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Definition of Ironsides in English:
IronsidesLine breaks: Iron|sides
Pronunciation: /ˈʌɪənsʌɪdz /
1A nickname for Oliver Cromwell.
1.1 [as plural noun] (In the English Civil War) Cromwell's cavalry troopers, so called by their Royalist opponents in allusion to their hardiness in battle.
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- Oliver Cromwell's steel-clad Ironsides crushed the Royalist troops of Charles I, the Iron Cross honoured German military valour, the Iron Curtain marked the boundary of cold war national alliances.
- In early 1645 the New Model Army was formed, based largely on the Ironsides, who continued as part of the new army.
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Pronunciation: ˈjôntē
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Los Angeles Angels outfielder and slugger Josh Hamilton made a little league baseball team very excited. The youth team, the West Louisville Warriors, were taking a tour of the Louisville Slugger factory when they stumbled upon a life size cut out of Hamilton and the coaches talked to the kids about his swing and stats in his MVP season.
That is when Josh comes around the corner and corrects one of the coaches.
Hamilton then talks to the kids about baseball and gives them free equipment. He takes the kids into the batting cages and gives them some advice and signs some things for the kids. He also preaches to the kids the importance of the team and understanding that they don't have to be the hero every time, there will be instances where other players will be the hero.
All in all a great surprise for the kids, kudos to Hamilton for taking time out of his schedule to spend with these little leaguers.
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Robotic needles bust cranial blood clots, could make brain surgery less invasive
As a two-time laparoscopic surgery patient, let me tell you: It's not the best thing in the world, but it's a lot better than old open-torso surgery, and improving all the time as imaging techniques, robotics, and doctors get used to the practice. Now, a breakthrough from Vanderbilt University may carry the principles of laparoscopy to a previously intractable part of the body: the brain.
Cranial blood clots, or intracerebral hemorrhages, typically have a 40 percent mortality rate, often due to how hard it is to get to them and the delicacy of their location. Survivors can often suffer brain damage due to the buildup of pressure inside the skull, which can only be alleviated by "debulking" the clots that prevent blood from draining from the brain.
That procedure has historically been ferociously difficult, but the Vanderbilt University team of engineers and physicians, headed by Professor Robert Webster III and Dr. Kyle Weaver, has a solution in the form of a steerable robotic needle guided by CT scanning technology.Read more »


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Well...CBF stands for Cowboy Bebop Fan. My tumblr is a mixture of many things...most will be interesting, fun, weird, beautiful, stylish, and often surprising images. I will post a ton of Cowboy Bebop, tv shows, clips, gifs, women, Anime, movie clips and quotes, technology, and music.
Plus the occasional Christian post I call them. What ever you want to call them.
You can ask me anything. Questions pertaining to Anime or technology...I may answer in a paragraph or two. : )
THE CBF (main blog ~ personal)
Hei. Yin. Hei x Yin./dtbotp
(member of, but no time to post on it.)
EchoLife or its-the-only-way (Too busy to maintain and not a joke.)
Change my info on the CBF…
I am now a member of a blog focusing on Hei and Yin from Darker Than Black (see below). I haven't added much, but another members have been post a bunch.
I started another blog (doesn't have content yet) called EchoLife it is not for everyone. It will be a Christian blog. The CBF will still be my main.
I will in a couple weeks launch TechTech (name may change). That blog will focus on technology, videos games, programming, etc.
I may start more blogs…of course most of these will be in queue, but I think that they will get some interesting content.
Send me an ask if you want to start a joint blog, or whatever along those lines.
THE CBF (main blog)
Hei. Yin. Hei x Yin./dtbotp
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I usually try and post something cool for my post like when I hit 50, 100, 200, 300…1000 and so on. Or even 2552 or some weird number combination. I forgot this time so this is post 10,002 I think.
10K post, few hundred followers, following way too many blogs, and one message in the ask box…wha…I guess.
Just thought I'd share…but of course most of this doesn't matter. Just happy that with people that share common interests.
Later I'll do a post about some cool blogs I follow…


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Is it possible to perminantly record programs from Sky Player/I Player etc onto PC.
When I looked at I player is seems to be that the rights manamgement will only let you watch it a certain number of times for a certain lenght of time. It is possible without "getting some software"?
I ask as one of the teachers keeps repeatedly telling me that Sky+ has made DVD's obsolete and they can't keep any important documentaries. I did point out DVD's had made video's obsolete and that a (HDD) DVD recorder would solve the problem but that argument doesn't seem to have sunk in.
Second question, can you hook a PC up to a DVD recorder? Do I need a posh DVD recorder to do it?


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Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe: It's Over! Again!by Hilton Hater at . Comments
The on-again-off-again relationship between Amanda Seyfried and Ryan Phillippe is off again.
The movie stars, who met in October, split in February, and then got back together in March have now broken up again.
"It was mutual," a source tells Us Weekly. "They were never fully committed... There's no bad blood. They're cool."
Phillippe was once married to Reese Witherspoon and also dated actress Abbie Cornish. Seyfried, meanwhile, ended a three-year relationship with Dominic Cooper last year.
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Um she's ugly her eyes look like they are about to pop out of her head and she can't act need I say more?
I don't see what the big deal is. They were hardly even together as a couple. IF they started dating when they met they were only together a total of 6 months. Not very impressive to be reporting on them as if they were together for years.
Let's see a Z- lister and a D- lister...who cares


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The Half-dead"How could this happen?" Thor's hands were clenched into fists. He wanted to destroy the magnificent table in front of him with one bat. "How could anyone dare to act against your judgment, All-Father!""Calm down!" Said Odin. His voice filled the room. "Almost everyone here in Asgard harbored a grudge against Loki.""This is not an excuse," cried Thor. His body trembled with rage. Odin's word was law. No one was allowed to act against it."But above all it was an act of cowardice." Thor bowed his head. The last one he spoke in a whisper, almost not hearable, but Odin knew and nodded approvingly."How is Sigyn?," asked the young god, after he had calmed down a bit."Bad", the All-father said. "The poor thing is still completely distraught. I just hope she does not think she is guilty. ""How could she? She only did what was told her. She could not know that the meal was poisoned and she will hardly be in a position to carry out such an act. ""Certainly not," sighed Odin. "But I do not
DevilishLoki was cooking the fish, when Sigyn awoke from their sleep. It was already daylight and God looked to her. She sat up in bed apathetic and motionless. Loki took the pan and put it on the table, in the middle of the room. The cabin was warm and a fire was crackling in the fireplace.Loki walked to the bed and nudged the young woman gently against her arm. Her shoulders shuddered and her head persisted in a slanting position. The god took her hands and pulled her into the air as a request that she should follow him. First Sigyn refused, but the smell of freshly cooked food made her to move finally. She had to admit that she was indeed suffering from hunger. Waverers step she let him lead her to the table, but when Loki wanted to feed her, she whipped the fork out of his hand. Suddenly she gave him a deprecating stare. She didn`t need someone to feed her. Afterall she was not in chains. Loki sighed. He gave her the fork and just watched her eating without touching his own meal. The god
the ring on his fingerLoki was walking through the snowland. His luck seemed to run out. Just now a snow storm had come up, which made him watch into the distance impossible. The new snow and cold wind destroyed all the traces of the young woman, but still he did not give up and trudged in the direction in which he had followed her footprints til now.Loki gasped, it was not the cold, which bothered him but the strong headwind almost forced him to his knees. Even if he had to summon all his strength just to get ahead at all, how did she manage it go along? The God shuddered as he had to admit that the frail woman might already succumbed to the cold and has been covered by the snow. Was he even booted on her white grave without discovering her? No, no, it could not be! He tried to convince himself that if he had really lost her in the ice, his daughter Hel would have already been appeared as early as the soul of the young woman appeared in Niflhel. There was still hope to find the young girl alive.Even if
Dancing with the fireSigyn loved the fire.She sat in front of the fireplace. While sitting there she felt so much more than just the heat of the flames. Her hands played with the sparks that leapt about, but they never burned her.Fire had always a special meaning for the blind woman, because it was the only thing her eyes could see. Even if the whole world around her was hidden in the depths of darkness, for some reason it didn`t count for the golden flames. She loved to watch them dancing. Sometimes it felt like they were dancing just for her.Since their birth Sigyn was blind and deaf, she had never seen her mother, never the sun nor the moon, but she saw herself every night in her dreams. Since the beginning of her time, she had only one dream, over and over again. Back then as a child, now as a woman she saw herself on fire. Although she had never seen herself in any reflection, Sigyn always knew that it was her who was ablaze in her dreams. But instead of pain, fear and suffering she felt nothing bu
FingertipsLoki was sitting in his cell moveless, silent. Trying not to think so much, but thinking was the only thing he could do now. His bandaged eyes covered himself in endless darkness.The god even didn`t know if it was night or day. No light reached his eyes. How long has he already been there? He didn`t know. He lost all his feeling for time. His eyes became useless to him.His bounded hands even didn`t allow him to raise his arms more than few centimenters and if that wouldn`t be enought, Odin had also bounded his feet to the ground. Forced the god to sit there in an unatural posture. Oh, how much Loki wished just to move his legs in a different position. But it was senseless. His whole body was useless to him now.He already had tried to rip out the chains from the wall the very first time he was imprisoned. He screamed, yelled all the time. Threats and insulting came out of his mouth followed by beggings for mercy. But after a time he gave up. There seemed to be no one who was there to
ResurrectionSigyn`s fingers twitched nervously. She saw how the flames in front of her became smaller and smaller. The fire needed food, otherwise it would be go out soon. The young woman waited. Usually he would come now and light the fire in the fireplace again. Every time Sigyn rejoiced when she saw the flames flame up again. The crackling flattered around her ears, it was the only sound she could hear.Sigyn felt anxiety rising in herself. Where was he? This morning he still had served her a bowl of corn and bread, but now he seemed to have disappeared.So she thought at least. Loki was actually only a few meters away from her, panting and gasping on the floor. He had stood up and wanted to walk to her. But his gait had looked more like an drunkard and suddenly everything went black around him, his legs collapsed. This was the result of his lack of appetite and sleep now. The God wasn`t able to stand anylonger. Loki cursed. How could he be so weak? He did not know this feeling. On Asgard Loki
Back in Asgard"How is she?" Thor wanted to know when he saw Frigga coming out of the chamber. She had a warm smile on her lips. Thor sighed relief. "So she's fine, right?""Yes, of course she is still weak and tired, but otherwise she lacks nothing."Frigga laid her hand on Thor's shoulder. "We all knew you would make it to bring her back."Thor nods. "But I never have thought it would be so easy.""Indeed," Frigga smiled and turned toward the huge terrace. Her footsteps echoed in the high corridors. Thor followed her. "Well," he began. "It seemed as if something led me directly to her. I know it sounds strange, but I had no choice but to get to her. "Frigga looked questioningly to the thunder god. Wanting him to speak further. "When I arrived in Jotunheim, the wind whipped me. It was impossible for me to go in a different direction, "continued Thor. "But as I have seen these rocks in front of me, I just knew that I needed to get there. I can not even explain what led me. Maybe it was just the hope
GuiltLoki was shocked when he saw icy clouds in front of his mouth. He felt an icy, well known shiver ran down his spine."It has been a while," he heard a voice behind him. He hardly dared to turn to her."Angrboda" gasped the God. "How unexpectedly to meet you here on Midgard."The giant grinned. Her big red eyes fxed him and her long black hair blowed in the wind while she slowly went to Loki. Her skin was pale, so pale that you could see her veins through it, which gave her body a bluish sheen. Coldness enveloped her."Did you really think, I wouldn`t be able to find you, Loki," she said with a smile on her blood-red lips. "I told you that I will always find you. That you can`t escape or hide you."Loki tried to utter a cramped smile. "I must admit, I did not expect you here. I'm a little surprised. ""So?" They stood in front of him and her cold hand stroked the God`s cheek. The giantess was a head taller than Loki and her fingers adorned long, sharp nails. All in all, she was a
Freezing coldWas not that the deal?" snorted Loki. "I obey, and you let her go?"Angrboda lips formed into a wide grin. "I can not remember to have signed such a pact with you, dear. I just gave you only a more solid reason for you to return than your word, which you once gave me. "Loki swallowed."But that I will let her free... I never mentioned," the giantess said delighted.In the first moment the God was ossified by what he has heard, but he was quickly caught again and remembered his rhetoric art. With his head raised, he walked up to Angrboda, hiding his fear when he sat down beside her and looked at her with wide eyes."You want her to be your prisoner? Locked her up in this cold walls for all eternity. Make her life miserable.""Wouldn`t you like that? You were the reason for her spoiled life. You would see her suffer and know that this is all your fault and that you will never be able to rescue her", hissed Angrboda."But I would still be able to see her." Determined the God
Junjou Terrorist Chapter 1Junjou TerroristInGetting CaughtMiyagi was in the dean's office around 2pm. The dean and two other professors were there since it was the same hour they had off.Mmm
Kamijo would've been here, but his little lover came by and kidnapped himMiyagi thought with a smile as the dean was serving coffee to all of the professors. One professor turned on the news to see if anything was happening. Miyagi froze when another story of how they arrested a man from being caught in a sexual situation with a 17 year old girl.That is the tenth time this month
they need to be more discreet like me and"This sickens me" The dean said in a disgusted harsh tone that made Miyagi freeze more"Well
it's disgusting. How a person can use an underage child for their own sick pleasure is beyond me. Those pedophiles ruin those children's chances at a normal life" the dean said and Miyagi took a sip of coffee"What if they are in love?" Miyagi asked
A Mother's Love [Loki One Shot]WARNING - This story contains spoilers from Thor: The Dark World. Loki sat in his cell in the dungeons, reclining in the chair as he slowly turned a page in the book he was reading. It was a book he had read many times over, but there weren't exactly many other things for him to do. It had been a full day since the attack, and though it was still a topic of interest to Loki, he had tuned it out of his thoughts for the time being. He was not free and he was not dead. Why should anything that happened concern him? Let Odin and Thor handle their kingdom. What was Loki but another prisoner? The guards had long since come to collect the dead – prisoners and soldiers alike. There had been no reluctance dealing the death that had come to the realm. So many lives had been lost…good lives that had served in the defense of their realm to their last breaths. Such dedication…even Loki would be a fool not to admire it. No wo
Junjou Terrorist Chapter 2"D-dad" Shinobu said. Stun, realization and then anger showed up on the dean's face in the matter of seconds and growled and pulled his son from Miyagi's grip
"Miyagi what do you think you're doing with my son!?" the dean asked as harsh as he could holding onto his son's arm tight, "I should've known with him being gone all the time. Whatever that sensei of yours did to you messed you up" he finished harsher than he did before making Miyagi wince slightly in pain"But" Miyagi and Shibou both said"No buts, Shinobu I'm taking you home
and as for you Miyagi, you're fired, get your things tomorrow. And don't ever come near my son again" He said leaving before Shinobu or Miyagi could say anything. After hearing the door slam, Miyagi felt the rush of pain and sadness and felt the tears come. He couldn't stop them since he knew there was nothing he could do to make this right. He knew he would ruin both of their lives."I-I'm sorry Shinobu" Miyagi said sadly. After what fel
'Who Stole my Pictures?' FireFox Add-onIn the midst of all this "art theft", I thought I might turn you guys on to a lovely FireFox add-on called "Who Stole my Pictures?", which helps you easily find all the weird places your art has been re-posted.Unfortunately, it can only find unedited re-posts of your art, which are not always cause for alarm or a crime, but it can help you keep tabs on all the places your art is turning up.Here's where you can get this add-on: https://addons.mozilla.org/en-us/firefox/addon/who-stole-my-pictures/And here's an example of the results, using my "Discord" fanart as an example.Original artwork:All the places this image can be found on the internet: https://www.google.com/search?q=my+little+pony+discord&tbm=isch&tbs=simg:CAQSYBpeCxCo1NgEGgAMCxCwjKcIGjkKNwgBEhHXAt8C2QJy2AJ4xwLVAnSFARogWa7YZAPDVnbWqmam9bWJc4W_1iDl45mplpHpZm5rFagsMCxCOrv4IGgoKCAgBEgTxr2HeDA&sa=X&ei=tM79Uf7SF47i4APxz4DQAQ&ved=0CCgQ2A4oAQ&biw=1366&bih=64
Junjou Terrorist Chapter 3"What?" Miyagi asked shocked"Well
"FlashbackHiroki was organizing the papers for one of his classes when the dean was talking to someone next to his office
"What?""Someone kidnapped my son, I need help to get him back"Hiroki heard enough and ran out of the college's campus and saw that Nowaki was there"Nowaki be home soon something important came up!" Hiroki yelled running as fast as possible down the street. Tripping and falling, Hiroki scrapped his cheek badly, but still got up and ran to Miyagi's houseEnd of flashback"
Someone kidnapped him?" Miyagi asked concern"That is what I said" Hiroki said and saw Nowaki ran to him"Hiro-San!" Nowaki said and Hiroki looked to him"Hey Nowaki
why did you follow me?""Well you seemed concerned about something
but what happened to your cheek?""I fell when coming here" Hiroki said blushing embarrassed and heard Miyagi chuckle"For some reason, that doesn't surprise me" Miyagi said and Hiroki g
Chapter 2: Bridge: Part II of IIAside from the occasional gust of wind or distant howl of wildlife, the desert was more-or-less quiet. So of course the sounds of gourds and glass accompanied by a steady, ominous rattle was something that drew the attention of all three men. They didn't see him at first, but his visage soon because clear as it was surrounded by writhing, glowing spirits. The rhythm was eerie, and initially they weren't sure if they were staring at a real man, or a ghost. But then, ghosts didn't drink potions or talk. The troll's voice seemed to snap them out of their stupor, and the trio snatched up their weapons with a battle cry to rush out and 'meet' the newcomer. The hot dagger was left forgotten on the sand at the mage's feet.Koshei, meanwhile, couldn't help but stare as well. He wasn't a stranger to witch doctors or their way of doing spells, but he had never seen blood magic before. It was really quite fascinating. To those that knew him, the mage's curiosity was nothing new. He liked t
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Axel Kaufmann, 88, of Newton, passed away on April 22, 2013.
Kaufmann was born in Frankfurt/Main, Germany and spent his childhood in Berlin before coming to the U.S. in 1938, according to his obituary. He joined the U.S. Army during World War II and served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific.
A graduate of MIT, Kaufmann was an architect his entire professional life, his obituary read. He worked at a number of Boston-area firms before starting his own practice in 1965. He also worked as a design team project manager for Boston's Federal (Moakley) Courthouse.
Aside from his career as an architect, Kaufmann was also an avid tennis player who held New England and national rankings, his obituary read.
Kaufmann is survived by his wife of 50 years, Marion, as well as two daughters and their spouses, Laura and Jeffrey McGlashan of Hopkinton, N.H., and Jessica and Bruno Miquel of Waban, Mass. He is also survived by his five grandchildren.
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1. Formaldehyde can be found in:
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It's wise to avoid products that list "fragrance" among their ingredients because they are likely to contain:
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If it's been dermatologist tested, it does not affect your health.
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Two household products you should never mix are:
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Bisphenol A, or BPA, is potentially dangerous because:
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|It may cause neurological problems
|It may contribute to childhood obesity
All of the above
All of the above: Bisphenol A (BPA) should be avoided! The National Institutes for Health National Toxicology Program reports some concern for effects on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and children at current human exposures to bisphenol A. The same group has minimal concern for effects on the mammary gland and an earlier age for puberty for females in fetuses, infants, and children. (That is, approximately three and two on a one-to-five scale of concern.)
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BPA has been discovered in:
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Number 7 plastic
Number 7 plastic had been one of the main places you'd come into contact with BPA. Number 7 in recycling lingo means "other," and new number 7 plastic has been formulated that does not contain BPA. Again, read your labels! Another source is the lining of metal cans. Opt for glass containers, where feasible, to be on the safe side.
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Lead is a naturally occurring element. So what's wrong with it? If ingested or inhaled, it can:
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|Cause excessive weight gain in babies, children, and adults
Cause developmental delay and lower IQ in babies and children
Lead ingested or inhaled can lead to neurological and developmental problems. According to the EPA, exposure can also cause reproductive problems in adults.
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|Cause clubbed feet in developing fetuses
Question 8 of 15
Lead is NOT likely to be found in:
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Number 7 plastic
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Question 9 of 15
VOCs are:
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Volatile organic compounds
VOCs are volatile organic compounds. In this case, organic refers to organic chemistry (i.e., the study of chemicals with a carbon base) rather than organically grown products! These are some very commonly found VOCSs:
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Question 10 of 15
You should avoid VOCs because they:
Can cause cancer
Long-term exposure to VOCs can lead to cancer, as well as liver, kidney, and central nervous system damage. Short-term overexposure can cause eye, nose, and throat irritation, headaches, or dizziness.
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The trouble with antibacterial products like hand soap is:
They kill off the weak bacteria, leaving the strong to carry on
According to the US Centers for Disease Control, antibacterial products are a cause for concern because they create resistant strains of bacteria. In short, being in a world of a lot of weak germs is better than being in a world with a few super-powerful germs. Watch for and try to avoid products containing antibacterials such as triclosan.
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|They contain VOCs
|They come in number 7 plastic containers
|They dry out your skin
Question 12 of 15
Materials that release perfluorooctanoic acid, a known carcinogen, can be found in:
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|Nonstick pans
All of the above
Perfluorooctanoic acid is found in nonstick coating, the inside of microwave popcorn bags, and fabric stain protectors, among other places. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group cites exposure risks and offers more info.
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Endocrine disruptors may:
Interfere with normal hormone function by mimicking or blocking hormones
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|Make things taste bad
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|Cause weakening of the bones
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Parabens, which may be endocrine disruptors, allergens, or carcinogens, are often found as preservatives in:
Shampoos and lotions
According to the Environmental Working Group, shampoos, lotions, and makeup can contain a number of toxins like parabens and phthalates, which have been identified as hormone disruptors and may be linked to certain cancers.
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|Beer and wine
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Question 15 of 15
If you find any products containing the aforementioned ingredients in your home you should:
Use up products as directed but buy no more
Don't panic! The most common advice one hears from experts is to cautiously use up a product as directed. Most of these dangers are cumulative; that is, a short period of exposure or infrequent exposure is unlikely to do you harm. It is likely more dangerous to the environment to have it all in a lump somewhere, like the sewer or septic (so don't flush it all away!) or a landfill. Materials such as ancient housepaint or unidentified chemicals from a workshop probably should be taken to a toxic waste collection site, however. Certainly don't use suspect products on babies or children, and if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, give some of these products away to others.
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|Flush them all down the toilet
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I like a good weather app, and this one is simply gorgeous on the iPad screen. It gives a simple look at the immediate forecast, and has an animated background that reflects the current weather. It's great to leave running with the iPad in the dock.
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I dreamed about you last night like I haven't done in many many months. You were handsome as ever but your mouth was pulled tight into a straight livid line.
I wiped my hands on a dish rag and beckoned you to sit down at the table. You did but almost as if pushed into the chair by an unseen force.
You kept saying "I don't understand" and you were clearly agitated, angry with me, but you couldn't put it into words. Someone was with us but I couldn't see her, only that she was a friend of yours.
You kept searching for words and gesturing to our surroundings, asking "how?" and "why?"
But I knew exactly what you meant. And I said the things you couldn't say, "how can I live like this? You don't understand how I can be happy? How anyone can have failed so spectacularly, how I can stand it?"
And the answer to all your angered wondering was I don't know and I'm not happy and I can't stand it.
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Three weeks ago I was making my way down for The Blueland Chronicle Perch after the 4-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins. As I made my across the landing area between escalators, I noticed John Kincade preparing for the post-game show. I stopped by to chat with him about the hard-fought, but still disappointing 4-2 loss to the Pens.
"I'll tell you something", John told me. "If I wake up on Christmas morning and this Thrashers team is at or anywhere near .500…they'll be just fine. Probably make the playoffs".
Now at the time, the setback had left Atlanta with a record of 7-7-3 after 13 games played and had gone 1-3-1 in their previous five games played. It was still early November and the new players on the roster were still going through the beginning portions of their "getting to know you" phase of the season.
Given such, I didn't think the statement made by Kincade was off base at all. However, since that time the Thrashers have played to a 6-3-0 mark, including the recent 6 game winning streak in which some of the best team-oriented hockey seen in these parts since…since…since, well, ever.
Unfortunately it came to a stop last night in, of all places, Pittsburgh as Sidney Crosby caused hats to fly. His trio of goals powered the Pens to a 3-2 win over the Thrashers. The third, and eventual game-winner, was a splendid individual effort as Crosby deflected in a knee-high shot from a very sharp angle. Not much Ondrej Pavelec could do about it.
Defenseman Ron Hainsey probably summed it up best in saying, "There are times where you are going to get beat. You can have everybody in position and have everyone there and get beat".
For the most part Atlanta played well…but not well enough to overcome a powerful Pittsburgh team. The effort was there, but the opposition proved too much on this night.
However, given they way they have played since my discussion with Kincade as well as there current record of 13-10-3… despite the setback in Steeltown, I would be rather disappointed if this team is merely .500 come the time the good little boys and girls of Thrasherville rip open their gifts on Christmas morn.
The important thing after a loss that snaps a consecutive win streak is that the keep it at just that…one loss. Put it behind them and move on, as the cliché goes, and don't allow it to become anything more than that. Focus must continue to be directed forward and not allow it to become the beginning of a 2 or 3 game slide or a 1-4-1 type of run. That would negate all that was accomplished over the last couple of weeks.
As Ondrej Pavelec put it, "We have to keep our heads up. They're on a roll; we were on a roll. We just lost one game".
Looking forward…it isn't as though they have a bunch of "softies" on the slate either over the next few weeks. The Thrashers play in Washington tomorrow then welcome the likes of Nashville and Colorado next week. In fact, between now and New years, they not only have to take on those quality teams, but they draw Tampa Bay twice, Boston twice, Pittsburgh again as well as a St. Louis team that…despite their recent troubles…still have a winning record.
But given what the Thrashers have just come through and how they have performed, that schedule doesn't look as daunting as it might have three weeks ago. And that's to the their credit.
December 3rd, 2010
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Triple Gold! Moving onward and upward.
December 3rd, 2010
12:23 pm
Gotta get up early to beat Stroz-reposting something I just hit "enter" on the last blog-
Smoothie-Stevie Y has some sizeable problems ahead with salaries. Tampa is paying Lecavalier, Gagne, St. Louis and Ryan Malone a total of $22.7M this year. TB has Malone and St. Louis for 4 more years after this year and Vinny at $7.72M for 7 more years after this season. TB also has Mattias Ohlund for 5 more seasons after this year at $3.6M. None of these guys is getting any younger. Mike Smith is gone after this season, so Stevie will have to get a new #1 keeper.
Yzerman's biggest problem is Steven Stamkos who's is arguably having an MVP-caliber season. He is an RFA after this season with the potential of having a Brinks' truck parked in his driveway; he will get $9-$10M for 8-10 years. Wonder what kind of distraction this will be for the Lightning after January 1? If Phil Kessel is worth 2-number 1's and a number 2, how many picks is Stamkos good for? He will get an Ovechkin-type contract in his next deal-count on it.
Stupid long-terms signings and the need to lock up their superstar will keep Stevie busy for the foreseeable future.
December 3rd, 2010
12:23 pm
I thought we played well last night…maybe a just bit on our heels, trying to prevent bad things from happening. We weren't skating to loose pucks as much as gliding. You have to take that extra stride or two and beat them to the puck. We got beat to the puck all night long.
In our "big" games against Washington, Detroit and Montreal, we were taking the game to them. Bring that back and we are golden.
December 3rd, 2010
12:31 pm
We really missed Kane last nigth. Meyer was nothing. I did not see him at all. Why did we sing him? We can keep Kulda or Zubarev as 7-Dan.
December 3rd, 2010
12:54 pm
Hi Russki! your right we missed Kane and without Meyer wev'e could have done better so lets get some more Russian players in there and get rid of that lazy skating Bogosian he is worthless in my opinion.
December 3rd, 2010
12:57 pm
It was a good streak that showed lots of improvements in many areas. Folks are now willing to step in and block shots, willing to take hits to keep a play alive, willing to shave off their weak mustaches, etc.
I'm sure nobody will complain if we go on consistent 3+ game winning streaks with one loss in between.
December 3rd, 2010
1:06 pm
I think it is a big mistake not to let guys from Chicago come up and play when starters are down. Could have got a spark from Stapleton or Frederickson last night…Meyer was out of sorts and frankly put in a bad position by Ramsay.
Let guys come up and challenge for a spot, I realize camp is over but there is still a lot of upgrades that can be made to this roster with internal moves. Its a looong season.
December 3rd, 2010
1:07 pm
It was a pretty easy call to see that the Pens, Crosby, and Fluery were all hot and with Kane out we were going to struggle, I'm amazed they kept it that close and am heartened by the effort in the loss. Bring that game against the Caps tomorrow night and bank two more, if Kane is back in.
If they wanted to skate Meyer, they should have plugged him in at D and move Buf up to forward for a game.
December 3rd, 2010
1:09 pm
definitely not quite as sharp last night…passes were just a bit off and were a half step slower than the previous 5 or 6 games. Don't know if you can blame Buff on the 3rd goal (that was a heck of a deflection) but the replays make him look like he is just standing there rather than having a body on Crosby. Tough call, clearly they were trying to clog the middle but how can you leave Crosby untouched at the side of the net?
Too bad, could have pulled even with TB last night…but all in all, not a bad road game. Let's hope they pull one out tomorrow.
I'm not quite ready to give up on Bogosian yet, but something has happened to him. OK, so he's not providing the offense, that means he can be a physical presence…problem is he isn't. OK, not going to provide the offense or be a physical presence, then at least he can play positionally and skate…problem is he doesn't.
December 3rd, 2010
1:09 pm
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T-birds didn't lay an egg, last night. What I'm enjoying, lately, is that Ramsay's team isn't showing up "unprepared to play," like they were earlier in the season. And that, friends, is a good thing. With a win in their next game, Atlanta would be 7-1-0, for 14 of a possible 16-points. And I think we can all live with that.
Go Thrashers!
December 3rd, 2010
1:10 pm
Losing to a team that had won 7 straight by one goal is not exactly "embarrassing". Pittsburgh is a very good team and we were in their house. It is what it is.
Have to bounce back though tomorrow night in DC.
Fortunately Toronto, Ottawa, Washington and Florida all lost to Western Conference teams last night so we lost no ground to them. The Lightning got crushed by Boston too.
Bill, I call Karin yesterday about the ticket deal for next Friday. I'm either gonna make that or the one on 1/14. Great deal, thanks.
December 3rd, 2010
1:12 pm
By the way, how many of you would bet six mortgage payments that the Penguins won't win the Stanley Cup this year?
December 3rd, 2010
1:32 pm
Great 8 will be frothing at the mouth to score a goal against us. He is long overdue, not only in general, but against us. I'm sure he feels he should have several more goals against ATL. Here's hoping his frustration continues and Kaner comes back with fire in his belly…and two good wheels. Why did we sign Stapleton again? Guess Modin is ready.
December 3rd, 2010
1:36 pm
WBF-I don't think there is a chance in heck that TB ever trades Stamkos. If they do it will be worse than any move DW ever made…..ANY move…..my guess is that they find a way to dump Vinny and probably end up giving up the farm to do it in order to get someone to take his stupid contract. The only other possibility is to sign Stamkos to very short term deals until he gets into that last RFA and then you try to figure something out OR somehow get Stamkos to agree to a long term deal for a "hometown" discount. Whichever way it goes, that team is screwed for signing Vinny to a long term deal (see Devils). I'd like to lock up our young guys to, but hopefully we stick to 4-6 year deals so we don't end up like TB. It will be VERY interesting to see what ownership does with Bergy, Ladd, Buff, and Bogey this year.
December 3rd, 2010
1:36 pm
We need Evander "the Capital Slayer" Kane to be ready to play vs. Washington tonight. Lord, hear our prayer!
December 3rd, 2010
1:40 pm
In TB, they've got to realize that Stamkos and Hedman are their future. Vinny and Marty St. Louis seem to have a pact that they must play together. Trading that tandem might fetch a nice return, but I doubt the Bolts want to do that, any time soon. If/when they do, they'll need a goalie to be a centerpiece of the trade. How many GM's want to part with their # 1 netminder? Are they going to keep Simon Gagner? What's that gonna cost!
December 3rd, 2010
1:50 pm
Hate to do this to Thorbs and Boulton, but these two particular greek gods have not been on the ice for a goal allowed at ES in 13 games, count 'em, 13 games! Nice work fellas.
They seemed to more good jump last nite but didn't get as many opportunties due to match-ups dictated by Bylsma. But that's life on the road. We had a hard time with the Crosby line no matter what last nite, but when Pascal Dupuis is one of his wingers, you MUST key on Crosby and keep a body on him at all times!
December 3rd, 2010
1:52 pm
HA – dead on. We just lost to the only team hotter than us, on the road, that has 3 superstars, and even then only by a single goal. It took their best effort to put us down. I am not one for "moral victories", but I can see positive in this loss. The passing out of the defensive zone is so far superior to any previous Thrasher team. We gain the offensive zone so much more effectively than even the teams with Kovy, Heater and Savvy leading the rush. Speed is everywhere. Rebound control cannot even be compared to efforts in the past. And all this against one of the elite teams in the league. I am sure both the Pens and their fans left the arena last night thinking that the Atlanta team is not going to go away and are a team on the rise. So they felt a bid of adversity last night. Thats not always a bad thing. The truest test is how the team responds now. Do they start another winning streak? Play with a chip on their shoulders? Lets hope so! GO THRASHERS!
December 3rd, 2010
2:01 pm
We need Evander "the Capital Slayer" Kane to be ready to play vs. Washington tonight
December 3rd, 2010
2:06 pm
I am sure both the Pens and their fans left the arena last night thinking that the Atlanta team is not going to go away and are a team on the rise.
I've got friends in Atlanta and elsewhere who cheer on the Pens. All of them have messaged, phoned, or emailed me telling me how impressive they felt Atlanta played. We didn't quit last night, unlike a lot of Thrashers teams from the past.
People believe we're going to finally make it this year. While I'm not sold on that yet (Battered Fan Syndrome), I am excited about this team and it's chances.
December 3rd, 2010
2:16 pm
I thought the Pens played better D against us than they have in the past year or so. Their gaps were super tight and they were swarming the neutral zone. They were on their game last night and we still hung tough. Not too many good looks in the 3rd or we might have gotten the tying goal.
December 3rd, 2010
2:17 pm
December 3rd, 2010
2:36 pm
Joe Friday – you were right about Kane….I underestimated the impact it would have on us w/o him.
December 3rd, 2010
3:13 pm
"I'm not quite ready to give up on Bogosian yet, but something has happened to him. OK, so he's not providing the offense, that means he can be a physical presence…problem is he isn't. OK, not going to provide the offense or be a physical presence, then at least he can play positionally and skate…problem is he doesn't."
This. I sat there watching last night's game and although thankful for the comic relief that Waddell provided (lol) in between periods, I was frustrated watching Bogosian. He was simply awful. He was standing around a lot, it's like he has no idea where the puck is going to go or which man to take. He takes the Chris Tamer patented blind slap around the board that inevitably gets intercepted. I'm not giving up on him, but I am giving up on him ever becoming a #1/2 guy. Yeah, yeah, yeah, I know all about dmen taking forever to develop, but this kid doesn't have basic hockey instincts, some of youse were talking about his intelligence earlier this year, and now I can see it (and not just in interviews). I had high hopes for him coming around this year, oh well. At least Buf is wildly exceeding my expectations at d, so that's a win.
December 3rd, 2010
3:29 pm
Why is it that every time this team loses that someone here needs a scapegoat? Meyer hadn't played since Oct. 23 in any game and he's a defenseman. You were expecting what? Yvan Cournoyer? Stapleton is a career minor leaguer with 10 NHL games.
Players get hurt. It happens and no one in the organization can replace Kane's speed and up-ice abilities. Not Meyer. Not Stapleton. Not Machacek. Not Pettersson. Nobody!
The best sign is that after a loss you can point out things that could have turned the loss into a win. Other than the fact that I have never seen anyone re-direct a puck seven feet behind him (like Crosby did last night), there should be no finger pointing today.
I do agree that Bogo looks lost at times.
December 3rd, 2010
3:31 pm
Bogosian weighs too much. He only thinks about adding weight, instead of focusing on other things. Now he weighs like 215 lb. I remember first season when his weight was like 200 and he was much quicker? Weight isn´t the most important thing…
December 3rd, 2010
3:35 pm
Just to play devil's advocate, and to dovetail what Red Light is saying, Bogey has been much better of late. I think all of our D-men were tired last nite as they had to really put it on the line the other nite in the mountains against Colorado. I'm not trying to give them excuses but considering how sharp they've been over the last 6 games or so, I think they must've been tired. They weren't jumping into the play and they looked hesitant all nite. Now the Pens had a lot to do with that and their gaps were air tight all night. But our team did not look as sure of itself last nite. Admittedly they fought hard in the 3rd but they were not up to the challenge on this particular nite.
Anyway, for what it's worth, Bogey has not been on the ice for an ESG for 7 games. Not bad for a guy who was on the ice for 15 of them in his first 13. While he may never be a true #1 or # 2, he'll be okay. I see him being a very solid 2nd pairing D-man for years to come with offensive upside. He's still young enough to add some tricks to his repetoire.
December 3rd, 2010
3:36 pm
I know it's small consolation. But you guys at least scored on the PP where Pittsburgh has been unbeatable in the last 10 games. Other teams were not even able to setup in the pittsburgh zone on the PP. It's an 80 game season. No need to wail about one loss that was close . Pittsburgh has had worse games and Atlanta too. Now, as a Pens fan, i have to worry about Phillips Arena tickets not being as cheap to get on craigslist with the Thrashers playing well. Heh heh.
I gotta say I am still happy to see DuPuis in a Pens uniform. He actually didn't show his best last night but he has been just great in most games, especially on the penalty kill. I didnt like losing Colby at the time but I think DuPuis is of more help to the Pens right now.
What is the deal with Esposito? Just chronic injuries? Is he a bust?
I know as a Pens fan, I am getting a little impatient with Malkin. Right now, while he is no Kovulchuck(be happy he didnt sign that 100M contract), he needs to look at Crosby and improve his game in many areas. He used to be a better goal scorer than Crosby and now Crosby has surpassed him in that area. His faceoffs are still awful while Crosby is getting better each year. Malkin at this point has dropped from the elite player level and should not be discussed in that area considering he is having way too many uninspired stretches. Ovechkin is in a big goal scoring slump and he is still outproducing Malkin big time. . Pittsburgh only has one superstar at this point.
December 3rd, 2010
3:40 pm
Are all the Rawhide's Rowdies seats gone? They're not available through the normal means of online ticket buying.
If so, I'm going to sit with the Bosnians at another game. I hear they're loud.
December 3rd, 2010
3:44 pm
PensFan: We'll take Malkin off your hands any time!
December 3rd, 2010
3:50 pm
RedLight, only if Waddell reinstates himself before deciding who to give up to the Pens in return for Malkin!!!
December 3rd, 2010
3:51 pm
h-if the Bolts don't sign Stamkos to a deal by July 1 he is open to an offer sheet, with draft picks being compensation. You are correct, they will not trade him but they have to sign him.
Brendan-who is going to take Vinny at $7.727M over 7 more years and St. Louis at 5.625M for another 4 years after the current season? People get on Chicago about the Campbell contract, but those deals are pretty tough too. Martin is a great player, but he is a little guy that has taken his fair share of hits. Neither are trade-able with those contracts and age.
December 3rd, 2010
3:58 pm
The Lightning need help at the AHL level. Vinny will be waived, sent down, sign with the KHL team and the owner that still owes him money from the lockout year.
You heard it here first WBF!
December 3rd, 2010
3:58 pm
I agree with you Bill, If we continue to play as we have, we will go on another winning streak.
And last night we were NOT embarassed, Like Tampa and Toronto and New Jersey.
Heck Tampa has lost, 6-0 to Florida and D.C. and now 8-1.
Carolina has been blasted, heck even Washington lost twice 5-0.
We have NOT been drilled by anyone and last night was not a "bad" game in most respects.
We will see what unfolds in D.C. Saturday evening.
Cheers !
December 3rd, 2010
3:59 pm
I'll take Marty St. Louis for 4 more years…he doesn't have to be great, he makes those around him better.
Andy Sutton is still having nightmares of the little man besting him time and time again.
December 3rd, 2010
4:00 pm
PensFan…hopefully there's not much wailing going on. To use the catch phrase 'it is what it is' – one loss to a very, very, good team. I know I was hoping the Thrashers would set a new franchise record with 7 in a row just so they could get some good, positive press in this town (hey, the Thrashers did have the subject line of the last THREE AJC newsletter emails, which has to be a first).
Dupuis was good here, great work ethic and a great role player. He hit the jackpot landing on Crosby's line, that's for sure.
Joe F, guess you nailed it…I'm not giving up on Bogosian, just giving up on him becoming a top 2 (but hope I'm wrong on that).
December 3rd, 2010
4:12 pm
How much longer until the Thrashers move to Winnipeg?
December 3rd, 2010
4:55 pm
Did you watch that interview with DW? Him begging for ticket purchases? Well – DW you will be reaping trash for a while due to your "managerial" skills. You deserve that…
December 3rd, 2010
5:03 pm
Strike 2 – They AINT going to the Peg. Our Bozo of a President pointed that out before debuting his homegrown advertising for tickets last night… Besides the popular team to talk relocation about right now is the Oilers. Plus its nice for Thrasher fans to see that 4 of the 6 teams in Canada are not doing well. At all. Maybe US based fans should spread rumors about those 4 teams moving to PoDunk USA. Will show you JUST HOW OLD THIS IS GETTING. Our Thrashers are better than a lot of the hockey loving community will attest to.
December 3rd, 2010
5:04 pm
Bogosian has been playing much better since the loss in Florida. Anyone who's ready to bail on him now is foolish. Buff is the perfect example of what happens when you give up on a d-man too early. Part of the reason he switched to forward was because they didn't believe he could play the position. Now, at 25, he looks legit. Bogosian will be a number 1 d-man in this league.
December 3rd, 2010
5:54 pm
WBF, seemingly every year … there's some market that just CANNOT attract players to their market. If such a market has cap room … and St. Louis and Lecavalier would make such a hypothetical team better … why not do it? Now, here's my answer: I suspect Lecavalier and St. Louis anticipated just such a thing, and decided that, 'they don't feel like playing for Phoenix or Florida,' and put a no trade clause in their contracts.
WBF, pretend for the moment, that 'NTC's' weren't part of the problem. Now, pretend you're Edmonton or Phoenix or Florida, or even Atlanta, circa 2001-2002, in terms of where your franchise is. Wouldn't you take St. Louis and Lecavalier, just out of desperation? And Campbell, too, budget permitting? All these overpriced players would make a PATHETIC organization better. Even Wade Redden? I know, let's not go nuts! But, if you're options were Yannic Tremblay and Chris Tamer or Wade Redden, who would you pick, if budget isn't an issue? And the league MANDATED that you at least be at the FLOOR of the cap.
December 3rd, 2010
11:19 pm
Thanks, Bill!
December 4th, 2010
6:56 am
All im gonna say is.. we have had several 5 and 6 game win streaks in the past, and where did we end up at the end of the season!?!?!??? Thats right, on the golf course, so please forgive my hesitance to crowning this team as contenders just yet..
December 4th, 2010
9:16 am
Dmen take longer to develope…still waiting on Doris to "develope" I hate flat chested…errrr, I mean flat footed dmen.
December 4th, 2010
9:17 am
This team IS NOT like teams of the past. They have a coach that has a strategy and they are playing to their ability. If they play to their coach's teaching and give effort and play smart, they will make the playoffs. As long as they play inspired they will win fans over and really that's all i ask is that they play inspired, playoffs or not. We just need someone to step up in the hockey community to take a chance and buy this team. Go Thrashers!
December 4th, 2010
9:19 am
What kinda chance would you give the Thrash against the pens in a five game series right now?
December 4th, 2010
9:26 am
Wow, 5 game series with the Pens…..mmmmm 3-1 Pens. Hurts to say that, and I hate Cindy, but she is a difference maker. And you did say "right now"
December 4th, 2010
9:44 am
"we have had several 5 and 6 game win streaks in the past, and where did we end up at the end of the season!?!?!???"
How can you hold a group of players that were not here accountable for what has happened in the past? New players, new coaches, new GM. I have a bit more faith in this current team, and there will be more winning than we are used to around here.
December 4th, 2010
12:20 pm
I say give the Maple Leafs, Flames, and Oilers to Canada! I hear Toronto, Calgary, and Edmonton fans want hockey teams!
December 4th, 2010
12:23 pm
And PLEASE keep DUMBWAD away from the media and tape his mouth shut! He has done enough damage to this franchise. He should be happy he is still making money off the Octotards. Dudley and Ramsey are running things here, you moron, so stop bringing up all the feelings of hatred for you which in turn project themselves onto the team, and do us all a favor and STAY IN YOUR OFFICE AND FIND A REAL WAY TO GET THE FANS BACK TO THE ARENA!
December 4th, 2010
12:49 pm
I think we are doing great and I like our current roster, D pairings and lines, but I still think we are one Dman away from solid because I think about where we would be if we still had Kubina. Because of these thoughts, I'm starting to jump on the Bogo The Clown bandwagon too and here's why: I know he's young, and I know he's had a couple big injuries, but I'm really starting to think his problem isn't physical, but mental. He may be simply "slow." His thought processing just doesn't seem to compute very fast. That's why he's making bumbling, simple mistakes like forgetting to mark a man or dumping the puck around the boards instead of looking for something a little more creative. I hope I'm wrong–I hope he's just off, but it may be a matter of intelligence. If I was in RD's position and the Maple Loafs offered a straight up for Kaberle, I think I'd have to take it.
December 4th, 2010
3:12 pm
Bogo at 20 for a Kaberle 12 years his senior and on the last year of his contract? Not only no way, but no %&^(#ing way.
December 4th, 2010
7:58 pm
I was out by the street corner with my sign and a police officer came up and gave me a ticket for jaywalking.
I told the officer my name isn't Jay and I already have too many tickets.
December 4th, 2010
9:02 pm
Tobi better not be hurt.
December 4th, 2010
9:10 pm
Refs are in love with the Caps tonight.
December 4th, 2010
9:20 pm
yeah-it's gotten bad-although we just had a couple non-calls go our way (finally).
P.S. Somebody better be buying O-P a steak or something
December 4th, 2010
9:32 pm
Really! Pavs was outstanding again. That pad stack save and that one glove steal….magnificent
December 4th, 2010
9:34 pm
So, when the opposition scores at the Verizon Center the crowd responds with "Who cares."
So when our #8, a Russian named Alexander scores the game winning goal, the crowd responded "Who cares."
Thrashers,… you have come so far in the last 2 months.
Someday, when hockey talks about a # 8 Alexander from Russia, folks will think of Burmy, not Ovie.
Tonight, Pavs solid play was key.
Great game Thrashers.
December 4th, 2010
9:34 pm
Way to go Thrashers!!!! Pavs is the best. I am looking forward to seeing you at home. I hope the big crowd you deserve shows up at the next few games.
December 4th, 2010
9:39 pm
Also, Burmie is the bomb. I continue to appreciate him more with each game he plays. Our #8 Russian player is a star for now and in the future
December 4th, 2010
9:40 pm
Auger was one of the refs, that explains alot.
The Crapitals have turned into the Flopping Crapitals. As soon as their careers as NHL players is over, they should all consider being actors for B movies or audition for their countries olympic diving teams. What a pathetic excuse for NHL players.
I wish Ramsey would have climbed up on the glass and offered kick Boudreau's butt for fielding a hockey team that flops more than the Boston Celtics.
December 4th, 2010
9:46 pm
Burmie had great Goal. Varlamov sucked 3 goales (Соси, Сема!)
December 4th, 2010
9:54 pm
Green: "This PP isn't going so well, I think I'm going to do …THIS!" *DIVE*
Refs: (No call)
Caps announcers: "Green obviously gets tripped, but the refs have put away the whistles for this one."
What a bunch of morons.
December 4th, 2010
9:59 pm
Hey Stendic….Did they play good enough? Pavs is on his game and Burmi is gonna be something. No more injuries pleasssssse!
December 4th, 2010
10:07 pm
Yeah they did get away with a lot of non-called fouls, but hey, Pavelec pulled our fat out of the fire and we get the two points-but I had to laugh when Peverly flopped himself after A-O's slash didn't get called.
December 4th, 2010
10:15 pm
I predict the Thrashers will win two out of three games on the current road trip.
December 4th, 2010
10:25 pm
Buy More Tickets……. Please?
December 4th, 2010
10:44 pm
Great game by the Thrashers. Great game by Pavs!!! I love it when Ladd scores a goal just seconds into the PP after the cheap shot on Enstrom. Good for Slater for going over to knock the %&@$! out of the goon for the knee shot.
December 4th, 2010
10:48 pm
How many saves did Pavelec make? Was it over 40? He was in the zone. No one should fault Pavelec for the Ovechkin goal. The guy was open, and DUE, big-time, for a goal. But our guys didn't fold their tents. They stuck to the game plan. The PP unit delivered a clutch goal, after the cheap hit/injury to Tobias Enstrom. Immediate justice came in the form of that PPG.
So, TB won. And Florida just won the shootout over Phoenix. Carolina lost to Nashville by a goal. This Southeast Division is getting interesting. Folks, gotta say it, this team is 7-1-0, for 14 of a possible 16-points, and we're in December now. During the streak, we beat good teams, including Washington twice, Boston, Detroit, Montreal. Can't fake results, as they say. The results are what they are.
I tells ya, I'm feeling good, now, about our ability to (1) get the lead (we've done that a lot, lately,), (2) build the lead, and (3) protect the lead. Our goaltending has been good. We just need a healthy Enstrom, a healthy Kane, a healthy Antropov, etc. I'm liking the character and work ethic of this team. I am becoming impressed with our Thrashers. We're among the playoff field. If we keep playing like this, we'll stay there. Ramsay is a very good coach.
December 4th, 2010
10:50 pm
As opposed to years past, I think this locker room really likes each other. They are standing up for their teammates at the right times and not letting other teams get away with too much. With size on the ice at all times you know the smaller skill guys have the room to move.
Now the Caps fans must be getting very nervous about the Thrashers. If you have a memory, we are ramping up just like they did a few years ago. The speed of our team beats the skill of their team right now.
On another note, watching the Avs play against Carolina and TB the past couple nights has been instructive. Remember the Avs are very much like we are with the speed. Carolina looked slow compared to them and only great goaltending kept them in the game. Tampa Bay on the other hand has enough speed and a great deal more skill than the Avs and the Thrashers. If their goalies play well against us, we lose. If there goalies play like they have recently, the games will be very competitive.
Very proud of to be a Thrasher fan these days.
December 4th, 2010
10:58 pm
Hey, another quick point, Your Atlanta Thrasheeerrrrrs have the 10th best record in the NHL right now. We are 8th in the east by 6 pts over Carolina and Buffalo. If we were in the west we would be tied with Vancouver for 3rd overall.
Who would have bet this would be the case a month ago. Not me…
December 4th, 2010
11:03 pm
I am willing to bet if we had Craig Ramsey & Dudley from the start, instead of you know who…
We may have won the Stanley Cup a couple times.
We are playing like CHAMPIONS, just watch how we play now, and remember how it was the past two or three seasons.
We are organized, we cover all area's of the rink and I bet we have not been pinned up in our own end but a FEW times since this streak started.
BOO HOO to crybaby brue b. Whining for more penalities against us, Shame on you that your team got BEAT !
If Ramsey does not win coach of the year, I'd be amazed, the job he is doing is OUTSTANDING !!!
Great game and Great road trip… Glad we are not Tampa, letting in 13 goals in TWO games…
December 4th, 2010
11:18 pm
Thanks Lou, by the way!
Oh, and the Devils after 26 games last year had 65 goals. This year, with Ilya and his 5 goals they have 49.
After 27 games last year we had 88 goals ,this year we have 85 goals. So we have seen essentially no drop off in our offensive performance.
After 27 games last year we had given up 81 goals, this year we have reduced that to 78. We are a plus 7 for both seasons.
I should feel bad for the feelings that I am having.
December 4th, 2010
11:30 pm
Best thing I have seen in a long time, from the Washington Post's live blog after tonights game:
god i do not want to play atl in the playoffs…..
Posted by: rachel216 | December 4, 2010 9:21 PM
December 4th, 2010
11:32 pm
Tom, and NJ lost, AGAIN, today, 5-3 … to the Flyers. Ilya has to be wondering … what the freak?!
December 4th, 2010
11:35 pm
Is there a Ranallo warning, forthcoming? I smell a new blog!!
December 4th, 2010
11:45 pm
Smells like…victory!!!!!
December 4th, 2010
11:58 pm
Good game boys!!! Love seeing the consistency.
December 5th, 2010
12:35 am
Glad we are not Tampa, letting in 13 goals in TWO games…
And yet, their fans say their defense is just fine.
13 goals in two games sounds like more than just a goalie issue (which is clearly evident). Indeed, there's a defense issue somewhere in there.
December 5th, 2010
12:52 am
Precious, Franchise-player, Pre-madonna, vastly overpaid KOVY is now minus -15! Buff is the best HOCKEY PLAYER to don the Thrasher uniform. We now have a TEAM that plays hard every shift and young scrappers and back checkers that can push this team into April. We were told that we traded away our "star" last February. How's that working out for you Jersey? Enjoy!
December 5th, 2010
7:51 am
Know you dominate when you win all three stars in the opponents home!
December 5th, 2010
8:55 am
Didja catch #17's line for the Devils yesterday?
1G 0A -3; team loses by 2
Ain't schadenfreude grand?
December 5th, 2010
10:01 am
Is this enough to finally get all the fans to come back to Thrasher games? I bought ten packs the first 2 seasons with the Thrashers and had to sit in the nose bleeds. Time for all of you to come back cuz Rammer and Duds are for real, so is this team.
Mr. First Class Organization (Kovy) will not be down forever, but it is fun watching him wallow in the mud, isn't it?
December 5th, 2010
10:31 am
RL…to add to your earlier comments, "The best sign is that after a loss you can point out things that could have turned the loss into a win. Other than the fact that I have never seen anyone re-direct a puck seven feet behind him (like Crosby did last night), there should be no finger pointing today"
Dude (crosby) said, he didn't have anything up the middle so I knew orpik would through it to the side! WHAT!!!!!!!! Simply amazed how he can slow a play/game down in his mind, this game is soooooooo fast, yet crospy knew what orpik was going to do in a split second, then to actually get a stick on it to direct it into the goal………AMAZING!!!
And yes RL, doooooooooooom and gloooooooooooom after winning 6 out of 7 for some!!
GREAT win last night!! WOOOOOOOOO
December 5th, 2010
10:50 am
Simply amazed how he can slow a play/game down in his mind, this game is soooooooo fast, yet crospy knew what orpik was going to do in a split second, then to actually get a stick on it to direct it into the goal………AMAZING!!!
Gretzky once said "A good hockey player plays where the puck is. A great hockey player plays where the puck is going to be."
As much as I hate Crosby, I have to admit that he's truly a great player.
December 5th, 2010
10:54 am
I've got a couple of extra tickets for Monday's game if anyone could use them…….. email me at firstname.lastname@example.com
December 5th, 2010
12:43 pm
"As opposed to years past, I think this locker room really likes each other. They are standing up for their teammates at the right times and not letting other teams get away with too much. With size on the ice at all times you know the smaller skill guys have the room to move."
Tom, spot on! This seems to be very true…you can tell by the way they give each other a hard time on the ice. In fact, I think Anthony Stewart may be one of the most underrated locker room presence guys on the team. He's certainly earning his keep in both production and intangibles.
As for Tampa, teams are starting to figure them out and exploit their a) slow, plodding D-men and b) Boucher's propensity for sliding both d-men into the corner on puck battles.
December 5th, 2010
1:05 pm
I don't think it can be understated how big this win was for the team. I think it shows the direction where this team is trending. In years past, the loss to the Pens would have lead to a three or four game winless streak which would undo all the good the win streak did. Instead, they stay on the road and beat the team with the most points in the conference. Pretty impressive.
December 5th, 2010
1:22 pm
This may be The Best of Times. Think about it-in this calendar year, we have been blessed by three of the greatest coaches/managers in this city's professional sports history: Bobby Cox, Mike Smith, and Craig Ramsay. Laissez les bon temps roulez!
December 5th, 2010
1:31 pm
This is why you do not overreact to a loss like the one against the Pens as some did in the other Thrashers AJC blog. Pens , without Malkin, destroyed Columbus. Thrashers win convincingly against the Caps. One loss to the super hot Pens is not something to have been worried about especially considering the Thrashers didnt give up and made it closer than it should have been.
December 5th, 2010
1:33 pm
OmniFan – Gotta disagree about Cox and Smith. Cox is one of the best players managers of all time, but he was awful as a strategist. Always emptying his bench way too early in games and having to result to using pitchers as pinch hitters. Or emptying out his bullpen trying to preserve ties while ultimately losing in extra innings because he runs out of options.
Mike Smith gets by on the arm of Matt Ryan. Too often he lets the team take the foot off the gas pedal and tries to run out the clock in the second quarter of games instead of continue to try to score. He's been bailed out by Ryan or his defense on multiple occasions over the last three seasons. And he's also lost games because of this same deficiency of his…
Verdict is still out on Ramsay, but I like what I see so far. Gotta find a way to cut down on the S/A numbers though or Pavelec's GAA won't stay as sparkling as it is right now.
December 5th, 2010
1:57 pm
Great work Thrashers!!!!!!!!!! I'm very proud of these guys. Just please,please keep it up.
December 5th, 2010
3:16 pm
I've posted this same thing several times in the past two months since Alan made that crack about Pavelec and his netminder shrink. Baby Hasek is taking us to the post season boys (and gals) and maybe deep into it. Between us and Tampa, It's nice to see the Caps won't be winning the SE by 30 pts again this year. " Grady you Crazy, I think I'll call you Crazy Grady" Go Thrashers ! Rammer for Mayor !
December 5th, 2010
4:06 pm
Alan made that crack about Pavelec and his netminder shrink.
If you're going to play in the dirt, go all out. Remind me what I allegedly said?
December 5th, 2010
4:53 pm
Caps really carried the play in the 1st period, but Pavs was absolutely unbelievable tonight. Boudreau was all over his guys for not going to the net. He's right, most of their shots, esp on the pp, were from the perimeter. We played well and Pavs was great, but the Capitals need to be embarrassed about their effort last night. To perform that way at home for the best team in the NHL is inexcusable
December 5th, 2010
5:06 pm
ESPN's coverage of the game was pathetic. Their only story is 95% Boudreau and Ovechkin complaining about a poor team effort and a few blurbs about how well the Thrashers played. The highlights begin with Ovie's goal and don't show Burmi's? WTF!
December 5th, 2010
5:12 pm
Game puck, by the way, goes to Slater. I know Steckel is no heavyweight but he's got 5 inches and 20 pounds on Slater and Jimmy didn't hesitate. NHL really needs to do more to get those plays out of the game. Ruined Roenick's career. Cut Orr's career short by about ten years. Ended Neely's. The play is so quick you almost don;t see it happening, but players need to protect each other better.
December 5th, 2010
6:33 pm
"Mike Smith gets by on the arm of Matt Ryan"
Totally disagree. Matt Ryan has developed into the player he is BECAUSE of the great coaching he receives.
No one gets style points on a win. All that matters is that you have more points than the opponent. I will take 2-1 Thrasher wins or 10-7 Falcon wins all season long. Just ask the Colts or Capitals of last season…
December 6th, 2010
12:00 pm
"Some of that chatter will concern the Phoenix Coyotes. Prospective owner Matthew Hulsizer is expected to show up and explain his plans to the governors' executive committee, although an official sale is still not in sight.
Also sure to be part of the unofficial discussions among the governors are the Atlanta Thrashers, St. Louis Blues, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Nashville Predators, Buffalo Sabres and the Toronto Maple Leafs.
The Thrashers are a candidate, along with the Coyotes, to move to either Winnipeg or Quebec. Bruce Levenson, Michael Gearon Sr., and Michael Gearon Jr., the main players in the ownership group, are not happy about all the money they are losing on the team.
Among those who populate the governors' set, the talk is that the Thrashers are headed for Quebec City, if the former NHL town can pull in enough government and private money for a new arena. Winnipeg is also in the mix, though, and if Hulsizer really does buy the Coyotes, the western Canadian city could shoulder aside Quebec and land the Thrashers.
Word is that Levenson and the Gearons have mused in the past about applying to their fellow governors for permission to relocate. Even NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly said publicly in recent days that the Thrashers could move."
December 7th, 2010
10:25 am