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Sunday Red Wings tidbits: two to go, on Filppula and the Mule and more Fetisov craziness
by George Malik on 01/23/12 at 12:08 AM ET
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The Detroit Red Wings received a welcome break from hockey after their 3-2 shootout win over the Columbus Blue Jackets, but on Monday, the Wings get back to work wrapping up their 11-games-in-19-nights stretch with a home game against St. Louis on Monday (7:30 PM EST/FSD Plus/WXYT) and a road game against the Canadiens on Wednesday.
The Canadiens, who sit in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, open practice/skills competition on Sunday, but any of their nagging injury concerns aren't pressing as the Candiens won't play until they host the Wings, having defeated Toronto 3-1 on Saturday night.
The Wings' more immediate concern involves playing much better than they have over the vast majority of January (see: of their eight wins, six have come via overtime or shootouts) when the Blues come to town after having defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Saturday. The Blues sit one point behind the Wings in the Central Division standards, and they've got a game in hand on the Wings, so it comes as little surprise that the Blues told NHL.com's Louie Korac that snapping the Wings' 16-game home ice winning streak would serve as yet another exclamation point on a remarkably resurgent season and what Korac notes is a two-and-a-half month surge under new coach Ken Hitchcock, who's got the Blues playing up to their potential all of seventy-four days after the team fired coach Davis Payne:
"I thought it was going to take a while," [T.J.] Oshie said. "We've always known we've got the guys in the locker room to do big things here. We've just now put it together as a whole. All the way through the lineup, guys are playing great."
Blues veteran Scott Nichol said earlier this season that this Blues team has superstar players on it. They just don't realize that they're there yet, guys like Oshie, David Perron, David Backes, Patrik Berglund, Alex Pietrangelo, among others. Maybe they're starting to get the idea.
"We've got guys that have been in the League three or four years that are core players, and they're great players," Nichol said. "Playing against them, you know they're great players. They're good players, but I don't think they know they're great yet. That's the next gear. That's where we need to push guys. We've got such a great attitude in here. It just seems like we win a game and then we park it the next day, win or lose. For having so much success this year at this stage, we're not full of ourselves. We're a pretty humbled bunch and we just keep a workmanlike attitude."
Which is why Hitchcock—who is 23-5-6 since his arrival—always believed the Blues had this level of play in them, even as a spectator watching from afar.
"I thought that we were able to play at this level," Hitchcock said. "I saw this level in this team when I watched last year. ... The point totals are good, but when you look at things, jeez we're going to need these points because to have four teams going like this in the division is ridiculous. To be this hot with four teams, nobody's disappearing on each other. I talked to the Nashville people today. They think they can win the division the way they're playing. This is just going to be a battle to the end. Hopefully we keep playing well. I don't look at the record; I just look at the way we play. I just know if we play well, we'll get points. It might not come overnight. Has it come a little quicker points-wise? Sure. But the play is what I expected. I expected that the team could play at this level. We still think there's a whole other gear when we get people back ... hopefully this week."
The Blues entered Sunday tied in the Central Division with the Blackhawks (64 points), one point behind Detroit and four points in front of Nashville in what has emerged as arguably the best division in hockey. It's great company to be around and company they hope to be with when April rolls around.
"It's awesome to see compared to where we were five years ago," said Perron. "It's real positive obviously, but I think we're working towards the next game every time. It's good to be up there, but the key goal is to be up there at (the end) of the season. We just have to keep going that way."
The Wings had a bit of a hiccup in the third period of Saturday night's game thanks to the major penalty assessed to Henrik Zetterberg, who won't be suspended for his accidental hit on Nikita Nikitin, but Wings coach Mike Babcock readily acknowledged that his team more or less survived what he'd deemed a "scary" game by the skin of their teeth, as he told the Macomb Daily's Chuck Pleiness:
Detroit's 3-2 win Saturday was the sixth decision by that score in the last eight games that have all been decided after regulation. The Wings have won all six, four wins have come in a shootout and the other two have been in overtime.
"We think we're going to win, which is a real nice thing to have," Wings coach Mike Babcock said. "But we can play better than we have, no question about it. So we don't want to get into a rut playing like this, we want to play way better. We can skate better, play at a higher tempo, get more out of guys and make better decisions. In saying all that, it's a hard league to win in. All you've got to do is look around. So we're always thankful for any win. I never met a bad win."
Also from Pleiness:
•The Wings are just four wins away from tying the 1929-30 Boston Bruins and 1975-76 Philadelphia Flyers for longest home winning streak at 20 games.
• Detroit is 5-0 in shootouts this season. Prior to this season the Wings were 27-33 in the shootout, which was implemented in the 2005-06 season.
• The Wings are 12-0-1 this season at home and 17-5-1 overall when a defenseman scores. Niklas Kronwall and Nicklas Lidstrom scored the lone regulation goals for Detroit, give the blue liners a league-leading 32 goals this season. It was the seventh multi-goal game of the season for the defensemen.
In other news, Left Wing Lock's Sarah Lindenau took note of Valtteri Filppula's...Do we call it a breakout season, or a long-awaited one?
Valtteri Filppula is having the kind of season that's been expected for the past four seasons. Now in his sixth full season with the Detroit Red Wings, the 27 year-old forward is becoming the dynamic offensive player that the Wings coaching staff has long thought he could be. Through 47 games this season, Filppula has 15 goals and 39 points and is just a single point shy of his career best point total of 40 during the 2008-2009.
The Vantaa, Finland native became the first Finnish born player to ever play for the Red Wings back in the 2005-2006 season. He saw four games of NHL action that season before securing a full time roster spot the next season. Filppula has long been known for his sound defensive game and play-making ability. That being said, it's been frustrating to see his potential but not see it translate in consistent offensive contributions.
This season Filppula is finally be taking the next step offensively and is on pace for a significant offensive breakout. The 6-foot, 195 pound forward has played some of his best games this season along side Henrik Zetterberg and Jiri Hudler. The trio have formed a formidable second line for the Wings and helping drive Detroit's current winning streak.
While Filppula's contributions have never been fully measured on the box score, this season he's finally providing the secondary scoring Detroit has expected since signing him to a 5 year $15 million deal back in 2008. While free agency looms large for the two-way forward in 2013, he's currently focused on helping Detroit win and improving his career offensive numbers.
Via RedWingsFeed, he may never play quite consistently enough to meet Wings fans' expectations, but he's no longer sleepwalking through more than a game here or there, and while his stats might be just a tinge shy of heading toward the 40-goal pace we all expect of him, it's at least safe to say that the late-blooming Franzen might have an even better season or three in front of him at 32 years of age. Independent journalist Greg Eno goes a little further than I would in suggesting that The Mule plays like Phil Esposito, but I would suggest that Franzen could have at least five years of 35-40 goals and 70-plus points in front of him:
Like Esposito four decades ago, Johan Franzen takes a vast majority of his cracks at the net a stick's length away from it. Franzen is the bull to the goalie's china shop. He has the finesse of a caveman and the grace of the town drunk. His goals have the beauty only a mother can love. But hockey doesn't award style points. Like its brethren, hockey is a bottom-line, end-of-the-day sport. Wins are doled out to the team with the most goals, not the most oohs and ahhs. Every team should have a Johan Franzen. Yet not every team does.
It may seem that all Franzen does is throw himself at the net like a blind squirrel in search of a nut, hoping to pick up a few. But Franzen is a strong, powerful forward with a will to match. He is maybe the most purposeful player in the NHL.Especially come playoff time. Since he's been a regular with the Red Wings (seven seasons), Franzen has been his most lethal when the buds begin appearing on the trees and you can start smelling the charcoal and lighter fluid again. In 83 career playoff games, Franzen has 37 goals—about 10 more than he averages per the same amount of games in the regular season.
An injury reduced him to just eight playoff games and two goals last spring, his effectiveness neutralized by his poor health. It was one major reason why the Red Wings couldn't advance past the San Jose Sharks and the second round for the second year in a row. Franzen is 6'3", 225 pounds and doesn't take no for an answer around the net. He plays like a bulldozer, but in reality he has hands as soft as rose petals. Often, you need to see the replays of his goals to appreciate his dexterity in such close quarters in the crease area.
Franzen has 18 goals this season in 47 games. On that pace, he'll register about 30 for the year, which would be second to his career-high of 34, set in 2009. Of his 18 tallies thus far, all but a few have been scored while breathing down the goalie's neck.
Franzen plays on a very intriguing line with center Pavel Datsyuk and right wing Todd Bertuzzi. I say intriguing because few lines in the NHL can match theirs in terms of creativity (Datsyuk), smarts (Bertuzzi) and sheer strength (Franzen).The line is becoming a beast in the league. All three of them are playing some of their best hockey right now. It's a matchup nightmare for opposing coaches.
Johan Franzen isn't likely to get a sniff of MVP talk, probably ever in his career. His play isn't glitzy or glamorous. His goals don't find their way on any of the ESPN highlight montages. But try playing chunks of games without him and see how the Red Wings fare. Not that I'm suggesting it. Forget Datsyuk, Henrik Zetterberg et al—how Johan Franzen goes will pretty much determine how the Red Wings go. They are, after all, the only team that can saddle up a mule.
Again, I wouldn't suggest as much, but he's pretty damn important.
I guess this shouldn't come as a surprise: Bruins defenseman Andrew Ference received a 3-game suspension for plowing Rangers defenseman Ryan McDonagh into the boards on Saturday, yielding a hit-versus-Zetterberg on Nikitin hit comparison from Bruins coach Claude Julien, per the Boston Globe's Fluto Shinzawa:
"He got kicked out for putting his hand on somebody's back," Julien said. "Sometimes guys are going into the boards at a fast speed. Then they're off-balance. It's a game on the edge. It just goes to prove that it doesn't always have to be a dirty play and meant intentionally. [Zdeno Chara] got hit from behind yesterday. If Z was 5-foot-10, he probably would have stayed down on the ice. It's a lot about what comes out of those kinds of hits, the injuries and everything else, that the league seems to be looking at. You respect what they're trying to do and you move on."
In news of future events, while the Grand Rapids Griffins wrapped up their Great Skate on Sunday evening, the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel of all places took note of a Wings-related event taking place on another city on the western edge of a Great Lake...
Michigan: "Chilly Fest 2012." Port Huron is ready to play Saturday and next Sunday. On Saturday at the McMorran Place, 701 McMorran Blvd., visitors can cheer for the junior hockey players taking part in the Silver Stick hockey games. They can also check out the chili cook-off, the ice carving and sculpture and take a horse and carriage ride. If they visit between noon and 2 p.m., they can meet alumni from the Detroit Red wings. Tickets to that event are $25, but the rest of the festivities are free. Next Sunday, along with the hockey games, there will be bed races taking place in downtown Port Huron. See details at www.downtown porthuron.org.
And on news from the other side of the Atlantic, remember how Yahoo Sports' Dmitry Chesnokov revealed that former Wing Slava Fetisov's decision to step down from his positions as chairman of the KHL's Board of Directors and CSKA Moscow's president/GM despite the fact that Vladimir Putin's involved in attempting to restore CSKA to its status as a flagship franchise, all during Alex Medvedev's "State of the KHL" address, at its All-Star Game? It turns out that it had nothing to do with Fetisov's duties as a member of the upper house of Russian parliament, as IIHF.com's Andy Potts reports:
he news came amid the glitz and glamour of the KHL's All-Star Game in Riga, and just hours after Fetisov had captained a veterans side to victory in the warm-up event in the Latvian capital. Speaking at a press conference Fetisov, who has served as chairman of the board of directors since the league was formed in 2008, stunned journalists by saying it was time to quit.
"I would like to make a statement – I'm leaving hockey," he said. "For me, this is my last weekend in hockey. I wish [KHL president] Alexander Medvedev all the best, and I'm sure he will succeed. For me, the situation at CSKA is disgusting. I've worked too long to earn a good name, and God knows I've done nothing to damage the sport. I see no sense in remaining. I am decided."
Sitting next to him, Medvedev could say little, and responded: "I cannot comment on this. I can hardly imagine our hockey without Fetisov."
After that press conference, Fetisov was faced with a barrage of questions and expanded on his reasons for leaving CSKA, web portal championat.ru reported. And he launched a stinging claim of management malpractice at one of the game's most famous names.
"The whole team, which recently exploited CSKA, was willing to do anything, not just on the hockey side. I'm talking about deals which were done, and which might be done in future," he told the website. "At one time I was asked to help CSKA and we initiated a letter to the Prime Minister. Now the club is state owned [by Rosneft]. This company needs to strengthen the management because CSKA needs to take care of every ruble – this is taxpayers' money now. With the current management I do not see any prospect of this happening."
Fetisov's announcement in Riga came as a huge surprise, but there were warning signs on the morning of the All-Star press conference. Comments reported by Russian website Sports.ru on Saturday morning hint at a battle behind the scenes at the famous Moscow club, which was recently bought by oil giant Rosneft with plans to see the Army Men dining at the officers' table once again after years of meagre rations (see this story). Asked why the club had not made greater efforts to strengthen its roster ahead of the Jan. 15 deadline (the return of Nikita Filatov in December was the only significant change as the club looks to confirm a play-off spot), Fetisov attacked the internal politics of the organization, speaking of a "war for money" which had seen the team become a political football among rival factions of the club management.
[A]t a time when the KHL was keen to show off its progress to the world during the All-Star weekend, and with league president Medvedev confidently announcing that he saw no good reason for any Russian player to leave for North America before the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Fetisov concluded his comments with an apparent swipe at the competition he has helped to establish. Asked why there had been no formal announcement, as might have been expected in the NHL, he replied: "In the NHL there are normal structures, where people respect each other. In our league things are very different: at the moment the KHL cannot be compared with the NHL. Not yet."
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Hm! Interesting news on Fetisov.
Posted by littlestclouds on 01/23/12 at 12:25 AM ET
Asked why there had been no formal announcement, as might have been expected in the NHL, he replied: "In the NHL there are normal structures, where people respect each other. In our league things are very different: at the moment the KHL cannot be compared with the NHL. Not yet."
Powerful stuff. And coming from the man who basically epitomized the great Soviet teams in the past and stood up to the tyrants.
Posted by SYF from Twerkin' with Anastasia Ashley on 01/23/12 at 12:47 AM ET
Any day now, Fetisov is either going to vanish or suddenly become deathly ill. It's just how Russia rolls.
Posted by scotts0 from New York on 01/23/12 at 01:17 AM ET
I am wiped out. Will post game day updates in afternoon. Sorry for inconvenience.
Posted by George Malik from South Lyon, MI on 01/23/12 at 01:29 PM ET
Any day now, Fetisov is either going to vanish or suddenly become deathly ill. It's just how Russia rolls.
Posted by scotts0 from New York on 01/22/12 at 10:17 PM ET
I pray that that doesn't happen but I wouldn't be surprised if it did. I'd be outraged, of course, but at the same time, things are just different in Russian hockey when it's so complicatedly interwoven with Russian politics at the highest levels.
Fetisov remains quite possibly the most courageous man in Russian hockey.
Posted by SYF from Twerkin' with Anastasia Ashley on 01/23/12 at 05:16 PM ET
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I'D walk a million miles for one of your goals' was one of the fans' famed terraces chants and it could well have been the Barr family's theme tune.
Substitute `walk' for `drive' and Irene and Tony Barr haven't missed a kick of their 23-year-old daughter Amanda's football career in England.
On Sunday they made one of the shortest journeys yet as the piled into the family vehicle yet again for the short seven-mile drive up the M67 and A57 from Bredbury in Stockport to the City of Manchester Stadium.
It made a change from the nationwide treks they've been on supporting Amanda but it was one of their proudest moments.
The former Avondale High student, who has just finished a four-year personal trainer course at Loughborough University, scored England's second in their 3-2 winning opener in the European Championships at Manchester City's HQ last weekend.
Tomorrow Tony will be back behind the wheel and Irene in the passenger seat as they head off to Blackburn for England's second group match with Denmark.
Clocking up the miles on motorways has been "a way of life" for the Barrs since Amanda joined the international scene with England Under-18s.
"We don't miss a game at all," said Irene. "We've sacrificed everything really to follow her. But it has been worth it. I wouldn't change it for the world.
"When she started with England Under-18s there were tournaments all over the country and we lived in the car near enough.
"By the time we got home from one match it was virtually time to get back in again to hit the road for another.
"When she went to play for Charlton for two seasons it was a 525-mile round trip for just 90 minutes and when there were midweek matches and cup games we could be down to London and back two or three times a week.
"I daren't tot up the mileage at all. But we've have probably been around the world! We got expenses when she was at Charlton but it was still very hard financially and time consuming."
Amanda's soccer career has grown from a prolific primary school goalscorer, to girl's teams at Avondale and at Stockport County where coach Neil Mather predicted at the age of 11 that she'd play for England.
"We didn't believe him but he was spot on," added Irene.
Amanda has since played for Stockport Ladies, Everton (twice), Doncaster Belles, Charlton and this season has been with Birmingham.
But her career road hasn't been a surprise to her parents.
"Even as a toddler of two she had a ball at her feet. She was always knocking ornaments off. I can't remember a time when she didn't have a ball at her feet.
"She was a little tomboy and the estate we lived on then you either played football or you didn't join in and did nothing! She joined in with all the lads," Irene added.
"We thought that, maybe event- ually boyfriends would come along and steer her away from that path but she's stuck at it.
"She was never interested in dolls or anything girlie like that. My mum once bought her a doll's pram when she was about six but she would never play with it. It was still brand new when we got rid of it when she was 15.
"It was football kits all the time with her. It was a Manchester United kit every time a new strip came out. Even when we went on holiday we had to make sure the place we went to have a gym so she could keep her fitness up!
"Her dedication has been incredible. She has a strict fitness regime and especially when she loses her punishment, and to get it out of her system is to go off on a four-mile run.
"Sometimes her nephews go with her - but they go on their bikes!"
Amanda has helped get England off to a flyer in the European Championships but the World Cup is the one she wants.
"Since she became an international her goal has been to win the World Cup with England," said Irene.
The Barrs have never been abroad to watch Amanda play and the next ladies' World Cup is in China in 2007 - maybe another 16,000-mile round trip to add to the already colossal tally.
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I'D walk a million miles for one of your goals' was one of the fans' famed terraces chants and it could well have been the Barr family's theme tune. Substitute `walk' for `drive' and Irene and Tony Barr haven't missed a kick of their 23-year-old daughter Amanda's football career in England.


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On 08/04/11 08:46, Ivan Herman wrote: > > On Apr 8, 2011, at 05:35 , Sandro Hawke wrote: > >> After some more thought, I think my user segments matrix [1] is a poor >> fit for the issues we need to understand. I suggest a somewhat >> different approach here. >> >> To start, we can simplify the space by ignoring the rows, ignoring the >> different kinds of producers. This is reasonable if we think that data >> producers will use whatever formats are demanded by their intended >> consumers. Yes, some may be recalcitrant in some way, but I think if >> they have an option that makes all their users happy, they will adopt >> it. So we can just focus on what will make the users happy. >> >> So that leaves us with the same three groups of users, which I'll >> reframe slightly, and one more I neglected earlier: >> >> Group A -- Developers who want a simple JSON view of their application >> data. These are the folks using all the popular json APIs, >> such as twitter, facebook, flickr, etc, etc. >> >> Group B -- Developers who want a simple JSON view of arbitrary RDF >> triples. These are the folks happy to use things like >> Talis' RDF JSON, JTriples, etc. >> >> Group C -- Developers who want RDF triples, but are willing to use a >> library or API to get it. This group would be satisfied by >> something that worked for Group B, since a library could >> easily extract the triples. >> >> Group D -- Developers who want a simple JSON view of a limited subset >> of RDF triples, such a tree-shaped data without any >> language tags or dates. This group would also be >> satisfied by something that worked for Group B; they just >> don't need as complete a format. >> >> Groups A, B, and C are the same as in the matrix. Group D is new. > > I am not sure this is what you meant, but 'D' probably also means that user in this category are not really willing to use a specialized API. I guess they want to be able to make use of the data through a json.parse() command right away and they are not willing (at first) to make the extra step of using an extra library. > > >> >> Now, with this simpler view, we can see where the real complication is: >> we'd like to address several of these groups at once. Ideally, we'd >> like a single JSON format that works for everyone. If it worked for >> Group A, it would keep the current users happy (and twitter, facebook, >> etc wouldn't mind adopting it). If it also worked for Group B (call >> this an "AB" solution), it follows that it would also work for C and D >> and everyone would be happy. But I don't think there are any AB >> solution. >> >> It's somewhat easier to imagine "AC" and "AD" solutions. I think >> mostly the debates are which of B, AC, and AD we can or should do. >> Maybe ACD is possible, too. I *think* Manu is pushing for an AC >> solution > > I believe JSON-LD's goal (ie, Manu's:-) would be more something like ACD (not sure it reaches it, though). Ie, a format that, at least in simple data, *can* be used by users in group D. > > >> and Andy and Steve are pushing back, since their current users >> are mostly in Group B. I am thinking approx. BC and also data publishers. > > I think you are right. > > Others have said it before: I think we have, potentially, two JSON+RDF things here, and that is what we may have to do. Don't skip all issues of the data publishers completely. Sandro's analysis said that the data publishers will do what ever is necessary. I think that's only partly true. If it's augmenting a current JSON output process, I can believe that (evidence would be good though). A RDF data publisher, who is already publishing to RDF clients via conneg, wants to just add a application/rdf+json (e.g. tabulator). In particular the serialization should be automatic, not custom for different data consumers, in the same way that Turtle is. All the serialization can assume is RDF triples and some namespace prefixes (in practice, I think all, or nearly all systems, provide some sort of prefix management). Prefixes for some IRIs may not already exist - if necessary, as in RDF/XML, they can be generated but not pretty. Doing something special for JSON, like needing specific-for-JSON, or specific-for-the-data customization, would be a big hindrance. The speed of processing by using JSON is the attraction. Direct, but RDF-centric navigation is a bonus. So I can see: 1/ JSON-as-RDF is the on-ramp for JSON-data. 2/ Exchange between RDF app and RDF publisher is this case and extends to the RDF API work. 3/The off-ramp, RDF to "normal" JSON includes Linked Data API (see gov WG). Different design focuses lead to different answers. Trying to cover too much in one design means it is good for one but compromises on another or even on all of them, and becomes complicated. Being split across WGs is inconvenient but not an insurmountable barrier. In the pre-charter blog commentary I saw, then 2 didn't get much support as necessary but it did appear in the survey. Andy > > > Ivan > >> >> FWIW JRON aimed for AB, but I don't think it quite hits the mark. In >> particular, its JSON is perhaps too cluttered to be a real Group-A >> solution (although for normal JSON data it's pretty clean), and for >> some things (like namespaces) the consumer code need too much code to >> work for Group B. >> >> -- Sandro >> >> [1] http://www.w3.org/2011/rdf-wg/wiki/JSON_User_Segments >> >> > > > ---- > Ivan Herman, W3C Semantic Web Activity Lead > Home: http://www.w3.org/People/Ivan/ > mobile: +31-641044153 > PGP Key: http://www.ivan-herman.net/pgpkey.html > FOAF: http://www.ivan-herman.net/foaf.rdf > > > > >Received on Monday, 11 April 2011 21:49:39 UTC
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It has been an extraordinary year of custom pieces, many of which will have to wait for another post. However, for now here is a project we recently finished for two clients with unique spacial challenges in their new home. The end results ranged from a dining table perfect for entertainment, an armoire with sliding shoe trays and sun gold details, a 116" wine credenza, a desk with built in cable storage and a 3" thick ash coffee table. All photos courtesy of our super photographer, Devin Tepleski. Now for the fun stuff:
How to extend an incredibly thick table
We love a challenge, and will always take a serious look at any request a client gives us. For this particular project, we were presented with a solid Acacia table built in Southeast Asia. The top itself was around 3" thick. So the question was, how do you attach a heavy extension to an even heavier, existing top that has moved over time and is no longer square?
The major issues with extending the table were:
1. Color matching of acacia is virtually impossible given our sources of lumber.
2. The table top had shifted considerably, not only with squareness, but also in thickness.
3. Attaching heavy extensions without throwing off the balance of the table top on the central base.
The solution was to go with lumber that would contrast the deep reddish-orange of the acacia. Our client opted for golden toned Eastern maple and Gun Metal powder coated steel to complete the overall design. The maple brought out the lighter accents in the acacia while the steel visually balanced the large slabs of lumber.
Once the design and material selections were made, the challenge became manhandling maple slabs.
We started with two 12 foot long, 16/4 (4") thick boards. Cut, planed and jointed them until they were down to the required thickness. You know a slab of lumber is big when you need to break out the Dozuki saw to finish a crosscut. A good bag of biscuits, jug of wood glue and lots of clamps brought the planed pieces together into 10" wide extensions.
While the extensions were drying, Kevin came up with a clever solution to the metal detail. Since the finished table was already going to be quite heavy, he created an illusion of a solid stock of metal while reducing the actual volume of steel. The internal tabs allowed us to pull the metal tight against the wood while hiding any hardware.
Meanwhile, after trimming and squaring the edges of the original top, I refinished the acacia with Fiddes Hard Wax Oil.
The final installation occurred at our clients home with plenty of help from friends. The finished top was heavy enough to require five people to move onto the center post. Metal dividers and maple extensions were then assembled followed by a final buff of wax. We hope the extended table will not have to move from its new home for a very long time!
From Concept to Finish: Blackened Bar for the Saddledome
We are often asked: Where can I go to see your furniture? Well, while you may not be able to catch a glimpse of this piece unless you are lucky, it is in the Flame's Saddledome, we promise!
The challenge of this project was to create a bar table that integrates well into the existing suite. For this client, we presented our take on the classic waterfall table. Instead of the standard flat legs, we added a subtle angle to create a more interesting silhouette. As with many of our designs, a metal insert detail was included on the top surface to break up the wood.
Underneath the deep, black stain is a foundation of red oak. Red oak was selected for its beautiful grain that would texturally balance the dark stain. The texture plays an important role in contrasting the smooth surface of the metal insert.
The final weight and assembly was a major concern with this bar table. We wanted the piece to have a seamless look with the ability to be disassembled in the event that the Calgary Flames would be relocating in the future. With a little product design thinking and some very nice hardware, we were able to accomplish what we set out to do.
While the piece could be considered knock-down furniture, it certainly does not feel like it simply from the weight. This piece, like many of our designs, could double as an earthquake shelter. We like to think that it also serves as a natural anti-theft property of our tables and benches. One lift, and someone would likely think, "This is way too heavy to steal."
For the stain, we used SamaN, a water-based product. We love SamaN for its eco-friendly properties as well as its smooth application. Over the black stain, we applied Fiddes Hard Wax Oil. A little over a year ago, we switched over to using Fiddes on both our commercial and residential products. While it is not as easy to find and apply as the classic Verathane and Minwax Polyurethane products, the finish is absolutely worth the effort. In the end, we want our pieces to hold up to use and abuse for generations to come.
The finished table played rather well with other elements in the suite. The black matte, metal insert in the table top referenced the horizontal lines in the wall details as well as the chromed minimalist handles on the cabinetry. We were really excited to do this project for our clients and are pretty happy with the final results. Plus, it was great to see the ice from the suite!
Walnut Heaven: Part I
Earlier in the year, we had the opportunity to design and produce a large number of pieces for a client. Last week our supremely talented photographer, Devin Tepleski, had a chance to visit and capture the space. The designs we completed included: forty-four bar stools, four 10' tables, sixteen benches, eleven round lofty café tables, three glass side tables, two coffee tables and one media credenza. There's more to come on the process and individual pieces. Here's a selection of the photos:
From Concept to Finish: An Outdoor Chair
Quick update! We have moved (again) and this time we have actually found ourselves in a space that we shouldn't outgrow in a month! Not only are we product designers and builders, but we are quickly become professional shop movers.
This summer we had a request for a patio set consisting of a table, bench and four chairs. Each one became a new design, allowing us to explore some materials and ideas that haven't appeared that often in our other work. In this post I'll give you a little insight in how we took the chair from an idea in our head to a finished piece.
When we collaborate with a client, we often begin with sketches (often quick and dirty) and work into renderings and/or scale thinking models. While we have worked with other programs in the past, Solidworks is the dominant rendering program used in our office.
Renderings are not a perfect representation of how someone may interact with the furniture, but it gives us opportunities to show different color and material combinations quickly. From there we produce technical drawings that we work off of to create a full scale prototype. Ergonomics is a huge focus of our design process, which means we sit/stand on everything we build before making an actual piece.
In this particular series, slats of various widths became our twist on the stereotypical "picnic" set. With a full scale model, we played with the composition of the slats. Call it... purposeful randomness!
Once we had everything adjusted--the angle of the back-- and edited--the slat facet details-- we proceeded to building the four of the design. The final material choice was determined to be aluminum for its anti-rusting characteristics and weight, and batu hardwood for its beautiful deep reddish color, straight consistent grain, and its resilience to the outdoors.
With aluminum being as soft as it is, Kevin was able to cut away at stock using our compound mitre saw usually reserved for wood.
Meanwhile, I was stuck at the table saw for a couple of days cutting and faceting slats. Just when we think we are close to being done, there's always another detail to consider or a surface to make a little bit smoother.
The final results are this chair finished with an Azure powder coat and Messmer's oil on the batu.
Flexing our design muscles - pun intended
It's been a while since an update on what has been happening in our shop. A tremendous amount of pieces were produced since we moved into our new space. So many that it has been hard keeping track. In the last two months alone, we have gone through around 1,000 board feet of solid walnut alone!
Somewhere in the mix of things, a new client in Calgary asked us to design a bent ply barstool. After many sketches, renderings and full scale prototypes we came up with possibly one of our most comfortable products. The photographs are of the bar stool at full bar height. We are currently working on the design at counter height and potentially a spin off into a dining height chair. There's also a potential seat with a backrest in the mix :D
We're still alive!
A deep deep apology for being incredibly lax on writing updates. Many, many exciting things have been in the works, and we've found a bit of time to recall all that has happened since Spring time!
The biggest change is that we have moved the shop to Calgary, Alberta. Vancouver Island is still very close to our hearts, but it was time for a change in scenery. And speaking of scenery, the mountains are already a gargantuan source of inspiration both in scale and quantity.
But before we get to Calgary, here's a little bit on packing up our precious precious shop in Shawnigan Lake, Vancouver Island...
Just before leaving, we had one last project to push through. A large, solid walnut TL dining table was the heaviest single piece we've made to date. It was one of many projects that made it pretty clear that we outgrew our shop. As efficiently as we ran the small space, furniture like this called for a extra Tetris superpowers.
Once the table was safely packed away, we proceeded to take apart the shop. It took lots help from friends and family to clear out the space. Behind us we left the mezzanine and our faithful ladder. After two years in one place and reluctance of throwing anything away, we accumulated an incredible amount of scraps and knickknacks.
Time passed quite quickly at 1315 Shawnigan Mill Bay Road. Our tiny bay kept us pretty happy and it was sad to leave it behind.
Since the moment we began scraping paint off the walls to the final closing of the barn doors, we've amassed a variety of experiences. The final lesson was in how much a space evolves as we evolve as designers and builders. Unfortunately, we didn't have much time to meditate on that thought since we were plain exhausted, not to mention incredibly dirty… At 4:30 AM packing and cleaning was finished!
Updates from Underneath the Dust
It's been a while since we last did an update. Needless to say it's been pretty busy with new designs, modifications of old ones and general production. One of the custom pieces that recently left our shop was a king-size bed frame made of red oak and steel.
This particular piece tested the size of our shop as we were also working on several other sizable projects simultaneously. We began this project with the intent of flat packing for moving and shipping both from our shop to the client as well as other moves in the products lifetime. As a result, each component from bed slats to legs to the headboard can be disassembled and pack into a long, thin box. While we typically stick to utilizing hardwoods, for this project we opted to use plywood for the bedsides for longterm stability of the wood and weight.
We began with two fourteen foot boards of solid red oak, several sheets of plywood, red oak veneer and two-inch wide flat steel stock. The long boards were quickly cut down to size for the head board and the hardwood edging for the bed sides. Then began the task of laminating our own thick plywood sides. Many, many, many glue-ups later and we had all of the pieces.
Meanwhile in the metal department, the steel underwent a transformation to become the modular legs and head board supports. The legs required a bit of more finessing with two threaded rods welded to each. This eliminates the need for extra hardware, and ensures proper alignment of the legs with the rest of the bed. After a through clean up and finishing, all of the pieces were ready to be assembled.
For assembling the 79" x 83" bed frame, we decided to utilize the wonderful open space outside of our shop. A little prep before hand and we ended up with a pretty darn stable bed frame. Even with the strong winds that day, the bed did not budge.
Unfortunately we weren't able to fit the bed in its entirety into a studio space for photography, but we were able to capture a nice little detail shot of the leg design. Please note that the end caps on the bed sides had not been added until after the leg detail was photographed.
This project was certainly a test of our vehicle and shop space. It has been our largest single piece to date (the custom modular patio set has had the most components). As with all of designs, we are constantly thinking of ways to integrate elements into other furniture. So... look forward to possibly seeing parts of the bed legs in our future work :D
Old School Tools - Billings & Spencer Co.
We hope you are enjoying the beginnings of 2014! As for us, we have had some time to ponder the events of the last year and do some serious long term planning. The bit of time off during the holidays has also allowed for a bit of research into a few goodies we picked up in celebration of our first year in business.Read More
Sneak Peak for Next Year!
Sometimes our shop has its quiet moments when we are waiting in between coats of finish or powder-coating. Whenever that happens, if we aren't working on the business or other logistical things, we fit in some quality design time. As never-fully-content designers, we have a tendency to revisit our designs to make modifications. Coming in the beginning of the new year, we have some new and re-thought pieces to (re)introduce!
Here's a little glimpse into our reconfigured Partial Coffee Table, which was actually one of our first designs as 2point54.
In our original iteration we stuck closer to the proportions of the Impartial Bench. The dimensions worked lovely alongside the Impartial, but did not fully fill out a space on its own. We've changed around the measurements, giving it a greater presence and balance.
While working on the redesign we also finessed our ebonizing solution on maple and will be making the finish available across all of our products. The finish leaves the grey-blue hue of stormy ocean weather without hiding the natural grain of the hardwood. The nature of the stain is to reveal itself after application, often times bringing out aspects of the maple you do not see with the classic Tung oil finish.
We will be sure to keep you posted on each of the new designs as we finish them up!
Vehicular Inspiration
Simple machines, and some not so simple, are the source of much inspiration for us. We can never pass up a beautiful pulley or impeccable gear mechanism that still works smoothly. A couple months ago, Kevin took a trip to Calgary, Alberta and down through the USA before heading back to the island. Here are a collection of some of the most memorable objects.
It is always amazing to see massive structures with incredible craftsmanship. Not only are these objects built to function and survive for a very long time, their sheer scale is awe-inspiring. There is natural beauty in the symmetry and repetition of the waterwheel, yet it towers over all other things in its vicinity. The contours on the railroad snow plow powerful and penetrating, with two slopes culminating in a precise slicing edge.
On the other hand, we have vehicles where the beauty is in the details. Classic Fords could be found en masse at Heritage Park in Calgary. A Model T-Ford is easily found amongst other classic cars. The particular model shown is of a 1916 Model T-Ford truck. There were also other interesting paraphernalia including an electronic bicycle to a Michelin Man tire pump, to an early tow truck with a manual wench.
And finally, a quick run through Astoria, Oregon, the first permanent U.S. settlement on the Pacific Northwest Coast. It is a particular gem well worth the minor detour if you are going between Seattle and Portland. Not only is there a giant bridge that seems to pop out of nowhere, a beautiful pier and the fresh scent of the Pacific, you can find some great vintage pickings. One particular favorite spot is Vintage Hardware. It is easy to spot as it occupies a large building downtown. Wonderfully eclectic collection. You can check out more on their website.
Crating day and very little play (in the package)
When designing, we are always considering how things will pack down to be shipped. Considering the cost of shipping in Canada to anywhere… even within Canada… it can be a huge nightmare!
Recently we have tackled the challenge of packing up the Drafting Table to be sent down to Phoenix, Arizona. Fortunately in the process of coming up with the design, flat packing was part of the deal. Thus, the main challenge was figuring out exactly how it would fit like Tetris into a well cushioned crate.
After an extra coat of wax, we built the crate to fit the pieces, hardware and tools for assembly. Allowing for about a ¼" of play for wrapping material, everything stacked in snuggly.
In the two layers we threw in a few desiccant packs to absorb excess moisture. For the last step, the top panel is secured in place with pocket screws. Weighing in at about 130lbs, the crate is ready for travel!
Our Backyard - Fungi and Kinsol Trestle
As former city slickers we have a huge appreciation for the environment we are designing in now. This month has been incredibly rich for inspiration and foraging delights!
Our shop is actually located about 10km away from Kinsol Trestle. Building of the former wooden railway trestle began in 1911 and was completed in 1920. Over the years it had to be repaired many times until trains stopped running over it in 1979. In 1988 a fire severely damaged the Trestle. Since then it's been repaired to its current state and is now used as a pedestrian walkway as part of the Trans Canada Trail.
The structure is absolutely amazing to look at in person. There's a crazy mix of new and old timbers, some even hand chiseled! When walking overhead you can see down the Koksilah River and imagine the incredible feat it must have been to mill the timbers and build a trestle strong enough to handle freight trains.
Near the Trestle, by the side of the trail, are stacks of the old timbers, darkened with age. Walking over the Trestle, lining the rails are delicate spider webs. The webs themselves are fascinating structures. Some were seemingly connected to the clouds as the mist from the river blew them straight into the sky. Others contrasted the strict horizontal and vertical lines of steel cable and lumber.
It's walks like this that really inspire our designs and help remind us of what design can be.
On a culinary note, this last month and a half has been incredibly fruitful in mycological terms. Weekends in the bush have yielded a bevy of chanterelles, pine mushrooms, lobster mushrooms, shrimp russula and many many many more of the fungi variety. Not only did we find good eats, but the island is full of great dying mushrooms. For a great mushroom book check out David Arora's All That the Rain Promises and More… It also has the silliest book cover and an abundance of photos of ecstatic mushroom foragers with their finds.
Perhaps an opportunity to explore the wonders of mushroom stains on wood?
For more on the Kinsol Trestle, visit www.kinsol.ca.
Anita Bar - Ebonize and Butterflies
Pardon the absence. We have been running around for the last two months, and have not had a chance to sit down and do a proper blog post. Today's post is going to be about a custom project we finished last month for a client on the island.
The project was very exciting for exploration in material and technique. Leading up to the project we had been experimenting with creating our own stains. This brought back a class we took together taught by PJ Carlino at Parsons, where he exposed us to natural dying. We quickly found that the same techniques of creating dye for fabric translate to dying wood.
For this project we were challenged to create brackets for a live edge maple top to be set at counter height. Given the color and tones found in the intended space, we decided to go with an ebonizing solution on Western maple. Unlike oak and walnut, maple does not contain a high concentration of tannins in the grain and therefore does not "ebonies" the same dark color. Instead we are left with a subtle bluish-grey wash that enhances the natural figuring in the slab.
The bark of the slab dyes in a much deeper blue, creating a topographical edge. Being a live-edge slab with quite a severe split, butterfly joints were used to stabilize for a longterm solution. Since we were going to stain with the ebonizing solution, we wanted to highlight the joinery by using walnut butterflies. The walnut ebonized to a deep violet.
For the brackets, the design remained simple yet draws from the lofty stools. The top rail drops at an angle for the gap that is required for the window sill. The parallel lines created with 1" flat steel stock are a single design detail that serves a very functional purpose of support. The metal is finished with a matte black powder coat to compliment the bluish-grey of the maple top.
While we typically try to enhance the natural personality of each species of wood with a simple Tung oil finish, when given the challenge to stain, we wanted to ensure that the figuring of such a beautiful slab was going to be the highlight of the piece. This also allowed us to control the chemicals going into the bar. In this case, the stain was made from a mixture of steel wool and vinegar. The wash-like stain we came up with provided the color without sacrificing the dynamic ribboning of the grain. The color is reminiscent of the ocean with its frothy white and deep blues.
With this project opening up up our own stains, we are happy to delve deeper into natural dyes including the use of mushrooms. Since mushroom season is still going, we have a chance to take advantage of Vancouver Island's naturally produced dyes.
Modular Patio Set
This summer, two friends in Vancouver came to us with the challenge of designing modular patio furniture for their balcony. The premise was that they needed to contain a privacy/windscreens and planter/storage/seating boxes. Since the screens had to be free standing, the boxes would act as a stabilizer from the windy and rainy Pacific Northwest.
We began with researching existing products to see common techniques, materials and finishes used. It became very apparent there wasn't much in the way of diversity for patio furniture; let alone a set that is multifunctional and modular.
We came up with a simple configurable trapezoidal design with short and long screens. The trapezoids allow for a smooth transition around corners as well as straight orientations. We used facets throughout the set as a unifying visual element.
There are multiple setups available with the short and long screens. The screens, once secured, are perfect for leaning against. One to three short screens can be configured on the long edge of a box. Since the boxes can also be used a planter, two screens can frame a larger plant. As demonstrated with a fallen branch on the property and our prototype.
As for the materials, cedar was chosen for its resistance to rot. As per request, we used the shou sugi ban technique to finish the piece with a deep rich color. Since we chose to go for a lighter char for functional, the rich amber of cedar grain was able to come through for a unique look unachievable with a traditional stain.
After stocking the shop with cedar, the project ran rather quickly with minimal scrap. One major lesson we have learned through this project is that we may out grow our shop sooner than we thought! We should have photos soon of the entire set in situ, so look forward to that in the near future.
A big thanks to Tracy and Jay for giving us this opportunity to delve into the world of outdoor furniture.
Drafting Table: Part 2
Whew! It has been a long time coming for this particular piece! But here we go:
Backtracking a little... The drafting table grew out of truly incredible finds at a local vintage/salvage shop: An old Model T-Ford jack and Crane faucet handles. The material choices of steel with a patina finish and walnut finished with tung oil were simple. The two work together to highlight the brass of the knobs and the natural patina of the jack.
For the steel, Kevin produces each piece from 20ft lengths of mild steel. He cuts, cleans, welds, grinds, cleans, cleans again before we begin the patina process. A few changes were made between the prototype and the final product.
Meanwhile, with the walnut, little details are everything. Each leg piece is cut to ensure the flow of lines from form to grain. Once all of the pieces are finished, we take plenty of time to assemble and wax where necessary. Since starting the drafting table, we've been fortunate to come across a few more jacks. Yet each are slightly different in height and casting, which much to our delight, means if we do make another drafting table, it will still be one of a kind.
And for those of you who are interested, the piece is for sale :D Just let us know.
Drafting Table: Part 1
We have always had a strong love for drafting tables. Not only are they great for working, they are also incredibly diverse from bare-bones basic to fancy-shmancy mechanisms. After a trip to the local reclaimed store, an old Model T-Ford jack became the starting point for our take on the drafting table.
After the full-scale mock up and lots of discussion and editing we started making the real thing out of walnut and steel. It is always more assuring after seeing how the prototype works before moving onto the final material.
And now we wait! (For tung oil to dry :D)
Weekly Roundup: More pyromania
A while back, we decided to invest in a tiny branding iron. Feeling a little fire-deprived, this past week we finally got around to trying it out!
Here are some lessons we learned:
1. Welding screen works well as a wind shield.
2. Propane torch with built in ignitor is a really fun tool!
3. The smell of burning cedar, ash and oak is very soothing.
4. The desire to brand everything in sight is a serious issue.
Weekly Roundup: Wax-o-topia
This past month, we have been playing around with furniture wax. Annoyed with using off-the-shelf products that fail to disclose their "special formulas" we decided to make our own. Sticking to food-safe materials--beeswax, organic carnauba wax, coconut, jojoba and mineral oils--we tested different formulas and ratios to find a consistency that is easy to apply, creates a beautiful protective layer and stores properly. The care of a piece of furniture plays a large role in extending its life, therefore we would like to encourage our customers to do so without having to introduce toxic products into their house. There's also a little added Sweet Orange essential oil for a refreshing scent.
Here's a little snapshot into what we've done:
Weekly Roundup: Xylophilia
Wood. Sweet, sweet wood. It's the source of inspiration, awe and occasionally frustration for us. The greatest feeling of euphoria happens somewhere between the first wipe of tung oil and the final buff of wax on a walnut surface.
Being surrounded by forests at our shop gives us a prime opportunity to appreciate the source of the material we work with. It is important to us that the woods we use are domestic to both support local business and the environment as a whole. And to complete the circle, we plan on donating a percentage of each sale to two charities, Chari-Tree and Plant a Billion. I will write a little more about them later.
With its abundance of character and temperaments, we treat each piece of lumber accordingly. Here's a little look into the transformation the surface undergoes.


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Arrow reveals gas pipeline EIS
An environmental impact statement (EIS) has been released for a proposed gas pipeline from the Bowen Basin to the central Queensland coast.
Arrow Energy is proposing to build a 580-kilometre pipeline from north of Moranbah to a proposed facility just west of Gladstone.
The pipeline would cross through four council areas, including Whitsunday and Rockhampton.
In the EIS, Arrow says most of the land in question is rural and used for grazing and cropping.
It says none of the land has been designated as Strategic Cropping Land.
The statement also says a number of Indigenous artefacts have been discovered along the proposed route, including wells and ovens, and work is continuing to determine their significance.
If approved, it is expected work would begin in April 2016, with operations starting from 2017.
Public consultation closes late next month.
Topics: oil-and-gas, environmental-management, moranbah-4744, mackay-4740, gladstone-4680, rockhampton-4700


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So I finally got off my backside and completed Claire's course. It is one of the best courses I've ever done. Covers everything and more for Facebook Ads and is super thorough. I'm now confident to get started and begin running ads and impro...
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* Understanding how to build and use custom audiences (NOT a small thing - and I show you all the latest methods!)
* Master advertising on Instagram (and yes, you want to be on instagram running ads, let me tell you!)
* How to create a high-converting ads funnel to grow your email lists and explode into a profitable source of income!
* Find out how to set up dynamic ads for multiple products (saaay whaaaaa....? Yeah, that's what the lectures explain!)
* Discover how to master the Power Editor and all it's hidden features (grown-ups use Power Editor. Leave the basics behind)
* Plus lots more. With steak knives* (*May not be true)
In fact - you know what? FORGET "zero to hero" training..
This course is ZERO TO ROCKSTAR - in the shortest time I can cram your head with step by step processes! IMPLEMENTATION is the focus, rather than boring long-winded explanations (although I will explain stuff of course!)
So: Within the next 5 mins, I'm going to walk you through setting up your campaigns from start to finish - and I will also be throwing in some ninja tips and tricks I've never revealed before (i know i know - sounds sales, but trust me - I get paid a metric shed load of money to keep on top of this stuff, and this is the ONLY WAY I can get this info out of my head in quicktime to paying people such as yourself without charging you my normal rates. Fair?)
Oh - and remember - as Facebook ads is a constantly changing platform, you need to be one step ahead of the crowd. Facebook Advertising School will be revealing (and testing so you don't have to) all the new features and changes to the Ads Platform as they are released. I'm looking forward to revealing all my tips and tricks so you can make more money from Facebook Advertising in your business!
Anyway, I can bang on all day about this stuff - i LOVE IT! But YOU need to get stuck in right now right?
AH - HANG ON! DO NOT SIGN UP FOR MY SCHOOL if you're going to be thinking you can make a million in a weekend. That's NOT the market I cater to - the "get rich quick" people and the usual internet marketing crowd who make you feel like a loser if you are making less than 80000 figures per day.
BUTTTTTT.... if you're a normal everyday person who just wants to make Facebook ads work for them and their business - I'm your chick. I promise you will love this course and I TOTALLY promise you'll get results if you complete it and apply everything you learn.
Yeah it is! See you inside!
Claire x
Course Contents
Course Curriculum
- 2.1 - Setting Up Your Ads Account
- 2.2 - Managing Your Ads Account Billing
- 2.3 - How To Set Up The Facebook Pixel
- 2.4 - How Do I Install The Facebook Pixel Helper
- 2.5 - Please Download The Following Plugin!
- 2.6 - How Do You Add The Facebook Tracking Pixel On Your Wordpress Site
- 2.7 - Facebook Standard Events
- 2.8 - MUST READ! What are The Nine Standard Events And How Do I Use Them
- 2.9 - Custom Audiences - An Overview
- 2.10 - How To Upload Your Email List As A Custom Audience
- 2.11 - How To Build Custom Audiences From All Website Views
- 2.12 - How To Build Custom Audiences From Specific Page Views
- 2.13 - How To Build Custom Audiences From Specific Pages And Not Others
- 2.14 - How To Build A Custom Audience From People Who Have Not Visited Site In Some Time
- 2.15 - How To Build Custom Audiences From Video Views
- 2.16 - How To Build Custom Audiences From Lead Ads
- 2.17 - How To Build Custom Audiences From Page Engagements
- 2.18 - READ BEFORE NEXT VIDEO! What Are Lookalike Audiences?
- 2.19 - How Do You Create Lookalike Audiences From Website Traffic
- 2.20 - How Do I Build A Lookalike Audience From My Mailing List
- 2.21 - How Do I Build A Lookalike Custom Audience From Page Engagements
- 2.22 How Do I Build A Lookalike Audience Similar To My Page Fans
- 2.23 READ BEFORE NEXT VIDEO - Targeting Your Audience Correctly
- 2.24 How Do I Use The Audience Insights Tool
- 2.25 How To Target Your Ideal Clients Correctly
- 2.26 Understanding Your Budget
- 2.27 How Much Do I Need To Spend On My Ad Campaign
- 2.28 What Are The Minimum Budgets
- 2.29 Understanding Bidding
- 2.30 What Is An Ads Relevance Score
- 2.31 What Placements Should I Choose For My Ad
- 2.32 When Would I Use An Accelerated Delivery Type Ad
- 2.33 What Are The Design Recommendations For The Different Ad Types
- 2.34 What Are The Different Facebook Ads Objectives - An Overview
- 2.35 Boost Posts
- 2.36 Promote Your Page
- 2.37 Local Awareness Campaigns
- 2.38 Increase Brand Awareness
- 2.39 Website Traffic
- 2.40 Raise Attendance At Your Event
- 2.41 Video Views
- 2.42 An Overview Of Lead Ads And Some Pre Set Up Requirements
- 2.43 Lead Generation Forms
- **UPDATE 20/2/2017** Lead Ads
- 2.44 Increase Conversions On Your Website
- 2.45 Offline Conversions For Stores
- 2.46 Watch This Free Webinar From Facebook On Store Visits Measurement
- 2.47 Creating A Product Feed For Dynamic Ads
- 2.48 How To Create A Dynamic Products Ad
- 2.49 App Installs
- 2.50 How To Send An Ad To Messenger
- 2.51 How To Set Up A Messenger Ad
- 2.52 How To Send A Messenger Ad To Someone Who Has Messaged Your Page In The Past
- 2.53 What Is A Canvas Ad
- 2.54 How Do You Create Canvas Ads
- 2.55 How Do I Switch Off A Campaign And Restart It
- 2.56 Where Do I go To Troubleshoot Any Problems With An Ad
- 2.57 Facebook Help Centre
- 2.58 How To Appeal A Declined Ad
- 2.59 How Do I Edit An Ad Campaign After It Has Started
- 2.60 How Do I Duplicate An Ad
- 2.61 How Do I create A Block List On The Audience Network
- ** NEW 8/3/2017** 2.62 What Should I Do If My Ad Account Gets Suspended
- 3.1 What Exactly Is Facebook Retargeting
- 3.2 How Do I Retarget Traffic From A Specific Page On My Website
- 3.3 How To Retarget Someone Who Has Visited Your Landing Page But Has Not Converted
- 3.4 How To Retarget Someone Who Has Read Your Content To An Opt In Page
- 3.5 How To Exclude Anyone From A Campaign Who Has Made A Purchase Or Opted In
- 3.6 How To Build Custom Conversions For Retargeting Purposes
- 3.7 How To Retarget People Who Have Viewed A Canvas Ad
- 3.8 How To Retarget From Video Views
- 4.1 A Case Study Of A High Converting Ads Funnel
- 4.2 How To Build A High Converting Ads Funnel
- 4.2 A Crash Course On Split Testing Campaigns
- 4.4 How To Create Multiple Ads Sets In Facebook For Split Testing
- 4.5 How To Use Adespresso For Split Testing
- 4.6 Measuring Your Results In Ads Manager
- 4.7 How To Create Ads Reports In Ads Manager
- 4.8 **NEW 3/2/2017** Automated Rules


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Feed the needy
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Cause Areas
WhenIt's flexible! We'll work with your schedule.
Where511 Pavonia AvenueJersey City, NJ 07306
This church program distributes lunch to people who are less fortunate in the Jersey City area Monday - Friday (12pm - 2pm).
What is needed:
- People to prepare sandwiches and/or pack food into containers and in lunch bags for the needy
- Food left over from parties are welcome
- Cash donations are also welcomed.
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Our wilderness is under attack from Trump and anti-conservationists in Congress. Help us fight back. Your gift today will be MATCHED dollar for dollar!
When the Exxon Valdez ran aground twenty years ago, our Alaska Regional Director Eleanor Huffines immediately left her studies at the University of North Carolina and headed to Alaska to help clean beaches and oiled wildlife in Prince William Sound. She returned to Alaska every summer thereafter to help.
In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig accident — which could become the largest ecological disaster in history — a coalition of environmental organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Senate, urging them to pursue clean energy instead of the destructive and dangerous practices of oil and gas drilling.
Wilderness Society expert, J.P. Leous, educates us about the BP oil spill in the Gulf, new energy sources, global warming and the importance of political action on a grass roots level. Since 1935, The Wilderness Society has led the conservation movement in wilderness protection, writing and passing the landmark Wilderness Act and winning lasting protection for 109 million acres of Wilderness.
A group of Alaska Natives fighting oil and gas drilling off Alaska's coasts journeyed this week to the Gulf of Mexico. There they witnessed first-hand evidence of the oil spill from last month's rig explosion.
BRETON ISLAND, La. — As the oil spill from the Deepwater Horizon spreads across the Gulf of Mexico, environmentalists and government officials have been working frantically to protect shoreline habitat like this island in the Breton National Wildlife Refuge, eight miles off the coast of Louisiana.
Breton Island, with its hundreds of nesting birds, has been protected by orange booms, as have many other areas of delicate estuaries and wetlands.
WASHINGTON — In a closed-door briefing for members of Congress, a senior BP executive conceded Tuesday that the ruptured oil well in the Gulf of Mexico could conceivably spill as much as 60,000 barrels a day of oil, more than 10 times the estimate of the current flow.
Excerpts: Yet the Exxon Valdez still sends a powerful cautionary message: oil development, however necessary, is an inherently risky, dirty business — especially so in the forbidding waters of the Arctic.
Wilderness Society experts will be on hand before and after the State of the Union address to talk about the upcoming budget fight and what it means for environmental issues: the Gulf oil spill; renewable jobs and climate change policy; President Obama's modern conservation agenda, America's Great Outdoors; and more.
ANCHORAGE - Experts are calling the recent oil spill on Alaska's North Slope one of the worst ever. An estimated 46,000 gallons of oil spilled when a pipeline on a BP-operated line split. Despite oil and gas industry claims to the contrary, spills occur frequently in Alaska and often are undetected or ignored.
The deepwater offshore drilling moratorium was lifted this week leaving experts at The Wilderness Society concerned about future oil spills in the Gulf of Mexico as well as in other precious waters including the pristine Arctic seas where oil and gas companies have been pressing for access.
The end of the drilling moratorium was announced by the Department of the Interior this week, just months after the BP disaster in the Gulf of Mexico damaged millions of acres of coastal wetlands and the marine ecosystem of the Gulf.


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I have two questions which have a squared fraction in them. One is like this, (9/2)2 Divided by 3 3/2 and the other is (5/2)2 - 12/20. My question is...how do you work with the squared fractions? I am totally lost and any help is appreciated.
Edit: I've also ran into another question which I am having trouble with. This question is (- 25/24) x (36/30). The '-' in the first fraction is equal with the / paper meaning the whole fraction is negative I believe? Anyway I can't remember how to reduce the fractions so I can multiply.


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If the mom in your family is normally the cook, then what better way to celebrate Mother's Day than by giving her the day off cooking?
With that in mind, here are a couple of recipes that are pretty simple, but pretty special, so even if you're a kid, you can probably turn these out, with just a little adult help.
Remember, with moms, it's the effort that counts, even more than how successful you were at getting everything perfect!
I remember getting up early on Mother's Day morning, dusting and cleaning up the house before she got up for the day, so she wouldn't have to do it.
Once I left home, I would send flowers and a card because she was a gardener and loved flowers, but one Mother's Day weekend I drove home instead and presented her with the biggest, brightest hanging basket I'd ever seen.
She wanted it right outside her kitchen window, so I remember we rigged up a series of pulleys and ropes so she could lower it each day for watering. What a production that was.
Anyway, the big thing is to make an effort to do some little thing that you think would make her day a happy and memorable one.
And, any mom will do, if yours isn't around…
Food Network Canada television host Robert Rainford will be in town next weekend demonstrating his barbecue technique at the Orchard Park Save On Foods and signing copies of his new book, Born to Grill, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Lamb Chops with Cumin & Garlic
If it's Pop who makes the special Mom's Day meal, try these delectable lamb chops, which the whole family will love. Serve a quinoa, bulgur or rice vegetable pilaf on the side. The Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve 2009 Merlot, with its robust black fruity flavours and spicy notes was an excellent match with these slightly spicy lamb chops.
4-8 lamb chops
freshly-ground black pepper
sea salt
minced garlic
lemon juice or red wine
Sprinkle each chop with the dry spices and minced garlic, and then drizzle a little lemon juice or merlot over each.
Let the flavours mingle while you get the barbecue heated up and the pilaf made.
When the table is set, side dishes nearly ready and the barbecue is hot, sear the lamb chops for about five minutes a side, then cook for just a few minutes more, depending on how thick they are and how well done you like them—not long for medium-rare.
Serves 4 to 6.
Cheesy Frypan Puff
This is so easy to make that even a youngster could do it, although the use of a hot oven and hot frypan require the guidance of an adult, so Dad needs to help a little. It looks so dramatic when it first comes out of the oven that it's well worth the bit of effort required. A green salad on the side and brunch or lunch is ready when Mom is. Since it's a special occasion, a refreshing glass of the Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve 2010 Sauvignon Blanc would probably be appreciated with it.
1/2 c. (125 ml) sharp cheddar
3 eggs
1/2 c. (125 ml) milk
1/2 c. (125 ml) flour
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) salt
1 tbsp. (15 ml) butter
Pre-heat the oven to 425 F.
Use a 10-inch cast iron frypan or a frypan that can go into a hot oven without damaging the handle.
Grate the cheddar and set aside.
Beat the eggs with a whisk, then add the milk, flour and salt and beat again until the batter is nice and smooth.
Melt the butter in the frypan over a medium-hot burner, swirl it around the bottom of the pan and pour the batter into the hot pan. Top evenly with the grated cheddar and put directly into the hot oven.
It should rise to be billowy and will brown nicely on top in about 15 to 20 minutes.
Serve immediately as it will fall as soon as it starts to cool.
Slice into wedges to serve.
Serves 2 to 4.


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Prevent Plant Diseases With These Tips
2012, Dorling Kindersley Limited
Cut out any diseased or dead growth in a plant to reduce the risk of infection spreading or provide an entry point for disease. Cut back to a healthy bud.
Healthy plants have stronger defenses against infection than those that are left wilting and malnourished, so water your crops regularly and provide them with the correct balance of nutrients to keep problems at bay.
Use these tips to prevent plant diseases and deal with disorders.
Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses
These all cause diseases in plants and many infect weeds and dead plant material, so keep the garden neat to help reduce problems. Also, avoid introducing diseases to your containers by buying certified disease-free plants and tubers, and never take cuttings or seeds from infected plants.
Fungi thrive in moist, stagnant air, which is why it is vital to ventilate greenhouses and cloches, allow space between plants, and prune fruit bushes and trees. Also control pests, such as aphids, because they can spread viruses too.
Tips to Prevent Disease:
- Sterilize seed-sowing equipment.
- Clean tools after using on individual plants.
- Keep pots well watered to prevent the compost from drying out, as desiccated crops are vulnerable to diseases. Where crops, such as zucchini, are susceptible to fungal diseases, water the soil rather than the leaves.
- Cut out diseased growth promptly to prevent the infection spreading, and remove any damaged growth, which may provide an entry point for diseases. Cut back to the base of a leaf or to a healthy bud on a stem.
Although they often look like diseases, disorders are due to other factors, such as lack of water or nutrient deficiencies. One example is blossom end rot on tomatoes, which is caused by a lack of calcium. Improving the water supply to allow better nutrient uptake is often the best remedy, or you may have to apply a fertilizer.


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Celeb Style : Vic Mensa - Black Lives Matter4:48 PM
I've been lucky enough to meet and see this kid perform when he came to melbourne a few months ago through work. Chicago rapper Vic Mensa wore these pants on tour recently which carried an important message.
After the number of African American women dying in police custody (google if you've been living under a rock).
its amazing to see how hip hop & fashion can come help raise awareness and stand a stand on such a disgraceful system.
The pants have names of :
Sandra Bland
Raynetta Turner
Kindra Chapman
Ralkina Jones
Joyce Curnell
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Facebook Places 'sparks interest in similar services'
This is the dawning of the age of location-whores
Alternative location service echoecho reckons Facebook Places is driving up interest in the subject, to the good of the whole industry and, in particular, echoecho.
Apparently downloads of the echoecho client have multiplied by ten since Facebook Places was announced, which the company attributes to offering much the same functionality as Facebook Places without the privacy concerns. One might argue, though, that it also comes without the revenue generating potential.
Echoecho is a mobile client that can be used to ping anyone in the address book. If the recipient also has echoecho installed they are asked if they wish to respond, and then both users' locations appear as pins in Google Mobile Maps. If the recipient doesn't have echoecho installed then they get a text telling them they really should give it a go.
Users can also specify individuals to whom they'll automatically reply, on an opt-in basis.
The idea is to provide the important bits of Facebook Places without the rather creepy stalking side of things, but it's also driven by the requester, and harder to fake than a Facebook tag. The company reckons offering the recipient a choice to respond ensures privacy, but such a rejection will still have to be explained by the child/girlfriend/employee who gets pinged.
But at least echoecho won't be keeping track of where you were: the company tells us it keeps no logs at all, which does pose the question of how it intends to make money - the service itself is, of course, free.
Founder Nick Bicanic tells us the plan is to charge companies who request the location of their customers - using the example of a bank wishing to confirm a suspicious credit-card transaction. The bank could ping the customer, discover that they (or their phone) are at the same location as the retailer and therefore approve the purchase: all without paying a human to make the call.
That seems like slim pickings to us, even bolstered with some location-based advertising. Facebook Places will be able to implement Foursquare-style incentives for its users, most of whom really do want the world to know where they are and damn the privacy consequences.
Echoecho may be a nice service for a group of friends who like to meet up - it's easy to imagine students making great use of it - but when Facebook Places can simply opt in 500 million users it's hard to see how anyone can compete. ®
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Welcome to
Riverside Cottage
Bed and Breakfast Accommodation
Our B&B is located in the heart of Doolin, just before you cross over the bridge into Fisherstreet. Originally built in 1882, our ancestral home has been extended and completely renovated in 2010.
Excerpts from the book 'James Delargy & the Story Men of North Clare' state when he visited my home in the 1940's "We walked down the hill to the house which was ablaze with light...a bucketful of porter fetched from the local pub, the night was cold, the sky covered with frosty stars and the faint murmur of the sea seeping in through a door, there was a good fire blazing on the hearth. A memorable night of storytelling ".
That same hearth, though slightly altered over the years, still burns bright in the guest sitting room at the Riverside Cottage B&B. The original Baltic Pine Country Dresser, made from wood sent from the Aran Islands, still stands with shining delft. It was a bridal gift from 1883.
A warm welcome still greets you today at Riverside Cottage Bed & Breakfast, as it did at the Doolin firesides of long ago. A choice of breakfasts and Breda's famed home made brown soda bread will set you up for the day for exploring the Burren and the Cliffs of Moher, with breath taking views of the Atlantic Ocean.
One day in Doolin is rarely enough. There is so much to see around here. You can visit the Aran Island and take a cruise underneath the cliffs. There is Doolin Cave with one of the largest Stalactites you will ever see and if you like caves, there's also Aillwee Cave in Ballyvaughan, just 12 miles north of Doolin. You have Fanore Beach to the north and Lahinch beach to the south. We could just go on, and on...
And when you are done exploring for the day, the world famous O'Connor's Pub is just 2 minutes walk from our Bed & Breakfast. You can enjoy a smooth pint of Guinness with no worries about driving and take in one of those traditional music sessions that Doolin has become known for worldwide.
Enjoy your stay in Doolin.
Breda Meehan
Riverside Cottage
County Clare
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Scarlett Johansson - "Elle" November 2007
Scarlett Johansson has established herself as an iconic film star at the ripe age of 22. She has revived Woody Allen's creative muse and is about to drop an album. Scarlett is the November 2007 cover girl for Elle Magazine. Here are some of Scarlett's interview highlights:
On being Woody Allen's muse: "We've joked about that word. Woody says, 'You appear and my writer's block is cured.'"
On Woody Allen: "Woody's mannerisms and his wit are classically him. But when you know someone, your conversation has an intimacy that you couldn't have predicted from seeing him on the screen. Woody surprises me all the time. On film, you see his neurotic side but not his sensitivity."
On being fondled by Isaac Mizrahi at last year's Golden Globes: "I was so mortified. Holy moly, that was bizarre!"
Elle's November Hollywood Issue hits newsstands nationwide on Tuesday, October 16th. Full article inside…


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I'm trying to add several BigDecimals in a for loop. For some reason, I'm getting 0 on the other end of the loop.
While debugging, I see that in the BigDecimal add method, I'm hitting this exit point.Code:
BigDecimal total = BigDecimal.ZERO.setScale(2);
for(Payment payment : payments) {
BigDecimal payAmt = payment.getPaymentAmt();
.sugnum() is not 0 for both the operands when I look at them just before add is called so I'm not sure why I would hit this return statement.Code:
boolean lhsIsZero = lhs.signum() == 0;
boolean augendIsZero = augend.signum() == 0;
if (lhsIsZero || augendIsZero) {
int preferredScale = Math.max(lhs.scale(), augend.scale());
BigDecimal result;
// Could use a factory for zero instead of a new object
if (lhsIsZero && augendIsZero)
return new BigDecimal(BigInteger.ZERO, 0, preferredScale);
Any ideas?
BigDecimal.add() returns a BigDecimal. So it has to be something like:
BigDecimal total = BigDecimal.ZERO.setScale(2);
BigDecimal paymentAmt = Payment.getPaymentAmt();
total = total.add(paymentAmt);


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PHUKET – A devotee at the ongoing Phuket Vegetarian Festival has died after objects pierced through her cheeks failed to be pulled out.
Several devotees came to her assistance but she lost her life.
Swords, axe handles, kebab skewers and even a model boat were among the bizarre array of objects pushed through the devotees' cheeks at the Phuket's gruesome vegetarian festival.
Many Chinese communities across Southeast Asia go vegetarian this week for the annual Taoist "Nine Emperor Gods" festival but few do it with quite the gusto and shock factor of Phuket's inhabitants.
Throughout the week devotees show their religious devotion through ritualistic self-mutilation and pain trials, including running over hot coals and piercing their bodies with an astonishing — and stomach-turning — variety of objects.
At a temple on the outskirts of Phuket's main town on Sunday, dozens of people put themselves to the test.
Dressed in flowing robes they worked themselves into a trance-like frenzy against a constant backdrop of drums, a status they say allows them to feel no pain.
One man shook his head from side to side before another created a hole in his cheek with a large metal spike, watched over by medics.
The bowsprit of a large model boat was then threaded through the hole before he joined a parade through town to show off their new facial accessories.
"It's an unforgettable experience," 55-year-old Canadian tourist Barry Rafftery told AFP


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