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I want one web application for sending bulk WhatsApp Messages for the full contact list of more than 1,000,000 users. The app/software should be able to filter contacts with WhatsApp users when I upload contact list. Anyone who has an already developed or ready system will be very welcome. I need a ready system that works on the web, should be able
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Need to send invites or texts to different servers via Discord website. Servers will be provided. Payment will be done according to your work. Your earnings depends upon your speed of work.
Hi we are a cleaning company and would need to have somebody to create a nice looking template for sending offers to our costumers. Very Simple Task
Please do not bid unless you are local to Croydon or at least in the UK!! I am looking for someone who can list items on eBay and post them off for me. It's mainly household items and the odd designer item. Perfect for a stay at home mum. You are more than welcome to use your Ebay account or one we set up for this purpose and I am happy to pay either hourly or as a commission (30%) of what...
I want a expert for build a server to send emails for marketing without blocking server and without spam , i need to make email marketing .
I want to solve the issue for sending email in wordpress. If you are a Wordpress expert, this will be very simple and easy work. Please bid and help me. Budget is $10.
...interested in a new project for 5 to 6 weeks period? The work involves: 1. Opening 10 new Flickr accounts and adding about 40 - 50 photos (original) into each of them. 2. Sending 1000 messages (text of the message will be provided) to 1000 different persons in Flickr (they have a Flickrmail) Flickr allows only 20 messages through Flickr mail for a
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I want a sending interface by using which i can send bulk sms and which will based on smtp
Hello, Firstly, will be go to the web site pages from the list in the excel file. Then will be learned the price, stock and cargo information of the products on these pages. This information will be written to the columns specified in the excel file. I will report the details to the person I will be worked. Have a nice working day .
Need some one to send bulk email on daily basis around 5000 emails per day
My website is supposed to send me emails when a customer signs up, but it recently just stopped sending them. I don't think it's a spam issue, but I don't know the problem. My website is with wordpress.
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I need someone who can operate API and help set it up
I need script for telegram personal bulk message send. I have target users to send message. i want script and install on pc
I need an app to be downloaded on android phones -the mobiles are connected to a wifi network -A pc is connected to the same wifi network the app monitors the mobile, if any new photos is added to the gallery, it is automatically sent to the pc in the pc, i need to be able to select the folder where photos are automatically saved. i need to see how many mobile phones are connected & their sta...
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We're looking for someone to quickly fix an issue with our website where the admin isn't being sent an email when a new user registers a Wordpress account
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Hi, I am looking for a web develper who knows php well. I have a email sending script. All option are available like seeing the delivery report, newsletter and much more option. But there is no option to track how many emails are open or seen. I need a system to see how many emails are open by user. Please bid only if you can start immediately. Thanks
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We have web forms (gravity forms) on our site that are not sending properly. We have customers fill out requests and they're received sometimes an hour after the form is submitted. Other times the emails don't show up at all. We need some kind of a forwarding system or tool to get these lead notifications delivered instantly.
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I have a call center running vtiger 7.0 as crm integrate with vicidial ...blank page with {"success":true,"result":"ok"} I have tried everything i could possibly think of to solve this, or get around this, but no luck. Basically the web form is sending the records to database But it is not store the values and this has affected the whole CRM system
solve godaddy issue not sending / receiving emails and connect to iphone device
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I need a web system to send whatsapp in bulk. I will import the contacts from an excel list or from a txt file. At the time of sending I will choose the type of message: text, Image, audio and video, After sending a report with the statuses: sent, received and read, if it is possible to make this information available in graphs and for importing in
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A Java Spring Boot project to send emails programatically using AWS SES 1. Details about emails to be delivered are received via AWS SQS queue 2. Email templates are ThymeLeaf templates and i18n. 3. Use ThymeLeaf to merge the template with parameters and call SQS to send email 4. Delivered/Non-Delivered Status from Amazon SES needs to be marked in
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I want one web application for sending bulk WhatsApp Messages for the full contact list of more than 1,000,000 users. The app/software should be able to filter contacts with WhatsApp users when I upload contact list. Anyone who has an already developed or ready system will be very welcome. I need a ready system that works on the web, should be able
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Why Is Safety So Hard?
Are Accidents Caused by Poor Safety Standards or by Poor Implementation?
By Dan Hebert, PE
Accidents and incidents occur in process plants on a too-regular basis. Why? Is the root cause incorrect and incomplete standards? Or do most accidents occur because mostly correct standards are not implemented as intended? Getting the right answers to these questions is critical because wasting time and money implementing bad standards diverts resources from preventing accidents.
For more on this subject, go to www.controlglobal.com/ProcessSafety.html.
"Problems occur because standards are not known, are not enforced or are not followed thoroughly. It is one thing to have the theory and another actually to put it in place and have it working," he adds.
Gene Niewoehner, the director of environmental, health and safety at systems integrator, Maverick Technologies, agrees with Lang. "Safety theories and standards are correct and accurate," he says. "The theories are based on physics, chemistry and available technologies to control conditions and a series of sometimes unrelated events which can result in catastrophic failure. The safety standards and methodologies used today build layers of protection that guard against potentially harmful events."
Dr. Bill Goble, co-founder and managing partner of automation safety systems vendor exida and a certified process safety expert, concurs. "Based on the accident reports and accident studies I have read, it appears as if the process safety and alarm management standards are right," he says.
It's the Implementation, Stupid
Most process plants preach safety incessantly, but they don't walk the talk. "The majority of accidents occur because organizations have failed to implement best practices and guidelines on process safety," observes Edward Naranjo, Ph.D., and product manager at gas and flame detection system vendor General Monitors.
"Despite widespread reference to safety first in corporate mission statements and communications, the changes in culture that basic safety principles entail haven't sufficiently permeated the entire workforce. Even companies with gilded safety records have gaps in their approach to preventing hazards," adds Naranjo.
One of the main reasons why implementation of safety standards falls short is a lack of training and expertise. "Safety implementation still has a long way to go, and one of the main problems is getting those responsible up to speed," says Ed Bullerdiek, control group leader at Marathon Ashland Petroleum, Findlay, Ohio.
"The scope of control systems and, therefore, training time has increased greatly during my career. We have reached the day where external experts will be used for many aspects of system design and implementation, such as safety. Having internal staff competent in all aspects will be impossible for all but the biggest operations to support and justify," adds Bullerdiek.
Having said all that, it's also true that there are gaps in critical safety standards.
Where Standards Come Up Short
Alarm management is the primary area of safety standard shortcomings. "The basic safety theories and standards are sound, but alarm management standards are non-existent, which consistently contributes to process accidents," says John Bass, senior plant process computer analyst at Minneapolis, Minn.-based Xcel Energy's Pawnee Station.
Robert Weibel, president of alarm management vendor TiPS, says, "While there are comprehensive standards regarding process safety, the few existing alarm management regulations are buried within documents of a much larger scope. ISA is currently developing a dedicated alarm management standard through the efforts of the SP.18 committee, but alarm management as a discipline is less mature than safety and is evolving."
Poor or non-existent alarm management standards lead directly to operational problems. "There are too many alarms, and the operator does not know which alarms require action, so they just ignore all of them," says Douglas Rheinheimer, principal controls manager at Pittsburgh-based Heinz North America. "Alarms should have two levels. The first level should notify the operator that he or she must take corrective action. The second level for the same parameter should take control and shut the process down in a safe mode."
Modern control systems make it easy to add too many alarms. "Alarms tend to be added constantly, but rarely deleted," says Gary Woodward, director product marketing and business development, Emerson Process Management. "The mindset of 'If it costs nothing, why not alarm it?' becomes an easy trap to fall into. The situation is often further exacerbated by inadequate operator training and poorly designed operator displays."
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Is God really still in control?
Why did God create us?
Sin ruins your life – Who is powerful enough to forgive and renew you?
The Unlimited Power of God
Have you ever experienced the love of an animal?
The purpose of your life is to bring God glory in everything you do: in your worship, your relationships, and your work.
God has given us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. Whoever has the Son has life; whoever does not have the Son of God does not have life.
- 1 John 5:11


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Bird Brain
Season 44 Episode 20 | 53m 30s
Watch astonishing tests of avian aptitude: parrots that can plan for the future, jackdaws that can "read" human faces, and crows that can solve multi-step puzzles with tools like pebbles, sticks, and hooks. Could these just be clever tricks, based on instinct or triggered by subtle cues from their human handlers?
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The way birds construct their songs could give us insight into the nature of creativity.
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Lieutenant governor picks deputy chief of staff
A look at other issues Ivey touched on in inaugural address
Ivey: Pelham to resign, Bonner to take over as chief of staff
Sources: Ivey chief of staff set to resign
Opinion | Why do Alabama governors insist on taking the unpopular path?
McCutcheon announces standing committee assignments for 2019–2022 legislative term
House Democrats say new rules will subvert democracy, transparency
House Republican Caucus unanimously approves resolution urging AHSAA to reinstate Maori Davenport
House passes controversial new rules
Rep. Victor Gaston elected House speaker pro tem
Sen. Cam Ward will again chair the Alabama Senate Judiciary Committee
Ainsworth pushes better education, more ethical government in inaugural speech
Senate committee assignments released leave Democrats spread thin across multiple committees
Sen. Del Marsh re-elected President pro tempore of Alabama Senate
Federal prison officers in Alabama brace for second missed paycheck
PCI investing heavily in out-of-state casinos using un-taxed dollars from Alabama
More than 240 federal workers apply for unemployment compensation in Alabama as shutdown drags on
Shipt inks major deal to anchor Birmingham's tallest skyscraper
Nine stories to keep an eye on in 2019
Limestone County Sheriff's investigator files federal lawsuit against the sheriff, county commission
Rich Hobson appointed administrative director of Alabama Court System
Judge rules Memorial Preservation Act unconstitutional
Tom Parker sworn in as chief justice
Tom Parker will be sworn in as chief justice Friday
NASA's New Horizons explores Ultima Thule in the Kuiper Belt
NASA 2018 highlights
Jones appointed to powerful Senate Armed Services Committee
NASA: OSIRIS-Rex has discovered water on Asteroid Bennu
Voyager 2 has left the heliosphere
Elton Dean will run for mayor of Montgomery
Moore restarts Twitter feed, promises new "details" about social media antics in Senate race
Ivey appoints two women to Jefferson County judgeships
Q&A | Countryman speaks about new directions for Democrats in 2019
Elizabeth Warren announces 2020 presidential bid
Brooks, colleagues propose holding State of the Union address in the Senate Chamber
Senate rejects ban on federal funding of abortions
Byrne introduces term limits amendment
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Christmas candy, anyone? Merry Christmas!
Archives for December 2008
99 Things Meme
OK – I'm a sucker for these things. I saw this fledgling meme and just wanted to participate! Some responses have comments… Play along if you're bored or so inclined!
Things you've already done: bold
Things you want to do: italicize
Things you haven't done and don't want to – leave in plain font
1. Started your own blog. (uh, yeah… at least 6 of them at different times)
2. Slept under the stars. (boy scouts)
3. Played in a band. (I'm a closet rockstar)
4. Visited Hawaii. (twice!)
5. Watched a meteor shower.
6. Given more than you can afford to charity. (I give to charity – but want to be responsible, too)
7. Been to Disneyland/world.
8. Climbed a mountain.
9. Held a praying mantis. (ick – a bug!)
10. Sang a solo. (see #3 above)
11. Bungee jumped. (I am terrified of heights)
12. Visited Paris.
13. Watched a lightning storm at sea.
14. Taught yourself an art from scratch. (well, if music counts, anyway)
15. Adopted a child.
16. Had food poisoning. (like anyone would want to do this)
17. Walked to the top of the Statue of Liberty. (I'd love to SEE it…)
18. Grown your own vegetables.
19. Seen the Mona Lisa in France.
20. Slept on an overnight train.
21. Had a pillow fight.
22. Hitch hiked.
23. Taken a sick day when you're not ill. (long, long time ago)
24. Built a snow fort.
25. Held a lamb.
26. Gone skinny dipping. (I'd want to do this why?)
27. Run a marathon. (I used to jog – just not a marathon)
28. Ridden a gondola in Venice.
29. Seen a total eclipse.
30. Watched a sunrise or sunset.
31. Hit a home run. (and I played little league, too :-(Â )
32. Been on a cruise.
33. Seen Niagara Falls in person.
34. Visited the birthplace of your ancestors.
35. Seen an Amish community.
36. Taught yourself a new language. (if HTML in 1995 counts)
37.Had enough money to be truly satisfied. (money doesn't satisfy)
38. Seen the Leaning Tower of Pisa in person.
39. Gone rock climbing. (see #11)
40. Seen Michelangelo's David in person.
41. Sung Karaoke.
42. Seen Old Faithful geyser erupt.
43. Bought a stranger a meal in a restaurant.
44. Visited Africa.
45. Walked on a beach by moonlight.
46. Been transported in an ambulance. (car wreck when I was a kid – we survived)
47. Had your portrait painted.
48. Gone deep sea fishing. (fonder of eating than catching)
49. Seen the Sistine chapel in person.
50. Been to the top of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.
51. Gone scuba diving or snorkeling.
52. Kissed in the rain.
53. Played in the mud.
54. Gone to a drive-in theater.
55. Been in a movie. (well… what counts as "movie," exactly?)
56. Visited the Great Wall of China.
57. Started a business. (freelance musician in the 1990s… and I suppose my speaking/writing/blogging thing now.)
58. Taken a martial arts class (Jackie Chan watch out!)
59. Visited Russia.
60. Served at a soup kitchen. (wanting to do more of this, actually)
61. Sold Girl Scout cookies. (uhm … no …)
62. Gone whale watching.
63. Gotten flowers for no reason. (from my kids – they picked them from the neighbor's yard, but it's the thought that counts)
64. Donated blood.
65. Gone sky diving. (see #11 again)
66. Visited a Nazi Concentration Camp.
67. Bounced a check.
68. Flown in a helicopter.
69. Saved a favorite childhood toy. (a way-cool flintlock pistol that my son plays with now – the perfect pirate accessory)
70. Visited the Lincoln Memorial.
71. Eaten Caviar.
72. Pieced a quilt.
73. Stood in Times Square.
74. Toured the Everglades.
75. Been fired from a job. (a one-night job. Cold-call telemarketing. I hated it, and apparently the feeling was mutual)
76. Seen the Changing of the Guard in London. (a goal of mine is to visit England)
77. Broken a bone. (collarbone and pinky – different times)
78. Been on a speeding motorcycle.
79. Seen the Grand Canyon in person.
80. Published a book. (yippie!)
81. Visited the Vatican. (ancient cathedrals did a great job of visually connecting people with God, imo)
82. Bought a brand new car. (nah – 2-4 year old car is half the price with fewer problems)
83. Walked in Jerusalem.
84. Had your picture in the newspaper.
85. Read the entire Bible. (via parts and pieces over the years. I think so, anyway)
86. Visited the White House. (and saw Nancy Reagan sitting in a garden, to boot)
87. Killed and prepared an animal for eating. (see #48)
88. Had chickenpox.
89. Saved someone's life. (glad to do it if needed, gladder to have never had the opportunity)
90. Sat on a jury. (not on my to do list)
91. Met someone famous. (Marie Osmond. Also sacked Tricia Yearwood's groceries once)
92. Joined a book club.
93. Lost a loved one.
94. Had a baby. (I have 3 kids, but my wife did this part much better than I could ever do)
95. Seen the Alamo in person.
96. Swum in the Great Salt Lake.
97. Been involved in a law suit.
98. Owned a cell phone.
99. Been stung by a bee.
Designing the Digital Experience: Table of Contents
I completely forgot – I was planning to share the Table of Contents of my book, Designing the Digital Experience, with y'all! So here it is…
Two Great Book Reviews of Designing the Digital Experience
Book News and The Tech Static recently mentioned my book, Designing the Digital Experience – cool! Book News said the book is "for web developers who are looking to enhance the customer's experience with ordering and browsing online, stressing the fact that Internet consumers are looking for a pleasant and positive shopping environment as well as bargains."
And The Tech Static wrote a great review. They said the book "is an entertaining introduction to web design, usability, and Web 2.0 for the beginner, as well as a stimulus for those with previous experience."
Go read both – then buy lots of the books… they make great stocking stuffers 🙂
Showing blogs to librarians
Hey, I'm in Humboldt, KS, teaching web 2.0 and emerging trends to some cool librarians!


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Jutamas Thai Restaurant - Hattiesburg, MS
Alcohol Served: Yes
Dress: Casual
Meals Served: Lunch, Dinner
Price: $$
Reservations: Suggested
Take-out: Yes
Type of Food: Thai
Coupons & Specials
Jutamas Thai Restaurant
You can experience authentic Thai cuisine and exceptional service at Jutamas Thai Restaurant located right here in Hattiesburg. Our high standard of service and quality sets the standard for south Mississippi. We guarantee that you will not be disappointed as you treat yourself to any of our delicious, made to order dishes. Our unique variety of professionally designed appetizers, entrees, or deserts are sure to delight even the most discriminative palate. From our delicious Spring Rolls and Toong Tong to our expertly crafted curry and noodle creations, you are sure to find your new favorite dish at Jutamas Thai Restaurant in Hattiesburg.
From Hattiesburg Food Blog:
"After hearing rave reviews from friends and fellow foodies I decided to give Jutamas Thai Restaurant a try today.
Nestled in an unassuming cinder block building between West Pine Street and Broadway Drive, this may be one of the best kept secrets in Hattiesburg.
The decor is contemporary and upbeat with white table cloths and fresh flowers on each table. It far exceeded my expectations.
I took in a late lunch and found an interesting mix of college students, professionals, and working class patrons.
I'll be the first to admit I am not as familiar with Thai fare as some other offerings so I decided that I would order one dish that I was at least semi-familiar with and something else of which I was totally unfamiliar. I'm no Andrew Zimmern, but I'm not afraid to try something different.
I began with the unfamiliar and ordered an appetizer - Toong Tong.
Toong Tong - Is a combination of three meats (crab, shrimp and pork) mixed with onions, garlic and Thai spices formed into a ball, wrapped in filo dough and deep fried.
The presentation of the dish was very nice, with two of the dough wrapped concoctions placed on a bed of shredded cabbage garnished with tomatoes and cucumbers.
The Toong Tong was a delightful surprise. It was light, delicate and the filo was crispy. The filling was moist but was not weighed down by the oil in which it was cooked. It was served with a sweet and sour dipping sauce that was very good.
For the main course I took the advise of a fellow foodie who raved about the Thai Fried Rice with Shrimp.
Thai Rice - Basic description for just about any Asian fried rice - stir-fried rice with onions, tomatoes, eggs and shrimp. The difference is the Thai spices.
The presentation was again very nice, garnished with cucumbers onions and a spicy Thai chili sauce. I enjoy spicy foods.
This was the single best Asian dish I have encountered in Hattiesburg.
I am big on texture, and this dish was outstanding. The texture was perfect, it was not mushy or oily. The dish featured a fantastic blend of Thai spices including cilantro, white pepper, chili powder, and several they wouldn't disclose. The onions, garlic, and tomatoes were fresh and the color was wonderful. The shrimp were large and were lightly grilled before being turned into the fried rice.
This will not be my last visit to Jutamas, and I look forward to trying many other dishes, but I'll admit it will be hard for them to top one of the best first impressions I can remember at a local eatery."
I am a fan of spicy food. Always have been. Historically my palate has been exposed to a variety of regional fare. Most often south Louisiana-cajun and creole. I have never had thai food but was very interested in trying it out. After doing some research on Urbanspoon, my wife and I decided on Jutamas. Upon arrival for lunch we were greeted immediately with a warm welcome and told to sit wherever we would like. We ordered the toon tong app and quickly we were surprised with a bowl of chicken & rice soup. It was delicious and flavorful. Our toon tong was delivered soon after and it was absolutely delicious. Perfectly fried and very tasty. My entree was the drunken noodles with pork and my wife had the sesame chicken. When it arrived at our table we both commented on the appealing plate and bountiful portions. We could have shared either one of them and been satisfied. The drunken noodles were fabulous and had a great spicy flavor. I also had a taste of the sesame chicken and it was good as well. Overall I would highly recommend Jutumas to anyone that would like a great change of pace and delights in trying new foods. I will most certainly make it a priority to visit it often.
-Paul Herring - Review on Urbanspoon.com
Wow! What a surprise! Such a great restaurant experiece. The selection of food was great and they obviously pride themselves on presentation. The service was great and the food was excellent! An overall GREAT experience.
-Sam - Review on Urbanspoon.com
Definitely a little hole in the wall (or "warehouse smushed between car dealerships") but very very good food. It's real Thai so you may be a little confused by the menu at first, but you're sure to find something great to eat. :)
-Heather - Review on Urbanspoon.com
We eat takeout from Jutamas often but have never sat in the restaurant until this week. Take out is always good, but dine in was better because of the wonderful service and friendly faces. We love all the food but especially the drunken noodles and fresh rolls.
-Fullogirl - Review on Urbanspoon.com
"Jutamas is a fantastic trip to Thailand without leaving Hattiesburg. The food, service, and ambiance is great! They have added some new decor that adds a sense of Thailand. The great flavor and food presentation is unbelievable good that goes with the great service. It can get crowded but that is because people know a good thing when they see and taste it. So, if you want great food, service, and ambiance.... well, try it. You'll go back for more."
"Suwanas has a new name now is Jutamas Thai Restaurant diferent name same quality,great taste and excelent service.check out the new changes!!! DON'T accept imitations."
"This restaurant is excellent! The food is genuinely authentic Thai. I'm from Georgia and we have only a few Thai restaurants but this is by far better than any Thai food I've ever had. The service is amazing, my drink was never empty and there wasn't a long wait for my food. The owner is often there and willing to talk to you and answer any questions about Thai food or Thailand."
"This is probably the best Thai restaurant I've ever eaten at! I just can't get enough of the phad thai noodles and Thai iced tea! I'm even getting hungry as I'm writing this!"
"This restaurant has the best Thai cuisine I have ever had the pleasure to enjoy. The food is made fresh when you order and is beautify presented and served. The waiters are all very friendly and willing to help you if you are not familiar with Thai food. As for myself I was lured there by my husband for a nice dinner. I was skeptical of a Thai place in Hattiesburg MS but surprisingly I was not at all disappointed and as a matter of fact wonderfully surprised at the taste and quality of the food. I had the Glass noodles and my husband had the Drunken noodles all expertly prepared. Since then we have also started using there take out service for quick dinners to take home after a long day at work. The curry's are excellent including the red and the coconut. If you are looking for a great dinning experience I recommend you try this place out."
"This place is small and somewhat hidden, but every time I have been in there to eat it has been packed with people enjoying their meal. If you have not been to this place yet you really need to go. When you do go you must try the mango and sticky rice with coconut milk, it is the best tasting thing ever. I give this restaurant a large thumbs up."
"Suwana's offers great Thai foods for very affordable prices. All the dishes I've ordered were awesome, and it's hard to choose between them. If I have to , I would choose: Sirloin Steak Salad, Som Tum, Red Curry, Phad Thai, Drunken Noodles, Crispy Noodles, etc. I recommend this restaurant for everyone. You'll love it!"
"What a find!! This place is a little out the way but it is worth it. This is the best place to get Thai in Mississippi. Try the glass noodles!!!"
"This is one of the best Thai places I have ever eaten. I'm usually pretty picky when it comes to new food, but was dragged there by some co-workers. Now, I love the place! You gotta try the Pad Thai."
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The Perfect Restaurant!
I have been in love with Jutamas since my first time dining there some time ago. It has also became the favorite eatery in the Hub city for my mother whenever she visits. I have tried a variety of things on the menu and all are delicious. The restaurant is always immaculately clean and the service is wonderful. I highly recommend them.
|Thai Cuisine
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|Jutamas Thai Restaurant located in Hattiesburg, MS specializes in fine Thai cuisine and outstanding service.
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|#1 Restaurant in Hattiesburg, MS from Urbanspoon. #3 restaurant in Hattiesburg, MS from Yahoo/ travel
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|Visit Jutamas Thai Restaurant in South Mississippi today to experience true Thai food right here in Hattiesburg.
|Number Of Locations:
|910 Timothy Lane, Hattiesburg, MS 39402
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|We serve Hattiesburg, MS including the surrounding areas such as Petal, MS, Oak Grove, MS, Collins, Mississippi, Laurel, Mississippi, Moselle, MS, Ellisville, MS, Gulfport, MS and more.
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|10% discount with Online Coupon
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|Service is the Heart of Our Business
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Like some Discovery Channel-watching kids I know, I want my fantasy-adventure stories to make sense on some level.
Jules Verne did. Given the science of the time, his stories were above reproach. Hence no dinosaurs at the center of the Earth in his Journey To The Center Of The Earth (a shortcoming Hollywood fixed in the 2008 Brendan Fraser movie Journey To The Center Of The Earth -- leading nine-year-olds everywhere to ask, "What is a T-Rex doing at the center of the Earth when there's nothing to eat there?")
Journey 2: The Mysterious Island has so little to do with Jules Verne (The Mysterious Island was actually a "sequel" of sorts to 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea, not Journey), it makes the earlier film look like a documentary.
In fact, this superficial, spiritual grandchild to Jurassic Park seems to have been written on the fly, with what the writers have euphemistically called a "science adjacent" commitment to believability. We're talking an island that volcanically pops intermittently in and out of the ocean with a full ecosystem. Said ecosystem supports pygmy elephants along with giant iguanas, birds and bees (insects that apparently don't mind being ridden bareback by humans) and is ostensibly a remnant of Atlantis (though it's in the South Pacific).
Okay, enough science-geek kvetching. As one of my colleagues said, "They're riding giant bees! What else needs to be said?"
If anything in Journey 2: The Mysterious Island is an improvement over its tepid predecessor, it's the tone of deliberate shtick and empty-headed silliness it adopts with its game-for-anything cast -- including Michael Caine, Dwayne Johnson, "it" kid Josh Hutcherson (Hunger Games) and still-perky Vanessa Hudgens (High School Musical). If you've seen the trailer with Johnson doing his "poppin' pecs of love" bouncing nuts toward the audience in 3-D, you know what we're talking about.
As the movie opens, we meet returning character Sean (Hutcherson), who's being chased on his motorbike by the cops after hacking a communications satellite (the better to communicate with his grandfather, who apparently has discovered, um, a mysterious island).
At home, he finds a surprising ally in his previously-uncool-on-any-level stepdad Hank (Johnson), who helps him decipher the code sent by grandpa (Caine) with the island's co-ordinates.
As any step-dad would, Hank decides traveling together to the South Pacific would be a good bonding experience. En route, they retain the services of a clownish helicopter pilot (Luis Guzman) and his abrasive, sarcastic hottie of a daughter (Hudgens).
Canadian-born director-for-hire Brad Peyton likes playing with big toys, and his bee-riding scenes are actually quite well done, their improbability aside. Unfortunately, there's as yet no way to computer-generate character development or sharp writing.


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Transfer and Connect: When a Call Is IP Transferred, the Caller Is Disconnected
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When a Call Is IP Transferred, the Caller Is Disconnected
|Problem Summary
|When a call is IP Transferred, the caller is disconnected.
|Error Message
|Possible Cause
|Gateway and Gatekeeper cannot find each other on the network.
|Recommended Action
|Make sure that the Gateway can ping the Gatekeeper and vice versa:
ping <gk ip address> from Gateway
ping <gw ip address> from Gatekeeper
Make sure that Gateway and Gatekeeper can resolve each other's names to IP address.
|Release 7.0(2)
|Associated CDETS #
|Possible Cause
|Configuration on the Gateway might be incorrect.
|Recommended Action
|Verify that the Gateway configuration is correct.
Turn on debug in the Gateway with the following commands:
debug h225 asn1
debug cch323 ras
term mon
If the Gateway is configured properly, it should send a RAS message to register with Gatekeeper.
Note: Turn off debug in the Gateway using the following command: no debug all
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Supportive care for soft tissue sarcoma
Supportive care helps people meet the physical, practical, emotional and spiritual challenges of soft tissue sarcoma. It is an important part of cancer care. There are many programs and services available to help meet the needs and improve the quality of life of people living with cancer and their loved ones, especially after treatment has ended.
Recovering from soft tissue sarcoma and adjusting to life after treatment is different for each person. Recovery depends on the extent of the disease, the type of treatment and many other factors. The end of cancer treatment may bring mixed emotions. Even though treatment has ended, there may be other issues to deal with, such as coping with long-term side effects. A person who has been treated for soft tissue sarcoma may have the following concerns.
Lymphedema is swelling that occurs when lymph fluid builds up in the soft tissues of the limbs. It may occur when surgery or radiation therapy has been given to treat soft tissue sarcoma. It occurs more often in lower limbs than in upper limbs after radiation therapy. Lymphedema can become a long-term problem for some people.
Symptoms of lymphedema in a limb may include:
- swelling
- feeling of fullness, puffiness, heaviness or aching
- tight skin, clothing or jewellery
The goal of treating lymphedema is to prevent further fluid buildup, to reduce swelling as much as possible and to prevent changes that may become hard to reverse. Managing lymphedema may include a combination of:
- raising, or elevating, the affected limb
- mild exercise
- light massage and physical therapies
- using a compression garment or compression pump
It is important to protect the limb from injury.
Self-esteem and body image
How a person feels about or sees themselves is called self-esteem. Body image is a person's perception of their own body. Soft tissue sarcoma and its treatments can affect a person's self-esteem and body image. Often this is because cancer or cancer treatments may result in changes in body function and mobility or loss of a limb.
Some of these changes can be temporary. Others will last for a long time and some will be permanent.
For many people, body image and their perception of how others see them is closely linked to self-esteem. It may be a real concern for them and can cause considerable distress. They may be afraid to go out, be afraid others will reject them and feel angry or upset. Losing the function or mobility of a limb, or losing the limb itself, can be especially distressing. It often takes time to grieve the loss of function, mobility or a limb and for the person to start coping with the emotional and practical problems of an amputation.
Phantom limb pain
Some people feel pain or changes in sensation in the limb that has been amputated. This is called phantom limb pain or phantom limb phenomenon. It occurs because nerves are cut and damaged during surgery, which may cause the body to send abnormal nerve impulses.
The symptoms of phantom limb pain in the amputated limb may include:
- pain
- burning
- throbbing
- cramping
- itching
Phantom limb pain usually occurs 1–4 weeks after surgery and usually lessens during the first year. For some people, phantom limb pain can become a long-term problem. Phantom limb pain may be made worse by stress or fatigue.
Phantom limb pain may be managed in a variety of ways. Treatment options for phantom limb pain may include:
- Taking pain-relieving medicines and muscle relaxants.
- An elastic stump shrinker (which puts pressure on the stump), massage, heat or distraction techniques may help reduce phantom limb pain.
- Occasionally more surgery is needed to revise the stump. A higher-level amputation may be needed if the phantom limb pain cannot be managed.
Pain specialists may be able to help treat long-term phantom limb pain.
Questions to ask about supportive care
To make the decisions that are right for you, ask your healthcare team questions about supportive care.
Treatment given to improve the quality of life of people who have a serious illness (such as cancer).
The goal of supportive care is to prevent or treat as early as possible the symptoms of a disease, the side effects caused by treatment and the psychological, social and spiritual problems related to the disease or its treatment.
Making progress in the cancer fight
The 5-year cancer survival rate has increased from 25% in the 1940s to 60% today.


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SANA makes some really interesting skincare! And their body care stuff is fun too – they have stuff like super hot body scrub (it's like rubbing chilli on your body) and tingly lotions. I like to torture myself so I bought their newest leg cream-gel thing, which is from the Esteny range.
It's called The Massage Cool for Leg – this is very much to get tired legs nice and hydrated and gives it a refreshing cool feeling. It has a nice amount of slip to it which means you can use it to massage.
This contains ginger oil, seaweed extract, peppermint extract and Brazillian green bean. It has a lime ginger scent which is very refreshing indeed!
If you do suffer from leg pain or restless legs (I do) I highly recommend Red Vine Leaf Extract which you can buy from Boots for about £8. It took a lot of my aches and pains away.
Anyway back to legs. The strongest 'tingly' lotion I ever used was a Shiseido one – I forget the name but it comes in a white container with bright orange-coral bits. It was SO tingly it felt my entire body had been dropped in ice. It was fun but also a little bit cringey.
So yes I like tingle but not too much.
Some massage instructions on the back:
Mr C already knows that if he wants to be my lover, he's gotta get with…the leg massage programme. Oh yes. What would life be without leg and foot massages!
This blue colour gel is a very good leg massage gel. It hydrates the skin, leaving it feeling really refreshed and if you spend some time rubbing it in, it really does leave you feeling lighter on your feet. It makes your hands tingly too!
As far as refreshing leg lotions and gels go, this is a very good one. Better than a bog standard cream which basically has a bit of menthol in it. Also made my skin look glowy.
I have no idea why my thumb looks deformed in that photo.
Anyway – I like this stuff – I like nearly all the SANA Esteny range (which is all leg, face and body treatment items). I was looking around for the predecessor of this product (Cooltights Leg Lotion) but now that I have this, it'll definitely do.
Verdict: Well worth a try if you want refreshed legs. I bought this from adambeauty.com I think it was about £7.


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Makeup Artist Shows How to Turn Into a Creepy Halloween Pirate [VIDEOS]
Halloween is just around the corner and oh, to be a make-up artist! Check out this video of Goldie Starling as she transforms herself in to a spooky version of Pirates of the Caribbean character Davy Jones.
Even though most of us aren't as talented as this woman, I figured we could pick up some tips from this tutorial. This is Awesome!
She has a few other tutorials including the Mysterious Bird Lady
Or how about The Spider Queen!
Goldie Starling has even more tutorials on YouTube!


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I made these for the first time this past Easter and they were excellent - for an Irish boy who had his fill of potatoes growing up, I still couldn't get enough of these!
5 large potatoes (baking size)
3/4 cup of olive oil
juice of 1 lemon
2-3 cloves of garlic, minced
3/4 teaspoon of dried oregano
2 teaspoons of salt
freshly ground pepper
2 1/2 cups of water
- Preheat oven to 480F degrees.
- Peel the potatoes and cut into quarters.
- Rinse the potatoes and then dry with a kitchen towel or paper towel.
- Spread potatoes in a large roasting pan, at least 11 x 14 inches.
- Add the oil, lemon juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper and toss with your hands.
- Arrange the potatoes so they are face down (largest side on the bottom).
- Add the water to the pan.
- Roast at 480F until the water boils (about 5 minutes). Reduce heat to 355F and cook for 1 hour.
- Potatoes should be light and fluffy and water should be gone. Continue roasting until done.


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Ljubljana [85] has no world-famous attractions, which is just great: there's no need to hop from one place to another, taking photos and crossing the items on your checklist. You have all the time to stroll around and enjoy the city itself.
In the summer, its center hosts a number of city sponsored events, from children workshops and public playgrounds on the streets that get closed for traffic for the occasion, to Trnfest's off-beat street performances and musical events of all genres. In autumn it shows its academic face as it fills again by students of the state's largest university to whom the city owes much of its youthful character. Cold December days are warmed by thousand of lights, the new year's decoration conceived by local artists, and by food and drinks sold from street stands on the banks of Ljubljanica river. After surviving the boring gray remaining of winter, the city erupts again with spring flowers planted on its streets and crossroads.
Ljubljana ("lyoob-lyAH-nah") is a charming city full of artists, museums, and galleries. With a population of 300,000, it is one of the smallest capital cities in Europe.
The Ljubljanica river flows through the center of town, past Baroque buildings and under the ramparts of the ancient castle on the hill. The new city and modern-day commercial core lies to the west of the river, while the old city and the castle are located on the east side of the river. Many bridges cross the river, the most famous of which is Tromostovje (Triple Bridge), designed by architect Jože Plečnik.
Get in
By plane
Jože Pučnik Airport (commonly referred to as Brnik Airport) [86] IATA: LJU is located 27 km north Ljubljana. Airport facilities include parking, a bank, money exchange, ATMs, a post office, an information desk, free wi-fi in the terminal, a general store, duty-free stores, a self-serve restaurant, bars, and cafes. The following airlines operate service to/from Ljubljana: Adria Airways (Amsterdam, Berlin-Tegel, Brussels, Copenhagen, Frankfurt, Manchester, Moscow-Sheremetyevo, Munich, Paris-Charles de Gaulle, Podgorica, Prague, Priština, Sarajevo, Skopje, Stockholm-Arlanda, Tirana, Vienna, Warsaw, Zürich), Aegean Airlines (Athens), Air France (Paris-Charles de Gaulle), EasyJet (London-Stansted) Finnair (Helsinki), Air Serbia (Belgrade), LOT (Warsaw), WizzAir (Brussels-Charleroi, London Luton), Montenegro Airlines (Podgorica), Transavia (Amsterdam) and Turkish Airlines (Istanbul-Atatürk).
From the airport the cheapest way are regular public buses (€4.10, 50 min) and minibuses (€9, 30 min, available also on demand) to the main Ljubljana bus and train stations, located next to each other in the city center; tickets are bought from the driver, detailed timetables and contacts on the airport website. Alternatively, a metered taxi from the airport to the centre will cost €30-40. Cheaper options are city taxi companies such as Airtrail that offer a fixed price of 25 eur to Ljubljana downtown, but must be prebooked +386 41 281 228.
By bus
Bus Station Ljubljana (http://www.ap-ljubljana.si/en/) is right next to the train station and has services throughout Slovenia, as well as to foreign countries. The station has several useful schedule search engines (also in English) for working out connections; however these do not always have live availability information (i.e., a journey marked as "sold out" or "not available" on the machines may indeed still be bookable at the ticket offices). Generally speaking, a bus can take you almost anywhere in Slovenia within a few hours. Ticket offices are cash only (ATM is available next to the ticket offices).
You can visit some of the most interesting places in Slovenia from Bus Station Ljubljana, f.e. Postojna Cave, Bled Lake, Piran... Bus Station is offering a full package for Postojna cave, voucher as a ticket and a discounted audio guides in 15 languages. You can also buy a ticket for the Bled Castle on the station and you get a coupon with a discounted price for Bled famous Slice Cream.
Direct international connections: Croatian coast, Trieste (2 hours), Venice (4 hours) [87], Banja Luka (5 hours), Bihać (6 hours), Bologna (6 hours), Munich (7 hours), Florence (8 hours), Tuzla (8 hours) [88], Zenica (8 hours), Belgrade (8 hours, including 2 overnight services - EUR35), Ulm (9 hours), Stuttgart (10 hours), Sarajevo (10 hours, or 12 hours overnight - EUR41) [89], Niš (12 hours), Karlsruhe (12 hours), Mannheim (13 hours), Frankfurt (14 hours), Skopje (15 hours), Tetovo (16 hours), Sofia (16 hours), Pristina (18 hours), Copenhagen (19 hours), Malmö (20 hours), Gothenburg (24 hours), Linköping (28 hours), Örebro (34 hours), Stockholm (36 hours).
By train
The Ljubljana bus and train stations are located next to each other at Trg Osvobodilne fronte (Trg means square in Slovenian). The two stations are located just north of the city center and a short walk from most hotels and attractions. The train station has a tourist information center, currency exchange, and left-luggage service.
Ljubljana is the hub of Slovenia's rail system. Local trains run throughout the country - no point in Slovenia is more than 3 hours away. The fastest train is ICS (InterCitySlovenija) which runs from Koper to Maribor via Ljubljana (the most expensive). Local trains, such as LP or RG stop at every station (the cheapest). IC, EC and MV trains connect major cities (Ljubljana, Maribor, Murska Sobota, Jesenice, Koper). Direct international connections include Zagreb-4 trains (2 hours), Rijeka -2 trains (3 hours), Graz (3 hours), Salzburg (4 hours), Pula (RG train from Ljubljana to Pula was discontinued on December 8, 2012, there is no connection between border stations-Rakitovec and Buzet, as an alternative, you can travel by train to Rijeka and change to a bus to Lupoglav and take a train from there to Pula (4 hours), Vienna (6 hours), Munich (6 hours - note that, if an advance special fare of EUR39 is not available directly to/from Munich, it is possible to book the journey as two separate tickets: a regular OeBB ticket between Ljubljana and Salzburg, and the Deutsche Bahn Bayernticket between Salzburg and Munich (valid after 9am or all day weekends). The journey time is almost the same, even including the transfer, and has the benefit of being both EUR10 cheaper AND offering free travel within Munich incl. the airport and the rest of Bavaria for that day), Belgrade (9 hours - "Special" fares of EUR25 available but often booked up a month in advance), Frankfurt (10 hours), Zürich (11 hours). Getting to Trieste by train is complicated because there are very few train connections to Italy. There are two trains a day in each direction from Villa Opicina to Sežana (with connections to Ljubljana), or you can take a taxi from Villa Opicina to Sežana, which is not very expensive. Train connections from Sežana to Ljubljana are frequent. There is also a bus from Sežana to Trieste (on weekdays) or a bus from Koper (a few buses every day).Expect to pay about €10 and it is highly advisable to prebook the taxi, as none will be waiting.
There are no more connections to Italy-one can take a train to Villach and then take an InterCityBus to Udine or Venice. There is a daily train between Jesenice and Nova Gorica that will take you to Italy. From Goriza the trains goes to Trieste and Venice. Another way to get from Venice to Ljubljana is to catch a train to Trieste (€13, July '15) then walk to the right side of the station and you should see a coach station, where there are several daily services to Ljubljana main bus station (€15, July '15). As of December 2017, there is only one pair of direct train from Budapest (Citadella international express), via Hodoš. Another solution is to take a train to Zagreb (for example Gradec international express), and change to an EC to Salzburg or Munich. If you take this route through Croatia though, and if you need a Schengen visa, you most likely need a separate visa for Croatia too.
By car
Renting a car is also an option, especially if you are visiting remote destinations outside of Ljubljana.
Get around
On foot
The center of Ljubljana is small enough to cover on foot. You can pick up a free city map at a tourist information center or in the train station. Navigating or finding a street is easy as streets are clearly marked.
By bicycle
Bikes are available for rent at the Slovenian Tourist Information Center (beside the Central Market) as well as some of the hotels in the area (€1 for 2 hours, €5 for the whole day ending 7~9pm depending on season). There is also a system called "Bicikelj" where you can rent bikes for a week for just 1€. It has 300 bikes on 30 stations around the inner city part and you can subscribe with a credit card online. For more information go to this site: http://en.bicikelj.si/
By city bus
The city's transportation authority LPP operates 26 bus lines, which are clean and run frequently (every 5-10 minutes, 15-30 minutes during the weekend and summer). Most bus routes operate 5am - 10.30pm (Sundays from 6am). Night lines are: N1 (10.30pm - 5am), 2, N3/N3B (9pm - 5am), N5 (9pm - 5am), 6 and 11B/N11 (9pm - 5am). Saturdays and Sundays no service on lines 11 (11B is Saturday and 20Z is Sunday replacement), 15, 22, 24, 28, 29 and 60. Sundays no service on lines 1 (1B/1S is replacement), 7L, 8 (1B/1S is replacement), 18, 20 (20Z is replacement), 21 and 27 (NS Rudnik - BTC - Letališka) does not operate on Sundays, it is replaced with a route 27K which goes from Bavarski dvor to Kolosej in BTC City and it's on service only on Sundays from 4PM onwards.
To ride the buses, you must first purchase an Urbana card (similar to an Oyster Card in London). These can be bought at self-service stations ("Urbanomat") found at the larger bus stops across the city, LPP sales sites, Tourist Information Centers and newspaper agents for €2 and need to be loaded with an amount ranging from €1 to €50. Upon entering the bus by the front door, you need to position the card next to the reader to pay for the route. The confirmation is a quiet beep and an illuminated green light, while a negative response is a louder beep and a red light. After that, you proceed to take your seat / stand.
The cost per journey is €1.20 and includes an unlimited number of free transfers within 90 minutes from the first entry to the bus. Although if you are a regular guest in Ljubljana and have a mobile with a Slovenian operator (for example Simobil, Mobitel, Izimobil, Debitel etc.) and you have a postpaid contract with them, you can pay the bus route with your mobile - you just dial 1899 at the entry of the bus and approach the Urbana device with your mobile and leave it there until the device approves the payment. It's a 'quite in handy' thing, but it costs €1,20 and you can use it only for the ride you're on (unlike Urbana card when you can have unlimited number of free transfers within 90 minutes from the first entry to the bus) - the amount will be charged from your number and viewable on your monthly payment.
Most lines operate at least once every 15 minutes. Timetables [90] (in Slovene) only have departure times from first bus stop so you can use the webpage [91] to obtain predicted departure times for next three buses from every bus stop.
By taxi
Note that not all taxis charge the same fare.
While taxis ordered by phone are cheap, those waiting on the street will usually charge through the roof, and you can end up paying €25 for a short ride. Unless you're in a hurry, always order a taxi by phone!
If you create a mess in the vehicle or otherwise damage it, you will have to pay for repairing/cleaning, tourist or not. Cleaning a cab usually costs 10-15 euro; if you don't have the money, they'll take valuables from you (phone, passport, jewelry, etc.), and return them if you agree to pay the bill. If things get out of hand, feel free to call the police -- it's your right to call them.
Taxi drivers are generally very nice people, but when it comes to the money, they can get violent quickly. You need to be extra careful when using 'freelancers' in Slovenian 'privatniki'. Ordering a taxi by phone is safer and much cheaper.
The main language of the city is unsurprisingly Slovenian. Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian/Montenegrin is generally understood by most people and frequently spoken fluently by adults, especially those over the age of 40. Most of citizens speak at least some English, many, especially those under age of 30, speak it fluently. It's also worth trying any major European language you speak as you just might be understood.
The easiest and most pleasant way to reach all spots described below is by foot, except for the Zoo and the Architecture Museum.
Opera & Theatre
Shows are performed regularly throughout the year. There are several theatres scattered all over the city centre.
Water Parks
Student life in Ljubljana is very active and you will notice many young people on the streets when classes are in session from October to May.
Ljubljana's main shopping areas are the BTC City Shopping District (take bus 27) , located at the north-eastern edge, and the Rudnik Shopping District (take bus 27) in the south-eastern edge of the city. However, several department stores such as Maximarket, H&M, Müller, Nama, are located in the city centre. Additionally, Čopova street and the Old town have a dense collection of small shops.
Downtown Ljubljana is full of trendy cafes (outdoor seating in the summer!) and high-quality restaurants. You can find local Slovenian food, and restaurants with ethnic food from many places around the world. Pizza in Ljubljana is of very good quality. Try a burger Slovene style with a horse burger at the Hot Horse! Cheap and good for returning from a night out.
Most of Ljubljana's bars tend to cluster on the streets running parallel to the river, radiating from Prešernov trg, which is the main square in Ljubljana. The more interesting bars tend to be on the backstreets, rather than directly facing the river. Part of the joy of this city is stumbling across these places, but these are few to start you off.
Ljubljana has several good nightclubs (discotheques). The clubs hold special events, they will play a certain syle of music on certain nights, etc. Some will also impose a strict dress code and age limits.
Ljubljana offers several hostels and student homes that function as hostels in the summer.
Around Ljubljana
Stay safe
Ljubljana is possibly one of the safest capitals you'll ever visit. Remarkably safe during the day and night, as a tourist you should have no problems, provided you are not desperately looking for trouble.
Even the rougher parts of Ljubljana, located far from the city centre, are relatively safe, if you don't flash your valuables. These areas, not commonly frequented by tourists, include Fužine, Rakova Jelša, Štepanjsko naselje and parts of Šiška, Moste and Šentvid.
Tivoli Park is generally very safe and a very popular destination for picnics or taking an afternoon stroll for an average Ljubljanian, but just as anywhere in the world it is recommended that you don't put your guard down and avoid larger groups of teenagers hanging around in the park late at night, as thefts and sexual assaults have been reported.
Although Ljubljana is generally an open and tolerant city, gay-bashings have been reported in recent years, so you'll be better off keeping the nature of your sexual orientation down a bit.All in all Ljubljana is one of the safest cities around our globe.
Bars and cafes commonly offer free wireless, however guests might need to ask staff for login details. City-wide WiFi is available throughout central Ljubljana; 1 hour of service per day is free (upon a simple registration procedure), however other deals are also available to visitors.
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Get out
Hills around the city
Farther out
Hitchhiking out of Ljubljana
Hitchhiking in and/or out of Ljubljana is possible and widely practiced, but take the usual precautions as always with hitchhiking, especially if you are a girl, because hitchiking rapes and abductions have been reported.


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The following are eight major obstacles to changing school start times :
Because most school districts have a delicately balanced bus transportation system designed to run as efficiently and inexpensively as possible, any change in the school schedule can have a severe impact. The specific circumstances in each district vary, but problems that arise can include cost, recruiting drivers, and/or redesigning the routes.
One solution that has worked to solve this problem is flipping start times, most commonly elementary with high school. This solution requires no extra buses or drivers, just a change in the order of pickups. This schedule also seems to be more appropriate to elementary school students' sleep schedules, because young children tend to wake up earlier in the morning. This is a very dicey issue; however, in districts where the start time is quite early. If the young students have to go to school so early, they have to go to bed VERY early (because they need 10 - 11 hours of sleep). Parents may not get home from work until very near or after bedtime. The direct flip cannot work unless all start times are reasonable.
Another solution that may be implemented is a shift to public transportation for older students. In many cases, the public bus routes are similar to yellow bus routes, and can be used by students. Many districts have found they can actually save money by buying students bus passes and eliminating a large portion of their yellow bus fleet.
Some communities face another problem, which is that shifting start times will impact traffic congestion and commuting for both teachers and students. Teen drivers are at the highest risk for drowsy driving ; however, and preliminary studies have shown that delaying their school start time has a significant effect in lowering the occurrence of such crashes.
High school athletics are very important to many students who have obvious concerns about the impact of a change in start times on their ability to participate. Any delay in the start of school will most likely result in


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Celebrity Twitter Pictures From Oscar Weekend
The Best Celebrity Instagram Photos From Oscar Weekend
The Best Celebrity Instagram Photos From Oscar Weekend
Stars celebrated the Oscars all weekend long and they were happy to share their latest snaps on social media. Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway, Kristen Stewart, and Ben Affleck all had fun backstage moments at the award show while Stacy Keibler, George Clooney, and Miranda Kerr celebrated Hollywood's big night at various afterparties. Miranda even snapped a photo with Hailee Steinfeld at the Vanity Fair Oscars party while best director winner Ang Lee chowed down on an In-N-Out burger outside the fete. The red carpet was full of Instagram-worthy moments as well, with Charlize Theron and Salma Hayek working their stuff in front of photographers and reporters. Click through for those and many more social media pictures from the stars' award season weekend!


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Digital food is the future of humanitarian food assistance, says WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin who joined with agency heads and private partners in launching the innovative "Better than Cash Alliance" on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York.
NEW YORK—New technologies are changing the way WFP delivers food assistance, said Executive Director Ertharin Cousin who took part in a global leaders forum on Monday to launch a new alliance for "digital food".
"By 2015, WFP expects 30 percent of its assistance programmes to be delivered in the form of cash and digital food," said WFP Executive Director Ertharin Cousin. WFP is committed to expanding the use of food vouchers and cash as assistance tools and use electronic modes of transfer wherever possible, she added.
"This Alliance advocates for one of the best ideas around," underlined Cousin. "It is a must-have partnership for every organization that cares about making food assistance more efficient, secure and transparent."
Better than cash
The "Better than Cash" Alliance brings together a cross section of private sector companies, host country governments, multilateral and bilateral donors, UN Agencies and international NGOs to empower people by shifting from cash to electronic payments.
The new initiative will call on governments, the development community and the private sector to adopt the use of electronic payments for programs that support people living in poverty—and provide resources to those who commit to make the transition.
WFP is using already innovative "digital food" and cash programmes delivered by text message to address hunger in places where food is available in the markets, but where poor people cannot afford to buy it.
More choice
Cash and vouchers are often preferred by those receiving WFP food assistance because they allow for greater choice and variety. People can choose fresh foods such as eggs, cheese or milk, which do not normally form part of WFP food rations.
As a member of the Better than Cash Alliance, WFP is committed to expanding the use of electronic transfers to promote financial inclusion wherever the required financial infrastructure exists.


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Patti's Saga of an RV Rookie, or How to Wake Up to a Hot Breakfast without Lifting a Finger
Sometimes ideas stink, but sometimes they don't. This time I had a good one. Really. It crossed my mind that our first morning in the new trailer the boys would love waking up to a hot breakfast. It also crossed my mind I had less than zero desire to actually get up and make


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"Aww come on, really? No snow day?!!!"
Photo Credit: @sportsnetmurph
I think it's fair to assume that the Canucks watched the weather (and airport) reports out of Calgary this afternoon with the intent, hopeful interest of a child crossing their fingers and hoping for a snow day. Due to a severe snow storm that has battered Calgary for the past couple of days, the airport was closed (partly because the runway lights were malfunctioning) and the Canucks had a hell of a time getting into town. In fact, for a couple of hours there it looked like tonight's game might be cancelled or postponed. Ultimately the Canucks managed to land in cowtown, and will face a quick transition as they rush to the rink, get a game day skate in and prepare to battle a Flames team they've historically dominated.
With a hectic travel schedule and coming off of an emotional victory last night against the Kings, the Canucks could struggle to find their legs in this one. On the other hand, the Flames will start Danny Taylor in net so yeah…
Read on past the jump for a (not very) thorough preview.
Broadcast Info:
Puckdrop: 5 PM PST
Television: Sportsnet
Radio: The Team
We'll do this briefly because I held off on writing this until I knew for sure that the game would be going down. The Canucks will presumably roll with the same forward lines they used on Saturday night against the Los Angeles Kings, meaning that Alex Burrows will skate with the twins, Mason Raymond stays at centre on the second line inbetween Jannik Hansen and Chris Higgins, Maxim Lapierre with centre a couple of behemoths in Zack Kassian and David Booth, and Jordan Schroeder will see limited action on the fourth-line with Dale "powerforward" Weise and Tom Sestito.
According to Dan Murphy, Kevin Bieksa will draw out of the lineup with a groin injury. There's no word on whether or not Bieksa reaggravated the injury on Saturday against the Kings, or whether the team is holding him out of a back-to-back for precautionary reasons but let's hope for the latter.
In Bieksa's absence it looks like Cam Barker will play over Keith Ballard tonight, and he'll be paired with Alex Edler on a pairing that I can't imagine will get many (or any) defensive-zone starts at even-strength. Let's just say that I'm not optimistic about how Barker will fit in with the club, but I'll reserve judgement until he's made his debut. That said playing him over Keith Ballard (who has been pretty damn good this season, frankly) strikes me as fairly irrational.
The Jason Garrison, Dan Hamhuis pairing was dynamite against the Kings (and pretty damn good against the Coyotes earlier in the week as well) and I'll look forward to seeing them play together again.
According to Flames Nation's Ryan Pike, the Flames will deploy their lineup as follows:
- Tanguay – Stajan – Stempniak
- Hudler – Cervenka – Iginla
- Glencross – Cammalleri – Baertschi
- Begin – Comeau – McGrattan
- Giordano – Bouwmeester
- Brodie – Wideman
- Butler – Smith
So expect the Sedin twins to see a steady diet of Giordano and Bouwmeester, while battling Matt Stajan up front? Or maybe Cervenka and Iginla? I have no idea, but it looks to me like Bob Hartley will have a "pick your poison" decision in terms of which group he decides to hard-match against the Sedin line… Best of luck to Danny Taylor!
Numbers Game
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Game Day Links
- FlamesNation Game Preview
- Time For Tom Sestito to Prove his NHL Mettle
- Ben Kuzma with some notes on Sestito, Raymond's faceoff struggles and AV's Ballard Beef.
- Some Gif's of Henrik Sedin's Dangles against the Kings
- Zack Kassian isn't pouting over scoring drought, or his lack of ice-time.


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Mercedes Wins the Title of "Luxury" in 2018
by Amy Lignor
For most, luxury vehicles are nothing more than a dream. But they are definitely a dream worth working for. The most recent announcement from the auto industry was focused on this arm of luxury; picks were made already of the top vehicles being released in 2018 that will be, quite literally, dream-worthy.
Although other names were listed in the top ten picks, such as Acura and Audi, it is the old, reliable name that has always stood for luxury and elegance that was granted the most attention. First off, Mercedes was placed in the top of the charts for their Mercedes-AMG E63 S Wagon. After going cross-country on all those horrible family vacations while growing up, it's almost humorous that there are a few families that will have a definite stunner for their 2018 summer vacation. With a top speed of 180 mph, this Mercedes station wagon delivers 600 horsepower created by a twin-turbo V8 that's hooked up to a 'hot-rod' AMG all-wheel drive. 0 to 60 in 3.4 seconds, the family can enjoy the elegant interior as Grandma puts her foot to the floor and attempts to drive from NYC to Los Angeles in a day. The extras include typical Benz beauty: a giant high-resolution touchscreen for the "infotainment" system, 64 colors of ambient lighting, leather interior, and so much more. You can even choose from the Benz options to receive everything from cabin purification and fragrance to multi-contour massage seats and 3D sound.
But Mercedes didn't end there. The Mercedes-Benz S-CLASS puts them on top of the luxury sedan category. In 2018, this Benz flagship piece will offer the driver everything they can possibly think of: Interior technology and comfort upgrades that literally turn the cabin of your sedan into a 5-star hotel bar. And if you're talking about safety, no one matches this particular Mercedes model. Enhanced safety aids make up this "Intelligent Drive." Multiple systems, from cameras to radar to onboard maps work together with active steering, braking, and acceleration. To enhance the "wellness" of the driver, the sedan has multi-zone climate control and heated/ventilated seats made out of soft leather that offer you the ultimate massage after a long day. Basically, if you're saving to buy a house, dump that idea and buy one of these. This is one place you will never want to leave.
Yet another Mercedes triumph in 2018 is the E-CLASS Cabriolet. This is that classic convertible made as only Mercedes could make it. A classic soft top that the driver can stow in less than 20 seconds to protect everyone from those pop-up rain showers. Heating vents strategically set in order to be comfortable in cooler temperatures, and even a split/folding rear seat to allow longer items to be carried. This is that elegant "James Bond" hot car that also doubles as a long distance beauty. Designs come with two twin-turbo engines (a 329-horsepower V6 or a 402-horsepower V8), and the interior is outstanding. All your "infotainment" can be controlled from the steering wheel or even by voice command.
Give credit where credit is due. Even though Mercedes still rules the luxury category, BMW also received a top spot for their M5. The 2018 model of the BMW M5 starts up in all-wheel-drive mode, but can be switched to rear-wheel drive in a second. At 600 horsepower, this beast clocks in a top speed of 189 mph. Sporting brakes, a twin-turbo V8, and a myriad of other high-tech speed gear is a part of this amazing gift. Oddly enough, there is no set sticker-price as of yet. But if you're wishing to put one of these in your garage in 2018, I suggest you start saving now.
Audi is a company of luxury that scored two top picks with their A5 and S5 Sportback. The A5 is a sedan version of the stylish A5 Coupe, offering everything from an extended wheelbase to a state-of-the-art "infotainment" system. Up to five adults can ride in supreme comfort when it comes to the A5. The S5 is the sportier version. Both models offer diamond-quilted upholstery, 3D sound systems, and a whole lot more.
2018 is right around the corner, believe it or not. And…who knows? Luck can strike, making you a proud and extremely happy owner of one of the most luxurious cars in the world.


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Hello again, Blog Reader. I'm back in Manhattan after a fabulous weekend away in Charleston South Carolina – a beautiful city that I would recommend to anyone looking for lots of Southern charm and character. I had some great recommendations for dining in Charleston so if you want any then drop me an email using the 'ask me anything' email (top right). I have a review of the wonderful Hampden Clothing boutique coming up soon, a must-visit on a shopping trip in the city.
Back in Gotham I'm still trying to capture the romance of Charleston but combine it with a little New York attitude. I've posted this dress before and I will likely feature it again I love it so much – the power dress by Preen, perfectly sharp but still feminine for a cutting edge little black dress:
Photos: Lydia Hudgens.
The strap detailing on this dress is my idea of perfection. I love the structure, the hard and the soft (the different fabrics used) and the beautiful folds around the neckline. A dress with powerful impact it most certainly is. Apologies to those of you who read about the dress before but just to mention again I bought it from Liberty London department store back in the UK during a sale a good few years ago now* for a great price. Liberty sales are amazing! It was when I started to really buy quality over quantity and invest in pieces that would last, a philosophy that has stuck with me today.
I will certainly be watching what Preen bring us this season at the forthcoming London Fashion Week.
So, who is feeling powerful? What do you wear when you need a little power-pick-me-up?
P.S. I just noticed I got a little 'black' themed again Blog Reader.
Wearing: Dress by Preen; sandals from Mango; clutch from Debenhams, UK.
*Liberty no longer appear to stock Preen but you can browse styles here on Black White Denim, on Net a Porter, My Wardrobe and at discount sites such as The Outnet.


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Canadian Cooler
It's hard for me to suggest a cocktail for a good Canadian rye whisky without using ginger-ale in the mix. The reason is that rye based Canadian Whisky works great with ginger-ale and a bit of ice. I thought that a nice 'cooler' recipe would work just as well, (and I was right!).
Canadian Cooler
2 oz Canadian "rye" Whisky
3/4 oz Lime Juice
1/4 oz Lemon Juice
dash of bitters
1/2 oz Simple Syrup
Ginger Ale
Pour the whisky, the lemon juice, and the simple syrup into a metal shaker
Add a dash of bitters
Shake until the outside of the shaker frosts.
Strain into an ice-filled glass.
Top with Ginger-ale
If desired garnish with a slice of lemon or lime
Note: If you are interested in more of my original cocktail recipes, please click this link (Cocktails and Recipes) for more of my mixed drink recipes!


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Always Next Year: Hockey Forwards
Sophomore Robbie Czarnik, sort of. Czarnik signed with Plymouth approximately a third of the way through the season. In the twelve games he played he had a 3-3-6 and was +1. Michigan was actually just 5-7 with him; they were 21-11-1 without him.
Senior Brian Lebler. Lebler (playing daddy right) was the latest in Michigan's parade of seniors who improved radically in their final year at Michigan, racking up 14-10-24 in 42 games while providing the proverbial physical presence. He combined with freshmen AJ Treais and Chris Brown during the second half of the year on an effective third line.
Senior Anthony Ciraulo. Walk-on Ciraulo skated in seven games, picking up one assist.
Various Flight Risks. Now begins Michigan's annual watch for NHL departures silly or justified. First, allow me to pick up a clover as I pound every bit of furniture in the vicinity. Ah, there. Now: Michigan shouldn't lose anyone this offseason. Kevin Lynch, David Wohlberg, and Ben Winnett haven't played at a level that would see an NHL team jump on them. Chris Brown is a Coyotes draft pick; the 'Yotes have let their last three Michigan prospects play four years. They're also owned by the league and cheap. If they can let Brown develop free of charge, they will.
Then there are the three juniors. Carl Hagelin is an academic All-American from Sweden. He's likely to want his degree. Matt Rust and Louie Caporusso. Louie Caporusso was a third round pick of the Senators and may be a guy an NHL team would look to sign after his blazing finish, but Mike Spath of the Wolverine was asserting that Caporusso was likely to stay even before the Senators swooped in on UNH free agent Bobby Butler, another smallish offensive forward and one the Senators have put directly on their NHL roster. This makes it more unlikely Ottawa will press hard for Caporusso to sign and reduces their ability to sell a potential NHL opening.
All three flight risk juniors have unambiguously stated they will be back, so… yeah. Michigan Hockey Summer happened midseason this year.
Moffatt's rise and fall has been documented on this blog in a series of increasingly puzzled steps as he plummeted from the #2 overall pick in the WHL draft and a certain NHL first-round pick to 95th in the latest CSB rankings. What happened? You've got me. Some hints can be found on this USHL scouting blog:
Behind Zucker, Moffatt was the most visible offensive threat among the 2010 eligibles. Moffatt had the knack of being in the right spots and had several opportunities to create offense. However, once he had the puck, he did not always make the right play. He forced a few bad angle shots from the boards that were easily turned aside and transitioned by Ohio State. On those occasions, Moffatt had more time to survey the play and wait for support. Moffatt is a kid who will benefit from the coaching at Michigan and should play out his eligibility.
Insert Dean Lombardi joke here.
There's not much to say in Moffatt's favor, unfortunately. He's been healthy. He's been heavily scouted. He had a couple of okay years with the NTDP, but did not play anything like the star he was supposed to be. At the latest U18 World Championships, Moffatt finished with one goal and one assist on a USA team that won the title and scored buckets of goals along the way. No one even mentioned him as a disappointment.
All that said, we're talking about a fall from uber-hype to moderate hype. Moffatt is not Tristin Llewellyn, who committed to Michigan incredibly early as a potential first-rounder and didn't even get drafted. He'll go somewhere in the second to fourth rounds of the draft; Michigan's had plenty of stars who have fared worse. Carl Hagelin, for one, was a sixth-rounder. Moffatt will come in battle-tested and should have a shot at earning a spot on a scoring line.
Jacob Fallon, Indiana Ice/USNTDP.
Fallon's also been falling, but for reasons other than his talent level after getting booted from the NTDP midseason for the ever-popular undisclosed violation of team rules. He'd been serving a suspension that almost got him kicked off the team before that—rumored to be a drinking incident, FWIW—and had only six games to his name before he moved to the USHL's Indiana Ice. In 24 games since the move, Fallon has a 1-8-9 line and is minus six. He's done nothing on the ice this year; off the ice he's raised a bunch of questions.
So… yeah, it's a little weird that Fallon was invited to the NHL combine (Moffatt wasn't), was 50th in the Central Scouting midterm ratings (he fell a bit in the final edition, but not much) and is picking up positive scouting reports as recently as April 1st:
First off, Fallon is quick. He can burn defensemen outside, and if he has a teammate with him, the chances are, they're going to score. Fallon has great hands with which he can make crisp, tape-to-tape passes that set up his teammates with great chances to score. His speed, mixed with his ability to make great passes, draws comparisons to Chicago Blackhawks winger Patrick Kane. So, he is definitely highly regarded in the NHL community. Fallon doesn't have the best shot, which can bring his value down, and his below average size, 5'10"/180, also brings his draft value down a bit also. But you really can't argue with his raw ability, it's just that he has developing to do as he gets older and plays in college. He will be a great player someday, he just needs to develop his great potential and he'll be in the NHL someday.
Here's a February report from a different source:
Fallon seems to play and look bigger than 5'10 180. He's a powerful skater with good balance and he uses his edges well. He is also very strong on the puck whether he is handling it in traffic or if he needs to make a hard pass or dump-in. Fallon played well without the puck and was a very responsible player in all 3 zones as well as a physical presence. At times, he seemed tentative in getting to open ice in the neutral zone….possibly a result of becoming acclimated to his new team. When he had the puck, Fallon possessed another gear and was able to take the puck hard into the zone while protecting it. Fallon certainly looks like a hockey player and stands out with strong techniques in all facets of his game and a player who does the little things well. Whether or not his offensive skills develop will dictate Fallon's role as a second liner or third liner in college and beyond.
On the other hand, Fallon falls to 37th on College Hockey 247's top 50 list—not bad, but a big dip from being the 50th best skater in North America to the 36th best* headed to college—and WCH trashed Fallon's midterm CSB ranking, declaring he'd be lucky to get drafted at all.
Fallon did have a productive year with the U17s in 2008-09, scoring 15-23-38 in 55 games. He'll probably kick around the second and third lines as a freshman.
*(One goalie, Cornell-bound Andy Iles, is ranked ahead of Fallon.)
Hypothetical 2011 Accelerant. Michigan has three forwards committed for the class of 2011: Lucas Lessio, Derek Deblois, and Alex Guptill. With Czarnik's departure there is a potential opening for one of those guys to end up in the class of 2010. Given the depth chart it's not a necessity; it is a possibility. If it's anyone it will likely be Guptill. There's no buzz around Deblois leaving early. Cedar Rapids play-by-play guy James Stachowiak provides an inside look:
There has not been any talk around here lately about his plans for next year. The way that he has been used it seems as though he is being groomed as a team leader for Cedar Rapids next year. He and Mac Bennett are the only first year guys that the RoughRiders coach has included on his "leadership group".
He has also spent the majority of the season playing on the Riders top line. This line happens to have the teams two leading scoring forwards and many of Derek's points have come either feeding them or cleaning up rebound goals. Derek has not been used much on the powerplay during the second half of the season but has become a very valuable asset on the penalty kill. He has very good speed as most RoughRider forwards do and plays very smart on the kill.
As I said, there has not been much talk about plans for next year with the team getting ready for the playoffs, one thing that may or may not sway a decision is that DeBlois and Bennett are very good friends and have been for a long time, in fact, i believe they have always been on the same team growing up and now in Cedar Rapids, if there's a chance to do that at Michigan next year, it might be enough to convince Derek to move on, however, that is just speculation. I think that he would benefit from another season in the USHL where he is a top scoring option.
Lessio is a 2011 draftee and seems content at St. Mike's. Guptill, on the other hand, is a guy who will get drafted this year, has good size guy, and is currently toiling in Canadian Junior A. If anyone comes early, it will be him.
Approximate Lines
The left wing here is a guess. The top line is Hagelin, Rust, random assortment of wingers who will change at Red's whim and possibly stop rotating wildly the second half of the season. If Luke Moffatt had torn up the USHL like his hype suggested he would, I would have guessed he goes here by sheer dint of talent. If it turns out he's Brett Hull with crappy linemates he'll probably end up on Hagelin's wing, cackling.
That does not seem in the cards. The tentative guess here is that Chris Brown improves enough from year one to year two to displace Kevin Lynch from his spot on the top line. Brown didn't actually score much more than Lynch at even strength (six and five goals, respectively) but Brown brings a physical element that should help Rust and Hagelin's dangerous cycling and provide either or both targets for goalmouth passes.
Just like the first line, you can pencil in Caporusso and Wohlberg as inviolable components of the second line and pick a name out of a hat when it comes to the third guy. My tentative guess is that whatever faults exist in Moffatt's game he's still likely to be a decently high pick in this year's NHL draft and that talent will translate quickly enough for him to find a place here.
Or something? The bottom six forwards are up in the air. With the addition of Fallon there will be at least one extra body next year, which will push the 49 total games from Ciraulo, Sparks, and Rohrkemper into the press box. The six players left are:
- AJ Treais, a tiny skilled center who needs more strength and speed to become an impact player.
- Fallon, who was discussed above.
- Kevin Lynch, who spent a large chunk of last year as the other guy on the Hagelin-Rust line and was a second-round pick.
- Luke Glendening, who was the other guy on the Wohlberg-Caporusso line and wore an A as a sophomore.
- Ben Winnett, a senior who was the point guy on the PP last year.
- Scooter.
Only Scooter is a lock to be a fourth-liner. He established himself a reliable forechecker and penalty killer but with a 2-4-6 in 35 games and a 4.5% shooting percentage he is unlikely to work his way onto a scoring line. The other guys could end up anywhere from the top line to the fourth. As you can see above, I'm guessing the offensive talent of Fallon and Treais will outweigh the seniority of the fourth line.
Winnett was the fourth-liner who Red had the most faith in. Until Glendening took his spot, he moonlighted on the second and third lines; he also spent most of the year driving me crazy on the point on the power play. Hopefully Michigan manages to find someone else at that spot. Winnett still brings a modicum of skill and size the other guys hovering around the end of the roster don't.
Glendening spent most of last year on the second line after Czarnik left and Winnett failed to make a leap forward; dropping him to the fourth line might be excessively harsh but it's hard to see how he doesn't fall out of the top six with Moffatt and Fallon arriving.
Rotating Cast Of Scratches
There's actually an interesting guy at the tail end of the roster: Lindsay Sparks. Sparks lost his role on the fourth line to Jeff Rohrkemper at the end of the year, but for a brief stretch in the middle of the season when Michigan was really struggling he brought a little pop to the lineup. Once he stopped getting on the scoresheet his deficiencies in size and defense couldn't justify his place in the lineup, but he ended with a 4-4-8 in 23 games without much playing time. During his time on the ice he showed better dangles than anyone else on the roster; he's got way higher upside than any of the other guys around here and will be a guy to watch early next season. He might have the skill to play himself into the lineup.
Rohrkemper didn't do much in his 19 games; he's a guy at the end of the lineup who will draw in when injury or the World Juniors deplete the roster.
Will a previously obscure player have a Lebler-like breakout? Over the past few years, Michigan's seen a number of players make significant leaps forward after two or three years in the program. Brian Lebler went from 8 to 16 to 24 points. Travis Turnbull went from 17 points as a sophomore to 27 and 28 as a senior. David Rohlfs spent a productive season on TJ Hensick's wing, going from 2-10-12 to 17-17-34. Jed Ortmeyer went from 24 and 21 points as to 38 and 34.
These leaps tend to come from big, grinding forwards who get to hang out on the wing of Michigan Offensive Star Du Jour. (Lebler's advancement is all the more impressive for being almost entirely self-generated.) Michigan doesn't have a Hensick or Cammalleri next year—Caporusso needs more help to generate his offense than any of those guys—but Carl Hagelin threatens to become a Hobey candidate and led the team with 31 assists. Hagelin ended the year on a playmaking tear with 16 assists in his last 18 games, Michigan could decide to lift Kevin Lynch, who had just 6-10-16 as a freshman and endured a 7.6% shooting percentage, for a player more likely to convert the opportunities a rampant Hagelin leaves in his wake.
The two guys who could potentially benefit from this are not exactly obscure. The player on the roster with the closest resemblance to a coke machine is Chris Brown, whose freshman year ended with a 13-15-28 line and seven power play goals, most of them on deflections and dirty crease mucking. If he can improve his skating enough to stay in the same zone as Hagelin and Rust, he could make a PPG-or-better living on tap-ins. The lumbering senior on the roster is Ben Winnett, who came to Michigan as one of those guys who lit up the BCHL but hasn't gotten off checking lines in three years at M. Red likes to put promising kids in high pressure positions, so I'm guessing we'll see Brown get the call on the Wing of Free Points.
Which Caporusso? Louie Caporusso spent the first half of his junior season on a tear. Over the next year he played like a nondescript third-liner, not a upperclass third-round pick. Then he blew up again. Which one is it? If Michigan's going to continue playing like they did during their run to the NCAA tournament Caporusso is going to have to produce. Not at the level he has during either of his tears—Michigan's forward corps should be way better since they only lose Lebler and add two potential top six guys plus a year of experience for everyone on the team—but he can't revert to the form he showed in his lost year.
Will a skilled midget make a leap? No one is going to mistake AJ Treais or Lindsay Sparks for Mike Comrie, but both flea-sized freshmen had their moments last year. As they adjust to bigger, stronger competition one or the other could turn into a solid playmaking center. In Sparks' case that wouldn't have much impact five on five but he showed enough last year to suggest he might be a useful power play specialist.
Treais, on the other hand, is likely to be the third-line center and could have some skilled wingers like Moffatt, Fallon, and possibly Glendening or Lynch. A dropoff from one of the top two lines could be covered by the third line emerging into the sort of unit that obliterates iffy third pairings in the CCHA.
How awesome is Carl Hagelin going to be? So awesome.