoy interviewing people for the first time, because it is the unknown and I never know how the interview will go, but right away I sensed Nurse would be a great guest.
He might have even exceeded my initial expectations as the interview went by very quickly and easily. He gave some great answers, but moreso I felt he let the listeners get a sense of who he was. After the interview I spoke with a few NHL people who interviewed him at the combine, and they were very impressed with his maturity, calm demeanor and his focus when they interviewed him.
When I introdued Nurse onto the show he responded with a heartfelt, "Thank you Jason," and I immediately knew he was going to give a good interview, rather than just go through the motions.It was refreshing.
After reading his answers I suspect you'd be happy if your team drafted him early in the first round.
Jason Gregor: Can you give our listeners an idea how a young, top prospect prepares for the combine?
Darnell Nurse: I think it's a lot of work, obviously going to the gym five, six times a week. We have a great program here in Hamilton; I'm working out about 10 minutes from my house. I'm at the gym for two or three hours whether it's running or lifting weights. Obviously I can't do much of upper body, (hand injury) but putting on some weight vests and strapping some things onto my wrist I was able to get in some really good work days. I think that in order to be successful you have to be able to put the work in on a weekly basis, and on a daily basis and just give everything you have.
JG: It is now 27 days until the draft. I'm assuming that you're very much looking forward to that day but also saying 'I want it to come now, I want to know where I'm going.' Talk about the suspense, the build-up and how fun it's been, but at the same time how you try to avoid it from dominating your every waking thought.
DN: I think you said it probably the best, it is fun. I think for me I'm just trying to enjoy everything that comes with the event. But with that said, there's still a lot to be done because when that draft day arrives that means I'm going to be in a position where I'm going to have to go to camp and do the best I can to make the team. So for me, I'm preparing myself for the next few years.
I'm just going to enjoy this with my family. I think that that day is more something that all of us can enjoy as a whole, just based on the amount of support that they have given me.
JG: Last season you had one goal and 10 assists in 53 games. This year you had 12 goals, 41 points, a huge offensive improvement. What allowed you to become much more comfortable in your second season and to have such a breakout year offensively?
DN: I think for everyone confidence is a really big thing and having that year under my belt, knowing my limitations as a player as well as where I can expand, a summer of long hard work and working on my hands and reading situations a lot better I think helped. That was big and going over video and obviously knowing when to jump in and when to stay back, offensive awareness really helped me to pick up my numbers.
JG: You come from a long line of athletic family members. Your father Richard was a receiver for the Hamilton Tiger Cats and Donovan Mcnabb is your uncle. Did you ever get to play football or was your father like 'sorry son it's all hockey and no football for you'?
DN: It was all hockey. He wouldn't give me the pleasure of playing football. I think that that was one of the biggest things as a kid; you always want to end up following in your father's footsteps. My dad said 'stay away from it.' I think that he's 48 years old and still feeling hits that he took when he was 20. That's something that I will probably appreciate a lot more now that I'm in the position that I am. At the time it was always a little frustrating for me, but he was always looking out for my best interest. I thank him every day for that.
JG: Did your dad play hockey at any level growing up?
DN: He did as a kid play a lot of minor hockey and then basically he ended up having to pick between hockey and football and he chose football.
JG: How is it having a father who was a professional athlete?
DN: That's one of the great things; he's been through all of this before. Whether it's the meetings or when I'm working out for teams, he's the perfect person to go to. With having that source to go to I'm usually prepared for every situation just based on the fact that I hear stories that he went through or he's giving me advice every waking minute. I think that that's the best thing about having a father who plays professional sports.
JG: Your uncle is a pretty famous quarterback; Donovan Mcnabb. From what I understand, you've had the opportunity to work out with him in the summer. What's the best advice Mcnabb has given you?
DN: He's always told me to, 'stay grounded, 'go to work every day,' but what he really showed me through working out with him was it never stops. He had played 10 years the first time that I went to work out with him. He's already established, he doesn't need to work out in the gym for three hours a day, he could take some days off but that was never his mindset. He was always trying to get better. And for me what I took away from that is that it's hard to get there, but it's harder to stay. You saw that with his 13th year when he lost his job as a pro quarterback. I think for me that that's something that I look towards my future and I see the amount of work that I'm going to have to do. For me, I'm prepared for it.
JG: You mentioned how going to the gym is fun for you. A lot of guys don't like it. What do you like about the gym so much?
DN: I find it an escape from everything else, whether it's school or being at the rink for five hours. I love playing hockey, and I love working out, I just love the results that it puts out. For me the strength and the passion that I feel when I walk out at the end of the week is second to none. And then having the amount of work I do off the ice translate onto the ice is another benefit. For me it's something that's so enjoyable that I love seeing the progress from year to year.
JG: I know that you didn't go through any of the workouts at the combine, but you still had to go through the interviews. How many interviews did you do over the weekend?
DN: 22 in total.
JG: Did any questions catch you off guard?
DN: None really caught me off guard. My dad and my uncle helped because they sat me down and grilled me, and probably gave me all of the questions that were there. There was one where I had to pick what my favourite animal was. I think that that was probably the one that was most out of the park.
JG: What did you pick, and then did they ask you to explain why it was your favourite?
DN: They didn't ask me why, but I picked the lion.
JG: King of the jungle.
DN: Exactly, that's it. It doesn't get any better than that.
JG: Was Lion King one of your favourite movies to watch as a kid?
DN: Loved it. I still call my dad Simba because I'm pretty sure that's how I was raised.
JG: How did you approach that question period with the NHL teams? Was it nerve-wracking?
DN: I think that you just have to be genuine. That's the biggest thing. Obviously you're in this position for a reason, and you can't change who you are or give people answers that you think that they want to hear. For me, that was the biggest thing; just go in there and show them who I am as a person. By doing that it made the interview process a lot easier. With that being said, after 22 meetings there is a point where you get sick of talking about yourself for sure.
JG: How long is each interview?
DN: They are about 20 minutes.
JG: Are you just going from one team to the next, or are there breaks involved?
DN: There were breaks, opportunities to go and eat. For the most part you had a block where you had to do a few interviews and then you had time off.
JG: A lot of people are comparing Darnell Nurse and Seth Jones. Do you see similarities in your games, and what do you like about Jones' game?
DN: I think that there are definitely similarities, but that we are two different players, completely different players. His biggest strengths probably come more in the offensive zone and mine in the defensive zone and I'm just trying to develop the all-around game.
Probably the best part of his game is his ability to get open in the offensive zone and create offence. So for me, to see guys like that, you try to take away things from their game and add it to mine.
JG: Which forward in the Ontario Hockey League did you look forward to playing this year, and who was the biggest challenge?
DN: I think either Mark Scheifele or Vincent Trocheck. We played against Trocheck six or seven times this year after he got traded. I think that he was probably the player I look forward to playing the most because I knew that I was going to be out there with him every shift and that if I did my job that my team would come out on top.
JG: You have a healthy mean streak to your game, at least according to a lot of the scouting reports. Does that mean streak come naturally, or are you more of a highly competitive guy than necessarily a mean player. How would you define it?
DN: I think that it's a combination of both. I've always had that side to me where I'm not afraid of anyone. Just based on the fact that I truly believe that that's the way that you have to be to survive any professional sport. I'll never back down and if someone is challenging my teammates, I'm always there for them.
With that said, I'm very competitive and I hate to lose battles and I think that fuels the fire for me. Especially in my own zone and being someone who's hard to play against.
JG: What do you do in your spare time Darnell?
DN: I love music, whether it is hip hop or rock, I love listening to music. I play the guitar a little bit; I'm trying to pick it up again, as it was something I did a little more when I was younger. That is my main passion and other than that, just hanging out with friends. I think that you have to enjoy the free time that you have in the off-season and for me it's a good opportunity to hang out with family and friends.
Nurse stands 6'5' and is already close to 200 pounds. By the time he fills out he'll likely play at 215 to 220 pounds. He is big, aggressive and an exceptional athlete. He has good hockey sense, and it is clear he won't take any shortcuts to reach his goal of playing in the NHL.
In a few years I won't be surprised if he becomes one of the best players from the 2013 NHL draft class. Some teams will shy away from taking a D-man early in the draft, but if he is available at #7, the Oilers will have to take a long, hard look at him.
I believe the Oilers biggest organizational weakness is the lack of a top-pairing defender. I don't expect Nurse to be that guy for a few years, but if the Oilers plan on being a legitimate contender down the road they need to draft and develop a top-pairing defender. Nurse could be that guy.
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June 05 2013, 12:18PM
Well, you and Nurse did a good job of selling me on him if Monahan, Barkov or Nichushkin aren't on the board any more.
June 05 2013, 12:31PM
So can his uncle still throw a ball and help mentor our two rookies?
It's going to be difficult to get out of the mentality of who can help the team now. I am very much looking forward to a time when we are less concerned with who we are picking this year, and more excited about who'd finally ready to make the jump and make an impact from being drafted a few years ago.
As it stands, this seems like the position we are in with some of our defensive prospects.
Personally, I'm still hoping Nichushkin falls to seven, and he gets put on a line with Yak, and we end up getting Antripov on the cheap as a UFA. Just saying, an all Canadian, then all Russian one two punch would be fun to watch. Which line do you shut down?
I was also unaware that compliance buy out players do not become free agents, able to pick and choose where they go, but instead are bid on, and are awarded to the highest bidder. Is that true? and if so, that's great!
I think it's about time the oiler's took a Dman with their best pick in the draft. Klefbom could use some company!
I'll be fine if the take Nurse. I have a feeling that the Oilers have a sense the need to build a bit from the back out. The Oilers could have a real nice defence in a few years ala Canucks with many 2-3, maybe not quite that top eschelon figure. Hope Nurse would get a another year in Jr and develop his offensive game a bit more. One more year in the OHL and a year in the AHL would be ideal for growth. Unfortunately the time is now and if any of Nich, SM, Lindholm are available at 7 I think you gotta take because they will be able to step in, and I am not convinced Nurse is that dominant guy. I sure wish the Oilers had another 1st rounder, so many good players, reminds me of 2003.
June 05 2013, 01:08PM
I say if the kid can skate well, think the game well AND has a bit of a meanstreak you go ahead and take him.
Something tells me the Oil brass is already very high on him.
Based purely on what I've read, assuming the big 3, Barkov, and the big Russian are gone, I would take Nurse over Monohan.
June 05 2013, 01:42PM
Sounds like a good kid
Great article and interview JG...I enjoyed reading it.
I am one who believes that the Oil have to first get their top 2 lines completed as also the bottom six. If the Oilers can trade Hemsky and/or Gagner at the draft, in a package to move upto at least 4th...from 7th...the Oilers have to get Barkov or Nichushkin, pending their interviews and attitudes for hard work ethics.
After that...it should be one of Monahan, Lindholm...and/or Drouin if he was to somehow slide down to 7th (only because of his size)
Nichushkin and Yakupov on a 2nd line, or Barkov/Monahan/Lindholm on a 2nd line with Yak, or... even Drouin with Yak on a 2nd line is outstanding potential for the near and long term future.
The Oilers have J. Schultz, Klefbom, Marancin, Gernat, Musil, and even Davidson for being of top 4 to top 6 defencemen upcoming.
That being said, Nurse or Ristolainen would be my pick at #7, easily if the Oil need that future top 2 defenceman.
So now it comes down to a future top 2nd line centre or that top defence prospect. But as many have said, defence will be at least two to four more yrs away with this draft yrand with no excellent guarantees either.
June 05 2013, 01:56PM
Sounds like a quality guy. You can't have too many of those in an organization. Might be a reach at 7, but if we traded down...
Oh yeah, I wanted to add that I believe Carolina wants a defenceman like Nurse at #5, especially when seeing what the Hurricanes have signed up for 2013-14....through Capgeek.com.
I think this draft will go like as follows:
MacKinnon - Col...#1, Jones - Flo...#2, Nichuskin - TB...#3, Barkov - Nash...#4, Nurse - Car...#5, Drouin - Cal...#6, Monahan - Edm...#7, Lindholm - Buf...#8
June 05 2013, 02:21PM
Oh yeah, I wanted to add that I believe Carolina wants a defenceman like Nurse at #5, especially when seeing what the Hurricanes have signed up for 2013-14....through Capgeek.com.
I think this draft will go like as follows:
MacKinnon - Col...#1, Jones - Flo...#2, Nichuskin - TB...#3, Barkov - Nash...#4, Nurse - Car...#5, Drouin - Cal...#6, Monahan - Edm...#7, Lindholm - Buf...#8
Let's hope you are right. If we use the 7th selection I can't see us doing better than Monahan. I think that with Barkov's shoulder injury there is a greater chance of him slipping than Drouin.
There is a descent chance that Carolina could take a Dman although consensus seems to be a forward at this point.
I dont think the oilers should trade down they should stay at 7 and wat ever falls in ur lap be happy. Nich, monahan, or Nurse. Nurse said it himself that he knows he has to go back to jr for one more year. this Guy understands what he needs to do! Oilers Better not reach thats all i have to say.
canes are looking for a Dman and Nurse is the second best available so there is a good chance he is gone at 5.
June 05 2013, 03:02PM
Good job, JG.
I YouTube-scouted Nurse five mins ago. Looks like a good player.
I must say though, I hope the Oilers can do a little better than Nurse at 7 overall. It's not a knock on Nurse, rather a testament to the amazing kids rated higher than him.
June 05 2013, 03:08PM
Sounds like a good 2nd pairing D man. Every team could use him. However, not even close to Nichushkin.
June 05 2013, 03:27PM
Based purely on what I've read, assuming the big 3, Barkov, and the big Russian are gone, I would take Nurse over Monohan.
So would several other teams I'm sure.......which is one reason why Monahan might still be available at number 7 ...
June 05 2013, 03:33PM
the Oilers are still in a good position at #7 to get one of either Monahan, Nurse, Ristolainen or Lindholm, i am OK with any of these guys.
June 05 2013, 03:45PM
I've been pissed since we won those last two games of the season and moved from a top 4 pick (Barkov / Nickushkyn) to the 7th place pick. Then we catch a break and Nickushkyn says he's definitely coming to the NHL next year, and now Nurse is moving up the charts.....more good luck.....
So lets take advantage of our good fortune and MAKE THE PICK ..don't trade down or trade away!!!!
If things go the way we all hope they will next season, this may be our last chance for along time to draft an elite level talent!
June 05 2013, 04:24PM
I like this kid more than Seth Jones. What good is a tall lanky d'man without a mean streak in todays game. I think he'll even match Jones offense wise as well. If this kid was a few months younger, he would've been next seasons Seth Jones.
If the Oiler are unwilling to move up a get that all important 2nd line center, Darnell would make a fine addition to the lineup here in a couple yrs. 2 more yrs of suckage (non playoff yrs), coming to an arena near us.
the Oilers are still in a good position at #7 to get one of either Monahan, Nurse, Ristolainen or Lindholm, i am OK with any of these guys.
They are guaranteed one of those guys being available. Unless Barkov and one of the big 3 slip, in which case you would take whichever one it was instead.
My guess:
1) Jones - COL. Local boy learned to skate with help from Joe Sakic. Probably competes with Barkov to be the 3rd/4th best player in the draft, IMO.
2) MacKinnon - FLA. Easy choice. BPA
3) Drouin - TB. Easy choice. BPA
4) Barkov - NSH. Easy choice. BPA
5) Nichushkin - CAR. Not so easy choice, but is easily the BPA
6) Monahan - CAL Feaster was saved by Colorado from making one of the biggest blunders in sports history by signing a similar type of player (O'Reilly) to an offer sheet. They are picking Monahan all day if the Barkov isn't available.
7) Oilers have an extremely tough decision. If they keep it I hope they take Lindholm. They must overlook his size but by all accounts he could turn out to be a great 2C behind Nuge.
I would hope the Oilers offer Buffalo #7 OV, #37 OV and ANA's 2nd round pick for #8 OV and #16 OV. This would be reliant on the Oilers not being high on Lindholm or Nurse and Buffalo being really high on a certain player. Oilers then take 1 out of Nurse, Ristolainen, Zadorov, or Pulock and 1 of Lindholm, Shinkaruk, Horvat, Domi, Lazar, Mantha, or Wennberg. Dreaming, I know.
Lindy is 6'1'' 198 I thought.
June 05 2013, 05:32PM
Gregor, what do you think of this move
7th overall and a second for Boone Jenner and Columbus's 14th overall. I'd really lean to this deal if Monahan is gone. Then at 14 we may have a chance at ristolainen, zykov, horvat, or reach a bit for gauthier.
If not I'm good with drafting nurse.
Lindy is 6'1'' 198 I thought.
5'11" 181 according to TSN. Not very small but the same height as Gagner.
Taking a kid at seven well let's hope they leave him a year to long in the minors developing.Rather then bringing him up a year too early and stalling.
The team is at least three years from being a force in the playoffs.Let this years kid develop.Much too often the Oilers have brought a kid up too early before they were ready.Trying to address a need at the NHL level.
Second line = Yak, Burmistrov and Nikushkin. We could call them the KGB line!
Depending on the first 6 taken, I wonder if we can drop back one or two spots, pick up another asset and maybe snag Nurse in the process?
Nurse will be gone by the 5th with Carolina surely as this team has only just two defencemen locked in within past the next two yrs....Gleason and Harrison.
The Hurricames have long term centres with the Staals, Skinner and Tlusty. Semin is their best winger.
If Nichushkin, Barkov, Mackinnon and Jones are gone....definitely, the Hurricanes would have Drouin or Nurse next and I think they take Nurse now.
Calgary would surely take Drouin over Monahan or Lindholm. The Oilers have then...these three players (pending Calgary) with also Ristolainen up at #7.
The Oilers should not move down at all with one of these four available at #6 to #7
June 05 2013, 09:05PM
I like Nurse, but I believe the kids are too good for another wasted year. I'm of the group that believes we should be comitted to winning now.
Marincin and Klefbom are pretty close to making the big roster, with Belov coming in next year. THIS TEAM DOES NOT NEED TO GET ANY YOUNGER! It's not much of a stretch to think that we could bring in a great defenseman with the 7th overall pick.
June 05 2013, 09:38PM
I like Nurse, but I believe the kids are too good for another wasted year. I'm of the group that believes we should be comitted to winning now.
Marincin and Klefbom are pretty close to making the big roster, with Belov coming in next year. THIS TEAM DOES NOT NEED TO GET ANY YOUNGER! It's not much of a stretch to think that we could bring in a great defenseman with the 7th overall pick.
Younger/better, same thing. There's no denying these kids will probably be better than half the deadwood on this roster. It doesn't take a jeanyous to figure out Klefbom, or Marincin will be better than Potter,Peckham or Nick Schultz from day one of training camp.
It doesn't matter how experienced these so called, go to veterans are, if these kids are going to be better than them from day 1! A better player is a better player no matter how old they are.
pronger comparable is all I needed to hear....pick him
now if he could just gap his teeth and grow out a mullet
June 05 2013, 11:41PM
Nurse will be gone by the 5th with Carolina surely as this team has only just two defencemen locked in within past the next two yrs....Gleason and Harrison.
The Hurricames have long term centres with the Staals, Skinner and Tlusty. Semin is their best winger.
If Nichushkin, Barkov, Mackinnon and Jones are gone....definitely, the Hurricanes would have Drouin or Nurse next and I think they take Nurse now.
Calgary would surely take Drouin over Monahan or Lindholm. The Oilers have then...these three players (pending Calgary) with also Ristolainen up at #7.
The Oilers should not move down at all with one of these four available at #6 to #7
Drouin is considered to by some to be 1st overall potential, no way he slips to Calgary. If he does I hope Nichuskin can make a career of using his size and strength to put him on his ass.
Col- Jones Flo - Mackinnon TB - Drouin (Playing with Stamkos, this kid will be the BPA) Nas - Barkov Car - Nurse Cal - Monohan Edm - Nichuskin
And if we can package Hemksy with either draft picks, pr prospects, get an additional first round pick, or role players. This is draft is full of potential. Here's hoping MacT can give us hope for playoffs this summer.
Off the cuff there are some interesting things I see.
Dad was a reciever and uncle was a Quarterback,MMmmm.
Interesting influences.Pro work ethics no doubt,focus on style and technique,both influences playing a smaller mans position and under pressure constantly developing a specific mindset and focus.Interesting.Both learning to strike back in a retaliatory way with offenseive thrust,MMMmm maybe this is why Darnell has some nasty,possibly this is his interpretation of the strike back mentality he has learned coming from an offensively catalysed perspective.
Compare him more to Peckham without as good a shot as Peckham . Should be more defencsively sound in a couple of years . however than Peckham
Nurse is questionable and likely not very good on power play . His offensive game and transition quite a bit lower than someone like Ristolainen and even R.Pulock ." Hands of stone " offensively unless he develops a shot somewhere down the line ?
Don't figure he fits the transitional mobile defence we seem to be wanting . Physically yes , but don't expect him to be anything near a Pronger or top power play defenceman in any other aspect offensively .I don't expect we will draft him at nbr.7 if Ristolainen available .
June 06 2013, 01:00AM
Good read Gregor.
I really like this kids upside, unfortunately the Oilers badly need a center.
Good read Gregor.
I really like this kids upside, unfortunately the Oilers badly need a center.
Don't be modest regarding the Oilers they badly need everything.
If you can believe what you read regarding the Draft. Oilers maybe faced with picking between Lindholm and Nurse at the 7 spot.
Who do you take?
The draft contest this year will be the best we've had in years.Name the the top 10 in order.Winner gets? The odds of getting this years top ten in a row are similar to winning Powerball. There are so many ways to go for each team that it will be hard to guess what each team will do until the team before them picks.This is one of those drafts that you could get a top 6 player in the first 50 picks or so.There are that many talented players available.The draft is on Sunday in NJ? Good land will any one show up other than the pickpockets and crack dealers? A Sunday? Wow is that dumb.
Flames signed Kari Ramo -goalie from KHL .I wonder if we might have been after him as well ? Calgary will likely take Lindhom unless they trade down . If Oilers want Nurse then I'd say Calgary will trade with us as long as Lindhom or Ristolainen available .At what cost ? Calgary might even try to get our seventh for their 25 and 28th pick , I believe , with a third and /or 4th round pick .
I'd prefer they deal with Buffalo and swap picks and get their 8th and 16th pick with what else we could offer . I'm not a fan of Nurse with limited offensive upside and poor shot - not at nbr.7 anyways . He had only 10 points the year before , and not an overwhelming 41 this season at junior level ,unlike Lindhom and Ristolainen at men level for 2 seasons already .
Top 10 in order : MacKinnon , Droiun , Jones , Nicushkin , Barkov ,Lindholm , Ristolainen , Monohan , M.Domi , D.Nurse .
To give you an idea how strong this years draft is A.Slepyshev rating went fom 17th overall last year (not drafted as everyone felt he would not come over ) to number 37 , I believe this year . I hope we get him in second round this year .
Oiler Domination To Follow
Question: Do the oilers have an additional 8 mil in cap space because of the way the new cba is written and how elc bonuses no longer count against cap?
I've read this a few different places, would love to get my head around the cap situation and what we can expect...
I hope we keep the #7 pick and somehow get Monahan. Hence initializing the ripple Effect- YR1: Horcoff is bought out, money is spent on a quality goalie. YR2: Monahan develops into a top two guy, Gagner is traded for a young top 4 defenseman.
If the draft goes McKinnon, Jones, Drouin, Barkov, Nichuskin, Monahan - I seriously consider trading the pick for a Vanek type player(huge lw, 35 goal guy) or a Edler type Defenseman(young top 3). If one of those players slide- we hit the jackpot.
I don't know where your getting your information from, but your list is wrong if you read the popular mock draft lists.
Your first 5 are probably right different order probably.
Nurse could go #5 to Carolina
Nichushkin could go anywhere fro 3- 7
Lindolm 6-7
Monahan 5-7 but probably Calgary
To Waiting4Six,
I believe Drouin falls to #6 in the draft at least.......only because of his size. This is due to that Col will take either Jones/MacKinnon and vicaverca with Florida. TB with Yzerman are rumoured to be drooling over Nichushkin at #3 (size plus skills). Nashville will likely take Barkov at #4 (again it is size plus skills).
Carolina would love Nurse due to his relations to McNabb, his size, meanness, and his skills plus they need defencemen prospects moreso.
That leaves Calgary and being that city loved Fleury, they would take Drouin in a heartbeat.
If not, Oilers grab him. But....That leaves the best other three of Monahan, Lindholm and Ristolainen. Any of these would be excellent for the Oilers.
The Oilers have Klefbom, Marancin, Fedun, Musil, Davidson, and Dillon Simpson now starting their final junior to AHL learning period. This is why I think Edmonton takes Monahan or Lindholm now at #7
Carolina wants a D man they can select one by moving down in draft.
Oilers trade the 7th Pick and the rights to Theo Peckham for the 5th Pick.
Oilers select Barkov
To Bdiddy18,
i can see that happening if Carolina wants Ristolainen but Carolina would love Nurse at #5 especially with the marketing about him nhis dad and McNabb and I don't think they want Peckham with his type fitness/work ethics and poor puck skills.
Maybe Gernat and #7 to give the Oil the #5.
Next is that #4 is the crucial spot the Oil have to go for. Barkov is gone by #4. So will be Jones, MacKinnon....and TB is drooling over Nichushkin right now at #3.
I don't know where your getting your information from, but your list is wrong if you read the popular mock draft lists.
Your first 5 are probably right different order probably.
Nurse could go #5 to Carolina
Nichushkin could go anywhere fro 3- 7
Lindolm 6-7
Monahan 5-7 but probably Calgary
Before you tell me I am wrong , I'd like to send you to a site , "it is a must read for all draft watchers " . It's on this site -just go to Jets nation and go there . Go to bottom blog "Thinking with an empty net , Coaching changes , and DRAFT RANKINGS . Read it over and clip on Corey Pronmanns "Work at Hockey Perspectives" . You'll get a vast in depth assessment and rankings of the top 100-125 players from that site alone . He bases his rankings on many things , but adherent to Fenwick /Corsi rankings "possession skills " . I think you'll find this source invaluable in depth and rounding out your opinions .
Pronman says this draft is elite and heavy in depth but doubts any defenceman will turn out to be a NO.! defenceman down the line , even though it is a heavy draft for defenceman . Read it all and get back tto me . It certainly changed my opinion on many including top ten . I'd rank his work far better than those "Mock Drafts " .
This is Oilers wish list in order
1. Barkov
2a. Monahan
2b Nurse
3. Nichushkin
4. Lindholm
Flames signed Kari Ramo -goalie from KHL .I wonder if we might have been after him as well ? Calgary will likely take Lindhom unless they trade down . If Oilers want Nurse then I'd say Calgary will trade with us as long as Lindhom or Ristolainen available .At what cost ? Calgary might even try to get our seventh for their 25 and 28th pick , I believe , with a third and /or 4th round pick .
I'd prefer they deal with Buffalo and swap picks and get their 8th and 16th pick with what else we could offer . I'm not a fan of Nurse with limited offensive upside and poor shot - not at nbr.7 anyways . He had only 10 points the year before , and not an overwhelming 41 this season at junior level ,unlike Lindhom and Ristolainen at men level for 2 seasons already .
Ramo was already Flames property.


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"Twilight" hunk Robert Pattinson stars in this adaptation of Sara Gruen's bestselling novel, which tells the story of a veterinary student who joins the circus after his parents are killed. He soon sparks a dangerous romance with the big top's star performer, Marlena, played by Reese Witherspoon.
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Skip to comments.Over 100 Million Now Receiving Federal Welfare
Posted on 08/08/2012 11:59:57 AM PDT by Red Badger
A new chart set to be released later today by the Republican side of the Senate Budget Committee details a startling statistic: "Over 100 Million People in U.S. Now Receiving Some Form Of Federal Welfare."
"The federal government administers nearly 80 different overlapping federal means-tested welfare programs," the Senate Budget Committee notes. However, the committee states, the figures used in the chart do not include those who are only benefiting from Social Security and/or Medicare.
Food stamps and Medicaid make up a large--and growing--chunk of the more than 100 million recipients. "Among the major means tested welfare programs, since 2000 Medicaid has increased from 34 million people to 54 million in 2011 and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, or food stamps) from 17 million to 45 million in 2011," says the Senate Budget Committee. "Spending on food stamps alone is projected to reach $800 billion over the next decade."
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Do they have to show photo identification to receive it?
Raise Import tariffs. It'll provide the government more revenues to help pay for this, while encouraging more production here at home. Jobs are needed to get people off of welfare.
That's insane!
The only way that it could go up that much that fast is if there were an all out campaign to hook people on to welfare or the books are being cooked or both.
OR (ahhm) the economy isn't doing NEARLY as good as 0bama claims that it is doing!
Thank you China and Mr. Bernanke for all the money!
Well, it didn't say they were All AMERICANS, just 100 million people.....
You insensative children hating racist you! /s
Well, how about an Illegal Immigrant Tax?
Starting at $1000 per head per year? Democrats LOVE taxes............
That's raciss!!
All three............
Are things too far gone to fix?
. . . and that government of the plunderers, by the plunderers, and for the plunderers shall not perish . . .
When the system collapses, it is essentially 'fixed'..........
collapse = 'fixed', sad, but true.
...and thieves, parasites, grifters, con men, democrats and the like..........
And each of their votes counts as much as yours. Maybe more, since they are more likely to be involved with voter fraud.
That was essentially the whole point of Atlas Shrugged..........
When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic. — attributed to Benjamin Franklin.
"Raise Import tariffs."
Ah, you mean "raise prices", and as prices rise (on business and consumers) from where is it that new jobs will be distributed, to main street, or to the conglomerates, and of them how many will go to a majority of the currently unemployed? They'll go to the conglomerates and most not to a majority of the present unemployed.
More jobs will be outsourced and sent off shore to cut costs. A higher portion of new jobs will be for people with college degrees and fewer new jobs for those without them. Many of those jobs will go to new immigrants with college degrees, especially in engineering - we don't have enough.
Those best fixed to pay for higher prices (that's what raising tariffs and limiting imports does) will suffer the least; those not able to raise their own incomes/revenues will suffer the most.
The largest beneficiaries will be the biggest companies and their existing employees. The biggest losers will be main street and a majority of American workers.
Is that what you're looking for.
I was wondering why the wagon was getting harder to pull. Lots of Barry's freeloaders are riding on the backs of the US taxpayers and Barry is inviting more in. It won't be long now before the whole thing breaks down. The fit is going to hit the shan.
I'm thinking that it is...
You aren't going to find many of them that will go back to work now that TANF work requirements have been neutered. If you look at the programs that are available to the average "poor" person here, the amount of spendable income they actually get (rent, utilities, Obamaphone, etc. aside) is MORE than a man with family of 3-4 making near $50,000 year!. Why would they want to work when they can sit home and let us pay for everything?
I never dreamed, though, the number of them numbers 1/3 of the total population. We won't last 20 more years.
Your question is outstanding. It would be nice to understand why or why not.
Look for the Union label.
" - - - Are things too far gone to fix?"
Duh, isn't that called "To Big to Fail?"
I was wondering why the wagon was getting harder to pull.
Lots of Barry?s freeloaders are riding on the backs of the US taxpayers and Barry is inviting more in.
It won?t be long now before the whole thing breaks down.
The fit is going to hit the shan.
thought your comment warranted a photo.
it is essentially fixed.......... NORMALCY.
Due to happen about Dec. 21, 2012. Our new Imperial Leader will declare a Socialist United Western Hemisphere, following the principles of Sharia Law.
That's 1 in 3 people, if the population is measured accurately.
It's not believable.
But if it's true, and the definition of "welfare" isn't too liberal, all I can say is "the plane is in a nosedive."
So %#$%& pathetic.
These people make me physically ill. All of the freedom, and none of the motivation.
For this chart, 'welfare' means a household where at least one person is getting some form of government money or assistance, NOT, REPEAT NOT counting Social Security or Medicare recipients.........
At this point it's use foreign labor, or go out of business.
Payroll taxes + insurance + regulatory issues + threats of unionization, etc make it difficult to employ Americans.
If it were only a matter of paying higher wages, businesses might be able to adjust. Some people are willing to pay a premium for "made in America". But there is so much more.
[ Are things too far gone to fix? I'm thinking that it is... ]
OK.. there you go... if so...
The only fix of the system, THEN, is to crash the system..
CRASH IT.. then recovery can begin..
In which case a "PATRIOT" would try to crash the system..
Which would be to AID OBAMA in crashing the system..
FORCE every american to face their greedy taker hearts..
Its a rare republican that would send back a givernment check..
Its matter of HOW the system is crashed not IF...
Romney is just a Union stooge like Santorum.. and many of the rest..
A crashed system can be rebuilt.. I say FORCE the world to STOP loaning US money.. AND TAX americans to death.. tax the very air they breathe..
Two killers of givernment...
1) NOT enough good money..
2) TOO much worthless money..
This is not a bad thing for Hussein and the Dems. This is their goal. To get as many people on the guvmint dole as they can. The more of them addicted to the guvmint teat, the more likely they are to vote for the commies.
The only new tax we need is a one dollar tax to vote. The Democrats would never win another election.
The American Welfare State: How We Spend Nearly $1 Trillion a Year Fighting Poverty—And Fail
When most Americans think of welfare, they think of the cash benefit program known as Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), formerly known as Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). But in reality TANF is only a tiny portion of a vast array of federal government social welfare programs designed to fight poverty. In fact, if one considers those programs that are means-tested (and therefore obviously targeted to low-income Americans) and programs whose legislative language specifically classifies them as anti-poverty programs, there are currently 126 separate federal government programs designed to fight poverty.
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Welfare Pays Better Than Work, Study Finds
$36,000 a Year in Hawaii
Welfare benefits are far more generous than commonly thought and substantially exceed the amount a recipient could earn in an entry-level job. As a result, recipients are likely to choose welfare over work, increasing long-term dependence. Those are the principal findings in "The Work vs. Welfare Trade-Off" (Policy Analysis no. 240) by Michael Tanner, director of health and welfare studies; Stephen Moore, director of fiscal policy studies; and David Hartman, CEO of Hartland Bank in Austin, Texas. The paper was released at the height of the welfare debate in Congress.
The study examines the combined value of benefits—including Aid to Families with Dependent Children, food stamps, Medicaid, and others—for a typical welfare recipient in each of the 50 states. The value of those tax-free benefits is then compared with the amount of take-home income a worker would have left after paying taxes on an equivalent pretax income. The following are among the study's findings.
Yes, assuming you mean "fix" as in "repair before it breaks".
Implementing a 30-year plan to eliminate the debt (a full generation!) would require a 50% cut in _all_ non-debt-service spending _RIGHT_NOW_. Since, as indicated by the point of this thread, doing so would cause massive rioting unto civil war, that's not an option. And it's the best, lowest-impact, most-expedient option available; few other "options" do anything but delay the crash, and those few would have equivalent social-unrest consequences.
Bread flour is $16 for 50lbs at Costco. Stock up. Gonna get ugly.
US Welfare Spending
Total Government Spending
in the United States
Government Pensions
$1.0 trillion
Government Health Care
+ $1.1 trillion
Government Education
+ $0.9 trillion
National Defense
+ $0.9 trillion
Government Welfare
+ $0.6 trillion
All Other Spending
+ $1.7 trillion
Total Government Spending
$6.3 trillion
Federal Deficit
+ $1.3 trillion
What to Know About That Big Ole Farm Bill
Yall heard about this Farm Bill thats hit the Senate? Its kind of a big deal as deals out some HALF TRILLION DOLLARS on crop insurance, conservation and nutrition programs. It includes legislation on programs that affects urbanites like SNAP (aka food stamps) as well as farmers and of course, you, the consumer. And not only is it big money, but a BIG bill over 900 pages containing legislation on hundreds of programs. Heres a quick rundown of which parts of this behemoth you should concern yourself with:
most of the bills $969 billion budget, nearly $800 billion is made up in SNAP spending. So a 4.5 bil cut doesnt seem like a big deal, but with 1 in 7 Americans on food stamps (46 million people), this is a big deal.*
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Absolutely!! Just look at the stunning success of Smoot-Hawley in preventing the Great Depression. Well, maybe not.
The fact remains that 25% of our people are unemployed, yet you walk into any wal-mart store and most of the goods are made in China. Why are we paying China to do what we have unemployed sitting around that could do for our selves?
When you look at the history of tariffs, our founding fathers started out with protective tariffs on the order of 15%. Since 1980 we've almost completely eliminated import tariffs, and our domestic manufacturing has paid the price in jobs.
Bipolar rates have increased over that same time frame.
Though I found it interesting that 7.7% of people taking anti-depressants convert to bi-polar.
I agree that it's arguable whether or not Smoot-Hawley worsened or lengthened the Great Depression. Any blame may certainly be unfair.
Smoot-Hawley, though, clearly didn't help to alleviate the Great Depression. After its passage in 1930, the depression continued unabated through the rest of the decade.
You're kidding, right? Imagine cattle @ feedlot being loaded for a one-way trip to the slaughterhouse. At what point do they realize it was all a set-up from the git-go? When the stunbolt gun is being lowered to their head?
On our human/national time frame, the system that is harvesting the assets of tax donkeys and other associated productive people was launched in 1913. It really was ingenious - how many people knew the eventual outcome and played the suckers for all they were worth?
There's a reason they don't teach this exponential curve in school. The sheer ussustainability would be so obvious even the most clueless would catch on to the con:
This article makes the case that the impact on Imports/Exports was simply too small for Smoot-Hawley to be a causative factor.
According to this Imports are now 16% of our GNP.
To be sure there will be retaliatory tariffs, and exports will be similarly affected. We need to select very carefully the industries we want returned to the U.S. and tariff those. That would include all military components and most high tech stuff that's not highly toxic.
We really ought to tie our tariffs to unemployment levels, so that they can automatically drop as unemployment goes down and automatically raise as unemployment goes up.
That 16% is understated. Chinese don't even make minimum wage. That 16% may well be a 25-30% increase in the economy in the U.S. Some things would cost consumers more, but government entitlements would drop as employment rose. Government revenues would go up both due to the tariff and due to the greater employment.
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Access Desktops on the Road with TeamViewer for Android & iPhone
With TeamViewer for Android or iOS, remote desktop connections to Windows, Mac or Linux are a snap. It's free for non-commercial use and easy to set up — no fussing with firewall rules, ports or IP addresses required.
TeamViewer is one of the remote-access programs most favored by our readers. While there are other ways to access desktops from the palm of your hand, none are quite as easy to set up. We'll be using the Android app in this article, but the iOS app should work the same way.
Getting It
TeamViewer apps are available in both Google's Android Market and Apple's App Store.
Trying It Out
You can try TeamViewer out without installing anything on your computer. Enter 12345 as the TeamViewer ID (no password required), and tap Connect to Partner in the app. You'll connect to TeamViewer's demonstration Windows session, where you can get a feel for the interface.
TeamViewer Setup
TeamViewer is available as free download for Windows, Mac and Linux desktops. We've covered the desktop version in more detail in the past.
TeamViewer is so simple to install and set up that you could have a person who needs help with their computer install it. TeamViewer can even be run without installation, if the user doesn't have administrator permissions.
Depending on how you want to use TeamViewer, you can run it manually or have it always run in the background. Select "No (Default)" if you want to run TeamViewer manually, with a different code each time, or select "Yes" if you want TeamViewer to run as a service, with a permanent password.
Launch TeamViewer and you'll see your desktop's TeamViewer ID and a randomly generated passcode. Plug these into the TeamViewer app on your mobile device to connect.
Using TeamViewer
When someone's connected to your computer, you'll see a TeamViewer panel on your screen. From the panel, you can see who's connected, disconnect them or prevent them from controlling your computer.
TeamViewer shows you its input instructions when you connect. The instructions are mostly what you'd expect from a touch-screen application — pinch to zoom, drag your finger over the screen to move the cursor, and tap once to left-click. To drag an item, tap it twice, holding down the second time and moving your finger. You can right-click by tapping with two fingers or tapping the mouse-shaped icon on the bottom of the screen.
To type something, tap the keyboard icon at the bottom of the screen and you'll see your device's keyboard. TeamViewer offers the usual modifier keys, such as Ctrl, Alt and the Windows key, at the top of the screen.
The magnifying glass icon allows you to zoom in and out of the screen, to see more at a glance or view a certain area in more detail.
The wrench icon offers common commands, such as sending a Ctrl-Alt-Delete signal or rebooting the remote desktop. The gear icon shows TeamViewer's options screen, which has options for controlling the graphical settings on the remote system to increase performance.
Tap the X icon to disconnect when you're done.
We've also covered using VNC and SSH clients for remote access from Android in the past, as well as connecting to a Windows remote desktop from iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.
Do you prefer another remote access solution? Let us know in the comments.
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I have used the PC version of TeamViewer since V.3 and it is just indispensable.Especially when I'm in Australia or New Zealand and need to connect to my desktop at home. Have been using the Android version on my Lenovo pad for the last few weeks and it is just as easy to use. A very solid product.
If it's free then why do they make you create an account?
I'd love to try it out but if I have to sign up and be tracked like an ankle-bracelet wearing convict – for something that's supposed to be "free" (as in speech) – then I don't think I'll do it. It would be nice to know these things ahead of time.
@Anon, the benefit of the account is the ability to have your machines on file when you need to access them, rather having to punch in the identifier and pass code every time you want to access that machine. It's great for when you want to setup unintended access to a machine. The software is free for personal use, and not business.
You can still use the software without a account as well, but those features I mentioned above won't be available.
I wrote this whole article and went through the process without signing up for an account.
This teamviewer is really great, i use it for supporting my parents computers and other family members. Solid!
teamviewer is a fine product. I use it regularly whenever an employee or client outside the office needs tech support. Much easier then having to explain steps over the phone.
Team Viewer is a great product! Don't get me wrong. But when I went to download it from Team Viewer's web site (from the URL provided) I was asked to provide some personal info just to download it. I never even got to installing or configuring anything. Maybe I got click-jacked or something, I don't know. But I was definitely asked to provide some info to Team Viewer when I attempted to download it. That didn't sit well with me so I didn't do it and aborted the download.
So if I have to pay to get something that's supposed to be "free" then that's misleading. It's outright fraudulent if money is involved (which wasn't the case here). I consider "pay" as anything that benefits someone else even if it's my own info that someone else can use to make money with. Maybe the entity taking my info might not make the first buck but that doesn't stop someone else from doing it. And in the end, I usually end up paying in time when I have to endure endless spam and countless telemarketers all because I "registered" or filled out a form somewhere. After all, time is money!
So if Team Viewer is truly free then please provide a valid URL where I can "freely" download it. That's the first hurdle for me, at least. Then if there's any sort of form filling or registration involved where users like me or my remote client are required to provide any other info to anyone else other than maybe a public IP address then it would be nice knowing that too.
"I consider "pay" as anything that benefits someone else"
Well, you pay for everything then. You pay for How-To Geek by looking at advertisements, etc.
I can click the download button on the main page here, download and install TeamViewer without giving any personal information: http://www.teamviewer.com/en/index.aspx
The only thing I'm asked is if I'm going to use TeamViewer for personal or business use — only personal use is free.
I can connect my computers but my Android phone(GT I9100) always get this error:
"Protocol negotiation failed. Please try again!"
How do I solve this?
@Lee Frederickscii
I haven't encounter this error before, but I just Googled it.
Some people suggest restaring TeamViewer on your computer and some suggest restarting your computer entirely.
Some people also mention that it may be a problem with the "permanent password" feature, if you use that instead of a one-time, temporary password.


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The Bureau of Land Management in Utah is seeking public nominations for one open position in Category Two on its 15-member Resource Advisory Council. Category Two positions are: representatives of nationally or regionally recognized environmental organizations, archaeological and historic organizations, dispersed recreation activities, and wild horse and burro organizations.
The Federal Land Policy and Management Act directs the Secretary of the Interior to involve the public in planning and issues related to management of lands administered by BLM.
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The safety of the children attending Huntington Elementary has always been a big concern with the heavy traffic load going through the town each morning and afternoon. Small flashing lights were setup at each side of the school zone which were hard to see. Crossing guards, Estelle Grange and Amy Hill were alarmed at the rate of speed some of the vehicles traveled in the school zone. Large trucks and passenger cars alike did not observe the crossing guard in the intersection when they were stopping traffic for school children walking or pushing their bikes across. The crossing guards have had some close calls with vehicles not stopping for children and speeding through the intersection.
Judy Lang, neighborhood watch coordinator contacted UDOT and requested safety lights be installed as part of the recent rotomilling and repaving of Huntington Main Street project. UDOT workers spent time working on the holes for the large new lights which stretch out over the highway and are far more noticeable than the lights by the roadside. Road crews also painted school zone in bright letters to make the school crossing more visible.
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*To toast sesame seed, sprinkle in ungreased heavy skillet. Cook over medium-low heat 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently until browning begins, then stirring constantly until golden brown.
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: I just remodeled my bathroom and replaced the floor and installed a new flange. The flange should sit directly on the floor the toilet sits on, in this case you're hardwood floor. if the flange is stitting higher than this here is what I did. I cut the pipe under the house and removed the old flange. then i installed a new piece of pipe (pvc) to where I cut below the house using a rubber connection piece around the old pipe and slid the new pipe in the other end of the connector. Then I glued ny new flange into the pipe at the right height. i went to Home Depot with the old pipe and they set me up with everything I needed, pipe, connectors and flange.
: : I had a leaking wax ring and the floor rotted under toilet. I took toilet off and replaced the hardwood but now think that the flange is up off the concrete to much. It is at least an inch or more above concrete. Toilet will not rest flat on the floor and rocks extremely back.
: : Can this flange be taken off and the plastic pipe cut down and flange put back on?
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Colonel Coleen K. Martinez is currently assigned as the Director of Medical Systems for the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command with duty at the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Acquisition, Logistics, and Technology in the Pentagon. She has held a variety of positions within both clinical and medical research environments, and has deployed in support of medical operations in Bosnia, Kuwait, and Iraq. She is Level III certified in Program Management through the Defense Acquisition University. Colonel Martinez was commissioned into the Medical Service Corps in 1981 as an ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate upon earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Lake Superior State College. She is a graduate of the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff College and the U.S. Army War College, and holds a Master of Strategic Studies from the Army War College and a Ph.D. in Immunology from Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Me Too Leena Wedge Pump
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Casual, cute and comfortable! The Me Too Leena low wedge heel and slightly cushioned insole is sure to keep you going all day long!
- Suede upper
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December 21, 2012
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December 04, 2012
Great work/casual shoe!
"This is the third pair of ...Me Too shoes I have purchased. I love their styling, especially with the ruching on the vamp, the color, and the fact that they have a heel but are still a wedge. I own the Life wedge these in the purple suede and patent magenta. I especially appreciate the comfort aspect with the styling not looking like something my grandma would wear because I have the beginnings of arthritis in my knee despite my young age and the winter can be brutal depending on how drastic the weather is. These give me the height of a heel with the support of a good flat. I'm thoroughly glad I purchased these!"
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Location: Birmingham, AL
December 03, 2012
Suede wedge pumps.
"These wedge heels are great for work and after. I love the color and fit and fabric. They're great for the fall."
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Location: Los Angeles
November 20, 2012
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"It was comfy when I tried it at home but when I used it to attend an event in convention center for just 3-4 hrs, I felt the burning on the sides of my toes as I walked back to my car in the parking lot and realized when I got home that I end up with a blister on my 5th toe. The color is more vintage like (faded suede), cushy footbed. I never used the shoes again after that...maybe I will if I don't have to do long walks."
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Dr. Finkelstein's laboratory research emphasizes the role of the alveolar epithelium in modulating the pulmonary injury response to physiological and toxicological stimuli. This includes studies of oxidant induced signaling in the pulmonary epithelium and macrophages and epithelial production of cytokines and chemokines in the regulation of the inflammatory functions of alveolar macrophages. His previous research effort focused on the pulmonary alveolar type II cell as the site of pulmonary surfactant synthesis and secretion, and studies on the basic cell and molecular biology of these processes are still an important facet of his work. In addition, the type II cell also plays an important role as the stem cell for renewal of the alveolar epithelium both in the normal lung development and during epithelial repair and renewal following lung injury. The most recent data suggest that type II cells may also be involved in regulating the inflammatory functions of alveolar macrophages, as well as the actions of interstitial fibroblasts during lung growth or pulmonary fibrosis. The overall goal of the current research is to identify some of the key control mechanisms involved in epithelial cell and fibroblast proliferation, and in related extracellular matrix synthesis, processing and assembly. This work seeks to define such mechanisms not only during normal lung growth and normal development, but also during the repair of epithelial damage, and may have important implications for pediatric and adult lung disease, including bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants. This work is funded by grants from NIH, EPA and DoD.
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Joseph Abboud Robert Oxford
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Casual and classic, the Robert from Joseph Abboud is a timeless silhouette that is unmistakable. This oxford looks great with your favorite pair of slacks or jeans, and will be sure to make a statement!
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January 25, 2015
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These shoes are my favorite oxfords!
"I love oxford shoes. I wear them just about everyday. These Joseph Abboud Robert Oxford's are my favorite because they're trendy, comfortable, and classy. I can dress them up with a pair of slacks, or go for a more casual look by pairing them with a dark washed blue jean. I liked them so much that I bought them in two colors. The wing tip design adds a nice touch to the shoe as well. This shoe is a must have for men looking for a versatile shoe."
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Location: Charleston, SC
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Blue Oxford Suede Wingtip
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Tyler Rodan Vassar II Shopper Tote
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The Tyler Rodan Vassar II Shopper Tote is a low maintenance handbag ideal for everyday use. Use this bag for all your needs.
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Stand tall in the Envy Bellatrix platform wedges. This bold sandal is sure to elevate your height and your style.
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We are a curiosity cabinet of antiques & oddities resurrected from the past. Located in the heart of the Andersonville neighborhood of Chicago, IL, our store is a great place to find strange old stuff! We invite you to browse through our large selection to find the perfect gifts for your home. Stop by today!
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We are one of the largest feminist bookstores in the country, stocking more than 30,000 books by and about women, children's books for all ages, and the best of lesbian and gay fiction and non-fiction. Our purpose in beginning the store 33 years ago was to promote the work of women writers and to create a place in which all women would find books reflecting their lives and interests. We strive to do this in an atmosphere in which all are respected, valued, and well-served.
Wild Blossom Meadery & Winery was founded to produce the finest honey wines (Meads) in the Midwest. They are Chicago's first winery and the only meadery on the Northern Illinois Wine Trail.
The Wicker Park-Bucktown neighborhood is an urban shopping destination that is growing in popularity nation wide. The June 2007 edition of Vanity Fair magazine calls Wicker Park-Bucktown shopping, -- a square mile pulsing with sassy boutiques. Visitors can shop in a gritty neighborhood and find everything from hip resale to boutique chic. The main shopping areas are centered where Milwaukee, Damen and North Avenues intersect. Walk north along Damen Avenue to Armitage Avenue to discover some of the hippest boutiques selling the latest trends. Other unique, one-of-a-kind shopping can be found along Milwaukee Avenue south of North Avenue, featuring discount furniture stores, antique furniture shops, trendy clothing boutiques, art galleries and unique gift shops.
At the pinnacle of Chicago's famed Magnificent Mile, Water Tower Place is Chicago's premier shopping destination. Its stunning eight-level atrium features more than 100 of your favorite stores and restaurants plus a mix of distinctive specialty shops and boutiques. It offers a unique, high-energy urban shopping experience you simply won't find anywhere else in the city. In short, Water Tower Place is the place to shop.
Legendary, eclectic home for music in every format and every genre - "a collector's paradise" since 1972. New and used LP's, cassettes and CD's-bought and sold. CD/DVD/CD-Rom professional scratch repair, collector books & magazines, & Elvis shrine. See us at our new home in the Oak Park Arts District.
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Urban Outfitters is a global retailer with a boutique approach. Young hipsters will find the latest clothing trends at this cool Loop shop.
Urban Oasis has more than 65 massage therapists on staff to administer a wide variety of massages, including Swedish, shiatsu, deep tissue, sports, Thai, pregnancy and hot stone.
Since 1988, a one-owner store with a 2,000 square foot of antiques and collectibles from pocket watches to furniture. Open last 2 weeks of each month. Closed Sunday & Monday.
With three locations in the Chicagoland area, Uncle Dan's specializes in outdoor equipment and clothing for any adventure. They carry a wide selection of equipment for camping, backpacking, hiking and travel. Every staff member is trained and committed to providing top-notch service and gear that supports a progressive & active lifestyle. At Uncle Dan's, you talk to people who love the outdoors. With the experience and knowledge to answer all your adventure questions and providing you the gear needed for your excursion, no matter where adventure takes you.
Ulta Salon, Cosmetics & Fragrance, Inc.
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Leading international brand of luxury travel, business and lifestyle accessories. Tumi embodies premium quality and design for accessories for men and women.
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For over 30 years, Tri-County Stockdale Company of Joliet has focused on quality products, backed up with the highest standards for customer service. Our landscape division is striving to grow with your needs. Additionally, our new retail facility continues our focus on landscape products, with the addition of lawn ornamentation and, as always, our personal service. Plus, we are excited to offer expanded selections in our bird seed & feeders, pet feed, soy candles & seasonal gifts.
This iconic British retailer will open its second U.S. location on Michigan Avenue in the Fall of 2011. The store will offer some of the world's most coveted brands at affordable prices.
Over the past two centuries, Tiffany has built an international reputation as the ultimate source of gifts for life's most cherished occasions. Whether it's a milestone in the life of a company, a family or an individual's crowning achievement, Tiffany gifts wrapped in the Tiffany Blue Box® symbolize the rich heritage and unparalleled reputation Tiffany & Co. has enjoyed as one of America's great institutions.
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The Spa at Trump offers a soothing selection of signature treatments that heal through precious gem-infused oils and renowned products that include Kate Somerville Skincare. Experiences can be customized to the needs of each guest.
Chicago's newest shopping destination features 50 world-class specialty shops. 15 sumptuous restaurants, five elegant hotels, one magnificent Nordstrom and over 2,500 parking spaces.
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A unique showroom located in the eclectic Oak Park Arts District featuring exclusive fashions for children, specializing in christening outfits, flower girl dresses, boy's tuxedos and First Holy Communion apparel. You will also find a full line of accessories, gifts and Kidorable rain gear. Our knowledgeable staff will make it easy for you to find the perfect outfit for that special day. Hours are by appointment in our showroom, or you can choose to have a free consultation in your home.
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Mainstreet shopping & dining destination anchored by Ikea, Macy's and Bass Pro Shops. Ted's Montana Grill, Gordon Biersch and Johnny Rockets are a sampling of the restaurants. Barnes & Noble, H & M, Coldwater Creek and Coach represent the many retailers.
For your shopping needs, including stores such as Carson Pirie Scott and Circuit City.
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17 Dealers, 4,000 square feet wide variety of antiques.
The ritzy North Michigan Avenue shopping district boasts a dizzying array of stores, including Nordstrom, H&M, Tiffany, Chanel and the flagship Crate & Barrel store. Upscale shopping centers include Water Tower Place and The 900 Shops. In just eight blocks, you can shop at over 420 exclusive stores and boutiques, enjoy fine dining at over 200 restaurants and discover unsurpassed hospitality at over 50 hotels.


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WASHINGTON — The attorney for Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair, who pleaded guilty last week to adultery and having inappropriate relationships with several women, said it is possible that his client could still retire as a general.
In a highly charged case, Sinclair was fined $20,000 and reprimanded, but he avoided prison time. Critics, such as Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., called the sentence a "mockery."
The sentence left open an important question. At what rank will Sinclair, 51, be allowed to retire?
At stake is a lot of money. Sinclair's attorney calculated that the difference between his retiring as a lieutenant colonel and a brigadier general would amount to $832,000 if he would retire today and live to age 82.
"It's possible he will retire as a general, and it is possible he will retire at the last rank he served honorably," said Richard Scheff, Sinclair's attorney.
Some legal experts say it's unlikely the Army will let him retire at his current rank, given the crimes Sinclair pleaded guilty to.
"I think that's whistling past the graveyard," said Eugene Fidell, who teaches military justice at Yale Law School.
The matter will be decided by the secretary of the Army based on a recommendation by a "grade determination" review board, a somewhat arcane panel convened to review such cases, which are not common.
The regulations state that the review board makes the determination based on the last year the soldier served "satisfactorily."
The crimes Sinclair pleaded guilty to began when he was a colonel, so the board could conclude that the last rank he served honorably was as a lieutenant colonel.
The board has some discretion in applying the regulations, but it is "deeply unlikely" it would conclude he served satisfactorily as a colonel and brigadier general, Fidell said.
Scheff said he has spoken to people about the retirement process, presumably so he can help advise his client. The board allows the officer to present information in support of retiring at their current rank, but they do not have a right to appear before the panel.
Sinclair's case sparked headlines and became emblematic of a broad sexual harassment problem in the military.
Sinclair had initially been charged with more serious crimes, including sexual assault, but the government's case collapsed amid allegations that top brass improperly tried to influence the case.
Prosecutors rejected a plea offer amid fears that such a move would strengthen calls for the military to change its criminal justice system.
Some lawmakers have pushed for changes that would remove the authority to prosecute serious crimes from military commanders, in an effort to create a more independent military justice system.
One such bill, sponsored by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., failed in the Senate this month.
Advocates for change may have an unlikely ally. Scheff said Sinclair, too, would like to see some changes in the military justice system, but he cannot discuss them publicly since he remains on active duty.
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adidas 11Nova Indoor Soccer Shoe - Mens
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Bring on your A game and continue your winning streak in the adidas® 11Nova indoor soccer shoe.
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The Great Day Stabilizer is easy to use and ensures a quiet ride with ample stability towing.
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The vehicle I am using this for the plastic bumper sticks past the receiver just a bit so I had to drill another 5/8" hole to allow it to pin into receiver. It is very well made and also light weight. I dont know that I would us it for hauling anything very heavy but it works great for the scooter platrom , and keeps it from dragging the ground.


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Qupid Ciara-08 Platform Sandal
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Step out in and stand out in a sensational platform from Qupid. The shimmering Ciara-08 has a sky-high heel that will take your style to the limits.
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"These are so cute! Black satin and glitter straps. The ankle part was a little large on me, however i have small ankles. Heels are high because of platform but not unbearable. They are pretty comfy for high heeled shoes. Good buy"
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Location: Atlanta
September 14, 2013
Cute but...
"This is a really cute shoe! However, if you have a small ankle, DO NOT purchase! I hated that I had to return these today but the ankle area was just too big and there was nothing I could do about it, and I'm medium built."
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August 12, 2013
Great shoes
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June 25, 2013
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Members of the U.S. Marine Corps served as pallbearers for Cpl. David Sonka, 23, of Parker, a Marine dog-handler who was killed in Afghanistan May 4. Gov. John Hickenlooper was among hundreds of mourners who attended Sonka's funeral at Mission Hills Church in Littleton shortly before he was laid to rest at Ft. Logan National Cemetery May 16.
Sonka received a full-military burial and Hickenlooper ordered flags statewide to be lowered to half-staff. The Colorado Patriot Guard Riders escorted the flag-draped-casket to Ft. Logan.


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Nine West Cocktail Hour Wedge Sandal
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Item # 282443
Lock in on the hottest new trend from Nine West. The Cocktail hour printed wedge sandal has an eye-catching print and fun colors for a stylish look.
- Nubuck leather upper
- Ankle strap with an adjustable buckle
- Almond toe
- 1½" platform, 5" printed wedge heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
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