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LDU Quito: Ecuador's finest get smart ahead of their big derby by Aaron› 27 Mar 2013
After the international break we're all looking forward to the return of domestic football this Easter weekend, and there's one match in particular that's caught our eye from further afield. On Sunday, Ecuador's capital city Quito hosts its big derby game, the Clásico Capitalino, with Liga Deportiva Universitaria de Quito hosting Deportivo Quito.
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Canada's Sarah Pavan triumphs in BrazilSAO PAULO(Aprl 9 2013) – Canadian national team member Sarah Pavan of Kitchener, Ont., scored a match high 22 points as Unilever (Rio de Janeiro) made a spectacular comeback in Sunday's Women's Superliga Final to win the crown for the eighth time. The Superliga is considered one of the top women's professional league in the world.
The team from Rio beat out rivals Sollys/Nestlé (SP) 3-2 (22/25, 19/25, 25/20, 25/15, 15/9) in a match that lasted 2 hours and 11 minutes at the Ibirapuera Gymnasium, in São Paulo. The match was played before 9,000 + fans and on broadcast on Brazilian national TV.
Unilever went 16-2 in the regular season and undefeated in six playoff matches losing only one set before the championship final. The squad includes Natalia Zilio, Valeska Menezes, Fabi Oliveira, and volleyball legend Fofao all Olympic champions with Brazil. The head coach is Bernardo Rezende (aka Bernardinho) the who is also at the helm of Brazil's men's national team.
Pavan and Logan Tom of the U.S., were the only foreign members on Unilever. Pavan, in her first season in the Superliga, was third in league scoring with 325 points.


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And in the seventh month, on the seventeenth day of the month, the ark came to rest upon the mountains of Ararat. And the waters continued to abate until the tenth month; in the tenth month, on the first day of the month, the tops of the mountains were seen.
At the end of forty days Noah opened the window of the ark which he had made, and sent forth a raven; and it went to and fro until the waters were dried up from the earth. Then he sent forth a dove from him, to see if the waters had subsided from the face of the ground; but the dove found no place to set her foot, and she returned to him to the ark, for the waters were still on the face of the whole earth. So he put forth his hand and took her and brought her into the ark with him. He waited another seven days, and again he sent forth the dove out of the ark; and the dove came back to him in the evening, and lo, in her mouth a freshly plucked olive leaf; so Noah knew that the waters had subsided from the earth. Then he waited another seven days, and sent forth the dove; and she did not return to him any more.
In the six hundred and first year, in the first month, the first day of the month, the waters were dried from off the earth; and Noah removed the covering of the ark, and looked, and behold, the face of the ground was dry. In the second month, on the twenty-seventh day of the month, the earth was dry. Then God said to Noah, "Go forth from the ark, you and your wife, and your sons and your sons' wives with you. Bring forth with you every living thing that is with you of all flesh - birds and animals and every creeping thing that creeps on the earth - that they may breed abundantly on the earth, and be fruitful and multiply upon the earth." So Noah went forth, and his sons and his wife and his sons' wives with him. And every beast, every creeping thing, and every bird, everything that moves upon the earth, went forth by families out of the ark.
Then Noah built an altar to the LORD, and took of every clean animal and of every clean bird, and offered burnt offerings on the altar. And when the LORD smelled the pleasing odor, the LORD said in his heart, "I will never again curse the ground because of man, for the imagination of man's heart is evil from his youth; neither will I ever again destroy every living creature as I have done."
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The Illinois Accelerator Research Center, or IARC, is a new accelerator research facility funded by the state of Illinois and currently being built at Fermilab. At IARC, scientists and engineers from Fermilab, Argonne National Laboratory and Illinois universities will work side by side with industrial partners to research and develop breakthroughs in accelerator science and translate them into applications for the nation's health, wealth and security.
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1. The Karl Lagerfeld x Net-A-Porter collection is now available for purchase. Lots of rockstar-inspired looks, including coated metallic and houndstooth print jeans. The website went as far as to change their logo to include a silhouette of Karl's head.
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These are really neat and useful version of a Captive Bead Ring with a Rubber Ball in place of the Surgical Steel Ball that is normally there. The Rubber ball makes it real easy to remove and put back in, and it also reduces on the weight of the large beads drastically. As with all of our "trojan" pieces, the ring is HOLLOW which really reduces the weight of the piece. These are only available Large Gauges and the ring itself is naturally made from 316LVM Surgical Steel.
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- Lightweight, easy in...easy out. Review by Petie01
Easily the most comfortable piece of PA jewelry I own. For every day wear when I don't always want always want a lot of weight, this is the perfect piece.
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While I can appreciate the extreme lightness of a hollow large-gauge ring, I'm not too keen on the sharp edges, especially considering my application of this ring on a PA. That is to say, the edges of the ring ends aren't razor sharp, but not so dull as to keep from scraping the inside of the fistula (for laymen, the fistula is what you call the tunnel of scar tissue that makes up a piercing). That said, it makes for keeping the rubber ball secure.
I recommend sticking one end of the ring into a short length of silicone tubing, and threading it through your piercing, to prevent the aforementioned scraping.
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It is one of the lightest 00 gauge rings that I have. Very easy to install and remove. The ball is just so secure. I use it in my PA and don't want to have a heaver ring in place for long periods of time as I stretch to the next size very easily. This is perfect for daily wear. I wish that CG would sell spare balls in difference color or designs!
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This is a new favorite for my PA. I got a 0 gauge and I liked it so much I ordered a 00. Easy to put in and take out. Lighter than a screwball.
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This ring has become my favorite piece for my PA. My 0ga SS quickly becomes too heavy, but the Trojan is lightweight enough for daily wear. I get to enjoy the heft of a 0ga without the massive weight. The rubber ball is easy to change and quite secure. I've worn this ring for about 2 years now and the ball has held up well against the stresses of both urine & ejaculate. I highly recommend.
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I bought one of these in 00 gauge for in my PA and love the thing. You don't need any tools to remove the ring unlike captives that have a stainless steel ball. It is hollow which makes it extremely light weight, to the point where you forget you have it in. I would definately recommend this product.
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I love this ring! Light weight, easy to keep clean and very secure Ball.
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I just received my 00GA Trojan Ball ring. It is unbelievably light and comfortable! I love the larger Guage rings but they tend to be too heavy, this ring is perfect!
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I have been stretching my earlobe holes and this ring is the answer to what SS jewelry I can wear in between stretches. It's light weight keeps my stretch without the irritation a heavy ring gives me. Stan
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I had a hard time wearing my 0gauge PA with stainless steel, and this is absolutely a wonderful ring for that. I now wear it 24/7 and it feels and LOOKS great. The ball fits tightly and the ring is comfortable. Highly recommended
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Great looking. I didn't realize the metal was not solid, so it misses the weight I was hoping for.
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I bought these for my son for his 22nd Birthday, he loved them. He had a pair just like them but they were stainless steel and way too heavy, they were stretching the hol;es in his ears. These are light and comfortable. Thanks for offering them.
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I love the 00ga Trojan Ball Closure Ring. The rubber ball is easy to put in and take out. The Trojan Ring is very light in weight,but looks like a heavy" MONSTROUS" ring. I only wish the ring came smaller than 11/16'
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Great looking oo gauge lightweight ring, I like to change it with my heavvy oo gauge monster screwbal ring and the oo gauge dome curved barbell!!!
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Love this piece. Got the 00 and it feels great. Lightweight and very comfortable. Ball is easy to remove, my partner really likes playing with it.
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LOVE TI! the light weight makes it very easy to wear, i got the 0 gauge 5/8, and the rubber ball makes for easy removal when needed. got it in a couple of days after it was shipped
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Chemical Elements Table
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NOTES: Elements 112, 113, 114, 115, and 116 are under review and are thus not included. approximately means "approximately." < means "less than."
1. Isotopes are different forms of the same element having the same atomic number but different atomic weights.
2. Mass number of the longest-lived isotope that is known.
3. Calculated figure.
4. Artificially produced.
5. Liquid.
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Psalm 39
David seeks to control his tongue—Man is altogether vanity—He is a stranger and a sojourner on the earth.
1 I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with my
2 I was dumb with silence, I held my peace, even from good; and my sorrow was stirred.
3 My heart was
4 Lord, make me to know mine end, and the
5 Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether
6 Surely every man walketh in a vain shew: surely they are disquieted in vain: he heapeth up
7 And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.
9 I was dumb, I opened not my mouth; because thou didst it.
10 Remove thy stroke away from me: I am consumed by the blow of thine hand.
11 When thou with rebukes dost
12 Hear my prayer, O Lord, and give ear unto my cry; hold not thy peace at my tears: for I am a
13 O spare me, that I may recover strength, before I go hence, and be no more.


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DCGS was founded in 1974 as the Lombard Suburban Genealogical Society. In May 1981 the Society moved its reference collection to the Wheaton Public Library helping it to become one of the premiere genealogical research locations of the Chicago suburbs. DCGS has continued to contribute to the genealogical collection over the years.
The mission of the Society is:
- To encourage the study of family history and genealogy,
- To encourage the identification and preservation of records having genealogical value, especially those of DuPage County, Illinois, and to make those records available to members and to the general public, and
- To cooperate with other societies and libraries to further the field of family history and genealogy.
Specific membership information can be obtained from the Society website. There are currently (2011) about 150 members of DCGS but others are always encouraged to join. Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month September through May; except for December and February. The format of each meeting is: socialization with light refreshments from 6:30-7:00pm, a general society meeting from 7:00-7:30pm, and a presentation from 7:30-8:30pm given by an experienced genealogical lecturer. All meetings are open to the public and are free of charge.
Detailed education information can be obtained from the Society website. Classes, including live lectures and webinars, are presented in the Fall and Spring. All classes are presented at the Wheaton Public Library.
DCGS has a number of projects that are currently active. These projects involve activities supporting research in the areas of surnames, funeral homes, cemeteries, marriage licenses, and listings of genealogy reference materials.
Each year since 1975 the Society has presented a genealogical conference. This year's conference, titled "Tracking Your Ancestors' Footsteps", was held on February 25, 2012 in St. Charles, Illinois. Featured speakers were: Paul Milner, Loretto (Lou) Szucs, Juliana Smith, Tony Burroughs, Jennifer Holik, and Maureen Brady. This all-day event had three simultaneous lectures covering twelve topics including: Finding Your English Ancestry, Searching Ancestry.com, Social Networking, The "New" Family Search, African American Genealogy, Getting Around the Great Chicago Fire. There were also exhibitors & vendors in attendance.
Contact Information:
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- Mailing address: DuPage County Genealogical Society, PO Box 3, Wheaton, IL 60187-0003
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Oil Shale Research, Development, & Demonstration (RD&D) Leases
In 2007 the BLM issued six oil shale research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) leases; five of those leases are within the Piceance Basin in the WRFO. The RD&D leases issued during the first round of leasing included an RD&D lease of 160 acres with the ability to identify up to 5,120 acres for a preference lease area to be included during later commercial leasing.
In the second round of leasing, the RD&D parcel is again 160 acres but the associated preference lease area has been reduced to an additional area of up to 480 contiguous acres. The preference lease area is an area that can be reserved for conversion to a commercial lease at a future time after additional BLM review. There are currently two proposals being considered by the WRFO during this second round of RD&D leasing.
1st Round of Oil Shale RD&D Leases
For more information on the 1st round of oil shale RD&D leasing, please use the links in the table below.
Chevron USA Inc.
Plan of Operation
Environmental Assessments
Shell Frontier Oil and Gas Inc.
E.G.L. Resources Inc.
Plan of Operation
Environmental Assessments
2nd Round of Oil Shale RD&D Leases
For more information about the 2nd round of RD&D leasing, please click here.
Map of All of the Oil Shale RD&D Tracts and Preference Acreage
To download a PDF version of the above map, please click here.
Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS)
In 2008, the BLM published a Final PEIS that, in addition to expanding the acreage potentially available for commercial tar-sands leasing, amended 8 resource management plans (RMPs) in Utah, Colorado, and Wyoming to make approximately 1.9 million acres of public lands potentially available for commercial oil shale development and 431,224 acres for tar sands leasing and development.
With commercial development of oil shale at least several years away, the new planning process will allow the BLM to take a fresh look at what public lands are best suited for oil shale and tar sands development. Final land-use decisions will be made in light of any new information about potential resource needs and impacts, and technological innovations.
For information on the 2008 Final PEIS, please visit the Oil Shale and Tar Sands Programmatic EIS Information Center.
For information on the new programmatic planning process, please read the press releases:
"BLM Begins New Look at Oil Shale Plans" 4/14/11
"BLM to Hold Public Meetings in Rifle and Meeker" 4/14/11


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The Whitaker Program is a funding opportunity for emerging U.S. leaders in biomedical engineering to build collaborative ties with individuals and institutions overseas.
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Whitaker Fellows are recent BS recipients, graduate students, or professionals with less than a PhD degree, within three years of the degree.
Fellows are awarded grants for up to one year to take on a meaningful career-enhancing biomedical engineering project, including partial coverage of tuition.
Whitaker Fellows are recent PhD recipients (post-docs) within three years of the degree.
Scholars are awarded up to two years to take on a meaningful career-enhancing biomedical engineering project, with funding competitive with post-doc salaries.
U.S.-based biomedical engineers who are graduating seniors, graduate students, post-docs or early-career professionals. Applicants should be either currently-enrolled or no more than three years from their most recent degree.
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The House of Annie Lennox
- 23rd March − 30th June 2013
- Scottish National Portrait Gallery | Admission Free
Annie Lennox, one of the nation's most internationally acclaimed singer-songwriters, presents her exhibition The House of Annie Lennox at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Curated in partnership with the V&A and the artist herself, the exhibition focuses on the artist's work over three decades, as an iconic performer, singer-songwriter, recording artist and political activist. Tracing her unique career from its early beginnings, the exhibition includes The Tourists, Eurythmics, and her solo work through to the present day, with an array of stunning photographs, iconic videos, and a dazzling selection of costumes taken from her personal archive.
Image: Satoshi Saïkusa, Annie Lennox, 1991 © Satoshi Saïkusa


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Fronius USA promotes four employees
Fronius USA LLC, Portage, Ind., a subsidiary of Fronius Intl. GmbH and manufacturer of welding equipment, has promoted four team members.
David Grant (VSP NorthEast Brighton) and Chris Bliven (Central Region) have been promoted from area sales managers to regional sales managers in their respective territories. Mark Stone continues his role as regional sales manager at the VSP SouthEast office.
In addition, on March 1 Shaun Relyea, senior application engineer, assumes his new role as tech support manager at the company headquarters in Indiana. Wes Doneth, the tech support manager, becomes the area sales manager for Michigan and Indiana, working from VSP NorthEast Brighton.


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Mahlkonig was founded in Hamburg, in the year 1924 as a family business making electric motors and evolved quickly into manufacturing grinders for a wide range of materials. Following the needs of a growing market they have for more than 50 years hence focused on grinding coffee. Mahlkonig is today recognized as the world leader in designing and manufacturing commercial and professional coffee grinders and along with their sister company Ditting dominate the coffee grinding machine industry. To support their products in North America they have established a sales, service, and technical center in Durham, NC.


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Keep your head up, son!
Jason Strudwick
January 04 2013 11:51AM
I get asked all the time what is the most important skill for a young hockey player to master. I have spoken to many experts in this area and they confirmed my own opinion. Skating is the answer. I have always believed if a player can skate, get around the ice quickly and efficiently they have a chance to contribute to the game.
I am starting to think that there is another skill that is not above skating but right below it in terms of importance. On-ice awareness.
The more hockey I watch at all levels the more this becomes evident. If a player has his head up he can find the open man to make a pass to them or get open to receive a pass. Being able to recognize who the dangerous player is on the ice and where on the ice he is, is a skill in itself that takes time to develop.
A huge part of on ice awareness has become and is self-preservation. Take a look at the video below.
Team Canada dumps the puck in and Slovakian defenceman Patrick Luka goes back to retrieve the hard rimmed puck. I don't know if thought he was just in a shinny game or he had just paid his two dollars for public skating but he has no idea what is going on around him on the ice. He doesn't even bother to take a look up the ice. He simply follows the boards around, waiting for the puck to catch up to him. No clue!
Anthony Camara comes right down the boards and runs him right over! I loved it! A legal hit if I ever saw one. Unfortunately for Luka he was not able to get off the ice on his own. I never like to see that; I am not a barbarian. That being said, the responsibility for this hit is on Luka. He needs to get his head up and protect himself.
Are we teaching players, young and old to be prepared for contact? Hockey is a physical sport. Young players need instruction in this area. I have heard many stories of players leaving the sport when hitting comes into games. Maybe if there was an emphasis on getting players to understand the dangerous areas of the ice like five feet from the boards less kids would get hurt. There will always be injuries but with more instruction I believe more hits could be avoided.
There is also a need for players to protect themselves. Can anyone remember Mark Messier getting run over? I watched a lot of his games and I can't remember him get slammed. There were two reasons for this. One, he had great awareness of where opposing players were coming from. Two, he never let himself be a victim of a hit without giving something back.
Just because hitting is a part of hockey doesn't mean you need to accept getting hit. Messier understood this very well. When a player was coming to hit him his stick would go up as well as his elbows. It made delivering a hit a lot less enjoyable for the hitter and took some of the steam out of the hit. Often, players are in vulnerable positions along the boards. This is an area where having your stick high deters other players from running you.
I often think of Taylor Hall versus Drew Doughty. Hall has a tendency to fly up the ice without to much concern as to who may be lining him up. Drew has good timing and has made Hall fly a couple of times. Taylor needs to start getting dirty. When Doughty comes to run him put his elbow or stick around Drew's chin. Sure, Hallsy may get penalized and even suspended. It is worth it for a couple of reasons. One, Hall won't end up injured. Two, the rest of the league all watches the highlights. He will get fewer guys running him because they are unsure if and when he would do it again. My approach may seem aggressive but that is how players acquire space and a reputation through the NHL.
I go back to Messier, what kind of reputation did he have? I don't remember players wanting to earn one by messing with him, the outcome was too unpredictable. Another guy who was a master at this, although it may surprise many was Peter Forsberg. He was the master of the reverse hit!
A reverse hit is when a player waits till the last second before a player hits him and he hits the hitter. It surprises the hitter big time. Forsberg would often do it in the corners. Quite often the guy coming to hit him would end up on his ass and Forsberg would have a clearer path to the net. It was a great play. He wouldn't accept being hit.
One last thought on this hitting topic that has been bothering is the diving. Check out this sell job that Tomas Mikus does after being hit by Team Canada's J.C Lipon.
I don't dispute it was a dirty hit by Lipon but did Mikus have to flop around on the ice after? This is the part of the game I literally hate. I can't stand seeing guys lying on the ice when everyone knows the player is fine. All Mikus was trying to do was sell a five minute penalty to the refs. It is brutal and not the way hockey should be played.
I've never understood the motivation? Why show weakness? Unless your legs are broken or something very serious has happened, go to the bench. Nine out of ten times players can get to the bench. If you are cut, go to the bench, which is where help is. Bad shoulder, your legs still work, get to the bench. Blocked a shot off the side of your foot, you guessed it; ice is one the bench, go to it!
Not only does Mikus lay on the ice for too long, he ends up scoring the goal on the five minute penalty call! Wow! This guy must be a fast healer! I would like to see a rule put into the books that would be the following. A player who lays on the ice for longer than five seconds after receiving a blow that resulted in a penalty cannot play on the ensuing power play. Very simple and clear. How many players would stay on the ice? Very few, if any. Trust me!
Hockey is a physical sport. I like watching it played that way. I have no issue with Team Canada playing that way at the World Junior Championships. As a hockey playing nation we have a responsibility to teach our players the skills required to compete in that style of hockey.
It is enough to simply say 'Keep your head up, son'.
January 04 2013, 12:03PM
Great points, JS. As much as I love Hall's reckless abandon, I cringe when I watch him try to slip between the boards and a defender. Taking a penalty or two could go a long way as far as self preservation goes.
January 04 2013, 12:28PM
^agreed! hope his NHL career isn't cut short by concussions.
Nice to hear these points from a player. Although I don't like dirty play, given the reality of the NHL I have often thought a little wildness backs off the headhunters.
Hall definitely needs to do something to protect himself.
Glenn Anderson also must have been a treat to deal with in his prime, elbows skates and stick flailing around going into the corner.
Anyone who thinks Hall never defends himself should watch this. He didn't even get a penalty. He did it earlier to Doughty as well at a higher speed, but I can't find the video. He didn't get a penalty in either case. Very Messier-like.
January 04 2013, 12:50PM
@Jason Strudwick while I do agree that players need to keep their head up and diving sucks your solution isn't feasible. 1) when do you start counting to 5 seconds 2) what if the player is winded 3) with all the concussion talks this just screams get up and play your fine.
First thing my dad taught me was keep your head up! I loved the Camara hit wish you would see more of that type of hit in the NHL but it seems too me there trying to get the big hits and toughness outta it, bringing in more European style hockey to appease American fans , just venting.. damn you lockout
January 04 2013, 01:05PM
Nice blog today -- you really made great points about on ice awareness and player protection. A recent player's perspective is greatly appreciated by this hockey fan. Can you please do more of these blogs? It is very refreshing after reading about prospect development and CBA or rink negotiations ad nauseum.
Players will roll around on the ice because they will do anything to help their team get an edge. Even if they cannot play the PP, their team is still on a man-advantage. This still gives them a reason to stop, drop and roll.
I think it is up to the referees to get the call right in the first place. Commit to penalizing a player for diving or flopping. Confer with the other ref and/or linesmen. I would even suggest the use of video replay to confirm major penalties (besides fighting) if they have any uncertainty about the call.
Good job Jason.
January 04 2013, 01:09PM
Hockey seems to be slowly becoming like soccer. I'd love to see more steps taken against diving. It's brutal.
Great post.
I thought it was strange how a few years ago the media was really promoting keep your head up, then after the Crosby concussion it was all, we need to eliminate hits to the head.
What did you think of Sutton's hits that got him suspended last year? I like how he didn't back down and said he'd do it again if he had to. Trying to say his hit wasn't dirty, he's just big and that's how he plays.
January 04 2013, 01:13PM
Jason, great article and totally agree with you! Players need to be always aware where they are on the ice and who's on the ice too! One thing that I really don't like what today's players do is turn their back when they see a hit coming. I was always taught to protect yourself and never put yourself in a bad position, especially you are close to the boards. This incident a few years back with kitchener's Ben fanneli, was an example where the player put himself in harm by turning his back to the player that was going to hit him. Fanneli was probably wearing his chin strap too loosely which cause his helmet to be ejected upon impact. http://youtu.be/fPj-kCp1rGI. Checking from behind rules should be changed to also penalizing the a player turning their backs to the hit.
Amen. I've always thought that the direction the game is going in this area is dispocable. When players go into the coners head first without checking over their shoulder and get rammed, then are surprised after. This infuriates me. 9/10 times the hittee is at fault for the injury for not protecting themselves. The antics of the canucks are not something that should exist. Flopping and diving are way to prevalent, because under today's rules all the onus is put on the hitter. Messier protected himself, because he knew that nobody would do it for him. Players today are too protected from retribution (not just marty mcsorely assaults, but big hits), that weasles have found a place to live.
I would say Smyth is the current master of making people pay. Elbows up at all times along the boards, perfect.
love the reverse hit torres was good at it, i saw hemsky try to emulate it a few times with mixed results.
January 04 2013, 01:25PM
Keep your head up, NHL.....suitable title considering those involved in the NHL will be left scratching their heads when hockey returns next Christmas.
How to flush a billion dollars+ (post lockout revenues) down the toilet, brought to you by Gary Bettman and Donald Fehr. If the Canadian dollar were to hit that 70 cent mark in the near future, the NHL would be in dire straights. Does Rome even have a fire department?
If a faked injury results in a major and a game, the suspended player should be re-instated and the faker should be assessed the game suspension instead, subject to appeal requiring proof of an injury that would have resulted in the actions displayed on the ice.
Any team that continues to play a player who shows signs of concussions on the ice should be subject to a massive fine, possibly even a drop in draft position.
January 04 2013, 04:19PM
I like how Ray Ferraro called Schiefle's blantant dive in the first USA game 'heady'.
If we are in a playoff game, and Hall goes down to get a call, I wonder how people would feel if we scored on the pp to win the game......
I bet the popular opinion would change a bit.....
But we fought to change the game, and get more powerplays, and now this is a side-effect......just like the oilers firewagon style was trumped by the trap, the clutch and grab has been replaced with the dive-flop......
The circle of hockey rolls on......
Better yet, if a player causes play to stop due to injury (either real or imagined), the player must pass a full medical examination before being allowed to resume play.
I'm not talking about the old smelling salts routine, but a full dark room examination! This will cost them a period or more.
This article is like your in my head.Could not agree more on any of the points.
Keep your head up and your stick on the ice.Defend yourself at all times on the ice.
Keep your elbow high.The runs will stop.


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id Software has decided to halt all mobile development until Doom 4 is finished.
Studio cofounder, John Carmck, expressed his sadness for the decision but explained that the talents working on mobile titles were needed for Doom 4.
"I love doing the mobile work - taking that time, spending a month, a year or something working on a mobile project," he said.
"It was looked at as something that, yes, this is fun, this is fun for the company and it's entertaining and it makes money, but it's not a grand slam sort of thing on there. The Bethesda family really is about swinging for the fences."
Carmack revealed that id Software's mobile team was working on two new games; one of them is basically finished. Nonetheless, both projects are put on hold until Doom 4 is in the clear.
"I hope we get back to mobile in various ways in the future," Carmack explained, "but the big real aim is blockbuster, AAA titles, and for id that means Doom 4, it means that we get the whole company behind that after we get Doom 3: BFG Edition out the door. Essentially, everybody will be focused on Doom 4 as a project."
Carmack refused to pin down a release window for Doom 4.
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...I liked Rage and the first
I agree with the doom part,
Idiots !! lol "RAGE" This game was bad before they patched it!! Rage game gave me the same type of feeling as the title when i first payed it!! MR.Car gave us the shooters!! They are the best type of games out there!! For the people who are in the pursuit of Graphics Fidelity!! Join the army!!
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Rage was pretty poor. A jumble sale of a game (rummage/yard sale for you yanks). The FPS was limited in a very tight playing space, the driving parts didn`t fit at all, forcing you to complete races to continue and the engine while future looking performed pretty badly even on high spec machines. It was a huge mis-step. It`ll have it`s fans and defenders and that`s fine but even Doom3 was more fun. I just hope they do back to the roots a bit more for a shooter. 1 or 2 enemies and bosses does not a game make. We all know Badlands was better than Rage and came out way before.
remember when ID put all their eggs in one basket with RAGE?, remember what a huge piece of **** that turned out to be? ID haven't put out a decent game since quake 3, that's why Bethesda was able to acquire them, because they knew that without a large company like zenimax backing them they would go bust. because in terms of technology and ideas, they are lagging behind every other triple A studio
You do realize ID's business
You do realize ID's business isnt making games right (not for the past 15 years or so)? Just like Crytek they make a showcase game when they release a new engine, make a few bucks off of that game and, more importantly, show their potential customers (dev studios) what their engine can do. Afterwards said studios license the engine for hudreds of thousands of dollars plus royalties to make their games. Thats the business for ID, Crytek and Unreal. Another kid schooled, learn and move on.
until they create a full
ID = Idiots
Don't talk **** about ID,
Don't talk **** about ID, they're legends, far more respected than any other developers will EVER be.
So take your bullshit elsewhere, perhaps a forum where all you 13 year old faggets gather up to talk about how much you love the COD games. (which btw, would never be what it is today, if it wasn't for ID)
Shut up Carmack, get back to
13 year old f***** ?
I think ID is mad el oh el
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Bullet Storm resembled the classic Doom game play and experience more than Doom 3. Doom 3 was more like DND, which corridor do you choose next. Roll, the lights go out. Scary things happen... I already have Fear, and Dead Space for my horror fix. High flying, scary, shoot'em up game play for me please. With extra guts and gore like in Soldier of Fortune. The more angry the the raters are the better, ill buy online happily.


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I find it amazing that the above was constructed with cans! It is made from cans of food which will be donated to the Arkansas Foodbank after the exhibit ends. Canstruction, here in Little Rock kicked off January 17th. The teams, comprised of local engineers, architects, and construction worker, had 12 hours to build the elaborate works. This coming weekend I hope to find the time to go see the exhibit. This year it is housed at the Clinton Library.
Canstruction® (from their web site--where you will find more wonderful photos) is the most unique food charity in the world!
A foundation of the Society for Design Administration (SDA), Canstruction® is a design/build competition currently held in cities throughout North America. Teams of architects, engineers, and students mentored by these professionals, compete to design and build giant structures made entirely from full cans of food.
The results are displayed to the public as magnificent sculpture exhibits in each city where a competition is held. At the close of the exhibitions all of the canned food used in the structures is donated to local food banks for distribution to emergency feeding programs that include pantries, soup kitchens, elderly and day care centers.
Since its inception, ten million pounds of food has been donated to aid in the fight against hunger. Initiated by the Denver, Seattle and New York Chapters of the SDA in 1992/93, Canstruction® now has over one hundred individual competitions scheduled to take place during the 2007-2008 cycle.


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Unisa Lady Wedge Sandal
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You're sure to shine in the Lady from Unisa. This beaded sandal is the perfect lift to your look!
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Location: Austin, TX
June 20, 2014
Not so great
"I have a pair of silver Unisa sandals from last summer that I love. The size 8 fits perfect. So this summer I needed a pair of black sandals and thought I would try Unisa again. This time it did not work out so well. The beading/detail on the black sandal is more of a grayish/hematite color, not black, so it really sticks out... and not in a good way. Looked cheap. I ordered a size 8 and they did not fit. The band going over the top of my foot was too tight/short... I basically could not fit my foot into the sandal. Overall, not the sandal for me so I returned them immediately."
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
March 12, 2014
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Location: Atlanta
March 01, 2014
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October 26, 2013
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Zumbier Brewery produces fine small batch beer. Fill growlers, give tours, tap room and food pairings. Beer is also available at many local taverns and stores.
Welcome to the North Shore's newest restaurant, bakery and specialty food store. The retail section proffers gourmet salads, bakery goods and European imports. In the separate dining room, you'll find fresh seafood, pastas, steaks, salads and more.
Zhivago is a restaurant and ballroom with a beautiful atmosphere and excellent food. Featuring European-American cuisine with a Russian twist.
ZED451 is a contemporary internationally inspired upscale steakhouse providing unlimited samplings of seasonally driven multicultural offerings. Private event space available.
Favorite dishes include made-to-order guacamole and unique fajitas which are served sizzling hot in lava stone molcajetes. Featuring a wide variety of meat and seafood dishes in both traditional and modern Mexican preparations, alongside a seemingly endless list of tequilas to be enjoyed by themselves or in a fresh squeezed margarita.
Since 1978, Zanies has presented the best in stand-up comedy. Past performers have included Jay Leno, Jerry Seinfeld, and Richard Lewis. Photo Credit: ©Adam Alexander Photography
ZaZa's Tavola Italiana offers an intimate, comfortable seating to relax and savor authentic and fresh Italian foods like visiting a Trattoria in the Italian countryside. The pastas are rich and flavorful reproductions of "Old World" standards, such as our Rigatoni Abbruzzese or Paccheri Tartuffi. There are plenty of entrees for our guests to enjoy, like the Filet Barolo and the Pesce Bianco Spinaci, as well as insalates, antipastas and rustic brick-oven pizzas.
The orginal authentic Mandarin & Szechwan cuisine restaurant. Enjoy superior Chinese cooking as you watch chefs masterfully prepare traditional dishes and Yu's award-winning homemade noodles behind a magnificient glass back drop. Banquet Room for up to 100 people. We offer on-line ordering and delivery.
From our hibachi fire show to our rotating sushi bar, Yue-Sun brings the excitement of Japanese cuisine to Illinois. Our specially trained chefs will dazzle and delight the entire family as your meal is tossed about and served to perfection. We have a vast variety of items on our menu, ranging from traditional to a few unique recipes of our own.
CITY:Wood Dale
What's the key to our success? A commitment to excellence. Attention to detail. A first-rate, knowledgeable wait staff. And, of course, the driving forces behind it all: Yoshi and Nobuko Katsumura. You're sure to find new and interesting things at the café, including dishes you won't find anywhere else (have you ever seen barracuda on another menu?!). Our eclectic menu features dishes with influences that run the gamut from Japanese to Italian, French and American. Please join us and experience our fine cuisine in a comfortable atmosphere. At Yoshi's Café, you're like family.
Family owned and operated Mexican eatery located in Downtown Skokie. Yolo offers a remarkable eating experience and an eclectic menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest. "An absolute gem" rave reviewers on Yelp.
Family owned and operated Yolo offers a menu that changes often and caters to a wide variety of tastes. Traditional Mexican food at its finest and a recent Bib Gourmand 2014 winner.
If Topolo pampers and Frontera dances, then Xoco rocks. Though the word is Mexican slang for "little sister" (from the ancient Aztec language), there's nothing little about Xoco's big, bold Mexican marketplace flavors. Open early, late and closed on Sundays and Mondays, this quick-service cafe from Rick and Deann Bayless proffers contemporary expressions of Mexico's most beloved street food and snacks: hot-from-the-fryer churros and flaky empanadas; frothy Mexican hot chocolate (ground from Mexican cacao beans right in our front window!); warm, crusty tortas (Mexican submarine sandwiches); and made-to-order caldos (meal-in-a-bowl soups) that feature everything from roasted vegetables to seafood to pork belly.
Most recently chef de partie at Alinea Restaurant and formerly of Home Bistro and Zealous, brings years of experience and culinary innovation to the Wood kitchen. Chef Aubin strongly believes that using only the freshest, most locally available ingredients not only produces better tasting meals, but also builds a sense of collective community and responsibility. The proof is in the plates: foodies and casual diners alike will remember his dishes for their exceptional flavor, quality, and execution.
Diners can start their day with Corn Pancakes or Shrimp & Grits and dig into dinners such as Blackened Catfish or North Carolina Pulled pork, Southern cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Located on Berwyn's bustling Roosevelt Road, Wire is a one-stop-shop for musicians with the latest technology for music production, performance, education, and distribution. Considered a first-class venue for its top-notch audio equipment, full-service modern lighting system, and multiple recording studios, Wire also offers a full beer list for patrons and artists alike.
Providing fine wines and craft beers for the North Shore. Every wine and beer is hand selected and taste tested before they are placed on our shelf. Stop in to select a bottle to take home or enjoy a glass in the café.
Wingstop, "The Wing Experts" - we have boneless wings, regular wings, and boneless strips in 10 delicious flavors. Also, serving seasoned fresh cut frieds, homemade potato salad, coleslwa, veggie sticks, and homemade ranch and blue cheese dips. Served in a relaxing atmosphere perfect for hanging out with family and friends.
Windows Cafe, Oak Brook Hills Resort
Enjoy superb Chef-crafted cuisine, featuring Starbucks coffee, pastries, salads, sandwiches and cold beverages.
CITY:Oak Brook
Located in historic Scoville Square, we are within walking distance of the Frank Lloyd Wright and Hemingway attractions. Our American Bistro menu features a variety of items including Bruschetta, Cedar Roasted Salmon, Bistro Burger, Chocolate Fondue, and our signature Alsatian Chicken Salad. A wide variety of wines, a full bar and a "classy, yet casual" aura makes us the perfect place to drop in for a meal, a brief afternoon indulgence, or a late night cappuccino and dessert. Non-Smoking establishment. Handicap accessible.
CITY:Oak Park
Located in historic Scoville Square, we're within walking distance of the Frank Lloyd Wright and Hemingway attractions. Our American Bistro menu features a variety of items including Bruschetta, Cedar Roasted Salmon, Bistro Burger, Chocolate Fondue, and our signature Alsatian Chicken Salad. A wide variety of wines, a full bar and a "classy, yet casual" aura makes us the perfect place to drop in for a meal, a brief afternoon indulgence, or a late night cappuccino and dessert.
CITY:Oak Park
William Tell has been a landmark for legendary fine dining since 1952. Our elegant dining room embodies old world charm, while our menu reflects a distinct European style. Located on the Historic Route 66.
Willby's Restaurant & Lounge, Holiday Inn
Casual dining for local patrons and hotel guests. American cuisine. Serving breakfast, lulnch & dinner. Average cost per meal: $10-20. Evening early bird specials and the best Sunday brunch around.
WILDFISH is Located in the heart of downtown Arlington Heights, Wildfish delivers the concept of contemporary Japanese dining by fusing traditional and urban cultures. Wildfish has been known to be a hidden gem as it is tucked away in the corner of downtown Arlington Heights.
CITY:Arlington Heights


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Posted on September 13, 2012
The Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois is dedicated to helping members collect, preserve and perpetuate the records and history of their ancestors. JGSI also serves as a resource for the worldwide community to research their Chicago-area Jewish roots by maintaining a free website that includes useful family history databases, including an online searchable death index.
The organization holds monthly meetings, usually at Temple Beth Israel, 3601 W. Dempster St., Skokie. Most meetings are held on Sundays from 2 to 4 p.m. Prior to each meeting, the JGSI meeting facilities at Temple Beth Israel open at 12:30 p.m. to accommodate members/guests who want to use JGSI's genealogy library materials, get help with genealogy research or ask genealogical questions of member experts before the main program begins. The JGSI research library contains more than 800 volumes of interest to Jewish genealogists. Its catalog is available online on the JGSI website.
Recent programs have touched on a variety of topics, including 1940 Census finding aids, online newspaper and book databases, a "Chicago Story of Sex, Murder, and Genealogy," ancestry.com and its affiliated websites, and an "Ask the Experts" question-and-answer session. Future meetings will include programs about genealogy online videos and webinars, a "Kvell and Tell" session in which members share their special family history discoveries, and a beginners workshop.
JGSI publishes a newsletter, Morasha, which is distributed to members three times a year (February, June, and October). The society also maintains a speakers bureau of expert genealogists who are available to do presentations on Jewish genealogy for local organizations.
One of JGSI's most successful special projects has been its role as publisher of the award-winning book A Translation Guide to 19th-Century Polish-Language Civil-Registration Documents by Judith R. Frazin. This valuable resource, which is of use to anyone with roots in Poland, is available for purchase through the JGSI website.
For more information about JGSI:
Phone: 312-666-0100.
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mailing address:
P.O. Box 515
Northbrook, IL 60065.
A Twitter account, @JGSofIllinois, has been established by the Jewish Genealogical Society of Illinois. Members and others
who "follow" it will receive notices of coming JGSI meetings and special events. Retweets about various Jewish genealogy topics of interest to members will also
be shared by @JGSofIllinois.
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