text:
In a hockey market like Toronto, criticism comes with the territory and since being named the the Maple Leafs president and general manager in 2008, Brian Burke has heard his fair share.
However, now in his third year with the team, Burke is seeing his hard work pay off as the Leafs sit in second place in the Eastern Conference.
"I think it starts with the coach," said Burke on Cybulski and Company. "There is no question that we've benefitted from great performances from Phil Kessel, Dion Phaneuf, Joffrey Lupul and from James Reimer early on, but the fact is we went on this road trip and we had six regulars out of the lineup the other night and still found a way to win. I think that's a tribute to [Ron Wilson] and I think he gets surprisingly little credit for that."
Toronto roster has gone over a massive overhaul under Burke's guidance, as 23 of the 29 players dressed in the Leafs' lineup are players Burke has brought in.
"The turnover here in Toronto has been huge as far as within the organization, the players on the ice, management, coaches, everything," explained defenceman Luke Schenn. "He's brought in a lot of his own guys, and he's definitely been a key reason for our turnaround."
Although building a team with truculence was Burke's initial model, the current 14-8-2 squad is built primarily on speed.
"I still think big teams and physical teams win more games as long as they can meet the other team's skill level. I still think that's an area where we could get bigger and a little more hostile, but the game has evolved and general managers can't be the last ones to figure that out," stated Burke.
"The whole NHL is evolving into what a team should be," said Wilson. "You're seeing different ways to win and at the moment for us we've built our team around maybe a little bit more speed than what we thought we would end up with."
Just as he was in his previous NHL destinations, Burke has been fearless when it comes to making trades.
His seven-player deal with the Calgary Flames brought in Phaneuf, who is now the Leafs captain and his acquisition of Kessel cost the team two first round draft picks. While both trades have been met with criticism at one point or another, the rewards are being reaped on the ice this season.
"I've made lots of mistakes in my career. I'd be the first to admit it. I've made some awful trades, but it doesn't matter if you make enough good trades and your team gets better and you draft well," said Burke.
"You're gonna make mistakes and the people that have success are the people who ignore the mistakes or fix them, but aren't afraid to make deals because they're afraid they're going to make a mistake."
Kessel leads the league in both goals (16) and points (31) and looks every bit the part of the franchise player Burke thought he would be. Burke refers to Kessel as a 200-foot, 60-minute player, which is a player you can use anywhere on the ice at any point in time.
"With his shoulder surgery and his cancer, he had two summers where he wasn't able to prepare properly," explained Burke. "Last year was the first year where he was able to put in the time he needed to come in in proper condition. I think the rest of what you're seeing is just the maturation of a young player with exceptional ability starting to figure it out."
"He made a major commitment late in the season to being that player and we think just he's come back this season and built on that."
As it stands, the Maple Leafs are on pace to make the playoffs for the first time since 2004 and despite struggling the past two seasons under his direction, it appears Toronto is now trending upwards thanks to Burke.
-With files from TSN's Sheri Forde.


text:
Coffee and Brainz
All Things Linguistic: Linguistics Christmas Jokes
How does a linguist wish someone a joyful Dec 25th?
Merry/Mary/marry Christmas!
What are Father Christmas's linguist sisters and daughters called?
Relative Clauses
What does a linguist say when Santa just won't leave you alone?
He's lost the stalking/stocking distinction
What is a distinctive…
(Source: allthingslinguistic, via brentammm)
First train: 5:51AM
(via minkviterusser)
The Genre of Self-Evaluation
This post was written with tenure portfolio in mind, but is equally applicable to graduate school statement of purpose and grant/scholarship application.
A good read, even if just to realize that you are not alone! :)
I am neither a cat person, nor do I knit, nor do I ever hope to be one. I'm a dog person (in theory) and a person who is not "crafty" in the Beastie Boys sense or in the Martha Stewart, Shelter Magazine, or PBS Saturday afternoon show make-adorable-crumpets-out-of-old-panty-hose sense. I am the antithesis of craft, of making. I am Shiva, destroyer of worlds. Of all people, my mother would know this.
Iamlittlei I think that this would be a great project for all of your free time. My Christmas shopping is done!
So true. For all those evenings when I sit at home, bored and full of energy and without a cat in my face.
Oh, wait.
Clearly, I need to start knitting! :)
"[i carry your heart with me(i carry it in]" by e.e. cummings
Read by Heath Ledger
this is so absolutely beautiful, read by such an incredible man. his voice makes the words so soft and desperate, just as they are to be.
one of my favourite poems and this is so nice
(Source: speakcelebrity, via minkviterusser)
This is Dr. Jean Berko Gleason, the linguist who originally came up with the now-famous Wug Test for researching child language acquisition. She's pictured here hugging a very large wug.
Not even joking right now.
I am haunted by "the stack of essays that would not diminish"! I swear I had only four copies left 2 essays ago, and now I still have four! (And I have become as inconsistent as my students when it comes to writing numbers with letters/digits! ^^)
So, seriously, 4 essays left before reaching my bed. If there's still 4 after this one, I'm calling the X-files team!
One year.
525,600 minutes
525,000 moments so dear
(Source: gifmovie, via sophrohsyne)

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Whisky Type
Cragganmore 20 Year Old Speyside single malt Scotch whiskey. 1989 vintage single cask refill hogshead #2880 bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd.
No tasting notes present.
Cragganmore Distillery was established by John Smith in 1869 on a site close to Ballindalloch Station in the heart of Scotland's Speyside whisky region. Cragganmore Distillery is a malt whisky distillery equipped with four very short stills and is one of the few Scottish malt whisky distilleries which continue to cool their new spirit in traditional worm tubs. Visitors are welcomed at the Cragganmore Distillery visitor centre where distillery tours are available. Cragganmore is a participant in the Spirit of Speyside Whisky Festival.


text:
Consultants and Engineers
This section of our website is designed to provide useful information to consultants and engineers interested in doing business with the NDDOT. Included on this page, you will find a variety of information including forms, guidelines and other resources to help you provide transportation and consulting related services which meet the guidelines of the NDDOT.
Consultants and Engineers
- Pre-qualified Consultants List
- Pre-qualified Consultants Requirements
- Federal Standard Form 330
- SFN51242 Consultant Evaluation Construction Services
- SFN51727 Consultant Evaluation Preliminary Engineering
- Forms for: Engineers | Environmental/Cultural Resources
- Frequently Used Construction Forms
- Manuals & Publications
- Inspection Checklists
- Federal-aid Essentials
- NDDOT Maps
- Spec and Code List
- Contract Adjustment Spec and Code List
- Sign Calculator Program
- Standard Drawings
- 2014 Construction Conference
- 2012 Project Development Conference
- 2012 Storm Water Management Training Session
Qualification Based Selection
Online Services
- CARS Login
- STIP Process Login
- Civil Rights Program Areas
- Progress Estimate Form
- Progress Estimate User Guide
- Contractor and Consultant ARRA Reporting
- Federal Stimulus (ARRA)
- Cultural Resources
- Materials and Research
- Storm Water Management
- Technician Certification Program


text:
FitEar MH334 custom in-ear monitor
"One of the most underrated models in the Fitear range of IEMs is the MH334. As stated on the Fitear website, the MH334 is voiced by one of Japan's top mastering engineers, Mitsuharu Harada, In fact, the MH334 was designed to be a mastering studio reference monitor. So, this would be the natural choice for someone looking for a more natural but nonetheless clear sound. In fact, I..." --Kiats
FitEar MH335DW Custom In-Ear Monitors
" FitEar has gained a great amount of respect these days, thanks to the venerable FitEar To Go! 334 UIEM. After having owned a TG! 334 I decided to take the plunge into my first custom, the FitEar MH335DW. The first thing I have to mention is the whole process in obtaining these customs. FitEar is a very exclusive company, and apparently there are only two places where you can have..." --VisceriousZERO
FitEar Private C435 Custom In-Ear Monitors
"DISCLAIMER This review is based on the demo set at Jaben Singapore, which I have demoed extensively no less than 3 times. Though fit is pretty good, but as perfect fit is not achieved, I shall not be commenting much on the bass of C435. FitEar is a household name in Japan, though they fast gaining popularity in Singapore. TG334 has been a rather big revelation here..." --Joe-Siow
FitEar TO GO! 111
"Check out my video review as well: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiFd4lLINAk&feature=youtu.be The f111 is a beautiful IEM. Even with it's "typical" fit, the kind of fit you would normally use with this type of earphone, they sound great. They are warmer and less crisp than the etymotic er4s that is its cousin (they use the same driver). However, with a very..." --luisdent
FitEar TO GO! 334
" **Fitear To Go 334** It's very expensive, it doesn't fit the best due to its huge shell, yet I love it all the same. The sound is sublime. Normally I prefer dynamic IEMs for their weighty low end and texture that most BA earphones can't touch, but the tonal quality, transparency, and high level of detail retrieval bring the Fitear to the top of my list. The openness and..." --cn11
FitEar To Go! Parterre
" ..." --castleofargh
Soundsoul S-018 Acoustic Natural Ebony Wood and Metal Fusion Earphones
" I rarely write reviews but after spending so much time trying to find good in-ear headphones I think my search has finally ended. I'm very impressed with the clarity of the sound through the entire sound range. The bass is also very impressive; something about it just feels right. They also feel very comfortable as well; most in-ear buds tend to make my ear canals uncomfortable after 30..." --hahaxixi


text:
a hint for you...
- Martha Stewart fine glitter (I used florentine gold)
- Mod Podge
- sponge brush
- shallow container & tin foil
- Line a container with tin foil. I used tupperware that had a lid so I could save left over for the next coat. It worked like a charm.
- Mix the mod podge & glitter (I eyed 1 part mod podge & 2 parts glitter. It will look look like a beige-y sludge, but it's supposed to!)
- With the sponge brush, start applying the 'glodge' (glitter & podge. just being lazy), and let it dry. When wet, it will look milky, but it will dry all glittery and purrrty
- Wait for it to be dry to add another coat. Repeat on all sides of the clutch. You will need patience for this :)


text:
Pearl Seas Cruises
Redefining Luxury Adventure
One Passenger at a Time
Pearl Seas Cruises defines Luxury Adventure every day with an exceptional small ship cruise experience that brings the world's most majestic cruise destinations, diverse cultures and stunning natural beauty to life. Join us aboard the new Pearl Mist for a backstage pass to the culture, customs and cuisine of the world's most majestic cruise destinations – many of which are not accessible by large ships. Enjoy a 7, 10, 11 or 14 night cruise through the Canadian Maritimes, Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, Virgin Islands, or West Indies. Let Pearl Seas introduce you to the personalized service, fine dining, enriching onboard activities and guided shore excursions that are the hallmark of small ship cruising with Pearl Seas Cruises.
Featured Cruises
Pearl Mist
The stunning new Pearl Mist delivers the intimacy of a private yacht with the safety and comfort of a large cruise ship. Learn more about Pearl Mist
Points of Distinction
- Personal Service in a Relaxed, Friendly Environment
- Spacious Staterooms – all with Private Balconies
- Fine Cuisine served by Acclaimed Master Chefs
- Luxury Amenities including Spa & Fitness Center
- Flat-screen TVs and wireless internet
- And so much more…


text:
Many that live deserve death. Some that die deserve life. Can you give it to them, Frodo? Do not be too eager to deal out death in judgment.posted by His thoughts were red thoughts at 7:44 PM on November 4, 2012 [21 favorites]
« Older A massive shortage of gas all over New York and Ne... | Broodhollow is a new webcomic ... Newer »
This thread has been archived and is closed to new comments


text:
18 U.S. Code § 3076 - Eligibility for witness security program
Any individual (and the immediate family of such individual) who furnishes information which would justify a reward by the Attorney General under this chapter or by the Secretary of State under section 36 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 may, in the discretion of the Attorney General, participate in the Attorney General's witness security program authorized under chapter 224 of this title.
Source(Added Pub. L. 98–533, title I, § 101(a),Oct. 19, 1984, 98 Stat. 2707; amended Pub. L. 99–646, § 45,Nov. 10, 1986, 100 Stat. 3601.)
References in Text
Section 36 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956, referred to in text, is classified to section 2708 of Title 22, Foreign Relations and Intercourse.
1986—Pub. L. 99–646substituted "chapter 224 of this title" for "title V of the Organized Crime Control Act of 1970".
The table below lists the classification updates, since Jan. 3, 2012, for this section. Updates to a broader range of sections may be found at the update page for containing chapter, title, etc.
The most recent Classification Table update that we have noticed was Tuesday, August 13, 2013
An empty table indicates that we see no relevant changes listed in the classification tables. If you suspect that our system may be missing something, please double-check with the Office of the Law Revision Counsel.
|Description of Change
|Session Year
|Public Law
|Statutes at Large
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text: Buying well-designed American-made goods is a conscious act, akin to buying food at a farmers' market. Is it sometimes more expensive? Yes, but there's value in not only knowing the origin of what you purchase but also in creating a connection with the maker of your goods. With that in mind, Fast Company found the 76 best products designed and made domestically—everything from surfboards to coffee filters to handbags stitched from cast-off clothes—and dug deep into their creation for our free iPad app.


text:
Per Schefter. Oh, crap, we would have to pay him. Never mind.
Per Schefter. Oh, crap, we would have to pay him. Never mind.
If this guy is so good,why are they talking about moving him to RT? He is a quality T, however, we have 2 young OT's that need to start... So, I would pass......
6- Time Super Bowl Champions......
2012 MNF Executive Champion
If we had a need at tackle...then I say, get on it. However, we have Mike Adams just drafted last year and Marcus Gilbert the year before. Pass.
Round 1, Pick 15 (15)- Ryan Shazier, ILB; Ohio State
Round 2, Pick 14 (46)- Stephon Tuitt, DE; Notre Dame
Round 3b, Pick 33 (97)- Dri Archer, RB; Kent State
Round 4, Pick 18 (118 )- Martavis Bryant, WR; Clemson
Round 5, Pick 17 (157)- Shaquille Richardson, CB; Arizona
Round 5b, Pick 33 (173)- Wesley Johnson, OT; Vanderbilt
Round 6, Pick 16 (192)- Jordan Zumwalt, OLB; UCLA
Round 6b, Pick 39 (215)- Daniel McCullers, DT; Tennessee
Round 7, Pick 15 (230)- Rob Branchflower, TE; Massachusetts
Mike Adams is what I think will be a solid to good RT. Gilbert is a backup. I would be stoked if a LT caliber OT was there at 17.
That's your opinion. I think he's gonna do just fine at his natural LT position......
6- Time Super Bowl Champions......
2012 MNF Executive Champion
Why not trade gilbert and a #14 pick for him.. I am worried that if we got him, Gilbert would fall on his leg anyway
Cleveland spelled backwards is DNA Level C
another AA/AS original.


text:
The V12 Vanquish was unveiled to the press in October 2000, although the public had to wait until the Geneva Salon in March 2001 to see the final production car in the flesh. Designed by Ian Callum, who also was responsible for the DB7, the V12 Vanquish is extremely faithful to the Project Vantage.
The six speed manual transmission is linked to the electronic drive-by-wire throttle and controlled through F1 style twin paddles mounted on the steering column. Devel oped in conjunction with Magnetti-Marelli and Ford RVT, the advanced paddle shift gear change incorporates electronics matched to hydraulics which enable almost imperceptible gear changes in just 250 milliseconds.
The V12 Vanquish is not only the most advanced Aston Martin of all time - it is a quantum leap from the previous V8. The main body structure is formed from extruded aluminium sections bonded and riveted around the central transmission tunnel which is constructed entirely from carbon fibre. All the exterior panels are produced from 'super-formed' aluminium, tailored and bonded to the central structure by hand for a perfect fit.
The delay in the launch of the V12 Vanquish was believed to be caused by AML Chief Executive, Dr Ulrich Bez and his insistence on a higher quality interior than initially planned. Whilst eight Connolly hides are still needed, the wood trim was initially banished from the car. But now Works Service will now enhance the Vanquish with a choice of three walnuts or genuine carbon fibre panels. Unusually, the car can be specified as a two seater with load space or, for an additional £5000, as a 2+2, although the rear seats are nothing like as large as those in the previous V8.
Initial demand for the £158,000 V12 Vanquish has been astonishing - AML initially claimed that the next three years production had already been sold. Planned production was expected to be about 300 per year, although output has been around 500 a year. The 1000th production Vanquish was delivered to it's Japanese customer during the July of 2003. I have visited Newport Pagnell twice during 2002 and three times in 2003 and the factory is a hive of activity. A majority of the cars appear to be silver although I have seen a couple in green (very nice) and also examples in black, dark metallic blue, light metallic green and a metallic ruby red.
The Vanquish is powered by a 5.9 L (5935 cc) 48-valve 60° V12 engine, which produces 343 kW (460 hp) and 542 N·m (400 ft·lbf) of torque. It is controlled by a fly-by-wire throttle and a 6 speed 'paddle shift' or semi-automatic transmission. A special Aston Martin V12 Vanquish S debuted at the 2004 Paris Auto Show with the power upped to 388 kW (520 hp) and 577 N·m (426 ft·lbf).
The Vanquish's V12 engine shares some components and design elements with the 3.0 L Duratec 30 V6 from parent-company Ford. It even shares the same bore and stroke dimensions. For this reason, many people incorrectly dismiss the Aston Martin V12 as merely "two Duratecs linked together."
The V12 engine in the Vanquish was designed at Ford Research in the USA. Cosworth Technologies was originally contracted to manufacture the engine, but had no involvement with the design. Previous articles which correctly recount this engine's development have appeared in Automotive Industries magazine.
It is correct that the Aston Martin V12 shares components with the 3.0L 'Duratec' V-6 engine used in the Ford Taurus, but it is not possible to simply put two V-6's together to make a V12. The bank offset for a V12 is equal to one rod bearing width, whereas the bank offset for a 60-degree V-6 is significantly longer than one rod bearing width, thus it is necessary to design a V12 as a totally new engine.


text:
Northern Jordan's verdant hills are cut through by countless lush valleys. Even in the height of summer, when the hills are baked brown and dry, you'd miss a good deal of the kingdom's beauty if you neglected the chance for a trip into the countryside. Thick forests of pine, oak and pistachio covered these slopes until the early 1900s, when large areas were cleared to provide timber for the Hejaz Railway, both for track-building and for fuel. Enough survived, though, around the highland market town of AJLOUN – within half an hour's drive of Jerash – to give plenty of walking and picnicking possibilities in what are some of the most southerly natural pine forests in the world. Use the town – or, better, the rural tourism projects around the Ajloun Forest Reserve nearby – as a base to get way off the beaten track for a day or three, walking silent hillside tracks and exploring the magnificent Crusader-period castle perched among the olive groves.
Ajloun itself (pronounced "adge-loon"), 25km west of Jerash via a beautiful road that lopes over the hills among stands of pine and olive trees, has been a centre of population for a thousand years or more. Marking the centre of the town, 150m along the market street from the bus station, is a mosque that probably dates from the early fourteenth century. The square base of its minaret, as well as the simple prayer hall and carved Quranic inscriptions set into the walls, are original; ask the guardian if he will show you around inside.Read More
Ajloun castle
Ajloun castle
The history of Ajloun is bound up in the story of the castle – in Arabic, the Qal'at ar-Rabadh – which towers over it from the west. The hill on which the castle sits, Jabal Auf, is a perfect location, offering bird's-eye views over the surrounding countryside and over three major wadis leading to the Jordan Valley. It's said to have formerly been the site of an isolated Christian monastery, home to a monk named Ajloun. By 1184, in the midst of the Crusades, the monastery had fallen into ruin, and an Arab general and close relative of Salah ad-Din, Azz ad-Din Usama, took the opportunity to build a fortress on the ruins, partly to limit expansion of the Crusader kingdoms (Belvoir castle stands just across the River Jordan to the west and the Frankish stronghold of Karak is ominously close), partly to protect the iron mines of the nearby hills and partly to show a strong hand to the squabbling clans of the local Bani Auf tribe. Legend has it that, to demonstrate his authority, Usama invited the sheikhs of the Bani Auf to a banquet in the newly completed castle, entertained and fed them, then threw them all into the dungeons. The new castle also took its place in the chain of beacons which could transmit news by pigeon post from the Euphrates frontier to Cairo headquarters in twelve hours. From surviving records, it seems that Ajloun held out successfully against the Franks.
Expanded in 1214–15 by Azz ad-Din Aybak (who also worked on Qasr Azraq), Ajloun's castle was rebuilt by the Mamluke sultan Baybars after being ransacked by invading Mongols in 1260. Ottoman troops were garrisoned here during the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, but when the explorer Burckhardt came through in 1812, he found the castle occupied only by forty members of a single family. Earthquakes in 1837 and 1927 caused a great deal of damage, and consolidation work on the surviving structures is ongoing.
Visiting the castle
These days, the castle is entered from a modern parking area below the walls. A moat bridge cuts through the east wall. A long, sloping passage leads up to an older, arched entrance, decorated with carvings of birds, and just ahead stands the original entrance to Usama's fortress. Although the warren of chambers and galleries beyond is perfect for scrambled exploration, with all the rebuilding over the centuries it's very difficult to form a coherent picture of the castle's architectural development; there's even – in this Muslim-built, wholly Muslim-occupied castle – one block carved with a cross, presumably part of the monk Ajloun's monastery. However, a climb to the top of any of the towers gives breathtaking views over the rolling landscape, and these more than make up for any historical confusion.
Off to the side of the castle road are acres of olive groves, carpeted in spring with wildflowers and perfect walking territory.
Ajloun Forest Reserve
Ajloun Forest Reserve
One of Jordan's most beautiful hideaways is the Royal Society for the Conservation of Nature's AJLOUN FOREST RESERVE, spread over remote hillsides about 9km north of Ajloun (and roughly 85km north of Amman). This is lovely countryside, situated around 1200m above sea level – the coolness compared to Jerash is noticeable, and when it's sweltering a short drive away in the Jordan Valley it can be balmy and fresh up here.
The reserve comprises thirteen square kilometres of rolling Mediterranean woodland – mainly evergreen oak, with some pistachio, carob and wild strawberry trees along with olive groves. The fauna covers some very European names: wild boar, foxes and badgers are all common (alongside striped hyena, Asiatic jackals and wildcats), as are birds such as tits, finches and jays. Roe deer – previously extinct in the wild – have been successfully reintroduced to the reserve by the RSCN. Staying a night or two, or just booking for a meal and a walk, is strongly recommended.
Tourism investment has been pouring into rural Ajloun in recent years, and there are now competing interests at play in and around the forest reserve. As well as the walks and visits outlined in this section, run by the RSCN's Wild Jordan ecotourism unit, the local Al Ayoun community has developed its own trails.
Walks in the reserve
From the reserve visitor centre, several walking trails head out into the trees. Of the self-guided trails, the Roe Deer Trail (2km; 1hr; JD9) is a short circuit heading up through the forest to a nearby hilltop and back – especially beautiful in springtime when wildflowers carpet the ground. More rewarding is the Soap House Trail (7km; 3hr; JD14), which leads through the woods and up to the stunning Eagle Viewpoint at 1100m before continuing down into Rasun village to end at the Soap House.
Longer trails must be done with an RSCN guide. The Orjan Village Trail (12km; 6hr; JD22 including lunch) extends the Soap House Trail beyond Rasun to pass springs, copses and olive groves around Orjan village – find a description of it at w walkingjordan.com. The Prophet's Trail (8.5km; 4hr; JD19 including lunch) heads off in the other direction, south past caves and across hillside meadows before climbing to Tell Mar Elyas; an extension, graded as "difficult", continues on an all-day route to Ajloun Castle, dubbed the Ajloun Castle Trail (total 18km; 9hr; JD27 including lunch and donkey transport). Another route is the Rockrose Trail (8km; 4hr; JD14), a scenic countryside walk of moderate difficulty, crossing wooded valleys and ridges on a beautiful looping path.
For all these (bar the circular trails), return transport by minibus is included.
Soap House, Calligraphy House and Biscuit House
As part of their remit for supporting socio-economic development in the communities hosting nature reserves, the RSCN has launched three development projects in RASUN and ORJAN, two adjacent villages on the northern edge of the protected area. The idea is to provide local people with new sources of income, thereby reducing their dependence on natural resources, promoting environmental conservation and giving a boost to the rural economy.
The Soap House employs local women to manufacture speciality soaps by hand from olive oil and floral essences. You can tour the workshops, view the soap-making process and chat with the women; there's no pressure to buy, though the soaps (and other RSCN gift items) are available.
Just down the road, the Calligraphy House is a startlingly good idea: the RSCN has supported local women to study Arabic calligraphy in Amman, then bring the skills back to the countryside. You get a fascinatingly detailed explanation of the art of calligraphy – and a briefing on the Arabic alphabet – before being handed your own bamboo quill and pot of black ink, for gentle guidance on forming letters and shaping designs. There's a silk-screening workshop alongside where you can print your handiwork onto a T-shirt or card.
Down the hill, the isolated Biscuit House employs local women to produce all-natural biscuits, energy bars and crisps under the RSCN's Tasali brand for national distribution. You can visit the workshops and sample the produce at the onsite café. The same building also houses a lovely, peaceful B&B. There is talk of facilitating one-week residential Arabic classes, staying at the B&B and studying at the Calligraphy House. Check details well in advance with the RSCN.
A two-day trek from Ajloun to Pella
A two-day trek from Ajloun to Pella
Outside the rainy (and occasionally snowy) winter months, the gentle terrain of north Jordan allows walkers to make their own explorations – preferably in the springtime, when the flowers are at their best. There are no marked trails, so you're free to wander at will over the verdant hills.
A fine two-day trek leads 36km from the fortress of Ajloun down to the ruins of Pella. Bring water, since places to replenish supplies are widely spaced. From the castle walls at Ajloun you can see the line of the route: west along the ridge, then down right into the thickly forested valley and up west to a saddle between rounded hills, on the far side of which is concealed the Wadi al-Yabis (also known as Wadi Rayyan). The walk down this long and varied valley is particularly beautiful, first passing through natural forests to reach a knoll on its right side, with Ottoman ruins; this makes for an idyllic campsite, with a view to the setting sun behind the Palestinian hills. The second day covers about 20km, with a pleasant morning walk down through olive groves. The path crosses and recrosses the stream, until a larger stream enters from the right after a couple of hours. Cross the confluence and take a track north through well-tended orchards where birds dart between pomegranate blossoms in spring. The trail rises steeply to the hilltop village of Kufr Abil, from where various options down 6km of country lanes take you almost to the Jordan Valley, emerging above the village of Tabaqat Fahl at the ruins of Pella.
But don't rely on our brief outline: this and other walks in the area are described in detail in Jordan: Walks, Treks, Caves, Climbs, Canyons by Tony Howard.


text:
Format MapsShow Featured Items
A map of the land abt. Red Stone and Fort Pitt,
Scale ca. 1:600,000. Title from verso. Manuscript, pen-and-ink. Relief shown pictorially. The title, land tract boundaries with owners' initials, and some place names have been identified as annotations by George Washington made ...
- Contributor: Washington, George
- Original Format: Maps
- Date: 1780


text:
Jo Nesbø's 'Jackpot' has macabre comedic thrills, though flounders a bit in its finale
Written for the screen and directed by Magnus Martens
Norway, 2011
Following Headhunters, Jackpot is the second of an increasing list of Jo Nesbø adaptations for the big screen, and is similarly concerned with a hapless individual thrown into increasingly violent and absurd predicaments. Magnus Marten's film's greatest strength is its frequently funny blend of dry humour with dark, violent comedy of a cartoonish nature. It's this quality, and the general idiocy of the film's protagonists, that brings to mind certain Ealing comedies and the Coen brothers. A particular body disposal sequence and the winter setting initiate Fargo comparisons specifically, though Jackpot's attempts at tension never reach the levels that duo's comedic thrillers still tend to possess. A big factor for this is the film's framing device, which involves a sole crime-scene survivor and suspect, still bloodied, regaling the events that have got him to that interrogation room. Since this character, Oscar (a brilliantly bemused Kyrre Hellum), is the sympathetic innocent of sorts amidst a group otherwise made up of violence-prone ex-cons, his established survival means the various threats upon his life in the flashbacks hold little weight.
This is not to suggest the framing device has no worth, because the interrogation scenes have a deliciously sarcastic bastard in the form of Henrik Melstad's detective, though further humour beyond his quips comes from the narrative's ridiculing of both his tough posturing and that of others elsewhere in the film: for all his talk, the harshest thing the detective actually does to Oscar is repeatedly refuse him a soda to quench his thirst. Another running comedic theme is the opportunism present throughout the town, not just with the major players but also one-scene characters like a farmer asking for monetary compensation when human remains are found in her pigs' pen. These ideas are never explored in an especially deep fashion, and this is a film of admittedly hollow, dark pleasures rife with stereotype, but the execution is so entertaining that it's forgivable. That is until the final fifteen minutes of the film, when Oscar's flashback ends with him being crushed by a collapsing, bullet-ridden stripper, and everything needs to be wrapped up.
Source: soundonsight.org
1 Notes/ Hide
- kissmeholdmekissme reblogged this from soundonsight and added:
- soundonsight posted this


text:
- Sam Ash Gift Guides
- Hot Deals
- Guitars
- Bass
- Accessories
- Live Sound
- Keyboards
- Microphones & Wireless
- Recording
- DJ & Lighting
- Drums
- Books/DVDs
- Band/Orchestra
On-Stage Classic Speaker Stand and 20' XLR Cable
On-Stage Classic Speaker Stand
Ultimate Support TS90B TeleLock Speaker Stand
On-Stage SS8800B+ POWER Crank-Up Speaker Stand
Ultimate Support TS100 Hydraulic Air Lift Speaker Stand
Samson Q4 CL Dynamic Handheld Microphone
(49 reviews)
Strukture 20' Microphone Cable
Samson MC18 XLR Microphone Cable (3-Pack)
(9 reviews)
Furman SS6B 6 Outlet Surge and Spike Power Strip
Hosa PWC400 3 Prong IEC AC Power Cord
Hosa PWX400 Series AC Extension Cord (Assorted Lengths)
On-Stage Adjustable Subwoofer Attachment Shaft
Alpine MusicSafe Classic Professional Hearing Protection
QSC K12 12" Powered PA Cabinet
(18 reviews)
QSC K10 10" Powered PA Cabinet
QSC KSUB Dual 12" Powered PA Subwoofer
To automatically re-order this item before you run out, select the recurring order option during checkout.
Buy Extended Service Plan ( What This? )
The QSC K Series is quite simply The New Standard in lightweight powered loudspeaker systems.
The New Standard in Active Loudspeakers
The QSC K8 is an 8-inch, 2-way active loudspeaker system featuring an all-new 1000 Watt QSC Class D power module outputting a remarkable 127 dB (peak). The K8 ultra-wide, DMT(TM) (Directivity Matched Transition) 105-degree dispersion pattern (vertical or horizontal) provides for even coverage of its 61 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response across the entire sound field, eliminating unnatural "dead" or "hot" zones in the audience area. Extensive DSP featuring Intrinsic Correction(TM) and DEEP(TM) provide for levels of total sonic performance that defy the system's size and weight while GuardRail(TM) protection, first introduced on our GX Series amplifiers protect both the amplifier module and your performance from unnatural and destructive clipping.
Combo XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs accept both Mic and Line Level input while a set of RCA phono inputs allow additional connectivity to portable MP3 players, CD players and line-level mixers. Up to three audio sources can be mixed internally and summed to a balanced output for "daisy-chaining" of multiple units. Separate direct outputs are also provided on each channel for additional output flexibility.
On-board switches provide preset EQ settings. The HF setting can be set to VOCAL BOOST for additional presence in the critical mid frequency area or FLAT for accurate reproduction of the incoming signal. The LF switch can be set to NORM, DEEP(TM) for additional bass extension or EXT SUB for use with an external subwoofer. The rear panel LED switch can be set to POWER, illuminating the front-mounted LED when the unit is powered on, OFF for applications where it is not desirable to illuminate the front LED, or LIMIT which indicates to the system operator that the clip limiter circuit has been engaged during operation.
The entire system is housed in a rugged ABS enclosure with a professional appearance that is at home in any application. ABS is a far more robust material than conventional speaker plastics and offers an additional measure of sonic clarity due to its internal rigidity. Ergonomic aluminum handles and a highly protective steel grill complete the package for ease of transport and long term durability.
The K8 also features a unique Tilt-Direct(TM) pole cup mounting system. A simple turn of the dial engages a 7.5 degree downward tilt of the speaker allowing acoustic energy to be kept on the audience and off reflective surfaces for applications where maximum coverage from a high-positioned speaker is desired. Integrated M10 suspension points allow for suspended applications with an M10 Fly Kit (sold separately) or K8 Yolk (sold separately).
Remote gain control capability is offered via a potentiometer (not included) connected to the on-board Euroblock connector. In an installed application, multiple K Series speakers can be "daisy-chained" for total gain control from a single remote pot.
|Other Features
|1000 W Class D (500 W LF, 500 W HF)
Reviewed by 2 customers
Sort by
Best Uses
Comments about QSC K8 8" Powered PA Cabinet:
I am a one man act. I sing, play accordion, clarinet and keyboard and everything is coming through one powered speaker. I was using a heavy EV 250 for years and was getting worn out schlepping it around. The last job I did was a party in a very large room with over two hundred people. When I got there there was a DJ with a massive system and two large speakers. He watched me set up and I asked if I could put the K8 on one of his speakers.
He said, "is that it ? don't you have another one." I said "that's it." I proceeded to perform and the K8 was clear as a bell with my voice and every instrument.
Comments about QSC K8 8" Powered PA Cabinet:
I was looking for a single speaker to sing through and to add more volume for larger venues. I play in an acoustic trio and play my guitar through an Ultrasound. The QSC K8 has two inputs so I can sing through one and use the other to accept the direct out from the Ultrasound. Ridiculously good sound for a compact speaker!
I compared this to the latest model JBL and Mackie 10" and this 8" QSC blew them away.
K8 8" Powered PA Cabinet
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts and labor for six years from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.


text:
Nike 5meter Winter in the Tropics Water Polo Camp Miami, Florida
The 6th Annual Nike 5meter Winter in the Tropics Water Polo Camp will be held December 27th - 30th, 2014 in Miami, Florida.
This camp is designed by the top coaches in the country. We focus on in-water instruction on the fundamentals of the game. Fundamental passing, shooting, team and individual defense along with tactical discipline and individual aspects of the game will be discussed. Goalies will work with Genai Kerr on all aspects of protecting the cage. Don't miss this opportunity to work with the top players and coaches in the country.
Highlights Include
- Overnight Lodging Available
- Superior instruction from USA Olympians and College Coaches
- Olympians get in the pool with you to demonstrate and lead drills
- Low camper to instructor ratio
- Daily emphasis on fundamentals, position training, drills and scrimmages
- Position Specific Training for Drivers, Shooters, Goalies & 2 Meter Offense & Defense
1). This camp is open to any and all entrants. 2). Drugs, alchohol and smoking are strictly prohibited and constitute grounds for immediate dismissal from camp. 3). For your safety and benefit, we recommend that you choose a camp that fits your particular skills and level of development.Meet your coaching staff
Genai Kerr
Genai Kerr is a USA Water Polo Olympian, coach, mentor, and true ambassador of the sport. Genai was a member of the United States Men's National Water Polo Team for 12 years and played in the 2004 Athens Olympics, 2003 & 2007 Pan American Gold Medal games, and multiple World Championships. He is one of the only athletes in history to compete internationally as a goalie and as a field player. Most recently he was named MVP of the 2012 US Open after he helped Newport Water Polo Foundation win the national championship. Genai has coached at every level, from age group to Division 1 college programs. Over the last 15 years he has run hundreds of camps and impacted thousands of lives.
Surprisingly, Genai got involved in water polo by accident, following the whistles to what he thought was a basketball game and ended up at the pool. He excelled at both water polo and basketball at Coronado High School and received a water polo scholarship to UC Irvine to play under Coach Ted Newland. Genai went on to become a NCAA All-American in 1998 and 1999 and was awarded Big West Conference Male Scholar Athlete of the Year his senior year.Read Full Bio
Genai remains active in his community and has become a great role model for aspiring water polo players. He has been a US Ambassador for the USADA (U.S. Antidoping Agency) since 2003 promoting clean sports for young athletes. He was a founding faculty member of the Sage Hill School where he was the Dean of Students, taught art and physical education, and started the aquatic programs. Genai has also created several community outreach programs to help mentor children in lower income households.
2012 US Open, Irvine, California, 1st Place - MVP
2010 Volvo Cup, Hungary, 3rd place
2009 FINA World Championships, Rome, Italy, 4th place
2009 FINA World League Super Final, Podgorica, Montenegro, 4th place
2007 FINA World League Super Finals, Berlin, Germany 5th place
2007 Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1st place
2007 FINA World Championships, Melbourne, Australia, 9th place
2006 ASUA Cup, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1st place
2006 FINA World League Super Finals, Athens, Greece, 5th place
2004 Olympic Games, Athens, Greece, 7th place
2003 FINA World League Super Finals, New York, NY, 3rd place
2003 Pan American Games, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1st place
2003 FINA World Championships, Barcelona, Spain, 6th place
2003 U.S. Cup, Stanford, CA, United States, 2nd place
2002 FINA World Cup, Belgrade, Yugoslavia, 7th place
2001 FINA World Championships, Fukuoka, Japan, 7th place
2001 World Championships Qualifier, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 1st place
1998 First Appearance on the Men's National Team, Long Beach, CA
1995 Jr. North American Games, Calgary, Canada, 2nd place
John Abdou
John Abdou, a veteran collegiate and national team coach, is the new High Performance Director for USA Water Polo. In this position Abdou will oversee the Olympic Development Program in addition to coach and referee education and development. Working in unison with Senior National Team Head Coaches Adam Krikorian and Dejan Udovicic, Abdou will assist in implementing their technical vision throughout ODP and the USA Water Polo club system.
Abdou previously was the associate head coach of the UCSB men's water polo team. Abdou came to UCSB after serving as the head men's and women's water polo coach at Bucknell.
Abdou, a 2001 graduate of UC Irvine, spent six years as a member of the Bison men's and women's water polo coaching staffs, serving as an assistant coach, associate head coach, interim head coach and head coach over that span.
Felix Mercado
Felix Mercado has been the Head Men's and Women's water polo coach at Brown University since he was hired in the summer of 2007. Mercado spent the two seasons prior to coming to Brown at the helm of the MIT men's varsity and women's club teams after one year as an assistant.
Coralie Simmons
Coralie Simmons is in her sixth season as head coach of the Sonoma State women's water polo team. Previously an assistant at UCLA and the University of Hawai'i, Simmons brings a wealth of national and international experience to Sonoma State's water polo program.
A two-time National Player of the Year at UCLA, Simmons guided the Bruins to their fourth national title in 2001 (in the inaugural NCAA title match). She also won a Silver Medal in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Camp Details
Check-in takes place at 8:45am on Saturday, December 27th at the Gulliver Preparatory School.
Camp Lodging
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 269-0072
Discounts Available
Sibling Discount: $50 off each player. You can call 1-800-645-3226 to receive the sibling discount over the phone or you can indicate that you are eligible for the sibling discount in the "comments" field when registering via our secure website. Sibling discount cannot be combined with any other discount.
Wonderful camp!
The camp was professionally organized and the setting was wonderful. We can't wait for next year's camp and the next step in our son's development as a water polo player.


text:
Throwing with the atlatl
Learning to throw with the atlatl, an ancient tool for throwing darts. Video by Amanda Inscore.
See all Video
Next Up
9/11: Marco remembers 2m12s
Blooms on view 1m53s
Tea time with the Hatter 1m40s
Gluten-free options 2m12s
Scramble for Easter eggs 0m50s
Hilton chef on show 2m57s
Guide dog in training 1m54s
CHOP239 chef at work 2m36s
Sasso's specials on show 3m45s
Prime example 2m32s
More Videos
Sports » Sports carousel
1-8 of 15 results


text:
- Posts: 10
I have stopped the development of this addon on the count that I am taking a break from WoW until WoD is released. If someone can take over let me know.
A simple addon. Consists of a frame that displays the number of stacks, expiration time and the the current unit of your Lifebloom buff. Only works if applied on any party/raid member.
Optionally, one can configure the addon to re-apply the buff automatically on the last unit it was applied. very convenient in most circumstances.
This addon was born of a simple request by my girlfriend who always had a hard time tracking the Lifebloom stacks and expiry time on the tank. The other available addons are either too complex or do not cover this particular need.
After install, either type
/lbt in the console or open WoW's Interface options frame to access the settings panel.
r36 | looloona | 2013-03-06 19:02:47 +0000 (Wed, 06 Mar 2013) | 1 line
Changed paths:
A /tags/2.1.1 (from /trunk:35)
Tagging as 2.1.1
r35 | looloona | 2013-03-06 19:02:13 +0000 (Wed, 06 Mar 2013) | 1 line
Changed paths:
M /trunk/Lifebloom_Tracker.toc
* Bump the supported client version to 5.2
|File Name
|Release Type
|Game Version
Addon is stuck cannot be moved Please fix this thank you.
I also cannot move the tracker at all. It's annoying in the middle of my screen but I adore the addon. Shift left clicking, shift right clicking, ctrl, alt, nothing will move it :(
is there in anyway i can get rid of the gray box outside of the icon? it would be very appreciated
Date: 2013-07-19 16:20:11
Error occured in: AddOn: Lifebloom_Tracker
Count: 318
Message: Note: AddOn Lifebloom_Tracker attempted to call a protected function (LBT_frame:SetAttribute()) during combat lockdown.
[C]: SetAttribute()
...rface\AddOns\Lifebloom_Tracker\Lifebloom_Tracker.lua:336: LBT_FindLifebloomOnUnit()
...rface\AddOns\Lifebloom_Tracker\Lifebloom_Tracker.lua:358: LBT_FindLifebloom()
...rface\AddOns\Lifebloom_Tracker\Lifebloom_Tracker.lua:55: LBT_OnUpdate()
[string "*:OnUpdate"]:1:
[string "*:OnUpdate"]:1
BetterFont, v1.0
Swatter, v4.3.1 (<%codename%>)
NPCScan, v126.96.36.199
AffDots, v1.24
AffDotsDruid, v1.23
AfterKill, v0.0.8
Auctionator, v3.1.4
Babylonian, v5.1.DEV.332(/embedded)
BagBrother, v
Bagnon, v5.3.6
Bartender4, v4.5.10
BattlegroundTargets, v50300-4
BittensSpellFlashLibrary, v4.13.4
ButtonFacade, v5.3.394
Chatter, v1.4.4
Clear, vv220.127.116.11
Clique, vv50200-1.0.4
Configator, v5.1.DEV.344(/embedded)
DBMCore, v
DBMLDB, v
DBMPvP, v
DBMSpellTimers, v
ForteCasting, v
ForteClass, v
ForteCooldown, v
ForteCore, v1.980.8
ForteHealthstone, v
ForteSoulstone, v
ForteSummon, v
ForteTalent, v
ForteTimer, v
Gatherer, v4.3.1
GathererHUD, v4.3.1
GTFO, v4.23.5
HealersHaveToDie, v2.1.4
IgnoreGuild, v
ImpIgnore, vv201210251506
kgPanels, v1.16
LibSharedMedia30, v3.0-79
LifebloomTracker, v2.1.1
MacroBank, v1.11
MacroToolkit, vv184.108.40.206
MacroToolkitMacroBox, vv184.108.40.206
MageManaBar, v1.8
MageNuggets, v3.37
MapCoords, v0.16
Mappy, v3.3.3
Masque, v5.3.394
MasqueCaith, v5.3.86
MasqueDarion, v4.1.2
MasqueElegance, v5.3.0
MasqueLiteStep, v5.3.69
MasqueRenaitre, vv5.33
MasqueSleek, v5.3.0
MasqueTrinity, vCentauri-3
MikScrollingBattleText, v5.7.129
MogIt, v3.1.5
MuchMoreMacro, v1.3.2
Omen, v3.1.8
OmniCC, v5.3.1
Pawn, v1.8.7
Poisoner, v5.3
Postal, v3.5.1
PVPSound, v3.9.2
Quartz, v3.1.3
QuartzProcs, v3.43
RaidRoll, v
RaidRollEPGP, v
RaidRollLootTracker, v
Recount, v
RecountForTanks, v1.1.4
REFlex, v0.9.8.4
SaySapped, v2013-05-22
Scrap, v12.5
ScrapMerchant, v
ScrapSpotlight, v
ShadowedUFFacade, v1.5.0
ShadowedUnitFrames, vv3.8.9
SharedMediaRenaitre, v5.3
SlideBar, v4.3.1 (<%codename%>)
SpellFlash, v6.8
SpellFlashCore, v2.0.3
TargetNameplateIndicator, v1.07
TellMeWhen, v6.2.1
TidyPlates, v6.11.3
TidyPlatesGraphite, v
TidyPlatesGrey, v
TidyPlatesNeon, v
TidyPlatesQuatre, v
TidyPlatesThreatPlates, v6.008
TidyPlatesHub, v
TidyPlatesWidgets, v
Titan, v126.96.36.199300
TitanBag, v220.127.116.11300
TitanClock, v188.8.131.52300
TitanCurrency, v5.8
TitanGold, v22.214.171.124300
TitanHonorPoints, v4.0.001
TitanLocation, v18.104.22.168300
TitanLootType, v18.104.22.168300
TitanPerformance, v18.104.22.168300
TitanRecount, v4.0.0
TitanRepair, v22.214.171.124300
TitanRoll, v
TitanSpec, v2.3.1
TitanVolume, v188.8.131.52300
TitanXP, v184.108.40.206300
TomTom, vv50300-1.0.1
TomTomPing, v1.2 r028
VuhDo, v3.44
VuhDoOptions, v3.44
VulcanRepair, v3.08
WeakAuras, v22.214.171.124
XToLevel, v5.2.0_35
BlizRuntimeLib_ptBR v18.104.22.168300 <us>
Can't move addon ^(
I can't seem to move the addon, even though I apply the "Click to recast"...Help please :)
My issue is it wont let me shift left click to move it, and the ugly grey box around it wont go away.
Hey looloona
Thank you for a very nice simple mod. It was just what I needed.
a couple of suggstions: Is possible to add an option to adjust the counter on the icon? I scaled my icon quite small but I would like to scale the counter up a bit. And also it would be great with an option to choose wheather or not you want decimals. I guess some like them but they only stress me out. Ofc the last 1 sec before expiring the decimals can be nice to have.
As a side note. It took me quite a while to figure out how to move the icon, since I personally wont be using the "click to reaply buff" option. Is it a bug that it has to be ticked off before you can move it or a consequence of how the addon works?
I like it but yes you must have "Click to reapply buff" in order to move it.
My main thing is though --- does it ALWAYS stay showing now? Before I had it where it would stay hidden untill I casted a LB which is way better imo. That way when i see the icon i know my bloom is out.
seems like you can only move it when you got "click to reaply buff" checked
Hi Looloona,
this is, without a doubt, my favourite druid addon. I do however feel Matt0717 has summed up a fairly vital point in the great part of the addon being "invisible" outside of combat. I like seeing it present throughout combat - to know if I do or do not have stacks running (some addons that track it will misdisplay esp if the group config changes during a fight with people leaving such as LFR) but if I'm not in combat - wandering around the farm while in a queue or fishing, I'd prefer to not have it visible, and being lazy, i'd like the addon to hide the bar for me :)
I will admit to being a coding/addon writing noob and my suggestion therefore maybe like comparing apples and oranges - but some addons (eg vuhdo) have the ability to hide bars out of combat (or when empty). I read your comment that turning it off when not applied during combat is no longer possible, however is there a possibility that you could consider adding something like this that turned it off when out of combat?
@Matt - Lifebloom becomes available at 36, harmony doesn't kick in till 80. That's a long time without the other spells - or the need to worry about keeping mastery running. Likewise.. I *want* lifebloom in my dps spec. many druids do, esp when soloing (LB LB LB kitty.. dps >kill the old classic!) Admittedly now we're limited to it just in resto ... but that's a class change not an addon issue.
Being able to click to refresh might not be for everybody, but I think its a great inclusion because even at 90 there are times (cast 2,3 and panic) where it will probably be useful to me...It is unlikely to be my primary cast method, but I see it as value adding personally, if you don't want to you're not tied to using the functionality as it doesn't use a key bind or other "slot" .
Many thanks again looloona for turning a "simple idea" into a reality for the rest of us, despite its hidden complexities.
Thanks for the updated version.
I do appreciate all you have done to keep this addon going, but I'm afraid that if there is no way to make the addon disappear when LB is not active, I won't be using it any longer.
"Click to cast" is an interesting feature, but a fairly useless one in my opinion. Every resto druid knows that the absolute worst way to refresh LB is to cast LB. It's a total waste of mana (when you have alternatives to refresh LB such as Nourish, which is mana neutral) and also does not refresh our mastery buff, Harmony.
No matter what your playstyle is, I also think that most resto's out there are perfectly fine with whatever method they have been using for years to cast LB. You can already click a button on your action bar, or keybind LB, or create a mouseover macro for LB, or use an addon like Clique to do clickcasting. I am not sure anyone was exactly hurting for another way of casting LB.
In essence, your addon is just a timer. But it was a really useful one in the sense that it appeared when it had something to time, and disappeared when it didn't. This is how all of the great spell/buff/debuff tracking addons work. They don't keep a bar on your screen all the time that says "Clearcasting", right? They just appear when you have the buff and disappear when you don't.
So, what we have done is lost the best feature of this timer, which was its simplicity and smart implementation, and swapped it for basically a new action bar with a timer on it. One that hangs around on my screen all the time I am in resto spec, whether I am at the auction house, hanging out with guildies, flying from place to place, doing dailies, etc.
I know, I could get in the habit of enabling the addon when I need it, and disabling the addon when I don't. But without even a hotkey to do this, I need to go into the options and do it manually every time -- which I shouldn't have to do.
Sorry to go on such a rant, but your addon was perfect. I've used it for a long, long time and it has always done exactly what I needed it to do. I am going to miss it.
I guess I'm going to go add a "Lifebloom" bar to my NeedtoKnow.


text:
|Paju Premium Outlets (파주 프리미엄아울렛)
|VisitKorea does not guarantee the quality of products or services introduced on its site and is not responsible for any direct or indirect losses resulting from use of said products or services.
|Paju Premium Outlets is the second luxury premium outlet introduced in Korea. The outlet was established by Korean conglomerate 'Shinsegae,' in partnership with Simon Property Group, a forerunner in the US outlet market.
The three-story building has 165 shops and is known as having the largest number of individual brand stores in Korea (20 in total). Discounts at the outlets range from 25% to 65% and include everything from clothing to jewelry and housewares (such as Le Creuset and Royal Albert). Some brands are even offered at a lower price than quoted in the duty free shops. The outlet center also provides shoppers with various conveniences such as restaurants (21 in all) and numerous places to sit and take a rest.
|Description of Products Offered
|- Brand-name Products: Armani store, Escada, Hugo Boss, Vivienne Westwood, Max Mara, Marc Jacobs, etc.
- Women's Clothing: Lanvin Collection, Time, Mine, etc.
- Casual Wear: Bean Pole, Polo, GAP, Banana Republic, etc.
- Men's Clothing: CP Company, Galaxy, etc.
- Sportswear: Nike, Addidas, New balance, etc.
- Lingerie: Triump, CK Underwear, Venus
- Shoes: Nine West, Vans, etc.
|Structure Size
|Operating Hours
|Monday-Thursday: 10:00-20:00
Friday-Sunday & Holidays: 10:00-21:00
|Seollal (Lunar New Year) & Chuseok (Korean Thanksgiving)
|Parking Facilities
|1,720 parking spaces
|Available Brands
|Bally, Coach, Escada, Gucci, and more
|Facilities for the Handicapped
|Wheelchair rental services
|Credit Cards
|Baby Stroller Rental Services
|Not permitted
|From Hapjeong Station (Subway Line 2
or 6), Exit 2.
Go straight for 200m and take Bus 2200.
Get off at the back gate of Paju Premium Outlets.
The outlet is located 600m from the bus stop.
(Bus schedule: 05:30-22:10, 10min intervals/ Travel time: 1hr)
From Hapjeong Station (Exit 2) or Baekseok Station (Subway Line 3, Exit 4).
Take Bus 200 and get off at Paju Premium Outlets.
From Geumchon Station (Gyeongui Line), Exit 1.
Take Bus 033, 035, 036 or 900.
Get off at the back gate of Paju Premium Outlets. (Travel time: 20min)


text:
Cast your vote on our online fan poll for who you think should be inducted in 2014!
Taking their name from a '30s swingtime-era pop hit, there was nothing breathy or sentimental about the British quintet Deep Purple, first organized in 1967, around a core of phenomenally brilliant musicians. Classically trained, former child prodigy Jon Lord (194 –2012) was responsible for the towering wall of organ sound that formed the band's bedrock. Lord found an ally for his classical ideas in ace session guitarist Ritchie Blackmore. (In fact, Deep Purple was among the first to stage an orchestral concerto, a concept attempted with varying degrees of success by other bands through the years.) Rod Evans joined next, with the powerful vocal template that was introduced on 1968's "Hush" (a Joe South song) and "Kentucky Woman" (Neil Diamond). Evans brought along his former band's thundering drummer, Ian Paice, but Evans was eventually replaced by longtime frontman Ian Gillan; multi-instrumental Welsh bassist Roger Glover completed the first definitive lineup. Their onslaught of sound along with such contemporaries as Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, led rock critics to coin a new musical genre: heavy metal. The original lineup reached an early peak on the landmark albums Machine Head and Who Do We Think We Are, whose epic chart singles "Smoke On The Water" and "Woman From Tokyo" sold Gibson Les Paul and Fender Stratocaster guitars in numbers that stagger the imagination. Deep Purple lineups have ebbed and flowed over the decades, counting among their members such formidable rockers as singer David Coverdale and bassist Glenn Hughes. Touring around the world now for more than four decades, still led by Gillan, Glover and Paice, the legend of Deep Purple will endure forever.
WATCH: The 2014 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of Nominees


text:
A great massage therapy could eliminate your most maddening anxiety or ease the worst pains and discomforts, see glasgowgirlcatel for more information. The following short article will explain the numerous perks of massage and help you make smart decisions on the topic. From offering and obtaining an excellent massage therapy to how you can discover the very best masseuse. Keep reading!
If you experience back pain, especially in your reduced back, having regular massage therapies from escorts glasgow could possibly be quite helpful. Having an expert relax your muscular tissues can actually function wonders and prevent you from additionally back injuries. It could also aid with back spasms, which could be really agonizing and often debilitating.
One straightforward way to offer a massage therapy is to make use of a "raking" procedure. This is done by dispersing your fingers and utilizing your fingertips. Start in the shoulder area after that relocate your fingers in a raking motion down the lumbar. Ensure the fingers relocate along the spinal column not on top of the spine. While one hand moves up move the other one down in rotating movement.
Among the most effective things that you can do in the past and after your massage therapy is to consume a bunch of water. Water will assist to get rid of several of the cost-free radicals that are in your physical body, which could be triggering your discomfort to begin with. This will optimize your overall encounter.
If you have actually recently gotten the flu, a massage therapy could assist minimize the pain and tightness typically related to the influenza. For the best alleviation, carefully rub warmed up cream over your whole body utilizing a circular motion. This will not simply reduce aches, but it will certainly likewise aid re-hydrate your skin.
AS you have actually checked out, escort agency glasgow massages could be the answer to numerous issues in life, particularly the reoccuring ones like anxiety and pains and discomforts! With any luck this article has provided you with plenty of intriguing information on the topic. You should now be readily anticipating a visit for your personal massage therapy!


text:
figleaves.com - Designer Lingerie, Bras, Briefs, Underwear, Swimwear
Bra Size
Dress Size
1 .
2 .
3 .
4 .
5 .
6 .
> 11Next
figleaves boudoirIllicite Demi Cup B-G Bra
figleaves boudoirTease Silk And Lace Demi Padded...
figleaves boudoirCarmen B-G Underwired Bra
figleaves swimwearTuscany Spot Tummy Control Swim...
figleaves beachwearHonolulu Crochet Trim Kaftan
figleaves swimwearTuscany Tile Tummy Control Swim...
figleaves nightwearLana Silk and Lace Chemise
figleaves loungewearCashmere Hoody
figleaves loungewearCashmere Jogger
figleaves loungewearCashmere Hoody Dress
figleaves loungewearCashmere Grandad
figleaves loungewearCashmere Long Jon
figleaves loungewearLuxury Cotton Lounge Zip Jacket
figleaves loungewearLuxury Cotton Lounge Pant
figleaves loungewearDrape Back Tee
figleaves loungewearBreton Stripe Slouche Tee
figleaves loungewearCross Back Tee
figleaves boudoirTease 20 Denier Lace Hold Up
figleaves boudoirFlirt Ribbon Slot Hold Up
figleaves boudoirCan Can Black Lace Hold Up
figleaves Italian Hosiery15 denier 2 pack Ladder Resist ...
figleaves Italian Hosiery15 Denier 2 Pack Ladder Resist ...
figleaves Italian Hosiery50 denier Velvet Opaques stocki...
figleaves Italian Hosiery50 denier 2 pack Velvet Opaques...
figleaves Italian Hosiery20 Denier Delice Back Seam Hold Up
We now accept the following payment types: Maestro, Solo, Mastercard, Visa, Visa Electron, American Express, Paypal, JCB, Laser, Carte Bancaire and Carte Bleue


text:
The Toronto Blue Jays were hoping they had an upgrade at second base over Kelly Johnson when they signed Maicer Izturis as a free agent and picked up Emilio Bonifacio as part of that massive trade with the Miami Marlins that also landed Jose Reyes, right hander Josh Johnson and lefty Mark Buehrle.
While finally settling into a platoon at second, Bonifacio is hitting just .169 and Izturis is even worse at .162. Their overall defence has been even worse. It makes you long for the days of Roberto Alomar, or even Aaron Hill, in the good years. Watching these two struggle just drives home the point of how few really good second basemen there are. In fact, I can count only two in the American League; the Yankees' Robinson Cano and Boston's Dustin Pedroia.
Cano, who is already being touted by some in New York as an MVP candidate, is batting .322 out of the number 3 slot in Joe Girardi's order with seven home runs and 17 runs batted in. All of those homers have come in the last 15 games and three in the last four. He's a big part of the reason the Yankees are a strong third in the AL East, just 2.5 games behind the first-place Red Sox.
At 30-years old, Cano is right in the middle of the peak years of his career.
Pedroia, a year younger at 29, is the unquestioned leader and sparkplug of the Red Sox. He's batting .301, again out of that number 3 slot which is reserved for a team's top hitter. He doesn't have any homers yet, but has driven in eight runs.
There is no way Boston is tied for victories in the Majors with Atlanta at 15 without him.
I remember during the 2000 World Series in New York it was all the rage to argue over who was the best player in the 'Big Apple'; Mets third baseman Edgardo Alfonzo or the Yankees' Derek Jeter. Both were 26 at the time. Alfonzo hit .324 that season with 25 homers and 94 runs batted in, while Jeter batted .339 with 15 homers and 73 RBI's.
The Yankees won that World Series in five games and suffice to say, Jeter's side won that argument easily. He continued on to what has turned out to be a Hall of Fame career, while Alfonzo's career went into a slow decline after that 2000 campaign.
Since that time, New Yorkers have also argued over which team had the best third baseman; the Mets' David Wright or the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez. A-Rod's numbers may win out, but Wright will be the most beloved in New York.
The debate over Cano and Pedroia is really a coin flip. Cano has more power, Pedroia perhaps more of a fiery leader who inspires his teammates with his style of play.
Cano is in the final year of his contract, making $15 million. Even if the Yankees are determined to reduce their payroll to avoid the luxury tax next year, they cannot afford to let him get away, not to the Dodgers or anyone else.
For his part, Cano seems to want to be a Yankee for life. The tough call for the Yankees is how far to go in terms of length of contract. They don't want to be stung again by the kind of contract they gave to Alex Rodriguez.
As for Pedroia, he's still working on a six-year deal worth $40.5 million that covers him through the end of the 2014 season and includes a club option for 2015. He's making $10 million this season, a bargain for what he brings to the table.
Second base has never been an easy position for the Blue Jays to develop. Alomar was aquired in a trade, and so was Damaso Garcia (Yankees), and Homer Bush (Yankees) and Kelly Johnson (Diamondbacks). Aaron Hill was the one homegrown second sacker who looked like he might turn out to be a star.
Miracle Comeback With the Blue Jays tumbling into last place in the AL East, perhaps it's time to remember the 'Miracle Braves' of 1914, who staged the most improbable, if not amazing, comeback in Major League history. On July 4th, Boston was in last place in the National League. They actually dropped 18 of their first 22 games that year.
After July 4th though, the Braves caught fire and then some, winning 52 or their last 66 games to win the Senior Circuit by 10.5 games. They so captured the hearts of Bostonians, that over the latter part of the season, and into the World Series, Red Sox Canadian-born owner Joseph Lannin allowed them to use the newer, bigger and better Fenway Park.
On Labour Day of 1914, the Braves set an all-time Major League record (at the time) of 36,000 fans for the opener of a doubleheader against the New York Giants, and then drawing another 40,000 for the second game.
Under skipper George Stalling, the Braves then went on to record the first World Series sweep in history, downing Connie Mack's Philadelphia A's, 4-0.
Oddly enough, the following season, the Red Sox won the World Series in five games over Philadelphia's other team the Phillies, and the Red Sox used the newly built Braves Field, which was even bigger than Fenway, for their home games in the Fall Classic.
It's the one and only time in Major League history two teams from one city have defeated the two teams from another city in back-to-back World Series.
Keep up with the latest on Canada's national programs from the governing body for amateur baseball in Canada.
Baseball Canada Website
Scott MacArthur, Richard Griffin & Gregor Chisholm discuss quiet trade deadline for the Blue Jays, struggling rotation & potential Biogenesis fallout.
Scott MacArthur & Toronto Star's Richard Griffin preview the trade deadline, Blue Jays' needs & being on Boston as Jon Lester rumours ramp up.
LA Angels infielder, John McDonald joined Blue Lunch to discuss his career from the time he left Toronto to the present.


text:
I'll be back after the first of the year. Much love to you all!
I hope Santa is good to you, but I hope your family is better.
Because one day I might find time to write words, today, you get this.
And also because I, apparently, don't know what day it is…... Read more
I remember my dad laughing out loud, heartily, at the show "Married With Children." I remember thinking it wasn't that funny. It was OK funny. It was "eh". But laughing out loud? Not so much.
I think I get it more now. The two kids. The money. The sleep deprivation. The lack of a sex life. The "you better praise your lucky stars I shaved my legs today." The job. The mortgage.
Did I already mention the kids?
The kids. ... Again ...
We had a long talk last night about our life. It's hard. It's... Read more
Internet? I just sent my first boobie mail. I'm giggling like a naughty school girl. I'm peering around the corner like I'm going to get caught. I'm glancing over my shoulder to see if anyone noticed. Then? I log on and tell the Internet about it.
Because that's what I do.
See, I'm giddy because both kids? Right now? Are asleep in one room. THEIR room. The KID ROOM. Do you know what this means to me? Do you know how many months I've been waiting for this? Except for the one exception: It's a little like my preemie going off to... Read more
I once asked Mr. Flinger what the difference between Jesus and Santa was. He answered, almost immediately, "Weight."
That's it.
Later we got to talking about the similarities. Real person? Check! Alive only in people's hearts? Check! Hotly debated? Check! Giver of gifts? Check!
I mean, sure, the fantasy surrounding Santa Claus goes a wee bit further than the stories around Jesus. I mean, it's crazy, right? Bearded man living in the North Pole who has reindeer fly him around to... Read more
You know how I've been all I dunno if I want to keep blogging and all The Internet seems like a horrifically selfish place now and I just don't have TIME, people? You know how it's kind of like your friend in Jr. High who always says she's fat and you always say, "No, no you're not" and you know how annoying that is? Like shutthefuckupalreadyaboutthenotblogging. Because? I'm blogging about not blogging?
I even annoy myself sometimes. Trust me.
So I thought it might help to let you in on part of why I came... Read more
I am wearing a girdle for the first time since child #2. It is not pretty. The mass that used to constitute my ab muscles is now squished to the top of a size-that-fit-prior-to-growing-the-largest-belly-known-to-pregnancy "slimming" girdle.
This means one of two things is bound to occur at the office party we are attending tonight for Mr. Flinger's work: a) someone will ask when I'm due and b) I will get very crampy gas about the time his boss makes his way over to our table and let a teeny tiny SBD slip out. And blame his boss for it.
Remember what... Read more
Because I have a three year old. Because I have an infant. Because I have a large ass. Because I have a High School English Teacher that said to never EVER start a sentence with Because, I present to you:
The kind ladies over at the Seattle Mom Blogs are letting me share some... Read more
Have I mentioned it only a few
times? The 24 hours of bliss? The new podcast site we created? The wine tasting party? Are you sick of it yet? Luckily it's my blawg and the joy of The Blawg is that One can Blawg whatever they want. Even if the readers are all, "Stop with the freaking new site already! We GET IT. You like to hear yourself talk on top of reading yourself. Gawd."
Luckily,... Read more
Wowzers, 24 hours goes pretty damn fast. The reality of night feedings is weighing back on me shortly, so my half-written OMG-I-hang-with-the-best-effing-people-in-Seattle will have to wait.
But look! Michelle posted pictures!
And so did I!


text:
Swiss leading Jerry 5-3 if the Beeb website is correct.
ITSTL as they say round here.
Cricket Web's 2013/14 Premier League Tipping Champion
- As featured in The Independent.
"as much a news event as an actual footballer, a worthy stop-start centre forward, but an all-time hyper-galactico when it comes to doing funny things with cars and hats, a player whose signing proves once again that the Premier League is still undoubtedly the best in the world when it comes to doing things with cars and hats."
- Barney Ronay on Mario Balotelli
The whole of Europe bracing themselves for England v Norway then.
National Scrabble Champion 2009, 8th, 11th and 5th in 2009/2011/2013 World Championships, gold medal (team) at Causeway, 2011 Masters Champion
Australias Darren Lehmann is a blatant loser insists Stuart Broad
Countdown Series 57 Champion
King of the Arcade
Reply from mods to my prank bans in public:
Reply from mods to my prank bans in private:
MSN - evil_budgie @ hotmail.co.uk
That was pretty close to a sitter for Carroll.
Norwegian #2: likes a pie.
Lovely bit of skill and a better finish from Young.
Comedy defending, but well taken yea.
Hilariously soft goal. Well taken, mind.
"If that Swann lad is the future of spin bowling in this country, then we're ****ed." - Nasser Hussain, 1997.
Trouble is everyone one of these challenges by Carroll will be a free kick to the defending side come the competitive matches, because the game is glorified netball.
Green still looking
Trademark Milner there. That's why he's just not good enough at international level. Gets a great position to pick a cross and just floats it chest high to the first defender. He'll do the same thing over and over again.
Jagielka looking the best defender in the team.
One call Woy got right.
No, wait...
And there's a red card tackle from Gerrard.
Parker's been light years ahead of the rest of the midfield. Milner simply isn't good enough, but he is still better than Downing.
And I hadn't realised how poor Jones' control is nowadays.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
Week 8 recap
The two top dogs this year are Portage Central and Lakeview. Those two, assuming they don't stumble for some reason in week nine, will win their divisions outright. It seems right in the end that it should be those two, but if you looked back to week one I don't know if many people would have picked both of those teams. Central certainly would be in the conversation along with Portage Northern, Stevensville-Lakeshore and St. Joe. Lakeview I think would have been in the conversation but I don't think many would have picked them over Harper Creek. Still, those two were the most dominant teams this season on both offense and defense and it showed that way on Friday with both having convincing wins in what was essentially the championship games for their divisions. At this point in the season both of those teams hold down the top two spots in the SMAC for offense and defense. And don't sleep on these two getting to play each other because it very well could happen. I see those two being in the same district in the playoffs and likely meeting in the second round.
Portage Central scored and scored and scored against St. Joe. I don't want to say it was a surprise they won because I picked them and I really thought they could win by two TDs. Still, I didn't think they would handle the Bears as well as they did. This Portage Central team is very good. How good is still yet to be determined. They beat everyone down in southwest Michigan, but they will come across some extremely good teams as they move through the playoffs. Friday night showed once again that they can move the ball on anyone it seems. Going on the road and beating a very confident St. Joe team is not an easy task.
As for Lakeview not only did they win the division, but they also took down Harper Creek for the first times since 2008. They ran wild on the Harper defense. Mike Campbell rushed for 163 yards and a TD, which tied him for the school record for TDs in a season. Fellow running back Donnie Ernsberger rushed for 98 yards and QB Skyler Nichols did a ton of damage going for 140 yards and three TDs. When those three are going as well as that they are very hard to stop. When they are playing defense as well as they have all season, well, that is what makes you undefeated at this point in the season.
One more team punched their playoff ticket this week. Portage Northern beat Benton Harbor 46-8 to get their sixth win. That makes it five SMAC teams in the playoffs. Two more will have one last chance to sneak in on the final week as Sturgis and Stevensville Lakeshore both need a win this week.
Week 9 Games:
Stevensville-Lakeshore (5-3) @ Kalamazoo Central (3-5) – Lakeshore needs one more win to keep the playoff streak going. I think they should get the job done on the road. (SL 34, KC 13)
St. Joseph (7-1) @ Mattawan (4-4) – St. Joe still would like a win for playoff positioning. Mattawan should at least give them a decent game. (SJ 28, MAT 18)
Benton Harbor (0-8) @ Portage Central (8-0) – PC completes the perfect season. (PC 43, BH 6)
Portage Northern (6-2) @ Niles (2-6) – PN should finish strong going into the playoffs. (PN 25, N 7)
Lakeview (8-0) @ Sturgis (5-3) – Chance Stewart has been hot lately and it all comes down to this for the Trojans. I can't bring myself to pick against Lakeview though. (LV 25, ST 12)
Gull Lake (3-5) @ Harper Creek (6-2) – Harper Creek should get back to feeling good going into the playoffs. (HC 31, GL 13)
Coldwater (4-4) @ Marshall (2-6) – This could be a good game. Coldwater has shown the ability to step up in a few 50/50 games this season and I think they get the job done. (CW 29, MAR 17)
Battle Creek Central (1-7) @ Loy Norrix (0-8) – The battle at the bottom and it's been a long year for both teams. I suppose BCC has played some better defense this season so I'll take them. (BCC 23, LN 21)
No QB no problem for Paw Paw. They will be playing the rest of the season without star QB Jay Doll, but they passed their first test on Friday night beating Otsego 37-14. It appears that they will now switch and become a run heavy team out of their wishbone set. They have shown glimpses of that package from time to time, but now it appears that is what their offense will be. It seemed to work fine on Friday night. It is hard to say how it will go for the rest of the season. I can't believe Otsego had a ton of film to prepare for that offense, and now Edwardsburg will be able to prep for it this week. Paw Paw still does have a strong enough defense that it can keep them in games, but are they experienced enough in this offense to still score against the top teams.
Speaking of Edwardsburg they clinched the West division this week outright with a resounding 36-0 win over Dowagiac. They have been the top team in the West the whole season and no one has been able to touch the Eddies. They are second in the league in points scored and second in points allowed. No one has been able to slow down their rushing attack, not even the top defenses in the league. Dowagiac is in no way a bad team, and they do have a strong defense. Still, that didn't slow down the Eddies who plowed right through. It will be a great match-up this week in what has now become a conference championship game.
Week 9 games
Edwardsburg (8-0) @ Paw Paw (8-0) – Game of the Week. See below for match-up
Three Rivers (5-3) @ Vicksburg (3-5) – Three Rivers is another team that needs one more win to get in. Upset alert? Maybe, but I'll take the all-around better team to get it done. (TR 24, V 17)
Dowagiac (6-2) @ Otsego (5-3) – Another match-up where a team needs one win to get in. Otsego is in a tough spot going into this one, and I don't see their playoff dreams becoming reality. (DOW 26, OT 18)
Berrien Springs (3-5) @ Plainwell (7-1) – Berrien pulled off the shocking upset last season. It would be just as shocking if it happened this season. (PW 31, BS 12)
Comstock (0-8) @ Coloma (1-7) – Two teams just trying to battle to the end of the season. (COLOMA 27, COM 17)
South Haven (1-7) @ Allegan (1-7) – See Comstock/Coloma…(AL 26, SH 20)
We still have a three way tie on top of the KVA. Constantine failed to get the job done on Friday night and it will set up a great match-up for this final week of the regular season. Olivet is no easy place to play, and the Eagles showed up big on Friday night to slow down the Falcons and claim a 28-14 win. Give a ton of credit to the Eagles on slowing down Constantine. That is no easy task. The 14 points they scored is the lowest total they have put on the scoreboard all season.
It is another big win at home for Olivet who had the favorable schedule going into the season. They got to play Pennfield, Constantine, Schoolcraft and Parchment all at home this season. With the win, it appears that it will be at least a two way tie on top of the conference. It all will depend on the Constantine-Pennfield game this week. I love the match-up too. On one side Constantine has all the history and a long streak of getting to the playoffs on the line. They need just one win to get in. But standing in their way is Pennfield who is leaving the conference, this is their last KVA game and a win gives them a share of the championship on their way out the door.
No new playoff teams this week, but I'll give an early congrats to Parchment. They have been a wrecking ball in the last few weeks and their game with Galesburg-Augusta this week has been called off because GA doesn't have enough players, meaning a forfeit win for Parchment. See you in week 10.
Week 8 games
Pennfield (7-1) @ Constantine (5-3) – Game of the week. See below for Match-up
Hackett (3-5) @ Kalamazoo Christian (3-5) – The holy war. This should be a good back and forth battle. I'll take KC in a tight one. (KC 24, H 21)
Schoolcraft (7-1) @ Maple Valley (2-6) – Schoolcraft wins and clinches a share of the KVA championship for the second straight year (SC 39, MV 8)
Olivet (7-1) @ Delton (1-7) – Olivet also wins easy but will share the championship with at least Schoolcraft. (OL 45, DEL 6)
Parchment (5-3) @ Galesburg-Augusta (0-8) – GA could keep it close! Well if they were playing it wouldn't be close, but since they aren't…(PARCH 2, GA 0)
Decatur has become the team of tough luck this year. They have lost back to back games by a score of 17-14, the latest of which came against Watervliet on Friday night. They led 14-0 at the half and were doing everything they had to do to slow down the strong passing attack, but it wasn't enough. They were outscored 17-0 in the second half and the winning points came on a 46 yard FG with :15 seconds left in the game. They have lost three out of four (their only win in that stretch was a forfeit win against Covert) and have lost the three games by a combined 10 points. A four point loss to Lawton who scored a TD with less than :30 seconds left and two three point losses to Hartford and Watervliet. Looks like a team that just needs to catch a break. Well maybe their breaks are in the future when they are in the playoffs. I am assuming they can beat Marcellus to get in.
On the other side, Watervliet stood tall and scored a nice victory in a tight defensive game. It is the type of game you are going to get with Decatur. Prior to Friday night they had scored over 40 points in every game except one, and in that one game they still scored 34. The Raiders slowed down the top passing attack in the SAC by holding Luke Traver to only 100 yards passing. He was still able to beat them with his legs as he rushed for 155 yards and a TD. Winning a tight defensive test can do a lot for a team's confidence. It will now set up the showdown with Lawton on Friday night.
By the way, I do want to give some props to the SAC kickers. I thought it was supposed to be that small schools don't have kickers and are forced to go for two every time. Well not over here in the SAC. Luke Traver kicked a 46 yard FG to win the game on Friday night against Decatur. You also have the Wimes brothers in Lawton. Jarod kicked a 52 yard FG earlier this season, and his brother Brendon attempted a 52 yarder and only missed because it hit the top of the upright (that was the story I was told, I can't actually confirm that, but I hope it's true). Looking around I also see Mark Resendez of Hartford and Cody Huston of Decatur have had very nice seasons. If there are other good SAC kickers I missed I apologize. Good kickers are like kicking stats…they are hard to find.
Week 8 Games:
Gobles (5-3) @ Saugatuck (7-1) – It all comes down to this for Gobles who has won four in a row and five out of six. Saugatuck pulled the upset in the last game of the season last year. Can Gobles return the favor? I still go back to seeing them struggle in big ways against Watervliet, Hartford and Decatur. I think they are more confident but I don't think they have enough to hang with Joey Koscielski and company. (SAUG 27, GOB 21)
Martin (0-8) @ Bangor (3-5) – I guess I learned my lesson last week picking Martin to win. Bangor wins easy here. (BA 34, MAR 6)
Bloomingdale (1-7) @ Fennville (1-7) – Bloomingdale and Fennville both have a win this season over Martin. The difference is that Fennville played a few close games other than that win this season. (FENN 28, BLOOM 14)
Watervliet (8-0) @ Lawton (8-0) – Game of the Week. See below for Match-up
Marcellus (2-6) @ Decatur (5-3) – Decatur needs something to go their way. Well, here's one. You play Marcellus to end the season. (DEC 31, MAR 6)
Centreville @ Hartford (5-3) – Hartford needs a win, and I can't believe they will be denied here. (HART 41, CV 6)
Players of the week
- Chance Stewart, Sturgis QB
Stewart is coming on strong as the season is coming to a close. This week he completed 23 of 36 passes for 331 yards and five TDs to lead the Trojans to a 41-27 win over Loy Norrix. All five of his TD passes came in the first three quarters. It is back to back big weeks for the future Bronco who has thrown for 687 yards and six TDs over the past two weeks. He will need another effort like that if Sturgis is going to reach the playoffs.
- Seth Dexter, Parchment RB
Dexter had his finest game of the season on Friday night as he took his turn leading the Parchment rushing attack in a 60-7 win at Hackett. Dexter didn't wait too long to get started has he rushed for over 150 yards and two TDs in a first quarter where the Panthers took a 30-0 lead. He went on to finish with 230 yards rushing and three TDs. He scampered in from 28, 89 and 57 yards out. It was all part of a Panther offense that scored five TDs from more than 40 yards out.
- Tim Weilinga, Paw Paw RB
With QB Jay Doll down for the season, Paw Paw is switching things up and Weilinga will be a big part of the plans now. He showed how big he can be on Friday night when he rushed for 203 yards and four TDs in the Redskins' 37-14 win over Otsego. That came after a week when he was the leading rusher and scored a big key TD against Plainwell. He is the leading rusher for Paw Paw this season and has now reached the end zone 10 times.
- Jarod Davis, Portage Central RB
Davis came up with a big game effort on Friday night to lead the Mustangs to a 49-28 win at St. Joseph. Davis rushed for 122 yards and three TDs. He rushed in one from 14 yards and two from 29 yards out. If that wasn't enough he also returned a kickoff 95 yards for a TD. His efforts were helped by out by QB Ryan Mergner who rushed for 153 yards and a pair of TDs and threw for another. Davis is the leading rusher for the undefeated Mustangs this season.
- Joey Koscielski, Saugatuck RB
Koscielski came up with a huge performance on Friday night in leading Saugatuck to 59-32 win over Bangor. He finished the night with 241 yards rushing and 4 TDs. It was a big back and forth battle on the night with Jordell Jones who threw for 295 yards and 4 TDs of his own. On the season Koscielski is approaching 1,000 yards for the 7-1 Indians.
Big Games for Week 9
Edwardsburg (8-0) @ Paw Paw (8-0)
We have reached week nine and we now get into some great battles between undefeated teams. This is a clash in what now appears will be a good old fashioned smash mouth football game. Both teams come in undefeated and champions of their divisions. Last year was the first year they met as conference foes and Paw Paw came away with a 46-36 win. Prior to that the two met in the playoffs back in 2010 when the Eddies hammered the Redskins 56-21 in the second round.
Edwardsburg has been unstoppable this season. They just polished off the division championship by dropping Dowagiac 36-0. Their closest contest this year was in week five when they beat Three Rivers 40-22. They come in second in the league in offense right behind Paw Paw. They are scoring 41.8 ppg out of their Wing-T offense. Dylan Hulett is the leading rusher and is over 950 yards this season with 15 TDs. He is also helped out by Jack Bywaters who is over 600 yards and 11 TDs. Don't plan on them throwing the ball much. They have rushed for 43 TDs this season and have thrown for only one. Their offense isn't the only thing going well because they have the second ranked defense too which is allowing only 6.6 ppg and has allowed double digit points just twice this season.
Paw Paw is going through a change right now. They were running a large majority spread offense led by QB Jay Doll who was one of the top passers in the state before he went down with an injury in the Plainwell game. They have since switched to a wishbone offense which they had been running on drives about once or twice a game. In their debut with it this past week they didn't miss a beat as they scored 37 points against Otsego. Tim Weilinga rushed for over 200 yards and four TDs and Ross Beck also rushed for over 100 yards. It remains to be seen if they can have continued success in that offense. With other teams actually having tape on them now they will have a better advantage than Otsego did. Still, even outside of the offense, the defense has been stout this season and is third in the Wolverine allowing only 8.5 ppg. If you know anything about the recent history of Paw Paw football, they don't handle the Wing-T very well. The 36 points they allowed to Edwardsburg last season was the highest regular season point total they allowed. Going back you see that in 2011 they allowed 53 points to Zeeland West and the aforementioned 56 points to the Eddies in 2010. They don't see it very much but the small sample size isn't very good.
My Pick: Edwardsburg 31, Paw Paw 25. I think Paw Paw has questions on offense right now. They really might be fine, but they need to show some extended success. They also have not shown any success in slowing a Wing-T offense and the Eddies run it as good as anyone around.
Pennfield (7-1) @ Constantine (5-3)
I just got done talking about the Wing-T offense and now I'll talk about it a little more. If you don't care for the offense this might not be the game for you considering both will be running it. These two are locking up in a game that has a lot on the line for both teams. First of all Pennfield is leaving the conference and this will be their final KVA game. On top of that a win here would give them a share of the KVA championship on their way out the door. Constantine has missed the playoffs just once since 1990 and has made it there 14 straight years. They need to win this game if they are going to get into the playoffs. Pennfield has won the match-up the last two years including last year's 19-7 win.
I would imagine there isn't a player on the Constantine sideline that can remember 1998 when they missed the playoffs. You can believe there is a lot of pride on their sideline. Those Seniors don't want to be the ones who end that streak. Still, they have a lot to do on Friday. They have the offense that should produce good things. They have the top offense in the KVA scoring 45.4 ppg which is close to a touchdown better than anyone else right now. Justin Hull is the top RB in the conference and has rushed for over 1,200 yards with 20 TDs this season. The defense has had its struggles but it has some improvement in recent times.
Pennfield is another great team who has a playoff streak one year longer than Constantine. They leave the KVA in football after this year for a new conference joining up next year with teams around Battle Creek and Jackson. They would love nothing more than to grab a piece of the championship before they leave. Their offense is scoring 35.6 ppg and the defense is giving up less than 10. The difference in their offenses is that the Panthers will break the T and go to a spread offense from time to time during the game. Still, they will be a rush team first led by a large group of running backs. The other thing of note is that over the last two years no team has shown a better ability to stop Constantine's offense than Pennfield. The Panthers have held them to just 7 combined points in their last two meetings.
My Pick: Constantine 24, Pennfield 21. This would probably be called an upset. Pennfield might have the talent edge here, but Constantine has a ton of pride to play for and they still haven't lost at home this season.
Watervliet (8-0) @ Lawton (8-0)
These two get together for the second straight year in an undefeated match-up on the last game of the regular season. Last year Lawton came away with a 33-26 win over the Panthers. This game has been a great match-up for a few years now. In 2011 they met in week eight and were both 7-1 going in. In 2009 they were both one loss teams heading into the final week before facing each other in that game and then in a rematch in the playoffs the next week. These games tend to be exciting, high scoring and tight.
Lawton is the defending champion of the league and has had very few close games. In fact, the only close games either team has had this year came against Decatur. Lawton beat the Raiders by four and Watervliet won by three. Watervliet has the top offensive performer in the league in Luke Traver who has thrown for close to 1,700 yards and 19 TDs while rushing for another 650 yards and 12 TDs. He leads a Panther offense that ranks third in the league and is scoring over 41 ppg. They also have the top defense in the league and they will have to slow down the Lawton offense which is scoring over 43 ppg. Lawton has two backs out of the backfield in Brandon Turner and John Coleman who have combined for over 1,200 yards this season. They are also very capable of throwing the ball as George Gilley has thrown for close to 900 yards.
My Pick: Lawton 27, Watervliet 25. Lawton is the top dogs and they seem to have more options on offense at this point. Also on the cold and possibly wet field I like their ability to power run the football.


text:
Welcome to Titanic And Her Sisters official website, we provide more than any site like us. We offer latest news about Titanic, Olympic and Britannic, we also offer great range of pictures and videos.
You will aslo find out the latest about Titanic II which is currently in heavy planning and is due for 2016, we also support some other projects like Replica Olympic & Replica Britannic
Created By Ryan,J,Whyte